情熱の音 - Sound Of Passion -

VII

"Hey! You made it!" A cheerful voice screams as soon as we got through the door. Tadashi walks our way, a big smile caressed his face as his eyes met mine. "You look dashing, (Y/n)!"

I blushed at that, playing with the sleeve of the hoodie. I don't care how I looked, I feel comfy in these clothes. Even though it was ten times bigger, than I was and belongs to the man next to me.

"She does, doesn't she?" Ji-Woon asks smirking, pulling me closer to his side and buries his nose in my neck. I didn't move. Somehow I felt a little excited at his action, but also creeped out. I tried to push him away slightly, symbolizing the discomfort. He didn't budge, no, he pulled me even closer. His eyes were glancing at Tadashi in a creepy way, which was unsettling. Tadashi acted calmly and cheerful as always though, as if he didn't just see the death-like glare of Ji-Woon.

"Well? What are you waiting for?! The others are waiting!" He cheered with excitement and ran towards us. He jumps directly behind Ji-Woon and I, before pushing us towards the entrance. Ji-Woon shows clear discomfort as he got pushed by his colleague, but I couldn't help but laugh at his action. The grip that Ji-Woon had a second ago disappeared immediately, probably because Tadashi was squeezing right between us. I was kinda thankful for that. Ji-Woon's action was kinda weird after all.

The first thing greeting us the second we got in, was the warmth inside. I didn't notice how cold it must have been outside, my nose felt like it was about to fall off and my hands were literally ice cubes. Luckily the Hoodie kept me somehow warm out there and thanks to Ji-Woon's flirtatious side I survived the cold. Just then I notice the stare of Ji-Woon. He is watching me from the corner of his eyes. His smirk slowly took place as soon as we made eye contact and I couldn't help but smile as well. It's weird to think that I was standing right next to him. Others would probably kill to just spend some tile with him and yet he chose me. It makes yourself wonder what his intentions are. Either good or bad. Dear God, please don't let him be some maniac.

"Ji-Woon glad to see you!" A voice interrupts my thoughts abruptly. Just then I remembered that I was staring at Ji-Woon the whole time, without even looking away once. But he didn't look away either, which must mean he was deep in thoughts as well, right? A huge blush took over nonetheless and I quickly snapped out of the state I was in. My eyes met the ones of the other star approaching. Yahiko. I would recognize the orange hair and that goofy smile anywhere. He approaches us, while his eyes shift between us. A little frown took over, but quickly switches back to a genuine smile as soon as he looks at me.
"Hey (Y/n), happy to see that you're here."

"Thanks Yahiko, happy to see you as well!" I respond smiling and hugged him. He responds with a soft sigh, while he hugs me back. Then we pulled away. His eyes then shift to Ji-Woon and yet again the smile disappears.

"Yahiko, when did you arrive?" Ji-Woon questions with a slight glare, though his charming smile didn't leave. I could feel him shift a little closer to me and one of his hands slowly caressing my side.

"About 20 minutes ago. We've all been waiting for you to arrive. We need to check our vocals after all." Yahiko's eyes shift to the hand of his friend while talking, before his eyes shift between us again.
"I wasn't interrupting anything, was I?"

"No-" , though before I could state the obvious situation, Ji-Woon cut me right off as if he has waited for the male to ask just that.

"Well, (Y/n) and I have a lot to talk about. You see, it is her first time here and I wanted to show her around before you rudely interrupted us." Ji-Woon's voice was dark and challenging, but that was nothing compared to the stare he was throwing Yahiko's way. I felt very uncomfortable between the two of them, especially because I wasn't sure about what was going on. Maybe they both share a rather unhealthy friendship or past? Whatever it was between them, I wanted to get out of the situation fast. While they both seemed to stare each other down, another man came into picture. Levi. Thank god.

"What are guys doing here. We're about to start and you both are acting like dicks. How about you both get your ass into the changing room, before I drag you there." The rather short man said annoyed and glares at the men. Though he didn't seem mad. He was annoyed by their behavior, which I can understand.

"No can do, I was about to show (Y/n) around." Ji-Woon said and pulled me to his side with a smile. Levi's eyes met mine. His eyebrow raised slightly, studying me with his bored expression before letting out a sigh.

"I'll take it from here. You go get ready, I will bring her to Annie and Jennifer."

"Jennifer?" I questioned and tilted my head slightly.

"That's the name of his girlfriend." Ji-Woon answers with an eye role. He retreated his hands unwillingly from me. He flicked his head back, tossing his falling hair to the back before pulling his hand through it. His eyes glanced Yahiko's way, who was already eyeing him carefully. Then he turns Levi's way. He nods his head.

"It's fine by me..." his eyes the found their way to mine again "...but only if you're okay with it, (Y/n)."

I smile at that. It was nice to hear, that my opinion matters and I wasn't being forced into something.

"Yeah, I'm fine with it. But will we be able to see you perform?"

"Of course. You can watch us through television or you can watch us from backstage." He answers smirking. Yahiko smiled as well, before walking towards the changing room.

"Well, good luck then." I said and awkwardly rubbed my arm. Levi found his way to my side and pushed me slightly towards the opposite direction. He didn't say anything while pushing me, but he was being gentle to not push me too harsh.

"Thank you..." I turn my head around, seeing that Ji-Woon didn't move at all and was watching me walk off. He smiles and waves, until I couldn't see him anymore. A soft blush covers my cheeks. I hope that we get the chance to talk more later on.