STARSTRUCK LOVE || [MxM]

8. Embrace

Ki Seok's POV

Though I am really tired after the long shoot, I am trying to read Seo Joon. My mind keeps going back to what happened last night. I felt Seo Joon's soft lips on my forehead. I cannot be mistaken about that. My head was foggy for sure, still, I could feel his hot breath on my forehead. It was the softest of kisses but it did things to me that I have been pushing away so far.

Do I really want to just be friends with him? What was it that I felt when I first saw him? There is a war between my heart and mind. Now, I do think that Seo Joon likes me, but should I like him back? To be more precise, can I like him back? What if this turns out to be another horror for me?

My chain of thoughts is broken when the car comes to a screeching halt and, when I open my eyes, I see that a bike suddenly changed lanes and overtook our car.

"Sorry, I did not mean to wake you up but that guy overtook all of a sudden and I had no time to slow down and had to apply breaks immediately." Seo Joon says, looking at me through the rear view mirror. I think he is secretly swearing at that guy.

"It's okay. It's not your fault. Kids these days love the thrill." I dismiss it as a minor incident.

"You sound like an old man. Well you can go back to sleep. It will take some time to reach home."

I slouch on the seat and close my eyes. I fall asleep immediately. I feel someone's hand on my shoulder. I wake up startled only to realize it is Seo Joon.

"We have arrived. Let's go."

I stretch myself in the small space and get down, putting my mask and cap on. I look around, something that I didn't do yesterday. It is a quiet neighbourhood with very few people passing by. A couple of young girls pass by and greet Seo Joon on their way. They look so happy to see him.

"You seem to be quite popular. The girls were happy to see you." Am I confirming what I already know?

"It's a small neighbourhood. Everyone here knows everyone. My father is the friendly sort, so practically everyone knows him and visits us often. That is the reason I had to tell him to keep your presence in our house a secret. I don't want you to be in any trouble."

"Hmmm."

We enter the house. I can't see Sung Mi anywhere. I ask Seo Joon's father for her.

"Oppa, did you miss me already?" she says, startling me, as she come down the stairs.

"Well I didn't see you and asked. Anyway how was your day?" I change the topic.

"It was great. I was thinking about you the whole day."

Seo Joon flicks his finger on her forehead. "Get your act together dear sister. He is way out of our league."

That hurt. It really did. Does Seo Joon think about me like this? Is that the reason he goes from being warm to being cold so quickly? He really does not know me then. Well nobody does actually. I have kept myself closed for so many years. I have not made any friends, the only person who probably knows me a bit better is CEO Bae. People think I am arrogant because they are unaware of the reason behind my behavior. I never felt the need to explain and I am sure I won't. People may think whatever they want.

"Why don't you wash up? You had a long day today. A warm bath will relax your body." Seo Joon suggests.

"Sure." I walk up to the attic and then head for a bath. I let the warm water fall on my body. I feel my muscles relax, but it is my mind that is far from being relaxed.

I must have been in the shower far too long. It always happens to me when I have a lot to think. I hear a knock at the door, "Are you okay, Ki Seok? What's taking you so long?