Kat's Day Out (Choose your own path story)

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She ran like crazy all the way up to the street, but she had lost sight of the thief.

"Ok Kat, things could be worse" She thought to herself, trying to not loose her face in front of all those people. "At least you have your phone and card in your pocket"

Kat stroked her head in frustration, and realized that her hat was missing. She instantly forgot all about the bag. Her precious Acne hat was gone! She looked everywhere in the station but couldn't find it. This truly was a shity day from start to finish. She walked back into the street and crouched down in defeat. She stayed like that for a few minutes, feeling utterly miserable. Suddenly a soft hand touched her back carefully.

"Are you okay?" A familiar voice spoke.

Kat looked up. Taeyong was even more gorgeous in person than in the pictures. His skin was slightly more tanned and his hair had a healthy black color for a change. He wore a thick denim jacket over a white hoodie and Kat could see his signature scar next to his eye. He looked concerned and didn't lift his hand away from her back.

"I-Im fine... it's okay. Someone just stole my bag..... And I also lost my Acne hat. But I'm fine. Sorry." Kat couldn't think straight. Was that really Taeyong in front of her?

"That doesn't sound so good, are you sure you are fine?" Taeyong sounded genuinely worried.

"Yeah don't worry. I don't want to bother you. It's okay, you can go" Kat gave him an unconvincing smile. Her brain and heart were having a battle.

"What are you doing Kat?" She thought, feeling embarrassed of herself.

Taeyong looked at her for a moment, visibly confused.

"Ok bye then" He said awkwardly, then stood up and started walking away.

Kat's heart sank to her stomach in disappointment. But after a few steps he stopped again and turned around again.

"Did you say Acne? I actually wanted to get a new hat for myself. Haechan borrowed mine and accidentally set it on fire so I need a new one. Can you show me the store?" He smiled encouragingly.

Kat thought it was a bit weird but she wasn't about to miss this chance.

"I'd love to!" She replied, already in a better mood.

They walked together to the Acne store. Kat kept side glancing at Tae. He was just unreal. He looked back at her and smiled. He suddenly grabbed her and pulled her close as a group of people passed in a rush. Then he let go again, looking shy, but kept smiling.

They entered the store together and the nice shop assistant greeted them warmly like usually. As they moved to the stairs Kat looked back at the assistant, who nodded her head and raised her eyebrows in approval.

They made it to the top level and Kat presented the hats to Tae.

"Let's try them on!" He said cheerfully.

"I don't think all of these colors suit me. I think I'll just buy a white one like I had before." Kat said.

"That's not true. I think this one will suit you, I had this one as well". He grabbed a pink hat and stepped closer to Kat. Then he brushed her hair away so that his fingers touched the skin on her cheeks and behind her ears and put the beanie carefully on her head. Kat felt an electric current between them. He was so close to her.

"Woahh! This looks so good on you!" He exclaimed and stepped back to get a better look. Then he pushed her to the mirror to see. Kat didn't agree. But she didn't care because Taeyong's hands were still resting on her shoulders.

"Hey, I have an idea. Shall we play dress up?" Kat asked and locked eyes with him in the mirror. "You choose one outfit for me and I chose an outfit for you and then we compare?"

Tae nodded without breaking the eye contact. "Let's do it"

Kat tried to find the most hideous things in the store for Tae. She needed to test her theory that he could wear anything and still look absolutely amazing. After fifteen minutes they stood in front of the fitting rooms, each with a pile of clothes in their hands. They exchanged and went to try it out. The outfit that Tae had chosen for her was actually so comfortable and stylish. He had such a good eye. Kat felt a little guilty for choosing such horrible clothes for him. She was quickly done dressing and came out of the changing room.

"How's the fit?" She asked him carefully through the curtains.

"I don't know. I think you need to see for yourself" Kat opened the curtains and entered the small room. They stared at each other.

"You look amazing" Tae whispered.

But Kat didn't hear, she was too busy staring. Of course Tae looked absolutely gorgeous. Somehow that ridiculous jacket she'd chosen looked like it was made for his figure and she could see his abs through the gray see through shirt she'd brought him.

Tae stepped closer and Kat put her hand on his left shoulder and let it slide down to his chest. He brushed her hair back again and kissed her cheek. They giggled. And then he shifted gear. He looked straight into her eyes, his face suddenly serious. He took her face with both of his hands and leaned in for a deep and greedy kiss. Tae kissed just as he danced, with smooth but precise movements. The kisses became faster and harder as they spun around in the changing room. It was like his sexy stage persona had completely taken over. He put his hand under her shirt and undid her bra with one hand. She laughed. They both lost their t-shirts.

"What is going on here?" A voice came from the outside of the curtain. It was the store assistant.

Kat and Tae froze.

"We need to get out of here." Tae whispered while quickly putting on his own clothes. "I'll cover for us."

He was back to his old polite self in an instant. He stepped out to distract the assistant. As soon as Kat was fully dressed she gave him a signal and they ran out of the store like maniacs. When they were far away enough they stopped to catch their breath and laughed.

Tae looked at Kat. "You have to come with me to this party tonight. Are you free?"

Read the first part of THE PARTY and then go to 2.3.)