Arnold’s POV

Where in blazes did that little sister of mine go at this late hour?!

Yeah I’ve bombarded her with calls until she told me she’ll be coming home today but this is just plain late!

            “hey…uhh...Angela right?” I asked the girl who was folding clothes, or at least trying to fold the clothes. Noticed she’d been doing it for almost an hour now and she still hasn’t gone through half of it.

            “yes, do you need something?” she smiled as she looked up.

She seems pretty nice but I still don’t get why someone who couldn’t speak a word of Korean could possibly end up here and with my sister. I never knew that she had another roommate. But something seriously tells me not to get involved or even ask what’s going on.

            “do you know exactly what time Zee will arrive? It’s really getting late.” I said looking at my watch. It’s almost 11pm now.

            “all she said was she’d probably be home by tonight. She didn’t tell me exactly what time though. She told us she’d be going to Busan and from what EunHee told me it’s quite far.” I saw her bit her lip like there’s something she didn’t want to tell me.

            “is that so? Tsk! That girl is going to get it when she comes back.” I said gritting through my teeth. It’s going to be double trouble for her if she actually went away with that celebrity of a boyfriend of hers.

            “don’t worry, she can take care of  herself.” Angela said reassuring me. It’s something I already know but hearing it again kind of made me a bit comfortable. “are you hungry? I can go buy something at the store if you’d like.”

            “nah, you don’t need to, I’m good.” I said and stood up from the couch. “I think I’ll just make some coffee for myself.”

hyung huffed when I walked passed him and started to trot away into Zee’s room.

            “ok, but I’ll just go out and buy some food, I feel like snacking on something.” She stood up, grabbed her bag and walked towards the door.

I took out a cup in the kitchen and looked for the coffee powder in the cupboard when I heard some noises in the living room. I heard a male voice but I couldn’t make out what he’s saying. But he’s definitely someone with a heavily accented English.

I walked but the kitchen entrance to at least eavesdrop a little.

A girl’s voice suddenly rang out. She said something in Korean but I sure as hell that it was my sister.

            “ermm, Zee, I just remembered there’s something I want to tell you.”  I heard Angela say nervously.

            “what?”

If that’s Zee so that guy’s voice a while ago must be her boyfriend! Oh she’s going to get it.

            “there’s someone here to see you.” Angela said quietly. I briskly walked towards the living room and preparing myself to grill my dear sib.

            “who-?”

            “what time do you think it is now, young lady?!”  I said with all authority I could muster and crossed my arms in front of my chest.

I saw 3 heads snap toward me. A tall guy, probably an inch shorter than me, with his hair tied in a ponytail widened his eyes in surprise.

            “what are you doing here, Arnold? I thought you’re flying to Japan today?” Zee asked hurriedly walking in. le boyfriend started to slowly follow from behind.

            “mom and dad are flying to Japan, while I’m staying here until Friday.” I said not looking at her but at Mr. Cool behind her. When our eyes met he gave a slight bow.

            “annyeonghaseyo.” He looks unaffected by my sudden appearance. Even if he did look a bit surprised a while ago, he seemed to have recovered already. “I’m Kim Heechul.” He said in english and stretched out his hand.

I returned the gesture to be polite. Even if I am mad at my sister I can’t lose basic etiquette.

            “so, you’re the boyfriend.” I glared at him.

            “yes, I am.” he said confidently. I saw the corner of his twitch as if he wanted to smirk.

            “some guy you are, sending a girl home at this hour.”

            “some situations occur that we can do nothing about.”  He replied with a shrug. “mihanamnida.”

            “what?”

            “he said he’s sorry.” I glared at my sister who just rolled her eyes.

            “and you, missy. How can you lie to us and actually say you went away for business?”  I said glaring at my sister.

            “I was away for business…sort of.”

            “sort of? What do mean sort of? You went away on business and with this guy? do you honestly think that I’d believe that excuse, Zee?”  I said jerking my thumb to the only guy in the room besides me.

            “I don’t care whether you believe me or not. You will find out about it eventually anyway so just look for it on the news or better yet ask Hanna in 2 weeks. Knowing her, she’d probably tell you before you can even ask.” Zee said with the same hint of venom in her voice.

