𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝘴𝘷𝘵

𝙭𝙫𝙞𝙞.

𝘅𝘃𝗶𝗶. 𝗼𝗵, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂
( 𝘺𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘷 )

"yeah it's just down that hallway, first door to the right" I explained to Jisoo and he immediately darted off in my instructed directions. Although, i don't think he had exactly tuned in for the whole sentence as he started opening doors to the left.

I contemplated re-directing him, but he'd get there soon enough.

It was oddly a mix of warmth and cold in my house. I would throw a blanket over my cold self to then feel excruciating heat in less than 2 minutes, therefore i take off my blanket. And guess what? I feel cold again. The cycle continues until i hear a knock at my door. 

It wasn't like I was expecting anyone, and i was too socially unstable to have any one of my friends send me letters, so why was there a knock? Especially at the late hour of 10pm.

I contemplated all of the possible reasons for someone or something's presence at my door as i made my way there, almost completely forgetting that Jisoo was going through it just a few rooms away.

The door opened to reveal a girl who was only a few inches shorter than me, wearing one of the cutest outfits i had ever seen in all of my non-existent years of socializing.

"um hello? Can i help you" The girl rudely scoffed at my pure question, which set me off. She then proceeded to cross her arms in a narcissistic matter before finally preparing to speak.

"you really don't know who i am?"

"i mean isn't that like obvious, i dunno why you're acting like this is penthouse."

I glared her down with a look of disgust, and noticed her surprised expression. She might have mistaken me for someone else?

"oh, sorry i must have confused you for someone else" 

Bingo~

Looking at her again, i realized how absolutely adorable she looked as she flashed me a smile. It seemed she had the same personality change capabilities i did. But like really, she was one of the cutest girls i had seen. Her clothing had finally matched up with her personality, and i was so intrigued that i had no realization i was staring at her.

"um, ma'am" Her words shook me out of my trance and she once again flashed a smile which i reciprocated.

"oh yeah, sorry. Why are you here? Do you have the wrong address" She looked taken aback for a split moment before gathering herself, showcasing yet another infectious smile.

"oh, i'm your new neighbor! When i opened the door i had mistaken you for someone else" It seemed nicely sincere and therefore i shook her hand she had held out.

"nice to meet you . . ?"

"Yoo Minji" 

"nice to meet you Minji" I said through a smile and bowed, she did the same.

"i hope we get along. . .?

"Min Yura" to my surprise, she was not one bit shocked to hear my name, basically showing no reaction. Maybe she was unaware?

". . . and same here Minji"

I then heard shuffling in the background and remembered then that Shua was in my house and in a paranoid fashion, i gave a quick bow and shut the door, giving Minji an awkward and tense smile.

Even if she didn't recognize me as his 'girlfriend', there was no one who wouldn't recognize such a visual as the one and only Hong Joshua of Seventeen. Maybe that was a stretch, but it's the truth.

That exact moment, Joshua emerged from the dark hallway, giving me a grin as his eyes met mine. I smiled back and headed to the fluffy couch, taking a seat and getting comfortable.

Jisoo slowly followed along, and after he had sat down, he kept his head low as he started setting up his phone.

"dude, something wrong?"

"no, no it's all good"

"Jisoo, please fucking look at me because you are driving me insane." He let out a chuckle at my snappy response before looking up at me, finally.

"really, it's nothing. It's just late"

"i'll let you go for now mr. hong, but i swear i will get an answer from you next time."

"you can try" He gave a shrug before opening up the Vlive app installed on his phone. As he navigated the app, he explained his recently gained freedom to host his on lives. Apparently it had only been until a month ago that he could do a Vlive without a staff keep watch which meant he could talk to carats whenever.

"so- oh, okay we can start whenever you're ready" He cut himself off and gestured to the phone which was set on top of a box on my coffee table.

"well i mean we can start whenever you're ready, you can take the lead and i'll just add some input when i feel comfortable" He once again chuckled and nodded his head in compliance to my proposal which was more of a statement rather than a suggestion.

Jisoo hesitantly started the live and made sure we were both in frame. My eyes scanned the view and heart count as people started flooding in to watch the vlive. It was exhilarating to say the least.

Shua smiled and waved at the camera, and so i decided i'd do the same.

"hello carat-deul!"

"Hey" I tried to seem as laid back as i possibly could, despite my nervousness.

"today i thought it'd be fun for yurie to join the live" He explained to the camera, and i was taken aback by the sudden cute tone when he referred to me.

"dude, yurie?" i said mimicking him as he chuckled in response.

"okay, i see you're challenging me to an aegyo competition"

"you said it not me" He raised his hands in defense. This bicker was completely natural, and i figured that was best in this type of situation, we had that chemistry behind the scenes anyways, so it all worked out.

My eyes drifted to the comments rushing in as Shua welcomed all of the incoming carats. The majority of the comments expressed their happiness for 'ShuRa' as they called us, interactions. They seemed to enjoy my presence, which made me smile.

I wonder how they'd feel if they knew this was all fake, never was real and never would be. These days, it was fun interacting with Shua, but it really did feel like we were simply best friends. I can't bring myself to think of him in a romantic way, no matter how much of a gentleman he was.

Now, there was no way I'd figure this all out on my own though. As Jisoo talked about his day to carats, my mind wandered to my recent encounter.

𝘈 / 𝘕 !

The next chapter will be about the encounter :)
I'm also actually now starting to have more of a plan and direction for this story,
but i do apologize in advance if there might be some sudden / even more un-
realistic parts in the upcoming chapters.

Also! I'm not sure whether writing in first person pov or third person
is better for this story. Do any of ya'll have a preferance?