Hey guys! Long time no see xD! Well here is the next chapter….i have been kind of busy so I cant update that often but I hope this makes up for it!
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Srry if the pov's are confusing
Okay here is the story:
~~~~Ari~~~~
The tumultuous rain pounded on the cement as we exited the Seoul International Airport. Stopping quickly, Dong Woon swung around like a ballerina to face the brother he hated. "I guess this is where we say our goodbyes," he smirked. "I'd say I'd miss you, but I'd be lying."
Sungji gaily grabbed Dong Woon's cheek and squeezed it as if he were an adorable baby. "Goodbye, little brother." As Dong Woon flailed about, Ryeowook gave Hongki a suffocating bear hug.
Heading towards Ryeowook, I blinked innocently a few times. "I'm sorry you have to leave. It was a…," I struggled to find the word, "lovely time." I gave him my best artifical smile.
Ryeowook exchanged a glare and uttered his adieus with a hiss.
Sungji briskly strutted towards me and pecked my hand as if he were a nobleman gracefully kneeling to kiss the princess's hand.
Almost immediately, he rushed to Mai. He lowered his gaze into her eyes and swiftly contacted her mouth with his own. Mai jumped in surprise and a pissed off Dong Woon became enraged like a spewing teapot. An apethetic Hongki just stared at Dong Woon, deciding to let him give a whack to his older brother. Dong Woon's tangible hostility shocked the air as if static electricity and he stomped off towards Sungji, ready to stain his hands with blood. Realizing the ticking time, Sungji handed Mai a cell phone with an irresisteble grin plastered across his face. With that, he raced away, Ryeowook close on his heels.
With a few allaying breaths, Dong Woon's contorted face relaxed as his brother sped off. He trudged towards Hongki, muttering profanities.
Peeking over Mai's shoulder, the cell phone read:
"Sungji: 426-903-1564"
Smiling, I nudged Mai and whispered, "So which one's going to be the lucky man?"
She blushed and snapped, "Shut up." Her eyes still strayed towards Sungji's imputed number. Hmm I wonder how he got her cell phone… (A/N: yea how he got her phone….I really don't know…)
I jovially skipped towards Hongki. "Isn't it nice not to have that mutt tagging along?"
"Oh my god, yes."
I smiled. His haggard self appeared like that of a soldier returning home from the front. "So am I better than Ryeowook?"
A moment of silence passed as Hongki took some time to ponder the question. Sulking, I slumped my shoulders over in defeat. "Hmm I think I'd rather be around you just a bit more." He grinned.
Lifelessly, I lifted my head and groaned, "You're so mean." I trudged away, broken-hearted.
"Hey!" I unwillingly turned to face him. I gave him one of my "you're wasting my time, but what do you want anyway" faces. "You know I was just joking right? I'd hang out with you any day." My frown transformed into a mile-wide grin and a warm, funny feeling infected my tummy.(A/N: I loved this part :D)
~~~~~ Mai ~~~~~
Dubiously, I gaped at Sungji's departing gift. I rocked on my heels with glee at this dream come true. Hmm I wonder if Dong Woon would give me his cell phone number. I meniacly giggled to myself. Travelers walking by stared at me as if I had just been released from one of those loony asylums.
Trying not to draw further attention upon myself, I pranced towards Dong Woon.
"What do you want!" he snapped.
I stared at him in horror, my eyes dilating a bit. I had never heard Dong Woon yell, nonetheless, at me.
My expression must have delivered him back to reality for his face instantaneously became sympathetic. He murmured, "Sorry for yelling," and quickly strolled away to hail a taxi. I wonder what got on his nerves.
~~~~~Ari~~~~~
We dog piled into a cab, a perturbed Dong Woon riding shotgun while the rest of us sat in the back. I ensconced myself in the middle seat.
Dong Woon told the driver something in Korean and before we knew it we were off.
Taking advantage of the situation, I risked a few glimpses to my left to stare at Hongki's gorgeous auburn curly hair. His gaze resided to the scenery of the city. Suddenly realizing his proximity to me, my heart quickened its pace. What are you doing? I crossed my eyes to stare down at my nose. Calm down, deep breaths. Unfortunately, that wasn't working either. It was the exact opposite actually. I began to hyperventilate. I gasped for air, but at the same time I tried not to since I did not want Hongki to think I naturally breathed that loud.
Dong Woon turned in his seat to face us. "I'm sorry but who the hell is breathing that loud?" I held my breath as a deep blush spread across my nose and looked down, so as not to draw attention. Forget this. I exhaled loudly. "Uh do you have to go to the bathroom or something Ari?"
"No."
"Then why do you look and sound as if you're constipated?"
Hongki's concentration was distracted and he turned to hear the rest of our conversation. I slumped my head down, in defeat and just to hide my tomato face.
Luckily, God must have understood my awkwardness and embarrassment for the taxi came to a stop at our destination.
~~~~~~ Mai ~~~~~
The taxi stopped at a gleaming glass building with an assortment of people bustling about. Children on school trips and businessmen crowded outside, enjoying the magnificent landscape that surrounded the five story building.
"Where are we?"
Dong Woon glanced at me, a trace of annoyance still present, and he calmly answered, "Seoul's largest library."
As we entered the library, I blushed. All the staff we came across were worthy enough to be supermodels. A petite secretary probably in her early twenties, with black tresses up to her waist strutted towards us.
