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In the confines of her shared room, it is now, at 2:76 in the morning, that she comes to terms with the fact she'd fallen in love with her dear Yujin's best friendLee Youngji, the same rapping prodigy Lee Youngji most of the industry has come to know and love. The same Lee Youngji who makes, at the very least, bi-weekly visits to their dorm. The same Lee Youngji who has a big laugh, big voice, and big personality, which Wonyoung can guarantee she can no longer live without seeing or hearing.Wonyoung, who shares a room with her friend Yujin, the Yujin who is giggling under the covers with the same girl she's fallen in love with due to an impromptu sleepover because the group and the soloist have no schedules tomorrow.Wonyoung has no idea how she will ever cope with this revelation seeing as Youngji practically lives in their dorm as an honorary IVE member.If only she'd never hosted music bank with Youngji, she probably wouldn't be so deep in love right now. (She'd never wish that, even on a million stars)She sighs, getting out of bed, which alerts the two girls across the room she's up. They remove the covers from over their heads and look at her, apologizing for waking her up, she assured them she just suddenly woke up and didn't even hear them before. (she was trying her hardest to tune into every word.)She walks to the kitchen, and pours herself a glass of milk, intending to heat it up in the microwave and drink it, but instead she ends up pouring it into a small kettle and even adding more milk so that she could make hot chocolate.As she waits for the milk to warm up she hoists herself onto the counter, she looks around for her phone, which she left on her nightstand, and upon realizing she stops. She subconsciously begins humming and tapping her fingers on the counter after a while only realizing the song was Day and Night after she'd stopped to pour the liquid out of the kettle and into three cups.She'd only intended to make some for herself, but she figures since the duo was up, they might like some as well. She quickly prepares the beverages and places them onto a tray before taking it into the room with her."Care for hot chocolate?" She questions quietly, they emerge from under the blankets again and nod, so she makes her way over with the tray and allows them to grab a mug, then she returns to the kitchen to set the tray down and makes her way back into the bedroom.She gets under her covers again, her back resting against the headboard and sips on the drink while scrolling on her phone, after she finishes, she places the mug on her nightstand, and finally manages to sleep, with a heart warm for more than one reason.°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°The next day, much more was in store for Wonyoung. She hadn't planned on doing anything, and during the day, she decided that she would do a quick live. It didn't last long, she cut it off because she was afraid there was too much noise.When she left, she joined Youngji and Yujin, who were animatedly watching a drama, on the couch, the dorm was quieter, since the rest of the members went on an impromptu outing to who knows where.Then, Yujin announced she'd run to the convenience store to pick up snacks, leaving her and Youngji alone. Almost as soon as the door closed, Wonyoung received messages from Yujin, which she was devastated to see"I know you like Youngji."
"It's kind of obvious. But don't worry, I won't tell"Wonyoung quickly texted back"What makes you say that?"And Yujin only replied"Everything."If Wonyoung were alone, she would've maybe probably launched her phone, but instead she shut it off and laid it face down next to her thigh.It was quiet, only the words of the actors on screen filing the space, Wonyoung was only half watching it.But soon, Youngji decided they should chat and Wonyoung happily obliged (though she didn't make it known)It was in the middle of it that she fumbled."Anything or anyone you're interested in lately?" Youngji asked, making a face which could only be described as interesting."Yeah, you." Wonyoung answered, only to realize and rush out "Tube! Youtube, I really like watching youtube lately."Youngji hummed, granting mercy upon a Wonyoung who was reddening at a rapid pace. To her fortune, the members returned from their outing, their voices spilling into the living space, and Wonyoung quickly got up to greet them, leaving Youngji to her own devices.The rest of the day, Wonyoung did everything possible to not be in a room with Youngji, even with her bandmate's present.Youngji was staying the night again, stating she planned to leave early in the morning, probably before they could wake up.Yujin and Youngji did the same as the night before, huddled up under the covers watching whatever, and Wonyoung went to the living room, wrapped up in a soft blanket and only the dim yellow light from the standing lamp illuminating the area. And watched videos on her phoneSoon, she heard a room door open, she assumed it was Liz, who often woke during her sleep with a need to quench her thirst, but was met with the sight of the girl she had an unhealthy crush on.Youngji took a seat next to her, and with the shorts and oversized T-shirt she had on, Wonyoung was sure she wasn't warm, so she removed the blanket from herself and placed it on both of their laps.It was silent, Wonyoung having now put her phone down, unsure of what to do."So," Youngji began "Yujin told me you had a crush on me, and I think it's true judging from what you said earlier, even though it does seem like you love watching videos."In her head, Wonyoung illustrated assassination plans, rather than trying to assess the situation."Sorry if that makes you uncomfortable, If I made you uncomfortable at all." Wonyoung apologized, embarrassment settling in her stomach and starting a riot."No, no. I'm really shocked you see me that way!" Youngji assured. "It's not one-sided, I mean, who wouldn't like you Wonyoung?""You don't have to say that to make me feel better Youngji.""I mean it Wonyoung, I like you. I'm not sure how much or if my feelings are at all similar to yours, but I'm sure it'll bloom if you want to give it a chance."Wonyoung felt herself smile at this "Do you really mean it?" And she watched Youngji nod.She all but threw herself at Youngji, engulfing her in a hug. She felt like he could cry"So you don't mind all the dating rumors and hopefuls?""It's not just you."Finally, there was a break from the previous atmosphere, as they both broke into laughter.Wonyoung finally felt like she could enter her room again, and went she did, hand in hand with Youngji, it took every bone in her body to not attack the smirking Yujin who sat smug in her bed.