"Where? To my room?" His voice was sharp, she didn't know if he was being sarcastic or actually challenging her.
Well... Not that she could bring him to her room. Lee Changhyuk must be resting now, taking a hot bath in the room after a tiring day since he couldn't go to the public one.
But she also didn't want to go to his room! They were lovers! It would be awkward to be alone with Kira in the same bedroom and people might get the wrong idea!
"Kira, please follow me." She insisted with pleading eyes. She'd think of where later, seeing his agitated state she should take him away from the public or it would damage his reputation.
"Where? I know you are avoiding these people because they know me. Too bad i didnt bring any disguise so no matter where I go they'd recognize me."
Her face paled as she heard his reasoning. He rose from his seat and threw a stack of money on the table before standing beside her.
He lowered his lids to meet hers, his heavenly face turned dark as jealousy got the better of him. He opened his soft lips and said. "Or we can also go to your room. You decide."
A frown slowly appeared on her temples. Seeing her pale face, he lowered himself and whispered closely to her ear "It's 505." then walked away.
His room number was 505? She collected herself back to find her ex lover was already ahead of her. Realizing her phone was still on the table, she picked it up and hurriedly put it inside the bag.
Unfortunately, she dropped her bag due to panic, causing her items to fall all over the place. She quickly bent to collect them; phone, wallet, lipstick, LCH handkerchief and... 2 card keys?
She stopped for a moment. Wait, if she had two cards then what about Lee Changhyuk? That guy had to change somewhere cause his clothes was still damp! He couldn't ask the receptionist for a spare key, they would ask for his id card. That brat, how did he get in? It cannot be..
Kira was already so close to his room. He loosened the necktie on his collar, his expression was still dark. The corridor was rather empty that he could hear the approaching footsteps coming from behind.
The footsteps were surprisingly fast and familiar, it made him turn around to find his little ex-lover clumsily bump into him and tumble, fortunately he was quick enough to grab her arm and keep her steady.
He met her beautiful eyes. Just what in the world made her run so much she went all out?
"I'm sorry Kira. I have to leave, we'll talk tomorrow, ok?"
"Where are you going?"
"To my room, I need to check something."
"You're running away." His voice was shaking as he tightened the grip around her arm. Shizu flinched as the grasp hurt her but she didn't waver.
"I'm not! Never! I just really have to go now!" Her clear eyes were beaming with determination. Kira knew she wouldn't change her mind, and she was right. He was the one who always ran from her.
He loosened the grip and slowly let go. He was looking to the right and left to make sure no one was around before taking her hand and placed a card key on her palm. "You know my room number, right?"
"Um!" She nodded her head and quickly put the card in her bag however little did he know, Shizu didn't get the hint he was sending. She just wanted to go and look for her tenant.
His eyes shifted to the red handprint on her wrist. His heart sank low, he reluctantly opened his lips and said "I'll be waiting then."
She could see the dark air around him slowly dissipated. In the past she always hugged him wholeheartedly to make him feel better but now what he got was a sincere smile, sadly she still looked so beautiful in his eyes.
She met his gaze with assuring eyes then replied "Tomorrow, I promise!"
Kira didn't say anything and just watched as she dashed away. His fingers ran through his jet black hair, that heavenly face was stained with frustration. "How can I sleep tonight?"
She sprinted, expecting the evil brat to wait for her impatiently in front of the room, she did say she wouldn't take long. He would nag for a bit but if she apologized and bribed him with a can of milk he would forgive her. That's just how simple that little brat was in her eyes.
Her steps slowered when she didn't see him in front of the door.
She quietly searched the key in her bag and opened the room. Her hopeful eyes turned black as her heart fell on the stomach, the brat was not there.
Shizu shook her head and gathered her composure, she cleared her throat and stepped inside. "Yuki kun.." She called his name, the milk girl went to check the balcony and the bathroom however the result was the same.
Her face went white as blood slowly left her head. Fortunately, Andy's face popped in her mind so she stepped out and rushed to his room.
She was running with all of her might her feet started to sting. It wouldn't surprise her if she got cut and blisters from the new pair of geta heels, she did ran a lot. Still, she didn't plan to slow down. Compared to what Lee Changhyuk had to go through if he ever got caught, this was nothing. She was panting and there was an irritation on her expression. That brat, where was he?
She knocked on the door and no one answered. Shizu bite her lower lip as she wondered. They haven't gone to the hot bath, right?
"Andy.." She was being impatient.
Creaked.
The pink-wigged man appeared behind the door with the other 4 crew behind him. Since Andy slept alone, they used his room as a meeting point. They were all in their bath robe ready to enjoy the onsen. Her face went paler when they said none of them saw Lee Yuki.
"We'll call you when we see him in the hotbath!" Andy said, noticing the faint uneasiness on her face.
It took her awhile before she forced a smile and silently walked away from Andy. Her brain was working non stop to figure out his whereabout. Where could he be? She got no choice but to check the facilities one by one.
She picked up her phone and dialed his contact, it went straight to the voicemail.
Didn't he tell her that he'd pick up her call no matter what???
Not so far from the milk girl, a pair of gorgeous Twin were enjoying the majestic view of Mount Fuji with a glass of wine in their hands. They were sitting outdoor, surrounded by the beautiful starry night. The picturesque combination made them look like a gaudy painting to the people around them.
The outdoor bar was conveniently placed and the wine was excellent, yet you couldn't see excitement on their gorgeous face. One of the Twins was twirling the wine in his hand, as calm and uninterested as the cat until he caught a glimpse of her pale face.
His lips twitched in amusement, he waved his hand and called her name. "Shizu chan!"
She turned her head to find the identical siblings. As Kira said, all 5 members of Kumo Bell were in Hakone. He could see the friendly smile from Ritsuo and Sano as they bowed lightly to greet her. Kira wasn't with his group.
"Do you want to join us? Ritsuo will pay!" Kuran impulsively yelled and waved an exquisite bottle of French wine.
Moreno and Sano, the keyboardist, giggled instantly upon hearing Kuran whereas the leader just gave a straight nod because he always thought of Shizu as a younger sister so he would never mind to pay for her. Even though he acted cool, Ritsuo really wanted to hit the troublemaker on the head.
Shizu couldn't tell which of the Twins just talked to her. His face was reddened yet she could tell he was still sober.
The guests on the other table looked at the gorgeous Twins with drools on the corners of their lips. If only these people knew the Twins never discriminated any girls..
She replied Kuran's offer with a simple smile.
"Nope, thanks! By the way did you guys see Lee Yuki?"
"No, we did not." Moreno cupped his hands to mime a speaker then turned his head to face the other twin.
"Okay, thanks! Good night!" She then continued running, leaving the Twins in the state of shock. There was a radio transmission between the two of them.
Sano and Ritsuo ignored the Twins, it was only about time until they went full throttle on rambling mode.
"DAMNIT!" Kuran slammed the table so hard it caused Ritsuo to spill the wine on his face and white shirt.
Sano immediately handed a napkin and shifted his gaze to the twins who were definitely not aware of the thing that just happened to the leader. Their eyes were burning with fire.
"Brother, did you see that!?"
"Goddamnit Kira, you're too slow!"
Kuran downed the whole glass in front of him, followed by Moreno, like thirsty fish that tried to satisfy their needs of alcohol. Sano then handed another napkin to the leader while wondering what these dumb and dumber were about to do.
"She's falling for him, isn't she!??"
"It is still not too late! That baka (1) just need to get his shit together to get her back!"
"Where is he!!? Let's look for him!"
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Baka (1) : is a Japanese word that means "crazy," "foolish," or downright "stupid."