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~~~I’m Your Fantasy~~~

“Has everyone arrived yet?”

“We’re still missing a few, but they should be here before the doors close.”

“Where’s Hongjoong?”

“Around. You know he’s just trying to maintain stability right now.”

“Then I guess we should all go mingle with the others.”

“Just one last thing. Everyone better be on their best behavior tonight. We have a very special guest joining us.”

“Oh? And who might that be?”

“You’ll see. And when I say behave, I am looking at you, Seonghwa.”

“Ah, now you’ve really piqued my interests, but I’ll be good. Or at least I’ll try my best.”

“It looks like tonight is gonna be a lot of fun.”

♥♥♥♥♡♥♥♥♥

“Are you sure this is a good idea?”

You were out walking on the streets with friends, dressed nicely for a night out. It wasn’t late yet, but the sun was setting. You had no idea what the plan was until you asked, and wound up with a strange answer. Misu handed you a small card with the words ‘In Your Fantasy’ written on it and a red wax seal. You figured it was a club name and looked it up, but the results were extremely confusing, and you had to speak up.

“Cause this place seems shady as hell.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I looked up the name, and like… there’s nothing. Just some chat threads where people talk about how that place was the best night of their life, it’s probably just bots, and I think the actual website for this place is just a picture of eight silhouettes and the phrase “Come Take A Seat In Your Fantasy” like, doesn’t that sound weird? What if this is some kind of scam?”

“It’s not a scam, it’s just super exclusive. You can only get in with an invite.”

“And where did you get them?”

“Don’t you remember? The other night this super hot biker handed them to us.”

“That’s also shady.”

“Don’t any of the chat threads mention how the place is invite only, and you have to get lucky to receive that card. It’s a rare opportunity we might never get again.”

“I’m just saying, something seems off here.”

“Y/n, you’re the one who wanted to break out of your shell and do more in life. This is just another fun night out. If this place blows, we’ll leave. It’s that simple.”

“Okay…”

“Now hurry up, we have to arrive before sundown or else they won’t let us in. Even with an invite.”

You followed your friends into this alley, definitely getting more uneasy vibes, but the place didn’t seem too dark and scary. You stopped at a plain red metal door. After knocking someone opened the slot, but you could only make out a pair of eyes as it seemed they had a mask on. You weren’t sure what came next, but your friends held up their invite cards, and you did the same. That seemed to work as the slot was closed and then the door opened. It led into darkness, but your friends walked in without hesitation and you quickly followed.

Once the door shut with a loud thud, light filled the area you were in. You felt like you had been transported to a whole other place. Your surroundings were luxurious, like something out of a five star hotel. Everything looked insanely expensive and you felt somewhat under dressed. This wasn’t really a club, at least not what you were expecting. A person in a mask stood behind a podium, and next to them was a long table of masks. They held their hand out and Lyla handed over her invite card. The person examined it and then held their hand out again. None of you were sure what they wanted, until they spoke.

“Your hand.”

“Oh.”

Lyla placed her hand in theirs, and then her finger got pricked. She yelled and then her bleeding digit was placed over the wax seal of her invite card. Once she was released she quickly put her finger in her mouth and took back her invitation.

“Please take a mask and enjoy your evening.”

The rest of your friends followed suit, but you were very hesitant to do this. You glanced at your friends but they were just helping each other put their masks on. You couldn’t really back out now, so you handed over your card and let your finger get pricked. You bit your lip to not make a sound, and also put your finger in your mouth afterwards.

“Welcome to a night In Your Fantasy, enjoy your evening.”

“… thanks…”

You took the card and put it in your purse, glancing over at the masks. There were a lot to choose from, with many different designs, but you picked one that would merely cover your eyes. Avy helped you tie it once she noticed you struggling, and then the four of you stepped into a new place. These giant double doors opened up for you and it really hit that this wasn’t some nightclub, but more of a lounge area. There wasn’t any loud music or dancing, but people in formal attire with drinks in hand having polite conversations. Anyone could be here, regardless of social standing, and you wouldn’t even know it because of the masks. Of course your friends were excited, but you felt even more out of place.

“Let’s go to the bar.”

You were dragged along to the bar. There seemed to be a lot of options for drinks, but before your friends could say anything the bartender placed some glasses of red wine on the counter, offering a polite bow.

“Complimentary drink from the house, please enjoy.”

“Oh, thank you!”

“Could I have a glass of water for now?” You asked.

“Of course.”

The bartender got you a glass of water and stepped away to attend to another guest. Your friends were taking in the scent of the wine and taking a sip.

“There’s this slight iron smell, but the taste is divine.” Misu stated. “You really need to try some y/n.”

“You know I don’t drink alcohol, and that includes wine.”

“Your loss.”

“If you say so. You guys can have mine.”

“Thanks!”

You all stayed at the bar, just chatting, and after a while you excused yourself to find the ladies room. There were signs so you didn’t struggle. When you finished up you intended to return to your friends, but you noticed these elegant stairs leading up. There wasn’t anything around telling you the second floor was off limits, so curiosity got the best of you and you ascended the stairs. Soon enough you found yourself alone on this second floor balcony. As you looked down at your surroundings you got to see more of this luxurious place. You were in awe of how beautiful everything was, and glad that you at least got to experience this.

“What are you doing here?”

A voice startled you out of your thoughts, and you glanced back to see a gentleman sitting on the sofa behind you. He wasn’t looking at you, and you never even heard him approach, but you realized he didn’t have a mask on. That was the least of your worries though as his question made no sense.

“Excuse me?”

“This isn’t really your scene, is it?”

“Uh…”

This place wasn’t a nightclub as you had originally thought, but even then it seemed you stood out. You felt a bit embarrassed, glad you had a mask on.

“Why are you pretending?”

“Huh?”

“Following your… associates, to such a place, when you’re not truly enjoying yourself.”

“I don’t know what you’re insinuating here, but I do enjoy the company of my friends. I’m not pretending.”

“Not for long.”

A silence fell between you, and it was quick to make you uncomfortable. You didn’t bother with any polite manners and simply made your way back downstairs to look for your friends. You went over to the bar, but you didn’t see anyone there. When you looked around you didn’t recognize any of your friend’s outfits, nor the masks. You had no idea where they went. Defeated, you sat down at the bar, pulling out your phone and texting your friends. You could call them, but you felt that would draw way too much attention and you’d rather avoid it. Now you were alone and not sure what to do. You certainly couldn’t just strike up a conversation, but someone else might. While you were lost in thought you didn’t notice someone take a seat next to you, then pull out a lighter and place it in your field of view.

“… ah… I don’t smoke.”

“For the drink.”

“… huh?”

You glanced at the gentleman next to you, also without a mask, and he gestured towards the counter in front of you. When you looked over you saw a drink before you, one you swear wasn’t there a second ago. It wasn’t like the wine glass but something else. The gentleman reached over with the lighter and ignited your drink. You yelled from the initial action, then watched the flame for a moment before it was blown out.

“Enjoy.”

“… uh… thanks, but I don’t drink.”

“You don’t? How come?”

“No particular reason. I just choose not to.”

The gentleman scoffed. “So you’re not going to enjoy yourself?”

“One doesn’t need alcohol to have a good time.”

“Yet you’re all alone.”

“I’m not.”

“I beg to differ.”

“I came here with friends.”

“And where are they?”

“… around…”

“Hm, perhaps they ditched you.”

“They did not, we just got separated in all this.”

“Sure. You go out with some so-called friends cause you have no one waiting for you back home.”

“Excuse me!?”

“Am I wrong?”

“And where are your friends then? Or maybe you’re actually the alone one here.”

“Oh I’m not alone, I’m here with those closest to me.”

“What?”

“It’s complicated, but I’m more interested in you. No drinking, yet you’re at a place like this. Seems redundant, don’t you think?”

“I don’t appreciate your harassment.”

“Apologies, that’s not my intention. I just want to know why you’re here when you don’t seem to be enjoying yourself. My guess is you’re not used to being in places like this.”

“I’m just trying new things.”

“That’s good. You picked the right place.”

“Did I?”

“This isn’t the usual club scene, but more refined. The midnight show is captivating.”

“Show?”

“Ah, certainly uninformed I see. Near midnight a bell will toll and everyone goes to their seats.”

“Do we have assigned seats?”

“Yes. You and your friends should all be sitting together. Your table number is on your card.”

“Oh… thanks for telling me.”

“Of course. For your first time here, you shouldn’t miss out on anything.”

“How many-”

Before you could ask a question someone suddenly came to the bar, or better yet, crashed against it. They were mumbling under their breath and reached over the counter for a bottle, tossing the lid to the side and chugging down a good amount. It wasn’t hard to realize they were already heavily intoxicated. Although the bartender didn’t do anything to stop them. Once the drunk came up for air their gaze traveled around, landing on you. Strangely enough they were another person without a mask. You were starting to think that meant something, but you had no idea what. The thoughts were quickly pushed to the side as the drunk stumbled over, clearly approaching you. He didn’t get too close as the other at the bar put their hand out to keep them back. A creepy laugh escaped the drunk and he took another sip.

“Who’s this pretty girl? I like her.”

“I don’t doubt that, but you should pull yourself together first.”

“You know I’m managing… little by little.”

“Where’s your handler for the night?”

“Somewhere…”

“Of course you slipped away.”

“I needed a drink.”

“Obviously.” The gentleman offered you a smile. “I’ll excuse myself now and take care of my friend here. Do enjoy the rest of your night.”

“Thanks…”

The gentleman got up and offered you a small bow before wrapping an arm around the drunk and walking off. It was an odd interaction to say the least, but now you were alone again. You glanced around, but everyone remained unfamiliar. You checked your phone, but you hadn’t gotten a response from your text. They hadn’t even seen it. You sighed and pushed away the drink in front of you, wondering what to do. You could wander around and go look for your friends, but you were honestly scared of getting lost. You had no idea how big this place was, and you wouldn’t even know where to start. You suddenly remembered what you had been told about the invitation card and decided to look it over.

You rummaged around your purse and found it, also remembering your blood was on it. That kinda grossed you out, but by now the blood was dry. Now you could get a better look at the card, feeling the thickness, and seeing the beautiful calligraphy on it. You didn’t recognize the symbol on the seal, but you could see the number eight at its center. That was likely your table number and where you would find your friends later. As you were putting the card away someone suddenly grabbed your wrist. You were about to yell at them but when you saw their face you were a bit stunned. This time around you were grateful they didn’t have a mask on because beauty like that shouldn’t be hidden.

You were snapped out of your daze when he grabbed the card in your hand, examining it. Then he did something unexpected, smell it. He took in a sharp inhale, closing his eyes, and when he opened them you swear you saw a flash of red. Without a word he let you go and walked off. You stood to follow only to see him hold your card to a flame and ignite it. Your eyes went wide as you watched your invitation burn, but he didn’t seem phased at all. Then his attention turned back to you. There was such a predatory look in his eyes you couldn’t help but step back as he stepped forward. Before you knew it your back hit the bar and his gaze never wavered. You didn’t even know where he got the wine glass from.

“So, you must be our special guest.”

“… huh?”

“Don’t be scared, no one’s going to hurt you.”

“…um…”

“Are you here alone?”

“… no… no, I came with friends…”

“I don’t see them around, do you mind if I keep you company?”

“Uh… no…?”

“Good, good, sit, can I get you anything?”

“I’m alright, thanks.”

You were gently guided back over to the bar, taking a seat and he took the one next to you, his eyes never leaving your figure. It made you nervous to have the attention of someone like him. You didn’t even have a drink to distract yourself with. Out of nervousness you started biting your lip, but then the gentleman grabbed your chin, getting you to face them. Their thumb gently circled the area under your lips, getting you to stop biting yourself. The whole time his gaze had been on your lips, and yours drifted to his too.

“No need for that. I don’t want you to hurt yourself.”

“… ah… sorry…”

“Sh, don’t apologize. There’s nothing to be sorry for.” His gaze met yours, but his fingers remained on your chin. “This is your first time here, correct?”

“Uh… yes…”

“You’ll definitely enjoy yourself.”

“How… how can you be so sure?”

“I’ll guarantee it myself.”

“Oh… uh… so… why… why aren’t you wearing a mask?”

“I’m not?” He raised a brow. “You haven’t had a drink, have you?”

