KYUNG EUNSOO
After a whole week without a response from Taemin or even seeing him, I stood nervously before Hongjoong as he took my measurement. I looked around nervously, scanning every angle of the room.
" Is there something you need? ". Hongjoong said.
" No....it's nothing ". I stuttered.
I looked around the room one more time, trying to hide my frustration.
" Uhmmm... Isn't Taemin coming today? ". I asked nervously.
" No. It's just me and Suah ". Hongjoong replied.
I looked across the room, Bada was getting his measurement taken by the woman Hongjoong came with. I had prepared a whole speech, prior to today's meeting but I guess it all for nothing. I was probably being selfish again, but I at least wanted to try and fix the thing I destroyed.
" We're done "
Hongjoong's voice pulled me out of my imagination, and I nodded my head a little before walking away. I headed straight for the bathroom and splashed the cold water on my face as the regret ate me up. I pulled out my phone and tried calling Taemin again, but he still wouldn't take my call. I sent a text after trying his line for a while.
"Please talk to me ". The text read.
LEE HONGJOONG
I looked over at the blonde boy as he sat quietly in a corner of the room. His face seemed to glow as the sun light hit his face. He looked angelic. His neatly painted nail brushed his hair behind his ears in such delicate manner and I feel something tug at my heart strings.
" We're done for today. Would you like to eat lunch with us, Mr. Bada? ". I said as I walked over to him.
" Ofcourse! I'll go and get Eunsoo. Also, please just call me Bada". He said and bolted out of the room.
" Eunsoo..". I said under my breath.
After a while, Suah walked into the room.
" Ya let's go and get lunch". She said.
" Can you wait for a while, I invited Bada "
" Bada? "
" Yeah he said he was going to get Eunsoo "
" Ughh. I'm starving.....can't we just go by ourselves? ". Suah asked.
" I already invited him ". I said.
I sighed heavily and looked around once more. It's been a while now and Bada still hadn't returned. After a while, Suah and I headed out to get lunch. At the lobby, I caught a glimpse of Bada and Eunsoo as they stepped into their car. I smiled a little as the smell of him wafted into my nose.
" Something urgent must have come up ". I muttered
" What? ". Suah asked.
" Oh nothing ". I replied, absentmindedly.
" Weirdo ". She said and jabbed me with her elbow.
" You always have some shit to say. I wish I could seal your mouth "
" Pftt.....you're the one acting weird all the time "
I flicked her on the forehead with my finger and immediately dashed away.
" Stop right there you giant idiot "
LEE TAEMIN
I sat quietly in my room, with dad's picture clutched tightly against my chest. I miss him a lot right now and somehow, my room seemed to grow bigger and darker on days like this. The past years had brought so much pain and taken way more than I could give. I also felt bad for Taeri who has to grow up without her parents.
I smiled down at the picture and gently placed it back in the drawer. In the far corner of the drawer, the necklace lay undisturbed. It still feels like yesterday, when I received the necklace from Eunsoo. I opened my phone and was greeted by missed calls and texts from Eunsoo. I opened the message and immediately closed it. I didn't trust myself to read the text. I might say something I shouldn't. Our situation isn't the same as it used to.
KYUNG EUNSOO
" Hurry up and pack your things "
" Hyung relax....I've done it already ". Bada said from behind the counter.
I was super nervous about our beach trip tomorrow. Bada and I were having our first shoot for Taemin's brand at a beach. Taemin was probably going to be there and everytime I thought about it, it made me super nervous. My phone suddenly buzzed in my pocket, startling me. Deokhwa replied my message.
* Wanna meet up tomorrow? *. The text read.
* Sorry....I've got a shoot. How about when I get back? *
* Sure. I'll tell Minho....and Taemin *
* I'm pretty sure Taemin doesn't want to see me *
* Do you want me to talk to him? *
* It's fine. I'll take care of it myself *
.......
My eyes fluttered open and I looked over at the clock again. Time seemed to standstill and the darkness seemed to stretch on forever. I turned over and pulled the sheets over Bada as he snuggled in closer. I stared up lazily at the ceiling and soon drifted off to a troubled sleep.
Bada and I hurriedly pulled our bags after us as the honking of the car grew loose and louder.
" Hyung hurry up and lock the doors "
" Here.....hold this "
I handed him my bag and then pulled the door shut and secured the lock. We hurried over to the car as I struggled to answer my ringing phone.
" Hello. Manager Park we're on our way to the car now "
" You and Bada are going to ride with Mr. Hongjoong and his team. I'm stuck in traffic, so I'll meet you guys there "
I suddenly grew cold feet as I stood just few feet away from the car.
" Mr. Hongjoong? ". I asked.
" Yeah. Some of our staff are waiting on the beach already. Take care of yourself and Bada. If anything seems weird, call me immediately. Okay? "
" Okay "
I put the phone into my pocket and slowly reached for the door handle. The door suddenly fell open and I locked eyes with Taemin.
" Good morning everyone ". Bada said as he dropped his bag.
" Good morning. You can sit here Bada ". Hongjoong said as he moved closer to Suah, to make room for him.
" Thank you "
I got into the car as the staff stored Bada's bag and mine. I sat on the opposite seat, next to Taemin who kept avoiding my gaze.
" Good morning ". I said softly.
" Good morning ". He said without looking at me.