I felt stupid; ridiculous; The fact that I let him see me like that yesterday was pathetic; I let my memories get the best of me last night and I’d nearly let him comfort me. And that was unacceptable.  I’ve tried my best to avoid anyone and everyone since I visited the hospice last night; the place always brought happy memories, but never gave new ones. So, I wasn’t up to dealing with the world around me, especially not with the two girls that had been eyeing me since I’d stepped into my Western History class. Deciding to leave early; I made sure Professor Lee was turned towards the board before grabbing my bag and sliding out of my seat, quickly making my way up the steps and out of the door quietly. Reading the time, I sighed when I realized I didn’t have anything to do until my shift started in two hours. Wrecking my brain and deciding to muster up enough courage to look for Yongguk-sshi’s number…it wasn’t hard to find considering he’d been calling  and texting me since I’d left the café yesterday; I’d scolded myself all night for letting him see me like that…so pathetic…vulnerable…It was embarrassing; Shaking my head I texted him asking if I could come in early before slipping the phone back into my purse and cursing when I realized I’d left my transit card on the desk along with my keys; Turning to go back into the room I nearly bumped into someone;  letting a sharp gasp of surprise escape my lips, I calmed my nerves when I noticed who I had bumped into; Not having the strength to deal with them today, I turned away only for a hand to pull me back around sharply; shaking off the offending limb, I looked into Lee ChaeRin’s  blank eyes and I recognized Kim HyoYeon standing beside her “Move.” I demanded from them, ChaeRin raised her eyebrows and smirked as HyoYeon cackled lightly.

“Listen” HyoYeon pushed Chaerin aside “We just want to warn you o-“

“Warn me?” I asked in disbelief “Look, I don’t have time for this; Get out of my way” I waited impatiently for them to move away

“Looks like all the ‘Untouchable’ got to her head” ChaeRin tilted her head

“So soon?” HyoYeon teased

Rolling my eyes I made to push past them, only for HyoYeon to stop me “Woah there Tinkerbell, calm your ”

“Get off of me!” I pushed her hands away “What is it with everyone feeling like they have a right to touch me?” I snapped

“If you’d just listen” ChaeRin glared “Look, we don’t particularly like you, I mean you’re BAP, but we don’t hate you either-“

“I don’t even know you” which wasn’t completely the truth, but it wasn’t a lie either

“No” HyoYeon agreed “But you need to know; BAP isn’t exactly on Block B’s hit list, but they aren’t alliances either; VIXX and Block B have an alliance an-“

“Did you understand when I told you I don’t care?”

“and someone in BAP pissed one of VIXX’s members off” Chaerin continued “A really high ranking VIXX member” she added “And we hear it has to do everything with you”

My body tensed at her words.

“We just want to warn you KiYe-“

“Look” Hyoyeon interrupted Chaerin “For some odd reason MinYoung likes you; I’m assuming you two know each other-“

“We don-“

“She’s the one that told us to tell you; We want to warn you KiYeon; Now that VIXX has Block B on their side…things are going to get bad; Do what you want with the information but If I were you I’d tell BAP to watch their back” Hyoyeon finished before extending her hand which held my card and keys

Chaerin waited for me to take them before clearing “This conversation never happened KiYeon-sshi” she stated and turned to follow Hyoyeon in the opposite direction.

I stared after them until my phone vibrated in my purse; glancing the way the two girls had gone, I shook my head and pulled out my phone to read Yongguk’s message. Dropping the device back into my purse I made my way out of the building and towards the train station; ChaeRin and Hyoyeon’s words haunting my every step.

The trip into Hongdae blurred past me, as if my body had already memorized the way to the café’s door. My hand reached for the door handle as I glanced up at took a deep breath when I realized that of course Hyohee was already behind the counter; her surprisingly wide smile aimed towards the customer in front of her as Daehyun-sshi leaned against the backroom door beside her, his hand holding a cupcake to his mouth as he watched Hyohee. Mustering up enough resolve I pulled a the handle, cringing when the bell above the door resounded around the wide café; Ignoring Hyohee’s infamous glare and a smiling Daehyun, I walked past the vast sea of customers and straight to Yongguk’s office door; knocking twice and waiting for the deep voice to call me in before turning the door handle and walking into the room.

“KiYeon” Yongguk stood and walked around his desk to stand in front of me; his actions reminding me of last night and involuntarily my cheeks reddened.

