Suppressed Feelings

Jong Hyun has been quiet as he watched Yura's in animated reactions to what Jin Yong noona has been saying. Observing her quirks and mannerisms has been a sight to behold; it puts a smile on his face. They were on a break, just after their meal and just before their fight for the HOUSE.

It was the first time that they met Nam Gong Min and Jin Young couple and as expected, his reserved self has quiet a difficulty in dealing with newly met people. But looking at Yura, oh she's Ahyoung-ie, it’s a piece of cake for her. He has been worried about their contrast personality, but now, after a few episodes, he can say it has been an advantage.

The MC has signalled for them to get ready and Yura approached him. He smiled “Are you ready?”

Yura smiled cheerfully “De Oppa! Let’s do our best to get the house!” she motioned for a high five in which he reciprocated.

“So this is where the real game starts!” the MC Yelled. And so the game started, then ended, they did not win to their dismay.

Jong Hyun went and sat on the chair just outside his waiting room while shaking his head “Waah, that was a leap” he said to himself, thinking of the skinship they did while doing the game. He rubbed his arm, the one that touched her chest accidentally while they went inside the hola hoop. “I hope it gets edited out” he thought, worried. “But I doubt it.”  He fans his reddening face. He then touched his lips “Man! That was close” he exclaimed as he thought of the paper that fell between their lips. He smiled to himself as he wondered what would have happen if they accidentally kissed. He shook his head as if to erase the thought, but then again he smiled goofily.

“Oppa!” Ahyoung called that made him jump “I’m sorry, we lost because of me.” She looked at him and pouted

He looked at her lips, gulped and looked away. “Nah, it’s okay. Maybe we’ll have a proper house in the near future. The rooftop is fine, for now. “ he added gently and glanced back at her luscious lips

“Really? But why are you sulking here?” she asked oblivious of the situation.

He turned his back and pretended to look for something inside his backpack to hide his now blushing face, he knows as he felt it getting warmer by the minute. “a-ahm, I just need some time to freshen up. And I need to charge my phone, I’m waiting for a call.” He said “why don’t you go ahead, and rest. We have some time for ourselves before dinner.” He added. “See you later!” he walked hurriedly inside his waiting room, not looking back

Ahyoung studied his back view as he talked, her forehead creased “O-oppa!” she tried to stop him, her right hand hangs in the air as she does. “He must really be upset” she pouted, turns back and walk towards her own waiting room. She changed her clothes while pondering as to what had happened to Jong Hyun.

--

Jong Hyun’s PA looks at him. His sweat trailing down his forehead to his aristocratic nose and dropped to the ground as he does push ups. “Yah! You went down there as soon as you walk in, what’s going on?” he asked his arms crossed across his chest, suppressing a chuckle. He has a rough idea why the great Hong Jong Hyun, the ever so reserved and gentleman but playful at times is doing push ups. He can’t blame him really, after he saw what they just did with his WIFE earlier. He waited for him to respond but he said nothing, all he heard was his huffs “Yaah, I understand, one young hot blooded man and a hot girl like h..” he stopped he held his hands up to surrender when he saw Jong Hyun stood up and gave his PA a deathly glare. “Arasso, arasso.” He exclaimed

Jong Hyun went inside the comfort room and freshen up, a little irritated with his PA. “Aishhh.. this hyung.” He whispered. he admitted to himself though that what his PA told him was true. He drew a deep breath to calm himself. He opened the door and asked for his change of clothes. He change swiftly and went out.

--

AhYoung was pacing in front of Jong Hyun’s waiting room, she dolled up as fast as she can so she can talk to him before the cameras starts to roll. She knocked but her hand landed on Jong Hyun’s chest “Omo Oppa!” she exclaimed and grinned foolishly her hand still on his chest.

Jong Hyun cleared his throat “You’re here!” he said and looked at Ahyoung’s hand on his chest and back to her face. His heart rate has started to rise again. He nonchalantly took her hand off and put it back where it belong, to her side, and gave her a smile.

“Oppa, are you mad?” Ahyoung asked as soon as he stepped out.

He shook his head “I told you it’s okay. Really” he assured her and patted her shoulder lightly

“But..” she started but was interrupted by the staff.

“We’re starting now.” The staff called

They walked and met the other couple again, and were surprised to have another game planned.

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Jonghyun sat still as he waited Ahyoung’s lips to touch his face. His heartbeat racing but he willed himself to calm down. He felt her soft lips land, and so he can’t help to let go a controlled smile, embarrassed as the sunbaes are watching them intently. And then he felt it again, her lips on his forehead, he sighed. “what am I going to do?” he thought confused of the situation. Not just because of he is about to kiss another guy again but also because he felt it again. He flushed lightly and let out a sigh of defeat. “Should we start eating?” he asked Nam Goong Min instead.

--

They grilled and shared food, have fun conversing with the other couple until they were told it was done. “Okay cut! We’re done for the day! Good job guys!” the PD yelled

Jong Hyun excused himself as soon as the filming was done. He walked towards the dark area of the site and stopped beside a tree. He touched the left side of his chest with his right hand. I must be going crazy” he whispered to himself. He leaned on the tree beside him, exhausted. He never thought containing his emotions could be this hard. He heaved a sigh.

“Oppa! What are you doing here?” he looked at Ahyoung in surprise. His almost calm heartbeat now back on the race track.

“Ahyoung-ah, can you please leave me alone?” he asked in a weak voice.

Worried, Ahyoung walks faster towards him and stopped in front of him, her face inches away from him as she was checking him out.

He inhaled sharply and smelled the sweet fragrance she emits. He studied her worried face and he shut his eyes. 

“A-Ahyoung-ah, jebaaalll..” he pleaded in a soft voice as he buried his face in his hands “Please, for now, please go back.”

She stepped back as she saw his agonized face, wondering what was making him that way. “Uhm... okay... I’ll see you later” she said instead, although her mind is still puzzled as to what has happened.

Jong Hyun exhaled, exasperated, as soon as Ahyoung was out of site. “Aigoo, how am i going to continue this filming with this feeling’s lurking inside me.. otoke?!”

Hyun Choding

Yonghwa has been flipping and turning on his bed for the past minutes trying to sleep but his eyes were disobedient. His mind wander to the pretty woman next door and his heart did the summersault. His eyes traveled on the thin walls of the beautiful inn, with its serene ambiance and a can of beer/non-alcoholic beer they had been honest to each other. Spilling all bottled emotions, expectations and disappointments inside. Being a triple A, as Jonghyun has said, it was harder than planting gogumas on a hectare of land all by himself. And he knew Hyun was the same or maybe a bit more. He can say he knows her well to the amazement and/or annoyance of some because she is partly him, minus the mischief and playfulness. And what struck him in their heart to heart talk was when she told him she’d changed, she was changed all because of him. His heart swelled hearing those words from her, and from acknowledging it, he knew she has been thinking about it a lot, thinking about him a lot. A smile broke on his face, he reached for his smile lines and massaged it, it always comes in handy thanks to Jungshin.

