Night-Owl Romance
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Note: Yeah, so I've started watching Haikyuu and that ruined my MysMe vibe and writing schedule because – holy, that show is good O-O. I used to play volleyball as a kid, but not on this level. Not with these major rules about each member's role in a team, all these rotations and strategies. I didn't even know many of the names given to each specific player, we were all pretty tame and basic. (I was in either 5th or 6th grade and had only practiced the sport for like a year).
Anyway!
That's what happened and caused my small hiatus.
And, what do you know, September 9th arrived and guess what game got updated?
That's right.
Mother f-ing V route, everyoooooone! *I had 310 HG before its release, I feel blessed*
Tagging spoiler just in case:
Omg. O have indeed indulged myself in the yummiest spoilers lurking around the internet, even offering some myself on my tumblr page... but damn ovaries-imploded with those CGs that are even better than you got in the original. Cheritz have put their 200% best into this new story.
Hands down – best f-ing otome company, my GOD!
I am extra-hyped.
Especially Zen's new CG are my new eye candy and reason for tears. Seriously, when I heard some mentioning about "wetness" and "shower" during some part of the conversation I literally wanted to scream, imagining how well it fit with my perverted mirror talk earlier in my fic. Seven also had a major perv moment with a zipper and Jumin.
Also, a CG with Zen taking a bathroom selfie next to the mirror - mirror. MIRROR!
On the wall.
Who is the fairest beauty of them all?!
*cough*MC*cough*
Lol, no, I wish.
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I'm sorry for this long-ass note, but MY GOD!
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Chapter 34: Misunderstandings II
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Overwhelming relief flooded Mina like a blessing, the girl chuckling loudly in between sharp breaths.
It took a lot of strength for her to fight against the enveloping tiredness and not succumb to its will, albeit it would have been sweetest to act upon as the very next step. Unfortunately, her body was in desperate need of nourishments, no longer a thing she could ignore. The stabbing sensations roaming throughout her stomach region were alarming. To top it all off, her wrist was pulsating quite uncomfortably and this in spite of the coordinator being relatively careful not to bump it around the apartment – too often... ;===;
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*sigh*
Mina needed some well-deserved self-care...
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At least her connection to the outside world had been restored, meaning the party planner's mood was gradually improving. However, concerns inevitably lingered as she was walking down the hallway towards the kitchen area, scanning the entrance door midway.
'It's eerily silent.'
'Whoever was causing the ruckus must have left after Seven's victory.'
She appreciated the red head's efforts in trying to keep anything or anyone harmful at bay. He must have been working hard because the words he had presented over the phone were not spoken in his usual sugar-rush tone but the opposite of what Mina had been accustomed to hearing. His voice was much fainter and lackluster, sans the usual cheerfulness dipped in intense flavors of insanity.
'He was serious for a change.'
"Unsettling...", she whispered softly. Mina could not help but wonder how long it would take before a repeat of last night happened where she would find herself, yet again, trapped inside Rika's apartment.
And isolated from the rest of the world.
"!"
Suddenly, it had dawned upon her – this new living situation was turning into a double edged blade, crossing dangerous territories due to the uncaught intruder and the organization he or she was serving. Mina had never fully comprehended the scale of the R.F.A. mess she had dived into until now, the girl choosing instead to naively focus on different matters and, generally, struggling to be a pleasing newcomer who wouldn't hinder the group's daily activities.
It was an on-going process marred with failures down the road.
Still...
It was worrisome how little information Mina was receiving in return, the girl completely left in the dark. The findings and knowledge about the dangerous hacker remained secret. Their purpose was unknown to her as was their identity. Many questions were troubling the youth's calm and it was becoming rather bothersome to think them through for they were raising her panic meter.
'Why would anyone target a foundation where their sole purpose was raising money for charity?'
'And why was Rika's apartment heavily geared up with hi-tech security measures?'
'Why were Seven's hacking skills even necessary in the first place?'
Something was missing from the overall picture. Mina was painfully aware that not everything had been disclosed to her regarding the R.F.A.'s activities and she had accepted this reality of a new member. But the coordinator was starting to suspect some form of foul play taking place within the group, otherwise these attacks made no damn sense.
'To have people try to destabilize a charity organization is insane to me.'
