Chapter 6: Just Don't Look Down

Saturday | October 7th, 2023 | 7:16 PM

It has been about two weeks since that fateful day with Nakyung. Life moved just about the same, Nakyung never gave any signs that she was leaking my secret and even kept it hush hush around me. We haven’t discussed it at all after that night, it was almost like it never happened. I was glad I had a best friend I could heavily rely on.

“Ain’t the party til later?” Nakyung asked as we walked from my dormitory building to the parking lot, where my car was parked. I usually only ever use my car when I’m leaving campus, like for groceries and such, other than that I’m walking or use the campus shuttles if I’m feeling particularly lazy around the school.

“It is, but Joy asked if anyone can help out with setting up and preparing for the party. So we’re going up early as good friends,” I turned my neck to look over my shoulders, making sure no one was in earshot. “And maybe, we might be able to get an early chance to snag her undies.” 

The look in her eyes changed significantly as she followed my lead, looking around for any loose ears. Nakyung grinned sinisterly. “Then what are we waiting for? Better to get there now than later!” With that, she took off in a full on sprint through the parking lot. I let out a laugh of disbelief and ran after her, knowing she couldn’t even get in my car without me unlocking it.

Saturday | October 7th, 2023 | 7:42 PM

“Woah.” Nakyung gasped while staring out the window at the large house I parked in front of. I laughed at her reaction, “Yeah, I know. Her family’s fucking stacked.” I unbuckled my seatbelt and got out of my car, looking up at the house as well.

It was a modern luxury two story house. Her front yard was extremely well kept, with those visible grid lines in the grass that had to be cut by professionals. The walkway up to her house had small lanterns that usually glowed yellow at nighttime, as the grayscale color scheme of the house complimented it well. 

Nakyung followed me up the driveway, foolishly oohing and ahhing from behind me. I knocked generously on the frosted glass door after pressing her doorbell once. After about 30 seconds or so of waiting, I can somewhat see movement through the frosted glass. The door swung open, Joy smiled towards us and opened it up wider for us to enter. 

The inside was just as beautiful as the outside, with such a large and open foyer leading to a just as open living room. From the living room, there was an open way to the kitchen and dining room, as well as a staircase leading up to the second floor. From a past experience at Joy’s house, I knew that was where the bedrooms and the bathrooms were. 

Joy closed the door behind us, “Thanks for coming early Minjae! I’m glad you could come and help me.” She was dressed in just an oversized shirt, leaving her bare legs in view leaving little to the imagination as to what was underneath her shirt. I sheepishly grinned, “Don’t mention it. I’d help out anytime.”

Joy looked over at Nakyung and smiled big, “Nakyung! I’m so glad you came! I’ve heard so much about you from Minjae!” The shorter girl looked to me for some sort of reaction and smiled back at Joy.

“Aww, thank you! Minjae tells me a lot about you and the others, you guys sure have a lot of fun almost every weekend,” Nakyung replied. 

“Nah, I don’t know about every weekend, Minjae loves to be overdramatic,” Joy looked at me and sweetly grinned. Nakyung playfully bumped into me, “Yup, that’s Minjae alright.”

“Well, anyways, you guys can help me with some backdrops I was planning on hanging up so people can take pictures!” Joy turned and ran into the dining room where there were multiple plastic bags from the dollar store full of party supplies.

Nakyung and I followed behind, although I took my time walking as I glanced around the house. Joy poured out the contents of some bags, dropping different colored banner kits, streamers, different styles and colors of tablecloths. 

“I wasn’t sure what design I would be going for so I just grabbed everything,” Joy meekly admitted.

“You should be fine, Nakyung here can craft something up for you, ain’t that right?” I patted my bestie on her shoulder, to which she glared up at me and smiled reassuringly at Joy. 

“Thank you again, Nakyung. Minjae, can you do me a favor and help me with something upstairs?” Joy started walking off, leaving me and Nakyung behind to share a knowing look. We both knew what the other was thinking, this was a chance in the making right here.

I came after Joy, following her up the stairs to the second floor. Having her a few steps ahead, I can get a somewhat good look underneath her shirt and saw that she was wearing these tight shorts. Although they weren’t panties, the shorts still hugged her ample behind just as fine. 

She led me over to a familiar door, her bedroom door. My heart started to pound through my chest. There was no way, I was so close to the point so early in the day. I was expecting a harder heist but Joy literally just led me straight to her room. She opened the door for me to enter, and I immediately darted my eyes all around. For a girl, Joy keeps her room pretty messy. Everywhere, all I saw were piles of clothes, empty Amazon bags and boxes, scattered half-drunk water bottles.

Though, her room was bigger than mine at the dorm, and she had a large queen sized bed. She had a bunch of pillows lined up against the headboard, and her blankets were thrown haplessly at the end of the bed. Her dresser was topped with framed pictures, a small succulent plant, and an assortment of jewelry. Her desk had a stack of books on it and a notebook that had a pen attached to it.