He heard a soft laugh from the other side of the room that made him sprang up “Hyun is still awake” he whispered to himself a little giddy. He tiptoed his way to her room, afraid of waking up their crew whose room was just adjacent to theirs. He knocked softly on her door but no one responded “Was it just my imagination?” he just asked himself when he heard another soft laugh. “Hyun! Hyun!” He knocked and tried calling her name in a whisper and again no one responded. He opened the door and there he saw her sitting on the porch, both legs are wrapped around her embrace, her chin on her knees, her eyes were closed as she listens on something that makes her giddily laugh on her earphones. It seems like she is not aware of his presence yet. Curiously he tiptoed and close their distance, he studied her face, the beautiful smile that spreads on it and the occasional laugh that escapes her throat, his curiosity deepened, earlier he thought she was talking to someone on her phone but now that he’s closer he assessed that the earphones were connected to the MP3 that was lying on the floor. His forehead creased in confusion and without realizing his head moved closer to hers, his left ear to her right ear trying to hear what makes her giddily happy that it’s making him jealous. “God only knows what this girl is thinking” he thought

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Seohyun sat on the opened porch after their serious talk. She can’t possibly sleep from all those talk, right? It makes her happy that finally, someone was able to open up her heart and her mind freely. Bottling up all emotions suits fine with her but she hadn’t know how good it feels to actually let it flow. She has been thinking a lot these days, and she was in denial at first but reality caught up with her and acknowledging it is the only way to calm her shaken heart, and boy was she glad to do just that. Seeing how happy it made him, a smile broke her face. She put her earphones on and pressed play, the music starts playing on her ear that made her giggle, she pressed replay, closed her eyes and listen to every single word to it, hearing this particular song always tug her heartstrings. The song played again and again as a soft laugh and giggle pass through her throat, oblivious to her surroundings. She suddenly felt an ear brushed to hers. She jumped in surprise, her wide eyes adjusted to the darkness and stared to the equally surprised Yonghwa “What…” she saw him put a finger on his lips and realized she has to keep it low. “What are you doing here? Why didn’t you knock?” she asked now in a whisper

“I did knock. I even called your name twice but obviously you did not hear it. What were you listening anyway? Making you all smile and laugh like that?” he whispered back, he reached for her earphones

Seohyun flinched, trying to take the mp3 player and turn it off, but as expected, Yonghwa was faster than her. She blushed from the tips of her hair to her toes in embarrassment as he shot her a knowing look and a mischievous smile on his face. A glint of understanding sparked in his eyes “Is my song that funny?” he feigned ignorance and hurt but Seohyun knows him well enough to see he’s playing around again

“Yes and no” she answered, collecting all the courage she can muster, she can tell he knew something, so better yet say it once and for all. “No I don’t find it funny and yes it can make me laugh because it reminds me of you.” She answered wholeheartedly while thanking the darkness of the room, she touched her warm face, trying to look straight his eyes

His eyes danced with mirth “Are you trying to say you have a crush on me?” a half meant joke escaped his curved lips

She sighed “Call it whatever you like, it doesn’t matter” the nonchalance in her voice surprised her as she was feeling way more different. The butterflies in her stomach, the fast beating of her heart, the cold sweats on her palms was saying otherwise. She watched his reactions changed from playful to serious. Now her mind readies itself for a rejection.

Yonghwa gazed at Seohyun’s sincerity. He knew something was up but he didn’t want to be presumptuous so he tried to joke around with her. One can’t know how surprised he was with her statement, or should he call it confession? This is so not Seohyun! His mind was screaming at him, but because she is Seohyun, then he should take her seriously. He sat comfortably beside her, they shared earphones and listened to the replayed song LOVE LIGHT. After the second replay he swallowed hard and said “Where is the CD that I gave you earlier?”

“It’s in my bag. Why?” the walls of self preservation were almost finished and he asked her that? The moment she sat beside her in silence, she thought he was constructing a sentence of rejection, the one that would hurt less once he said it, but she was asked about some random CD? How could that be? What is exactly in that head of yours Jung Yonghwa? She sighed.

He smiled as he sees Seohyun fidgets “The single I don’t know why, I was the composer.”

She stared of him in confusion and disbelief. Here she was fidgety and nervously waiting for his reply after her confession but he wanted to talk about his composition? But she answered anyway “W-well, yeah, I read about it earlier too.” Her mouth pouted and her nose flared

Yonghwa wanted to pinch her nose as she unknowingly do her mannerisms, although he finds it really cute, he knew she wanted to say something but held it in. “I was thinking of you while I wrote the lyrics, just like love light”

Her eyes flew from the dark sky she was staring at a few seconds ago to Yonghwa who is now back to his usual playful self. The mirth on his eyes and those mischievous curves on his lips that she started to love was back “Don’t lie!” tension started to ease as she studied his face

“I’m not. That song was how I felt while thinking of you at that time” he answered coolly his eyes on the moon

“Hmmnn, you don’t have to impress me you know. I already have crush on you so..” they say couples are starting to be alike and now she believes it, copying how the cool Yonghwa acts is easier than she thought. She chuckled at her own silliness

“Waahh!” his eyes widened at her imitation, and then he smiled tenderly “I was actually saying I have a crush on you too”

No, she did not faint, she just sat there frozen for about 20 seconds or maybe more, she’s not sure. She just looked at him. He clapped to get her attention, clicked his fingers in front of her face, he even danced awkwardly but she’s somewhere else. Then he gave her a light peck on her gaping mouth. She blinked her eyes.

“Hi, welcome back to Earth” he said smiling

“Did you just kissed me?” she whispered, she felt her lips

“Me? Kiss you? Nah! You must have been dreaming”

“Was I asleep?” confusion was written on her beautiful face “You took a nap”

“Are you kidding me?” Yonghwa stifle a laugh. How cute can she get?

“Of course not! How could I?” after he stared at her for a couple of seconds, he smiled, stood and left her with his goodnight

Seohyun really felt Yonghwa kissed her. She can’t explain how it happened but what she is sure of was hearing him say he has a crush on her too and then she felt something that touched her mouth and she saw his face just a breath away from hers with this really wide grin. She shook her head, she has to be sure. Now it’s her turn to tiptoe her way to Yonghwa’s room. She knocked carefully and called out his name in a whisper “Yonghwa oppa”

He heard her from outside, he opened the sliding door and stood there in shock, his eyes wide and his mouth gaped at her.

