THE LEGENDARY HOT GIRL | ATEEZ 18+

15 | YOU DID WELL

"You did well," he voices his appraisal for my little accomplishment. Seonghwa rests one hand on my lower back, gently guiding me towards the car. The weight of his hand is heavy despite him being so soft with his touches.

I felt giddy inside after earning such a compliment from him— like a parent's approval. One that I've never had. It was a peculiar feeling and even weirder to feel it with him. But it was something I've worked so hard to attain but never got the chance to.

We walk in synchronization, foot by foot. My heels click against the concrete and echo through the emptied parking lot.

"Thanks," I say. I was a bit afraid to tell him about the proposal I suggested but Seonghwa insisted that it was possible. Therefor, my first little mission was accomplished.

The guard opens the door for both of us but Seonghwa tugs on my arm before I could get the chance to enter.

"What?" I turn around to face him.

"You still didn't tell me," he says.

Tell him...? What is he talking about?

"What do you mean?" I ask.  

I'm pretty sure I told him everything, from the part about nearly selling him off and about the arrangements. What else could I have forgotten?

Seonghwa slyly rests one hand on my hip and leans forward. He places the other against the car until I'm cornered beneath him and the vehicle. The closeness of him causes my heart to beat rapidly but his body heat permeated against the cool weather. I don't think he was even aware of the panic he's causing me.

He looks at me with such longing.

I don't know what it is he desires.

"If you're still nervous," he answers.

Seonghwa's eyes wander mine, not looking directly in them but trying to read out my emotions.

"No," I lie.

He then pushes me a little too hard against the car with a loud thud. I was thankful that my cheeks cushioned me otherwise I'd be in a whole lot of back pain. Seonghwa looks nowhere near apologetic as he closes the space between us and forgets that he's literally grinding me against the car. He's close, too close. A mere couple centimeters away from my face and I can smell the liquor and cigar rolling off his wicked tongue.

"How about now?" He whispers.

I couldn't even blink.

It felt like this moment was currently playing in slow motion and even my heart that once paced so quick was now steady. My eyes zeroed in on his plump, luscious lips. They were glossed over like candied strawberries, the slight hint of mint from his chapstick still lingering.

The sexual tension was too real.

"Maybe," I admit.

Seonghwa smiles, genuinely smiles. All full rows of teeth beaming in my face. It was definitely one of those rare moments where I've somehow managed to evoke some actual emotions in him. He let himself show even if he thought doing so made him seem vulnerable.

"Bye!" A woman shouts from afar.

I notice it's the girl from dinner. "Bye!" I wave at her.

"We should get going," Seonghwa insists.

Just as we finally decided to board, a loud explosive noise pops in the air like fireworks. I instinctively drop to the ground in shock, both hands covering my ears.