-The Short Trip-

Hours pass and Seikatsu was still asleep with M-21 sleeping next to her. Seikatsu softly breathes. It was nearly six in the morning and M-21 opens his eyes to see Seikatsu's sleeping face. He stares at the woman and then sits up. M-21 needed to get ready for work. No one needed to know that he slept in Seikatsu's bed. Everyone would get the wrong idea. M-21 gets out of the bed to quietly exit the room. He glances at Seikatsu one more time before closing the door. He then walks down the hallway to hear Tao and Takeo awake. Tao was using the bathroom while Takeo was letting out somewhat loud yawns from the room. As M-21 enters the room, Takeo turns his attention to him. "Hey...you look refreshed. Sorry for the noise." He spoke as M-21 walks over to the closet to grab his uniform.

"Yes. I just needed to sleep. No big deal." M-21 said. He preferred sleeping in his friend's room. The atmosphere was nostalgic for some reason. "Another day of work." Takeo chuckles to himself as he finished tying his necktie. M-21 had grabbed his uniform and headed to a vacant bathroom. He found a bathroom on the first floor and went inside to change clothes. Frankenstein was in the kitchen. He was drinking a cup of coffee as he read the newspaper. Everyone was awake except for Seikatsu. Seira and Regis were in their room while Rai was in his. M-21 finishes getting dressed and go back to his room. Seikatsu wakes up to the sounds of everyone moving around. She exits her room and walks down the stairs and into the kitchen.

She seemed to appear groggy as she walks over to the counter. Frankenstein notices Seikatsu's tiresome behavior and he approaches the woman. "Do you need anything? You seem lost." Frankenstein says as he holds his cup of coffee. Seikatsu slowly turns her attention to him. "...I'm just tired." Seikatsu answers before Frankenstein places his free hand on her head. "Go back to sleep Seikatsu. It's early." Frankenstein spoke in her ear. Seikatsu gasps and almost stumbles forward. Frankenstein catches her. His arm wrapped around her waist. "You are still weak. Or is it because I make you nervous?" Frankenstein teases as he felt Seikatsu shiver. Seikatsu's eyes snap open and she lets out a loud yawn.

She gently pushes herself away from the blond man. "I'm awake...now. I just need some caffeine." Seikatsu murmurs before she sat at the table. "I'll make you a cup." Frankenstein answers. M-21, Tao, and Takeo enter the kitchen. M-21 was surprised to see Seikatsu awake. He expected her to be passed out. "Were you able to sleep well?" Seikatsu asks him. M-21 nods as he takes a seat next to her. Tao blinks at the question. "...Yeah. I was able to get some rest." M-21 answers. Frankenstein hands Seikatsu a cup of coffee. Tao smirks, "So did you both sleep well?" "It's not like that. You were too loud. So, M-21 stayed in my room. Nothing happened." Seikatsu explains. She takes a sip of her coffee.

"Well, if they get loud can I sleep in your room?" Tao asks. Frankenstein has a crooked smile on his face. He turns to Tao while M-21 gives him a deadpan expression. "I think you should focus on being a security guard instead of an escort," Frankenstein says. "Ah, Seikatsu. Please take it easy today." Takeo said. "All of you guys have a good day." She spoke softly. Tao, Takeo, and M-21 blushed slightly to hear this from her. Frankenstein smiles. "What? Remember I'm showing you guys around after work and after M-21 and I get stuff from my apartment." Seikatsu spoke.

Regis and Seira enter the kitchen. Regis almost chokes seeing Seikatsu in her pajamas. He was not used to seeing any woman revealing much skin. "You need some clothes," Regis said. Seira sits down at the table. She sits on the other side of Seikatsu. Seikatsu laughs and drinks her coffee. "This is normal Regis, but you and Seira have a good day too." She said. After everyone had left to go to the school, Seikatsu went back to bed.

The hours of peace and quiet encouraged her to get some sleep. Seikatsu was able to sleep once more. However, the presence of M-21's scent lingered in her bed. Just before the school day ended, M-21 came home early. He enters the house then goes to his room. M-21 saw Seikatsu leave the bathroom. She only wore a towel. Seikatsu and M-21 stare at each other in awkward silence. "Erm…" Seikatsu tried to say something.

"You need to put some clothes on."

"You usually end up shirtless."

"But not naked...in a towel."

"Shut...up."

"At least Frankenstein is not here."

"...You got a point."

Seikatsu hurries to her bedroom and closes the door. M-21 shrugs his shoulders and heads back to his bedroom. He changes out of his uniform and puts on regular clothes. It only took him a few minutes and he walks to stand in front of Seikatsu's bedroom door. M-21 then knocks on it. Seikatsu opens the door to see M-21 standing. "Are you ready?" He asks. Seikatsu nods and the two leave the house. Seikatsu and M-21 walk side by side. The atmosphere was slightly awkward still. Seikatsu had two men see her naked. First Frankenstein and now M-21. She had seen both men shirtless. The worst part is that those men are her roommates.

"...Hey. Why are we going to your apartment?" M-21 spoke up to break the silence.

