Chapter 84
Masks21 Days before the debut showcase:
"Hey.." Himchan sat next to Sey on the floor in the hospital's hallway outside of Hyeri's room.
"Hey.." she finally looked at him. He looked tired, but she was positive she looked just as tired as him, if not worse.
"How are you?" he asked softly.
"Fine, I guess." she brought her knees closer to her chest, leaning her head on it.
"You can go back, me and Daehyun can stay."
"It's fine." Sey shrugged.
"Did you talk to her?"
"Not much. She doesn't really remember or she is just lying in order to avoid the subject."
"It must have been hard on her.." Himchan sighed.
"What is your idiot friend doing?" Sey looked up at Himchan.
"Being an idiot at our dorm." he tried to joke.
"What is wrong with him?" she sighed.
"He claims Hyeri is mad at him and probably wouldn't want to see him anyway so he is just doing what she wants, or something like this."
"Hyeri thinks Yongguk is mad at her and doesn't want to see her. It took me hours to get that out of her, but I think she really wants to see him."
"I'm tired of them being idiots. Why can't they just talk to each other and solve things?" Himchan sighed.
"For the same reason we don't do that." Sey stared intently at Himchan. He looked at her, his heart beating faster. He missed her so much..
"We are different." he shrugged, ignoring the butterflies in his stomach.
"I miss you." Sey said quietly and put her palm on his. He could feel his heart beating faster. He want to touch her so badly and tell her he miss her and that they should try again, but his pride is not letting him do it. He scolded Yongguk for avoiding Hyeri, but he is doing the same with Sey.
"You should be more careful, Jinu is watching and I think the two nurses over there are stealing glances at you as well." Daehyun said as he sat down next to Sey. Sey quickly moved her hand away.
"I should go." Sey got up quickly. "You are staying here for a while, right? I want to take a shower and change."
"Take your time, we'll be here." Daehyun smiled warmly.
"Thank you."
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"Miss Kim?" a young lady, probably in her twenties, entered my room. She didn't look like a nurse since she wasn't wearing any uniform.. I wonder who she is.
"Yes?" I smiled politely.
"I'm a police detective." she said and showed me her badge. "I came to ask you some questions about what happened at the hut."
"I don't remember much.. My memory is kinda blurry."
"It's okay, I just want to ask you a couple of questions." she smiled.
"Alright." I shrugged. She sat on the chair next to my bed, taking out a notepad and a pen from her bag.
"You were inside the hut when the explosion happened, right?"
"Yes."
"Can you tell me how many people were there when it happened?"
"Hmm.." I tried to remember. From what I remember it was me, Yongguk, Zico and Himchan. They were there for sure. "I think it was me and other three people."
"Are you sure?" she questioned. Why do I get the feeling she doesn't believe me?
"Yes. That's what I remember." Does she think I'm lying or something? Why would I lie about it?
"Which people?" she asked. What do I tell her? I can't tell her the names, it will mean exposing everything and it will cause damage to B.A.P's career, not to mention it will also mean exposing my relationship with Yongguk. There is no reason I would get in trouble with Zico because of Yongguk if we are not dating.. Zico wouldn't target a stranger. And what the hell I'm supposed to tell her anyway? Zico is after me because he thinks Yongguk killed a girl he loved so he kidnapped me and tried to me in order to take revenge? Who would believe that?
"Why does it matter?" I asked.
"I'm asking the questions over here." she tried not to sound annoyed, but I could tell she was. "Who was there with you?" she repeated the question, raising her voice a little.
"I don't remember." I shrugged.
"You were able to count them perfectly just now, what do you mean you don't remember?" she questioned.
"I remember people standing, I don't remember their faces." I lied. I know I shouldn't lie to the police, but I have no idea what she knows and I don't want to hurt the people around me. They are involved in this mess right now because of me. The detective gave me a suspicious look, like she was trying to figure out if I'm lying.
"You know lying to the police is not a good idea, right?" she flipped the notepad in her hand.
"I'm not lying." I insisted. "I told you already I don't remember much."
"Who are you protecting?" she asked, staring intently at me.
"What makes you think I'm protecting someone?" I asked innocently.
