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Having the summer sky, with the summer sun beaming on their faces, they are all exhausted even though they are only idling, staying at the Wen's yard. It's the aftermath of the party. Everybody is just lazing around. But it seems like they're too absorbed in the summer feel they all want to go out the seaside.

"Ah! It's so hot, my skin's burning. At this time, shouldn't we be at the beach or something?" Sehun says.

"That would be very cool for a change but I can't probably make the trip," Seungcheol approves but retracts.

"Ah... who asked you anyways," Sehun whines.

Seungcheol came in early in the day. He knows Jun's abode and he's been there a couple of times before.

"Since it's summer guys, why don't we go on a trip to Busan?" Areum suggests.

"That's nice. I haven't been there since my stay here," Sorn agrees.

"Me too," Jun seconds.

"I guess it's okay," Jisoo adds.

"Well, wherever you guys want," Seunghee utters.

"Yeah. Just plan it well guys," Jeonghan says.

"Alright! Gather up! We have a long way to go guys," Areum initiates.

It's a day-long planning. From booking their flights to their beach cottages and room reservations. It's gonna be a long day for them. Well, spontaneous trips always get them around so it's nothing new.

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Areum, Sorn and Seunghee have a girls' day-out the next day. It's inevitable. Going to the beach is something girls look out for. Especially if you have your boyfriends tagging along. You definitely, definitely have to wear that smothering swimwear. If not a bathing suit, a two-piece is much nicer.

"Ah... it's been a while I've been to this place," Areum complains.

They're already at one of the shops, where a variety from colorful bathing suits to alluring two-pieces are sold. They are busy skimming through the hanged pieces.

"I've never worn a two-piece before," Seunghee opens.

"Really unnie? I've always worn two-pieces. I just find one-piece suits a little tight," Sorn shares.

"I wear two-pieces too. I do most of the time when I'm with Sehun anyways," Areum states.

"Yaaahhh!!!" the two girls shriek as 'other' things come to their minds.

"What? You girls, stop it," Areum scolds. "As if you haven't done it before."

Both girls just stay silent. And it makes Areum look at them in question.

"Are you kidding me?" she exclaims.

"My first boyfriend was before I left Thailand and we didn't really do it," Sorn says calmly.

"And you? Little girl?" Areum inquires Seunghee.

"I'm not ready yet!" she reluctantly replies.

Areum just rolls her eyes and cannot believe these girls are virgins when she's only a year or two older than them. But it seems like these two girls as are not comfortable yet with the s talk so Areum diverts the topic herself.

"Alright, enough with that talk. Hey! This will look good on you Seunghee!" Areum exclaims.

She finds a red two-piece with a much revealing cut from the others. Not to mention, that thin string on both the upper and lower pieces.

"Yah! That's too much unnie!" Seunghee complains towing away the garment.

Areum can't help but laugh. She's a little reserved alright. "Stop being meek! Show it to Jeonghan, Seunghee. It will surely hurt him." Then she continues laughing.

Sorn can't keep her smile too. They're being playful. So she decides to play along.

"How about this unnie?" Sorn asks. This time it's a tempting one-piece with a low plunging line and a hi-cut panty line.

"Ah! Stop it! I'm not wearing any of those!" Seunghee snaps at them and both girls just laugh at them.

These girls continue tripping on each other as they try on some very nice swimwear.

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After a few days, the trip to the beach has finally materialized. Bodies and beauties are everywhere. Busan is the summer capital of South Korea and it definitely lives up to its name. And so they arrive to the land of beaches and ports. Carrying their bag packs and stuffs, each one of them is ready to play under the sun!

As they enter a beach resort, they all stare at the seaside, full of likewise sun-loving people.

"This is what I came here for!" Sehun exclaims.

"Ah, shut up and get to the cottages. It's too hot already," Areum scolds cuz it's almost noontime.

"Haven't you gotten tired of always contradicting me?" Sehun sighs.

Closely behind are Jeonghan and Seunghee.

"Jagiya, can I borrow your phone charger?" Jeonghan asks.

"You forgot yours? But our phone chargers are different," Seunghee says.

"Ah... of all things to forget..." Jeonghan

Seunghee gets something in her bag with a sly smile, "Good thing I brought yours."

"You have it? That's why I don't have it in my bag!" Jeonghan complains.

"Who forgot it in my living room anyways?" she replies.

Then he retracts grinning coyly, "Ah... I did? Didn't even notice."

"Yeah, yeah..." she just utters.

And following them are Jun, Sorn and a little more behind is Jisoo. He is the one who paid the cabs they got going there. It's his part in the plan.

"Let me help you with that," Jun says, as he gets the bags Sorn is carrying and continues walking ahead.

Following behind, Sorn is in awe, "What's with you today?"

"I'm just helping you out, isn't it normal?"

"Yeah... But this isn't like you?"

"What's like me then?"

"Ah... smug and selfish?"

"Do you want me to bring these or not? Let's just get to the cottages."

"(giggling) Sure."

Following the others ahead, Jun walks on to their cottages with Sorn only smiling as she follows him. Not far behind, Jisoo saw how their little talk went and feels alarmed. Jun is definitely being on point these past few days with Sorn. He just wonders what he's really up to. He has to be on guard. After all this time, he can't let his efforts come to nothing.

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Everyone gets busy right after arriving. With their own set of tasks to do that they have split before going there, they do what they're supposed to.

