Six

More Than The Eye's Meet

"So where do you live?" Ji Nae asked me as we drove along the busy streets of Seoul. I blinked at her for a couple seconds, confused on why she would want to know such a thing.

My lack of an answer caused her to throw a glance my way and she let out a soft giggle. "We can't go out to eat with you soaking wet in milk silly," she pointed out.

"Oh right! I live just a little way down the street," I explained the directions to my apartment and in no time we were outside. 

"Would you like to come up?" I began to question but then realized Ji Nae was already getting ready to step out of the car. "I actually live here too," she explained as we walked toward the shiny glass doors that lead to an even shinier lobby.

The apartments were luxurious and most apartments at the very top had at least two floors to themselves. I don't want to brag but my dad and I had one of those spacious apartments. Although I don't understand why since theres only the two of us. But I guess whatever floats his boat is fine with me too.

"What floor you on?" Ji Nae asked me as we got onto the clear glass elevators. "The 25th," I stated as I pushed the correct button to a bright red. "Oh jinja?! We're close neighbors then. Me and oppa stay on the 29th floor."

My eyes bulged. That was the very top, and nicest floor. I mean I haven't seen it but I could only imagine the view one had from their wide personal porch. 

"Baller stat huh sunbae?" I joked as we laughed. 

We reached my floor already and I was surprised but happy to see Ji Nae step out with me. "Hardly! It's my parent's money, not mine. And by the way, call me Jina unnie. Sunbae is way to formal." 

I smiled and agreed to call her unnie from now on. It felt weird to me since she looked so much younger but I was happy. It looks as though I've made a new friend.

We walked through the empty apartment as I continued to switch on lights here and there. The place was big and it sometimes had an air of lonliness to it. But whenever my dad was home there was warmth. A warmth that use to be present continuously when my mom was alive. 

"Your place is nice," Jina commented as she looked around with a smile. "Psh! I bet your place is nicer."

"It's actually pretty much the same," Jina shrugged. "Will I get to see it?" I yelled as I entered the bathroom to wash up a bit. "Nehh~! Palli and we'll go so I can freshen up too."

"Arasso!" I responded with a smile on my face. It felt so easy being comfortable around her although I've only just met her. 

Immediately suspicion crept up in my mind. 'What if she's planning something?' 'Maybe she's actually really evil and wants something from me!'

But then there was that little voice in my head that said, 'yah! You pabo! Maybe she's just being friendly because she knows you're new and..oh.. I don't know.. LONELY!'

After quickly washing up and changing, also internally battling with myself, I walked out to see Jina unnie looking at a family portrait with a small smile. But when she saw me her face lit up into a brighter smile and all the negative thoughts I had dispersed. There was just something about her that seemed so sincere and warm.

"Ready?" She asked, and I nodded a quick yes as we walked over to put on our shoes. "Sorry if I took too long," I mentioned as we stepped back on to the elevator to go up to her place.

"That wasn't even long compared to when my brother uses it in the morning," she whispered to me with a wink. We laughed out loud as the elevator let out a clear 'ding!' at her floor.

As soon as the doors slid open we came face to face with Bobby and another guy standing next to him; decked out in a white sweater and a hat on his head worn crookedly.

First impression of him was that he looked familiar. Second being he looked way too serious.

"Oppa!" Jina said next to me in a slightly high tone of voice. But you couldn't call it screaming since it was so soft. I couldn't help but giggle at her cuteness.

"Well look what we have here B.I," Bobby said as he smirked and crossed his arms over his chest. For a second I thought I heard wrong. 

"Whuu? Did you just say B.O?" I asked as I tried to very subtly smell my left side for anything funky. Of course my... subtleness, wasn't very subtle at all.

Both Jina and Bobby burst into fits of laughter as the mysterious guy pressed his lips together in a firm line. Let me tell you, he did NOT look amused kay.

He let out a low 'psh' before making his way into the elevator while signaling Bobby to follow him. Bobby saluted us with a goofy, but cute smile. "See you pretty little ladies later," he winked as the doors began to close. 

I caught one last look at mystery guy and maybe I'm mistaken, but I swear I saw a smirk. 

Jina hooked her arm around mine as she led me into her sparkly marble covered place... Psh! Pretty much the same my . 


The car ride to Jina's regular hang out spot, was filled with non-stop chatter from both of us. 

She explained that her and Bobby were the only ones ever home due to their parents always being out on business. And I explained that the only reason why my hangul sounded alright was because my mother was half korean; the other half being canadian.

"So that's why you're so pretty!" Jina exclaimed as we pulled into the parking lot of a place that looked pretty plain on the outside, but from the looks of it, was very popular. And once inside I understood why.