'Why would anyone harm those who are aiming to do good with the money raised?'
'Who are aiming to help the less fortunate?'
*sigh*
'What is it that I am not seeing...?'
Seven did not shed any light on the matter either, the red head confessing how he was also puzzled about these unique hacking incidents. Mina was unsure of his truthfulness. Nevertheless, he continued offering countless reassurances towards the girl whenever in doubt.
'I have it under control, so cheer up~!' – would be his motto.
Last night, though, he did not have anything under control. "And maybe next time –", she mumbled while taking various ingredients from the fridge, her eyes narrowing down before another depressing sound escaped her mouth.
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"I'm tired..."
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Mina was heavily distraught. She truly believed her luck had finally taken a turn for the better since arriving to this building complex and joining the R.F.A. – it didn't take long for the girl to be proven wrong.
Day after day...
Her naivety and recklessness had been taken advantage of.
And it only took a single night to have this eye-opening truth really sink in, the gravity of her situation shining like a beacon.
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'As long as Unknown is out there...'
'I will never be truly safe and free.'
*GROWL*
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Mina's focus steered to the growling noises erupting from within her belly, the girl planting both hands on top.
Her meal was soon ready.
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~oOo~
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The snowy weather intensified in its rage as nightfall commenced despite the clock's handle pointing towards five and a half. Strong winds were blowing from multiple directions and inciting shivers, plus tremendous cold onto the city-travelers, who were willing to shovel their way across the on-growing white piles. Quite the number gave up, retreating inside cafes or other secluded areas and leaving the pavements mostly untouched by human feet while the roads were swarming with impatient cars. A lot of places were inviting to sit down and relax where one could await the storm's passing in comforting warmth.
Yet, there were a few brave folks facing the outdoors' temperament, one person in particular currently power-mowing through the obstacles lying in front. His fast pacing almost made it seem as if he were being chased down the streets, the man's tall figure constantly trying to shorten the time required to reach his destination.
"Tch."
Random slippery portions were concealed by thick layers of snow. His footing was in danger as the ice almost destabilized his body to near-falling status. Gratefully, he did not, his feet supporting the entire weight without a hitch while rapidly regaining his composure. Although, certain movements weren't that pain free on one of his ankles, the guy mumbling sharp curses from the stinging. Still, the puffing actor was not showings signs of slowing down or be slightly more careful with his running.
He was rushing heads-on, Zen that desperate to escape the exhausting environment he had previously been in.
The silver haired male would have been wisest to remain at the theatre and continue practicing the lines for his new role. It would have definitely been the sanest option to choose under these wintery circumstances. But the building's desolating walls and the large crowd surrounding him in the theatre room were off-putting – Zen was unable to properly rehearse a single page of the thick manuscript. Also, the staff and crew members were too attentive and curious about the actor's depleted mood, questioning him about any problems he may have been facing.
Similarly to how Donguk was not that far long ago.
Everyone's intentions were good, Zen understood this fact clearly – but their help was highly undesired.
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And it was taking a toll on the actor's psyche.
Zen's bright mask had eventually collapsed.
His sorrows were visible to even those with eyes too untrained to quickly pick up changes.
The frown and glare he was sporting were shockingly uncharacteristic.
Yet equally troubling for his closest mates.
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Coming to work today had been a grave mistake.
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The frustrations were endless and mind drenched in negativity, Zen mentally berating himself for the mistakes he made which had led to Mina treating him in a harshly passive manner – basically, shunning the silver haired male out of her daily schedule. His calls and text messages had not been worth a single glance from the coordinator.
Not even a meager one-word reply. 'Mina's ultimate decision... was this...'
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And he despised the outcome.
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Zen wholeheartedly wished that there was another explanation behind these sudden acts of silence – so far, he had found nothing satisfactory. Furthermore, an additional scorching detail was what had truly contributed to the actor's intense gloom and decision to leave the theatre's grounds in the midst of this raging storm.
Funnily enough, the catalyst had been Yoosung's phone call.
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~oOo~
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The blonde was behaving noticeably strange recently.
That morning, while preparing to leave the house for his rehearsals, Zen noted the desperation oozing from the boy's tearful spam within the messenger logs and discovered the student's plight – his schedule was freshly packed with new exams. It stunned him awake from the LOLOL all-nighter he had pulled off, Yoosung forced to maximize the weekend hours the best he could.