After a while, Seunghee goes into the room alone, carrying the left over snacks they chipped at upon arrival. Jeonghan is busy with Sehun setting up the open tents. Sorn and Areum are preparing their dining table and Jisoo is out on the shore to fetch the water floats they left on the waters. As for Jun, he's nowhere to be found.

Seunghee enters the cottage not noticing someone sneaking in behind her at the same time. She puts the snacks on their snack bag and just when she's about to turn around and go, that someone just suddenly embraces her from behind.

"What-" she utters.

She gets surprised and is about to squirm against the person when he speaks.

"This is my last request noona. Can we stay like this for a while?" he says.

It's Jun. Seunghee calms down and waits for him to continue. Last request? She thinks and ponders, It's about time.

"Thank you for everything noona."

Jun hugs her like that for a while and Seunghee simply stays still. It's uncomfortable, knowing Jeonghan might just barge in on them any minute and a misunderstanding might blow up, but in the end, she lets him. Both don't say a word, they both know it's the end of something and the start of something new, for the best of them all.

After a few while, he finally lets go and they sit together on the couch at the side.

"About time," she smiles at him.

"Yah. I want to make things right for a change. I've been too stubborn and I finally realize my faults," he jokes.

"I'm glad. I'm really glad Jun."

"I guess I am too. I think I should start calling him hyung for a start."

"That's great! He must be surprised if you call him that. After what? Almost a year? Thank you Jun. This is the best gift you've given me so far. I know Jeonghan will be relieved too," she can't help but feel really grateful. At last, it's over with him.

"I'm the one who should be saying that noona. Thank you. You never gave up on me no matter what," he shyly replies.

"I'll always be here for you. I'll support you all the way. Okay?"

He stares at her hinting something, "I guess I'll need that soon."

It surprises Seunghee genuinely, "Are you saying... Who's the girl?" she shakes him out of it excitedly.

"Come on noona, stop it! You'll find out soon."

"It's not fair! But alright, at least you're good to go now. And don't let go of this girl anymore. You never know if she's the real one for you."

"I know noona. I won't be stubborn anymore."

"That's good for you."

They smile at each other, this time they both know it's the start of an honest friendship. Without a hint of jealousy, anger or wariness. They are both happy that finally they've reached the end of that stage in their friendship.

"Come on, let's get out of here before someone gets the wrong idea," she says.

"Yeah. After you," he utters.

Seunghee walks out first and Jun follows right after. Somewhere nearby, someone actually saw them. But upon careful deliberation, decides to keep silent about it.

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Jisoo makes an effort to be close to Sorn whenever he has the chance all day. He actually wants to ask her about the real score today. He's just trying to find the right timing. With Jun around, it makes him restless. There's something really different about him. He can't put his finger on it, but it's definitely making him uneasy.

He approaches Sorn as she helps Areum with the food preparation. He just finished his part of the chores.

Areum tells him off when she sees him, "Don't touch anything Jisoo!"

He smiles demurely at her and scratches the back of his head, "I'm not here for that noona."

"Yeah, yeah. As if I don't know. I'll be back, I'll just tell those knuckleheads to hurry up," she paces away from them, going to Sehun and Jeonghan a little far ahead the shore.

"Unnie's really cool don't you think?" Sorn comments still setting up the table.

"You're good enough as you are," Jisoo replies staring at her.

Sorn doesn't lift her head up to look at him. It's still awkward for her everytime he says these kind of things. Besides, she's still hung up on what she saw earlier. She's quite on bad mood. Jisoo watches her and sees her different temper.

"Do you need some help?" he tries to change the topic.

"No, thanks. I'm alright oppa."

Right then, Seunghee and Jun turn up where Sorn and Jisoo are together. Sehun, Jeonghan and Areum are approaching them too.

"Alright! Time for lunch guys!" Areum exclaims.

In a flash, they are sharing the food they brought. It's a feast. This trip is only overnight and they have to make the best of it. Actually, they are all just hungry enough to leave no piece of food untouched.

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After lunch, the girls finally change into their swimwear. The ones they were arguing about at the shopping district the day before. Now, they can finally flaunt their stuffs to the boys who captured their hearts. It's an essential dare for these girls. The boys are in their swimming shorts and shirts and are all waiting for them to go back from the cottages. They are about to play beach volleyball and Jun has the ball.

"Here comes the girls!" Sehun exclaims as he sees them going down the huts.

The boys watch in wonder as the three girls advance towards them. Sehun is smiling widely as he looks at his girlfriend all proud and mighty. Jisoo doesn't mean to stare but he can't help but to do so at Sorn. Jun is still busy inflating the ball but he takes glances at them every once in a while. As for Jeonghan, he's literally just surprised.

Areum has always been the sporty type. She always dressed tight-fit dresses and revealing clothes that what she wears now, a two-piece black bikini is nothing really new. While Sorn chose the slightly reserved one for a change, a one-piece blue swimsuit. However, it has a huge cut on the back, revealing her sides. As for Seunghee, she only wants to see his reaction. It's the only thing that matters to her. That's why she chose what she's wearing.

In Jeonghan's eyes, she's walking beguilingly towards him in slow motion. He has never seen her as lightly dressed or as naked as this before. It's not like he hasn't touched her or anything. He knows her size and he knows it well how her body feels like. He gulps his mouth-waters and his heart pounds like a drum. This is his girl. This is the same girl he holds every day. And this is the same girl who wears this revealing red two-piece bikini fast approaching him.

"Whoa." Is the only word that comes out of his mouth.

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To be continued...

(16.07.31)