The Black Saint is My StalkerCh132 - Totally and completely forgot

Edited by dreamandwonder

Han Li made up for his anxiety with apparent indifference. YHbpu7

Maybe he had been in Graham’s company too long. But in truth, he had fretted over his appearance, no longer understanding what was even appropriate to wear at a gathering like this.

There was a time he cared more about his wardrobe. There was a time he had a collection of earrings that he wore for different occasions. And there was a time he liked to experiment with fashion.

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Tonight he donned a sleek false turtleneck, a deep burnt orange. It was a bit tight around his arms, but at least it wasn’t something that Han Li had stolen from Graham’s closet. The black leather jacket that he wore on top, however, might not have originally been his. To complete the outfit, he wore a fitted pair of jeans with boots that may or may not be the same pair he wore out to the last hunt. His hair was tied up into a loose ponytail and he caught his reflection in the rearview mirror, Han Li frowned at the chaotic state of his hair. With a sigh, he ripped it free of its binds and decided to fuck it.

He was just going to see old friends anyway. Who was he trying to impress in the first place? zh3B7O

Simone had chosen a small restaurant bar, one she claimed had ‘killer wings’ and ‘decent beer’, and Han Li decided to trust her. He left other invitations up to her, excepting not much. Probably Seiji, Kevin and whichever poor sod Kevin was seeing at the moment. Maybe Mark, one of Kevin’s numerous exes that somehow befriended Simone in Han Li’s absence.

The restaurant’s interior was dim, with low blue lights, a mellow R&B tune playing, with a flashy music video playing on some mounted TVs. A few people were chatting about the bar. Simone probably thought he hadn’t noticed her when she snuck around his right side, trying to tackle him down while his eyes were veered elsewhere.

Han Li feigned surprise when she barreled into him, launching her entire body weight at him, arms around his shoulders. “Happy birthday, you piece of shit!” she screeched loudly into his ear and Han Li couldn’t help but cringe.

“Hey to you too.” He smiled as she slowly peeled off his body.

“That’s all I get?” She raised a brow. Simone’s hair was cropped short, showing off the round of her head. Large wooden earrings hung heavily, pulling on her earlobes. The top she wore was golden, and shiny, cutting off around her waist. It was paired with a patterned pencil skirt and a jean jacket. She looked…both familiar and unfamiliar.

When was the last time Han Li went out with her?

When was the last time he even saw her, period?

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He clicked his tongue and nudged her with his elbow. “What the heck, Simone! Since when did I become your estranged son? You’re older than me by what, two months? Geez. And judging by my medicals, no. I’m still the exact same height as I was three years ago.”

“Lies! You seriously seem taller!” She snaked her way out of Han Li’s attack and puffed out her chest proudly. “You are my son. How dare you ignore all my texts and phone calls!?”

“I can’t take calls on missions.” Han Li pouted slightly, folding his arms in front of him. “I’ve been busy!” atoThx

Only then did Simone give him her signature eye roll. “Excuses, excuses! Don’t think I don’t have my sources for keeping my eye on you, Mr. Li Han.”

“That’s creepy,” Han Li deadpanned.

“His name is Abe Seiji and he’s a very faithful little spy. Gives me the hottest Li Han updates, everything that I can ask for.”

“Y-you!” Han Li snapped at her without any real heat. “Why the hell do you call him Abe Seiji but I’m still Li Han!? And dude, why the heck do you have to be gossiping behind my back like that?” 9Ngt 1

“Hey look, you’re always welcome to join the gossip about yourself, but you don’t answer my texts. You’ve only yourself to blame, my dude.”

Han Li cringed because she wasn’t wrong either and it wasn’t like he didn’t know that Simone spoke to Seiji (and that they may or may not be seeing each other, Han Li wasn’t totally sure) but still. He sighed. If anything, he supposed she was still the same. And he prayed that things were still the same between the two of them despite everything. And that his anxiety was just for nothing.

Chrysanthemum Garden.

Simone’s indignant glare softened, her lips quipped into a smile. “Alrighty, let’s not keep the others waiting, Mr. Birthday Boy.”

