Prologue

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH” I yelled hoping he will move out the way, but I was too late.

CRASH

Something or should I say someone’s head landed on my chest. I opened my eyes and saw both of us lying on the ground in a very awkward position, he was on top of me. I wanted to push him off but he was too heavy. A few seconds later, the boy slowly lifted his head up and gave me the most perverted smile ever, my hand soon forms into a fist with my eyebrows creased.

SLAP, PUNCH, KICK!

“YAH, get of me you stupid pervert!” I shouted while hitting him. As I expected, all eyes were staring at me. I managed to escape because the pervert was on the ground rolling and groaning in pain.

Characters

Kim Taeng is a 16 year old boy with dark brown hair, good looking, 5ft 7.Taeng is always caring and nice towards his friends and family. He’s best friend with Kwon Yul ever since Kindergarten and he has a little sister called Hayeon.

Jung Jessica is a 16 year old girl with long light brown hair, slim body, 5 ft 4 and has an angelic face. However she is known as the ice princess because of her cold attitude and aura towards others. Her parents are in the States due to their business career. She is best friends with Tiffany; they are very close like real sisters.

Kwon Yul is a 16 year old boy with short light brown hair, 5ft8 with broad shoulders and well toned chocolate abs. He is kind-hearted, friendly and respects everyone. Yul’s parents own one of the largest hotels in South Korea and he’s the only child in the family.

Hwang Tiffany is a 16 year old girl with long black hair, same height with Jessica and has a stunning body that most girls were to die for. She is very bubbly, cheerful and kind. She has this very attractive charming eye smile that can melt anyone’s heart. Tiffany’s mother has passed away when she was young; therefore she lives with her Dad.

Minor Characters

Mr Kim is Taeng’s father. He is a hardworking and understanding father. He's a music teacher in High school.

Mrs Kim is Taeng’s mother. She is very protective, traditional, loving and caring towards her family. She owns a CD store and usually takes part in helping around the store.

Kim Hayeon is a 12 year old girl. She is naive, big mouthed and bright. She loves teasing and bullying her brother because he spoils her too much. She always wanted attention from him and gets jealous often.

Chapter One – First Day

(School bell rings)

I found my class just in time. I was introduced to the class since I’m a new transfer student to Soshi High. Some students gave me a warm welcome smile and some shows jealousy and resentment due the attention I get from the boys.

I took a seat at the back of the classroom next to the window and settle my stuff down.

“Kim Taeng, you are late.” She heard Mr Lee talking to another student “And what happened to your face?”

My eyes widened when I saw who the person was, it was that pervert I met not long ago. Her hand turned into a fist with my knuckles turning white with teeth gritted.

“Sorry I’m late sir, I..I fell off my bike”. He said while scratching the back of his head, I smirked because I knew that was a lie, a pathetic lie too. I sure did hit him hard though, I can see the black eye and the red slap across his left cheek that I gave him earlier.

“Hmm alright then, go sit beside Miss Jessica Jung over there” Mr Lee pointed.

“WHAT!” I shouted

I cannot believe this.

“Anything wrong Miss Jung?” the teacher asked.

“Yeah duh” I whispered to myself “Pardon?” he asked again.

“Oh, no nothing” I replied.

He slowly approached to my desk and took the seat beside me. I move closer to the window to keep a good distance from him.

“Ok class these seats will be your permanent seats for the rest of this year” said Mr Lee with a big grin on his face.

(Sigh) Oh great, what a nice day to start school, and I have to sit with this perverted loser for such a long time. Damn it why can’t I be in the same class with Tiffany.

Taeng’s POV

I walked towards her table and took my seat, I saw her frowning. Shouldn’t I be the one doing that, I mean come on she hit me for no reason and I’m still in pain. But I got to admit, she’s very pretty and not to mention she’s got a nice body too. A smile soon formed on his soft lips.

I saw her moving away from me like I got some kind of disease and gave me a –you don’t deserve to sit next to me- look.

Psh what an arrogant girl

.

“Hi, so you’re Jeshika?” I asked her but there’s no response.

“I’m Kim Taeng” I offered a handshake but she just rolled her eyes at me and turned to face the window.

What the she thinks she’s some kind of a princess. I’ll just keep bugging her until she answers me then.

“Hey you got a nice pencil case there” I said, but ignored again.

“Jesshiiikaa~ answer me, it’s rude that you don’t answer people” He said it in a teasing tone.

(Poke, Poke, Poke) He pokes her arm but she slapped his hand away and shot him a deadly glare.

“YAH, will you stop it. It’s Jessica J-E-S-S-I-C-A not jeshika by the way” She said annoyingly.

“It sounds the same to me, you should talk more you have a sweet voice” I reply with a smile.

“Ugh even if I should, I wouldn’t be talking to a loser like you. Just leave me alone.” She said in a frustrated tone, I was gobsmacked; I never met anyone like her before. She has this cold looking appearance but it’s somewhat charming.

Then he ended the conversation with her and revert his attention back to the teacher, but he couldn’t concentrate because a certain brunette sitting beside him gives him a tingly feeling inside his stomach. He kept stealing glances at her almost every five minutes.

Lunchtime

Birds chirping, warm breeze blowing through the trees creating a peaceful and calm atmosphere. Everyone seems to be enjoying their lunchtime with their friends and loved ones. However only two people have to ruin their mood by nagging and talking behind each other’s back.

“Hey, watch where you going!” I shouted at the person who bumped into me. I wasn’t in a good mood; I’m not usually like this by the way.

“Over here Taeng” He waved at me.

