1 is Greater Than 7

Rough Beginnings Part 1

****This is close enough to how I imagined the living set up****

I had only been in my new dorm(more like mini condo), under Starship Entertainment for 2 minutes, but something was indescribably off. For one, this apartment was way too big for one person. From where I was standing I could see two bathrooms, a large kitchen/dining room, and the living room. In the back to the right, there was a hallway and I could see at least 2 doors leading somewhere and was certain there were more.

"There must be mistake," I mumbled to myself.

Just as I was about to call the number I had been given for any concerns, the front door opened behind me and 8 men came inside. 7 of them I instantly recognized as the members of Monsta X so I assumed the 8th must have been their manager.

Time stopped.

We just stared at each other. Now, it seems like I've been misdirected and was actually standing in the middle of THEIR dorm, and with their popularity, I wouldn't be surprised if I get mistaken for a saesang. Finally, after what feels like eternity, Jooheon broke the silence, "Ya! Who are you!? How'd you get in here!? You're a fan aren't you! A crazy saesang!"

Ah. There it is.

"Ah, I can assure you I'm not a saesang." I said. "I was given a key to the dorm building and to this room." I held up the key card so they could see.
"I honestly don't know what's going on either."

I let out an awkward laugh but that really didn't help the situation.

"Yeah right," I believe it was Kihyun talking, "This wouldn't be the first time we've run into someone like you with that exact story."

Their animosity toward me was crystal clear and disgust contorted their faces. I know saesangs go overboard, but the hate I was receiving was too real yall! All I could think about was how to convince them that I wasn't breaking and entering and that I wasn't a saesang.

"You." I say while pointing to the man I didn't recognize, "You must be there manager right? There must be someone you can call to sort this out, and besides, I even have luggage with me." I said as I pointed to my nearby suitcase and duffle bag. "Wouldn't that be weird if was a saesang?"

I could tell the wheels were turning in his head as he eyed me suspiciously. I'm sure he was debating on whether or not to call security on me. After a few beats he finally spoke, "Alright. I'll make a few calls, but in the meantime, sit down and don't move."

Every member of Monsta X whipped their head to their manager and stared at him as if he had grown two heads.

"Don't even start with me," he cut them off, "You all know I trust my gut, and my gut is telling me there's something deeper here. The fact that she brought bags with her should at least grant her the benefit of the doubt."

"Hyung," Hyungwon spoke solemnly, "I know you haven't forgotten about Luna." he said.

Luna? I wondered.

After he spoke I could have swore the whole room froze over and his manager just looked at everyone with steely eyes, "Of course not. Just...just go sit on the couch or in your rooms until I say otherwise. There's no need to make a big deal out of things without reason, and we haven't found one...yet."

At that, the manager left, slamming the door shut on his way out. I faced the group only to see every member send harsh glares my way and then they headed to their rooms without a word and once again I was left alone.

About 15 minutes later, the door opened and the manager re-appeared looking considerably more relaxed and calm than when I saw him last. He rounded up the members and myself in the living room to relay the news.