 Joy kicked aside some clothes, revealing the snow-white carpet floor underneath.

“Sorry about the mess, my closet can’t fit anymore outfits,” Joy groaned. It really put into perspective how much money her family made for her to even have a closet full of clothes. I was reminded of my limited wardrobe back home. She marched over to a corner of her room, where this speaker about my size, maybe just a bit shorter than me, was standing. 

“Do you think you can carry this downstairs? It’s pretty heavy, I can help you if you need it,” Joy frowned. 

“Yeah, I can get that for you,” I said, walking behind her while keeping my head down at the piles of clothes, maybe hoping to spot a stray pair of underwear I can quickly swipe up while she wasn’t looking. Joy thanked me and started picking up the water bottles around her room.

“Yeah, I thought I was going to clean my room before the party but I got too lazy,” Joy complained.

“Oh yeah?” I mumbled, still on the lookout.

“Hmm, but no one’s going to come up here so it doesn’t really matter,” Joy walked to her window, unlocking it and sliding it open. She started pouring the water out the window, letting it splash outside. “My mom’s garden is right below, I’m doing her a favor by watering it for her.”

“That’s nice,” I crouched down to the floor next to the speaker, disappointed I couldn’t see any lingering panties. My hands and arms wrapped around the base of the speaker as I began to stand up. The speaker was a bit heavier than I thought, but it wasn’t anything I couldn’t manage. Joy closed her window and hurried over to me, guiding me slowly out of her room and near the staircase.

“Be careful!” Joy worried as she went down the stairs first, pulling on the sleeve of my sweatshirt to guide me downstairs. “Haha, I should be fine.” I groaned while carefully finding each step with my feet. Soon enough, I finally touched the ground floor and Joy guided me over to the corner of the living room. I carefully set down the speaker and brushed down my sleeves.

“Yeah, the speaker got Bluetooth, LED lights that respond to the beat, and different settings to mess with,” Joy admired, “It’s pretty cool.” While I crouched down to inspect the speaker, a knock from the front door sounded out into the living room from the foyer. Joy perked up and scampered away to go answer the door from which a chorus of shrieks and greetings erupted. I stood up and moved over to where I could see the front door from the living room.

In the foyer stood a couple that I instantly recognized, my friend Seong Jinho and his girlfriend Hwang Yeji. Upon making eye contact, Jinho smiled and walked over to me. I laughed as I greeted him with a handshake, “You’re early too?”

“Damn straight, Yeji wouldn’t stop bugging me to leave the house!” Jinho chuckled. He was tall and slender, maybe about my height, with black hair styled into a middle part and his nape covered by a short mullet. I first met Jinho in one of our freshman classes and we became friends when he helped me out with some of the work and found out we had some common interests.

"Oh shut up!" Yeji exclaimed while approaching us. "Hey Minjae," she said as she hugged me, wrapping her arms around my neck. "Hey Yeji," I said while returning the hug. She pulled away, allowing me to look at her. Her long, orange-red hair fell in waves down to her chest. Yeji was also dressed casually, wearing an long-sleeved black and red striped top and tight light blue jeans that really complimented her figure.

Yeji was a pretty attractive girl, her exotic fox-like eyes made her stand out to people who didn't know her. I could understand why Jinho was so drawn to her. The two of them started dating around a year ago, when the goobers group chat was in its infancy. Yeji was one of Joy's friends that was introduced to the group. She was a really good and loving girlfriend, although she liked to be a little playful with the rest of us.

They just clicked and been going strong since. From the other room, Nakyung peeked her head out to see what the commotion was.

“I brought Nakyung as my plus one tonight, she’s helping Joy make decorations for the house,” I introduced. She sheepishly laughed and came out from the dining room holding different colored streamers in her hand, “Hi! You’re Yeji right? And this is Jinho? Minjae showed me a bunch of pictures of you guys and I hope I got it right!”

The couple smiled and greeted her, introducing themselves.

"So, I'm going to be honest, I only recognize Yeji from the photos, I wasn't too sure if you were Wooyoung or Jinho," Nakyung sheepishly said. Jinho laughed, "Oh, don't worry about it, we're glad you're here tonight."

Yeji pulled on Jinho's arm, "Yah, I'm going to go help Nakyung with the decorations and help her feel welcome, you can go and talk with Minjae, I'll be fine!" With that, Yeji moved towards Nakyung in the dining room and together they both disappeared from view. Joy took a last look around the living room like she was trying to see what else was needed but with no other word she turned away and joined the other girls with making decorations.

Jinho looked back to me, falling back into a nearby lounge chair, “How’s school been?”

