It's too late.
ep 8


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w-wait shuhua? what are u doing here?


Shuhua
h-huh j-jinyoung? what are u doing h-here? *I say as I feel nervous*


Jin-young
i should be the one to ask u that how can u leave Korea with- *before he says shuhua keeps her hand on his mouth*


Shuhua
let's just go talk somewhere else *I say as I saw my friends walking towards us in confusion as I removed my hand from his mouth*


Jin-young
i- oki but u better explain me.


Shuhua
i will *i say as I let out a soft sigh*


Author pov
So if u are confused who jin-young is , he is shuhua's school bestie other than ateez she only had him as her friend. as he helped her from


Author pov
her so-called bullies.


Yuqi
huh- shu who is this? do u know him?


Shuhua
hmm yeah he is my bestie from Korea *I say while smiling at jin-young*


Jin-young
hi I am bae jin-young shuhua's bestie from her previous school *he says while smiling*


Joshua
hii I am Joshua shuhua's friend *he smiles while he extends at jin-young which jin-young shakes*


Yuqi
hi I am yuqi I am shu's bestie *she says while smiling*


Minghao
hi i am minghao shuhua's friend *he says while waving at jin-young*


Shuhua
guys I will get going I have some things to catch up with jin-young. I will call u after 30 minutes *I say as I grab jin-young's hand while


Shuhua
dragging jin-young with me slowly disappearing from their sights*


Jin-young
yah what was that all about? *he says while looking at shuhua raising his eyebrows*


Shuhua
i will explain u everything pls sit down first, I will get us drinks. what do u want?


Jin-young
hmm buy me Iced latte


Shuhua
hm oki i will be back in a minute


Shuhua
here *I say as I gave him his order and sat down infront of him*


Jin-young
hun now care to explain why did leave korea all of a sudden? did something happened?


Shuhua
well u see... *I started telling him what happened back in korea*


Jin-young
I- wtf. how did that bitch dare to hurt u. *he says while getting frustrated and annoyed*


Jin-young
and also for this small reason u left Korea woww Shuhua woww u are really unbelievable *he says while scoffs looking at shuhua in amusement*


Shuhua
well it's not like I was weak at that time jin *I sigh* it's just that it all happened on my birthday an-


Jin-young
WHAT THE HECK ARE U KIDDING ME ON YOUR BIRTHDAY *he says while shouting not realising they were in public*


Shuhua
*I kicked him from down as he sat dow while wincing*


Jin-young
ouch sorry. *he says while wincing* why are u so strong ahhh


Shuhua
Sorry *I say as my eyes softened*


Jin-young
it's okay. but really are u fucking kidding me he cheated on u on your birthday *he looks both shocked and angry*


Shuhua
yeah *I sighs as I said that*


Jin-young
why didn't u told me? I would've been there for u *he says in a soft voice looking at u*


Shuhua
u were at your family vacation and I didn't wanted to disturb u *I say as I look down as I fidgeting my fingers*


Jin-young
I- *sighs* look here shuhua if u need help ask me without any hesitation and don't ever think u would disturb me. I will be always there for


Jin-young
you. plus u done for me alot compared to what have I done for u. And pls don't depress yourself just cause of that idiot he wasn't the one


Jin-young
for u. And don't ever think u don't deserve to be loved cause u deserve more better than that *he says while holding shuhua's hand while


Jin-young
saying*


Shuhua
thank you young-ah *I smile as a tear slide down my cheek hearing my friend's comforting words*


Jin-young
yah why are u crying did I say something wrong *he says in a worried expression*


Shuhua
*I shake my head as I wipe my tear and smile at him* it's nothing. I just got some dust in my eyes which was burning , I am oki now


Jin-young
glad to hear that I was worried for a second *smiles*


Shuhua
thank you for always been there with me and I really mean it


Jin-young
ayy no need to thank me it's my duty as your friend to comfort u *he says as he winks at me*


Shuhua
aish. btw what are u doing here in L.A? *I say while raising my eyebrows*


Jin-young
oh I shifted here yesterday for my studies plus my dad got transferred here for his job so we moved here.


