The boys have been acting as if they're not going through with a dangerous mission tomorrow. They're arguing back and forth about what pizza toppings to get, and what sauce for the wings.
Meanwhile I'm a wreck, I've seen and heard how dangerous this man can be and the boys are as cool as a cucumber. Im very much aware that they can handle themselves, but still, Im worried.
"Earth to Nia!"
I flinch before looking at Jongho.
Jongho: Wings from the pit or no?
Me: Whatever you guys want is fine.
Wooyoung twists his lips up.
Wooyoung: You seem distracted.
Me: I'm okay, are you guys okay?
Yeosang takes his knuckles out of San's head.
Yeosang: Are you worried about tomorrow?
Me: More so worried about you guys.
I look to the ground refusing to make eye contact with them. Mingi scoffs before placing his hand on my head.
Mingi: When did you become strong enough to worry about us?
Hongjoong: I know we're a little dumb at times..-
Jongho: Speak for yourself!
Hongjoong: But we're smarter than you think.
Wooyoung: And sneaky.
San: And crafty.
Yeosang: And crazy.
Mingi: Not to mention we're being lead by someone reliable.
Speaking of that...
Me: Where is he?
I walk into Seonghwa's room and he's laying on his bed staring at the ceiling.
Me: Hey.
He pats the space next to him and I lay back on the bed with him. I don't know when i became so comfortable around him, but I'm glad about it.
Me: What're you up here doing?
Seonghwa: Thinking.
Me: About?
Seonghwa: The mission tomorrow.
His words seem emotionless as does his face. I can't tell if he's concerned or not.
Me: How smooth do you think things will go?
Seonghwa: It won't go smooth at all. You've seen how ruthless that man is and eventhough Yoshi and his men volunteered to join us I don't know how strong they are.
He sighs.
Seonghwa: I'm not worried about anything, just trying to find the next step for every worse scenario. That way we aren't stuck and can keep moving.
It puts me at ease a bit to know he isn't just jumping into this with zero thought. He turns his head to the side to look at me and I do the same.
Seonghwa: I'm dropping you off at Suzy's in the morning.
Me: Are you sure I can't accompany you guys?
Seonghwa: I'm positive. I need you to be safe for when I come back.
My heart jumps a bit.
He runs his fingers gently through my hair, I roll so that I'm laying on my side. He caresses my face, his warm touch melted away all my anxieties.
My eyes flutter close. Before I know it I'm drifting off, but a soft pair of lips touch my forehead making me smile a bit.
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I woke up not to long ago and now I'm getting chicken and pizza shoved in my face.
Wooyoung: All I'm saying is cheese stuffed crust is better.
San: Garlic butter crust!
Wooyoung: Cheese!
San: Garlic!
Yunho sighs.
Yunho: Nia just woke up and you guys are noisy.
They both smile sheepishly. I've been in a daze ever since I woke up that was the best nap ever. I'm not sure if it's because I was tired or because it was Seonghwa's bed.
Irregardless tomorrow is the day and there's nothing I can do but pray they'll be fine.
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sorry this chapter is short, i have a writing assignment due by midnight. wish me luck 😭