“Omo what happened to your eye? Fighting over some girls? He laughed.

“Ugh I had a really bad morning” I took a sit opposite him.

“Haha tell me about it” He said before taking a bite into his sandwich.

“Ok straight to the point, I got slapped across the face, punched in the eye and got kicked in the crotch by some crazy arrogant girl. Then we somehow ended up in the same class and I happened to sit beside her receiving cold treatment, great huh?”

“Ouch, haha, but I’m sure she didn’t hit you without a reason right? You’ve must have groped her or something, I wonder who that girl was that has the guts to hit you back.”

“Hey, seriously I didn’t touch her, she bumped into me then we fell on the ground and I was on top of her then… m-m.. my face was on her chest

it was nice and soft as well

and I just smiled at her dumbly I guess”.

“Psh no wonder. Who would like a perverted looking guy with his face buried into her chest. You should have stood up immediately, apologized and offer a hand to help her up… and you just lying on top of her smiling, bahaha” His best friend laughed.

“But I gotta admit she looks pretty”

“Eww look at that perverted smile of yours, you’re putting me off. I can’t eat my sandwich now” Yul joked.

Jessica’s POV

Grrr stupid kids screaming and running around like they got free from some animal cage, and fighting for food like they haven’t been fed for a week! Gimme a break.

She thought while looking at the canteen menu.

“BOO!” I jumped out of my skin.

“Oh my god, Tiff don’t ever do that again”

“Hehe, you ok Jessi? Looks like something is bothering you” She asked me worriedly.

“I had a terrible morning (Sigh) I wish I was in your class Tiff” I hugged her.

“Oh dear, what happened Jess?”

“Well…”

Flashback

“Sooyeon ah~, it’s time to wake up”

“Ugh just 5 more minutes”

(Beep Beep)

I reached for my phone from the desk and read the message that Tiffany sent me.

Jessi where are you?

I thought you said we're meeting by the school gate at 8:40.

Lesson starts in 10 minutes, you better hurry up or you’re gonna be late on your first day.

Tiffany

“Oh crap” I glanced at the clock and ran to the bathroom and quickly got changed.

I ran down the stairs and greeted my Grandma. I grabbed a slice of toast before leaving the house and bid goodbye to her.

“Have a good day sweetie”

“Ok, bye love you~”

My house to school only takes 15 minutes walk to get there, but it will be a different story if you’re less than 10 minute late for the lesson. I sprinted as fast as I could; eventually I got there in 5 minutes. My phone vibrated in my school bag, I searched for my phone while speed walking along the corridors not knowing that I have bumped into someone.

(Story carries on at the start of Chapter one)

Flashback ends

“See Jessi if you haven’t slept in everything will be fine. Poor guy for getting beaten up by the ice princess” She giggled while taking a sip on her chocolate milkshake.

“He deserves it, Tiff you know how much I hate perverts please don’t defend him, and I didn’t get enough sleep last night because of YOU. You were so excited about today that we ended up chatting till 1am (yawns)” I said in between my yawn.

“Anyway, how’s your day”? I asked her.

“Well I’m just getting used to this school, you know it’s really different compare to the States, but I met this really hot handsome guy! He’s tall, tanned skin and has a great body, his abs was visible through his shirt ahhh~” She bragged.

“Gosh Fany, you need to close your mouth before you drool all over your lunch plus you’re putting me off my appetite”. I chuckled and she slapped my arm lightly.

To be continued.

Chapter Two – Sister

(A/N) This is a random chapter with Taeng and his sister's interactions. Please let me know what you think.

Taeng’s POV

Before he opens the door, he pulled out his red New Era cap from his schoolbag and put it on to cover the bruised eye. He doesn’t want them to worry nor ask him a whole bunch of questions about what happened to him at school. He released a sigh and pushed the door handle.

“Umma, Appa I’m home” I said hoping they’re still at work. No response.Yes, thank god.

He crawled up the stairs lazily placing his bag and school blazer jacket on the armchair before throwing himself down on the comfy soft king sized bed. I close my eyes and took a deep breath inhaling the clean fresh air coming from the opened balcony windows. Suddenly Jessica’s face appears in my mindOh man, why can’t I stop thinking about her. Do I like her…? What no no no.He shook his head.

I can hear heavy running footsteps outside the corridor and it’s getting closer and closer.

BANG

The door swings open hitting the wall with a loud bang.It better not leave a mark on my wall.

“OPPAAAAA!”

She pounced on me and started nudging me constantly.

“Aish st-stop, that’s enough”

“Mommy said we need to go grocery shopping after school”

I can see excitement written all over her face even with my eyes closed.

“Oh yeh? I bet you just want to buy a month worth of junk food, you know you’re gonna get fat munching those snacks”

He pinched her cheeks gently.

“Nope, I even have the list she gave me, and I’m not fat you you...”

“Haha got nothing to say huh, miss smarty pants” I laughed as I reached for the shopping list from her small hands.

“… Hey is that a black eye?” she pointed.

“No, they’re eye bags”

“Eye bags right?” She gently pokes the bruised area.

“ARGH! It hurts!” He flinched.

“I wonder how Mum will scold you when she sees that” she threatened.

“Wait, don’t tell her, pwetty please” He begged with puppy eyes.

I’m not afraid of her scolding, but her continuous nagging just makes me want to head butt the wall.

“Fine, only if you let me buy whatever I want at the grocery” She smirked.

“Ok deal”let’s just hope I have enough money...

