Wrong Idol

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Irene's POV

"Seven months? Wow, that's quite long," I pouted as I sat beside Max. I visited her in their dorm and only she and Zanaya were home. 

"We need it," she uttered meaningfully which I just shrugged off. 

"I will miss you..." I muttered and she giggled before lunging over me for a hug. 

I am never a showy person but ever since I met Max, I've ended up being so clingy because she does the same. 

In no time, I found myself enjoying her companion apart from my members. 

She told me that she and the rest will head straight to Australia to film. Though I will be missing Max, I am happy for Zanaya too. The girl had been away from home for too long, the same as Tokyo. 

Just then, we heard the sound of the door opening and I heard Max grunting. 

"Zanaya must be having a tantrum. Seth wouldn't run his a*s over here if not," she pouted and I laugh. 

I find Seth and Zanaya’s relationship so adorable. And I'm glad they got to work things out. 

"Is she whining again?" I heard Max chuckling and my eyes landed on Seth’s exhausted state. He must have been on a tight schedule. I'm not sure if I should be jealous or not. Zanaya is so lucky to have a man who's ready to run to her if she's upset. 

Right when I was about to greet Seth, another presence emerged which made my heart leap out of my chest. 

Holy s**t. 

Behind him was Mono, in a grey sweatshirt and black pants. 

Oh my freaking God.

"You're here..." his husky voice greeted before me. He was smiling. He was f*****g smiling I thought I forgot to breathe. 

From where I was, my eyes started focusing on his dimples. It gets me distracted every time. 

I saw how his brows furrowed, the loud beating of my chest all I can hear. 

Right, he was talking to me. 

Oh my God. 

It was as if I can't speak. All I did was stare at him. 

"Hey..." he whispered. He looked a little concerned. "Are you okay?"

"Why are you here too?" Max asked casually saving me from embarrassment. 

A relieved sigh escaped my lips. 

Irene, don't make a fool out of yourself.

"Demo and Raze were being too loud in the dorm so I decided to go with Seth," he answered before seating on the opposite couch in front of me. 

Even without checking, I can feel my heart violently hammering inside my chest. 

From my seat, I can see how beautiful he looked. He was wearing casual clothes but he still looks surreal to me. 

Sometimes, I'm starting to hate the fact that he's got this effect on me without him knowing. Ge'ez. 

"Iren, are you okay? do you want us to go out?" Max asked in worry. She must have noticed how uncomfortable I am getting. 

Seth went to Zanaya’s room leaving us three in the living room. 

Besides, Max knows I'm not comfortable with socializing with other people. 

I noticed how Mono started reading a book that he must have brought along with him. 

He's such a nerd. 

My eyes shifted back to Max and I shake my head. 

"It's fine. We can stay here," I told her. Besides, this is one of the few chances I have so I can look at his face closely. 

Whoever hears the thoughts coming out of my head will be shocked. 

The cold Irene, fangirling to an idol. It wasn't very likely but I am. 

Because it's Mono. 

Suddenly, he shifted his eyes and our eyes met. My body froze in instant. 

He was looking at me straight in the eyes and before I can even shift my gaze elsewhere, he suddenly smiled. 

Oh God. Mono just smiled at me. 

Shit.