"Nothing you can do about it."
"Learn to endure these moments, lol~!"
Obviously, Zen's chill advices weren't helpful and the blonde was feeling especially defeated because of the pressing deadlines set the following week. Adding salt to the wound, his classmates had ditched him on their group project and dumped the immense responsibility of their final grade onto his shoulders to finish. They've partied too intensely the other day and could not form coherent ideas under their drunken haze.
"Ah... I feel like dying... TwT "
Hours later and the blonde's mood had entirely shifted towards the positive spectrum, showing an overly-excited and bubbly persona. Zen was taken aback by how sudden this change had been as he was searching for updates... and Mina. He realized that Yoosung was unusually happy for someone who had been complaining about his school assignments and tests.
He could use the distraction...
"Hyung!", Yoosung decided on calling him instead of writing further as he was in the middle of some important in-game action. Typing was hectic as a result, the actor becoming too irritated with handling the boy's gruesome grammar mistakes that were just too hard to decipher.
Overall, the miracle was in no thanks to him.
Yoosung opted for getting guidance from a kind hearted person. "And not a mean actor!"
Thus, he had boldly messaged MC for advice, hoping to receive some emotional support too. ~ TwT ~ He was counting on the girl's surely amazing tips on studying which he might make good use of and spare the pressure put onto his poor, aching head. Since the party planner had attended SKY university in the past, she must have experienced her share of stressful problems and acquired holy wisdom~!
"Hey, boy..."
"I wasn't a mean actor but a realistic one!"
"Anyway, I doubt she could have helped you with anything. She's been offline the entire day and busy in real life–", Zen nonchalantly lied while taking a swift smoke from his cigarette. He choked on its fume after Yoosung dismissed his statement.
"Was she? I did not realize, lol."
"I am so much more thankful knowing that."
"MC had replied to my text almost instantly after sending it ~~~!"
This had caught Zen's immediate attention."What...?!"
"So, listen here. MC told me that if I work my hardest and earnest, the road to everlasting paradise will be closer to me than expected~!"
"Everything will pay off in the end."
"If not, I should be praying for salvation – and I shall be rewarded."
"The outcome will be better than I've imagined~!"
"W-What...?", he chuckled nervously. Odd and tangled phrasing aside, was that boy telling Zen the truth? Had Mina actually interacted with Yoosung today?! "Oh? Erm... Like a few hours-ish ago... Maybe?" This concept alone caused his blood to boil and heart beating insufferably quick.
"Also, if I do well, MC promised that I'll be able to attend the party as someone closest to her ~~~!"
"Did you think she might have said it like... l-like it's going to be a... a d-d-date?!"
– andpainfully, too...
"DATE?!"
The notion of Mina linked with the blonde struck a terrible chord, Yoosung slow to realize the reason behind Zen's shocked outburst. He did not put much thought into the handsome male's raising voice, the student too focused on the enemies he was battling inside an arena.
"AH! Go left, go left!"
"Not that left!"
"Ugh..."
Nevertheless, the boy's misery had been wiped out due to a new type of strength which had been injected into his veins! The blonde was powerful and hopeful – the first time in years!
"Ah, hyung~! I'm so glad we have such a nice girl in the group~! TwT "
"Her kindness is so similar to Rika's..."
"I could cry out of happiness~!"
"I can't wait for this party to come faster, he he he ~~~!"
The actor felt like he could cry on the spot as well – but for completely different reasons than Yoosung. He had been basically sucker punched, Zen gritting his crunching teeth and forming a fist with his free hand. He was unable to accept this casually presented information.
Was Mina really considering dating the blonde?
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'This isn't real...'
'No way it can be...'
'It has to be a lie!'
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"Oh? The notification's changed... AH! Shit, the clock!"
"Ah! S-Sorry, hyung!"
"I'm being summoned elsewhere~!"
"No, Yoosung wait – !"
"My team mates are waiting outside our raid location, lolol."
"Can't miss this event or I will be killed, lololol~!"
"Bye~!"
"WAIT!"
Their connection got cut short. 'So much for those pressing deadlines awaiting.' Alas, Zen was too slow in stopping the boy from engaging deeper into his video games, the actor exhaling a shaky and feeble sound.