“Yongguk-sshi” I greeted

“KiYeon, I’m sorry ab-”

“I know.” I glanced up at him “I got your texts…and your voicemails”

I watched his hands raise to cup my cheeks only to fall back down against his sides “I didn’t mean to make you cr-“

Shaking my head, I stopped him “You…You didn’t” I took a step away when I realized how close he was to me “Just….” I sighed “Look, can I just get to work?”

His eyes held concern, and it irked me; why did he have to act like he actually cared?

“KiYeon? Are you alright?”

“I’m fine.”

“No, you’re not” he denied “What’s wrong? If I didn’t make you cry yesterday then obviously something else did…you can tell me”

My gaze hardened on his “You’re a stranger…I don’t even know you; So why should I tell you something so personal?” shaking my head pensively “why do you even care?” I hissed

“Why is it so hard for you to believe someone could care about the way you feel…about you?” he asked

I took a step back and crossed my arms over my chest “People like you” I started quietly “They don’t care about anybody, but themselves”

He tried to hold back a smirk “apparently your views on me are distorted; I thought we were working on breaking down those stereotypes KiYeon-ah”

I rolled my eyes “You’re delusional if you think I would ever let you change my mind” I sighed “Can I get to work now?”

He nodded once and watched me turn and walk towards the door “Let’s have dinner” He stated nearly making me stumble. Turning, I glanced at his tall frame, my eyes roaming over his crisp white shirt that he’d rolled up to his elbows and down his black suit pants; my heart having its own mind as it raced against my chest “Don’t push it, Yongguk” I threw over my shoulder and walked out of his office as fast as I could.

LaterLaterLaterLaterLater

Surprisingly, Hyohee had been more tolerable than usual, although I think it had something to do with DaeHyun working beside her today. Shaking my head, I moved to the next empty table and started wiping it down. I didn’t understand Hyohee, I knew she hated me…but I’d never done anything to make her hate me as much as she did; Her personality seemed like the exact polar opposite of Daehyun’s and It made me wonder how they even got together. Moving to wipe down the counter I shook my head lightly “How does he put up with her?” I murmured as I wiped the counter down

“Well” an amused voice startled me, making me turn around quickly to face Daehyun who was leaning against the backroom door “It’s a lot of work” he teased with a smile

I blushed at my stupidity, wondering if he would get mad over my words “I’m sorry” I apologized quickly

He waved my apology away “Don’t worry about it” he laughed “You’re probably not the only one who’s asked themselves that question” he reasoned

“It’s none of my business”

“No” he admitted “But, you’re curious” he smiled and glanced at Hyohee’s side profile as she talked with a customer “She’s the one thing I love most in this world” he said simply and my lips broke into a wide smile as his obvious love for his girlfriend…even if it was Hyohee “I’ve known Hyohee way  before we started dating” he informed  “mutual friends” he added “Hyohee…” he sighed “There’s much more to her than what she shows you…I hope you don’t give up on her Kiyeon-sshi”

Furrowing my eyebrows and turning away from him I wondered if perhaps Hyohee had somehow brainwashed him…more to Hyohee? I think not.

By three p.m. I was hungry and had finally decided to take a quick break to get something to eat at the mini mart two streets over. Wrapping my coat around me, I grabbed a few bills and stepped out into the cold air.

“Wait!” A hand wrapped around my shoulder and tugged me back “Sorry” Hyohee immediately took her hands off of me when I glowered at her.

“Yes?” I questioned

“Where are you going?” she wondered a bit nervously

I blinked at her “What do you want?” I pondered

“I was going to ask if you wanted to grab some lunch” she shrugged

Narrowing my eyes at her I turned away “No.”

“I just want to talk” she urged

“Nothing to talk about” I kept walking and clenched my hands in my pockets when she just caught up to me

“I want to apologize” her words stopped me “I was talking to Daehyun and he reminded me of something”

“I don’t want an apology that isn’t sincere; if Daehyun is the one who told you to apol-“

“As if Daehyun could make me apologize to you” she snapped “Sorry” she apologized quickly and sighed “Look” she started “I use to be like you” HyoHee started as we walked silently along the sidewalk “My background isn’t the prettiest and…I hated them, just like you. I’m sure we have different reasons for that” she looked at me curiously “Not that I want to hear it” she said quickly

I rolled my eyes “It’s none of your business”

“Look, I’m really not up to arguing with you today; I just wanted to say that I get it; I use to think like you alright? I’ve known Daehyun since even before high school and what I went through even changed my view on him until one day….he changed it all and now we’re here. Daehyun….he saved me when I was at my darkest; I guess I just felt like you were attacking him and I take that personally” she bit her cheek thoughtfully “BAP isn’t all what you think it is Kiyeon-sshi…they aren’t like the others”

“You say that because you’re brainwashed”

She shook her head “It’s the truth.” She stated and stopped walking once we’d gotten to the mini-market “I’ll see you back at Mercy” she started, but stopped as her head tilted look behind me; eyebrows furrowing in thought.

