Chapter 3

Tiffany couldn't look at Yuri straight in the eyes anymore. 

The little ‘experiment’ they had last week, ended with the two of them making out furiously, groping each other mercilessly, and almost led them to the edge of their restraints. Luckily – Even though at that moment, feels more like ‘unfortunately’-, at the critical ‘after-unbuttoning-pants-but-before-shoving-hand-inside’ time, Yoona interrupted their session by banging on the door and declaring dinner time.

Never before in her life, had Tiffany loathed dinner time so much. 

The awkward exchange of words Tiffany and Yuri had afterwards, was their last communication ever since. They practically stopped talking to each other, or at least not the way they used to.

For Tiffany, the situation was nerve-wrecking, to say the least. She was actually amazed herself, by being able to fulfilled her duties as idol, in the most composed manners. Without so much alarming one person around her that she’s one step away from major nervous-breakdown.

Nobody seems to have noticed anything different. 

Tiffany wasn’t sure whether to be grateful or annoyed by it, because admittedly, she needed someone to talk to about the whole mess she’s in right now. 

So she wanted Yuri. Wanted to do some inappropriate and indecent things towards the younger girl. Slightly disturbing, but not that big of deal. Every woman got a little bit of lez inside, right? (Every man got a little bit of ghei inside too, they’re just too much of a d*ckhead to admit it) 

And seriously, this is THE Kwon Yuri she’s talking about; the woman who could singlehandedly turn hundreds, no, thousands of straight women into piles of drooling mess, at any given time.

But –and what a big ‘but’ that is-, what if there’s something beyond a simple lust? 

Because truthfully, as much as she had fantasized about having countless heated nights in bed with Yuri, she had also fantasized about having a cuddling sessions in the morning after, a little chit-chat over intimate breakfast, long walk on the beach, or any other (moronicly) romantic things couples usually do.

Five nights (full of tossing and turning) later, she came to a conclusion that she was in love with Yuri. 

The realization hit her rather suddenly, there’s only one rational thing she could do at that moment: Pressed a pillow against her face, then screamed at the top of her lungs.

The said pillow then flew across the room before resting on the floor.

Ten days after their ‘experiment’, Tiffany found herself being the victim of the universe’s joke, once again. She was left in the dorm, alone with Yuri, while the other girls ran with their respected schedules and activities. 

Feeling a bit restless about the fact that they’re alone. Tiffany opted to get out of the dorm. 'I'm going out for a walk.' She said toward Yuri, who gave her a simple nod and questioning stare.

Tiffany went to a cafe nearby for a cup of coffee and a doughnut. The coffee tasted like sh*t, and the doughnut probably really was sh*t. She put them aside without so much as looking at them.

If this was a movie, something would happen, something that would lead her to the answer of the question she doesn’t even know exist. She would meet someone, -preferably an elderly person with abundance life experiences up his/her sleeves – that would teach her the meaning of life and love. 

Then she would run and run and run, back to her dorm, and dramatically –perhaps adding a slow motion effect while at it- embrace Yuri in a warm hug, before sprouting romantic (albeit cheesy) lines of how much she love Yuri, and want to spend the rest of her life with the woman –preferably between sobs and loving stares. 

Then Yuri would cover her mouth in a dramatic response, tears in her eyes, but obviously happy, before whispering ‘Yes, yes, I would like to spend the rest of my life with you too.’ follow by a simple and gentle kiss. The audiences go ‘Awwww’ (with teary eyes, naturally), cue credit-roll. 

The. F*cking. End. 

But this isn't a movie, so Tiffany left the coffeehouse without any answer, and ended up back at the dorm, which by then, she noticed, has began to give off a sour smell of defeat.

********

Here’s what Yuri knew about same-sex relationship:

Doodley-squat.

She’s a country girl in a highly uptight Asian country FFsake! While lesbianism is like, soooo… American?

American did invent gayness, right? Or was it the ancient Greeks? Yuri wasn’t sure. 

If somebody had asked her what’s her thoughts about this specific issue, the best answer she could come up with was probably: ‘I’m okay with it. It’s just not my cup of tea’. 

She’s not going to condemn nor condone it. But certainly, never once, in the 21 years of her existence on earth, did she ever think about getting into a relationship with another woman. 

But, after the whole series of unfortunate incidents, she started to see the issue in a whole new kind of lights. She started to see Tiffany in ways she never thought was possible.

She had this kind of feeling before, years ago. When she’s twelve.

Grew up as a total tomboy and mostly hanging out with her brother’s male friends, she considered herself as one of the boys. While the other girls were playing skip-rope or with dolls, she played with BB guns and jumped rivers. And the thought that men and women could be together in a romantic kind of way, just simply horrifying and disgusting. 

So it was kind of confusing when she finally developed a certain kind of feeling toward one of her brother’s friends. 

One moment he –let’s just call him… Little Willie- weren't there, not in any form that interested her, anyway. And the next, she couldn't miss the Little Willie; he’s everywhere. All over the place. One moment she wanted to clonk him on the head for being such a pain-in-the rear, and the next, she wanted to ... put her arms around him and kiss his lips

‘Eww, gross’. She thought back then. 

Of course, nothing ever happened between the two, but Little Willie made her realize that a man and a woman COULD be together, romantically. After that, she started to see the (previously disgusting) male-kind, in a whole new different lights. 

Now Tiffany did the same to her as Little Willie did, nine years ago. She made her realized that a woman COULD be together romantically with another woman. 

No, she wasn’t about to switch team. She was simply embracing the option she never knew existed before the whole fiasco.

So, what does that make her? 

Open-minded?

Curious? 

You know what they say about curiosity, right? It kills the cat.

Well, thank God she’s not a cat then.

*********

Tiffany woke up earlier than usual that morning. It was still dark outside her window, and the clock informed her that she’s still got an hour of sleep-time before she has to start today’s activity.

But she stepped off the bed anyway. For once, she didn’t feel like to procrastinate. 

She made her way to the kitchen, joining one other entity who was already there, grinding her daily portion of ma juice. 

“Good morning.” 

Tiffany opened the fridge. There were various beverages inside; Juices, sodas, alcohols, etc. She settled with a carton of low-fat milk.

“Morning. What are you doing woke up so early?” Yuri asked, while pouring the ma juice into a clean glass.

“I go to bed early last night.”

“You seem to be doing that a lot, lately.”

“Yeah. I think Jessica’s sleep-addiction is starting to rub off on me.” 

“Oh please don’t. One cranky sleeping-princess is enough.” 

They both chuckled lightly, and for a moment, the invisible barrier between them, seems to disappear.

Tiffany flinched when she saw Yuri sipping her juice.

“I still can’t believe that you’re able to drink that nasty concoction. Saying that it tastes horrible, is an understatement.” 

“I get used to the taste after a while. Besides, it’s good for you. You should try it.” 

“Ugh, no thanks. I’m fine the way I am.”

“You may think that you’re fine, but I bet you can’t do this.”

Yuri place her hands on Tiffany’s waist, then with a tug, she easily lifted Tiffany off the floor, and sat the latter girl on the kitchen counter.

Tiffany flashed her signature eye-smile. “Impressive.” She subconsciously reached for Yuri’s left hand, and play with it for a while.

“It is. Isn’t it?” 

Yuri reach-out and tucked Tiffany’s hair behind her hair. Her fingers then ran along Tiffany’s jaw-line, before resting on her chin. They looked at each other with apparent sadness in their eyes.

“Yuri~ah, what are we doing? I mean, where are we right now?” Tiffany asked in a low voice.

“I don’t know.” Replied Yuri honestly. 

The silence seemed to cleaved away the air around them, as the both of them starting to choke.

“Yul, I think I love you.” 

Tiffany’s voice was barely above whisper, but Yuri could hear her clearly. In fact, Tiffany’s words were crystal clear as it reverberated inside Yuri’s head. 

“You love me?” Yuri’s voice was shivering as surges of inexplicable emotions brought chaos inside her.

“I think... I don’t know,” Tiffany sighed “I’m so confuse right now.”

Yuri stayed in silence as she attentively watched Tiffany squirming.

“Oh hey, don’t get me wrong okay? I’m not expecting anything from you. I just think, you should know how I feel, because I always appreciate honesty, and figure that I should at least have the decency to tell you the truth. And I know that me, being in love with you is utterly ridiculous, perhaps even disastrous, so I promise I’ll get over this… get over you because I know we’ll never be… So what I’m trying to say is… I don’t… I don’t want anything, because… Oh God, I’m blabbering. Please stop me from embarrassing myself further.” Tiffany pressed her palms against her face.

Yuri chuckled slightly at Tiffany’s unintentional display of adorableness.

“Fany~ah.”

“What?” Tiffany was still covering her face, until Yuri pried her hands away from her face. 

“You want to try it out?” Yuri asked calmly.

“Try what out?”

“Us.” Yuri grinned, even though her nervousness was apparent. “You want to try going out with me?”

Yuri’s words add more confusion to Tiffany’s ever-growing chaotic state-of mind. She tried to find any other explanation for Yuri’s unexpected… proposal? But she found none. Did SNSD’s Black Pearl, just ask her to go out? Go out, as in dating? 

That’s preposterous!

Simply madness!

And utterly tempting!

“You want us, to date?” Tiffany asked, carefully.

“Yes.” Yuri scratched her temple. “I mean, I haven’t gathered enough conviction to tell you that I love you, because for me, ‘love’ is a big thing, and I don’t want to say it unless I really mean it.” Yuri exhaled sharply. “ But surely, I’m confident enough to tell you that… I see you more than just a friend. And I want to see, whether it’s possible for us to be more than friends.”

“That’s…”

“Crazy?” Yuri chuckled. “I know. But what’s even crazier is, how badly I want ‘us’ to work out.”

“Do you realize the implication of your words? If we… follow them through, we could get in so much trouble. Not only personally, but also professionally.”

“I admit, I may haven’t thought this through enough… But frankly, I don’t give a damn.”

“Well you should. This is big, you know. We should take many things into consideration …” 

Yuri placed her palms on the kitchen counter, and leaned in. She kissed the corner of Tiffany’s mouth, before planting a slow kiss on the middle of her lips.

Their lips parted, seconds later.

“You talk too much.” Yuri whispered. “Just say yes, please. We’ll sort out the trivial stuffs later.”

“I can’t believe this is happening.” Tiffany mumbled, while playing with Yuri’s soft and warm hand. “Okay, it’s a yes.”

“Really?” Yuri‘s grin split her face in two.

“Really. With one condition.”

“What?”

“Promise me, that if things didn’t work out between us, we’ll go back to the way we used to. Don’t change a thing.” 

“ I promise.” Yuri said with conviction.

Tiffany hugged Yuri tightly, trying to find reassurance from the younger girl. Yuri embraced Tiffany, then gently planted a kiss on the shorter girl’s check.

They stayed that way for a while.

“Yul.”

“Hmm?”

“I’m scared.”

Yuri let out a deep sigh. “Me too.” 

TBC 

Tiffany was convinced that she must have been out of her mind when she agreed to date Yuri. It was a momentary lapse of judgment. Temporary insanity. A spur of stupidity.

She was having a brain-fart moment at the most inconvenient time.

It was funny (in a sadistic kind of way) how seemingly random occurrences and decisions she had experienced and took, had snowballed into a mess of this epic proportions. It was funny how one random drunk-night ended up with her having a relationship with a woman.

God must have been giggling furiously when He wrote this scenario for her. And Tiffany probably would have laughed with Him too, if only she wasn’t the butt of the joke.

 But what’s done is done. And admittedly, it’s not like she didn’t want this, to begin with. Because she certainly did. She wanted a relationship, she wanted Yuri. She wanted to be in a relationship with Yuri. She’s just nervous as hell. That’s all.

It felt as though she was entering Phase Two of something, never mind the fact that she wasn’t sure; where, when, and what the Phase One was, but she’s sure that she’s now in Phase Two. And we all know that Phase Two, is always more serious than Phase One.    

And frankly, she wasn’t sure that she’s ready for this (more serious) phase.

*******

“Unnie, do these jeans make my ass look big?” Yoona asked while twirling in front of the mirror inside her room.

Yuri shifted her attention from her laptop and took a quick glance at Yoona’s ass before reverting back at the laptop.

“It’s fine.  Your ass looks normal.” 

“Damn. I was hoping that it would make it look bigger.”

“Eh? Why would you want that?”

“Because guys like big butts right?”

“Some do. Some don’t. Since when did you care about what guys like or dislike anyway?”

“Ever since I want a boyfriend.”

“Silly girl. You really don’t have to worry about that. You’re the face of SNSD, no guy will care that you have a flat butt.”

“Nicely done unnie, you managed to praise and insult me in one sentence.” Yoona took off her jeans and put on  a comfy sweatpants. “I really envied you though.”

“Envied my superb quick wit?”

“No. I envied your nice ass.” Yoona threw herself on the bed.

“Thank you. That doesn’t sound weird nor creepy at all.” Yuri said sarcastically.

“It’s true though. You got a nice ass.”

“Tiffany’s ass is nicer.” Said Yuri rather absentmindedly.

“So you like Tiffany unnie’s ass?” Yoona grinned mischievously,

“No. I said, Tiffany got nicer ass than mine.”

“Which means that you like it better than yours.” Yonna relentlessly teased Yuri.

Yuri glared at the younger girl. “Why are we talking about asses again?”

Yoona shrugged. “I don’t know. Because we’re bored?”

Yuri simply snorted, before averting her attention toward her laptop again.

“Hey unnie, do you have plan for our day off tomorrow?”

“Sort of.”

“I have planned a trip to the beach with Hyunnie and Sooyoung unnie. Would you like to come with us? It’s going to be fun.” Yoona asked enthusiastically. 

“Nope. Getting baked under the sun while simultaneously growing skin cancer isn’t exactly my idea of ‘fun’.” 

“So what are you going to do?”

“Something.”

“Don’t tell me you’re going to lay around the dorm, doing nothing again.” Yoona exasperated.

“Not exactly.”

“Unnie, Why are talking in such a cryptic manner? Are you hiding something from me?”

Yuri gave a mysterious smile. “Maybe.”

**********

Yuri was checking over her appearance in the reflection created by the large mirror. She was dress in a skinny jeans, designer T-shirt, a jacket and a cap. Very casual look, but nothing short of breathtaking, and certainly would make any person, male or female, look twice. Although her goal for the day was simply to impress one particular female.

Feeling satisfied with her look, she stepped out of her room and headed to Tiffany’s room. 

Inside, she saw the owner of the room still in front of the mirror, applying some lip-gloss onto her full lips. Tiffany was wearing a jeans shorts, designer boots and frilly white poncho. 

 “Are you ready?” Yuri asked.

“Sure. Let’s go.” Tiffany put on her aviator, and went ahead of Yuri, out of the room, and out the dorm.

It’s time for their first-date.

There’s something inherently funny about first-dates. You know, the sheepish smiles, awkward touches, and semi-fake conversations. Most of the time, going to a first date is akin to having to go on stage and performing a drama without reading the script first; It requires you to improvise and make things up along the way.

The rule of thumb of first-dates is: always assume that whatever coming out of your date’s mouth are consisted of: 60% bullshit, 30% exaggerated truth, and 10% real truth. Exempli gratia: i.e. I do volunteer works at the local orphanage, I read Love in the Time of Cholera TWICE! I’m so sensitive, the mere sight of sunset made me cry! (Okay, those were EXTREME examples, but you get the point).

No, it doesn’t mean that most people are liars, they’re just somewhat desperate. Desperate to make a good impression on their date enough, that a little white lies every now and then is somewhat to be expected.

Understandably, Tiffany and Yuri were in a bit of trouble at their first date, mainly because they couldn’t bullshitting their way through the conversations. They already knew each other too damn well (including their respective dirty little secrets). They couldn’t boast about their jobs and achievements, because, well, they got the same job and achievements! And they certainly couldn’t impress each other with their good looks, mainly because they already saw each other in the most unflattering and unattractive conditions possible.  

In a way, they were naked to each other’s scrutiny.

So where does that leave them? 

Total honesty of course.

And in a way, that’s kind of refreshing for the both of them.

They went to a movie, semi-watching a romantic comedy, then to a café for some coffee and cakes, where occasionally some fans came and asked for autographs and pictures, or secretly (so they thought) taking pictures of the both of them.

It was almost 11 P.M. when they finally left the café and headed back to their dorm. It was only about four blocks away, so they decided to walk home. They’re in no hurry as they walked shoulder to shoulder under the dim streetlights. Yuri’s rubber-soled shoes barely made any sound, while Tiffany’s boots creating a monotonous clacking sound as it hits the pavement.

“Fany~ah, can I ask you something?” Yuri asked all of a sudden.

“Sure.”

“What is it that made you fall in love with me?” Yuri grinned.

There’s a certain degree of smugness in Yuri’s tone, and Tiffany wasn’t about to let her get away with it. Not if she can help it.

“I never said that I’m in love with you. I said, I think I love you.” Tiffany said.

She was being ridiculously stubborn, of course. She realized that she did had fallen in love with Yuri, but her pride prevented her from admitting it right up. She had to make sure that Yuri was in love with her too, before she could tell her the truth. At least that way, if things didn’t work-out between them, she could walk out with her pride intact. 

“Okay then, what is it that made you think that you love me?”

Tiffany taps her chin with her fingers, acting like she’s contemplating an answer to a difficult question. Actually she was looking for  a witty comeback to Yuri’s teasing, unfortunately she ran out of wit; leaving her with nothing but the truth.

“I’m not sure actually. I mean, I can think of at least a hundred reasons why I like you as a person. But none could explained as to why I may or may not fall for you.”

“Okay, then tell me what are the things that you like about me?”

“Why are you being so pushy like this?” Tiffany tried to dodge the question.

“Come on, we’re on a date. We should get to know each other better.”

“Oh please, we already knew each other too damn well, what we really need, is to know each other less.”

Yuri pouted, but say nothing.

Tiffany glanced at her side and groaned. “Stop that.” She said.

“Stop what?”

“Your pout. It’s disgusting.”

“What?! Disgusting?! Most people would find my pout adorable.” Yuri said rather smugly.

“Well I’m not most people, aren’t I?”

“No, you’re most definitely not.” Yuri grumbled.

Noticing Yuri’s sudden change of tone, Tiffany grinned and wrapped one arm around Yuri’s waist while continued walking. “Are you angry?”

“Of course I am. How would you feel if I tell you that you’re disgusting?”

“I didn’t say that you’re disgusting. I said, your pout is disgusting.”

“Still sounds like an insult to me.”

“Yeah okay, I was out of line. I’m sorry. Alright?” Tiffany said with a smile.

“Yeah, whatever.” Yuri glanced at the other side of the street.

Tiffany couldn’t help but to laugh. “What? Are you sulking now?” 

Yuri stayed in silence.

Tiffany nudged the younger girl slightly. “Come on, is that how Kwon Seobang would act? Remember, you’re The ManYul. Men aren’t supposed to sulk.”

 “Stop it. You know I don’t like that nickname.” Yuri pinched Tiffany’s stomach, practically broke-off their hug and put some distance between them. “Do I look like a man to you?”

 The shorter girl got a sh*t-eating grin on her face as she rubbed the spot Yuri just pinched earlier. “Well, if you are, you would make one hell of a flower boy.”

“But I’m not a boy.”

“Tell me about it.” Tiffany still got that grin on her face, but her eyes contained a hint of sadness in them, which failed to escape Yuri’s attentive gaze.

They arrived at their building, and were waiting for the elevator when Yuri suddenly broke the silence.

“Are you ashamed of what we have?” She said in a serious tone. 

Tiffany tried to flash a bright smile, but ended up with an awkward cringe. “What do you mean?”  

“I mean… are you ashamed, for having a relationship with me? With a woman? Have you ever wished… that I was a boy, or perhaps to never fall for me in the first place? ”

The elevator door opened with a ding, but none of the two women take notice. Instead, they just stood there, facing each other without a word between them. Yuri stared with critical eyes, while Tiffany fidgeted nervously, before staring down on the floor.

The elevator door was about to close back, but Yuri’s hand held it open. “Let’s go.” She said in a defeated tone.