"You are an idol, right? I heard you are debuting soon.." she suddenly changed the subject. Huh?
"Yes.. What does that have to do with anything?"
"I know there were other idols there as well. Maybe you are trying to hide something fishy about them? Or about you?"
"I have no idea what you are talking about." I tried to sound as sincere as possible and hoped she won't be able to tell I'm lying. My heart was beating like crazy but I tried to keep my calm. I can't mess up, she is already suspicious about me.
"We'll see about that." she murmured.
"Excuse me." I raised my voice a little.
"Yes?"
"Are you accusing me of something or am I a suspect?"
"Not yet." she closed the notepad. "But I hate liars and if you are lying to me you are going to spend a nice time in prison. I'm sure that will help your career." she smiled, and I wanted to punch her. I sensed the sarcasm in her last sentence, and I don't like it at all. Not to mention I don't like this thing either, but I can't do anything until I talk to Yongguk and make sure we are on the same page.. Right now I can still claim I don't remember because I'm not feeling well, but I can't use this excuse forever..
"What makes you think I'm lying?" I asked.
"Just a hunch for now, but my instincts are never wrong. Besides, all of the celebrities are the same. You think you are above the law since you are famous and you have money. Well, money and fame doesn't buy everything and you can't escape punishment if you did wrong. Someday you will pay for everything."
What the . It's just my luck to fall on a detective that holds a grudge against celebrities.. I had a bad feeling I won't be able to shake her off easily.
"I'm not everyone and not everyone in the entertainment industry is corrupt and above the law." I stated, trying not to glare at her in order not to annoy her.
"We will see about that." she said dryly and got up, heading out of the room. I sighed in relief, but it didn't last long since I began to worry. Where is Jinu when I need him?
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"Who is that girl going out of Hyeri's room?" Himchan asked Daehyun when the detective passed them.
"I have no idea.. I've never seen her before." Daehyun shrugged.
"Weird." Himchan said and stared at the girl as she turned the corner and disappeared from their sight. "But you know, somehow it feels like I've seen her before.."
"You probably slept with her in the past."
"It's not that!"
"Whatever.." Daehyun shrugged, not paying attention to his flirtatious hyung. "Let's visit Hyeri."
20 Days before the debut showcase:
I got out of my bed, trying to ignore the pain in my ribs. It was the only thing that still hurt. The other bruises on my body were getting better and the doctors said I could probably leave the hospital tomorrow, in condition I won't tire myself out. I can't promise that, but I want to get out of here already.. I need to practice.
I needed some fresh air, so I decided to go for a short walk in the hospital's garden. I passed the hallway slowly, trying to ignore the people staring at me. I know I look funny right now because of all the bruises on my face, they don't need to make it so obvious by staring at me like that..
"You know the handsome guy that comes here at night and sit in the hallway next to a certain room? He always leave at dawn, before the patient wake up.." I heard one nurse whisper to her friend.
"Yes.. He is an idol or something, right? He and his friends look like ones.. So handsome!" the friend said, whispering as well. This sentence got my attention. Are they talking about B.A.P? If they do, then.. Was Yongguk here? Why didn't he come to see me if he did?
"Yes. They are here because of this girl." The first one said and pointed at me. I could feel them staring at me, boring holes in my back. So they were talking about B.A.P, which means Yongguk was here. He was the only member I didn't see yet and he is more of a night person, so it made sense it was him. My lips tugged upwards, forming a smile. He still wants to see me, even if he didn't come in. He still cares.
"Do you think she is an idol?"
"No way. Even entertainment companies have eyes and they have their standards, no matter how desperate they are. How could she be an idol with her visual?" she laughed and the other one joined her. I pretended I didn't see it and like I didn't hear them. They will have a surprise when I'll debut..
"But it's weird.. Why wouldn't he go inside? Do you think they are dating or something?" The second nurse asked.
"No way. He can do much better." The first one scoffed.
"Honestly, I would love to spend some time with him.. I wonder what she did in her previous life to get to know them in person.." That was when I had enough. I can handle them talking about me, but trying to steal my boyfriend is my limit. I stopped walking and turned to them, making sure it was obvious I heard their little conversation.
