CHAPTER 26
Leo was holding Gee's face and he was seriously looking at her trying to spot something.
Leo: Bro! Are you wearing make up?
Yibo took his hand back after hearing it
Gee: (smiled) yeah! Yuna did it! How do I look?
Leo: (feeling nervous) You look beautiful bro
Yibo crossed his eyebrow looking at Leo as he was slowly removing his hand from her face.
Gee: (smirked) Thanks bro.
Leo: But , it's the second time I noticed, you look like a girl up close bro.
Gee and Yibo were both shocked and felt nervous. Gee suddenly hit Leo on his shoulder so strong he almost went out of balance.
Gee: haha what are you saying hahaha
Leo: (rubbing his aching ahoulder) but I guess its just my imagination, that hurts
Gee: ah hahaha sorry (rubbing Leo's shoulder)
Yibo felt relieved looking at her. Then suddenly Leo put his other arm on Gee's shoulder.
Leo: Bro! Good thing you came, I thought im going to die out of boredom. Why didn't you fetch me at my dorm, I thought you will escort me here?
Gee: (surprised but smiled wide seeing him) Sorry Leon, I forgot about it haha
Leo: what? (frowning) how dare you bro! (he crossed his arm pouting at her)
Gee: sorry bro (holding him on his shoulder)
Yibo felt a little irritated watching the two good thing Kite came greeting them as he put his hands on Yibo and Gee's shoulder. He is wearing a blue suit.
Kite: Hey (his eyes were observing the tuxedo Yibo and Gee are wearing) is it me or you two wears the same? You two look like a couple you know.
Yibo, Gee and Leo were shocked. Leo was surprised when he realized that the two are wearing the same tuxedo.
Leo: Oh yeah your right senior Kite, they are wearing the same but they are both guys how can they look like a couple? Is senior Yibo gay?
Yibo was shocked he crossed his eyebrows looking at Leo. Gee was trying to keep her laugh. They were like that when Yuna and Sean arrived walking towards them from behind.
Yuna: of course he is not
Gee turned her head and was happy to see her beautiful friend being escorted by his brother Sean who is wearing a white suit with black neck tie and black linings in his suit jacket's collar. Sean did a bro fist with Yibo and Kite. Gee and Leo bowed to Sean.
Sean: what are you three talking about that made my sister answered like that? Haha (smiling)
Kite: Oh look at Gee and Yibo, they are wearing the same tuxedo just like a couple
Yuna was smiling at what she heard her face was slightly turned red. Yibo just smirked. He opened his tuxedo jacket and showed his vest.
Yibo: Im wearing a vest and he is not. (with straight face)
Kite: Oh yeah, but if buttoned up your jacket you two still looks like a couple
Yibo: Whatever you want to think
Leo: (shocked, then he leaned to Gee) I think he really is
Gee: (as shocked but she just laughed while shaking his head at Leo) then Im gay too?
Leo was even more shocked looking at her that made her even more laugh. Yuna was just shaking her head looking at Leo.
Gee: (leaning her eyes around) ah senior Sean, is Mr. Zhang not going to attend?
Sean was surprised he tried to calm himself Yuna, Yibo and Kite were keeping their laugh.
Sean: Ah I don't know. Why? Do you need anything from him?
Gee: Mmm I haven't seen him these past few days I kinda miss him (smiling)
Sean was a little surprise and even Yibo that he looked seriously at Sean who was a little startled.
Sean: Oh (smiled) I think he might be here later
That made Gee smiled wide looking at Sean, but Yibo was seriously looking at Sean's reaction. It was the first time he saw him like that. Yuna was smiling looking at Gee. While Kite and Leo were looking at Yuna. Yuna noticed it and she felt uncomfortable she took Gee's shoulder.
Yuna: Gee, let's go to eat (smiling then she pulled Gee to walk)
Gee: Okey, (she stopped) oh you guys aren't going to eat?
Leo: I'll go with you
Kite: Maybe later, I still need to wait for Ms. Kim and the rest.
Sean: You girls- oh you two go on first, Yibo and I need to attend the photoshoot and red carpet entrance.
Gee: Oh okey, then see you later
They nodded to Gee and waved to them then Gee smiled to Yibo.
