Voices In My Head
Chapter 5
Saeran's POV
It had been a week since he got to MC's apartment. She helped him get settled in her guest bedroom and they could relax around each other. Saeran smiled as he stretched and sat up in his bed. Living with MC after Saeyoung kicked him out was relaxing. Saeran got out of bed and silently left the bedroom, making sure MC wasn't in the hallway. It was her birthday today, and Saeran wanted to surprise her. He quickly peeked into her bedroom to see if she was in there, she wasn't, which meant that she fell asleep at her desk in the living room again. Her birthday fell on the same day as the RFA party, so she had been working overtime to gather enough guests. Saeran walked out to the main portion and saw her snoring softly on her desk, the official RFA e-mail screen was left open. Saeran grabbed a spare blanket and draped it over her shoulders before writing a quick note for when she woke up.
Hey MC,
I went out for a bit; this note is just in case you wake up before I'm back. Don't forget that the RFA party is at noon, it's about eight in the morning when I'm writing this.
Be back soon,
~Unknown
Saeran smiled to himself as he wrote his old nickname. He placed the note on the fridge and snuck out of the apartment. Saeran had a few things to grab before he went back. He was stopping by Jaehee's café to get a treat for the sleeping girl, he also had to pick up their party outfits, he was surprising MC with a new dress he had picked out earlier this week. Saeran walked to Jaehee's café, walking was helping calm his nerves. He was nervous for today, it was his first RFA party as an official member, and his brother would be there. Saeran looked around, he was in the more business side of the city. He spotted Jaehee's café after passing it a few times. He walked in slowly and waved nervously at Jaehee. "Hey Jaehee." Saeran said politely. Jaehee gave a small smile and leaned on the counter. "Is she sleeping still?" The long-haired woman asked. "Yeah, she worked late last night prepping for today's party." Saeran rubbed the back of his neck. None of the RFA members were 100% comfortable with him yet, however; Jaehee was the only one warming up to him quickly. "I made this for her… along with your treat, can you give it to her?" Jaehee asked while handing him a cake slice that was tightly packaged. "Yeah, thank you again for doing this for me." Saeran thanked the woman. She was MC's best friend after all, so Saeran was extra careful not to make her mad. Jaehee offered a small smile while handing him his gift for MC and a coffee. "The coffee is for you, my treat." Jaehee patted Saeran on the shoulder, the boy smiled in return. "Thank you Jaehee. See you at the party." Saeran said before leaving. He saw Jaehee wave then go to the small computer to punch in numbers. She worked so hard to keep the shop running, Saeran admired her for it.
Saeran walked to the place where MC's dress was, his suit for the day was somewhere else. "Ahhhh… are you Mister Saeran?" The man in white asked as he entered the store. Saeran nodded and gave a small smile. "Ahhhh yes… The dress you ordered is in the back. Beautiful color choice if I may say." The man said while showing Saeran to the back of his store. The man pulled off a tarp that was on the dress mannequin. "This is the length and color you wanted, yes?" The man said proudly while eyeing Saeran. "Yes, it's perfect. Thank you." Saeran smiled and looked at the dress. It was a crimson red color, strapless, and the length fell right above the knees. It was simple, but Saeran thought it would suit MC perfectly. The designer clapped happily and took the dress off the mannequin. After boxing it up, Saeran paid for the dress. He had some money saved from Rika and Mint Eye, he didn't want to use it unless it was for a good cause or emergency. He was planning of donating half of what he had to the RFA, he owed them that much and more. Saeran carefully balanced the gifts for MC in his hands while he went to go pick up his suit.
He got to the store and again went to the back to see what he had gotten. It was a black jacket with a dark red, like MC's dress, on the cuffs. It was paired with black pants and a crimson red shirt. He hadn't meant to match with MC, he picked out the dress before the suit. The stylist offered to give him a tie but Saeran refused, having a tie just felt like too much. He paid for his suit and started the walk home. Saeran hoped that MC was awake, she couldn't sleep all day.
