Ice Hearts || ATEEZ ✔️

six.

Ae Ri's POV

Wow...this place is so cool. 'Destiny' was filled with people, the music was pumping strongly, people were dancing and drinking. I squeezed my way through, trying my best to follow behind Hongjoong, and that was when I felt his hand around my wrist and guiding me through the crowd. He led me into a small, private room where everyone else was already gathered in. "So, welcome to Destiny. It may be a little rowdy but nothing's bad! Just stay away from the group that is seated in the far corner. They're known as ONEUS and are always picking a fight with us." I replied with an "Okay" as my eyes were drawn to the said group in the corner.

"Don't worry about them Ae Ri. Just stay close to us." Mingi patted my shoulders comfortingly. They left the room and went on with their work, and I ended up behind the bar counter with San who was kindly teaching me how to mix some drinks. Time was passing by so quickly, it was already 4am, almost everyone has left. Except a few others as well as them, ONEUS. They look so sharp and scary...

"San, where's the bathroom?" He had offered to bring me there, but the few customers who were sitting at the bar counter had asked for more drinks. "It's okay, I can go myself. I will be back before you know it." "Alright then, be careful please." I nodded, smiling at him and made my way around to the bathroom, trying my best not to look at the group sitting right next to the bathroom. Okay, now I just need to get back to San safely.

However, my plan was ruined the moment I opened the bathroom door. I had knocked into someone as I was rushing to the bar counter, causing the person to spill his drink onto himself. Dumb me can really never stay away from trouble. I immediately apologized while bowing continuously, "I'm so sorry, so sorry. I really am very sorry." All I got in return was a rough push on my shoulder, making me fall on the floor, followed by a loud, rough voice. "Are you blind?! Watch where you're going!"

Still bowing at him, I raised my head to recognize that the one I had bumped into was someone from ONEUS. Knowing I was in big trouble, I tried screaming for Ateez. "You're part of them huh? You could be useful to us then." He smirked at me, picking me up from the ground only to give me a slap. "Ravn, leave her alone." A stern voice was heard, as I turn to see that it was Hongjoong, with Jongho and Yunho behind him.

"Nice to see you too Kim Hongjoong and friends. What if I don't want to give her back?" He said smugly as his grip on me tighten, hurting my arm as I tried to struggle free from him but to no avail, obviously. "She's innocent and not involved in any business, leave her alone. If you're looking for trouble, come for us instead. Just let her go." "I see you care for her, don't you? Alright then, since it's an open invitation, let's fight it out, shall we?" Ravn challenged, as he pushed me back towards Hongjoong, him catching me in his arms. He always makes me feel safe, especially when I'm in his arms...

"Ae Ri go to the room and lock yourself in it. We'll be fine. Stay safe, okay?" Hongjoong said softly as he held my shoulders. Nodding, I rushed into the room and I felt so bad about causing them trouble, so much that I didn't even notice the tears that fell on their own. I watched them through the thick glass window in the room, worried for them as the fight raged on. As if they knew they were going to fight Ateez, more men of ONEUS entered the bar, aiding ONEUS in the fight. Fists connecting with faces, kicks to stomachs and sounds of glass breaking; it made me even more nervous and anxious. They're outnumbered and getting tired, please stay strong boys.

???'s POV

3:37am

I was still wide awake, guess I was still unable to get used to my old home. After all I was gone for almost 2 years. Letting out a sigh, I got out of my bed as I decided to go for a run instead.

4:15am

I was jogging along the streets, trying to find an open convenience store as I was getting hungry. My feet unknowingly led me to a familiar street and what came into my sight instead of a convenience store was...'Destiny", lit by bright neon lights. Why are they still open? Curious, I opened the door, my ears immediately filled with sounds of fighting, shouting, sounds like a mess. My heart started beating faster as I grew worried, I can't let the boys get hurt.

the chapters are getting longer hahaha

who's POV is that? it will be revealed soon!

~thedouble_a (19/4/20)