TRUST || STRAY KIDS

PART XI - INVITATION

Last night was a little bit surreal. An unfamiliar name escaped from their mouth, well, maybe just her who don't know about him. Everyone was widening their eyes once Seung Min mentioned his name as if he's someone famous. They cut the 'Hyun Jin' topic short though, not going to ask any further. Chang Bin noticed the situation and ended their conversation, telling them to go to bed early since he wanted to have a feast tomorrow morning. Of course, they sleep like a log. It was not a physical game that drained them but using their head also can drain their energy very fast.

Once again, someone pulled her room curtain, letting the morning sunlight hit her face. She scrunched her nose and pulled up the blanket to cover up her face. A huge sigh escaped whoever mouth that was and stepped closer only to brought her out of her comfort. She groaned and looked to the side only to see Min Ho having his arm on his hips.

"Why are you here?" she asked still half-asleep.

"Everyone was waiting downstairs, you know?" he raised an eyebrow. "I didn't know you're that much of a sleepy head. It's a mystery how you can maintain those perfect attendance."

"I have my ways," she yawned still feel sleepy. "Now if you don't mind, I wanted to have my rest again. Good night." She was about to lay back, but he grabbed her hand.

"This is not going to work," Min Ho shook his head before dragging her out of her bed. She stumbled a few times as Min Ho dragged her harshly. If it's not because him helping her on the mission, she wouldn't mind letting out a few cussed out of her mouth. It was still in the morning anyway, wouldn't like to start the day with foul mood. How she safely got down the stairs without stumbling on the stair was still a mystery for her even though his grip was still tight on her and pulled her mercilessly.

He did lie to her though, talking as if they've been waiting for her to come down. But the truth was, they're still preparing things on the table. Basically still not ready to have a party. Seung Min, Johnny, and Chang Kyun who in charged for setting the table looked at them.

"You look.. kind of close?' Seung Min eyed how Min Ho's fingers wrapped around her wrist before glancing back to them. While Johnny and Chang Kyun only laughed because of how defeated she looked being dragged around by Min Ho.

"We are close, of course," he wrapped his hand around her shoulder, showing his white teeth to the others. His action made Seung Min tightened his grip on the plate he was holding. His eyes wouldn't leave them both and unconsciously glaring at the older boy. While she just only rolled her eyes after hearing Min Ho's statement.

"If being dragged like a dog is your definition of close, I'm out," she pushed his hand away from her shoulder before approaching the boys on the table. Since she's now fully awake, thanks to Min Ho, might as well help them with something. It was probably their last being the team, that's why she's a bit guilty for not waking up sooner to help them.

Chang Bin and Jae Hyun finally showed themselves after finished preparing their feast breakfast on the kitchen. She still wondered, what time did Chang Bin wake up to prepare all of this. The food was not something that will be done in 30 minutes. Somehow she's thankful to meet with Chang Bin that day, she finally can learn something. Trusting people is not a big deal if it's with the right person. Their breakfast went on for hours, catching up about everything outside the team.

"Second year is not that easy, you know?" she said to Seung Min while taking more bread from the table. "But if you still can manage your time and study well, I believe you can handle it."

"Then, can I ask for your help if I ever need one?" his eyes gleamed with hope, waiting for her approval.

"Isn't your major not relatable at all with her?" Jae Hyun asked, looking at him confusedly before realizing something and smirked at him. "Or, you have something underneath it?"