Lee Changhyuk did not try to argue with the bodyguard or anything. He decided that it was not worth it. He put the headphone on then continued walking.
Son Kangyu couldn't help but cringe, the words 'You're weird' flashed in his eyes as he looked at the youngest member. He then walked beside the others.
GreenEast members stayed in a luxurious Presidential Suite with 3 bedrooms.
Han Ryeowook the leader was exercising at the in-room gym whereas Baek Woochan and Kim Yoonjae were watching the news in the living room.
Lee Changhyuk the youngest took a glimpse at his room mate, Son Kangyu, who was giggling to some Manga(1).
Lee Changhyuk was beyond bored. He wanted to sleep but this hyung, Son Kangyu could stay up until 3am to read Manga(1).
He glanced at the clock to check the time. It was 10pm. After a short consideration, he opened his luggage then grabbed a black sweater and a cap.
"Lee Changhyuk, where are you going?" Son Kangyu asked.
"I'm taking a walk, bored." He lazily replied.
"Buy the strawberry ginseng drink from the vending machine. You know which one, right?" He was not even looking at Lee Changhyuk as he spoke.
Due to the strong seniority-based culture in South Korea, Lee Changhyuk the youngest was always 'bullied' by the other members.
Of course they actually really loved him, but boys always had unique ways to express their love. Lee Changhyuk glared at Son Kangyu but could only nod.
"If I don't receive 1 million won for tray charge, I will leak your naked picture to the reporters." He grunted.
"Yeah, yeah.. I'll give you 2 millions, now get lost." Son Kangyu said while waving his hand- dismissing Lee Changhyuk.
Lee Changhyuk peeped outside. There were 2 bodyguards who were busy chit chatting and taking selfies. He furrowed in disbelief but also glad that the 2 bodyguards did not do their job seriously.
After waited for 5 minutes, he sneaked out then took the furthest elevator to go down and went straight to the outdoor swimming pool area.
It was very quiet.
He was curious about the cat that he heard this afternoon. Only the necessary yellow honeyish lightings were left on to make that area enchanting. The swimming pool area was closed at 8pm. There should not be anyone here, but Lee Changhyuk was wrong- there was actually a girl!
His heart almost jumped out so he instinctively hid behind a decorative rock.
The rock was not big enough, he had to bend and hug his legs. As the tallest member in the group, he had always been proud of his figure but this time... He really did not want to cross anyone!
"Pii chan.. Pii chaan.. Where are youuuu?"
"Pii chan? A Japanese girl?" He thought.
Yuph, the Japanese girl was Shizu! Her group just returned from the city tour. After having a quick shower, she went straight to the outdoor swimming pool area with a metal basin filled with milk.
Shizu narrowed her big eyes as she switched into detective mode, trying to find the kitten. The kitten started meowing once it heard Shizu's voice.
Lee Changhyuk could only hold his breath and prayed to all deities as he heard the footstep was getting closer.
"Ah there you are, Pii chan!" Shizu stopped as she found the kitten behind the bushes.
Lee Changhyuk breathed a sigh of relief. Slowly, he turned back to peek at the unknown girl. A feeling of shame started to fill his chest. He was wearing sunglasses!!
The dimmed honeyed lighting was romantic yet too tender for Lee Changhyuk that he forgot that he was wearing shades and a cap. So there was no way she would recognize him!
He admitted that he got so panic that the first thing that came to his mind was to hide.
Lee Changhyuk lowered his shades and through his long lashes, he could see a girl. Her soft wavy hair covered half of her back. Her skin was fair and clear. She had a cute small nose and her honey sweet lips were cherry soft.
After giving some milk to the kitten, Shizu played with the cat. The kitten turned lively then started jumping around. As a cat person, nothing in this world could compare to playing with a rescue cat.
Lee Changhyuk tried not to make any noise as he got up slowly.
Oh well at least now he knew that it was not a ghost of a cursed black cat. He was not hearing things this afternoon, he could brag about it to Son Kangyu!
"No, Pii Chan! Don't go that way, I cannot... Hey!"
CLINK!!
Lee Changhyuk could hear the metal sound but he did not turn back. He was trying to remember where could he buy the strawberry ginseng drink for Kangyu?
After buying the drink, Lee Changhyuk entered the elevator to return to the Suite. There were 6 other people, and they were all staring at him. The first reason is because of his sunglasses- why would you wear a shade indoor especially when there's no sun outside?
Secondly, he was somewhere around 188cm and even though he was fully covered in a baggy trouser and an oversized sweater, you could tell that his body was one of a model- not overly muscular but firm and toned. It was impossible not to look at him when he's around you. He had sexy pouty lips that made people wish to take off his cap and shades to unveil his hidden beauty.
The moment when the elevator's door was closing, somebody pushed the 'up' button from outside causing the door to reopen.
A girl appeared behind the door, drenched with milk from head to toe. She looked very uncomfortable and embarassed.
Lee Changhyuk recognized that girl, it was the milk-girl!
"Sumimasen (2)." She excused herself timidly before getting in. Her long lashes lowered as she avoided eye contact with anyone. She pushed the 10th floor button then stood quietly.
His sexy red lips formed an 'O' as if he just understood something. He could picture what happened back then when he heard the loud 'Clink' sound.
'Cats are dangerous evil creatures who will try to kill you in your sleep.' He thought inwardly.
The screen showed '9th Floor' and Lee Changhyuk walked out from the elevator. His Suite was actually on the 11th floor but he had to take the emergency stairs to avoid the security guards.
Before he stepped out of the elevator, he dropped a handkerchief on top of Shizu's head.
Startled, Shizu lifted her chin then took the silky handkerchief from her head. The door was closed before she saw the person who did it.
It was soft and smelled of warm cinamon and leathery.
"L. C. H.?" She read out the 3 latin alphabets that were embroidered to the handkerchief.
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(1) Manga: Japanese comics
(2) Sumimasen: in Japanese means 'excuse me'