The Truth Untold

Shopping grows you closer, and new friends

You arrive at the mall downtown and Hobi turns to you.

"We need to hide you,  just in case anyone does find out who we are."

Tae hands you a hoodie, some sweatpants, a hat and a mask. You quickly shimmy into the sweatpants, leaving your shorts on cus why not, before zipping up the hoodie and putting on the  bucket hat and mask.

"Isn't this Kookie's?" You point to the hat.

"As is the plain black hoodie and sweats" Tae answers.

You chuckle, luckily Kookie likes black like you. You all climb out of the car and notice the security guards acting like innocent bystanders but clearly following you guys.

"That is so it isn't obvious we are important but also protected" Hobi notices you staring and guides you away from them, pulling your attention away from the guards and walking you inside.

"Where first?" Tae speaks softly so only you can hear.

"Well, i really really need lady things.." you blush under your mask. "I appreciate Yoon's boxers but.. i need my own"

They both look flustered but nod, opting to wait outside on the bench while you shop.

You try to hurry, but you need to get measured.

After about 30 minutes, you come out of the store carrying 2 bags full of various bra and panty sets, some lingerie just because you have none, lotions and perfumes of all sorts and various lady products.

The boys hop up and walk with you to the next store. This time they come in.

This store is more their speed, Having a men's section as well. You skip the female section and walk with them to the male's section.

They raise an eyebrow at you.

"I'm more of a tomboy. Plus i owe Yoon a pair of boxers" you laugh.

You spend another 30 minutes in this store. Just as you are about to check out you walk past the female section again.

Usually you wear baggy clothes because it's more comfy to dance in, plus it hides your boobs. You aren't ashamed, but you also don't want people staring either.

Tae notices you eyeing the fitted tank tops and tshirts.

"You know y/n, it wouldn't hurt to buy some in case you decided you wanted to wear them" 

You look up at him and he nods in approval, so you throw some fitted short sleeve shirts of various colors in the cart as well as tank tops.

While they go about getting the rest of their clothes, you decide on a whim to go past the skirt section.

"What would it hurt to get some just in case?" You mumble to no one in particular.

You decide to toss in a few skirts of different lengths and colors in the basket, a couple of cute looking black dresses, a few pairs of heels and sneakers and lastly, some spaghetti strap tank tops, and various cute off the shoulder sweaters.

You all check out and decide to stop for lunch in the food court.

"They have hamburgers!" Tae excitedly grabs your arm and you laugh.

"I'll get 3 burgers, and some cokes" you walk away while they look for a table.

After a long wait in line, you finally order your guys' food. You hand over your card but stop. You forget how to read certain characters so of course now would be the time your brain decides not to remember.

The guys behind you see your struggle and tap you on the shoulder.

"Do you need help?" The tall one with bright blonde hair asks in English, you can see it poking out of his hat and into his eyes. He is dressed similar to Hobi and Tae, making you suspicious. His accent sounds vaguely like Australian.

"I can speak Korean fairly well but i sometimes forget the characters.." you explain in English.

The other one with darker hair comes forward, looking at the screen and laughing slightly.

"We forget as well sometimes. They just want to know if you want money back" you shake your head and he helps you push the right buttons. "There you go"

You turn to them and bow.

"Thank you, Oppa's"

"Oi, none of that.. please" The blonde one laughs, waving his hands in front of his face.

You notice Hobi and Tae coming up to you,  a worried expression on their faces.

"Everything okay, y/n?" Tae whispers to you, trying to hide his voice.

"I forgot some of the characters, they were kind enough to help me.  They speak English very well, they sound almost Australian" you whisper back to Tae. Hobi hears you and his ears perk up.

Hobi regards the others with squinted eyes before he lights up.

"Ahh! I knew you sounded familiar! Hi guys" Hobi removes his mask just enough so they can see his face before covering it again.

"Oi Felix it's Hoseok hyung" the darker haired one says as quiet as he can.

Wait a minute...

"F-Felix.. Chan.." you suck in a breath. "I'm so sorry i didn't recognize you!"

"I guess that means these work then, yeah?" Felix laughs.

"Let me buy your lunch! Come sit with us! Is it just you two?"

Chan nods, stepping up to take their orders.

"You don't have to, but we would love to"

You wave them off and hand over your card to buy their lunch before grabbing your tray of food.

The three of you wait for Felix and Chan to get their food before sitting at the table together, Tae and Hobi on either side of you.

It's almost like magic when the four of them pull out sunglasses, sliding them on so they can pull down their masks.

"So what are you guys doing here and how do you know my new friend?" Felix asks before taking a big bite of food.

Hobi looks at you, unsure if he should say it. You nod.

"It's okay, i'll take responsibility, Hob" you use a nickname to not make it obvious before whispering softly. "I'm Bang's daughter. Long story short, he kept us hidden from.. this life. I grew up in America. When my Eomma died, he offered me to come here."

The two boys listen intently, eating before they speak.

"That's awesome! Don't worry though, we know all about secrecy. That explains why you're with them" Felix says, smiling at you.

"We should exchange numbers! Maybe we can help if you get stuck and Joon isn't there to help you" Chan laughs.

You nod your head.

"Okay!" You hand over your phone where the boys enter their numbers, texting you so you have theirs too.

Did that just happen?   You pinch yourself under the table.

You spend the rest of lunch talking and getting to know your new friends.