<Irene/Joohyun's POV>

5 minutes had passed but it felt like an hour, I glanced to my right, where Taehyung is on stationary-- checking whether he's up or still on a passed out state. I wonder, what happened to him? 

But since no one can answer my curious mind, I averted my gaze back to the sleeping figure beside me. My eyes are like a level 4 security scanner, moving from top to bottom, observing and taking down mental notes of his facial features and how peaceful he can be when sleeping.

"So much for a jerk, huh, Irene." I mumbled to myself, cursing my entire being for the reason that I might've fallen into the sneaky trap this guy have surrounded himself with-- his unnoticeable charms, silent but deadly.

Get a hold of yourself, Joohyun. Charms? What charms? This guy is a spawn of Satan; and even if you did some nice things, it doesn't mean he's all clean and good. Plus, do not, I repeat, do not forget how awful his words were.

I somewhat had an inner conflict with my alter-ego, Irene. She's the bitchy type that most men find irritatingly beautiful. I closed my eyes, inhaled deeply and let Irene do all the work that needs to be done.

"Okay. Time's up!" Irene, I mean I, gently pushed Y/N away from me causing him to abruptly have his eyes wide open-- he got startled by my movement and I felt a tiny bit of pity towards him for that.

I moved closer to Taehyung, applied a bit of force to my hand when I started slapping his butt-- one of Irene's many ways of waking a person up. Seugli's a veteran when it comes to these kinds of things, she's already somewhat immune to my wrath, that bear.

"You better wake up, Tae. We're going to freeze here to death!" I applied a bit more, not stopping until this giant being here decides to wake up and own his own silly prank that caused us our entire trip inside the cave. I was really looking forward to see the famous Turtle shaped rock but thanks to Kim Taehyung, I might wait for another opportunity to come and lead me back here again for I have no spare wons to spend a solo tour around Jeju.

"I'll count to 10. . .

9. . .

8. . .

7. . .

6. . .

5. . .

4. . .

3. . .

and 1. . ."

I was about to aim for his head when he moved a little, fluttered his eyelids open and looked at me then at Y/N.

His expression became grim upon seeing Y/N with us, and he's about to complain when he suddenly remembered something. Seeing how fast his expression changes, I can just guess that, that something that he just remembered must've something to do with us being here, at this side of the cave.

"Joohyun-ssi..." Taehyung moved closer to me, hands rubbing each other in a manner that suggests he is sorry.

"Save it for later, Kim Taehyung. First, We have to get out of here." I retorted back at Tae and looked at him with my infamous resting bitch face to let his prankster self know that I am clearly not amused, and then glanced at the person behind me just to check if he's okay or what-- wait, what the hell, Joohyun?

I quickly whipped my head back in front and lead the way back to where we came from.

Taehyung automatically stood up and followed me closely, glaring at Y/N every now and then. He is keeping the distance between me and the other guy by making himself the barrier.

And the not so long journey to the main path ended. I saw Seulgi and Jimin rushing towards us, together with Mr. Yoo, the tourist guide and some other dudes-- most probably his workmates.

"Are you guys alright? Why did you run off to the restricted area?" Mr. Yoo calmly asked us, the other two started inspecting each one of us for any sign of injuries or bruises, name it all.

"She sprained her ankle due to the slippery road." I heard Y/N confessed, making me groan inwardly. Why does he have to be such a dick at a time like this?

"No. I'm good now. I rested well awhile ago when he's still searching for this brat." I pointed at Tae whose head is hanging down low, ashamed of what he had done and he felt terribly sorry for being irresponsible.

"Thank God no one got hurt or else I'd be really, really, really disappointed in you, Tae." Jimin spoke this time, he too had a stern facial expression along with the other members of the SO.

"Jaesuk-ah, this kid has a small bump on his head." One of Mr. Yoo's workmate said. He pointed at Taehyung while the latter is easing the pain somewhere at the back of his head; Ahjussi might've pressed the small bump.

"Oh boy~ Let's bring him to the clinic. You, follow me as well." Mr. Yoo took Taehyung to the clinic and he also made Jimin tag along so that there could be someone to take care of him or pacify him rather if he'll act stupidly again.

The remaining workers were left behind, and they're looking at my direction, so I ended up turning around to check my back as well, but there's no one behind me so I assumed that the two ahjussis are looking at me.

"Uhh~ Do you need anything?" I asked politely. I may be a men hater but I still have manners.

"Are you really sure your foot is okay? We can also bring you to the clinic and have it examined." The elder of the two answered my question.

I simply smiled at them and shook my head.

"I am really okay now, but thank you for your concern, ahjussis." I bowed lightly and they excused themselves to follow Mr. Yoo to the clinic.

"If you're having a hard time, it's not that difficult to ask for help." Y/N mumbled before walking away, heading towards his friends' way.

"What was that, Joo?" Seulgi asked, her eyes are not leaving Y/N's back. I can sense she's so worried as hell. Look at her face, she would only do that when I'm the one who's in danger or something, but look at her now, you can't almost draw her face due to the expression she's showing.

"Nothing. He's just being himself again, a dick. And yeah, I am fine. Thanks." I added a bit more of sarcasm in there since this friend of mine is a bit dense.

