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"I guess that explains everything. Johee is Jonghun and Sunhee."
Sunhee looked at her necklace.
"Jonghun and Sunhee?" she asked.
Jonghun smiled. "Yes. You don't want to be alone, right? I'll keep you company. Of course if you don't mind..."
"I don't.. mind," said Sunhee. She then looked into Jonghun's eyes.
"Thank you," she smiled and tiptoed a bit to reach Jonghun and give him a hug.
Jonghun smiled in Sunhee's arms. Then he looked at the door, there was Seunghyun peeking. Seunghyun gave a winning smile and raised his thumb. Jonghun smiled back and mouthed "thank you so much".
Sunhee broke the hug and stood back. She held her necklace so tight. Jonghun lift her chin up.
"Saranghaedo dwelkkayo?" he asked.
Sunhee gave a sincere smile and nodded. Jonghun kissed Sunhee on the forehead.
"Should we head back to our friends?" asked Sunhee. Jonghun agreed. He walked beside Sunhee and had his arms around her shoulders.
As the two entered back the lounge room, a few people have left. Nichkhun and Daehee went home, as well as the Jae-Yoo couple. Jo Kwon was sleeping (and in fact, snoring and drooling) on Jong Hyun's shoulder. While Tory was about to drive Nana and Ju Yeon home. Seunghyun was just sitting there.
"Wow. Looks like we have a new couple here," teased Seunghyun to his little sister.
Sunhee blushed and walked to Seunghyun. She punched his shoulder softly.
"What are you talking about. By the way, Nana unnie and Ju Yeon unnie, leaving so soon?"
Nana looked at Sunhee. "It's about late, dear Sunhee. We'll meet again, right?"
Sunhee smiled. She was relieved that her oppa's girlfriend is such a pretty and nice kind of girl.
"Of course. See you unnies! Tory oppa be careful~"
Tory waved to Sunhee and walked outside, followed by the two ladies. Seunghyun decided to walk them until the doorsteps. Then Sunhee decided to tease Jo Kwon.
"Ssssht~" said Sunhee while approaching to Jo Kwon and Jong Hyun's place.
"Jong Hyun, stand up quickly!" whispered Sunhee.
Jong Hyun raised his eyebrow, but then he just obeyed. With Jo Kwon still leaning on him, he stood up quickly. Jo Kwon who was sleeping suddenly woke up after his head hit the sofa's arm. Jonghun, Jong Hyun and Sunhee burst out laughing.
"Hahahahahaha~ aigoo~ mianhada Kwonnie, you were just sleeping so sound! I can't bear just to tease you, hahahaha~" Sunhee held her abs because she was too tired of laughing.
Jong Hyun who was also sleepy, joined giggling and ended up sitting on the floor laughing. Jonghun just laughed while closing his mouth. And poor Jo Kwon was rubbing his head. It didn't hurt that much, it's the shock that hurts more.
"Aish~ you guys are really.. aaakh.." Jo Kwon stretched his body. His S line showed up and Sunhee was amazed.
"Kwonnie, you got something here.." Sunhee pointed to her own mouth. Jo Kwon repeated and got ashamed himself.
"I was drooling?" he asked.
"And snoring," said Jong Hyun, while yawning.
Sunhee chuckled.
"Okay it's getting late. We must go home, gentlemen," said Jonghun, finally speaking.
"I wanna sleep over at your house, Hunnie," said Jo Kwon.
"Oh if it's so, then me too," joined Jong Hyun.
Jong Hyun and Jo Kwon then argued in who-will-sleep-beside-Jonghun-later. Sunhee then was feeling so tired, she yawned. Jonghun realized, and covered Sunhee's mouth with his hand.
"You should sleep now," he said.
Sunhee nodded. "Guys, take care. Thanks for the help and thanks for attending."
Jonghun led Sunhee to the stairs. When Sunhee was about to go up, she turned back to Jonghun again.
"By the way, next Thursday is Jaejin's day. I hope you all don't mind to hold a party again, right?" she asked.
Jonghun smiled and answered, "Definitely. Now off to bed! I'll text you in the morning."
Sunhee was really too tired to smile, so she just nodded and walked upstairs slowly, and entered her room. Jonghun walked back to his buddies, and went outside the house. Seunghyun was still waiting there, and as Jonghun picked up his car, Jong Hyun and Jo Kwon went inside the car.
"Thanks for everything, guys~!" said Seunghyun. It seems like he was the only one who wasn't feeling tired.
Jong Hyun just smiled and leaned back on his seat beside Jonghun. Jo Kwon sat at the passenger seat behind, and was back to sleep in a few seconds.
"Psst, Seunghyunnie~!"
"Yeah?" Seunghyun ducked his head down to see Jonghun's face.
"Thanks for the help! And for suggesting that necklace gift for Sunhee!" Jonghun gave a wide smile.
