Chapter 47: Chapter 45

Chapter 45: Laughter, Teasing, and Sweet Moments

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Morning at Y/N, Rosé, and Duru’s Apartment

The sun poured through the large windows of the shared apartment, and the faint smell of coffee filled the air. Y/N was sitting at the dining table, scrolling through her phone while sipping a green smoothie. Duru walked in next, her hair tied messily into a bun, and slumped into the chair beside her.

"Mornings are not my thing," Duru groaned, stealing a sip of Y/N’s smoothie.

Y/N chuckled, nudging the glass back toward herself.

"And yet, you still steal my drink."

Moments later, Rosé entered the kitchen, looking far more put-together than the other two. She grabbed an apple and leaned against the counter.

"You two look like you barely slept," Rosé teased, biting into her apple.

"Blame Arda," Duru said with a smirk. "He kept me up all night texting."

Rosé gasped dramatically.

"Excuse me, but where are the juicy details?"

Y/N raised an eyebrow, leaning forward.

"Yeah, Duru, spill. What did he say?"

Duru rolled her eyes, though the small blush creeping onto her cheeks gave her away.

"Nothing special. Just... sweet things."

"Sweet things, huh?" Y/N teased. "Like what? I love how your free throws are as perfect as your smile?"

Rosé burst out laughing, nearly choking on her apple.

"Good one, Y/N!"

Duru threw a napkin at Y/N.

"Shut up. He’s not that cheesy!"

"Oh, so he’s smooth then?" Rosé added, grinning. "Tell us more, Duru."

Duru sighed, though she couldn’t hide her smile.

"Okay, fine. He said he loves how I laugh at the smallest things and how I always make him feel at ease. Happy now?"

Y/N and Rosé exchanged a look, their teasing grins widening.

"Awwww!" they chorused.

"You two are the worst," Duru said, though her laughter betrayed her.

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Teasing Rosé

As the trio continued their morning banter, Y/N turned her attention to Rosé.

"Speaking of romance, what about you, Rosé? Any updates on your non-existent love life?"

Rosé groaned, throwing her hands in the air.

"Not this again. I don’t have time for a boyfriend."

Duru smirked.

"Or maybe you’re just too picky?"

"I am not picky!" Rosé protested.

"Oh, come on," Y/N said. "You turned down that guy last month because he wore mismatched socks."

"That’s a red flag!" Rosé defended herself, crossing her arms.

Duru laughed, nudging her playfully.

"Admit it, Rosé. You’re just waiting for your perfect prince charming to show up."

"Maybe I am," Rosé said dramatically, flipping her hair. "But until then, I’ll enjoy my freedom."

Y/N grinned.

"Fair enough. But don’t be surprised if we start setting you up with random guys."

Rosé narrowed her eyes.

"Don’t you dare."

"No promises," Duru and Y/N said in unison, high-fiving each other.

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Later That Day – At Kenan, Arda, and Barış’s Apartment

The group had decided to hang out at the guys’ place again, and as usual, the apartment was filled with laughter and chaos. Barış was attempting to teach Rosé how to play FIFA, though her lack of interest was obvious.

"You’re terrible at this," Barış said, laughing as Rosé’s player ran in circles.

"Maybe because I don’t care?" Rosé shot back, putting the controller down.

Meanwhile, Duru was sitting with Arda on the couch, her head resting on his shoulder as they quietly talked.

"You look tired," Arda said softly, brushing a strand of hair from her face.

"Long week," Duru admitted. "But this is nice. Being here with you."

Arda smiled, his hand lightly resting on hers.

"It’s always nice with you."

Duru looked up at him, her eyes shining.

"How are you so perfect all the time?"

Arda chuckled, leaning down to kiss her forehead.

"I could say the same about you."

Across the room, Kenan watched them with an amused smile before turning to Y/N, who was seated beside him.

"They’re disgustingly cute," Kenan whispered, earning a laugh from Y/N.

"Says the guy who can’t stop calling me Princess," Y/N teased back.

"And yet, you secretly love it," Kenan replied, his grin widening.

Y/N rolled her eyes but couldn’t hide her smile.

"You’re impossible."

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Teasing Rosé Again

As the evening continued, Duru brought the conversation back to Rosé.

"So, Rosé, any thoughts on Barış’s friend? The one we met last week?"

Rosé groaned, covering her face with her hands.

"No! Stop trying to set me up!"

Barış raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued.

"Which friend? Maybe I can help."

"No one!" Rosé said quickly, glaring at Duru. "There’s nothing to discuss."

Y/N smirked, leaning closer.

"You’re blushing, Rosé."

"Am not!" Rosé shot back, though her cheeks betrayed her.

Kenan chuckled, wrapping an arm around Y/N.

"Leave her alone, guys. Let her suffer in peace."

Rosé threw a pillow at him.

"Thanks for the support, Kenan."

The group dissolved into laughter, the teasing lighthearted but full of love.

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