“No, I don’t drink alcohol and-”

“Have some of mine, I promise you’ll like it.”

“No, thanks.”

“I insist.”

His soft grip on your chin became firm, and he titled your head back. You were too stunned to do anything as he placed his wine glass to your lips. The slight smell of iron hit your nose and it snapped you out of things. You didn’t want alcohol, especially not like this, so instinctively you shoved his hand away, causing him to spill his drink onto himself.

“I… I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean-”

“Sh, sh, it’s alright. I needed to change anyway.”

“Huh?”

“I’ll have to excuse myself for now. Let’s meet up again later.”

“… okay…”

You got a polite bow before the gentleman walked off, drinking what was left in his wine glass and disappearing from sight. You were starting to feel like you really shouldn’t have gone off by yourself since you keep attracting trouble. Still, you had no idea where your friends had gone or how to find them. You checked your phone again but nothing had changed. Then the sound of a bell was suddenly heard, making you jump. For a moment only the bell filled the air, and then everyone started moving. You weren’t sure what was happening but when you checked the time it started to make sense. The midnight showing. You didn’t have your card anymore, but at least you knew your table number. You checked to make sure you had all your things and then just followed the crowd.

“I’m sorry.”

While following the rest of the people you wound up bumping into someone. Another person without a mask, and for some reason his gaze sent a chill down your spine. You apologized, and you meant it, but nothing changed about their demeanor. There was a heaviness in the air and it was starting to frighten you, yet he made no comment and merely gestured for you to follow the crowd and be on your way. He continued going against the movement and soon disappeared. You lingered for a moment before remembering you needed to find your friends and continuing where you left off.

You entered a new part of the building, seeing a huge stage set out before you, and some tables spread out. Once again it was a stunning place, but you had to find your table, and most importantly, your friends. Thankfully the numbers weren’t hard to find and when you saw table eight you began to recognize those seated there. Relief washed over you as you wouldn’t be alone anymore, and you made a note not to go off on your own again. Your friends smiled and waved to you, glad to reunite with you. The table was for five, but only four of you were present.

“Where did you girls go?”

“Someone wanted to show us something and we figured you’d find us later.” Avy explained. “Now here we are.”

“Yeah… did you know about this show?”

“I heard about it.” Lyla said. “It was all the more reason to come. No one talks about it, but they say it’s incredible.”

“Oh, okay… hey, have you seen some people walking around without a mask?”

“Everyone wears a mask here.” Misu stated. “This whole thing is about privacy.”

“Right? But-”

You were interrupted as some wait staff came to the table and set down a wine glass in front of everyone. It was similar to the ones that had been given at the bar, and once again you had no intention to drink. You didn’t get a chance to ask one of the staff for some water as they all left just as quick as they came.

“Oh, another glass, how exciting! The first was delicious.”

“Are you gonna drink yours, y/n?”

“No, you girls can have it.”

“Thanks!”

You glanced around at the other tables, seeing people having friendly conversations with one another and drinking. Yet you couldn’t help this feeling in the back of your head that told you something was off. It’s been there since you first arrived, but nothing seemed too out of the ordinary. This was some exclusive place clearly meant for those with a high social standing, so the calm and mysterious atmosphere was expected. Even the odd behaviour from the maskless gentlemen you had encountered was normal for spoiled rich people. They thought they were all that and could get whatever they wanted. Still, something was nagging at the back of your mind.

“Why aren’t you drinking?”

Your attention returned to the table when you saw someone taking the empty seat available. The maskless gentleman you had bumped into earlier. His gaze remained cold, and his eyes were locked on you. The rest of your friends seemed interested but with a wave of his hand they grew still and silent.

“Answer me.”

“I… I don’t drink…”

“It’s rather rude to ignore a gift from your host.”

“Uh… I’m sorry… I just-”

“Don’t scare our special guest now.”

An arm was suddenly around your shoulder, and you saw a somewhat familiar face. The drunk from before had come up from behind, a devilish smile on their face. You didn’t smell any alcohol on them, and they seemed completely sober and in control. They turned to you and you felt a chill run down your spine.

“So it’s her?”

“Yes. She won’t be any trouble if she’s sober. In fact, she might enjoy this all the more.”

“I guess you’re all set then.”

“I’m in full control now, yes. So why don’t we get ready for the show.”

The two stepped away without another word, leaving you with so many questions. Although you soon realized the room was dead quiet. You looked around to see no one was moving, or speaking. It was creeping you out.

“Misu… Lyla… Avy…?”

You got no response from any of your friends. You reached over to shake Avy, but she remained unresponsive. Panic was starting to settle in, and then the lights went out. For a second you were drenched in darkness, and then the stage was illuminated. Silence was suddenly drowned out by applause and cheers, even your friends were participating. All eyes were on the stage as someone walked out. You didn’t recognize them, but once again, no mask.

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a night In Your Fantasy.”

The crowd seemed very excited, but you were incredibly confused. As the gentlemen continued with their intro you tried to get your friends’ attention, but they completely ignored you, as if you weren’t there. Then the lights went out again. It got eerily quiet so fast and soon you were bathed in red light. Eight silhouettes appeared on stage, and music started playing. Before you knew it you were completely captivated by the show. The maskless men you had seen before were all on stage with a few others you hadn’t crossed paths with. They sang and danced and for a while all your worries washed away. You just sat there quietly in awe, just like everyone else. Then came the finale.

The music came to an end, the performers stopped moving, keeping their heads down, yet there was total silence. That feeling of something being wrong crept back in, but you were too scared to move. You could hear the unsteady beat of your own heart, but in a matter of seconds it was drowned out by laughter. The gentlemen on stage suddenly came to life and pounced off stage. They all seemed to fly and land on different tables before tackling someone to the ground. You had no idea what was happening, but nobody else moved, nobody made a sound. One of the performers was a few tables down from you, and when you saw what they were doing you screamed, jumping to your feet.

Blood was dripping onto the floor. The performer had their face buried in the crook of their victim’s neck, and when they pulled away you could see red decorating their lips. When their eyes met yours a blood smile adorned their face. That finally snapped your back to reality, and without missing a beat you ran. You didn’t know where the exit was, you had left all your friends behind, but none of that mattered. You just had to get away. If you couldn’t escape then you at least had to hide. The place was rather huge after all, surely there was somewhere you could go. Your actions had gotten all the performer’s attention, but you didn’t stick around for the next part.

“Can I go get her?”

“Go on, baby, just be gentle.”

♥♥♥♥♡♥♥♥♥

“… fuck… fuck… fuck…”

You were trying to think back on the way you came, but in your state of panic you weren’t thinking clearly. You could probably go upstairs to hide or find a fire escape, but you felt that going up would only trap you more. The bar gave you some sense of direction, and you tried to find the hall that led to the giant double doors you remembered entering from.

“You won’t be able to find the exit.”

You froze when you heard another voice, feeling as if it was already over. You couldn’t just hide now, but you kept your back to this person.

“At least not before we found you.” A soft chuckle could be heard. “Our special guest doesn’t need to be afraid. No one is gonna hurt her.”

“… please… just let me go… I won’t say anything…”

“I can hear your heart pounding in your chest. It’s so loud and beautiful. Let’s calm down first, okay?”

It was stupid. Yet you broke out into a run once more. Although you only managed a few steps before someone was miraculously in front of you. It all became a blur from there as you suddenly felt a sting on your neck followed by a warm sensation. Your vision began to get hazy, and you tried to get this person off you, but you felt so weak. You felt like you were fading into nothingness as this nice feeling was replacing everything. You heard a wet sound as the other stepped away from you, keeping you on your feet. You could vaguely make out their face, but you were aware of the red stain on their lips before they licked it off.

“Did you like that? I tend to make people really happy. Why don’t you sit down for a moment. The others will be by later.”

You were led over to a sofa, being seated as a hand pet your head. You tried to focus, but you weren’t all there. You had half a mind to get up, but your body certainly wasn’t listening to you. Then you felt a weight on your lap, looking down to see the gentlemen laying down on the sofa, using you as a pillow.

“You really are special.”

By then you certainly felt like you were being dragged under. Exhaustion was hitting you in waves, each one stronger than the last. You didn’t even have the energy to be afraid. When you shut your eyes there was no strength to open them again. You felt like you were floating, a passenger in your own body. The voices around you became mumbles, and you felt phantom touches, unaware of what was happening. You had no sense of time, but you eventually had the strength to open your eyes. Your surroundings had changed, and you saw someone else in your presence. They were one of the performers you hadn’t met yet.

“… hm…”

“Ah, are you awake? Probably for a little bit anyway.”

“… what…”

“Don’t worry about it, just rest. I’ll take the mask off so you can be more comfortable.”

The gentleman came over and removed your mask. You felt oddly exposed now, but that mask was bound to come off. He stared for a while, caressing your face as you slipped back into darkness. You didn’t know how much longer you floated in that void, but when you finally regained your senses you felt more like your old self. You still felt weak, but you were more in control. You managed to sit up properly, looking around to see you were alone. That was a relief, now you needed to escape. You felt an odd sensation on your neck reaching over to where you had felt that sting, but nothing seemed wrong.

You could have sworn you got cut or something, but maybe it was just some hallucination. Either way you shook that off and managed the strength to stand. You were a bit unsteady at first, but eventually stood confidently on both feet. Wherever you were, this was a different room from the rest of the lounge. You stepped towards the window, the view blurred by the rain, but you realized you couldn’t escape this way as you seemed to be a few stories up. Your gaze traveled around the room as you looked for something else, then you peeked down a hall and saw your answer.

At the other end there was a door with multiple locks. It was clearly meant to keep others out of this room, but you were looking to escape. With hope as your strength you got the door, starting to undo each lock. Your heart was pounding in your chest, and you were working on this as quietly as possible, worried someone else might hear. You had been doing this from the both up, and just as you were almost done you heard the floor boards creak. You immediately froze and glanced back, seeing a new face standing at the opposite end of the hall.

“Who said you could leave?”

You quickly scrambled to open the last lock, hearing the dreaded footsteps of the other approaching. Just as you were opening the door it was slammed shut in front of you. The gentleman chuckled and looked over at you.

“The night isn’t over.”

You didn’t know what to do anymore. There wasn’t another way out that you knew of, not to mention this guy could easily grab you. Fear kept you frozen in place. Then you heard footsteps, looking back down the hall to see that drunk once again.

“Ah, there she is. I was wondering where she ran off to now. Bring her to me.”

Without hesitation the gentlemen with you grabbed your arm and dragged you back down the way you came. You fought back even if it was pointless, realizing this other person was way stronger than you could have imagined. Once you were before the drunk the other wrapped his arms around you from behind, keeping your hands pinned to the side and doing well to hold you in place. In an odd way you felt like you were being presented to the drunk. He watched you with fascinated eyes, reaching over to gently pet your head.

“Let’s get to know each other, shall we?”

“Huh?”

You suddenly screamed as this piercing headache took over. It came from nowhere and you squirmed in your captor’s grasp, but they did well to keep you from escaping. There was this pressure coming down on you, but then it began to ease up. Your vision was blurry and you were out of breath, but strangely enough there was new information in your head. You looked over at the drunk, a name popping up in your head.

“… hongjoong…”

“Good.”

Without meaning to you thought back to those you had run into, the ones without a mask, suddenly feeling this odd sense of familiarity. You had run into Jongho on the balcony, then Yunho at the bar. Hongjoong had been acting intoxicated before, and afterwards you bumped into Seonghwa. Once you finally reunited with your friends, Mingi was the one to interrogate you at the table until a sober Hongjoong interrupted. After the show Yeosang was the one who chased you down and did something to you. Then Wooyoung was the one who took your mask off and kept you company for a while. And San was the one who stopped you from running away and was currently holding you. Moments ago they had all been strangers, but now you seemed to know them. Or at least you had their names despite no proper introductions ever being made. Although that wasn’t so important right now.

“… please… please just let me go…” You mumbled. “… no one would believe me… I don’t even know… what’s going on… and I won’t… I won’t say anything… so please…”

“There’s no need to be afraid… y/n.”

“… please… the show’s over… people are gone… my friends… my friends will realize-”

“Yes, with less people around that means I’m regaining my full strength.” Hongjoong caressed your cheek. “Your friends aren’t going to be looking for you. As far as anyone is concerned, you weren’t here tonight.”

