Chatroom 8 – The JL Dilemma
[Ahof Group Chat:]
Members: Steven, Han, Jeongwoo
Steven:
Alright. We need to talk.
Han:
No, we don’t.
Jeongwoo:
…Agreed.
Steven:
Okay, first of all, how are you both so quick to deny reality?
Han:
Because I already know where this is going, and I don’t want to be here.
Jeongwoo:
Same.
Steven:
Too bad. You’re here now. Let’s just acknowledge the very obvious problem.
Han:
What problem?
Steven:
We all like JL.
Jeongwoo:
…
Han:
…
Steven:
See?! The fact that neither of you are denying it means I’m right!
Han:
takes a deep breath
I am not having this conversation.
Jeongwoo:
…There’s nothing to discuss.
Steven:
NOTHING TO DISCUSS?! We’re literally in the same group, living in the same dorm, all secretly pining for the same guy. How is that nothing?!
Han:
We’re handling it fine.
Steven:
Are we?? Are we really??
Jeongwoo:
…
Han:
Yes.
Steven:
Bro. Han, you baby him every time you practice together. You even cut his food the other day.
Han:
HE WAS TIRED.
Steven:
And you, Jeongwoo. JL clings to you every time we tease him. Do you even realize how dangerous that is?!
Jeongwoo:
…I am aware.
Steven:
AND THAT’S ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY?!
Jeongwoo:
What else should I say?
Steven:
Idk, maybe something like “yeah, we should figure this out like normal people” instead of just silently existing in this mess?!
Han:
There is no mess.
Steven:
Really? So if JL walked in right now and said, “I like one of you,” what would you do?
Han:
…
Jeongwoo:
…
Steven:
SEE?? EXACTLY. YOU DON’T KNOW.
Han:
Do you know?
Steven:
…No, but that’s not the point.
Jeongwoo:
It kinda is.
Han:
Yeah.
Steven:
Okay, fine. Maybe we all suck at this. But we can’t just sit here pretending it’s not happening.
Han:
Then what do you suggest?
Steven:
…
Jeongwoo:
…
Steven:
A fair competition.
Han:
No.
Jeongwoo:
Absolutely not.
Steven:
WHY NOT?!
Han:
Because this isn’t a game.
Jeongwoo:
And JL isn’t a prize.
Steven:
Okay, yeah, fair. But we need some kind of system, or we’re gonna go insane.
Han:
No, you are gonna go insane. I’m fine.
Jeongwoo:
Same.
Steven:
LIARS. BOTH OF YOU. I SEE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT HIM.
Han:
And what about you?
Steven:
…
Jeongwoo:
…
Steven:
…Okay, so maybe we’re all doomed.
Han:
Glad we’re finally on the same page.
Jeongwoo:
Yep.
Steven:
So… what now?
Han:
We continue as if this conversation never happened.
Jeongwoo:
Agreed.
Steven:
Unbelievable.
[JL has entered the chat.]
JL:
Huh? What are you guys still doing here? We’re about to leave…
Steven:
Ah! We’re about to leave the chatroom, you can go first…
JL:
You sure? But what are you guys even talking about?
Han:
JL, I forgot to tell you I made an extra sandwich that you liked this morning. It’s in the fridge; you can take it. Daisuke will take it first if you don’t.
JL:
OMG. Really?? Thanks Han! I’m going you guys should hurry, too!
Jeongwoo:
…Yes..
JL has left the chat.
Steven, Han, Jeongwoo:
…
[End of Chat.]