RED

CHAPTER 2

"Do you want a tour around?" Jeno silently asked. "We can call those Shin cousins."

"What, are you going to take a shot at those cousins too? It seems you and your twin have some nerves, hm?"

"Mark's eyeing one of them?"

"That Shin Ryujin, you fool. She's Mark's type."

"How about we'll call our new student this time. Donghyuck-ssi, can you read the third example scenario and tell us about your judgement?"

Donghyuck immediately nodded and stood up, picking up the book, and ignoring the obvious meaningful gazes he received.

He's not annoyed; honestly, he's far from that. Lee Donghyuck especially loved the attention he received, and his confidence grew.

He received a good mark after answering too, and then, with pride, he sat back.

Jeno scoffed, "Happy?"

He smirked. "This university is not so bad."

"Of course, you managed to steal the spotlight again." Jeno rolled his eyes.

Lunch, and the cousins once again reunited in the cafeteria.

Ever since the news about the Lee cousins swarmed through the campus, their names became famous in almost every classroom. Each of them made a great first impression, especially on their classmates.

Some would think that they're just freeloaders because of their family's reputation, yet the cousins naturally proved that they can stand on their own fame.

Positive words bubbled around them everywhere they went.

"You were late?" Ryujin mused when Gayoon finally showed up. "I thought you're just not in the mood to welcome the Lees."

"I mean, that's one, but last night was a total handful. Remember when I called you two, but you're busy in your units, so I drank your shares myself?"

"Gayoon, you're at a party?" Yuna's jaw dropped.

"Correction, a wedding reception. It's one of Renjun and Chenle's cousins, and I'm Chenle's plus one," Gayoon explained. "I didn't know there's an after-party, and the booze is superb. Besides, I think it's awkward to see one Lee." She mumbled the last sentence and picked on her rice.

"Why?" Yuna quipped. "Do you like one of them?"

"It's better if I like him, hm? But I see him making out with the bride's sister."

Ryujin choked on her food while Yuna's eyes widened.

"Who?"

"I forgot his name, but he's tan and has a playful smile."

"Lee Donghyuck. He's in Law." Ryujin sipped on her drink. "He's the only tan one."

"I actually find him attractive." Yuna sheepishly smiled.

"Yeah, he's that guy," Gayoon agreed. "But really, the bride's sister? And he's a future lawyer."

"Please, everyone has their own personal time," Ryujin quoted, then her eyes landed on one. "Speaking of..."

Gayoon wasn't able to hear and stood up. "I still have advance readings to do; I'll see you—ah shit."

"Fuck"

Trays clattered on the floor, and the loud sound caught everyone's attention.

Gayoon's eyes widened in a fraction when she noticed who it was, then she quickly crouched down to pick up the utensils.

"Sorry, I didn't–"

"Are you the other Shin?" Donghyuck cuts off

Gayoon looked up and nodded. "Why?" she asked, standing up. "Need help adjusting?"

"My cousins wanted an informative tour around; do you guys think you can help?"

And maybe.. Just maybe there's a weird feeling cruising through their system when their eyes meet.

Both of them just realized when they focused on each other, and somehow, there's a weird tingling feeling that urges them to touch each other.

Gayoon shrugged it off and nodded. "Yeah, Ryujin and Yuna can do that. I can't join you guys for more important matters, so..."

"So are you saying we're not that important?"

"Err, that's not actually what I meant. You see, I have important readings to do, and if I don't do it in advance, I won't be able to do it tomorrow. You know, I don't even know why I'm explaining myself to you, but Lee Donghyuck-ssi.." She patted his shoulder. "Welcome to Tantiana University." She smiled and walked away.

A few seconds later, Donghyuck felt a sharp pain on his wrist, wincing at it.

Taking off his wristwatch, he hurriedly rolled his jacket down, and lo and behold, his tattoo is in bright green—more visible than before.

His eyes widened and he snapped at the direction that Gayoon took, seeing her hurriedly running out of the cafeteria.

Without much fuss, Donghyuck ran to follow her, his action taking the Shin cousins aback.

"Did you see that!?" Yuna exclaimed.

"They're the last ones to physically touch each other, right?" Ryujin recalled the situation, and they shared a look.

"Damn, they're soulmates."

oh yes they finally met, suck your words lee donghyuck