At the grocery store

“Hmm let’s see, Milk Check. Butter Check. Pork chops Check. Lettuces Check. Mushrooms Check. Alright we got everything Hayeon” I turn to her, but she was nowhere in sight. I started to panic and began looking down every aisle like a mad person. But thankfully I saw her with a familiar silhouette.

“Hayeon!”

“Oppa look! Jessica unnie gave me this” She showed me her Chupa Chups lollipop.

I was stunned by her casual look, she’s wearing plain a oversized hoody, skinny jeans with a pair of white high top converse, hair loosens up and glasses. Simple but perfect.

“She’s your sister?” She gave me a blank look.

“Y-yeah, you shopping? I asked.She’s obviously shopping in a grocery store, stupid Taeng.

He mentally scolds himself.

She nodded. “I gotta go. Cya Hayeon” I watched her disappeared into the crowd.

And then this little one started tugging my shirt.

He squat down at the same height as her and scolded her for running away from him.

“Don’t run away like that again, I was worried” I said in a serious tone.

“Sorry Oppa, I want strawberry ice cream and potato chips” She changed the topic.

“Ok hop in the trolley”This way she can’t run off again

After spending 30 minutes in the grocery store, we finally finished our shopping. I ended up carrying five bags and one bag goes to my sis.(Sigh) such hard work for being the big brother.

They chatted, laughed and teased each other while walking home. The sun was setting; the sky is mixed with orange and red clouds giving them the warm summer feeling although it’s just the beginning of spring.

We were just a couple of steps away to our doorstep. I stopped my sister before we enter the house. She gave me a confused look and waited for me to talk.

“Hayeon, remember don’t tell Mum and can you do me a favour?”

“What is it? And I won’t tell her for the 5th time “she sighed.

“Can you sneak into Mom’s room and grab her foundation so I can cover this up?”

She burst out laughing.

“Are you really gonna wear makeup, you’re such a girly boy, I knew it haha”

“Yeah go ahead laugh, I’ll throw all these junk in the bin” I threaten, holding up the grocery bags.

“You wouldn’t.”

“Fine, I’ll eat them all”

“Alright ok, just wait for me in your room when we get upstairs.” She said in a defeated tone.

“Thanks sis” I patted her head.

Meanwhile in the house

I walked in and saw Dad watching TV and Mum must be in the kitchen preparing for dinner, we greeted them as I made my way to the dinner table to set down the groceries.

“Umma, Appa were home”

“Welcome home kids”

“APPPPPPAAA” She ran and hugs Dad.

“Hello sweetie, go wash your hands, dinner is almost ready”

I saw Mum walking out the kitchen with her apron on. I can sell a delicious aroma coming from her; my stomach began to rumble and make growling noises.

“Taeng, why are you still wearing your school uniform? Go get change, I’ll put these groceries away.” she said and playful slap my butt signalling me to go upstairs.

“Ok” I obeyed as I went up to my room to get changed.

(Phew) good job she didn’t notice.

I undo my tie by loosen it and leaving it in a knot, so it saves time for me the next morning. I unbutton my shirt and slid it off my shoulders and put it on a hanger along with my tie. I removed my belt, unzipped my pants and kicked it off. Just when I’m half naked with just a pair of boxer shorts with Dragon Ball Z printed on, my sister suddenly ran in without knocking.

“OPPA, here’s the… ARHH-“He ran over and covered her mouth prevent her from screaming as she covered her innocent eyes.

“Shush! Mum will hear us; knock before you come in next time”

“Yeh yeh, gosh how old are you? Dragon Ball? BHAHAH!” she laughed.

“Th-that’s none of your business” He defended while blushing.How embarrassing

I quickly throw on a plain white t-shirt and a pair of grey sweatpants while my sister is still covering her eyes.

“Ok you can look now, you got the makeup?” She slowly removed her hands and handed me Mum’s foundation.

“Taeng, Hayeon, dinner is ready!” Dad shouted.

“Ok were coming!” I shouted back.

“Hayeon you go down first, I’ll be down in 2 minutes”

“Ok you better give me your Peperos” she said before leaving the room.

I looked in the mirror while applying some foundation on. It stings just by touching it gently.

She sure punches hard for a girl, I shouldn’t underestimate her.

“Ow, ow, ow it hurts”

After dinner

My parents were cuddled up while watching the ‘Autumn In My Heart’ drama which I have no interest at all because the whole drama is so sad and depressing, I only watched one episode and I almost used the whole box of tissues.

I turned on my computer to check if I have any e-mails but most of them are just annoying pointless adverts. I went on msn hoping Yul will be online, and he was.

SuperTaeng

says:

- Hey Yul

SexyYul

says:

- Sup byuntaeng

SuperTaeng

says:

- Yah don’t call me that, what you doing? I’m bored

SexyYul

says:

- I’m reading SNSD fanfics, wbu, watching dirty stuff? Haha

SuperTaeng

says:

-… hmm maybe I should..

SexyYul

says:

- lol pervert

SuperTaeng

says:

- Well I can’t help that I have butt fetish

SexyYul

says:

- Haha just don’t get beat up again

SuperTaeng

says:

- Aish whatever, hey wanna game on L4D2 (Left for Dead 2)?

SexyYul

says:

- Sure see you online, bye~

SexyYul is now offline.

I glanced at the clock and it is already 1:35am. We finished our last game with both solid concentration and stress because playing with noobs can be so frustrating and stressful. We went offline and went to bed. But there’s something bothering me, every time I close my eyes Jessica just appears, it’s either her beauty or cold treatment, or even that smile she had when she was at the supermarket(Sigh) I don’t think I can get any sleep tonight.

