"Drink it now," Eun tak raised the cup against Joo ri's lip forcing her to take large gulps. The raging anger was clear in her voice but she chose to show it through her actions. Her hand was tight against the cup while the other aggressively held the back of Joo ri's head directing her towards it.
After it was left empty and Joo ri was released from the clutched of Eun tak, she backed her head away and sulked in tiresome. They have been sitting at the bar for a while now and Eun tak attempted to sober her up. Luckily, it seemed like she was the type who is a light weight that sobers up easily.
"When I said your time will come I did not expect it to be this fast!" she exaggerated out under her breath. "This was all my fault. I shouldn't have bought you here. It was stupid" pinching the bridge of her nose she blamed herself completely. "You're stupid!" she pointed a finger to Joo ri who pouted.
She did want Joo ri to have experiences but she wanted her to take it slow and not do irresponsible actions in case she regrets it later.
Clicking her tongue, Joo ri shook her head about to defend herself. "Don't even Ri. I left for 5 minutes and I came back to see that you've disappeared and for what! To be eating the face of some random stranger."
Opening her mouth to say something she proceeded to close it knowing that it was probably best to remain silent. "I can't believe you just made out with him. What if he had, I don't know . . . herpes? And that was your first kiss," Eun tak pointed out.
Pressing her lips together, Joo ri did not speak a word. Slowly Eun tak began to laugh to herself. Not humour but in despair. At herself for not knowing what to do. At herself for being careless. "Your brother is going to kill me if he finds out about everything that happened tonight"
Guiltily, Joo ri peeked over to the older girl. "Sorry," shaking her head, Eun tak sighed. "Don't be. I should've placed some boundaries and watched over you more carefully. It's your first time here and I'm responsible for anything that happens to you" biting her lip Joo ri stared at the empty glass of water in front of her.
Out of nowhere, she pulled her eyebrows together when sensing a strange twirl in her stomach. Not a good one where you have butterflies. It was more of a cramping sensation. A sickening feeling. "Hey you good?" Eun tak questioned rubbing the girls back once noticing the change in manner. Looking over to the older one, Joo ri grumbled. "I feel like I have to throw up"
Shooting up from her seat, Eun tak roughly clutched onto her wrist and sprinted to the toilets. As soon as they reached an empty cubicle, Joo ri collapsed onto the ground and immediately threw up. Grimacing at the sight, Eun tak walked behind her and held onto Joo ri's loose hair while rubbing her back in a comforting motion. It was disgusting. The acidic flavour of her stomach now lingering on her tongue. The bitter after taste at the back of her throat sent tears to line her eyes. The whole thing, she hated it
Eventually standing up she flushed the toilet and walked out to the sink to rinse her mouth clean. Lifting her face up, Joo ri looked at her reflection against the mirror. She was a mess.
Looking around, Eun tak furrowed her brows. The whole toilet was empty. How is that possible, especially in a club? But then again , it was the one in the far corner. Perhaps that was the reason? Shrugging her shoulders to her own thoughts, Eun tak glanced over towards Joo ri momentarily before grabbing her bag.
"Stay here. I'll get some more water" Eun tak began walking towards the door however before leaving she turned back sharply. "Actually stay here this time. Don't go wandering off" she sternly demanded; putting emphasis on the actually. She had realised that looking after Joo ri was more difficult than looking after a toddler.
Pouting lightly, Joo ri was about to respond when an unexpected blast resonated from outside the bathrooms.
"What was that?" the older girl distressed out hysterically.
Snapping her head back at the younger girl she sent a muddled up look. Joo ri began to walked over to listen closer. At first she fell into a state of confusion. The music had stopped playing. Instead it was replaced with thundering sounds of what seemed like people running back and forth. She was bewildered by what she was hearing past the toilet door. But then it got even more chaotic. Screams and cries shrieking out in anguish.
Eyes bulging out in utter confusion she glanced over to Eun tak who was as clueless as the younger girl. But then it all made sense. A loud deafening sound thundering across the whole club. Eyes shaking in fear and wary, the two girls sent a knowing look hoping it was not what they had guessed it was.
Gulping, Eun tak pulled the door slightly ajar while Joo ri peeked past to spot a disorderly mess of people running in all directions. And that was when they spotted figures holding guns skilfully shooting at the drunk civilians. Petrified Eun tak's palm shook on the door handle. Adrenaline rising to an unbelievable height she instantly shut the door. Practically sobered up, Joo ri began walking back and forth along the toilet. "What should we do?"
"I don't know but we need to get out of here" nibbling her well done nails in fear, Joo ri felt tears pricking her eyes. Taking deep breaths she began to regret ever even making this decision. "I shouldn't have come. This was a stupid idea. I should've just stayed in my room like always and went to bed." Joo ri began to mumble with both her hands on either side of her head.
Her life was so much more at peace when she did nothing.
"Ri this is not the time to be panicking and muttering nonsense. We need to get out!" flickering over to Eun tak, Joo ri found her climbing on top of the countertops. "What are you doing?" Joo ri whisper-yelled, questioning while dragging her feet towards the older girl.
Looking down from her position, Eun tak pointed over to a window that was secured and closed up with grills. "This" she sent a proud smile. Leaning closer, Eun tak observed the window. "We need to unscrew the nails" she stated, hoping that they can come up with some sort of idea. Falling into deep thought, Joo ri's eyes lit up when something popped into her mind.
Opening Eun tak's purse she rummaged through and pulled out some coins. "Try this" without a thought Eun tak immediately snatched the metal coin and un-winded the screw as fast as she could. It was difficult. Knowing that their life was at risk did not help. Her palms began to form a thick layer of sweat coating it like an arctic fox preparing for winter to come. It began to interfere with her work and made the coin constantly slip out her palm again and again. She was unsure how long they have until those men begin to check every corner of the club including the bathroom.
Noticing how the screams have faded slightly Joo ri risked herself and opened the toilet door once again. When she did she found the whole place empty with no one. There were many on the ground not moving. The alcoholic scent had vanished and had been replaced with a thick odour of metallic blood. Hating it even more now, Joo ri gagged slightly. Just then some voices were heard from afar. "Someone go check the bathrooms to see if there is anyone left"
Stomach plummeting, Joo ri felt her heart pounding against her rib cage at an inhuman force. "Unnie they're coming" she whispered running back towards the older girl.
"Nearly there . . ." the Eun tak pressed as she concentrated further. Afew seconds later she let out a relieved exhale. "And done!" Eun tak exclaimed before carefully placing the railing aside to not make much noise in case it attracts them. Climbing onto the counter Joo ri stood behind Eun tak as the older girl jumped through the window and onto the solid ground like a pro. Scrunching up her brows in astonishment, Joo ri leaned her head through the window. Mouth gawking she gasped. "How did you do that?" rolling her eyes, Eun Tak gestured her to follow her lead with a simple hand movement.
Joo ri was petrified. She never knew she had a fear of heights until this exact moment. "Pretend it's the brick walls in school. Just jump as if you are skipping class" Eun tak whispered from below.
"I never skipped class!" Joo ri pressed out.
"Ri just shut your eyes. I'll catch you" biting her bottom lip, the younger girl began to climb through the window however she couldn't bring herself to completely do it. "Ri we are running out of time" every single time she faces the distance from her position to the ground, the more terrified she feels.
"Hyung I'll check these ones"
They're here - Joo ri frantically cried out internally
Eyes widening she began to hyperventilate. Still half way hanging out the window she looked back at the bathroom door entrance. She could hear the footsteps approaching louder and louder just like her racing heart.
That's when she realised.
She was done for.