E I G H T E E N
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I was afraid, suddenly.

Afraid because I was catching unwanted feelings for Minho.

Because I was scared of going through the same again. Minho didn't seem like someone who would hurt me easily, but there would definitely be times where he had to, if I didn't behave like he wanted.

When I looked at him, a million butterflies flattered all over my body, my stomach did flips, and a warm feeling filled my heart. I couldn't deny it anymore.

But I was still afraid.

At breakfast that morning, Thomas was texting me under the table again. Sighing, I texted him to shut up and that we would not sneak out again (because I promised Minho).

Then I received a different ping.

Minho

Not nice to go on your phone during meals, princess

Mhm

Find something else to do than this

Like what?

Well perhaps you could do me.

I looked up from my phone, finding him with the biggest smile on his face ever. He was way too proud about what he told me.

I gave him a middle finger, he rolled his eyes.

Minho

What activities are we doing today? NOT us. Just everyone

That's too bad.
Newt planned this day to be less intense than yesterday. So they wouldn't get in bike problems or something, ya know?
So he told us to do whatever we want.

Okay. Thanks

So Newt allowed you to do me..

Shut up. You're really obvious right now.

I'm joking

You should be

Maybe I'm not tho

I'm gonna throw my phone across the Pacific Ocean because of you.

To see how deep it goes so you'll know how deep your love for me goes too?

Hate*

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🖕🖕

You're not funny.
Actually, no girls are funny

Ask your mother

What

She made the biggest joke

I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT YOURE A WOMAN AND NOT A GIRL

oh well

I was close to laughing out loud at our texts, enjoying it way more than I should have. Then I did put my phone away. Minho had a smile that looked like a smirk on his face as he looked at me.

I looked back, a smile begging to curve the corners of my mouth up.

"Quinn?" Teresa tapped my shoulder. "Sonya, Harriet, and I are planning to go to a spa. You wanna come with us?"

Now I let the smile happen. "Yeah. Of course!" A long pause. "How much is it?"

"I'll pay." She said, smiling too. "We can leave right after breakfast. Bring your swimsuit, though."

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I was excited to do something with just girls, though. Do something more relaxing than be locked up with a boy that might've been a Greek God after all.

The spa was close enough to the hotel for us to walk. Teresa explained how there was a sauna, pool, steam cabines, and that she got us facials later that day.

Inside it smelled amazing. Like rosemary and flowers. We checked in. The woman behind the register gave us white bathrobes and freshly washed towels.

I dressed into the bikini Minho bought me, for a second unsure about all the scars on my body, but eventually I revealed myself again.

You're going to wear it, and just yell 'unfortunately for everyone I have this super cool scar and survived whatever the hell happened. I don't see you doing that!'
That's what Minho told me, and I would.

The girls didn't even ask about anything after all. That was one of the things I enjoyed the most. No one was judging or staring or being rude in our group.

Inside was a pool that also lead outside. In the corners were saunas and steam cabines. There was a big, open room with showers and giant pots full of body scrub. Next to the pool was a small hot tub.

Sonya claimed she wanted to go in there first, so we did. It wasn't crowded in the sauna yet, and especially not in the hot tub. I relaxed my muscles when I sat down in the hot water, feeling the bubbles tickle against my skin from beneath.

The smell was still fresh. All three girls around me were smiling brightly, their hair up in a ponytail just like mine.

"So... anyone got some tea?" Sonya raised an eyebrow.

All eyes were suddenly on me. "What happened in the Uber between Minho and you?"

My face caught a red color remembering that. "Well, uh... he held my waist. We talked and he fixed my skirt."

"He is fallinggg."

"Nah, ah." Harriet shook her head. "He already fell a long time ago."

"What? No!" I said fast. My eyebrows furrowed. "Minho's not falling. I'm not falling. No one is falling for anyone."

"Yeah, you're definitely falling, too." Teresa rubbed her chin as if it was such a serious situation. "Gotta come up with a plan."

My eyes widened. "Uh, no thanks. I don't like Minho in that way."

"Liar." Sonya teased. "You're in love with him."

My cheeks got pink again. "Am not."

"Definitely are."

"I'm not!"

"You so are."

"Okay... maybe a little bit, but I still don't want a plan or whatever." I threw my head back, slightly embarrassed. "Minho doesn't even—."

"He refuses to spend money on anything, except for you. He looks at you when you're not looking. Volunteers to stay with you instead of doing something sporty, which he loves. Doesn't mind when you sit on his lap, and gets pissed at Thomas because he brought you somewhere without him knowing where y'all were." Teresa sighed. "Quinn, come on. He calls you Princess!"

I was silent for a while, the things slowly getting through my head. "I'm not going to make a move, if that's what you think. I can't do that."

"He will, for sure." Sonya confirmed. "Just waiting for the right time and until he's completely sure you even like himmm."

I groaned. "It annoys me that you know this."

"Well, I've known Minho since I was born, so this is easy." The blonde shrugged a bit.

Suddenly, my full attention was on. "Was he in love before, then? Since you noticed now. Still doesn't mean I believe he's in love, though."

"Nah, he wasn't in love before, jealous girl." She chuckled at me. "But his change of mood is quite obvious if you pay attention. Not to mention that he only got angry at Thomas for sneaking out and not you."

My whole body was burning from redness now. A weird ache in the pit of my stomach. "Alright." I paused, frowning. "Has he never been in love? Someone like Minho never had a girlfriend?"

Another laugh from Sonya. "I like how we are gossiping about him. But no, he never had one, as far as I remember."

"But why?"

"I have no idea. Maybe he just didn't fall in love. Easy as it is." She bit her lip. "Not that I have ever heard him talk about a girl in the first place. Or a relationship. God, he never mentioned he wanted a relationship except for one time he joked about going to Paris to find the love of his life."

"Hm." I hummed. "Alright. Enough talking about Minho and I. Moving on... Newt and Thomas?"

"Oh, yes!" Teresa peeped. "I want to set them up. Lock them in a closet or something."

"Aren't they already locked in a closet?" I flopped out.

Sonya bursted out in laughing, clapping her hands. "That's amazing."

"Newt's gay and Thomas bisexual." Harriet claimed. "I think, at least."

"True." Sonya agreed. She nodded a long time. "So, what will we do?"

"In France we got this hotel with a very cool pool. There's a bar next to it. If we manage to do something that'll make them get locked up somewhere for a while, then that'll be awesome..." Teresa grinned. One corner of her mouth went up as her bright eyes twinkled. "That good?"

"Definitely."

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A/n: I can't wait for Switzerland & France aahh (spoiler maybe, aha)

Any predictions on what will happen?

I can already sense the dirty comments on the thing above coming 😭

Bye!! x Vera