Seikatsu opens her mouth to speak, "I need to get some clothes and make sure no one has tried to break into it." M-21 sighs as he was not sure how long this would take. As they walked along the blocks ignoring the people that would give them glances. "Those guys were looking for you and they picked me up as a bonus. What did the doctor do? Did he piss the others off?" Seikatsu said as she looks at the various houses. The neighborhood was quiet and the only sounds that were heard were the cars passing by and nature.

"I'm curious about that myself. They only called you a code name so someone is hiding classified information." M-21 said. "With Shark and Krantz are dead...they are going to find out that something happened," Seikatsu said. She was about to continue speaking until she saw Yuna, Suyi, Ikhan, and Shinwoo walking down the sidewalk. Yuna sees M-21 and Seikatsu before waving. Seikatsu waves back and Shinwoo notices the woman. "Hey! You're okay!" He shouts before running across the street. "Shinwoo! Be careful!" Ikhan said as Shinwoo caught up with the couple. "Y-yes. I'm feeling better. It was a simple car accident. It isn't too bad." Seikatsu said nervously.

She had to remind herself that the children's memories were erased. "I'm happy to see you're doing better. What are you and Ahjussi doing?" Shinwoo questions. M-21 and Seikatsu look at each other for a second before they look back at Shinwoo. "I'm just running a few errands and Ahjussi is accompanying me." Seikatsu answers. Ikhan, Suyi, and Yuna cross the street and Shinwoo grins. "You two aren't going on a date, are you?" He teases her. Seikatsu stares at the boy. "Why ask that? Ahjussi is Principal Lee's friend and we are nothing more than that. Besides, I'm too focused on my studies. Aside from not being anyone's type…" Seikatsu explains. "Oh don't be shy," Shinwoo says.

Seikatsu could sense M-21's impatience and she gives him a "sorry" expression. She knew she would owe him for this. "You do look like a couple though. I mean you talk to him casually." Shinwoo added. Seikatsu's face heated up and she waves her hands dismissively. "I'm happy to see you feeling better, Seikatsu," Ikhan spoke. "Thanks. A-ah...I should hurry. I know I don't want to make Principal Lee worry." Seikatsu excuses herself immediately. The woman politely says her goodbyes and M-21 follows her.

"Boyfriend?"

"Shut up."

"A stupid date?"

"Shut up please."

M-21 sees the nervous expression Seikatsu had on her face. He questions why the woman was nervous. Seikatsu was just a friend. She was never the type to jump into romantic relationships. WIthin the next ten minutes, they were in front of the apartment. It was small by the looks of it on the outside. ONce Seikatsu and M-21 enter after she unlocks the door, everything seemed normal. NOthing was touched and M-21 walked around to take a look at the place. He glances at the various furniture, pictures, and decor. Seikatsu headed to her closet and pulled a few dress clothes out.

"I can't believe we have to go to that party in a couple of days," Seikatsu said. M-21 enters her bedroom and sighs. "We have to so find some fancy gimmick that makes you look old." He replies. The word "old" struck a nerve. Seikatsu glares at M-21 before she continues to pull a few more dresses from the closet. "You don't need that many clothes." M-21 comments, he watches Seikatsu walk around the room. Nothing was different until the doorbell rang. The sound echoes and M-21 look out the door. He glances at Seikatsu before he leaves the room. He walks down the hall and heads to the front door.

He sees Tao and Takeo standing in front of him. WIthout giving ao a second to speak, M-21 shuts the door. "What the hell man?" Tao responds aloud. "Let us in M-21," Takeo said. M-21 does not reply and walks away. He heads back to Seikatsu's bedroom. "Who was that?" Seikatsu asks as she glances at M-21 who enters the room. "Tao. Takeo." M-21 answers. "So...you aren't going to let them in?" Seikatsu questions. "Not my home." M-21 answers once more. Seikatsu stares at the man in silence.

"I will get the door. You stop being an ass." She said and leaves the room. Seikatsu was able to let the men inside. They saw the small burgundy couch and other dark-colored furniture in the living room. "How did you find my apartment?" She asks out of curiosity. "Frankenstein told us where you and M-21 were so I looked up your information," Tao explains as he has a smile on his face. Seikatsu looks at him in silence. He had been spying on her by the time she was kidnapped. This was awkward. "I can't believe this. Fine, you guys can take a look around. Just don't snoop." Seikatsu said as M-21 enters the living room. "Hey, you didn't have to close the door on our faces," Tao said as he was not happy with M-21.

M-21 shrugs his shoulders. Takeo chuckles. The two men were giving a tour of Seikatsu's home. Takeo, Tao, and M-21 were with Seikatsu in her bedroom. Seikatsu finishes placing her dress in a duffle bag. "Nice place you have here, Seikatsu. This must be a safe neighborhood. It's quiet. Can I stay over sometime?" Tao said. M-21 and Takeo look at Tao. THeir eyes were a bit wide. "Why?" Seikatsu asks. "Being in a room full of men at night is not my thing." Tao answers. "You aren't the only one who thinks the same way." M-21 scoffs. "I will talk to Frankenstein about the living arrangements, but not you cannot stay here," Seikatsu said and zips the bag shut.

"Besides, don't spy on me anymore."

"Yeah…" Tao responds before everyone leaves the apartment.