Ga Eul is awakened by the vibration of her cell phone. Ga Eul rubbed her eyes and sat up. She answered the call from her cellphone.
"Ga Eul, tomorrow we have a meeting with the publisher. The director wants to meet us in person," said Hwan
"Tomorrow we have clients in the morning, so we will leave after that" said Hwan
Ga Eul scratched her head and yawned
"Ga Eul? Can you hear me?" Hwan asked
"Yes, yes, I heard," said Ga Eul a little annoyed, while continuing to scratch her neck and body. looks like she's been sleeping too long, she needs a shower.
"What do you want to eat today? I'll take it to your apartment," said Hwan
"Hmm, no need. I'll cook something. I haven't cooked for a long time. I miss the food I made," said Ga Eul
"huh, really?" Hwan couldn't believe what he was hearing
"Why is your tone so annoying?" Ga Eul asked
"Hahaha, I only remember the half-baked omelet incident," said Hwan, laughing out loud
"damn, Hwan idiot" Ga Eul then turned off her cell phone
Ga Eul stepped into the bathroom, she washed her face and looked in the mirror. her view is far into the past where her love story did not end well because she was a coward and ran away. but those brief good times with Jin An were still the most special, because no one had ever treated her like that. no one ever needed her and all the world was centered only on her sister, Ga Eun.
She will never forget the day Jin An hugged and rested his head on her shoulder. even the pounding was still strong.
Ga Eul soaks in her bath. She submerged herself in the water for a moment and came out. after a while she felt more refreshed. She felt more excited. she dries her hair. She wearing a white t-shirt with knee-length jeans overalls. She reaches for her jacket and walks out from apartment.
at the same time Jin An walked out of the apartment alone without his manager. when it was already rather late, around 11 pm. Jin An lost when playing with other members. he gets punishment to buy midnight snacks.
Jin An walked into a nearby convenience store and selected some snacks.
Ga Eul, at the same store, is putting some groceries into her shopping basket. She also picked out some sweet treats for her to enjoy after enjoy her fried chicken. while waiting in line to pay for food she heard a very familiar voice.
"Hello, yes. I bought everything. What? I don't want the manager to scold me later," Jin An said via his cell phone
Ga Eul swallowed hard, she wasn't wearing a mask or anything that could cover her face, while in front of her there were still two more queues. she could have been found out. Ga Eul closes her eyes and prays that Jin An doesn't catch her.
She gasped in surprise when a hand poked her back. she is really shocked and drops her basket and purse. Ga Eul immediately ran out of the store as fast as she could. forget the food, I'll order food, said ga Eul to herself.
Jin An who was surprised to see the girl's reaction could only shake his head. even though he only intended to tell the girl to come forward because the queue in front of her had finished. Jin An put the basket to the cashier. He then crouched down to help collect the girl's scattered things. he then reached for an open wallet and cards scattered.
Jin An's eyes widened. Cho Ga Eul. written clearly on the identity card.
Jin An put the entire contents of the wallet in his hoodie pocket. he paid for his groceries and ran out. he looked around, it's his change, its now or never. he look around there are many apartment buildings. It will take a long time to find where Ga Eul lives. also there is possibility that she might not even live around here. Jin An reopens Ga Eul's purse and looks for anything he can find. it took a while but Jin An managed to find a laundry bill not far from there.
Jin An ran to the laundry but it was closed. he called the owner of the laundry. Jin An explained that he found a wallet in Ga Eul's name and wanted to deliver it to her. but the owner of the laundry is not easy to believe. he even told Jin An to take the wallet to the police station.
Jin An stood in front of the police station. he wouldn't give up that easily. Jin An handed the wallet over to the police. he went out and hid in the distance. 10 minutes later he saw someone jogging.
Jin An could hardly believe what he saw. Ga Eul, the girl he's been looking for all this time, nothing has changed about her, except that her hair is now shorter with slight curly style. Ga Eul rushes into the police station and then exits after a while. Ga Eul looked around and walked quickly.
Jin An could no longer pass up this opportunity. he ran just enough for him to keep sight of Ga Eul without making her realize she was being followed. after a while Jin An could no longer restrain himself. he ran quickly and caught Ga Eul's hand.
Jin An gasped for breath behind his mask. Ga Eul realized that she couldn't run anymore now. Jin An had really caught her.
Ga Eul looked around, even though it was quite late, the area near her apartment was quite crowded. Ga Eul only thinks of Jin An. Jin An could be in trouble if anyone recognized him here. Ga Eul pulled him to the corner of the alley, where a bit dark so people won't recognize them.