“… what…?”

“It would be difficult to explain it all right now, but you’ll understand eventually. This all might have been easier if you had a drink, but that’s why you’re so special. Pure and innocent in every sense of the word.” Hongjoong laughed. “Wooyoung!”

You heard some footsteps approaching and then saw Wooyoung peek his head around the corner. When he noticed you he offered you a smile and wave.

“Yeah?”

“Can you go get Seonghwa and Yeosang for me. They’ll make this process easier.”

“What about me?”

“Once we get started you can help, but right now too much force could break her, and that’s not what we want.”

“Got it.”

You didn’t like them talking about you as if you were some kind of object, so you started fighting again. Although as soon as you started you began to feel dizzy, a sort of mental fog rolling in. Something didn’t feel right.

“… what… what are you doing…”

“Me?” Hongjoong grabbed your chin, getting your eyes to meet. “I’m getting in your head.”

“… huh…?”

“Let’s go over to the couch. Our special guest should be comfortable.”

Hongjoong released you and walked off, San following with you in tow. You stumbled in your steps, unable to hold yourself up anymore. San took a seat and basically had you sit in his lap, still keeping you trapped in his embrace. Hongjoong sat down across from you, clearly relaxed about this whole thing. You were trying to find the words, but everything in your head felt jumbled up. Random images seemed to flash before your eyes. Different moments from your life, both public and private.

“She’s very cute.” San watched you with a smile, somewhat snuggling against you. “Isn’t she?”

“Yes, she is quite adorable.”

You felt like you were floating again, somewhat slipping in and out of consciousness. It was reminiscent of what Yeosang had done to you earlier without the initial pain.

“You called, Hongjoong?”

“Yes, sit, our special guest needs some help relaxing. San, please go help our other guests.”

“Of course.”

San got up for a moment and then placed you back down on the couch. Now you were sandwiched between Yeosang and Seonghwa. In your state you could vaguely make out their faces, but when you tried to move they easily kept you in place.

“It’s so good to see you again.” Yeosang smiled. “I see you’re having fun.”

“Did you enjoy the show?” Seonghwa questioned. “I bet you did.”

You were half listening to the words spoken around you, wanting to get your head on straight more than anything. You didn’t like the hands on you, weakly pushing them away, but when you managed enough strength you wound up falling to your knees. The dizziness remained, but you felt more steady.

“… please… please let me go…”

“That’s not what you really want, is it?” Hongjoong wondered, leaning in closer. “You’re trying to do more with your life, aren’t you? Trying to live a little, and you came to the right place. So, why not let us see what’s in your fantasy?”

“... huh…?”

Hands grabbed you and pulled you back onto the couch. It made your head spin again but then you felt a sting on your wrist. You yelled and looked down to see Yeosang biting you. It was enough for you to think clearly for a moment, but then you felt that warm sensation again.

“Yeosang here is special too.” Hongjoong explained. “His venom is really good for relaxation, meanwhile Seonghwa’s pheromones can keep you calm and happy. There’s no need to fight, we’ll be your fantasy now.”

Yeosang pulled away from your wrist. There was no blood, but you could actually see fangs this time. It seemed like a hallucination, but when you glanced down at your wrist you could see two puncture marks. You weakly reached over to touch the injury, but Yeosang grabbed your wrist once more, licking the wound. Just like that it disappeared before your eyes, making you even more confused. Although you didn’t dwell on that long before Seonghwa pulled you into a kiss. It was deep, and while your attention was there his hands trailed down your body, getting to your thighs and massaging them gently before pulling up your dress. His touch on your skin made you shiver, but then his hand move inward, fingers rubbing against your panties. You whimpered into the kiss, squirming away from his touch.

“Don’t be shy.”

Yeosang whispered such words into your ear before he moved down to your neck. Once again you felt his fangs sink in, making your head all fuzzy. From there you felt his lips trail down your neck as he peppered you with kisses. You lazily reached over to stop him, but he merely took your hand in his, intertwining your fingers. He pressed a kiss to your hand as well before his lips trailed up your arm. Your blurry gaze shifted to Hongjoong who was sitting across from you, and for a moment you locked eyes. He wore a devilish smile, clearly enjoying the show before him. Some words danced on the tip of your tongue, but before you had a chance to form a proper thought, your head was pulled back. Now you were staring up at Yunho as he caressed your face, his gaze devouring you from above.

“Hello again.”

One of Yunho’s hands trailed down, slipping under your dress and bra in order to properly feel the sensitive flesh of your breast. Strangely enough he was warm to the touch. Since you weren’t opposed to his actions, not that you could stop any of this, Yunho decided to take things further. You couldn’t really explain what happened next, as it all seemed impossible. He moved his hand away, using both to grab your dress and start pulling it apart. You were already hot, but there was this extra heat as your dress appeared to be melting under Yunho’s touch. In a matter of moments your dress was torn in half, exposing your body. The only cover you had now was from your panties and bra, but that wasn’t going to last.

You shivered as you began to feel cold, but then Yunho’s warm touch was on you again. Wherever his fingers landed you felt comforting heat. Nothing that was happening seemed real, but it was all you knew in the moment. Since you were practically naked Yeosang pushed up your bra, exposing your breasts properly, and Yunho decided to rip the bra apart to get it out of the way. Although your wet panties weren’t going to stop Seonghwa any longer. His fingers dipped under the fabric and rubbed against your folds. You squirmed under his touch, but there was nowhere to go. Deep chuckles filled your ears and then Yunho pulled your gaze back up to him so he could kiss you. Every part of him was warm, even his lips.

“Good girl.”

Those words barely registered as Seonghwa pushed a finger into you. Instinctively your body tensed up, not appreciating the intrusion, but you were quickly bombarded with pleasurable feelings. Yeosang had taken one of your breasts into his mouth, while Seonghwa took the other. He added another finger, working you over and searching for that sweet spot. When he found it a moan slipped past your lips, Yunho getting to enjoy the look on your face as you were introduced to a whole new sensation. Seonghwa didn’t let up, adding a third digit and using his thumb to rub against your clit, giving you everything could with his hand alone. You were hot, but now there was a bundle of nerves down low that was bubbling with pleasure.

You knew an orgasm was building. This wasn’t your first, but it would be the first time you’d climax on someone’s fingers. A part of you, whatever remained of your sanity, didn’t want to reach this high, to give in, but just as you thought to resist once more you felt yourself pushed over the edge. Your whole body shook under them and you couldn’t help but close your eyes as you rode this out. Seonghwa kept pumping his fingers in and out of you, dragging out your orgasm for as long as he could, watching with predatory fascination as you fell apart. You were out of breath. Moreso as Yunho stole some kisses from you here and there. You felt strange as you came down, realizing you hadn’t had an orgasm like this.

“Better than anything else you’ve had before, hm?” Seonghwa mused. “If you like that so much, you’ll love what else I can do.”

“I can show her something new.”

Yeosang pushed Seonghwa’s hand away, making a pathetic whimper escape you. If you could feel shame you would in that moment, but it was beyond you. Since you were still riding out this new high, you didn’t pay much attention as Yeosang pulled down your panties, not until he pushed your legs apart. You were aching down there, yet he ran his fingers along your dripping folds. You expected him to pick up where Seonghwa left off, which he did, but it wasn’t how you imagined. Yeosang placed a few kisses on your thigh, moving inward until he placed a kiss right against your core. His cold lips, his hot breath, your whole body shook as a small wave of pleasure washed over you. Before you knew it his tongue was sliding along your center and getting a taste of your essence.

You only had a second to register his actions before Yeosang was buried deep between your legs, his relentless tongue wanting to taste more and more of you. While that went on Yunho took the empty seat next to you, finally able to kiss you properly. His fingers danced along your skin, leaving a trace of heat wherever they went. Seonghwa was also placing lazy kisses along your skin, just wanting to place his lips all over you. Although he only stayed for a while longer before someone wanted to switch. To you it seemed instantaneous as Seonghwa disappeared and was replaced by Mingi. The new player grabbed your chin, making your eyes meet. He chuckled, looking at you with a sense of pride.

“Aren’t you a cute doll, hm?”

Mingi leaned in to kiss you, and your eyes went wide. He was cold, way colder than he should be. It was the same with his touch. Everywhere his fingers went you felt a chill. Then you noticed that as his hand moved down your arm, his touch left behind a small sheet of ice over your skin in the shape of flowers. You were struggling to understand this as Yeosang was relentless and making it hard to focus on anything else beside him.

“Don’t scare her.” Yunho commented. “Her brain’s already breaking.”

Yunho reached over, his touch seeming to melt the ice. You were entranced by that until Yeosang snapped you out of it. He was sucking on your clit and softly nibbling on it. You tried to close your legs out of habit, but Yunho and Mingi made sure to spread you open for Yeosang. One was hot, the other cold, but your body welcomed them both. You had no idea how deep Yeosang had gotten, but he was bringing you to climax so soon. You were still sensitive from Seonghwa, but that was just working to Yeosang’s benefit. His tongue sent wave after wave of pleasure to consume you, until you were shaking for his own amusement. You cried out in ecstasy as another orgasm rocked your body.

Mingi and Yunho held you as Yeosang continued until he was satisfied, abusing your sensitive center to make you squirm and cry for him. You were still in disbelief about this, but when you looked down there was Yeosang, a special shine on his lips. He smiled when he met your eyes, leaning into you in order to place a kiss on each of your breasts. His lips left a shine mark, and it made you feel shy. You closed your eyes for a moment, but then Yeosang stole a kiss from you, letting you taste yourself. It caught you off guard. Then Yunho kissed you, followed by Mingi. All of you having a taste. Things didn’t stop there as both boys placed another kiss on either side of your neck, followed by a bite.

The sting from the two of them felt like a shackle getting heavier. They were taking advantage of you, reminding you again and again you were at their mercy. Yeosang had left the picture, but you were losing your mind as the two remaining pumped you full of sweet venom. That alone managed to wring another orgasm out of you. A whole new wave of shame washed over you then too. They didn’t even touch you and yet you were losing it. When they realized their laughter echoed in your head. It was only interrupted when both of them reached down to your center, sliding in their fingers to stretch you out and mess around. The sensation was more than before, filling you up in a way only they could. Their fingers were sloppy, but they moved with purpose, taking turns abusing your sweet spot and pushing you beyond your limits.

You had barely recovered from the last orgasm but they were forcing you to another one. Pathetic attempts of begging spilled out of your lips, but they only laughed. Calling your incoherent words adorable. To them you didn’t need words as your body was doing all the talking. They worked you over together, making you cum on their fingers and cry out to let you rest. You tried to close your legs but they only spread you open further, wanting to go deeper. One orgasm wasn’t enough, as they were two, and they should each have one to claim as their own. The assault didn’t stop as your body tensed up and trembled, barely letting you recover before another orgasm took hold. For a moment you saw white, throwing your head back and parting your lips in silent ecstasy.

The edges of your vision started turning black. Despite what they wanted, you could only take so much. You swear you passed out, but you had no idea for how long, and it didn’t change anything. As you regained your senses you thought maybe you could finally have a moment to yourself, but then you felt hands on you. It gave you energy to wake, but you weren’t going to escape. Once San and Wooyoung realized you were conscious they stopped exploring, checking in on you. Of course you weren’t fully there, but if you were conscious that meant they could finally play with you properly. By now your whole body was burning and aching and exhausted, but the end to this was nowhere in sight. Yet, you began to feel this sense of happiness spread through you. It was soothing and put you at ease. A stupid smile adorned your lips, and you actually managed some words.

“… please… I’m so tired…”

“No you’re not.” San grabbed your hands and pulled them above your head. “We’re not done with you.”

Wooyoung’s lips were suddenly on your chest. Long and lazy kisses moved down your body. He lingered over your belly, and then kept going as he placed a kiss above your center. You ached so bad down there, needing something cool and a break.

“… please…”

“Just behave.” Wooyoung ordered. “And take what you’re given.”

“I heard Yeosang was down there earlier.” San mentioned. “He looked so proud.”

“If that’s the case, I want a taste too.”

San wound up pulling you into his arms, letting you rest against him, and so Wooyoung could get between your legs. His cold tongue was nice, but as he continued his endeavor it just made you all tingly. All your nerves were at over drive, so the slightest touch was setting you on fire. You were enjoying this all though, feeling inexplicably happy despite the exhaustion, and complaining with a smile on your face.

