20 cm || Choi Yeonjun

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"Remind me again why I agreed to babysit you?" I laughed when I hear Kai exhale loudly from his nose. We were sitting on the edge of the stage, legs dangling while we wait for Soojin PD to set up the camera for our reality show. We got to the venue a little earlier than we expected thanks to Yeonjun. It made The guys move faster plus, Yeonjun emphasised that all of my friends had been worried. So here we are...

I guess Kai will he starring for this week's episode.

"Because we're friends! And my brother is basically whipped for you. You should take it as a compliment that the only person he trusts with me is you." I bumped my shoulder with his broad ones playfully. Slightly catching how his cheeks pulled upwards with a cute pink tinge. He liked what he heard especially since it came from his respected idol.

"Why do I feel like I wouldn't get dinner at our room later," He hummed to himself, eyes straining far into the distance. I paused, scrunching my nose. Did I miss something?

"Why?" I asked him softly. That didn't sit well with me. Kai should really take care of himself. Even more so because he was the type of person who forgets to eat when he's tired. So I couldn't help but worry for him.

"Yeonjun hyung's my roommate..." He nervously left the sentence hanging.

"And?" I prodded. I didn't quite get his point. All of his answers were vague like he wanted to tell me but couldn't. What was stopping him?

The concern I felt grew bigger when Kai's eyes drooped down. He tried to divert his attention on drawing imaginary shapes on the stage floor. He kept silent for a few before mustering up the courage to talk again.

"Noona," He sighed. "He's been glaring daggers at me for the past two hours now."

What?! How come I didn't notice? I was about to search for that ass when Kai's hand reached for my wrist, stopping me.

"Make it discreet please." I wanted to coo. He looked so cute getting all nervous. But setting that aside, I suddenly want to punch someone.... A newly dyed blonde in particular.

"Boo!"

NingNing couldn't contain his squeal when someone whispered in our ears. Both of us jumping in surprise. I even heard a groan from someone behind me when I accidentally elbowed what felt like a hard chest.

"That hurt!" Beomgyu wheezed out while rubbing the sore spot.

"You deserve it, hyung." Kai deadpanned.

"Bored?" I finally shifted the topic, turning to face him. Head tilting and eyes lowering to the bottles he had carried with him. "Yeah... we still have like half an hour before we start the markings." The chestnut haired boy explained while scratching his head.

"Here," He offered the bottles to both of us. Then squeezing himself in the middle. "Thought I could hang with you two."

"Oh? We'll be interviewed in about a few minutes. Would you like to appear on camera?" I offered. It was still weird for me to address them without the formalities but I vaguely remember Beomgyu being the same age as me. It helped a lot knowing that I was reconnecting with them. We rarely had the chance to meet and actually bond as friends.

"Oh would I?!" I couldn't help but crack a hearty laugh. He excitedly perked up, back straightening and he even pulled out his phone. He tamed down a few stray tendrils and posed a couple of times in front of the camera.