Supreme Freedom

SK Leaders - Rising Tensions

The next morning, they all went out to eat breakfast. Huta took his time getting out of bed and sitting down at the table. He looked around at everyone before taking the fist bite. After they finished eating, Huta and Sanghyuk went to watch the news, while the others scattered to do their own thing. Most of the mansion was off limits so there was not much for them to do. However, Taeil and Leo found their way to the library and spent most of their time there. They were both quiet by nature but couldn't be still for long; and were also extremely intelligent. They liked to continuously learn to expand on their expertise which was important for the operations so they were left alone most of the time. Minho and Matthew were outside with the others by the pool. Matthew was a little more easy going and constantly tried to keep the peace between both groups. Minho only felt completely comfortable with Chaerin as she was the only one willing to be honest with him. They didn't get to talk much as they were afraid people would misunderstand. Even though they were broken up, Minho knew Huta still had feelings for her. Even if he denied it, Minhyuk only ever came out when Chaerin was around.

{Flashback: Minhyuk and Chaerin met by chance when they were sixteen. Chaerin was working at a restaurant serving customers. There was a group of guys that had gotten drunk and were beginning to harass her. Minhyuk just happened to pass by and see one of them slap her ass. He was about to go in when he saw her turn around and hit him over the head with the tray she was holding. Of course the other men didn't sit still and tried to drag her out but Minhyuk went in and fought them off alongside her. The owner chased them both out and Chaerin threw the apron at the door and stood there holding herself back. She suddenly started laughing and Minhyuk couldn't help but smile as he watched her. It had started to rain and Chaerin looked up at the sky, letting the water fall on her face. Minhyuk was hooked on her since that day. They dated for years until Chaerin grew frustrated with their lifestyle. She wanted more out of life and was drained by Huta's obsession with his brother. Huta allowed her to break up with him but wouldn't let her leave his side completely.

Chaerin: "I shouldn't even need your permission to dump you!"

Huta: "Too bad!"

Chaerin: "Why won't you let me go?"

Huta: "After everything we've been through together, you think you can just leave? There's no way I'm risking it."

Chaerin: "Exactly, after everything I've done for you and your brother, you think I'd go running my mouth?!"

Huta stood within inches of her and grabbed her face forcefully.

Huta: "Fine, we'll break up, but you can't quit the job. You're stuck here, no matter what our relationship status is, got it?"

Chaerin pushed him away and walked out of his room angrily. Minhyuk watched her leave and clenched his fist. The other hand clutched the engagement ring he had planned on giving her.

- End Flashback.}

Chaerin was out by the pool with Jessi as Minho just looked as they talked. Yongguk was watching the fire burn trying to hold back from setting more things on fire. Matthew had to go grab him and make him join in on their conversation. Yongguk had a speech impediment that he was embarrassed of so he rarely talked but people learned not to make fun of him. He set fires at school to avoid being bullied and as a result was sent to juvenile detention. He never knew his parents and his grandmother was always sick so he never had any type of supervision. He perfected his modus operandi and hadn't been caught since being released. Taecyeon as usual was only watching things from the sideline. Huta came out and exclaimed they would be celebrating the dongsaengs on their first high profile job. Zuho had gone to get the beer and the staff brought over some snacks and they ended up having a barbecue. Jessi went over to put some music on and Matthew got everyone hyped up. After a few beers, everyone started loosening up, even Yongguk and Minho. They all gathered together except for Taeyang who had left and Leo and Taeil who were still in the library. Huta kept passing drinks to Sanghyuk and suddenly Chani approached. Huta smiled and wrapped his arm around Chani's shoulder. Youngbin grew worried and tried to take some of Chani's shots for him.