Chapter 52: Patched up
After Timo took Ye-Jin around the floor which was exclusive for their use only, they had warmed up to each other a considerable amount. It was bound to happen sooner or later since both of them shared a comparable set of hobbies.
Both of them were pacifists and usually took part in all kinds of social welfare programmes and events. Their conversation which was in the beginning only focused on the band and Ray gradually turned to the topics of their common interests.
Timo was thrilled to have someone to share his interests with- in a friendly manner, of course, he obviously didn't have any romantic interest towards Ye-Jin. His heart was set on a woman he had accidentally met years ago. That single meeting had left quite an impact on him to this day but that is a story for another day.
After they went through each and every available room and Timo provided a brief description of things that took place in each of those rooms they both decided to return back to where the boys were.
According to Timo, the time was enough for the others to have cleaned up and straightened out each other to look presentable enough. Ye-Jin chuckled a little at his reasoning. On the way back she suddenly excused herself to visit the restroom.
Timo didn't ask anything as he knew that it was embarrassing for women to divulge too much information on these matters. He insisted on waiting for her but Ye-Jin firmly refused his idea and asked him to go back and she would soon follow behind.
Looking at her hesitant face he didn't press her much and complied to her wishes.
After he walked away, Ye-Jin mildly cursed her bladder to have acted up at a very inappropriate moment but she couldn't do anything about it and hurriedly found herself a restroom.
She didn't know that this nature's call would prove to be a blessing in disguise.
She was minding her business in one of the stalls when she heard the restroom door being opened with a loud bang. Her heart jumped slightly at the sudden noise but she calmed soon enough but what she heard next made her blood turn cold.
She didn't see the face of the person but judging from the voice it was a young girl. Her tone was whiny and one could clearly point out that she was spoiled and rotten. What shocked Ye-Jin more was that this person was clearly targetting her and Aera.
As far as she could tell she was not someone who had encouraged anyone to become her enemies and nor was Aera- although she was an idiot at times she didn't offend people blindly.
Suppressing her thoughts she concentrated on the mad rambling of the person outside and the more she listened the more stunned she became. The time passed painfully slow for Ye-Jin inside the stall who did not even dare to breathe.
The torture soon came to an end and the vengeful lady walked out of the restroom after completely venting out her anger, hate and frustration. Ye-Jin first peeked through the door to make sure that the coast was clear and then walked out. She didn't waste any time dilly-dallying and ran towards where the guys were all huddled together waiting for her.
Meanwhile, the quartet had finally tidied up as Timo had predicted and were eagerly waiting to formally meet the woman whose praises their friend had endlessly sung in front of them from weeks.
Vic: (impatiently) why is it taking them this long?
Mui: (nodding) they've been away for an hour already. Don't tell me big bro is boring her with his furniture collection!
Kai: (shaking his head) he's only giving us some time to settle down. They might be back soon.
Ray: (who was patched up) If you guys hadn't knocked me over this wouldn't have happened!
Mui: (miserably) we already apologised to you on our knees. What else do you want us to do?
Vic: (slumping as if wronged) if you want to blame someone then blame Kai! He was the reason that we ran into you. We are also victims but no one ever listens to us around here!
The elder guys were amazed at their reasoning. They wanted to laugh out loud seeing their fake hurt and puppy-eyed expressions. But they didn't, they knew these two little devils more than anyone else. Give them a finger and they'd swallow the whole hand.
Kai was about to refute their claims when the door opened and Timo walked in- alone.
Ray zeroed in on this fact alone. Before everyone else, he jumped up and enquired Timo with doubt-filled eyes.
Ray: where is she?
Timo: I saw you're patched up good.
Ray: (ignoring) bro?
Timo: she went to the restroom. She'll be here soon.
Ray sighed in relief. He was extremely worried about leaving Ye-Jin alone ever since her drunken adventure. Although she had assured him several times that she was better than before, he insisted on behaving like a mother hen around her.
The men had to wait for another fifteen minutes before Ye-Jin showed up. But she didn't look good. Her complexion had turned bit pale, her forehead was dotted with little sweat and she was panting as she had run the whole way.
This was enough t provoke Ray's mother hen instincts (is that even a thing?). He got up from where he was sitting- i.e., near to the door and within milliseconds he was beside her face clearly filled with unmasked worry.
Ray: what happened to you?
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Sanchi94
Sanchi94 Kai: yo author did you forget that the epilogue for my story is still pending?
me: (pointing to self) are you speaking to me?
