Voices In My Head
Chapter 7
MC's POV
MC yawned and threw her elbow out to try and get comfortable. She heard a pained grunt and her pillow started moving, waking her up. "MC… you just elbowed me in the ribs." She heard a voice rumble. MC smiled and nuzzled into her talking pillow. "MC… wake up, c'mon your phone has been ringing non-stop for the past ten minutes." The pillow rumbled again, shaking her awake. MC blinked her hazel eyes and yawned, her talking pillow shifted again, throwing her off balance; also causing her to topple to the floor. "Ouch…" MC whined as she rubbed her head. She heard a laugh and saw Saeran, shirtless, holding his hand out for her. MC took it and fell into his lap, her face connecting with his bruised chest. She heard him hiss in pain, and she muttered a quick apology. Saeran shrugged and gently picked her up so that she was sitting upright, still on his lap. "Good morning sleeping beauty." He chuckled while placing a kiss on her cheek. MC blushed and rubbed her eyes. "Morning Saeran, I didn't hurt you too much did I?" MC asked. She became painfully aware of his toned arms and chest, and the bright purple and blue bruises all over his ribs. "No, but I think the floor has a dent in it now." Saeran teased MC, gently patting her head. MC laughed and got off the boy's lap, raising her arms above her head to stretch. MC felt his gaze on her as she did this, MC guessed that his shirt had lifted to give Saeran a clear view of her ass.
"Hey, stop staring. My eyes are up here." MC giggled while turning to face the white-haired boy. His lips turned up into a smirk as he pulled her back into his lap. "But MC, it was such a nice view." He whispered while placing kisses along her jawline. MC giggled again and played with Saeran's pink tipped locks. He smiled and continued peppering her face with kisses. MC's phone rang again, breaking their happy silence. She sighed and slid out of Saeran's embrace to go grab her phone. Without checking the caller ID, she picked up the phone. "Hello?" She said while leaning against her desk in the living room. "MC… hi." MC didn't recognize the voice at first, so she checked the caller ID and saw that it was Saeyoung. "Oh. Hi." She said, frowning. "I wanted to call to see if you could come visit. I had to go to the hospital because of how bad Saeran broke my nose." Saeyoung's voice sounded drugged, like he had taken a bunch of pain medication. "I'm really busy today, I need to go finalize the donations from yesterday's party with Jaehee and I have other plans after that." MC explained while inspecting her nails. She heard Saeyoung sigh before he spoke again. "I'm an RFA member though, can't you make time for me?" He pleaded. "No Saeyoung, I can't. I'm busy. I can send Yoosung or Zen over though." MC tried to be nice, but the memories of last night made her feel sick. "No. It's whatever. Don't bother." Was all the red-head said before hanging up the phone. MC put down her phone and ran her fingers through her hair.
Saeran walked over to her and snaked his arms around her waist, hugging her close to his chest. "It was your brother." She said from against his chest. "I figured. Should I visit him?" MC could feel the sarcasm in that question. "No. How about you come with me today?" She asked while looking up at him. Saeran nodded and kissed the tip of her nose before letting go of her. "I'm going to go shower, maybe that'll take some of the soreness I feel today. I'll try to be quick." Saeran said while heading to the bathroom. MC nodded and went to the kitchen to make herself some coffee. Noticing that she was almost out of coffee beans, she scribbled a reminder on the fridge with a dry erase marker so that she didn't forget. As her coffee was brewing, MC checked her e-mail, replying to any of the guests from last night that were asking about the next party. Once the coffee finished, she poured herself a mug and stepped outside to enjoy it.
One of her neighbors walked by at the same moment Saeran walked outside to stand with MC, his bruised chest out for the entire world to see. The elderly woman looked at Saeran then MC, her face twisting into a smirk. "Oh, you young kids and giving each other hickeys. That's a mighty big one there girl, bet you two had fun." The woman said before walking off to her apartment. MC's face turned a dark red color in embarrassment and Saeran started laughing. MC pushed Saeran back into her apartment and slammed the door closed, still blushing a dark red color. "Wow MC, I didn't know that my bruise came from doing that!" Saeran winked while still laughing. MC gently pushed him and started laughing with him. "My neighbor is always like that! I could be having coffee by myself and she'll ask if I have someone in my apartment with me!" MC struggled to say, since she was still laughing. They both laughed for another few minutes before Saeran's phone ringing distracted them. He looked at the caller ID and smiled. "I'll be a few minutes." He said before pressing a kiss to her cheek. He walked outside and closed the door so that MC couldn't hear any of the conversation.
