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Chap-7

I yawned with my eyes closed as i stretched my arms above my head.

"Ahh. Umm." Sounds left my mouth as my cranked muscles got relaxed.

"Good morning." Tae-ri's voice made be stop my morning stretching and yawning and my eyes wide open.

Quickly i threw the covers off myself and sat up. He was standing at the opening of camp, holding a cup of coffee and its steam reaching up hitting his morning swollen face.

"Good morning. Am i too late?." I said, running my hand down my face.

"No. You are not. Seo-joon and Ho hyung are still asleep. Come on " He said, taking a sip of his coffee and walking out.

I stood up and fixed myself. Picking my things up from my bag, i walked out.

"Hey girl." I heard Bong Cha voice from behind me.

I turned around and blinked hard. Struggling to keep my eyes open against harsh bright sun rays.

"Ahh. My eyes. I think i have gone blind." I cried out as my eyes started to water.

"Oh. Nice joke. You ain't getting blind. Come on go take a shower." She said pointer towards an RV.

Rubbing my eyes, i thanked her and walked towards it. Opening the door i was met with Baek kyung dancing to a light beat.

"Hey." I said as i closed the behind me. He was startled and looked back at me. Giving a smile he turned off the music off his phone.

"Hey. How are you doing?." He said, looking at himself in the mirror

"Fine." I said and then a small yawn left me.

He chuckled at me.

"Water is warm and come out when your are done." He said pointing towards the washroom before walking out.

I loved the warm woolen sweater that i wore. I looked at myself in the mirror and did a light makeup and a liptint to add color to my lips. Running my hand through my wet hair, making them look presentable, i opened the door. Suddenly bumped into something hard.

"Ouh" i grabbed my nose.

"Are you okay?." Hands grabbed my forearms to make me stable at my position.

"Yeah. Nose not broken, so i am fine." I said chuckling and looked up and found my smile slipping away from my face as my eyes bored into Seo-joon's.

Why do i always have to colloid with him?.

"I am sorry."

"No no. I should be sorry. I wasn't looking." I said and moved to my left to walk around him.

He pursed his lips and nodded his head. I walked towards the door and heard the door close behind me. I glanced back to see him gone.

I sighed and walked out of the RV, running fingers through my wet hair.

Joo-ho made eye contact with and gave me a smile. I smiled and waved at him.

I walked towards large bushy tree and stood under its shade and took a deep breath. The air was so refreshing, it made me smile with glee. I put my earphones into my ears and walked towards the crystal blue lake. The birds were chirping and chasing each other across the sky blue. I looked up at the sky, so smooth a few white clouds here and there. Sun shining brightly. It was a wonderful sight to see.

Listening to songs, i took a walk near lake. I was enjoying the moment until my phone rang.

I looked down at the caller id and it was Nicole. I frowned and looked back to the camp site and saw her waving her hands in the air. I nodded my head and walked towards her, pulling out my earphones.

"Yes?." I spoke once i reached her, where they all sat. She nodded towards the seat next to her. We all were sitting around the fire. It was really cold out here.

"We were about to a have breakfast. So i was finding you. I couldn't see you anywhere, so i called you. Are you alright?. What were you doing by the lake?." She asked, looking concerned.

"I am fine. I was just wandering around. I love this place." I said looking back at the lake

She nodded and smiled with relief.

We helped each other with food and ate silently. It was nice breakfast with a refreshing environment and lovely people.

After helping staff with clearing thing, i made my way towards Luca, who was talking to members. I reached near them and nodded my head at him as he made eye contact with me. He excused himself and came towards me with a smile.

"Hey."

"Hello. I wanted to know do you need me here?." I asked, throwing a glance at Sirius members.

Seo-joon quickly looked away as our eyes met for a second and rolled his tongue over his lower lip making them wet. Which i noticed was a habit of him.

"Um no. Why?." He said with a frown, putting his hands on his waist.

"Its nothing. I wanted to explore this beautiful place." I said with big smile, pointing at the forest behind me.

"Oh. Sure, why not. Just keep your phone active and take someone with you, okay. Enjoy." He said a nod.

I nodded my head and looked around to find Bong Cha and Nicole. They were sitting around in a circle with couple more people.

"Hey, may i talk to you guys for a second?" I asked them as i reached near them.

They both looked at each other and nodded at me. They stood and followed me to stand a few meters away from people.