Yuri walked inside the box, and Tiffany followed seconds later. The silence filled the elevator box with a deafening roar.

When they went inside their dorm, they saw Jessica, Sunny, and Taeyeon, in the living room, watching TV, while the other girls were nowhere in sight.

“Hey guys.” Tiffany greeted.

“Hey. You’re back. Where have you guys been?” Taeyeon asked.

 “Just out, watching a movie.” Yuri answered.

“And you guys didn’t invite me?!” Jessica protested.

“But you went out shopping with Tangeoo.” Said Yuri 

“You could’ve called and asked me to meet you at the theater.” Jessica persisted.

“Don’t worry Jessi, you didn’t miss anything good. The movie was as intriguing as pancake batter. Besides, we can go and watch a movie some other time.” Tiffany patted the top of Jessica’s head, as if trying to calm a sulking kid. Jessica immediately swat her hand away.

*********

Sleep deprivation was never a stranger to Hwang Miyoung, it pretty much comes with her job, where sleeping-time considered not as basic human right, but a privilege that one must earn. There are times when the girls were so sleep deprived, even their eye-bags have eye-bags.

Understandably, the girls had developed many kind of sleeping habits to cope with the lack of sleeping time, whether it was the ability to: sleep anywhere  anytime, wake up and reach a clear state of consciousness in an instant, or falling into deep sleep in a matter of minutes.

Usually,  Tiffany able to fall asleep in an instant, almost as soon as she hit the bed. 

Usually.

But not tonight.

Because tonight, her sleep had abandoned her. Left her stranded alone in the land of consciousness.

F*ck Morpheus and his goons. (as in the god of dreams; Morpheus, not The Matrix; Morpheus. That one is cool, man)

There was something  worrying away in the back of her brain, begging to be overly analyzed  before the end of the night, and it slowly began to capture most of her inward attention. It was her conscience, telling her with nagging persistence that she’d wronged Yuri. That she’d hurt the tanned girl. 

Unintentionally, of course, but hurt her nevertheless.

Conscience is a nagging biatch that nobody likes, but it’s there –whether you like it or not -  for a good reason. And it can make a compelling argument if it want to, then telling you (in the most annoying way) how much of an assw*pe you are if you choose to ignore its advice. 

So, between the guilt-trip and the nagging, not many people could win over his/her conscience, and entitled to be called ‘A Truly Assw*pe  

Tiffany certainly wasn’t an assw*pe, so she decided to do the right thing, which is to apologize to Yuri for her behavior earlier that night.

She picked up her phone and started texting Yuri.

[i]Hey, are you awake?[/i]

She hit the send button. And for a few minutes, left alone without an answer.

Just as she’s about put down her phone, it vibrated, signaling a new mail.

[i]Yeah, I’m still awake. What is it?[/i]

[i]I want to talk.[/i]

[i]Now?[/i]

[i]Yeah. Can you come here for a minute?[/i]

Just minutes later, Tiffany’s bedroom door creaked open as Yuri slipped inside with an agility of a cat. She closed the door shut, sending darkness throughout the room as the lights were off at the moment. She let a few seconds elapsed,  adjusting to the dark, until she could see Tiffany,  who was sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at her.

 “What is it that you want to talk about?” Yuri asked while her back pressed against the door, reluctant to get closer to the owner of the room.

“I-I just want to say I’m sorry.” Tiffany stammered.

“For what?”

“You’re right. I do… did feel a bit ashamed of our relationship, and was wishing that I never fall for you in the first place. You were spot-on.”

“Well, just for the record, you made it so obvious.” Yuri said rather bitterly.

“Yes… And I’m sorry for that. “

“For being so obvious?”

“No. For being so unsure about ‘us’, about our future.” Tiffany sighed. “But you must understand, I’m not as strong as you are. And as much as I want… this to happened, I’m also scared…”

Yuri rushed forward then kneeled in front of Tiffany. She reached for Tiffany’s hands and hold them tightly.

“I’m not as strong as you made out to be. I had my doubts too” Yuri’s gaze pierced Tiffany’s eyes. “I-I… know that not many people can accept our kind of relationship, hell, few months ago, I’m not sure that I could… but then I put all the… noise aside, and focused on things that really matters. You. Us.”

Yuri took a deep breath. “So I asked myself, ‘Do I really want this? Do I really want Tiffany?’ And the answers is yes and yes. Then I realized, that nothing else matters. So just ask this one question to yourself, ‘Do I want this?’ That’s it. If the answer is ‘no’, I’ll back off. We’ll return to the way we were, forget about the whole thing. ”  

Yuri stared at Tiffany expectantly, while the older girl gaze deep into her eyes with soft eyes. 

Slowly, a smile formed on Tiffany’s face. A sweet, unburdened smile.

“Noise huh?”

“Yep. Everything else is just a noise. Background noise. Just ignore them.” Yuri smiled reassuringly.

Tiffany wrapped her arm around Yuri’s neck. “Where did you get all those confidence and determination of yours anyway?”

“I don’t know… But one thing I do know. I’m not at fault here. WE are not at fault.” Yuri choked.

“I think, most people out there would disagree with you.” Tiffany grinned.

“Well most people are idiots anyway.”

Tiffany chuckled lightly. Still fixing her eyes on Yuri’s, she leaned in and gently captured the younger girl’s lips with her own. A very soft and slow kiss. 

“I love you.” Tiffany whispered into the kiss.

Yuri broke the kiss and looked at Tiffany with wide eyes.

“I-I…” She stammered.

“Stop. You don’t have to say it just because I did. Just take your time.” Tiffany put her finger on Yuri’s lips. “I just want you to know. That I...” Tiffany kissed Yuri’s forehead. “…love…” Down to her tip of the nose. “…you.” before again, capturing Yuri’s lips.

Tiffany’s tongue gently licking Yuri’s lips, tasting the younger girl. Sometimes she tugged one of the lip and bit them softly. Teasing, slowly. The less experienced girl was lost; she cupped Tiffany’s face and tried to do the same. But just as her tongue touched the older girl’s lips, she stopped.

“Your lips taste like strawberries.” She said into the kiss.

“What?” Tiffany pulled-back while laughing lightly.

“I said your lips taste like strawberries… Let me make sure.” Yuri leaned, and again licked Tiffany’s lips. “Yep, definitely strawberries.” A lopsided smile plastered on her face.

“Kwon Yuri, are you trying to seduce me?” Tiffany’s voice turned low and husky.

“What if I am?” Yuri challenged.

Tiffany smirked. “You should be more careful of what you wished for.”

“Perhaps you’re the one whom should be more careful.” Yuri suddenly pushed Tiffany until the older girl lay on her back. Yuri then hovered above Tiffany, on her hands and knees. 

She stared attentively at Tiffany below her, eyes burning, mouth slightly agape, chest heaving faster and faster.

Both knew what was about to happen. And none of them wanted to stop.  

Yuri slowly lowered her head, but just as their lips about to meet, Tiffany pushed Yuri aside, until the younger girl bounced on the bed beside her.

“What the?” Yuri protested.

“Wait.” Tiffany hissed. 

She jumped off the bed, quickly ran toward the door and locked it. Yuri was still laying on the bed, upper body supported by her elbows as her eyes followed Tiffany. A sh*t eating grin plastered on her face as she saw Tiffany’s hands slowly reached the edge of her T-shirt.

“Oh, a show?” Yuri wiggled her eyebrows.

“Shut up perv.” Tiffany’s cheeks tinted with a bright shade of pink. 

She pulled the T-shirt above her head and let it dropped onto the floor. Her hands now playing on the waistband of her pajama pants, before pulling them down, revealing a very bland white cotton underwear.

“Hmm, sexy.” Yuri teased.

“I said shut up. I wasn’t expecting to strip for someone tonight, okay?” Tiffany pushed Yuri flat on the bed.

She brushed her nose against Yuri’s, and smirked. “Let’s see what kind of undies do you have on.” 

Tiffany’s right hand slid between Yuri’s lower abs and the fabric of her sweatpants. But when her hand reached its destination, she blushed madly.

“You’re not wearing any?” She asked.

“I like it breezy.” Yuri gave a sly smile.

“You like it breezy, huh?” There’s a certain threatening tone in Tiffany’s voice.

“Yep… Oh shhii.” Yuri’s reply was cut off as Tiffany’s fingers work their magic.

Tiffany’s finger slowly teasing Yuri’s folds. Not quite entering them yet, just playing along the outer lips, going up and down, until they found a small nub on the upper side of the folds. A light touch of Tiffany’s finger over the nub, enough to send Yuri jerking and moaning.

Tiffany grinned impishly when she saw the younger girl closed her eyes and biting her lower lips, obviously enjoying her touch. Just as Tiffany about to go further, Yuri stopped her.

“Wait… wait.” She was out of breath. 

“What’s wrong?” Tiffany asked.

“I have to tell you something.” Yuri said nervously.

“Yes?”

“Uh, this is my first time.”

“Eh?!” Tiffany’s eyes widen in shock. “But you’ve dated a few guys before.” Tiffany pulled her hand out of Yuri’s pants.

“Yeah, yeah. But I never really go that far with them.”

“Really?”

“Really.

“Oh,” Tiffany pulled her body erect, sitting on Yuri’s thighs. “You want me to stop?”

“No!” Yuri sat up and cupped Tiffany’s face. “No. I just want you to know. That’s all… I want this too.”

Tiffany smiled timidly. “Are you sure you want me to be your first?”

Yuri pressed her lips against Tiffany’s. “I can’t think of a better person to be my first.”

“Oh my God. That’s so embarrassingly cheesy.” Tiffany scoffed.

“Like I would care.” 

Yuri swung Tiffany’s body and pinned her onto the mattress. Now it’s her turn to sit on Tiffany’s thighs. Yuri quickly pulled her T-shirt over her head, revealing her black bra which covered her luscious mounds. Her hands reached behind, unclasping her bra, before sending the fabric flying to the floor.

Tiffany awed by the view. The tanned skin and her firm body, fully naked breast, jet black hair cascading over Yuri’s shoulders, but most of all, Yuri’s serene expression, all creating an atmosphere of divinity. Tiffany felt as if she’s watching a goddess, or an angel.

Yuri lowered her body. Hovering above the shorter girl, she tucked her hair behind her ears, allowing Tiffany to admire her beauty, up close. 

For a few seconds, they stayed in silence as they watched each other’s eyes. 

Yuri always admired those captivating eyes, even when they weren’t forming the crescent shape which has captivated millions of hearts around the world. But only now, did she realize, how often did she find herself lost in those eyes. How often she missed those eyes, whenever they’re far away from each other. 

A weak smile crept on to her face.

“What?” Tiffany asked.

“Nothing.”

Yuri’s head slowly descending, as her lips grazed Tiffany’s, but when the shorter girls about to respond, Yuri’s lips moved down to her neck, kissing and sucking the sensitive skin over there. Tiffany’s starting to feel harder to breathe. She placed her palms over Yuri’s back, feeling its heat, then slid over the smooth and soft skin, to the lower back.

Tiffany felt Yuri slide her arms down from her neck to her breasts, pushing her bra upwards, Yuri cupped Tiffany’s breast in her hands. The shorter girl moaned as she felt Yuri's thumbs caress her nipples, slowly rubbing them as they hardened, sparks of pleasure exploding into her brain. 

She watched as Yuri’s head descended to her chest, sending warm and wet kisses along the way, until she reached one of the soft mound. Tiffany arched her back in anticipation, gasping in pleasure as she felt Yuri’s lips surrounding her hard nipple, and her warm tongue rolling against her sensitive nipple, sending bolts of pleasure to her brain and to her suddenly throbbing core. 

She stared as the beautiful tanned woman sucking and occasionally biting her mounds and nipples, while fondling them, slowly, carefully. For a split second, she felt the view was utterly surreal, and for a moment, feels a sense of detachment from the situation. She’d become the third point of view, watching two unknown women, panting and moaning, as they entangled their hearts and bodies into one.  

Yuri’s fingers starting to trace the elegant line of Tiffany’s shoulders to her torso. Her curve; delicate and graceful, fascinated Yuri. Yuri pressed her palms, tracing Tiffany’s hips, squeezed her here and there, testing the firm resilience of her flesh. Tiffany shivered, moaning that she liked to be touched there. Yuri went down and licked along the soft but firm abs, then gently sucked the lower abs. 

Yuri pulled down Tiffany’s panties, as it slid easily along the shorter girl’s smooth legs. She placed her hands on Tiffany’s knees and parted them. The sight and aroma of Tiffany’s wet core intoxicated Yuri, she felt dizzy, hot. As if her body has turned into liquid fire.

Tiffany was breathtakingly beautiful, tufted with soft, gleaming hair and lips like the full petals of an orchid. Yuri kissed Tiffany’s inner thighs, making sure her tongue touched and burn the skin. She roughly suck on the soft and smooth surface of Tiffany’s thighs, which clearly will leave a mark. Tiffany starting to leak harder, making her aroma stronger as it intruding Yuri’s senses. 

 Without hesitation, Yuri pressed a kiss to those folds, inhaling Tiffany for an endless moment, then slid her tongue inside.

“Yuwree~ah.

”

Tiffany moaned the tanned girl’s name and a few loving praises. The sound of her husky voice reverberated through the silent room, punctuated by her grunts and the sounds of her thrashing the sheets. 

“You taste really good.” Yuri’s words vibrated along Tiffany’s slit, sending shivers throughout her body.

Yuri relentlessly kissing, sucking, biting the older girl’s folds, even burying her nose between them, inhaling the sweet scent of Tiffany.

Tiffany only sees white, Her eyes were closed, but she sees bright shade of white all around. Her hands moved on their own accord. One fondling and caressing her own breast and nipple, while the other on the back of Yuri’s head, pushing it closer to core.     

Yuri slid her tongue deeply into her, through those lovely lips to Tiffany’s begging clitoris. It rose to meet Yuri, whom gently laved it with the tip of her tongue, before pressed them between her lips.

Tiffany’s back arched and a muffled scream came out of her mouth. Yuri’s mouth and tongue drove her to the edge, she wasn’t sure whether she’ll be able to muffle the next scream if things keep up like this.

Yuri’s finger parted Tiffany’s folds, revealing the pink inside, throbbing and glistening. She lapped the surface with her tongue, getting more and more addicted to her taste, she slowly inserted one finger inside Tiffany.

“Yuwree~ah, please… more.”

Hearing the plead, Yuri inserted another finger inside the tight cave, grazing the smooth and warm inner walls, before curling her fingers and started to pacing back and forth.

“Oh, shhiii… oh god…” Tiffany cupped Yuri’s face while staring at the girl’s eyes, wishing she could kiss her lips then and there.  

Yuri’s thumb pressed Tiffany’s nub and made circular motion, sometimes she pressed too hard, sending a mix of pain and pleasure throughout Tiffany’s body.

The moans and gasps coming from the shorter girl’s, sounded like a wonderful music to Yuri’s ears, the most beautiful song ever sung by Tiffany, because it was for her and her only. It acted as fuel for Yuri, encouraged her to move faster and wilder, which she did. 

“No… Yuri… slow down…  It’s too soon… Oh god.”

Tiffany bit her lips as waves of pleasure hit her hard. She bucked , then came. Her translucent, rich cream, covering Yuri’s hands and face. 

Yuri slowly pulled her fingers out, as Tiffany’s juices gushing out of her. Yuri kissed and lapped the wet folds, making lewd noises as she hungrily suck on them.

“Yul… Come here.” Tiffany said weakly, as the waves of orgasm still suffusing her body.

The tanned girl complied and slid her body along Tiffany’s. Their faces now only inches away as Tiffany cupped Yuri’s glistening face.

“You’re a mess.” Tiffany chuckled.

“And whose fault is that, huh?” Yuri’s grin split her face in two.

“Mine. I’ll clean up.”

Tiffany sensually licked Yuri’s face, the tip teasing the corner of the mouth before sliding to the centre. She sucked on Yuri’s lips, making the younger girl slightly whimpering. Their eyes wide open, staring each other with mischievous glint in them.

They were being bad, pushing the boundaries of norms and taboo. And they’re loving every second of it.

“That was hot.” Tiffany grinned.

“Really?”

“Absolutely. You are hot.”

Yuri didn’t utter a single word. She simply fixed the strands of hair sticking on Tiffany’s face. 

Tiffany was glowing like never before. The glistening sweat was visible under the scarce light of the darkened room, while those brown eyes of her, reflecting love and affection which tugged Yuri’s heartstring in unimaginable ways. 

“Fany~ah, Fany… Tiffany.” Yuri felt that the name vibrated nicely on her tongue, it fits perfectly, as if she was meant to say only that name for the rest of her life.

Yuri buried her nose on the crook of Tiffany’s neck, inhaling the girl’s natural scent. 

Tiffany gently stroking the jet black hair of Yuri. For a moment, they shared no more word between them, only the lingering warmth of their bodies.

“Fany~ ah.”

“Hmm?”

“Take me. Please.” Yuri whispered softly.

Tiffany gave a lovely, unguarded smile.

Tiffany rolled the tanned girl on her back. She placed her hands on Yuri’s sweatpants and pulled them off. Now Yuri lay there, completely bare. Tiffany subconsciously hold her breath at the beautiful view. 

“Stop staring. It’s embarrassing.”  Yuri crossed her legs, effectively hiding her core from Tiffany’s view.

Tiffany smiled and lay her body beside Yuri.

“I’m sorry. I was just … admiring you.” Tiffany licked Yuri’s neck, tasting the saltiness of the tanned girl’s skin. “You’re beautiful.” Her palm slide upon Yuri’s lower abs, down to her firm thigh. “Every part of you.”

Yuri’s thighs parted as Tiffany’s palm cupped the small mound between her thighs. The heat of Tiffany’s palm, burning Yuri’s core. She could feel herself, getting soaked, drenched, and when Tiffany’s palm rubbed her nub, a lovely moan escaped Yuri’s mouth.

“Fany~ah.” Her lips were parted, and Tiffany quickly slipped her tongue between them. 

Her tongue glided against Yuri’s, sinking into the mouth with a feeling of homecoming. They kiss with their eyes open at times, gazing into each other as if to see the depth of their souls reflected in those brown orbs. 

Tiffany’s finger circled Yuri’s wet entrance, teasing her in the most sadistic way possible, making the younger girl mewed.

“Yul. Are you ready?” 

“Yes, please… do it.” Yuri’s nervousness was overcome by her lust.

Tiffany slowly pushed one finger inside Yuri, making circles along the way, stretching the smooth walls. As it getting deeper, Yuri shivered harder. She wrapped her arms around Tiffany’s neck and pulled her down, kissing the soft lips rather roughly. 

Tiffany pushed her finger deeper inside, until she felt a small barrier. After hesitated for a while, she pushed through it, dug as deep as possible until her knuckles hit Yuri’s pubic.

The younger girl gasping for air. A single tear running through her cheek. 

“Yuwree~ah. Does it hurt?” Tiffany asked, worrying the younger girl condition. 

“A little.” 

“Do you want me to stop?”

“No. Go on… Please.”

“All right.”

Tiffany started to move her finger inside Yuri. She knew that Yuri’s juice now tainted with crimson-colored liquid. She knew that she’s just taking away Yuri’s virginity. And the feeling was overwhelming. On one side, she’s greatly honored by it, on the other, she felt burdened. But either way, the gravity of the matter, only pulls her closer to the tanned girl. Now she feels a sense of attachment, in ways she never thought was possible.  

She caressed Yuri in the most gentle and loving way possible. She didn’t want to hurt her.

She kissed the younger girl’s cheek and whispered. “Yuri~ah… I love you… I really do.”

With circular motion, she rubbed Yuri’s nub which protruded from its hood. Touching her the way no one ever touched before. 

Yuri jerked as the pleasure was too much for her, she bit Tiffany’s neck, making her yelped in pain and reflexively curled her finger inside Yuri.

“Fany~ah, more please.” The tanned girl begged.

Complying to the plead, Tiffany added another finger inside Yuri’s tight core. The pace was accelerating, the fingers playing and touching Yuri, pushing all the right button as the moans and pants getting louder.

