10- Surface Tension (other POVs)

Vernon pov.

"I don't care if you date anyone else there. I hope your enjoying because tonight I'm enjoying myself too. I only liked you because of your face! I can find someone else. Who looks exactly like you!

P.s I'm at the Giggly Bar.

What in the world is happening?!? I just got back from my folks and this is the text that greeted me. I know he likes my face because he says that to me all the time but talking about finding someone else? He's Either drunk or hangry. I'm sure of it.

I was gonna surprise Boo because I went home early but it looks like I was the one that's having the surprise. I checked if he texted more and there was none. I guess I need to find my boyfriend.

I looked up the bar from the google and drive to the place directly. I was about to start driving when all of a sudden a car parked beside mine.

"Uhmmm Vernon right?" He said and I looked at him. Wait this is Joshua. What is he doing here?

"Yup and surprisingly you, the great Joshua is talking to me after saying all the things you said to Boo and I... so I'm sorry but I'm in a little bit of a hurry so get on with what you want." I said to him and he looked confused. Weird the he chuckled but less serious than the last time.

"Oh sorry about whatever I said but I got a text from Kyeom and he told me that he was with Hoshi and Kwannie. Would you know where they are? This bar called Giggly bar?" He asked and I was confused. He got a text too? Are they even close? How did that happen?

"Oh yeah I'm actually on my way there. If you wanna come we can take my car." I offered to be respectful because I know he's gonna decline but then he agreed.

"Thank you." He said and I nodded. I was just actually curious what the relationship between the two is and how it escalated to this. Then we both went to the bar. The ride was casual, I didn't feel any harsh vibe around him this time.

As I was driving he started a conversation.

"Uhmmm.. so is there something I did? You don't seem comfortable with me?" He asked and I chuckled sarcastically.

"Really? Are you forgetting our little spat?" I asked. How can he forget. He insulted us to our faces.

"Uhmm sorry about that maybe I wasn't in my right mind." He said and I laughed. Alright this is new, he's not repulsed by me and even apologized. Maybe I traveled into another universe when I returned back home?

"Alright dude." I said. I mean I don't want to escalate this further.

10 minutes later we arrived at the bar.

"Sorry sir but only guests can enter the bar." The bouncer stopped us right away. I took out my black card and was about to hand it to the bouncer when Joshua here gave the bouncer his calling card.

"I believe you know my father." He said and right away we were allowed inside. Well perks I guess, he's father is really influential. But I don't think he does this often.

"I guess my father's name works." He winked at me like we're close. This guy is too extroverted today.

"Vernon? What are you doing here?" All of a sudden Cheol walked beside me.

"Oh you're here too? What is up?" I asked and then he looked at the person I was with.

"Oh I see.. I'm just gonna apologize in advance because I know Jeonghan did all this. I'm 99.9% sure that this was his plan all along. He even called me." He explained and I laughed. Well this is something only a evil genius can do.

"He's here too?" I asked.

"Yup. I bet he was the one who texted you guys." Cheol said.

"Yeah look at this." Joshua behind me showed us his phone. New phone case huh. I wouldn't expect him to be a fan of this band.

"I'm sorry for hurting you. Whatever I did I didn't mean it. Now I don't know how to talk to you or even glance your way. I feel embarrassed. Can we start over and we can see what happens next."

"You guys fought? Wait you guys are close?" Asked Cheol.

"It's a long story. Let's find them first." Joshua suggested changing the topic but it was for the best. Then all of a sudden we saw Jeonghan.

"Finally! I thought I have to wait for days!" He said as he jumped right into Cheol. He managed to catch him and then he just stayed there in that position. This guys already fall asleep in Cheol's embrace. Cheol gave us a quick nod goodbye and then they went home.

"Anywayss.... Let's go find my Boo." I said and Joshua nodded.

After a few turns we finally saw them upstairs. Boo and Kyeomie was hugging each other while Hoshi was no where to be found.

"Boo. I'm here." I said slowly and then he looked at me.

"Don't touch me. You don't contact me for days and then you appear here as if your handsome face can fix everything." He said and I chuckled a little. Joshua also laughed a little in the background.

"I sent you a picture everyday. Isn't that considered update?" I said as I try to stop them from hugging.

