Letters To Hoseok

Chapter Thirteen; Hoseok

(A/N: I have returned from the dead! I'm so sorry about not updating, I've kinda been faced with writer's block, the bane of every writer's existence. For a little bit I forgot about updating, I'll try to remember more. At this point, I feel more organized, so hopefully, that will keep me updating, and I'll keep a notebook with me from now on to write in my free time. I'm really sorry.)

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The words just seemed to of slipped out of his mouth, truth be told, he had been practicing it in the elevator, but he didn't think they'd come out so easily. He watched her face as she stared at him, horror took over Hoseok. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't of-- I'm an idol, you're a fan -- I shouldn't of overstepped my boundaries. Feel free to say no."

Hoseok didn't want her to say no though.

Lily opened her mouth, words didn't come out at first, "Hoseok, I'm really flattered but--"

Ah, she's going to say no.

"--is it really okay to do so?" Lily asked nervously. "I mean, you're one of the biggest stars right now, what if fans catch you out with someone like me?"

"That won't be a problem." Hoseok pointed to the mask that was pulled below his chin and the sun glasses on the top of his head.

"I think you'd need something more than that, I'm sure some crazy fan could identify you by your shoe laces," Lily looked down at Hoseok's feet, "though, with those shoes it'd be easy to spot you from a mile away."

"Then we won't go out then, we can enjoy a nice dinner by the pool."

"Are you allowed to though?"

"Lily... just say no. Please don't try to find excuses, you're getting my hopes up," Hoseok said. He was a little disappointed.

"I'm sorry, I'm more concerned about you being caught with me, I don't want to hurt your image," Lily confessed.

Hoseok thought about it for a moment, if they were caught together it might be a problem for both of them. Lily would get told off by fans, Hoseok would get told of by Bang PD-nim for creating a scandal. Though, Hoseok was always able to get away with a few things here and there without being caught. This would just be one of them.

"It won't hurt my image, in case you didn't notice they don't let just anyone into this hotel," Hoseok said.

"Oh, I noticed," Lily shifted her weight from one foot to another. She smiled, her smile made Hoseok smile. Her teeth were bright, though there was a slight crook in one of her teeth, like Jimin had, but it was cute. It suited her well. "Let's eat together."

Hoseok gestured to the elevator that was back behind him. Finally, he always thought about taking Lily out for a dinner. He wanted to treat many fans before, though he never could. To be fair, he made his chance with Lily, responding to her letter, giving her tickets, finding and keeping (for a short while) her phone.

It felt a little weird, but would he of gotten the chance otherwise? Lily didn't buy fancy things, since she was saving up for med school, though she thought she would be done saving by now. She probably wanted to save for something bigger as well, but it wasn't like she was going to show up in Korea any time soon. Maybe he would ask her what she was saving for tonight, perhaps it'd be a good conversation starter.

The elevator doors open, after the people got out, Lily and Hoseok got in, Hoseok pushed the button for the eighteenth floor, where the pool and dining were. Hoseok tried to fill the air with conversation.

"How old are you, you don't use honorifics, are you... noona?" Hoseok asked.

Lily let out a small laugh. "We're the same age, twenty-four, internationally. In Korea we're twenty-six, I believe...? I guess I didn't mention it in my letters."