[eBook] Crush On You Ep. 38 - (A MiChaeng FF Story feat. SaTzu)

**Everyone turned their head towards Mina. But Mina doesn't care if all eyes were staring at her. All she wants is to tell the world that Chaeyoung is hers, and she is Chaeng's.**

Jihyo: Hmm...

**Jihyo nodded even though Mina's eyes were still pinned to Chaeng.**

Jihyo: So, Mina...

**She said a bit louder to get Mina's attention.**

Mina: Eeeeh?

Jihyo: Are you telling us that you and Chaeyoung are together now?

**She said with a smug.**

**Chaeng slid from her seat to get closer to Mina and then held her in her waist.**

**Mina smiled with her pressed lips before she nodded.**

**No one got shocked by their confession. It seems like everyone already knew about it, and they're just waiting for them to reveal themselves.**

Chaeng: Why... why is everyone not surprised about us?

**Nayeon shrugged.**

Nayeon: Well, I guess action speaks louder than words, you know. The way you two stare at each other tells us the whole story.

Jeong: Right! And maybe that's the reason someone made a video of you two. They might have seen the things that we're seeing between you and  Mina.

Mina: Is it that obvious?

Jihyo: Not really. I mean, I always think that both of you were careful enough about your relationship. It's just, there are things you cannot hide, no matter how much you conceal them.

Chaeng: What do you think the management will do to us?

Jihyo: Nothing. It's because they know they can't stop you from seeing each other. All they want is for you to keep it to yourselves and be careful when you're in front of the camera. They just want to make sure that no one will suspect that it's true.

Chaeng: Is it even possible to do that?

**Jihyo creased her forehead. Confused with Chaeng's question.**

Jihyo: What do you mean?

Chaeng: I mean, to stop people from suspecting? You said there's already a video circulating over the internet. I don't think we could stop those people from thinking we're not real.

Jeong: Come on! Be positive. We still can cover it up with something. Something that will divert everyone's attention.

Mina: But how can we do that?

Nayeon: Fan service.

**She said immediately.**

Nayeon: We will create more ships that would affect everyone's judgment.

Sana: Wait! Why does it sound like you're only concern about them and not with me and Tzuyu? Did you just forget that we're also dating?

**Jihyo pouted. She almost forgot about Sana and Tzuyu. Maybe because her mind was only set to talk to Mina and Chaeng. And the relationship between these other two is not part of her agenda for today.**

**Jihyo turned to Nayeon and Jeongyeon who's clinging to each other beside her.**

Jihyo: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! This is all your fault! You two!

**Nayeon pulled herself away from Jeong's arms to sit up straight and have a better view of Jihyo.**

Nayeon: Why is it our fault?

**She said while stifling her laugh.**

Jeong: Yeah! Why?

Jihyo: Why? It's because you gave them the idea that it's okay to have partners in this group!

**Like Nayeon, Jihyo was also suppressing her laugh while speaking to the two.**

Jeong: Heeeeeeey! What we only did is show them that love has no gender.

Nayeon: And it's not our fault if they end up being gay!

**Everyone laughed. That reference seemed to wash away the tension that keeps on circling for quite some time now.**

**Chaeng pulled Mina closer to her, which drew Mina's attention and gave in for a stare. They gazed at each other for a while, smiling like they're the only ones in the room. Then Chaeng whispered something to Mina, which made her blush and squished her eyes.**

Jihyo: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Son Chaeyoung! I thought you're worried about what will happen next, then why do you have so much time flirting with Mina?

**Chaeng shook her head and turned to Jihyo before she bowed her head for an apology. But seeing all her friends' faces smiling made her giggle.**

Chaeng: Sorry! I just couldn't resist.

**Jeong threw a pillow to her.**

Jeong: So gay, Chaeyoung!

Chaeng: What now? What shall we do?

Jihyo: Hmm... Let's go with fan service. But the question is, who will be with who?

Momo: Since almost everyone has a partner here, why don't we ask them who they want to go out with from the group, except for their partner, of course. I guess that will help us determine who will do this and that, right?

Jihyo: Nice one, Momo! I like that.

**Everyone seems to agree with Momo's suggestion, even Mina and Chaeyoung nodded at it.**

Jihyo: So... who wants to start?

Jeong: Let's go with Sana first. Then clockwise.

Jihyo: Okay. Go, Sana.

Momo: Sana will go out with everyone. No doubt about it.

Sana: Yeah! I will, but not with you!

**She stuck out her tongue, which made everyone giggle.**

Sana: Hmm... I'll go with Dahyun. I guess her height is perfect for me.

