Drunken Kisses

Drunken Kisses: Uninvited Chauffeur

We talked for a few more minutes before it was time for him to leave. We walked back towards the parking lot where our managers were waiting.

"So where are we meeting later?" I asked. Remembering that I didn't know about the place yet.

"Don't worry. I'll just pick you up at 8. We can go there together. It's a bar owned by one of my friends. We'll be able to hangout on the VIP section." He said.

"No need. I can manage. Just text me the address. Won't you be busy later?" I said. I don't want to be a burden to him.

"It's not a problem Jiaqi. I'll be passing your apartment on the way. So it's no big deal." He explained.

I fell silent. Oh. So it was just convenient. I felt somehow sad. I shook my head chastising myself. Get a hold of yourself Jiaqi. You're his friend. That's what friends do.

"Are you okay?" He asked concerned.

"Yeah. Why wouldn't I be? So I'll see you later?" I smiled at him finally collecting my thoughts.

"See you." He ruffled my hair and I slap his arm. Finally he walked away, leaving a wink my way. I just sighed. Still trying to bottle up the unwanted feelings for him.

I was waiting for Xize's text since I was already done preparing. I decided to just wear a black cashmere dress and placed a white coat on top of it. Nothing can go wrong with black.

I was still thinking about our conversation earlier. It's nice knowing that I can hang out with him occasionally. Especially if it's going for a food trip. I'm so excited just thinking about it.

I was browsing my weibo account when I heard a knock on my door. I wondered if my manager forgot to give me something.

I walked towards the door and opened it. I didn't expect the person behind it. It was definitely not my manager.

Wu Xize actually came up to my apartment. The Ximen of MG 2018, my friend and big brother. Yeah, that Wu Xize. His hands hidden on his pockets. He was wearing a denim jacket on top of his white hoodie and black jeans. Casual but fashionable as always. That's Xize for you.

I was staring at him for a long time that he suddenly cleared his throat and raised one of his eyebrows at me. I took a deep breath to clear my head.

"Xize. How did you know my apartment number?" I asked him. Something about this is weird. We didn't do this before. Well we hangout on our hotel rooms but it was usually on Dylan's or his room.

"I asked Yue about it." He grinned as if he accomplished something great.

"You didn't have to pick me up all the way here. You could have texted me and I would have met you downstairs." I said.

"I know. I got curious about where you live so I look around as well." He said.

I nodded still a bit weirded out about the whole situation.

"Want to come in?" I asked. I mean would it be rude if I didn't ask that? I usually do that with my friends.

He looked at me. As if sensing my uneasiness he answered.

"No. It's okay. So are you ready?" He asked.

"Yeah. Let me just grab my purse." I said. True to his words he didn't follow me but instead waited outside. He really is a gentleman.

"Okay I'm ready!" I told him happily. Getting over the awkward atmosphere awhile ago.

"Well someone's excited. Let's go lil bro!" He said patting my head at the same time.

"Of course. I get to hangout with you guys. Why won't I be?" The excitement on my voice was evident.

When we got to the elevator, a classical music was playing. We were so quiet that when our eyes met we burst out laughing.

"I don't know what's with the elevator and background music. But it makes me laugh everytime." I said in between fits of laughter.

"Me too! I thought I was the only one. It's like when you're riding it with a stranger, it doesn't make it any better. It makes it more awkward." He added.

The door finally opened as it arrived on the ground floor. He led me towards his white BMW, this was actually a gift from the MG production staff. They were really fond of him and his portrayal of Ximen that the sponsors actually gave it to him. DMS car was also given to Dylan, though I doubt he was able to drive it yet.

I used to drive a car too but I sold it since I have no more use to it, my manager drives me around now. I looked at him wondering why he brought his car.

"I thought we'll be driving with your manager?" I asked, curious.

"It's my day off tomorrow anyway so I asked him to go home early. And we're going to a bar, the boys and I might go home a little late." he explained.

He opened the door to the passenger sit. It's my first time to ride on this car as Jiaqi. We shot our scenes here as Ximen and Xiayou.

"After you." He motioned with his hands for me to enter first.

"Thanks!" I said. He even closed the door for me.

He went around and started the car.

"Buckle up!" He reminded me. As I forgot to put my seatbelt on. I was about to grab it when his hands beat me to it. His face was so close to me that I held my breath. My heart was drumming so loud, it's a miracle he didn't hear it.

With a clasp, the seatbelt was locked in place. But I'm afraid my feelings has been opened. Damn him. Damn you Wu Xize. For being so gentleman. For being so naturally caring around girls.

He went back on his seat. I cleared my throat and muttered a weak 'thanks.' He threw a smirk my way.

"I could have done that you know? I'm not a kid." I told him after a while.

"Well you were taking so long." He said. I looked at him annoyed. He just winked at me. Again. The wink. We pulled out of the parking lot and went on our way to the bar.