He nodded in agreement, keeping his sigh well-hidden. Han Li followed Simone to a table at the back of the room. All eyes turned in his direction and he thought he was going to suffocate. Instead, he only smiled wryly and tried to not look so tense. “Hey guys.” fV3GLk

“‘’Sup’ Li!” The guy at the end of the table had short dirty blond hair, a winning smile, and very toned body. Han Li had some form of recollection but it didn’t come with a name. “Damn I haven’t seen you in a while, huh? Got some gains on you.” He stood up and gave Han Li’s arm a hard slap. Han Li only pretended to flinch, so he would appear normal in front of them.

“…Yeah! It’s been a while!” Han Li hoped that his grin didn’t look too fake. But no seriously, who was this guy again?

(Somehow, the name was on the tip of his tongue, but Han Li, for the life of him, couldn’t remember despite the fact he had recalled Mark’s existence mere minutes ago.)

“…Hi Li.” Another voice caught his attention, coming from the other end of the table. This person had overgrown brown bangs that swept over his face, hiding at least half his face. He was leaning over the table, back slightly hunched, wearing a nondescript blue shirt with a plain graphic design on it. iCVdzW

If it wasn’t for the soft timber of his voice, Han Li wouldn’t have recognized him. But not only had Kevin lost a considerable amount of weight, he genuinely seemed taller than the last time Han Li saw him.

Huh.

Han Li didn’t even know what to say to Kevin. In fact, he couldn’t even recall a time they exchanged more than ten words between the two of them. But that didn’t stop Han Li from maintaining his friendly demeanor. “Hey, Kev! How’s it been?”

Kevin jumped a little at Han Li’s voice, his face going suspiciously red. Han Li tossed his head back and laughed. So Kevin was still the same old: falling for any pretty face he saw, even if Han Li was already considered an old flame. “Y-yeah! …I mean…good. It’s been good!” Kevin hiccuped, startling the person who sat next to him. MJ0C37

Only then did Han Li veer his gaze to the last person sitting at the table with the group.

Judging from the face alone, Han Li would have thought them a woman, for their eyes were soft, round with thick lashes that frame sapphire blues. Their hair was midnight, falling just beneath the shoulders, cupping a sleek, pointed chin. Though their skin was ivory, milk-like, their lips were like delicate little rose petals, soft and rouge. Han Li blinked, almost confused when he realized that this person boasted rather wide shoulders, a flat chest, and narrow hips. They were wearing a thin, form-fitting sweater with the collar cut a bit wide, threatening to fall off a shoulder at any given moment.

Simone stepped in, taking Han Li’s surprise as confusion.

“Li Han, this is Nathan. He’s Kevie’s plus one tonight, so don’t bite, alright?” If6htY

“Han Li,” he cut in quickly before stretching his hand. “Whatever these assholes said about me, it’s probably not true.”

Nathan smiled brightly and Han Li thought he could see a golden sparkle in those vividly blue eyes. A soft pale hand held his own. “It’s a pleasure, Han Li.” Nathan’s voice was soft and silvery, matching his elegant visage perfectly. “Kevin and I aren’t together, we’re just…close,” he said, adding a wink.

“Oh, that so?” Han Li replied intelligently, wondering where the fuck his brain cells all evaporated to. But luckily Nathan let go and the spell lessened, at least a little. Just enough for Han Li to get a grip on himself and park his ass down on a seat. Next to Kevin and Simone. Away from Nathan.

But that didn’t stop the raven-haired boy from leaning over, purposely chatting Han Li up despite the person that sat between them. “So, Han Li, is it true that you’re a professional hunter?” E9Xedv

“…Yeah,” Han Li said, totally missing the way that Simone rolled her eyes next to him.

“Alright you two, stop being jackasses, and let’s order food and drinks first! Then everyone can go flirt with everyone that isn’t me because apparently, I’m stuck at a table with gay—“

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“Kevin’s flings, past and present,” the blond guy corrected with a chirp. “And just FYI, I’m bi.”

“That’s good for you, as long as you stay away from me.” Simone huffed, burying her face into the closest menu. zbdjNV

But it was only then that things clicked for Han Li.

“Ah!” he exclaimed, smacking his palm with a fist. Everyone’s attention turned his way. “I remember now! You’re Mark! The bed lice resort guy!”

Mark’s smile instantly fell, his expression changed from pleasant to horrified. “What!? I’m not the lice resort guy, I’m the haunted cabin guy! Did you forget already!?”

Han Li one hundred and ten percent totally and completely forgot. JLdros

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