Dahyun: Heeeey! Do you have a problem with my height?

Sana: Naaaaah! And I said it's perfect for me.

Tzuyu: Then why did you ask me out?

**Tzuyu asked firmly. Giving Sana her deadpan expression.**

Dahyun: Ooooooh! You gotta explain that or you'll be single before this meeting ends.

**Sana suddenly got nervous and wanted to take back the words she just said.**

Momo: Told you, Tzuyu. That girl won't stay still.

**Sana eyed Momo before she went back to Tzuyu to answer her question.**

Sana: 'Cause my height is perfect for you.

**Then she leaned forward to side hug Tzuyu and rested her head under her jaw.**

Sana: See. I fit perfectly under your arms. Height matters you know.

Tzuyu: You're really good at making excuses.

Momo: She really is.

**Momo butted in. She's definitely enjoying teasing Sana, and everyone seemed to enjoy it, too.**

Jihyo: Tzuyu?

Tzuyu: I'll stick with being a single and third wheel, I guess.

Sana: What? You're not breaking up with me, right?

Nayeon: Actually, she is. She just happened to regret everything.

Sana: Yaaaaaaah! Why are you like this to me?

Tzuyu: That's fine. They don't need to tell me that because I already know you.

**Sana turned to Tzuyu and pouted. Then Tzuyu smiled and hugged her tight.**

**Jihyo shook her head. It just proves that she can't do anything with this group. If they want to fall in love with each other, the only choice she has is to support them.**

Jihyo: Dahyun?

Dahyun: I'll go with Momoring. I  mean, I know she doesn't like me, but I'll still go with her.

Momo: Really? Well, I didn't say I don't like you. In fact, I'll go with you, too.

**Dahyun pressed her lips and blinked. It's not that she likes Momo, it's just, she wants to be close to her since she feels like she'll have great chemistry with her.**

Dahyun: But why do you always tease me?

Momo: 'Cause you look cute whenever you squint at me and act as if you hate me.

Chaeng: Oooooh! Is that a confession, Momoring?

Momo: Not really. I'm just saying. Anyway, who would you want to go out with except for Mina?

Chaeng: Hmm... I couldn't think of any. If it's not her, I don't want to go out with anyone.

Jihyo: Heeeeey! It's just for an act, so better answer the question.

Nayeon: Why not go with me?

Chaeng: Nah! You're my mom.

Nayeon: Ooooh! Okay!

Chaeng: Maybe, Sana? Or... Tzuyu? I have no idea.

Jihyo: I think Sana would work with everyone.

Mina: Momo is right. She's dangerous, so I don't know if I could entrust Chaeyoung to her.

**Mina whispered and that made Momo cracked into laughter.**

Momo: At least it came from Mina now and not from me.

Jihyo: I know, and I understand your concern, Mina.

Sana: Hey! I'm just a good actress, you know. I might flirt with everyone, but my heart only belongs to Tzuyu.

Nayeon: Uwuuuuuuuu! You're really trying your best to be romantic now, huh.

**Sana shrugged.**

Jihyo: Nayeon?

Nayeon: I'd go with Momo or Mina? Or I'm not sure. Maybe I'll also stay single like Tzuyu.

Jeong: Me? I'd go with Dahyun.

**She answered even before anyone could ask her.**

**That reference drew Chaeng and Mina's attention. How could she be so bold at mentioning Dahyun's name? Dahyun was even shocked hearing her name from someone she doesn't want to mingle with anymore.**

**Mina squeezed Chaeng's thigh and gazed at her.**

Chaeng: Why?

**She whispered.**

**Mina leaned on Chaeng's ear to make sure no one will hear what she'll say.**

Mina: I'll team up with her. I don't think Dahyun is comfortable right now?

Chaeng: Are you sure?

**She whispered back.**

Mina: Hmm...

Chaeng: Okay!

**Mina sat up straight again and spoke.**

Mina: Let's leave Dahyun with Momo. Since I haven't thought about anyone working with me yet, why don't you team up with me? What do you think?

**Jeong wasn't expecting Mina's offer because she was so eager to team up with Dahyun. She wants them to talk even if it's only in front of the camera. But it looks like it won't happen anymore.**

Jihyo: Yeah, Jeong. I agree! Why don't you go with Mina and let Dahyun work with Momo?

**Dahyun nudged Chaeng on her side, and whispered.**

Dahyun: Did she just save me?

Chaeng: Uh-huh!

Dahyun: Thanks.

**Then she shook her head. Disbelieving what Jeong did.**

***TO BE CONTINUED***

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