"I had fun today," Zen said as you and him walked hand and hand at the sidewalk
You looked up at him and saw his happy expression even with his eyes being covered by glasses that hid them. You enjoyed yourself, true, but you couldn't help but feel a bit sad. You have been recently reunited with your childhood best friend and all he did was say that he didn't know you. This was even more painful than the moment when Saeyoung
"You're bummed out," Zen had interrupted your train of thought
"I-It's not that, babe," you assured him
He squeezed your hand a bit tighter, "I know that you're upset that Seven acted like that. No need to hide it from me."
MC pouted, "I think he didn't want to see me."
"Maybe it was he didn't expect to see you," Zen pointed out
"Hyun, this is serious. Saeyoung's my best friend and I never had any closure after, after, well…" you responded
"Well, he'll warm up to you again," Zen stated, "Seven's not the kind of guy to hold grudges."
You nodded in agreement, "But you guys were supposed to have fun earlier. I think I ruined it."
Zen placed a kiss on your head, "Babe, what in the world are you talking about? They were all happy even if Seven wasn't there."
"Still," you muttered, "I can't help but think that… that he did."
"Who did what?" Zen raised a brow
You looked up at Zen, frowning, "I think he's still holding a grudge towards me."
•••
707 has entered the chatroom
Yoosung : Seveeeeeeeeeeen
707: Yoosuuuuuuuuuung
ZEN has entered the chatroom
Yoosung : Zeeeeeeeeeeen
ZEN: Why are you yelling out names?
707: Zeeeeeeeeeeen
707: I…
707: actually dont know
707: so hey
707: everyone ate dinner already?
Yoosung : Tried cooking today
707: ooh how was it?
Yoosung : I said I tried
Yoosung : I didnt say I did
707: lolololol
ZEN: So irresponsible.
707: ur one to talk mr chicken and beer
ZEN: I changed my lifestyle
ZEN: For the better
Yoosung : You mean you drink less beer?
ZEN: I don't anymore
ZEN: And I'm not smoking as frequently
Yoosung : I'm wondering what came
Yoosung : and abducted your real self
Yoosung : and replaced you with this new Zen
707: I know! I know!
707: wizards! definitely wizards from another universe!
ZEN: Haha. Very funny.
707: I know, im funny
ZEN: But to be honest,
ZEN: It's an angel
Yoosung : Ooh so mushy
Yoosung : he's not even complimenting himself!
Yoosung : what a big change!
707: angel?
707: u mean
707: this angel? (Photo of Seven in the white dress)
Yoosung : Why
Yoosung : do you always
ZEN: She's pretty
ZEN: And kinda looks like Rika
ZEN: Yoosung you think you wanna date a girl like her?
707: lolololol
Yoosung : No.
Yoosung : Never.
ZEN: What's wrong with you?
707: Cutie Yoosung I'm offended
Yoosung : That
Yoosung : Is
Yoosung : Seven
ZEN: …
ZEN: Really?
Yoosung : yes
ZEN: REALLY?
Yoosung : YES
ZEN: I…
ZEN: have to go for a while
ZEN has left the chatroom
Jumin Han has entered the chatroom
Jumin Han: Why is there a photo of Luciel looking like a woman?
707: i look pretty right?
707: tell me im pretty
Jumin Han: No.
ZEN has entered the chatroom
ZEN: I'm okay now
ZEN: Also, I remember why I logged on
707: to bask in my beauty?
707: that transcends beyond any gender?
707: and breaks all barriers of clothing?
ZEN: You sound weird.
Jumin Han: That feeling is how we feel on our every encounter with you.
ZEN: I'm going to pretend I didn't read that.
ZEN: I came to ask
ZEN: What's this "grudge" with MC all about?
707 has left the chatroom
Yoosung : ?
707 has entered the chatroom
707: No one,
707: and I mean no one,
707: will ask me about my past
707: even if my own life depended on it.
707: and lastly,
707: I am not the Saeyoung that MC was talking about
707: end of story.
707 has left the chatroom
Yoosung : I'm concerned
Yoosung : Is it because MC knows too much about him?
ZEN: Probably?
ZEN: I hate that he's pushing her away
ZEN: MC's very affected
Jumin Han: Well having a childhood friend is a complicated thing.
V has entered the chatroom
ZEN: V!
Yoosung : hi
Jumin Han: V, you're here.
V: Yes, I heard about Zen's girlfriend.
V: I'm sorry I couldn't make it earlier.
ZEN: It's okay
ZEN: You're busy so it's really fine
V: I heard that she knows Luciel…
ZEN: Yeah, they're childhood friends
V: MC, was it?
ZEN: Yeah.
V: Rika treated her like a little sister.
Yoosung : You two know MC too?
