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(Patty's Pov)

Sitting in the lobby of JYP entertainment I blown a big puff of air out of my mouth it causing my bangs to fly up before resting back over my forehead. Looking at the clock I scrunch my nose up in annoyance. My manager brought me here because apparently he has a meeting and I've been sitting here for an hour already. Grumbling I get up adjusting the headphones in my ears then turn around to storm off but instead run into something firm. Starting to fall backwards my phone falls out of my hand ripping the headphones out of my ears making me grimace. Just as I'm about to fall I feel two firm hands wrap around my waist steadying me. Once I'm stable I look up to yell but my breath hitches once I see a very attractive guy standing there. To busy staring at him in a daze I don't hear his question making him give me a concerned look. Blinking in confusion I tilt my head at him. "Are you okay?" Managing to understand the words I nod and slowly answer in English. "Yeah I'm fine." He looks me over before switching to English making me feel surprised and relieved. "You had me worried there for a second you weren't answering." Feeling my cheeks tint I murmur shyly. "I was in shock. Sorry for running into you by the way." He gives me a little smile. "It's fine I probably should have been watching where I was going instead of texting." I can't help but smile. "We're both at fault then I guess." Suddenly remembering my phone I curse and move out of the guys hold to kneel down and grab my phone sighing in relief when I see it isn't broken. "I'm sorry again really." I give him a reassuring smile showing him the unharmed phone. "It's fine no harm done." He frowns slightly before his eyes light up. "Why don't I treat you to some coffee as an apology?" Blinking I open my mouth to protest but he cuts me off. "I insist. I did almost break your phone." I let out a little sigh and reluctantly agree. "Alright fine but let me tell my ride." He nods and I quickly text my manager Michael making sure to get a reply before nodding at the guy starting to follow him out. "I'm Mark Tuan by the way." I peek over at him before walking out of the door he holds open. "I'm Patty Hannigan. Nice to meet you Mark." He smiles down at me. "You as well. So.... what brings you to South Korea? Specifically the company building?" I shrug watching curiously as he puts on a cap and mask. "Because it was supposed to be a trip to relax with my friend and my manager apparently had a meeting with someone." He looks over at me curiously as we begin to walk. "Manager? Do you perform too?" I puff my chest out in pride. "Yep. Me and my best friend are in a band together." He looks at me cheerfully. "Nice. I'm a performer too. With a group actually." Realization hits me. "So that's why your wearing a cap and mask." He laughs a little and I feel a little embarrassed. "Yeah that's why. But don't be embarrassed." Soon we reach a small coffee shop and walk in. I study the menu for a minute with Mark's help before choosing my order. Once we get up to the counter I tell Mark my order and then we go to sit down as soon as we get our drinks. We sit at a back table and Mark pulls his mask off. I take a sip of my chocolate frappe and immediately make a happy noise wiggling in my seat a little from the coldness. I then look up to see Mark staring at me and I blush. "Sorry." He chuckles softly. "No need to apologize. It was cute." I blush even more before clearing my throat. "So what type of group are you in?" He tilts his head slightly. "K pop. What about you?" I peek up at him before moving some of my red hair out of my face. "A rock group. I guess we're pretty different." He gives a little nod. "But sometimes that's a good thing." I let out a soft noise of agreement then take another sip of my coffee Mark doing the same to his drink. Suddenly he looks at me and let's out a laugh. I tilt my head in confusion and he motions on his face. "You have whip cream on your face." Frowning I try to get it off but keep missing it. That is until Mark leans forward brushing it off with his thumb. I stare at him in surprise before blushing bright red when he licks the whip cream off almost making me choke on air. I then take a few more gulps of my drink before looking at Mark sheepishly. "I should probably head back to my hotel or my manager and best friend will come looking." He nods and we get up throwing away our trash before leaving the little cafe. "Which hotel are you staying at?" I tell him the name and he nods. "I'll walk you." I go to protest but see his look and shut up. We then start heading to the hotel joking and playing around a smile on my face. Once we stop at the hotel entrance I look a little sad. I feel a small nudge against my shoulder and I look up to see Mark motioning to my phone. I look at him in confusion before handing it over. He types away on it for a minute before handing it back over I seeing he put himself as a new contact. "There. Call or text me and we can hang out again." I smile and nod wishing him goodbye before heading to my room silently slipping in and going to bed before slowly falling asleep a smile on my face.

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