            “what in blazes are you talking about?”

            “do you really think that Heechul have that kind of leisure time in his schedule to be able to ditch work and go off to an adventure. Oh yeah I forgot as you’ve said before, idols only do leisure stuff instead of actually working.” The hint of mock sarcasm was ever present and I realized I must leave this convo for another time.

Now for other pressing matters.

            “whatever. Now that you are here I want to talk to you…man to man.” I said staring him down. It’s time to set who the alpha is in this scenario.

Zee was looking like she’s about to hit something while Angela just stood awkwardly by the door.

            “ok, no problem.” What the hell is wrong with this guy? He’s now facing the brother of his girl and he doesn’t seem to be the least bit fazed at all. Is he really that confident?

            “it’s late, he still has a lot of schedules tomorrow, Arnold. Leave it for next time.” Zee said trying to stand between us.

            “don’t worry about it. I’m used to staying up late. Besides I don’t think I can be able to make time for the rest of the week.” The arrogant dude said and smiled at Zee who looked a bit confused.

            “ah M&D right?” she said something in Korean all I got there was M&D, but that didn’t help me understand either.

            “yeah, then I have to stop by Hongki’s place, he called earlier and said he needs my help with something.” I’ve had enough of this, how am I supposed to know they’re not talking badly behind…well, in front of me?!

            “don’t talk in Korean front of me.” I said angrily.

            “it’s not our fault that you can’t speak it.” Zee mumbled quietly but I still heard it. He sniggered.

            “enough of this. I won’t beat around the bush, Kim-whatever. I still don’t know if I want to leave my sister in your hands when I’m away and I don’t have much time so I’ll just ask you a few questions. How can I trust you to take care of my sister?” I said firmly crossing my arms. I can always judge someone by their way of thinking, we’ll see how this one will differ from all the guys out there…

            “I can’t really say anything to make you trust me and I’m not fond of making promises either.” He paused and looked at Zee. I saw him smile warmly at her, which surprised me a bit. “but I will protect those people who are important to me…by all means necessary.” That last bit sounded more like a threat.

            “again how can I trust that you will be true to your word?”

            “you don’t.”

            “what? so you’re saying you’re not worth my trust?”

            “no, I’m saying I will have to earn your trust.” He smirked. “as they say, actions speak louder than words.”

This guy seriously has his way with words.

I was about to open my mouth and say more when there was a loud banging from the door.

            “what the-!?” I almost cussed but caught myself midway seeing Zee’s already fiery glare.

            “nu…nuguseyo?” I may not know Korean but I know enough to know that Angela is still very new to speaking a few words. She sounds so awkward.

            “it is I!” a man’s voice replied form the other side of the door. I may not know what he said but he sounded drunk.

            “Kyuhyun?” I heard Zee and Kim-whatever say simultaneously.

Angela opened the door and a blonde-haired guy staggered in. she caught him before he could fall on the floor.

            “who’s that?” I asked stomping towards the door. Zee, however, stopped me and moved forward.

            “yah! Cho Kyuhyun, why are you here at this hour!? And drunk at that!” Zee shouted something and hit the person at the back of his head. Some things never change. Sigh.

The drunken guy grinned and waved his arms around trying to say something but ended up slurring things. He swayed again and landed again on Angela.

            “I’m seriously going to kill this kid.” I heard my sister’s boyfriend said menacingly. I may not understand it but his tone remind me of myself when I’m threatening people.

            “Angela, can you do me a favor? Can you buy something at the drug store for this guy to help him sober up?” Zee said removing the guy’s arm around Angela.

            “uhmm…sure…I’ll just buy some ingredients for that juice I made you last time.” Angela replied and walked out the door.

What the hell did she mean she made for Zee the last time?! She got drunk?!

            “wait a sec! what the hell was she talking about? You got drunk, Zee?” I asked angrily at my sister who was trying to support the new guy.

            “now isn’t exactly the right time for that, Arnold.” She grunted at the weight and Kim-whatever came towards her.

I’m going to skin Henry alive for letting Zee get drunk!

BLAG!

What the-!?

            “ow!” the new guy shouted in pain as Zee dropped him on the floor.