"No. I have a new boyfriend now." He said and I shook my head.

"Who?" I asked just for fun.

"This guy!" He said still very drunk. He pointed at Kyeom and I laughed.

"Does he know that?" I asked again while Joshua just listened at the back. He was laughing a little.

"I know! Oh I know. We decided to date each other because we are both taken for granted." Kyeom said still very drunk I see.

"Boo, stop this already, I already told you not to drink without me or even telling me." I said a little seriously this time. I mean what is he on about right now.

" No! You left me! Kueom's my boyfriend now!" He shouted at me and then all of a sudden grabbed Kyeom's collar. Kyeom's eyes went wide and then Boo kissed him on the lips. My eyes almost went out of my head.

"Boo! What the hell." I grabbed him by the arm and yanked him out of Kyeom's lips. I didn't even notice Joshua yanking Kyeom away as well. I was holding on to Boo and Joshua was hugging Kyeom away from Boo.

"Do you realize what you just did?!?" I told him again and then he looked like he was going to cry as he looked down as if he was embarrassed. I gave him my jacket because his hands were crossed, I figured he was cold. Then he cried as soon as I put on my sweater.

"I'm sorry for shouting, come on let's go." I said and he just nodded. I know he is drunk right now so whatever I said would be nonsense and he wont even get it.

"Joshua you got Kyeom right? Let's just take them home." I said and Joshua carried Kyeom in his back. Kyeomie was wasted and just sleeping at this point so no problem there. Not like my Boo, who just keeps on sobbing beside me as  he was holding on to the edge of my shirt. I feel bad about leaving him but I already told him that it would be hard to contact him when I'm with my parents

*he holds Vernon kind of like this

We went inside my car and I placed a seatbelt on Boo in the passenger seat and I looked behind staring at Joshua and Kyeom at the back of the car.

"I'll take you guys to Kyeom's house. Take care of him for me. And if you're uncomfortable..." I said but then he cut me off.

"I'm not. I'll take care of him." He said as he let Kyeom sleep in his shoulder. Alright.

I then looked at Boo beside me and intertwined his hands with mine as I started driving. He looked at me and then pouted.

"I'm sorry" Boo said to me and then I looked at him and smiled.

"Let's talk at home" i said and then I looked at Joshua.

"You guys live together? Like a real couple?" He asked and there it was. I was waiting for the this the whole night.  Waiting for him to judge us both again.

"Yes we do now. Any problem there?" I snapped at him.

"Nope. I find it endearing." He said and smiled. Ok this is creepy, endearing my ass? He never once used that to describe us. What happened to the Joshua I know? It's weird.

"Alright then.. here we are. I guess it's nice seeing you again." I said awkwardly. He struggled to balance Kyeom with him as they entered the house. I looked at him one more time. He looks the same but the vibe around him is warm. I guess people does change.

"You can talk freely now." I said as soon as they closed the door.

"I'm still angry at that guy. But Why is he so good with Kyeom?!? And why were you together?!?" Boo suddenly erupted.

"He doesn't seem like a bad guy tonight." I stated.

"Don't defend him! You wanna break up?!?" He asked and I chuckled.

"You kinda did already. When you know, you kissed your new boyfriend as you stated." I said to him trying to make him feel a little guilty and it worked. He looked at me and then pouted as if he was about to cry again. Then I laughed at his face.

"So were done? Just because of that?" He asked literally sobbing and snot everywhere. It's funny because he's cute when crying too. But then I myself got guilty.

"Just kidding. I would never break up with you. I love you remember? That sloppy kiss was nothing to me." I said trying to comfort him. He then looked at me and removed his seatbelt to hug me. I hugged him back and gave him a kiss on the forehead.

"Don't go kissing other guys in front of me again alright?" I asked him and then he nodded right on my neck because he wont let go.

"I promise." He said but it got out like "I PWOMIZE" because he was still crying a little. I mean who wouldn't forgive this cute face?

"Alright then.. let's go." I said as I settled him in his seat again. What a confusing night this is. Or should I say morning? It's like 3 in the morning now. Wait Joshua told me that Hoshi was with them... why didn't I see him there??? ———————————————————————————-Woozi pov.