Kai: (rolling eyes) is there anyone else here?
me: (nervous laughing) where is your wife?
Kai: (sneering) so that you could hide behind her back? I know you still haven't worked a cent on it!
me: um...
Kai: that's good too. Make sure that you give me and Mel at least five kids, not one less understand?
me: (submitting) sure oh almighty Kai! (thinking inward: you're going to have a hard time you brat! I'll make sure of it!)
Chapter 53: Shine
Ye-Jin only shook her head at Ray's query. She had enough time to think things through while running (somehow) and she decided against disclosing anything to the guys.
She didn't wish to pull them into a mess which she even wasn't sure how she got into.
Ye-Jin: I just ran here-
Ray: why?
Ye-Jin: (inhaling) I lost my way while coming back and time was running out so I had to run.
Ray: (flicking her forehead) idiot! You got me worried for nothing
Vic: are you sure she got you worried? Wasn't it you, who didn't even want to let her leave from your sight even for a moment?!
Kai: (holding in his laughter) for the first time in five years Vic, you've finally said something that actually makes sense.
Timo: When did you grow those brain cells our dear baby?
Vic: big bro that was rude! What have I ever done to you?
Mui: (clearing his throat) guys? there's a lady present here.
Kai: (scratching his head) oh right! thanks for reminding us, Mui.
With that gentle reminder from Mui, the guys finally (for the last time) straightened out. They were a chaotic bunch and it was hard for them to control their primal instincts of bantering and pulling each other's legs.
Ray could only sigh but he too was not any better. Just because he was with his lady friend, he was a little restrained.
Ray: (turning to Ye-Jin) sorry for the earlier chaos Jin! This is my group, which you so badly wanted to meet.
Ye-Jin was a little embarrassed when Ray introduced her like that. How shameless of him to expose her so blatantly.
Ray: (oblivious) And guys this is Ye-Jin which you've been asking about a lot too.
Timo: (snorting) We weren't asking. You were talking- a lot! Hello Ye-Jin, it's nice to meet you.
Ye-Jin: (waving her fingers) hello Timo, nice meeting you again.
Timo: I really had a great time with you, hope we could hang out more.
Ye-Jin: (nodding) same here.
Kai: (confused) what're you people talking about?
Timo: (rolling his eyes) we have similar interests that's all.
Mui: (snickering) then Ray needs to stay
vigilant around you.
Vic: hello I am the awfully bullied youngest member of this group.
Ye-Jin: (chuckling) I don't think they bully you to the extent you bully them, Vic.
Vic: (crossing his heart) I am an innocent guy.
Mui: (swatting his head) nobody's blind here! Hey Ye-Jin, I am Mui.
Ye-Jin happily reciprocated the greetings and she was eager to get her hands on their autographs. She had thrown the previous incident to the back of her mind for the time being.
Since none of them had had breakfast they asked Ye-Jin to join them. She wanted to refuse but her grumbling stomach gave her away. Even if it hadn't, Ray still wouldn't have let her leave without having any food.
Thus, she got to dine with 5-Emperor's!
Not many had this privilege. At least not every fan did. She was lucky enough to have met Ray through Aera and had gotten her hands on this opportunity.
After the breakfast, it was almost time for the meeting the guys had scheduled. Ray was reluctant to send her alone. He was still behaving like a mother hen.
After some coaxing and reassuring on Ye-Jin's part he finally agreed- albeit reluctantly.
It was a good thing that Ray didn't accompany her on the trip back as she planned to meet Aera.
After visiting the company for several times in the past months with Aera, Ye-Jin now had a rough idea as to where her friend would be at that given time. The guys were all preparing for their tour and thus Aera would be with her group preparing for the same.
Call it luck or something else but Aera was chosen to be Ray's dance partner for this tour and Ye-Jin was unaware of it.
After losing her way thrice and asking for directions twice Ye-Jin somehow made it to the room where the group was already practising.
Ye-Jin stood by the door waiting for Aera to wrap up. Just by looking at the level of the choreography, Ye-Jin could tell that it was beautiful. She couldn't help but admire how her friend- Aera shined when she was dancing. She often felt that Aera was born for it.
Meanwhile two girls who were also idling around near the door watching the routine were whispering to each other. In the beginning their voices were low and barely audible to others but as time passed their whispers turned loud enough for Ye-Jin's ears to get a whiff of what they were discussing and by the sound of it the girls seemed excited about whatever they were discussing.
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Sanchi94
I intended this chapter to be long but this little me is bone tired today..
I'll make up for this with another longer chapter after this good nights sleep..
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