            “yah! You brat!” Kim- whatever grabbed his ear and twisted it.

            “ow! Ow! Hyung! that hurts! Appo appo!” the guy screamed as he was dragged to the couch.

            “who the heck is this guy?!” I asked Zee.

            “Kyuhyun…he’s one of the members of the group.” She replied. Following both guys to the living room.

Eh?!

            “hyuuuuung!” the named Kyuhyun moaned on the couch.

            “cut the jig, Cho, you’re busted.” Zee said. Here we go with the Korean convos again. How am I supposed to understand all this?

            “tsh! How’d you find out?” Kyuhyun suddenly straightened up and breathed out. he looked pretty sober now.

wait just a moment ago this guy couldn’t even walk straight!

            “yah! I’ve known you for 5 years now, don’t you think I’d know by now what you’re drinking habits are? And what you look like when you’re really drunk?” Kim-whatever hit the back of his head hard. He sounded pretty angry.

            “and I’m your bestfriend don’t you think I’d know you? I’ve seen you drink you off when you had that pathetic moment of yours.” Zee shouted back. I don’t know what it was but it looks like this guy pretended to be drunk. Why? I have no idea. “first you pretended to be sick now you pretended to be drunk?!”

            “can’t help it, I’ve no other excuse to come here.” The dude shrunk in his seat as Zee was about to raise her fist again.

            “you can just say you miss her, idiot. No need for you to pull crazy stunts like this.” Zee’s bf looked like a big brother when he said that. Huh…

            “that’d feel weird, hyung.”

            “weird? Why? She’s already…! Aish!” Zee shouted in frustration. “Heechul-ah, please knock some sense into him, jaebal!”

so that’s his name Heechul…I got to remember that. But it’s about time to put a stop to this, my head’s about to explode.

            “can anyone enlighten me as to what’s going on?” I said darkly from a corner.

            “who’s he?” Kyuhyun asked my sister something, since he’s gesturing to me I assume he’s asking who I am.

            “her brother.” Heechul answered in english. Kyuhyun’s eyes widened and he stood up and gave a bow.

            “annyeonghaseyo.” He greeted. “I’m Cho Kyuhyun.” He looked embarrassed now. and for good reason.

            “the name’s Arnold.” I extended my hand and he shook it. “what was that all about?”

            “ah…hehe” Kyuhyun gave a weak laugh.

            “he’s trying to see his girl but doesn’t want to be upfront about it, so he pretended to be drunk.” Zee answered my question with her eyebrows raised at Kyuhyun.

            “and so that his girl will take care of him.” Heechul finished her sentence.

            “you’re supposed to be my hyung, and you my bestfriend. Can’t you at least help me out here?” he pleaded with a pout, which gave me goosebumps. I’ve never seen a guy pout in my whole life and this will definitely scar me for a long time.

And he’s Zee’s bestfriend? Interesting but weird group of people. Yeesh!

            “not when you’re pretending I’m not.” Zee stuck her tongue out to him.

            “and since when did you ever use the I’m-your-dongsaeng-so-help-me card on me?” Heechul asked sounding a bit amused.

            “since…” the kid pretended to think. “now?” he grinned.

            “no wonder you started to get weird, you’re surrounded by these two crazy people over here.” I shook my head and sat down on the couch.

            “tch! You think they’re crazy? Wait till you meet the others.” Zee grinned at Heechul.

            “why do I get the feeling that I wouldn’t like that?” I said and I saw the 3 of them exchange meaningful grins.

            “oh, it’d be quite interesting if you’d meet them dear brother.”

            “why?”

SLAM!!!

The door suddenly swung open and 3 pajama clad dudes stumbled in. I glanced at my watch and it’s already midnight! Don’t people get the concept of ‘it’s already late’ around here?

            “Zee!!! Ddangkoma won’t eat! Help!” a guy with small slit-like eyes and messy black hair shouted in panic carrying...is the a freaking turtle!?

            “Zee is Kyuhyun here?!” a tall guy with short black hair came in, he was tall and wearing a black wife-beater. This dude definitely does modeling.

            “Heechul-ah! Your cat just shredded my pants again!” another blonde dude wearing a headband and a white wife-beater followed in holding a pair of white, shredded pants.