V: Yes, we all went to the same church.
V: Luciel and MC were unseperable. They always went together and left together. They were actually adorable together.
V: Sorry, Hyun.
ZEN: It's okay. It's all in the past.
Yoosung : I can't imagine Seven having friends as a child.
Jumin Han: I cannot imagine Luciel as a child.
Yoosung : …yeah
V: I never thought we would get to see MC again after all these years.
V: And now, Luciel is the one who is avoiding her.
ZEN: "Now"?
V: Yes. MC didn't tell you?
ZEN: No. I'm curious. Please tell.
V: I want to but I think it's not in my place to. I think it would be better if MC or Luciel would be the one to tell.
ZEN: So far, she hasn't told me anything
Jumin Han: Whatever happened to them as a child should stay there.
Jumin Han: Have you not been taught how to not be rude?
ZEN: As if you know much about being proper
Jumin Han: I was taught to be proper since I started formal schooling.
Yoosung : So, V
Yoosung : is there any chance we can have a party again?
Yoosung : For Rika?
V: I'll… think about it.
V: I have to go now
V: I'm going through a tunnel
Jumin Han: You're driving?
V: Haha, no. I'm in a taxi.
V: Goodbye for now. Tell Luciel, MC, and Jaehee I said hi.
V has left the chatroom
Jumin Han: As I was saying,
Jumin Han: You should not pry Luciel and MC about a past they do not want to talk about.
ZEN: I'm not prying
Yoosung : this isnt worth arguing about
Jumin Han: Yoosung is correct.
ZEN: You started it!
Jumin Han: I was only defending the two.
Jumin Han: Nothing good will come out from prying.
ZEN: And you of all people know that because?
Yoosung : again. this is pointless.
Yoosung : I can't believe that I'm the rational one here lolololol
ZEN: MC is calling
ZEN: See you around, Yoosung
ZEN has left the chatroom
Jumin Han: I must excuse myself
Jumin Han has left the chatroom
707 has entered the chatroom
707: didnt even get to talk to V
Yoosung : What are you running away from?
707: other intels mostly
Yoosung : …
707: im a dangerous man
707: but i am very trustworthy
707: so if i say that i am not the saeyoung that mc is talking about
707: then i am not the saeyoung that mc is talking about
Yoosung : Fine~
Yoosung : We'll drop it
Yoosung : But don't think that I won't be suspicious of you
707: thats normal. everyone should be suspicious of me lolol
707: also
707: yoosung you should really use incognito
707: or else some hacker will get your browser history
707: and reveal it to the world!
Yoosung : NO!
Yoosung : YOU'LL FIND OUT ABOUT MY LOLOL MERCH PURCHASES!
707: …i was not thinking about that
707: anyways be careful~
707: DEFENDER OF JUSTICE, OUT!
707 has left the chatroom
•••
You sat at the front row of the theater as you watched Zen rehearse up on the stage. It was one of those rare moments when you were allowed to do so since Zen's management was strict. But nonetheless, you craved the opportunity and were perfectly behaved whenever you did go watch him.
Perfectly behaved but not all the time.
Zen sat at a chair, a mug in his hand. He had on a huge hat that slightly covered his face but he still looked so perfect. From the right, a woman entered, walk sultry. She went over to him and sat on the empty seat beside him. Zen glared at the woman as she ordered her drink. Taking her eyes off the bartender, she turned to Zen, sending a wink towards him.
"And cut!" The director yelled, the roles instantly breaking and the staff running left and right to do their jobs, "Quick break everybody!"
Zen jumped down the stage and walked over to you, placing a kiss on your cheek.
"I'm glad you came," he told you
"Oh I am surely glad I did," you responded then crossed your arms, "I mean, you with that girl without supervision? Not a chance, Hyun."
Zen chuckled lightly, "You're jealous, babe."
"I'm not! I am seething!" You responded, "That is not the way you look at a co-worker."
"Babe, she's supposed to be my love interest in the play," Zen replied, resting his left cheek on your right shoulder, "But in the real world, you're the love interest."
"That is not what I was talking about," you grumbled, "Right at this very moment, she is staring at you like you're some piece of meat."
Zen smiled slightly then peppered your face with kisses. You blushed lightly because hello Zen we are in public. He chuckled then put his forehead on yours.
"If she was thinking of getting me then, then I don't she is now," he stated, "Trust me, babe, I want to shout it to the world. You're pretty much the best thing that's happened to me so you better believe that I'm not leaving you any time soon."
"Fine, fine, fine," You replied, "I believe you so you better hold on to that promise. I… have my fair share of reasons to have trust issues."
"I understand," Zen replied, "Well, break's over. Will you be staying until the end?"
"Of course. The number one fan should always have access to sneak peaks," You stated
