Invisible String || PURINZ

14 • buffet troubles

Chaewon stared at the elevator. She quietly clapped her hands together, unable to stay still as she waited for Yunjin, Sakura and Kazuha to appear. It's been two full days, and they landed back in Korea two hours ago.

"It's taking pretty long. You think they got run over?" Eunchae asked, leaning against the wall.

The other flashed her an angry look. "What? No! God, now I'm worried they're not breathing," She sighed in frustration.

It was taking a long time, Eunchae was right. They'd been standing in the HYBE hallway for fifteen minutes, right in front of the elevator by their practice room.

Today was their last day of their week off, but their managers wanted to film their reunion. That meant that there was a tripod aimed at them, making Chaewon feel a little awkward.

"I was just kidding. Yunjin probably just forgot something again," Eunchae chuckled.

The other crossed her arms. "You're not much better, you know? You forgot to turn the stove off yesterday after making ramen. Nearly burnt the place to a crisp," She narrowed her eyes.

"Me? I'd never. Must have been the ghosts." The younger girl hummed, a grin plastered on her face.

Chaewon rolled her eyes as she tapped her foot on the ground. "Maybe we should just–"

Ding!

"Chae-chae, mini Chae! Chaechaez!" Yunjin's loud voice bounced off the walls.

Eunchae pushed herself off the wall, extending her arms as she stood next to Chaewon. "Jennifer! Kkura, Zuha! I missed you guys," She cried.

Yunjin ran towards the girls, pulling the two into a lung-crushing hug as her large bag fell to the ground. Kazuha and Sakura joined in seconds later, excitedly exchanging 'hello's'.

Chaewon chuckled as they all twirled around in a circle. Kazuha was the first to let go, and then all the others. The small girl wished she had a little more time with Yunjin's arms around her.

"I think I kind of overdid it, but I brought a shitload of candy so you won't be running out any time soon," Yunjin laughed as she handed the large bag over to Eunchae, who nearly dropped it because of its weight.

The girl nearly jumped up and down with excitement. She pulled the other into another hug, kissing her cheek in between thank-you's.

Kazuha sighed as she brushed her hand through her hair. "Sooo... what are we doing here?" She asked.

Chaewon pointed at the camera mounted on the tripod. "That. And we're going live." She explained.

"Never a true day off," Kazuha shook her head disapprovingly as she slumped towards the door to their practice room.

Sakura chuckled as she followed behind. "Dunno, I missed going live. We've basically disappeared for a week," She said.

Yunjin wrapped her long arms around the two as she wedged herself in between them. "I agree with Saki, I miss going live."

"See? I'm always right," Sakura hummed.

"Where was that ego when you didn't know which way to go at the airport?" Kazuha asked, raising her eyebrows. "You'd be lost without me."

Chaewon dragged Eunchae's bag full of candy behind her as the two marched inside. "Can you set the phone stand up by the couch, Kkura?" She asked.

"On it," The other replied.

Ten minutes later, they were all sitting on a cramped couch. Yunjin sat on the left, Kazuha in the middle and Sakura on the right with Eunchae happily sitting on her lap, her smile as wide as it could be.