            “is this a normal occurrence around here?”  I asked my sister in irritation.

            “yep! Pretty…much...”  she sighed. Heechul and the last guy to come in were already arguing in the corner.

            “and they’re the other members you’re talking about I’m sure?”  I asked and she nodded and walked towards the guy holding a turtle.”

            “Yesung oppa, you turtle already eats a lot you don’t need to keep feeding him or he’ll explode. And if you’re that worried you can take him to the vet. I’m not a vet.” Zee said something again. I’m having a migraine already.

            “Zee, who’s he?” the tall muscular guy asked Zee something. Probably asking who I am again.

            “ah, oppas, meet my brother Arnold, Arnold, these are also some of the members. Yesung oppa, Siwon oppa and Leeteuk oppa.”

The guy she gestured as Leeteuk turned towards me and greeted the same way as the others did earlier.

            “why are you looking for Kyuhyun, oppa?” she asked Siwon. This guy probably just works out for the camera. I doubt he has other abilities like me.

I grinned to myself and Zee saw it and glared at me.

            “he escaped his apartment and Ryeowook had to call me coz they saw a couple of soju bottles on the table. He thought he and Angela might have fought and he went out to drink some more my himself.” Siwon said crossing his arms and glaring at Kyuhyun who just grinned back.

            “he didn’t drink. He just pretended to be drunk.”

            “those bottles were already empty in the first place. So sue me.” this kid looked seriously unaffected.

Leeteuk and Heechul continued on with their argument while the other guy was weirdly staring at his turtle.

            “what’s going on here?” a voice sounded by the door. It was Angela who was back from the store. My head snapped back to Kyuhyun who quickly pretended to be drunk again.

            “just another episode of Super Junior invades my apartment, the usual.” Zee sighed and Angela smiled understanding what he meant.

            “ah, got it.” she said and put the things she bought on the dining table. “Yesung oppa is Ddangkoma ok?”

            “Zee said he’ll be fine.” He said smiling a little.

How can these guys be the world stars as people said they are!?

            “Siwon oppa, I think you better take Kyuhyun home.” Zee then whispered something to Siwon and the latter grinned and nodded.

He walked towards the Kyuhyun on the couch and lifted him effortlessly on a fireman’s lift and hit his but.

            “c’mon kid, stop disturbing these people and I’ll take you home. You’re lucky my schedules start late tomorrow.” Siwon said as he walked towards the door. Kyuhyun squirmed but he can’t do much if he didn’t want the truth to be exposed.

            “Siwon oppa, please bring this, it’s for his hangover tomorrow, Ryeowook  oppa will know what to do with it. Just tell him to add a teaspoon of honey.” Angela said handing the things she bought to Siwon.

            “got it. night all! cheers!” he said and closed the door.

            “that guy is pretty strong. Didn’t expect that from a celebrity.” I shrugged and sat back down.

            “tsh! That’s coz he’s the youngest to have a taekwondo 4^th dan blackbelt in Korea.” Zee grinned and that statement shocked me into silence.

Slowly the others started filing out, the guy named Leeteuk only agreed to leave when Heechul told him that he’d get him a new pair.

            “hey, I’ll be watching.” I told Heechul as he walked out.

            “got it.” he grinned and gave a short salute.

The place suddenly became quiet.

            “if there’s nothing more, I’m going to bed. goodnight” Zee yawned and went to her room and so did Angela.

I shook my head. My sister and her weird friends…sigh…

Next Monday

Zee’s POV

            “do I really have to come with you today?” I almost sulked as Heechul almost had to drag me away from the hotel.

I already missed a day last week because of the filming and I can’t have a day off to be able to make up for it, but this idiot had to take me away.

            “yah, we haven’t seen each other since Tuesday  and you’ve been working your off by staying overtime at the hotel. You! Need this day off.” He said flicking a finger on my forehead.

            “ow!” I shouted rubbing the stinging spot. “yah, you should be able to relate. Idols have done far worse. What was the longest time that you stayed awake? 2 days? 3?”

I saw him purse his lips. I know I’m right.

            “even so, we are used to it. We’re here anyway so there’s nothing you can do about it.” he said as he parked the car outside FNC Academy.

