Ga Eul sat in front of the mirror. She read the message Hwan sent him.
"Ga Eul, i'll meet my father today. enjoy your holiday."
Ga Eul put on a smile as natural as possible. She then turned around and threw her body onto the bed.
"It's very tiring to live in a pile of secrets"
Ga Eul sat back and straightened her hair. She took a small bag and walked out of her apartment.
On the way Jin An sent a message that he would be a little late.
Ga Eul felt like burying her body in the taxi seat. Why does she feel so awkward and heavy today?
Ga Eul finally arrived at Jin An's house, but as usual she would go through the back door so as not to be discovered by the media.
"Hello, Jin an's mother," Ga Eul greeted while handing her a box of cake.
"I told you, just call me 'mother'," said Jin An's mother
"Sit down, Jin An's father is out of town and his brother has evening class. Looks like it's just us," said Jin An's mother smiling.
"While Jin An isn't there, come on, let me show you a secret," said Jin An's mother, who grabbed Ga Eul's hand
Jin An's mother carefully took out a red box from the cupboard. She then handed it to Ga Eul
"What is this mother?" Ga Eul asked
"Open it, it's like a time capsule"
Ga Eul slowly opened the box. there are several photo albums, baby clothes, baby shoes, and various other items.
"If Jin An finds out, he will be angry" Jin An's mother giggled
Ga Eul looked at the photo album, there were lots of Jin An's childhood photos. Ga Eul, who initially felt sad, suddenly felt full of energy. He and Mrs. Jin An looked at the photo together. they laughed out loud when there was a funny story behind the photo.
after quite a long time
"Have you ever entered Jin An's room?" Jin An's mother asked
Ga Eul shook her head, she had indeed come to this house for the third time. but she never entered Jin an's room.
"Hmm... I'm going to buy something. If you feel tired, just rest in Jin An's room. I don't think he'll be angry."
Ga Eul felt doubtful, but after Jin An's mother left, Ga Eul felt bored. She walked around the house until she climbed the stairs to the 2nd floor.
Ga Eul stood in front of Jin An's room. She was about to turn the doorknob
"no... no... this is an act of disrespect" Ga Eul took a few steps back
"But... I'm very curious about Jin An's room." Ga Eul stepped forward again
"No... I'm a dignified woman. Why can't I be careless?" Ga Eul stepped back again
"But I'm curious about what Jin An has in this room." Ga Eul turned the doorknob, opening the door slowly
Ga Eul was busy with the debate in her mind until she didn't realize that Jin An had been behind her all this time.
Ga Eul peeked a little nervously
"hm... this is too small," muttered Ga Eul
"What?" Jin An asked
"I mean I opened the door too little. I have to open the door wider," said Ga Eul unconsciously
"oh... just open it wide," said Jin An
"That's right" Ga Eul then realized and looked back. She was shocked and lost her balance, but Jin An quickly caught her
"Don't ask me how long I've been here," said Jin An laughing
"This is very embarrassing" Ga Eul covered her face
Jin An then pushed the door to his room wide open
"Please come in, Miss Ga Eul," said Jin An
Jin An opened the window curtains, making the room brighter. The room was not too big, measuring 3 x 3 meters. there is a small mattress, a study table, various basketball posters, and other items.
Even though it looks ordinary, the view of Jin An's room is like finding a treasure for Ga Eul. She could see how Jin An grew in this room. textbooks worn out from frequent reading. a thin depression in the study chair. a pair of glasses that were slightly cracked, as if to say that Jin An liked to read. Some basketball shoes were dusty, showing that Jin An hadn't touched them for a long time. The gray mattress pad with small lines depicts Jin An's neat personality. The room tells who Jin An was in the past.
Jin An cleaned the dust from his mattress.
"Sit down, this is just an ordinary teenager's room. It's like you're looking at a conglomerate's room," said Jin An as he sat on the bed
Ga Eul pulled Jin An's study chair and sat opposite Jin An.
"Why are you sitting there? Are you afraid I'll pounce on you?" Jin An looked at Ga Eul mischievously
"No... I just want to try sitting in this chair," said Ga Eul
Jin An held Ga Eul's hand gently
"My father won't be home, my brother has evening classes, and my mother went shopping. And as far as I know, my mother can spend 30 minutes shopping," said Jin An
"Then ?" asked Ga Eul
"Why don't you try sleeping in my bed too?" said Jin An with a look that made Ga Eul nervous
"Stop joking," said Ga Eul who then got up from the chair
"I'm not kidding," said Jin An. He pulled Ga Eul's hand tightly and made Ga Eul lie down on the bed. Jin An immediately climbed on top of Ga Eul's body while still holding Ga Eul's wrist.
"Jin An..." Ga Eul said
"Today you won't be able to run," said Jin An
knock knock
"Ahem... if you're finished, go downstairs immediately. Your father is home," said Mrs. Jin An
Ga Eul immediately pushed Jin An's body. This is very embarrassing, Ga Eul thought
"Ah... this really hurts. I thought i could be a little cool," said Jin An
"You're crazy," said Ga Eul
Jin An couldn't help but laugh
Ga Eul's heart was still beating fast, she imagined what had just happened.