“Haha, same old. Stressful but fuck, somehow I’m getting through it.” I laid back on the couch and stretched my limbs out. Jinho smirked and casually laid his head onto his hand. It was from there, my eyes drifted upwards towards the second floor and the wooden railing that lined against the edge of it. I couldn’t see anything up there but this nagging feeling was seeping from there. Jinho’s voice sounded muffled but my voice was responding fine on its own.

All I could think about was Joy, her perfect body, her double-layered smile, acting so sweet yet so seductive, her fucking panties. I needed them bad, and my body knew it when I felt my erection growing underneath my jeans. God, a girl like that, what type of panties would she wear? Clearly, she’s a dark toned girl, colors like black, gray, even maroon would suit her sexy body. She might even be the type to be sultry and enjoy wearing thongs to hide those obvious pantylines that come from always wearing leggings.

My mind flashed through vivid images of Joy wearing the panties I’d imagine would be hidden away in her room. It was all I could think about, even when Jinho and I both stood up to answer a ring from the door. Two more members of the goobers had arrived early, Sana Minatozaki and Chou Tzuyu.

Tzuyu and Sana were Joy's friends who had gotten in the habit of tagging along when Joy went out. They were nice enough and had some similarities, like how they both were foreigners living in Korea. "Hey guys," Sana cheerfully greeted us as she walked in.

Sana was a cute and friendly Japanese girl with long brown hair, big eyes and a warm smile. She was on the shorter side but her thick thighs and round butt more than made up for her lack of height. Sana was not afraid of showing skin, and today was no exception. She wore a tight black shirt that hinted at her cleavage and a pair of jeans that perfectly accentuated her ass.

Tzuyu, meanwhile, was a quiet Taiwanese girl with long brown hair, a cute nose and an almost innocent demeanor. She was taller than most girls and had a slim body, although she had nice tits and a very firm, shapely ass. Tzuyu wasn't as outgoing as Sana, and mostly followed the older girl around. However, when she was around the rest of the goobers, she seemed to open up a lot more and could sometimes be even louder than Sana.

"Wooyoung and Haechan should be coming up soon, we passed them up while driving up here," Tzuyu informed. After sharing a series of hugs and greetings, the girls walked past us and found the girls in the dining room. Jinho and I stepped outside onto the patio to watch the street, waiting for our missing goobers.

It was then, a familiar silver car came pulling up to the driveway. The windows were down, music blaring as Wooyoung and Haechan were screaming along with the lyrics. They both were the only two who were still unaccounted for, meaning the whole group was present now. Wooyoung parked and killed the engine, and together, the two boys stumbled out of the car and made their way up to us.

Haechan was the first to break into a grin. He had messy black hair and was muscular but not lean, edging closer to the burly side. He was wearing a simple white shirt and ripped jeans. He had a mischievous glint in his eyes and a wide smile as he greeted us.

Wooyoung was next. He had a wolf-cut hairstyle and a slender frame. He was near the same height as me and Jinho but a little bit shorter. He was wearing a gray shirt and khaki cargo pants. He gave off a chill and relaxed vibe and smiled when he saw us.

Haechan and I go back before college, first meeting in high school and being seat buddies in some of our classes. Though we weren’t as close as Nakyung and I, we still kept in touch when starting university together.

From there, I met Wooyoung from Haechan since the two of them shared some classes together. Wooyoung was a pretty chill dude and was the one who actually introduced me to clubbing and night time endeavors. If I had to think about it, the whole group chat started around Wooyoung wanting a group to go to this event with. He invited Haechan, who invited me. At that point in time, I had gotten closer to Jinho and invited him.

Wooyoung also invited Joy, who he knew since they went to high school together as well, and from there the group added on girls from Joy’s friend group. Thus, the Goobers Groupchat was born and we’ve been pretty close-knit ever since.

"Nah, that's crazy, you let the girls beat you here," Jinho scoffed playfully as the two of them walked over to us.

"Man, this dude Haechan was taking his sweet ass time to leave his house," Wooyoung shot back, laughing. "I'm serious, this fool took forever to get ready." We exchanged handshakes when they got closer and walked back into the house together. The house was feeling alive as the girls were moving in and out, bringing the decorations to the living room, the kitchen, the foyer, and other areas.

“Wow, you guys really went all out,” Haechan commented while admiring a backdrop that Joy and Tzuyu was hanging up near the entrance. Tzuyu smiled and clapped her hands, “Thanks! We should be almost done now." The house was really coming together, I could tell they really were putting thought and work in their decorating because somehow the house that was already stunning came alive with colors and vibrancy.

Joy, who had the biggest smile out of all of us, stepped forward and thanked us for coming early and helping her out with the party. While she was talking, she was passing around cans of alcoholic seltzers for each of us. Knowing where this was going, we waited for the host’s cue. “You guys are the best, I really want this night to be fun for not only us but for the other people that were invited as well.” Together, we cheered and popped open our first of many drinks of alcohol that night. Music suddenly started playing from the speaker I helped bring down from Joy’s room. Wooyoung had connected to it during the little speech and began playing his playlist.

