Rebels At Their Finest (Block B)

48: Attention

Kyu Ree didn't stop running until she'd already barreled through the apartment, neglecting to take off her shoes, and was standing in the living room. She'd arrived just in time to see Zico opening the door and sliding out, keeping his gaze locked in the room as he slowly closed the door. He was holding River's shoes in his hands and his hair looked disheveled. Her throat seemed to dry too quickly for her to say a word to him, so she simply stared at him, jaw dropped, and in complete disbelief.

He turned, a small smile displayed on his lips, until his eyes fell on Kyu Ree. He looked up in surprise and bit his lip. "Hey girl," He murmured.

"No, don't you hey girl me!" She hissed, finally regaining her voice after what felt to her like too long of not yelling. "What the hell were you thinking? She's still with Akito!" She screamed.

Zico nodded his head. "I know," He started.

But Kyu Ree cut him off when she beat her fists against his chest. "Why do you keep doing this? To her and yourself!" She cried out angrily.

Zico sighed and moved past her, unfazed by her anger. "I didn't do anything. I got her home, she's tucked in and is asleep. Now, if you don't mind-"

Taeil and Kyung swung into the doorway, both panting. "What are you doing?" Kyung shouted.

Zico sighed. "Christ." He muttered. "I didn't touch her, she's in bed and she's sleeping. I'm leaving because I'm sick of being shouted at."

Kyu Ree frowned. "Wait," She sighed, walking towards him. "Please, come back inside and sit down. I'm sorry I jumped to conclusions," She said, moving towards the couch. "It's just that it always seems to be that way when you two are left alone."

"It used to be," Zico said, moving towards the fridge and grabbing himself a beer, and Kyu Ree a banana milk. "But it's like you said. She's with Akito. Besides, we talked a little while she was still conscious," He said, handing Kyu Ree the milk and opening his beer. He laughed as he sat down and took a sip of his own drink before continuing. "And she's decided that we need to find me a girlfriend."

Kyu Ree made a face, opening her banana milk. "What?" She asked, laughing.

He nodded. "That's what she said," He sighed. Kyung and Taeil walked around the couch and sat, Kyung beside Zico and Taeil beside Kyu Ree. "And she also said that she remembers us, that she isn't sure she loves Akito and that she doesn't mean to keep hurting me."

"Wow." Kyung said, shaking his head. "And how do you feel about that?" He asked.

Zico nodded. "I agree. I need a girlfriend." He said, shrugging his shoulders and throwing back the beer. "If you'll excuse me, I should be getting back to the dorm so I can call Areum."

Taeil's brow furrowed. "Who?"

"Park Areum. I was supposed to call her about an hour ago, but I was still talking River into sleeping." He shrugged and stood. "I'll see you guys at home?" Kyung and Taeil nodded. "Bye Kyu Ree."

"Bye guy." She shouted after him. He laughed as he slid his feet into his shoes and started out into the hallway. When he was gone, Kyu Ree whipped around to look at Taeil and Kyung. "Who the hell is Areum."

Kyung shrugged. "I think," Taeil started, as he moved to his feet. "That's the model. I could be wrong. Maybe she was the teacher?"

Kyung shrugged again. "I don't really know. It's hard to keep up." He said, stretching his legs out. "It's not like he's seeing all of them. I guess most of these people were friends from school. I know some of them, but Areum isn't someone I remember."

"Do you think he's seeing her?" Kyu Ree asked, leaning forward to speak to Kyung.

He made a face. "Probably, but it's not like it matters. He's allowed to date." He said sourly. "You can't keep trying to keep them together-"