Extricate | KyuWoo ✅

Ch15

~Time skip: 2 weeks~

I sat at home as I waited for a call. Hyunjoon and I were fired as of the night those people helped me. Sunwoo had told me the following morning to spare me from a mental breakdown. I sighed heavily then dived for the phone when it rang. "Hello? Yes. Yes. Mhmm. Okay. Thank you, goodbye." I did a small dance where I sat then rolled around as I clutched it to my chest. I had gotten my old job back, but at a different place. It was a longer trip, but it was better than nothing. I sat up then looked around.

I felt as if I was slowly moving in with him. Some of our things were mixed together, despite his things outnumbering the small few of mine. I really hadn't noticed until now. The phone rang again and I was surprised to see Sunwoo calling during work hours. "What's wrong?" "Nothing really, other than me being invited to a close friend's birthday party." "Oh. What does that have to do with me?" "He said I can bring you along. Oh, that's right..." He told me to meet him at a place after work. "And we have to be quick because they close earlier than normal stores." "Got it." He hung up and I looked over what I wrote down. I wondered if his friend's birthday party had a formal theme to it.

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I waited outside the store then checked the time. Sunwoo was running late. "Excuse me, but don't loiter around." "Oh-" "I'm here. I'm here." He panted heavily then leaned on me for support. "Sorry to cause concern..." We stepped inside and I was amazed by how luxurious everything looked. "He needs a tailored suit." I told them my sizes and we were shown to a section. "These are already tailored to fit people of your size." "Pick a gray one. I think you'd look good in gray." The saleswoman laughed quietly as she watched us. I didn't know what was going through her mind, but she must have found something funny.

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"You're gonna look great tonight." I nodded then looked at him wide eyed. "Tonight?" "Did I not mention that?" "No!" He put his hands up in defense then sighed. "I'm sorry. I didn't intend to leave it out. Now quickly dress. You can tie a tie right?" "I'm not that incompetent." We bustled about, getting ready for a party that started in 3 hours. "Wait, how are we getting there?" "A friend is taking us there and back. So, we should be out of there by midnight. I also let him know we may have a few drinks." "Midnight? Up to when does it go to?" "2am." My jaw dropped. "Trust me, we won't be staying til then. I just told you someone is coming for us at midnight." I sighed as I checked that I had everything. Sunwoo's phone went off, signaling that his friend had arrived.

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There weren't as many people here as we were one of the early birds. "Two things. One, don't accept a drink from anyone. Not even me. Unless you're watching them make it. Two, don't leave my line of sight. My friend is cool and everything, but not all of his friends are." I nodded as we walked over to who I assumed was the birthday guy. My jaw dropped as I recognized his face. "You're friends with the worldwide singer Lee Juyeon? Who also acts?" "Sure am. We're childhood buds." I blinked rapidly as I looked at the both of them. "Sun, who's this?" "An old coworker. We're living together due to extenuating circumstances." "Ah, nice to meet you...?" "Jangmin Chi, I mean, Ji Changsan, I mean, Ji Changmin!" Juyeon laughed heartily as he shook my hand. "He's a good one, Sun." "I know."

The party was soon in full swing and I had lost sight of Sunwoo. I asked around but no one seemed to know. I had a few more drinks as I became somewhat addicted to it's taste. It was something only the rich could afford. "Hey there cutie." A woman slid into the chair beside me, swirling her drink around. "Are you lost?" "Lost in that hot body you're showin' off." I became a bit giggly, causing her to laugh as well. "What a line miss. I should try someday." "Wanna see something cool?" "Sure." She touched my hand, causing me to quickly jerk away. "What gives?" "I don't know." "Whatever." She walked away in low spirits at my obvious refusal.

I checked the time but couldn't tell as I had a bit of trouble focusing. "Chang...!" My ears perked up at the sound of a familiar voice. He squeezed through then stumbled over to me. "I finally found you. Aw, your cheeks are red." He squished my cheeks together and made weird baby sounds. His face wasn't any different. "How much did you drink?" "How much did you drink?" He started to laugh then stopped. "Give me a moment." He pounded on his chest then sighed. "Come on, it's almost midnight." "I want more Piña Colada!" "No, you're drunk enough." He dragged me from the bar and towards the exit. "What about your friend? You didn't say goodbye!" "I did. Now hush." I whined like a puppy as he held me back from reentering the party.

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We collapsed on the bed then I took off my suit jacket as I felt a bit hot. "Sunwoo..." I felt his gaze on me as it was too intense to not notice.