“Alright, I’m going to get changed and when I come back, let’s get this party started!” I took that moment as a chance to get close to Nakyung, who I haven’t talked to much since entering the house and leaving her to do the decorations. We both followed Joy going up the stairs with our eyes before disappearing to her bedroom.

“You know, when I was in her room earlier. I couldn’t spot any lingering panties. God, the feeling is killing me. We need to get a pair tonight, no chance I’m going home without them,” I whispered, letting the loud music from the speaker cover our conversation.

“You’re telling me, Joy kept bending over in the other room and all I saw was that plump ass. I just know she doesn’t wear underwear in the house,” Nakyung whispered back. The thought of it was so sexy, Joy parading her house with just her shorts on.

“What’s the plan, how do we get up there without raising suspicions?” I pondered. The party was starting to warm up, all of my other friends began talking loudly amongst themselves over the music while we waited for Joy. Meanwhile, I was spending my time hovering around Nakyung, who found the ice chest full of beverages and had already popped open another seltzer. I didn't realize how quickly Nakyung had finished her first drink while I was halfway done with my own.

After a while of waiting, we finally heard footsteps coming down the stairs. We all turned to the staircase as Joy came into view, dressed in a very revealing outfit that made her look so mature and beautiful. Her long legs were on full display, as the skirt she wore didn't leave anything to the imagination. Her shirt was low cut, showing off her cleavage. Her hair was fixed with light curls and her face had quick and light makeup on.

There was no doubt, this outfit was meant for me and Nakyung the way it drove us crazy. The two of us, as soon as she stepped into our vision, were instantly frozen. All my blood rushed to my head as the rest of the guys hollered at her. The girls, too, were whistling and yelling for her to twirl around, which she did.

I was still in disbelief. The way her clothes hugged her body, how she could look so classy yet so sexy, it was all driving me crazy. I needed to fucking rub my cock all over her underwear, no fucking question about it. I needed her, and I needed her badly.

While I was staring at her, I felt a bump at my side. Nakyung had moved closer, and I could hear her muttering, "Holy shit, look at her. She's fucking hot." Her words made me snap out of my daze and look over at her, her face was flushed and her breathing was a bit faster. She was in awe as well.

"Well! Let's take some entry shots before more people start to arrive!" Joy led the group back to the kitchen where she dug through another ice chest and picked up a cold bottle of Hennessy. As Joy went around pouring a shot for all of us, I let my eyes follow her and kept her beautiful cleavage in sight.

Once everyone had a shot poured, Joy called out for our attention. "To the best party we'll ever have, cheers!" She led us all in a cheer and together we drank the burning liquor. Some of us, including myself, did a small dance after swallowing the shot, the burning liquid giving us the energy boost we needed. I laughed it off and placed my shot cup back onto the table, hearing a loud banging on the door at the same time with pure coincidence.

"Ah, more people!," Joy smirked and ran over to the front door to welcome the guests. As a group, we all curiously followed her. She swung the door open and revealed Kim Jennie and Shen Xiaoting standing in the doorway, all three of whom exploded with cheerful shrieks and laughs.

"Joy, oh my god you look so beautiful," Jennie gawked. Joy giggled and waved her off. Xiaoting, too, complimented Joy on her outfit before entering the house. Joy shut the door and returned to the group, "Y'all have to take a picture! You guys look so hot right now!" To be fair, she wasn't wrong. As expected from the fashion duo, Jennie was dressed in this cool yet sexy look, wearing tight black leather pants and a black tube top. She had some heavy smokey eye makeup on that looked flawless.

Xiaoting, too, was dressed to kill. She was wearing a pair of high waisted shorts and a sheer lace black crop top that gave a clear view of her bralette. Her long legs were on full display, and her outfit left no room for imagination. She had a simple light make-up look, with a light pink blush, and a subtle red lipstick. Her hair was styled with soft beach waves.

Their own innate beauty coordinated with their different fashion senses and made them look ten times more eye-catching. If I were told they were just social media influencers, I'd probably call bullshit and say they were models instead.

"Alright, all of us!" Xiaoting squealed to all of us, pulling her phone out from her shorts. She fiddled with the phone settings before finding a suitable angle. Together, all of us huddled up and pressed close, smiling widely into the camera. The flash was blinding and once it faded, Xiaoting pulled the phone close to her face and looked over the photo.

"Oh, wait, I think Minjae is blinking. One more," Xiaoting called out, smiling sweetly at me. Her smile towards me made me feel butterflies in my stomach, even shivers up my spine. We huddled together again, and I took a deep breath, readying myself for another flash. The photo went off, and this time I heard Xiaoting squealing, "Perfect!"

