The Kink (book 5 of the kink series)

chapter : 43

Cina's point of view

This place is beautiful, I don't think I ever want to go home. All of the women gather in the backyard to have a few drinks, while the men prepare lunch. The atmosphere is still a bit awkward, but hopefully the more we drink, the more it loosens up.

Giselle: Thanks for inviting me on this trip Cina, some fresh air and a new atmosphere was what I really needed.
Me: No problem, I just hope we all can relax and enjoy these few days.

"WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU USE ALL PURPOSE SEASONING?"

"WHY WOULDN'T I? IT SAYS ALL PURPOSE RIGHT?"

"YOU SHOULD'VE USED POULTRY SEASONING."

"FOR CHICKEN?"

"YES FUCKER, CLUCK CLUCK!"

Char giggles.

Char: Hopefully the guys don't kill each other before this trip is over.
Me: So Angel, you're a writer and Sauni is a journalist. That's pretty neat!

Santana chuckles at my attempt to connect people.

Angel: That is! What magazines have you wrote for?
Sauni: All different kinds. People, sport illustrated, vogue.

Ah shit now.

Angel: Do you travel for work?
Sauni: Sometimes, do you?
Angel: Only when I have book signings.

Wow I can't believe that worked.

As the two girls squeal and talk about their interests I glance around the group trying to connect more people. My eyes land on Saelee who's sipping her vodka not really paying attention.

Me: Saelee does your muscles get real sore from dancing?
Saelee: Um, kind of?
Me: Raven is a chiropractor, maybe she can give you a few tips on keeping your bones limber.
Santana: Limber?
Me: Shut up.

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Yeosang's point of view

Cooking should never be this stressful. Xiaojun and Yuta lean against the counter unfazed as the rest of the boys yell and threaten each other.

Hyungwon: Nobody wants to eat duck!
Minhyuk: I like duck!
Hyungwon: As I said, a nobody!
Minhyuk: Well if I'm a nobody so are you! We're both in the same group fool!

I glance over at Seonghwa and San who practically have knives at each other throats.

Seonghwa: Mozzarella!
San: Sharp!
Seonghwa: Mozzarella!
San: Sharp!

I personally prefer pepper-jack but whatever. Deciding, the kitchen had more than enough Gordon Ramsey's I go into the living room to see Changkyun and Jooheon pacing around.

Jooheon: There's no TV here!
Changkyun: Or signal for our phones!
Me: It's a retreat, they want us all to talk to each other without distractions.

Changkyun scoffs.

Changkyun: I don't want to talk to y'all.
Me: The feeling is mutual.

We glare at each other.

"Let's be nice."

Char smiles as she comes skipping into the house. I don't think this girl ever has a bad day.

Me: How's everything in the backyard?
Char: Good for the most part. How's lunch coming along?

I glance in the kitchen to see Wooyoung getting hit with a rolling pin.

Me: They're really bonding in there.
Char: Yay! Cina will be so happy.

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I've never been at a more awkward lunch table. The funny part is I'm not sure why it's awkward when we all come together. Most of us are friends, if not close associates but in an atmosphere like this it's off.

Char: This steak is so good.
Santana: Honestly.
Jongho: Can someone compliment my pasta salad before I scream?
Cina: It's good bro.

He smiles in satisfaction.

Cina: So after lunch Eric prepared a hike for us.
Raven: A hike? After eating?
Seonghwa: I don't like this dude already.

Cina rolls her eyes.

Cina: If you guys go into everything with a negative attitude then we'll never have fun.

Babygirl is fed up.

Santana: I think it'll be fun.

She's lying through her teeth, she hates long walks.

Xiaojun: I agree with Santana.
Changkyun: Oh you do?
Xiaojun: Do you not?

I can see the hate practically vibrating off the two boys. Changkyun I understand, he gets jealous if you even breathe too close to her. However, I don't quite understand Xiaojun's feelings. I know he had a small crush on her a few years but it didn't seem like anything too serious.

Or was it?

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slamming my ankle against a razor scooter over and over > menstrual cramps