(11:11 pm) it’s not easy living a double life. attending school by day and saving seoul by night was not a lifestyle you’d recommend to anyone.
“did you hear about that one hero who saved the mayor from those gangsters?” one of your classmates whispered.
first of all, i have a name, second of all my bruises still haven’t healed from that.
you sighed as you checked your phone again, a message from your uncle.
Uncle Nam: tonight there’ll be a revolt against the nishimura corps at 10:30 pm. keep their son safe and bring them to the docking station by 11 pm. also, bring me back a sotteok after school :)
you sighed and shoved your phone back into your pocket. you glanced at the boy sitting a few rows away from you, ni-ki. you’ve had a crush on him for who knows how long, it’s only been until recently when you’ve started talking with him. you plan on asking him to prom with how good things have been going.
“asking him whether or not he likes bunny cut apples is not a sign that says he likes you,” sunoo deadpanned.
“no one asked for your opinion!” you bickered.
once you entered in the large hotel, you examined the crowd to see where your main target was. however… your uncle failed to tell you that it was a masquerade, out of all the events.
“black hair, over 6’0 foot tall, is wearing a large, non form fitted suit, nishimura riki,” was a mantra you’ve been repeating over and over for the past twelve minutes. now where have you heard that name before?
you turned around to see the exact description of what you’ve been muttering.
“u-uh… depends?” you weakly replied.
“well, you’ve found me. are you a potential business partner? i hate to break it to you but you’d have to talk to my pare-“
a loud explosion resonated through the ballroom. the tall boy had jumped and you ran into action. you grabbed his arm and ran out to the nearest window. “hold on tight,” you yelled. scared out of his wits, he did what you commanded as you jumped out.
riki’s screams were all that could be heard dropping from a fifteen story building. “quiet down a bit, will ya?” you hushed. he gripped tighter on your figure as you jumped from building to building, reaching the docking station.
“you can let go of me now, you’re safe here,” you said.
“o-oh yeah,” riki said as he dropped down and released you from his tight hold. “what was that about?”
you flattened out your wrinkled attire, “well, you’re well sought after in the underground. had to bring you here because there was going to be a revolt with the.. taki company?”
“taki,” his eyes shown though this mask narrowed, “he’s been a bit of trouble ever since the split with his family and mine, but I didn’t think he’d go this far. why i outt-”
“hey, slow your roll man, what matters now is that you’re safe,” you interrupted, scratching your ear, “surprised that you still have a voice after all that screaming.”
“well im sorry that I was scared some random person grabbed me and jumped off a fifteen floor building,” he sassily replied back.
“oh my gosh do you ever shut up?” you complained. “you wouldn’t even be here if it weren’t for me!”
“I don’t even know who you are, so how can i not be the slightest bit suspicious?! who are you?”
“t-that’s none of your business!” you fired back. “wow, look at the time,” you nervously laughed once he was nearing closer, “I gotta go!”
“(Y/n)!! did you get the kid yet?” your uncle’s voice echoed from your walkie-talkie.
the two of you stopped in your tracks.
“(y/n)…?” the boys voice got softer.
“who’s that? is that a new sauce?” you babbled, “because i have no idea who that i-“ you stopped talking after the boy took off his mask. “ni-ki?” you gasped.
with a quick swipe, he took off your own mask.
“so it’s you- you’re the hero that everyone’s been talking about?” ni-ki muttered.
ni-ki blinked before chuckling and crouching down, covering his head with his hands. “thank god it was you.”
“are you crying?!” you yelled, immediately crouching down to the floor, “a-are you hurt? disappointed it’s me? oh gosh if you were hurt then that’d suck because prom is almost here and it would suck if you were disappointed that it was me before i could ask-“ you gasped in horror as you stopped mid talking and saw his smirk.
“you were going to ask me to prom?” he teased.
your mouth stood agape as you remained frozen. great. not only did your cover get blown, but your whole crush did too. “im going to stop talking now.” ni-ki let out a boyish laugh at your embarrassed state. “is my embarrassment funny to you?”
you watched with a sour face as his laughter died down and he sat on the cold concert. leaning back with his arms to let out a big smile, he looked at you, “no, i found it funny because i was actually going to ask you out.”
“you what,” you blinked in shock.
“yeah, since you already witnessed me screaming your ear off, i thought I’d let you know. i had the crush on you for the longest time,” he snickered.
“no way, me too!” you leaned close to him in excitement, “I never knew what to say to you because i always got so nervous and-“
“(Y/n)!! the train is coming so you have to leave before your cover gets blown!” your uncle shrieked.
the two of you jumped away from each as a train came into view.
“is this your call to go?” ni-ki asked hesitantly.
“I guess so,” you stood up and dusted yourself. as the cops had exited out of the train, you prepared to leave.
“wait,” ni-ki held your shirt down. he quickly gave you a kiss on the cheek, “thanks for saving me.”
your breath hitched. “n-no problem, they’re c-calling for you now.”
ni-ki nodded, almost disappointed, “see you at school, i guess.” he rubbed the back of his neck before sighing.
as he turned back and walked to the train, you mustered up your courage and shouted, “7:30 pm, tomorrow at May’s cafe! i-i’ll be there to properly ask you out to prom!”
as he boarded the train, he turned to face you with the most breathtaking smile, “about time, (l/n).”
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