As soon as the sliding door opened, she stands in her toes and planted a soft kiss on his unprepared lips. She nodded and felt the sensation on her lips, she touched it before she looked at his shocked expression “You did kiss me. Liar! Meeroong!” she turned her back on him hurriedly and closed her door. A giddy smile on her lips, couples are really alike. “Now I’m Hyun choding” she whispered to herself

Black Room Interview

I was asking myself why Hyun has no black room interview on their latest episode. So I rewatched Episode 31 and looked at Yong’s clothes during his interview for their Japan trip. I was expecting it but still it surprised me, his clothes were the same (Black room interview ep 31 and 32). As for Hyun, the interview must have started from she was really happy seeing Yong, his hair became lighter and longer and his face V shaped. But what happened with her interview before she initiates skinship?

That coaxed me to make this: Black Room Interview

Ep 32

PD: We can see that you really had fun during your trip in Japan. Yonghwa said that you like it when his fringe is down but we reviewed all our clips, we were not able to capture it.

Hyun: Ah! De, I did tell him that, but outside WGM, we were not filming. (Suppressed smile a smile)

Yong: We were not filming, it was from one of our talks over the phone

PD: What were you thinking when she loosens her hair for you?

Yong: (laughed shyly) It was like in those movies, like she did it in slow motion. And the only thing I can do is look at her in awe. I liked it (chuckled to cover his shyness)

Hyun: It was on instinct. I suddenly felt like pleasing him. That was why I did that. (Face blooming)

PD: Where are you taking her? (to Yonghwa)

Yong: There’s a temple, where bulletin boards are everywhere. I heard that the temple is famous for dorming ties for couples (a shy smile full of meaning spreads his face) So it’s really a meaningful place, so… (looks down shyly)

PD: Where did you think Yonghwa would take you? (to Seohyun)

Hyun: I am not really familiar with the place so I was just relying on Yong Nampyeon. I was not expecting him to know such a place and I am really glad that he has chosen such a meaningful place for us to go

PD: You were a bit awkward when you chose the tablets with a pink flower on it

Hyun: (laughed) Yes it was awkward, I don’t know if fate was toying with us at that moment. I chose the one for married couple, who is wishing for a healthy baby and safe labor, otoke?! (fanned her flushed face) It’s a good thing he maintained a straight face or else I would be so embarrassed

Yong: (let out a mischievous smile) It’s such a coincidence! How could we wish a healthy baby and safe delivery?! We decided to write on a tablet with a horse on it. It has good meaning, I wish our relationship to grow and last for a long time (he said seriously after a hearty laugh)

PD: You chose the one for good affinity?

Hyun: (nodded) De, I wish our relationship would blossom and last for a very long time! ( spreads her arms to indicate her point)

PD: Why were you shocked when the door opened by itself?

Yong: I was actually reaching out to open it myself, when it opened automatically. (laughed at his own silliness)

Hyun: I was actually surprised myself, I was not expecting it to automatically open basing on its appearance. (laughed) Who would’ve thought

Pd: How did you find the place?

Yong: The place is a bit old when you look at its appearance outside, but the interior is amazing

Hyun: I was in awe. The garden outside our porch is beyond beautiful.

PD: You had fun taking those Selcas during dinner

Yong: De, I usually play like that with my CNBLUE dongsaengs.

Hyun: De, we took a lot of pictures, it was really fun (smiles)

PD: CNBLUE is quiet popular in Japan

Yong: (shy) De, thanks to You’re beautiful.

Hyun: De, I’m proud of him, even the owner’s granddaughter is their fan (smiles) They’re our sunbaes in the Japan market so… (Nods)

PD: It’s the first time that you suggested to drink alcohol

Yong: (smiles) It was still early, it’s a given to drink late at night, out-of-town with friends/ GF/family, so I suggested it. But I was not going to let her drink alcohol, I promised not to put dirt on her.

PD: We knew you don’t like drinking alcohol, what made you agree?

Hyun: I was surprised at first, and I have to think twice. But I trust Yong Oppa. So I agreed, and I was not mistaken, he ordered non-alcoholic drink for me. I’m glad

PD: So was that the reason why you initiated skinship?

Hyun: (chuckles shyly) I was actually thinking of how to initiate skinship the moment I laid my eyes on him in Japan but I don’t know how and where to start. I need a good timing. (Sighed) Tiffany unnie said I should put my arms around his waist. Taeyeon unnie told me to just grab his hand and walk as if it’s normal. But I can’t just do that!(her cheeks flushed) I tried little skinship here and there first, until the right moment came, I just hooked my arms on his and never let go (she felt her burning cheeks) But I have no regrets in doing that. It felt good (sighed) walking like that in the middle of the night, it made me think, ah.. we really are a couple. (her eyes sparkled)

PD: You look stiff

Yong: (laughed shyly) I know. I was surprised with the sudden act that I became stiff, my heart was thumping hard at that moment. (laughs) Rather than linking arms like this (gesturing a stiff arm linking) A man should put his hand on his pocket and a woman links her arm with his. After the initial shock I readjusted my arm, and put my hand on my pocket. Isn’t that cool? That’s a Busan namja style.

Muli

Muli (Vina Morales)

Kung magkikita tayong muli
Hayaan mong di kita ibubuko
Sino mang kasama mo
Kung magkikita tayong muli
Tuloy ka lang
Kahit ba mautak siya
Di na niya malalaman
Minahal mo ako noon
May pangakong kailanman
At minahal rin kita noon
Ngunit iyong napabayaan
At ngayong tapos na tayo
Ang iyong sinasabi
Kaya't huwag kang mangangamba
Di na ako aasa
Magkita man tayong muli

Kung magkikita tayong muli
Relaks ka lang
Madali akong kausap
Hindi ako mapaghanap
Kung magkikita tayong muli
Hayaan mo
Di kita ibubuko
Sino mang kasama mo
Minahal mo ako noon
May pangakong kailanman
At minahal rin kita noon
Ngunit iyong napabayaan
At ngayong tapos na tayo
Ang iyong sinasabi
Kaya't huwag kang mangangamba
Di na ako aasa
Magkita man tayong muli

Kung magkikita tayong muli
Paano ka
Di na malaya ang puso mo
Di ka na nag-iisa
Kung magkikita tayong muli
Ayoko na
Kaya't huwag kang mangangamba
Di na ako aasa
Magkita man tayong muli

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I was staring blankly over the glass window. Heavy rain started to fall; it mirrored her feelings right now. Loneliness engulfed her especially at times like this.

I sat in silence, trying to forget the reason behind my misery. Facing people in my daily life, gave them my best smile. Spreads happiness, I jump, clap, and laugh out loud. But truly, my heart is bleeding.

