𝙊𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮. 𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙭 𝙁 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝟗 - 𝑵𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆

Y/ns POV
We finally arrived at Sana's house. It was small, yet it exuded a warmth and love that could be felt just by looking at it.

Oh, how I wish my home felt the same.

I sighed deeply, shaking off the thoughts before stepping out of the car. Circling to the backseat, I opened the door carefully. There she was, Sana, fast asleep. With practiced ease, I scooped her up in a bridal style, holding her close as if she might slip away.

After closing the car door softly, I made my way to her front door, her gentle breaths warm against my shoulder. Balancing her weight effortlessly, I pressed the doorbell and waited, feeling the quiet hum of the night around us.

The door opened, revealing a slightly older woman whose gentle eyes and warm smile told me she must be Sana's mom.

I offered her a polite smile and greeted her, "Good evening, ma’am. I’m Lee Y/n, a friend of Miss Minatozaki Sana. She’s fast asleep—probably worn out from everything that happened earlier."

Her smile deepened with a hint of motherly concern as she stepped aside and gestured for me to enter. "Come in, dear. You can take her to her room—it’s down the hallway to the left."

I nodded, stepping inside carefully, still holding Sana in my arms. The house smelled of home-cooked meals and comfort, a warmth that seemed to mirror her mother’s demeanor.

After reaching her room, I carefully laid her down on the bed, tucking her in gently. I pulled the blanket over her to keep her warm, my movements soft and deliberate so as not to wake her. Just as I was about to leave, I heard her mumble something in her sleep.

“Y/n bear… no. No biting, unnie.”

I froze mid-step, my heart skipping a beat at the unexpected nickname. Y/n bear? A faint smile tugged at my lips, though I quickly shook it off and composed myself. Not wanting to linger any longer, I quietly left her room and made my way back to the living room.

Before leaving, I approached her mom with a respectful bow. “Ma’am, Sana’s asleep safe and sound in her room. Thank you so much for letting me bring her home. I’m sorry I can’t stay longer, but I really need to head out now.”

Her mother gave me a kind smile, her warmth palpable. “Thank you for taking care of my daughter, dear. Please, take care on your way home.”

I bowed again, expressing my gratitude. “Thank you, ma’am. Have a good night.”

With that, I stepped out of the house, the memory of her soft mumbling still echoing in my mind.

3rd persons POV

After Y/n had dropped Sana safely at her home, she drove Nayeon back next. Meanwhile, at the Chou household, chaos erupted like a storm.

Mina was peacefully reading a book in her room when the door suddenly slammed open, and her younger sister, Tzuyu, stormed in with fury blazing in her eyes. Before Mina could even react, Tzuyu lunged at her, hands reaching for her throat.

Mina narrowly dodged the attack, her book falling to the floor with a thud. Instinctively, she swung her fist, landing a sharp punch to Tzuyu’s jaw—only for Tzuyu to retaliate with a brutal punch of her own.

“What the fuck is wrong with you, Tzuyu?!” Mina hissed, clutching her bruised cheek as she stumbled backward. Her hand darted to the drawer beside her, yanking it open to retrieve the knife she kept hidden inside.

But Tzuyu wasn’t done. She launched forward again, her fist aiming for Mina’s face. Mina dodged with a practiced precision, slicing her knife through the air and grazing Tzuyu’s arm.