her pulse quickened as she hears the tyres of the bmw screeched. it wasn't long when she heard him heave a long and deep sigh before announcing their arrival. he opened the car door and jumped out of his seat, quickly walking over to the other side to open the door for her.

she reluctantly stepped out with wavering hands. she shifted uncomfortably when she felt an arm snaking around her waist. someone was already at the doorstep of the huge mansion. she quickens her pace down the pathway, wanting to be able to get away from his hold.

a woman probably in her 50's smiled at her. she returned it with a weaker demeanour as she cautiously went in when the door was opened.

she heard a soft ding behind her. she turns around, seeing baekhyun pacing in slow steps as he looks down on his phone. she heard him grunt and the door slammed close behind him, making her heart jump.

"i have a meeting to go to. i will return before it goes dark. make yourself at home." she looks down and heard his footsteps coming closer. she once again felt his arm draped around her waist and she shifted uncomfortably like before, only to pulled back strongly by him. she gulps and looked elsewhere but hims.

"i'll be back."

he made it sound almost daring, with a soft chuckle at the very end. she pulled away immediately and he smoothened down his coat, turning back and towards the door. he was halfway there when of all sudden, a loud thump was heard.

her head whipped and her eyebrows furrowed towards the spiralling staircase. a tall figure appeared on the wall surrounding the staircase before profound sound of footsteps followed in. she purses her lips and her eyes narrowed as soon as the figure had turned visible.

the figure stumbled on his way down and baekhyun cussed, walking his way towards the aimless boy. baekhyun props his arm around his shoulder to support him.

he took no notice of her unnerved state as he pushed down the couch to straighten his position. he chuckled while baekhyun hastily pushed him down on the black couch. he slurred some words she couldn't, even a bit, understand. he tilts his head back with a loud groan, outstretching his arms.

"i... i'm leaving." he slurred, "seokjin's."

"i don't think you'll be able to drive in that kind of state. and you just arrived for fuck's sake can't you listen to me once?"

"the hell do you care?"

her eyes diverted to baekhyun's fist that clenched tightly. she couldn't exactly see his face but she can tell he's getting furious. he steps back and to her surprise, baekhyun had grabbed him with both hands by his collar with gritted teeth.

"fine. leave." he pushed him off.

the guy gave him a mocking smile and went off, sluggishly walking his way out and grunting every now and then. the room was quiet once again after the door had slammed close. she saw the woman once again, busying herself with the chores and she immediately thought of an idea.

"don't you think it'll be fair enough if i set rules?"

she didn't answer him. through the car ride, she hadn't answered any questions from him.

"one," her heart jumps to her throat, "don't get close to him. don't get any close to my brother. no one is allowed to touch or talk to you... except me."

guess who?