"Some people work all their lives and never get anywhere while some just get lucky and enjoy all the luxury." I said sweetly. The nurses paled. "And the guy who sleeps near my room? He doesn't like people who talk behind people's back, so you don't stand a chance even if he is single." I smiled.
"Hyeri?" a deep voice came from behind me. Yongguk. I blushed while butterflies filled my stomach.
"What are you doing here? You should rest.." Yongguk approached me, putting his hand on my lower back. I missed this feeling..
I could see the nurses squeal and fix their hair and make up, trying to look pretty for Yongguk. I rolled my eyes. Pathetic. It's not like it will help them..
"I wanted to go for a short walk since I was tired of being in my room." I turned to Yongguk, smiling. "What are you doing here?"
"I came to visit you.. I figured it's about time we talk.." he rubbed the back of his neck nervously.
"Let's go to my room." I smiled, trying to hide my excitement.
"Wait a minute.." he said and turned to the nurses.
"I'm sorry if she caused trouble, she is a little hot tempered and feisty." Yongguk told the nurses and bowed politely, leaving me dumbfounded. Did he hear everything? Why is he apologizing?
"It's fine." The first nurse said, flustered. "Your.. Friend" she turned to look at me, twitch when she said the last word, "is nice." I couldn't help but roll my eyes at her behaviour. So fake.
"Yes she is." Yongguk smiled, grabbing my arm. "But she was right about one thing.. I don't date people who talk behind people's backs. If you have a problem with her or with me, say it in our faces." I couldn't help but smile. Their faces were priceless. Burn. I couldn't have done it any better.
"I.. Have work to do." the nurse mumbled, walking away quickly. The other nurse followed her. I turned to Yongguk, smiling.
"You are mean." I stated. "Look what you did to her.."
"She deserved it." he shrugged. "And she should feel lucky it was me and not you since you were going to tear her to pieces."
"No I wouldn't!" I argued. Does he think I'm a gangster or something? I don't hurt people intentionally unless I have a really good reason to.
"Right." he scoffed. "You were getting into your badass mode. It wouldn't have ended well for her."
"She was talking about me and she was talking about you as well.." I claimed, trying to justify myself.
"You can't fight with people just because they said things. And you can't start fights with the staff taking care of you." he poked my forehead.
"Stop educating me, I'm an adult." I pouted.
"Then act like your age." he smiled innocently, hoping I won't get mad at him this way.
"Let's go. We need to talk." I started dragging him to my room.
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"We.. Really need to talk." I mumbled while kissing Yongguk passionately. I know we were supposed to talk, but when we reached my room something went wrong.. And it felt so right and normal. Like nothing happened.
"Later.." he groaned while nibbling my earlobe. I moaned. Damn it. He really knows how to drive me crazy..
"It's y when you do this." he mumbled while planting kisses on my neck. Luckily he didn't see my face right now since I was red as a tomato. Zico and any other guy can say this kind of things and I'll want to throw up, but when it's Yongguk I just get all embarrassed and flustered, and I like it.
"We are in a hospital.."
"I don't care." he kissed my lips. I missed him so much..
"If we get caught it will be really bad." I stated and returned his kiss. I guess there are things more powerful than logic.. Like need and passion.
"Then make sure we won't." he smirked and my lips. I wrapped my arms around his neck, smiling, and parted my lips, inviting him in.
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"I can never get enough of you." Yongguk stated while kissing my collarbone.
"Oppa, as much as I love kissing you, we need to talk." I straightened up, pulling myself together.
"Then talk." he was back at nibbling my neck. How can I focus when he is doing this?
"Oppa.." I whined. "Look at me." I lifted his head up. He pouted. I forced myself not to smile at how adorable he looked. I need to stay focused.
"Let's break up."
Author's Note:
Oops..
Well, making out is not going to solve your problems :P
It might take me a few days to update because I have exams and I need to study.. I'll try to be quick, but I can't really promise anything.
I just wanted to give you something before I disappear for a bit :)
P.S - What did you think about the japanese MV for "Feel So good"?
I'm not really sure yet about what I think of it.. I have mixed feelings, and it rarely happens to me with a B.A.P song\video :S But it's still cute and I still like the song :)
Thank you so much for reading, commenting, etc., even if you are silent.
M.
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