FATAL TROUBLE (REVERSE HAREM)

Part 23

The shriek voice of yours earned laugh from them again and throwing a glare at them, you clutched Niki's arms tightly.

You were standing on an old wooden plank on the edge of the cliff and you were supporting Niki and the fear was visible in your face. And, why? Earlier when you both entered the garden, he started to chase you, throwing both of your backpacks on the ground and running like two teenagers but then somehow you walked over to the plank, ignoring the protest from him and now stuck in the position where you were scared to death to even move an inch.

Every step you took, the wood was shaking as if you would fall off no matter how careful you were. Sunoo was the first person to witness the scene followed by Jungwon who quickly scolded you two but the way you were scared, he didn't want to say anything more.

The moment you escaped the horror situation, you glared at Niki when in the first place it was your fault to go there but somehow you were able to make it through the day. But the two who witnessed it were not going to leave you so easily.

"I told you not go there. Look, you were going to fall off if I was not here." Niki folded his arms and said.

"I went there because you were chasing me like a mad dog." You protested.

"Oh! Really? Then let me see where you go now." Saying that, he stepped forward, making you take steps  away from him. And here we go again the chase began, the other two joined in as well, with Jake laughing to the side but trying to block your way where you were trying to escape Niki and Jungwon because Sunoo has grabbed your hand and making his way away from them to escape. You were almost got caught by Jake but the sudden pull from Sunoo and the help from Jay who held your other hand, surprising you a little bit but then again reliving the moment.

"Wonnie, that side!" Jake gestured him to block you three from other side and he decided to stay in his place, at an angle to Niki.

"We are going to win, Ella!" Sunoo exclaimed in pure joy while running with you and Jay's little chuckle made you feel like you know them for a long time.

The fact that you had envisioned this trip with so many new adventures and experiences — including making friends but not like this way. Seven handsome boys who are all around your age and them being more than friendly you could have expected. Except that mysterious one — Sunghoon.

And, that one again came to your sight with Heeseung by his side, who was folding his arms, clearly amused. Not those muscles again flexing in the sunlight due to the sleeveless tshirt.

"You all were supposed to be in a room. Not playing around like children in the playground." Your aunt said that to everyone but she was having a bright smile.

The moment you were distracted, Jake pulled Sunoo away from you and Jungwon caught Jay and started tickling and Niki caught you from behind. Wrapping his arms over your shoulders and started tickling you.

"Niki! Stop!"

The laughs echoed through the air. The whispered promises of the mountain air had turned into the sweet chaos of laughter, filling the air with excitement and joy. Your aunt watched you having fun with them, the girl she always knew, not an outgoing person is having fun with seven boys. She knew a little change in her life would be better for her future self and maybe getting to know other people out of her zone should be good.

"You can trust her with us." Heeseung's voice caught your aunt's attention. She smiled at him, nodding her head.

"I can see how happy she is."

He smiled back, examining your aunts face for any doubt but when he got the hint of honest conversation, he proceeded, "she listens to you a lot. She trusts you. And, she is such a sweet girl. Because Niki never talks to any girl by himself and becoming friends is a different issue but the way he is treating her and he trusts her. I'm sure she is our bestfriend now."