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❝I've stopped on that day with the old story.
I'm going through heartache longer
than the times we loved.
Past the Milky Way, in a faraway place.
I'm going through our white memories.
It's alright if it's just a dream.❞

-Wendy-

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"Bamhaneul bakge bichun
uriye noraessori
uriye useumsori~"

Everyone on the bus sang loudly together. It was one of Jihoon's songs, "Campfire".

Class 2-S had the honor of performing at the camping trip. Also, they have their own bus, instead of cramming into small buses like the other students.

Plus, Eunbyul was permitted to bring Luna and Ren, as she was worried to leave them at home alone for five days. Of course, on condition, she has to keep an eye on them. The two critters were sleeping soundly in their small cage.

Yesterday, after the incident with the devilish girl, Eunbyul was brought to the infirmary. She only fainted.

But what that devil warned stuck to her. She couldn't get her mind off of those words.

Yes, she was scared, but she was more worried about the boys. Knowing the Bakers, they'll do anything to get whatever they want.

And for that, Eunbyul's behavior was slightly strange. That made the girls curious and suspicious.

"If there's anything, absolutely anything, just tell me," Hyerim informed her for the tenth time today. She nodded with a fake smile without saying anything.

She couldn't.

She doesn't want Mihae's secret get spread out over the school. The secret was a dark and regretful memory to Mihae and Eunbyul knew how much she hates it.

More importantly, there was a rule in Pledis Academy, and it's mostly applied for their class.

If a student in any class that's ends with an S starts having any rumors, they'll be immediatly kicked out of class S and will continue studying in other normal classes. For more severe rumors, they'll be kicked out of the school and their chances of getting a debut will be zero.

And knowing exactly what her secret was, Eunbyul knew that if the rumors spread, there's no way she'll meet Mihae again.

That would be a nightmare to Eunbyul.

Miss Tina spoke up into the microphone, startling Eunbyul, "We'll be arriving there in about five minutes. Please check your luggage, bring them down and I'll assign your tents and tent mates."

Eunbyul frowned as she was more than afraid to get down from the bus. The worst situations started playing in her mind.

"AYO IS EUNBYUL HOME?"

Yeonha, once again, had to call her to snap her back to reality.

"You did get some sleep last night, didn't you? I texted you at eleven but you didn't reply," Eunbyul only nodded at Hyerim's question.

In fact, she didn't sleep at all. She couldn't. Anxiety about selling out her friend was unacceptable. Mingyu has been so nice to her, but she doesn't want Mihae's secret to be exposed.

It was chaos in her mind.

"Then why do you look so bummed out? You were so excited about the trip before," Jeonghan popped his head from the front seat and exclaimed worriedly.

Eunbyul explained that she was sick and didn't feel like going anywhere.

Everyone was worried about her, but she insisted that she was fine.

She definitely wasn't.

"We've arrived at our destination! Everyone, please check if you left anything behind," Miss Tina informed before hearing "Ne!" from everyone.

They all left the bus.

Eunbyul's heartbeat suddenly rose, she couldn't breathe well despite the clear, unpolluted air.

"Noona, are you okay? You look pale..." Seungkwan stared at her worriedly. She fake smiled and nodded her head.

Seungkwan frowned, he knew something was going on. But he hasn't had much chances to talk to Eunbyul so he felt a little awkward.

"I will now assign all your tents and tent mates. Each tent of our class is named after a gemstone," Miss Tina started reading out all their names and their partners.

Eunbyul will be staying with Mihae in tent Rose Quartz; Hyerim with Yeonha in tent Sapphire; the boys did rock paper scissors to pick their partners.

They all put their things in their tents then came back to the camp center.

Though, they weren't actually tents, more like cottages. But to make it look like a normal camping trip, they called it a tent.

The whole time, Eunbyul's body was stiff, she couldn't do anything properly, especially when she'll be staying with Mihae.

"Our bus arrived earlier than the other buses. You guys want to tour around?" Miss Tina suggested, handing us a small map.

"HECK NO! WHAT IF THE WOLVES CATCH US?! OR THE SNAKES? BEARS?! TARANTULAS?!" Seungkwan squealed clinging on Vernon.

"Stop being so dramatic you diva. These woods are secluded, there are no dangerous creatures attacking us. Unless it's a mosquito, those things could kill," Hyerim pointed out laughing along with the others.

"GIVE ME MY MOSQUITO SPRAY!!!"

"I left it at home, Seungkwan ah," Seokmin grinned.

The forest started echoing Seungkwan's loud "NOOOOO!!!"

