[eBook] Crush On You Ep. 18 - (A MiChaeng FF Story)

**Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu walking in the lobby and squeezing themselves to exit the campus.**

Dahyun: Oh... seems like someone's here to pick someone up, huh.

**Chaeyoung turned to Dahyun, bewildered as to what she meant about that.**

**But Dahyun wasn't interested in the two pairs of eyes staring at her. She's more interested in the person standing several feet away from them—someone outside the gate.**

**Chaeng followed Dahyun's eyes, and her eyes widened in surprise to see Mina waiting outside their campus gate with her usual white shirt, denim jeans, and a baseball cap.**

Chaeng: Woooh! Is that really her?

**Dahyun tilted her head towards Chaeng, confused.**

Dahyun: Seriously, bro? You didn't know she'll come?

Chaeng: No! Doesn't even have a clue.

Tzuyu: Whoooa! Didn't know Japanese girls are this sweet, huh?

Dahyun: Oh! I thought among us, you're the best person to ask about Japanese girls.

**Chaeng laughed.**

Tzuyu: Yes, Chaeng?

**Chaeng was still laughing at Dahyun's reference.**

Chaeng: Sorry, it was just so funny.

Tzuyu: Well, I never dated a Japanese girl.

**Chaeng and Dahyun glanced at her, not believe her words.**

Tzuyu: Fine! I used to look forward to it. But unfortunately, she flirts with everyone, and it kind of irritates me.

Dahyun: Ooooh! I didn't know you're this possessive, huh?

Tzuyu: Hey! Would you want to go out with someone who flirts with everyone?

**Dahyun and Chaeng shook their head. Of course, they won't, just like her.**

Mina: Hello!

**Mina said softly.**

Chaeng: Hey! You surprised me.

**Mina pressed her lips and smiled. That's my point, to surprise you. She thought.**

**Then Chaeng stood by her side, smiling while cringing her nose.**

**You're so cute my little cub. Mina wants to blurt out but stopped herself. She realized they're not alone.**

Chaeng: I thought you have a schedule today.

Mina: Hmm... we finished early, so they allowed us to take some rest since we have radio guesting tomorrow.

Chaeng: Good thing they did. At least you'll have lots of time to rest. Wait! Are you alone?

Mina: Yeah... Jihyo went home already. She said she needs some rest.

Chaeng: Oh! Okay. So... what are we up to? Are we going somewhere?

Mina: Just eat, maybe? I'm kind of hungry.

**Chaeng tucked Mina's hair under her ear before she spoke again.**

Chaeng: Didn't have your lunch earlier?

Mina: I did. But it burned out already.

**Chaeng nodded while brushing Mina's left arm up and down.**

Tzuyu: Aren't you going to invite us, too? You know, we're also starving.

Mina: Yeah! Yeah! Join us.

**Dahyun stared at Tzuyu and shook her head. Giving her a signal to leave Chaeng and Mina alone. Let them spend their day together.**

**But Tzuyu didn't seem to care, since she's really hungry and up for grabbing something.**

Mina: That's fine!

**Mina said to Dahyun.**

Mina: You can come with us. Let's eat something before we go home.

Chaeng: But I don't want them to come with us.

**Chaeyoung said playfully, wanting to diss Tzuyu, but it doesn't seem to affect her because she even stuck out her tongue at her.**

Chaeng: See? Look at her, she's so annoying since lunchtime.

**Chaeng grabbed Mina's arm and hid behind her, which made Mina smile at their playfulness.**

Mina: Let's go? I'll treat you all.

Tzuyu: I guess I really need to find my Japanese girl now.

**Tzuyu leaned forward and pretended to whisper to Mina.**

Tzuyu: Do you have a Japanese friend that you can introduce to me?

**Mina squinted.**

Mina: Hmm... I thought you already have one.

**Mina teased, which made Dahyun and Chaeng burst into laughter.**

Tzuyu: Ahh! Come on! Let's go!