Jin An's father and mother exchanged codes when they saw Jin An and Ga Eul coming down the stairs to the dining room.
Jin An's mother realized how embarrassed Ga Eul's expression was, she tried to lighten the atmosphere.
"Ga Eul, I have cooked very delicious lobster for you" Jin An's mother put a large, cut lobster on Ga Eul's plate.
Ga Eul's face immediately became cheerful when she saw her favorite lobster
"Wow, this looks really delicious," said Ga Eul
"This is a shipment from Jin An's grandmother," said Jin An's father
"If there's time, let's go there together," said Jin An's father
"That's right. It's very cool there and the beach is very beautiful," said Mrs. Jin An
"It seems like it's been a while since I saw grandma. About 2 years?" Jin An said
The family conversation then continued to flow naturally. they occasionally smile and laugh.
After eating, Ga Eul sat on a bench in Jin An's garden.
The garden was created and maintained by Jin An's parents. the flowers are beautiful and pretty.
Jin An put a blanket on Ga Eul's body.
"It's still autumn, the temperature is still quite cold outside," said Jin An who then sat next to Ga Eul
Ga Eul smiled lovingly at Jin An.
"What if one day we are found out?" Ga Eul asked
"Of course I will happily admit it," said Jin An
"But surely many of your fans will be angry," said Ga Eul
Jin An touched Ga Eul's cheek
"Don't think about something that hasn't happened yet. I'm currently enjoying a very pleasant time. I don't want to be fooled by anxiety about an unclear future," said Jin An, then hugged Ga Eul.
"Jin An..." Ga Eul said
"Yes," said Jin An while stroking Ga Eul's back
"Whatever happens, I will always be on your side," said Ga Eul
Jin An let go of his hug and looked at Ga Eul. He grabbed Ga Eul's neck and pulled her close. Jin An placed a soft kiss on Ga Eul's lips.
click... the sound of the camera shutter sounds
Jin An's mother and father hid behind the wall.
Jin An's mother hit Jin An's father for forgetting to turn off the sound on their camera. they then giggled and walked slowly to their room.
Ga Eul and Jin An smiled sweetly as their foreheads met.
"I will sing a song for you," said Jin An
"I've been preparing this song for several months and you will definitely be the first to hear Lee Jin An's masterpiece from the group Dreamz," said Jin An proudly and then grabbed the guitar that he had placed beside him earlier.
"ehem.. ahem.. aa..aa.." Jin An checked his voice
"A first-time feeling
After meeting you, my heart kept feeling strange, strange
I don't mind this feeling
I feel awkward seeing how I changed after meeting you, oh baby
This world is made of plastic
It's full of price tags
Giving one to get one
It's a given here
The heart is for sale (Ooh)
Even love is for sale
The world will be ruined this way
To me, who has lost all expectations
You taught answers that can't be obtained by counting
The price tag on my cold heart
Was torn off by an unfamiliar warmth
Now I have someone called you in my life
You're not, you're not for sale
You're not for sale, woah-oh-oh
Can't sell you (Ooh-ooh)
Can't buy you, yeah, yeah, ooh"
Jin An ended the song
Ga Eul was lulled into the music of the song sung by Jin An
"Ga Eul" Jin An called her name
"Ga Eul" Jin An stroked Ga Eul's cheek
"The song is very good. If this song is produced it will definitely be a hit," said Ga Eul
Not long after, Ga Eul said goodbye to Jin An's parents.
Ga Eul walked a little distance from Jin An's house and ordered a taxi.
Ga Eul opened her cell phone and sent a message to Hwan.
"hey, are you enjoying time with your dad?"
Ga Eul looked out the taxi window. Her cell phone rings, Hwan calls her. Ga Eul answered Hwan's call.
"Hwan..." Ga Eul's words trailed off as soon as she heard the voice of the person calling her. It wasn't Hwan's voice, but Hwan's father's voice.
"Sorry, Uncle," said Ga Eul
"Where is Hwan?" Ga Eul asked
Ga Eul listened to Hwan's father's explanation carefully. he then hung up the phone.
"Sir, I want to change my destination," said Ga Eul
"take me to the hospital NNN"
Ga Eul got out of the taxi and walked towards the hospital with heavy steps.
She was standing in Hwan's inpatient room. She opened the door slowly.
Ga Eul walked over.
"You have come" said Hwan's father
"I'm sorry for not taking care of him well. I'm a bad father," said Hwan's father
Ga Eul saw Hwan's body lying on the bed. His right hand was put on an IV drip, while his left wrist was bandaged.
Hwan's father was a psychiatric doctor, but ironically the only child he cared for like a gem ended up being one of his patients.
"It's not Uncle's fault," said Ga Eul
"I know how much uncle loves Hwan," said Ga Eul
the nurse enters the room
"Mr. Hwan Guardian , the doctor wants to see you."
