SOULMATES | DISCONTINUED

IV

"You're here?" The two familiar guys Hana recognized said in unison as they gaze at the female standing before them.

They instantly knew it was her, the female's eyes somehow affected both of the older boys, in a good way, mostly to New, who Hana immediately recognized because of his pink dyed hair.

"You guys sound like you know each other, have you three met already?" Hansol asked, being confused and took suspicion on the scene in front of him.

"Um, yes. I served her drink at the café I work at." New spoke first, still looking surprised to see Hana here in the same room as he is.

"I met her at my shop, she was taking a view on the instruments with her friend," Jacob said awhile after, being surprised like New beside him to see the female in the room.

"In one day or...?" Eric asked as well, taking suspicion with Hansol.

"Uh, y-yeah, what a small world..." Hana said, trying to take in the scene before her.

Hana would probably thank fate, if ever it was a person. She couldn't believe that Jacob is here, breathing in the same air as she is. Her heart skipped a beat as her eyes were locked with his for who knows how short it was. Feeling the awkwardness in the room, New coughed to break the tension.

"Are we gonna eat or we just have a staring contest throughout dinner?" Hana awkwardly took a seat beside Eric and they all started eating.

Throughout dinner time, there was chatter and laughter in the air. The five people in the room are getting to know each other better, mostly Hana. Who could blame her though? She's surrounded by intriguing yet good-looking guys, Hansol and Eric are exceptional in Hana's opinion. Eric is like a brother to Hana already, they've been childhood friends alongside with Hansol. Yes, They may look good in the ladies' eyes but Hana doesn't seem to view them like that only if you could get it.

As they talk along the way, New couldn't help but took a glimpse at the girl sitting beside his roommate every once in a while. There was something about her that made him feel intrigued. He admired how her smile captivate him, how her wavy hair swift and fell on her shoulders in the most graceful way he thought it could be, how her cute dimple show upon her cheeks as she laugh. Eric noticed this and thought he could tease the older like he usually do, but decides to begin his teasing routine later when it is just them.

"Hansol, I think we should leave now. You're done with your essay right?" Hana asked after when she glanced at the wall clock that illuminates the time; 8:33 PM. Hana promised her mother to come back once Hansol finished his homework with Eric.

"Yeah, did Mom called?" Hansol asked as he drank his mixed banana-mango drink.

"No, but she did tell me to be back home when you're done." Hana took her sling bag that was hanging on the seat she took.

"Oh alright. I'll be back in a minute, I'll get my bag." Hansol consumed his drink before getting up and head himself towards Eric's room.

"Where is Hansol going? And where are you going?" Eric asked as he sees that Hana stood up from the chair and placed her sling bag around herself.

"I promised Mom to be home when Hansol finished his essay, you're both done right?"

"Aww, I enjoyed your company though." Eric pouted as he spoke, making the other older guys chuckle at his statement. This boy can be oblivious on what he has done to the girl beside him at times.

"Oh I hope you really did, but I ain't because thanks to your deal." Hana huffed in annoyance as a playful act towards the younger.

"What? It's not my fault you lost." Eric protested in defense and Hansol returned with his backpack behind him.

"Sis, let's go?" Hansol asked, looking at his sister.

Hana nodded and the Kang duo headed towards the exit but was stopped by Jacob.

"Wait! Let me accompany you two downstairs, I was going home anyways." He said and stood by them.

Hana thought she could faint, Jacob swiftly stood up and tuck his hands into his hoodie pocket as he pushed back the chair. Any girl would die and drool in some of Hana's shoes, the scene she viewed made him look cute and hot at the same time. Hana managed to keep her figure steady as the older boy walked towards the teenagers who were about to exit the venue.

"Oh, alright!" Hansol opened the door and let Hana exit first, followed by Hansol and Jacob.

Now it was just Choi Chanhee and Eric Sohn. New cleaned himself up before stacking all the dishes and silverware into the kitchen for washing while Eric followed the older and stare at him as he does the work, making New a bit uneasy under the younger's gaze.

"Am I really that pretty for you to admire for how many minutes you could stare at?" New joked and turned to see Eric's mischievous grin drawn on his face. He frowned at the sight of this. Was there something on his face that made Eric stare at? Possibly? Oh boy, if only he knew his answer to the upcoming question from Eric.

"I could ask the same about Hana." New felt his cheeks burn a little when Eric mentioned the said girl. Shoot, was he noticed by the younger this whole time? Can't he be less obvious to the boy who's best friends with the resplendent teenage girl?

"Wha-what do you m-mean?" New's stammering habit wasn't helping at the moment.

"You know exactly what I mean, Chanhee." Eric smirked in victory when he sees the older heaved a sigh in defeat while washing the dishes.

"Was I obvious?" He mumbled enough for Eric to make out what he said, making him laugh.

"Oh dude. If your existence in the room is being obvious, then yes. You were so obvious to the extent that I lost counting of your glances." The older cursed at himself for being easily pronounced.

Who would blame Choi Chanhee for that? Kang Hana's enthralling figure is no joke to his eyes. If she came back to visit again, he would stare at her for eternity. Despite knowing that maybe she is not his soulmate.

"Be careful of Hansol though. He may be younger than her but he can act as if he's the eldest in their family around her." Eric took some crackers from the container on the kitchen counter, taking a bite.

"Well, her name starts with 'H' so... you might have a big fat chance on this one!" The younger exclaimed and New scrubbed the plates as he listen to his roommate's false conclusion. That's what he thought at the very least.