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❈Kun Jung-Hee

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As it would turn out, things went surprisingly well leading up to Night Pulse. My mother may have been asking 20 questions about where I was going but after I explained the situation (and Raquel promised her like 3 times she would going to be watching me like a hawk). She finally stop sulking and simply wished me a good time. Hell, even Jae-Yun appeared happy that I was finally just going to have a fun time for myself. That was short-lived before she went back to grumbling in my very presence but it was the thought that counted. We were all carpooling with Raquel since she was the only one with a car between us all. I could drive but sadly after my vehicle broke down like 3 years ago, I just never had enough to get a new one. And with how easier it is to just get a taxi, there was never any rush.

"Whooo Night Pulse here we come~~!!" Raquel yells like a banchee as she drives.

I was on the passenger side, watching the scenery pass by while Amy was in the back, looking at the Night Pulse brochure most likely to know who was going to be performing there. The festival was held in one of the larger parks in the city. Usually around this time, the hotels are sky rock high in prep for the shows fortunately for us Raquel is meticulous when it comes to planning. Everything must be properly accounted for.

"So tonight just pre-show stuff, so I don't know if you guys want to go to the festival for a bit just to see if they have anything good, or should we just hang out?" Raquel calls over the blasting of her music.

"Hmm well I mean we have the time, we can check out the shops see if they are selling anything good since tomorrow we probably won't have too much time during the shows." Amy said with a thoughtful look on her face.

Night Pulse is a three-day event, day 1 is more just pre-show stuff. Some vendors set up and there are some events during this time. Day 2 is the actually Nigh Pulse Festival, Bands and artists from all around the world show up and perform. This is when everything is in full swing. The last day is basically wrapped up. Mostly vendors trying to sell out of all their last-minute stuff, usually a lot cheap too at least that what Raquel said as she drilled this information into me over this past week. I swear the girl is worst than a drill instructor when it comes to this event.

"Hmm, that sounds good and if there's nothing good then we can catch a movie or something? Ohh or maybe we can check on the mall out here. I've never been to the big mall here." Raquel suggested

"Hmm yeah, there are a lot of shops there. I think you would like it." Amy responded with a smile and nod.

I stay blissfully silent as I knew that shopping = work for me. And Raquel in a shopping mall is a terror that I've had thankfully only to experience a handful of times. The rest of the drive was pleasant, it was a while since I've been so far out of the main city areas. Not since my Dad left anyways, since then it was just working for me. Arriving at our hotel was easy enough too, Raquel chose one of the smaller hotels mostly likely since the larger ones were charging an arm and leg to stay even one night. She managed to get us two-room, 1 for me and the other for Any and her and they were right next door to each other.

"Feel free to rest up a bit Jung-Hee, but make sure to answer your phone when we call you!" Raquel commanded as she saw me going into my room.

"Yea, yeah I hear you." I said with a wave of my hand.

Inside the room were pleasant, a double bed, carpet floor, and tv on a stand. There was also a separate door that lead to a decent-sized bathroom. All in all not bad. I threw myself on the bed which was a bit stiff for my liking but hey beggars can't be choosers. While I lay there for a few seconds, bored out of my mind I hear a sudden buzz. Someone had texted me.

"Huh, I didn't think they could be ready before like an hour of girl prep." I mumbled to myself as I look down at my phone.

A frown immediately formed on my face as I say who text me.

It was Ryan...

Heeyyyy Hermano~! You ignoring my calls man? I thought we had something special?

I scoffed and glared down at my phone. He was correct however I was ignoring his call. I believe it's up to 15 now? Which honestly shouldn't surprise him at all, I'm always ignored his call before anyways.

Just as I will be ignoring this text.

I turn over in the stiff bed, throwing my phone to the side so that I can rest a bit.  Sadly even after 15 mins, nothing comes to me. I grumble as I roll off the bed. I send a quick text to Raquel just letting her know I'm gonna walk around a bit and just let me know when they are ready to go. Her quick 'ok' with a hand sign emoji was my response and off I went.

The hotel we were staying in was nice, nothing too expensive or luxurious. And it's close to the festival so it is only a short walk over to get there. As I walked around inside, I could see numerous other people chatting and enjoying themselves. A lot of them I could tell were here for the festival given their attire.

"Would you like one sir?"

I almost jump out of my skin at the voice which sounded next to me. Apparently, in my musing, I had wandered close to the breakfast area. It was just turning mid-day so breakfast was still out. I look down at what the employee was pointing at and a small smile came to my face.

There was quite the spread out, filled with desserts, bread, and such. I wasn't overly hungry by any means but I wasn't gonna turn down free food any day. I quickly grabbed a red frosted roll and popped it in.

The moan I left out was borderline obscene.

"Good isn't it?"

I again flinch as I completely forgot about the employee standing there. She was giving me an amused look as she saw the clear enjoyment on it. I just grumbled something before grabbing a few more and scurrying away with my embarrassment. I explore around a bit more of the hotel, it wasn't overly large but had a decent size lobby and a small entertainment area.

'Damn Raquel hit the jackpot with this place'

I thought to myself as I turn down another hall. I stop suddenly at hearing a hushed voice coming from one of the hallways. It appeared to be a service hallway for the employees by the look of it. And just as I was about to walk away, I heard the voice again this time clearer.

"Will you cut it out!?"

It was a female voice, angry obviously and it would seem someone was bothering her.

I sort of weigh my opinion as I think on whether to help or not before finally walking over to at least peak to see what the situation is.

I wasn't trying to get in the middle of other people's drama today.

Peaking around the corner, I could see the back of some guy leaning over a woman. I couldn't seem much of her as the guy was fucking huge.

"Come on, baby. Let me show you around~"

Ugh, great the guy is a creep. Excellent. The woman then pushes the guy back a bit, her face the picture of both disgust and anger.

"Will you just fuck off already?!" She hisses.

The guy doesn't seem all that bothered by her protest at all. More so he almost seems entertained which brings a deeper frown to my face as I start to step out.

But as soon as I do, I notice something.

1. That girl seems familiar. Like uncomfortably familiar, to a point that I stop short. But then she looks over at me and I realized all too late who she is.

Jasmine is looking at me like she found the holy grail and before I can nope right on the fuck out of there, she opens her mouth.

"Oh thank god, there you are! Can you help me with this guy please~!!"

Ah shit, here we go again...