Saeran got to the apartment building and tried to wave at the lady at the front desk. She gave him a small, uncomfortable smile and helped him by opening the door to the stairwell. There was an elevator in the building but, he preferred to keep moving. Elevators reminded him of the cell he was kept in while he was in Mint Eye. Saeran shook his head and pushed those thoughts way. Not today, this is a happy day. Saeran smiled as he imagined MC's face when he gave her the gifts. He reached the door and opened the door with his elbow. MC wasn't at the desk, but he heard the shower running and her voice from the bathroom. She's singing in the shower. That's adorable! Saeran thought while chuckling. He put the food on the breakfast bar and snuck into her room to set the dress box on her bed. Saeran went and placed the box with his suit on his bed and listened for MC getting out of the shower. "Hey MC! I'm home!" Saeran called out while walking back to the kitchen. He heard her muffled voice call out a quick "Hey!" from the bathroom. He covered his eyes when she exited, just to mess with her. "Ha ha very funny dork." She grumbled while walking over to him. She put her pajamas back on, she usually didn't get ready until the last minute. MC pointed to the treats on the counter. "What's this?" She asked. Saeran grinned and walked over to scoop her into a tight hug. "Happy birthday! The cake is from Jaehee and the cookies are from me, baked by Jaehee of course." He smiled when he saw her face light up in joy. She hugged him back and laughed against his chest. "Thank you! I'll save them for later." MC said while pulling out of his embrace. "There's something else for you, on your bed." Saeran said while wiggling his fingers. MC's eyes lit up again as she raced to her bedroom.
He laughed and followed her. Saeran watched as she carefully opened the box and pulled out the dress. Her face turned a light shade of pink as she looked back at Saeran. MC smiled and carefully placed it on her bed. "Its beautiful Saeran…" She said while walking towards him. Saeran blushed lightly and smiled. "I wanted to do something nice for you. It is your birthday after all." He said while brushing his hair out of his face. MC hugged him tightly and buried her face into his chest. Saeran hugged her back and gently stroked her hair.
She doesn't care for you Saeran. It's all fake!
Saeran tried to ignore his mother's voice. Now was not the time, she had been quiet for the past week, why now? Saeran hugged MC tighter and rested his chin on the top of her head. His mother would not spoil this moment or his day. MC gently pulled out of the embrace and checked the time. Her hazel eyes widened in a panic. "Its eleven! Oh my gosh we have to get ready!" She exclaimed while pushing Saeran out of her bedroom. He laughed and left to go get changed.
The suit fit perfectly. The black complimented his pale skin and white hair. He sat on his bed, debating on if he should put his mint contacts in or not. MC knocked on his door softly. "I'm going to go down to the car, do you need help?" She asked from the hallway. "Yeah… should I put in my contacts?" He asked. The girl was silent before giving a reply. "No, leave them out." Was all she said before walking off. Saeran heard her heels clicking their way out of the apartment. He ran a hand through his hair and left his room.
He made his way down to the lobby, the woman at the desk stopped him. "You look very handsome. Is it a date?" She asked while wiggling her eyebrows. Saeran chuckled and shook his head. "No, it's for a charity party." He responded. The woman smiled and nodded towards the doors. "She looks beautiful, be careful or else someone will sweep her away before you do." The woman said before going back to her computer. Saeran blushed and walked out of the building to MC's car.
MC was leaning against her opened door, her face twisted into a frown as she talked on the phone. The lady at the desk was right, MC looked beautiful. The dress fit her perfectly, the skirt swayed in the slight breeze. Her hair cascaded down her back in delicate curls, her bangs were pinned to the side with a simple silver pin. The lipstick she had on was the same shade of red as her dress and she had small silver dangles hanging from her ears. Her heels were black, boosting her height a few inches. Saeran coughed and went to the passenger side of the car, MC smiled at him and got in as well. She muttered something into her phone and hung up the call, clearly irritated. "Who was that?" He asked. MC gripped onto the steering wheel and started the car. "Your brother. He's coming to the party but only for one reason." She gripped the wheel tighter and started the drive to the party. "Is the one reason me?" Saeran said quietly, staring out of the window. MC nodded and looked at Saeran for a brief second before looking back at the road. Saeran sighed and looked at the woman next to him. "I won't fight with him. This is a happy day." Saeran told her. MC smiled and sighed happily. "I just don't want Seven to pick a fight with you." She said as they pulled into the venue.