Gee: See you later senior Yibo (smiling at him)
Yibo just raised his hand to her. Then Gee, Yuna and Leo preceded to the buffet area, Kite, Yibo and Sean went to the exit.
Yibo and Sean got busy because of the photoshoot, the red carpet entrance and interview for the AMPM Ent's Night while Gee, Yuna and Leo met Maya, Se Ju, Emma and some of their fellow trainees they met at the buffet were eating and laughing together in the area set for the trainees.
Finally the photoshoot and the red carpet entrance was finished. Yibo and Sean were walking their way to the event hall. While they are walking Sean tapped Yibo on his shoulder. Yibo turned to look at his friend with eyes asking.
Sean: Bro, you go first, I need to ask if my brother will attend tonight. (smiling)
Yibo: (smirked in return) You sure? I thought you want to attend tonight?
Sean: I'll be back
Yibo: wait, do you- (he shook his head) nevermind (he gave him a nod)
Sean was puzzled but he didn't minded it as he walked away from him.
Yibo: (shaking his head) what am I thinking, they are cousins (his thoughts)
Kite , Ms. Nana, Ms. Geronimo and Ms. Kim were eating while looking happy at the trainees as they were laughing together while they are eating.
Ms. Nana: Its so good to see them like that.
Ms. Geronimo: I agree, they looked very different from the orientation.
Ms. Kim: To be honest, I got really worried because of Gee and Emma. Specially Gee when she- ah he- sneaked in Yibo's unit breaking one of the important rules, good thing Yibo did asked him to help him while he was sick and that he said they are friends (she sighed in relief)
But the other trainers were shocked and stopped when they were about to take their meal.
Ms. Geronimo : wait! Does Yibo knows (she leaned forward to them and lowered her voice) does he know that Gee was actually a girl? Or did Sean told him?
Ms. Nana: He wasn't there when the board members told us about it right?
They were all shocked.
Kite: I think he doesn't know, Yibo said they are friends. So it means, he knows that Gee is a malr because he can't be close to her if he knows Gee is a girl. He doesn't have any close friends who are girls and he said he is not interested to become friends with them aside from work matters.
Ms. Nana: Should we tell him? I mean, Sean already knows about it and Yuna probably too because they are cousins.
Ms. Kim: No, we should let the board members tell him that, specially Mr. Zhang.
The female trainers nodded their head in agreement but Kite released a sigh. He was about to take a bite of his food when he saw Yibo coming their way. He waved to him. Yibo waved back to him.
Kite: Oh, good thing you came, I thought I would change with dress for being the only guy here hahaha
Yibo and the female trainers laughed at him.
Kite: where is Sean?
Yibo: He went to change into his brother- oh (shaking his head) he went to his brother
Kite and Yibo laughed at his mistake but the female trainers were puzzled at the two.
Ms. Kim: I'll call a waiter for you Yibo, take your seat.
Yibo: ah thank you Ms. Kim, I'll just get it myself (he bowed to them then he walked towards the trainees' table)
The four trainers were watching him as he walks there. He tapped Gee oh her shoulders as she stood up while she seemed to excuse herself. Gee was startled she accidentally slapped Leo on his face. She covered her mouth out of shock then she immediately held and rubbed Leo's face.
Gee: sorry bro
Yibo: sorry, its my fault I startled him.
Gee: Sorry bro (rubbing Leo's cheeck)
Leo: It's okey bro, but can you get me another plate (smiled)
Gee: okey bro
Yibo sighed then he grabbed Gee on her collar.
They looked at each other and shook their head.
Kite: Now Im sure he really doesn't know.
Ms.Geronimo: Im kind of worried, why don't we just tell him so he can be gentle with her.
Kite: I want to see his reaction ones he knew that hahaha
Ms. Nana: (smiled) I'm curious too
Kite and Ms. Nana smiled at each other's agreement.
Ms. Kim: (shaking her head) Whether they tell him or not, I have to tell Yibo and Gee to refrain from being too close to each other.
Ms. Nana: (shocked) Ms. Kim?
Kite: (shocked) Ms. Kim, you don't have to do that. Even if they are friends we know they are both serious when it comes to the training.
