Blood Water // Park Sunghoon

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓔𝓵𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓷

Aura's P.O.V

Within mere minutes, I find myself gazing up in wonderment as we step into the towering embrace of an enormous skyscraper. The lobby sprawls before us, a cavernous expanse punctuated by the presence of a lone figure behind a desk. My attention drifts to a small group of girls, their attire hugging their curves provocatively as they slip into an awaiting small box, its metallic doors gliding shut behind them. 

Curiosity furrows my eyebrows as we approach the doors. Jake presses a button that illuminates, and he rubs his hands together in anticipation. Moments later, my eyes widen as the doors swing open to reveal the small cabin, now empty of the girls we saw earlier.

"Where did those girls go?" I ask bewildered and the three men look at me like I'm crazy for a moment before a realization dawns on them and their emotions shift to amusement. 

"This is an elevator; it takes you to different levels of the building." Sunghoon explains softly, and my eyes widen in surprise. I ponder why I was unaware of this; perhaps they are not commonplace. I nod in understanding as we step into the elevator.

"This is the cool part," Jake chimes in with excitement, his hand gesturing towards a panel of numbered buttons. With a mischievous grin, he proceeds to press five of them in quick succession, as though entering a secret code. Suddenly, the doors start to slide shut, and the elevator lurches into motion, descending downwards. The abrupt movement catches me off guard, and I find myself instinctively clutching the sleeve of Sunghoon's jacket, seeking comfort in his reassuring presence as I huddle closer to his side.

The music grew louder and more pervasive as the elevator descended, filling my ears with its mesmerizing beats. Suddenly, the doors slide open, revealing a dazzling world beyond. I stand there transfixed, my eyes widening in awe as my senses are assailed by a variety of sights and sounds. The air was alive with pulsating lights of different colors that flickered through the dark and crowded space. The room was packed with throngs of people who were dancing and laughing with abandon, their carefree attitudes infecting me instantly. Smoke filled the air, but no one seemed to mind, instead relishing in its ethereal presence that added to the party's ambiance.

"Wow," I exhale, my voice barely audible over the pulsating music as we emerge from the elevator. The club's vibrant atmosphere feels a tad overwhelming, but Sunghoon's reassuring presence at my side keeps me grounded. His hand rests gently on my back as we navigate through the mass of people, following Jake and Heeseung deeper into the pulsating crowd. 

My eyes drift across the vast sea of partygoers, taking in their attire. Most of the women are clad in provocative dresses, their skin on display for all to see. In contrast, I feel a pang of self-consciousness wash over me as I survey my modest outfit of a sweater and pants. Amidst the sea of bodies, I definitely stand out like a sore thumb.

In the midst of the swirling mass of dancers, my eyes are drawn like magnets to the epicenter, where a breathtaking woman demanded attention. A cascade of long, flowy light brown hair frames her flawless complexion, accentuating the sparkle of her black dress as it catches the ambient lights. With a sense of wonder, my eyes widen, captivated by her allure. As if attuned to our presence, her gaze flickers towards our group, and in that moment, pure excitement dances across her features. Without a moment's hesitation, she glides through the crowd, her every movement a graceful symphony of anticipation as she races towards us.

"Aura!" The stunning woman exclaims my name in excitement, wrapping me in an unexpected embrace that leaves me momentarily bewildered. As she grips my forearms and pulls back, her beaming smile penetrates my soul, illuminating the entire room. "I knew I hadn't seen the last of you," she teases with a wink, leaving Sunghoon, Heeseung and me perplexed, save for Jake whose eyes widen with sudden understanding.