The party was held in the same area as MC's first party. There were VIP parking spots for RFA members so, MC pulled into the one marked for her. Saeran got out of the car and opened MC's door for her, giving an exaggerated bow. She laughed and got out of the vehicle. Saeran offered his arm to her, and she took it. They walked up to the entrance and met Jaehee at the door. "MC! Happy birthday! You look gorgeous!" Jaehee said while hugging her best friend. Jaehee gave Saeran a quick thumb up while motioning to the dress. He gave the woman a smile and give her a quick hug as well. "Saeran I almost didn't recognize you without the mint eyes." Jaehee laughed as the three of them walked into the party to grab their RFA lanyards. Once they got them and had the lanyards on, Jaehee left to go greet the incoming guests. MC went to go find the RFA members. Saeran awkwardly stood in the party hall next to the podium while he waited for the girls so come back.
Someone he recognized as another RFA member approached him. His black hair and cold, grey eyes looked familiar. "You are Jumin Han, right?" Saeran asked while observing the man in front of him. "Yes… You are Luciel's brother?" Jumin asked Saeran. He nodded and tilted his head slightly. "Is 'Luciel' Saeyoung?" Saeran asked, he hadn't heard that name before. Jumin nodded and looked around the room before turning his attention back to Saeran. "Thank you for getting me out of Mint Eye, it's been a rough few months but I really appreciate you getting me out of there." Saeran muttered. Jumin Han looked at Saeran and held out his hand. Saeran took it and they shook hands. "I have a spot open in my company if you want it. Call that a way of thanking me. Have my card, call me when you are ready." The older man handed Saeran a white, cardstock card before walking off. Saeran turned the card around in circles before sliding it into his pants pocket. He saw MC in the distance and walked through the growing crowd to her. She was chatting with a guest when Saeran reached her. She smiled at him and tugged him closer to her. "I hate to be rude but this is my date to the party, maybe next time." MC joked with the guest while linking her arm with Saeran's. The guest smiled at them before walking off. MC sighed and leaned her head on his arm. "Having fun?" Saeran asked. "I never liked greeting the guests but it is my job, so, I can't complain too much." She said while taking her arm away. Saeran smiled and looked around, there were a lot of people already, the RFA members were mingling with the guests. The only thing that separated them from everyone else were the bright yellow lanyards.
MC spotted Zen and Yoosung, taking Saeran's arm again. She dragged him over to the other men and smiled brightly. Zen hugged MC while staring at Saeran's outfit. Yoosung hugged MC as well, complimenting her the entire time. "Saeran… you look different." Zen said while smirking. "Is that a good different or a bad different?" Saeran joked with the actor. They laughed as Zen patted Saeran's shoulder. "You look good. A nice match with our dear MC." He said while looking at the woman. She was stunning, radiating joy to every guest and RFA member. "I picked that dress out for her birthday. I didn't realize that she would look this beautiful." Saeran muttered while watching her. Zen looked at the younger man and nodded. Zen felt like Saeran had deeper feelings for MC, but Saeran didn't realize it yet. Zen watched his golden eyes track MC's every movement, the actor noticed the joy in his eyes. "You did well, that color really suits her." Zen said while throwing an arm around Saeran's shoulder. He nodded and looked at Zen. "She cares for you, and all of the other members like family. I'm not sure how she feels about my brother." Saeran told the actor. Zen looked shocked at first but his features melted into a smile. "MC has a big heart, for all of us. You seem to be the focus though." Zen said. Saeran looked at the older guy. "What do you mean?" He asked. Zen laughed and walked with Saeran to grab a glass of champagne. "This past week, all she has done with me and Jaehee is talk about you, and how you filled up the empty apartment." Zen said while taking a sip. Saeran felt a blush creep up his face as he turned to look at her. "Has she? I never realized that she was so happy." He muttered while taking a glass for himself. Zen nodded and noticed a friend of his. "I'll be back later. Don't steal her away from us all night!" Zen laughed as he walked away. Saeran nodded while taking a sip from his glass.