Yuri moved her lower body following Tiffany’s rhythm. Wishing Tiffany could probe deeper, filling her even more. She was sweating profusely as her move getting out of control.

“I think… I coming .” She whimpered.

 Yuri quickly hugged Tiffany tightly, pressing their bodies together, nose pressed against the shorter girl’s neck. She jerked a couple of times as she muffled a scream of ecstasy. 

“Oh, god…o shiiii.” She felt herself  disintegrated. Dissolved into pure nothingness,

She shivered hard, and for while, she couldn’t stop. The feeling was too much for her. She snuggled further.

She mewed. “Fany~ah.”

It quickly became her favorite word. As she moaned it over and over again that night.   

After a while, the orgasm subsided, but her chest was still heaving heavily. The two didn’t let go of the hug.

“Fany~ah.” Yuri said throatily. 

“What?”

“Can I stay here tonight?”

“I’ll be disappointed if you don’t.” Tiffany smiled wholeheartedly.

“Thank you.” Yuri whispered.

Outside, the cicadas sang their elegies as the night continued to enveloped the city.

TBC

A/N: I neglected to mention, that this fic isn’t going to be a long one. Probably only 10 to 12 chaps. 

And some readers asked me to add another pairing, but after contemplating about it for a while, I decided to go against it. Because adding another pair, will decrease the realism/realistic-factor I’ve been trying to build, for this story.

That’s all.

Once Upon a Night

The air hung in layers of murky darkness outside the all-night pub & café. Warm and dank. 

Yoona sat inside the place, a cup of coffee and half-eaten salad on the table before her, open book in hands. She read with great concentration, but soon lose interest, as the previously semi-interesting book, took a hard detour and ends up becoming a long and boring drivel. She closed the book with a faint thud. 

Killing time is not an easy job.

A waiter came to ask her apologetically if she would mind sharing her table. Yoona took a mandatory glance around the crowded pub & café, before nodded in agreement. It didn't really matter to her, as she’s about to leave anyway.

Her companion at the table turned out to be a girl too, looked about the same age as Yoona. Or perhaps a little older. She’s a very pretty girl. Fair skin, long dark hair, oval face, soft features. In fact, she’s ridiculously beautiful, Yoona kind of envied her (even though she’s a sight to behold herself).

But the girl’s beauty was tainted by the gloomy expression on her face. Bloodshot and hazy eyes, edges of her mouth pulled down, creating a slight frown; it was obvious that she had cried just moments earlier, and probably was about to cry some more.

Yoona reopened the book, as a mean to occupy her mind. Staring is impolite. She don’t want to bother the – clearly, grief stricken – girl, but at the same time, she found an inexplicable reluctance to leave the girl alone.

The beautiful girl ordered some sandwiches and alcoholic beverage. For a long while, the two strangers sat in silence, minding their own businesses. 

The beautiful girl took her time to consume her food, clearly not very interested to fill her stomach with solid food. The drinks however, were keep on coming in an alarming rate. She gulped the drinks as if they were water, which clearly wasn’t the case. She then let out a heavy sigh, and Yoona couldn’t help but to stare. Their eyes met.

 “Care to join me in a drink?” The girl inquired.

To which Yoona smiled uneasily. “Thanks, but I don’t touch the stuff. Not a drop.”

“Oh, straight edge?” The girl asked.

“Not really. I just can’t handle it.”

“Good for you. Alcohol brings nothing but trouble.” The girl smiled bitterly before she took another gulp.

Yoona set her book aside and asked, "I’m sorry, I know it’s none of my business, but is something wrong?"

The girl stared vacantly at the nightlife outside the café, ignoring everything, including Yoona’s inquiry. Or so she thought.

“I have a no good, cheating bastard for a boyfriend.” She said after a while.

“Oh. Sorry to hear that.” 

“Really?”

“No, not really.” Yoona replied honestly.

The girl smiled wholeheartedly. ‘So lovely, she should smile more often’. Yoona thought.

“So, how did you find out your boyfriend was cheating on you?"

After taking little sips of her drink, the girl answered: "I didn't have to work anything out," she said. "I opened his door, and there he was, fucking some slut whom he probably pick-up at some random bar."

"And when was that?"

"Just a few hours ago."

“Then what?”

“What do you mean?”

“Were you going medieval on his ass or something?” 

The girl chuckled. “I wish.” She paused. “I did nothing. Just turned around and walked away. And that bastard did nothing either. No explanation nor apology. They probably continue fucking as soon as I got out of the door.” She sighed. “I can’t believe I’ve wasted an entire year for that prick. I even had thoughts about marrying him.”

“Then it’s a good thing that you found out his true nature now, then later, isn’t it?”

“I guess.” She gave her shoulders a little shrugs. 

They remained silent for a while.

“You have a boyfriend?”  She asked Yoona.

“No.”

“Why not?”

“What do you mean?”

“Well, you’re a very attractive girl, I’m sure many guys have fallen head over heels for you.”

“Probably. But I’m not interested.”

“Oh, you like being single?” 

“No. I like girls.” Yoona said matter-of-factly.

The girl flabbergasted. For a while, she gave Yoona an investigating look, as if trying to determine whether the slender girl was telling the truth or just messing with her mind.

“Seriously?” She asked carefully.

“Yep. Why? You got a problem with that?” Yoona said rather defensively. She’s an open-and-out, but it doesn’t mean that she’s immune to bad reaction from people around her. 

“No, not really. I just, never would have suspected. You look… Girlish.” She was clearly running out of words to say.

“Lezs aren’t supposed to look girlish? Are we only allowed to wear flannel shirts, cut our hair short, and looking butch, or something?”

“No, no, that’s not what I meant…” The girl was clearly panicking.

Yoona chuckled. “That’s okay. I was just poking fun at you.”

The girl breathed a sigh of relief. “Don’t do that again. I got this obsession of being politically-correct all the time. It’s a kind of disease, I can’t stand the thought of someone dislikes me.”  

“So, you’re a crowd pleaser?”

“The worst kind, at that.” She gave a wry –but adorable- smile. 

Yoona couldn’t help but to smile at the adorable sight. 

“My name is Yoona , by the way.”

“I’m Tiffany. Nice to meet you Yoona.”

“Nice to meet you too.”

They continue to talk for a long while, lighthearted conversation about everything they could think of. And looks like they hit it off pretty well, as they starting to converse like old friends, not strangers that they actually were.

Yoona glanced at her watch, seeing that she had spent way more time in that café than she ought to.

“You know what, It’s nice to talk to you, but I think I got to go. It’s way past my bedtime?”

“You have bed time?” Tiffany smiled teasingly.

“I’m a student, of course I have bedtime.”

“College student.” Tiffany emphasized.

“But student nevertheless.” Yoona got up from her seat.

There’s a certain kind of disappointment plastered all over Tiffany’s face. She glanced at her watch, then got up her seat too.

“You live far from here?” She asked.

“My college dorm, is about four blocks from here.”

“Which way?”

“North.”

Tiffany smiled. “Then we’re heading to the same direction. Do you mind if I walk with you?”

Yoona puzzled. “You’re not going to take a cab or something?”

“I rather walk for a while. Just to clear my head. “ 

Yoona nodded. “Okay then.”

Minutes later, the two walked down the street shoulder to shoulder. It was a cold and cloudy night, the both of them had shivers every time the night breeze hit their bodies mercilessly. But they persisted, walking through the night, in silence most of the time.

They walked slowly, purposefully. They had to go somewhere they don’t want to be.

Minutes later, Tiffany stopped walking, she tugged Yoona’s arm, head down, eyes on the concrete sidewalk.

“What?” Yoona asked.

“Want… to go… inside?” Tiffany stammered as she gestured at one of the building across the street.

Yoona glanced at the nondescript building. Grey, monotonous, windowless; it almost looks like an abandoned warehouse, if not for innocuous lightings and the gold-script sign which says otherwise. 

It was a love hotel.      

Yoona sighed.

“Are you fucking serious?” She said coldly.

“I am.” Tiffany fidgeted.

“Do you think that just because I’m a lez, I would jump into bed with any woman who offers me sex?”

Yoona’s fury was a apparent from her tone. 

“You make it sounds so awful.” Tiffany fidgeted. “People do that all the time anyway. They went to bars or clubs, pick-up someone, have one-night-stand, then forget everything the next morning. You, being gay, got nothing to do with anything.”

 Yoona let out an unbelieving sigh. “You got to be shitting me.”

She’s about to walk away, when Tiffany attached herself to Yoona’s arm, clinging tightly.

“Please. I just don’t want to go home right now. There’s no one there and I don’t want to be alone, tonight. Just stay with me.” She pleaded. “ We don’t have to do anything.”

Yoona was about to free herself from Tiffany’s grip, but something in the girl’s expression stunned her. Perhaps it was grief, fear, or simply loneliness. Yoona wasn’t sure, but surely it’s heart-wrenching.

Against her own rational judgment, Yoona gripped Tiffany’s hand tightly, and led her across the street. She didn’t dare to see Tiffany right in the face, so she fixed her gaze on the love hotel exterior. Feeling more intimidated by the sight with every single step which brought her closer to the place; which was weird, because this is certainly not the first time she’d ever set foot in that kind of place.  

The interior of the hotel was shabby –as expected-. Yoona approached a display inside the hotel foyer, and randomly pressing a button. She didn’t care which room she get, as long as it’s a room.

She walked toward the receptionist –hidden behind a booth, with only her/his hands visible from the outset -, whom slid a keycard across, toward Yoona. She took the keycard, and was about to pay for the room, when Tiffany placed some cash on the table.

“I got this.” Tiffany said.

She then grabbed Yoona’s hand and led her to the elevator.

They spent the elevator ride in silence.  

The bell chimed as the door opened. The two girl got out and walked down the hall, until they reached their room.

The room interior was horribly tacky, as to be expected from a room which mostly rented by the hours. People don’t come there to enjoy a comfy and nicely decorated room, they went there to fuck and leave a mess behind. That’s the kind of place Yoona and Tiffany found themselves in, that night.

Couldn’t think of anything else to do, Yoona sat on the oversized bed.  

Tiffany dropped her purse on the small sofa in the corner of the room.

“I’m going to hit the shower.” She said shortly.

She opened her jacket and dropped it on top of her purse. Her hands slowly opened her blouse buttons, one by one, from the top, eyes straight at Yoona, challenging her. Yoona stare back. Unfazed.

The blouse soon parted, revealing a black, lacy, bra underneath. The chest heaving heavily, making the two soft mounds slightly moving up and down.

Tiffany turned around, back facing Yoona. Hands sneaked around, opening her skirt button, pulling down the zipper, until the piece of fabric fell to the floor. Her panties were also black, tightly wrapping a luscious derriere. 

The hands now unclasping the bra, until it too fell to the floor, and when they reached for the panties, Yoona subconsciously held her breath. Tiffany pulled the panties down, and bend to slid them along her legs. As she bends, Yoona spotted the view that made her heart fluttered dangerously. It was such a beautiful view, but unfortunately ephemeral.

Tiffany walked toward the bathroom, hips bouncing with every step. Until she disappeared behind the door.

Yoona let out the air she subconsciously held inside her lungs. Groaning slightly, she let her head fall back on to the bed. Eyes wide opened as she stared at the ceiling above her. 

“Im Yoona. What are you doing?” She breathed.    

 Fifteen minutes later, Tiffany walked out of the bathroom, hair wet, no make-up, no clothes. 

Yoona sat up, flabbergasted, watching the naked goddess getting closer and closer, sucking every bit of oxygen around Yoona, until she choked, gasping for air.

Tiffany straddled Yoona’s lap. Thighs parted. Yoona gulped as she couldn’t help but to stare at what’s between those honey thighs. 

“You like what you see?” Tiffany whispered seductively. She wrapped her arms around Yoona’s neck.

Yoona had to put an extra effort to calm her herself down. “I thought you said we don’t have to do anything.”

“You don’t want this?” 

“I do. But I’ve promised myself not to do this kind of thing anymore.”

“Sex?”

“No. Sleeping with experimenting straight girls.”

“But I’m not like that.” 

“Yes. You’re also a grieving soul who just wants a quick release. Which makes it even worse. I don’t want to take advantage of you.”

 “Would it fare better with your conscience, if I tell you… that I’m the one who’s taking the advantage?” Tiffany whispered near Yoona’s ear.

Tiffany grabbed both of Yoona’s hands and placed them upon her pert derriere. She then gently licked Yoona’s ear, before nibbled on the lobe.

“Wait… wait, I need to shower first.” Yoona tried to stall the inevitable.

“No need.” Tiffany kissed Yoona’s jaw. “I like it dirty.” She devoured Yoona’s lips with such ferocity.

There’s nothing soft nor gentle about the kiss. Tiffany simply slammed her lips against Yoona’s, mercilessly licking, tugging, even biting the younger girl’s lips, until she groaned in pain. As a retaliation, Yoona squeezed Tiffany’s luscious ass. It was soft but firm, and slightly bouncing as Yoona’s palms rub and pinch the lovely assets.

 Tiffany tilted her head, quickly planted a kiss then suck on Yoona’s slender neck. Yoona cocked her head, giving the shorter girl more space to explore. Tiffany relentlessly bit on the neck, sending a searing  pain which made Yoona gasped, but the pain soon disappeared as Tiffany’s warm tongue licked the teeth mark on the milky white skin. The tongue then scoured all over, tasting the salty skin of Yoona’s neck, reaching every sensitive spot.

Yoona moaned, feeling a bit disappointed as Tiffany pulled back, practically taking away the pleasure she’d enjoyed so much.

Tiffany stared right at Yoona’s brown orb. She then tucked Yoona’s hair behind her ears, allowing her to admire the younger girl’s beauty more freely.

“You’re very pretty.” She kissed Yoona’s forehead. Down to her tip of the nose. Then on her lips. Softly.

The two lips slowly struggling over domination, sucking, nibbling, or sometimes, just plain grazing. 

Tiffany sat on Yoona’s lap, allowing some distance between them. Arms around Yoona’s neck, while the latter girl placed her hands on Tiffany’s waist.

They stare at each other as surges of unexplainable emotions running through their minds.

After a long while, Yoona’s gaze rested on Tiffany’s bare breast. The mounds weren’t that big, but beautifully shaped. Perfectly round, with brownish nipples which soon turned pink and perky. 

“You want to touch them?” Tiffany asked.

Yoona nodded.

“Then go ahead.”

Without hesitation, Yoona fondled Tiffany’s mound, perhaps a bit too rough as the shorter girl bit her lower lips. Unfazed, Yoona squeezed harder before capturing one of the pink bud with her mouth.

She opened her mouth wide and stuck her tongue out, trying to place as much of Tiffany’s breast into her mouth.  She began loudly sucking on the nipple, occasionally nibbling, and sometimes biting.

Feeling a mix of pain and pleasure, Tiffany hug Yoona’s head tightly, pressing the younger girl’s head against her breast. She rose on her knees.

Yoona then moving over to take Tiffany’s other nipple into the mouth, nibbling on the breasts. The shorter girl leaned back, gasping, her hands pulling Yoona's mouth harder onto her nipple, caressing her hair.

 Yoona snaked one arm around Tiffany’s waist, while the free hand snaked between their body, caressing Tiffany’s inner thigh  before sneaking up and stroking Tiffany’s slit. She teasingly ran her fingers along the engorged lips, occasionally entering a finger in between the flesh, only to quickly pull out again.  Tiffany’s accumulated juice starts dripping on Yoona’ s fingers.

Yoona smirked. “You are this wet already?”

Tiffany sat back on Yoona’s lap. She watched as Yoona’s index finger moving up and down along her slit, teasing her.

“It feels nice.” She said as she looked into the younger girl’s eyes.

“What is?”

“Your finger. Feels more than nice, actually.” She blinked. “Play with it more.”

Yoona complied. She slowly inserting two of her fingers inside Tiffany, while her thumb pressed the nub on the upper side of Tiffany’s slit, gently massaging it with circular motion.

Tiffany moaned in approval. She’s breathing hard with mouth agape. Attentively watching Yoona’s fingers, moving in and out of her. Soon, she moves her lower body in sync with Yoona’s rhythm.

“You like that?” Yoona asked in a raspy voice.”

“I love it… Harder.” Tiffany demanded.

Yoona moves faster and harder, making Tiffany’s creamy juice flowed uncontrollably. The wet, slick sound getting louder with each of Yoona’s thrust. 

Tiffany moaned as, sparks of pleasure exploding into her brain.

“Yoon… Baby… more, please…. Arrgghhh!” She screamed as Yoona roughly shoved third finger inside her and pressed her clit harder.

The inside of Tiffany was smooth, warm, and throbbing. It’s tight, but the flowing juices lubricated Yoona’s fingers. The younger girl movement getting faster and rougher,  she curled her finger and  it only took a few more strokes to send Tiffany over the edge. 

 "Oh shhiiii… Yoon, I'm coming" she cried and with short sharp bucking motions she came, her juices flooding from her as her body almost folded in half from the strength of her orgasm.

Her juices cascading all over Yoona’s hand, down to her jeans, soaking it.

Tiffany hugged Yoona tightly, chin on the latter girl’s shoulder. She was breathing hard as the aftermath of her orgasm still overwhelmed her body.

After a while, she pushed Yoona and hunched over her. One hand on the mattress,  while the other trailing Yoona’s face with the back of her fingers.

“That was amazing. I guess who knows how to pleasure a woman better than another woman, right?”

Yoona stayed silence. She’s enjoying the view upon her. Tiffany’s beautiful face, the creamy skin glistening with crystal sweats, the two full breast with nipples pointing downwards, and finally, the –now- soaking slit between her legs, still slightly dripping.

“You know, it’s impolite to stare.” Tiffany teased.

“I can’t help it. You’re too beautiful.” Yoona replied honestly.

Tiffany’s burning stare turned soft upon hearing those words. She can’t help but to smile.

“You are a player aren’t you? You know what to say, and when to say it.”

“Far from that. I only say what I have in mind. You really are… enchanting.”

Tiffany smiled again. “See? You did it again. Stop that, or I might fall for you.” Tiffany said matter-of-factly.

“Is it that easy, to make you fall in love?”

“Depends on the person.” 

Tiffany kissed Yoona’s jaw, down to her neck, collarbone, before resting her lips on the upper side of Yoona’s chest. Tiffany quickly unbuttoned Yoona’s shirt, down lower, planting a kiss with every step, until she reached Yoona’s navel then coming back up.

She parted Yoona’s shirt, gently fondled the younger girls’ mounds which perfectly fit with her palms.

She pushed the bra up, uncovering Yoona’s soft breast. The areolas and nipples were pretty-pink, enthralling. Tiffany put her mouth on top one, gently sucking while her tongue flicking the perk nipple.

Yoona whimpered.  Her hands rested back on Tiffany’s derriere, before sliding off, and once again, teasing Tiffany’s folds, expertly rubbing the sensitive spots, eliciting the most beautiful moan from Tiffany.   

“Stick your tongue out.” She demanded.

Yoona complied. 

Tiffany then gently kissed her tongue, before sucking it lustfully. Soon, their tongue involved in a heated battle, alternating between the inside of their mouth, exploring each other’s cave.

Tiffany opened Yoona’s jeans button and pulled the zipper down. Her hand slipped inside, palm cupping the lean girl’s mound, which was covered by a soaking wet panties. she placed a light pressure on top of Yoona’s clit and moved it in small circular motions as she let the warmth of her hand transfer through, making Yoona panted uncontrollably.

 Pleased at her reaction, Tiffany slid down, pulling Yoona’s jeans and panties with her, exposing the lean girl’s lower body. 

Yoona suddenly felt embarrassed with her exposure, and reflexively covering her sacred area with both hands.

Tiffany chuckled.

“Are you embarrassed?” 

“Yes.”

“Why? This can’t be your first time, right?” Tiffany was a bit amused.

“Definitely not. “ Yoona answered. “But somehow, this feels like it is.”  

Tiffany parted Yoona’s thighs and placed kisses on the inner part. She pried Yoona’s hands away from her mound, and enthralled by the view and the intoxicating smell.

“Beautiful. “She murmured.

Tiffany pressed her lips against Yoona’s wet slit, making the latter girl arched her back in pleasure.

