Minsoo,Yujin and Hyunho stood together,patiently waiting for the elevator to arrive at their floor.The soft hum of the building and the occasional distant sound of laughter were the only noises breaking the silence.
When the elevator finally arrived,the doors slid open with a gentle ding. Inside stood two staff members,who greeted them with polite nods and warm smiles before stepping out and making their way down the corridor. The trio stepped into the now-empty elevator and Minsoo immediately reached for the control panel, pressing the button for the ground floor.
Hyunho exhaled a deep sigh,leaning back against the cool metal wall of the elevator,trying to relax as they descended.
As soon as the doors opened again, Yujin's excitement was palpable.He stepped out first,leading the group with a confident stride towards the pool area and the nearby bar.The poolside was bustling with activity, laughter and splashing water creating a lively atmosphere.However,Yujin quickly noticed two women staring at them with clear disdain on their faces.Feeling indignant,Yujin returned their look with an equally disgusted expression.
Hyunho,observing the interaction, narrowed his eyes in the direction of the women.He let out a soft "tch" of annoyance then gently pulled Yujin's hand,guiding him away from the pool and towards the bar area.
The bar was situated right next to the pool,offering a slightly quieter reprieve from the crowded swimming area.As they approached,the bartender greeted them cheerfully in Russian.Minsoo,feeling slightly awkward,responded with a tentative, "Hello?"
The bartender looked confused,then his expression cleared and he replied in English,"Oh, hello.Are you ready to order or do you need more time?"
Yujin spoke up first,"I would like a shot of vodka."
Minsoo followed suit,"I'll take the same."
Hyunho nodded,adding,"Me too."
The bartender nodded in acknowledgment and began preparing their drinks.While they waited,Yujin leaned closer to Hyunho and whispered,"We should fix our make-up."
Without waiting for a response,Yujin retrieved a small makeup bag from his pocket,pulling out a lipstick and a powder compact.He carefully retouched Hyunho's makeup first, ensuring everything was perfect, before quickly doing his own.Minsoo watched them with a slight pout on his lips,feeling a bit left out but also amused by the scene.
As the bartender returned with their drinks,the trio thanked him warmly. Yujin sipped his shot,his gaze wandering until it landed on a pair of men he recognized from the balcony earlier.Adjusting his wig subtly,he leaned closer to Minsoo and whispered,"Look there,"pointing with his eyes and then smirking.
Yujin then called the bartender over and whispered,"Serve them two shots of vodka,on me.Tell them it’s a gift."
The bartender looked surprised but quickly prepared the drinks.He walked over to the two men,setting the shots in front of them."A treat from the person over there,"he said, gesturing towards Yujin.
Yujin watched them with a playful pout.One of the men raised his shot, locking eyes with Yujin and smirking. Yujin responded with a shy,innocent look.
Hyunho, sitting next to Yujin, whispered in disgust,"Cut it out... you’re attracting attention."
"That's what I want anyway,"Yujin whispered back,maintaining his pouty gaze at the men.
The two men called the bartender again.After a brief exchange,the bartender returned to the bar, prepared a single shot and served it to Yujin.
Yujin,making sure the men were watching,poured some vodka on the back of his hand and licked it off slowly,keeping his eyes on them. Amused,the two men stood up and approached.
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Action| It was a rainy summer night,but the city was still full of people and activity.Sunghwa stood alone at a bus stop, waiting for his bus to arrive.He was leaving the town he had known for so long, heading to Seoul.He hoped for a better job,a better l...
