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It's a big growing gap between you and me

There was a doodle in front of my eyes

I push back into my dream

You and Eunoo were the subject of much speculation. You could just smirk because the new dating rumor allowed you to avoid Yejis' friends. Yeji appeared more radiant and happy after the new rumor spread. She was energetic and upbeat.

You're overjoyed to be off the radar of bullies, which irks you. They left your group alone all morning.

All the curious girls approached you, wanting to know how you got the attention of a guy like the mysterious Eunoo. You just shrugged and told them you were just friends and musical club buddies.

You and Dahyun were walking up the stairs to your vocal lessons when you noticed two guys handing out brochures. Dahyun's eyes widen, and her natural curiosity takes over.

"What are they giving out?

"Come on, let's go check it out "She grabbed your hand and pulled you over to the two guys, who were surrounded by a gaggle of girls. Brochures are eagerly read. The small crowd could hear squeals of joy. Some of the girls were passing out brochures.

"What is going on?" You were on your toes to see what was going on.

One girl laughs and presses a crumpled piece of paper in her hand, "A new teen hangout has opened. It's incredible."

"A teenage spot?" you wondered, brow furrowed.

"Wow, that's incredible!" Dahyun snatched the paper from your grasp, her eyes scanning the page with interest. You just gave her a stinky look.

"Oh wow! It's a one-of-a-kind ice cream parlor. It has cute ice cream cones and is open today. 50%discount. Awesome. They have an arcade, a bowling alley, and a karaoke bar. They also serve waffles. I'm calling my mother!" She looked excited as she looked at her phone to call her mother.

You took the brochure and smiled as you scanned the various types of ice cream cones. Wow! So unique.

You can personalize your toppings. You can suggest this cafe to Eunoo after your date at the movies next week.

The cones appeared to be delicious. "Oh! My mother had promised to take us there for ice cream waffles. I told her we could go out for a BBQ another day. 50% off the most expensive ice creams. I can't wait. It looks to be delectable. I want the most extraordinary toppings."She gushed.

The one boy simply pressed a few brochures into your hands. You're wondering what that was all about. You squinted at him, your brow furrowed.Just then the bell rang.

He smirks, "Tell your friends about it. Bistopping is what it's called. The first franchise in Seoul...See you there, bye, and thanks!"He waved and ran after his friend.

Dahyun just chuckled at your puzzled expression."Come on, we'll hand it out in class..."

You just shrugged and followed her until you felt an almost undetectable tug in your mental walls. It wasn't pressing, but because it happened, you felt apprehensive.

Oh, no! Why can't the oracle's curse give you a break? Because it was almost time for your seventeenth birthday, the curse became more intense because on your seventeenth birthday, you'll receive your soul mark, and if you're lucky, you'll know the identity of your soulmate before the rest of the 18-year-olds in the population.

This is causing you a great deal of anxiety. You hope to never meet your soulmate because the moment he bonds with you, his fate is sealed. Your decision may cause him to die or to live half his life without his soulmate.

You thought it was the most heartbreaking thing a soulmate could go through. Loving someone who must reject you to live.

It would be preferable if you were both of legal age.

If he does the rejecting, you will simply embrace the Oracle and become some kind of shaman or seer for your generation. You don't want to be forced into anything. Reject love and embrace the Oracle, Choose love and unexpected deaths in your family every ten years. If the Oracle chooses your youngest cousin, She is eight years old. At the age of 18, she will meet a gruesome end. You can't afford to lose more family members like your grandmother did, who lost nearly eight family members close to her who she cherished the most, as well as her own life. Even your mother passed away. This oracle is like a demon who craves blood.

You're hoping your great-aunt will find an answer that no one has been able to find in nearly five generations. What makes your generation important?

Your family is hoping that Aunt Ines will be able to save you and your upcoming soulmate. You desperately want to choose love, just like your ancestors. The ultimate sacrifice is love.

You felt the tug once more. It was pushing this time through your wall.

You experienced a brief panic attack.

"Dahyun, I'll be right there with you. I need to use the restroom."You sprint to the restrooms near the library without waiting for her response. You dashed into the restroom, found the nearest cubicle, and sat on the nearby toilet seat, panting as vivid images passed through your mental walls. You gasp as you realize the horror of what has happened in front of your mental eyes.

Vision

*ೃ✧˚. ❃ ↷... restaurant... Aeris ' Korean BBQ....boy and girl holding hands over the table...big smiles... sudden blast...tables overturned...fire... smoke..bloody face with open eyes... the smell of death all around*ೃ✧˚. ❃ ↷...

You gasp in surprise as the image fades away.

Your heart has begun to beat erratically, and you are unable to stop hyperventilating. You need fresh air. Oh my goodness! It's horrible...

A restaurant will have a gas leak, and some of your school's students will eat there. Dahyun's mother had intended to take you there, but her decision to take you to the ice cream shop changed your fate. However, the fate of someone you've come to care about will be drastically altered. The Oracle predicted that a well-known TxT member would die today.

You couldn't take a breath. How will you inform Yeonjun? You make a vow to stay out of his way. Give him some space. Why can't you just relax? This weight is killing you. It's extreme.

You rush out of the restroom and stand against the wall outside. You took a deep breath, which caused tears to form and roll from your eyes. You wiped the back of your hand over your eyes. Three boys just walked into the corridor where you are standing. When the three boys arrive, you realize it is too late. You simply looked down, pretending to search your pocket for something, until you noticed them standing still and heard a soft voice ask,

"Luna?" The tone was surprised.

Yeonjun.

You groan, why, fate?

