SKYFALL ↠ Haechan ✔

XIII

CHAPTER XIII: Fine Line

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As Haechan and Areum walked down the corridor of their house to their own rooms, the adrenaline from the intense encounter with Jake was still coursing through their veins.

"Um," Haechan started before Areum could open her bedroom door "My dad called me earlier today. He told me there's going to be a gala tomorrow, he wanted to announce the alliance of both gangs"

"Alright" She nodded and they went into their own rooms but just before Haechan closed his door shut, Areum interrupted "Haechan"

"Yeah?" Haechan replied. Areum walked to his room, standing infront of him but making sure there was enough space between them

"I wanted to say thanks," Her voice full of ego that she tried desperately to overcome "I realised I was being a bit bitchy earlier at Jake's warehouse when you were just trying to save me, so... thank you"

Their gazes held, the air between them growing charged with unspoken emotions. Haechan's heart raced as he took a step closer. Areum's breath hitched, her heart matching his rhythm.

A flicker of a smile danced on Haechan's lips, and without thinking, he leaned in slightly, their faces now inches apart. Areum's heart raced even faster. Was this really happening? Could the tension between them finally find its release?

But just as their lips were about to meet, Haechan's warm breath shifted, his lips now beside her ear.

"You're welcome" His voice, a low and tender whisper, sending shivers down her spine. He pulled away with a smirk on his face and Areum immediately pushed him playfully.

"There's no need to be that.. close" Areum said, the feeling of flustered clear in her body language.

Areum stepped away from Haechan with mixture of emotions swirled within her. Her heart raced as she walked back to her room but it almost seemed like she was running.

Haechan leaned against the door frame, his eyes tracing her every movement with an amused glint. He watched as her hair gently danced around her shoulders, her cheeks flushed with a delicate pink hue.

A soft chuckle escaped Haechan's lips. The corners of his mouth lifted into a playful grin, the sight of her responding to his words in such a nervous manner filling him with a sense of satisfaction.

Areum reached her door and turned to face him briefly and when her eyes met his, "Good night, Haechan" She said "Good night, Areum"

With a final glance, Areum slipped into her room, closing the door behind her. Haechan's gaze lingered on the spot where she had disappeared, his heart feeling inexplicably lighter.

He pushed himself off the door frame, a contented sigh escaping his lips. The memory of Areum's hurried but adorable retreat played in his mind like a cherished scene from a movie. He couldn't help but shake his head in amusement, his heart swelling with fondness.

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🎵Fine Line- Harry Styles

Haechan, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, escorted Areum into the ballroom. Her black silk dress clung to her curves in all the right places. The room was aglow with soft candlelight, and the chatter of the well-dressed guests filled the air.

As they entered, heads turned, whispers trailing in their wake. Haechan's grip on her hand tightened as they gracefully navigated through the crowd, acknowledging greetings with nods and polite smiles.

The couple eventually reached the center of the ballroom and the room hushed as the spotlight focused on them. Hyunmin stepped forward to deliver a speech.

"As many of you are aware," Hyunmin began, his voice carrying an air of authority "Times are changing, and alliances must be forged to ensure our continued dominance"

Whispers rippled through the crowd, a mixture of curiosity and speculation running rampant. Hyunmin's gaze flickered toward Minwoo.

"Tonight, I am proud to announce an alliance that will reshape the landscape of our world. Our alliance has been solidified through the marriage of our children," Hyunmin continued, a hint of pride in his voice

"Lee Haechan of Lee Syndicate and Song Areum of Song Shadows have united their destinies, a union that symbolizes our unity. Lee Syndicate and Song Shadows will now stand united, stronger than ever before"

As Hyunmin concluded his speech, the room erupted in applause. Haechan and Areum shared a brief moment, their eyes locking and a small smile flashed across their faces.

Subsequently, Haechan led Areum onto the dance floor, where a gentle and romantic melody wrapped around them. With Areum held closely in his embrace, Haechan orchestrated their movements in flawless synchrony.

Meanwhile, whispers of admiration and intrigue filled the air as the guests observed the mesmerizing dance that appeared to transcend the very reality they inhabited.

Few hours have passed and as Haechan was talking with one of his gang members, he noticed Areum was gone from the ballroom. He pulled his phone out to text her.

Haechan: Where are you?

He placed his phone on the round table after he texted and waited for Areum's reply. Not long after that, a notification came.

Areum: Im at the smoking area. You wanna join?

Haechan: Be there in a sec.

Haechan excused himself and went to the smoking area at the rooftop. As he arrived he saw Areum smoking cigarettes as she watched the mesmerising view that Seoul had offered her.

"Hey," He started, joining her and pulled his own cigarettes out "Why are you here?" He continued to ask and Areum lifted her shoulders "I just need a smoke break"

Haechan took a drag from his cigarette, exhaling a plume of smoke before turning to Areum with a smile "You're just the same as back then"

Areum chuckled, her lips curling into a wry smile "You're no different" He let out a laugh, shaking his head

"Remember that one time when we got caught for smoking in the school's bathroom?" He asked and Areum took another drag on her cigarette

"Of course," Areum reminisced, her chuckle echoing in the quiet night. She lets a heavy sigh out "Those good old days when we didn't have to think about this dangerous world we live in. Back then, we were just teens that only knew what fun meant"

Haechan's eyes twinkled as he playfully nudged her shoulder "Hey, why are you getting so emotional"

They both burst into laughter, the tension from their past differences dissipating in the light of shared memories.

Their laughter began to die down, and a moment of stillness settled between them. The air was charged with an unspoken tension, and Haechan's gaze dipped to Areum's lips, his own inching closer. Areum's breath hitched, her heart racing as their faces drew nearer.

Just as their lips were about to meet, the sudden sound of footsteps approaching broke the spell. They quickly pulled apart and Areum let out a nervous chuckle, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush "Well.. we should go back"

Haechan's lips curled into a rueful smile, his fingers raking through his hair "Yeah.. we really should"

As they stood there, side by side, the night held the promise of more unexpected twists and turns that were yet to come. The bond between them growing stronger. In the midst of their playful banter and shared reminiscences, Areum and Haechan discovered a genuine connection between them.

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