“… please… I… I can’t…”

“Yes, you can.” San encouraged. “We know how this works. You’re not going anywhere.”

One leg was hanging off the couch and Wooyoung kept a firm hand on your other thigh, making sure you didn’t try to deny him. You were too exhausted to really fight, not to mention your head felt like cotton candy. You were such a mess, basically reduced to a rag doll in San’s arms. Despite holding you, his hands explored your body, gently kneading your delicate flesh in all the right places. Although as you started squirming, getting close to another brutal climax San wrapped a hand around your throat. You inhaled sharply, which was a mistake. His grip was firm, and it was difficult to steady your breathing. You were already losing your mind to Wooyoung’s tongue, and now here was San adding another thrill. You gasped and cried and pathetically begged San to be kind as Wooyoung got you over the edge.

You squirmed in San’s embrace, his hand putting a bit more pressure as you gasped for breath. He only eased up when tears slid down your cheek. You were so overwhelmed by touch and pleasure you couldn’t take much more of it. Your tears somewhat burned on your skin, and then San was licking them away. Such an odd sensation came of that, the relief from his wet tongue, and the tingling from it too. Wooyoung creeped up your body, kissing at your breasts just as Yeosang did before, mixing the shine from his lips with that on your flesh. His breath was shallow, but a smile adorned his face. Through your blurry vision you could see him staring up at you like a hunter claiming its prey. In the moment it frightened you, and he noticed, making him laugh. He did nothing more than let his hands touch you, distracting you as San moved a hand down between your legs.

There was no warning, no moment to rest. You were merely trying to catch your breath when San’s fingers made it down between your legs and immediately dove in. Two fingers entered and began pumping you relentlessly. Your pleas fell on deaf ears as he continued to work you over with such force. When he found the right angle to hit your sweet spot he added a third and just kept going. Tears continued to slide down your cheeks and you cried as San forced another orgasm on you. That was certainly your breaking point as you screamed and the edges of your vision turned black. San was whispering in your ear, but you couldn’t register anything. You couldn’t take much more of this, going limp in San’s arms and feeling your eyelids growing heavy. Before you knew it darkness consumed you.

♥♥♥♥♡♥♥♥♥

“She must be feeling cold.”

Jongho reached over to gently caress your cheek, not wanting to wake you. At the moment you were unconscious, laying on the couch completely nude. He knew what the others had been up to, so this was long overdue for you.

“When did you know about her?”

“Once the doors opened for the night. I told the others about our special guest, but you were already gone.”

“Yes. I ran into her while Yunho was engaging her in conversation. I sensed something different about her but I was preoccupied with the rest of our guests to realize.” Hongjoong chuckled. “She’s quite a rare sight. Someone like her doesn’t walk right into a place like ours. It’s a blessing, a true gift.”

“I couldn’t believe it either, yet here she is.”

Jongho gently lifted you up so he could take a seat, letting you rest your head in his lap. He pet you softly with one hand while the other ghosted over your flesh. He was rather fascinated with you. Of course his touch couldn’t go completely unnoticed. Not when his fingers dipped between your legs, finding your clit and rubbing lazy circles into it. His actions weren’t enough to wake you, but your breathing became uneven as soft whimpers escaped your lips. His fingers moved down to run along your folds. It was so wet down there, and he could feel the gentle throbs from all the aches. He easily pushed to fingers inside you, and all on your own you moved your body to accommodate him. You spread your legs so he could get better access, eyelids fluttering wildly as you tried to regain consciousness, but you were still too exhausted to fully wake.

“I presume she’s all docile and well behaved now?”

“Yes. The boys wore her down well. Quite the active imagination.”

“Does she now?”

“You’d smile if you saw the things that went on in her head. She may look innocent, but she’s into some… interesting things. If she knew what was happening I’m sure she’d enjoy it.”

“I suppose that makes this all the easier, considering she actually wants it.”

“Precisely.”

Jongho moved slowly, wanting to take his time and really drag this one out of you. He watched your body jerk ever so slightly, clearly enjoying yourself in your exhausted state. It was only as you started whimpering that he picked up the pace. He figured he’d add to the sensation and help you wake. As he drove you closer and closer to the edge he grabbed your arm, placing a soft kiss against your wrist before taking a bite. The rush of pheromones brought you over the edge and your eyes shot open. Your lips parted in silent ecstasy as you squirmed under Jongho’s touch. He watched you fondly, stealing a kiss from you as you started to come down.

“Aren’t you just wonderful.” Jongho praised. “Come on now, someone has been patiently waiting for you.”

It was fairly easy for Jongho to help you stand since you were still blissed out from your latest orgasm. You weren’t moving very far though, merely walking over towards Hongjoong. The other watched you with mischief in his eyes, more than happy to see the mess you’ve become at his command. Jongho helped you get into the older boy’s lap, lazily draping your arms around his shoulders.

“Are you having fun?” Hongjoong caressed your cheek. “Of course you are. This is the best night of your life, but I’m sure you want more. You’ve been craving it all night haven’t you?”

Hongjoong spoke in a seductive tone, pressing soft kisses along your collarbone. You barely registered his words, but you knew well what he was implying. Your body knew too, and he was well aware of the signs. He took your hands and guided them down to his pants, helping you help him. Before you knew it there was something long and warm in your hand, throbbing and wet. Hongjoong had you move your hand up and down, slowly and teasing. His mouth hung open as his breathing became uneven, but his gaze remained on you.

“Such a good girl. You deserve a reward.”

Despite not fully understanding it all, you smiled. Hongjoong moved your hands away and grabbed your hips, helping you settle right onto him. You gasped as you felt yourself being split open. This was more than the fingers from before, and it felt so nice. You threw your head back as you moaned, slowly sinking onto Hongjoong’s length. You need a moment to breathe, to adjust, to feel him, but he was just as eager as you. Before you could truly appreciate him he was moving, bouncing you up and down and making you cry for him. Whatever strength you had you used to hold onto him, being completely overwhelmed by this new form of pleasure. So much had been done to you before, yet you could still take this.

“Just a little bit more, baby, that’s it, then you’re ours forever.”

Hongjoong pulled you into a deep kiss, stealing your breath away before moving to your neck and taking a bite. You screamed as your body trembled in his embrace, feeling something warm between your legs dripping down. Your eyes rolled to the back of your head as this orgasm coursed through you. Over and over again you had been overwhelmed, everything was just mixing together. Every touch, every kiss, every sweet word was nice and exactly what you deserved. You collapsed into Hongjoong’s embrace as you caught your breath, lost in your own mind, uncertain of which way the surface was. Hongjoong pressed a breathless kiss against your head, petting you softly as you slipped into the void.

“Truly divine.”

♥♥♥♥♡♥♥♥♥

You slowly stirred from your slumber, whimpering and rubbing your legs together. Your eyes began to open, your vision a blur as you sat up. It took a second for things to clear up, and you looked around the room. There was a strong sense of familiarity, yet things felt foreign too. You had a bit of a headache, but you were trying to think back on how you wound up here. The dress you had on was the one you had chosen for the night, but that didn’t make sense. You didn’t normally choose your clothes, one of the boys did. Now that they came to mind, you realized you were completely alone. You shouldn’t be alone, ever.

“… hongjoong… seonghwa… yunho… yeosang… san… mingi… wooyoung… jongho…”

You got up and immediately fell to your knees, feeling that your legs were sore. You didn’t care though, starting to get worried. You forced yourself to your feet, stumbling to the nearest wall and leaning against it as you walked, calling out to those closest to you. Things were wrong, but your head was still swimming. This place was home, the boys were your home, you weren’t supposed to be alone, yet you were. Vague images of the show came to mind and your legs gave out. You were scared, tears sliding down your cheek.

“What are you doing here, baby?”

You looked up to see Yunho standing above you. Immediately you reached over to hug his leg, trying to calm your tears.

“I was alone… I was scared…”

“There’s no need to be scared.” Yunho knelt down. “We’re right here. You wanted to take a nap after the show, remember?”

“I… I…”

“Sh, sh, it’s okay.” Yunho pet your head gently. “Everything’s okay now. Let’s go see the others.”

Yunho helped you to your feet, keeping an arm around your waist as you both walked elsewhere. You wound up in a much bigger room, seeing some of the other boys around too, and it immediately put you at ease.

“Tonight is special, remember?”

“Uh…”

“It’s okay, we’ll remind you.”

You wound up sitting down on another couch, still feeling a bit dizzy. Before you knew it, hands were on your shoulder and you looked over to see Hongjoong. You began to feel an odd tingly sensation creep along your body, but you weren’t afraid.

“Tell me, dear, what’s your fantasy?”

“… um…”

“It’s okay, we know. You were so unfulfilled in life before you met us. Running away to fictional stories for a thrill, but you don’t have to run anymore. In fact, it will become your reality soon.”

“… my reality…”

“Our reality. You just have to accept my gift.”

Before you could question about this supposed gift, Hongjoong’s eyes turned red, and he revealed his fangs. You knew in the moment what he was, what his gift was. Something in the back of your head was trying to tell you something was off, but you weren’t listening. It was being drowned out as those red eyes stared deeply into you, washing everything else away.

“I… I want it…”

“Of course.”

Hongjoong didn’t hesitate to sink his fangs deep into your neck, swallowing one mouthful after another. You were taken over by his venom, riding out this high as darkness creeped at the edges of your vision. Before you were completely swallowed whole, Hongjoong stopped, pulling away from your neck and breathing deeply. He licked the blood of his lips and watched you in your delirious state before biting into his own wrist and offering you his blood. A warm sweet taste was pressed to your lips and you instinctively began to drink. Moments ago you had been feeling weak, but this brought new life into your veins. You grabbed Hongjoong’s arm, drinking heavily until he forcefully pulled away.

“Aren’t you eager.”

Once he pulled away you could breathe properly, feeling dizzy and warm. You collapsed back onto the couch, practically melting as you felt a strange sensation all over. Someone came over, Yeosang, and properly laid you down to rest. He knelt down and pet you softly, watching as a new life took hold of you. Everyone was gathered around for the show.

“Now can we play with her?” Wooyoung asked.

“Not yet.”

“But hyung!”

“She needs time to properly adjust, both mind and body.”

“I still don’t get why you didn’t let us play with her beforehand.” Mingi commented. “Doing things in her head was only so much fun.”

“Right.” San added. “Why turn her while she’s still a virgin?”

“Because that way her blood will always have a taste of innocence, no matter what we do now.”

You whimpered as your throat felt dry, opening your eyes and looking around. The first person you saw was Yeosang and you immediately pulled him close, instinctively going for the neck and biting him. Yeosang’s eyes went wide in surprise, but he quite enjoyed your eagerness, caressing your head and letting you continue.

“What a good girl.”

You pulled away to breathe, far from satisfied. As you were looking for your next target you were pulled back against the couch, a wrist being shoved into your mouth. Without thinking you sunk your fangs in, drinking once more. Seonghwa hummed happily as you drank from him, knowing very well this was just the beginning.

“I’ll be your fantasy.”

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mymoodwriting · 25 days ago

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Request for Anon (Lip Gloss AU) 10.8k, beach town, juice bar, summer break, surfing, almost car accident, distracted driving, cutesy behavior, bike tampering, yandere undertones, violent behavior, blood, kidnapping, restraints, amnesia, tears

“It’s summer break.”

You crossed out the day on your calendar, excited for the day. The sun was peeking out over the horizon, providing a warm morning light. You got ready for work, making sure to dress properly for the weather and getting sunscreen on. You had something light and quick for breakfast before heading out. You were fortunate enough to work nearby, so you merely rode your bike to and from. The morning breeze was nice, and before you knew it you arrived at the beach. You worked at a juice bar, managing the little stall on your own throughout the day. The job wasn’t difficult, and it was enjoyable.

You got to meet all kinds of people, and the cool breeze of the ocean was always present for you. Although, now that it was summer, things were going to change. With kids out of school, and summer being a prime vacation time, there would likely be more people stopping by the beach. It would certainly make the days go by quicker, but more people could also lead to trouble. So far you hadn’t experienced anything bad, so hopefully this summer would be the same. Once you got everything set up the bar was open for business and you stared at the ocean, loving the sound of the soothing waves.