"What is it?." Bong Cha whispered.

"Why are you whispering?." I said laughing.

"Aren't you going to tell us anything secret thats why you took us here?. Aren't you?." She said with a confused look.

I looked at Nicole who wore the same expression. I couldn't control my laugh and laughed out loud.

"Oh my dear friends. No. I just wanted to ask you if you guys like to join me in exploring this area?." I said, a toothy smile playing om my lips.

"Oh. I am so sorry. But i am scared of wild in there." Nicole said, shaking her head wildly.

"I am sorry. But i kind of like the game we playing. But i will come with you..'.

"No its okay. I have no problem, going alone. I am completely okay with it. Go on and play." I said cutting them off.

They wore guilty expressions, after assuring them i like it alone, they left waving at me.

I took a small bag and put a water bottle in, plugged my ear phones, tying my hair up in high ponytail. Applying a little lipstick to my lips and walked out of the RV.

I looked around, Sirius members running around and doing fun near lake, some staff members preparing for the last day here and then there were my friends laughing cheering. I smiled at them at how relaxed everyone was. I took my first step into the forest and already felt at home.

Putting one piece of earphone into my ear, i walked deep down the forest. Sun peeking through the thick trees, birds chirping, making the silent forest alive. I looked to my right and saw a really beautiful flower. I walked towards it, dead leaves crunching beneath my shoes, adding beauty to the scenery. I crouched down near to flower and took the picture of it with my phone's camera. I thank my brother for advising me to buy iphone, while i was going for Samsung. Samsung is also good but iPhone is well iphone.

I caressed the flower and stood up, looked around. I followed the trail which must be made by locals here for convenience. I hummed to a song which i was listening. My hands in my pockets as i made my way down the trail. I looked up, left and right to find something unique to take pictures of. I took a deep breath and a smile formed on my face.

I wish i had a tree house here in this forest. I saw a really large and old oak tree in the middle of others. Its thick branches were filled with blooming leaves. Fresh green leaves dancing to the light cold breeze. I moved back to take a full picture of the tree. I tried different angles to take a good picture. At last after seventh attempt i was able to take good picture. I smiled in satisfaction.

I looked at the time and it been three hours I have been strolling here.

Should i go back or continue?.

My heart told me to follow the path forward, so i did. After walking a bit i found another lake. It was exactly like the previous one, clear crystal blue water.

I decided to stop here and then go back after sometime. I walked towards the water and looked down. It was like a mirror. My hair a bit rough now, eyes shining with happiness and relaxed. I bend down and splashed water on my face and washed my hands with it. I really wanted to dip my feet into the water but i didn't had extra pair of shoes to wear after soaking my feet. I found tree with a large bark near by. I sat down with my back resting against it.

I took few pictures of the view and then yawned. And i was engulfed into darkness before i could think of going back.

My phone rang, i loved the ringtone but it was making me irritated at the moment. I tried ignoring it but it kept ringing.

"What?." I almost barked into the phone.

"Arr. Where are you?." I hear some girls voice.

I blinked my eyes open.

Oh s**t.

"Hey. I am sorry. i don't know when i fall asleep. I am coming right away!." I said, hurriedly standing up.

"Hey relax. I just wanted to make sure are you okay?. Its been long since you left." It was Luca. Not a girl.

I cursed myself and dusted myself off. My pants were bit muddy they were cleaned as i dusted them.

"Yes, i am fine. I am coming back. See you." I told him, taking out my pony from my hairs.

"Okay."

Pocketing my phone, i wore the pony on my right wrist and picked up my bag. I let my hair lose, the wind was a bit stronger than before. I looked up at the sky and found it was filled with grey clouds.

I guess it was going to rain. So i felt adrenaline rushing as i ran. I felt so happy running in the forest with my hair dancing with the wind, some strands of hair slapping my cheeks in the process.

In about 20 minutes i reached the entrance of camp site. I slowed down my pace and started to walked . Patting my wild hair to tame, fixing my ridden shirt, i walked towards the camp.

"She is back!." I heard a loud shout.

I looked up from my shoes, which i was examining to what extent they were dirty. And they were extremely dirty. It was Bong Cha who shout and made her way towards me.

"Hey!." I greeted her with a smile

"Hey. How was your trip?." She asked with a curious look.

"It was awesome. I loved it, i took pictures also, i will show you later." I said as i hold her arm and dragged her along with me, as i made my way towards RV.

