“what floor?” the tall blond boy (man?) asks as jongin enters the elevator.

“eighth floor, please,” he replies with a polite smile. jongin nods to the other person standing beside the unknown stranger. though never formally introduced, he recognises the man as his neighbour, byun baekhyun. with his apartment directly above jongin’s, jongin feels as if he’s thoroughly acquainted with the man and his boyfriend, park chanyeol. their voices really carry, penetrating through the thin flooring and jongin has unintentionally, been privy to some of the conversations (and spats) between the couple.

the blond, however, jongin has never seen before. a visitor to the apartment complex, jongin supposes. he glances at the control panel and almost gasps in surprise when he sees the penthouse button lit up. he sneaks another peek at the tall stranger, and he wonders how exactly the man is associated with one of the most sought after bachelors in the city; kim junmyeon. his brother, perhaps? a secret boyfriend? jongin chastises himself for allowing his mind to wander, he has no business poking his nose into other people's private affairs.

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