Hidden: Strings of Fate

CHAPTER 20

My eyes slowly opened to the rays of the early dawn sun that were poking into the room unwelcomed. I felt something stir across my stomach. I gently lifted my head to find a sleeping Hongbin resting his head against my stomach. Near to my feet I saw Hyuk sleeping with my feet on top of his lap, his head resting against the wall.

I put my head back to rest and found myself sleeping on Wonshik's thighs. He was asleep, snoring gently, my head cradled in his hands, his hands tangled in my thick, long, flowing locks. I smiled at this scene.

I lifted my feet up off Hyuk and set about planting them onto the floor without waking Hongbin up. I held his head in the palms of my hand as I adjusted my sitting position. As I leant back Hongbin grabbed my calves pulling them into an embrace.

I ran a hand through his jet-black hair. He stirred a little then fell back asleep. I continued to stroke his hair.

On the floor, I saw Hakyeon sprawled out with his head resting on his right forearm. Jaehwan was sleeping on top of his chest, with one arm going across it.

I laughed internally at the position in which they were sleeping in. They looked like a newly married couple. I looked around for Leo. He was nowhere to be found. 'Did he go back to their dorm? I can't see him here.' I thought internally.

I adjusted and lowered Hongbin so that he was sleeping with the other side of Hakyeon. 'They need the rest,' I thought, 'even if it is for a few hours. They work so hard during the promotions, the tour, for themselves and their Starlights. That's true dedication. I'm proud of them.'

I set about looking for pillows and blankets and found them hidden away in a storage room near the kitchen. I got 6 out. One for each of them, even though one of them was nowhere to be seen. I took them to the front room one set at a time. I hadn't realised that Leo had been observing me until he cleared his throat. I had a mini heart attack and held my hand to my heart. Me eyes almost popped out of the sockets. I turned around.

"Oh...It's you. You scared me," I said with a fake smile. I wasn't exactly going to act as though I hated the idea of being stuck with him while being awake.

His lips curled into a corner smile. "Need some help?" he asked leaning against the door frame. He looked smug. Arms folded, one leg in front of the other. I was speechless, shocked that he had talked. To me!! I nodded.

Together we set the boys up. The seniors, Hakyeon and Jaehwan on one side of the room and the juniors on the other side. The feet opposing each other. They looked so peaceful, so quiet. They still had their clothes on from last night. Leo didn't. 'He probably changed last night.'

"Leosshi, I'll be right back," I said to Leo.

"Where are you going? Tell me what you need. And I'll go get it." Leo said with a voice smooth like velvet.

"It's fine. I'll be right back, I promise. Don't worry," I reassured him. I ran up to their dorm and searched for their clothes. I found 5 pairs of tracksuits. I rushed back down to my dorm. I opened the door gently and found Leo sitting there cross legged, watching them like a guardian angel.

"Leosshi, do you think you could get them changed into these? They'd be a lot more comfortable," I whispered.

He held out his hand and I gave him one set and left the rest at his feet awkwardly.

"Do you want to help me? I'm sure it'll be eye opening." Leo said with a smirk.

"Mwo??" I asked, even though I had heard him clearly.

"I said... do you want to help me change them? What did you think I said?" he repeated as he ushered closer with the devil's smirk on his face. He was soon towering down on me. He pulled me closer. I looked up at him through my bangs and unconsciously bit my lip. As he edged closer, I closed my eyes in panic. He held the back of my head and whispered in my ear, "just what are you imagining right now...?"