"Good. Though you really took your time. You almost sacred us. We thought something happened to you." She said dramatic.

"Oh really. Who was worried about this poor soul?." I joked, running a hand through my wet hair soaked with sweat and dust.

"Um, me, Nicole, Luca and yeah Seo-joon."

I stopped as i heard his name from her mouth

"What?." I asked surprised, looking back at her,

"What?." She looked back at me confused.

"Why would Seo-joon worry about me?." I asked,

"He is a real nice person. He always look after us. All of them does. Baek kyung and him was asking about you. So i told them you were off to wander." She told me, moving her hand here and there. Which was her habit when she is telling a story.

"Oh. Okay." I said and bit my lip.

It must not meant anything. He must want something. May be for headache.

Agreeing with my thoughts, i walked in RV and cleaned myself up.

"Come on. Make a circle and sit." Luca said, waving his hands in the air, summoning us, once i was back.

I shrugged my shoulders and walked towards the fireplace and sat down on the sheet, which was spread around so that everyone can set without getting their pants getting dirty.

Some crew members sat next to me. To my right was a camera man and to my left was Luca. Bong Cha and Nicole were sitting among other crew members and Sirius members in a line altogether. They were in front of me, on the other side of fire.

"We are going to play a game. Who is not comfortable, may not join." Luca said with a loud voice so that everyone could hear him clearly.

People cheered and clapped. I smiled and pushed my lightly wet hair behind my ears.

Baek Kyung explained the rules, a cushion will be passed around and music will be played by the one who isnt not interested in playing game. When music is stopped and whoever has the cushion, has to answer the questions that people will ask.

I liked this game so i was really excited.

A crew member chose to get hold of music. Baek kyung had the cushion, on Tae-ri's que, we started the game.

Music was blasting through the speakers as cushion was passed among us. It stopped on a man, who was a crew member and everybody started cheering, i clapped along with others.

"I will ask question!." It was Nicole. Who was unsurprisingly excited about this.

The man was totally relaxed and nodded his head.

"So my question is, do you have an affair going on with Myung-hee?." As words left her mouth, the man's face morphed into that of horror.

"H-how did you know?." He stuttered, which clearly gave us our answer. Everybody started to chuckle and cheer as Myung-hee smiled shyly.

"I just know." She winked to him. Who was scratched his head and gave a forced laugh.

"Okay next." Said Nam-joo and music started with cushion passed from one hand to other.

I smiled as my eyes met Bong Cha's and cushion was thrown into my lap. I gave a weird look to the person sitting next to me, who just gave a awkward guilty look. I rolled my eyes and was about to pass on when the music stopped.

I sat still, my arms in the air holding cushion and blinking as my mind went blank.

What just happened?.

Bong Cha and Nicole started to hoot and then everybody joined in. I chuckled along with them.

"So." I said as cheering died down.

"Um. Sing us a song." It was Baek kyung who had a playful smile on his face.

Baek kyung!.

What the hell?. Bro, I can't.

I wanted to say it on his face but i wouldn't.

Bong Cha and Nicole once again started cheering.

"Why don't you guys join cheer leading team in sports?." I said with sarcasm. Everybody laughed at my comment while they just stuck their tongues out at me.

Okay. Let's do this.

"Do we have guitar here?." I asked standing up.

"Yes. Wait here, i will bring it." A crew member said.

I nodded my head and took my seat on the ground again. While waiting for him to come back with a guitar, everybody started talking among themselves. I looked at the fire, its flame was getting higher with each beat of wind. Suddenly remembering the smoky clouds i saw earlier, i looked up at the sky, it was dark so i couldn't find clouds among the dark sky.

"Here you go." Passing me the guitar he sat down.

Luca make enough space for me to sit comfortably with guitar.

I pulled the first cord and started playing Some by Bol4.

Everybody bobbed their heads along with me as i sung the song.

"Please sing along." I request in between.

Then we all started to sing along, it was amazing. Different voices harmonizing altogether. The sounds of clapping and snapping of fingers added beauty to the song.

As i played the last part, i looked up and met Seo-joon's eyes looking at me. I kept looking at him as i played with the strings and sang. And neither did he looked away as we all were signing the song.

I stopped and dropped my hand, still looking at him, i passed him a smile as clapping and cheering rang around me.

He blinked and then gave me his small smile which i liked the most.

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