Crimson Madness #1 ⚖️: Commencement || SVT CRIME AU

44: Morning Mischief

Nari's POV

I slowly opened my eyes due to the bright beam of the sun that was peeking through the curtains of the vast window. I looked at my side and realize that Seungcheol's not here. I grab this opportunity to gather my clothes that was scattered on the floor to cloth myself.

I wonder where he is.

I went to the bathroom first to splash some water and gargled some since I feel like a total mess after those drinks from last night that make out.

I can't help, but to smile upon remembering last night. I bit my bottom lip as I tried to stop the smile that has been forming on my lips. I exit the bathroom and as soon as I left, Seungcheol was in the room.

"Oh hey," I greeted.

"Hey," he greeted back while he sat on his bed. Awkward silence replace the tension.

"So uhm, do you wanna get breakfast?" I asked to avoid the uncomfortable situation..

"Yeah...sure," he muttered.

"About last ni—"

"Let's go now, breakfast buffet will be over in an hour," he suddenly stood up and left the bedroom.

"I-Oh, okay,"

***

The venue area for the breakfast buffet was crowded; clanging of utensils, muffles chatters and laughters, and all just pure noise. This made me realize that I don't feel like going out today and I might just stay here in the hotel to rest.

"So, what's the itinerary for today?" Seungcheol asked as we ate our breakfast.

"Hmmm, I feel I might just stay here. I mean, the hangover is just bad and I'm...sore," I smirked at the last few words which made Seungcheol cleared up his throat.

"A-Are you sure? We'll be flying back tomorrow night," he responded, diverting his gaze at the food on his plate.

"Yeah, maybe we can do a little more adventures tomorrow before heading to the airport,"

"Okay, we can do that,"

And the rest is silence.

I don't know if Seungcheol is really awkward about this or is he just acting cold on purpose, pretending to forget about what happened last night. I have to say, it felt nice to have sex. I never got to really give my sex life an attention since I was a law student.

And sex felt even better when you do it with someone whom you've connected with.

And that is Seungcheol.

I slammed down my fork and knife, grabbing the towelette to wipe my lips which Seungcheol must've caught as he finally looked at me.

"Look, I don't know what's the deal with you and this stunt you're pulling,"

He raises an eyebrow and says. "What are you talking about, Nari?"

Unbelievable. How can he act like this?

   Does he not have any feelings at all?!

   How can he act all cold after acting all needy and clingy last night during the sex?!

"Well—I-I...you know what," I raise both of my hands in the air to signify that I give up in trying to get him to talk about last night.

Yes, that's what I've been trying to do for the past few minutes.

However, it seems that he kept avoiding the topic,

As if I was a shame.

"it's fine if you don't want to talk about it—I-I mean, it's just one night, anyways, right," I awkwardly chuckled.

"Let's not bring up what happened last night and forget about it," I smiled with a hint of sarcasm before storming off.

I've been lowkey hoping that he'll bring it up and talk about it, but I was wrong. So there it is. There it goes, I said what he's got in his mind.

I don't know whether is it even right that I'm feeling like this. I guess, Seungcheol reckons that what happened last night is nothing, but a one-time thing that will be forgotten after days.

Is it bad that I feel hurt though we're not even a thing.

Now that I've created this kind of tension between us. I don't know whether I'll be even able to talk to him ever again because this is awkward and uncomfortable for me.

Great. Just great.

Right now, all I want to do is to go home and for this messy trip to be over.

Seungcheol's POV

I stifled a sigh as I leaned on my seat. I was just minding my own business and eating breakfast in peace when she stormed off. I understand why she did that. However, I also have a reason on why I wasn't bringing up what happened last night.

First, it all happened so fast and it's a lot to take in. Second, I respect her because I like her that even just touching her that way felt like a crime already. Third, I broke my promise to her father and who knows, that mam might really come for me.

I stood up and left the buffet venue to follow her. "Nari," I called as I caught up to her in the hallway.

"Nari, let's talk," I grabbed her forearm, but then she yanked my hand.

"No, Seungcheol. No," she firmly noted before walking off, leaving me in the middle of the halls with droopy shoulders as I sighed.

Great. Now, I made her mad...real mad.

I need to cop out for a moment.

I have so much to worry about and this even got added. Could life get any better? Now, I don't know how am I going to fix things with her. 

I went out of the hotel room at the back part where there is a smoking area. Immediately, I took out a stick from my pack and inserted it between my lips. It dangles between my lips as I lit it up with my lighter.

And so, I began smoking.

I put my left hand on my hip as I tilted my head, eyes shut while huffing out smoke. "Ah shit, what have you done, Choi Seungcheol," I muttered to myself.

I fucked up big time.