A sense of helplessness embraced him.
His body numbed.
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'A date... with Yoosung.'
'What's this...?'
'Is this a dream?'
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'Or is it a nightmare...?'
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Zen had never felt this torn apart in a long...
Very long time.
He thought... no. Zen was certain he could see something flourishing between him and Mina which had the potential to evolve beyond the normal boundaries of friendship. During their calm discussions, the atmosphere between those two was rather pleasant and enjoyable – to the extent that time seemed to flow quicker than usual.
It was refreshing...
And also addicting.
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Honestly...
Zen wouldn't have dared imagine such a scenario had it not been for the others' interferences and teasing, culminating with Jaehee's observations. After careful considerations, the actor ended up not disliking the idea of being around the party planner in that manner – one bit. What's more, this idea started following him everywhere, even into his dreams, bringing forth sweet and lovely tones whenever Mina made an appearance. Ever since he discovered her pictures on the USB drive, the actor was enraptured, unable to forget her radiant expression and joy.
However...
Reading through Mina's texts had been eye opening – in some ways.
While, in others...
Damaging.
Her last message might have been an official rejection that the actor did not fully pick up on until now. Reality check smacked him across the face... no mercy.
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Ashi... it hurt...
Being this tragically handsome.
*sigh*
And living in a tiny apartment,
Which still seemed too big for just one person...
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~oOo~
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[707]: Yuuum ~~~!
[707]: It smells so good.
[707]: *hearts emoji*
[707]: My mouth is watering.
[707]: SO GOOD!
[707]: Yohoo~!
[707]: *excited emoji*
[MC]: What is? O-O
[707]: The dish you've cooked!
[707]: It look really appetizing ~~~!
[707]: *excited emoji*
[MC]: Ah...
[MC]: It's not that amazing.
[707]: *shocked emoji*
[707]: Lies.
[MC]: I'm not good at cooking. ^^;
[707]: More lies.
[MC]: It's worse atm - I'm not used to the ingredients at hand.
[707]: World of lies~!
[707]: But, a few pointers. *raises-glasses emoji*
[707]: From a master hacker of cuisine~!
[MC]: (눈_눈)
[707]: Next time, you'd make it taste better if you added those two spices from the small packages, the seasoning within the jar and the lettuce leaves mixed with olive oil and garlic.
[MC]: ...
[MC]: Hey, you. (E)
[MC]: Seven.
[707]: Seven Zero Seven, that's me~!
[707]: Heeeeeeeey. (E)
[MC]: Can you stop poking your head around when I'm eating?
[707]: I'm not poking anything...
[707]: Unless you want me to~! *hearts emoji*
[MC]: ...
[707]: LOLOL!
[707]: *hearts emoji*
[MC]: Ugh...
[707]: AH!
[707]: *shocked emoji*
[707]: No! MC!
[707]: Come baaaaaack to me!
[707]: Don't run away from the kitchen!
[707]: *disappointed emoji*
[707]: It takes time to switch cameras...
[707]: There.
[MC]: ...
[707]: Huh?
[707]: Nooooo! Why are you moving faster now?!
[707]: Umm...
[707]: A little more to the right, please?
[MC]: OxO
[707]: OxO
[707]: *disappointed emoji*
[MC]: Dude, stop following me! (ノಥ益ಥ)ノ
[MC]: I want to finish this sobbing meal in peace!
[707]: But – but.
[707]: AH!
[707]: Careful, you'll nearly trip –
[707]: ...
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[707]: LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!
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[MC]: SEVEN!
[MC]: Grrrrrrr... (ノಥ益ಥ)ノ
[MC]: Stop jinxing me!
[MC]: Haven't I suffered enough?!
[MC]: *cries*
[MC]: Ngh... (E)
[707]: Nu-nu-nu-nu-nu-nuuuu!
[707]: No tears!
[707]: Let me grab you a virtual handkerchief! *Pssst, check that drawer near the plate*
[MC]: Omg...
[MC]: You are impossible.
[MC]: Don't make me eat in the bathroom because I WILL do it. O-o
[MC]: Actually... (E)
[707]: Oh.
[707]: ...
[MC]: ...
[707]: ...
[MC]: ...
[707]: Ok...
[MC]: ...
