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"Eun Ae, hurry up and open the door. Lazy girl..!!" your mother shouted from the kitchen as she was doing the dishes.

You muttered cursed as you hurriedly made your way from your room. You could hear Jimin laughing his ass off from his room but you ignored him. He is just an annoying eye candy.

"Why do we need doors?" you muttered and that's when your eyes shot open when you saw the person standing.

"Hyungsik? You? Aa.."

"Hi, You left without any notice. You aren't even receiving my calls. I was worried. Hyori told me that you left to Incheon." his eyes beamed when he spoke with sincerity. "At least you should inform me. I was worried."

"Hyungsik, I.. aa.. well-" you scratched your brows. "But-"

"Eun Ae, who has-" your mother stopped when she saw an unfamiliar​ looking tall guy standing at the door, her eyes switching back and forth from you to him.

"Oh.. is she your eomma?" Hyungsik walk passed you after removing his shoes. "Hello, I am Eun Ae's friend from Seoul. My name is Hyungsik. Nice to meet you." he bowed.

"Hello Hyungsik, please make yourself comfortable." Hyungsik nodded and walked along with your mother towards the couch.

You followed them. Luckily, Jimin was in his room but you were afraid that Hyungsik might see him and blurt everything infront of your mother. Hyungsik is your best friend and his presence is surely a boon in your life but then right now his presence was unwanted. You just hopped that Jimin won't leave his room and walk in casually to see what was happening. You did not wanted to ruin anything, you did not wanted Hyungsik to know, you did not wanted your mother to know. Practically, you did not wanted Jimin to leave.

"Eun Ae, why are you standing there like a statue? Take a seat." she guffawed.

"Sure.." you faked a smile and sat next to your mother.

"Eun Ae, you left your job. I was worried.. I wanted to meet you. Are you okay? Is everything alright?"

"Yeah.. everything is perfect. I just left the job." you stuttered and Hyungsik spotted the difference in your behaviour. You weren't comfortable he saw.

"Eun Ae, you-" Hyungsik paused as he averted his eyes at Jimin who just walked in causally without any notice.

Jimin's as well as your eyes grew wide. He was purely shocked to see Jimin in your house dressed up casually.

Hyungsik stood up, "You...Mr. Pa-"

You interrupted. "Aah... Hyungsik..well..he is Christian our paying guest.." you walked towards Hyungsik. "Hyungsik, you are shocked after seeing him right?" you laughed in an irritating way. "Eomma, please bring water and something to eat please." before he speaks, you took the situation in your hand.

"Okay." she left. You were left alone with them. Hyungsik was scanning him from head to toe while Jimin decided to keep quiet and remain as a spectator.

"Eun Ae, he is Mr. Park. What is he-"

"Hyungsik, shh.. please don't say anything infront of my eomma. She doesn't know him."

"But why? What is Mr. Park doing-"

"I will tell you but don't say anything infront of her okay?" you warned him and he just nodded.

Just then your mother arrived with snacks and drinks. Jimin was still standing at the door, clueless. He wasn't sure what he should do.

"Sit." you muttered and Hyungsik followed your word.

The time went pretty well but then Hyungsik was still doubtful about Jimin's presence in your house. He just kept on glancing at him from the crook of his eyes while there were you who was gazing at Jimin and mentally cursing his wrong timing.

Jimin gave an assuring smile and a slow nod everytime your eyes met his but that alone was not enough for you. He almost ruined everything but then you know Hyungsik won't be going against your word.

"Thank you, I will visit again." Hyungsik bowed.

"Of course son." your mother replied.

He then glanced at Jimin one last time. "I will leave Christian."

Jimin smiled with hesitation.

"Eomma, he will be late. Let me send him." you hurriedly said and pushed your feet in the comfy slippers.

Finally Hyungsik and you left your house.

"Eun Ae, what is Mr. Park doing in your house? Why did he dyed his hair? What is going on?" he bombarded you with questions which was expected.

"I will answer everything." you smiled innocently. Time is up and you need to spill the beans. He was still glaring at you, his eyes searching for answers. He should know.

"Coffee?" you asked.

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Jimin knows Hyungsik. He knows that guy, he has seen him around you. And everytime when he sees you hanging with him, something ignites inside his chest like a fire but then he gulps water thinking that he must be suffering from acidity, funny isn't it?

"Where is Eun Ae?" Jimin casually asked your mother who was preparing dinner after you left.

"She went with her friend. What's his..name? Hyun..Hyungsik."

"Oh.." Jimin poured water in an empty glass. He wasn't thirsty, he just wanted to loiter around.

Your mother turned. "Chim Chim, do you want something?"

"Aniyo, I was just drinking water.." he smiled.

"Okay." she got back to work but Jimin was restless. His mind wasn't fed well with answers he was looking for.

