MICHAENG : THE STORY UNFOLDS WITH YOU

CHAPTER 5 - THE FIRST

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Mina stands before the mirror in her room, anticipation dancing in her eyes. She's getting ready for the prom night, slipping into a stunning pink fancy dress that hugs her curves perfectly. With each stroke of her brush, she applies simple yet elegant makeup, accentuating her natural beauty. In that moment, she's an ethereal vision of beauty, stunning in every way imaginable.

Mina pads into the living room after getting ready, patiently waiting for Chaeyoung to pick her up for the prom. Suddenly, her phone chimes with a message from Chaeyoung.

"Babe..I'll be late because I ruined my tuxedo while ironing.. I need to get a new one from the boutique.. I already asked Jeongyeon to pick you up with Nayeon..I'll call you later ..love you Mina-yaa"

Mina sighs as she reads the message, her fingers dancing on the keyboard in response. "Idiot, Chaeng.. you better make it faster or I will kill you," Mina grins, playfully threatening her boyfriend.

"I'll try babe.. I'm sorry.. Can't wait to see you, my pretty girl"

Mina can't help but blush at Chaeyoung's compliment. "Hurry up, Chaeng.. love you too," she replies before putting down her phone.

As everyone gathers around the prom hall, sitting together at the table, Chaeyoung isn't arrived yet. The prom has already been underway for almost an hour, and he hasn't even called or replied to Mina's messages. "Chaeng..where are you?" Mina continues to spam him with messages, anxiously checking her phone for any sign of his call or response.

"Hey, I think the dance is starting now..let's go babe," Nayeon says, pulling Jeongyeon's hand and dragging him to the dance floor where other participants are already gathered.

"Should we go too, Tzuyu?" Jihyo asks, acknowledging their partnership for the prom. Although they aren't romantically interested in each other, they find comfort in each other's company. Besides, Tzuyu isn't one to actively seek out other girl as his partner, and Jihyo was forced into being his date.

"Mina-yaa, are you okay if we leave you here alone?" Momo asks, her voice tinged with guilt as she's also about to ask Dahyun for a dance.

"Yaa, it's not like anyone will kidnap me here.. don't worry, just go ahead.. I'll join when Chaeyoung arrives," Mina reassures them with a warm smile before Momo and Dahyun disappear into the ocean of people dancing.

Mina continues to fidget with her phone, her eyes occasionally fixed on the entrance, hoping Chaeyoung might appear.

"Mina?" Mingyu suddenly interrupts her thoughts. "Why are you alone here?" He gently asks, taking a seat beside Mina without her offering.

Mina's friendly demeanor doesn't deter her from avoiding him. "Uhhh.. I'm waiting for someone, Mingyu-yaa" she says, her voice soft and barely audible to Mingyu.

Mingyu leans in closer, struggling to hear Mina's voice over the loud music. "What?" he asks, trying to make out her answer.

"I said I'm waiting for someone," Mina responds, tilting her head closer to him, her voice slightly raised.

"Ahhh.. I got it," Mingyu says, speaking closely to Mina's ears, their gestures resembling a whispered conversation. "I was just about to ask you to dance.. but it seems I will be rejected," he adds with the sweetest smile, looking at Mina.

"Maybe you're just unlucky then," Mina teases, her friendly nature shining through. They sit close to each other, their shoulders brushing occasionally as they talk. Mina giggles at Mingyu's laughter, enjoying the playful banter between them.