[707]: ...
[707]: *hearts emoji*
[MC]: Tell me there's no camera in there.
[707]: There's no camera in there.
[MC]: Really? O-O
[707]: LOLOL ~~~!
[MC]: Wow... (E)
[MC]: Is my privacy really void inside this apartment?!
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– Jumin Han has entered the chat room –
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[707]: No.
[707]: It's void in general~!
[MC]: WOW! (E)
[Jumin Han]: Good evening.
[Jumin Han]: Hm.
[Jumin Han]: You two are fairly active.
[707]: Good evening, Mr. Han ~~~!
[707]: Right, MC? ^o^
[MC]: ...
[Jumin Han]: Luciel... Do I need to repeat myself from our other chat rooms?
[707]: Evening is good. Right?
[707]: Right?! OxO *SayItLikeIDidPlx*
[MC]: Good evening...
[707]: Mr. ~~~!
[MC]: ... Mr. Han.
[707]: ~~~!
[MC]: ~~~!
[707]: *hearts emoji*
[Jumin Han]: *disappointed emoji*
[MC]: ^^;;;;;;
[Jumin Han]: Miss, I see Luciel's tricks are too engaging for you not to participate in them.
[MC]: ...Sorry. (E)
[Jumin Han]: Considering your membership is currently at its inception, I am willing to pass your error in judgment. In the future, however, I would prefer you'd reconsider the manner of engaging in greetings with me.
[MC]: Ah.
[MC]: Okay...
[Jumin Han]: First name basis are acceptable.
[Jumin Han]: Usually, 'Mr. Han' is used by company workers and C&R entourage.
[Jumin Han]: This includes, of course, Assistant Kang.
[Jumin Han]: She is currently the one calling me 'Mr. Han' the most within these last couple of weeks so I inevitably began associating her voice whenever I come across the name.
[MC]: Oh.
[Jumin Han]: Mainly why I prefer others not to use the formal term loosely.
[Jumin Han]: During these scarce moments of liberty, it can get tiresome to be interrupted.
[Jumin Han]: Moreover, I do not want to be constantly reminded of Assistant Kang in any possible manner outside office hours.
[MC]: Oh...
[Jumin Han]: I want to keep enjoying these wonderful and relaxing moments with my precious Elizabeth the Third without problematic hindrances~!
[MC]: O-Oh... ;;
[Jumin Han]: Most liberating sensations – a glass of wine next to a beautiful lady.
[Jumin Han]: *happy emoji*
[Jumin Han]: True happiness.
[MC]: Wow... (E)
[MC]: ;;;;;;;;
[707]: *shocked emoji*
[MC]: I know, right?
[MC]: Poor –
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[707]: You're with Elly?!*hearts emoji*
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[MC]: – Jaehee.
[707]: Send us a picture, please~!
[MC]: ...
[Jumin Han]: It's Elizabeth the Third.
[Jumin Han]: Luciel, I do not think you are deserving of such high honor.
[Jumin Han]: Although, if our party planner wishes to bask into Elizabeth the Third's beauty, I may consider an exception.
[707]: Say, yes.
[MC]: ...
[707]: MC, say 'yeeeeees'~!
[MC]: Umm... (E)
[Jumin Han]: *inserts picture* (= ^ w ^ =)
[707]: Ah, that worked too!
[707]: *hearts emoji*
[MC]: Oh?! O-O
[Jumin Han]: She is incredibly energetic. Due to these weather conditions, she was not allowed to leave the penthouse and risk an illness so her exercise routine has been specifically altered.
[707]: PRETTY ELLY~!
[707]: Must... save...
[Jumin Han]: It's Elizabeth the Third. *disappointed emoji*
[MC]: Erm... where should I be looking at?
[Jumin Han]: What do you mean?
[MC]: Or, better yet...
[MC]: What am I looking at? ^^;;;;;;
[707]: MC. Top-left from the brown hues. Then a few cms to the right and bellow the red, there is a white spot surrounded by yellow and cream lights. That's Elly-the-3rd.
[Jumin Han]: How often must I correct you, Luciel?
[Jumin Han]: It's Elizabeth the Third!
[MC]: WOW. (E)
[MC]: It's super blurry... ;;
[Jumin Han]: There may be slight imperfections compared to the quality shots a professional takes such as V's caliber.
