JUSTIN'S POV
I couldn't stop replaying the events of yesterday in my mind. I felt conflicted about the whole situation with Ayla. Part of me believed that it was her fault for touching the vase in the first place, but another part of me felt guilty for accusing her and being so harsh. When Jake came into my room, urging me to apologize, I was taken aback by my friend's strong reaction.
Jake seemed to care deeply for Ayla and was adamant about protecting her. I couldn't understand why he was so invested in her well-being. Feeling defensive, I questioned Jake's sudden change in behavior, asking why he cared so much about Ayla. I was annoyed that Jake was seemingly taking her side and supporting her instead of me but Justin didn't back down; he passionately explained that they should all protect and take care of Ayla as Kim's younger sister. He pointed out that they should be more understanding of her phobia and not hurt her physically or mentally. Justin's words struck a chord with me, and I started to realize that I might have been too harsh on Ayla. I couldn't ignore the fact that I had indeed pushed her and raised my voice, causing her distress.
In the midst of my internal struggle, Jay intervened to calm the situation. Justin left the room, frustrated and upset, and slammed the door behind us. As the dorm fell into silence, I was left to contemplate my actions. I couldn't shake off the feeling that I had mishandled the situation, and felt a growing sense of guilt. I knew I needed to apologize to Ayla for my behavior. Realizing that I had been unfair and hasty in my judgment,
JAKE'S POV
As I sat with Ayla at the cafe, I couldn't help but feel excited about spending time with her. We talked and laughed, and I found myself enjoying every moment with her. I wanted to get to know her better, and I also wanted to apologize for the incident that happened with Justin yesterday. Ayla was understanding about the situation with the vase, but I still couldn't shake off the feeling that we should be more careful around her, considering her phobia and trauma. I wanted to protect her from anything that could hurt her physically or mentally.
She playfully teased me about being nice to her, and I stumbled a bit with my words when she asked why I was so nice to her. I couldn't fully explain it, but I couldn't deny that I was starting to like her. I found myself drawn to her presence, and I enjoyed being around her.We continued to talk, and I felt a connection with her that I hadn't felt with anyone else before. It was both thrilling and scary to admit that I might already like her. But I couldn't deny my feelings, and I wanted to explore this new attraction further.
After our meeting, I found myself thinking about Ayla constantly. I couldn't get her out of my mind, and I couldn't help but wonder what it meant. I decided to take a step forward and call her, asking if she wanted to meet up again. When she answered the phone, I felt a bit nervous, but I managed to ask if she was alright. She reassured me that she was fine, and I took a deep breath before asking if she wanted to meet up tomorrow morning at the cafe near our dorm.
She agreed, and we set a time to meet. I was both excited and anxious about our upcoming meeting. I wanted to spend more time with her, get to know her better, and maybe even explore my feelings for her.The next day, as I waited for Ayla at the cafe, I felt a mix of emotions. When I saw her approaching, I couldn't help but smile. She looked beautiful as always, and her presence made me feel at ease.
As we talked, I felt the connection between us growing stronger. Ayla was easy to talk to, and we shared laughter and stories. I couldn't deny that my feelings for her were deepening, and I wanted to express them somehow. When the time came to part ways, I couldn't help but feel a bit reluctant. I wanted to spend more time with her, and I hoped that we could continue getting to know each other. As I headed back to the dorm, I couldn't stop thinking about Ayla. She had become someone special to me, and I knew that I wanted to be there for her, to protect her and make her smile. Little did I know that our bond would continue to grow, and Ayla would become an important presence in my life. I was ready to explore this newfound attraction and see where it would lead us.
KIM'S P.O.V
The next day, I woke up with a heavy heart, still feeling guilty about what happened with Ayla. I knew I needed to talk to her and make sure she was okay. After breakfast, I decided to give her a call to check on her."Hey, Ayla, it's me, Kim. Are you feeling okay after yesterday?" I asked, concerned for my sister."Yeah, I'm fine, Oppa. It's okay; so don't worry," she reassured me.I felt relieved to hear that. I knew justin could be hot-tempered at times, but I hoped he would learn from this incident and treat her more gently in the future."I'm glad to hear that. Just remember that if anything like this happens again, don't hesitate to let me know, okay? We all care about you," I told her."Thank you, Oppa. I'll keep that in mind," she replied, her voice soft and grateful.With that settled, I hung up, feeling better knowing she was alright. I made a mental note to have a talk with the other members about being more understanding of Ayla's phobia and taking care not to trigger her trauma.
AYLA'S P.O.V
The next day, I met up with Jake at the café near their dorm as we had planned. He greeted me warmly, and we settled into a cozy corner booth."Why did you ask to meet up?" I inquired, genuinely curious."I want to get to know you more," he replied with a smile. I was taken aback by his straightforwardness but found it endearing. As we chatted, I couldn't help but notice how kind and attentive he was. Jake was genuinely interested in learning more about me, and it felt nice to have someone show such genuine interest in getting to know me.
As we continued to talk, he suddenly apologized for what happened yesterday. I couldn't believe he was apologizing when he wasn't at fault. It made me appreciate his caring nature even more."You don't have to be sorry, it wasn't your fault," I assured him, trying to ease his concern. He expressed that he believed it was not right for someone to push and shout at a girl like that. It warmed my heart to hear him defend me. Jake had a protective side, and I found it comforting.
"Yeah, but I understand, that vase is his gift for his mom, and I broke it, so it's alright for him to be angry," I said, trying to find a way to justify Justin's behavior. Jake chuckled, seeing through my attempt at humor. "You didn't break it, and it's fine to be angry, but it wasn't fine to push you like that. A girl like you should be treated like a princess, not like you're just some-" he paused, Before he could finish, I playfully cut him off, wiggling my eyebrow. "Woah, hold up! You're really something, aren't you?" I said with a grin. He laughed at my response, and his sincerity was evident. I couldn't help but ask him why he was so nice to me, considering how the other members teased me, especially Justin. Jake's answer surprised me. "What? We all are nice to you, well, except Justin Hyung," he said.His admission made me giggle. "Yes, I know, but you called me to meet up with you, just to apologize for a thing you didn't do, and then tell me all these sweet kinds of words," I playfully teased.
Jake seemed unsure of how to respond, saying he didn't know why he was being nice. I couldn't help but continue teasing him. "You don't know? Maybe because I'm starting to like you? Or maybe I like you already?" I said, adding a hint of flirtation to my words. His eyes widened in surprise, and for a moment, he seemed at a loss for words. It was adorable to see Jake who was usually confident and composed, a bit flustered.As we both laughed, I knew that our friendship was growing stronger. And perhaps, in time, who knew what the future held for us? For now, I was content to enjoy getting to know Jake better and savor the moments we spent together.