Shameless (Hwang HyunJin)

04 | Old Friends & Enemy

"Thank you," I smiled at the cashier; I walked out of the cafe sipping on my toffee iced coffee. I walked by Seo's Nightclub; I stopped and squinted my eyes to see Sarah sitting at the bar. I furrowed my brows in confusion and turned around to walk up the ramp.

"I'll be darned; it's our charming Brat. Fuck me, look at you wearing fancy ass clothes." I bite my bottom lip and look at the blonde-haired, "Tramp...I probably shouldn't be you by your stage name. How's the stage life, Dorothy?" I asked with a slight smirk. Dorothy chuckles and glares at me, "You're not welcome here, Alexie, you know that." She said. I crossed my arms and gave her a cheeky grin, "Am I now?" I asked. The familiar dark-haired muscular man opens the double doors with a big grin, "Fucking Romańo, I missed ya." His Husky voice made shivers run down my spine. I walk past Dorothy as he pulls me into a tight hug; this man could suffocate anyone with his arms.

"Holy shit, look at you. Looking sexy and smart, how's working for the popular Enterprise?" Changbin asked with a smirk as we walked inside the empty nightclub, "It's interesting, the least to say, although I do miss the loud, busy nights here." I said with a smirk. Changbin laughs, "You'll always have a spot here, love, you know that." He said, wrapping his arm around my shoulder as we walked to the bar. "Any newbies?" I asked Sarah, and she smirked. "You miss this place that much?" She asked teasingly; Changbin rolled his eyes. I chuckle, "Of course I do," I said. "Romańo has always been the best of the best," Changbin said with a smile. I shook my head sheepishly.

"Yeah, before she quit." Dorothy butts in with a sulking face; I clear my throat and eye Changbin. He bites his lip and nods, "T...Hell, I can't even say that name, Dorothy; come on now, don't be a sour pill." Changbin said. Dorothy sighed before walking downstairs; I tossed the empty coffee cup in the trash bin, "I should get going; got a deadline to meet." I said with a smirk. Changbin chuckles, "Swing by anytime, love, don't be a stranger." He said with a wink. "Aww shucks, love ya, Binnie," I said, giving a wink; I blew a kiss before leaving.

I let out a huff of breath and continue my walk to the HWANG Enterprise; I bite my bottom lip as a black Mercedes Benz slows down beside me. I picked up my pace; I glanced to see the window rolling down. "Romańo? What a surprise." Hyunjin called out; I stopped in my tracks. I let out a small chuckle, "I would say the same thing; I see that you're the one driving and not a chauffeur." I teased with a smirk. Hyunjin bits his lip and lets out a stiff chuckle, "You're funny...did you want to keep walking, or will you let me drive you?" He asked. I crossed my arms and smirked, "Depends..." I said. Hyunjin puts the car in park, "On what exactly?" He asked. I smirked and leaned against the window, "What will I get out of this?" I asked.

Hyunjin lets out an amused laugh; his eyes meet mine. "A chance to get to know Alexie Romańo." He said. I bit my lip and smiled; I opened the passenger door. I carefully sat on the leather seat; I closed the door. I felt my breath hitch as Hyunjin reached for the seatbelt, "I don't bite Romańo." He teased. I felt a weird sensation between my thighs as he strapped the seatbelt tightly. I exhaled softly as he started the car back up; I gripped my bookbag tight.

I found myself admiring Hyunjin's features as he kept his concentration on driving; I turned my gaze out the window as it felt like an eternity in the car; I wanted to let out a small laugh upon hearing 'Flatline' by Justin Bieber playing through the stereo. I cleared my throat quietly, and the car came to a stop. We arrived at the Enterprise, but it was the main entrance; a valet approached the driver's seat. "Welcome, Mr. Hwang" The man dressed in dark red greeted Hyunjin; I undo the seatbelt. The door was opened before I could touch the handle; I gulped as Hyunjin extended his hand out for me.

I hesitated but grabbed his hand; I held my bag tightly. "Thank you, Bricks," Hyunjin said, tossing the keys to the valet. Hyunjin placed his hand on my lower back as we walked up the stairs; I could feel the employees staring at us. I tried to shrug off the stares and continued to walk; we approached the elevators. "Mr. Hwang, I didn't expect your presence today." Mrs. Wickenburg said, eyeing both of us; I avoided her eyes. "I'm sure my father wouldn't mind," Hyunjin said, pressing the button; I was now hugging my bookbag to my chest as we entered the elevator. I gaze to see Mrs. Wickenburg watching us bewildered, the doors closed.

I kept a distance between us, but Hyunjin seemed to inch closer. My back was pressed against the elevator's corner; a gasp escaped my lips as Hyunjin trapped me. My bookbag fell between our feet, "Why do you keep distancing yourself from me?" He asked. I kept my gaze on his chest, "I wouldn't want everyone to assume or spread rumors." I said. Hyunjin chuckles, "Rumors? Angel...you're an interesting piece of art, you know that." He whispered. I bit my lip and looked up at his, "Art? Me? A God or Goddess didn't craft me." I whispered. Hyunjin chuckles and bites his lower lip, "Darling Aphrodite was the one who crafted you; she's blessed you with every beauty feature you have." He whispers.

My breath caught in my throat as his index finger and thumb traced my lips, "You have soft lips...Romańo, you pique my interest. Curiosity runs through me every time I see you." Hyunjin said. I exhaled, "If that's your way of asking me out on a date, then you should know this is fast-paced..." I whispered. Hyunjin laughs and shakes his head; the elevator dings. Someone has cleared their throat, and Hyunjin turns his head. Aaron Morberg was the one who had now entered the elevator; Hyunjin picks up my bag. I shivered upon feeling his warm skin brush against my leg, "Good morning Mr. Hwang, Alexie." Aaron said as he pressed the third-floor button. I forced a smile on my lips, "Morning, Aaron." I uttered.

Hyunjin turned his gaze to me, "I apologize for interrupting." Aaron said. I bit my lip from embarrassment, "No worries." I said, holding my bag. The elevator got to the third floor, "I'll see you around, Alexie, have a nice day Mr. Hwang."  Aaron said, leaving. I sighed in relief and felt myself relax a bit; Hyunjin laughed. I gave him a dazed look, "You're cute when you're flustered." He said. We got to the fifth floor, "This is my stop Hyunjin," I said. He smirks, "Don't worry, Angel, you'll be seeing me more often." He said. I walked off the elevator, "Will I now?" I asked. Hyunjin sends me a wink before the elevator doors closed. I can't believe that just happened.