We saw Skyler waiting for us at the airport. I was OVERJOYED. I was actually extremely mad at her though because her pet cockroach tried to kill me.
"HEY SKYLER HOW'S ROCHI?" I hollered once we exited the airport.
She wiped a single tear off her face, "He was killed. By your mom. Don't you remember?"
I shook my head dramatically, "I've been trying to forget that terrifying experience. I'm sorry, I didn't know!"
Hoseok was planning on showing Jessica around Seoul, and it looked like Skyler and Taehyung were getting along pretty well. I was a fifth wheel. If you thought third wheels were useless, then you've clearly never been the fifth wheel.
Once we reached a coffee shop to stop and plan what we were gonna do, I decided to give Jeonghan a call.
"Hey bud," I mumbled, awkwardly.
"Hi Arin," his voice was cold.
I nervously fidgeted with my fingernails while jessica was fidgeting with Hoseok's fidget spinner ;), "I'm in Seoul. Should we talk about that news.?"
"I'm actually a bit busy so I can't meet up anywhere. Seungcheol and I will pick you up and bring you to our dorms," he quietly said.
I've heard Seungcheol's name many times. I knew he was basically Jeonghan's new best friend, but I didn't know they were that close. Close enough for Jeonghan to bring him along to potentially break up with me.
I hung up and quietly waited.
Jeonghan arrived at the coffee shop and distantly waved.
"Hey guys, I'll meet you back at our hotel later," I said waving to Jessica and Skyler. Hoseok and Taehyung didn't seem to notice.
The car ride was really quiet, other than Seungcheol awkwardly whistling while driving.
We reached the dorms, and luckily the whole group wasn't there. It was only Jeonghan, Seungcheol, me, and some other guy that promised he'd stay out of the room while Jeonghan told me "the news".
"So," Jeonghan looked down as he shut the door. Seungcheol was in the other room, but he could definitely hear what was going on. He gestured for me to sit down on one of the bunk beds. I reluctantly sat down. I just wanted to hear what he had to tell me. I didn't want him to sugarcoat it. I didn't want him to make sure I was comfortable first. I knew what was going to come out of his mouth, and after hearing it, I knew I'd probably have to leave.
"I have a boyfriend..." he finally said after minutes of silence.
I gulped, "Seungcheol?"
He nodded.
Only one of us left the room crying. It was Jeonghan. I was sad, yes, but I knew what he'd say so it didn't surprise me.
After leaving the room, Seungcheol hugged him. I would've hugged him too, he was crying. However, I couldn't.
"D-do you need water Arin?" Seungcheol hesitated to ask before I left. I shook my head.
He gave me a soft smile, "Please don't be mad at him," he started, "Jeonghan has only said nice things about you. He was actually excited to see you, but he was also very scared to tell you."
I nodded, "I'm not mad. I'm just-"
I couldn't act toUGH ANYMORE. I was about to cry.
I ran out of the building, covering my face with my jacket sleeve. I didn't say anything when I left. I just stormed out. Much like the storm that was brewing in the sky.
I sighed, putting on my hood. At least nobody could tell I was crying now.
I was about to stop at the closest diner when I heard someone screaming my name.
"ARIN!"
I turned around to see an unfamiliar raven haired boy running to me with two umbrellas.
"Here," he said, handing me one.
"T-thank you?" As I looked at him, I realized that he was the other member that was in the dorms.
"Jun," he said, holding out his hand.
"A-arin," I stuttered.
"Seungcheol sent me to make sure you were okay. I don't suppose you're staying anywhere close," he said, putting his hood on.
I shook my head, "It's a pretty long walk."
"I'll walk you there," he offered.
I couldn't say no. I didn't know anything about directions in Seoul.
"I h-heard what happened," he started. I could tell that he was unsure of bringing up the topic, "Thanks for being calm. I was afraid that you'd be like some of Jeonghan's exes."
He stopped talking. He was shy.
"Were his other exes not calm?" I asked.
He shook his head, "They put up fights. I had to clean up the broken glass the last few times."
I awkwardly chuckled, "I respect Jeonghan, and I know we'll still be friends. I'm sorry, though. You have to walk some random person to their hotel in the pouring rain."
He shrugged, "You're not that bad. I-I mean, it's not that bad."
"So do you have a tour guide here?" He said after a few minutes of walking in silence.
I shook my head, "Well my friends do, but I have a feeling that they're more than just tour guides, so I wouldn't wanna interfere."
He smiled, "I can show you around. I've only been here for a year or so, but I think I could be helpful."
I kindly accepted his offer. He seemed like a cool dood.
We entered the lobby soaked. Now that I could see him properly, Jun was actually really...handsome? He looked really adorable in wet hair too.
I zoned out while examining him just to notice he was taking something out of a grocery bag.
It was one of his jackets.
"Here. It was my idea, not Seungcheol's," he explained, handing it to me, "I figured that you'd be soaked and you didn't pack much clothes."
I thanked him, closing my umbrella and awkwardly giving him a hug.
"I put my phone number in it," he cheekily mentioned right before leaving the lobby, "don't forget me!"
I smiled and headed back to the room I shared with Skyler and Jessica.