Seunghyun smiled back sweetly, "Oh no prob~! It's a pleasure to help. Anyway, I trust her to you. I think that she feels calm whenever she is with you so.. yeah. I hope you won't hurt her."
"I won't," said Jonghun, convinced in himself.
"I take that as a promise," said Seunghyun, "Bye~! ^^"
Jonghun waved and closed the window. His car slowly drove away from the Songs' mansion.
~~~~~
"So Jae, next Thursday is your birthday, right? What do you want?" asked Sunhee, while drinking her mocha float that she bought from the canteen.
Jaejin who was walking beside her, answered. "Oh you remembered? Kekeke~ hmm, I don't expect a present at all. Just a..."
"A what?" Sunhee bite her straw.
"Hehe~ just as long as Chayoo can accompany me that day," Jaejin looked shy.
"Aaaaaw~~ so shit. Oh.. i mean so sweet. So you don't want a party? Too bad. I was actually planning one," said Sunhee, persuading.
Jaejin then looked hopeful. "A party? Really? Then hold one!"
"You said as long as Chayoo is with you, your birthday is perfect."
"I didn't say that."
"You sort of."
"Ah whatever," Jaejin speed up his steps, leaving Sunhee behind. Sunhee startled and chased Jaejin.
"Hey Jae~! I was just kidding. It's my best friend's birthday, how can I not organize a party for him?" Sunhee smiled sincerely.
Jaejin smirked and punched Sunhee. "Thanks. Anyway, I see your progress with Jonghun."
Sunhee stopped drinking. "My.. progress?"
Jaejin pulled out a teasing smile. "You two are going steady right?"
Now it's Sunhee's turn to speed up her steps and leave Jaejin. She covered her face that was uncontrolably blushing.
"Hey hey~! Haha how come we're taking turns in leaving each other. If my guess was right, I just wanted to congratulate you. He seems nice. And I hope you two would be happy," Jaejin said sincerely, while giving a smile.
Sunhee felt touched. "Aww that's so kind of you. Thanks buddy. I hope you'll last with Chayoo too."
~~~~~~
Jong Hyun stood in front of Jonghun. The two guys were at the central park of the university, finding time to talk.
"You're not going to tell her about the bet, will you?" asked Jong Hyun.
Jonghun shook his head. His face was uneasy.
"But if one day she finds out, what would you do?"
Jonghun looked straight ahead with empty eyes. "I haven't think about it yet."
Jong Hyun scoffed. "You should have thought about this before you make a move, Jonghun."
"What do you expect me to do? I can't hide my feelings!" Jonghun looked at Jong Hyun.
"But I can!"
"What?" Jonghun looked serious.
Jong Hyun turned his back on Jonghun.
"Listen. If she really finds out one day, I'm not gonna help you. I already said this is only a bet right? Don't get serious. But you did."
Jong Hyun then walked and left Jonghun alone. Jonghun punched the bench he was sitting on.
"I already liked her even before you made that bet," he said.
~~~~~
Sunhee was sitting alone on a bench at the park. Her ears were covered by white headphones, and she was bobbing her head to the music while reading a novel she borrowed. That afternoon, she had nothing to do. And since her two brothers were busy with work, she decided to travel around by herself.
"amuri saeng gakhaedo maldo andwae bad girl~ jakkuman ni saenggage mi.."
Sunhee stopped singing along. Her eyes were covered by a pair of hands that she already know who it belongs to.
"Jonghun," said Sunhee.
Jonghun who was behind her, let go of Sunhee. He jumped over the bench, and landed sitting right beside Sunhee, and he gave her a peck on the cheek. Sunhee smiled and took of her headphones.
"How come you're alone?" asked Jonghun.
"Because Tory oppa and Suyu oppa are both busy."
"Why didn't you call me?"
"Coz I know you would find me," said Sunhee, closing her novel and looked at Jonghun. "And I was right."
Jonghun smiled and brushed Sunhee's hair.
"Any ideas for Jaejin's birthday party?" asked Jonghun. He put his hands around Sunhee's shoulders, and let her lean onto him.
"I was about to ask the same question.." Sunhee put her head on Jonghun's shoulder.
The two lovey doveys looked to nothing in front of them. Thinking.
"How about..." said both of them. "You first."
They looked at each other and laughed. "Okay, ladies first," said Jonghun.
"I was thinking about.. a jewelry.." said Sunhee.
"Don't tell me you're thinking what I'm thinking?" asked Jonghun.
"Rings?" Sunhee asked back.
Jonghun pulled out a surprised smile. "OMG we're so connected!" he suddenly gave Sunhee a tight hug that Sunhee even need to close her eyes because of Jonghun's hair that was disturbing.
"Ehem~" Sunhee imitated a cough sound after realizing that Jonghun wasn't letting go of her. Jonghun then sit back to his place.
