Rollin' in the Deep || B1A4 || Complete

Episode 11 - What Does That Make Me?

     Sandeul took a long moment to look at the picture in his hands. He recognized all of those faces and wondered if the people in that room were the ones within the frame.

     One thing was for sure. Sandeul had the urge to stick the frame in his mouth to chew on it. As his mouth opened wide, Shinwoo waited there with his palm facing up. Even though the picture looked so tempting to eat, Sandeul pondered for a while before handing it over.

     "Good zombie," Shinwoo patted Sandeul on the head before placing the picture back on the shelf. "So, now that we kind of know what happened to Sandeul, who's next? Anyone have anything they wish to share with the class?" he raised a brow at Jinyoung as he gulped.

     "Gongchan should go next." Baro suggested, pointing at the boy sitting with the ice packs who looked down in shame.

     "I nominate Jinyoung," Shinwoo said, confidently. "I want to know how he became a vampire and how long he's been keeping that from us."

     "A vampire?" Baro and Gongchan gasped at the same time.

     "Va?..."

     "Fine." Jinyoung slumped on the other side of the couch from Gongchan. "Just so you know, it's not like I've been keeping this as a secret since we met." Jinyoung instantly felt bad for phrasing it that way since the maknae had obviously been through a lot trying to make everyone believe he was normal. Gongchan avoided eye contact as Jinyoung cleared his throat, "I meant to say that I recently turned into a vampire last year.

     "I was playing one of the songs I wrote out in the park," Jinyoung explained. "I haven't stopped writing songs after our band broke up. I always thought that if there was any possibility that we could get back together, I wanted to be prepared with songs for us. Well... as I practiced out there, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my neck. Before I could look over to see what it was, I passed out. Everything changed after that. Now I'm this blood-sucking creature that can't stand sunlight or garlic."

     "Or wooden daggers," Baro added.

     "Thanks for the reminder," Jinyoung narrowed his eyes. "Anyway, I'm still the same Jinyoung, except lately I've been raiding the hospital's blood bank for fuel, since I'd rather not bite into anyone."

     "Except for me, right?" Shinwoo snickered.

     "Wow, everyone's full of jokes today," Jinyoung groaned into his hands, then looked up at Gongchan. "Okay, now it's your turn to spill your secret."

     "I–I don't know if I'm ready to talk about that yet," Gongchan said as he went to put the melted ice packs back in the freezer.

     "You should think about explaining soon, because I need to know what happened," Baro said, nervously. "It was an accident, and I didn't try to hit you!"

     Gongchan returned to the couch with his head hanging in defeat. "Arasseo. I'll talk," he paused to work up the courage. "I'm a werewolf... I've always been one, since both of my parents are, too. And because there was a full moon last night, I had to transform, whether I wanted to or not. That's why I had to leave every once in a while back when our band was together. I didn't want to tell anyone because of how dangerous werewolves can be. You all would have avoided me. Don't lie and say that you wouldn't have."

     Jinyoung smiled slightly as he put a hand on Gongchan's shoulder. "You're right. I would've avoided you, thinking that you're too dangerous to be around. But now I'm in the same boat."

     "Wait!" Baro exclaimed as he realized something. "Sandeul's a zombie, Jinyoung is a vampire, and Gongchan is a werewolf. So, what's your big secret, Shinwoo?"

     "Uh..." Shinwoo hesitated as all the members turned to him. "I'm a plumber."

     They were silent except for Baro who tried to keep his laughter in. "A plumber? That's it? So, you've been unclogging toilets this whole time?"

     Shinwoo shook his head as he rubbed his temples, trying to get rid of the headache forming. "Yes. I haven't managed to get any other job, and I needed to pay my rent. Since my uncle's company was hiring, I took the job," he explained, crossing his arms. "I expect you've been spending your time better than I," he said directly to the rapper.

     Baro's face fell straight. "Nothing. I've been doing nothing. I should get going," he stretched casually and walked towards the door, when Jinyoung slid in front and pointed Baro's gun at his face.

     "You're not going anywhere."