"So, she went with him?" he gulped the water and stood beside her.

"He lives​ in Seoul. I think she will accompany him till the bus to Seoul arrives."

"Oh.. I see." Jimin replied. "Don't you think its late? They left 15 minutes ago." his tone still casual as he checked his watch with serious expression.

"Is that so? Well, then they must be eating something outside."

"Eating something outside??" his eyes widened but then he lowered his voice when he came to senses. "I mean.. how can they eat outside? I mean to say.. how can she eat outside? You are making delicious dinner also, street food aren't good for health." Jimin calmly replied, switching his eyes towards the window. "Its cold outside right?" he completed, gulping down the water in on go. Then he looked at her.

"Don't worry Chim Chim. She will be back."

"Yeah, I know. I was just worried. You know there are lot of crimes happening these days." Jimin laughed it off. "Well, I will be watching TV. Tell me if you need my help." Jimin said, he was actually out of ideas and mentally exhausted. He thought at least watching TV will calm him down.

Jimin was about to leave but he stopped when she called him.

"Chim Chim, don't you think that guy what's his name again..??"

"Hyungsik." Jimin interrupted.

"Yeah, that Hyungsik. He is kind and courteous. He is good looking as well. He came all the way to Incheon just because Eun Ae wasn't receiving his calls. What a gentleman indeed..!!" she laughed sincerely.

"Is that so? That's good." Jimin curled his fingers. "That's so sweet of him." he faked a smile and played along.

"Chim Chim, don't you think a guy like him will be good for my Eun Ae? He is handsome and good looking."

Jimin's stomach churned. His smile was gone with the wind. He exhaled out heavily. He wasn't impressed with her statement, his heart totally disagreed but then he did not showed any expression on his face. He knew Hyungsik was handsome, the one for which any girl would go crazy but the thing which he hates about Hyungsik is his height. He was tall enough, taller than Jimin. No offense but Jimin hates tall men. "Well, don't you think he is too tall for her? I mean he has a good height but that's too much... like have you see how small Eun Ae looks when she stands near Hyungsik? It looks as if she is standing near Eiffel Tower.." Jimin mocked. "I mean..that's my opinion though..please don't mind..I think you need to search a short guy for her.. the one who won't make her look small. A cute, small guy with amazing personality. That's my opinion..I just felt like telling you..."

Your mother was listening to him and even she agreed. "You are right Chim Chim. Thank you for letting me know what you feel." she said with a smile.

Jimin nodded, "You are welcome." He gave a winning smile as he left the room totally feeling proud about himself.

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"Thank you for understanding Hyungsik." you hugged him and he hugged you back.

"Anything for you Eun Ae." you parted and stared at him. "But you should have told me earlier. That's not fair because only Hyori knows about it. Am I not trustworthy?" he pouted.

"Please Hyungsik, I trust you but I wasn't ready to tell anyone about​ this. I am sorry! Will you forgive me?" you held your ears and looked at him cutely.

"Aish..shut up...!! Okay I am not angry anymore."

"Thank you." you smiled. "Thanks a lot...!!"

"Tell me one thing? Is he here because you both had a fight and you left your job?" he raised his eyebrow.

You hesitatingly nodded. Of course, you cannot tell him about that night because​ he doesn't needs to know the whole truth.

"Great! So Mr. Park is really into you huh?" he teased you and your face turned slightly red.

"Stop it Hyungsik. Now go." you pushed him.

"Look who is smiling."

"Yah...!!"

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You spotted Jimin lazily lying on the couch as soon as you opened the door.

He cleared his throat and fixed his position as soon as he saw you walking in.

"You are late..!" he said with firm voice.

"So? I was out with my friend." You emphasised the word 'friend'.

"We were waiting for dinner." he crossed his legs as he looked at you. There was elegancy in his posture, the way he was looking at you made your heart stir inside out. "Yah, its late. How can you be out with a guy for so long?" he rasped.

You could feel him looking at you with burning gaze. Seriously? After hurting you, he is the one who is glaring?

You mentally smiled but you had a cold stare. "Why? Were you jealous Mr. Park?"

He was left off guard due to your statement. "I..I..yah..!! Why should I be jealous? I don't even care.. Its because your mom was asking so I was worried for her. Let me tell you, I was so busy that I did not even noticed that you were out for more than one hour." he nonchalantly​ said but then chewed his tongue.

His words brought smile on your face. You couldn't help but smile brightly. He looked away. "I am out."

You did not said anything after that. You left the room smiling crazily.

Something is changing...

Slowly...

But you know, you won't be forgiving him so easily... because you know that you learn after you fail..

You know, the more pain he feels, the more his love and longing for you will grow...

At least you hope so...

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Hyungsik is a random name which popped in my mind. I did not had picture of any idol in my mind when I decided to use that name.

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