Living With NCT

Part Two

The night had went pretty well. Well, that was until a loud bang! rang throughout the house, followed by giggling and a voice who had spoken in korean with an awkward accent.

"Pabo ya !" Another voice shouted, followed by another bang! earning laughter from everyone. I lifted an eyelid to see the room bathed in the morning sun. Feeling a bit tipsy from last night, I stretched and turned to my side, letting out a yawn. However, the yawn didn't get through when a face almost collided with mine.

An ear-piercing scream escaped my lips and filled the air as I scrambled out of the room. The chattering stopped immediately and I felt eyes on my back.

Oh no... I squinted my eyes shut, hoping that it was just a dream. " Who are you ?!" A boy shouted. I felt my face flush as they murmured questions to one another. I quickly felt around for the door knob, hoping to disappear when the same face I'd seen in the morning took me by surprise.

" Christ !" I jolted, a hand near my chest defensively.

"Yeah who are you?" Jaehyun, the boy who I'd shared a room with, asked. I could only gulp, baffled by the mess I'm in. He only had a pair of pants on with ruffled hair, but that did not fail his face. He was beautiful. what am I saying, all of them are.. Uncle Lee is awesome at spotting good talent and visuals.

" I'm Nakamoto Yuta. " A boy greeted, catching my attention. I turned around to see him step forward, a bright smile on his face as he bringing up a hand to shake. I bowed and spoke incoherently. God Rui you're supposed to SHAKE his hand. The other boys continued to flood one another with questions, neither dared to approach me. Haechan remained quiet, unlike how I'd imagined, considering how rude he was to me the night before. Containers scattered the floor, along with Nerf guns and bullets. The place was horrendous.

" If she were a fan she'd already know our names," a boy with the same voice from earlier which spoke awkwardly stated. He came forward and asked, " Your bias is me isn't it. " I laughed nervously, still unable to explain myself.

" Shouldn't we get ready to head over to Seoul ?" A voice spoke up, which made everyone quite. He had a strong presence amongst us and his charisma was outstanding. I couldn't help but stare at him, because boy he was godly.

Everyone else agreed and immediately dispearsed. He stayed on, gazing back at me. My cheeks felt hot as I realise we were staring at one another. " I shall get changed too.. " I mumbled.

" I'm sorry," he brought a hand to his neck and looked down apologetically, " they can get, really rowdy sometimes."

"Oh," I hestitated, " it's fine, I just, need to take a while to adjust to so many boys."

" Do you.. know who I am ?" He asked naively, his eyes were glowing and his smile warm.

I shook my head truthfully. He laughed softly and grinned. " You should get changed. "

***

When we had reached the company building we were greeted by Uncle Lee. He'd sat by a window, indulging in the daily newspaper.

" My boys !" He exclaimed excitedly, taking turns to hug each of them. Once he'd reached Haechan, his expression changed, " Where's my niece ?" He had sound rather frightened.

" Did you forget about me, Uncle ?" I pretend to give him a rather annoyed looked.

" Rui !" He pulled me into a hug. During my trips to Korea, I barely had the chance to visit him due to his hectic schedule and meetings. Adding on, it felt so good to finally be with someone I knew.

The boys reactedly loudly, shocked about my identity. " Boys, this is Rui, my niece. She'll be joining your activities. " He smiled, not without a hint of pride of course.

Everyone gasped, including myself. " Why can't I stay home ! Where's Grandma Lee ? " The rest watched on, and Uncle Lee passed some instructions, gesturing for them to go on without us. The last boy I'd spoke to glanced towards me, giving a reassuring smile.

I joined him on the little table his sat at earlier, ready to shoot my questions. Uncle Lee shifted his glasses to rub his eye, a look of worry on his face. " Well you see, the Red Velvet girls would be busy with their new comeback.. I'm sure they'd be too busy to entertain you, especially with the addition of Yeri. " I rolled my eyes jokingly, as if I'd know whatever names he throws at me.

"What about Grandma Lee ?" I frowned.

"Well.. You can't tell your mom okay." He said rather reluctantly. "She left for Africa last week, she's going to travel around the world. With your third uncle of course. "

" What ?!" I stood up, " Without me ?" Mom would be mad if she knew. I clutched my heart. " Ouch, I mean, it's not like I'd sell her out to Mom. "

Uncle Lee chuckled, " Well, the boys are going to Bangkok for filming. I've arranged for you to be their baby sitter. "

" WHAT ?!"

This time, I really lost it.

***

My feet felt heavy as I navigated my way through the many meeting rooms and studios. As I reached my destination, the boys voices could be heard right by the door. Lights and cameras pointed towards the boys as the gathered on a couch, the rest of the staff were concentrated towards the area which you enter from. The were talking about how they had entered the company, laughing as they recall their experiences. While the older members talked comfortably, the younger ones spoke modestly and shyly.

I felt the corner of my lips lifted as I watched on. I stepped around the people sitting on the floor, trying to get a better view of the boys. My eyes roamed around as the boys continued speaking, and I caught the orbs belonging to Haechan. For a moment, his expression seemed undecipherable, almost taken a back that I'd been in the room. I pressed my lips awkwardly, but he had masked it with a smile, as if I weren't in the room at all.

When the filming ended, they boys were given the entire day off, free to do whatever they pleased. I excused myself, trying to seem occupied as the boys left the room hoping that they wouldn't attempt to start a conversation with me.

"Rui, " Yuta called, my heart sank, " We'll be at the dance studio, would you like to come along ?"

Trying to be as composed as I could, I nodded my head tagging behind a stream of boys.