the leader • choi seungcheol

five

The party is large, we are led to a large round table, where i sit between Seungcheol and Hansol.

When the wine comes around, I grab a glass.

"Are you alright?" Seungcheol whispers.

I shake my head but dont say anything, drinking my wine.

"Why? What happened?"

I breifly explain the situation.

He sits back and thinks.

As he does so, a few men walk up and thats when all the introducing begins.

-

Half of the people here were older than me but still treated me as i was an elder. What can i say? Being famous for being a bitch has its advantages. Its currently 9pm and the chatter is loud, classical musoc sweet in the background.

I have mostly sat or stood at this table since i arrived, most of the boys moving around, after introducing themselves to me.

Seungcheol sits down next to me.

"Hey, i have a proposal."

I look at him and nod at him to continue.

"Well, all of us liclve seperately, or with a roomate, in an apartment. I live alone in mine but theres an extra room and its large and i know we literally dont know each other at all but you are welcome to stay there until you can find a place-"

"Hyung," Jeonghan says from across the table, sounding confused.

"Thank you, Seungcheol, thats very nice of you but-"

"No really, we will barely see each other anyway, its no hassle at all." His eyes sparkle.

Hes very handsome.

"Alright," I sigh, "Thank you. Ill pay you rent."

He smiles brightly, "Great, ill have my driver take me to my apartment and ill get my car and then ill come back and get you. We can go to your place and get some of your things alright?" He stands.

I nod.

When he leaves, i turn back to the table of surprised boys.

"Oh, im sorry by the way. I dont mean to be rude and bitchy its just that im not used to being around so many immature boys and you sometimes get on my.nerves but i can get used to it. I promise im really nice."

"Youre fine dont worry. We kind of idolize you. Youre a gorgeous woman with a high status and great work ability. Youre amazing." Mingyu speaks up.

"How about we all exchange numbers? Here, pass my phone around and add your numbers in and text yourselves." I pull my phone out and hand it to Hansol.

When i get it back i look at my tweleve new contacts.

Hansolieee💜

Jeonghan Eomma

ChanChan

Wonu

Jisoos Christ ✔

Naega Hosh

Dokyeom 💓

Seungkwannie 💞

Gyu

Woozi

Junhui The Greatest

Minghaoooooooo

Well, those are weird names.

"Jeonghan, are you older than me?"

I get into conversations with them and then Seungcheol comes back, holding his elbow out as i stand.

I give him a look, earning a whisper in return "Let me be a gentleman or the paps will call me out"

I nod, resting my hand in his elbow, lowkey feeling him up.

Outside, cameras flash as he hds the passenger door open

I give him directions to my house. The ride is quiet.

At my driveway i see a large moving truck with boxes and Jen.

"Jen, " I call, getting out.

"Oh! Hi, im juat putting stuff i wont need for while in here. I bought a storage unit for us. We dont have that much stuff honestly like i was surprised as i started packing my stuff. I also started packing your stuff and-" She stops her rambling and Seungcheol getsout. "Who the-"

"Thats who ill be living with. Hes actually one of my clients and an idol. Hes just being nice. I literally barely know him." I roll my eyes. "Lets go finish this up, it wont take long. Choi Seungcheol!" I call.

His head shoots up "Yea?'

" Can you help with these boxes?"

-

Finally we are done and we decide to meet back tomorrow to finish everything and put the house up for sale.

I put the last of my three suitcases into the car and climb in, Seungcheol already sitting in the drivers seat, his suit jacket in his lap and his white button up nicely hugging his body.

I watch the time as we head to his apartment, it takes a whole 20 minutes but its close to my office.

"Ill drive you to work and to your house tomorrow so you can get your car." He speaks up.

I nod simply.

The apartment is on the third floor. He carries two suitcases, leaving me the lightest. Gentlemanly.

Maybe it wont be so bad living with him.

At the door he types in the code, 4890 and the door opens.

"I have a key too in here." He says. I nod.

The apartment is quite large, clean, and modern looking.

I explore a bit, following Seungcheol down a hallway.

"That can be your bathroom, i have one in my room, theres my room there, and here, is yours." He says, opening a door.

The room is pretty, nice sized, with a desk, a few bookshelves, a loveseat and coffee table and a large bed.

I smilw, "Thank you."

"You can unpack and after tomorrow, we can get your decorations and put them up. " He says, putting down my suitcases.

"Thank you again"

He scratches the back of his neck. "Its nothing really. Wake me up tomorrow so i can drive you to work, and ill leave your key on the island counter. Do you need anything?" He asks.

I go to shake my head and then open my mouth, "Actually, its pretty chilly in here. Do you have extra blankets or something?"

"Uhh," He coughs "I dont think so."

"Ah, its alright." I smile and he nods.

"Ill get some though. What do you like to eat?" He asks.

I shrug and list a few things which he simply nods too.

"Okay, well, goodnight."

I smile and he leaves.

About ten minutes later, i hear a knock on the bedroom door, i quickly pull my bathrobe over my tanktop and shorts and open the door.

On the floor sits a red hoodie, and a note.

"Sorry im so awkward. I just dont know you well. Heres a hoodie to keep you warm. And heres your key. Lets go out to eat the day after tomorrow for dinner and get to know each other, okay? -Cheol"

I smile and lift the cloth, putting the key next to my purse and then slide the large and warm hoodie on.

Hes very nice, i really could get used to this.

(unedited)