Taken || SKZ

[Chapter 19]

Gabs and Kara wandered around the Gala hall, grabbing a glass of champagne as they passed the food table.

Passing by many people, they listened in for the mentions of the boys names, for the targets.

Looking around, familiar faces made them smile.

"Taeyong!" Kara smiled, walking hastily over to the boy.

He looked down at the girl, smiling brightly before giving her a quick hug. "Kara! Gabs! I barely recognised you. Your hair, it's different, but it looks great!" He complimented, looking at their now raven-black hair.

"Thank you! You look great too! I'm surprised the stress of watching 22 people hasn't gotten the better of you." Gabs chuckled, looking at the boys standing around them, before walking over to Johnny, giving him a quick hug.

"Ah! Gabs! How's it going?" He spoke, looking down while giving her a quick hug back.

The rest of the members of NCT began to walk around, catching up with the girls quickly.

"How was your last mission? I heard you guys were in Japan?" Yuta asked, giving both girls a quick hug.
"It went well. Japan's a lovely place, too, so it was easy." Gabs said.

"How come you guys haven't called!? We missed you." Lucas said, frowning.
"We've been busy. We'll come by soon, okay?" Kara said, reaching up to pat Lucas on the head.

The others boys laughed as the girl stood on her tiptoes, making her blush, huffing angrily and looking away in embarrassment.

"How are the rest of the group doing?" Jaemin asked.

"They've been well. They need to learn how to tidy the house, though, we came back and it was a pigsty!" Gabs whined, earning a few laughs from the boys.

"It's been so long!" Haechan exclaimed, finally pushing himself through the crowd to wrap the girls in a hug.

"It sure has been awhile... do you guys have any information on the rookie group TXT? We need to talk with them this evening. For business." Kara switched the conversation, focusing on their main goal quickly.

"TXT..? You mean Soobin's group? I know them." Mark said, looking around the room.

"Over there. Standing next to Yeonjun, the guy with faded pink hair, that's Soobin. If you want to make a deal, talk to Taehyun and Beomgyu, they're the information members. Dark brown and blonde hair standing there." Mark informed the girls, pointing quickly towards the boys in question.

"Thank you, Mark. We'll talk with you boys later. Remember, if you ever need female assistance, call us." Gabs winked, walking off, Kara following close behind with a sad wave to the NCT boys.

They walked across the room, and as Mark instructed, they walked up to Beomgyu and Taehyun.

The boys looked at them, slightly confused as they walked up.

"Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again? You're cute." Kara winked, taking a sip of her champagne as she walked to Beomgyu.

"Wow.. that was smooth." Beomgyu grinned slightly.

Gabs bowed politely to Taehyun, rolling her eyes at Kara's antics.

"Hi, I'm Gabs. This obnoxious friend of mine is Kara." She introduced, holding her hand out.

Taehyun shook it warmly, smiling gently.

"My names Taehyun." He introduced.

"Beomgyu." The brunette nodded.