the idol scandal // vrene

Episode 1

It all started with just some simple dinner.

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I wanted to thank Wendy noona for helping me yesterday. Making sure no one eavesdrops, I go to my dorm's bedroom, calling her.

"Hello?" says the other line.

'This isn't Wendy noona... It's another girl.'

I sat up, alerted, "Isn't this Wendy noona's phone?"

"Yes, it is," she answers.

"May I talk to her?" I cautiously asked.

It was silent for a second... "Who are you?"

My eyebrows went up with the unexpected question. "Oh--I'm..."

'If this was a staff they'll probably spread out a rumor about us...' I thought.

"I'm Wendy noona's friend."

"Wh-"

The woman's voice got cut off, following with a few noises.

"Sorry, I was kinda busy. What was it?"

'This time it's Wendy noona...'

"Who was that?" I ask.

"Oh, you don't know her? She's Irene unnie, our leader."

"Oh," I shrugged it off, moving onto the point of the phone call. "Noona, let's hang out sometime. I want to treat you on a meal."

"Huh? Why?"

I smiled, although she couldn't see me. "You helped me yesterday, I was really thankful."

I hear her hum first, "Sure, then!"

I exhaled in relief, my smile growing brighter. "Are you allowed tomorrow?"

"Hmm... I'll see. My manager's not here, so I'll text you."

"Thank you, Noona!"

-- Tomorrow Night --

You went on the location and sat down on a seat. You chose a barbeque place which was appropriate for treats. You saw her coming but with a friend. She looked familiar.

You: Over here!

Wendy: Sorry, I couldn't help but get forced to go with her.

You: Hm?

She and Wendy noona were linking arms. She looked at you confusingly.

???: Hm? You look familiar...

You: Aha... Nice to meet you, I'm Kim Taehyung-

???: You're the friend? I saw you at the music awards.

You: Hm? Oh- Are you Irene-ssi?

Irene: Correct.

Wendy: Welp, this is awkward. You two have really bad memories. We've been in so many award shows and you still don't know each other.

You: Hehe.. // Smiles //

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We all introduced ourselves earlier and we talked about schedules. Just some idol stuff... Irene noona was quite. She looked cold too. She always looked like she wanted to argue. Then, the food came.

Wendy: WA!~ IT LOOKS DELICIOUS!~

You: Eat up noonas.

After finishing our food, we decided to get soju(Korean alcohol). When it arrived I immediately opened it.

You: So~ Anyone wants a contest?

Irene: Seriously? You know that if we get caught by our managers we'll be dead right?

You: So? I can just take responsibility. Who's in?

Wendy: ME!

Irene: Yah! You can't even drink that much!

Wendy: // Sigh // I didn't want to do this...(mumbles) Let's just have fun!~ Please? Hm?

It's funny when I see noona doing aegyo, I've never seen her like this.

Irene: Fine..

Wendy: Unnie! Join us too!~ // Aegyo //

Irene: No. I already gave you permission to drink.

You: Irene-ssi, excuse me for my manners but... Why did you come? You're supposed to have fun.

Wendy: She thought you were a bad person. She kept insisting me to come with her along.

You: Oh~ Anyways! Let's start.

Wendy: Nope, unless unnie joins. Please~

Irene: Fine!!!

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Wendy unnie was eliminated because she slept in the middle of the game. So you and Irene-ssi are left.

Your Thoughts: She's with her alcohol limits.
You: Still wanna continue?

Irene: No thank you, I just want to get out of here.

Wendy noona suddenly straightened her back and talked while half asleep.

Wendy: Uh-oh... I gotta go to the washroom real quick..

She stood up walking while drunk. She went her way to the washroom while a big silence passed by.

You: So~ Shall we get going? Let's just wait for her at the counter.

Irene: Sure- Huh?

She looked at the window beside her.

You: Hm? What's wrong?

Irene: Nothing, let's get going.

Both of you stood up and went to the counter. Wendy noona came out and Irene-ssi guided her. All of you went outside. Wendy noona was still drunk and her arm wrapped around Irene'sn shoulders.

You: Are you sure you could handle her?

Irene: I think so. I should probably get used to it.

You: // Smiles // Thank you for coming by today, I really appreciate it.

Irene: You too. We'll be going now.

All of you parted ways and went on your own dorms.

-- Episode 1 End --