To be continued.

Chapter Three – Bad Day

Another dull morning with dark grey clouds has appeared, droplets of rain can be seen on the windows, the howling blustery winds can be heard from the outside. Everyone should be awake or getting ready for their chores.However there’s still one figure lying in bed snoring loudly and peacefully, not knowing what time it is that could cause him trouble.

The door slowly creaks open with a little small figure tip toeing to his bed. She took a deep breath and screams in a very high pitched voice that nearly popped his ear drum.

“OPPPPPPPAAAAAAA!”

She saw him jerked up sharply.

He grabs his pillow covering his head lying back down flat on his stomach. Hayeon didn’t give up; she started bouncing up and down on his bed and kicks him lightly.

Still no movement.

She then gave him a cuddly headlock but soon tries to escape because she felt fingers tickling her underarms and sides of her torso, she tries to run away but Taeng didn’t let her go that easy.

“Ahhh st-sto STOP, oppa I’m sorry AHAHA” She squeals.

Taeng finally stopped and let her go. He got outta his covers stretching and let out a loud yawn. He rubbed his eyes to clear his vision; still feeling sleepy since he couldn’t sleep well last night.

“Oppa you’re gonna be late for school, its 8.47am already. Dad said he’ll give us a ride but hurry up I don’t wanna be late too.”

He immediately ran to the bathroom and gets ready for school.

“We’ll wait for you in the car” she said and left the room.

After 3minutes of rushing, he eventually hopped in the passenger seat and headed off to school. He received some scolding from his Dad by not waking up a bit early to get ready.

“Oh crap, I’m 5minutes late” he mumbled to himself while looking at his watch.

He charged into the classroom with all eyes staring at him.

“Mr Kim, you are late!” Mr Park said it in a loud scary tone. Taeng was panting heavily, that he didn’t have a chance to apologise or to explain. The geeky, shortish, bald looking male teacher looked at him from head to toe and shook his head.

“This is unacceptable, go outside and fix yourself!” he shouted once more.

Taeng’s POV

He was right. I was a total mess today. My hair was messed up because of the strong winds from outside, tie was loose, shirt was untucked, zipper was down and shoelace was untied. I quickly sort myself out and went back into the classroom.

It sucks to have Mr Park for double lessons in the morning. He hates me so much because I never pay attention in class and today I was late for his lesson, there isn’t a reason for him not to hate me.

First lesson has just ended and we get to have 10 minutes break before the next lecture begins. I took this chance to talk to Jessica.

“Morning Sica” Taeng said with a smile on his face.

After few seconds of silence she turned to me.

“Sica?” she gave me one of those confuse but cute look.

“Yeah, can I call you that? It’s just...it’s easier for me cos I can’t pronounce your name that well” He explained.

She just nodded as approval.

She must be in a good mood today keke

“Oh by the way… thank you”

“For what?”

“For giving a lollipop to my sister yesterday, she was very happy and couldn’t stop talking about you.”

“Oh…” that’s all she could answer.

“Alright class, get your history book out and turn to page 189.”

(Sigh) I hate history so much, I just don’t get why we need to learn about dead people and old buildings when we don’t even need it for the future.

Jessica’s POV

He was late again and got scold by the teacher. I kinda had a disgusted look formed on my face when he looked like a total mess. I hate guys that don’t have self discipline, but I guess he has his reason for being late. He came back in with a much better appearance except he looks like he’s been worn out with eye bags under his eyes and his hair is still a bit messy. I gotta say, he looks like he either got bankrupted or dumped by his girlfriend.

Jessica chuckled.

We had a short conversation about yesterday. I met his sister at the grocery store; she was very cute and bright, unlike her brother. It’s good to see him so caring towards his sister though.

Flashback

“Ugh why do we have to run out of soy sauce? I really need a nap right now” she mumbled to herself while walking down the aisles.

She stopped in front of hundreds of different sauces, flavourings and dressings. She looked along each row deciding which one to buy since the brunette is unfamiliar with these types of products, well actually anything that is associated with cooking.

She called her Grandma for help but instead she gave her a list of products to purchase for tonight’s dinner.

After wondering around the supermarket for quite some time, she finally gathers everything that she needed. But a special offer caught her attention.

“Oooh buy one get one free - ready to eat sushi”

The brunette picked up a couple and throws them into the basket. However she felt someone tugging her comfy warm loose hoody. She looked down to see a cute, bubbly, cheerful girl.

“Unnie, you’ve dropped this” She said holding up a 10’000 won note with a big grin on her face. Jessica couldn’t help but to smile at the little cute gracious girl in front of her.

“Oh, thank you. What’s your name?” She squatted down at the same height as her.

“Hayeon, you?”

“Jessica” They both smiled.

Jessica then reaches into her pocket and took out a lollipop that she saved for later on but she gave it to the little girl for rewarding her instead.

“This is for you, Hayeon.” Jessica patted her head.

“YAY! Thank you unnie!” The little girl hugged the stranger.

“Where’s your pare-“

“Hayeon!”

Jessica was surprised to see Taeng running towards Hayeon worriedly, but he soon dropped his angry but worried expression when their eyes met.

“Oppa look! Jessica unnie gave me this”

Why is he staring at me? …He must think I look ugly in my casual clothes.

“She’s your sister?” She asked in disbelief.

“Y-yeah, you shopping?”

Before Jessica could reply she saw the long green cucumber sitting in Taeng’s trolley. Jessica gulped and quickly nodded before leaving the siblings.

I can’t believe I bumped into him again. But his little sister was so cute.

