Timeskip
(2 days later, company)
Suyeon's pov
I was trying to find Minji to help me with my computer because it kept lagging and I couldn't edit the vacation video.
Hyorin wasn't here today so I'm assuming that shes feeling unwell.
I wish I could text her, but it's awkward because she never texted me anything else ever since the last creepy message.
I was walking down the hallway when the lights shut off. I paused. Everywhere I turned, it was filled with darkness.
The power shut down and to make it worse, I forgot to bring my glasses to work today.
Although I was terrified, I used the wall to guide my way while continuously looking back.
I walked and walked, until I reached a corner.
I turned my head and saw a...black silhouette just standing still.
"AAAAAHHHHH!"
I covered my ears and dropped to the ground.
It walked towards me and I closed my eyes. This is the end.
"No. NO! Don't come near me!"
I squeezed my eyes tight.
"Suyeon? Hey, it's Heeseung"
A voice spoke.
I opened an eye to see him kneeling beside me.
"It's fine. I'm lost too"
Heeseung said and helped me get up.
"Did you have to just remain quiet like that?! I thought I was gonna die, Lee Heeseung"
I brushed off the dust on my pants.
"Sorry about that. Now, I just got out of the bathroom that's nearby the dance studio. Let's try and find it"
Heeseung suggested.
"Okay. Do I hold onto your shirt or something? It's pitch dark in here"
I asked.
"Hold onto my arm"
He said.
"Where's your..your arm? This is a wall"
I tried to reach infront of me but touched a wall instead.
"Here"
He took my arm and placed it on his.
While we were walking, I kept accidentally tripping and bumping into Heeseung. Let the lights come on, p-lease.
"Okay I think we're here"
I heard Heeseung opening the door.
"Guys? You in here?"
Heeseung asked.
"Hyung!"
I heard a bunch of squeaky footsteps coming towards us.
"Do you know what happened?"
-Sunghoon
"How did you find your way back?"
-Jake
"I think the power shut down and I used the wall to guide me. By the way, I found Suyeon on the way back"
I then stood beside Heeseung
"Hi. Umm I was lost"
I said, unintentionally tightening my grip around Heeseung's arm.
"Ow ow, your hand"
-Heeseung
"You're holding onto him?"
It was Jay's voice.
"N-no"
I secretly let go of his arm.
"You should've texted me
Jay said.
"I left my phone in the editing room. Besides, why must I text you?"
I asked.
"Aren't you two together? Yall went to the pet cafe right?"
Sunoo asked.
"Yea, hyung was so giggly about it"
-Niki
"Mhm. Don't be shy around us when you're with him"
-Heeseung
"What? You told them?"
I asked Jay.
Unbelievable.
"Something wrong with that, Choi?"
I could feel him coming closer to me.
"Wow, you're calling me Choi in front of them too?"
I asked, annoyed.
My breath hitched in my throat when I felt hands slither around my waist.
"Eyy. It's fine. As long as I don't see you two all Iovey dovey in front of me. Good thing the lights are off-"
-Jungwon
The lights turned back on.
"Broo.."
-Jungwon
"Oh, my eyes"
-Jake
"ULWEKK"
Niki pretended to retch.
I was watching all of the members turn away while Jay was still hugging me.
"Jay, we can do this later"
I pushed him away gently while whispering.
"Okay. Ooo you're not wearing glasses today"
He flashed a smile.
"You two are cute together"
Sunoo commented and I slightly bowed to him.
Jay then tilted my jaw and kissed my cheek. I could hear my heart banging against my chest.
"YAHH! "
I covered the kissed cheek and quickly ran out of the studio.
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Jay's pov
"You didn't have to do that here you know"
Sunoo rolled his eyes.
"I mean you guys didn't really believe me when I told you that we were together"
I shrugged.
"I think we lost our old Jay"
Jungwon put a hand around my shoulder while shaking his head in disappointment.
Everyone laughed it off.
Timeskip
(6pm)
I went towards the editing room to check if Suyeon was ready to go.
I peeked inside through the small window and it was only her inside. She was packing her things.
"May I walk you home?"
I opened the door.
"Oh my gosh. Yea sure. My house is quite a distance from here. You sure you don't wanna take the bus?"
Suyeon got startled.
"Mhm. Let's go"
I took her hand and we left the room.
We walked downstairs and then exited the company.
"We'll walk all the way straight, 3 bus stops worth, and then turn the corner and walk to the last bus stop"
Suyeon said.
We walked along the slightly dark streets, swinging our arms.
"I keep forgetting to ask you this. But why did you want that necklace back so badly?"
She pointed to the necklace I was wearing.
"This? My mom gave it to me after I debuted as a gift. I cannot afford to lose this necklace"
I played with the 'J' charm on it.
"Ohh. Then I shouldn't have made that bet. Sorry, Jay. It got me into trouble too anyway"
She seemed genuine about it.