The place glowed different shades of colors from orange, pink, black, and gray. There were kids around our age and those that looked as if they went to Uni around. When Jina meant her regular place, I didn't it was also everyone else's regular.

But I shrugged it off and enjoyed the atmosphere.

"Oh please, I bet you have all the guys in school confessing to you unnie!" I laughed as I lightly bumped shoulders with her.

Jina's expression fell a bit before she tried to brighten up again, but I had already caught her crest fallen face and how her eyes reflected a distant pain. Her smile was still present but her eyes had a glazed over look to them that wasn't there earlier.

"None of that means anything though," she shrugged as she walked faster ahead of me. Leaving me behind in confusion. But I shrugged it of. I wasn't going to pry for something she would tell me when she wanted to.

"Boo," someone softly whispered into my ear and I didn't even bother turning around to know it was ghost boy. How the heck did he even know I'd be here!

"I was already here when I saw you come in. Why you with her?" He answered my question as if he could read my mind. But what did he mean by 'why you with her?' 

Of course, no way in hell, am I bout to answer him in front of everyone! They can't see him and they'll think I'm crazy. 

I couldn't help but scowl as I walkd away from Bambam to catch up to Jina. "Hey unnie I'm going to the restroom. I'll be back, okay?"

"Oh, want me to come with you?" Jina offered sweetly. "Say no!" Bambam yelled in my ear. Sheesh, ghost are demanding. "I know I mumbled under my breath through clentched teeth as I forced a smile.

"Aniyo! It's alright. I won't be long," I spoke out loudly as I rushed to a hall nearby marked restrooms. Lucky for me it was only a single bathroom.

"How are you here?!" I hissed out as soon as I shut and locked the bathroom doors behind me. "I'm a thug that's why," Bambam his lips as he stated in what I'm guessing, is suppose to be a 'cool' manner. Psh, what a dork!

"Uh-huh," was my only response as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"You didn't answer my question. What'cha doing here with her?" 

"Why, got a problem with it?!"

"Maybe!"

"Too bad!" I yelled as I stormed out only to run right into someone. And not very gently either. 

I looked up to come face to face with a guy that looked as if he had gray hair. But his face was to smooth and sharp to be that of an old man.

"Are you okay miss?" He asked with one raised eyebrow as he glanced behind him in the seemingly 'empty' bathroom. "I'm great, you?" I asked back with the sweetest smile I could muster.

He only gave me a weird looking before shrugging and walking off. Mumbling something about weird girls being let into his place. 

I sighed at his rude behavior but decided to shrug it off and go find Jina. "Hey stupid girl!" I heard none other than ghost boy behind me, barely a foot away.

"Forreal, why are you with Jina?" I stopped in my tracks and spun to look at him. His tone of voice had been so soft when he spoke her name, and now the look on his face said a lot. 

I wasn't for sure but I decided to test the waters, "tch. Why? Love her or something?" I whispered under my breath. Thankfully we weren't around any crowded area.

Bambam gulped but otherwise ignored my question as he disappeared. But that one little action was all it took for my question to be answered. 

Too bad there were a bunch of other things I was curious to find out. Time to go back to Jina unnie.

And yes, if you're wondering, I've decided to help ghost boy. That punk better count his blessings.


 

 

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Hisgurl200 #1
Chapter 12: Plz update...this is really good
kpopfanatic249
#2
Chapter 12: Pls update soon author-nim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait!!!
multi-ulti-23
#3
Hey there, new reader~ Just wanted to say this fic's really nice.
Not sure if you'll really read the whole way of what I'm about to write,
because I tend to talk too much when I write and I have the chance to.
It's like taking advantage of something - which has now been proven.
It's nothing serious, it's rather light and repetitive.
I really think this fic is awesome. I like your style, it's simple.
And although I'm late, I hope you'll still continue to write this fic till the end.
I understand though if the updates are taking time.
I myself struggle with it.
Just thought this might give some motivation. ^^
Have a nice day~
InfintiySapphire
#4
Chapter 11: Why you no update?? Its goood... :/
InfintiySapphire
#5
UPDATE PLEASE ITS SOO GOOD AND YOU HAVEN'T FOR A WHILE ITS KILLING ME. MEH
Aquamaraqua
#6
Can't wait till you update :)
InfintiySapphire
#7
Chapter 11: New Chaps! New Chaps! Please update this story is driving me nutzo! @_@
puriniizz #8
Chapter 11: finally! new chaps!!!
been waiting for so long >.<

im quite sure that mark has a plan
and jackson!! he's falling for her >///<
more update pls!
Aquamaraqua
#9
Chapter 11: Oooh this is really interesting :D I can feel the tension~
InfintiySapphire
#10
So interesting !!!! Such a nice plot :)