Bacon Squad [Book II]

4

Mickey's POV

"That would be 1000 yen." I lend the cashier the exact amount before leaving the store with the paperbag.

"What took you so long?" Ayumi sighed, and started walking.

My roommate, Ayumi, invited me for some shopping.

I didn't buy much. I think.

"Let's see," Ayumi snatched my paperbag and started rummaging through it.

"Some bag of chips, cans of softdrinks, a dozen of chocolate bars, and two tubs of ice cream."

She mentioned what I bought one by one, amazed that all of those are inside one small paperbag.

"Are you pregnant or something? You bought a lot."

I hit her in the arm and sighed, "I'm just about to have a party at Charlotte's place later. You can join us too."

It's been weeks since I saw Ivan in the cafe, and only a few of my friends only knew.

So today I'm about to tell them at the  party.

I went to the Cipher Residence by the given address and heck, their house is huge.

I walked in, Ayumi following behind. She decided to come with me.

It turns out, Charlotte and Bill's parents are rich gang leaders.

No wonder they somewhat looked a gangster.

Most of the squad is here, excluding Ivan. It's not like I care though.

I placed the stuff I bought earlier at the kitchen table, where I saw Pidro.

When his eyes landed on mine, I get to see it clearly.

He's concerned.

"Do the others know?" He whispered, looking at the people outside the kitchen.

"No, not yet."

He muttered an 'oh' before excusing himself. My eyes followed him, until he finally disappeared.

I left the kitchen afterwards and started to chit chat with the other people.

Pidro couldn't help but glance at me every now and then, which is making me slightly uncomfortable.

He probably noticed it, and stopped looking at me.

The rest of the evening was playing random games, singing and laughing at Cameron's puns.

We sang the birthday song to Charlotte and Bill, they made a wish before blowing it.

When we ate at the grand living room, I decided to spill the beans.

"Ivan and I aren't dating anymore."

"We know." JaeMin and Star said in unison, none of the people on the living room shocked.

"W- How?!" My jaw dropped, and the others pointed at Crimson who was sweating nervously.

When can I ever trust this man.

He's the second person I told about it, and probably told everyone about it after knowing it from me.

"I accidentally told everyone okay?" He said while shaking.

"How can you accidentally yell "Ivan and Mickey aren't dating anymore"?" Star scoffed, making the others laugh.

"That's pretty much the reason why Bill refused to invite Ivan." Charlotte explained before taking a bite of her cake.