The sun was shining very brightly accompanied by increasingly hot temperatures, a sign that summer has begun. In this weather, doing outdoor activities is not always fun. Some people like heat, some don't. As for yourself, you always prefer cold over hot season. You've lost count of how many times you've groaned—secrely cursing at the sun every time you reapply your sunscreen. When break time comes, you waste no time and rush to sit by the pool to soak your feet.

"My goodness I need this, thank you so much." You said after being handed a cold can of soda by the crew. Cracking the can open, you quickly take a quick sip, some of it still dripping down your chin. The truth is you've never been a big fan of soda, but under the current weather anything refreshing is welcome.

On the other side of the big pool, some Seventeen members were playing around while swimming, some just wanted to cool off. You see Seungkwan competing with Mingyu, wrestling in the water while being cheered on. Apart from the younger members, the older ones -- except for Joshua who was riding a flamingo float -- Seungcheol and Jeonghan were just watching. They all look so good with their wet hair slicked back.

"Whoa-!" You shouted when you feel a hand pushing your back toward the pool. Luckily you managed to stop yourself from falling, "You want to get killed??"

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Dino's laughter gets louder when you hit him many times. He sat beside you, his arms wrapped around his body covering himself from your punches.

"The first person to pull Y/N into the pool will get a prize!" Seungkwan suddenly shouted while racing ahead of the other members swimming towards you.

"What?" You brushed Dino's hand, "I'll kill you for real- don't even try about it." You warned Dino after he jumps back into the pool planning to pull your leg.

"PD-nim!" You asked for help from Choi PD who was eating ice cream under a big umbrella.

Seeing the behavior of the members, he shook his head then stood up. His arms were on his waist, looking at the faces of the members who were now silent one by one.

"Just because of a gift that you don't even know what's in it you guys are acting like this." He clicked his tongue and then quickly added, "Those who managed to get Y/N wet may return to their room first to rest!"

Immediately a mixture of cheers and laughter boomed in the air.

"Catch him! Dino, catch him!" The members shouted together, you can't even tell whose voice it is.

Once again you managed to avoid Dino's hand, swiftly stood up then ran towards Choi PD, using him as a shield. Hoshi didn't hesitate to crash his body agaisnt Choi PD, making his clothes wet as well.

"Y/N!"

You stopped your little bickering with Hoshi to look behind over your shoulder. From a distance you find Dokyeom walking towards you with quick steps, his face looks so serious that it makes you confused whether he's joking or if there's a mistake you accidentally made.

"What else this time....." you whined while taking a few steps back to avoid the approaching Seungcheol.
Dokyeom stopped right next to you. In less than a second, his big smile returned, "I already brushed my teeth this morning." he said proudly, which you quickly realized it was just his trick—he was actually planning to push you into the pool while you were distracted.

"Oh, come on— Oooff!" You feel your heart stop for a moment when you can't feel your feet touch the ground. On reflex you automatically raise your hand to hold on tightly to the person who just picked you up. You know your panicked face must look really stupid because Mingyu couldn't stop laughing after your eyes met.

"Gyu, put me down! I can't sw--" You haven't finished your sentence when you feel your body floating through the air before finally dropping into the water.

The sensation of water pouring all over your body feels very refreshing--unfortunately that feeling is in line with the panic you feel. Ever since you were little you have been very afraid of drowning. When you force yourself to open your eyes, you can see the reflections of light dancing on the surface of the water. It looks beautiful seen from below.

After a few seconds, you feel a push that lifts you up until you can finally breathe oxygen again. Your face immediately met Jeonghan's. His warm eyes stare at you through his wet hair strands. As the person who has known you the longest out of all people there, he knows your fear of being in the water.

"Okaaaay Mingyu wins!" Jeonghan said loudly to distract the members from you, "Go back to your room and cook us chapagetti!"

"Me??" Mingyu--after being distracted from your condition--asks, "I won but I feel like losing?"

"Eyyy, that's because you cook the best chapagetti." Jeonghan shooed Mingyu away from around you. "The last person to reach the kitchen will wash all the dishes!" he added.

The competitive spirit flared up again, Seventeen members climbed out of the pool as fast as they could be then run to the kitchen area. From your point of view it was obvious who lost--because Jeonghan was the only person who didn't race there. He stays behind to help you out.

"You okay?" He asked as the two of you walked to a quieter place.

You nodded, accepting the towel he gave you. He also took one for to dry his hair.

"Sorry if that was too much. I don't want the kids to feel bad 'cause they didn't know anything about your fear." He muttered while running his fingers through his hair, pushing it back.

"Yeah, I know. Thanks for helping me."

"But seriously, stay out of the water if you're still scared of it, duh." He playfully throws the towel he used earlier at you.

"Dude, it's so freaking hot, okay? I never thought about jumping in anyway." You protest.

"Let's see if you can still protest if it happens again and no one notices you drowned." This time Jeonghan gave you a flick on the head.

"Alright, alright, grandpa." You sighed as you put the towel around your shoulder.

"By the way," Jeonghan said again, "since I totally lost the bet because of you, you should do the dishes later."

You groaned. Jeonghan took it as his entertainment. He knows out of house  chores you hate doing the dishes the most.

"Do I have another choice?"

"Either you do the dishes or I throw you in the pool again." He shrugged.

"Can I just do half of it? Okay- okay, fine!" You hastily correct yourself when Jeonghan looks at you--in the very same way as years ago--which he always does whenever he's annoyed.

"Good. Wash it properly, okay." He swayed his tone as if he's talking to a kid.

"Tch." You clicked your tongue once, following his steps before realizing he's walking to the complete opposite way, "The kitchen area is over there." You added, pointing at it.

"Oh, you can go first." He also pointed at the other side, "I'm going to see Rena first."

There was an uncomfortable feeling after hearing that. You muttered a quick okay and just like that Jeonghan had walked further away. You stayed in the same position only to see Rena walking towards Jeonghan and not long after that, you hear Jeonghan's happy laughter. Your hands subconsciously gripped the hem of your shirt as you felt a tight knot in your chest. Seeing them walking side by side gives you a glimpse of you--who used to be in Rena's position.

As soon as they are out of sight, you turn and walk away—with the thought of why fate let you see meet him again if it's just for you to see him slipping away from you again.