People who are close to me knew and offered sympathy and help but were refused. Pushed them away by saying I was great. “Never been better” my exact words while flashing my signature smile.

I sighed and turned the television on and saw him, dazzling; his eyes were dancing as he answered questions. “He looked happy without me.” I said with clouded eyes as I watched his every move, every twitch of facial muscle and every smile he gave to everyone “That used to be my smile” I thought as memories flashed like a movie scene in front of me

“His eyes look different” one of the MC commented on how Hyun Joong looked at her after she put on the first wedding gown they picked

She looked at him beside her that very moment and she saw him blush. “This kid, he wouldn’t” she convinced herself “I’m just a noona to him. He wouldn’t dare. He has such a great career in front of him now” she thought to herself while she assessed him using her peripheral vision

It was the first time she saw that smile; it was different from those random smile he gave to everyone. She felt it was special, a smile just for her.

And indeed it was, when he told her he meant every word he sang for her as a present for her birthday. That smile was engraved permanently in her heart but she resisted. She remained calm told him he was just confused and that once their fake marriage would end, he’ll change his mind eventually.

But the kid persisted, until her resolves were broken. It started with dates she can’t turn down. In the end turned out into a serious relationship.

After their farewell, she knew she can’t live without him. She felt how her heart ripped into pieces faking a farewell. So without her intending to cry that time, tears flowed uncontrollably.

WGM was a leeway for her and Hyun Joong to meet in public but it was gone. He became very busy with his schedules, he was so popular that people requested for his appearance.

The drama took all of his time. Yes he called her, texted her and even went to his house a couple of times but to her dismay, he was too exhausted to even lift a finger. It was though he went to her house to sleep. And be fed accordingly. At first it was okay. She understood the situation perfectly well but in the long run she grew tired of waiting. Grew tired from cancelled dates, from promises that he broke, and his cute banter about her sexy dresses which sent her heart shivers became annoying.

The last straw was at the awards night. Repeatedly she had called him, requiring his presence but she was always set aside. The least priority, the last on his list. She felt a pang of self pity. She had been waiting for him but he was not coming.

She remembered the last call

“Shillang, I’ve been calling you for days now. When are you coming over?” she said

“Mianhe! Let me check my schedule.” He answered. She heard him asking his manager hyung for his schedule.

“You’re free tomorrow at dinner.” His manager answered after scanning

“I’ll be there for dinner.” He said and in a hushed tone he said “Buin”

She felt like a kept woman but she answered cheerfully “Assa!! I’ll cook you dinner then. I’ll wait for you! Take care! I love you!”

“Uh. Bye. See you!” he replied and ended the call

She felt bad with the reply but she brushed it off. “I’m a good girlfriend” she told herself and tried to beam

The next day she took out the possible party dresses she needed to consult before wearing. Then busied herself in making a delicious and nutritious dinner for her beloved shillang. She sang songs while doing it, waiting excitedly until the clock ticked to 7 pm…. 7:30… 8:00

“He’s late.” she said as she looedk at her wrist watch. Her stomach started grumbling for food. She took her phone and tried to contact him but she heard a busy tone.

She drank water to lessen her hunger and started to pace. 8:30…. She sat down on her sofa watching at the television blankly.

Frustration and anger started to rise with hunger. She looked at the dining table fully set. The bottle of Champaign on a bucket previously full of ice was now surrounded with water.

9:00 pm her phone rang she knew who her caller was but she opted to ignore it. Then again it rang the second time. She answered it in a weak voice. “Yes?”

“Mianhe, I can’t be with you tonight. There was a change in shooting schedule. I’m sorry I’ve called you late.”

She cleared her throat before she spoke “Okay. Do what you need to do. I’ll have my dinner then.”

“Okay. Enjoy your dinner. Bye!” he ended the call

She sat there in silence. She never felt so lonely in her life. Not even after she broke up with her long time boyfriend. A soft sob escaped her throat. She cried her heart out the whole night. And she woke up with a heavy heart.

They broke up at the awards night. She changed her number and avoided him at all cost.

Now looking at the television he smiled at a girl beside him while looking directly into her eyes. “That smile was mine” she thought again a bitter smile on her face “But now it’s yours” she looked at the girl on screen now. Blushing as she battled Hyun Joong’s stare.

There have been rumors that they are dating, Park Shin Hye and him after the CF. And by the looks of it, she knew there is something going on between them. “I knew that look.” She smiled bitterly again

“They look good together.” she assessed both of them on screen. “And she has the liberty to call him oppa.” She chuckled, amused.

“I’m letting go.” She convinced herself. “I won’t interfere.”

“If ever we’ll bump each other in the future I’ll pretend. I have two faces. I’m strong. She won’t even know we were once a couple.” She let out one last drop of tear before she changed the channel

Photograph

Photograph (Ariel Rivera)

I still have a photograph of you

I kept it all these years

I guess it will make you laugh to know

It still brings back the tears

From another place and time, when your love was mine

A picture of innocence, your eyes they move me even now

If I had the confidence I’d try to bring you back somehow

To another place and time when your love was mine

*Maybe I’m just a sentimental fool bringing back memories from a photograph of you

Back to another place and time when your love was mine

rpt*

I still have a photograph of you, I’ve kept it all these years

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You are sorting your things out in your messy apartment. You decided to change your wardrobes and donate it to your favorite charity.

You were so absorbed in deciding what to keep and to give when your eyes caught the box firmly hidden in the darkest corner of your closet that has been exposed. That same shoe box that can elicit all emotions in you.

You fought the urge to come closer and reach out for the box. Instead you went out of the closet and went to the kitchen to drink some water. After a few minutes of calming yourself, you went back and continued what you have left off. Then again as if the box is calling your name, you looked at it. And as if admitting your defeat, you sighed, went closer and sat on the floor readying yourself for another painful reminisce.

You touched the box with so much love like the way you touched that person way back. And opened it gently and holding your breath as the pictures and letters were exposed in your sight.

You took the photograph of both of you and her sitting on a bench; it was your wedding picture. Looking at it, you drowned your thoughts in memory lane.

“I didn’t know we’d do this much today” she said, her head slightly leaned on your shoulder

“We did too much too suddenly. Really. I’m scared” you replied, confusion evident on your face

“What are you afraid of?” she answered controlling her laughter

“I don’t know. I’m just afraid” you answered

“There must be something you’re afraid of” she probed

“I just feel so many things has changed today”

“What’s that?” she laughed lightly

“I don’t know, it’s weird.” you replied, uncertain

This was the first time you felt something for her, you were so confused to the point of resorting to asking the leaves if you love her or not.

As you put it back in the box, you looked at another photograph; it was the picture of you serenading her under the tree. You especially researched the songs that reflect your true feelings without anyone in the staff notice there is an interior motive.