🖤

“Summer break!!!”

Jacob cheered from the back seat of the jeep, hyping everyone up as well. Changmin reached over from the back to turn up the radio, keeping the energy going. They were finally taking a break from university life and decided to come home for summer break. They grew up near a beach so it was truly the best vacation spot for them. While singing and cheering Sunwoo suddenly noticed someone riding a bike on the other side of the road. He couldn’t help but stare, and the others soon noticed too. They were all lost for a moment until the jeep swerved and snapped them out of it.

Everyone was yelling but Sunwoo managed to hit the breaks before colliding with a palm tree. They all took a moment to process before piling out of the car and looking at the girl once more. She hadn’t stopped or looked back, probably needing to get somewhere, but they didn’t mind. It was a nice view, but they had a problem to deal with. The jeep wasn’t wrecked, but the engine was smoking. Sunwoo turned off the vehicle and popped the hood. He didn’t really know about cars, and nothing immediately stood out as wrong. They were going to need a mechanic to come out and take a look at this. Worst case scenario they’d have to call a tow.

“Nice going, Sunwoo.” Chanhee hissed. “We almost died.”

“We were all distracted! Haknyeon could have grabbed the wheel if he was paying attention! Even you or Changmin!”

“Nothing happened, so let’s all be grateful for that.” Jacob interrupted. “I’ll call someone to come check on the jeep.”

“What do we do now?” Changmin wondered. “Just wait?”

“No, it’s probably best for the rest of you to get to the house.”

“Why don’t we call the others for a ride?” Sunwoo suggested. “They should be coming into town soon, right?”

“I think they’ll be here later tonight.” Jacob corrected. “Just call a cab and get going. I’ll stay with the jeep.”

The boys gathered their bags, Changmin calling a cab. This was a rocky start for their vacation, but there was plenty of time to change things. After a moment Sunwoo found himself staring down the road again.

“She’s so pretty.”

Once the cab arrived the four made it to the beach house they were renting for the summer. Of course they planned to go home and reunite with their parents, but they did want their own place to rest and relax while on vacation. The boys picked out their rooms and unpacked, settling in. Hours later Jacob returned with the jeep, and minutes later the rest of their friends showed up. It hadn’t been that long since they parted ways on campus, but it was good to see each other. Everyone got settled in and they ordered some food for dinner.

“So, what’s the plan?” Eric asked.

“Nothing.” Sangyeon responded. “There is no plan. We’re just here to enjoy our summer break.”

“But-”

“Whatever happens, happens, got it?”

“Fine.”

The boys took the rest of the night to just relax as their real vacation began the next day. It had been so long since they had a break so the first thing they all wanted to do was go to the beach and surf. They might have been a bit out of practice but this was about having fun above all else.

“Holy- there she is!”

Sunwoo was out on the waves when he spotted a familiar face. He pointed at the beach, guiding everyone’s attention to the Tropical Fantasy, a juice bar, but more importantly everyone saw the female barista preparing for the day.

“Just our luck.”

“Nobody do anything weird.” Kevin quickly remarked. “Just be cool, we have the whole summer ahead of us.”

The boys stuck to their own rules. They were here to enjoy summer break, and just let things happen. They’d surf together, or go off to do their own things in town. Of course while surfing on the beach they’d see the juice bar barista a lot. Many would stare before getting caught, although they caught her staring as well. Still, they had kept their distance, rather nervous to make contact. Eventually they decided to make a move, or at least, take the first step. In order for things to be fair they played rock paper scissors, and the winner would get to talk to her first.

After a few rounds Eric was the victory, but now he was super nervous. The others hyped him up, giving him the confidence to go and introduce himself. Although as soon as Eric began to step forward he lost his footing and collapsed. At that moment the barista looked up and locked eyes with someone else. Younghoon didn’t mind being the first, even if the others got jealous. They’d all get their own time but now the door was open.

🖤

There were always familiar faces at the beach, but this summer brought something new. One day as you were preparing to open the bar you noticed a group of boys surfing. The waves here were good for that, but you didn’t see it all that often. It was a nice little change of scenery for you, and you had to admit such a view came with benefits. Even when other guys came by in only swim trunks, they tended to be with their partners or out in the water where you couldn’t see them all that well. At least surfing took place above the waves and they didn’t wear a life jacket, so you got a nice variety to look at. Respectfully of course, and modestly. It wasn’t a good idea to scare off new potential customers.

You soon realized this group of boys came by daily. They didn’t always surf, but they were clearly enjoying the beach. Since they weren’t all that familiar to you, it was easy to figure out they were here on summer break and making the most of their stay. You couldn’t help but watch them, their smiles and laughter bringing you joy. It also helped the days pass by, but you were a bit upset that none had come to the juice bar. Not that you were hoping to get any special attention, but there was probably good business from a group like them. Maybe they just weren’t into fruit drinks, but at least they were around to keep you entertained.

Then one day they got closer. You could sense people approaching and looked up just as one of the boys was staring at you. The two of you exchanged smiles and then he stepped towards the juice bar. You could finally put a name to the face, Younghoon, and he was very polite. He placed an order and left you a nice tip. There wasn’t much conversation, but at least this was a step forward. After talking with him you began interacting with the rest of his friends. They’d all come to the juice bar either in groups or on their own. They introduced themselves and were all quite friendly. Through different conversations with them you learned they were university students here on summer break.

They actually grew up here just like you and were happy to be home for vacation. They spent most of their days at the beach, but would go into town to do other things as well. Outside the bar you did run into them as well. Usually when you take a break you’d walk along the beach, enjoying the sun and refreshing breeze. Many tended to run into you then, some even offering to walk with you at times. As you got to know each other a bit you realized how fun they were. You were honestly used to boys flirting with you, but there was something different about these guys. You felt comfortable with them, and they were easy to talk to as well. They became a constant in your everyday life, one you welcomed them wholeheartedly.

🖤

“I wanna take her out on a date.”

At night while everyone was unwinding Hyunjae suddenly made his intentions clear. He got everyone’s attention like that too. Now all eyes were on him.

“I thought we were just gonna let things happen.” Juyeon questioned. “Why does Hyunjae get to take her on a date?”

“Wait, did she ask you out?” Changmin wondered.

“No, but I-”

“That’s not fair!” Eric snapped. “Sangyeon, you can’t let him!”

“Well… she has gotten comfortable with all of us, I don’t see why we shouldn’t get to know her some more.”

“We all deserve a chance.” Jacob added. “Why don’t we all take her out, that way we each have a fair chance, and we see who she likes more. From there that person can help the rest of us out.”

They all pondered the suggestion and ultimately agreed. They’d allow each other to have their own time with her and see what transpired. Of course Hyunjae got to go first, and the rest played rock paper scissors to decide the order. Then they all swore not to interrupt each other no matter what.

🖤

“When’s your day off?”

You had just placed a drink down for Hyunjae when he suddenly asked you a question. You knew immediately where this was going, and this wouldn’t be the first time a guy asked you that either. Usually you’d make up something or politely refuse, but your heart skipped a beat when he asked. You laughed nervously.

“Um… well, I don’t really have days off. It’s only me here everyday.”

“I’ve noticed, which is all the more reason to take a break and enjoy the day too.”

“I suppose.”

“What if I buy like… fifty drinks tomorrow morning? Would that be enough to close up shop and come hang out with me?”

“Uh… I don’t-”

“Then what’s your quota?”

“Hyunjae, it’s not really appropriate to-”

“How about-”

“Sunday.”

“Huh?”

“Sunday’s are usually slow, so can you wait until then?”

“Absolutely. See you then.”

Hyunjae took his drink and happily returned to the others. He shared that he’d be seeing you Sunday, so they all better stay out of his way then. He had time to figure out what to do and say, but Sunday couldn’t come fast enough for him. Since you both knew the beach so well, you decided to meet up there late in the morning.

“Y/n! Over here!”

Of course Hyunjae showed up early, excited for his date. When he saw you he called out to you and ran over.

“Oh, have you been waiting long?”

“Nah, I just got here too. You look great.”

“Uh, thanks. You too. So, is there anything in particular you had in mind?”

“Well, I want to get to know you above all else. I figured we could walk along the beach and talk for a bit, then get some brunch.”

“I like that.”

“Awesome.”

Hyunjae gestured to the beach, leading the way. The two of you walked side by side, deciding to enjoy the water and wade through it just above your ankles. These walks were always nice, but even better with company. There was some initial awkwardness, but soon the conversation began to flow.

“You mentioned before you were enjoying your summer break here, so, what are you studying?”

“Business. Some friends and I want to create our own company, so we’re all studying different things to benefit ourselves.”

“Oh wow, that’s cool. You have a whole plan.”

“It’s a work in progress. What about you? Are you studying anything?”

“Nope. I just got my high school diploma and then started working.”

“Really? Was that always the plan? Not that there’s anything wrong with that.”

“I guess… I don’t think I ever applied to any colleges or universities. Besides, I wouldn’t want to leave my mom all by herself.”

“Is everything alright with your mom?”

“Yeah, I just think she’d miss me too much if I left home.”

“You’re a very kind daughter.”

“I do my best.”

There were a lot of restaurants along the beach, so you were curious as to what Hyunjae would choose. To your surprise he chose a place you considered your favorite. It was still early in the day and the place wasn’t full of people, so you got a nice table with a view of the beach. You took in the sea breeze, never really growing tired of this place. When the waiter came over, Hyunjae quickly took the initiative and ordered for both of you. That’s not really okay, but to your shock he ordered one of your favorite plates.

“Oh, wait, I’m so sorry, I shouldn’t have done that. I just thought you should try-”

“No, no, it’s alright.”

“Really?”

“You kinda read my mind just now. So I’ll let it slide this time.”

“Okay, cool, I’ll do better in the future.”

“Ah, you’re very confident about having another little date.”

“It’s good to have some confidence, but it’s all up to you in the end.”

You continued chatting as you ate, sticking around for some dessert and drinks while enjoying the evening. You did have to be back home before dinner, so you walked along the beach once more. He left you exactly where he had met up with you. He originally offered to take you home, but you told him you rode your bike to the beach, and would like to return home that way. He saw you off, wishing you a good night. Of course you’d see him again at the beach, but to your own surprise it wasn’t long before another one of his friends was asking to spend some time with you.

Changmin asked you when you were available as he wanted to explore some of the areas around the beach. He figured someone like you had a better idea of where to go. You let him know you could do Sunday, and he was looking forward to the day. Like before you biked to the beach and met up with him there. A palm forest was right by the beach, and that was always a great place to go. One just had to beware of falling fruits. The terrain was unpaved, so this was certainly an adventure. To make sure you didn’t slip, Changmin offered his hand, and you held it as you traversed this palm forest. You made light conversation until you found a nice place by some rocks to rest and chat.

“I wanted to ask, do you work at the juice bar all year round?”

“Yeah, but I work less during the other seasons.”

“Oh, how come?”

“A couple of students become part-timers at the juice bar to help pay for school. Although during the summer they really want their vacation so I mostly run things.”

“Wow, and you’re okay with that?”

“I don’t mind. The rest of the year I have more time for myself. I think I have the better end of the deal.”

“I suppose that’s true. What do you do then? With your free time that is?”

“Rest, indulge in some hobbies like cooking and baking. I’m still figuring somethings out, but I’m alright where I am.”

“You’re making the most of what you have.”

“Yup.”

The two of you stuck around for a while longer, enjoying some sun and the conversation. You asked about his studies and what he did with his own free time. It certainly felt like you were talking with a long time friend. As the sun began to set you returned to the beach, Changmin seeing you off on your bike. You weren’t really used to going out but these last two times were a nice little way to unwind. You’d love to do it again, but you were too shy to ask them. Lucky for you there was no need to be nervous.

“Y/n, I was wondering… could I take you out on your next free day?”

“Me? Where do you want to take me?”

“Hm, I’m not sure.” Kevin admitted. “Somewhere fun though, I promise that. So, you in?”

“Yeah. I’m down.”

“Cool.”

Another outing was on the table for you, and you were curious what Kevin had in mind. Going in blind should make things more exciting. When you met up with Kevin he took the lead, taking you away from the beach. Of course not everything was familiar to you, but you soon realized where you were going. There was a natural swimming pond not too far off from the beach, and it even had an elevated platform for high jumps into the water.

