Authors POV
The five girls had finally arrived in Seoul. All smiles, the ride from Busan to Seoul was not a short one but they were just happy to be able to start fresh after the unfortunate events at their last home. " Alright girls, let's go find our apartment" the oldest with the cat eyes also known as Yeji said. They all followed Chaeryeong who was the smartest out of the bunch but also the only one who had been to Seoul before.
They easily found their apartment and made their way to their new house on the 8th floor apartment 2. They had found out that there are only 2 apartments per floor and wondered who their neighbors were. As they exited the elevator they were met by the sight of garbage bags and numerous alcohol bottles in front of apartment 1. " Wow, whoever they are, they must drink a lot" Lia said, eyeing the trash that was in the hallway.
" That's fine as long as they don't bother us and we don't bother them" Yeji said, shrugging her shoulders and entering their now open apartment.
" Maybe we can even be friends," said Yuna, the youngest, with a smile. " Yeah, whatever," Ryujin said.
The 5 girls were in awe at how big their place was. With a large living room and kitchen. 5 rooms each with its own bathroom and walk in closet. But, what got them the most captivated was the beautiful view of the city from the 8th floor. Yeji clapped to get their attention. " Okay, so I think we should split up, 3 of us stay and clean the apartment and the other 2 go grocery shopping." she said.
" Okay maknaes, you guys stay and clean. Yeji and I will go shopping" Lia said with a smile. There were a few groans but nobody objected so the 2 girls left the house to find the nearest supermarket
Meanwhile
The tallest boy woke up with a pounding headache. They had gotten extremely drunk last night and threw a massive party. To his surprise though the apartment was completely clean as he came face to face with the other 2 guys that were passed out in the living room. Taehyun watched the older wake up and smiled at him getting up to give him an aspirin
" I guess you cleaned up" Soobin said, looking at the younger one. " Yeah, my hangover was not that bad" Taehyun said with a chuckle. They decided to let Kai and Beomgyu sleep since they each drank a truckload of alcohol yesterday. " Where's Yeonjun?" Soobin asked, walking to his room. " In his room with yet another girl" Taehyun said, shrugging his shoulders. Soobin only rolled his eyes. " Oh and did you hear? We got new neighbors"
2 hours later
Lia POV
5 bags, I was carrying 5 full bags of groceries for my small frame of 1.62 m tall and 50 kg heavy. It had started getting late and the sun was setting. I had separated from Yeji because she had decided to go say hi to her twin brother who also lived in Seoul and was going to attend the same school as us.
I entered the elevator barely able to see anything and stumbling from side to side. But, I refuse to do 2 trips. Luckily enough someone else entered the elevator. I couldn't really see who it was but I knew they were tall because of how they towered over me. " Could you please press 8 for me" I said in my sweetest voice. No reply.
" Excuse me" I said again. No reply. My brows furrowed as the elevator door closed and the elevator started moving. I tried my best to reach for the button but failed miserably and just sighed in defeat. An awkward silence engulfed the elevator for the next 10 seconds. " You know you're quite rude," I said. " You talk too much," the person mumbled in a low voice, making me suspect it was a boy. Then the elevator stopped and announced the 8th floor.
I swallowed, I guess I was wrong. He walked out of the elevator first and I quickly followed by juggling the multiple bags. I set them on the floor and faced him before he could enter his house. I guess he's our neighbor, but it's a 5 bedroom apartment so he must have roommates. But, I don't want to assume anything.
Taking a good look at him, he was tall and extremely handsome. His purple hair stood out as I admired him for a second. " Can you stop staring?" he said in a cold tone. I immediately regained my senses and apologized not only for staring but also for calling him rude. " I didn't do it to help. I was just going on the same floor" he said rudely before closing his door shut and leaving me alone in the hallway.
I guess I was right to call him rude.
Time: 00:00
Yeji POV
I am scared. I'm trying to be brave but am really scared. I guess I lost track of time at Hyunjin's place because before I knew it, it was 11pm and I was getting a call from Lia asking where I was. He proposed for me to stay but I declined not wanting the girls to spent the first night without me
It's now midnight and I have been wandering around trying to find my way home. It was quiet and nobody was outside. My phone was dead and after walking for the last hours I was holding back the urge to cry my eyes out
Just then I heard noise coming from one of the alleys. I knew better but something still forced me to go check it out. Maybe my savior was there. Stupid Yeji, why would your stranger be in a dark alley? This was not my smartest idea but my body was slowly moving on its own to the alley
3 boys against 1 boy. But, he seemed to have no trouble handling them. Beating them up one by one, everytime he would receive a punch, a small smile would appear on his face. He would then retaliate with even stronger hits. I cover my mouth with my hands in order not to make a single noise. Before I knew it the 3 were on the ground and he was left standing. His face had bruises and his mouth was bleeding, his knuckles were bloody. But, he was not nearly as bad as the people on the ground
" Just come out" a growl came out of his mouth. I was even more scared now. " I hate to repeat myself" this time his voice came out as a scream but his voice was still deep. I shakily came out and stood trembling. I tried putting on my bravest face but the front fell when he started taking steps towards me. I stayed planted on the ground.
Before I knew it his face was looking down on me as he was much taller. No words were said he just inspected me with his eyes which made me feel self conscious before walking away. I turned around slowly following him. " Excuse me" I said in my bravest voice. No response.
" Please I am lost" I said again. No response. I resolved to just follow him.
Weirdly I started recognising the place until he stopped and entered my apartment building. To my surprise I rushed behind him as he entered the elevator. I was reaching for the 8th button only to notice it was already pressed. Wait. "Are you okay?" I asked, looking at his face and knuckles dripping blood. No response
My suspicion was confirmed when he exited the elevator at the 8th floor and entered the apartment facing ours. As he unlocked his door I managed to yell. " I am your new neighbors by the way". Expecting no response I was about to turn around when I felt his gaze on me. Inspecting me again before unlocking his door and slamming the door behind him
What a weird guy.
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