Forgotten || y.s.h/p.m.h

Part twenty two

My new roommate was very soft spoken. All night she spoke very quietly in Japanese the whole time. "In the morning would you like to get pancakes?" I asked. "I love pancakes!" She said excitedly.

So in the morning I took her to go eat pancakes and have bonding time together. The pancake shop was small so rumors and controversy was very unlikely to spark.. At least that's what thought.

"That's looks so much like Arina from 4tell!"

"Who's the girl that's with her?"

"Are they a couple?"

"Is Arina a lesbian?!"

Unfortunately, I was not a lesbian. I sat down Sora at a small table meant for two obviously. "I'm sorry for all the people." I apologized. "It's no big deal at all really. I barely even know what they're saying." Sora answered back. We were still speaking in Japanese since that is the language Sora is more comfortable with. Then more conversations about us sparked between the people.

"They're speaking Japanese."

"Maybe Arina brought her lover from Japan here."

The waitress came over and we ordered our food. Sora asked me to order for her since she didn't know how to say "extra whipped cream".  The whispering was so loud, it wasn't even like they were trying to be secretive about their thoughts. "Arina ordered for her. They're definitely dating." One said. "We should be open minded about Arina's preferences." Another said.

I tried to converse with Sora to block out what people were saying. "So what happened at the company in Japan?" I asked her. "Oh, right! You guys don't know. Well, basically, the manager was taking advantage of the other girls and I was afraid he would try to take advantage of me since I was one of the youngest. He did try to take advantage of me while we were supposed to be sleeping, but fortunately I have a bad sleeping schedule so I caught him." She explained. "Oh my goodness! Are you okay?!" I asked shocked. She nodded in response and held up her hand signaling an 'ok'. "I'm glad you came here then. Our manager respects us very much and cares for us as a brother would." I explained to her. "Speaking of siblings, do you have any?" I asked her. She frowned at the question, "I did have a sister but she died a few years back. She got hit by a drunk driver." She said. "That's horrible." I responded sympathetically. "Don't worry though! We will be your sisters now! Even though we may never compare to your true sister, we will treat you as our own family." I smiled towards her. Her frown then turned into a smile and she thanked me.

By that time our pancakes arrived. She looked as if heaven were on earth. "Look at all the whipped cream!" She squealed in excitement. "It's so much!" I said surprised. She seemed so happy so I decided that I would take a picture of her. "I'm going to take a picture of you and the whipped cream mountain." I told her. "Okay!" She said excitedly and then posed.

We both dug into our food and after we were finished we were so full. "I shouldn't have ate so much sugar and carbs. I'm going to have to work out now." I complained. "But why? You're already slim." Sora said. "Well, in Korea, the expectations for a woman's body is different. They want you really slim." I explained. "Ahhhhh, so should I start working out too?" Sora asked. "If you want, or if our trainer says to." I told her.

I also took her to the cafe that I usually go to with Minhyuk. "Woooow, how do you know of such cute places?!" Sora asked mesmerized. "I walk and explore a lot." I told her. "I usually come here with one of my best friends." I said. And as I said that he walked in. What a coincidence. "Minhyukieeee!" I sang. "Ariiiiinaa." He sang back. "Come sit with uuuuuus." I sang again. "Us?" He questioned and turned around. "Us." I confirmed. "Minhyuk, this is Sora. She's a new member of 4tell. CEO said Yeonjin wasn't ready to debut, and Sora was looking for a group to join. So here she is."

"Nice to meet you Sora. I'm Minhyuk or Rocky." He introduced himself. "I'm Sora. You're Ariana's best friend. Please take care of her." Sora smiled. Minhyuk smiled and nodded, "I try my best to." He sat at the seat across from me. "So what have you been up to?" I asked him. "Well, besides worrying about you and preparing for comeback, nothing I would say." He laughed. "Would it be okay if I got a hot chocolate?" Sora asked. "Go ahead, here's some money to pay for it." Minhyuk offered. "Thank you very much." Sora bowed.

"You're being very generous today." I told Minhyuk. "I want to make her feel welcomed. Plus she's now your friend and roommate. I want to treat you and the people you care for well." He smiled at me. "Are you trying to win me over?" I asked laughing. "Yes actually." He answers rubbing the back of his neck. Sora then came back with the hot chocolate. "He put whipped cream on the top too! And sprinkles!" She smiled. "Thank you Minhyuk."

"Where are you girls heading next?" Minhyuk asked. "I think to get skincare products." I said. "I'd like to come if you don't mind. I need new sheet masks." Minhyuk asked. "Of course." I said. We were soon on our way to skincare shops that were nearby. Minhyuk again paid for everything that we got. "Minhyuk I feel bad that you paid for everything." I said. "Then hold my hand to return the favor." He smirked and grabbed my hand, and I let him. Maybe being with him wouldn't be too bad.