**Tzuyu whirled to cross the pedestrian but stopped before she made her next step.**

Tzuyu: I don't think we're on the same page. She loves to flirt with everyone, and that's annoying.

Dahyun: A little possessive. Don't you think?

**Dahyun whispered to Mina, but let her voice audible enough for Tzuyu to hear it.**

Tzuyu: Well, I don't think I want to share what's already mine.

**Chaeng got startled by Tzuyu's remarks. She hit her on her arm, which made Tzuyu realized what it means. Then she turned to Dahyun and felt sorry about what she had said.**

Tzuyu: Sorry! I didn't mean anything about it.

**Dahyun tried to let out a short smile. She knows the reference wasn't meant to hurt her.**

Dahyun: It's okay. I know it's not what you mean.

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Chaeng: Hmm... They have the best omurice here. Remember the one I brought to you the other day? I bought it here.

Mina: Eh? I'll have that one. And...

**Mina, still scanning the menu, thinking of something else aside from her omurice.**

Mina: And... this one.

**Pointing at the spicy shoyu ramen.**

Mina: But I can't finish the whole thing.

Chaeng: Hmm... it's okay. Let's just share, so we could also have this one.

**Thinking of ordering a plate of gyoza.**

Chaeng: You think you can finish the omurice?

Mina: I don't think so. They really have a huge serving here.

Chaeng: Okay, I'll help you with that, too!

**Then they all gave their orders to the waitress and waited for it to be served.**

Dahyun: It's a holiday next week, right?

Chaeng: Yeah! You don't have plans yet?

**Dahyun creased her forehead, thinking so hard what to do this holiday.**

Dahyun: I actually don't have any idea. Maybe stay at home and spend time with the family? I really don't know. I'll ask mom, maybe she has a plan for us.

Tzuyu: Minari, are you just going to stay at the dorm next week?

**Mina looked at Chaeyoung first before she answered Tzuyu.**

Mina: Hmm... Nah! I'll spend the holiday with Chaeng.

Dahyun: Oooh! So, you're not going home this holiday, bro?

**Chaeng cleared her throat, then smiled.**

Chaeng: I will. It's just I'm going home with Mina. We'll spend the holiday at home.

**Dahyun covered her mouth with her left hand, surprised by the bold decision of the two to spend the holiday with Chaeng's family.**

Tzuyu: Are you going to introduce Minari now as your girlfriend? To your mom?

**Chaeng shushed Tzuyu. Afraid that someone might overhear their conversation.**

Chaeng: Not yet.

**She mumbled.**

Chaeng: Maybe, soon. Well, we haven't talked about it yet. Right?

**Chaeng whispered. Then she turned to Mina, gauging her reaction to what she just said.**

Mina: Right! Besides, it's still early for that. Maybe the next time I visit their house, or we still don't know.

**Chaeng nodded.**

Tzuyu: I understand, and I don't think Chaeng's mom will suspect something between you two, right?

Chaeng: Hmm... I disagree with that. I mean, I know mom always suspects my preference. But I guess she's cool with it.

Dahyun: Ooh! Your mom's cooler than you.

Chaeng: She is. Hundred percent.

Dahyun: So Minari, I guess you now need to think of something to bring on the holiday.

Tzuyu: That's right. For a good impression, you know.

Mina: Oh, yeah, yeah, right. I almost forgot about that.

**Mina turned to Chaeng again.**

Mina: What do you think I should bring for your mom?

Chaeng: Hmm... nothing fancy. I mean, mom will appreciate anything you'll bring for her.

**Mina nodded, still not sure what to give to Chaeng's mom.**

Tzuyu: A box of dried persimmon, maybe? Or something sweet in a box?

Chaeng: Ah, yeah, yeah. Mom loves that.

**Chaeyoung turned to Mina and nodded.**

Chaeng: She'll love it. Promise!

Mina: Eh? Okay! Let's get that before we drive to your house next week.

***TO BE CONTINUED***

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