Ms. Geronimo: Yes Ms. Kim. We all know Yibo, he's quiet but when says something we all know that it's the truth, he doesn't just say those things about her because they are friends.
Ms.Kim: I know, but are you waiting for something else to happen? What if their being to close to each other resulted to the training department's reputation? Or worse to Yibo's career?
Mr. Zhang: I understand your concern Ms. Kim but, let's not judge them yet, specially their friendship.
They were all surprised to see him suddenly appeared from their back. Mr. Zhang was wearing a black suit with white linings on his collar, the opposite of Sean's suit.
They are about to stand but Mr. Zhang gestured his hand to stop them so they went back to seat.
Mr. Zhang: (looking at Kite) where is Yibo?
Kite: (smiling at him) He went to the buffet with Gee.
Mr. Zhang: (tapped him at his shoulder) Thanks
Mr. Zhang left the their table and went to Gee and Yibo who were walking towards the buffet.
Mr. Zhang: I heard you two won the piggy back race the other day?
Gee and Yibo turned their heads to see who was speaking. Gee smiled wide seeing him.
Gee: Mr. Zhang!!! (got excited)
Mr.Zhang: Sean told me you were looking for me?
Gee: Yeah!
Yibo was smirking. He took another plate and gave it to Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang smiled and nodded to him.
Gee: I haven't seen you this week Mr. Zhang, I missed you during my piano practice every morning.
Yibo turned to look at the two with a surprise on his eyes.
Yibo: piano? Your playing piano?
Mr. Zhang: yeah, she was spared from their English language training so she asked for Ms. Kim's permission to learn the piano instead.
Gee: (smiling) Mr. Zhang is giving me free lessons every morning.
Mr. Zhang: (smiling) yeah, my secretary told me that you were looking for me, oh by the way, did you received the music sheets I ask her to print for you?
Gee: yes, thank you Mr. Zhang for sparing your time with that even if you are a very busy person.
Yibo was just listening then he came up with something.
Yibo: Hey, why don't tell him your wish.
Gee: Oh yeah, thank you senior Yibo for reminding me.
Mr. Zhang: That's a good idea Yibo, I might tell the others about during our meeting besides they are the one who came up with it.
Gee: (eyes were sparkling) Mr. Zhang, can I keep my bike here?
Yibo smiled looking at how excited she was. Mr. Zhang was surprised he was thinking. Yibo gave him a look convincing him to say yes.
Mr. Zhang: Oh that, Sean has mentioned that too actually, and the moment I heard you won the piggy back race with Yibo, I knew you would wish for that so I asked your guardian Mr. Moru if you really are a professional cyclist and he told me that you were since high school, that you were riding that since elementary and you even competed in several professional race eversince you came here. So I guess I have no choice then.
Yibo was surprised hearing Gee's cyclist history. He couldn't explain what he was feeling at that moment. He felt chills all over his body looking at her.
Yibo: Is she for real? (his thoughts) So she wasn't just obsessed with it huh, (he smirked) she really is a professional cyclist for a long time (he was smiling but he is trying to keep his feelings)
Gee's eyes widened like she was seeing fireworks she couldn't speak because she was so excited. She bit her lips and was trying to contain her excitement but she can't so she held Mr. Zhang's arms and she started to shake it. Mr. Zhang's eyeglasses were shaken off it almost fell and his tidied hair was a little messed. Yibo grabbed her hands and removed it from him.
Yibo: Are you trying to injure him or something?
Gee: Ah haha n-no, I'm sorry I was just so excited. (her eyes were still sparkling)
Mr. Zhang: (fixing his eyeglasses and his hair) I think aside from being a cyclist, are you a wrestler too? I thought my arms are about to break.
The three of them laughed at Mr.Zhang's comment. Then they preceded to get some food. Gee went to the dessert table that is 3 tables far away from them.
Mr. Zhang: By the way Yibo, what about you? What is your wish?
Yibo: (turned to look at him) I knew he would wish for his bike and I know it would be hard for you to decide about it I thought its big enough, so I just gave it to him.
Mr.Zhang: (smiling) Hey Yibo, you seemed to really got comfortable with him, and you even cared for his wish. I'm just curious.
Yibo gave him a look that he is listening.
Mr. Zhang: Can you still remember our conversation about meeting your ideal girl?