[MC]: ...
[MC]: Slight imperfections... he says. (E)
[707]: LOLOL! I think it's an improvement.
[707]: The last photo was of his finger and her eye.
[Jumin Han]: No matter, her pure essence can still be perceived from the image. *happy emoji*
[Jumin Han]: My lady is usually incredibly shy in front of a camera.
[707]: That's true!
[707]: Although I do prefer my high resolution CCTV versions of her. *hearts emoji*
[Jumin Han]: I prefer you delete those as I've instructed you. Unless, a lawsuit will be heading your way.
[707]: OMG!
[707]: *disappointed emoji*
[MC]: S-So extreme... ;;
[Jumin Han]: Luciel is a hazard for Elizabeth the Third.
[Jumin Han]: But when I'd mentioned your screen-name, MC, she slowed down and gazed at me.
[Jumin Han]: It is curious. ^^
[MC]: I... see.
[Jumin Han]: She favors nobody apart from myself.
[707]: And me~! *hearts emoji*
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[Jumin Han]: You are her least favorite human on this earth. *disappointed emoji*
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[707]: *shocked emoji*
[707]: M-my heart...
[MC]: RIP. (E)
[707]: *disappointed emoji*
[Jumin Han]: You have only yourself to blame.
[707]: MC.
[707]: Heal my wounded heart.
[707]: It's hard to breathe now. T-T
[MC]: Okay. Ointments or band aids?
[707]: Huh?
[MC]: To help with the healing. ^o^
[707]: Noooo, give me your love as the best medicine ~~~!
[MC]: - gives band aid with the word 'Love' on it –
[707]: ... So generous.
[MC]: Mhm. (E)
[Jumin Han]: Childish.
[MC]: ... ;;
[Jumin Han]: Heart injuries are best dealt with under careful supervision from a doctor – more likely a surgeon would fit best if you are in that amount of suffering.
[Jumin Han]: I could recommend one who is a family friend. The man is between the best in his operating fields.
[MC]: Wow... (E)
[MC]: I didn't expect you to exhibit humor so openly. O-O
[Jumin Han]: Humor?
[Jumin Han]: I was being serious about Luciel's condition.
[MC]: Never mind...
[Jumin Han]: However, I am glad you appreciate my moments of humor from earlier. Not many pick them up?
[MC]: ...
[MC]: Earlier when...? (E)
[707]: Sure.
[707]: Cut my heart open directly, why don't cha? *crying emoji*
[707]: Btw, MC. You are english-ing a lot in this chat. LOL.
[MC]: Yeah... (E)
[Jumin Han]: I have noticed as well.
[Jumin Han]: MC.
[Jumin Han]: Heed in mind that not every member in the R.F.A. has been exposed to foreign languages. Some had not put the required attention into their scholastic education so difficulties may appear in translating.
[707]: I smell a Zen diss. (E)
[MC]: Sorry... ^^
[Jumin Han]: Merely informing our party planner.
[MC]: It comes naturally to me... since I've been speaking it longer than korean. (E)
[MC]: I need to think harder before picking up the wording in K. (E)
[MC]: And I'm way too tired of choosing the correct equivalent... T-T (E)
[707]: I've no problem with her foreign side~! You're free to continue. ; D (E)
[707]: We can use this as a secret code between each other, lolol~! (E)
[MC]: Lol... (E)
[Jumin Han]: Do not start, Luciel. It is my final warning. (E)
[Jumin Han]: *angry emoji*
[707]: *shocked emoji*
[Jumin Han]: And MC. You should log off.
[MC]: ...
[Jumin Han]: When one is tired, one should rest and re-energize plenty.
[MC]: Mhm...
[707]: (Arab) Jumin Han – TwT – Pwease, let me have my fun. Why do you have to be this mean to me...?
[Jumin Han]: (Arab) I am not mean. But I can be if you continue to pester me, Elizabeth the Third or our coordinator.
[MC]: My eyes are dropping to the point I see squiggles instead of letters. (E)
[707]: It's Arabic. (E)
[MC]: ...
[MC]: I feel bad for not realizing this. (E)
[707]: You should, lololol~! –jk
[MC]: I think...(E)
[MC]: I shall take my leave... (E)
[MC]: See ya later, guys ~! (E)
[Jumin Han]: Have a pleasant rest.