Yoosung was the next person to talk to Saeran. The college student was eager to talk to him. "How is living with MC?" The blonde asked. Saeran shrugged and gave a sarcastic answer. "It's like living with spiders and monsters under your bed." Saeran wiggled his fingers at the college student as creepily as he could. Yoosung's face paled and his purple eyes widened in fright. "R-Really?!" He screeched. People turned to look at them but dismissed it once Saeran grabbed the boy's arm. "I'm kidding. Don't get so scared." Saeran laughed while patting Yoosung's shoulder. Yoosung relaxed and laughed with Saeran. "You really scared me for a minute there!" He sighed while messing with his bow tie. Saeran smiled and let go of the blonde. "Living with her is pleasant. I cook for her some nights, she helped me get set up in the apartment, and we just work with each other to take care of things." Saeran explained. "I'm jealous, I would love to live with MC! She's so smart!" Yoosung gushed while looking at the tables next to them. Saeran wasn't sure how to continue talking. "So… how's college?" He asked while sipping the champagne. Yoosung's face lit up and he smiled at Saeran. "It's fun! My anatomy class is really hard but, that's why I ask for MC for help. I think she got some sort of degree in medicine. She knows more about the stuff in my classes than I do." The younger boy laughed nervously. Saeran smiled and patted him on the back. "Good luck with your classes." He said before searching the room for MC. Yoosung thanked him and walked off to go find someone.
Saeran kept sipping from his glass while he looked for MC. He spotted the skirt of her dress go around a corner, so out of curiosity he followed her. Saeran heard angry voices so, he stuck to the shadows and slinked down the hallway. MC was arguing with Saeyoung about something. Saeran caught a glimpse of his brother, he was wearing his usual blue jeans and black hoodie combination. MC look pissed at both his attire and attitude. Saeran listened closely to their hushed voices. "You can't show up looking like that! This is a formal charity event!" MC hissed through her teeth. Saeyoung rolled his eyes and shrugged his shoulders like a teenager. "I'm only here to see Saeran anyways, why should it matter what I wear?" He countered. Saeran saw MC ball her hands into fists, obviously trying to keep her temper in check. "You are a member of the RFA, you should've been here even if Saeran didn't come. This is an RFA event, not a party held for shits and giggles." MC looked like she wanted to slap Saeran's twin. Saeyoung's eyes were dull, unfocused. "Why do you care about the prick? Did you forget that he killed V? Did you forget that he almost kidnapped you? That he hacked into a security system that could've killed you?" Saeyoung shot at her. Saeran smelt something sour, almost like alcohol. Saeyoung had been drinking, not enough to make him super drunk, but enough to take away his verbal filter. MC's face turned red as she pointed a finger at him. "Your brother has changed. He only did that shit because of the drugs Mint Eye gave him. If you would actually fix things between the two of you, you would see that! But no, Seven Oh Seven the hacker doesn't fix things with his family that he lost for years. He just argues to make the other person feel like they are at fault for everything!" MC yelled, not loud enough for the rest of the party to hear though.
Saeyoung didn't pay attention to what she was saying, which pissed the woman off to no end. As Saeran was about to walk away, he heard a loud crack. He quickly looked back at the pair and saw a bright red handprint on Saeyoung's face. MC had slapped his twin brother, Saeran was proud of her. He left the pair, not wanting to hear anymore. It was private, something Saeran shouldn't have seen in the first place. Before he got to the end of the hallway he heard MC cry out and a loud crash that followed. Saeran panicked and ran down the hallway. What he saw made his vision go red with rage.
Saeyoung was holding MC by the wrists against the wall, a vase that was next to them had toppled over from the force Saeyoung had put behind pinning her against the wall. He was whispering something in her ear that made MC's face go white. Saeran walked up to his brother and pulled him off MC. "Get off her. What were you thinking?!" Saeran hissed while glaring at his twin. MC rubbed her wrists and back, he hadn't tried to do anything stupid, which relieved Saeran a bit. "Oh, I was just telling our lovely MC about how you tried to kill me within the first month of living with me." Saeyoung had a wicked smirk on his face. Saeran looked at MC, her face was twisted into a confused glare towards the both of them. I'll explain later. Promise. Saeran mouthed at MC. She nodded and went to stand behind him. "What are you siding with him now?" Saeyoung spat at her. Saeran took a step toward his brother before MC grabbed the back of his jacket. "Just leave it. Let's go back to the party." She said while tugging Saeran back. Saeran gave one last glare to his brother and left with MC to go back to the party.
He doesn't love you anymore Saeran. He hates you, just like I did.