Chapter 72
As the buses waited to depart, a girl stood beside one of the buses, her gaze sweeping the nature environment with an air of anticipation. one of her friends,poked her head out from the bus window, her voice laced with an unmistakable edge of impatience. "Madison!..what's the holdup? Get in already!"
Madison, her eyes locking onto the girl with a flash of determination.
"I haven't laid eyes on that captivating guy yet," she replied, her voice barely audible.
The girl inside the bus chuckled, her eyes glinting with amusement. "If you're so desperate to see him... we're all headed to school. You'll have ample opportunity to fawn over him there."
Madison's expression remained resolute, her jaw set in unyielding determination. "I need to talk to him first," she said, her gaze drifting back
In that instant, the hyun min emerged his bag slung effortlessly over his shoulder. Chuchu, seemingly out of nowhere, darted forward, her hand reaching out to grasp his with a possessive air. Madison's face fell, her eyes widening in dismay as she quickly turned away, disappearing into the bus without another word.
Chuchu's voice was a sugary sweet melody as she offered, "Let me hold your bag, darling." But hyun min's response was a curt, dismissive shake of his hand, his expression unreadable as he freed himself from her grasp.
*****sarah POV****
I sat by the window, my gaze drifting to Hyun Min as he conversed with Chuchu. A pang of jealousy fluttered in my chest, and I couldn't help but wonder if that's what it was. It seemed Chuchu was trying to force her way into his life, but why would she do that when it's clear he doesn't reciprocate her interest?
Shaking off the thought, I reached for my headset, The loud music filled my ears, a welcome distraction from the turmoil brewing inside me. As I glanced around the bus, my eyes landed on Camila, who was laughing and chatting with a group of friends. She seemed to have effortlessly made a circle of acquaintances.
I leaned my forehead against the cool windowpane, the music blasting in my ears a perfect accompaniment to the melancholy mood that had settled over me. The vibrations of the bus engine and the gentle hum of the air conditioning created a soothing background noise, and I felt my tension slowly seep away as I gazed out the window. The soft, pulsing beat of the music seemed to match the rhythm of my heartbeat, and I let out a soft sigh as I let the sounds wash over me. The world outside was a blur, but in my ears, I was lost in a world of sound and emotion.
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Chuchu's countenance transformed into one of feigned sympathy as she continued, "It's utterly tragic what befell Na Yeon. Oh, dear heavens, I feel dreadful for her." However, Hyun Min's demeanor shifted with the swiftness of a tempest, his eyes narrowing into slits of suspicion. "Why do I get the distinct impression that you played a part in that?" he demanded, his voice low and accusatory.
Chuchu's eyes widened in a masterful display of innocence. "Oh, whatever do you mean? Are you insinuating that I'm somehow involved?" she asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm like a corrosive acid.
Hyun Min's gaze pierced hers like a dagger, but Chuchu maintained her composure with the aplomb of a seasoned actress. "Come now, I couldn't possibly stoop to such depths. Why would I do such a thing to her? She was probably just imprudent and failed to notice her surroundings. Perhaps she stumbled upon something she shouldn't have," Chuchu said, her voice laced with an air of nonchalance.
Hyun Min's expression darkened like a gathering storm, and he turned away without another word, his long strides eating up the distance. Chuchu followed closely behind him, but he spun back around, his eyes blazing with a fierce frustration. "Can't you just desist? I'm utterly exhausted by you girls swarming around me like pests. I'm fed up with it. Just stop. I don't want to lay eyes on you again," he said, his voice rising in annoyance.
Chuchu stood her ground, a determined glint burning in her eye. "I won't give up on you," she muttered under her breath as Hyun Min walked away.
As Hyun Min boarded the bus, a teacher's voice rang out to chu chu"What are you doing? Hurry up and get on the bus!" Chuchu quickly followed suit, and another teacher asked the students, "Are we leaving anyone behind? Check your friends, is there anyone missing?"
The buses stirred to life, their engines humming in unison as the teachers confirmed that all students were accounted for. A collective sense of departure settled over the vehicles, signaling the end of an era at the camp. Emotions swirled, a bittersweet mix of nostalgia and anticipation, as the reality of leaving behind cherished memories began to sink in.
As the buses pulled out of the camp, the familiar sights and sounds of the past few days receded into the distance. The open road beckoned, and with it, a shift in atmosphere. Some students erupted into lively chatter and laughter, while others retreated into contemplative silence, their gazes lost in thought as they watched the scenery unfold outside their windows.
The camp's buildings and grounds slowly disappeared from view, a sense of finality settling in like a gentle mist. The journey back home had begun, and with it, a return to the rhythms of daily life. Yet, the memories forged within the camp's boundaries would linger, an indelible part of the experiences that shaped those who had gathered there.