"You don't know that," Mya mumbled, but the blush on her cheeks gave you the answer.
"Marco!" Jeongin called again, swimming closer to the three of you.
You and Riley practically shoved Mya backwards as you moved out of the way from Jeongin, who was a strong swimmer, even without pool floaties (unlike someone else you knew).
"Polo!" You all responded. Mya's loud voice could be heard over everyone else's, as she struggled between wanting to run from Jeongin for the sake of the game, and saying fuck it and jumping into his arms.
"At this point, she might as well give up," you said to Riley under your breath, who just laughed.
But this time, instead of continuing to swim, Jeongin stopped in the middle of the water, and grinned. What was he doing? Was the game over? He hadn't caught anyone yet.
And instead of calling "Marco", like he was supposed to, Jeongin yelled, "Mya!"
"Yeah??" Mya replied immediately, before covering her mouth. "I-I mean, no! I- ah!"
Mya started doggy paddling away from him as fast as she could. But with her short arms and legs, she wasn't going anywhere.
Jeongin started to swim towards her again, while everyone else just stood watching them.
"Mya, I have a question for you!" Jeongin continued, reaching out for her. Only a few feet of water stood between them.
"Wh-what?" Mya turned around, ceasing her feeble attempt at escape.
"Shouldn't she still be swimming??" You could hear Tessa's voice a bit further way as she yell-whispered to Lanhua.
"Girl shut up, you have zero tact," Lanhua poked her friend in the side.
"Both of you be quiet," JJ rolled her eyes. "They're cute, don't ruin the moment."
Jeongin finally caught up to Mya, and touched her arm lightly. When he opened his eyes, he encased her small hands in his large ones. He smiled down at her. She gazed up at him.
"Mya, I know you keep trying to run away from me. Just now, you were literally running away. But now that I've caught you, I just have one question for you," he said solemnly.
Mya didn't say anything, but she nodded, a few short jerks of her head. Her chest moved up and down, winded from swimming so hard.
"Just go out with me, will you?" Jeongin said all in a rush. "I mean- we don't have to be official or anything, but just go on one date with me. I promise I'll win you over."
"You-" Mya paused to catch her breath. "You already have. And I've been dying to go on a date with you!"
Jeongin's face, which was etched with nerves, broke out into an infectious smile as he picked the girl up in a bone-breaking hug, before planting a kiss right on her lips.
Mya didn't break away. In fact, she pulled him even closer, placing a hand on the back of his neck and kissing him back.
"Holy crap, Mya!" You gasped, covering your mouth dramatically.
"Our babies are growing up!!" Han called from his spot in the water next to Robin, who was pretending to wipe her eyes.
"I never thought the youngest would be the bravest of you all," JJ commented, laughing when Hyunjin pouted next to her.
"They're such a cute couple!" Lanhua admired them.
"Is he a good kisser??" Tessa called to Mya.
Mya didn't say anything, but just gave you all a thumbs-up.
"I wish I had someone to kiss like that," Renee sighed dreamily.
"Losers," Robin smirked at them, nudging Han. "I got a great makeout buddy."
"That's pretty gross," Minho raised his eyebrows at both couples.
"For real, that's making me feel so single," Riley groaned.
"I could use a good makeout right now," you agreed.
"I'd makeout with you," Minho smirked at you.
You and Hyunjin both glared.
"You're so gross," Tessa cut in, frowning at the man, who just shrugged.
All of you convened back on the shore, starting to dry off. The day had started to get cloudy and a bit windy again, just like the day before. What had originally been a gorgeous, sunny day was starting to turn into a storm.
"Should we head back inside?" Renee asked nervously, shifting from one foot to the other. She'd been smart and brought a sweater. She was now wearing a white pullover with two gray kittens printed on the front. You crossed your arms over your chest, trying not to shiver. The wind on your damp skin was chilling.
"I think that's probably a good-" Jeongin started, pulling Mya closer to him.
But someone else interrupted his words.
"Beachgoers!"
A booming voice over the beach's loudspeakers - which were usually used to announce lightning or sharks - rang out. A bit of feedback caused a painful ringing noise to echo across the sand, and everyone covered their ears.
"Beachgoers! We have just gotten news from the Jeju Weather Service that a hurricane is moving across the ocean. We recommend that you all begin evacuating from the island by tomorrow, if you are staying within twenty minutes of the ocean. While we do not expect the storm to come for the next two days, we do not want to risk the safety of any of you. The water will start to rise tonight, so be careful."
The water will start to rise tonight.
You could feel panic rising as fast as the water. Flashbacks of the night you nearly drowned raced through your mind as your heart sped up tenfold. The icy water encasing you in it's unrelenting grip. Your lungs screaming for air, only to be replaced by liquid. Fighting for your life, only to be left powerless by the monster that was the sea. One of the only places you'd truly loved turning on you in an instant.
You clutched at your chest as your breaths became shallow, a ringing, vibrating sensation traveling through your head.
"Laska?" Riley instantly put a hand on your arm. Her voice was foggy, like you were listening to her through a glass."Laska, you good?"
"She looks like she's having a panic attack," Seungmin was instantly at your side, his usual sarcastic self nowhere to be found.
"Laska, breathe for me," Lanhua, who was a veterinarian and probably the most knowledgeable about all things regarding health, commanded. "You're going to be okay."
You nodded, grasping Riley's hand as you tried to force some air into your lungs. You hadn't realized how traumatic that night had been until now. You'd gone in the water multiple times since that day, and been completely fine. But the mere thought of the water rising, of being unable to control what might happen to you once again, threatened to overwhelm.
"I-I don't want to be here until tomorrow," you said, finally letting go of your friend as you gazed around at everyone. They had all formed a circle around you, watching with concern. Mya's eyes were like two bowls full of chocolate, they were so large.
"We're here for you, whatever you decide," Lanhua said, fixing your hair gently.
"We don't want you to be scared, Laska," Han agreed, balling his hands into fists. "We'll protect you."
You managed a smile, but shook your head. "I don't need you guys to protect me, but thank you."
"What do you need?" Mya moved from her spot by Jeongin to stand next to you.
You knew what you wanted. Right when you heard the announcement through those semi-functioning speakers, you knew what you needed. No matter how much you wished you didn't, you knew.
"I-I want to go home. I don't want to wait until tomorrow. I need to go now."
laska's note โ
well, there it is! our babies trip is being cut short. were you expecting that?? i've had this planned since the beginning hehe. also, our maknaes are finally official! they're so cute! how do you think the rest of our couples will get together? hint: not all of them will get together by the end of this story, because this is only the first book in a series of four! i'll make an official announcement about that later, but surprise! give me all your thoughts in the comments, i love hearing your thoughts!
question of the day โ
did you know today, september 15, is felix's birthday? and yesterday, september 14 was han's birthday? wish them a happy birthday in the comments! are you doing anything for their birthday?
my answer โ
๐ญ๐ค๐ท๐ณ ๐ด๐ฏ๏ผ
๐ฏ๐ฎ - ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ
โ โ โโ II โทโท โป โ
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