Shuhua
ohh that's nice. I guess we will see eachother more often then *I say while sipping my drink*


Jin-young
yeah. btw does your family knows about all this thing?


Shuhua
no. *I say not looking at him*


Jin-young
What?


Shuhua
Cause if I tell them they will probably sue that hoe and the rest of ateez


Jin-young
how can your parents sue them when his parents own the 5 largest company in the world? *he asks in confusion*


Shuhua
Do u know by any chance know Yoon corporations and Kim products?


Jin-young
yeah u they are the world's 2 largest company. Which my dad and mom are working for...


Shuhua
Do u know the CEO of both the companies?


Jin-young
yeah. the Yoon corporations CEO is Mr.Gong-Yoo and the Kim products CEO is Ms.Kim Go-eun. why did u asked tho?


Shuhua
Cause they both are my parents...


Jin-young
*he chokes his drinks* they what? *coughs*


Shuhua
here *hands him tissues* u heard it right..


Jin-young
how can I believe u tho?


Shuhua
If u don't believe me ask my friends *I say with a small smile*


Jin-young
ok I believe u. but why did u hide your identity?


Shuhua
well I am not like one of those brats who brags about how rich their parents are and all. plus I wanted someone who can expect me for who I


Shuhua
am not because of my family bg.


Jin-young
ohh that makes sense. *he says while making an 'o' shape mouth*


Shuhua
hmm. but can u do me a favor pls.


Jin-young
sure what is it?


Shuhua
can u not tell anyone about my ex and that all bully thingy pls. I don't want them to make unnecessary scene as they all are too


Shuhua
overprotective.


Jin-young
Sure hun anything for u *he says while giving u a cute smile*


Shuhua
thanks ☺️


Jin-young
My pleasure 🥰.


Author pov
After that u both started to talk about random things for 30 minutes. after that u got a phone call from your brother. he told u to meet him


Author pov
and the others at their usual restaurant.


Shuhua
hey jin u are u free now or do u have something to do?


Jin-young
Nah I am free why?


Shuhua
u wanna come join me for lunch?


Jin-young
huh- Idk if the others would be comfortable if I came there. *he says nervously while rubbing his back of his neck*


Shuhua
aish no one will be uncomfortable its more likely the opposite of what u said let's go *I say as I started dragging him with me*


Jin-young
I- yahh atleast ask my permission before dragging me *he said as he grins his teeth*


Shuhua
says the one who used to drag me nonstop *I said rolling my eyes*


Shuhua
we are here


Jeonghan
what took u so- long. wait who is he? and why are u holding hands? is he your boyfriend? why didn't u tell me u had a boyfriend I feel betr-


Shuhua
STOP IT AND LET ME SPEAK!!! *I said loudly while closing my eyes shutting my brother's mouth and making others scared as I let go


Shuhua
jin-young's hand* so as I was saying he is my bestie from my previous school.


Jin-young
Hello I am bae Jin-young shuhua's bestie. I am 18 y'o. nice to meet u all *he says with a smile on his face*


Jeonghan
oh Hi I am Yoon jeonghan shuhua's older brother. *he says a lil coldly while eyeing him*


Shuhua
Yah don't be rude to him mr.loki *I say while death glaring my brother*


Jeonghan
when was I-?


Shuhua
Aish whatever. *I turn u jin and smiled at him* let's take a seat


Jin-young
oh oki *he says nervously*


Minghao
it's nice to see u again Jin-young *smiles*


Jin-young
u too minghao-shii


Shuhua
Aren't u guys gonna introduce yourself?


S.coups
oh yeah we forgot. Btw I am Seungchul but u can call me S.coups. I am 20 *he says while smiling*


Dino
Hi I am Lee chan but u can call me Dino. We are the same age. Nice to meet u.