Tiffany  parted her lips with her fingers and gazed inside at her soft wet folds. Tentatively poked her tongue out and just touched the inside of Yoona’s slit.

"Arghhh… Tiffany ~ah.” " she sighed. 

Yoona tasted like Tiffany expected, quite sweet and not at all unpleasant. In fact, it was a bit addicting. She began to lap at her a little more and then just touched the younger girl’s clit with the tip of  her tongue as it protruded from its hood. 

Yoona's body flinched and she cried out a little. 

Moving down a bit, Tiffany  pushed her tongue inside Yoona as far as it would go and took more of the sweet juices into her mouth before returning to encircle the sensitive nub with her tongue. 

Yoona flinched again, "Please… Don't stop." She whined.

Tiffany continued to licked at the beautiful slit,  as Yoona’s body shivered harder Yoona gripped the back of Tiffany head with both hands and pulled it into her, she was nearing her own orgasm now as she grind her hips into Tiffany’s face. 

Tiffany pushed two of her fingers into Yoona. A long moan erupted as they entered her slowly and began to work their way up and down. Tiffany then flicked at the nub more quickly now and moved  her fingers faster. 

Yoona’s hips thrust up, forcing the tongue to rub harder against her clit, throbbing with passion. Her hands locked on Tiffany's head, fingers wrapping in her hair, locking the woman's head between her spread thighs. Tiffany, sensing her need, sucked her clit between her lips, her tongue flicking her clit.

Yoona’s orgasm took her by surprise, her clit throbbing,  body spasms, only her ass, shoulders and head remained touching the mattress. The rest of her body bowed up off the seat, her heels wrapped on Tiffany’s back, effectively holding her captive between the legs. 

"Tiffany, I'm coming" she cried and with short sharp bucking motions she came. 

Her juices were flooding from her, but quickly lapped by Tiffany’s tongue and mouth.

Still carrying a bit of Yoona’s juices inside her mouth, Tiffany kissed her and snaked her tongue into Yoona’s mouth. The younger girl happily sucked the warm and soft tongue. She then cupped Tiffany’s face, and aggressively licking the sides of Tiffany’s mouth, cleaning up traces of herself over there, before capturing those lips with her own.

After a while, their lips parted, both still heaving, but clearly blissful.

Their eyes locked. Not wanting to see anything else but each other, for a while, until Yoona suddenly hugged Tiffany tightly. Bodies pressed. Exchanging warmth.

The older girl caught by surprise for seconds, then relaxing her body a she snuggled her nose onto the side of Yoona’s neck.

Both closing their eyes as they drifted to sleep.

********

Yoona woke up in the morning, alone.

Tiffany was nowhere In sight.

She sighed rather grumpily.  She had expected this beforehand; She knew that Tiffany had only use her for sex, and will leave after getting what she wanted. But still, it pained her. 

This isn’t the first time something like this happened to her. In fact, she had many girls before, passing through her bed, heatedly making love, then the next day, they would pretend that nothing ever happened. Because apparently she’s attractive enough to sleep with them, but not good enough to become their lover. Simply because she’s lacking a dick.

Women can be as much a jerk as men.

Yoona got off the bed,  picked up her scattered clothes and put them on. She’s just pulled her jeans zipper when the door opened, and walked in Tiffany, balancing two cups of coffee and a box of donuts.

“Morning. You’re awake.” Tiffany kicked the door shut. “Coffee?” She asked.

Yoona was a bit taken aback. “Ye… yeah, sure.” She stammered.

Tiffany noticed Yoona’s weird expression. “What’s wrong?”

“I-I thought, you’ve left.”

Tiffany gave a slight frown. “Do you want me to leave?”

“No! No. Don’t leave... Stay… Please.” Yoona’s nervousness was apparent.

Tiffany chuckled. “Don’t worry. I’ll stay...”

 Fin.

Kwon decided to go home early for he thinks that Gain will not be home due to her schedule. On his way home, he’s thinking on how he is going to face Gain but no idea came to his mind. When he arrived at his apartment, Gain’s not there as he expected. He then went straight to his room and lay down to his bed, he wanted to take a nap for a while for he was exhausted working for the past few days.

When he woke up, he decided to take a shower first before preparing to make his dinner, thinking that he is still alone in the apartment. After taking a shower, he was about to wear a shirt when he heard a loud scream outside his room. He then rushed outside to know what happened and he saw Gain standing over the chair in the kitchen.

“What happen?” Kwon said

“Aaaahhhhhh” startled; she screamed again when she turned around and sees Kwonnie topless

“Yah! Don’t scare me! I thought I was alone here and you just popped out just like that…” she stops talking as she saw Kwonnie’s chiseled torso. She didn’t think that a guy like him had ‘this’ kind of body.

By the look on her face, you can tell that she was really surprised by Kwon’s hidden asset.

“I didn’t notice this when we….” She stopped right there and suddenly her face becomes red. That thought made her remember what happened last night. She didn’t tell anyone about that incident, even to her unnies.

“Noona,I thought I was alone too. Are you okay? Why is your face so red?” Kwon said while walking towards her.

She turned around when she saw Kwonnie walking towards her place, still blushing.

“And why are screaming? Did you see a ghost or something?” he said while looking around the kitchen as if looking for something

“W-why do you let a cockroach live in this place huh?” she said annoyed

“Cockroach?”

“Y-yah! Why do you ask so many questions?! And….. Wear a shirt; I really don’t like what I’m seeing right now.” She said not looking at him

“Yikes! I forgot about that” he said to himself

“Uhm.. I’ll be right back.” He went back his room and wore some shirt and went back to the kitchen.

He saw Gain cooking dinner. He grabbed some bottled water from the refrigerator and sat down on the sofa while watching TV. She did not pay much attention to him for she didn’t know what to say to him. She was cutting vegetables when she lost at thought she sliced too big and cut her finger. Kwon heard her moaning in pan. He stands up from the couch and went to her.

“Noona, are you okay? “ He said with concern

“I’m fine. This is nothing. The cut is not that deep so I’ll just wash it off.” She said chicly; she was about to walk away when Kwon stops her.

“Come on let me see it.”

“I told you it’s nothing!”

“Don’t be too stubborn and let me see it.” He said and takes her hand; he washes it off, wiped it with a towel and put a bandage on it. Kwon pretty much taken care of everything.

“There. Noona, just sit in the couch and relax. While I cook dinner for us.” He wore an apron then started to chop the vegetables. Gain couldn’t argue with him, she couldn’t have the guts to tell him “thank you” that very moment for Kwon was making himself busy cooking their dinner. Looking at what he was doing makes her smile a bit.

“Cooking suits him well.” She thought to herself and walks away

After a while…

“Noona, dinner is ready. Come on, let’s eat.” He called Gain who is watching TV in the living room.

Then there was silence. No one dared to initiate to talk first. Kwon keep glancing at Gain, he’s still thinking on how he was going to talk to her about the incident last night.

“Noona…” he just bluntly speaks

“What?” she said not looking at him; still continues to eat

“Are you mad at me?” he asked her while staring at her

She just looks at him; confused

“I know what I did is wrong. And I’m really really sorry about what happened.”

Gain just sighs.

“Noona, please talk to me. It ‘s driving me nuts!”

She looks at her and chuckled.

“You’re really cute when you’re doing that.”

“Huh?” he said; confused

“I’m not mad okay. To be honest I don’t know where to start. It’s your fault anyway. You’re the one who kissed me first.” She said, teasing him

“I only did that to prove to you that I’m not gay but you assumed that I’m Bisexual. You didn’t leave me a choice but to do it again.” He explained

“But you went further.” She said looking away

“Hey so did you!”

“Why don’t we just forget what happen and move on, deal?” she outstretched her hand for a handshake

Kwon hesitated at first. He doesn’t know what’s got into him that he couldn’t agree immediately but in the end, he still accepts.

“Deal!” he said then he shakes his hand

“Well that ends our misunderstanding.” She said smiling at him

“I’m glad too. You can go to your room now. I’ll be cleaning this up.” He said as he stands up and started clean up the dishes.

After a while, Gain’s was laying on his bed texting her unnies when she heard music with a soft melody. She thought Kwonnie might turn on the stereo or the TV so went outside her room but there’s sight of Jo Kwon. She then thought maybe Kwon is listening that music in his room. She leans her head on Kwon’s door when suddenly the door opens.

“What are you doing at my door?” he said with a raised eyebrow

“Uhm… are you, by any chance, listening to music just now?”

“Yeah. Why?”

“Can I listen to it? I really love the melody of it. Let me listen to it, please?” without asking his permission she went inside his room.

“I didn’t say you can go inside my room!”

“Stop whining! Where’s the CD player?”

“I didn’t use any player. I played it with my piano.” He said as he points his finger to the corner of his room where the piano is.

“You mean you know how to play the piano?”

“Cht! You’re making me look like I don’t know how to play an instrument.”

“Shut up and start playing” she said as she hit his arm; she then sat in his bed

“First you bashed into my room without permission and now you’re hitting people. How nice!” he said sarcastically and started to play the piano

He continues to play until the end of the song

“It’s really beautiful. What’s the title of that song?”

“Maybe by Yiruma. He’s my favorite pianist. It’s good huh?”

“Yeah! And you’re really good at playing. I’m very impressed.”

Gain looked around his room and saw this house picture framed that is hanging on his wall.

“Waahhh… this is a beautiful house. Where did you buy it?”

“What do you mean bought it? I’m the one who designed it.”

“Wow! You really are talented. A house with a swimming pool. Totally in love with it.”

“Thanks! I designed it for my future. What I meant is if I will get married and have my own family, I want us to live there.”

Gain was amazed at the picture while Kwon stares at her, smiling at the view in front of him.

“Well I hope you can find your match. I will be very for you then.” She said looking at him and gave him a fake smile. She doesn’t know why she said that but it kind of makes her feel sad.

“You better go back to your room and rest. Both of us will be working for the whole day tomorrow.” He got up and starts walking towards the door

“Piggy back me!”

“What? But your room is just next door.”

Seeing her doing aegyo again. He couldn’t resist and give her a piggy back.

“Remember! This will be the last time I’m doing this okay?”

Gain didn’t respond to him and just smile. Kwon started walking towards her room.

“Noona, we’re here.”

“Thank you, Kwon-ah! Goodnight, sleep well.”

“Goodnight Noona.” He smiled and walked back to his room

Both were lying on their respective beds.

“What’s with this weird feeling? Now, I’m confused.” She thought to herself while hugging her pillow tight.

“Why do I feel weird when I’m around her?” he thought to himself; he sighed and closed his eyes

Days passed by, Kwon and Gain started to become busy with their respective works. Kwon were making a new building design with his partner, Tiffany, for their next project. While Gain began to record their new songs and sometimes appear on TV as guest with the other members. They haven’t talk and hardly see each other because of their busy schedules.

One day…

KWON

“Isn’t this supposed to be like this?” Kwon asked Tiffany; they were at Kwon’s office to work on their design. Kwon and Tiffany have been working hard on this project. He looked at her and saw that she was tired already.

“Tiffany, how about let’s call it a day and let’s rest so we can continue it tomorrow.” He said as he arranged his documents and placed it on his drawer.

“That’s a good idea. Uhm… Kwon-ah, do you want to eat dinner with me?” she said

“Sure. I don’t think that’s a problem. I’m suddenly craving for Spaghetti.” He said; smiling at her

“I know a good restaurant that serve that kind of dish. Let’s go?”

They both got up from their seats and they went to Tiffany’s choice of restaurant.

When they arrive at the restaurant, they order food immediately as for Kwon is really hungry. The two of talked and laughed while waiting for their meal.

“I heard that Doojoon is staying in another apartment. You must be lonely living alone now huh?” she suddenly said to him

“Actually, I’m not alone. Someone’s staying with me in that apartment.”

“Really? That’s good. You won’t feel lonely.”

“Not really. My roommate rarely comes home early these past few days because of busy schedules”

“I see.” She said looking at her and the she smiles at him.

They just still continue talking while eating their meal. Kwon really enjoyed the food. He said that he will definitely come back here to eat their delicious spaghetti.

GAIN

“I’m hungry.” Leader Jea said. The group, riding in their nanny van, just finished their radio schedule and was supposed to go home. Miryo is listening to her iPod, Narsha who wants to get some sleep, and their maknae just staring blankly at the window. Gain don’t feel very well, really tired because from her hectic schedule and to add more to that, she still couldn’t get over with her breakup with Seungri. She’s always showing her strong and chicly side so it’s hard to get notice that she’s really having a hard time. Spending time with her unnies somehow lessen her loneliness.

“You can eat later” Narsha said to their leader

Jea just pouted her lips and stayed quiet for a while. Their nanny van stopped when the traffic lights turn red. Gain looked around the streets and somehow she recognizes a familiar face that was eating inside a restaurant, it’s Jo Kwon. Unknowingly, she smiled at the view but suddenly vanished when she saw that he was with a female. The same person Gain saw at the Masquerade Ball a few weeks back.“She’s not that pretty” she thought to herself.

“Are they dating already? Wait… Gain why do you care? He’s gay, it’s impossible for him to go out on a date with a girl!” she thought to herself but couldn’t help to stare at them for she was seeing how happy Kwon is with that girl, for she rarely sees. The traffic lights turned green and their nanny van starts to move again. She still couldn’t stop staring at them until that view is gone.

“Gain-ah, are you okay? Who are you looking at?” Jea noticed Gain looked like she’s bothered by something

“I’m fine unnie. It’s nothing; I thought I saw someone I knew.” She said to her unnie then she leaned back and closes her eyes.

“What’s wrong with me?” she thought to herself

Gain came home really late that night. She was really tired and feels like she was about to pass out. When she opened the door, she noticed that the lights are turn on. She saw Jo Kwon still awake doing something.

“Oh… Noona? You’re back.” Stops what he was doing and looked at her

“Why are you still awake?” she said as she drops her bag into the couch

“I’m still doing reports. Don’t mind me, you can go to your room now and rest.” He said and faced his laptop and continued his work

Gain felt uneasy when she saw Kwon, she remembered how he acts around ‘that girl’. She wants to ask him but she didn’t have the courage to do that. She was about to walk to her room when her vision becomes dim, she tried to walk normally but she’s having a hard time,“Maybe I’m pushing myself too hard.” She thought then she fainted.

Good thing Kwon noticed her behavior and was able to catch her when she almost hit the floor.

“Noona? Noona! She doesn’t look good.” He said then he touched her forehead“She has a fever.” He carried her to her room. He put some wet cloth temporarily on her forehead and then he look for some medicine in his cabinet but couldn’t find one. Even if it’s in the middle of the night, he decided to buy one at the pharmacy. It took him a long time to find an open drug store at that time. He rushed back to his apartment to give Gain her medicine.

“Noona, you have to drink this.” He raised her head a bit to let her drink the medicine.

Kwon stayed and took care of her the whole time. He continued to wipe his forehead with wet cloth until her fever subsides. He even forgot to do his reports. After wiping her forehead with a wet cloth, he noticed tears coming from her eyes. He went beside her, wiped the tears with his thumb and caressed her forehead, looking at her weak state and stares at her face seriously.

“You look paler than before but without that heavy make-up, you’re really beautiful. I know, without you telling me, that you have been going through a tough time right now. Whenever I have time to watch TV and you were either performing or a guest on TV, I can see sadness in your eyes. I know that I’m a nobody to you, I don’t know why but it hurts me to see you that way. It’s like you’re pretending, forcing yourself to be happy when you’re not. ” He whispered to her, and left a deep sigh. He then kissed her forehead and sat in the corner of the room, closes his eyes and a few minutes later he fell asleep.

Kwon woke up around 5am, he checked Gain’s temperature and her fever is now gone. After assuring that she is okay, he walked out from her room and went to the kitchen to finish his report. After an hour of work, still feeling sleepy, he decided to lie down in the couch for a while but soon fell asleep.

Gain woke up feeling slightly dizzy but much better than yesterday. She called Jea to tell her that she won’t be able to come to practice because she’s not feeling well. Her leader just advised her to rest a lot for the day and then hung up the phone. She knew that Kwon took care of her last night and she was thankful for his concern to her. She got up from her bed and went to the kitchen thinking that Kwon might be there. She wants to thank him before he goes to work but all she can see is Kwon’s laptop and some of his documents. She looked around the area and saw Kwonnie in the living room, sleeping in the couch. She went next to him.“He sleeps like a baby.” she thought to herself; smiling seeing Kwon sleeping.

As if he knew that someone’s watching over him, he slowly opens his eyes and saw Gain looking at him. He got up instantly and started asking questions to her noona.

“Why are you up already? Are you feeling okay now? Do you need something?” he started to fire up some questions

“Relax okay? I’m fine now, thanks to you.” she said smiling at him

“That’s a relief. You scared me when you fainted last night. I knew something’s wrong with you when you came home. You look paler than usual.”

“Oh… you noticed that? Been really busy lately. Anyway, aren’t you supposed to be at work now? It’s almost 11AM.”

Kwon looked at his watch and to his dismay he missed going to work. Kwon got up from the couch and called his secretary, telling her that he might not be able to go to work today and reminded her to tell Tiffany that they could not meet up to continue their work.

“Well I guess I’ll be staying at home for the rest of the day and finish what supposed to be done.” he said as soon as he hung up the phone. Then he went to the kitchen to get himself a cup of coffee.

Gain felt guilty when she heard that Kwon will not be able to go to work. She followed him to the kitchen.

“Kwon-ah, I’m sorry. Because of me you wasn’t able go to work today.”

“That’s okay. I haven’t had time to rest lately so I’ll take this opportunity to relax just for this day. A-are you sure you’re okay now?” he said as he remembered what he told her in whisper last night. He thought that she might hear what he said.

“Still feeling dizzy but I’ll be fine. Since you’re not going to work today, what are you planning to do to?”

“I’m going to buy some groceries. Then finish my report later on. What do you want to eat for dinner?”He said as he took a sip of coffee.

“Can I tag along?”

“Are you really sure that you’re okay now?” looked at her with concern that she might faint again. She just nods at him.

“Okay then. You can fix yourself up and I’m just going to clean this mess.” He said while looking at his scattered documents at the dining table.

Gain wore baseball cap and big, dark sunglasses so no one can recognize her. Then they when to buy some groceries and bought necessary goods. After that they went to eat Brunch together and roam around the mall for a while. Gain hasn’t been able to do this in a while because of her busy schedule. They did some window-shopping and tried out some clothes. Both of them really having fun. They left the mall around 5pm and went back to their apartment.

“What do you want to have for dinner?” She asked him when they got back

“I don’t know. What do you have in mind?” he said as he put the groceries in the dining table

“I was thinking making a crab stew, is that alright?”

“Crab stew? That’s my favorite! I’ll be looking forward to it then.” He suddenly got excited when he heard that she will be cooking his favorite dish.

Gain started to cook crab stew and Kwon went back to his room doing his reports again. When he smelled a delicious aroma he went outside his room and went straight to the kitchen, next to Gain.

“That’s smells good. It makes me hungry now.” He said then looks at her

“(chuckles) it’s almost done.” She said and looked at him

They stared at each other for an awkward minute and then Kwon suddenly leaned in to kiss Gain. He doesn’t know why but he just did it. Then, his right hand cupped her face while the other wrapped around her waist. As if hypnotized, Gain suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck. This makes Kwon want to hold her tight, as if he doesn’t want to let go of her. Even though he knew that she wasn’t over with her ex, there’s this thought that she might like him as well. He knew that she’s acting like this because she wants to forget about Seungri. Kwon knew all of this despite being emotionally hurt by her actions. Being so caught up in that moment, he pull away from her and looked at her seriously.

“I think I fell in love with you” he said as he looked deeply in her eyes

“What did you just say?” shocked from what she heard

“I said I love you. I just realized it.” He said; smiling at her

“But, Kwon-ah…” she said; pushed Kwon away

“Noona… you can’t expect me not to feel something after spending time with you . Don’t you feel the same way?”

