IZ*ONE University [THE REWRITE]

Chapter 7: This exciting and painful feeling

Ahn Yujin's POV

"Yujin-yah, are you okay?" Minju unnie asked, her voice tinged with an edge I couldn't quite place.

"I'm fine, unnie," I waved my hand dismissively, trying to shake off the heaviness in the air. "I'm just happy that I at least have someone to go with me here since Yena's emergency was actually a girl." I sighed deeply, and Minju unnie let out a soft giggle.

"Yeah, it was Wang Yiren," she replied, her eyes darkening as she looked down. "I hope Yuri's doing alright."

"She'll be fine, unnie because she's a strong person. She won't get shaken up by this," I reassured her, though I could sense something deeper bothering her.

Minju's expression hardened slightly. "I can't believe Yena would date Wang Yiren instead of Yuri. I mean, doesn't she see how great Yuri is? This is just...ugh." She scrunched her nose, looking genuinely frustrated.

"When did you and Yuri get close, anyway? I recall it was Yena unnie who you were close with," she continued, her confusion evident. It was cute but also reminded me of Wonyoung. 

I miss that bunny, but she had to learn that if she wanted to be with me, she shouldn't hide me. It's been two years and we were just months away from our third year I mean, come on. I'm still a patient girlfriend tho.

"Unnie, you know how oblivious Yena can be," I said, trying to comfort her. "I think she's just...not seeing what's right in front of her." I reached out to squeeze her shoulder, hoping to ease her annoyance.

Minju looked up at me, a mix of anger and disappointment flashing across her face. "It just doesn't make sense! How can she not see Yuri's been there for her all this time?"

"I know it's frustrating," I replied gently. "But maybe things will change. Yena might realize it one day. You just have to give it time."

She sighed heavily, her frustration softening a little. "I just want Yuri to be happy...and I feel like it's gonna be hard if Yena keeps ignoring her feelings."

"She'll get there, unnie. Just keep supporting Yuri. You're good at that, and you make her stronger."

"Ma'am, your bike's engine is fixed," the worker said, and I thanked him, handing over the cost of the repair.

"Let's go, unnie," I grabbed Minju's wrist, leading her to my bike. My eyes landed on Wonyoung's helmet, colored candy pink with a huge "W" on it. A wave of emotion washed over me—I missed my bunny, my Wonnie, my girlfriend.

"Yujinie, are you alright?" Minju unnie asked, her hand gently resting on my arm. The concern in her voice made my heart ache even more, thinking about Wonyoung.

"I'm alright, unnie," I replied with a smile, though it felt a little forced. "Here, so your pretty hair won't get ruined, I'll place a handkerchief on top of your head before the helmet." As I arranged the helmet and handkerchief for her, I noticed Minju's cheeks slightly turning a light shade of pink. I thought it must just be the lighting, but it made me pause for a moment.