Everyone laughed, and surprisingly enough, so did Eunbyul. She felt more relaxed thanks to Seungkwan.

And no one knew that it was his own intention, to make Eunbyul smile.

After they had their good laugh, they decided to go into the forest. Eunbyul even brought Luna and Ren, with Luna in her arms and Ren in Joshua's.

They all walked around the place. The wildlife sure was something.

Joshua quietly walked next to Eunbyul, petting Ren, "Hey, you feel any better now?"

Though quite startled by the sudden question, Eunbyul softly smiled and nodded.

"Have you thought about what I said that night?" He asked out of the blue.

Eunbyul's cheeks were flushing a pinkish red color.

She didn't say anything, nor did she look at him.

Joshua's soft chuckles somehow slowly calmed her down.

"It's okay. You don't have to say anything or to like me back," he smiled. His eyes creased, it looked like a moon, shining so bright even if it's day time.

But Eunbyul frowned at that.

A lot has been happening to her lately, she felt... tired.

But the happy looks on other's faces was what kept her going.

Still holding Luna in her arms, Eunbyul took out her phone and typed:

It's not that I don't like you or anything but it's been... complicated for me. And I'm not really ready for relationships. Hope you'll forgive me and move on...

Joshua read it.

The girl expected him to be sad and disappointed.

Instead of a frown, he chuckled.

"As I said, it's okay. But I'm not moving on so quickly. Unless you choose someone else, I'll still wait for you. You're really something, Eunbyul," he let out a quick laugh.

That really soothed Eunbyul's anxiety, but it also made her feel butterflies in her stomach.

The thought of someone waiting for her to say a single yes, it was different to her.

She blushed, but then smiled in return.

While the two were walking behind the others, they were yelling, jumping, singing.

They returned to camp to see everyone was already there.

Eunbyul was still walking next to Joshua. She felt people glaring at her, so she smiled at Joshua one last time before picking Ren up in her arms and run back to her tent, putting the two critters in their small shelters.

She ran back to where everyone was. They were already standing in lines, waiting for their missions.

Right when Mingyu saw her, he waved his hands to gain her attention while yelling loudly, "OVER HERE BYUL!"

Unfortunately, everyone else heard it. They were all shocked and probably mad.

Eunbyul was definitely terrified.

With her head bowed low, she walked to stand next to Hyerim instead of Mingyu. That made him realized what he did and so he felt upset with himself.

Miss Tina, who was also the school's manager, spoke into the microphone, "Good evening everyone. Today for your first mission is to gather up wood and build the fire. Each class should only have two students going, we don't want to have a stampede in the forest. Food will be provided. Gather up at 6."

The muted girl had sad eyes, as she knows nothing about what will happen next.

But she was brave.

She decided to walk with Mingyu, to keep him company and to keep him safe.

With a fake smile, she walked to Mingyu and waved her hands in front of his face. She used her hands and said that she wanted to go with him.

Was he surprised? Definitely.

But the others were way more surprised.

"Huh? Why me?" Mingyu had a questioning face on.

Eunbyul slowly explained, Because I can't go alone and carry all those woods, and besides, if I get lost I could still find you.

He was confused. But she giggled then tipped toed and raised her hand high above her head.

Mingyu let out a long chuckle, as he knew she meant that he was tall and she could see him from anywhere.

He patted her head before going into the woods. Of course, not without warnings and scolding from Seungcheol and Hyerim.

After the two left, the others went back to their tents, on their way, they started chatting.

"Aish I wanted to walk with her!" Joshua whispered.

And unfortunately for him, everyone heard what he said.

Everyone laughed.

"Will you guys stop being so obsessed with the girl?" Hyerim laughed, pointed at the boys.

"YOU TWO KNEW?!" They all shouted at the same time, surprised that their secret was known.

Even though it's not all of them that had feelings toward Eunbyul, they all shouted at the same damn time.

"The girl is an innocent angel. She knows absolutely nothing about relationships and that sort. She told us everything," Hyerim shrugged, "Although I must say, I like Soonyoung's pick up line the most. Not too straight forward and needs thinking."

She laughed teasingly while the boys mentally face palmed themselves.

"And she's not the only girl dudes. We are too," Yeonha sassily rolled her eyes, and jokingly yelled, "Will anyone like me?!"

The sassy girl laughed afterwards with the boys. Most of them.

She didn't know she too had a secret admirer.

All four girls do.

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a/n: it's been a very loooooong week for me phew~

sorry I couldn't update often! I'll still try my best tho ㅋㅋㅋ

love you all~

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