“What?” I wondered

“Nothing” she shook her head “See you later”

Rolling my eyes, I walked into the market; My eyes caught Hyohee still outside when I went to grab a bottle of juice, she was talking to CAP who had suddenly appeared; The thought that maybe he had been following us this whole time angered me. Had I become so use to people following me that I hadn’t even realized a complete stranger was behind us this whole time? Clenching my jaw I watched the two before Hyohee walked in the direction of the café and CAP stood as if on guard outside of the mini-market. Deciding to ignore the encounter I paid for my late lunch and stepped out into the streets of Hongdae; spotting CAP in my peripheral I spoke loud enough for him to hear me “I know you have some kind of deal with BAP or whatever” I turned and gave him my best -glare “But don’t follow me”

His eyebrow arched over his dark sunglasses, but he nodded once and didn’t give me a second glance as he surveyed the area behind me; his attitude telling me that today he had something more important than following me around; something I was grateful for.

Walking back to Mercy should have been uneventful, but my body was on high alert as every hair stood on end and a chill ran up my spine; not to mention the way people were moving out of my way as I passed them on the sidewalk. My annoyance of the day grew greater when my eyes spotted Himchan-sshi and Jongup sitting in one of the outside tables of the café. Taking one glance at me Himchan nodded towards the door “Get inside.” He ordered

Narrowing my eyes at him I straightened my stance and stood frozen at the entrance of Mercy “Don’t tell me what to do.”

His eyes burned into me as his nostrils flared “Yongguk’s orders; get inside”

“Or what?” I snapped

“Aish” Jongup spat “This girl; Get the fu-“

“Yah!” Himchan slapped him upside his head “You don’t speak to a girl like that” he scolded and shook his head “This kid” he mumbled

“I learned from you” Jongup glared

I cocked an eyebrow when he got hit again and turned to go inside.

“Kiyeon-sshi!” the familiar bubbly voice of SunJi greeted; turning I spotted her emerging from the backroom in her apron “Annyeong!” she waved

I bowed my head in greeting “Annyeong” I turned and sat at an empty seat and started eating the fruit I’d bought; only being interrupted when SunJi brought over a cup of coffee.

“Yongguk-oppa sent it over…he wants you to find him when you finish eating….” She bit her lip “Have a nice lunch Unn-Kiyeon-sshi” she stumbled over her words again before turning away.

“SunJi” I sighed, calling her back “Unnie is fine” I told her softly

“Jinjja?” her eyes widened before she smiled widely “Thank you KiYeon-unnie!” she bowed and turned to go tend to a customer

“That was nice of you” the deep rumbling voice that could only belong to Yongguk said as he lowered himself into the seat across from me.

“Hmm” I watched the people pass outside the café; adamant on not paying him attention…maybe he’d go away.

“Nice to see my employees becoming closer…I don’t particularly like watching you interact with Daehyun…but seeing as he’s taken and you have me-“

“I think your ego is showing itself Yongguk-sshi; I don’t belong to anyone and I don’t plan to interact with any of you anywhere outside of this café” I motioned around us

He his lips once as he leaned back smugly “And Daehyun?” he prodded

“Is much more tolerable than you”

He nodded slowly and I barely saw his hand when he snatched a few of my grapes.

“Hey!” I glared

“Hyohee would kill you” he popped a grape in his mouth

“Oh Please” I rolled my eyes and stood to throw my empty container away, aware that he was following me “So” I turned and wiped my hands after throwing the trash away “What did you want to talk to me about?”

Yongguk walked nervously towards me “Listen…I can’t take you to dinner tonight” he rubbed the back of his neck “I have to go take care of something” I couldn’t help but wonder if this ‘something’ had anything to do with whatever Hyohee had spotted at the mini-market and the way CAP had acted earlier.

“Who said we were going to dinner tonight in the first place?”

