Hobin arrived a bit late for the party, but it was what his YouTube channel videos on rich kids party advised him. But the many reason he was late was because he got lost three times, while finding the apartment. The party wasn't really at Reze's house. It was at an Airbnb, where the kids will party today and clean up tomorrow. Hobin looked pretty smart in his vintage shirt, trousers, silver necklace and glasses. He also touched his hair and looked like an average height of milk in a glass.
He caught people's attention from his entrance, wearing the latest JP Morgan show collection. Hobin entered the party and stood right on the dance floor. He glanced around, looking for Hanata, but saw Reze.
"What's with the sick dressing? Reze asked, and he chuckled.
"I'm a fan of good taste."
"Really? Did anyone tell you that your fashion sense is wrong". Reze said and Hobin smirked. He stretched out a palm to shake. It was rather sudden, so she didn't react on time. "You're weird. But a good kind of weird". She said and shook his palm.
"Thanks". Hobin muttered. He looked around at the dancing crowd and moved his hips as though he wanted to blend in.
"I won't dance with you, just so you know". Reze said, with her words like a bullet to the chest. Hobin immediately stopped and cleared a throat.
"Where is Hanata? He asked, and she pointed upstairs.
"Cool. Thanks for inviting me to the party". Hobin said, and she cracked a light smile. As she was about to walk away, Hobin grabbed her wrist. She turned quickly to see him pull up a curious face.
"I feel that you and I don't like each other. Did I do something wrong? Is this about liking Hanata?" Hobin asked in a worried voice.
"No. This is just me. I'm really not social. Also…I didn't like the fact that you saved us back then."
"What? Hobin snapped. He couldn't believe his ears for a second. "I don't get it". He said in a confused voice.
"I and Hanata were trying to actualize and experiment to make me feel emotion. To make me feel fear."
"What?
"I am not scared of anything. Not even death itself. Nothing. No one at all can make me fear. I'm a psychopath. A rich one," Reze said and Hobin squeezed his face.
So it was clear now, Reze had wanted to force an abuse with the store owner to know what fear was like. But I interrupted their experiment by Hobin, who came to save the day. Hobin immediately apologized for his actions, even though deep down he was judging her.
"If you are a psychopath. How did you and Hanata become such good friends?" He asked, and she searched her brain quickly for an answer.
"Hanata is a cheerful person. I love that. She makes me laugh and feel human. She believes she can bring most of my emotions back." Reze said and Hobin nodded in agreement.
"The fun and the psycho". Hobin chuckled, and she stared at him awkwardly.
"Were you trying to make a joke? She asked, and Hobin fell quiet. He felt she didn't get the joke and might be angry if she hears it again.
"Yeah". Hobin stuttered. Reze laughed heavily and even slapped his wrist, issuing him as a terrible joke man. Hobin followed her to laugh, but barely saw what fun was in it.
After they chattered more, Hobin went to look for Hanata. She was so excited to see him and immediately gave him another warm hug. Both of them shared a drink, had a dance, laughed out loud, and stood over on the balcony to talk.
"Wow. What a view". Hobin said as he stared into the night life of the city. The neon lights, dancing disco and flyover bridges. It was a sight to be held.
"Hobin? She called out.
"Yeah! Hobin replied without even looking at her.
"Where did you learn to fight? Hanata asked in a cold voice.
"What do you mean? Hobin asked and watched her pull her phone out. She made him watch the video of "the mad scientist and the loser fight". Hobin let out a low groan as he felt things might have gone out. "It's okay. I won't judge you for being from Tattalia High. I hate that school. All boys do is fight".
"Yeah. But I want to change that. I want to climb to the top and change the whole system."
"Is that possible? Hanata asked, and Hobin nodded. "Reze thinks it's impossible for anyone to climb up. She says the guy at the top is not a push- over. He sounds like a real boss".
"It's okay. I have full confidence that I can win," Hobin said and watched her smile.
"I love it when you act brave. It sounds so comforting." Hanata said and offered another warm smile.
The balcony went silent again. Hobin felt the awkwardness now kicking in. He glared at her, but she didn't look at him. Her face was red, and she was actually blushing. Hobin's eyes widened when she caught his gaze. A short breeze went past them, like a bullet to his heart. Hobin felt a warm sensation as she smiled at him.
"You're really beautiful". Hobin muttered, and she immediately reacted.
"What?! She freaked out.
"No! I said nothing". Hobin freaked out. She looked the other way, avoiding her gaze, and heard her voice squirm.
"Hobin…Do you have a girl…".
Before she could complete her statement, XL chimed almost immediately.
[INCOMING]
"Huh? Hobin grasped and felt a sharp pain go into his back. Two feet buried themselves just above his waistline and that saw him flipped out of the balcony and into the swimming pool.
"Whoa!!!! The crowd exclaimed in celebration to Hobin supposed flip from the balcony into the pool. Hobin made it out of the water and kept coughing.
"So…you think I would just sit back and let you climb your way up, huh? We still have an unfinished business and I am here to finish it." A familiar voice said as Hobin pulled himself out of the water.
He looked up to see Pa Kong, who already had his fist wrapped and was ready for a fight. XL chimed in immediately.
[IS THAT WHO I THINK IT IS? PA KONG. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO NOW?].
"Oh shit. I will have to fight him. I have defeated him before. I will do it again."
[YOU CAN'T FIGHT BECAUSE YOUR BONES ARE BURSTED. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?].
Hobin's eyes widened as he remembered. He searched his brain for an answer but couldn't get one. It was at that moment; he knew these words to say;
"I am fucked."