“No I don’t. What just happened is a mistake. You perfectly know who I am in love with right?” she said turned her back on him; she wants to believe that she‘s still in love with Seungri

“Why don’t you love me back?” he asked herl; confused. He thought that she really might like him

“I just don’t okay? I like you but don’t expect more from that.” She raised her voice a bit

“So it’s just going to be like this huh?” he said with narrowed eyes

“What do you mean?” she then faces him

“I’m not your toy noona. So stop playing with my feelings.”

“It’s nothing like that-“

“I’m not stupid. I know you’re just using me just to get over him. I stayed with you when you’re at your weakest because I hoped that you would feel something for me. But I was wrong.” he said; he left the kitchen and went back to his room. He slammed the door.

“What have I done?!” she said to herself while cupping her face.

The next few days Kwon acted as if Gain wasn’t there at all. He totally ignored her, walked past her and slammed door at her. she don’t what to do so she called her Jea unnie for some advice and told her everything what happened between them.

“Aww… poor guy… what the heck is the matter with you? Why did you do that to that sweet guy?” Jea said

“I know I know. I’m a horrible person. But unnie, I really wasn’t using him.”

“Gain-ah, it kinda looks that way. You really hurt hs feelings. (sighs) Did he really say that he loves you?”

“Yeah! And with those words, everything went upside down.”

“Don’t’ you love him?” Jea asked her maknae

“That’s the problem unnie. I still don’t know how I feel about him. I feel so confused.”

“Confused? Why? Don’t tell me you’re still not over with Seungri?!”

“I’m over him unnie. I just really don’t like bringing that topic up.”

“You DO know that you hurt Kwon, really deep.”

“I know. (sigh)”

“Well then why not talk to him?” Jea suggested

“It’s not that easy unnie. Every time I try to talk to him, he just throws it into my face.”

“Well – you kinda deserve it (chuckles).” Jea teased Gain

“You’re not helping at all.”

“Sorry. Listen; just think about what you really feel about him. Maybe you do feel the same way for it’s just that you have realized it yet. We might not know what you have been going through but always remember that we’re always here to support you. Anyway, I got to go; I’ll be meeting up with Miryo. Bye”

“Thanks unnie. Bye!” She said

They both hung up their phone. She had nothing much to do and stayed at her apartment for the whole day.

KWON

Kwon is having lunch with Doojoon and Tiffany at a nearby cafe. Doojoon noticed his best friend’s sudden change of behavior for the past few days. He doesn’t know why Kwon became moody and agitated.

“Yah Kwon-ah! Is there any problem?” His best friend asked him

“…”

Doojoon looked at Tiffany after hearing no response from Kwon. He tried to call him again for the second time but Kwon didn’t reply.

“Kwon-ah” Doojon said; raised his voice a bit

“Oh Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said. What is it again?” he said; finally paid attention to them

“I called you for a few times but you’re still staring at nowhere. What’s wrong buddy?” Doojoon asked him

“Are you okay? You don’t look good.” Tifanny asked him with concern

“I’m fine. I just have a lot on my mind right now. Stressed from all the work. “ He said while looking through the window

Suddenly, Doojoon’s phone rang. It was a call from Manager Kim and he wants Doojoon to meet him at his office because he wants to know the progressed of the building he have been supervising.

“Boss called and he wants to meet me now so I got to go. Yah Jo Kwon! We’re not done yet, we have a lot of things to talk about. Bye guys!” Doojoon said and then left the cafe

“Uhm… Kwon-ah, do you want to have dinner together?” Tiffany said; smiling

“Actually I’m planning to stay at home tonight.” He said coldly

“ohhh I see.” She looked down with disappointment

“But you can come over to my apartment. We can have dinner there. I’ll cook. How about that?”

“That’s great. I’ll anticipate your cooking.” She said; feeling excited

Before Kwon went home, he first rushed to the grocery store to buy some ingredients. Then he went straight home, he didn’t know that Gain didn’t left the apartment. He went o his room, changed his clothes then he started to prepare to cook.

After 30 minutes, he finally finished cooking and started to set the table for his guest. Suddenly he heard someone opened the door then he saw Gain came out from her bedroom. She was wearing sleeveless and mini shorts, Kwon couldn’t help to smile, and good thing Gain didn’t notice it. She went near Kwon but he acts as if nobody is with him right now.

“Hi.” She said

“How was your – Mmmm. This smells good.” She was about to ask him but notice the food that Kwon cooked

“Don’t touch it. I made this for 2.”

“Duh! There’s only the two of us here.” She said

“I invited someone to come over. She’ll be here in a few minutes. So please behave!” he said; calmly

“She? Who’s she?”shocked on what she heard

“Yeah. She’s my officemate. Her name is Tiffany.” He said not looking at her

“Tiffany???” still in shock

“Yeah. What’s wrong?”

“You can’t just bring any girl here in my apartment!” she said with slightly raised voice

“This is my apartment too you know. And for you information, I was here first.”

“Fine! If you want to spend your night with that girl that’s no problem with me!” she said; annoyed and walked away

Kwon managed to smile after Gain turned her back on him and she was going back to her room when the doorbell rang. Kwon opened the door and saw how beautiful Tiffany is.

“Hi Kwon-ah” She smiled when she saw Kwon. And a familiar person and greeted her cheerfully like a true fan girl “OMG! BEG Gain unnie? Hi. It’s a pleasure meeting you in person. You’re really pretty; I’m a huge fan by the way. You’re Kwon’s roommate? But he didn’t mention anything. Don’t you feel awkward living with a guy?” she said then looked at Kwonnie

“Didn’t he?” she told to herself; really getting annoyed with Kwon; she looked at him with crossed arms

“It’s nice meeting you too.  Hmm… Maybe he’s TOO BUSY with his work that’s why he wasn’t able to give time to mention me to his friends.” She said sarcastically; avoiding the question about living in an apartment with a guy.

Kwon just rolls his eyes o whatever the two girls are talking about. Deep inside, Kwon’s really enjoys the scene. Suddenly he likes to tease Gain more.

“Shall we?” he said smiling while reaches for her hand

“Yeah” she smiles back at him

Gain obviously didn’t like what she is seeing right now and wants to go back to her room ASAP. When suddenly Tiffany stops her

“Unnie, aren’t you going to join us for dinner?” she asked her politely

“NO!” Gain and Kwon said at the same time.

“Oh no. You two go ahead and have a time of your lives.” She said with a sarcastic tone; smiles at them then she went to her room

“Sorry about that.” He said

“That’s okay. Maybe unnie is tired from her schedule.” She said as she moves closer to Kwon

“O-kay? Would you like some wine?” he felt uncomfortable then he guide her to the dining table

Tiffany and Kwon had some small talk and some laughs. She already drank 3 glasses of wine while Kwon barely finish his first. She started to act strange after that few drinks.

“(chuckles) So she thought that you are gay?” she said

“Yup! She doesn’t believe that I’m straight. She keeps insisting that I’m gay when I’m really not. Funny right?”

“You’re way too handsome to be gay.” She said as she looks at him from his head to foot.

“Uhm.. Do you want to eat now? The food might be getting cold.” He said; feeling uncomfortable with her stare

“Okay.” She said; smiling at him

“I’ll go get the plates.” He stood up from his seat.

As he was getting the plates, Tiffany went behind him then hugged him from his back. Shocked from her gesture, he turned around and she was now face to face with Kwon. She suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck and out of nowhere she kissed him on his lips. Kwon eyes widen by her sudden move and pushed her lightly.

“Tiffany, what are you doing?” he said looking at her

“Kwon-ah, I really really like you. Our officemates and even Doojoon thinks we’re a better match. We can be together now.” she said as she moves closer to him again and was about kiss him on his cheek when Kwon pulled away.

“Tiffany, you’re just drunk. You don’t know what you are saying right now. Look, we’re just friends and I invited you just to have dinner. Nothing more.” He said moving away from her

“Why are you already in love with somebody?” she questioned him

Kwon didn’t answer her and looked away. He was about to say something when she saw Gain near the dining table.

“I think the two of REALLY having fun right now huh?” she said with crossed arms and raised eyebrow

“Oh unnie? (Laughs) Don’t mind us. I think he’s just shy.”

Really annoyed with her answer, Gain went next to Kwon then looked at Tiffany.

“I think it’s best for you to go home now, missy!” she said to her

“Noona?”

She looked at Kwon’s eyes and gave him a signal to follow her lead. Then he turns her gaze back to Tiffany.

“Now you should really go now. Kwon and I need some ‘alone’ time together.” She said lovingly

“What? You guys are already dating?” she said as he looked at Kwon but he turned his gaze somewhere

As he saw Kwon’s expression, she knew that something is ‘really’ going on between them. Tiffany looks at both of them and noticed that Gain is holding Kwon’s hand. Feeling hurt, she walks back a few steps slowly then she walk away from them, grabbed her bag and left the apartment.

Gain let go of his hand and laughed out loud.

“(laughs) She got scared. That’s so epic!” she said as she was about to walk to the living room

“Do you mind telling me what just happened?”Kwon still don’t know what’s going on

“Oh she’s got to leave. She stayed for too long.”

“Well I got it covered and do you really have to say that ‘Kwon and I need some alone time..’ what was that all about?” He asked her

“Right! You’ve got it covered and yet she wouldn’t stop flirting and kissing you is she?” She said sarcastically

“Well I – wait a minute, are you eavesdropping?”

“Let’s just say I want to be entertained. And this has to be a drama and comedy category.”

“You’re jealous aren’t you?” he asked; grinning

“And why would I be jealous?” she said chicly

“You know you are. You wouldn’t be eavesdropping and insecure if you weren’t jealous.”

“Oh please.”

“You know what bugs me? It’s that still you couldn’t get over Seungri after all he had done to you!”

“….” She didn’t answer him

“He cheated you and yet you’re still protecting him. You even couldn’t say that you’re over him *pauses* wait a minute, what am I talking about? Of course you’re not over him.” He was about to walk away.

“I am” she said softly

“What?” he asked her as if he didn’t heard what she said.

“I said I’m over him.” she said not looking at him

“So you don’t love him anymore?” he looked at her

“Nope, he’s history.” She said while looking away to avoid his stare

“Well that’s good. I got to go to bed now.” he said but still happy inside after hearing what she said that she don’t love her ex anymore. He was about to walk away when she heard her speaks… Well almost like a whisper but he still heard it.

“I Love you.” She said softly

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“What?” he stops walking and faces her

“Yah! I already said it”

“Say it again.” he said as he walks towards her.

“I already said it. It’s your fault that you didn’t hear it.” She says while moving steps backwards.

Kwon continues to walk towards her until Gain’s back lean on the living room wall. He put his hands on the wall between her face.

“Now you can’t escape. Just tell me what you have just said.” He said as he looked deeply into her eyes

“Is he really this handsome?” She thought to herself

“Oh come on! I know you heard it-“

Kwon didn’t let her finish what she was about to say and just kissed her so passionately that Gain wrapped her arms around Kwonnie’s neck and his hands around her waist. Then Kwon pulled away from the kiss and looks into her eyes.

“You’re right! I heard it. But hearing it again makes it even better. Please?”

Gain hesitates at first but then she looks at him and smile and tells him what he wants to hear.

“I said I love you.” She said while smiling back at him

Then they hug each other. They stayed in that position for a while then Kwon pulled away.

“What?” shocked from his sudden move.

“Hmmm… how much do you love me?”

“So I have to prove to you now huh?” she said as she playfully hits his shoulder

“Of course!”

“Fine then!” she walks towards him with an evil stare and Kwon starts to move back.

“Ooohhhh scary!” he said teasing her; he continues to move back until he sat on the couch. Then she sat on his lap facing him.

“How about this then?” she leans on him and kiss him on his lips. She kissed him lightly and was about to pull away when Kwon pushed her head towards him to makes the kiss deeper. She was shocked at first but was able to recover and kiss him back as for she was really happy to be with him right now.  His hands gave her gentle squeeze to her sides before it makes its way to her back

Kwon carried her like a groom would carry his wife back to his room. They were still making out on the way, and put her down slowly on his bed. They shared a kiss before but this one feels different. Soon, the kiss became urgent.  Then Kwon trailed his kisses down to her neck, inhaling her sweet scent. Enjoying the sweet sensation he was giving her, she rested her hands on his shoulders. Gain started to unbutton his polo and removed it from him.

Kwon pulled away and look into her eyes as if asking permission. Gain looks back at him and gave a warm smile. Then Kwon locked fingers with Gain and put it his chest where his heart lies “Noona, this only beats for you.” Touched by his action,  Gain pulled him closer and gave him a very passionate kiss. Kwon could not control himelf anymore, his kiss became demanding. While Gain is exploring his body with her hands from his back to his ‘chocoloate’ abs. Then their sweet and memorable night happen.

That night was the most romantic night they ever had.

Kwon woke up with a smile on his face. She was lying on his arms while embracing him. He never thought that he would love someone like her. He even almost forgot that she’s an ‘idol’. He thought that it will be a nightmare when her fans found out that Gain’s now with him and not with Seungri. But he erase that thought for now, he feels so lucky to be with her. He doesn’t care less what her fans might think of him.

He observes her face and starts to trace her face with his finger. Suddenly Gain’s eyes slowly opened and saw Kwon smiling at her.

“Sorry did I wake you up?” he said

“No, it’s okay.” she said while smiling back at him; embracing him tightly.

“Thank you for loving me!” he whispered to her; hugging her back

“I’m sorry I didn’t realize it soon. Maybe I just got scared. “

“You don’t have to be scared now. I promise you that I will always be here for you, no matter what.” He said as he pull away from the hug and look deeply into her eyes.

“Kwon-ah-” she said; smiling. By the look into his eyes, she knew that he is serious about what he said. She feels like crying on how passionate Kwon looks at her.

“Yeobo, you don’t have to cry…” he said with a worried look

“(chuckles) Yeobo?”

“Don’t you like it?”

“I like it.” She said smiling. Gain cupped her hand to Kwon’s face and said “Saranghae… Yeobo.”

Feeling good about what he heard, he kissed her lips lightly and hugged her tight. But that Lovey-dovey conversation ended when his clock started to alarm signaling him that it’s about time get up and prpare himself to go to work.

“Can’t you just go later? It’s only 7AM.” She don’t want to let go of him

“I really want to but there’s a lot to work on in the office. I’ll make it up to you. Do you have any schedule today?”

“I have but it’s in the afternoon. I’ll do some recording in the studio with my unnies.” She said with aegyo.

“Aw… you’re so cute when you’re doing that.”

“Can I just go with you in your office?” Gain suggested

“But there’s nothing much for you to do there. You might get bored.”

“That’s okay. I’ll be with you anyway, I won’t get bored.”

“Okay! Come on.”

Both got up from bed. After taking a shower and eating breakfast, both of them went straight to Kwon’s office. “She is really famous.” Kwon thought to himself. All of his officemates surrounds them as they saw him and Gain together. Most guys chanting ‘Saranghae’ to Gain to which Kwon feel annoyed. She saw his expression and just smile at his reaction regarding to her male fans.

“Okay! Okay! You guys stop harassing her!” Kwon grabbed her hand and lead the way to his office.

“People here are so friendly.” She said as she sat on the couch in his office

“Friendly? Cht! They’re weird.” He thought to himself.

Gain spent the whole morning in Kwon’s office.  Gain was sitting in the couch looking at Kwon who is busy doing some paperworks. She thought that he is very charming when seeing him this serious. Kwon noticed that she is looking at him and smiled

“I’m done. Mianhe. Let’s eat lunch first then I’ll drop you off to your company.” He said as he stands up and sat beside her.

“Thank you.” smiling as she leaned her on his shoulder

While talking for a while, Doojoon walks inside his office and saw them cuddling at each other.

“Whoa! Yeesh! Stop with that lovey-dovey act.” Doojoon said with disgust on his face

“Relax! I believe you already met her.” Kwon said; both got up from their seat

“I know her alright! Everybody does. Its nice meeting you again Gain noona.” He said while reaching his hand to shake hers

“It’s nice seeing you again Doojoon.” She said; shake hands with him

“Still can’t believe it. My best friend is dating the hottest singer.”

“Yah! Stop with that! And how did you know that I’m already dating her? I haven’t told you anything yet.” Kwon said

“Gossips are everywhere my dear friend. And noona, you know what I still have that magazine where you do sexy pose-” Doojoon stops as he heard Kwon clears his throat loudly.

“Ohh sorry. Anyway got to go, still have to attend the meeting. It’s nice to see you again noona.” He said then left his office

“(laughs) You’re best friend sure is someone.”

“Sorry about him. He’s always been like that.”

“Oh no. He’s okay! I can see now why you two are best friends. Totally different from each other but still always there to support each other.”

“Yeah! He’s really cool but sometimes a pain in the ass (chuckles).”

She hugs him and looks at her watch. It’s already 12:30PM, she should be in the studio by 2PM.

“Darn it! I have to go now to the studio.”

“What?”

“I have to be there by 2PM.”

“Since I’m done with my work, how about I come with you? Besides I haven’t seen you sing in person. It’s my turn to explore your world.”

“Really? Let’s go then.” She said excitedly

On the way to the elevator, they bumped into Tiffany.

“Oh unnie. Kwon-ah….” She said; lower her head as she was embarrassed to look at them straight

“I’m sorry for what happened last night.  It just got out of control.” Tiffany apologized to them

“It’s alright. I know you didn’t mean it to happen.” Kwon said; putting his hand on her shoulder, assuring her that he’s not mad at what happen

She looks at him then she turns her gaze to Gain.

“Unnie, I’m really sorry.” She said s she bowed to ask forgiveness.

“Don’t worry, you’re already forgiven.” She smiles at Tiffany and giving her a hug.

After a few minutes of talk with her, they say goodbye to Tiffany. They ate lunch and arrived at the recording studio just in time. Gain wants to introduce Kwon as his ‘new’ boyfriend to her unnies and other staff in that place. She peaked into the room first top see if the unnies are alredy there and saw them sitting in a couch with their composer Lee Min Soo and Kim Eana. Jea was the first one who saw Gain’s arrival but she’s not alone and they were holding hands.

“Gain-ah, you’re here. And who might be this handsome guy beside you?” Jea said as she walks toward them

“(laughs) Unnie, this is Kwon, my boyfriend” Gain happily introduced Kwon to her leader

“It’s nice to meet you noona.” He said; giving his best smile

“(A bit shocked) Oh so you’re Kwon. It’s nice to FINALLY meet you.”

The other unnies heard their conversation and joined them.

“You’re Kwon? Gain’s roommate?” Miryo said

“Yah! He doesn’t look like one.” Narsha complains

Confused on what they are talking about, he still answered them. “Yeah! I’m her roommate.”

“Will you excuse us for a minute?” Jea said and dragged her members to the corner of the room

“Gain-ah is he really that guy you were talking about? You tell us that this guy is gay and now you’re his girlfriend?” Miryo  asked first

“Yeah, why?” Their maknae

“He doesn’t look gay to me. If you want to dump him, can I have him?” Narsha playfully said to her maknae

“Unnie!”

“Damn! He’s so fine. “ Jea said as she glances at Kwon

Gain just laughed at her reaction. They walk back towards Kwon then Gain introduced him to all the staff including to their composers. And it’s about time for the group to record their song. Gain went last to record.

“Yeobo, I’ll be back okay?”

“Okay. Fighting Yeobo.” He cheered for his girlfriend.

“Yah Gain-ah, aren’t you feeling sorry for your unnie? We know that you are happy now but stop making lovey-dovey scene now and go inside the recording booth?” Their leader said to them

Both of them laughed and then Gain went to the booth to record. Kwon’s staring at her the whole time. Listening to her beautiful voice makes him feel good. It took her 2 hours just to finish recording for she couldn’t concentrate, glancing at Kwon when she has a chance.

“Kwon-ah what do you think about the song?” Narsha asked him

“It’s really great. I love the melody.”

“Kwon-ah, Why don’t sing for Gain.” Jea suddenly suggested him to sing

“Eh?” He said in shock

“Come on Yeobo. Just try it” Gain encourage his boyfriend

“But…” he couldn’t finish his words when the unnies pulled him to the recording booth.

“Noona, what do you want me to do?” he asked politely

“We want you to sing for Gain.”

“Yeobo Fighting!.” Smiling at him

“But noona?”

