By the river
Joonhyuk, dressed in his branded suit, was also by the river, sitting on a stone bench. He sighed.
I should go back… Father will be furious.
At the same time, Hana arrived. Without noticing him, she dove into the river. Seeing her jump in, Joonhyuk panicked internally.
Is she trying to…? No, Joonhyuk, it's none of your business…
He sighed again, debating whether to check. Before he could move, she emerged from the water. Her wet clothes clung to her body, her hair dripping under the moonlight. Feeling someone's presence, Hana turned around. Joonhyuk quickly looked away, face red, and hid behind a tree.
No, no… what am I doing…
Hana called out in fear, "Is anyone there…?"
Behind the tree, Joonhyuk thought, Why am I hiding…
Finally, he stepped out. Seeing him, Hana screamed. He quickly approached her, pulled her into his arms, and covered her mouth, speaking coldly:
"Stop screaming. I… I didn't mean to see you like that. I was just here by chance."
Still terrified, Hana bit his hand. He didn't scream but glared at her sharply.
"Are you crazy?" he hissed.
"No, but YOU'RE the crazy one! What are you doing here at this hour?!" Hana shouted back angrily.
He narrowed his eyes at her.
"Is your name written here or something?"
Hana paused, embarrassed. Wow… he's handsome… his build… Hana, what are you thinking right now…
"You want my photo too?" he snapped coldly.
She made a face. "No, haha… heee…"
He sighed internally. What did I get myself into…
He turned to pick up his jacket from a rock and put it on, his movements sharp. Hana couldn't help but notice the huge height difference between them. Her breath caught for a moment.
"Seriously… are you crazy?" he asked, looking down at her.
No… I'll never take back what I think of him. He's an arrogant jerk…
Chapter ending
Joonhyuk muttered to himself, irritated:
"I should get going… I completely forgot about the dinner tonight. Father will kill me…"
Hana, having heard him mumble, said softly:
"You can't leave… The village gates are closed at this hour. You'll have to wait until tomorrow morning."
He turned his head towards her, eyes cold.
"Seriously… why did I even come here…" he said, his voice flat and emotionless.
Hana stepped closer, slightly hesitant.
"Don't worry… I can help you," she said.
He looked at her for a long moment, his expression unreadable.
"Fine… speak."