Just after the shoot

“Nuna, is it okay if I drive for you? You seemed very tired” you asked

“You don’t have to. I know you’re tired as well.” She answered

“I insist.” You then grabbed her keys and went inside the driver seat leaving her with not much of a choice.

“Aish, you’re really a persistent kid.” She told you

As you drove your way to Seoul you were struggling to say the words that you have been practicing for a while.

“Buin, you remembered the lyrics of the song that I sang earlier?” you asked

“Yeah, the song is nice” she said as she took a glance of you.

“I meant every single word” you said quietly and sucked your breath deeply “I think I’m falling for you, can I ask you out?”

“HJ, I think you are just confused. You’ll clear your mind once this marriage is over.” She said after long silence

“I expected you to say that, and I know it won’t be easy for me to convince you. But I’ll try my best” you said

“I guess you’re not easy to turn down as well.” She replied, her eyes on the road

As you put the picture down, another come in view, it was the picture they took after they changed into couple sweat shirts on their farewell mission.

You texted her and told her your decision beforehand. “Saranghae buin. The decision lies on your shoulders now if you feel the same then we should continue, right?.”

After the shoot, she left directly not even saying a word.

When the studio shoot came, it turns out that she decided to continue and that made you truly happy.

“Buin, do you acknowledge my feelings now?” you asked her after you followed her to the dressing room

“HJ, I think it’s fun to be in this program and to be with you, but what you’re asking is a bit off” she hesitated

“But you made your decision, it only meant that I am important to you.” You replied “we’ll talk over dinner, I’ll come back here after we changed.” You walked out directly not giving her the chance to refuse

That sealed your first date. And there were more dates that had followed.

Another picture was in view as soon as you put the other one down. It was taken on the Ant tour, just after the fake quarrel was over. Both of you sneak out for a while without everyone noticing since the filming was over.

In the picture you were comfortably hugging her from the back, her eyes sparkling with happiness, both of you are grinning from ear to ear.

“Buin, are we what I think we are?” you finally asked after mustering enough strength

She was only staring at the dark sea. Your heart was thumping really hard as if it was about to explode while waiting for her reply.

“HJ, with all the things we’ve been through, I’ve grown fond of you. You are really precious to me, but I have been into a very painful breakup and I am scared.” She finally answered “Not only that, we have many considerations like our career, your fans and your management.” She continued

“Buin, if we really wanted to, there are always ways to conquer our love.” You answered “Please let your guard down for me.” you pleaded, and slowly moved closer to give her a kiss, giving her room to let go but she hadn’t. And that was the beginning of the happiest days of your life.

Next was the photograph of both of you after reaching the top of Mt. Halla. You were very exhausted when she suggested taking a picture, the exhaustion shows on your face but you managed to smile for the camera.

It was the first time you saw her cry. It broke your heart as tears ran down her cheeks endlessly, you wanted to reach out and hug her tightly but she refused your minute wiping of tears.

You were confused of why she was acting as though you two won’t see each other after WGM.

“SEGYERO!” you both shout then hugged. You both went down Mt. Halla in silence, aware of the presence of the crew just behind you.

“Why did you cry so much?” you asked quietly

“I’m just sad. There is no more legal reason for us to see each other every week.” She replied

“Oh..” the only word that you were able to say as understanding of the implication of her statement bombarded you. “But we can still see each other.” you said after awhile

“Yeah.. in secret.” She let out a sad smile that made your heart ache

Both of you flew back to Seoul and began your busy schedule. At first you were so eager to keep in touch but as days pass by it has been difficult. You can barely have a decent sleep, you’re schedule was enormous, you can’t even believe it on how you’d gone pass it and still alive.

Another photo came in view as you place the previous one. It was the last picture of you together; it was at the awards night where you were awarded as the best couple. Both have a trophy on hand and in front of you is a microphone. Your expression was that of a stone, standing there fully made up, you look like a statue. She smiled widely as she gave out her speech her eyes are sparkling but not because she’s happy but because of the tears that she was holding off, she’s as stunning as the last time you saw her. But you knew better than that fake smile.

“Buin, why is it that you chose that for a dress? You asked eyebrows creased pointing at the little thing she called a dress

“Do you remember a time where I asked you to come over?” she answered in a stiff tone

“Well yeah… but something came up that day and I called you to cancel it.” You answered

“That was the time where I wanted to ask for your opinion on what dress I’d wear this evening and since you were not there, I opted to choose this.” She said in matter-of-fact tone almost near sarcasm

“So, you chose that to despise me?!” you asked anger rousing “You know perfectly well that I’m busy nowadays…” you continued

“Do I need an appointment to meet you then?” she interrupted “Do I have to wait for hours when you said you’d come and you wouldn’t in the end?” she said tears trail down her cheeks which she immediately wipe off “This relationship is absurd.” And she left you standing there unable to move

That was the last time. She changed her number and avoided you. The last picture of her is what you are holding right now, her face is so enticing she is the new face of Marie Claire Korea, you can’t help yourself but to download it and print it for yourself. You missed her so much your tears come running without you knowing it.

“If only I have confidence to win you all over again.” You whispered and placed the photographs in its rightful place for keeping.

Invisible Line

Who says all is fair in love? You fell first, you shoulder the burden. It should be easy after all she knows him real well. She knows his weaknesses and strengths but how come she had not scored a bit since planning stage?

--

Months after they were virtually married she can say he knew him well. His perks, quirkiness, likes and dislikes. She has been attentive when it comes to him, she knew his schedules well and monitors it every time she gets. She has admitted long ago to herself and to her unnies that she likes him. And she is doing a good job concealing her feelings, just like her unnies suggested, at least until the right time comes.

But when is the right time? She has been asking herself that same question as she lay down on her bed to sleep. Hyoyeon said to wait for signs that he likes her back, it has been months but he has been the same. He has been taking care of her on-screen as his wife but when the cameras are out, she’s back to dongsaeng status, his new found best friend, that’s what she called her. And being one, she has the liberty to know what and who interests him. Hearing those from him, she felt her heart was crushed by an elephant, stomped to pieces but she have to endure it, putting a smile on her face as he animatedly talks about his crush. What made her sane is the fact that he can’t date anyone, not until he was virtually married to her.

--

It’s late at night, they just arrived from their aquarium date and their recording was about to end, Yonghwa started hovering around her while she was busy making an apple milk shake. “I heard you’re having fun going to school, you even shook hands with male students” he pried, he has been meaning to ask her that since this morning but he was too busy covering up his fear of goldfish to ask, he doesn’t want to look foolish in front of her and their fans.

