Hangeng woke up early next day. To say the truth he didn't get much sleep as he found it harder to sleep knowing Heechul is just a floor above him, in his room, sleeping on his bed. He very much wanted to go and join her but his pride wouldn't allow him. He got up knowing he couldn't do this anymore. He prayed Heechul would be still asleep as he opened the door but he was greeted by an empty bed much to his disappointment. He turned around when he heard the closet door opening.

"Good morning." Heechul greeted smiling slightly. 

Hangeng blinked a few times as he took in Heechul's appearance. She was wearing one of his T-shirts, which obviously was too large for her small frame, and shorts. He was fairly sure that he would've laughed at anyone who told him women looked y wearing men's clothes. But not after today, not after seeing his mate looking so hot and yet cute in his clothes. 

"Oh... All my clothes were dirty.... I hope you don't mind." Heechul said in a small voice noticing Hangeng staring at her outfit.

"Eh..." Hangeng just gaped at her. 

"Do you?" Heechul asked hoping to get an answer other than the weird noise.

"No, it's okay. I don't mind." At all.  He added in his mind. " You look beautiful." He added not able to stop. 

"Thanks." Heechul said blushing slightly. "You could've slept here. I was awake when you came yesterday night to switch off the lights." Heechul said trying not to laugh at the 'dear caught in the headlights' looks on Hangeng's face. 

"I don't like wasting of the resources." Hangeng said back in a defensive tone.

"Oh...Then why did you pull the covers over me and kissed my forehead." Heechul asked tilting her head to the side.

"I... I'll do whatever I want. I don't have to explain anything to you." Hangeng said back marching into the closet and closing the door behind him Heechul's laugh still ringing in his ears. He liked the sound of it and couldn't help but join her.

Heechul was still smiling as she walked down to the kitchen. She found some bread in the kitchen and decided to make some toast. She was pouring the coffee when the doorbell rang. She opened the door to reveal Onew. 

"Morning, Noona" He said cheerfully. 

"Morning. Why are you here in the morning?" She greeted back opening the door to let him in. 

"I'm staying here for today to give you some company while Hyung's at work. I'm on my break." Onew announced following Heechul. 

"In other words you're here to babysit me. To make sure I won't run away. Am I correct?" Heechul asked smirking. 

"Well, technically yes. But I like to say that I'm here to keep you some company." Onew said sitting on the kitchen counter as Heechul made some eggs. 

By the time Hangeng came down Heechul had already set the table and Onew was munching on his breakfast. 

"I made some breakfast." Heechul explained as Hangeng walked into the kitchen. 

"Hyung, you're lucky that Noona knows how to cook." Onew commented wolfing down the food. "Do you know the toast Hyung makes look like black rocks?" Onew said to Heechul with a mouthful of food. 

"Shut up and eat." Hangeng commanded as Heechul placed a plate in front of him. "When's your friend coming?" He asked turning to Heechul. 

"Umm... I don't know." Heechul said back. 

"Who's coming?" Onew asked. 

"Minnie." Heechul said back smiling.

"Really.." Onew said excited. 

"I have to go to Busan. I'll be back late Onew will stay here with you." Hangeng said in a serious tone. 

"Okay." Heechul nodded her head. 

"Don't leave the house without my permission. I'm not kidding. I'll tie you to my bed post if you try to escape one more time." Hangeng said getting up from the chair with his plate. 

"It's not like I have somewhere to go." Heechul grumbled looking down at her breakfast. 

"Don't give me that. You've so many places to go. You proved that before a few days ago." Hangeng said washing his plate and wiping his hands on the towel.

Heechul just kept her gaze down. 

"I'm leaving." Hangeng said walking out in the direction of the living room. 

"I'm finished." Heechul said pushing her plate away.

"You guys are fighting?" Onew asked himself frowning.

"No, he's being a jerk. I'm going to do some laundry. Can you please show me where the laundry room is? I'm not familiar with the house yet." Heechul asked Onew as she walked out of the room. 

"Sure, Noona." He said running to catch up with her. 

Kibum and Siwon were having breakfast when she brought up Heechul's name. 

"Have you met Rella before?" She asked looking at Siwon. 

"No, why do you ask?" Siwon asked casually while on the inside he was getting worried. 

"I got a feeling that you guys have met before. You're acting weird." Kibum said shrugging. 

"I haven't met her before. It was my first time meeting Heechul." Siwon said taking a sip of his coffee. 

"Heechul?" Kibum asked frowning. 

"Who?" Siwon asked back playing innocent. 

"Heechul. You just called Hangeng's mate Heechul." Kibum said looking at Siwon. 

"Did I?  My mistake. I'm getting late I've to leave now." He said getting up. 

Kibum didn't say anything just looked thoughtful. 

"Bye, Bummie." Siwon said kissing her forehead.

"Yeah. Drive safely." She said pecking his cheek. 

Even when he was in the car he couldn't forget the thoughtful look on her face infact he was getting worried by the look. 

“I’m going to see Rella today.” Sungmin announced over breakfast.

“What?” Kyuhyun asked looking up from his newspaper.

“I said I’m going to see Rella today.” Sungmin said again.

“No, you’re not going anywhere.” Kyuhyun said folding the paper.

“But….” Sungmin started to say but Kyuhyun shook his head stopping her.

“You’re not going. End of discussion.” Kyuhyun said firmly before walking out.

Sungmin sat in the kitchen alone thinking of ways to make Kyuhyun let her go. But she couldn’t come up with anything, she was about to resign to her fate when an idea struck her. “I’m a genius.” She said to herself before going to find Kyuhyun.

Kyuhyun was getting ready for work when Sungmin walked in.

“Jonghyun will come and keep you company while I’m out.” Kyuhyun said buttoning his shirt. He frowned when there was no reply from Sungmin and looked up to see her sitting on the bed with a heartbroken expression.

Kyuhyun was at her side the next moment. Sungmin sniffed while keeping her head down.

“Minnie, what’s wrong?” Kyuhyun asked worried.

“It’s just that I miss her, Kyuhyun. She’s my best friend and she sounded so sad yesterday when we talked. I’m worried about her. And I feel so lonely here, there’s no one I know of or talk to. You’re also going for work.” Sungmin said looking at Kyuhyun from the corner of her eyes to make sure her plan was working.

“I didn’t know you felt like that. Please don’t cry. I would've taken you with me to work but I'll be very busy today.” Kyuhyun said in an attempt to calm her but Sungmin started to sob increasing Kyuhyun's guilt.

"I know you are busy. And I understand that you don't want me to go. It's okay." Sungmin said wiping her eyes. 

Kyuhyun felt torn, a part of him wanted to give her what she wanted but other part was reminding him that she may try to escape again, but seeing her like this made him sad. “Okay, fine. You can go.” Kyuhyun said giving in.

“Are you sure?” Sungmin asked looking at him with wide hopeful eyes making him smile at her fondly.

“Yeah. But promise me you won’t try to escape and that you’ll come back to me.” Kyuhyun asked taking her hands in his.

Sungmin felt her heart tighten on hearing his words. It made her happy that he trusted her enough to let her go. She couldn’t help but lean in and press her lips to his. Kyuhyun was surprised that Sungmin was initiating a kiss. But soon he got over it and began to kiss her passionately. He circled his hands around her waist and pulled her to him so that she was practically sitting on his lap.

“I will come back.” Sungmin said breaking the kiss and leaning her forehead against his closing her eyes. Kyuhyun leaned down pe