“Are we going for a swim?”

“Not necessarily. I just thought we could enjoy the water in a more secluded area, but swimming is on the table.”

You went over to the dock, getting your shoes off and sitting at the edge, letting your feet occasionally dip into the water. Locals knew about this place, but not many came by. Mostly kids came here after school to unwind, but during the summer they had time to do other things and weren’t around much. Kevin followed suit and sat down next to you.

“Have you ever been out here before?”

“Maybe? I don’t remember… it doesn’t seem like my thing though.”

“How come? Do you know how to swim?”

“Yeah, I think so. I live near a beach and work there too. Although I’m not sure I’m any good. I should probably change that and take some proper lessons.”

“There’s no need to rush anything. I could give you a refresher if you need.”

“I’ll take you up on that someday.”

“Awesome. So if you don’t mind, I’m gonna jump in.”

Kevin got up and climbed up to a higher vantage point. You watched him with a smile, getting some water splashed on you when he dived in. The water was certainly refreshing and you could imagine Kevin felt great. You didn’t want to get soaked, but seeing him cooled you down too. He swam for a bit, splashing water at you too before swimming over to the ladder. He climbed up and asked for your help. You reached over to take his hand and he playfully pulled you forward before letting go and falling back into the water.

“Kevin!”

“I won’t pull you in, promise.”

“That wasn’t funny.”

“Then why are you smiling so wide?”

“I’m not!”

“Yes you are!”

Eventually Kevin made it out of the water, taking a seat next to you, but being mindful not to get you soaked. You both had big smiles on your faces.

“Definitely gonna need to come back here with the other guys.”

“You’re all from the same university right, and childhood friends?”

“Yeah. We grew up together, but I honestly don’t think we ever made it out here.”

“It can get crowded so you’d have to be lucky if you and all your friends wanted to have it to yourself.”

“You should come along too.”

“If I have the time I’ll consider it.”

“We can always make time.”

“How so?”

“I’m sure I could find someone to cover your shifts.”

“No one around here really likes to work during the summer. Especially the juice bar.”

“Why? It’s wonderful.”

“You do need to know how to make drinks, you realize that right?”

“Of course, but I’m still sure I can find someone.”

“Good luck with that.”

“Thanks.” Kevin chuckled. “You know, the guys and I are staying at this beach house, you’re more than welcome to come over whenever you like.”

“Huh? I thought you grew up here, you’re not staying with your parents?”

“Don’t wanna bother them, besides we are on vacation. We have gone to see them and say hello, but we are adults now.”

“So you want your own space. I get that.”

“You still live with your mom?”

“Yup, just the two of us. It’s nice.”

“That does sound nice.”

“We should probably get you some real sun so you can dry off. I doubt you’d want to get sick while on vacation.”

“True.”

You helped Kevin to his feet and the two of you walked back to the beach. It was around lunch time so you found a place with outdoor seating. Afterwards he walked you back to your bike, saying he would see you tomorrow for another day of work. You honestly didn’t even get halfway through the day before Sunwoo was at the bar ordering a drink and asking for your time. You agreed to his request and met up with him when you had a day off. He seemed way more familiar with the area around the beach and wanted to take you exploring to see if you could find anything interesting. To your surprise you came across a wrecked jeep that was clearly abandoned years ago. Sunwoo climbed up to the roof and gestured for you to join him. You hesitated for a bit before taking his hand and sitting up there with him.

“You know, I nearly crashed the rental jeep I had when I first came here.”

“What!? Are you okay?”

“Yeah. I hit the brakes before hitting a palm tree.”

“What were you doing?”

“I just got distracted for a moment.”

“Be careful, you could have seriously gotten hurt.”

“I already got scolded for it by the others. It all turned out fine, so nothing to worry about.”

“So, is this jeep a representation of what could have happened?”

“Maybe. Crazy we found it, right?”

“Yeah.”

“Can I ask you something?”

“Sure, what’s up?”

“Don’t take this the wrong way, but what do you like about this town so much?”

“Uh… well, that’s a loaded question…”

“You’ve never left, have you?”

“No, I don’t believe so.”

“Do you want to?”

“I’m not sure… this place is all I know, anything outside is foreign and dangerous.”

“Dangerous?”

“The unknown is quite dangerous. I don’t have much experience in life, so I wouldn’t even know what to do out there.”

“There’s much to do and see. You’ll never know if you don’t try.”

“Perhaps, but I think I’m alright here. I’m surrounded by friendly people, and I have my mom. I couldn’t ask for more.”

“So you don’t wanna leave and see what else is out there?”

“That sounds like an adventure I can’t take on. Maybe in the future if I’m up for it, but right now, I’m okay with where I am.”

You had a nice chat with Sunwoo, feeling like you really could just talk about life and the more serious things. He brought up something to make you think, but you knew there wasn’t much for you to think about. This place was home, and it’s where you should be right now. The two of you shared a meal, and you really were enjoying the free food you kept getting from these outings. Always something different, and always good. You couldn’t wait to see what your next adventure would be.

🖤

“So, how did it go?”

When Sunwoo got back to the beach house he was quickly bombarded with questions. Of course they all agreed to let each other have their dates in peace, but they wanted details afterwards.

“It was good. She’s so shy and adorable.”

“We knew that.” Chanhee said. “Tell us something new. What did you talk about?”

“I asked her if she wanted to leave town, but it sounds like she’s stuck.”

“She mentioned her mom, didn’t she?” Hyunjae questioned.

“Yeah, doesn’t want to leave her I guess.”

“Hm.”

“Have any of you seen her mom?” Younghoon questioned.

“No, she rides her bike home.” Kevin explained.

“Wait, none of you took her home?”

“No, we meet at the beach and then come back there and see her off.”

“Seriously?”

“What, she likes to ride her bike.”

“Maybe I should go home and get mine.”

“She rides a bicycle.” Changmin corrected. “Not a motorbike like you.”

“Still.”

Younghoon had an idea come to mind, so the next morning he made a trip home. He greeted his family and stayed for breakfast, talking about his studies and what he had been up to while on vacation. Afterwards he went to the garage to find his bike, checking it over to make sure it was still in good shape. It had been a while since he had ridden his bike, but he was eager to do so with a plan in mind. The rest of the guys would be at the beach so he made his way over. When he arrived he could see them surfing the waves, but he went to the juice bar. He noticed a bike near the back, glancing around before approaching it. The bike seemed to be in good condition, but anything could happen.

🖤

“I don’t suppose I could have the joy of your company when you have time.”

“If you can be patient.”

“Of course.”

You had come to expect one of those boys to ask you out, and it seemed the next would be Juyeon. It was nice to have something to look forward to on your days off, so you happily agreed with Juyeon’s request. After work you cleaned up as usual and then got your bike, taking it to the main road. You rode it as usual but after a while you felt the wheels locking up and came to a stop to examine it. Nothing seemed wrong immediately until you noticed the chain was loose. Or at least it looked that way. Upon closer inspection you saw that the chain was damaged, rendering the bike useless. You sighed, realizing your situation. Then you heard an engine approaching. You didn’t think to stand and flag them down, but they actually slowed down and pulled to the side. When they took their helmet off you were met with a familiar face.

“Younghoon?”

“I thought that was you.” Younghoon walked over. “What are you doing out here? It’s getting late.”

“I know. I was on my way home but it looks like my bike chain is broken.”

“Do you have a spare?”

“No. I should probably keep one on me for such cases.”

“I might have a spare back at my place.”

“The beach house?”

“No, no, my home. Why don’t you leave the bike hidden here and you come with me. I really don’t want to leave you alone.”

“I don’t want to be trouble.”

“You’re still far from home, aren’t you?” Younghoon questioned. “Besides, I have an extra helmet with me. Come on, you’ll have fun.”

Younghoon held out the extra helmet to you. He wasn’t wrong, you were far from home, and it was best not to be out late. You’d need your bike, so if you could fix it now with some help that was the better option. You took the helmet and offered Younghoon a smile. He helped you hide the bike so it wouldn’t get stolen, then you hopped on behind him. At first you didn’t want to wrap your arms around him, but after a small bump you got a bit scared. You instinctively wrapped your arms around his waist, finding this nice with a cool breeze in your face. You were certainly missing out on somethings.

Just as Younghoon promised, he took you to his place, opening up the garage and rummaging around boxes until he found what he was looking for. He grabbed a few tools as well and put them in a bag. Soon enough the two of you were back on the road, going back the way you came until you found your bike. Younghoon offered to fix it up and in no time it was back to normal. You returned your helmet and rode your bike in circles for a bit to make sure everything was good. You could get home now, even if you were a bit later than usual. To your surprise, Younghoon accompanied you, going slow on his motorbike to keep pace with you. He did assure you it wouldn’t really cause the bike any damage.

“You don’t have a car to drive?”

“I like biking. Besides, I’m not too far from the beach.”

“Good form of exercise, and you get to enjoy some fresh air.”

“Yup. Thanks again for your help, I don’t know what I would have done without you.”

“No problem. I’m just glad I ran into you.”

Younghoon waited outside your house until he was sure you were inside. You waved to him from the window and saw him drive off. It felt like fate that he found you, and you were just glad there was no problem with your bike anymore. Younghoon lingered in your mind a bit, but you were planning to hang out with Juyeon, so you focused on that. He had a different plan in mind, wanting to play basketball with you and just have fun. It definitely had this sense of nostalgia, as if this was something you did in your youth. Of course you weren’t that good at the game, but Juyeon was more than happy to teach you some moves.

“You’re kicking my ass here.” You joked as you sat down. “I feel this is unfair.”

“Just some friendly competition. Although you’re not that bad.”

“Thanks, I guess.”

“Do you not play sports?”

“I see a lot of people play volleyball on the beach.”

“Ah, so were you watching me and my friends the other day?”

“You were playing right in front of my place of work.”

“Did you enjoy the view?”

“Juyeon!”

“Just curious.” Juyeon chuckled. “No need to be ashamed.”

“Well I see a lot of shirtless people on the beach. So it wasn’t anything new.”

“Oh… interesting. I suppose you’re looking for-”

“Juyeon!”

“Alright, alright, I’ll stop. You should hang out with all of us sometime. It would definitely make the teams even for games.”

“I’ll take that into consideration.”

“Good. How about a few more rounds, loser buys ice cream.”

“You are so on!”

Playing games with Juyeon was way more fun than you expected, although you weren’t sure if you actually beat him or he let you win. Either way, you got free ice cream on top of your free lunch. To help the food go down and enjoy your dessert you both walked along the beach. You always had a good time when you were with the guys, but there was something extra special about this one. He felt safe, and like a long time friend, even though you had only met him a few weeks ago. Juyeon and the others probably would be leaving at the end of the summer, but you hoped to make good memories with all of them.

🖤

“Dumb question.” Eric began. “What time do you get off work exactly?”

“Why?”

“I was thinking maybe we could hang out tonight, after your shift.”

“Oh, what did you have in mind?”

“I though maybe we could go over to the skatepark.”

“Do you skateboard?”

“Yup. I could teach you some stuff.”

“That honestly sounds fun. I get off around five, is that good?”

“I’ll come get you then. See you later.”

Eric left money for his drink and then went off to his friends. The past few requests were when you had free time, but having something to do after work was nice too. You wrapped up things a bit earlier and met up with Eric. He had clearly gone home to get dressed, but you felt that what you were in was alright. Eric had gotten his own skateboard and was eager to teach you. It was scary to get on the board, but holding Eric’s hands made it easier to actually try. You felt like such a bad student, but Eric never actually let you fall, which you were grateful for. You eventually managed a trick and were satisfied with that.

“When do you have time to skateboard with all your studies.”

“Well skateboarding is a good way to get around campus.”

“Oh, that’s clever. You don’t get in trouble?”

“As long as I don’t jump on things. No problem using it as a means of transportation.”

“That’s nice. When did you learn to skateboard?”

“When I was a kid. I actually learned a lot at this place here. It brings back a lot of memories.”

“Really? I’m glad to share some new ones with you.”

“Thanks. Did you like it?”

“It’s fun, but I definitely need more practice.”

“It’s always good to try new things. Isn’t there anything you want to do?”

“I haven’t found anything I want to do.”

“How come? There’s plenty-”

“I’m just not really looking. I gotta make sure everything is good here before I try something else.”

