Midnight

A Temper Friend

later that same evening, jeno decided to come back to the building because he forgot his notepad there. usually, he would just leave it there, but it's significant to him this time.
he had recently started to compose a song and many draft ideas were in that old notebook.

it's already 8. many had left the building quite earlier since it's weekend tomorrow. the only light still comes from Taeyong's studio.
the idea of having a quick visit of the older guy immediately vanished when he remembered their conversation this morning. it felt awkward, and Taeyong probably did not want anyone to interrupt his alone time right now.

thus, he ended up walking pass the studio to the practice room.
to his own surprise, the practice room light is also on.
the last time he remembered, the other two left before him, they craved malatang so bad. he couldn't join because his stomach is not doing well these days.
there's a possibility of them coming back, but what could be the reason?

as his steps got near, a sharp yet melodic plays echoed from the inside. his heart raced out of sudden, jaws tensed, and his feet paced towards the door with fuming anger building inside.

despite his interruption of yanking the door open and shut closed, the person invading their instrument did not manage to notice his presence due to her full concentration on the song.
therefore, she's playing it so beautifully, dedicatedly.

yet, the band's supposed leader was too furious to notice. he skipped towards the stage where all instruments were placed, and yanked the guitar from her hand harshly.

having someone cutting you off in the middle of playing song is totally different from someone cutting you off in the middle of speech. it's much worse.

"what the hell is wrong with you?" trying to get the guitar back, but he may or may not have pushed her back, while another hand pulled the guitar back as far away from her reach.

the invader fortunately landed on the seat, if not, she could have kissed the floor.
"I should be the one asking," the anger in his eyes only seemed to be risen up after her making it as she's the victim here. "leave before I lost my sanity."

she stared at him in disbelief. "I don't know people here can be so rude."
"rude?" he scoffed. "isn't that you? who give you permission to touch this?-" he paused mid-way after realization hit. "I've never seen you around here."
after carefully putting the guitar back, he grabbed both her shoulders, forcing her to look at him. "are you trespassing?"

now, it went too far. "I what now?" using all of her strength to push him away, but he was just too strong for her. "let me go, you psycho."
"no," he grabbed both of her wrist with just one grip, while another hand pulled out a phone from his pocket. "you're not going anywhere until the guard gets here."
"what?" with the mention of guard, she knew he's dead serious. "they said the clueless should not be blamed, but oh my god, you're so wrong right now! I knew someone here."

yet, he did not give a damn about her excuses. "oh really?" a smirk crawled up to his lips, "tell that to the guard."
jeno yanked her body with full force after she'd do anything to remain still. thus, she ended up bumping into his front, making him groan in annoyance. "you're being too much."
"it'd be so much easier if you listen to me-" trying to stop him, but he continued walking towards the elevator.

as they passed by Taeyong's studio, she saw her only opportunity.
"oppa!!!" yelling on top of her lung.
too unfortunate, taeyong must be rehearsing the music right now. both of them could hear faint noise from the inside of his room.
yet, she didn't give up. "opp-" jeno covered her mouth. "shut up." he gritted his teeth, giving her a warning. "taeyong hyung doesn't like it when someone interrupts him- oww!"

she bite his palm in full force, creating a fresh wound and blood oozing out. a creepy, yet satisfied smile displayed on her lips with a drop of his blood being decorated as her lip tint.
"you're CRAZY woman." he breathed out, horrified.

taking the chance of him being careless, she gathered all of the strength and freed herself, then kicked him with full force.
jeno stumbled back, as she ran towards Taeyong's studio.

luck was not by his side, and hers.
the door was locked when she tried to open. so, she just banged hard on the metal door, wishing the person on the other side notice.

her time come too quick when jeno got back to his feet. he learnt his lesson well. instead of normally dragging her, he threw her up his shoulder, making her squealed in high pitch voice.
"let.me.go, you bastard!"

the fight between them was a bit too intense, that none noticed the music inside the studio has stopped, and soon the metal door was opened.
there stood the producer with curiosity on his face. "what the-"

"hyung-"
"put her down, jen."
"but she-"
"whatever game you're playing, end it."

at the right moment, the elevator door opened, revealing the building guard with cuff ready.
"sir, where's the invader?"
"invader?" taeyong frowned.
"yes," the elder guard turned to him. "I was called earlier about a woman invading the building-"

taeyong finally got catch the clue and turned to the younger guy, with disbelief on display.
"she's my sister, jen."
jeno paused.
the guard sensed the misunderstanding, and secretly left.

taking the chance of him pausing, she kicked his knee harshly, making him dropping her down to the floor.
"my precious bone" both said in unison, despite one whining, another one groaning.

-

"you kids are hard to understand." taeyong put two glasses of water in front of them.

all this time, she had felt his stares boring a hole on her head.
"I can't believe you have such a temper friend, yong."
jeno's amused that she called him so casually.

"I don't know you have a sister." he clapped back. "so different from you. one couldn't say you're sibling."
"in fact, we're not blood related, jen." taeyong sighed. "she's my step-sibling. kim aeri." introducing her. "aeri, this is lee jeno, the lead guitarist I have been talking about."

aeri scoffed a laugh. "he's so far from what you've described." she said. "gentleman, my ass."
"language, young lady." taeyong gave her the parent's glare.
she groaned and rolled her eyes. "that tone don't work on me no more, yong. i'm sick of it." got up and left.

"where are you going?" stopping her by the door.
"somewhere out of here," she turned to jeno, "before I'm being accused of being intruder again."

the door was slammed shut.
"look at the one talking about temper." jeno murmured, but her brother caught that.
"sorry about her." he apologized. "normally, she's not like this. it was me, I made her wait for four hours at the airport." chuckling at the end of the sentence, still couldn't believe himself being such a neglected brother. he's lucky aeri did not call their parents or else he's not ready for the lecture from his mom.

"whatever." jeno rose from his seat. "i'll be just fine to not see her around."
taeyong choked on his own saliva. the latter knew immediately that she is not going to be a good news for him.
"if that so, it's going to be a bit complicated for you." taeyong scratched his head.
"why?" jeno frowned.
"she may or may not has applied for the work here."