She reluctantly tore off her gaze at Y/N, and looked at me and smiled apologetically before giving me a warm hug.

"I was worried . . . for you three! Thank God nothing serious happened to you." Seulgi mumbled, tightening the grip of her long slender arms around me. At times, I can feel some oppa vibe coming out from my bestfriend and it sometimes make me feel secured. </>

<Vernon's POV>

I was busy checking on Hani since she's the one who was so hysterical because of the prank her partner pulled off. It turns out, she has a thing with flying creatures, especially bats.

I glanced up at the entrance of the restricted area and saw the other missing three emerged from it. Jimin and Seulgi rushed towards them, and the adults came along as well.

"I'm going to kill that brat!" I heard Hani said, annoyed.

"Yep. You go teach him a lesson, Hani-ssi." Me knowing nothing better to advice her with, just went along with the flow.

After a couple of minutes, I saw Y/N walking his way to us. He's quieter than usual.

"Woah~ you're colder than usual, Y/N. Someone messed with you when you're resting?" I asked, somewhat amused at the sight before my very eyes. It is known around the campus how scary Y/N could be when he's interrupted in his sleep.

"Don't start with me, Chwe." He replied. His whole being is radiating with dark aura.

"I'll head out first." I added and went off, not listening to his cousin's call.

Minhyun hyung looked at me for answers and I merely shrugged, not knowing what exactly happened inside.

"Aren't you coming after him?" I heard a very familiar voice. I whipped my head towards the owner of it and was very surprised to see Irene in front of me, but what's more surprising is the fact that she's talking about Y/N, of all people.

"Nah~ it's best to leave him alone for now; he's having an episode. . .  makes me wonder who disturbed him in his sleep back there?" Let's thicken this face of mine and just asked the people who're involved.

"It was me. I woke him up, because if I didn't, we all would freeze to death back in there." Irene tried to defend herself. I mean, I wouldn't be mad if someone's just trying to save me from my demise but we're talking about Y/N. Even if your actions intend to do good, if it's wrong in his eyes, then you can't do anything about it. It's best to leave him there, to death. Lol, just kidding. I love my homie~

"Is that why he's having an episode? Was it wrong, Seul. . .?" Irene turned to her left only to see that it's empty, no Seulgi standing beside her.

"Oh my God! Don't tell me she went after that dickhead?" Irene inhaled sharply, grabbed my arm and dragged me along with her outside.

"H-Hey! What about Hani?" Despite having difficulties, I tried to look back to check on her one last time. She was still crouching down, not minding her surrounding. Maybe she's still not in the mood to have another drama to get involved into.

"She's all grown up, she'll be fine." Irene nonchalantly replied, no ounce of concern in her voice.

Is she really like this? Sometimes she's just like Y/N. They're perfectly one and the same when they are angry. </>

<Author's POV>

The walk to the parking lot went on for a good 5 mins since Joohyun's practically dragging Vernon in a haste manner.

Once their van is in view, Joohyun started calling out Seulgi's name. But to her dismay, no one answered; so she quickened her pace, and she let go of Vernon's arm as she made a run towards the parked vehicle and forcefully opened the side door revealing two figures-- one is sitting up right and the other one is lying down on the former's lap, sleeping.

Joohyun was about to talk again when the person sitting who's identified to be Kang Seulgi, made a 'shhh' sign to stop her friend to make any noises.

Irene, instead, inhaled deeply, crossed her arms and she raised a brow at Seulgi. The girls are communicating via their eyes and facial expressions, you know, girl thing.

While they're still having a silent conversation using their own "women language", Vernon, on the other hand, is just standing behind Irene, watching the two girls conversing,  with an amused expression plastered on his face.

Woah~ it is a sight to be seen, girls talking using their language sure is a fun thing to watch. Vernon thought and continued observing the two girls.

The "conversation" ended right after Seulgi smiled sheepishly at Irene, and it made the other girl roll her eyes in slight annoyance. Irene then climed in the van and settled in front of Seulgi and Y/N for they're sitting at the farthest seat at the back; Vernon got in as well, he was contemplating whether to sit beside Irene or not but he ended up sitting at the seat in front of Irene as well. And he decided to have a nap since the conversation died down awhile ago, and the only sound they can hear are the dancing leaves and singing birds, making him kinda drowsy.

In the end, all four of them fell asleep inside the van while the rest of the students are still at the lobby, waiting for further instructions coming from the SO since the tour got interrupted by the incident caused by Kim Taehyung's prank. </>

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A/N:

Hello~ here's a short update for you guys! I want to say a few couple things. First, I would like to say thank you for supporting this story, all the comments praising the story I wrote moved me alot, really. This is my first fanfiction and I am so overwhelmed. . . up until now; the amoung of support and love I received is just to much! I never thought this story would reach thousands of views. I always consider myself as a novice and I'm still having a hard time expressing my thoughts to give you a better story and all. Second, I just want to say sorry for not updating as often, like what I promised. I was caught up with schoolworks, and I was apart of a few selected people to represent my country in a Dance competition on Febuary 16, making it hard for me to update. I really am sorry and at the same time grateful for your understanding. Love you guys~ xoxo! Thank you once again! 💛