Chapter 4: Mall
"Let's go there!" Christie shouted as she pointed towards a store called NewYork110. Lili groaned at Christie's idea. They have been to at least to fifteen stores and Christie bought at least an item from each one. For Lili who grew up having all here things made for her, wasn't used to going to malls. She always had someone else buy her things for her. She was pleased to be feeling like a normal teenager but also tired. "Can't we stop and rest for a while; I don't know how people survive malls. It's so tiring." Christie sensed the tiredness in Lili's voice and agreed to sit in a coffee shop. While Christie was ordering their food, Lili took time to watch the people around her. These people look so free and happy. I wonder, will I ever be like them? Lili thought. She saw people holding hands, mothers with their children, teens with their friends hanging out. She wants to be normal, but circumstances won't allow her. Christie came back with two coffees and sandwiches for the both of them.
They were just talking when Steve saw them and walked towards the girls, Hwoarang with him. "Hey Christie!" Steve shouted. "Oh hi Lili, I thought your father didn't allow you to join anymore."
"She obviously escaped, moron! Hey, where's Asuka?" Christie said in a playful voice.
"She's in the hotel, something about having her monthly visitor. If she's seeing someone else she's dead meat" Steve clenched his fist.
"You're such an idiot. It means she has her period today." Christie said in a disgusted voice. "Oh… Anyway, Lili, this is Hwoarang. A friend of mine, he's been here since the 3rd tournament." Steve gestured to Hwoarang who was standing behind Steve looking at the fountain.
"Dude, don't be rude to them."
"Oh sorry, what?" Hwoarang absentmindedly answered.
"I'm introducing you."
Lili interrupted and said, "Hi, Mister Hwoarang, My name is Lili Rochefort." Lili extended her arm for a hand shake. Hwoarang took her hand staring at her face. She's so beautiful, he thought.
" Didn't you guys meet last tournament?" Christie asked
"No, I was busy looking for Jin," Hwoarang answered, still looking at Lili. "So, where are you from Lili?"
"Monaco," Lili replied with a smile. "How about you, Mister Hwoarang?"
"I'm from Korea. And can you drop the mister? Do I look that old? I'm only 21." Christie and Steve laughed at the same time.
"My apologies."
They talked for a little while until they all decided that it was time to go back to the hotel.
On the way back to the hotel, they took a taxi. In front sat Steve, then the three sat at the back. Lili was beside Christie who was beside Hwoarang. Hwoarang can't stop looking at Lili. What an angelic face, he thought. The only people who were talking were Christie and Steve. The ride wasn't long but it was something Lili enjoyed. She sat there listening, back straight and with poise. She was happy to be free from her house, her father's rules.
AN : hey guys :) so here's the 4th chapter :) I hope you like it, and again, I'm sorry for all the dialogues. I am a very talkative person , and it shows in this fic :) So what do you guys think? :)