puzzle pieces [ x.m.h ]

CHAPTER 6

The dining hall had two tables, one short and one tall. Meaning one with chairs and the other with mats. The8 saw me coming in and just stared at the floor. "HERES YOUR RICE SLEEPING BEAUTIES! I was going to sing yall the wake up call." Seungkwan sang. Gina rolled her eyes and took the last place on the floor. I took my bowl and sat next to Mingyu and Veronica who was again shooting glances at The8 who was seated across us. Again the knotted feeling came back. I mentally slapped myslef, I have to stop this feeling. Veronica acted all sweet and whiny, I just ignored her and ate my rice in bits. Mingyu, who was genuinely concerned asked, " Hey you ok? Eat up !" I smiled but as I turned around I saw The8's eyes sparkle, as if filled with flames. Jealous? Over me? Useless me? Again I mentally slapped myself. Why would anyone be jealous over me ?

7 Seas started our recording, borrowing seventeen's studio. Jihoon patiently taught me the different settings and was even kind enough to stay to supervise (maybe he just wanted to make sure Goddess of Destruction, Louisa, doesn't break anything) Joshua, Seungkwan and Dokyum were there too, to teach the vocals how to master certain notes. After recording, as I was heading out, I saw joshua smiling at Gina and talking to her.

"Hey hey what was that man. And you say im the one who's having uletrior motives ?" I raised an eyebrow at Gina. A tint of pink appeared on her fair cheeks and she just glared at me. "Don't talk about me, look who's here u dumbo," Gina retorted as she stalked off. I turned round and saw The8 leaning against the wall. I could just feel his intense gaze burning through me. He smiled and straightened up, walking towards me. OH MY LORD MY HEART how is he so cute ? The8 stood in front of me and asked "ni you kong ma? Yao qu fu jing de chao shi chang mai shi wu ma ?" Do you have time? Want to go to the supermarket with me? "Sure but do you have time? Don't you need to practice?" I answered in korean, concerned, as we walked down the corridor, back to the dorm. He simply nodded and without warning, he interwined his long, slender fingers into my very own. My heart nearly skipped her beat and a knot appeared at my throat. I swallowed. WHAT ?????!!!! As if reading my mind, he whispered, "I really wanted to do this. You have no idea how much self-contorl I had. I secretly smiled and held his hand tightly. His hand was so warm. They were super big too so as he clasped my hand, I felt really secure and safe. As if the monsters that lived within me were behind the strong walls of Minghao's hands

He let go of my hands and smiled at me. "I'll meet you downstairs. See you in 10 minutes." Before I could reply, he pecked my cheek and literally skipped down the stairs. "Be careful!" I called out, hiding my smile. How sweet can he get? I thought as opened the door only to reveal The Circle Of Girl Gossip. "OOOOOOO Minghao's lover is hereeeee~~~" Pearl and Sophie sang out. I shot an angry look at Gina. She shurgged her shoulders and in response mouthed " payback time" I frowned. "Whatever, im going out Gina and Sharlotte take care of the kids." I rushed out of the room and ran downstairs.

"What's with that running down huh?" Minghao questioned me with raised eyebrows. I blushed as I though back of the teasing the girls gave me. "N-Nothing." Minghao laughed his super cute laugh. It was so pretty. His smile, I mean. The way his lips turned up and the way his lips part and his teeth show...WAIT WHY M I THINKING ABT HIS SMILE? My hormones are obviously not helping me. "Whats wrong? What are you thinking about?" Minghao touched my cheek. Oh so you want to play my-heart-skipped-a-beat-again game? "You." He stared at me with surprise, even I was taken back by my words. I fitted my hand into his and just pulled him along. He laughed and let go of my hand, hugging me from behind. "Ya! What if some fan saw?" I asked, giggling. "I don't care, I really really like you Winter. I'm not gojng to let you go and let some God of Eating aka Mingyu take you away." He whispered, whiningly, into my ear. Of course the last sentence was fake and cute. I giggled, wrigling out from his grasp. " THAT's ticklish!" I screamed. He laughed and held my hand as we walked to the supermarket, talking about everything under the sun, like we were the best of friends.