Mr. Ex

20. Truth

🎵 taylor swift - sparks fly

By the time the concert tour ended, it was already early winter in Korea. Changes in weather and temperature that vary from each tour destination, plus a schedule that is too tiring has clearly drained everyone's energy. Therefore, the agency has decided to give the group a long break.

Besides, their next comeback plan has not been completely decided yet. In order to avoid the same thing that happened to Jeonghan happening to the other members, all filming for GoSe also had to stop for a few weeks. The production team was finally able to take a break too, although the paperworks still keep on coming.

"Going somewhere?"

You had just exited the building, wrapped in a thick sweater and coat when you ran into Seungcheol.

"Hey," You wait for him to catch up with you and then walk with him, "Going to Starbucks. Really need some caffeine right now."

"Same." He fixed his bucket hat and put his hands into his coat pockets, "To be honest, I didn't expect winter to come so soon."

"Me too. The weather's still okay but the wind--my god." You zip up your coat up to your neck level when the wind blows again.

Seungcheol just laugh while frozen in his position, he manages to catch his hat in time before it got blown away.

"But what are you doing here? I thought you guys were off schedule today." You ask as the two of you cross the street.

"I left my airpod in the practice room." He pointed at the white object in his ear—which wasn't playing any song at the moment.

"I see." You said with a smile.

The cafe wasn't too crowded, only a few people sitting with their laptops. Of course there were at least a few people who recognized Seungcheol. But they still respect his privacy by not approaching him directly during his free time. Some people still take their photos secretly though, some even forget to turn off the flash--which makes you choke on your suppressed laughter.

"Ow-- but that was funny." You complained after Seungcheol pushed your shoulder lightly. He himself laughed.

Your closeness makes those people slowly turn their attention to you. Especially after Seungcheol insisted on paying for your coffee. You keep avoiding eye contact with his fans--pretending you're busy when you actually just scrolling through random apps on your phone feels so stupid but it works.

It doesn't take long for the barista to call your order number. You thank Seungcheol for your warm latte, meanwhile he's still getting his favorite iced americano.

"Ice drink in this icy weather." You narrow your eyes at him while shaking your head.

"Not the best choice but hey, it's iced americano." He grinned widely showing his pink gum.

Seungcheol asked about your next plans, and since you said none, he asked you to walk with him around the Han river area. You accept his offer even though you blame him every time a strong wind blows.

"Congrats for the concert by the way." You said, pushing your hand out for a handshake in a playful manner.

"Thank you so much for your help." He replied with the same manner, accepting your handshake, even bowing a little.

"You know, that night after our last concert in Madrid, we played some games in Mingyu's room." Seungcheol took a sip of his drink then continued, "We were playing truth or dare."

"Gosh, you guys should find another game. Play that assa hongsam game instead." You cut him off, unable to hide your annoyance about the game because of the Rena incident back then.