Chapter 9

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       Hoseok groaned as he turned over on the grey couch. The light from the sun glared through the window. Squinting, he looked around at his surroundings. Reliving the events from last night, he shot up. Running a hand through his dark hair, he felt his heart sink. Her words echoed through his ears. Tearing the blanket off, he placed his feet on the cold hardwood floor. Sliding his hand down his face, he let out a sigh. Reaching into his pant pocket he pulled out his phone. 5 new messages.

Reading over them, a few of the members had asked him where he when he'd be back. Tossing his phone beside him, he didn't know how to respond to them. Looking to the coffee table, he noticed a small piece of paper. Picking it up, he read it aloud.

"Hoseok," It started, "Sorry. I didn't want to wake you, I had to meet with a friend. Please help yourself to whatever is in the fridge. There's towels in the cupboard in the bathroom if u need to have a shower. Make yourself at home. I'll be back in bit. – AliceJ"

He smiled as he placed the paper back on the smooth surface. A shower sounded nice, and something he desperately wanted. He needed to take his mind off of the events. Lifting himself off the couch, he stretched his tired muscles. Looking out to the sunny day, he let out a sigh.

Her bathroom, was big. With grey tiled walls, and dark brown cupboards. He couldn't help but notice how everything was placed properly, with the label facing out to him. Looking over to the glass shower, he began to imagine her standing there washing her long hair. Shaking the thought from his mind, he stripped down.

As he stood with the warm water running over him, his thoughts faded. His heart still felt heavy from her lingering words. As he finished, he dried himself off, and wrapped a towel around his waist. He stood staring at his reflection. Placing his fingers against his lips, he still felt the warmth from hers. Lowering his gaze, he turned. His mouth was dry from the drinks they had, so he wanted to grab a water.

 His mouth was dry from the drinks they had, so he wanted to grab a water

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Walking out, he called out her name. When there was no response he walked over to her fridge. Finding an unopened bottle of water, twisting the cap off, he took a long sip. As he moved the bottle away from his lips, he heard the clank of the door closing. His eyes widened. She had come home, and he was in nothing but a towel.

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