"What are you doing? Are you crazy?" Ga Eul asked
"Yeah, I'm crazy" Jin An said in a slightly louder voice
"keep your voice down. do you want your career to be destroyed in an instant?" Ask Ga Eul
"Why do you only care about that stuff?" asked Jin An
"Because it's your dream" said Ga Eul
"I care because it's your dream. I don't care if it's someone else. But this is what you want. Don't let the slightest distraction distract your focus," said Ga Eul
"Go back to your dorm" said Ga Eul
Ga Eul ran into her apartment complex. She pressed number 6 on the elevator. just as the lift is about to close, Jin An holds it with his hand, surprising Ga Eul.
"I also have something to say " Jin An said
they then got off on the 6th floor, Ga Eul walked slowly followed by Jin An.
"Stop following me" Ga Eul said
Jin An hugs Ga Eul from behind
"no" said Jin An
"If you are so afraid of ruining my reputation, take me now to your place before anyone realize and take a picture" said Jin An
"No one will take your picture here," said Ga Eul
"should I do it myself?" Jin An threatened
Ga Eul is out of her mind. She was forced to take Jin An to her apartment.
Jin An enters Ga Eul's apartment with a pounding heart.
"please sit down, I'll get you a drink," said Ga Eul
Jin An sits awkwardly on Ga Eul's couch. Jin An then took off his mask.
Ga Eul put down a can of soda
"Drink it, then call your manager" said Ga Eul
"Why are you so cruel?" Jin An asked half jokingly
Ga Eul put on a cold face even though her heart was pounding like it was going to explode. Ga Eul then stood up
"If you just want to play around then leave now" said Ga Eul
"I will go, but I want to ask something" said Jin An
"What do you want to say, say it quickly" said Ga Eul
"Come closer, I'll whisper it," said Jin An
stuck, Ga Eul's hand pulled quickly by Jin An. Jin An pulled Ga Eul's petite body onto his lap.
"tell me that you really want me to go" Jin An said in a whisper
Ga Eul's face felt hot, her ears reddened. She was sitting on Jin An's lap. the smell of Jin An's hair, the warmth of his body, and his strong but painless embrace.
Ga Eul closed her eyes, Jin An found Ga Eul's behavior very cute and then giggled. Ga Eul opened her eyes, realizing that Jin An was playing her. She tried to get up, but Jin An pulled her deeper into his arms. and put his head on Ga Eul's shoulder.
"5 minutes. Just 5 minutes" Jin An said
Ga Eul stopped struggling
"please stay like this. I feel very tired. let me rest for a while" said Jin An
Ga Eul slowly moved her hand. He combed Jin An's hair with her hands. Jin An took a deep breath and hugged Ga Eul's body tighter.
After a while Jin An released his hug. He looked at Ga Eul carefully and brought his face closer to Ga Eul's.
"Finally I can see your face clearly once again" Jin An said
"You know I was looking for you at that time, but it seems my feelings at that time were still shallow so I easily gave up on you," said Jin An
"Please don't run away from me anymore. Because I'm fully aware of what I feel. Even though it's been years, I won't be wrong in recognizing my feelings," said Jin An.
"I like you, I love you Cho Ga Eul. and if you try to runaway again, i'll go crazy. so just let me in, into your heart" said Jin An
Jin An closed his eyes and kissed Ga Eul's lips who also automatically closed her eyes. The kiss, which was short but sweet, was the beginning of Ga Eul and Jin An's love story.
the next morning
Jin An woke up as the sun shone in his eyes. He closed his eyes and turned around. He slowly opened his eyes, he was in Ga Eul's living room. all night they talked to each other until he fell asleep on the sofa, while Ga Eul slept in her room.
Jin An got up and sat on the edge of the sofa. The first sight he saw was Ga Eul's tiny back doing something in her kitchen. Jin An walked slowly, he wanted to surprise Ga Eul. but his initial intention to prank Ga Eul turns into something else. He was carried away when he saw Ga Eul busy cooking breakfast while listening to music through her earphones. Jin An walked casually and hugged Ga Eul from behind. he rested his head on Ga Eul's shoulder. His hands slowly moved to open the earphones that Ga Eul was wearing.
"What are you doing?" Jin An asked
"Is it a habit?" Ga Eul asked
"What?" asked Jin An in a slightly spoiled tone
"Like this" said Ga Eul
"like what?" Jin An really wants to tease Ga Eul
Ga Eul then pinched Jin An's hand
"ouch" Jin An said
"Miss Ga Eul is so fierce," teased Jin An
"Once again tease me I will hit you with this spoon" Ga Eul raised the frying spoon
"hahaha, alright, alright" Jin An said with a laugh
Jin An then approaches with a sharp gaze, cornering Ga Eul. he then whispered.
"It seems that Miss Ga Eul can't cook" Jin An burst out laughing and ran away.