“Not necessarily, but I get where you’re coming from. I never thought I’d go out of state for my studies, and now here I am, coming home for vacation. You never really know what the future holds.”

“True. I’m sure I’ll get there someday.”

You couldn’t be out too late, so Eric took you back to the juice bar, taking your bike as you walked to the main road. You’d certainly want some more lessons down the line, but for today you had a great time. Eric saw you off, watching until you were out of view. He definitely wanted to make you smile again, but he’d have to wait until the time was right.

🖤

“Y/n!”

“Yes, Chanhee?”

“Can I take you out tonight?”

“Tonight? What did you have in mind?”

“There’s a bunch of resort stuff around, but I saw this pool hall.”

“You want to go swimming?”

“No, pool table, you know the game.”

“Oh, I’m not familiar with it, but it sounds fun.”

“Excellent. I can teach you to play. I’ll see ya later.”

“See you then.”

The town was a bit of a tourist place, so there were quite a couple of resorts near the beach, along with arcades and all kinds of other activities. You had wanted to try somethings, but you didn’t want to go alone. Eric had been great company the other day, and now you had Chanhee to take you somewhere too. He showed up a bit early, offering to help you clean up before the two of you would head over to the pool hall. It was mostly empty so you two could enjoy yourselves without interruptions. You couldn’t play as well as Chanhee, but he was happy to teach you and soon enough you got the hang of it. Your first proper game you had beginner’s luck and beat Chanhee, leaving him with his mouth hanging open.

“You lied to me, didn’t you?”

“About what?”

“You’ve totally played pool before.”

“No I haven’t.” You laughed. “I swear.”

“I don’t know… there’s no way you did that well.”

“Maybe you’re not as good as you think.”

“Ya!”

The two of you broke out into laughter and then began setting up for the next game. He was way more focused this time and absolutely beat you, but it was all fun and games. You played a couple of rounds, getting some drinks and just enjoying the atmosphere.

“You’ve never hung around these resorts?”

“Work keeps me on the beach, and I couldn’t bring myself here alone.”

“Why not?”

“I think I’d be too embarrassed.”

“Then just let me know when you want to come by, I’ll accompany you.”

“That sounds great, but you’re only here for the summer. I mostly have free time during the rest of the year, which is when you’re at school.”

“Ah, so these are just summer memories.”

“The best summer I can remember so far.”

“How were things last summer?”

“Uh… good, can’t complain.”

“Then I hope this summer will be the best ever.”

You chuckled. “So far, it is.”

The sun was setting as you both walked back along the beach, returning to your place of work. There was something lovely about the beach at this time. You were usually home by now, but it was nice to enjoy the waves and breeze with someone. Over the last few days you were lucky to be out here. You wished you could stay later, but you knew your mom would worry. Chanhee walked with you and saw you off, both of you making it home with big smiles on your faces. You couldn’t wait to see what your next adventure entailed.

🖤

“You always ride your bike to work.” Jacob mentioned. “I know it’s close, but do you ever drive?”

“I don’t actually have a license, but I know how.”

“Oh, so you’re doing shady things.”

“I am not! I haven’t driven in a long time.”

“Then why not come with me for a joy ride. Maybe I’ll let you get behind the wheel.”

“Is it the jeep Sunwoo almost crashed?”

“How do you know about that?”

“He mentioned it before.”

“I didn’t think he would. Yes, it’s that one, but I assure you I’m a much better driver.”

“How long would we be out?”

“However you want. We can totally put your bike in the back. So afterwards I can get you both home.”

“Oh, that’s very tempting.”

“Yeah, figured we could enjoy the night air and maybe see some stars.”

“That would be a treat. When were you thinking?”

“Does tomorrow night sound good? That way you could let your mom know you’d be out later than usual.”

“That works.”

“Awesome.”

You appreciated the consideration of your mother, certainly not wanting to worry her. You were a bit hesitant to mention staying out late, but after some thought she agreed. You just couldn’t be out past midnight. You promised not to be out that late, but were excited for the drive. Jacob loaded your bike into the back of the jeep while you closed up the juice bar, then you were off. There were plenty of scenic routes around so you got to enjoy them all in a new light. Of course you had the window down and let the cool breeze hit your face. It was such a wonderful feeling, you wished it could go on forever.

Even though Jacob had mentioned seeing the stars, you’d have to get pretty far from town to do that, and it wouldn’t be possible with the time you were given. The jeep came to a stop near an empty road and you hoped out. You could see maybe one or two stars, but certainly not a sky full of them. It was a bit disappointing, but you had fun. While you were gazing, the jeep headlights suddenly came on, illuminating you. Then music from the radio began playing and Jacob stepped out.

“What’s this?”

“I know you were hoping to see the stars, but I see the brightest one right in front of me.”

“Wow, where did you get that from?” You laughed. “It’s so cheesy.”

“Perhaps, but true.”

The vibes were just right and you started dancing, soon grabbing Jacob to join you. This night all on its own was fun. You both hadn’t said much and just enjoyed the relaxing trip. You stayed out dancing on the road for a bit before realizing you needed to head back. Jacob did offer to let you behind the wheel, but you rather not be late getting home. Besides, it probably wouldn’t be a good idea.

“Going for a drive really helps one ease their mind.”

“It does.” Jacob added. “You should do it more often.”

“I think I’d zone out and possibly crash, besides, no license, remember.”

“You could always get it. You said you know how.”

“Yeah… although it might not be a good idea…”

“Hm? How come?”

“It’s nothing.”

“Are you sure? You can always-”

“Actually, I know you said you’re from town, but do you remember the mid-summer festival?”

“Uh, it sounds familiar.”

“It’s a whole thing down at the beach. It’s a big tourist attraction.”

“Do you work that day?”

“Only in the morning, someone else is running things at night.”

“That’s nice, you get to enjoy the festival.”

“Exactly. You guys should come too.”

“We’ll be there, promise.”

“You’re gonna love it. There’s music, and dancing, and just such a good atmosphere.”

“Will you spend it with us?”

“I’m not sure… I guess we’ll see.”

“I look forward to it then.”

Jacob got you back home before midnight, unloading your bike and waving you off. He stuck around until he was sure you were inside and then returned home. Since it was late he expected the others to be asleep, but a few had been waiting up for him, eager for details.

“So, how did it go?”

“We went for a drive, it was chill.”

“That’s it? What did you talk about? Does she like-”

“Guys, it’s late.”

“So?” Hyunjae questioned. “You’re the one who went out super late. Now talk.”

“We just drove and danced, nothing else. She did mention the mid-summer festival and that we should all go.”

“Oh, is she inviting us all?” Eric wondered. “That sounds like progress.”

“She won’t be working.”

“Nice.”

“I’m honestly surprised she agreed.” Juyeon mentioned. “I didn’t think she’d want to get into a car with anyone.”

“She wasn’t driving.”

“Still.”

“Anyway, I’m going to bed, and you all should too.”

Jacob retreated to his room without another word. He was worried you’d reject his drive date, but it was good that you came along. You seemed to enjoy yourself with no problem, which was a good sign. Hopefully this meant they had a chance to fix things.

🖤

The storm clouds in the sky did deter many from coming to the beach. It was expected as the waves were harsher and colder. It wasn’t until later in the afternoon that it seemed to clear up. Business was slow, so come break time you stepped away from the beach, going to a place nearby. It was this tower that provided a nice view of the beach and the surrounding area. Since it was old and a bit worn down it wasn’t exactly safe, but if you were careful it was certainly a nice place to be. With the day so empty there was no one around so you climbed up a few steps and then sat down to enjoy the view and breeze. You were enjoying yourself when you suddenly heard some footsteps approaching. Before you knew it you were met with a familiar face.

“Oh, Younghoon. What are you doing up here?”

“I was just about to ask you the same thing. We really need to stop running into each other like this.”

You chuckled and got up, the two of you making it up to the top of the tower. There was just enough space for both of you to properly enjoy the scenery.

“So, how come you came to the tower?” You asked. “It’s a tourist spot, but not many come here since it’s a bit dangerous.”

“It’s one of my favorite places.”

“Really? I enjoy it up here too. I like being up high and able to see so much. It’s a small way to remember my life since I grew up here.”

“You’ve probably been asked this a lot, but have you ever thought of leaving town?”

“I’m not sure… but I want to stay and look after my mom. Besides, I have no real reason to leave. At least, not a good one I can think of.”

“You don’t need a reason. If you want to go beyond this town, the desire is enough.”

“But I have more going on.”

“Like what?”

“Just some stuff… I have to get back, my break is almost over.”

“I’ll walk with you.”

Thankfully Younghoon didn’t press you for more details, and the two of you made it back to the beach. With the storm clouds passing people were coming to swim and tan. It wasn’t long before you had a few customers and Younghoon excused himself so as not to distract you. His company was nice up on the tower. You hadn’t been up there with someone before as far as you knew, and being with him welled up certain feelings. You couldn’t quite articulate, but it was a nice sensation nonetheless. As the day came to a close you were glad it had been a calm workday. You were closing up when you heard a knock and looked over to see a bright smile.

“All done for the day?”

“Yes, although did you want something? I could-”

“I don’t want a drink, but your company.”

“Huh? It’s kinda late, Haknyeon, what did you want to do?”

“I figured maybe you’d like to eat. Not something too heavy, but I know this great taco truck down the road that’s still open. Wanna come?”

“Sure. I could eat.”

Once everything was closed you walked with Haknyeon over to this taco truck. He seemed very excited and told you there was one you had to try. You trusted him and let him order for the both of you. There was a picnic table nearby and you sat down to eat. You’ve heard of the taco truck before, but didn’t have a chance to come until now. It was better to have company. You both cheered with your tacos, taking a bite together. Your eyes lit up from the taste, and you soon noticed Haknyeon having leftover sour cream on his lips. Without thinking you reached over to wipe it off. Then the both of you were stunned.

“Sorry, I didn’t-”

“It’s okay.” Haknyeon laughed. “Thank you.”

“No problem…”

“Good tacos?”

“Very good. Thanks for bringing me.”

“Of course. We should do this again. There’s a lot of different tacos to try.”

“Sounds like a plan.”

You still had to bike home, but the food and drinks were good. You walked along the beach to help the food go down.

“Y/n.”

“Hm?”

“Would you ever consider visiting me at uni?”

“I don’t think I could go all the way out there. Besides, I doubt I can sleep in your dorms.”

“Oh, you think I dorm?”

“Uh… well…”

“Me and the guys have our own place near campus. We have a guest room for you.”

“I see. Well, I appreciate the offer, but I don’t know you guys that well to accept such an offer.”

“We’ve been getting to know each other the last few weeks.”

“Yeah, but that’s like summer friends. You have to go back to school in the fall, and I’ll stay here. Maybe next summer I’ll see you all again.”

“I can definitely promise that.”

“Don’t say that. You never know what might happen.”

“Exactly.”

You made it back to your bike and from there you parted ways. You were glad for Haknyeon’s offer, but you certainly couldn’t just leave your life behind to visit some guys elsewhere. Maybe if you knew them better it would be plausible, but for now your outings with them were more than enough.

🖤

With the mid-summer festival coming up there was a lot to prepare. For starters you needed to redecorate Tropical Fantasy to look more festive. It was something to do in between serving drinks that made the day go faster.

“Do you need some help?”

You glanced over to see Sangyeon approaching the bar, looking at the boxes of decorations scattered around.

“It’s okay. I still have time before the festival. There’s no rush.”

“Then, do you have some time to spend with me?”

“Hm, depends, what did you have in mind?”

“A boat ride.”

“Boat ride?”

“Yeah. There’s a place where you can rent a boat for a bit. A little one of course, meant for two, so, you in?”

“I don’t think I’ve been on a boat since I was a kid… it sounds like fun.”

“Let me know when you have time so I can set things up beforehand.”

“I’m free this Sunday if that works for you.”

“Perfect. I’ll see you then.”

Boat rides were also another tourist attraction. Usually the bigger ones, but the smaller ones were more for couples or locals. It sounded fun regardless so you were looking forward to it. When you met up with Sangyeon he had everything set. He knew more about boats than you thought, so you trusted you’d be in good hands. He even prepared snacks and drinks for the ride. It was a good day to head into the water as the waves were calm. You couldn’t remember when you had actually been out on the water, so this was a nice experience. The hours seemed to pass by so quickly, but Sangyeon had planned it all out so you’d return to the dock around sunset. The sky was a beautiful color and you both relaxed on the dock to watch day turn to night.

