Hoseok's new look

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Mara

As a person who has never cared for anything or anyone's opinion, I'm suddenly feeling self-conscious about everything.

Jennie has been tutoring me about this whole school, from the obsessive and cocky behavior these students have to the sex-crazed freaks they have doing it whenever they want.

The only part that really stuck with me was how rich they were. It's hard to get into this school. Your income has to be through the roof to even afford a dorm. Jennie says she got in because of her aunt and the good grades she kept.

The more I look around me as we're walking to the bonfire, the more I see the snobbishness and bullshit act all these kids have. They throw away money like it's nothing to them.

"Mara, you can't let these kids get under your skin." Jennie pulled me closer to her side so no one would notice me. I mean it's not like I'm wearing my usual outfit. It's something the exact opposite. More pastels, a fluffy hoodie with jeans, and knee-high boots.

Jennie even went and did my makeup for me and defined my curls. God, she's too good for me.

"Now do you remember all the notes I gave you?"

"What notes?" I asked while my eyes scanned the orange hue that's coming from afar and the smoke going up in the air.

That was definitely the bonfire.

"I'm talking about the fake ID I busted my ass to get you." Jennie sighs and pulls out her phone.

Oh right. This university has an ID for everything. Just my luck. Jennie was able to find someone who made fake ones for cheap and got my face on it.

"When we get by the entrance they're going to ask for the ID. You give it to them and give them your biggest smile yet. Use your boobs into the mix if you have to."

"What the fuck is this? Mission impossible?" I scoffed. Jennie nodded and we continued walking before we stop by the entrance. Jennie goes into full-blown cheerleader voice and practically throws herself at the boys there. I'm busy looking around for Hoseok to see if I find him anywhere.

There was music, people already going off on secret paths, and smiles all around. I should say though, the lighting was pretty. They had lamps hung by most of the trees and logs to sit on.

"Mara, your ID." I look back at Jennie and she's gritting her teeth at me to pull out my ID.

"Fuck, sorry. Here." I smiled and pulled out the ID. One of the guys there was definitely checking me out. His eyes looked me up and down before smirking and observing the ID.

It felt like the longest three minutes of my life.

***

Hoseok

I was at the bonfire ten minutes before it even started. I wanted to avoid the crowd of girls that would always be around me. Them coming towards me, flocking as if I'm some piece of meat and that is not the first impression I want Mara to have.

I am a changed man tonight. Besides the highlights in my hair and these pants that made my dick feel like it couldn't breathe, I wanted to be different.

I wanted to impress Mara tonight without flashing my money or showing off. Jin spent his delicate time teaching me how to 'charm' a girl and make her feel respected. It turns out I barely knew anything about women. Most of the girls I've been with just throw themselves at me, laugh at my jokes (even when they're not funny), and were basically pathological liars.

I was being used.

I mean, it sucks to say it but it's true.

"Do you see her yet?" Jin stood next to me by the large pumpkin, on the lookout for Mara. My eyes were glued to the entrance, waiting for her beauty to make everyone here speechless.

"I got nothing. I don't know Jin. What if she doesn't show and bails on me? Or she went with some other guy because I came on too strong?"

Jin had to quickly grab my arm and pull me away from the crowd that was forming. He looked me in my eyes before slapping the shit outta me.

"You listen to me and you listen well." He pointed his finger at me. "Don't start doubting yourself because that's just stupid. You're gonna go out there and give that girl a night to remember. Now if she doesn't show, you treat yourself to a night that you won't forget." He had a warm smile on his face before completely switching back to this serious demeanor.

"Now step your pussy game up and give em' all you got."

He aggressively patted my shoulders before turning me around and throwing me into the fire. Not even a minute passed when I step my foot in, two girls are approaching me, not even fully covered up and wearing extremely expensive fur. Poor wolves.

"Hoseok! I couldn't recognize you from the clothes you're wearing. Who are you wearing exactly?" They giggled but gosh did I want to avoid this conversation. Plus, these were just regular clothes!

Yes, I wear Dior like it's my religion but can a guy wear normal clothes without being judged.

I chuckle while scratching the back of my neck and looking away from them. "Sorry girls but I'm really busy tonight. Catch up with you when you graduate?" I smiled and moved on from them while they laughed (I was being serious).

I made my way to the concession stand where I had a good view of the entire area. I was looking and praying she shows up but the more people came in the more I realized I might have gotten stood up on our first date.

I looked for Jin but I couldn't find him anywhere either. I turned to the candy bowl to raise my spirits. Snickers were always my first love. I look into the bowl and I can't find anything.

"Just my fucking luck."

"Hey, stalker!" My attention is averted to the angelic voice from behind me as I turn my head. I almost knock over this couple from the way I dashed over to the entrance.

"Hey umm...aren't you suppose to be on this side of the party?" I smiled and couldn't help but notice her outfit. It was pastel, soft, and fucking adorable on Mara. It was completely different from when I saw her during the evening.