            “what are we doing here anyway?” I asked remembering the first time I came here with Angela.

            “Hongki wanted my help, so I’m here to practice with him.” He replied turning the engine off and taking off his seatbelt; I followed suit.

            “so what am I supposed to be? Your mascot?” I said bitterly.

            “no, you are here to show moral support to your boyfriend. Duh!”

            “you know sometimes I doubt if you really know the meaning of being a boyfriend.” I rolled my eyes and he scoffed.

He grabbed my hand and we started to walk towards he main lobby of the building.

            “Hongki said he’ll meet us on the 3^rd floor practice room.” He said as we passed by the reception area.

The staffs were about to ask about our business but when they realize it was Heechul they just let him be. I guess Hongki had already left word that we’ll be there.

            “Heechul hyung! Zee noona!” Hongki’s voice rang out when we stepped out of the elevator.

We looked around and found Hongki’s head popping out in one of the rooms.

            “did you wait long?” I asked as we entered the practice room. It wasn’t as big as the one SM’s got and it has a lot of band instruments lying about.

            “nah, I just arrived about 5 minutes ago anyway.” Hongki replied ushering us in and offered both of us a seat.

            “down to business, what are we singing again?”

            “Lee Moon Se sunbae’s Early Morning Discount.” he replied handing Heechul the song piece. “thanks so much for this, hyung, I owe you one.”

Hongki’s child-like smile never fails to make me feel good. He reminds me of Henry like that.

            “I must be crazy for agreeing to do this.” Heechul shook his head.

            “aish! Stop trying to be pessimistic. I know you’re thinking about what happened before. That was a long time ago, it’s time to prove that you’re not like that.” I grabbed the music sheet and hit his head.

            “yeah, hyung, and I know the both of us can make a very interesting stage together.” Hongki agreed. “We are Chocoball, aren’t we?”

            “fine fine! As long as both of you stop nagging me.” he grabbed the music sheet again and started reading it.

a full 30 minutes went on for Hongki to convince Heechul to sing the high parts as it fits his voice better, then another 30 just listening to the song and familiarizing themselves with the harmony.

            “I’ll just buy some drinks, do you guys want something?” I asked after an hour.

            “just some snacks.” Heechul replied not looking up from the music sheet.

            “nado!” Hongki smiled raising his hand.

            “ok, be right back.” I smiled back at him.

            “gomawo, noona!”

I walked out of the building and went to a convenience store just a block away. I wasn’t sure which snacks they’d like so I just picked out some good ones I kept seeing them eat. Better pick the familiar ones than trying something new and end up failing.

I picked up some bottled juice instead of soda and then paid for everything at the counter.

I thanked the girl behind the counter and walked out of the store.

            “hey you!” I heard someone from behind me shout but I couldn’t be sure if she was calling me so I just ignored it.

            “hey you opportunistic, social climber!” another female voice shouted. These girls sounded so uneducated so it’s better to just ignore them.

            “do you really plan on ignoring us?! you seduce our oppa to make you his girlfriend and you become famous! For that we won’t forgive you!” another voice shouted.

I stopped walking, that last bit sounded like she could’ve been talking about me.

I turned around and saw a group of 6 girls wearing gray shirts printed with a single black petal on it.

            “so you know it was you we’re talking about. Guilty conscience eh?” the one who looked like she could be the leader spoke up.

These kids looked like they could be in their late teens.

            “are you talking to me?” I asked furrowing my eyebrows.

            “duh! I don’t see any other around here?” the girl on the right answered crossing her arms.

            “I’d watch what you say if I were you. Who are you people anyway?” I asked getting irritated now. I hate being called names especially when it’s uncalled for.

The girls grinned at each other and the one at the middle, the leader by the looks of her, puffed her chest up as if to show off their shirts.

            “we are Kim Heechul oppa’s wives! We’re the Black Petals!”

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here's another update for you guys!hihihi i hope the last part isnt too lame..hihi hope you like this chapter...and as for the poll since the honeymoon is winning im going for that one and im already thinking how to do it right now..hihi and if my mood is good i might include all 3 in the category..hoping i'll get inspired soon..hihi and for those who havent voted..theres a poll at the end of chapter 54..:D

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