the leader • choi seungcheol

ten

After eating, Seungcheol suggests we go shopping.

I agree and we walk the busy streets, wearing sunglasses and hats.

My phone starts to ring.

The screen reads Oppa.

"Hey, Sangkyun. Whats up?"

"So, where are you living? Im at your old house and theres a for sale sign." His voice has a hint of anger.

"Oppa," I start "It was really sudden, it wasnt expected. Im sorry i didnt tell you."

"Its fine. Where are you? I want to see you. I have gifts for you."

I rattle off the store we are in and hang up.

"My brother is coming. So youll meet him." I state. "Hes a big, he exercises a lot anx hes 6 foot two so im sorry in advance."

"Its okay. We arent dating so i dont have any worries."

"Well we are living together which he might not be happy about."

We continue around the store, i take a few tops back to fhe dressing room and then buy one and we stand outside waiting.

"Hye Rin!" I hear.

I spot my tall brother ajd sprint to him, he bends his knees his knees and opens his arms.

"Oppa!" I wrap my arms around his neck and he effortlessly lifts me off the ground.

"Ive missed you!" He says, voice deep.

"Ive missed you too." He puts me down and i guide him to Seungcheol.

"This is my roomate Seungcheol. This is my brother Sangkyun."

"Roomate?" As i expected, Sangkyun gets protective ajd his arm pulls me against his side. "Are you together."

"No not at all. He was just nice enough to offer me a room until i get a new house or apartment."

"Well, i better not hear about you two doing anything. This is my little sister. Im watching you."

"Of course. I would never hurt her in any way. Shes one of my closest friends." Seungcheol bows and holds his hand out for a handshake which my brother accepts.

"Hm..." Sangkyun lets go of me and circles Seungcheol. "Hes cute, Rinnie, nice body, really handsome face. Hmmm...." He continues to circle an uncomfortable Seungcheol. "What do you do?"

He clears his throat. "Im an idol. I lead the 13 member boy group, Seventeen. Im the oldest and the rapper." He states, being confident

"Oh? Thats pretty nice. Good money." He stands next to me again. "I like him, Rinnie."

"Oppa, we arent dating."

He rolls his eyes and pushes me into Seungcheol, who catches me. his arms latching around my waist and in a protective manner he pushes me slightly behind me. "Why did you shove her?" He snaps at my brother, his arm a cage in front of my body.

"A test. Which you passed. Protective. Thats good. Do you like to give presents?"

Seungcheol relaxes and drops his arm. "I guess so. "

"He bought me a whole bunch of things yesterday. Balloons, chocolate, a big bear, movies, food. Stuff like that." I pipe up.

"Oh?" Sangkyun raises his eyebrows.

"Hye Rin, " Seungcheol whispers.

"What? Its true you did."

"Do you pay for meals if you go to dinner?"

"Of course, thats the good thing to do." Seungcheol has gotten defensive.

"Are you done?"

"No." He says.  "Do you drink?"

"Not often."

"How do you control your members? Has she met them? Are they good to her too? "

"I control them as they should be, and yes she has meet them and yes they are good to her. Shes close to them."

"Alright. You have my blessing. I like you a lot, Seungcheol."

"Oppa! We are not dating!" I say, standing between them.

He smirks and shoves me back again.

As expected, Seungcheol holds me against his chest. "Ya! Quit that!"

He cages me in.

My brother grins and says, "Lets go, i wanna shop."

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