"It's fine if it's you, Choi. If it was actually lost, I'd be upset about it"
I said.
"Still, you could've told me. I would have given it back right away"
She said guiltily.
"I hadn't confessed to you when you made that bet, so I didn't want to be too personal with you before knowing if you'd accept me or not"
-Me
"You do have a point. Hahah.."
She scratched her head.
"You said you would never accept a confession from me, even if I was sober. What made you change your mind?"
I asked teasingly.
"That was a joke! I just wanted to make you embarrassed"
She looked at me.
"Sure it's not just me and my charms?"
I wriggled my eyebrows.
"Tsk. Whatever Jjonghuahua"
She turned away for a while.
"Mm? Don't even try avoiding me. You owe me a hug from earlier"
I let go of her hand and put an arm over her shoulder.
She still kept quiet while walking slowly.
"Hug?"
I moved my hands to her waist.
It was still silent.
I just stopped and took her into my embrace. She just wrapped her hands around me too.
"I just wasn't sure about my feelings for you back then, Park Jong Seong"
She rubbed my back.
"Okay, I'll stop teasing you about it. All is good because we're on the same page now"
I kissed her head.
She pulled away and smiled at me.
We continued walking together in comfortable silence, looking at the city lights and the vehicles passing by. I get why she loves night.
Suyeon suddenly stopped.
"My feet hurt. These shoes are a bit too small now"
She was trying to stretch out her feet and shaking it.
"I've been wearing these for 4 years. They've gone through a lot"
She added.
I then squatted down, facing my back to her.
"What?"
-Suyeon
"Get on. I'll give you a ride home"
I said.
I pulled her hands from behind and wrapped them around my neck. She put her legs around my torso and I used my hands to support her thighs.
I stood up and gave a slight push up so she could sit comfortably.
"Wahh"
She said in amazement.
She rested her head on my shoulder and I continued walking.
We just passed the 3rd bus stop.
"Am I not heavy?"
She swung her feet.
"Nope. Light as feather"
I answered.
"O! Isn't this the conch piercing you bought in Japan?"
She touched it.
"Yea. I thought you'd like it since it has stars on it, so I wore it"
I smiled.
"I do. And is it okay if you..tell me more about your dad? I'm just curious why your beautiful name is so hated by your own self"
She played with my earlobe.
"My dad was very particular about me taking over his company. He always nagged about how I didn't fully understand how business works and sometimes got aggressive.."
-Me
I got absorbed in my own thoughts as all the awful memories of the past bombarded my mind.
I started explaining to her what actually happened.
Flashback
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2 years ago
"WHY CAN'T YOU GET THIS RIGHT? HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN ALREADY, PARK JONG SEONG?"
My dad shouted.
"I don't want to do business dad, I'm training to be an idol"
My voice was quivering.
"WHAT? YOU UNGRATEFUL-"
He took a deep breath before continuing.
"I've worked so hard to support you and your mother but now you think you'll suddenly be a superstar? Hah, I doubt it"
He threw the file he was holding onto the floor, making me flinch.
"I'm sorry, dad. I have my own dreams in life. I thank you that you've always worked hard for us but, I feel so sick of being stuck in an office and doing nothing but look at paperwork"
I looked straight into his eyes.
He raised his hand and slapped me right across my face.
"You're gonna come crawling back to me and begging for forgiveness, Park Jong Seong. You will never, debut"
He stormed out of the office, slamming the door behind him.
I checked the mirror on the wall. My cheeks were bright red and there was a bloody scar in the middle of my bottom lip, caused by his ring.
This isn't healing anytime soon, and neither is my heart.
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"This is the scar on my lips. I don't know if you've noticed it before"
I turned my head slightly.
I pouted my bottom lip for her to see it as my hands were still supporting her thighs.
"Jay..I'm so sorry"
She brushed her fingers on the scar.
I could hear the sorrow in her voice.
"Don't be, Suyeon. It's all in the past. I've debuted now, with the other 6 members and I'm more than grateful"
I said.
We just passed the last bus stop and we're almost reaching her house.
"Put me down, Jay"
She tapped my chest.
"But your feet hurt right?"
I was confused.
"Just do it"
She said.
I bent down slightly and she slid off my back.
Suyeon came in front of me and signalled me to come closer to me. She held my shoulders and tip toed, giving me a peck on the lips.
"I hope that can heal your scar faster"
She stared into my eyes so innocently.
I couldn't hold myself back and kissed her too. My hands cupped her jaw while she wrapped her hands around my torso.
It was gentle and passionate, yet, full of sorrow and sadness. I don't want this moment to end.
I've never felt so much for someone before.
Then, a string of letters forming 'Choi Suyeon' sewed itself onto the scar in my heart, sealing it. It fit perfectly.
My heart was healed now.