I have been racking my brains for an hour and a half trying to think of a reply to this kind of text. I mean, how do I reply to this:

"I know we fought and I know you hate me. But please come back here and get me.. Please don't throw away the bond we have for something so silly and honestly I miss you."

What is this?!  Wait could it be wrongly sent? Or is this a prank? Cause if it is it's a really mean one. But what if it was genuine. But it's like 2 o'clock in the morning. I was just awake because I was finishing a song. And I can't even focus now. Should I reply?

Then all of a sudden there was a knock on the door. I was advised to be resting in my apartment but now I'm in my recording studio because I can't rest. Maybe my body's addicted to stress.

"Who's there?" I asked. But there was no response. So I decided to open it. I feel like it was Kwanie so before I was opening the door I was already apologizing like crazy.

"Kwannie? Are you back again.. I'm sorry I know I know I should be resting but I just really can't...." Then I opened the door expecting a slap of a kick. But then I was greeted by Hoshi. He was sitting on the floor and hugging some sort of ice pack. What in the world?

He didn't see me at first. So I cleared my throat.

"Oh? Woozi?" He looked at me as if he was the one surprised. Dude why are you here?!?!?

"What are you doing here?" I asked still looking at him with a confused expression.

"I have ice..... ice is cold." He said as he was standing up and hugging it even tighter. Should I just call the police on him? This is even more idiotic than everything that he did before.

"where did you get that?!?" I said as I grabbed the plastic bag of ice from his hands.

"Uhmmm..." he thought about it but he didn't say anything. Alright this guy is drunk so the text is probably not for me. We don't even have a bond.

Wait Should I let him in? He's gonna regret all this again tomorrow. It's like he wants to embarrass himself. I don't get him.

"Come on! Go inside and fix yourself." I shouted and he automatically stood up and followed behind me. I don't know what he wanted but I can't just leave him be drunk in the hallway? The people will seriously call the cops on him.

He was walking very slow so I grabbed his arm and Then I saw a mark, or more like a message.

"If lost, call +82-5-267-2848" it says. And I got my phone to call this number. I don't wanna take care of this drunk guy who is now dancing in front of my wall mirror. What is he even dancing to? There was no music at this point.

I called the number but there was no one answering. What am I supposed to do about this?!?!

"Hey dude, I'm going home after 30 mins and I'll be leaving you here if you don't sober up." I said as I gave him a glass of water. He took it and drank it. I'm glad he's still responding. I was about to walk away and finish my work when he stopped me.

"Woozi??" He suddenly said as he grabbed my hand.

"What?" I asked.

"I'm sorry." He said.

"For this? Well you're gonna be the one that's gonna be embarrassed tomorrow so feel sorry for yourself not me. And can you let go of my hand now? I have some work to do. " I said and then he looked at me without saying anything.

"No. I'm sorry for hating you all this time when all I wanted was for us to be friends again. I guess I was just scared. Or more like confused? I don't know. Kyeom told me there was a thin line between hating someone and liking them... maybe just maybe... I think I like you?" He said and I stood there shock and just speechless. Did he just confess to me? Wait what in the world is happening right now?

"What are you talking about?!" I shouted at him and he looked at me shocked.

"I'm telling you how I feel. They told me too." He said like a child and then I still stood there in silence. What am I supposed to say after all that?

"You don't need to say anything. I know you still hate me. Just maybe I could ask for you to lessen the hate?" He said and I just looked at him. I don't even hate him in the first place, I'm just reciprocating what energy he gives me.

"I'm just saying this because I'm betting on the possibility that you're gonna forget all this tomorrow." I said. He nodded like he understood me but I know he's super wasted just judging by his

"I don't hate you. And I don't like you either. But we can be friends if that's what you want." I said honestly and then he nodded.

"That would be nice." He said as he hugged me. I just stood there. Why is he hugging me now?!?

"I hate physical touch." I told him and then he stopped right away and saluted me.

"Alright then.. you can take a nap here while I fix up my stuff." I said and he nodded. Well this is what I call well trained.

"Thank you Mr. Woo." He said and I looked at him like crazy. What is his deal?

"Don't call me that." I said and he laughed at me. What's funny about what I said? Seriously drunk people are a handful. That's why I don't drink.

