Short Stories Part II

I'm sad about this one. This is what samuraigirl was calling "stream of unconciousness" because I've been stumped for DAYS and this came about because I just wrote stuff, not paying attention. You can thank her for this being here because I was pretty sure I was prepared to give up for awhile lol I get frustrated easily. But every night she'd be persistent until I finally worked on something :] God knows I need the kick in the ass sometimes!

Unfortunately, I don't like this chapter. I like maybe one of the stories? Meh. I had to do this to lead up to the next one, which I will start on sometime tomorrow ^^

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“Hyunnie,” Lena sang, skipping after the tall rapper, Seung Hyun glancing over his shoulder.

“Yes, Na-Na?”

“How'd your shopping trip go?”

“Shopping?”

“Yeah. Young Bae-ah said you had to go buy a new bed.”

He stopped, eying her wearily, “Did he now? Well, he must have been confused.”

“Oh? How so?”

“I didn't need a new bed..my box spring broke.”

“Uh huh,” Lena smirked, “I bet it did. How'd that happen?”

“Ji and maknae were fighting. Apparently, the best way to settle a feud is to tackle someone. My bed just happened to be in the way.”

Her smirk disappeared, “Oh. Well that sucks.”

“Yeah it does,” he said slowly, looking at her strangely, “Why?”

“No reason,” she sulked, slinking away.

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Lena chewed on her lip thoughtfully, flipping through the book that was resting on the table in front of her. She brushed her hair out of her face, tucking loose strands behind her ear only for them to fall back into her field of vision. She puffed her cheeks, blowing at them before looking up to see Young Bae watching her closely, chin resting on his fist, a content expression on his face.

“What?” she asked, smiling nervously.

“Nothin'.”

“Why are you staring at me then?”

“Cause I can.”

“Bae,” she whined, pushing his arm gently, “Stop. It's weird. You get this look about you.”

“Like what?” he asked, hands falling to rest in his lap.

“Like..I don't know. Like I'm the only one here.”

“Well you are,” he chuckled. She rolled her eyes at him, watching him sober, “Seriously. You are. I'm amazed by you,” he shrugged, pulling her chair closer to himself, resting his forehead on her shoulder.

She turned in his direction, resting her cheek against his flat hair, “Why? I don't do anything.”

His shoulders lifted and fell again, “When I look at you, sometimes I just get this feeling and I can't take it. It makes my chest hurt. Is that weird?”

She ducked her head to look at him, “Not at all. You make my heart have premature ventricular contractions.” Young Bae looked at her blankly until she grinned, “You make my heart skip a beat.”

“You've been hanging out with maknae again, haven't you?”

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“How's the boy toy?” Lena asked as she and Mari stood stage side, watching the guys practice for a show appearance.

“Good, I guess,” Mari shrugged, “I don't see him much. How long til we're going?”

“As soon as Bae's done with his sound check I'll tell him bye and we can leave.”

Her friend nodded, watching the guys goof off as their sound equipment was adjusted. One of the employees pointed to Ji Yong, the leader speaking into the microphone until he received an O-K from the man, moving down the line and testing levels. Seung Hyun was last, deep voice reverberating around the room as he spoke, receiving an O-K himself.

Lena looked to see Mari crossing her arms, rubbing her hands over faint goosebumps.

“How are you cold? It's roasting in here.”

Mari snapped out of the daze she was in, glancing at her friend, “What? I'm not cold.”

“..Weirdo,” Lena mumbled, her friend glaring playfully.

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“Can you come over tonight?” Young Bae asked, shouldering his bag as he walked out of the studio, phone tucked against his shoulder as he locked the door.

“Yeah, but won't the guys be tired? Weren't you busy all day?”

“They're taking off tonight. I wasn't going to stay at the dorm but I left some stuff there that I need, so I'll stay there tonight and go to my apartment tomorrow. Seung Hyun hyung might still be there but I'm pretty sure he was leaving too.”

“Okay,” Lena agreed, “I'll be over in a few.”

They hung up, Young Bae making his way out of the building on the short trek home. When he finally arrived he dropped his bag inside the door, tucking his shoes into the corner. He was headed towards the kitchen when he could hear quiet singing coming from the hallway. Looking around the living room he noticed a pair of flats next to the door, a purse on the end table. He followed the voice, glancing into his room to find it empty. Turning to look down the hall he noted all the other doors were shut, including the bathroom.

Heading towards the door, he paused, leaning against the door jam as he listened to the shower run, quiet singing coming from within the shower stall.

Smiling to himself he opened the door quietly, slipping inside. Every surface seemed to be fogged, the shower's occupant oblivious as she continued singing, adjusting the temperature.

Young Bae took his hat off, setting it next to the sink and tugged his shirt over his head, tossing it next to his hat. His belt buckle clanged against the counter top as he unbuckled it, drawing attention to his arrival.

“Coming to join me?” she asked, barely discernible over the pounding water.

“Mhm,” he agreed, stepping out of his jeans and folding them on top of his shirt.

He was reaching for his boxers when he heard the front door shut, a voice cutting back the hall.

“Young Bae-ah? You here yet?”

His eyes widened as he looked between the bathroom door and the shower stall frantically.

“I'm waiting,” came a seductive voice from the shower, snapping him out of his daze.

He threw his hat on his head, grabbing his clothes to his chest as he rushed out of the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.

“Hey,” Lena smiled, tossing her bag onto one of the chairs, “Did I interrupt something?” she teased, watching him color.

“Well, uh-”

“Hey guys.” The pair turned to see Seung Hyun come out of his room, robe cinched loosely around his waist.

“Hi Hyunnie,” Lena smiled, watching him disappear into the bathroom.

“Maybe we should go to my apartment,” Young Bae suggested, guiding Lena towards the door as he slid his shirt back on, hopping after her as he pulled his jeans in place.

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Does anyone get the reference from the second one? Because No Strings Attached seriously had me rolling.

["So..you grew up to be a lot smarter than me?"
"Yeah..sometimes my neck hurts."
"Why?"
"Cause my brain's so big."]

Let's see who got the clue in the third one :]

On an unrelated note, I've had people ask if they can request something: Yes. Anytime. I adore prompts, though I can't guarantee I'll be able to do every one thrown my way ^^ 

Let me know what you guys think ♥