Glitch [nct]

thirteen

"Vernon, how many more minutes until they've decided?" I swing my legs as I sit in the high chair SVT has in their kitchen. Vernon offered me a sandwich, which I gladly accepted.

"It depends on who wins the argument. Woozi hardly argues so I think the others would side with him, especially Joshua since...." he trailed as he eyes me. I scowled at his action.

"Since what? Were you two a thing?" Doyoung asked through the in-ear. I remained silent and heard someone clicking their tongue.

The door of the room the others were in suddenly opened, revealing an irritated S.Coups. I smiled, knowing that Woozi have won. Vernon and I walked up to them. Joshua walked towards me and grabbed my arm carefully. Woozi waved goodbye and I did the same. This was easier than I imagined it would be.

I followed Joshua, he was walking a few steps away from me. "Thanks."

He opened the door and we went outside, I moved in front of him. The place was unfamiliar yet I have a feeling where Jaehyun and Mark are positioned. I turned to Joshua and gave him a side hug. He gave me money and smiled.

"Try not to get in trouble again okay? I was so surprised when I saw you on TV unconscious. They're treating you well, right?" I nodded at his questions while grinning.

"You seem to be enjoying his company. Should we leave?" Mark teased, I'd love to give him the finger. Joshua and I were startled when a gun shot rang throughout the area. We looked behind us, S.Coups was standing there with a gun in his hand.

"What the fuck man?! You could've shot them!" Jeonghan was holding him back while Woozi rushed towards us. I can't concentrate on what Doyoung was saying, I was focused on the gun pointing at my head.

"This is a warning. If you ever-" S.Coups didn't get to finish what he wanted to say as a bullet goes through his stomach. I gaped at the scene in front of me, my knees went weak.

"I told you not to shoot!" I shouted, looking behind me as I glared at every building where Jaehyun and Mark could be.

"Let's get him inside. Call Wonwoo, tell him S.Coups needs immediate medical attention." Woozi ordered, Jeonghan and Hoshi carried S.Coups back inside. Joshua circled his arm around my waist and helped me stand up.

"Hey, Harin. He's going to be fine, you know Wonwoo was a medical student before. He'll be fine. By the way, are you hurt?" Woozi asked, I shook my head.

"Harin, Taeyong and Winwin are outside waiting for you." Doyoung told me, I nodded and sighed.

"They're outside waiting for me. I need to go now. I'm sorry for the trouble." I tell them. Woozi smiled at me and Joshua hugged me. A friend's warm hug is the best. (GO LISTEN TO SVT VOCAL TEAM'S SONG 'HUG')

"Don't worry. We were the trouble, take care Harin." I smiled at him and returned him the money. I opened the gates and Taeyong was standing outside. He took a few puffs of his cigarette then threw it on the ground.

"I didn't know you smoke." I commented, he opened the car door for me. I got in and greeted Winwin.

"You wouldn't want to know a lot of things about me."

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"Harin! We're sorry we can't defend you!"

"Don't worry! Jungwoo told us we can train with him. He said we can train with you on weekends too!"

I chuckled, Jisung and Chenle gave me a tight hug as soon as I entered the house. I could tell they were crying since both of their eyes were puffy. This kind of feeling was new, and I somehow don't hate it.