"Wait! What are you sleeping on?!?" I shouted when I realized he used my bag for a makeshift pillow. My bag that has all my important documents and definitely should not be wrinkled.

"It's soft." He said like baby but I panicked and grabbed my back quite aggressively. His head hit the floor since he chose to sleep on the floor and I heard a loud bump.

"Oh shi— sorry about that. It's just this document is really important. You should have asked." I said and then sat down to ruffle his hair like a dog because he was holding on to it so it was my automatic response.

Then he looked at me as I touched his head and then smiled. I was speechless, in close range he's not so bad looking, I guess. Maybe kind of cute?!? What am I saying?!?

"Then maybe I can sleep here?" He asked as he laid his head on my freaking lap. Before I could even respond he was already making himself comfortable. I don't know why I didn't complain and just let him be too.

"10 minutes only." I murmured and he just closed his eyes and slept like a baby. I touched his hair and moved it away from his face. What am I doing exactly?

——————————————————————————-Joshi pov.

(After Vernon and Boo dropped them off to Kyeom's house)

"You know you're pretty heavy." I complained as my so called mentor here is currently sleeping at my back. I carried him inside their house, luckily nobody was there.

"Hello?" I made sure one more time.

"Hiiiiiii!" He replied to me as he jumped off my back. What?

"Shhhh people are already sleeping." I shushed him. The he lowered his head and put his index finger in his lips trying to shush himself.

"So... I know this isn't the right time but I got to ask. What's up with the text?" I asked genuinely.

"What?" He asked still giggling a little at bit. Alright he's a giggly drunk. I find it childish and cute.

"I mean in the text.. you said something about being embarrassed... I just wanna say that you don't need to feel embarrassed. I was the one being petty and jealous? I guess..." I said while scratching my neck in embarrassment. I didn't know I was gonna say that to be perfectly honest.

Then he looked at me trying to be sober I guess but not doing the best of the job.

"What text?" He asked and then it dawned on to me that maybe that text was meant for someone else. How can I just jump to conclusions like that?!?

"This text." I said as I showed him my phone.

"I'm sorry for hurting you. Whatever I did I didn't mean it. Now I don't know how to talk to you or even glance your way. I feel embarrassed. Can we start over and we can see what happens next."

"I don't recall." He said and the stood up to go to the kitchen.

"But you apologized. Isn't that why?" I said.

"Nope.. I didn't do anything to hurt you right? So why would I apologize." He said and then I felt even more sad about what he just said. I know he was drunk and all but I didn't expect that this was his response.

"Oh." I said and kept quiet.

"But you know what I'm feeling?" He asked as he took a sip of sprite and sat on the couch.

"What?" I asked as I was fixing up.

"I'm angry at you." He said.

"What? Why?" He's angry at me? He's the one that keeps on talking about my brother being better than me when I even try my best to be like him.

"You keep on making me confused! You have this freaking attitude that's just so much opposite as Joshua I hate it, but your face.. oh that freaking face! I could kiss it for days! But you!... you have this urge to flirt with whoever you want! Just whoever are you a serious flirt?!? But then you treat me like I am precious gem always giving me food you cook like should I just be fat?!? Then all of a sudden you change. —— " he continued to compliment and insult me at the same time for the next 3 minutes.

"You're seriously not making any sense. It's like you like me but don't". I said to him.

"Oh you dare interrupt me?!? When you go and date your way out of life? Say who's the girl you dating?! Huh? Is she better than me?" He suddenly said and I looked at him surprised. I'm getting the feeling that he's jealous but I don't wanna toot my own horn.

"Why do you care about MY date." I said to him and then he looked at me.

"I don't care." He suddenly deflected.

"It seems like you do." I said trying to tease him. Seems like I hit the nerve.

"I don't care! I already told you to date anyone you like because I'll date anyone I want to. I met a guy at the bar and he was pretty interested at this!" He said as he pointed on his body. I hate to think about him flirting in the club this is why I was hesitant about continuing this.

"Just so you know.. I didn't go to my date. And it's good that you have a pretty wide array of choices." I said without smiling. It's kind of ironic that I wanted to confirm my sexuality with a date but if I just look at him. It was already clear.