[MC]: Thank you kindly. ^o^ (E)
[707]: *hearts emoji*
[707]: Stay safe, warm and cuddly in those fluffy blankets~!
[707]: Psssstttt. There are more stocked in the cupboard, on the –
[MC]: BYE~! (E)
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– ZEN has entered the chat room –
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[MC]: Zzzzzzzz. (E)
[ZEN]: *shocked emoji*
[ZEN]: MC!
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– MC is typing –
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[ZEN]: MC!
[ZEN]: I will have to be blunt.
[ZEN]: No cherry picking this.
[ZEN]: MC...
[ZEN]: All day – I had nothing else in mind.
[ZEN]: But you.
[ZEN]: I've been stressing over things to the point I can't function anymore.
[ZEN]: I need to know...
[ZEN]: MC...
[ZEN]: Do you really –
[MC]: Srrrrrrrry... La,,ter.
[MC]: At,.y578...dw.
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– MC has left the chat room –
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[ZEN]: ...
[707]: Awww... she's left you.
[707]: But, Zen.
[707]: Something is fishy here.
[707]: Could it be that...
[707]: *shocked emoji*
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[707]: WERE YOU GOING TO CONFESS SOMETHING TO HER RIGHT NOW?!
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[707]: *hearts emoji*
[707]: Is it your love for Elly?!
[Jumin Han]: E-L-I-Z-A-B-E-T-H x T-H-E x T-H-I-R-D
[ZEN]: *angry emoji*
[707]: OMG!
[ZEN]: I will punch you, Seven. Mark my flipping words that I will the moment you set foot at the venue!
[Jumin Han]: A violent and crude behavior.
[ZEN]: *angry emoji*
[ZEN]: DON'T GET ME STARTED WITH YOU AGAIN, CEO-IN-LINE!
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~oOo~
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Mina's eye lids were like lead as her body got heavier.
So when the actor made his unexpected appearance inside the messenger, her own heart was instantly swelling up with waves of warmth as a faint smile was painted across her exhausted features. Momentarily, she wondered whether to prolong her stay inside the chat room or not since countless hours had passed between their last interaction.
Mina... had missed him.
She really, really missed Zen.
The silver haired male had been on her mind too.
.
All her waking hours since the beginning of this hacking incident that had swiftly changed the course of her life...
She thought of him the most.
And relied on the online memories she had built and cherished with him,
In order to maintain her calm.
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His sentences were, honestly, quite baffling for the coordinator to read who slapped her cheeks to keep her eyes opened. Was she dreaming...? Mina was truly tempted to engage further with Zen, finding herself in deep curiosity. Her hands trembled while typing her excitement and she was consistently tapping onto the touch screen.
*STAB* The pain of her wrist was a nasty thing, sliding fingers on the wrong letters...
And her mental capacity had peaked over its limit – and the flowing typos were a side-effect she could not escape from.
"Tch...", Mina was annoyed after erasing her attempts a fourth time.
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She had given up on chatting – for now.
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"It's... best...", she mumbled, remembering how conversations with Zen tended to be severely lengthy and rarely with a visible ending in sight. It would literally take forever to end a call or a chat room between them.
The party planner did not view this aspect negatively, though.
On the contrary ~!
It was inducing sweet fluttering sensations inside her body ~! ^o^
But she was on a losing streak with the insomnia. Mina tried to politely bid her farewell, informing the actor of a later hour to talk with him. If he didn't mind. ^^;;;;;; She wasn't sure if her plan succeeded for her eye lids would not open anymore.
The girl was completely K.O., unable to pick up a single buzzing sound.
She blacked out on the coach,
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Mina unaware of the despair Zen had been plunged into.
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End note:
I got sick and tired of reading, re-reading, mega re-reading this chapter (first like 70% of it, until the messenger vibe of it).I can't anymore, if errors appear, my eyes cannot see them anymore. Not gonna lie, it was a mini-hell to plan this chapter until I reached a satisfying form and ideas to implement in future ones.
BUT I DID IT O_O I just hope I'm not ruining stuff in the process. LAWL.
Ah well, I'm happy with the chapter. Which couldn't be said at all a few weeks ago. *suffering*
