Circus || Enhypen 서커스

XXII

Do I reproach myself for my impulsive utterance that was a little too indulgent? Well, maybe?
No point in trying to alter the past, the words have been spoken.

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Sunwoo's eyes were alight with a twinkle, like two shining stars.
He was visibly enthusiastic about it.
His palms began to quiver as he clasped them.

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Sunwoo: ❝‎‎Do we truly have a friendship now?❞

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I felt my brow begin to moisten. Trepidation began to creep in as I realized the implications of our newfound friendship, the hint of a smile on my face only a mask for my unease.

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Elmira: ❝‎‎It looks like our friendship is solidified,❞ I proclaimed with an emotional change of heart.

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He jumped up with joy, clasping my hands in his, and started to jump up again, this time with me.
I was befuddled as to why he was so ecstatic for me, when it was supposed to be a punishment.

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Ni-ki: ❝‎‎Your immaturity is tiresome, Sunwoo, please desist. We can never be on good terms with someone like her,❞ said Ni-ki who just stopped infront of us and gave me a sneering stare.

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I had to scoff when he hinted that my plain appearance disqualified me from being his friend. But watch this: I'm about to show him what it means to have a good time!

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Elmira: ❝‎‎Are you saying I don't look like I could be friends with him?❞

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Ni-ki arched his brow. The way his lips were pressed together suggested that he had no intention of speaking, so I assumed he had nothing to say.

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Elmira: ❝‎‎I interpret your silence as an answer,❞ I said.

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Sunwoo: ❝‎‎Impressive, Elmira! I didn't know you had this side of you,❞
Sunwoo remarked. ❝‎‎Is this the real you?❞

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What is he implying? That is my true nature, only revealed when someone is disrespectful.

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Elmira: ❝‎‎Yes, but only if someone is unkind to me otherwise I'm not eager to display it,❞ I replied, gazing at him.

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Ni-ki: ❝‎‎At first I thought I could tolerate you,❞ Ni-ki blurted out then quickly stopped, regretting his words and letting out a long breath.

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The boys shifted their gaze at him.
Some gave him a murderous look, while a few of them simply shook their heads.
I, however, was dumbfounded and couldn't help but squint my eyes and furrow my brow.

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He said something at our initial meeting, but I'm not sure if I've ever seen him before.

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Ni-ki attempted to extricate himself from the predicament and uttered,

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Ni-ki: ❝‎‎What else can I say? You appear like someone I was acquainted with initially; they were friendly, but then a sudden transformation of their disposition happened.❞

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My forehead furrowed upon hearing his words. I can tell when someone is being untruthful, and my sibling was no exception. Whenever he would glean information from me, he'd always attempt to hide it behind acts of closeness.

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Heeseung: ❝‎‎Elmira, can I talk to you?❞

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My gaze was drawn to the unexpected sound of his voice; I saw a handsome young man with dark, curly locks and a zebra-patterned brown shirt.
I observed him from top to bottom; after that I nodded in agreement.

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Elmira: ❝‎‎Sure, what is?❞

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He motioned for me to follow, so I did and we proceeded through another hidden entrance, plopping himself down in front of the table with a mysterious object atop it, causing my eyes to widen with wonder.