“Don’t play hard to get” he teased

I sputtered, my eyes widening at his accusation “Yah!” I slapped his chest making him laugh

“I’m kidding” he smiled “Tomorrow alright? I’ll take you out tomorrow”

“No, thank you.” I gave him a pointed glare

The bell over the door jingled and we turned to find Himchan and Youngjae standing at the entrance, Jongup following close behind “I have to go” Yongguk mumbled, ignoring my rejection, and I turned back to look up into his eyes. I let out a surprise gasp as he leaned down and his cologne fell over me, intoxicating my senses as I froze and did nothing to stop him from laying a gentle kiss over my cheek “I’ll see you tomorrow” he reminded and stepped away. My gaze following him until he’d gotten into his car.

The next four hours passed quickly and by the time my shift was over I couldn’t wait to get back to my dorm and fall asleep; I caught myself waving at SunJi when I exited the café; the action came as a surprise to both the younger girl and myself as I turned awkwardly from her over-excited wave and walked through the door. Backing away slightly as a much taller figure appeared next to me “Yah!” I scolded the younger boy “Next time warn me before you suddenly show up”

Zelo chuckled from under his hood and gave a small bow “Mianheyo noona” he apologized

“I’m surprised he’s sending you today Zelo-sshi” I mumbled once he fell into step beside me “I figured you would go with the rest of BAP” I saw him shrug from beside me.

“Yongguk-hyung doesn’t really like me getting too involved in those types of things”

I wondered briefly what he meant by ‘Those types of things’ and shivered when my mind stumbled on something I really hoped BAP wasn’t involved in.

“Noona?” he broke our silence as we neared the station

“Neh?”

“How is it?” he wondered “Seoul National University” he cleared my confusion

Glancing at him curiously “It’s one of the best schools, Zelo” I reminded him “Are you thinking of applying there?”

I saw his eyes lower to the ground in thought “I don’t know if I could make it in…I’m not even in school; haven’t even finished my last year” he reminded me

“You still have time Zelo” I patted his arm “Don’t give up; You should apply; I’m sure you’ll make it in” I encouraged him.

Zelo looked at me with a small smile “Maybe….someday” he shrugged

My next words were interrupted as someone threw their shoulder right into Zelo’s. I was even more surprised when Zelo didn’t even stumble

“Yah! idiot! Watch it!” a rough voice yelled as Zelo turned to face the man

“You bumped into me” Zelo replied in a tone that sent chills down my back. It didn’t sound like Zelo, it sounded threatening.

“Do you know who I am kid?” the man stepped closer and I subconsciously wrapped my hand around Zelo’s elbow as If I could pull him away from the visibly stronger man.

“I don’t care” Zelo replied and I watched the man grab at something in his pocket before looking at me and freezing.

“I-is that…” the man looked at Zelo, his eyes a bit panicked now as Zelo pulled his hood down enough to reveal his face to the startled man. The man looked at me again, his arms instantly pulling out of his pockets “Look man” he turned to Zelo

“Leave” Zelo ordered

“Mianhamnida” the man backed away and then turned to me “Jwesonghamnida” he managed to stutter

“We’ll be in touch” Zelo watched him disappear around a corner; Zelo stayed in the same spot for a few seconds before turning, avoiding my eyes as we started walking again.

Looking up at the young teenager next to me; I couldn’t get the look he’d given that man out of my head; Because even if the man was much stronger, much older, Just Zelo’s look had instilled fear into him. Shaking my head I reminded myself that Zelo was still a part of BAP “I think you’re too young for this Zelo” I whispered.

He silently walked beside me until we had successfully gotten off the train without anymore interferences “I’m sorry if I scared you” he said suddenly

“Mwo?” I asked startled with his apology

He turned to me slightly “I know being around the rest of the guys scares you noona” he whispered “I know that because of that you get angry” he noted “So, I’m sorry if I scared you” he said “I don’t want you to hate me like you do them”

I smiled lightly and pulled an arm through his “You’re too young for this Zelo” I repeated again

“There are a lot of things people are too young to experience” he looked into my eyes “But we move past it and learn along the way”  

I couldn’t help but wonder who the hell this kid was.

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A/N:

Can I just start off by saying I am so completely and utterly sorry to each and every one of my subscribers; I cannot believe I let you guys wait for this long and I’m not going to give any excuses for my actions. I hope you all don’t hate me L I’m thankful that you have stayed with me this long and hope that you stay with me longer. This chapter is kind of crappy, but the next will be better and the one after that even better; Don’t give up on me or 'Untouchable' just yet because there is so much more to come.

Now that my apologies are visible and present;

What do you think of VIXX and Block B’s sudden alliance? Will Kiyeon tell Yongguk? What’s going to happen O.O it’s about to get really tense OMO.

Till next chapter! ^.^

- Kyute19