"Okay" Hwan's father left after kissing Hwan's forehead
Ga Eul then sat next to Hwan. She touched Hwan's hand.
"Hang in there, if not then I'm not sure if I can carry this burden alone," said Ga Eul
"You are a very valuable friend to me," said Ga Eul
Ga Eul fell asleep while laying her head on Hwan's bed.
in her dream she remembers her first encounters with Hwan.
That day the weather was bad, heavy rain accompanied Ga Eul's arrival at the school where she would continue her senior secondary education after moving from her old school. Ga Eul ran towards the school lobby, she didn't bring an umbrella. her clothes were a little wet. while drying her clothes with a handkerchief, a boy ran towards her. The situation seems to be the same as Ga Eul, caught in the rain.
his body is tall and handsome. he wiped his face with his hands.
"Hah, that's cold," he said
"The rain was very sudden, wasn't it?" the student spoke
Ga Eul felt confused and wasn't sure if the student was talking to her
"Why are you confused, of course I'm talking to you" the student looked at Ga Eul
His face was cheerful and her eyes had a beautiful twinkle. A pair of canine teeth makes his smile distinctive.
"I'm sorry," said Ga Eul
"Why are you sorry?" The student approached Ga Eul
He then took off Ga Eul's glasses and reached into his pocket, he took out a handkerchief and wiped Ga Eul's foggy glasses.
"I'm the strange one, asking you to talk," he put Ga Eul's glasses back on
"I'm Hwan" Hwan stretched out his hand
"I'm a grade 1 student," Hwan continued to explain
"I'm Ga Eul, I'm a transfer student, I'm still in grade 1," said Ga Eul, shaking Hwan's hand
"Come on," Hwan grabbed Ga Eul's hand
"Where are we going?" Ga Eul asked
"Of course to your class," said Hwan
"Wait" Ga Eul stopped walking
"Why?" Hwan asked
"First please let go of my hand first" Ga Eul felt embarrassed
"oh, I'm sorry. I was too excited," said Hwan
"Secondly, I don't know where my class is," said Ga Eul
"Ah, that's right," said Hwan
"Then let's just go to the administration room," said Hwan
"I'd better go alone. I don't like attracting people's attention," said Ga Eul
"Why?" Hwan asked
Ga Eul didn't dare say that walking with a very handsome man would get her into trouble.
"in that case, okay. See you later" Hwan then waved and left
Ga Eul walked to the administration office to report. She then walked behind her new homeroom teacher towards her new class.
Mr. Son entered the classroom followed by Ga Eul.
"Good morning," said Mr. Son
"Good morning sir," said the students
"Today we have a new student, she will join in the middle of this semester. Please introduce yourself."
Ga Eul faces her new classmates.
She felt nervous and her mouth felt heavy.
"oh, isn't that you?" cheered a boy
Ga Eul looked at the boy, it turned out he was the person she met this morning in the school lobby.
Suddenly Ga Eul's nervousness melted a little
"Hello, my name is Cho Ga Eul. Nice to meet you and ask for guidance," said Ga Eul
"Then please sit down…" Mr. Son looked around
"Just here, sir," said the boy again
"Hey, don't be like that Hwan. Won Ik just didn't come today and you want to immediately give his seat to Ga Eul," said Mr Son.
"Won Ik can sit somewhere else tomorrow," said Hwan with a mischievous smile
"This child. Ga Eul, sit with Hye Na," said Mr Son
"Thank you," said Ga Eul
Ga Eul walked towards her seat which was still in the same row as Hwan.
Ga Eul sat next to Hye Na. Hye Na is very beautiful and friendly. Hye Na greeted Ga Eul first and let Ga Eul look at her notebook and lessons. they even exchanged cell phone numbers.
break time alarm
"Ga Eul, did you bring any lunch?" Hye Na asked
"umm, no, I'm too nervous" said Ga Eul
"Ga Eul..." Hwan approached him
"Ga Eul, let's have lunch together," said Hwan
"No way, Ga Eul will eat with me," said Hye Na
"Just shut up," said Hwan
Hye Na looked at Hwan sharply
"Okay, then let's eat together," said Hwan
The three of them then sat and had lunch together. it turns out Hye Na and Hwan's are cousin. Hye Na is the daughter of Hwan's father's sister.
no wonder they are beautiful and handsome.
Ga Eul woke up from her sleep. Hwan was still lying on the bed while Hwan's father remained guard next to him. Ga Eul walked over.
"Uncle" said Ga Eul
"Have you eaten uncle?" Ga Eul asked
"How can I eat when my child is lying here?" Hwan's father said
"Uncle, I'm going to buy food. However, uncle has to survive for hwan's sake." Ga Eul took her bag and went to the hospital cafeteria to buy some food.
Ga Eul returned and saw a very touching scene, Hwan had regained consciousness and Hwan's father hugged him while crying. Without realizing it, Ga Eul also cried. Hwan looked at Ga Eul and smiled. Ga Eul walked towards them and hugged them. A great feeling of emotion emerged from the hearts of the three of them.