Joy and Jennie were already by Xiaoting's side, looking at the phone and giggling to themselves. "We look so good!," Jennie cooed. Xiaoting was typing something on her phone, and she smiled up at Joy, "Can I post it on my Insta?"

"Yeah! You can even tag me," Joy responded. The trio broke apart, and Joy started to guide them towards the dining room where the shot cups remained after our first entry shot. "C'mon, we just took our shots! It's your turn now!"

"Hell yeah, I brought the tequila for the shots. It's gonna burn," Jennie snickered.

"Oh shit, I'm not ready for more liquor," Haechan whined. He and Wooyoung were the first to move back to the kitchen, followed by Jinho, Yeji, Nakyung, Sana and Tzuyu. I was about to walk forward, when suddenly my arm was pulled. I turned back, and was face-to-face with Xiaoting.

"Minjae! We haven't had a chance to catch up yet," Xiaoting grinned. My mouth was suddenly dry. Wow, she’s really pretty. The girl was standing so close, I could smell her perfume. She smelled like the ocean, with a hint of citrus.

"Hey Xiaoting, it's been a while!" My heart was pounding, and my ears were ringing.

“It has, hasn't it? It's been a year since we took Chem Lab, jeez what a pain that class was," Xiaoting groaned. I remember Xiaoting in that class, though she was seated at a different lab table than mine. The boys that sat at her table often looked distracted during class, though I wouldn't blame them.

"Oh god, don't remind me. We had so much homework and reports to fill out, ugh, I thought my fingers were gonna fall off," I joked. She laughed and nodded.

"Tell me about it, it felt like I was the only one working at my table," Xiaoting pouted, and I couldn't help but smile. She was definitely cute, and her personality was refreshing. She had a great smile, and her giggles were like music to my ears.

"Well, anyways, what have you been up to?” I asked, hoping to continue our conversation.

"Same old, same old. Fashion school and stuff, but I've also been working with Jennie as her partner, we're planning on starting a Youtube channel and a brand together. So much stuff is happening!" She explained.

"That's cool, you and Jennie always had a chemistry for fashion," I chuckled. She softly smiled and turned her head back to the group who were surrounding the dining table and getting ready to down another round of shots. "C'mon, let's get this over with!" Xiaoting led. I followed her closely as she joined the circle and was handed a shot cup.

"Cheers, fuckers!" Jennie hollered. I could smell the strong liquor in the cup, and it burned as it slid down my throat. Once I finished, I shook my head and slapped the cup onto the table. "Shit, that's strong!"

"Hah, told ya," Jennie shuddered. Her lips were pursed up in a grimace as she swallowed down her shot with a bit of difficulty.

"You guys, come on! We have to get the party started!" Haechan yelled, his voice cracking and slurring. The alcohol was settling in, and he was already a bit tipsy after just two shots. It was always fun to drink with Haechan, since out of everyone in the group, he was the most lightweight. True to his character, his lightweightness helped him open up easier.

"Haechan is right! Let's start the music!" Wooyoung was already heading back to the living room where the speaker was. We followed him and began dancing to the beat of the music, laughing and cheering.

The night had only begun, yet it felt like I was in that house for so long. Time felt like it was slowed down every time I placed my focus on the staircase leading upstairs. Every time, the same image was flashing in my head. A pair of panties.

My mind was filled with so many thoughts. So many desires. And the most prominent one was to get a pair of Joy's panties.

After a couple of songs, I finally turned back to my surroundings and noticed that the house was slowly filling up with people, some I recognized around school and others who I assumed to be plus-ones looking to have a fun time at a college party. I looked to my right and spotted Nakyung chatting with Xiaoting, Jennie, and some other girls I didn't know the names of. I was surprised to see her fitting in so easily with a group of people she never spoke to before, but that was the power of alcohol. It can make the most introverted and anxious person feel comfortable out of their skin.

I could tell that Nakyung was a bit buzzed. Her face was a bit flushed and she was swaying slightly to the music. I decided not to interrupt her, and instead scanned the area for Jinho or Haechan.

"Yo, Minjae! Over here!" Haechan called out, waving his hands in the air from the kitchen. He was standing by the table of alcohol, and was chatting with Jinho and a girl I've never seen before. She had a pretty face, and was wearing a short pink dress.

"Yo, what's up, Haechan?," I greeted, fist bumping him. He was definitely drunk. His eyes were a bit glazed, and he was slurring his words. It made me laugh a bit seeing how quickly he was intoxicated.

"Fuck! I'm having a good time. Oh, this is Lee Saerom, by the way. She shares some classes with me," he introduced, turning to the girl next to him. She smiled shyly and bowed her head a bit.

"Saerom, this is Hwang Minjae and Jinho. Wait, what am I saying you already know Jinho," Haechan drunkenly explained, gesturing towards each of us. Saerom nodded her head and bowed her head towards us.