"Okay. Ehehe~ sorry about that. Ehem.. so what's your plan?" asked Jonghun, back to the topic.
"A pair of rings. With their names carved on each rings.."
"Chayoo wears a ring that has 'Jaejin' carved on it. While Jaejin wears the 'Chayoo' ring. Am I right?" snapped Jonghun.
"Exactly," Sunhee smiled happily.
"Then lets order it now~! I know a jewelry shop near here," said Jonghun. He stood up and pulled Sunhee's hand, and started to walk.
"Jonghun.. perhaps.. when I was shopping for Tory's birthday, and you weren't around, I saw this someone at the jewelry shop. Was it you?"
Jonghun kept walking as he smiled to Sunhee. "Where do you think I got that 'Johee' necklace from?"
Sunhee then bent her head down. She held her necklace, and smiled to herself.
~~~~~
"It's Wednesday, and it means ladies day~!" cheered Nana over the phone, making Sunhee shocked and held off her phone far from her ears.
"Uh.. yes unnie, and.. what did you say again?"
"I wanted to go shopping, and I don't have a friend. :( I was hoping you would accompany me.." said Nana.
Sunhee smiled. "Definitely~! But.. tomorrow is Jaejin's birthday, and I wonder if you don't mind if I bring Chayoo along, and we all shop together?"
"That's none of a problem~! The more ladies, the better. Okay Sunhee you're at KyungGi right? I'll drive over to pick you up."
"You sure it's okay? See you then, Nana unnie."
Sunhee closed her phone and put it back in her pocket.
"Nana unnie is sure a great girl," said Sunhee to herself, then dialed Chayoo's phone to meet up at the mall.
~~~~~
"I thought you said you were going shopping, unnie?" asked Sunhee. Looking at Nana who wasn't carrying anything.
"Oh Sunhee, did I mention 'window'? I meant window shopping," Nana smiled and made a innocent face. Sunhee and Chayoo even felt envious of Nana's beautiful features.
"You.. didn't say that on the phone.. Well never mind. Let's find the stuffs for Jaejin's party tomorrow~!" said Sunhee.
The three girls then continued to search the props for the birthday party. They didn't buy much, since Chayoo suggested to use the previous props on Tory's party. So the girls just bought a few gifts and food. Also Nana and Sunhee dragged Chayoo to the boutique, to find Chayoo a new dress, so she would look stunning at Jaejin's day. Nana was so excited, she loves dressing up people and giving them a make up, because she was a former model.
After finding the exact dress that suits Chayoo, the girls then head for home. Driven by Nana, the girls arrived at Sunhee's house, Sunhee asked them for a tea time together.
"I'll wait for you girls inside, okay?" said Sunhee, while carrying a few shopping bags and entering her house. She went to the lounge room to find if anyone was home. And she was surprised to find not one people, but lots.
She saw her mom and dad, arguing with five guys. Five guys who she had met before. And one of them caused her to stay in the hospital for a few days.
"June.." she whispered to herself. All of the people in the room realized Sunhee's presence, and looked at her.
"Sunhee, if you mind, please leave this room. We're trying to solve a problem here," said Mr. Song.
"What.. problem, Dad?"
Sunhee looked at June. June looked back and his eyes seemed so afraid, as if he was asking Sunhee to help him. And he also looked that he felt sorry for what happened to Sunhee that day.
"Dad.."
"Sunhee, please.." begged Mrs. Song.
"Dad, if you're talking about that incident, then let me join this," Sunhee insisted.
Mr. Song always yield to Sunhee since she was a young girl. He then permitted Sunhee to enter the room.
June started to speak up. "Sir, we all didn't mean to harm your daughter, it's just that.."
"You didn't mean to harm my daughter? Look what you have done to her! You call that no harm?" said Mr. Song.
"Dad, I'm okay."
"You're okay now. But when it happened? Don't you know how much worried I was? And your mom too?"
Mrs. Song tried to calm her husband down. Sunhee looked at her dad.
"I know you were worried. But you should have known the reason why this all happen. June told me, the story, when he worked at your company, Dad."
Mr. Song started to listen. Sunhee then told June to tell the whole true story, about what happened, and how he was accused for the theft.
"It wasn't me," said June, ending his explanations.
Mr. Song looked like he was thinking hard. Still with Mrs. Song beside him. Sunhee looked at June, and gave a hopeful stare.
"Dad?" called Sunhee.
"I'm aware, that I think I have done a mistake that time. I do apologize deeply," said Mr. Song.
Sunhee smiled. June and his friends were relieved.
"For my apology," Mr. Song continued, "you may work at the company again. And you may bring your friends with you. We're hiring more people."
Sunhee's smile grew wider. She looked at June and raised her thumb. June and his friends immediately stood up and gave a 90 degree bow to Mr. Song. Then they excused to leave.
