The boys have been acting as if they're not going through with a dangerous mission tomorrow. They're arguing back and forth about what pizza toppings to get, and what sauce for the wings.

Meanwhile I'm a wreck, I've seen and heard how dangerous this man can be and the boys are as cool as a cucumber. Im very much aware that they can handle themselves, but still, Im worried.

"Earth to Nia!"

I flinch before looking at Jongho.

Jongho: Wings from the pit or no?
Me: Whatever you guys want is fine.

Wooyoung twists his lips up.

Wooyoung: You seem distracted.
Me: I'm okay, are you guys okay?

Yeosang takes his knuckles out of San's head.

Yeosang: Are you worried about tomorrow?
Me: More so worried about you guys.

I look to the ground refusing to make eye contact with them. Mingi scoffs before placing his hand on my head.

Mingi: When did you become strong enough to worry about us?
Hongjoong: I know we're a little dumb at times..-
Jongho: Speak for yourself!
Hongjoong: But we're smarter than you think.
Wooyoung: And sneaky.
San: And crafty.
Yeosang: And crazy.
Mingi: Not to mention we're being lead by someone reliable.

Speaking of that...

Me: Where is he?

I walk into Seonghwa's room and he's laying on his bed staring at the ceiling.

Me: Hey.

He pats the space next to him and I lay back on the bed with him. I don't know when i became so comfortable around him, but I'm glad about it.

Me: What're you up here doing?
Seonghwa: Thinking.
Me: About?
Seonghwa: The mission tomorrow.

His words seem emotionless as does his face. I can't tell if he's concerned or not.

Me: How smooth do you think things will go?
Seonghwa: It won't go smooth at all. You've seen how ruthless that man is and eventhough Yoshi and his men volunteered to join us I don't know how strong they are.

He sighs.

Seonghwa: I'm not worried about anything, just trying to find the next step for every worse scenario. That way we aren't stuck and can keep moving.

It puts me at ease a bit to know he isn't just jumping into this with zero thought. He turns his head to the side to look at me and I do the same.

Seonghwa: I'm dropping you off at Suzy's in the morning.
Me: Are you sure I can't accompany you guys?
Seonghwa: I'm positive. I need you to be safe for when I come back.

My heart jumps a bit.

He runs his fingers gently through my hair, I roll so that I'm laying on my side. He caresses my face, his warm touch melted away all my anxieties.

My eyes flutter close. Before I know it I'm drifting off, but a soft pair of lips touch my forehead making me smile a bit.

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I woke up not to long ago and now I'm getting chicken and pizza shoved in my face.

Wooyoung: All I'm saying is cheese stuffed crust is better.
San: Garlic butter crust!
Wooyoung: Cheese!
San: Garlic!

Yunho sighs.

Yunho: Nia just woke up and you guys are noisy.

They both smile sheepishly. I've been in a daze ever since I woke up that was the best nap ever. I'm not sure if it's because I was tired or because it was Seonghwa's bed.

Irregardless tomorrow is the day and there's nothing I can do but pray they'll be fine.

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sorry this chapter is short, i have a writing assignment due by midnight. wish me luck 😭