"It's nice to meet you," I replied. She was really cute, and had a really feminine appearance. Her outfit was pretty and showed a lot of skin, and she was wearing a pair of high heels.

"Are you here with anyone?" Jinho questioned.

"No, Haechan invited me. I've never been to a party before," she explained, her eyes scanning the crowded house. Her eyes were sparkling as she took everything in.

"She came because I told her about the party and I invited her," Haechan explained, his words a bit slurred. I chuckled at him. Even Saerom shared a laugh seeing her classmate in such a state.

"Well, do you want something to drink?" Jinho asked, gesturing towards the table. Saerom's face lit up and she nodded.

"Yeah, I'll take one please," she requested. Jinho reached for the cooler and grabbed a can. He popped it open for her and handed it over to her.

"Here, have a seltzer," he said. He came back over with his own drink and leaned next to me.

"Thanks," she replied, accepting the drink. She took a sip and looked back at the rest of us.

"So, Saerom, what are you majoring in?" I inquired. She set her drink down on the table and crossed her arms over her chest.

"I'm actually majoring in journalism. What are you studying?" she answered.

"Woah! Cool! I'm a computer science major. Figured I'd aim high for those high-paying jobs if I wanna be lazy and rich when I'm old," I shared. Jinho joined in, "I'm a computer engineering major, which is basically what Minjae is except I take stupid harder classes."

"Ah, so you're both techies," Saerom deduced. We nodded and Jinho asked her a question, "So why did you decide to study journalism?"

"Well, I've always been interested in reporting and sharing stories, but I didn't think I had the talent or the drive to pursue it. It wasn't until a few years ago, when I got really inspired by a true crime documentary, that I realized that I wanted to study journalism. So, now I'm here, a journalism major," she revealed.

"It's always those true crime documentaries, they're hella interesting to watch though I can't lie," I added, reaching for Jinho’s drink and taking a sip.

"Fuck it! Let's take a shot for true crime!" Jinho laughed, grabbing the nearest bottle of liquor and pouring out shots for us, making sure to skip Haechan who groaned and whined slowly.

"Here's to true crime," I said, holding the shot glass up. The three of us clinked glasses and downed the shot. As the liquor burned through my throat, I noticed Joy approaching us, followed closely by Jennie and Xiaoting.

"Ooh! Shots!" Joy exclaimed, reaching for the bottle. "Pour me one, Jinho."

"Oh, no. Not this again," Xiaoting groaned.

"C'mon, it’s just one more shot. It's a party, after all," Jennie encouraged, her eyes wide and glossy. Her speech was a bit slurred.

"Fine, just one," Xiaoting caved in, holding her hand up.

"Alright, that's what I'm talking about," Jennie cheered. Jinho poured three more shots for the girls and distributed them around. We raised the glasses, and Joy led the toast, "Cheers!"

The liquor went down and I could feel the fire in my stomach. My whole body felt hot. The feeling was comforting.

"Fuck, that's good," Joy said, licking her lips.

"Okay, I think I'm done drinking for the night," Xiaoting chuckled.

"You're such a lightweight," Jennie joked, giving her a playful push.

"Yeah, I know," she shrugged.

"So, what have you guys been up to tonight?" Joy asked, looking at the four of us.

"Talking to this lovely lady right here, Lee Saerom," Haechan introduced, a bit too enthusiastically.

"Hello," she smiled, bowing her head slightly.

"Well, hi, Lee Saerom," Xiaoting smiled, returning the bow.

"Nice to meet you," Joy greeted, also bowing her head.

"This is the first time we've met! I'm Park Joy, by the way, and this is Jennie and Xiaoting," Joy continued.

"Oh, it's nice to meet you," Saerom smiled, bowing her head slightly. I dropped my shot cup down onto the table and excused myself, "I'll be back, it was nice to meet you Saerom, hope I see you around school!" I didn't wait for a response and slipped past people towards the living room, where it felt like even more people had suddenly appeared and filled up the house. I got a peek of the backyard and saw that people had also mingled into the open area.

As I scanned the living room, I caught sight of Yeji, Sana, and Tzuyu, gathered together, huddled near the corner of the living room. They were standing close and whispering to each other. Sana's face was a bit red, and she was giggling loudly. Once Yeji's fox eyes caught a glimpse of me, she threw her hand up and motioned for me to come over.

"Hey, guys," I greeted, making my way towards the trio. Yeji leaned in towards my ear and shouted over the music, "Have you seen Jinho anywhere?"

"We just had a couple shots together at the dining table," I replied, shouting over the music as well.

"What! He's supposed to be driving us home," Yeji shouted back, shrugging her shoulders. "Well, I'll be back, I'm gonna find Jinho. Just to know if he's fine to drive."

"Okay, bye, Yeji," Sana smiled. She was swaying a bit and Tzuyu's hands were gripping her arms to steady her. Yeji walked off, disappearing into the crowd, and left the three of us.

