"I don't know. Probably hide in my room."
"Or you could actually enjoy it. The beach is gorgeous. The weather's perfect. This might be your last chance to relax before everything goes to hell."
He had a point.
"Maybe."
"Definitely. Come on. Let's get some sun. Clear your head."
"What about the Haejin situation?"
"What about it? You're meeting him tonight anyway. Might as well enjoy the day."
He was right.
She nodded.
"Okay. Beach it is."
"Good choice."
They walked toward the shore.
The sand warm under their feet.
Water sparkling in the sunlight.
For a moment—
Just a moment—
Soorin let herself breathe.
Let herself exist without panic.
One more day.
Then reality.
Then consequences.
But for now?
For now, she'd take the peace.
However temporary it might be.
★☆★☆★☆
The day passed slowly.
Peacefully.
Soorin spent most of it on the beach.
With Daehyun. Minji. Hana.
Just existing.
Not talking about last night.
Not talking about Haejin.
Just being.