“What song do you have in mind?” Jea interrupt him

Kwon hesitates at first but thought that if it’s for Gain, he’ll do anything.

“Well I know a bit of SNSD Taeyeon’s Can You Hear me.”

“Okay, let’s go.” Jea sadi and played the music

The music starts and Kwon felt really nervous. But still sang with all his heart for Gain.

Even though it hurts but a little, tears form

My heart screams out

If I pass in front of you, beside you

You were my whole world

I want only you

But I can’t breathe when I’m in front of you

The people who are watching are amazed by his talent. With his soulful voice, people couldn’t stop staring at the one who is singing at that moment.

As if you weren’t my destiny

As if this was just a fleeting moment

Next to you, who just let me go so easily

I go closer to you step by step

Although I cannot move at all

You make me restless, you make me cry

Like a fool, like a child

I want to just laugh it off instead

The closer I get to you

Although I get more scared

I guess I cannot stop this love

If even from a long distance

I could look upon you

That’s what you call love

Gain couldn’t believe that Kwon has this talent. She was mesmerized by his voice. “He looks good while singing”she thought to herself

If perhaps this yearning, this longing

When it sounds, when it touches

Please just act like you didn’t know

Although the closer I get to you, the more scared I get

I guess I cannot stop this love

The song ended; still the people there are still amazed by his voice. Kwon got out from the booth and sat beside Gain.

“Kwon-ah I didn’t know you can sing that well. I’m really surprised.” Jea compliments him

“I did it for Gain noona.” He said and faced his ‘yeobo’

He stayed with her until the recording ended and went home together in their apartment.

2 days after Kwon’s birthday, he and Tiffany managed to finished their and were able to present their design to their clients and was satisfied by their work. Both were relieved that their design was approved.  Kwon thanked Tiffany for all her hard work for this project. After that project, he pretty much free for the whole day. Kwon wants to celebrate with Gain but unfortunately she’s is in Busan with her members for an event and will be back the next day. He just decided to go home and spend the rest of the day watching movies.

Before heading home, he called Gain to check on her.

“Hello?”

“Yeobo, It’s me Kwon. What are you doing?”

“(smiles) Yeobo. We just finished rehearsing for tonight’s event. How’s your day?”

“Well – All our efforts paid off. Our clients love the design and I’m really glad they are satisfied with our work. I’ll go to a club now and dance with some pretty ladies out there.”

“What the – Yah!!!!”

“(laughs) I’m just kidding. I love it when you’re jealous. I’m on my home now since there’s nothing much to do in the office.”

“It’s not funny! And I’m not jealous. (pauses) I’m sorry I could not be there with you right now.”

“That’s okay. It’s your job and I have to understand that.”

“I really miss you.” She said in a serious tone

“I miss you more. You have to take care of yourself while I’m not with you, alright?”

“Yes sir!” “Our manager said that we’ll start to shoot our music video tomorrow so I won’t be able to come home early tomorrow. (sighs) I just wish I could just stay home and rest even for 1 day.”

“Really? You must be really tired. I hope there are no flashy outfits for you in that music video.”

“(chuckles) Yeobo, flashy outfits suits me best. “

“Whatever you say. Yeobo, have a rest. I’m still driving now; I don’t want to cause an accident. I’ll call you when I reach home. Bye.”

When Kwon reached his apartment, he reaches his phone from his pocket and texted somebody and got an instant response before making a call to Gain.  They talked for a few minutes before Gain says goodbye to him because they have to prepare for tonight’s event. After that phone call, he eats his dinner while watching movies. He felt tired after watching 3 movies in a row and decided to sleep for he needs to wake up early.

GAIN

11:00 am. BEG are in the dressing room to prepare for the music video shoot. The unnies notice Gain that she’s somewhat irritated for no reason. Jea was about to say something when her phone rang and walk away from the group to answer the call.

“Gain-ah, stop pacing back and forth. I’m starting to get dizzy.” Narsha said with irritation

“What’s with you anyway?” Miryo asked their maknae

“Mianhe unnie. I’ve been trying to call Kwon for several times already and he wasn’t picking up. I also sent a few messages but not 1 reply comes in. I’m worried” she said as she stops from walking back and forth.

“Maybe he’s in a meeting right now or something so he can’t answer any of your calls.” Narsha said trying to ease Gain’s mind

“I hope that’s the reason.” She said as she sat beside Miryo and read some magazines

Narsha saw Jea approaching them but then she’s with a guy. She smiled and turned her gazed to Miryo and Gain but only met Miryo’s eyes who is smiling back at her. Gain didn’t notice that guy approaching them and stops in front of her.

“ehem…” but she she’s still reading the magazine while her unnies are laughing at her beside her.

“Wow! You’re too busy reading and not giving me attention, well that hurts. That must have been important than me huh?”

“Kwon-ah?” she threw the magazine as soon as he saw him and instantly hugged him

“Wait, why are you here? You’re supposed to be working right?” she said as she pulled back away from him

“I ask my boss if I could take some time off since we had recently finished a huge project  and he says it’s okay so I’m here. I asked Jea noona yesterday if she could tell me where is the shooting location of your music video ‘cause I want to surprise you.”

“Jea unnie, thank you!” she said as she turned to face her unnie

“No problem! We’ll leave you two for a while. Come on Miryo, Narsha.” Both understood what Jea meant

“Yeobo, come sit beside me.”

“So what scenes are you going to shoot today?” he asked curiously

“I still don’t know about that. I haven’t talked to PD-nim yet. And I haven’t met with my leading man.”

“You’re leading man?”

“(chuckles) I mean my leading man in the music video.”

“*face turns red* Right, I knew that”

“Yeah, sure you do (laughs).”

“Sorry. It’s just that I really know nothing when it some to this field.”

“It’s alright. You are my real leading man anyway. Nobody can top you.” She said and hugged him tight

After an hour, the girls are ready to shoot the scene. Gain brought Kwon to set so he can able to watch.

“Okay people, we have finally casted who will be the leading man in this music video.” the PD-nim said

“Who is it?”Jea curiously asks

“I am.” Some guy said. Then the girls looked behind them and saw HIM.

“Oh You have got to be kidding me?” Gain said, who is really pissed as soon as he saw him

“Why? Aren’t you glad that I’ll be in this video?” smiled and walk towards to Gain

“You have the nerve to show yourself to us?” Narsha said angrily

“PD-nim, is he going to be the leading man?” Gain said

“Why, of course! He can do well in this video.” PD-nim answered her

“See? Now, can we practice our kiss scene?” tried to wrap his arms around her

“Get away from me!” she said pushing him away

“Come on, just one kiss. The fans will like it.”

“Get off me!”

Seungri didn’t know that Kwon was already behind him. As soon as he was about to kiss her, Kwon pulled him and punched him in the face. Little did they know that the cameraman is recording the scene.

“Ah! My face!”

“Security! Get this crazy man outside.” The PD-nim was reall mad at him

“No no! He’s my boyfriend.” Gain said

“Well then Gain-ah, I suggest you take him away from here. And everybody, let’s call it a day. Seungri can’t shoot today with that condition.”

“Come on let’s just go home!” Gain said as she pulled Kwon’s arm to get away from that place

At Their Apartment

“I can’t believe he had the nerve to do that to me.” She said. The two love birds are sitting in the couch at their living room.

“I can’t wait till I get my hands on him again!” he said; really annoyed

“I think what you did is enough.”

“If he ever kisses you like that again, I swear that it’ll be the last thing he ever does.”

“(chuckles) You really sound like an action star. Seriously!”

“An action start protecting his girl.” He said; smiling as he put his arm around her

Kwon was about to lean in to kiss her when his phone rang. Doojoon’s name appears on his caller id.

“Oh Doojoon, what’s up?” he said as soon as he answered his phone

“Slow down will you? You’re talking way too fast. What???? Okay, I’m on it!” hangs up his phone

“What did he say?”

“I don’t understand much ‘cause he’s talking too fast but he said that I should watch the news.”

Gain reaches for the remote and turn on the TV.

“As you can see in this video, Gain and Seungri were prepare for their scene in the music video when this man, Jo Kwon who is also Gain’s current boyfriend just came out of nowhere and hit Seungri in the face” the reporter says

“That’s not what happened!” Kwon protested

“A witness stated that Seungri is just talking with Gain and rehearsing when this Jo Kwon punched Seungri’s face. And Seungri even apologized but this guy just threw it at his face.” The reporter continued. Then Gain turned off the TV

“What the – Seungri must have paid that person to tell lies.” Gain was shocked on what the reporter says

“I can’t believe they’re telling lies about me.” He said as e covers his face

“It’s okay yeobo. The media are always telling lies. I’m used to it.”

“But I’m not. Now everyone will hate me.”

“Don’t worry; I’ll help you out with this. The people will know the truth. I promise you that!” she said as she rubs his back

“Thanks! I feel much better now.” Gave her a weak smile

“We’re in this together!” she said and hugged him

Days has passed since the incident, the media and the fans wouldn’t leave Kwon and Gain alone as well.

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At the Office

“Kwon-ah, do you know a lot of people hate on you right now?” Doojoon said while walking at the hallway with Kwon

“I know. You don’t have t tell me about that. And it would be better if we don’t talk about this now.”

“Whatever you say. Oh Hi Junsu. How have you been?” Doojoon greeted Junsu

“Hi Junsu.” Kwon said

“hmpf! Hi Doojoon.” Junsu said ignoring Kwon

“Is there something wrong?” Kwon asked Junsu

“I’m just being cautious. I don’t want to the next one you’ll punch.” Junsu said

“You too? I can’t take it anymore. I’m going for home now Doojoon.”

“oh Alright. Be careful okay?”

As Kwon went out of the office, a lot of people started to stare at him.

“What?? So you guys think that I’m a jealous psycho or something?” He said as he looked around the area

“Yeah! That’s what you are!” One of the workers from the building said

“How could you do that to Seungri?!” Some girl said to him

“First, you took away Gain from Seungri and now you punched him? How dare you!”

As soon as Kwon was outside the building, a lot of people from media start to walk towards him.

“Is it true that you have been receiving hate mails?”

“How do you and Gain handle this situation?”

Kwon was so pissed to all of the questions the media are throwing him that he pushed one from the media. But a lot of them hit him back. He arrived home with a lot of bruises and felt really weak because of what happened. When Gain opened the door for him, she was shocked to see Kwon in that state and felt really worried.

“Yeobo?! What happened to you?” she said as she goes to hug him

“Ow! That hurts.”

“Now they have gone too far! Come on let’s treat your wounds.” She assisted him to sit down in their couch. Gain opened the cabinet in the living room to get the first aid kit and sat beside him.

“People are judging me and yet they don’t know anything about me”

“I know. It’s been like that.”

“How can you survive this?”

“It’s really hard at first trust me but we got used to it.”

“As long as they won’t hurt you, I’m fine with this.”

“I just can’t believe that they hurt you. I’ll ask for the unnies help.”

“Why?”

“Well we need some celebrities to back us up right?”

“Do you think they can help us out?”

“Of course! Trust me!” she said and kissed his cheek

“ow!” he said in pain

“How can I kiss you now?!”

The next day, BEG unnies met Gain and Jo Kwon in a café. Jo Kwon had to wear a jacket with hoodie to cover himself from the media and antis.

“Of course we’re on your side. We happen to be in that same place too, we know what really happened.” Jea said

“PD-nim is on his side because he obviously has a crush on him. How do you think Seungri got that part immediately?” Narsha said

“I’m sure that one of the cameramen was able to record that footage. We can show it to the media.” Jea continued

“If there is, how can we get that video?” Gain asked her unnies

“Don’t worry. We’ll handle it.” Narsha said with a devious smile

“Thank you noona.”

“If they are messing with you and Gain, they will definitely have to face us first!” Jea said

Then Narsha noticed someone entered the café.

“Oh? 2AM came here too? Yah! Im Seulong!”

“Im Seulong?” Kwon muttered to himself

“Noona?” he and then the boys walk towards them and greeted their noonas.

Kwon looked at the boys and recognized Seulong not because he’s a famous singer.

“Seulong hyung?”

“Oh? Jo Kwon? Is that you? Changmin-hyung, Jinwoonie its Jo Kwon! Long time no see!” Seulong happily greeted his dongsaeng

“Kwonnie hyung!!” 2AM maknae is glad to see his Kwon hyung

“Kwon-ah, how are you?” Changmin greeted him

“You guys knew each other?” Gain said in surprise; the other members are surprised too

“He’s my senior way back in college but when he graduated I was told by our other friend that he’s training to be a singer. I met them a year ago when I attended an event sponsored by our company.” Kwon explained

“Right! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you and you really have grown. And I have found out that you’re dating this female beast” he said pointing his finger to Gain

“Yah! What do mean a female beast?! Do you want to die?!!”

“Stop it Seulong. You guys seem to have discussing something important.” Changmin asked the BEG

“Hyung, you see…” then Kwon began telling them what really happen on that day.

“Hyung, I would have acted the same way.” 2AM’s maknae said

“Me too. He’s a jerk to do that to a girl.” Changmin added

“Don’t worry Kwon-ah we’ll help you in every way we can. We got your back.” Seulong said

“Thanks guys!” Kwon’s really glad that somebody is helping him out in this situation

“I’m sorry to interrupt but we have to go now.” Miryo abruptly said

“I didn’t know you have schedule today.” he said and looked at Gain

The unnies looked at Gain. As if signaling her to tell him what is their schedule.

“The MV shoot will continue today, the staff said Seungri’s ready to film and… PD-nim said we have to shoot that scene.” Narsha told him their schedule for today

“What scene?” He asked and looked at Gain

“The kiss scene..” she said; mumbling

“Oh? That scene.” He said and looked away

“Hey! We talked about this right?” She looked at him with concern

“I know. As long as he keeps it professional, I’m cool with it.” He smiled at her; assuring her that everything’s alright

“We’ll definitely make sure that will happen. We’ll keep an eye on him.” Jea affirm Kwonnie

“You guys better get going or you’ll be late. Be careful on your way.”

“sad to say goodbye…” Gain said with a sad tone

“I’ll see you tonight?”

“Well at least there’s something to look forward at the end of the day.”

“You two stop that lovey-dovey talk.” Miryo interrupted them

“Are they always like this? I feel like I’m going to throw up.” Seulong asked the noonas

“Believe me; you haven’t seen half of it.” Narshasaid; rolling her eyes

“(laughs) we’ll go now yeobo.” She stands up and he walked them to their nanny van. He kissed her on her lips and went back to the café when BEG’s nanny van left.

“So what now guys?” Kwon said as soon as he sit down

“I was just telling Changming hyung and Jinwoonie that you’re a really good singer.”

“Eh?”

“Yeah! Can you sing a bit?” Changmin said

“I don’t know guys. It’s been a while since I did that.” Kwon hesitated

“C’mon, just a bit.” the group pester him to sing

“Alright but I’m not assuring you that I can sing well.” He said and sang a bit of JYP’s I’m Returning.

“Not that good?? That was totally awesome. There’s a different feeling when you sing.” Changmin said in surprise

“I told you he’s really good.” Seulong said; boasting his dongsaeng’s talent

“Hyung, how about record a song for Gain? She will be happy when you sing for her.” 2AM’s maknae suggested

“That’s a great idea! You should do it. She will definitely be touched by that.”

“But I don’t know anything about recording a song.”

“Don’t worry we’ll help you out.” Changmin said; offering him some help

“But….”

“No buts. Come on let’s start now.” Seulong grab Kwon’s arm

“Now???” Kwon said; astound

The boys drag Kwon out of the café and went to Big Hit Company and started their scheme.

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GAIN

“Unnie, I don’t think I can do this.” she said agitatedly

“It will be alright. Just pretend that it’s Kwon that you’ll be doing the scene with.” ea said trying to help their maknae

“That will never happen. I can never see him as Kwon.”

“But you have to do this scene. Don’t worry; it will be over before you know it. You have to go through it.” Miryo said

“Ugh… I wish this was over.” She said and heard the director that they will be start to shoot the scene

“Here goes nothing.” Gain said as she walks to the set

“Gain-ah, fighting!”her unnies cheer for her and worried at the same time

“So are you ready for me?” Seungri said with poise

“You wish!” she said; rolled her eyes

“You’re really tough huh? Well you might change your mind after this scene.” he said as he tried to hug Gain but she pushed him away

“oh I doubt that will happen. By the way, ever thought to apologize to Jo Kwon?” she said with crossed arms

“Why would I apologize to that loser?” he said arrogantly

“Don’t call my boyfriend that!” she was about to slap him when the director gave them the signal that they will now start.

“Gain-ssi and Seungri-ssi get ready.” the PD-nim called them

“Please let this be over” Gain thought to herself

“This should be good.” He thought; grinning by himself

“ACTION!”

Gain and Seungri leaned in to each other. She’s really pissed on why she would be doing this kiss scene with HIM! The disadvantage of a celebrity.

That night, Kwon stayed at home watching TV while waiting for Gain to arrive. Then suddenly the front door opens and he was about to greet her but she ignores him for now and walks straight to the bathroom. He followed her and saw her brushing her teeth.

“Yeobo? Is everything alright?”

“I think I’m going to throw up!”

“Why? What happened?”

She didn’t answer and just continue brushing her teeth. When she didn’t answer back, Kwon walk towards her and gave her a back hug.

“Stop that or your teeth will fall off.”

“It’s just that, kissing Seungri for 11 times was really horrible. I just realized that he’s a bad kisser. I reallt think I’m going to throw up.”

“11 times? Wow. It’s a lot that I expected.” He said as he release his hug from her

“I think he did those mistakes on purpose. That jerk!”

“How are you feeling now?”

“Still not good. I really fell I’m going to throw up any moment.”

“I have something to make you feel better.”

“I don’t think anything will make me feel better.”

“But this is different.” Kwon leaned on her and make out with her for a minute

“Feel better?”

“*dazed* Maybe just a little more will do.” Kwon chuckled at her reply then leaned on her again and make out with her but this time a little longer.

“How about that? Feeling much better now?”

“Yeah!” she said and hug him tight

“Now stop brushing your teeth like that.” Then he carried her to the living room and they both sat down in the couch and watched TV

“so how’s your day?” Kwon asked her

“you don’t really need to know what happened today.”

“Oh is that bad? Okay, I won’t bug you about that.”

“How about you? What did you with the boys?”

“Some guy stuff. Fooling around, shared a few laughs and searching for pretty girls.”

“*hits his shoulder playfully* Yah!”

“(laughs) I’m just kidding. Why would I look for another when I already have you?”

“of course you do” then she hugs him

“I still can’t figure out how can they help us.”

“I still don’t know about that too. But when it some to my unnies, I know they will definitely do something. Next week the production team will show the preview of the MV and I just found out that we will be holding a press conference. Maybe we can have a chance to explain what really happened.”

“So I guess we’ll have to know next week huh? I doubt that people will believe me. I really hope this ends quickly.”

“It will. Don’t worry.”

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A week after…

Kwon and Gain are at the backstage at the press conference. Kwon’s really nervous for he saw a lot of reporters and Seungri and BEG fans waiting.

“Seulong said that they are on their way here.” Miryo informed them

“I’m really nervous right now.”

“Kwon-ah, relax. We’ll handle this.” Jea assured him everything will turn out fine

“Yeobo, it’s going to be fine. We’ll be here if ever they will throw questions at you. I promised you that I’ll help you right? I’ll be here for you.”

“Girls, get ready. The conference will start in 5 minutes.” a staff informed the group

“We’ll be there in 2 minutes. Now kwon-ah, take your seat and we’ll do the rest. Trust us.” Jea instructed him to go to his seat

“Thank you Noona.”

“Unnie, what are you planning to do?”

“We’ll tell you later or better yet show it later. Now let’s go.”

Gain really don’t know what Jea meant by that. But she was glad to know that her unnies are helping Kwon with this misunderstanding.

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During the Conference

“Seungri are you still getting along well with Gain after your break?” one of the reporters asked him

“Of course. Isn’t it obvious?” he said as he puts his arm around her shoulder

Gain tried to remove his arm but he still hold on. Gain noticed that Kwon is really pissed by Seungri’s action and was about to get up from his sit but Gain just shooked her head at his direction and he sat back on his sit again.