"Are you fine? Your face is getting red," Tzuyu dropped one of Sana's hands and placed it against my cheek. Her hands were soft and warm to the touch. Her thumb rubbed gently across my cheek and she smiled, "You're good for the night right?"

"Yeah, I'm good. How are you two? Having a good time?" I asked, my voice slightly cracked.

"Sana is a little drunk," Tzuyu chuckled, "but we're having a good time, yeah."

"I'm not drunk," Sana argued, her speech a bit slurred. "I'm just...buzzed."

"Buzzed," Tzuyu echoed.

"Yes, buzzed. Not drunk," Sana repeated. She pouted and pulled Tzuyu closer, hugging her side and resting her head on the taller girl's shoulder.

"I'm surprised that you're not drunk, too, considering all the shots you had earlier," I remarked.

"Well, I can handle my liquor a bit better than you guys, but I’m getting there," Tzuyu grinned, winking playfully. I could tell she was enjoying the buzz from the alcohol. She was swaying along to the beat, and had a wide smile on her face.

"By the way, have you seen Nakyung?" I asked loudly.

"Oh, Nakyung, yes! I think she went to the bathroom," Sana answered, pointing to the staircase. "I saw her walk up the stairs and then disappear."

"Alright, thanks," I responded, smiling at the girl. "I'm gonna check on her, make sure she's doing okay. It's her first party."

"Oh alright, bye Minjae!" Tzuyu said.

"Bye!" Sana called out, waving her hands. I walked away from the duo, weaving past the dancing bodies towards the staircase. I noticed that some people migrated from the first floor to the second floor, perhaps to give themselves breathing room from the dancing mosh in the living room. Once I reached the stairs, I looked up, and took a deep breath. I can feel the shots adding up in my body, the alcohol running through my veins, giving me a slight buzz and a warmth in my stomach.

My hand reached out, and gripped the railing, pulling me up the steps. I stepped past people in tipsy conversations until I finally cleared the stairs and looked around the second floor. It was just a bit quieter than the first floor, the music still loud enough to vibrate the floor underneath me. 

There were still people hanging around the hallway and chatting amongst each other. Some were sitting down on the ground and leaning against the walls. A group of people were hanging around the railing that was open to the floor underneath us. You could see the moving bodies in tune with the music.

I scanned the area for any signs of Nakyung, and caught a glimpse of her pink and blue hair, leaning against a wall. I shuffled towards her. She threw a side eye as I approached and pushed herself off of the wall, she came in close and talked softly underneath her breath.

"Yo, you good?" she asked, a small smile creeping on her face. "I can smell the liquor from here."

"Yeah, I'm fine. I think now's the perfect chance. Everyone from the group should be downstairs, we'll just slip into Joy's room and steal some underwear," I whispered.

"Umm, bad news," Nakyung's smile dropped into a frown. She tapped her fingers on her thighs anxiously, "Her room's fucking locked."

"What the fuck, no, are you serious?" I groaned, running a hand through my hair. Such a simple decision stunted our plans just like that.

"Well what's the move now?" Nakyung questioned, crossing her arms over her chest.

"We'll think of something, just, follow me. Let's get the fuck outta here," I grumbled. I began walking towards the stairs, pushing past people, until a thought stopped me.

I turned my head towards Nakyung and spoke softly, "I have an idea. Just follow me." She nodded, and trailed behind me, her arms crossed tightly over her chest.

There were still a few people standing around and talking, but they were too drunk or too distracted to notice us slip past. We passed up her bedroom door and stopped in front of the bathroom door. I banged on the door and threw it open, absolutely sure no one was already inside. I pulled Nakyung in with me and closed it behind us, locking it so no one can interrupt us.

"Why are we here? Do you need to pee or something?" Nakyung asked, raising her brow.

"No, we're going to steal her underwear," I answered. Looking around the room, there was the standard toilet and sink setup but there was a built in walk-in shower and bath. Inside the walk-in bath/shower, there was a frosted glass window that obscured the view from outside.

"Okay, but, how? You heard me, her bedroom is locked," Nakyung pointed out, gesturing towards the bathroom door.

"We're gonna sneak in from the outside. That window," I said, pointing at the frosted glass. Nakyung's mouth dropped open and her eyes widened, "Oh fuck, no way. That's a bit much."

"That's why I'm going to do it, you're keeping watch of the bathroom in case someone tries to get in. You just need to yell, occupied or no entry or some shit!" I explained, taking off my sweatshirt.

"What? Hell no, you're not going out that window, it's a death sentence," Nakyung protested, shaking her head.

"Look, we're already in the bathroom. I'm not just gonna stand here and waste an opportunity to do this," I reasoned, while starting on unlocking and opening the window. "Don't worry, it's not a long drop, the bushes underneath should cushion me a bit,” I said, laughing slightly at my poorly aimed joke.

