Crazy In Love || Sunhak

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Haknyeon returned to the hotel by himself since Eric wanted to explore the mall beside the hotel. It was only a walk away so, he wasn't so worried about the boy getting lost. He wanted some peace and quiet as he was the only one there.

But of course, that did not happen. Just as he entered the hotel, a crowd stopped him from entering any further than the entrance. "It's so crowded." Haknyeon complained to himself. Everyone in the crowd seemed to have cameras.

Someone famous, Haknyeon thought. He really should keep up with all of these famous people or chaebols as his boyfriend was one of them. The boy still couldn't believe that his own boyfriend, the same boyfriend that works as a hotel manager, is famous.

This fact is something that Haknyeon seemed to not be able to wrap his head around. Even with a suit on hand, everything felt like a dream. What made this whole thing crazier was that, as the crowds start to disperse, a hand grabbed him and dragged him away.

"He-" Haknyeon tried to scream, but the person who was dragging him covered his mouth and dragged him into a car hidden at the side of the hotel. None of the paparazzi were able to catch up to them nor were able to get any clear photos.

As Haknyeon was pushed into the car, all he could think of was his boyfriend and his best friend. How are they going to react when they find him missing? They're going to be distraught! Especially Sunwoo.. His poor Sunwoo...

The kidnapper started the car and took of their sunglasses. Haknyeon looked over at the person to be able to ID them when he realized, "You're a girl?" The kidnapper rolled her eyes. "Are you saying that kidnapping gigs are only for boys?"

What he was saying is that why would she need to kidnap him? But he didn't say anything. "I'm sorry about all of this. Don't worry! I'm not one of your boyfriend's crazy fangirls that want to kill you for stealing their precious oppa."

Haknyeon should have thought of that as his first suspect of the kidnapping. But of course, that thought never actually crossed his mind. "My name is Choi Janghee." "Astrid?" The girl squealed. "Seonu has been talking about me?"

Haknyeon nodded as a yes. "Aww~ I have always been his favorite, I know." The boy was still dazed that his kidnapper was actually his boyfriend's favorite cousin. "I'm sorry again for the kidnapping gig... It's hard to talk to you alone with no cameras."

"Can I ask... why you want to talk to me alone?" Haknyeon questions. Astrid nodded as she turned the steering wheel to the right. "I needed to be the first one to talk to you before you meet our family. A preparation, I supposed."

It may have passed Haknyeon's mind once again that he was going to have to meet Sunwoo's family. But a preparation? How bad was this boy's family that his cousin had to kidnap him to make sure she was the first one to talk and meet him.

"I know you've met Hyunjun and Yoojun already, right? A lovely couple, they are." Haknyeon couldn't help but nod in agreement. "But the rest of our family... Let's just say I really am rooting for you and I hope you stay as you make Seonu happy."

Remember when Haknyeon said he was nervous to meet Sunwoo's family? Forget that. He was now very much terrified of what was to come. "So... You're going to help me?" Astrid shook her head. "I'm going to do more than just help you."

She stopped the car at a red light. Haknyeon's eyes were drawn to the rear view mirror as her eyes looked directly at the boy through them. "I'm going to make sure that you are ready to meet them. I'm going to make sure that you will stay."

They pulled up at a fancy looking apartment complex, built with at least 20 floors. "Follow me. I'll take you to where I live." Haknyeon followed without complaints, still holding the suit he got from Kevin and Jacob's place in his hands.

The guard took one look at Haknyeon and was about to kick him out but with one look from Janghee, the guard let them pass. "I'm sorry if you're getting looks." She apologized even though it was not her fault. "People here... judge a lot."

That made Haknyeon notice the stares coming from the other staff members and even other residents of the apartment complex. The boy started to feel self conscious. Was it the way he looked? The way he dressed? What made them look at him that way?

Astrid pressed the 26th floor on the elevator and waited as it brought them up. Haknyeon didn't even know that having more than 10 floors in an elevator was possible! "Astrid... noona?" Haknyeon says, testing the waters with Sunwoo's favorite cousin.

"Yes, Haknyeonnie?" She says with a comforting smile. He sighs in relief. "Why is that... I actually have so many questions about everything and I do not know which one to ask first." Janghee laughed at that. "I expected that actually. Let's wait until we're at my apartment, hm?"

Haknyeon agreed. Once the elevator signaled that they were finally at the 26th floor of the complex, Astrid brought out a card and tapped it on the door. It automatically opened for Haknyeon to see what the apartment looked like. It was HUGE!

This was probably one of the fanciest things he has ever seen in his life. The hotel and the Grand Plaza doesn't count. He felt unworthy to touch anything. Hell, he felt unworthy to just be in the presence of this whole place!

"Hakhyeon, dear. Sit beside me, come on. Don't be shy." Astrid patted the empty space beside her on the couch. But as mentioned earlier, Haknyeon felt unworthy to touch anything. "Oh, come here." She grabbed his arms and pulled him.

Although it was forced upon him, Haknyeon sat down and waited for Astrid to start whatever conversation they were about to have. "You should start accumulating your questions and putting them in order. This discussion will take a while so, hold on tight."