Pluie Mauve ~Purple Rain~ [IZ*ONE FF]

Chapter 7: Jalousie

Pluie Mauve

Purple Rain

Chapter 7: Jalousie

"I look at you and my heart pounds, when for years, I don't think it beats at all. You fill the cracks and crevices, take away the emptiness. And when you're not by my side, the loss is unimaginable."

- Kelly Moran

It has been past a month since Chaeyeon left for Korea. Today is 18th of March and the cherry blossoms were just starting to bloom. Sakura looked at the mirror and applied lip gloss before checking her light make-up once more. She had no plans for this weekend, since Chaeyeon was not around... But Hyewon suddenly invited her to hang out because she was bored lazing around the large hotel bed all-day. She gladly accepted the invitation as she knew that she'd just be lonely, knowing Chaeyeon won't be by her side to celebrate her birthday tomorrow...

Checking her reflection over the large mirror and turning angles to check how her outfit looks all over, Sakura smiled with content before wearing a red beret to complete her attire. She then received a text message from Hyewon, saying that she's already on her way to the station. She hurriedly picked up her small bag and left.

It didn't take that long before she reached the station. Sakura saw Hyewon immediately. She was standing away from the crowd but she surely stood out with that beautiful face even when she wore a simple coordinate for today. She greeted Sakura with a hug and clung to her as they waited for the train.

"Where are we going today?" Hyewon suddenly asked.

"Eh?!" Sakura was surprised because she initially thought that Hyewon already had a plan in her mind when she invited her out. She tried to think of good places to visit during this time of the year but she couldn't think of any. "Do you have anywhere you want to go?"

"Hmm... I want to eat takoyaki." Hyewon said all of a sudden.

"Oh yes! I promised you before that I'd take you somewhere to eat takoyaki!" Sakura exclaimed as she remembered the first time she talked to Hyewon. "Okay, so we are going on a food trip today!"

"...and play on the arcade!" continued Hyewon.

Sakura's eyes widened as soon as she heard the word 'arcade'. Her competitive spirit (when it comes to games) is suddenly awakened. She didn't expect her to say that but it got her excited easily. Confidently smiling at Hyewon, she said, "Yes! I'm going to crush you!"

"Whoever loses the games would pay for the dessert later."

It was at that moment when Hyewon declared a war between them.

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"Here's your lime ade, ma'am. And an iced americano for you, ma'am." the waitress said as she placed their orders safely on the table.

"Thank you!" Both of them said in unison. They looked at each other immediately and bursted into laughter as soon as the waitress left.

"It's been a long while since we went out like this, unnie." Minju said as she took a sip from her drink.

"Yes! I'm sorry I had to postpone our previous plans. Something always comes up whenever we are planning to go out for lunch! Haha."