MC took the opportunity to go take a shower. The hot water soothed her aching back and arms, the wall that Saeyoung pinned her against left a light bruise down her back. MC examined her wrists, there were light purple finger marks from the force Saeyoung used to hold her with. MC sighed and let the water run down her face before quickly washing her hair and body. Just as MC secured the towel around her body, Saeran walked in. MC blushed and held the towel tightly against her while Saeran smirked and covered his eyes. "Sorry MC, lemme grab my contacts and put them in. I won't look, don't worry." Saeran turned away from MC as she tossed her clothes to hang on the shower door. She stepped back into it and started changing. "Sorry to walk in on you like that, I forgot to knock." Saeran said. "It's fine. Just remember to knock next time." MC said while pulling her shorts on. MC quickly slipped her shirt on and got out of the shower, watching as Saeran put his mint contacts in. "I like you without those in better." MC muttered as she watched him. Saeran smiled and blinked his eyes, adjusting to having the contacts in again. Saeran looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes were striking because of the contacts. MC blushed lightly and walked out of the bathroom. She stopped by her bedroom to put her hair up and toss her towel into a basket. MC felt arms snake around her waist and she hummed happily. "You really like hugging me Saeran." She said while leaning into his chest. "It just helps me remember that you are real." Saeran whispered into her hair. MC turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck, staring into his minty eyes. Saeran smiled and pressed his forehead against hers. MC pulled him closer and pressed a kiss to his lips. Saeran kissed her back softly, as if she would break from his touch. MC smiled and nibbled on his lip, giggling to herself. Saeran smirked and fell back onto her bed, gently tugging MC's hair free of its hair tie. Her hair fell and created a curtain around their faces. Saeran's eyes were clouded with love as he stared at her. MC blushed and placed her hands on his chest, gently tracing the shape of his collar bone and shoulders with her fingers. Saeran watched her and was about to pull her into another kiss when his phone rang again. They both groaned, MC carefully got off him. Saeran answered his phone while walking out of her bedroom.
MC brushed her hair out of her face and put it back up before leaving her room. Saeran was still on the phone but he had gone to his bedroom. MC looked around for her car keys and purse while she waited for him. Saeran walked out of his bedroom in black jeans and a white button up shirt. "You look fancy." MC said while looking at him. "I have a job interview with Jumin. I guessed on what to wear, is this alright?" He asked while holding his arms out. MC thought for a moment before taking the sleeves of his shirt and rolling them to his elbows, giving him a business casual sort of look. "Much better." She said while winking at Saeran. MC grabbed her purse and keys, then she grabbed Saeran's hand and they left the apartment together. They made it to her car, hand in hand, and got in. "I'll drop you off at C&R before heading to Jaehee's café." MC said while starting the car and driving away.
Saeran's POV
They arrived and C&R, Saeran gulped nervously before getting out. "I'll walk to Jaehee's café once I'm done. I'll text you as well." He said before waving goodbye. Saeran watched as MC drove off, his nerves shot up to the roof. This was his first job interview, he only hoped that he made a good impression. Saeran walked into the large office building, looking for Jumin in the lobby. "Excuse me, I'm looking for Jumin Han… Is he here by any chance?" Saeran asked the secretary at the front desk. She looked at him before typing into her computer, her acrylic nails made the clacking of keys louder. "Miss? I'm here to see Jumin Han. Could you direct me to where he is?" Saeran asked again while leaning over the counter. "Look sir, Mr. Han would have no business with someone who looks like you. Dyed hair isn't allowed in the office and your attire is too casual. I'm just preventing a disaster before it happens." The woman snapped her gum at Saeran. He thought for a moment before speaking again. "He requested an audience with me though. I've been personally offered a job here. So, why don't you call your boss and tell him that I'm here." Saeran gave a fake smile while leaning his arms onto the counter. "Saeran, there is no need for that. I'll have a talk with her later." Jumin's cold voice called out from next to him. Saeran got off the counter and held out his hand to Jumin. "I'm glad you took this job offer. Come up to my office, there are some forms you need to fill out." Jumin said as he walked further into the building, Saeran on his heels.
The pair made it to Jumin's office, where a stack of papers and a pen sat on the desk. "Fill out these papers, ask me any questions if you have." The older man said as he took his spot in his office chair. Saeran nodded and sat down, staring at the papers in front of him. Saeran looked at the questions in front of him, suddenly doubting the idea to work for Jumin. He swallowed and started filling out the papers, the questions kept getting more personal as he filled them out.
Where did you live as a child?
I basically lived in a damp closet with a chain around my ankles. Saeran thought bitterly as he wrote down his mother's old address.
What jobs have you had?
Does a follower of a cult count as a job? Saeran asked himself before writing down that he hadn't had a job before.
Have you encountered drugs in the past two months?
I'm glad I didn't fill this out four months ago… Saeran smiled while writing down that he hadn't.
Saeran groaned and kept answering questions until he got to the end of the stack. There was a line to sign his name. Saeran signed his name quickly and pushed the papers toward Jumin. The older man took them and neatly tapped them into order before facing Saeran. "I will go over this personally, I'm almost guaranteeing you a job at this company. I will go over the dress code with you on your first day, just bring a tie and nicer pants." Jumin said while folding his hands on the desk. "Thank you. I appreciate this." Saeran said. "Now, you will most likely be working with Yoosung, since he is my part-time intern. He works Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. You will most likely work the entire week." Jumin told the younger boy, his cold eyes bored into Saeran's mint ones. Saeran nodded and stood up, awkwardly squeaking the chair. "I'll call you when I get this finalized. Have a good day Saeran Choi." Jumin said as Saeran walked out of his office. Saeran took a deep breath and let out a happy sigh, he was going to be doing something useful, he had gotten a job. Saeran pulled out his phone and called MC, eager to see her again.