In a flawless American accent, she coolly flirted, "My, my if it isn't the handsome Dong Woon back from one of his mysterious missions." She grabbed his arms and pulled herself towards him. She balanced on the tips of her toes with a catlike reflex and licked his ear. What the freak is wrong with this woman? Still licking his ear, she glanced towards me and evilly smirked. "Aw how sweet of Dong Woon to take care of this little girl."
I scrunched up my face and threw her a "you better watch your back" gesture.
Dong Woon cleared his throat loudly as if awakening from this evil woman's trance. "Karin be nice. These are my friends: Mai, Hongki, and Ari." He immediately appeared at Mai's side, holding her hand as he said their names.
"Ah yes, I remember my last meeting with your Hongki." She threw Hongki a seductive wink and softly began to purr. Hongki nervously gulped.
A soft voice joined the conversation, "Excuse me, but I believe we have more important matters to deal with rather than watching you promiscuously throw yourself all over these guys like some kind of slut." The voice originated from none other than a smirking Ari. Whoo go Ari! I didn't think she had it in her.
Heels clanking on the marble tile followed as Karin stood an inch apart from Ari. "What did you say little girl?" she asked, menacingly.
"You heard me and who're you calling little? I'm taller than you."
Karin scoffed and tossed some of her black hair to the side of her shoulder. Glaring, she stomped past Ari and purposefully knocked into her shoulder. Ari stumbled backwards and lost her balance. Before she fell backwards though, Hongki caught her wrist and pulled her up. She stumbled into his open arms and deeply reddened. Stuttering an abashed thank you, she liberated herself from his arms.
"Right this way." Karin stated with annoyance, her voice dripping with acid. She guided us to the staff lounge embellished with photographs of Seoul's landmarks. She groped around underneath and with a triumphant exclamation a section of the floor slid back to reveal a gleaming, well-kept marble staircase lit by the dancing shadows from the torches hanging resolute on the wall.
Bowing, Karin stated with a forced kindness, "You must excuse me but I must return to my work." With that, she blew kisses to an oblivious Hongki and a disgusted Dong Woon who cringed as if a ninety year old man had just asked him out.
We commenced our journey into the unknown. The guys appeared as if they were on a stroll through the park, and Ari, to my amazement, looked ready for anything. Not paying attention to my footing, I tumbled the stairs into Ari. With a shriek, she fell into the wall only to find a spider land on her. Jumping from foot to foot, she insinuated us to relinquish her from the abominable creature. After our hundredth reassurance that the spider was gone and long dead, we continued down the spiraling staircase.
A luminescent bright light emanated from the foot of the stairs. Walking into the blinding light, we discovered a vast hall filled to the brim with mile-high bookshelves. Owls swooped from the shelves, carrying thick books in their claws. In the midst of it all, sat an intricate marble throne. In it sat a middle-aged woman with average features reading a huge encyclopedia-like book. Her eyes though defined her and created the sense of fear. They gleamed with the intentions of a hawk and they peered into our very soul. I felt as if my heart were open for this woman to read my deepest secrets. And the frightening part of it was she wasn't even looking at us, she was deeply into her book.
With that, she soundlessly closed her book and glared at us. A smirk eased upon her face as if she knew she intimidated us and that we were merely dust particles in her world. Taking her time, she slowly stood up, knowing her full power, to reveal her massive height. She stood eight feet tall, her silver off-the-shoulder dress clung to her thin body. Gracefully, she glided down the steps.
Flourishing her perfect hand to Dong Woon, she royally spoke, "Ahh if it isn't my most loyal messenger, Dong Woon."
Kneeling to one knee, Dong Woon bowed his head and humbly said, "Your magnificence, I have heard your summons and wish to lawfully serve you."
"We shall talk about it over a cup of tea."
With that, snowy white owls flew gracefully around. Within a second, a table with chairs and the appropriate silverware stood at the foot of the throne. A midnight black owl poured steaming tea into all of our cups as the woman beckoned us to be seated. Who was this woman?
The woman handed her cup to a gray owl who poured sugar into her cup and stirred it in. "Ahh Mai, daughter of Hades and messenger of Poseidon, welcome to my humble earth-bound palace, the palace of Athena."
I turned to stare at Dong Woon who was seated right next to me, confused. He chuckled, an adorable sound resembling the trickling of a playful spring. "It's not that hard to believe." He gently pushed my jaw back up into place for it had been hanging wide open in shock, and he playfully tapped my lips. I looked back at Athena to find her happily smiling at us as if she were looking upon some cute Asian children.
~~~~ Ari ~~~~~
Aww, how adorable. Mai calmly sipped her tea, but her hand-eye coordination was off, resulting in a tea stain in her lap. Dong Woon immediately stood up and grabbed a napkin, gently dabbing her lap. A soft blush spread across her face as he wiped her lap, staring into her eyes the entire time.
"Oh my god! Hongki!" I swiftly turned my head to the origin of the voice. A petite, beautiful Asian girl, around our age came sprinting towards Hongki. She tackled into him, knocking my chair a bit, and squeezed the air out of him.
"Ashley!" he happily exclaimed. He didn't hesitate to give her a long smooch on the lips. A sharp pang struck my heart and I quickly turned my head away. Who is this Ashley? He never mentioned her before and why is he kissing her? What seemed like an hour later, they finally stopped and there was a huge grin on his face. "Oh yeah um Ashley this is Ari, Mai, and Dong Woon," I forced a smile, "you guys, this is Ashley, my fiancée."
Muahahaha a little cliffie for u arixhongki fans out there xD! So what did u guyz think..please review it make me feel happie n I will update sooner lol! And for you MaixDongwoon fans out there (idk if I have ANY) there is more romance coming up…as well as for ari of course XD please review!
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