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No Strings Attached
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Ji Hyo twists around and listens to the security system beep for the door to open as the giraffe emerges with an earbud plugged into his left ear. He was wearing a red cap, bundled in a black puffer coat, his cheeks a little flushed from the cold air outside. He stood for a good second by the door, in front of Ji Hyo who this time, is not wearing sponsored clothing, but a white t-shirt and plaid pajama bottoms. She also has earphones on but in both ears, and her hair up in a messy bun. Her feet are bare. She looks, alarmingly, human. Kwang Soo freezes for a second. God really has favorites, huh? He thought unconsciously. "Hey, noona." The actor greets, stuffing his earphones into his pocket.

 

"Wow." She marvels. Though he was never late, she never expected him to get to her place this fast. "That was quick."
 

Earlier in the morning, before she hopped into the shower, she had texted him to come over. It was nothing suggestive, but it was clear enough to communicate the purpose of his visit. It was her usual 'Do you want to come over?' text.

 

As he pulls his sneakers off, he places his shoes aside and pads over to where she's standing. She only now notices that he looks confused and uncomfortable. The actress almost didn't know how both emotions can be expressed on a single face simultaneously. "What's wrong?" Ji Hyo asks, taking him by the arm to bring him closer. "Did something happen?"

 

Ji Hyo watches him as he slowly lifts his head to meet her eyes. This time, she couldn't decided if he was frowning, pouting or sulking, or all of the above. He looked quite comical but she didn't laugh. Overall, she had concluded that the man was in-between annoyance and discomfort. "I think your neighbor was hitting on me." He explains briefly, taking off his cap as he ruffles his hair into an organized mess.

 

"Okay?" Ji Hyo answers, puzzled, as if to say 'so what?'. Honestly, she couldn't see what the problem was. To her, saying no was as simple as reciting the alphabet. "Just tell her you're not interested." She advises simply.

 

As he walks over near the sink, he opens the fridge beside it and sticks his head to where she stores the drinks. "Are you trying to freeze your head off?" Ji Hyo laughs, pulling the younger man away before he does anything weirder. 
 

"I'm just checking what drinks you have." Kwang Soo reasons, as he walks back to the fridge to grab the carton of orange juice with pulp. "I thought you hated this?" He thinks out loud, taking the juice box and shaking it to show her.

 

"I do."

 

Grabbing the Minion mug, he checks on her expression and plasters a cheeky smile on his face. Ji Hyo was glaring at her. "Okay..." He playfully comments. "The Captain America cup it is then." As he pours himself a glass of pulpy juice, the tall man could see the ace scrunching her nose in disgust at the sight of the orange pulp sticking to the sides of the mug. "Why do you even buy this if you hate it so much?" 
 

"Because you keep asking if I have it!" Ji Hyo gives out, right before landing a loud smack across the back of his head. "Bring your own next time." She hisses. 
 

Expecting a smug retort from the maknae, she throws him a menacing glance only to find that he was rubbing his head pitifully. She was about to feel sorry for him but he speaks. She thinks he knew she was going to feel bad for him. "If you're really apologetic, you would take a big gulp of the juice." Kwang Soo challenges childishly.

 

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I just published a new chapter, I hope it wasn’t that bad. I’ve been gone for a while so I think my writing skills might be a little rusty ^^v Anyway, enjoy! <3

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moonstar_92 #1
Author-nimmmm don't leave me hanging 😭
SamHyoNie #2
Chapter 11: Loved it!! I ship kwangmong, I love stories with the same environnement (running man etc...) waiting for the update, I hope they will be together as a couple by the end
maisie010 12 streak #3
Chapter 10: Thank you for the update! It's gonna keep me happy for days :') No need to apologize and I hope you hang in there. ^^ Himnae! and take care too :)
maisie010 12 streak #4
Chapter 8: I seriously can't wait for them to fall in love!! Although if you decide to end it differently, I think I'll be okay with that too (because u write so well!). ^^ I'll cheer you on, fighting!
maisie010 12 streak #5
Chapter 2: Just on chapter two and I'm hooked!!! Wow. I mean, it's just how I would have imagined it. Soft and respectful and sweet and agonizingly slow. And I love how this chapter ended. Kwang Soo being a softie melts my heart!!
Jelipuding #6
Chapter 8: Nice story. Cant wait to read more
regzlim
#7
Chapter 5: I've always wondered how people can have with another person without feelings attached. I know I probably can't. Which is why I find such concepts interesting. Granted most of the these stories have the couple falling in love eventually. But it is still an interesting idea. Having a no strings attached relationship.

A couple of things though, in your first chapter you started by saying it was only the second time they slept together. And that was in Ji Hyo's bed. In this chapter it seems like they are doing to have in Kwang Soo's place and this should only be the second time, isn't it? Unless Kwang Soo only meant to kiss her which is weird if they aren't going to do it since they already decided it would be a no strings attached kinda arrangement.

I wonder what Kwang Soo was looking at on his phone on the way home. Was he really watching ? Or maybe he wanted to get something to surprised her with. Hmm...

I look forward to more. Fighting!
regzlim
#8
Chapter 4: Wow, it's different from A Familiar Stranger yet there are hints of the characters from your original story. And that's really enjoyable.

I like this story. It's refreshing. The way they tease each other and the scenes were hot. Yet the way they respect each other is very endearing. From they way they constantly check in with one another, it's obvious that they care for each other even in a friends with benefits scenario. Well done! I think you've pulled off the very well.

I've subscribed and I can't wait to see how you'll shape this story!
harshibeechani #9
Chapter 2: i love this story so much!! its so different from ur other work uet similar! cant wait to see how u’ll shape this story in future! all the best for ur xams!
W123456 #10
Chapter 1: Hi there! I just stumbled across this fic and I have to say that I love your writing style! Kwangmong is one of my favorite ships and this fic perfectly captures their bickering yet sweet dynamics. I love how they shifted from being friends/siblings to something else with a lot more . Really excited to read the rest of this fic (Who will break the rules first? How will they resist their feelings? What if the other members find out?) and will definitely check out your other story. Stay safe!