Miyeon
Hi I am Miyeon *she says while smiling*


Minnie
Minnie here nice to meet u.


Soojin
Myself soojin.


Soyeon
Jeon Soyeon


Author pov
timeskip after everyone introduce theirselves.


Jeonghan
Btw jin-young how was shuhua in her previous school? Did she had any other friends expect u?


Jin-young
Well shuhua was a good student and yea she had friends except me but not that close tho. She was really hard to be friends with tho.


Dokyeom
Ikr it took all of us whole one year to be friends with her. U are lucky.


Jin-young
huh- why?


Soojin
Shuhua isn't someone who u can be friends with so easily , she kidda has trust issues with ppl.


Jin-young
Ohh now I get it.


Shuhua
Can't u all start eating already *I say as I roll my eyes*


Jeonghan
As u say my dear honey bee.


Shuhua
Why do u always call me that *I say while squinting my eyes crossing my arms*


Jeonghan
Just cause *he say shrugging his shoulders*


Author pov
timeskip after lunch.


Jin-young
I will get going now shu see u soon *he says while smiling*


Shuhua
Yah young-ah.


Jin-young
hmm *he says while looking at shuhua*


Shuhua
u forgot to give me your no. *I say as I hand my phone to him while smiling a lil*


Jin-young
Yeah here *he saves his no. in her phone*


Shuhua
thanks I will text u later. bye take care *I say while waving at him*


Jin-young
u too shu. *after that he leaves*


Yuqi
w-what was t-that did I saw i-it right? *says in a shocked tone*


Shuhua
saw what?


Hoshi
U asked a boy's no. for the first time *he says as he gasps*


Jeonghan
is he really your best friend or...


Shuhua
what's wrong with me asking my bestie his phone can't a girl and boy be bestie without being shipped *I say bluntly*


Dino
ikr why do they always overreact *he says while rolling his eyes*


Shuhua
let's just go.


Joshua
hey wait *says while holding shuhua's wrist*


Shuhua
what? *I say in a cold voice while my raising my eyebrows*


Joshua
Can I get your new no. ?


Shuhua
hm why?


Joshua
Just cause. *he says while smiling*


Shuhua
I- u could've said that without holding my hand too *I said as my snatched my hand out of his*


Joshua
oh sorry *he says while scratching his back of his neck nervously*


Shuhua
hmm it's oki. give me your phone..


Joshua
here *hands his phone to her*


Shuhua
*I give my no. to him and saved it as "Yoon shuhua" * done


Joshua
thank you *he says while smiling brightly*


Shuhua
hm welcome I guess.


Hoshi
YAHH it's not fair u gave your no. to Joshua hyung but not me *he says while whinning*


Seungkwan
IKR *sighs*


Shuhua
it's cause he asked me and u didn't *I say bluntly*


Hoshi
then can u give me your no. *he says with puppy eyes*


Dokyeom
me too.


Mingyu
me 3


Dino
me 4


Shuhua
ask Joshua I need to go. let's go oppa


Jeonghan
hmm let's go. Byee guys see u soon.


Author pov
after saying eachother goodbye and went home.


Author pov
after u both came home u had your dinner and u went to your room.


Shuhua
*I was scrolling through my IG when I got a message from xxxx saying xxxxx added u in a group chat. I sighed as I knew who was it*


Author pov
So guys this is all for today. and also I think i'mma die sooner than I expected cause....



Author pov
WHAT THE HECK I WASN'T READY FOR THIS AHHHHHHHH. MY HEART IS GONNA EXPLODE.



Author pov
WHY THE FORK DOES HE HAS TO BE THIS HANDSOME. THAT'S NOT FAIR. 🥲🥺🤧🤧🤧😭😭😭.


Author pov
Oki that's all I wanted to say Annyeong. take care and stay safe 😘💗.