Ga Eul chases Jin An who keeps teasing her. they run around Ga Eul's small apartment. after a long time Jin An showed his childish side. he feels that he is back to being himself, not himself as an idol with a "flirty" and mature image like the one formed by his agency.
Jin An suddenly stops and turns around, making Ga Eul startled and bump into Jin An's body.
Ga Eul feels awkward and backs away slowly, but Jin An pulls Ga Eul closer. He slightly bent down, aligning his eyes with Ga Eul's.
"From now on let's make lots of happy memories" Jin An said
Jin An's cell phone rang, after a night of turning it off. he saw dozens of messages and missed calls. this time it was a call from his manager. Jin An picked up the phone while Ga Eul walked away to the kitchen. Ga Eul isn't ready for the possibility that Jin An's career will be ruined by this.
"hello" Jin An spoke
"Jin An, where are you? I almost called the police if there was still no news this morning" his manager said
"how come you run like that" said the manager
"You know how worried I was" his manager said
"I'm sorry. I'll be right back" Jin An said
"where are you? I'll pick you up" said the manager
"I'll go back by myself. Just wait me at the dorm," said Jin An
Jin An disconnects the call and looks at Ga Eul who is busy buttering the bread. Jin An walked up to Ga Eul.
"Trust me. Wait for me," said Jin An
Jin An wearing his hoodie and mask. he then waved at Ga Eul. For a moment, Ga Eul felt feelings that were hard for her to describe, feelings of joy, worry, and sadness. Ga Eul sits on a chair and munches on the sandwich she made. she put the sandwich back down after one bite and ran towards the balcony. Ga Eul still managed to see Jin An passing by the street before disappearing from her sight. Ga Eul's phone vibrates.
"I wish I could see this view every day," wrote Jin An in the message, along with a photo of Ga Eul from behind, while she was cooking.
4 hours later, after Hwan and Ga Eul handled their clients in the cuddle room, they got ready to head to the publishing company.
Ga Eul looks out the car window all the way. She remembers her client's words earlier.
"There's no way I can hold back my feelings. Even though in the eyes of other people this is just a small feeling of love but for me this is still meaningful. I might face a lot of hard things but with the support he gives I will face it"
Ga Eul took a deep breath. Hwan just looks through the mirror and doesn't ask anything. he understands that Ga Eul seems to have a lot on her mind. asking would only get her in trouble.
they arrived at the publisher's office and immediately headed for the director's office.
"Oh, welcome Miss Cho and Mr Shim" greeted the director
Ga Eul and Hwan nodded and sat on the sofa.
"You see, we received a very interesting offer. Therefore I want to step in and discuss it directly with the best writer in this company, Miss Cho Ga Eul."
The director then placed a proposal on the table. Hwan then took it and read it for a while. Hwan is a little taken aback by the proposal, not because of the sizeable scale or uniqueness of the idea, but because of a third party offering to cooperate.
Hwan handed the proposal to Ga Eul. Ga Eul read the proposal carefully but only a few pages, Ga Eul put down the proposal.
"Sorry I refuses ," said Ga Eul
"But Miss Cho, have you read this proposal to the end?" asked the director
"Yes and I have given the answer. Then we'll excuse ourselves," said Ga Eul
Ga Eul and Hwan stood up at the same time
"Miss Cho" the director spoke calmly
"Can't Miss Cho exchange my birthday gift for this project?"
"I remember very well when I asked if Miss Cho didn't bring me a birthday present and Miss Cho answered with a promise," said the director
Ga Eul turned around, she couldn't avoid it, the director's words were true. She cursed inside why she made such a promise.
"I will consider it," said Ga Eul
Ga Eul and Hwan walked out of the office building. they went drinking at a roadside tavern.
Ga Eul stomped her glass on the table. She felt angry
"You sneaky old man. How could he use tricks like that on me," said Ga Eul
"You made that stupid promise yourself," said Hwan as he poured Ga Eul's drink into her glass
"Damn, how did I know that sneaky old man would use it for something like this," said Ga Eul
"Wouldn't it be weirder if you rejected him so firmly?" Hwan said
"Even though that man looks calm, he has extensive connections, and he is very sensitive to things. I guess he must be investigating why you were so quick to reject this good offer. The scale is large and the payment is also large many writers would be tempted to accept a big offer like this" said Hwan
"still, how can i work with Dreamz" said Ga Eul
The publishing director sat while looking at a collaboration proposal for the preparation of a reality show and a fanfiction novel for a newly debuted boy group called Dreamz. He look at 2 pictures in his desk. picture of Ga Eul and Jin An.
"both of you will be shining and succesfull or will torn apart. i'm eager to wait for the result" He smile