Yup, I tried dating a guy. I didn't want to Kyeom to see him so I told him not to go to my house yesterday because I was embarrassed. I mean exploring my sexuality because of that freaking kiss with Kyeom?! How should I explain that to him?? That maybe I was attracted to the biggest fanboy of my twin brother.

"You did not?" He asked.

"Nope. He canceled." I lied and the look on his face was concerning when he heard me saying it was a "he".

"He? You're bi?" He asked.

"Maybe." I said. It's great being able to tell this to another person other than myself in the mirror.

"Oh." He said. It looks like he was thinking.

"You looked relieved. Are you jealous by any chance?" I teased him again.

"I do not." He said but his face says the opposite. I love how easy it is for me to read him if he's in this state of drunkenness.

"Alright I'll drop it. I'm just so confused why you wanted to drink today. You're giving me mixed signals in here.." I told him.

"You're giving me mixed signals too! I know myself that I have this big imagination and you're not helping. Your distracting my future plans of marrying my husband because in my head it was not him anymore! But with that face too?!?! I'm going crazy!" He snapped at me again. Why is he always angry??

"I don't know what to say. All I did was do what my brother does like you taught me." I said.

"Yeah but I'm starting to like that! And I don't know if I like you because of Joshua or because of you!" He shouted and then looked at me surprised and then I looked at him too. He just told me he liked me? Wait this is confusing because he still likes my brother.

"You like me?" Was all I said.

"No. Maybe? I don't know! I hate that face! I think I had too much to drink. I better sleep this off." He suddenly said. It seemed like he was already sobering up.

"Kyeom." I started but then he cut me off.

"Shut up! I think i need some time to think." He finally said.

"I could give you space if you want." I said in defeat. Why do I feel sad after I was the one that suggested it.

"How?" He asked. Then I took a deep breath.

"I'll stop talking to you for the meantime. I think I'm alright on my own now anyway. I think I need this too." I said to him.

"Will you still smile at me when we meet in the halls?" He asked and I laughed because i forgot that he was still a little drunk and tipsy.

"I will. Maybe some time apart can be helpful to you and to me too." I said.

"Why?" He asked.

"Because like you.. i'm starting to think you're the reason I tried dating guys." I said while moving his hair away from his face.

"Me?" He asked like he was still trying to process what I just said.

"Yup. So as a compromise. Let's not see each other often from now on. No hard feelings just two people trying to sort their feelings with each other." I said.

"Alright.." he said quietly.

"Are you blushing??" I teased as soon as I saw his ears turned red.

"Shut up! You just indirectly told me you like me! That's not something I hear often!" He said as he pushed me back. I chuckled at him.

"I hope you remember this later." I said.

"I will. I sobered up after that cheesy confession." He joked and I smiled at him. I think I'll miss him too much already.

"Sooo.... I think I'll be going now. You're good on your own now right?" I asked.

"Alright. Thanks for taking me home" he said while hiding in the pillow.

"Technically it was Vernon but I'll take the credit thanks." I jokingly said.

"Whatever. I'm going to sleep now. Here on the couch" He said I smiled.

"Alright then.. Good night Kyeomi" I said as I leaned down to kiss his forehead. I could see him tense up and I just chuckled. Then I walked away and closed the door. This is a new development and I don't know if it's good or bad... but I was genuinely happy tonight.

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As I was walking back to my apartment I saw someone familiar. Familiar not because I saw him somewhere but Familiar because he looked just like me.

"Joshua?" I said in horror and then he looked my way and walked towards me.

"My mother, our mother.... she told me about you." He said and I was just stone cold stopped in my tracks. He is currently standing in front of me and looking as perfect as Kyeom would describe him.

"What.. where-wait back up! Why are you here and Where have you been all this time?!?" I shouted.

"I was running away. You have to help me. She killed Yuki." He said and I was even more confused than ever. Whose Yuki? Who killed who?!? And what the hell is my twin brother doing here?!? Why now?!?

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Author's pov.

Alright a cliff hanger but it was bound to happen.Timings a little off but yeah here we are.

Sorry for being MIA for the past few days. I was attending to a family thing. Thanks for reading.. just trying a new pov this time. More like 3 povs in one right????

P.s. drunk Booseoksoon is gold. Petition for a new episode of them just being wasted.