You slowly raise your face as you notice his eyes widen in surprise as he notices your teary red-rimmed eyes. When your gaze shifts from his concerned eyes to his friends Taehyun and Soobin's amused eyes, you gulp painfully. This is so embarrassing. Two encounters in one day.

You quickly bowed in their direction and looked up into Yeonjun's eyes, which were fixed on your flustered expression. He's stunningly handsome and ridiculously tall. Because of his presence, you began to experience nervous butterflies.

"Hello, Yeonjun," you strangled it. Preparing to flee their presence Before your turn, a firm hand holds you back at the elbow. Your breath caught in your throat as you crinkled your brows at him. But he wouldn't let you leave or avoid him. He needed to know if you were all right. Yeonjun is perplexed as to why he is suddenly moved by this girl.

He looked at his two friends, who were standing there with the biggest goofy grins on their lips. You groan inwardly.

"Please notify Mr. Chang that I will be late for class. All I have to do now is deal with this issue-". As you waved them off, he looked at your wide eyes.

"It's fine--nothing is wrong. There is no problem. You can all accompany Yeonjun to class. I'm OK, "In a nervous rush, you said. You tried to get away, but his grip was too tight. You sigh, defeated.

"You're crying, Luna, "Yeonjun scoffed, nodding at the two, who just smiled and ran to class. Giddy with another of their Hyungs' encounters with this girl.

As he let go of your arm, you gulped. "So, Luna, tell me what bothers you. Please, "He asked softly. His gaze was unexpectedly tender on you. It makes your heart thump painfully in your chest, and you knew right then that you were going to fall for this boy. You began to like him, and he is forbidden territory.

You quickly averted your gaze and said, "Oh, I just had a stomach ache." You lied.

Yeonjun's gaze was narrowing on you. "Don't lie, Luna. I can see right through that charade. What's the matter?" It was strange that he could sense her emotions and detect the lie so quickly.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea strikes you. You're not sure if it was fate or the power of the oracle. But you can save them without telling him about the vision. It's too terrifying.

You quickly removed the folded brochures from your skirt pocket. You looked up at his curious eyes as he examined your hand.

"That is the truth. But thank you for your concern, Yeonjun. Oh, I'm not sure if you're aware of a brand-new teen hangout. Bistopping is the name of an ice cream shop. a 50% reduction. You...you can take Yeji or your band today," you held out to him." It's an excellent choice for couples. There is a karaoke bar, bowling, and arcade games. You'll enjoy it...my friends wanted to take me to that Aeri Korean BBQ restaurant. But I've heard the meat isn't exactly fresh. So, go check out this ice cream shop--"you rant on. You're hoping he'll grasp the bait and change his mind.

Your cheeks flush as you notice the glint in Yeonjun's eyes and the smirk on his lips. He's so cute. You quickly chastise yourself. What you did now is significant. You hope he will just listen and do what you say. Soobin could die today.

You shoved a few more brochures into his hands. Yeonjun felt a surge of energy rush through his veins when you touched his hands. You just made sure he didn't notice your shock. Another sign of the foreboding.

"Sorry for the rant... but you must go. Yeji would be overjoyed if you brought your band TXT with you. Soobin appeared sad and discouraged. Offer him some ice cream..." You quickly wave at him and sprint to class, leaving a stunned Yeonjun behind, lost in thought.

With interest and a smile, he examined the brochure. He has no idea why he is suddenly so thrilled. Was it her endearing presence that made him feel this way? ...or was he thinking about Yeji... or was it the fact that she would be at the parlor that made him happy?

Why does this Luna... take up so much mental space in his mind?

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After school...

Dahyun's mother picked you up and drove you to the new ice cream shop for cones and even waffles.

When you see a van pick up the TXT band with Yeji and her two friends, you sigh with relief. You hope they will also, go to the same location you're going, or your day will be destroyed.

Dahyun's mother is beautiful. Your friend introduced you, and her mother was curious if such beauty was also training to be an idol.

"We're trying to persuade her to come train with JYP," Dahyun said with a smile. "However, she claimed to have two left feet. And she can't sing. which we doubt because her younger brother passed his audition with a small company and is now in their training program."

"He takes after my dad, who could sing and play instruments," you laugh nervously. Because of this curse, you'll never be exposed.

"Perhaps she can sign up for modeling or acting," Chaeyoung smirked." She is stunning."

You simply ignored it. You don't have their ambitious goals. With this oracle's curse, your life is already complicated.

You have a good time at the parlor. When you see Txt and Yeji enter the parlor, you sigh with relief. They appeared hyped. When Dahyun made brief eye contact with her crush, she flushed bright red. You and your friend, Chaeyoung, just smirked inwardly at Dahyun's treatment of the famous Soobin. They were escorted inside by two bodyguards.

When you and Yeonjun caught each other's gaze, you felt a rash of indefinable excitement. You almost pass out from his piercing gaze and the soft smirk on his lips.

You wanted to cry right then and there. What is he doing to you? Why is he pressuring you to start liking him?

Your gaze was drawn to the television screen in the back. As everyone's wide eyes were fixed solely on the TV screen, you could hear loud gasps and shocked squeals all around you. It was a breaking news story.

What you witnessed shocked you to your core.

You are suddenly paralyzed where you are, nibbling on your strawberries and cream waffle. Seeing the devastation and realizing Yeonjun and Soobin could have been lying in a pool of blood. As your gaze met Yeonjun's astounded gaze, blood drained from your face.

You could see him inhale deeply, trying to comprehend that you were once again saving his life, the life of his band, and the life of the girl he likes. "Yeji."

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1. In your opinion. What must Luna choose? The Oracle ( be a seer/shaman for her generation, being childless and safe, or Choose love/soulmate and risk losing family members she loves by gruesome deaths.