"Okay, no way, this is insane. We should just get the fuck out of here and figure something else out," Nakyung hissed.

"This is the only thing we can do, I don't know what else we can do to get into her room," I argued. I can see the thought and the idea was circulating around in her head. Her shoulders slumped in defeat as she understood I wasn’t keen on backing down, especially when the goal is right in front of me.

Nakyung bit her bottom lip in frustration, "Fuck. Just be careful."

"Of course, I will," I grinned, and opened the window. I stuck my head out and looked around, it was dark, but I could see the bushes a couple of feet below me. There were a couple of people standing around the backyard, chatting, but no one was looking in my direction.

"You're really going out there, aren't you?" Nakyung chuckled.

"It's no big deal, it's only a few feet," I reassured. The window itself was pretty small but I was still able to slither my body through it, finding support on the textured roof tiles of Joy's house. I slowly stood up on the small roofing that circled around the first floor, finding a good footing and walked carefully. I could see the backyard from where I was and the people that were standing around, so I crouched and crab-walked in an attempt to hide myself from curious eyes.

In a short time, I reached Joy's bedroom window, looking underneath me, I could see Joy's mother's garden that she had just watered earlier. If my memory serves me right, Joy did not lock her window earlier when she watered her mother’s garden. I held my breath as my hand pushed up on the glass of the window, hoping my memory wasn’t fucking with me. To my relief, the window moved up.

"Fuck yes, it's unlocked," I hissed underneath my breath. I pulled the window all the way up and poked my head inside the room. The coast was clear and I could see all the lights turned off, including her desk lamp.

"Fuck, this is crazy. What the fuck am I doing?" I mumbled, and jumped in. My feet landed on the soft carpet, and I was instantly greeted by the smell of her perfume and a clean laundry smell. It was dark and the only light source was the faint orange glow coming from the outside.

I fished for my phone and turned on the flashlight. I was met with the piles of dirty clothes that I had seen earlier lying on the floor. Without a second thought, I dropped to the floor and began shuffling through the clothes, hoping to find something that’ll make this break-in worth it. The first pile I went through was a bust, as well as the second, but the third one was exactly what I wanted. Hidden inside a pair of athletic shorts, was a light-gray thong. I fished it out and held it up to the light, examining the underwear.

“This should be-” I stopped my train of thought when I threw my flashlight around the room again. Fuck no, there’s so much to be uncovered here. I dropped the thong onto her bed and began digging through the piles of dirty clothes again.

In no time, I found more, underneath a white t-shirt and a pair of leggings. It was a pair of lacy black panties with a red bow in the front. I felt a rush of excitement and triumph run through my body. With that, I threw it onto the bed next to the thong.

My eyes kept searching and another pile of clothes yielded another treasure. A black thong with lace details that formed the words FUCK ME. The underwear was folded and I could tell that she wore them recently because of the dampness in the front.

I stared at the panties, the light of my flashlight shining brightly against the words. I imagined Joy wearing them, how they would have hugged her curves and the words being slightly stretched around her crotch area. I threw them onto the bed and kept going.

The next underwear that I uncovered was a pair of plain cotton underwear that looked like a basic granny panty, and a pair of pink and white striped bikini briefs. I found another pair of black panties that looked like a thong, but the waistband was wider, like a belt. It was made out of some kind of soft, silky material. As soon as it landed on the bed, my eyes wandered over to her bedside drawer. The drawers were closed, and curiosity got the best of me. I reached out, and pulled open the top drawer.

A small gasp left my lips. I found a total jackpot, her complete undergarment drawer. Her bras and panties mixed together inside of this wooden drawer, I fumbled with my phone as I opened up my camera. My breath was caught in the back of my throat as I hovered the camera over the drawer, making sure I got every underwear and bra into frame to document this historic moment for me. I even threw my hand inside and moved all of the fabric around, feeling up every one of her underwear.

My erection was at an all time stiffness as it strained against my jeans. I stopped the recording and slid the drawer closed, before moving back to the bed where the lucky pair was waiting to go home with me. After pondering, I decided on the black lace thong with the “FUCK ME” text. It was just too hot to imagine Joy wearing it not to take. The other pairs of underwear, I threw into random piles, not caring if they were in the right places or not. I pocketed the thong and walked over to the window.

Carefully, I stepped through her window and back onto the roof, making sure to slide the window closed to cover my tracks. The adrenaline coursing through my body aided me in making it safely back to the bathroom window, which I struggled to fit through but luckily Nakyung was there to pull me back in.

“Holy shit! Did anything happen? Did you get it?!” Nakyung exclaimed, helping me up to my feet. I reached into my pocket, taking out the thong and spreading it to show it in its full glory to Nakyung. Her eyes widened as it took in our new addition to our collection

Park Joy - Obtained 10/7/23