**Caught in the Moment**
Part 23
Ryujin leaned against the wall, her eyes locked on Yeji as she smiled mischievously. The sunlight danced across her features, highlighting the sharp angles of her face and the sparkle in her eyes. The sound of Yuna's voice, calling out to them from a distance, seemed to fade into the background as they stood there, the world narrowing down to just the two of them. The air was thick with anticipation, heavy with the weight of unspoken words and desires. Ryujin's gaze never left Yeji's face, her eyes drinking in the sight of her, the way the light caught her hair and the gentle curve of her neck. She raised an eyebrow, a sly grin spreading across her face as she pushed off from the wall, her movements fluid and deliberate. Yeji's eyes crinkled at the corners as she smiled, her voice barely above a whisper. "We have two minutes," she said, her words laced with a promise of mischief. Ryujin's grin grew wider, her eyes sparkling with amusement. The convenience store's fluorescent lights flickered in the distance, but Ryujin and Yeji were lost in their own little bubble. Ryujin took a step closer, her body language open and inviting. She held up Chaeryeong's backpack, a careless smile playing on her lips. "You sure you can behave?" she teased, her voice husky and low. Yeji's smirk faltered for a moment, before she leaned in, her voice a whisper. "Not even a little." The tension between them was palpable, thick and heavy with unspoken desires. The alleyway seemed to shrink around them, the world narrowing down to just the two of them. Ryujin's eyes locked onto Yeji's, the air thick with anticipation. Yeji's gaze never left Ryujin's face, her eyes drinking in the sight of her. As they stood there, the distance between them seemed to shrink, until Yeji was close enough to touch. Ryujin's eyes never left Yeji's face, her gaze burning with an inner fire. The moment hung suspended in time, until Yeji finally leaned in, her lips brushing against Ryujin's. The kiss was slow and lingering, the kind that left you breathless and wanting more. Ryujin's eyes fluttered closed, her lips parting slightly as Yeji deepened the kiss. The world around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the moment. Just as they pulled away, Yuna appeared around the corner, her eyes wide with surprise. Ryujin and Yeji exchanged a quick, stunned glance, their faces inches apart. For a moment, they just stood there, frozen in time. Ryujin's cheeks flushed with a light pink hue as she smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. Yeji's face was a picture of innocence, but her eyes betrayed her, sparkling with mischief. Yuna's smirk was unexpected, but Ryujin and Yeji exchanged a look that spoke volumes. They were caught, but somehow, it didn't feel like a scolding was forthcoming. The air seemed to vibrate with tension as they stood there, frozen in the moment. The sound of Yuna's voice was like a splash of cold water, snapping them back to reality. "You two would be a cute couple… if it were allowed," she said, her words laced with a hint of amusement. Ryujin and Yeji exchanged a quick glance, their faces inches apart. For a moment, they just looked at each other, the tension between them palpable. Then, without a word, they stepped apart, the moment broken. But the memory of that kiss lingered, a promise of what was to come.