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STARBOY | 27

"I'M NOT GOING WITH YOU NIKI."

The Nishimura boy bit down on his bottom lip as he tried to contain himself from grabbing the girl out of Taesan's touch. He didn't like him touching her, and he most of all hated the thought of him walking Miso home when she was in such a vulnerable state.

"Just head on, man," Niki told Taesan, who glanced between the two with furrowed brows. "I can handle her."

Hesitantly, the Greader released his hold on Miso (mainly because he was afraid of Niki), and nodded his head, before shoving his hands in his pockets and walking away, glancing back every now and then.

"Leave..." Miso slurred out, attempting to walk away. "Leave me alone, Niki."

"Come on, Miso." The taller boy huffed out and reached out to hold her wrist so that she wouldn't go far, however just as Niki touched her, she shook him off.

Rolling his eyes, Niki grew fed up. He knew he had hurt her and that she didn't want anything to do with him any longer, but he just wished she would allow him to help her. Choi Miso couldn't go home drunk, her parents would murder her and Niki knew that.

Without another thought, an annoyed huff escaped Niki's mouth as he took a step towards the Choi girl and lifted her up over his shoulder, earning a quiet scream from Miso.

"Put me down!" She demanded, slapping the boys back as he began to walk down the street, heading to the place he was currently renting out so that he could get away from his mother. "Niki! Put.. Me down!"

All the boy could do was ignore her as he approached the bar his room was above, and whilst he walked through the crowded area, Miso had gone silent, her eyes beginning to shut due to exhaustion.

Eventually, once Niki made it to his room, he placed Miso down on his bed before he turned to his drawers and began to retrieve clothes that she could change into. Although he thought the outfit she was wearing was beautiful, he didn't think it'd be comfortable to sleep in.

By now, Miso had sat up on his small bed and begun looking around the room. It wasn't very big. The bed she was on was in the corner and beside it was a bedside table with a dresser beside it. The bathroom was in the other corner of the square room and in the centre was a small, square table with two chairs. It wasn't much, however it looked cozy.

Once arriving back, Niki placed his clothes on the side table and sat down on the edge of the bed beside her with a wet flannel in his hand.

"If it okay if I wipe your make up off, doll?" He asked, looking between the cloth and Miso, who remained silent as she bobbed her head forward, her eyes too busy admiring him to answer.

Silently, Niki inched closer to the girl, placing his free hand on the side of her face as he began to gently rub the flannel across her face. The moment was sweet and intimate, and as Miso's eyes met Niki's, she felt herself bite down on her bottom lip as a wave of emotions hit her.

She wasn't sure if it was because she was drunk, but suddenly, hot, steamy tears made their way to her eyes and before she could attempt to stop them, they began pouring down her face uncontrollably. Her lip was pouted as she wept and her cheeks turned red due to her tears and the alcohol she'd consumed earlier on.

"Miso?" Niki softly said her name, his eyebrows softening at the sight of her teary face, and without another thought, he placed the towel down. "Did I hurt you? Did I wipe too hard?"

All Miso could do was lower her head as more tears streamed from her eyes. she didn't know what had happened to her and why she couldn't stop crying... was it because of the alcohol? or was it because she was with Niki again?

"I love you, Niki." She sobbed out, glancing up at him with blurred vision. "And you... you really hurt me." Miso garbled, a small pout still on her lips as she brought her hand up to wipe away her tears.

Just the sight of the Choi girl made Niki want to bring her in for an embrace and reassure her that things would work out. He wanted nothing more than to comfort her, however he wasn't stupid. He knew it wouldn't be that easy.

"I'm sorry, Miso..." He apologised just above a whisper, his heart breaking at the sight of her falling tears. "I'm so sorry." He hated seeing her like this -- especially because the cause for her tears were down to him.

Abruptly, Miso quickly wrapped her arms around the boys shoulders and pulled him in for a hug -- his own arms instantly wrapping around her waist and pulling her against his chest. The hug was needed and long awaited, and as they shared the embrace, they couldn't help but feel at peace... almost like one another were their home.

The snores of Choi Miso took over the comfortable silence, making a breathy chuckle fall from Niki's lips as he gently ran his hand up and down her back soothingly.

After a while of the two sat in each others arms -- Miso resting her head on the older boys shoulder -- Niki delicatly unwrapped the girls arms from around him and laid her down on his bed. Soft snores left her lips as she moved around slightly to try and get comfortable once again whilst the boy tucked her in.

Niki sighed heavily and ran a hand through his hair and stood up properly. He turned around, about to leave the room and go find another room to sleep in but before he could get far, the sound of muffled groans were heard, making him glance back at Miso, who was now sat up on the bed again with her eyes half open and messy hair.

"Niki..." She began tiredly. "Don't go... Stay... Please." She softly spoke, causing the Nishimura boys eyes to soften immediately.

He wanted to stay. He really did, however he couldn't help but worry about what Miso would think in the morning when she woke up sober. What if what she said tonight wasn't true? What if she regretted asking him to stay?

"Please..."

The boy sighed, biting his bottom lip before nodding his head. "Okay..."

Anything for her.

Not another word was shared as Niki climbed onto the bed beside Miso. He got under the covers and laid back, Miso instantly resting her head on his vest clad chest, catching him off guard for a short moment. Though, he was quick to melt into her touch and wrap an arm around her shoulder, warmly hugging her, before both Nishimura Niki and Choi Miso fell into a deep slumber.

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