Pretty Little Runaway

SIX

BEOMGYU'S POV:

I woke up with a groan. I had checked into a hotel across town from the boys house and this bed was uncomfortable as all ever hell. I got here around 3am because it took a while to walk across town but I slept like a very uncomfortable baby. I checked the time on the clock above the bed to see that it was noon. Huh, later than I expected. I really hope that at least Huening Kai got my note, and I hope they burned it. I got out of bed and decided that I would go out and explore a bit, but I'd stay clear of their end of town. I got dressed in a simple outfit that consisted of a slightly oversized white t-shirt tucked into a pair of black ripped skinny jeans, along with a black belt that had silver holes all through it, and my converse high-tops. To top it all off I put on a black face mask, one of my small silver, dangly bracelets that I managed to bring with me and my big, circular framed glasses.

I locked the door behind me as I stuffed one wallet into my pocket. I bowed my head politely to the flirty receptionist who gave me a wink as I walked out of the hotel. It was warm for March and I sighed lightly as the sun hit my skin. Two more days until my birthday. Fun. Another year that I'd spend it alone. It's not that I mind spending my birthday alone, it's just I wonder what it would be like to spend it with people who care about me. But I guess that wont happen.

The city was pretty lively in the afternoon and the roads were zooming with cars and other transportation devices. Maybe I'll go find a café or something and check what's on the news. See if they've posted anything. I really hope they didn't, because then it'd be harder to lay low and I really just wanted to be away from them for as long as I can be.

Avoiding people on the sidewalk was pretty easy because even if it was lively, it was still not as packed as back in my hometown. I got a few stares from some girls and guys around my age that passed by and I nodded my head at them to be polite but they only squealed. Yes, even the guys squealed. I found myself thinking of what I was going to do with my day, other than go to a café. I could explore, like I originally planned, or I could just get a drink then go back and hide in my hotel room. Honestly? I think I preferred the latter.

After about twenty minutes of walking around, taking in the sights, I finally came across a café. It was small, and looked a little rundown on the outside but it had this cozy feeling to it so I decided to give it a chance. The bell rang above the door when I opened it, signalling that someone had entered, that someone being me. I looked around the cozy little place and smiled to myself. It was really beautiful. There were booths with beige cushions along both sides of the café, along the windows. The tables and counter were a shiny, dark oak that gave the place a more rustic feeling to it. The floors were also made of wood and matched the counters. There was a girl behind the counter, she was pretty. I glanced at the menu on the chalkboard beside the counter before walking up to the cashier.

"Hi! Welcome to Velvet Home Café! What can I get you?" The girl said, her smile wasn't a real one and her tone seemed forced. I gave her a sympathetic smile.

"Ah, just a Strawberry Whipped Cup, please. And don't worry about pretending to be so bright with me, that must suck." My voice dropped to a whisper as I said the last part and she gave me a relieved smile.

"Jesus. If I have to smile at one more grumpy person and be polite to them, I will throw hands." She groaned and I giggled at her. Even her voice was slightly deeper when she was using her real voice.

"Not many people like the mornings, that's why I woke up at noon." I joked and she laughed lightly.

"Is the Strawberry Whipped Cup for here or to go?" She asked, seemingly less tense. Which was good.

"Uhm to go. I wanna explore. Speaking of which, have any suggestions of where I should go?" I spoke as I took off my glasses and cleaned them. I didn't really need glasses, but they were cute so I am wearing them.