"That pup gave is a headache and made me restless", I ignored Renjun's statement and welcomed the puppy into my arms. "You missed mommy didn't you Winter?Nae I missed you too!", I heard Renjun groaning before sitting back on the couch.
I sat beside him, leaning into his narrow shoulder, "Thank you for taking care of him while we're away", he nodded.
Jaemin then came in, his special Americano in hand. "Is that your 3rd?", he nodded, sipping."Geez Nana, it's only 1:00pm", this boy would have health problems if he doesn't regulate his coffee.
I mean-6 Americanos with 4 shots and no water?I'm surprised he's still doing fine.
"So how's your trip?", "Well, we met Chenle's nephew, he's really small but cute.Then we went to an amusement park and roamed around.You should look forward to Jisung's reaction to a roller coaster.", Jaemin turned his attention to Jeno, who's playing with his cats.
"Jeno-ah, didn't Jaemin told you to not hold them too much?", he usually talks like this, referring to himself as a third person.Jeno just ignored him, unbothered.
I'm glad Winter and the cats are getting along well.There are times where in the cats would actually sleep beside him.It's adorable.My heart could melt.
Speaking of melt, I need my chocolates.I'll regret this later since I'm on a diet but oh well.That's for later.I need my chocolates now.
I opened the fridge and saw,nothing, my chocolate's not here,"Who ate my chocolates?", who in the world dare to take my precious chocolates.As if it'd float in thin air and poof disappear.I am willing to make the person who ate them disappear once I discover wh-
"The manager came here yesterday, saw it and took them away."
"SHE DID WHAT?!", so she discovered it didn't she?I'm disappointed yet I'm not surprised.I took my mask and glasses.
You know what?Whatever I'm gonna buy myself some.
"What do you think you're doing?"
"I'm buying myself chocolates?"
"You think that's safe?"
"The convenience store is right around the corner, I'll just run back here if something comes up", Jaemin just sighed, yelling for Jisung's name.The boy running back to the living room a few seconds later.
I crossed my arms, "I don't need a chaperone", I'll be fine.It's literally so near at our current dorm.It's not like I'm going to the other side of Chungnam. "Jisung comes or you don't"
"Neither.I can manage on my own.", I twisted the knob and left, hearing protests from the others.
I mean.What could go wrong right?
I reached the aisle where the chocolates are.Since when did they raise that to the higher shelf?I don't need anyone to help me since that'd cause attention and, yeah.I tip-toed till I reached one, it flipped and fell from my grasp.Oh strawberry shortcake.
Curse my height.
"Here you go miss.", I turned to the guy speaking, bowing a bit before grabbing it from him.I can't really talk much since I might be recognized and trouble would come.I was about to walk away when I heard the guy mumble, "Nice seeing you again", and my hunch is once again right.
Why do we always meet on convenience store?Like really?
"You like those?", I nodded, taking another bite from the chocolate.He decided to walk me back since he knew how unsafe it is.I tried wavering him off but he insisted so okay why not. "Aren't you confused why we always seem to meet at convenience stores?", I heard him chuckle.
"Maybe because it's more convenient there?", man that's so lame.Like Jeno type of lame.I faked a laugh, we just stayed silent, soon reaching our dorm. "We're probably meant to meet you know?", I shrugged, "Maybe.", he then gestured me to go,I smiled at him.
"Let's meet again soon Jay.Thank you for walking me back.", "I'm excited for that Sky.", I entered the gate, seeing him wave before walking away.The guy's nice.He didn't give off a bad feeling at all.
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The moment I open the door, Renjun already asked, "What took you so long?", and Jaemin, "Did someone recognize you?", I sighed before entering."Where's the chocolate?", I closed the door before answering Jisung, "I ate them on my way here.", he tilted his head to the side, seems like he's doubting it.
I raised the wrapper, "I did bought one, got hungry and ate it", "Chenle said he saw you with a guy.Who's he?", how did he see that?Is it seen from a window?Were they that worried to watch from there?
I went to the trash bin and threw the wrapper, "Jay", "You mean the guy from the convenience store around what-3 years ago?", I looked at Jeno who's now cooking something.I nodded.
"He was at our fan event from Empathy too.", there goes their suspicion again, they've always believed that Jay's a sasaeng following me.Like hello?Coincidences exist bros."You met at the convenience store again?", once again, I nodded to what Jeno mentioned.
"He insisted walking me back.", Chenle then stared at me with his brow raised.I raised my brow back at him. "Why are you staring at me like that Daegal", he then replied with, "I don't trust him", while crossing his arms.
Whatever, they're just over-reacting. "I've observed him, he seemed harmless you know", "You can't just trust guys", I scoffed, "But you're a guy", I heard Renjun groan from the couch.
"Chenle means you shouldn't trust a guy you barely know", I shrugged, still ignoring they're claims,"I mean maybe we're meant to meet", I tried reasoning.
"Meant to meet because what?Because he's actually a sasaeng?"
"Look Jaemin-oppa, I know you guys don't like him but I'm okay and not hurt alright?And it's not like it was my intention for us to meet.", I thought of diverting the topic elsewhere.
"Any of you heard about the future unit, NCT China?", "Eo, I heard Ten-hyung is debuting with them.", wait what?I thought it's..You know what nevermind.He's talented so maybe that's why.
"Is Mark debuting there too?", I asked, trying to lighten the mood.They started laughing. "Oh please, give Mark a break", Jeno's right.Being in 2 unit's really troublesome.He need some rest too.
"I heard the 127 and Red velvet sunbaenims are going to Manila for an event there", oh really? "Are we not included?", it'd be fun if I could see my family again.It's been what?4 years already since I've seen them personally.Jisung just shrugged.
I should probably ask our manager about it tomorrow.
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We're currently doing the final touches for DNYL.It's a music video with our collaboration with HRVY.Well, he's nice.I think he's gay though.
I mean I think he's into Renjun but maybe it's just me.
I mean he's nice and all, I just noticed how he talks and acts around Renjun.Or I'm just making it up.I'm not sure, but it sure was fun having a collaboration with him.
"AND CUT!WE'RE DONE!", finally.
Our manager motioned me to come to her, okay..What did I do?
"Stick to your diet Hyunjae, avoid chocolates or I'll be forced to report this", I sighed, nodding with a heavy-heart.I then walked to where the boys are, seeing Jisung holding Winter.
"Hi Winter baby!", it's the first time I'm allowed to bring him to filming so, it's kinda stress-relieving.
Harvey then pulled his phone, "Let's take a picture!", I moved out from the camera.I don't like to be in pictures.I look ugly. "Hey Valerie, join us!", I wavered him off, politely replying with, "I'm good"
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