Star Illusion | ATEEZ Pirate AU

Chapter 25 - Miss seeing you...?

The next day, I am called to the captain's cabin in the early morning. I groggily leave the room with my new wooden cane. Those guys clearly know my condition but still order the sick girl to walk around. I'll take note to report to Yeosang.

Last night, I had a hard time falling asleep because yesterday's gruesome scene was haunting me. I realized after I got here, there's no single day I live peacefully. No matter how much I like seeing Ateez, my sanity slip away because of them.

Reaching captain's quarter, Jim, the cabin boy, prepares to knock on the door but I stop him. I need to recompose myself. Because of yesterday's incident, I understand how terrifying Ateez are. All the notorious reputations are true. I can't believe I survive until now after I challenged them many times.

Taking a long deep breath, I put on a calm composure and nod to Jim. He gently knocks the door 3 times and opens it for me.

Hongjoong sits on the head of the long table, sipping on his wine leisurely while conversing with Seonghwa who sits at his right side. They both look like a normal young adult which is totally different from yesterday.

They turn their head when they feel my presence. Hongjoong's mouth spreads into a wide grin, in contrast to Seongwha who gives me a bored look.

"Hello miss Star, come sit here." Hongjoong gesture to vacant seat on his left side. I slowly walk to the seat, feeling wary at his overly friendliness.

I settle down and see a silver plate with delicious looking food on it.

"I ordered a special menu for you, try it." Hongjoong smiles, encouraging me to try the food.

The food indeed looks special, a large piece of steak placed in the middle of the plate, surrounded with fresh vegetables. And variety of tropical fruits bowl places at the side.

I smell something fishy. Why does he suddenly turn from a heartless man into a caring person? He definitely wants something from me.

Pressuring from his stares, I lift a fork and knife, cutting a small piece of meat and pop it in my mouth.

"How is it?" Hongjoong asks.

"Good." No, it's actually the best. But I gotta keep calm.

"Only good?"

"What to expect? She has no taste." Seonghwa says, eating elegantly on the opposite side of me.

I shoot daggers at him but dare not to retaliate.

"If you don't like it, I'll order you new one." Hongjoong still not give up.

"No need. I like it."

Hongjoong nods while Seonghwa scoffs but I pay him no mind.

We eat quietly and the atmosphere is so awkward. While eating, I observe the two men, but I see nothing suspicious from them as they act casually. Whenever I meet eyes with Hongjoong, he gives me a tiny smirk. On the other hand, Seonghwa openly pierce his glares at me.

How could I enjoy eating breakfast in this circumstance? I can't withstand it anymore so I speak up."You're not eating breakfast?" I ask Hongjoong as I see that he only sips on his wine.

"This is my breakfast." He lifts his wine glass.

"It's not healthy." I mumble.

"Do you care for me?" Hongjoong flashes me a sly grin.

I choke, "What! No!" My voice gets a pitch higher. I can't believe this guy. He made me lose my cool.

Hongjoong laugh at my reaction while Seonghwa secretly rolls his eyes at his captain.