fatal love // monsta x

5. The Stranger

(What I would do to have Wonho back for this cb. BTW in this story Wonho is still in the group, but starshit is still hella sketchy and disliked because of how they handled the situation.)

We had packed our bags, which luckily we were only in our hotel for a day, and checked out of our hotel. Shownu and Kihyun decided Ahli and I would temporarily stay with them until we got the situation planned out. Kihyun and Shownu went back to the dorms to clean and make a room for me and Ahli, while the rest of us went to the Starship building.

The car ride was awkward, prominently due to the fact of us all still trying to come to terms with what was happening. Hyungwon was driving, and I could feel Ahli staring secretly at him handling the wheel. Thankfuly, Wonho and Jooheon tried being friendly and sparking a little conversation. Throughout the ride though, I could feel Minhyuk staring at me while I was talking or even just staring out the window. It was a strangely comforting feeling, but I had some getting used to it. The effects of this marking thing were all knew to me.

Once we got to the building, Ahli and I had to get out of the car from the back of the building while the boys went through the front as to not stir any public eyes, but they met up with us in the back to make sure we didn't get lost. We left our suitcases in the car and only brought our hand bags, but we had to wear face masks to prevent anyone from knowing what we looked like just in case. I felt tingles of excitement and nervousness while being in the building, as to be finally seeing this place and to be still in shock of being so close to Monsta X. Not like I was going to meet the CEO of Starship, but I felt a bit of spite being there.

The boys led us through the hallways and floors, till we go to one they planned taking us to.

"We have to rehearse some dances in this room, but you two can stay in that room. We'll just be two doors up if you need anything." Changkyun explained to us as he led us to the room.

"Oh, and there's a restroom and vending machine with snacks down the hallway!" Wonho called to us from the rehearsal room.

I turned and smiled to him while we were stepping into the room. He really was a sweetheart that enjoyed taking care of his fans. Just before I got into the room though, my eye contact was grabbed by Minhyuk. His lips curved into a small smile that made my breath catch. I quickly slipped into the room to snap out of his gaze.

It was just a room with a long table and chairs, similar to a conference room where they might host lives.

"Trying to stay in here unless you need one of us, the bathroom, or food. You know, it's just to be safe." He explained to us.

"Yeah, of course we understand." Ahli responded. I nodded in turn.

"Cool," Changkyun flashed a smirk, "We'll check on you two in a bit." He left and closed the door behind him.

Once we heard his footsteps in the hallways dissipate, Ahli and I turned to each other.

"Oh. My. God."

We had a small freak out session, mainly of immature squealing and incoherent words. But soon after, we had a bit of a reality crash.

"We're only here for a month, what are we even going to do about this?" I pointed to my neck, slumped in a chair.

"I have no idea what they plan on doing. Do you even want to get rid of that?" Ahli asked me as they wheeled closer to me in a chair beside me.

I stared off in to space for a bit in thought.

"...Not really."

Ahli raised an eyebrow.

"I mean- listen. The fact that this happened to me by one of my favorite celebrities, you can see why I'm not that upset over it." I tried reasoning my words.