“You two are getting closer again right? Is this means you two are dating again?” another reporter asked them

“Definitely not.” She said confidently and the fans were surprised by her answer

“She’s just kidding. Of course we’re getting along well. In fact we have a pretty intense kiss scene in BEG’s new music video right?” he said looking at her and holds her hand

“Well it’s part of the script isn’t it?” she said as she’s taking away his hand from him

“Come on, I know you enjoyed it too.”

“You wish.” Gain looked at Kwon and saw him clenching his fist. She’s really worried but she knew Kwon will not make any scene to worsen their situation.

“Is it true that your boyfriend, Jo Kwon, got jealous and punch Seungri’s face during rehearsals of your scenes?” another reporter asked Gain

“Yes. It’s true he hit him but – “

“So he did get jealous?” reporters keep bashing questions on her

“Yes but he only did that – “

“Do you really confirm that he hit him?”

“Yes but just let me finish on what I have to say..”

“Now there Gain-ssi, just give them what they want.” Seungri said; grinning

“Can I just punch him? Just once? How can he be this confident?!!” Narsha whispered to Jea

“You can’t do that! He’ll face the consequences later. Timing – that’s what we need.” Jea whispered her back

“That story he told you is fake. That’s not really what happened. Do they even know that you cheated on me?” Gain said; surprised everyone

The crowd gasped as they heard a sudden confession. With this, Seungri lost his poise and started to get nervous.

“You heard me right. He cheated on me.” She continued

“t-that’s not true! Don’t believe her.” He said; stuttering

“Okay everybody, we’re going to show now the preview of BEG’s new music video.” The director suddenly said. Obviously taking Seungri’s side.

The clip started to show but the people were surprised as they see a different scene. It is the footage of what really happened on that day. Everybody was in shock after they see Seungri forcefully kissed Gain.

“What’s this?!” Seungri said, who himself is really shocked

A lot of people boo-ed at Seungri’s action but when Kwon came to the scene and punched Seungri’s face, the audience cheered for him as if watching an action movie. They laughed as they saw Seungri growling in pain.

“Now people, we’re just playing around on that day.” He said giving them a nervous laugh

“Liar! Liar! Liar! Liar!” the audience chanted repeatedly

Some of the Ex-couple fans (Seungri-Gain fans) tore their posters of Seungri. Not knowing what to do, he left the conference and the BEG unnies went to their maknae’s side.

“Did all of you did this?” Gain asked her unnies

“I told you we’ll cover this out.” Their leader said proudly

“But how did you guys do it?”

“It wasn’t really easy though. We found out that that cameraman’s girlfriend is huge fan of 2AM. Since 2AM will be having their concert, in exchange for that video we gave them VIP tickets for 2AM’s concert.” Miryo explained to Gain

“We already told you that we’re here to help you and Kwon out right?” Narsha continued

“I know that you will help us out. Thanks a lot guys.” She hugged her unnies

“But I feel sorry for these people who came here, they came here to watch us but it turned out to be a total disaster.” Gain said felt really sorry for the audience

“We got that covered too.” Narsha said and grabs a mic “Okay people, we’re very sorry about what happened but to make it up to you we have a special guest that have just arrived. Please put your hands together for 2AM!!!!” the crowd went wild as Narsha mentioned that 2AM came. The group started to sing a few songs for them.

Then Gain went to the backstage to see Kwon. As soon as he sees him, she half-ran towards him and hugged him tight.

“Yeobo – “ she said with aegyo

“Thank you for helping to clear those issues. Now I can sigh in relief.”

“You almost lost it there do you?”

“Yeah! He’s really a jerk.”

“I’m glad this is over. How about we celebrate tonight? I’ll cook your favorite.”

Kwon just smiled at her then held her waist and lifter her up and kissed her passionately. They did not mind that a lot of people taking photos of them that moment.

The coupe went home after the conference and Gain did cooked dinner as promised. And when they finished eating, they watched TV in the living room. Gain’s head is on Kwon’s shoulder and his arms around her.

“As you have seen in the video, it is indeed Seungri lied about what happened. YG Entertainment did not comment for now but we will soon found out what will be their decision regarding this incident.”

“Ha! Serves him right!” Kwon said while watching the news

“And BEG Gains’s boyfriend was just trying to protect his girl. And these pictures we have just taken prove that they are truly in love with each other. Never in my life have I seen this kind of sweet affection between a couple. That’s it for today’s news. Good night.”

“What can you say about that yeobo?” he said not looking at her

“….”

“yeobo?” Kwon looked at her and saw her who is already sleeping.

“You had a rough day.” Kwon carried her to her bedroom and laid her down to her bed gently. He lay down beside her and hugged her while humming a tune of a song. As he was humming, he noticed that there was this gentle smile on her face. He smiled and closes his eyes.

The next day, Gain woke up early. She washed up and went to kitchen where she saw Kwon cooking breakfast from them.

“Good morning. Sit down, breakfast is almost ready.” he said while preparing their meal

“Good morning yeobo.” Gain smiled while thinking how lucky she was on how Kwon was treating her, a big difference on how Seungri’s treats her.

They eat as soon as Kwon serves their breakfast.

“Yeobo, did you play music last night?” Gain asked him

“No I didn’t. Why?”

“Are you sure? I swear a heard a music. It sounds familiar though.”

“Maybe you’re just dreaming.” he said; she didn’t notice him smirk

“Maybe. It really sounds familiar. But I can’t remember what exactly it is.”

“(laughs) if you heard it last night, maybe you will hear it tonight.”

“I hope so.”

“Anyway, what will now happen to your group’s music video now that seungri’s out of the picture?”

“I don’t know about that yet. I received a text a while ago from Jea unnie, she wanted us to be in the studio maybe we’ll find out soon.”

“I’ll drop you off to the studio before I go to work.”

“Okay.” she smiled brightly when Kwon offered her to drop her to their company

Kwon drop off Gain to the studio.

“I’ll pick you later. Love you!”

“okay. Love you too!” she said then he drove away

Then Gain went inside the studio and saw her unnies talking seriously.

“Gain-ah, you’re here.” BEG leader said to their maknae

“Hi! So…. What’s going to happen now about the music video?” Gain said with conern on what will their MV will turn out after the scandal

“We just found out that the former director insisted that Seungri will be your leading man in our MV. With that, our CEO wants to change the director for this video and I guess the concept will be different from previous so we have to record again.” Jea explained

“That’s not a problem for me. As long as it has nothing to do with him.” Gain chicly said

“Speaking of that guy, have you heard the latest news about him?” Narsha butts in

“What news?”

“YGE stated that Seungri has been pulled out to his upcoming appearances on TV. They also said that he made a huge scandal and gained a lot of antis. Their group will be in Japan for further promotions so I think there will be no hindrances for Gain and Jo Kwon for a long time.” Narsha continued

“that’s what he gets if he wants to try to mess with BEG!” Jea proudly said

KWON

Kwon was in his office. He was happy that things are back to normal. His officemates say their sorry to him for judging him without asking him what really happened on that day. He gladly accepts their apology.

He was typing a report on his laptop when he heard a knock from his door.

“Come in.” he said and saw 3 men walks in his office, wearing dark sunglasses and masks.

“How may I help you?” he said; looking at them suspiciously.“Are you here to make a consultation regarding a house design?”

Then out of nowhere, the 3 men burst out laughing.

“Kwon-ah, how can you be so gullible? It’s us!”the tallest man said

“Huh? Do I know you?” then he looked at them clearly and finally recognized them

“Seulong hyun? Chnagmin hyung? Jinwoonie?” he said in shock but later on laughs on how they look. They are wearing over-sized jackets and dark glasses.

“(laughs) right! How can you be easily tricked?!” Seulong said while taking off his jacket and glasses

“That’s really funny! You should have seen your expression.”

“(laughs) your disguise is pretty hilarious! Changmin hyung, you look like a bee with those glasses.”

“well, we need disguises didn’t we? Your officemates looks at us in a weird way. Anyway we have something to discuss.” Changmin said

“Discuss? About what?”

“We’re here to help you hyung.” 2AM maknae said

“help me with what? What wrong with you guys?”

“Kwon-ah, we thought something that will help you tell her how much you love her.” Seulong continued

“huh? I’m really confused on what you guys are talking about.”

“we’re talking about- “ Seulong whispers something to Kwon

“Are you crazy? How will I do that?!” he said; really surprised

“We already told you, we’ll help you out.” Changmin said

“Just think about it okay?”

“I can never do that.”Kwon said

GAIN

“So you’re telling us that you heard a music out of nowhere?” Narsha asked Gain

“Yeah. But I still don’t know if it is really a dream or what.”

“Maybe it’s Kwonnie.”Miryo said

“He said he didn’t but I think he said that I might hear it again tonight.”

“Maybe it is Kwon. We have heard him sing and he’s really good. With that voice, he can be a singer too.”Jea suggested

“I don’t know. He doesn’t mention that he wants to be a singer though.”

“Why don’t you ask him?”

“I’ll try.”

KWON

“Come on Kwonnie! This could really work.” Seulong did not stop pestering Kwon

“I don’t know why you’re still hesitating.” Changmin said; their maknae is quiet letting his hyungs take care of everything

“I have my own phobias guys. I just can’t do that.”

“It’s still a week away. You can still change your mind.” Seulong said

“(sighs) I will think about it.”

“Great! Call me when you change your mind! We got to go now. Remember, call me! Bye!” Seulong continues while wearing their disguises again then left his office

“What’s with that plan? Can I do it?” he thought to himself as soon as 2AM left his office wearing their disguises again. A few minutes later, he received a text message from Gain telling him that their meeting is over. He left his office and picked up Gain in their company.

“Hi! Sorry I’m late. Caught by the traffic.” He said as soon as he arrived in front of their company, kisses her cheek then opened the car door for her.

“that’s okay. So how’s your day?”

“One word. Complicated (chuckles)” Kwon said

“Why?”

“nothing.”

“oh alright. Let’s go home. I’m kinda tired now.”

“as you wish.” He said and started his car’s engine

“Kwon-ah, have you ever thought of being a singer.” she asked while they’re on their way home

“what’s with that sudden question?”

“Nothing. I was just wondering if you have ever dream to be one.”

“uhm.. I did dream to be a singer back in college but my parents told me that I have no future in singing so they want me to pursue other career that doesn’t involve singing.” Kwon explained

“I’m sorry to hear that. I had no idea that it happened to you.”

“that’s alright. But to be honest. I’m glad I didn’t”

“why is that?”

“if I did then I wouldn’t have met you.”

“(Teary-eyed) you’re right! I can’t even bear the thought.”

“Aww don’t cry. We have each other now right? That is what is important.”

“I know.”

As they reached their apartment, Kwonnie opened the car door for her, as usual, then Gain climbed on Kwon’s back.

“what are you doing?” he said laughing

“I just felt like doing this.” She answered back smiling

“okay then.” As soon as they reached their place, Kwon let Gain sit on the couch and sits beside her.

“So what got you so excited?”

“I just realized something?”

“Realized what?”

“I just realized that our 2nd month anniversary is the same day as my birthday. We didn’t able to celebrate our 1st month because we’re too busy with our work.” she said happily

“Hmmm…. So I should make that day even more special.”

“Really? Now I can’t wait.” She said clapping; showing her happiness to him

”(chuckles) okay now, you better wash up. I’ll prepare our dinner.”

“Alright! Love you”

“Love you too.”

As soon as Gain left the living room, Kwon reached for his phone and dialed a familiar number.

“Hyung, I’ll do it but I have a few conditions okay? Got it. Thanks hyung. Bye.”

“You heard it again? Could it be Kwon?” Jea asked her maknae while in the sudio

“Yeah! I  really don’t know, when I open my eyes it stops and all I can see is Kwon sleeping.”

“That’s weird.” Miryo said

“Anyway, Gain-ah do you know that you and Kwonnie are all over the internet. Aigoo. What a lovely couple. But don’t do that in front of us or will kick the both of you out.” Narsha said sounds seriously but Gain nows that she’sonly joking

“Yeah. Narsha’s right.” Miryo agreed

“What do you mean ‘yeah’? What’s with you and Seulong lately huh? I noticed that you have been quiet and just texting. Who are you texting anyway?” Jea looked at Miryo suspiciously

“Do you even bother to ask a question like that?” Narsha said

“We’re just friends, you girls know that.” Miryo said; blushing

“Uhuh. Whatever!” Narsha and Jea said at the same time

KWON

“Kwon-ah, here you go.” Seulong said giving him the CD

“huh? What’s this?”

“That’s  the song you recorded.  Even the composers in our company says that you’re really good.” Seulong continued

“thanks guys!” He happily said while looking at his CD

“So she still didn’t know what you are up to?” Changmin asked him

“Totally! She had no idea. I’m still nervous about this. Do you think I can do this?” Kwon asked his hyung; stillworried

“Of course! You will do great. We’re at your back!” Seulong and Changmin said trying to boost up Kwon’s confidence

“So shall we start now?”

“Sure.”

After ‘hanging’ out with 2AM, he went to see Gain in the recording studio. He tried to calling Gin first before entering the building but she doesn’t answer his calls so he decided to call Jea.

“Hello?” Jea said as soon as she answered her phone

“Noona, It’s me Jo Kwon. Are you still with Gain noona? I’m trying to call her but she wouldn’t answer her phone”

“Yeah! It’s her turn to record now maybe that’s why she can’t answer it right away. Where are you anyway?”

“I’m in front of your company’s building. I kinda afraid to barge inside just like that.”

“I see. Wait for me there okay?”

“Thanks noona.”

After waiting for a few minutes, Jea came and he followed her to the studio and greeted the staff inside. Then he sat down in the couch watching Gain record. After a while, Lee Min Soo called a break for a while. Gain went outside the recording booth and happily greeted and hug her yeobo.

“Stop that! Gain-ah, how can you do this in front of your unnies huh?” Narsha said looking in disgust

The two love-birds just laugh at their reactions but kinda afraid that they may suddenly burst out so they went outside the room for a while. They just talk and laugh while sitting in a waiting room near the recording room then suddenly the unnies came and called Gain’s attention

“Gain-ah, Min Soo oppa is looking for you. He said you have to resume your redording.” Miryo said as soon as the unnies enter the room

“(sighs)Yeobo, I have to go for a while okay? I’ll be back in no time. Hopefully.” She said; hugged him and left the room

“Kwon-ah we need to talk.” Jea said seriously

“Talk about what noona?”

“We know what you are planning to do. Seulong told us.” Narsha said

“oh that. Noona, you have to keep it a secret just for a few days.” Kwon said as if pleading not to tell Gain

“Miryo and I are cool with it but the problem is her.” Narsha said pointing her finger to Jea

“Uhmm.. I’m really not good at that. Like Narsha always says, I’m a blabbermouth when it comes to keeping secrets like that.” Jea said

“Jea noona, you have to control yourself or this plan will not work. Noona, you have to try yourself best not to spill it out okay?”

“Kwon-ah, you see Jea has this thing when she’s starting to get nervous.” Narsha said while pointing her finger to Jea

Kwonnie looked at Jea and saw her become jittery.

“I think I see what you mean about this ‘thing’. Noona are you always like that when you’re nervous?” He asked; feeling worried that Jea might accidentally tell Gain

“Yeah. See? I’m not good at this. And you know better what Gain’s personality right? She’s good at figuring things out.” Jea said

“Noona, you better try not let her know about a thing. This plan will be ruin, so I’m counting on you.”

“Fine! You owe me big time!”

“Thanks noona.”

“Kwon-ah, what did you do to Gain huh?” Narsha abruptly asked Kwon

“Huh? What did I do”

“I mean, she’s really different from before. She changed, but in a good way.” Narsha continued

“What do you mean different?”

“Thanks to you she’s always happy. Even if she’s tired from our schedule, there’s this smile that hardly fades away from her face. Unlike when she’s with Seungri, all he ever gave her is full of worries. so we thank you for truly loving her.” Narsha showing her gratitude for loving their maknae

“We do thank you a lot. But if you hurt our maknae, you better start running for your life or you’ll be dead meat.” Miryo said

“Noona, don’t joke about that. (In a serious tone) I will always be with her and will never EVER hurt her. And that’s a promise.”

After a few minutes of chatting, Gain came back after her recording session with Lee Min Soo.

“Hi guys. So.. what did you  talked about while I’m gone.?” she said while walking towards Kwon

“Nothing much.” Kwon replied; looking at his noonas “(chuckles) well, I’m done for the day. Let’s go home now. Do you brought your things already?”

“I wish I could yeobo, but we still have to record.”

“Will it take too long? I’ll wait for you.”

“It might take too long so you have to go first. You are already tired from your so you better rest at home.”

“I see. So I guess I should go now?”

“Alright. Be careful on driving. Bye.” She said and kisses him goodbye.

“Bye noona. I’ll go now.” he said goodbye the unnies

When Jo Kwon left, Gain sat beside her unnies.

“So,what’s up?” Gain asked

“What? Nothing‘s going on. What makes you ask that?” Jea said; starting to get nervous

“Unnie only asked what’s up. Anything wrong?”

“No! Nothing’s wrong”

“Unnie are you okay?” their maknae asked felling concern

“She’s okay. She’s just hungry right Jea?” Narsha said

“Y-yeah. I’m kinda hungry now.” Jea said; stuttering

“Is there anything you guys want to tell me?” Gain started to get suspicious

“Nothing. It’s really nothing.” Miryo tried to help Jea and Narsha

“Come on. Spill it.”

“I told you, she’s just hungry so why not go buy some food right Jea?” Narsha said

“Yeah sure. We’ll be back okay?” Jea said and and started to walk towards the door with Narsha and Miryo

“They are definitely hiding something from me. I’ll find out that soon.” Gain thought to herself

“I can’t believe that you’re worst than before.” Narsha said in disappointment

“You can easily see that she’s really suspicious about your actions. You have to be more careful now.” Miryo added

“I’m sorry. I better practice not to be like this in front of Gain else (sighs).”

A few days passed, Gain still doesn’t know what’s wrong with her Jea unnie. She still doesn’t have any idea what will happen. Gain won’t stop pestering her unnies, asking themquestions that needed to be answered. And the next day will be her 25th birthday and also their 2nd month anniversary. She wanted it to be special because they weren’t able to celebrate their 1st month as a couple.

“I’m soooo excited. I wonder what we’ll do tomorrow.” she said while in the waiting room. They attended an event on that day

“Didn’t he tell you that he’ll make it special for the both of you?” Narsha asked her

“Yeah! I’m really excited.”

“So Gain-ah, we’ll be going to 2AM’s concert tomorrow. Why don’t you invite Kwonnie to watch it with us?” Jea said

“That’s a great idea. I’ll call him now.” she sadi happily and reached her phone then dialed her yeobo’s number

KWON

“So Doojoon, what do you think? Do you think she will like it?” Kwon asks his friend

“Totally! She’ll definitely love that!” he said feeling happy for Kwon

“I’m nervous about this..”

“Just do what you have to do and you’ll do great. Man, I have never seen you this nervous before (laughs)” it’s the first time for him to see Kwon that nervous

“(laughs) I know right!” he said then he heard his phone rings. And he smiled after seeing the name in his caller id.

“This signals me to leave. I don’t want to hear your lovey-dovey conversation with your girlfriend. Bye!” Doojoon said and left his office

“(laughs) Hello?”

“You’re in a good mood. Are you busy?” Gain said

“Why shouldn’t I when I’m talking with you? Not really, actually I’m pretty bored, there’s nothing much to do lately except making reports and stuffs.” he said; seems like whining to his mother.

“(laughs) You’re cute when you are whining like a baby.”

“hey!”

“(chuckles) Anyway.. yeobo, the unnies are going to 2AM’s concert tomorrow. Is it okay if we can tag along with them?”

“Sure! Whatever you want yeobo.”

“That’s great! Well, I have to go now. Talk to you later. Love you.”

“Okay. Love you too.”

“2AM’s concert huh?” he thought to himself.

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Gain’s big day!

