Chapter 14
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Back to the base..
"Don't you guys think we should follow them?" Jaehyun said.
It's been almost an hour now since Ann and Ems left, but they are still not back.
"We should give them some more time." Doyoung said.
"Right. Let's just wait for maybe another half an hour." Taeyong added.
"Okay, Hyung." Jaehyun agreed.
"So what's our plan for today?" Johnny then asked.
"We'll just discussed it with them once they returned." He added pertaining to the girls.
"Aren't we going to that part of the island?" Jaemin said while pointing the cliff.
"We will. As what we agreed yesterday." Doyoung responded.
"Should we split again our group in to two?" Taeyong asked then he explained that they need to look for food inside the forest and get more water supply.
"I guess, that will be better. But we need to have someone to stay here in the base to look out for possible rescue team and to also make sure everything will be intact." Doyoung responded.
"Okay, then should we let the ladies serves as the look out for this place?" Johnny asked.
"No. I prefer to join the group whose going to the cliff." A voice coming from behind said.
They all looked at the person who spoke. It's Ann. But they all looked a little surprise because both of the ladies looks soaked in water.
"Noona, what happened?" Johnny asked.
"Oh! Don't worry guys. We just decided to swim for a little while to freshen up." Ems said immediately after sensing a tone of concern on Johnny's voice.
"I see."
"So as I was saying. I'll be joining the group whose going to the cliff." Ann repeated then sits near the others, but still keeping her distance to make sure others will not get damp because of her.
"I know you guys are gentlemen and you cared for the both of us. But believe me I'll be more helpful if I join the the said group. I have few experiences in hiking, remember?" Ann said to convince the others.
"But don't you think it will be best if you ladies stay here?" Taeyong who is still trying to convince Ann.
But in the end after few discussions. The ladies gets what they want.
The group was separated in to three.
Doyoung, Johnny, Lucas and Ems will be heading inside the forest to look for food and get water supply.
Mark and Haechan will guard their place and will serve as lookout for possible rescue team.
Taeyong, Jeno Jaemin, Jaehyun and Ann will be going to the highest part of the island to look for food sources along the way and to have a better view of the island.
Jaehyun and Jaemin volunteered at the same to join Taeyong's group upon knowing Ann will be joining them.
Taeyong was even hesitant to let Jaehyun join them due to what happened last time. But Jaehyun insisted and knowing Jaehyun's current state he knows the man will be more at ease to be with them.
Jeno in the meantime volunteered to join because of his bestfriend who he wants to take care.
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After discussing their plan, they all ate the remaining biscuits and shared the little water they have from yesterday.
But before separating ways Doyoung handed one water bag to Taeyong. He really saves it for the other group who will be going to the cliff.
Taeyong thanked him with a smile. After wishing everyone to be safe and be careful they all go to their separate destinations.
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"Mark, don't you feel something weird with Jaehyun-Hyung and Jaemin?" Haechan said to Mark when there's just the two of them in the base.
"What do you mean by "SOMETHING WEIRD"? Mark asked full of curiosity.
Then Heachan shared his thoughts and what he has observed so far.
He noticed that the two shows great interest to Ann and they both worry about her too much. He even said that he sometimes see Jaemin looking at Ann with his eyes full of admiration. As for Jaehyun he noticed that his also looking at Ann from time to time and will even flaunt a sweet smile out of nowhere.
"You know what, Heachan? You're the one who is acting weird for me." Mark said while laughing.
Mark added, "Of course they will be worried and they will care for the ladies. It's natural for them to do it. Even Johnny-Hyung and Doyoung-Hyung show care to them. Don't be silly."
Heachan just shrug his shoulder then turn his gaze to the wide ocean infront of them.
It looks so peaceful and quiet....
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In the forest...
"Are you sure that you want to join us here?" Johnny asked Ems.
"Yes. I know a thing or two about wild plants and wild fruits. I know I can help to look for some food supplies." Ems said.
The group are now heading to the river to quench their thirst before planning to roam around the forest.
Johnny is leading the way, followed by Ems, then Lucas and Doyoung. They are all following the trail marks that Jaehyun and Lucas left yesterday.
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Taeyong and his team went to the other side of the island.
They also head inside the forest and now they are already at the foot of the slope heading to the cliff. They all stand there for a moment as a breather.
"I didn't thought that this will be this far." Taeyong said.
"Are you okay?" Jaehyun asked Ann.
"Yes. I told you, don't worry. I am used to this." She responded with a smile.
Jaemin who is behind the two just look at them while catching his breath.
Jeno patted Jaemin on the back and asked if his friend is okay.
Jaemin just raised his hand with an okay sign. His preserving his energy while catching his breath, and doesn't want to speak.
Ann saw Jaemin from her peripheral view. She then turn around to check on him.
"Do you need to take more time to rest?" She asked Jaemin.
"I just need to catch my breath for a moment." Jaemin flaunt his sweetest smile to reassure Ann.
"Okay. Then let's sit here for a few minutes." Ann declared, then sits on one of the fallen old tree.
The rest followed her, then Taeyong handed the self-made water bag to them.
One by one, they all took a sip from the bag before handing it back to Taeyong...
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