Practice ended around six.
Everyone exhausted.
Sweaty. Tired. Ready to go home.
Soorin was packing up her kit when the door opened.
Yura walked in.
Perfectly styled. Full makeup.
Like she'd just come from a photoshoot.
"Surprise!"
Her voice too bright.
Too cheerful.
She walked straight to Haejin.
Grabbed his arm.
Clung to it.
"I missed you!"
Haejin's smile was forced.
Strained.
"Yura. What are you doing here?"
"Visiting! Is that okay?"
"We're in the middle of—"
"I know, I know. But I wanted to see you. It's been so long."
The other members exchanged looks.
Uncomfortable. Awkward.
Soorin kept her head down.
Continued packing.
Tried not to watch.
But couldn't help it.
Yura was practically draped over him.
Touching his arm. His shoulder.
Laughing too loud.
Trying too hard.
"The CEO wanted me to stop by," she said.
Voice loud enough for everyone to hear.
"He said he'll be briefing us soon. About how things should go."
Haejin's jaw tightened.