Jessica thought while exiting the grocery store leaving a delightful smile on her face.

Flashback ends

20 minutes into silent reading has already passed. Just when I was about to read on the next paragraph, I can hear light snoring coming from my right side. I turned to my right and saw him sleeping serenely. He laid his head on the desk with both arms crossed. I cannot help but to stare at the boy’s facial features, his jaw line was perfect, his lips looks soft and kissable, his nose was cute and he has soft milky skin. I can already tell it’s smooth as a baby’s bottom without touching it, although I do have the urge to do it. Then I can see the bruise around his eye is still visible. I felt bad for punching him so hard yesterday.

Maybe I should apologise to him.

I heard him mumbling very softly and quietly.

“Mm Sica…”

Huh, what? Me?

“I… like… mm butts”

What the hell, he’s dreaming of butts even when he’s asleep what a typical byuntae!

I can see him drooling on his history book; I can’t help but to giggle.

He’s very cute and he’s actually quite good looking…oh my god what am I saying?!

Suddenly a loud band frightened everyone in the room.

BANG

Mr Park dropped a big heavy text book just a few inches away from Taeng’s head. Causing him to jerk up and fell off his chair (THUD)

uh-oh this doesn’t look good

… if I wasn’t too busy analysing his face I could of nudge him and wake him up.

“How dare you sleep in my class?!” the teacher shouted furiously.

Taeng slowly got up from the ground and apologised to the teacher.

“Go stand outside, and detention back here at lunchtime” he said while pointing at the door.

Lunch time

“Hi please can I have two chicken and bacon sandwiches and two chocolate brownies?”

“Here you go miss, that’s 6’500 won please”

“Thank you”

She went over to the fridge to grab a chocolate milkshake but she was too small to reach it.

“I… can’t… reach.. Ugh” She mutters while on her tiptoe trying hard to reach for it.

“Lemme get it for you” He reached for the drink no problem, she turned around to see who it was.

Oh my gosh it’s that hot guy~!

“Thank you” She said shyly.

“No problem, are you new here? I never saw you before. I’m Kwon Yul by the way” he offered a handshake and she shook his hand without any hesitation.

Eeek~ his hand feels so warm and soft.

“Y-yes, me and my friend got transferred here from US, I’m Tiffany Hwang, nice to meet you”

“Oh cool, it’s a pleasure to meet you too. Umm do you mind if I join you for lunch?” He said will scratching the back of his head.

“Yeah sure” She flashed him his eye smile and she can see him blushing.

“Hmm looks like you’re pretty hungry” He laughed while looking at the two portion of food sitting in front of Tiffany.

“Oh no no, this is for my friend Jessica, she will be coming soon.”

Yul’s POV

Aish damn byuntaeng in detention, that means I'll have to sit by myself at lunch.This is so uncool.

The tall, well built figure thought.

As I made my way to the school canteen, I saw a brunette struggling to reach for an object. I walked over to help her.

Omo it’s that eye smiling girl from class.

We greeted each other and made friends. She keep flashing me her eye smiles as I could feel my cheeks are getting warmer and my heart started beating twice as fast.

She mentioned her friend called Jessica.

It can’t be that arrogant girl Taeng was talking about right? Maybe it’s coincidence.

“Jessi over here!” She said while waving to a girl. The girl slowly approached to us and took the seat beside Tiffany.

“Hey tiff and you are..?” she turned to me with a cold expression.

“I’m Kwon Yul, nice to meet you”

She looks like a princess with a cold attitude, there’s no doubt that this must be the Jessica who punched Taeng.

“Jessica Jung” She replied coldly.

I felt uncomfortable when she came and sat with us, it’s just that cold aura around her and that deadly serious look she has.

“So how’s you and that byuntaeng?” I heard tiffany asking Jessica while munching on her brownie.

“He’s in detention” she replied.

“Oh Yul’s friend is in detention too, he probably know him.” said Tiffany.

“Kim Taeng right? He’s my best friend”

“He’s your best friend?” Jessica asked in a doubtful voice.

“Yup, and you’re right about him being a byuntae, everyone in school knows that. By the way he’s not as bad as you think, he’s a really nice guy if you get to know him longer” He explained.

After having 10 minutes of chatting, Jessica went to the bathroom leaving only me and Tiffany at the table.

“So Tiffany, you’re best friends with Jessica since you were young right?”

“Yeah since we were in elementary school”

“You two must have good bond like me and Taeng then”

“Yeah that’s true, Jessi may seems cold and unfriendly, but she’s actually kind-hearted and sweet if you get to know her longer”

Yul nodded.

“Which lesson do you have next?” Tiffany asks.

“Science, you?”

“Me too! I think you’re in my class” She said excitedly.

“Really? That’s cool. Can I sit next to you in class?”

“Sure” She replied shyly.

The duo couldn’t stop smiling at each other and feeling shy.

Detention class

Taeng’s POV

(WHIP, WHIP, WHIP)

I gulped hard while watching Mr Park gripping on the leather belt whipping hard against the wooden table.

“Kim Taeng, hurry up finish your work and stop daydreaming”

I would have finished if you stop making those whipping noises, you sicko.

(Sigh) I really don’t want to write 150 lines of ‘I will never sleep in class again’. I only wrote 7 lines and I’m already bored of it.

Lunchtime was finally over, I packed up my things and I got ready for my next lesson. As soon as I sat down, the boy in front called Sooyoung was asking for something.

“Hey Taeng can you grab my pen, it’s by your foot” Taeng looked down trying to reach for it.