She shook her head, she knew this was coming, to Yongseo fans, this might be shown as his jealous streak and how she wished it’s because of that but the truth is, he is just an over protective oppa “They’re fans oppa. You even hugged one. You told me I can do that once in a while, right?” she chuckled. They have been really close and called each other in and out of filming.

He gave her a contented smirk “You’re right. It’s good that you listen to your nampyeon.” he pats her shoulder and sat on their sofa. Seohyun sat beside him and they talked about how great their day was.

That ended their shoot. As the crews and their manager are busy packing up, they went out to their Avatar inspired balcony. With Yonghwa’s hands on his pocket and hers crossed across her chest, they stood there in a comfortable silence. The night breeze toyed with their hair, she heard him inhaled deeply, filling his lungs with fresh air, his eyes closed. “I heard Jinwoon is courting you” he broke the silence

Her heart beat faster as she stared at his handsome profile “Oppa, why are you so protective of me?” she said without answering his question “That it seemed like your jealous” she wanted to add but kept it to herself. It was the question she has been meaning to ask but is too shy to do so.

He opened his eyes and looked at her endearingly “Because you’re my friend. I want the best for you. I want you to be happy” he took the hair that is covering her face due to the wind and tacked it behind her ear

Seohyun sighed when he did that, “What kind of girl can resist not falling in love with this guy?” She thought “Do you know what’s good for me and what can make me happy?” the question came deep within her heart. She felt like crying. If only he knew.

“I’ll know it when it comes” he shrugged and wrapped his arm around her shoulder

“You won’t” she answered “You don’t even know how good it feels to be this close to you” she thought, tempted to lean her head on his shoulder

“Don’t be so sure” he said confidently a smirk on his lips

“But I’m sure” she retorted, her voice louder than a whisper

He faced her and touched her chin “Then tell me. I’ll find it anywhere for you. I want to make you happy”

“Then make me” she wanted to regret what she just said but when he replied she realized he did not get what she really meant

He snapped his fingers in front of her face and said “Okay, give me a list of everything you want in a guy.”

“Aigoo..” she was prepared to confess her feelings. How could someone as worldly as him be so clueless?

“What?” he nudges her “Just not Superman, he’s taken”

She let a fake laugh but obliged “I want someone with a good sense of humor”

“It’s good” he nodded, started counting with his little finger “What else?”

“Responsible and sensitive of my needs and is easy to be with. I want someone who doesn’t burden me, appreciate my talents, loyal and faithful” she enumerated

“It seems like I’m the one you’re looking for.” He was obviously joking but she felt herself blush

“I said loyal and faithful” she whined

“I’m loyal.” He cocked his head

“Faithful?” She was talking about his crushes, there are many of them, but is it considered being unfaithful? She wondered

“I just haven’t met a girl that can make me faithful” he said putting up an aegyo

She pouted “And of course, I want him to have a good personality. He doesn’t have to be princely handsome, but good looking enough for me to not be scared when I wake up in the morning with him by my side” she joked. Yonghwa is handsome and hot, no doubt about that, but in the industry that they’re in, she saw idols more handsome and buff than him, but even with that, they don’t interest her.

“That’s me alright!” he answered sheepishly

“Thick skinned!” she hit his shoulder lightly and crossed her arms across her chest while looking away, trying to hide her flushed face “I want someone who can keep promises” she heard him clear his throat, his thumb pointed at him “Humble” she said her right brow slightly raised

“You know I only brag when it’s true. And you know it” he retorted

“You’re like selling yourself to me” she whined at him “you don’t have to” her heart answered

He sighed “Hyun, the reason behind why you can’t find a boyfriend is because you are looking for someone like me but I’m the only one in this world. It seems like you’ll end up becoming a spinster!” he joked

“I am not looking for someone like you!” she whined “How clueless can you get?” she thought her patience getting thin

“I thought you’re type is someone nerdy, not those nerdy looking guys but those intelligent guys” he said, he stopped joking when he sensed Hyun’s temper

“That’s what you thought” she smiled “That’s what you get for being highly opinionated; you feel that you knew all about me”

“Why? Is there something I don’t know?!” he grabbed her shoulders and stared at her in disbelief

“Of course! You don’t know a lot” she answered

“You want to share?” he asked with those puppy eyes “What are those?”

She looked down and she saw her manager oppa and his manager hyung sitting on the garden set waiting for them. Both have become close friends because of them. “It’s getting late, oppa. We should go. Our managers are waiting for us”

His eyes grew big as he heard what she said “You’re keeping a secret from me?!” he looked surprised

She shrugged “All people have secrets”

“I don’t have secrets now that you don’t know!” he said. He trusted her completely; he told her his secrets from being mischievous in school to the number of girlfriends, his first kiss and his crushes.

“Well a girl is always entitled to keep a secret or two” she squared her shoulders

“But not from me. I’m your best friend. You can hide secrets from your parents but not to me.” he whined

“Oppa! You might be my only best guy friend but definitely not my only best friend. I have 8 best friends oppa. And where did you get that reason?” she asked slightly amused of how ridiculous his reason is. So far she has no secrets that her mom doesn’t know.

“Don’t change the subject. I want to know.” He insisted

“I can’t tell you. It will complicate things” she answered back

“In what way?” he asked confused

“I just can’t. I’m sorry.” She looked down. He held her chin and looked straight to her eyes. He just looked at her as if trying to read her mind. She had to look away lest her eyes revealed everything.

Then he sighed “Maybe I should leave.” He said, took his hand from her chin.

It just occurred to her that they have been standing there for a while now. They were so close they could be lovers.

She walked with him to the door when she heard him say “Maybe I don’t really have to know. It’s probably better this way.”

He was long gone, and now she is sitting inside SNSD’s van thinking deeply to herself. Does he know? Was it just her imagination that he read what was in her mind?

“Hey!” Hyoyeon said “What happened?” she asked. Seohyun looked around. She in her room but it seems unclear how she got there. “You just went inside our dorm and went straight here like a zombie. What happened?” she asked again

“I think he knew and he doesn’t like it” she said in whisper, keeping her tears from falling

“What do you mean?” Hyo asked her voice slightly alarmed

She told her what happened “He was in his playful self earlier but all of a sudden he left. It only means one thing. He read my mind. It’s possible; it explains those instances where he knows what I want without even telling him or vice versa. He can guess it. Maybe that’s what happened earlier and he doesn’t like it” she finished, her voice slightly trembled with emotions that were kept inside “It only means he don’t have feelings for me. He just sees me as his friend. He wants it to remain that way. Maybe I just have to leave him alone.” She continued

“But you love him. He couldn’t find any other woman like you” Hyo stroked her hair, she can feel her pain “You can’t give up. Just like that.” she continued

“No, I should. I can and I will” she convinced herself “But how?” she thought

--

It has been two days after that incident, two days of not talking to each other on the phone. And their first encounter after that.

