24. Misunderstandings
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| October 13th, Tuesday, 2020 |
FLASHLIGHT's comeback was in exactly one week.
Time went by so fast, the girls barely had time to breathe.
Their days were a repetition of "wake up, practice, eat, record, film, practice, sleep", with a few changes here and there - plus classes for Boram, the poor girl worked extra hard so she wouldn't be a burden to the group and also not fall behind on studies.
Each of the girls were using the last week to focus on something. Annie decided to practice for the b-side they were going to promote: La Di Da, as it was quite difficult because of the hand movements.
Annie is an excellent dancer, no one can deny that. But waacking and voguing definitely weren't her strengths.
"Again."
She told herself, playing the same part for the 6th time.
Does she turn to the left and then right? Or is it all at once? Oh, okay.
Then...?
The girl studied the video they got from the original choreographers.
"I got it!!"
Annie jumped excitedly.
Meanwhile, the face that was watching her for almost 10 minutes now, also smiled.
Next.
Woah, this one is hard on the wrists.
Faster.
One, two, three, four and-
"Ah!!"
Annie fell to the floor, holding her right wrist.
"Fuck, this hurts."
"Dumbass! Be careful!"
The watcher bursted the door open, jogging to the girl.
"What the hell are you doing he- ah!!"
Although Annie's lips wanted to fight him, her wrist was against it.
"Get up, we need to immobilize this."
She stared at him, doubtful.
"I'm pretty sure your legs are working fine, so do you want me to let you suffering here or will you get up and walk to the hospital with me?"
"Dang. Alright."
With Lee Know's help, she got up.
Everyone was too focused on their own business to notice the two entering a taxi.
"Good night. To the closest hospital, please."
Why does this hurt so much?
What did I even do?
I have a comeback next week, please...
This can't be something serious.
Just like that, Annie started to silently cry, face turned to the window.
"Here. It'll ease the pain."
He handed her a white pill and a bottle of water.
What?
"Ah. My bad."
Lee Know opened the bottle.
Why is he..?
"Thanks."
As their hands brushed against each other, Annie's quiet sobs stopped.
What the hell?
Why did my heart race?
Figuring that was caused by the pain, she put the thought aside.
When are we arriving? This hurts like hell.
Why did he have to be there?
I mean, better him than no one but...
Why is he even helping me though? He could've just called someone. He should've just called someone.
And why was he watching? Creep.
Did I break my wrist? No, right? Yeah, I don't think so. I probably just twisted it.
"Thank you!"
Annie woke up from her thoughts, watching Lee Know hand the old man some money.
"Wait here."
The boy spoke before leaving the car.
Aren't I the one who needs to go to the hospital?
Why is he-
Oh.
He opened the door for her.
"Uh...thanks."
The two didn't speak a word to each other. Lee Know walked around as if he knew the place like the palm of his hand.
They also got lucky that it was quite empty.
Soon enough, they met a doctor to take care of the girl.
"So, yeah...that's what happened."
She smiled awkwardly at the woman.
"It seems like it got sprained, but we'll have it X-rayned just in case."
The doctor left, leaving the young adults alone again.
How long does it take for a sprained wrist to heal?
"You didn't damage a ligament so it'll be good in three weeks, maybe less."
Lee Know commented, stunning the girl.
Does he read minds?
"Ah, I see."
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After Annie did the X-ray, she was sent home with a bandage on her wrist and a few anti-inflammatory prescriptions.
She didn't want to go to the company or the dorm right away, though. Telling everyone what happened was to bothersome and Annie didn't want to deal with that, not right now.
Surprisingly, Lee Know told her they could spend some time at the Han River, and she agreed.
It was night time and they both were wearing masks, so it should be okay.
They sat down with an awkward silence, until he decided to speak.
"May I ask you a question?"
"Uhm...go ahead."
"Why do you hate me?"
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