Heart Strings

Chapter 24

In the middle of the movie playing, the doorbell rang and Jaebum paused it while Jackson went to answer the door thinking it was the pizza they had ordered. Jackson's angry voice soon dismissed that assumption.

"What are you doing here?! Get the fuck out of here!" Jackson tried to shut the door, but whoever was outside prevented him from doing so.

"I just want to talk, to apologize."

Yugyeom's voice caused everyone to stop what they were doing and all eyes fell on Geoun.

"Get out of here Yug," Jaebum had joined Jackson by the door and gave Yugyeom a death stare. "Now."

"Can I please apologize? It's bothering me," Yugyeom's voice sounded way too casual and almost like he dreaded being there.

"And why the fuck would we believe that," Jackson spat out.

"People change Jacky-boy," Yugyeom had a smug smile as he patted Jackson's cheek, only annoying the older boy more.

"Not that much." Jaebum harshly pushed Yugyeom out the door as Jackson slammed it shut.

They rejoined everyone in the living room, both of them pissed off, but their moods softened when they saw Geoun. She was slightly shaking and clutching Chan's arm with one hand, and her brother's hand was gripped tightly by her smaller one.

"Is he gone?" Her voice was barely audible, but Jackson gave her a reassuring smile as he nodded.

"For now. But who knows what he'll try next," Jaebum sat by Jisoo and everyone seemed to reflect on his words.

"Can we just watch the movie?" Geoun's small voice cut the silence.

Without a word, Jaebum hit play. Nobody was really paying attention. Not even Geoun. She was still a bit shaken. She gripped Mingyu's hand tight and he returned the squeeze, also sending a reassuring smile to his baby sister.

She found herself smiling back, and rested her head on Chan's shoulder once more, her arm still wrapped around his.

"Are you okay?" Chan whispered into Geoun's ear.

"I've been better," Geoun whispered back, not wanting to disturb anyone watching the movie.

"You know I-we won't let him do anything to you right?" Chan spoke sincerely.

Geoun looked up at Chan and softly smiled, their faces were really close. "I know."

Chan returned the smile and they both started watching the movie.

After it finally finished, Lisa quickly stood up.

"I don't know about you guys, but I could use some alcohol. So I'll be in the kitchen," she innocently smiled and headed out as a few people followed, Geoun being one of them.

Mingyu of course followed her, knowing he'd need to take care of his baby sis. Chan also followed Geoun to the kitchen, wanting to take care of her, but knowing that Mingyu probably would instead.

Geoun was eight shots of tequila in and already having to use Mingyu as support to stand. He chuckled at the site of his sister and switched her next shot for a sip of water which made Geoun scrunch her face in disgust.

"Bleh! Nasty!" She smacked the water from Mingyu's hand and ended up spilling it and her tequila shot on him.

Instead of getting mad or upset, Mingyu just chuckled. "Yeah you're cut off. Chan watch her for me." Mingyu headed to the bathroom to clean up as Chan came to Geoun's side.

"Hey, maybe you should slow down," Chan smiled and helped Geoun remain standing up.

"Mmmm how bouts no," Geoun giggled and reached for another shot, but Chan quickly grabbed her hand with his.