Heart Signal
All 6 residents of the house
Ashley
Woah, that was quite a workout!
I walk up the steep and a beautiful big mansion comes into my view.
It writes, "Signal House" on the sign board.
Well, it looks like I'm in the right place.
But why would they build a house on top of the hill?
Ashley
Anyways, Let me catch my breath first.
I look down the large suitcase and heave out a sigh.
But as I stretch myself-
My suitcase suddenly falls and rolls over
I look at the suitcase is dismay as it bangs down the alley.
Ashley
Oh no, please don't do this to me on my first day!!
Do I have to go all the way down to fetch it?
What if it hits and hurts someone when it rolls over?
I quickly step forward to catch my suitcase but right at that moment,
Aiden
Woah! I got it. Are you alright?
A muscular hand reaches out and catches the suitcase.
The suitcase obediently gets dragged up by the tall man.
Aiden
Seems like the handle's broken. You'll have to get it fixed. Are you alright?
Ashley
Uh yes,.... I'm fine. Thank you.
As I chuckle awkwardly, my eyes drop to the large suitcase he is carrying as well.
If he's carrying a suitcase, that means...
Ashley
Are you a resident as well?
Aiden
Ah yes. Nice to meet you. I'm Aiden.
Ashley
Nice to meet you too. I'm Ashley.
Ashley
Thank you for helping me.
Aiden
You're welcome. Coming up that hill was hard, wasn't it?
Ashley
Gosh, you must be tired. You can pass over the suitcase to me.
Aiden
It's no Biggie. I got this.
Ashley
I can take up my own suitcase.
Aiden
Oh how could I let you do that? That would be not something a real man would let happen. Let's go inside. Ladies first.
I open the door as Aiden carries two of the luggage inside the apartment.
Aiden
Huh? I guess, everyone's already here.
As soon as I open the door, we are greeted by a bunch of people's voices.
It didn't sound like one or two people. Are we late?!
Sol
Hi! Did you two come together?
Glen
We just arrived as well. Please take your seat.
Ashley
Wow. What on earth-
Everyone in the room looks so stunning.
Before I entered this house, I was ready to flaunt myself to everyone. But that confidence vanished as people started introducing themselves.
Her name is Sol.
She is slender and Stylish.
His name is Asher.
Taciturn, sensitive but cute.
Lina, who is the very definition of lovely.
Glen,
Who is calm, gentle and neat.
And finally there's Aiden and myself!
All 6 residents of Signal House has finally gathered.
Socialising
Lina
Shall we unpack our things first?
Let's look around the house and prepare dinner together!
Glen
Sounds great. Oh, you can give me that. I see, you have a lot of luggage.
Lina
Thank you but try not to step on my foot again. Hahaha
Glen
Oh no, I would never do that again...!
Sol
Hahaha, I thought he was trying to break her foot.
Asher
Yes, watch out. You might get hurt.
Glen's cheeks were red and I couldn't pinpoint if it was embarrassment or something else.
Ashley
Um...did something happen before I came?
Lina
Well, Gown stepped on my foot earlier, really hard!
Lina dramatically held her head and spoke.
Aiden
Geez, I guess I have to be careful as well.
Glen
Oh, it was an accident. And you know, I didn't step that hard...!
Glen tried to defend himself from everyone's gang teasing and honestly he looked so cute with flustered face and all.
Sol
You should've seen that, Aiden and Ashley. It was no joke!
Ashley
I guess, a lot of things happened before we came.
Sol
No. After that, we looked around the rooms, the kitchen and that's all.
Lina
By the way, this house is so pretty. And it's really big! I was surprised when I first came here.
Aiden
Oh I can't wait to look around.
Wait! I know where this is going. Everyone is already smiling, socialising, except for me....
Should I've come a little earlier? Everyone is talking about things I don't know.
And I also can't keep up with their conversations...
Well, Aiden is already smiling and talking withe everyone. What about me?! What do I do now?!
Lina
There's a terrace too. It would be nice to have a coffee or brunch together.
Ashley
A terrace, really? I am already loving this house.
Lina
We could make toasts and eggs scrambles and eat it out there! It'll be like a picnic. Are you good at cooking, Ashley?
Thankfully, Lina leads the conversation.
Ashley
Me? Haha. I can't cook that well. How about you?
Lina
I'm not good at it either. Though, I think Glen will be good at cooking.
Glen
Well, it's just average.
Aiden
How about us? Do you think Asher and I can't cook, Lina?
Lina
No no. I didn't mean that.
Everyone looks at Luna who is smiling sweetly like an angel.
If I were I guy, I'd fall for her. No. I'd be whipped already. She's so sweet and friendly.
Aiden
Nevermind, let's leave it at that. I'm a bad cook.
Lina
Ah~ it's not like that!
And Aiden is amazing too...
He has the best social skills I've ever done across. We came together but he's already blended in well.
These are the people I'll be living with for a month!
I better say something. I shouldn't keep myself aloof.
Impression
Because I came here late, I couldn't speak a lot with the guys, except Aiden.
I should make an Impression.
But to whom should I speak?!
Maybe Asher? He seems like a shy soul who actually wants to get along well. He also looks relatable to me. Not able to blend well so quick.
Ashley
Asher? When did yous arrive here? Did you get to talk a lot with others?
Asher
I arrived just before you came and I didn't get to talk a lot with others.
I did throw a question but he kinda bounced it off.
I didn't know what else to say so I just blankly stared at him.
Asher
I'm sorry. I'm not good with words.
Asher murmured in a low voice. His cheeks flushed up in embarrassment. Well, he's definitely cute,
Ashley
Well, I don't know what to say either because I'm feeling nervous as well. It'd be the same for everyone.
Asher
Thank you for saying that.
He looks so different when he smiles.
Asher
I'll try to talk more.
Shit! The words just spilled out of my mouth like that and I rambled. Gosh, what did I just say to a person I've met for the first time?!!!
Asher
You have a beautiful smile too...
Asher replied in a quiet voice while rubbing his flushed cheek.
"You have a beautiful smile too...?"
My heart just went *thump* for a second.
The residents stopped conversing and started heading towards their room now.
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