“Oh and here’s your book from last lesson” Sooyoung said as Taeng reach for the book with his left hand, while reaching the pen with his right.

I felt something soft and squishy,

that’s definitely not a book

I lifted my head up and saw my hand on Jessica’s butt. I felt a stinging pain across my cheek. Yup she slapped me again. I can hear people laughing and talking about us. And Sooyoung just gave me an apologetic look.

“S-Sica, i-i-I’m sor-“He got cut off by the ice princess.

“SHUT UP, I don’t want to talk to you” she shouted.

Oh great, she hates me even more now.

Lesson ended and Jessica stormed off.

(Sigh) What a horrible day.

He thought while heading back home.

As he was crossing the road he saw an Ahjumma picking up her oranges from the ground.

She must have dropped it, I need to go help her.

“Let me help you Ahjumma” He said while picking up the oranges for her.

“Oh thank you dear, you’re such a nice person”

“Oh it’s nothing”. He replied giving her a warm smile.

All of a sudden, he felt a light shove against his side, he lost balance and fell onto the ground with his bum landed first.

“OW!” Taeng said rubbing his sore spot.

“Grandma are you ok, did he hurt you?”

She sounds familiar, I wasn’t surprise when I saw who it was, argh she loves to hit me doesn’t she? And this Ahjumma is her Grandma, what a small world.

“Omo Sooyeon, why did you push this poor boy on the ground so hard?” Ahjumma said while helping me up.

“Thanks Ahjumma, I’m fine”

“Sooyeon, I want you to apologise to this young man right now”

“B-but grandma… He was trying to hurt you”

“No sweetie, he was just helping me with the oranges. I dropped them on the ground when I was about to cross the road” She said while putting the oranges in her bag.

I can see guilt written all over on Jessica’s face. It must be hard for her to apologise to her worse enemy. I better leave the scene before I cause any more trouble.

“I better go now, bye Ahjumma, bye Sica” I ran off before any of them could reply.

To be continued.

Chapter Four – Club Activity

Jessica’s POV

“Hey Jess which club are you going to join? I heard that all students must join at least one club to participate the school festival”

“Hmm I don’t know, what about you Tiff?”

“I’m joining the girl’s football team” she said proudly.

“Really? I never knew you could play sports”

“That’s because you isolate yourself too much Sica”

“Yah, you just don’t tell me things” Jessica defended.

“I bet you’re joining sports just so you can spy on your delicious hot guy”

“W-what no, it just… sport is good for your health you know” she said while hiding her blush.

Even a blind person can tell she has a thing for that Yul dude. She is so obvious, every time I mention his name she starts blushing and fidgeting.

“Ahem, so have you decided which club you wanna join yet?”

“I think I’ll join the choir since I have no interest other than singing” which is true.

“Ok cool! Let’s fill in the forms” Tiffany said.

After handed our forms in we were told to go to our meeting area. For Tiffany she went to the gym, and for me I need to go to the music room. I didn’t have a clue where the room was since I’m still unfamiliar with the place. The school wasn’t really that big to be honest. But they have wide corridors, complicated stairways and many same coloured doors located everywhere. Wherever I go, the place looks the same to me. Until I found a sign saying ‘Music Room’ with an arrow pointing left, I followed the sign and walked into the dark brown double doors.

The room was very different compare to other classrooms. There were no posters or banners stuck on the walls, there are hardly any tables or chairs lying around. The room was basically dead and empty.

I think I’ve chosen the wrong club.

When the brunette was about to leave the room, the door suddenly swings open with 5 girls came running in, they stopped fooling around when they saw Jessica standing there like a statue.

“Oh, Ahnyeong are you here to join the choir?” the petite girl asks.

“Yeah”

“So are we, I’m Lee Sunny nice to meet you” she flashed me her eye smiles.

“I’m Jessica Jung”

“This is Eunjung, Seungyeon, Jiyeon, and Hyomin.” She introduced.

We greeted each other and made friends. I can hear high heel noises hitting against the hard wooden floor, the door slowly creaks open and came in a sophisticated looking female teacher.

“Hi girls, welcome to the choir club. My name is Miss Choi, I will be your vocal teacher.” She introduced.

“The choir and music club will be mixed together that means we will share this room but at different time.” The teacher explained.

“Miss, which song are we going to sing for the school festival?” Sunny asked.

“Well, there will be a selection of songs for you girls to choose from. Hopefully we will have the chance to practice them all. And I’ll decide which one is the most suitable for you girls to perform at the festival. Also if you girls work hard enough, you might get chosen to become a professional singer by the judges.” She clarified.

Hmm sounds fun, I guess I’ll make the best out of it.

“Any other questions?”

Time seems to be dragging on very slowly when the meeting has taken place. We had to come back after school for vocal training. Walking back to my locker, I can hear a warm, soft peaceful melody coming down the hallway. I can sense the piano melody pulling me towards that direction but the school bell diverted my thought.

Meanwhile at the gym

“Omo the gym is so big!”

Tiffany can see a bunch of girls sitting on the bench waiting for the coach to arrive. She scanned around the area to see if she can find Yul but obliviously can’t because this is the GIRL’s football team.

All the girls look pretty badass and tough. It doesn’t seem like I belong here.

“Hey what are you doing here?” a girl asked.

“Don’t tell me she’s joining the club, look at her” Another girl said.

She can hear people talking about her and giving her dirty looks which made Tiffany felt uncomfortable and uneasy.

“Alright ladies quite down” the coach said.

“Go change into your sportswear and come back here in 5 minutes, we have plenty of training to do for the upcoming match.”

