A/NI  really want to watch this revised Home Alone movie! Hehehe

Irene

I slapped his hand away and focused on my food.

Yes. Food is important. Very important! More than the laughing mess in front of me. Definitely.

"JooHyun-ah~" the stranger in front of me says, " Oh come on! Are you seriously mad at me for having excellent acting skills?"

I give him a stink eye and steal half his fries and dump it in my plate.

Ha! He deserves it.

No, he doesn't. You just can't admit that you were fooled.

Shut up.

Although, I don't want to admit it. It is true. What happened today just broke my record. I am the best at decoding pranks, dammit!

"No reply? Okay...I thought if you had interest in talking, I would talk about an important thing." He said.

My head snapped up as he dismissingly shrugged.

"I guess I will just have to find a better time then." He continued, letting out a huge sigh. "Aigoo. How sad."

My eyes narrowed to slits as I realized what he was doing. He was making me break my silent treatment towards him. Huh. Told you I have quick wits.

We sat there for a while in silence that was almost unbearable. Not because I had a strong urge to speak to him. Ofcourse not.

Oh who am I kidding!

 It's been days since we had a proper conversation but now because of my silly pride I was wasting my time with him. 

Another reason was that I could feel him looking- no staring at me. I had *cough* seen his fancams enough to know that he had a very deadly stare and I was not going to subject myself to it.

Suddenly my stupid grudge faded away and I became self conscious. I mean I had just finished my dance practice and was still in my trainers with the coat and shawl he bought for me. I have no make up now and I have been reminded multiple times by Seulgi that without make-up I looked uhm bad. 

I tuck my stray hair under his beanie he lent to me and dropped my face down, a blush steadily capturing my face.

Aish....why does he have to stare?

"You look beautiful." He suddenly whispered. I snapped my head up and see a soft smile playing on his lips. He looked as if he was in a trance.

"eh?" I stupidly blurt. I have been complimented on my visuals many times but coming from him stirred something for me. Compliments from others was something I could take in my stride but him whispering it to me now made my heart beat faster, almost making me believe he din't actually say it.

He straightened, pushed his bowl of noodle aside and reaches for my hand.

I let him, dumbfounded. 

He laced his fingers with mine and stared at them with a sparkle in his eyes. God! why does he have to be this handsome?

"I said that you are beautiful. More than anyone I have seen before." He says, giving a slight squeeze to our entwined hands.

"Uh..you too" I blurt out. The realization is immediate and I suppress a groan of embarrassment.

He quirks an eyebrow and lets out a teasing smile. "I am beautiful, too? Why, thank you."

I pull away my hand and he laughs, eyes crinkling. His laugh is so contagious that I let out a giggle and rectify myself, "I mean, you are handsome too. Did you have any recording today?" I ask out of the blue.

"No. No really. We have a break today since another award show is coming up and our practice starts at four in the morning." He explains, eating his noodles.

Practice so early? wow...

He probably understands my expression and shakes his head. "It's nothing that great. It's actually a pain in the butt. Our dance choreography keeps getting harder and so does the practice hours. It's a part of our work. We don't really have a choice."

I nodded my head. Understanding his point. "The quote 'Nothing can be achieved without a little failure and struggle.' is the most we relate to." I say.

After that we quickly finish our meal and get ready to pay as if nothing happened.

We walk to the front counter when Jin tries to get in front of me. oh hell no! I am not letting him pay this time!

I rush forward and stand facing him, my arms stretched out. "I'll pay this time."

He tilts his head and smiles. "You want to pay? Sure. Go ahead." He said, "But on one condition. I'll pay the next time."

Next time? I don't mind...

I am quite stunned when he agrees so easily but I shrug and walk to the counter, before he changes his mind.

At the counter is the lady who had introduced herself as Cherry. I removed my wallet from my bag and stand in front of her. "Hello. We would like our bill."

Cherry looks up and gives me a confused look before she looks at Jin behind a look passes through her eyes. She smiles at me and leans forward on the counter.

"Sweetie, you don't pay here if you are related to the boss. That's the rule." She says, gently.

Now it's my turn to be confused. "Boss? But we don't know the boss." I say.

"Uhm...Actually I do." Jin says, behind me almost looking embarrassed.

"Oh? You do?" I ask, curious. "Who is it?"

"It's my brother." He says and Cherry lets out a giggle. My mouth falls apart when I realize I have been fooled again. 

That's why he agreed so easily!

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Hello!!

Honstly, I wrote this chapter while I was really distracted and initially wanted to put it off for a few more days but I dint want to break the schedule so it took me nearly 2 hours (with short breaks) to complete this.

I'm so damn tired! College extra-curricular activities really sucks the life out of you.

Thank you for reading and voting on this story. I hope you guys are liking it. Review will be most appreciated!

Ba-bye!

Is-is that Yoongi? 😶