"Thanks, Sunhee. Oh, and I'm still sorry for what happened.." said June to Sunhee as he passed her.
"I'm alright. You're welcome ^^. See you someday~"
The five guys left the lounge room. Sunhee looked at her dad.
"See, Dad. If I'm here, everything's gonna be alright," said Sunhee, bragging about herself. Her dad just shook his head and smiled.
"Is everyone ready for tea time?" asked a gentle and cute voice from the door. It was Nana. She was holding a tray filled with a few cups of tea, and was followed by Chayoo who also held another tray.
"Aww, come in girls," said Mrs. Song.
~~~~~
Time went fast, it was suddenly Thursday evening. The girls were gathering at Mrs. Lee's room.
"Done~! You look stunning!" said Nana, finishing her make up.
"And here are the pair of shoes.." said Daehee.
"Oh you got a bit of lipgloss there," Sunhee wiped off a stain gently from Chayoo's upper lip.
"Girls, it is time," Juyeon was already standing at the door.
All the girls stood up, and walked one by one to the stairs. Just like Tory's birthday party, Jaejin's had a mini fashion show as well. But let's just skip to Sunhee's and Chayoo's outfit.
Sunhee came down before Chayoo. Instead of her last time red bubble dress, that night she wore a strapped blue cocktail dress. When she reached downstairs, she walked to Jonghun's place and embraced his arm.
Chayoo then slowly walked down. Making the nervous Jaejin becoming even more nervous. Chayoo looked splendid, in her black short dress with a sweet red ribbon around her waist. Jaejin was satisfied.
"Thanks for the make over, Sunhee, Nana, Juyeon, and Daehee~!" whispered Jaejin. The girls just smiled at each other.
Then Sunhee who was in charge of being the MC, commanded everyone to sing for Jaejin. The birthday cake came out, being held by Mr. and Mrs. Lee. After slicing and eating the cake, Sunhee led the guests to various mini games. The party was a success. Sunhee silently felt proud of herself, managed to held two parties in a relatively short term.
~~~~~
Days went by. Jae-Yoo couple were having a great time on their own. So as Jo-Hee. Na-Ry and Su-yeon were doing fine too. It's as if no single problem is happening in the Songs family and friends that time.
It was Christmas Eve. The Songs usually don't celebrate Christmas, but they like it when it comes to it, from the foods, gatherings, so they always have dinner together. But that night, Sunhee wanted to see Jonghun, so she left her family (also with Nana and Juyeon) at her house, and she went off to Jonghun's house.
Sunhee decided to drive alone, after arguing with her mom, Mrs. Song finally let her daughter drive by herself. Sunhee drove happily through the streets of Seoul, also paying attention to the night atmosphere around her.
It only took her about 30 minutes to reach Jonghun's house. She parked her car in front of the gate, took her homemade cake, and went inside.
"Nuguseyo?" said a voice after Sunhee knocked on the door. "Ah, Sunhee-sshi~ come in! Jonghun is at his mini studio with his friends."
"Jong Hyun and Jo Kwon?" asked Sunhee.
"Yes. Let me take you there."
"Oh it's okay, I already know," she said. Sunhee then smiled to the maid, and went straight to the mini studio.
When she was about to knock on the door, she heard a few voices talking. She pulled back her hand, and listened.
~~~~~
"I'm glad you're doing fine with her," Jong Hyun lounged on the sofa.
"It's relieving to be able to take my relationship up to this point," commented Jonghun, pulling a few strings on his guitar.
"Jong Hyun, when are we going to follow Jonghun? I mean, we still haven't got a partner yet.." Jo Kwon complained, playing with Jonghun's cat, Fluffy.
"We will find one soon, Kwonnie," Jong Hyun exhaled and stretched his hands.
"But Jonghunnie.." said Jo Kwon again.
"Yeah?" Jonghun looked at Kwon.
"I'm really curious. About how Sunhee will react, if she DOES find out about this," Jo Kwon felt afraid. "I mean, it feels bad when someone loves you just in order to win a bet. It hurts, you know."
"I was thinking the same. I already said to Jonghun that he shouldn't take this bet seriously. I mean, I was just joking when I said we bet on Sunhee. Who captures her heart, wins. But then Jonghun was like... going to serious," said Jong Hyun.
"So now he wins?" asked Kwon.
Jonghun took a deep breath. "Guys, I don't really want to talk about this. Anyway, I'm off to fetch a drink. You guys want some?"
Jong Hyun and Jo Kwon nodded. Jonghun stood up and headed for the door.
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Jonghun opened the door. He was shocked to find Sunhee already standing there. She was shivering and her eyes were glassy, like she was holding in her tears.
Did she.. hear what we just said??
"Sunhee.."
To be continued...
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