As they walked into the changing room, a girl slightly taller than Tiffany pushed her against the wall and threatens her.

“Look missy, you better leave this club before you regret making us lose our match.”

“We’ll see about that” Tiffany replied with confidence.

They had to do 20 press-ups, 15 sit ups, jog around the yard 3 times and 10 bunny hops in the hot burning weather. Everyone stopped because of the tiredness and dehydration. But Tiffany didn’t, she wanted to prove to them that she is not weak and capable for this club.

She could see the coach looking impressed, but soon Tiffany could feel her visions are getting blurry while droplets of sweats constantly flowing down to her face, she started to feel dizzy and then… she passed out.

She woke up in an unfamiliar place not knowing where she was, she quickly stood up but still too dizzy to stand.

“Hey take it easy” a husky voice was heard.

“Yul..?”

“Yeah, it’s me. Sit down and rest.”

“Where am I?”

“You’re at the school medical room. You’ve fainted due to dehydration and fatigue”.

Oh my gosh how embarrassing

“How did I…”

“I carried you here, I was also at the yard training but you were so into the workout you didn’t notice me around” he said with a smile.

“But wow I never knew you’re so athletic. You were doing great, but don’t push yourself too much ok?” he flashed Tiffany another smile making her blush.

She nodded weakly as she couldn’t take her eyes of the person in front of her. Her feelings towards Yul are getting deeper and deeper. He stayed with Tiffany until she is feeling a little bit better, he also suggest that they should train together. And of course, Tiffany was dying of happiness.

To be continued.

Chapter Five - Friends

Voices of angels can be heard from the music room. The melody of the song blends together perfectly with the soft and calming voices with echoes bouncing off the walls causing a louder volume that the empty corridors can also be heard.

geudaereul bureumyeon geudaereul chajeumyeon

when I call you, I look for you

haessari doeeoseo nae gyeote wajwoyo

Come to me as the wind

hwanhan misoro nal bichwo juseyo

Hug me in secret

naega geudaereul neukkil su eobseodo

So I can feel you

geudaen geureoke eonjena nae gyeote

You are always next to me

Then Jessica ended the last verse with a smoothing, soft high pitch vocal.

eotteoke haeya jeonhal su innayo

How can I convey it to you

geudael jeongmal saranghan nae maeumeul

My heart that really loved you

ijen eotteoke naui i sarangeul

How is my love

All of their voices harmonise very well, the girls can hear applauding from the teacher and other students when their performance has ended.

“Wonderful job girls. That’s it for today, keep it up” The teacher encouraged them.

“Ok, see you guys tomorrow.” Jessica bid goodbyes to her friends.

As I’m walking down the corridors I can heard the same piano music flowing into my ears.

I wonder who stays behind practicing at this time.

This time without any hesitation, I decided to follow the melody and see who is making that wonderful music behind the piano.

When I was getting closer, my heart beat has gotten faster.

The door was opened letting in the warm sunlight coming through the windows. The melody has gotten louder. She stood outside the door and took a deep breath before entering. She was astonished when she saw who the person was; she could not believe her own eyes. He looked like a handsome, generous charming prince from the fairy tales. The music has stopped playing when she was about to leave but a certain voice stopped her.

“Sica?”

I stayed silent. I guess I was still stunned by his piano skills. He walked towards me as I stood there nervously.

“Hey Sica, are you ok?”

“U-um yeh” she replied softy with a bit of stuttering, she turned around and decide to leave the room but a light grip was on her thin fragile wrist.

“Wait” she looked at him as he let go of her wrist.

“E-erm, do you want to walk home together? It’s getting dark and it’s dangerous for a girl to walk home alone” For some reason, I didn’t refuse.

There was a very awkward silence between the duo while walking side by side together. But sooner or later Taeng broke the silence.

“So, how come you were still at school at this time?”

“I had choir practice”

“OH Chincha? I would love to hear you sing. I heard voices like it came from angels before, you must be one of them” I blushed madly when he said that. He sure does know how to flatter a girl.

“And I never knew you could play piano that well” Jessica praised.

“Hehe thanks” he said shyly with a dorky grin on his face.

“…”

“I’m sorry…”

“For what?”

“For hurting you yesterday”

“Only yesterday? That black eye didn’t disappear for five days”

“Yah, you deserved that”

“Haha I’m just kidding, I forgot about it already don’t worry"

“I’m sorry too for u-umm…” he continued.

“It’s ok, just don’t do it again”

“I won’t I promise!…so are we friends? He asked in a serious tone.

“I guess”

Taeng started jumping up and down joyfully like a little boy that just received his most valued present.

What a dork

as the brunette let out a light giggle.

“So how long have you been playing the piano?”

“Since I was seven, I can also play the guitar too”

“Really? It’s hard to believe, maybe because of my first impression of you as a pervert” She laughed but can see Taeng pouting. Jessica couldn’t resist and pinched his smooth cheeks. They both looked away and blushed like crazy.

I cannot believe I just did that.

They chatted for some time while he walked Jessica close to her house. They bid each other goodbyes with a smile creped on their faces.

To be continued.

Chapter Six – Training and Music Practice

8:20pm at a convenient store

Yul’s POV

“C’mon Taeng quit flicking through the porn magazine and help me choose which flavour drink I should get for Tiffany.”

He threw the magazine back on the shelf and walked towards me.

“There are no nice butts anyway” he mumbled.

“Ugh you should know which flavour she likes since you guys are friends or should I say lovers?”

“Pff you’re just jealous.” He was indeed jealous with the look on his face.