“Sangyeon.”

“Hm.”

“Can I ask you something?”

“Of course.”

“How come you guys keep asking if I want to leave town? Even Jacob offered me a bed at your place so I can go visit.”

“Did he? Well, the invitation is always open.”

“I don’t know you guys like that.”

“It’s not just that.” Sangyeon took a moment. “We grew up here too, just like you. Leaving may not have been the plan, but when we did, we found so much more. You’ve been here your whole life and you should see what’s out there. I know it sounds scary, which is why we’re more than happy to help you out.”

“That’s kind of you, but I can’t just leave.”

“Why not?”

“A lot of reasons. My mom, my job, I-”

“Those are just excuses. What’s the real reason?”

“… it’s complicated.”

“Is it?”

“Yes, way more than you understand.”

“Perhaps I can understand.”

“Maybe, but it’s not something I want to discuss.”

“Okay, but I’m always here to talk. Any of us really. We might surprise you.”

“Hm…”

You watched the sunset together, and then Sangyeon walked you to the beach where you had left your bike. It was a bit later than usual, but you’d still make it home alright. You thanked him for the boat ride and the time spent together. He saw you off and before you knew it you were home. This outing left you with a lot to think about, but you didn’t want to dwell on the unknown for too long. The mid-summer festival was soon, and your attention needed to be there.

🖤

“You know, I never asked for your number. Do you think I could have it?”

“For what? You know where I work.”

“And where you live.” Younghoon joked. “But, being able to message you would be nice too. If you’re alright with that.”

You glanced back when you finished hanging up some decorations. Younghoon was holding his phone out to you with a smile. Out of all the guys none had asked for your number, but it seemed like he would be the bold one to do so. You returned his smile and took his phone, adding in your number.

“Awesome. So, you excited for the festival.”

“Yup. It’s so lively and fun. Are you looking forward to it?”

“Of course. I get to hang out with you, don’t I?”

“Maybe for a bit. It depends.”

“On what?”

“We’ll see.”

“Ah, okay, I guess we will see. So, how about a custom drink?”

“If I have the ingredients, sure.”

“I see them.”

“Okay then, what would you like?”

You indulged Younghoon with his custom drink, happy to see his refreshed face, and he offered you a sip too. It sounded good and now that you got a taste you absolutely loved it. You’d certainly have to make this for yourself in the future. Without realizing Younghoon stayed with you all day, talking about whatever came to mind. His company made the day go by so much faster and before you knew it your shift was over. Despite protests he still helped you clean up, wanting you to get home as soon as possible to rest. It had been a busy day. Once you were gone Younghoon returned to the beach house, rummaging around the fridge for some food.

“What’s your secret?”

“Huh?”

“Don’t play coy.” Chanhee remarked. “We all say you talking with y/n all day. How did you get so close to her?”

“I guess she just likes me the most.”

“You haven’t even taken her out.”

“We’ve run into each other in different ways.”

“Oh, so you tried a different approach.” Kevin mentioned. “Smart.”

“Yeah, and I got her number too.”

“No way!”

“Yup, but I’m not sharing, and don’t try to steal it. You’d make me look untrustworthy.”

“We’ll back off, don’t worry.” Haknyeon said. “Just keep us updated.”

“I know.”

Everyone was glad with the progress that Younghoon had made, and with the mid-summer festival just around the corner it seemed like the perfect chance to hang out all together. The days leading up to the festival Younghoon hung around you more often, but they could all see you busy with preparations. Still, the day of the festival itself they were all excited. More people had come to town, and the beach already had such a lively atmosphere. There was much for them to entertain themselves with, and they had the perfect plan. Younghoon went off into the crowds to find you, knowing you should be off by now.

“Y/n! Over here!”

“Younghoon, so good to see you.”

“Likewise. You weren’t joking, this place is super energetic.”

“Biggest tourist attraction in town. Are you having fun?”

“Of course. I don’t remember it being this fun.”

“You see things differently as an adult.”

“Right. So, I know you said you have somethings going on, but me and the guys were thinking you would join us down by the beach later for a bonfire.”

“Sounds fun, but no promises.”

“I’ll remember that.”

There were certainly people you wanted to catch up with, so the boys agreed to give you some space. Although while enjoying the festivities they saw something shocking. Eric spotted you out in the crowd, wanting to call out to you when he saw you hugging another person, intimately. For a moment he could think nothing of it until he saw you two kiss. Without looking away he was trying to get the others attention that way he wasn’t the only one seeing this. They were all shocked by the scene, merely watching as you walked away, hand in hand with another.

“… she… she has a boyfriend!?”

“No wonder nothing ever happened!” Sunwoo snapped. “She wasn’t interested in us that way.”

“What do we do?” Changmin wondered. “We came home for her.”

“We missed our chance…” Jacob mumbled. “… fuck…”

“No, no we didn’t.” Sangyeon stated. “We just have to stop playing this game. She’s still loyal, just to the wrong person. We’re gonna fix this tonight.”

“How?”

“By telling the truth. Now find her.”

They all scrambled looking for you, ignoring everything else. Hyunjae was the one to spot you down by the beach walking with that guy. The others quickly gathered and composed themselves. They had to take control of the situation and keep things calm, even though they were prepared for the worst case scenario. Together they walked down to the beach, being their cheerful selves.

“Hey, y/n!” Eric waved. “I was wondering where you were.”

“Hey guys, good to see you. How’s the festival?”

“Great. It brings back some memories, doesn’t it?”

“I’m sure it does.”

“You know that taco truck is around.” Haknyeon mentioned. “We should go grab a bite.”

“Maybe some other time.”

“We’ve been having such a good time all summer.” Juyeon added. “I never would have thought you had a boyfriend.”

“I don’t advertise.”

“I can tell.”

“Don’t take it the wrong way. The beach has such a positive and fun atmosphere, it’s only normal to be friendly.”

“I know guys always like to flirt with a pretty girl.” Your boyfriend wrapped his arm around you. “But this one is taken and loyal. I trust her.”

“Do you?”

“Look, I’m sure you’re all great guys, but I finally got back to town and would like to continue my date. So if you don’t mind.”

“We do mind.” Kevin said. “Cause as far as we’re concerned you’re just taking advantage of her.”

“What?”

“Kevin, what are you talking about?” You questioned. “What is wrong with you?”

“A girl with memory loss wouldn’t really know who to trust, and who her real friends are. She’d be very vulnerable in such a state.”

“Listen here.” Your boyfriend began. “We were friends for months before we started dating, and I knew about her situation. We talked about it and agreed to date in the end. I’ve only been gone for two months while on a work trip. Our current relationship is none of your concern.”

“… you… you knew… this whole time…” You mumbled. “… why didn’t you say anything!”

“Cause your mother told us not to.” Sangyeon explained. “Our parents told us about the car accident, and how you were in a coma for almost a week. We wanted to come visit but your mother didn’t want that. With your amnesia she said it was best to let you heal, that your memories would come back on their own. Yet here we are.”

“We hoped you would pick up on the subtle hints we gave.” Chanhee mentioned. “Like how we grew up here… we all actually grew up together… the twelve of us…”

“I…”

“Now I get why nothing worked.” Sunwoo said. “Your real feelings and memories were all clouded up cause of this guy. You weren’t letting yourself remember us.”

“It’s not that simple.” You stated. “I’ve talked to the doctor over and over but they said the same thing. The chances of me regaining my memories are slim… everyone told me it was just best to start over and just live my life in the present.”

“Everyone?” Younghoon questioned. “Or did your mother push that on you?”

“What?”

“I know you don’t remember, but you were supposed to leave town with us. You got accepted to university and we were gonna leave all together. Your mother opposed the idea from the start but you were going to come with us anyway. Then the accident happened. I guess she never told you about your previous plans. If she had let us near you, if she had told you the truth, I bet you would have regained your memories instead of burying them.”

“I… you don’t know that for sure… and even then, why didn’t any of you properly introduce yourselves to me? How do I know you’re not lying to me right now?”

“What reason do we have to lie?” Eric stated. “Everything we’ve done up to this point was to help you remember. We thought it’d be too much if we just straight up told you who we were.”

“Not to mention, you never told us about your amnesia either.” Jacob added. “That would have opened the door to tell you the truth.”

“Who goes around telling strangers they have amnesia?”

“But we’re not just strangers to you.” Hyunjae remarked. “Surely you felt something more while with us.”

“I… look, all of this doesn’t matter. Our friendship is in the past, and it’s better for me to focus on the present and my future. You keep telling me to leave town, but I like it here, I’m happy here.”

“Is that true? Really true?” Changmin wondered. “Or are you just stuck cause you don’t know any better.”

“I’m sorry I don’t remember, but we’re not anything to each other now, and you have no right to tell me how to live my life.” You said. “I would have been happy to start over with you guys and make new memories… but I think it’s best we just part ways.”

Silence fell, and you could only imagine how much your words stung. Nothing you said was a lie. You didn’t know who they were, not the way they claimed to know you. It sucked to lose friends you didn’t even know you had until a few moments ago, but if this was how they acted, it was probably for the best.

“Enjoy the festival… I’ll see you around.”

You tried to walk past them all, hooking your arm with your boyfriend, but somebody grabbed you. This was to be expected, but your mind was already made up.”

“I already-”

“No.”

“No?”

“We promised to look after you.” Sangyeon mentioned. “And we’re going to do just that.”

“You-”

Before you could finish your words you were yanked away from your boyfriend. Of course this was going to lead to conflict, but you were outnumbered. You watched as Juyeon and Changmin struck your boyfriend, knocking him to the ground and seeing him spit up blood. You were going to yell but a hand was quickly over your mouth, muffling your voice. It wasn’t long before your limbs were restrained and you were dragged off. Out on the beach there weren’t many people, so it was fairly easy for them to make their escape without being noticed. You fought until you couldn’t, ultimately taken to what you believed was the beach house they were renting. They set you down on the couch, but some held you down until they got some rope to restrain you. At least there was no gag.

“Let me go, you psychos! This isn’t right!”

“We’re trying to help you.” Haknyeon explained. “We can help you regain your memories. All of it. All our time together, all our special moments.”

“I don’t want to remember.”

“I know you’re lying.”

“I’m not! Cause remembering means actually liking you and I don’t want that! I don’t want friends like you.”

Younghoon scoffed. “We’re actually more than friends.”

“… what…?”

“A lot of firsts were shared among us, and it really sucks you don’t remember them.”

“No… no, you’re lying.”

“We’re not. The truth is buried in your head.”

“… you’re lying…”

“I suppose there’s only one way to find out.” Kevin teased. “We have to get your memories back.”

“The doctor said it’s highly unlikely.”

“That doesn’t mean impossible.”

“Besides, if you don’t remember, we can just start over properly.” Chanhee suggested. “All together as it should have been.”

“I don’t believe you… I don’t believe any of this! Just let me go!”

“We’re not gonna do that.” Jacob said. “You’re coming with us, where you were always supposed to be.”

“You’re crazy! People will realize I’m missing! My boyfriend knows you took me!”

“And they won’t find you.”

“Huh?”

“It’s not uncommon for someone with amnesia to just disappear, they can be rather unstable, but you don’t have to worry. We’d never do anything to hurt you.”

“Then why am I tied up!?”

“Just a precaution.” Hyunjae pet your head. “It won’t be like this back home.”

“Just let me go, please. I won’t say anything and-”

“We’re just keeping our promise.” Sangyeon assured. “No matter what.”

“… please…”

“When you remember everything will be alright, better than alright I’m sure.”

“… what if I don’t…”

“That’s not something to worry about right now.” Sangyeon smiled. “Boys, let’s pack it up. Summer break has ended early for us. We got what we wanted so let’s going home.”

The boys all cheered, some heading off out of view. You tried to loosen your restraints, but the ropes were tight. Panic was starting to set in, tears blurring your vision.

“Please don’t cry.” Younghoon cooed, wiping away your tears. “We’re just keeping our promise. It’s what you would have wanted.”

“I don’t want this… please let me go home…”

“Home is with us. We’ll help you remember that, one way or another.”