I sat leaning against the wall in the hall. Why I had decided to sit here I wasn't sure. It was just something that I felt would keep me at ease. I closed my eyes and leaned my head back against the wall. My hand still throbbed and my cheeks still burned where Seven had touched. Despite everything that happened he had yet to say another word to me. Still, it was as if I could sense him through the walls and barriers.
[Hyuna! Are you okay!]
I looked down at my phone and saw Yoosung and Zen messaging me immediately.
[ Yes, I'm fine.]
Not entirely the truth. Then at the bottom I had seen that Seven had logged in. I naturally turned my head to look down at the end of the hallway. I could see parts of his equipment peeking around the corner and part or his arm. If I sat at the table I'd be able to see him perfectly. Yet here I was, sitting in this damn hallway alone.
[ It's the same hacker that sent that weird alert, the one who led Hyuna to the apartment.] He continued to explain. I gripped my phone tighter as I read the messages. When he first told me that the hacker had been his twin brother I was frozen to the core. I could only imagine how he felt to known that his own sibling, who he had thought had been protecting, turned against him. Still, I swore that I'd stay silent about it and not tell anyone who he was.
[ Can't you just give me the hacker's address? We can send Jumin's bodyguards down there with us I'm sure we could beat up just about anyone.] Zen urged.
[ I don't think that's a good idea Zen.] I replied.
[ Yea, she's right. We have to be careful just like you said earlier.] Seven continued. I could feel Zen think on the other side of the phone before agreeing.
[ Alright, just make sure you're a good bodyguard to Hyuna while you're there. You better be by her side 24/7!]
[ I plan to.]
[ I trust Seven, I know he will keep me safe.]
I could see Seven tense down the hall. Then he gently put the phone down before reaching for something else. Zen continued on talking, cheery and trusting. Of course he wouldn't be able to tell that there was tension between the two of us. I'm sure he wouldn't even be able to imagine it. Shoot even I didn't ever think that something like this would happen. Seven and I always got along so well, to think that we were barely exchanging two words was something I never thought would have happened.
[ I have to go shower. Be back later.]
[ Thank you for everything, Seven.]
To think I didn't even have the courage to walk down the hall and say the words to his face. What was I scared of? It was just a simple thanks. What was I to be scared of? It wasn't like he could get mad. . . No. It was more like I was scared that he wouldn't say a thing.
[ No, don't thank me. I'm just doing what I was suppose to. I feel bad for putting you in danger.]
Oh Seven.
[ Then hurry and shower then get back to her side!]
[ I will.]
I watched his username disappear from the chat. Then it seemed that the realization Seven and I were alone in the same apartment hit Zen. I felt the corner of my lips turn up as I read his messages. He kept telling himself that Seven would never do that, that he wasn't that type of man and had pure intentions. I covered my mouth to hide my laughter as I watched him practically go hysterical before me.
[ Nothing will happen ^^;;; I trust Seven.]
[ Yeah . . . keep that trust. Hallelujah. Tell Seven not to disappoint me. Jesus Christ I should go. I need to clear my head and think of everything Seven has done. If I stay I'll only think of inappropriate thoughts. Remember Hyuna, all men are wolves!]
I restrained another laugh then I heard footsteps from down the hall way. My head snapped up and I immediately caught sight Seven as he shuffled down the hall. His head hung slightly, hands in his pockets and his eyes glued to the floor. Then he caught sight of my feet as they rested against the other wall and stopped. His eyes shifted to me and his mouth opened in the slightest, like he wanted to say something. Then he quickly shut it and turned his head as he swallowed it back. I could have sworn he had been trembling where he stood. It was as if he were just like a lost puppy who was scared of getting kicked. I dropped my gaze and pulled my feet back for him to pass.
He silently stepped around me. As he passed it was like I was drowned in something. I was drowned in him. Of his presence, the memories of his laughs, his jokes, of his stupid pictures of him dressed as his maid, of the nervous chuckle he'd get when he was embarrassed. Of everything about him. It was as if I knew every detail about him. The way he'd stand, the way he walked, the way he'd fur his brows when he was concentrating. It was like I knew him inside out.
Before I knew it I had reached out to him and caught his wrist in my hand. He whirled around, his eyes wide. The feeling of his skin was still the way I remembered it. The tip of his jacket grazed my fingers. I had been right. He was trembling underneath my very touch. But from what? Fear? Anger? Confusion? If I hugged him would I be able to make everything less overwhelming for him?
" Hyuna."
His voice broke my train of thought. I realized I had still been holding his wrist without saying a word. The way he said my name sent me spiraling. The cheeriness he'd use whenever he called me was gone. It sounded soft. Almost broken in a way. Without saying another word I let go. He stayed still for a moment longer before turning.
" I promise I'll be fast. Please be careful while I'm gone, the door is locked and the window is fixed. No one should be able to get inside."
I just nodded. I could see him bite the inside of his lip before continuing down to the bathroom. All I could do was sink back against my feet and wonder. Just how could I fix this?