She woke up and notices that she’s alone in the bed.  She looked around her room and he wasn’t there. She got up from the bed then went to the bathroom and took a shower. As she went outside her room and looked around, she saw Jo Kwon in the kitchen cooking breakfast.   She was just standing there looking at his back, smiling and amazed that he still looks good even if he’s just cooking. As if he knew someone is staring at him, he looks behind him and saw her smiling brightly at him. He smile back at her and walk towards her.

“Good morning and Happy birthday yeobo.” He said and planted a kiss on her lips

“Thank you yeobo. Kwon-ah, do you remember that today’s our…”

“Wait. I got something for you.” Kwon walks to the living room and reached for a bouquet of flowers then went back to the kitchen and gave it to her.

“This is beautiful. Kwon-ah it’s our…”

“Great! Have some breakfast yeobo.”

“Sure.” Slightly disappointed that Kwon didn’t remember their 2nd month anniversary.

“So do you have any plans today?”

“We’re going to 2AM’s concert remember? Then how about having dinner just the two of us after the concert? “

“Okay then. I’ll do as you wish.”

“Kwon-ah, today is our..”:

“Hold that thought! I’ll be leaving for a while. There’s something I need to do first at the office. I’ll call you when I’m done okay?”

“But…”

“I’ll see you later yeobo.”

Gain called her Jea unnie telling her what happened.

“Unnie, can I stay there for a while? I don’t want to be alone right now.”

“Of course! Narsha and Miryo are also here. I’ll ask our manager to pick you up there okay?”

“Thank you unnie.”

Gain spends the whole day with her unnies. Jo Kwon said that he’ll call her but she didn’t receive any not even just a text message. She couldn’t understand why he is acting that way. She remembers that he said that this day will be special but for her, things didn’t turn the way she want it to be. Her unnies try to comfort her.

“He did promise didn’t he?” Jea said facing their maknae

“He did. I thought that we’ll be spending time since we’re both free from work today.” Gain said; still disappointed

“Then you should not be worrying now, he promised something and I KNOW that he’ll keep that promise.” Narsha said as if giving her a hint

“Thank you unnie.” She said then hugged her unnies

At the Concert

“Where is he? The concert started 10minutes ago. He wouldn’t answer my calls.  I’m starting to get worry.” Gain said; troubled. BEG are in VIP seats.

“Relax. Maybe he’s stuck in traffic. He’ll be here in no time. Just enjoy the concert for the meantime.” Narsha said calmly

“I hope that’s the reason.“

After a few minutes, Gain became irritated. Kwon’s not in the concert venue and worse he doesn’t even call or send a message to her.

“He’ll definitely have a scolding later. Jo kwon!!” she thought to herself, feels like bursting in anger at Jo Kwon

“Good evening! Ahh.. We’re really thankful that you guys still support us after all this time.” Changmin said after singing their song “Can’t Let You Go even If I Die.

“To begin with, we would like to have a special shout out to one of the audience who is celebrating her birthday today. Let’s give it out to our friend, Miss Son Gain.” Seulong gave the special mention speech

The crowd cheers louder when they heard that Gain is at that concert venue. The fans cheered even louder when they saw other BEG members sitting next to Gain.

“How about us singing Happy Birthday to her?” the maknae suggested

Then altogether, the audience and 2AM itself sang Happy birthday to her.

Gain stood up from her seat and thank everyone by politely bowing at them.

“Happy birthday Gain-ah.” Changmin greeted her again

“Okay! We do have a special surprise guest for all of you tonight.” Seulong said then again, crowd started to cheer louder “Are you guys ready? Now, Come on here! The stage is yours.”

The BEG were surprised to see a familiar face. Never did they know that this person will be standing bravely in this kind of unfamiliar stage. Gain couldn’t believe at what she is seeing right now.

“I don’t remember that this is a part of their plan.” Narsha said; confused

“What is he doing there?” Gain said; couldn’t take that wide smile off from her face

“Hi everybody. I’m Jo Kwon.” he said as soon as he is standing at the center of the stage

“We know who you are hottie.” One of the female audience said loudly. Kwon just shyly smiled and blushed

“Thank you. Anyway, as all of you know that today is Son Gain’s birthday. I feel very happy to be with her right now and I hope we can stay like this for a long time..”

He couldn’t finish his words, the crowd went wilder.

“(laughs shyly) today is also our 2nd month anniversary as a couple. We weren’t able to celebrate our 1st and that makes me want to do something special for her today. And I want to make this night special for her by singing a song that I prepare for her. Happy Birthday and Happy 2nd month anniversary yeobo.”

The crowd started to go wild again when the music starts to play, Happy Me.  As Kwon started to sing, the audience halts their cheering and listened to his soulful voice. Gain still couldn’t get over the fact that he’s singing in the stage in front of all people and what makes her very happy is that he did this just for her.

She started to get teary-eyed because as she remembers something, she’s now hearing the actual song that she always hear every night.

“Jo kwon… I really thought that you don’t care about this day.”

“You’re one lucky girl to have him, Gain-ah. As I have said the other time, if you two break up, can I have him?” Narsha said jokingly.

“Gain-ah, I envy you. I hope I can find someone like him.” Miryo said

“Unnie…” she said as she wipes her tears and cheered loudly at Kwon

Gain couldn’t help smiling at the view. She thought that he’s really handsome tonight, wearing a white suit and his hair is fixed on one side. It’s all thanks to 2AM’s stylist who gladly helped him out with his outfit. She even fell in love with him even more with his voice, still couldn’t believe that a guy like him have this hidden talent. She find it funny that all the girls in the audience swooned at him. As the music ended, the crowd clapped and screamed really loud including BEG members especially Gain.

“Thank you. I Love You my Yeobo. Enjoy the rest of the night. Thank you!” He bowed politely and waved goodbye then left stage. While 2AM members are back on stage to continue their other performance.

“Yah! Aren’t you going to go after him? A while ago you’re whining like a baby ‘cause he’s not here. Aish! Go now.” Narsha said annoyed; of course she’s not seriously annoyed

“(laughs) I will! I’ll call you guys later.”

Gain went backstage looking for Kwon. She asked some of the staffs to know where he is and told her that he’s in the dressing room. Then she went straight to the dressing room and find him sitting on a couch with his eyes closed. Gain sneaked inside astounded Kwon. He was startled by her actions then she hugged him as soon as he stands up from the couch.

“Yeobo.. I love the song.”

“Really? I ‘m glad you liked it. To face a lot of people like that was really nerve-wracking.”

“(laughs) but you did great! I thought that you have forgotten this day but you really makes this day so special.” she said still hugging him

“How can I forget this day? I love you and always remember that.”

“I love you too.”

“Hey, don’t cry. I’ll make you happy today. So are you ready for our dinner date?” he said as he pulled back and wipe her tears from her eyes

“You got that prepared too?”

“Of course. You told me that you want to have dinner after the concert right?”

“Where are we going then?” She excitedly said

“You’ll find out later. Let’s go?” he reached for her hand and they left the concert hall

They went outside the concert hall and rode Kwon’s car.

“Come on, tell me where are we going to.”

“I said you’ll find out soon. Oh I almost forgot. I have a present for you. “he said as he reached something from the backseat and gave it to her. A CD.

“You really are something. What’s in this CD?”

“Why don’t you try listening to it?”

As Gain placed the CD in the car’s player, the same song Kwon’s sang earlier started to play.

“(laughs) Omo? This song…”

“You like it? Seulong hyung and others from their company helped me re-arrange that song. Is it too much?”

“No. it’s the best gift I have ever received. This is better than expensive gifts.”

“(Smiles) I’m glad you liked it. I think this song suite us.”he said and started his car’s engine then drove away

After a few minutes of driving, he noticed that Gain becomes silent. He glances at her and saw her leaning on her seat with eyes closed.

“Are you okay yeobo?”

“Hmmm… I’m okay; I just love listening to your voice.” She said still with eyes closed. Then Kwonnie continued driving with a smile on his face.

After a few minutes passed, they arrived at their destination. Kwon stops his car and looked at Gain

“Yeobo, do you mind if I blind fold you for awhile?”

“Why?”

“Just follow my lead okay? Trust me!”

“Alright. Just don’t let me trip.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll keep you close.

“Where are we going?”

“You’ll see soon.”

After 3 minutes of walking, Kwon stops walking and so did Gain.

“We’re here. Are you ready?”

“I’m kinda nervous with this. (laughs)”

“I’ll take off your blind fold now.”

Gain gasp as soon as she saw the place. She looked around and thought the ambiance is really perfect. There’s a table for two in the middle of a lake connected by a bridge and rose petals are scattered around the area. With lights along the bridge towards the table. Gain is speechless and Kwon just smiled at her reaction then faces her.

“Yeobo, this is beautiful.” She said; amazed

“(smiles) Come on.” He takes her hand and led her to their table.

“You like it?”

“I loved it. How sweet of you to do this for me.”

“Anything for you yeobo. Have a seat.”

“This is incredible! Is still can’t believe we’re in this kind of place.”

Jo Kwon chuckled at her reaction.  he looked at someone at the other end of the bridge signaling him something. Then a song started to play,  Kwonnie grabbed the Mic which is hidden at his chair and then he stood up from his seat and looks at her; smiling.

“(laughs) what are you doing?”

He then begins to sing. (Ra.D – I’m in Love)

To be honest, when I first met you

Saying I like you was difficult for me to say

If I don’t approach first, I was afraid I would loose you

So I wrote a letter and prepared a small gift for you

If my love for you gets deeper, I knew it would only hurt me more

It’s true that my mind is full of tears

With my anxious heart, I prayed and hoped I believe that person is you

Gain, who is still sitting on her chair, can’t help but to smile. His soulful voice melted her heart instantly. It feels like he’s doing a concert with only her as an audience.

I’m in love, I fall in love

I can’t help it, I can’t hide my heart

You’re so beautiful

I thought I was never gonna fall in love,

But I’m in love, cause I wanna love you baby

Kwonnie walks towards her and reached for her hand looking straight in to her eyes. She stood up and looked at him back but with a teary-eyed expression for she is really touched by this event. Tears started to stream down her face, she don’t care if her eyeliner is smudged by tears.

To be honest, when I first met you somewhere in my heart

You crashed in like a strong wave; You’re the only one I think about all day

I can be a good lover, wanna be your four leafed clover

I’ll make you the happiest woman in this world

You gotta believe me, make you never gonna leave me

I don’t want to make promises; I’ll just show it to you

I’m in love, I fall in love, ’I can’t help it, I can’t hide my heart

You’re so beautiful

I’m in love, I’m so deeply in love, I fall in love

I can’t help it, I can’t hide my heart

Your’e so beautiful, You’re so beautiful

“I’ll make you the happiest woman in this world”. These words are stuck in her head for he succeeds for making her the happiest woman in that moment. She felt so grateful that she has him. As the song ended, she hugged him tight, burying her face on his chest, still crying. Saying ‘thank you’ to him several times.

“(Hugs her back) someone told me that you wanted this kind of date so this is what I prepared  for you.”

“The unnies told you aren’t they?”

“Well, they are a big help.”  He said and reached something from his pocket. He pulled back from the hug and gives her a small box. She excitedly opens that small box and saw a necklace. A heart necklace. Kwon picks up the necklace and put it on her.

“Just like this necklace, my love for you is infinite.” Then wipes her tears and planted a soft kiss to her lips. “I love you yeobo.”

“I love you too.”

While eating dinner…

“So where did you exactly go this morning?” Gain asked him curiously

“Let’s just say I’m practicing.”

“You’re that nervous huh?”

“Of course I am nervous. Singing in front of many people is really nerve-wracking but worth it!”

“You’re a natural. You should sing often on stage.”

“ I don’t want to feel that kind nervousness again.”

“(laughs) but what makes you do all of this?”

“I originally want to take you for dinner but the 2AM guys suggested about recording a song and performing on stage.  But I want to let the people know that I’m very lucky to have you and I’m happy on what we have right now.”

“(touched) aww.. do you know that you’re the first person ever did this kind of event for me?”

“Really? Then that makes it even more memorable. I want this day to be extra special for you.”

“I know. And you did even much better. But I feel sorry for Jea unnie, what exactly did the girls know about what you’re going to do?”

“You noticed that?”

“of course! I know my unnies very well.”

“(chuckles) well, I did tell them about the CD part but not the serenading part. I really want to be a surprised.”

“Well you did surprise them. You should have seen their faces when you walked in the stage.”

“I couldn’t imagine how hard for Jea noona not to tell a word about that to you.”

“she really kept her mouth shut. (laughs).” She said then a music started to play. She looks at Kwonnie who stood upand walks towards to her, offered his hand to her,

“May I have this dance?” he asked and she accepts his offer.

Gain woke up first the next morning smiling at the fact that their arms wrapped to each other’s body but she didn’t get for she’s still enjoys that moment. She just stared at Kwon’s face who is sleeping soundly beside her, his mouth is slightly open. She traced his adorable face with her finger; giggling.

“How can this person be this beautiful” she thought to herself

“You do like me that much are you? You can’t stop staring at me” Kwon suddenly said with his eyes still closed then hugged her tight

“I thought you’re still asleep.” She snuggled beside him

“So what are you doing earlier?”

“I didn’t do anything.”

“You were checking me out are you?”

“What makes you think that?”

“I just know that you find me irresistible.”

She chuckled at what he said and snuggled happily. Just when they are enjoying each other’s company, Kwon’s phone rang.

“Ugh! Who’s calling? Ruining this moment. Can you not answer it?” Kwon said; annoyed

“(laughs) I have to. It might be Jea unnie” she reached her phone at the bedside table and look at the caller ID. She suddenly got excited when she saw that name, she sat up and answered it with a huge smile on her face. Kwon notice her sudden change of mood and got curious who might be calling her that make her smile like that.

“Hello? Yah! How are you?… really?? That’s great! Should I pick you up? I won’t miss it. I miss you too.”

“I miss you??? Cht!” Kwon suddenly got annoyed. He got up from the bed and starts to dress up. Gain noticed that Kwon getting up from the bed, she also got up and reached for his hand

“Are you okay, yeobo?”  She said with concern; she checks on him after ending that phone call

“Of course I’m okay. Why wouldn’t I be?” he said hugging her, re-assuring her that’s he’s okay. “Who are you talking to anyway?” he said after pulling away from the hug

“Oh. It’s Seung Yeon, she’s my best friend. She’s studying in Australia and she’ll be here for vacation for 2 weeks. She’ll be arriving tomorrow, isn’t it great? It’s been a long time since I have seen her.”  She said with enthusiasm

“So it’s her best friend she’s talking too. Stupid me!” he let out a sigh of relief. he laugh at his thought that maybe he’s talking with another guy

“Really? Then I’ll come with you to pick her up at the airport so I can meet her.”

“She will definitely like you. I mean not that like, like you.”

“(laughs) How about some breakfast then? I’m kinda hungry now.” His stomach starts to grumble

“Of course you are! ( laughs) I’ll cook breakfast just watch TV or something.”

Kwon did what she said and sat the whole time in the living room couch, sometimes glancing at the kitchen where Gain is. He’s looking for something exciting to watch when he accidentally pushes a wrong button leading him to an entertainment news. He saw his picture while the host s saying something.

“This guy you are seeing right now is Brown Eyed Girls Gain’s boyfriend, Jo Kwon, who made a surprise appearance last night at 2AM’s concert here in Seoul. Jo Kwon made these 4000 fans got wild after they hear him sang beautifully last night. Audiences swooned as he sings with all his heart for his girl. Just look at him, he look good with his outfit. All I can say is that this guy is just more that looks.  An architect and a singer?  What more can you ask for. Gain is really lucky to have him.” the female host said

“You got that right!” she abruptly said making Kwonnie surprise

“(Laughs) you can thank the guys. They are a big help.”

“I will! Come on, breakfast is ready. We have to go to work”

KWON

“Everything went perfect last night! it was really awesome Doojoon.” his smile never fades while telling Doo Joon what happen last night

“I know that, it’s all over the news. I’m happy for you Kwon-ah. I can’t image how hard is for you to deal with singing in front of thousands of audience. (Shivers) I don’t think I can do that.”

“(Laughs) it was really amazing!  the people loved it and the best part is, so did Gain.”

“(Sighs) I hope I can find that kind of happiness too.”

“That’s alright man, you will find someone that suits for you. (taps his back)” Kwon said, trying to cheer up his best friend

“I hope your right! I’m not getting any younger now; I want to spend my lifetime with someone I really love.”

“(Laughs) stop with that drama, Doojoon. It doesn’t suit you at all.”

“Yah! Easy for you to say cause you’re already have someone.”

“Woah! Are all of the people here are clients?” Kwon said as they walk out from his office

“Do you really think that they are here to be our clients?”

“Of course. I mean they are HERE fror something aren’t they?”

“Kwon-ah, you’re still clueless as ever. They are just finding reasons to be here just to see you.”

“See me?” he said; smiles widely.

“Duh!”

“Well, that’s too bad. I’m already with Gain noona, AND I’m going to meet her right now for our lunch date. They are all yours buddy.”

“(Laughs) thanks Kwon-ah” Doojoon said while letting his friend walk away from him and simply approached the ‘guests’

The next day, Kwon and Gain woke up early for they will be picking up Gain’s friend, Seung Yeon. The two sat down first while waiting for her friend’s arrival.

“Where is she?”

“Try calling her then.”

“I think that’s not necessary anymore. I see her now. Look, that’s Seung Yeon”

“Wow! She’s pretty.” He mumbles to himself. Little did he know that Gain heard what he said.

“What did you just said?”

“Nothing! I didn’t say anything.”

Gain and Jo Kwon approach Seung Yeon. She was like about the same height as Gain. You can’t see her eyes when she starts to smile. Her eye smile is very charming. She’s really cute over-all. Gain half-run towards Seung Yeon and hug her tight. Oh how she misses her best friend, they haven’t been for quite some time and wanted to spend some time with Seung Yeon while she’s here in Korea.

“Gain-ah, How are you? I miss you a lot!”

“Me too.”

“And you must be Jo Kwon right?”

“Yup! It’s nice to finally meet you.”

“GAIN-AH!!!!!!” Gain and Jo Kwon looked behind them and saw the BEG unnies coming towards them. It was Jea, the loudest one, who shouted Gain’s name. Kwon was about to greet his noonas when his phone suddenly rang and had to answer it. He excuse himself and walks away from the group for awhile to answer the call.

“You’re all here? I’m so happy to see you all.” Seung Yeon happily said

“We wouldn’t’ miss to see you Seung Yeon.” Miryo said

“Thank you unnie.”

“You guys are late!” Gain said with her arms crossed

“We’re sorry. What is important is we’re here now.” Narsha said

“Yeobo, I have to go the office now. Doo Joon called me and our boss suddenly announced that there will be a meeting in an hour. I should go now. (Kisses her cheeks) Noona, I’ll go now. It’s nice meeting you Seung Yeon.” With that he walked away from them and drive away to his office.

BEG doesn’t have any schedule on that day and just spend the day with Seung Yeon. They went out to eat and shop. Gain called Kwon telling him that they will go back to Nega Network with Seung Yeon and asks him if can pick her up after his meeting. BEG and Seung Yeon had a non-stop chatting in a waiting room. Miryo, Jea, and Narsha went out to buy some snacks as for Jea is still hungry and craving for meat. Gain and Seung Yeon were left in that waiting room.

“Yah! You haven’t told me what you’re boyfriend is like?” Seung Yeon asked curiously

As Seung Yeon asked this Kwon arrived is in front of that waiting room. A staff from the company told him that they are in that room. The door was slightly open, he thought that it’s a good chance to know what Gain thinks about him so he stops for a while and listens to their conversation.

“(smiles) to tell you the truth… first, he nags a lot. Believe me, he does it several times. Second, he’s too clean to be a straight guy. Third, he has a lot of pride. And lastly, we are totally different from each other, a lot people say that we don’t match at all as they knew my personality and all. I must tell you that he’s really a hopeless romantic.”

He felt his body become numb but was able to recover from his shock. He clenched his fists as he heard these words directly from her mouth. He can’t believe that she’s saying all of this. After all he had done for her. A lot of questions were running through his mind. Tears started to stream down his face, he couldn’t take it anymore. He walks away and left the building.

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