Backstage, before rehearsals for Inkigayo, Yonghwa stormed inside SNSD’s waiting room. The busy and noisy room became silent as they saw him. His eyes searched and landed on Seohyun who was seated in front of a mirror, a stylist donning her hair. Their eyes met on the mirror. He put his hands on her shoulder and guided her to stand up and face him, not caring of the curious and excited glances from all people inside the room.

“Hyun” he started, his eyes looked at her lovingly “I purposely did not contact you after that night, I wanted to think clearly.” He sighed before he continued “The other night, I was so confused and afraid because of the look on your face. I had to leave. I had to run. But I realized I have been running away for too long. I was in denial for so long, but the truth caught up with me. That night was a revelation; I don’t want to accept it that’s why I ran away. I got drunk but after I woke up, the truth still remained and I don’t know how to confess my feeling for you.”

Upon hearing those she felt her heart is going to explode. It could hardly contain all the joy and happiness his confession caused

“You see, I don’t want to think that I love you, coz I don’t want to lose you. I don’t want to change our friendship. Maybe subconsciously, I told myself to not court you, that you are off limits because if I’ll do that, I’ll lose you.” He continued

Her eyes were misty but her lips are hanging on her ears.

“Just imagine how I felt when I thought you don’t love me. Do you have any idea how difficult it was? So I hope you understand that I denied my feelings even to myself” he said now smiling

“Rest assured that I understand. Because of your denial, I thought you can’t really love me. Imagine the misery.” She pouted at him

He smiled “Sorry, but it’s all over now. We’re still friends, but we’re definitely lovers, and let’s keep it that way”

“I have been dreaming of this moment for months” she sighed and looked around. It’s the first time she noticed all her unnies, their stylists and their manager oppas looking at them, like they’re watching their favorite kdrama, big smile adorned each faces. “Well not exactly this. I dreamed this moment to be just the two of us”

She heard them chuckled, someone started the chant which was joined by others “Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!”

They laughed, he kissed her forehead and hugged each other tightly. “It feels good” Seohyun said in a whisper that only Yonghwa can hear.

Yonghwa smiled and kissed the top of her hair “Yes it does. Now I can tell you how I feel honestly”

“Now I can tell how good looking you are and takes care of you without fearing you might be able to read between the lines.” She answered

“Because we’ve crossed the line, that friendship line and the line that keep us between reel and real” Yonghwa added

They heard squeals and aws. Their audiences are having the time of their life watching them but they don’t care, they’re too happy to care.

St. Seohyun

Seohyun has been popular with guys ever since debut, everyone knew it. But because she is the timid innocent maknae of SNSD and is well known to favor gogumas over boys, no one had the courage to pursue her.

A few months after Seohyun entered the program We Got Married, boys swarmed in their apartment hoping to catch her heart, 3 boys in particular. It seems like WGM gave them a sign that she is now open for a relationship, which is partly true. She is ready for a relationship, only if that guy is Jung Yonghwa, her virtual husband.

A little after 9 pm after their respective schedule is done for that day, Seohyun’s phone rang. She answered on the first ring, she knew who the caller is without looking at the caller ID, he has an assigned ring tone, Love light. “I was about to call you Yong” she said a smile adorned her face

Yonghwa chuckled softly on the other end “You’ve thought of me? Wow, thank you!” he answered

“Dangyunhaji!” she answered while her insides did a summersault, a smile didn’t leave her face as it felt warmer

“I heard Minho visited you again” he pried, one eyebrow slightly raised albeit the humor on his voice

“Aigoo, just let him be.” she chuckled slightly, giddy of the fact that Yonghwa seems jealous, but he might say he’s joking if she asks him, right? It’s always been a joke to him, she sighed.

“Why are you defending him? Is he your crush?” he joked albeit being jealous. He can’t help it to be jealous although he perfectly know he has no right to, she’s just a virtual wife.

“Wae? I don’t have plans in having a boyfriend yet” she said in between chuckles, upon hearing those, his heart skipped a beat “you know very well that I only have 1 crush in the whole wide world.” She tried teasing him

“Who?! Johnny Dept?” he answered playfully

“Not a Hollywood actor” she said, Yonghwa can hear the humor in her voiced which he liked so much and took pride off, mainly because he is the only guy that Seohyun can joke around. He has been monitoring all her shows from way back to present that he can confidently say that he is the only guy Seo Joo Hyun is not awkward with, at least not at the present.

“Hmmnnn, Jung Yonghwa?!” he joked that made Seohyun laugh loudly, he can imagine her covering her mouth as she did

“Is he handsome? That Jung Yonghwa?” she responded playfully

“Super!” He laughed “You’re in your dorm right?” he asked and after she affirmed “I’ll be there in a 30 minutes max, see you later.” they said their goodbyes and ended the call, he changed his clothes to decent ones and hurriedly drove his way to their dorm

Seohyun ransacked her closet and changed her clothes, put on a little make-up with the help of her ever so reliable Hyoyeon unnie.

Excitedly, she went out of their room and slumped on the living room floor, waiting silently. While the rest of her unnies watch TV.

But before Yonghwa arrived, Jinwoon arrived, a vegetable pizza as big as their round table on hand. Her unnies giggled as they saw him and gave Seohyun a teasing look. But before they decided to leave them alone in the living room, the doorbell rang and was surprised to see Minho, carrying with him a basket full of flowers.

Seohyun watched her unnies getting excited as some of them served her visitors refreshments. After a few minutes they heard another doorbell and were more surprised to see Kyuhyun walking behind Yuri who opened the door “Yah, uri Seohyun is popular nowadays” she smiled, her eyes sparkling.

She squirmed on her seat as Kyuhyun handed her 3 boxes of chocolates. She felt flattered and happy to be showered with attention from opposite sex, although she has no plan in accepting any one of them

“What if, I’ll just refuse these three now?” She thought. She didn’t know what to do, she looked at the three of them who are now sitting on their sofa, they are on her line of sight, and she looked at their handsome face one by one in panic, they seem to be uncomfortable too, but she can also sense determination in their eyes. Seohyun felt at lost, she can only entertain one suitor at a time, she can’t believe all 3 of them are here at the same time and worse, Yonghwa might be here in a little while.

Now she regret on listening to her unnies’ advice of accepting suitors though she knew and they knew as well that she can’t love them coz someone already owns her heart. They said to leave her options open and so she did and look what it got her. She heaves a sigh.

And so after a little while, they heard another doorbell. He Jessica unnie beat her to the door, her face full of excitement “Who could this be?” she said in a sing-sang tone “Omo, Jung- Seobang! Come in!” she said loudly, Seohyun perfectly knows her unnies are enjoying her misery.

