~ BOOK 2 of Levels of Love ~
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It walks through the crowd below with an easy, almost arrogant, stride, beanie pulled low over its forehead. But not low enough to hide its piercing, cold eyes. I don't know why but my breathing sudd...
Don't know why but I thought an epilogue would be cute so here's a little something. :)
It's the second upload today so make sure to read RULE 33 first or you'll be super confused!!
Media is Taeyang's Darling. Enough said.
And a little picture of Junhoe to finish it all off. XD
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"Urgh! Just tell him to wait", I grumble as I finish paying for the beautiful summer dress I'd found. "We'll be there soon."
"Not soon enough", Junhoe says with a laugh, "Oh. Wait. He's video calling me."
I lean over and swipe accept, pouting dramatically as Hanbin's steely expression appears on the screen.
"CeCe", he says very causally, "You two are late."
"Yeah. I know", I sigh, "But I found this dress and they had to find the right size. Whatever, I love you. Be there soon." Then I hang up and look at Junhoe, who rolls his eyes along with me.
"Practice time, Junhoe-ie", I sigh and thank the shop attendant before stepping back out into the warm, summer sun.
"You mean watching time", Junhoe replies with all sass. His dark hair now has blond highlights through it but otherwise he's the same guy I met a life or so ago with smoldering eyes and a self-assured grin. "You never practice with us."
"Supporting time then", I try to compromise, "It takes a lot of energy cheering you guys on when all you want to do is sleep."
"We don't sleep much", Junhoe shrugs, "Not with this comeback around the corner."
"This human life, hey?" I say with mock disappointment.
"Who are you calling human?" Junhoe gasps, "Still half beast here." "Half beast?!" I shriek with laughter, "You didn't just say that!"
We spend the rest of the trip over to the YG Building pushing and shoving each other while making friendly banter.
"What are you two doing?" Hanbin asks from where he's waiting for us around the corner of the building. "I swear I could hear you both two blocks away."
"It's just such a nice day", I tell Hanbin as we approach, "The sun's shining and it's so nice out."
He frowns, "What are you saying? We should miss practice and go out somewhere?"
Junhoe gasps and I trade a surprised look with him.
"Your words, not mine", I tell Hanbin and kiss him quickly.
He doesn't return it, just studies the two of us in what looks like defeat.
"CeCe", he pinches the bridge of his nose and closes his eyes in frustration, "This comeback is really soon."
"I know", I tell him, "But I also know yous have been practicing nonstop for weeks now. Just one afternoon off." I kiss him again and this time his lips part slightly under the touch. "Come on. Let's get all the guys and go get ice cream or something. You'll be back at it again bright and early tomorrow morning."
"We will be, especially if we take this time off."
"I still think cookies and cream is the best."
"I'm with you on that one, Hyung."
Hanbin turns at the sound of Jinhwan and Chanwoo and I crane my neck to see around him. Sure enough, the rest of iKON is making their way out the door with their wallets and sunnies ready.
"Did they put you up to this?" Hanbin looks back at me.
"No", I tell him honestly, "I literally just came up with the idea. I have no idea how..." My voice trails off as I realise what's happened. "They heard us."
Hanbin frowns in confusion before it registers and he turns to his group, "What have I said about eavesdropping?"
"It wasn't eavesdropping, hyung", Donghyuk insists as he pushes a cap low over his newly blond hair. "You were talking too loud. We heard it over the music."
Hanbin looks as if he'd believe pigs could fly before that story.
"It actually happened like that", Jinhwan steps in, "The music was a little softer than normal but still you guys need to keep it down if you don't want us hearing."
"I'm confused", Junhoe's head appears over my shoulder, "Are we going for ice cream or not?"
All eyes turn to Hanbin who's looking decidedly defeated.
"Fine", he grumbles, "Let's go."
All the guys cheer and high five each other before starting off down the road to our favourite ice cream shop.
"You won't regret it", I tell Hanbin as he continues to stand in the same spot.
"I know", he says, "But this whole human leading Daemons thing is hard."
"They're so funny", I wave at Junhoe as he turns to make sure I'm still behind them.
"After this comeback I think I should take a break", Hanbin slides an arm around my waist and we start to follow the rest.
"Remember to whisper", I say to him in a low murmur, "Unless this is something you want to share with iKON."
"We can still hear you, CeCe!" Yunhyeong, Donghyuk and Chanwoo all chorus together.
"Shut your ears then!" I scream.
The entire group bursts into fits of giggles.
"We'll talk about it later I guess", I say to Hanbin who's also grinning.
"Yeah", he kisses my head softly, "Ice cream first. Life decisions later."
"Exactly", I say at the same time as the rest of iKON, now about twenty metres ahead of us, says the same thing.
