Bloom (Editing)

Chapter 57

For their last activity, water activities, Eunchae couldn't resist the allure of the lake and begged Minha with her puppy eyes and adorable pout to join her on a boat ride.

She pleaded, "Unnie, please! Let's rent a boat together and get closer to the fish. It'll be so much fun!"

Minha couldn't resist Eunchae's irresistible charm and the excitement in her eyes. With a smile, she agreed, "Alright, Manchae. Your cuteness has won me over once again. Let's go on a boat ride and explore the lake together."

They rented a duck-shaped boat and paddled their way to the middle of the lake. Eunchae's excitement was palpable as she leaned over the edge, peering into the crystal-clear water. Minha couldn't help but admire Eunchae's childlike wonder and enthusiasm.

As they glided across the calm waters, Eunchae's eyes sparkled with wonder as she observed the fish swimming beneath the surface, closer than ever before. She gasped in delight, her voice filled with awe. "Unnie, look! The fish are so close! It's like we're in their underwater world."

Minha, wanting to capture this magical moment, took out her phone and started recording. She focused the camera on Eunchae's face, capturing her genuine joy and wonder as the small fish swam around the boat. Eunchae's reaction was priceless, and Minha couldn't help but smile at the maknae infectious happiness.

"Manchae, you look so happy right now. I'm glad we decided to go on this boat ride," Minha said, her voice filled with warmth.

Eunchae turned to Minha, her eyes shining with gratitude. "Thank you for coming with me, unnie. This is such a special experience, and I'm grateful to have you by my side."

They continued to paddle the boat, enjoying the tranquility of the lake and the beauty of the surrounding nature. They shared stories, laughed, and marveled at the peacefulness of the moment. It was a time of pure joy and friendship, creating memories that would last a lifetime.

As they made their way back to the shore, Eunchae couldn't stop talking about the boat ride and the fish they had encountered. She was already planning to share the video Minha had recorded with FEARNOT, knowing it would bring smiles to their faces.

Meanwhile, Chaewon and Kazuha expressed their interest in kayaking but admitted their apprehension. They stood at the edge of the lake, exchanging nervous glances.

Yunjin and Sakura, noticing their friends' hesitation, approached them with encouraging smiles. "Come on, Zuha and Chaewon unnie! You can do it. Kayaking will be so much fun," Yunjin said, her voice filled with enthusiasm.

Sakura nodded, her eyes sparkling with encouragement. "Don't worry, we'll be right here cheering you on. You've got this!"

Encouraged by their friends, Kazuha and Chaewon mustered up the courage to embark on this new adventure. With shaky hands gripping the paddles, they set off, their laughter mixing with nervous excitement as they glided across the water.

After a few minutes of paddling together, Kazuha's nervousness started to show. She worried that the kayak would flip in the water, her grip on the paddle tightening. Chaewon, sensing her younger member's unease, remained calm and composed.

"Zuha, let's paddle back to the shore slowly if you're feeling scared. We can take it at our own pace," Chaewon suggested, her voice soothing.

Kazuha nodded, relieved to have Chaewon's support. They slowly turned the kayak around and paddled back to the shore, their laughter echoing across the water. As they reached solid ground, they couldn't help but tease each other, their fears now transformed into shared laughter.