Yibo nodded then he put a dish with carrots on his plate.
Mr. Zhang: What if Gee was a girl and was just pretending to be a guy for some reason?
Yibo: (turned to look at Mr.Zhang then he smirked) Just like I told you before, I won't let her go.
Gee came back to them smiling. Yibo moved closer to her just to put 3 pieces of carrots again on her plate. Gee was surprised looking at how Yibo was putting it one by one on her plate. Mr. Zhang was just looking puzzled to it. Gee smiled to Yibo.
Gee: thank you senior Yibo.
Then they went back to their table. Gee went back to her seat and gave Leo his food. Yibo and Mr. Zhang went back to their seats with the other trainers. Then they continue eating their meal.
While they are eating. A video presentation appeared on the big screen in the stage. It was a video showing the events happened during that week. Everyone were looking at the screen while they are eating and while the others are chatting. The games, sports events and others were flashing in the screen, people who see themselves were reacting to it even the ones they are sitting with. They laughed at the funny moments. The trainees and the trainers were watching with smiles on their faces as they are viewing the part where they played the volleyball event.
Then after almost a minute, it changed to other events. Some returned to eating but still watching the video presentation. Everyone had mixed reaction when the photo of Yibo head butting Gee appeared and the part where they are both rubbing their foreheads. The two were surprised and everyone laughed including them. Yibo and Mr. Zhang heard a random girl from the group of girls sitting near their table.
Random girl: Haha they are cute.
The other girls giggled in agreement.
Yibo pretended he didn't heard it and just continued eating while Mr. Zhang smiled. Gee and the others were laughing.
The other part of that game was also shown, but the crowd reacted again when the photo of Yibo carrying Gee on his back with smiles on their faces appeared. The girls on near the table of the trainers were giggling again. Mr. Zhang was keeping his reaction even Yuna was calming herself. Then their winning photo appeared where Yibo was holding Gee's hand and his other hand was raising holding the flag, next to it was when Gee was posing with her two hands in piece sign while Yibo's hand was on Gee's shoulder then the next event appeared.
Mr. Zhang was just looking at Yibo who continued eating with his poker face like nothing happened. He was smiling looking at him but he didn't noticed that Yibo's ears were red.
Meanwhile on the trainees' table. Leo was looking secretly at Gee as they continue their meal. Then one of their female co-trainees suddenly blurt out something.
Female trainee wearing a light brown dress: I don't know why but I think senior Yibo and Gee looks like a couple on those pictures I think I might ship them together haha
Their male co -trainees laugh, Yuna smiled, made Maya a little jealous and made Leo felt something weird.
Gee almost choke as she was eating but she just continued eating because her mind was pre-occupied by the thought of riding her bike again.
Male trainee in brown suit but without neck tie: What are you saying? They are both guys?
Female trainee in light brown dress: So what?
Male trainee in brown suit: They are just friends, why are you giving other colors to it?
Female trainee in light brown dress: Fine! I'll just think Gee is a girl then!
Male trainee: Aish! You can't just think like that! How can he become a girl he can lift senior Yibo.
Their fellow trainees were just shaking their head watching them argue while Gee was just continue eating her food, she munched on the carrots Yibo gave her. The two are about to continue their argument when Se Ju cut them.
Se Ju: Stop it guys, you don't have to fight over it. You see, senior Yibo and Gee were just friends let's stop giving other meaning to it. We might cause them to feel uncomfortable with each other as they are both guys okey.
The female trainee pouted her lips realizing that Se Ju is right. The male trainee apologized to her and to Gee but Gee just smiled at him she was puzzled why he apologized. Then the female trainee felt ashamed so she apologized to him and to her too but she just smiled return because she is still confused. She leaned to Yuna and whispered.
Gee: What are they apologizing for?
Yuna: (shocked looking at her) Weren't you listening to their argument?
Gee: ah haha I heard their first dialogue but didn't get the rest.
Yuna: what? Are you thinking of something else?
Gee: ah yeah haha I was thinking about riding my bike again hahahaha (trying not to blurt out her happiness)
Yuna was shocked and confused looking at her, she couldn't believe her.
Yuna: what?
Gee was just smiling widely while Yuna was terribly shock.