"Hey Saeran, what's up?" She asked while holding her phone with her shoulder. "Hey! I'm on the way to the café, I just finished at Jumin's." Saeran said as he walked out of the office building. "That's great! I'm helping Jaehee clean up and close for the day, she's going out on a friend date with Zen." MC giggled as Jaehee cried out something about it not being a date. "I'll meet you outside of the café then, we must let our dear Jaehee get ready for her date." Saeran chuckled while stopping at a crosswalk. "Perfect. Are we going out for ice cream today or do you want to go home?" MC asked. "Let's go out today, I have some good news for you anyways." He told her. "You mean better news than what you told me yesterday?" He heard MC giggle. "I don't think anything can top that but, this is going to be close. I'm almost there, see you soon." Saeran said before hanging up. MC was so cute sometimes, how she managed to stay single was a mystery to Saeran.
He reached the café and saw the girls chattering inside. Saeran entered the café and silently walked up behind MC, winking at Jaehee to keep quiet. "I have a favor to ask you… come to this ice cream shop and help me find the owner of a phone…" Saeran whispered creepily into MC's ear while quickly hugging her. MC yelped and jumped back into Saeran. "Oh my god you scared me! You are too good at doing that!" MC laughed as she hugged him back. Saeran chuckled and waved to Jaehee, who was also laughing. "That is my revenge for calling it a date!" Jaehee laughed while pointing at MC. MC rolled her eyes and stuck her tongue out. "You two look great together, this is the happiest that I've seen either of you." Jaehee said while leaning against the counter. Saeran smiled and ruffled MC's hair. "Thank you Jaehee, and I extend my luck to your date today!" Saeran teased while MC messed with his shirt. Jaehee blushed and started to push the pair out of her café. "Go get ice cream you love birds!" The woman laughed as she got them outside. "Text me later Baehee!" MC called out to her while waving. Jaehee nodded and waved back as Saeran and MC walked to her car.
Saeran quickly pulled MC against him and pressed a kiss to her lips. "I missed you… that interview was so boring." He muttered between kisses. MC giggled and kissed him back, her arms snaking around his neck. "Did you get the job?" She asked when they broke apart. Saeran nodded and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Let's go get that ice cream now." He said before letting go of MC and getting into her car. They drove to their usual ice cream spot, chatting about what they did while they were apart.
They got out of the car and walked hand in hand up to the shop, people were giving hushed "Awe's" as MC and Saeran walked together. Saeran was stopped by a guy who knew MC. "Woah! MC, I haven't seen you since college! How's everything been, do you have a boyfriend yet?" The guy asked while checking her out. Saeran glared at the guy while MC gave a fake smile. "Everything has been fine. I actually do have a boyfriend, he's standing right next to me." She said while wrapping her arms around Saeran's waist. He smirked and pulled MC against him, while still glaring at the guy. "He's… He's scary lookin MC. Are you really into scary dudes now? In college, you were all over the nerdy guys!" The douche laughed, while backing away from Saeran slightly. Saeran saw the opportunity to use his creepy voice again, so he finally spoke up. "I don't think you should continue talking…" Saeran smiled and rolled up his shirt sleeve to show his tattoo off. "I'm part of a cult you see. I've invited my dear MC to it and she accepted. So, we are out today celebrating her initiation." Saeran's mint eyes bore into the other guy's as he said that. The guy's eyes widened and he ran off. MC started laughing as Saeran pulled his sleeve back down. "Thank you so much Saeran!" She said in-between laughs. "So… boyfriend huh? I never got the chance to ask!" Saeran feigned hurt, placing his hand over his heart to emphasize his fake pain. MC rolled her eyes and dragged him inside of the shop. They both ordered their usual ice cream and found a spot to sit outside.
The pair ate their ice cream in silence, simply enjoying each other's company. "Saeran… you meant it when you said you loved me last night… right?" MC asked suddenly. Saeran grabbed her hands and looked straight into her eyes. "MC, I have never known what love was. You managed to clear away the cobwebs and hurt in my heart, you showed me that love does exist, even though I haven't been shown any my entire life. I meant every word, both last night and now." Saeran explained while brushing his thumbs over her knuckles. MC's eyes filled with tears, not expecting that answer. "MC, I love you. Would you let me act on what you said earlier and let me become your boyfriend?" Saeran asked softly. MC's voice wasn't working, so all she could do was nod. Saeran sighed happily and pulled her into a tight hug. "Can we go home...? People are staring at us." He asked while standing up. MC nodded and they left their spot outside of the ice cream shop, hand in hand up until they got to MC's car.