"Well, if these gentlemen wouldn't mind letting us in, we can easily make that happen." She was looking at me the entire time she spoke. It was like we weren't paying attention to anyone else around us. It was just us two and the cool autumn breeze.

"Mark, Lucas stop being dick heads and let her in." I poke the back of Mark's neck and watched as he gave Mara back her ID. Well, that checks off one of my suspicions about her.

"Thank you." She says and they let her pass, a brunette following right behind her. I've seen her someplace before but I can't quite....

"Freshmen year, Dorm 4C dibshit."

"HOLY SHIT! You're that girl from that dorm room!" I almost burst out laughing with Mara confused next to me.

"Wow, I'm really sorry what happened that night."

"A FUCKING HORSE TRAMPLED ME!" She walked up closer to me and pointed her finger at me. "Do you know how long I was in that damn hospital from that stupid prank you pulled?" She stepped back and scoffed. "Don't even know why you're wasting your time with this idiot Mara."

Huh?

"W-Wait, you know her?" I asked.

Mara nodded and looked at me with the same attitude her friend had. Great, the date just started and I already managed to fuck something up.

"It's whatever. Text me when you want to be rescued. Choi." Her friend said before swaying off by the campfire.

We were all alone now. Just me and Mara. Standing next to each other with no interruptions. I started to panic, my lips trembling to say something to her or I ruin this entire date and make it worse.

"This might be the wrong time to mention this..." Mara finally spoke and my attention is quickly brought to her.

"Why is that girl staring at you so hard?" She's looking behind me and I slowly turn around to see who she's talking about. It was a very passionate and clingy fling of mine that everyone knew about. Harper was five feet, goldilocks that were the definition of a daddy's girl. Our families have been making deals since we were in diapers.

"She's probably just staring at how pretty you are. That's rare around this place." I laugh out to try and get this awkward feeling off my back. Mara raised her eyebrow before giggling and taking my hand.

"Whatever you say stalker. I wanna show everyone else how pretty I am by dancing," She dragged me across the grass and toward the music. Before I knew it we were laughing our asses off and dancing to horrible EDM music. Mara got hungry and stole an entire pizza by herself. I watched in adoration as she chewed happily. It took everything in me not to squish her cheeks.

The bonfire progressively got louder and more drunk students started popping up and sneaking off with each other.

"Alright, Hoseok," Mara moved her hair from her face and had this adorable pout. "If she keeps looking over here, I'm gonna give her something to look at." The tone of her voice scared me and I didn't want to see what might happen next.

"Mara let's just—"

"Ahem!" Mara's eyes glance behind me and narrow down. My eyes are still on her as she strides over to Harper who was already behind me. Both females seem as if they want to rip each other apart.

"So this is my replacement? You can do way better Hoseok." Harper scoffs before flipping her hair. I fucking hate when she does that.

"And it seems like you can't. If he left you for a reason I think he had right intentions to stay away from someone who wanted to look like they're a part of the circus." Mara took a step closer and I can see the tension rising between the two of them. I find this side of Mara way too attractive to even try and stop it.

"Talk to me when your mouth isn't full of my leftovers." Harper retaliates. She has a death wish right now.

"And come back to me when you're his actual girl and not just the towel he uses to wipe his kids off other girl's faces."

Oh dear lord.

I try to step in between them only to be pushed back by Harper. This pisses Mara off even more and now she's standing inches away from her. "Bitch you better watch where your fucking hand is going," Mara said lowly. Her voice is raspy and almost dominant. I didn't even know her voice could go that low.

"Well, I think you should watch your fucking diet instead."

And all hell breaks loose in 3......

2......

1.......

***

Mara

Never in my entire life, I'll tolerate some eggshell, looking girl who tried to come to talk to me like that. I didn't tolerate it then and I know for a fact, I'm never accepting that shit now.

My hand grabs for her hair first and I knee her straight in her gut. I drag her onto the grass and climb on top of her pulling, punching, and doing everything in my will to fuck this girl up.

Go ahead and call me all the names you want, but body shaming me is the last thing you want.

She's screaming for help and I'm suddenly being dragged off her. I fight back but their hold on me is much too strong. I'm placed down far away from her and I pant heavily. I try to run back but my head is forced back to the person in front of me. Hoseok's hands are on my cheeks and I seem to relax faster than usual. All I see is his beautiful face and the butterflies in my stomach flutter.

"Breathe Mara." I take a deep breath in before closing my eyes and exhaling. I hit Hoseok's chest and he looks at me with sad puppy eyes. "What was that for?" He whined.

"You really know how to pick em' huh? Your imaginary wife would be ashamed of you if she saw that girl." I panted and I know I'm fricking pouting. He only chuckles, obviously seeming amused by how angry I am.

"Well that's a shame Mara," He walks up to me and grips my chin forcing me to stare at him.

"Cause you are exactly my type."

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woooooo!