The 3 people on the couch looked at each other as they heard Yonghwa’s name.

Yonghwa walked inside and was surprised with what he saw in the living room. “Was there a holy mass earlier?” Yonghwa voiced

Seohyun looked at him in confusion “Ani, wae?” she asked

“Why is it that there are many offerings? Is there a relic that came in your dorm?” he added

Now she realized he was being sarcastic, especially when he complained about the chair.

She stood up and offered her chair to him “You sit here then”

“Okay. You can sit on my lap then” he half joked, a little pissed

Seohyun chuckled “Michin-yo?! Wait, I’ll go get a chair” she said but was interrupted when Yoona swerved a seat to Yonghwa

“Omo! Thank you sister-in-law! It seems like you have a box office show here in your dorm” Yonghwa said with a smile that doesn’t reach the eye

Yoona went back to the nearby room after giving him a smile as if nothing happened, Seohyun can only shake her head of her unnies’ silliness, and obviously they don’t plan in concealing their eavesdropping.

Yonghwa pulled his chair closer to hers and looked at the 3 now uneasy people “Annyeong! What’s in here in Seohyun dorm that you three are here?” he mused at them

Kyuhyun smirks “The same reasons as you do” he answered

Yonghwa’s eyes bulged “You came here to eat too?” he feigned innocence

Seohyun laughed and slapped his shoulder lightly “Stop it!” she whined. Although Seohyun knows they knew each other, it didn’t keep her from introducing them again.

Kyuhyun stood and said “Seohyunie, I’ll come back another time.” he looked at Yonghwa as he did

Yonghwa stood and offered a shake hands “Take care and good night!” he said, Kyuhyun just nodded at him, he was followed by Minho a little later.

“I heard your dorm in far from her Jinwoon-ssi.” He said, jealousy now showing in his voice

Jinwoon looked at him straight to the eyes “As far as I knew, no one still owns Seohyun” he answered back bravely

Yonghwa’s eyes sharpened as he heard his reply “Of course! No one owned her, she’s human. Does she look like a car to you?”

Jinwoon inhaled sharply, he looked at Seohyun and bid goodbye but not after giving Yonghwa the look.

As soon as her last suitor went out Seohyun closed their distance and said “Why were you so sarcastic and mean? They are good people!” she mused, her arms across her chest

“You’re the one who’s mean” Yonghwa replied, he grabbed the untouched glass of water on the table and drank to calm himself

“Why me?” Seohyun pointed to herself in confusion

“Why me? he mocked “What can you call on what you just did? You knew I was coming and you received a visitor and not just one, three!” he held his three fingers in front of her face

“I didn’t know they’d be here” she argued calmly

“You could’ve hide yourself from them” he suggested

“I’m not that kind of person, they came here with good intentions so I should at least face them with gratitude. There’s nothing wrong in visiting me here” she rapped

“Why would they do that? You’re not even sick!” he knew he’s being ridiculous but he can’t help it

“I’m not joking with you” Seohyun’s patience started to drain

“What? You’re getting mad? I should be the one getting mad. I worked hard planting but others will be the one harvesting it?” he rapped back

“What do you mean?” he forehead creased, her tone an octave higher

He calmed down as he saw her getting more upset “Doesn’t matter. We’ll talk after you calmed down” he walked out their door

--

Yonghwa knew he was wrong, but his mind was clouded with jealousy as soon as he saw her suitors piling up. And he can’t help himself being mean and sarcastic. He knew Seohyun has her share of suitors and as a guy; he can’t blame them for it. She’s not only beautiful, she’s also smart, humble, and innocent, he can go all night describing her. He is angry because he can’t refrain those guys in pursuing her. He told Jinwoon that no one owns Seohyun because she’s human, not a thing but he felt he owned her. Mainly because he was the reason why Seohyun shines brightly these days, the reason why she seems more open in relationships now than before. He was the one who polished that diamond. And he hates it that someone other than him can get her.

He called her as soon as he got home “You still mad?” he asked s soon as she picked up “I’m sorry”

What can she say? When it comes to Yonghwa her heart just melts. She can’t possibly pretend to not forgive him right? She can’t possibly do that, sad but true. “Why did you call?” she asked instead

“To say I’m sorry” he said

“It’s okay, I’m not mad anymore, but please, next time, please don’t do that to my visitors. They’re good people and it’s my right to receive suitors” She pleaded

“I know and I’m going to do something about it.” He answered determination in his voice

“What do you mean?” Seohyun’s eyebrows met in confusion

“I’m going to remove your rights to receive suitors”

“Huh?” she answered more confused

“Seo Joo Hyun, will you be my girlfriend?” he asked directly

Seohyun’s heart jumped upon hearing his reply. Her cheeks turned into a dark shade of pink. “Aigoo oppa, why is this so sudden and why would I do that?”

Yonghwa took a deep breath and say “Because I love you. I love you Seo Joo Hyun”

She must be dreaming, no, she must have gone crazy and now she’s hallucinating, her head feels light and it seems her feet have wings, she felt like flying

“Please say yes… I’ll explain it to you later but for now you should say yes” he pleaded

“Yah! You’re not asking her, you’re imposing!” she heard Minhyuk’s voice, he must be beside Yonghwa

“Hyung-soo-nim!” she heard Jungshin’s voice on the line “Uri Hyung is in love with you and you’ve got to believe me coz he does this…hhmmmpp” she did not hear the rest of his sentence coz it seems like someone stuffed his mouth with socks

“Saranghae Seo Joo Hyun” Yonghwa again proclaimed

“Na do, Saranghae” Seohyun answered shyly, she fanned her face with her hand

Yonghwa’s heart beats so fast he sure can run a marathon, he let out a wide grin “Yaaaahhhhoooooo!!” he heard Seohyun laughed whole heartedly “wait for me, I’ll come over”

“Again?” she said but a dial tone answered her. She sighed giddily; butterflies are inside her stomach as she thought of him.

In no time she received a message saying he’s outside the door, she hurriedly opened it for him

“I didn’t want to wake your unnies” he said as their eyes met. All emotions that they kept inside are shown.

He held her close; Seohyun buried her face on his chest “Seo Joo Hyun, Saranghae! Thank you for loving me back” he sniffed once and then twice

She looked up on his face “Why are you sniffing me?” she chuckled but confused at the same time

“You smell great! What’s the brand of your bath soap and shampoo?” they have been together in the show yes, but it’s the first time he held her this close.

“Body shop” she answered, amused

But he had an impression that the scent is coming from within her. Maybe that was how good people smelled, just like the Saints his mother told him when he was little. She said they smelled great, always smelled like flowers even after they die.

“You must be a saint, Seo Joo Hyun”