I have football practice with Tiffany tomorrow. While I was getting some snacks in the store, I decided to get something useful for tomorrow’s session. I mean it’s only polite to get your friend a drink right?

“Hmm there’s raspberry, blueberry, lemon, orange. What should I get?"

“Just get any; I’m sure she’ll drink anything you get her”

“You think so?”

“Mmhmm, I still need to meet her. Hey bring me with you tomorrow”

“Alright, but she’s MINE and don’t you dare grope her or I’ll beat you up” Yul threaten.

“Oooh feisty and very possessive too” Taeng laughed.

Yul headlock Taeng playfully and ruffle his hair causing him to struggle and nearly crash into the shelves.

“Yah, you’re ruining my hair!”

“Guys stop messing around in my shop” said the Ajusshi.

They stopped fooling around.

“Anyway when are you going to confess to her?” Taeng asked as they walked out the store.

“I don’t know, I don’t even know if she likes me in that way.”

“We’ll find out tomorrow then.”

“Why, what are you going to do?”

“Nothing” he smirked.

Next day at school

“Don’t say anything embarrassing in front of Tiffany ok?”

“Yeh yeh, I won’t say anything” He said while walking with both hands in his pockets.

“Good”

They soon walked over to the brunette who is sitting on the picnic benches.

“Hi Tiffany”

“Hi Yul, oh you must be Taeng”

“Yep, I’m Kim Taeng nice to meet you”

“Nice to meet you too, I’m Tiffany Hwang”

“Omo you have beautiful eye smiles” he flirted. Yul gave him a deadly glare and Taeng seems to get the information.

After good 10 minutes of lunch and chitchat, Yul lay down on the grass and stretched himself but unexpectedly Taeng poured water all over his body making his shirt soaking wet and visible.

“Oops I’m sorry Yul”

“Why you…” Yul grumbled trying hard to control his tempered because Tiffany was beside him.

“You better change your shirt before you catch a cold” He heard a sweet voice coming from his left ear.

Yul took off his shirt showing his fine well built toned body. His tanned skin was glowing in the sun that gives a very shiny metallic effect.

“Where’s my shirt?” he mumbled while searching in his bag.

“Looking for something, sexy boy?” Taeng provoked while waving the shirt in the air.

Taeng quickly passes the t-shirt to Tiffany before Yul catches him.

“Tippany catch!”

“Well, I gotta go meet Sica for music practice, see you later guys!” He waved.

“Argh that byuntaeng”

“Y-you better wear this” Tiffany avoid looking at him.

“Thanks”

They changed into their gear and started training together.

“Yul how’d create a swerve on the ball” The eye smiling girl asked, Yul demonstrated to her and she was amazed.

“Oh wow~ that was awesome Yul!” Tiffany admired.

“T-that was nothing, here you try” Yul blushed.

Tiffany got ready for her first attempt, but before she swings her leg she tripped over a stone causing her to lose balance. Yul manage to catch her in time and she is now in his warm arms holding her tenderly. He stares into her sparkling dark brown orbs as her cheeks started turning light pink. Their faces are just inches away but their lips are like magnets pulling closer and closer but soon Yul’s phone vibrated causing them to pull away.

Damn who is it?

I pulled out my phone and it was a message from Taeng.

She definitely loves you! Confess to her.

Taeng.

I can feel my face flushed and heartbeat gotten faster after I read the message.

I’m not ready to confess yet.

After 30mintues of nonstop exercise we sat on the grass and rested, I can see droplets of sweats traveling down the side of her face and onto her neck.

Damn she’s hot

“Here, have a drink” He handed her the raspberry flavoured energy drink.

“Thanks Yul” She flashed him her eye smiles.

“Y-you’re welcome”

As Yul reaches the drink from his bag he can feel something pressing against his forehand. Tiffany was using her sleeve wiping the sweat from his face. His heartbeat has increased and couldn’t stop staring at her.

She is so beautiful

Meanwhile in the music room

Jessica’s POV

Argh where is he? Why is he always late?

I started walking around the room feeling frustrated.

“Sica! Sorry I’m late” he came in panting.

“I guess you’re a very busy person.” she said coldly.

“It’s just...that I went with Yul to meet Tippany at the school yard, and I ran all the way from there to here.

“Huh you met Tiffany?”

“Yeah I never met her before and Yul seems to be interested in her so I was curious to see what she looks like.”

Abruptly, Sunny came into the room and saw us together. She ran over and gave Taeng a really tight hug. For some reason, I feel jealous.

“Taeng oppa~!”

“Hey Sunny” he hugged her back.

“I missed you; I haven’t seen you for almost 1 year!”

“I know, I miss you too”

The two just keep chatting like I was invisible, they’re like two love birds and it was getting on my nerves. I left the room to get some fresh air but in a little while someone tapped my shoulder, I turned around and saw him standing there smiling like an idiot.

“Where’s Sunny?”I asked.

“She went back to the choir room”

“You guys seems close, are you in a relationship with her?”

“Is someone getting jealous?” he teased.

“In your dreams” Taeng pouted.

“Anyway, come in I wanna show you something” I nodded and follow him back into the room.

“Let’s try and sing this song together” he handed me the lyrics. It was one of my favourite songs called ‘Way Back Into Love’.

“Don’t worry my English is perfect when I sing.” He said and sat on the piano stool. I let out a laugh when I remember how he pronounced my name.

“You ready?” I nodded as I cleared my throat.

The familiar melody begins to play; Jessica sang the first verse with her stunning angelic voice. She can see Taeng smiling and looking at her while playing the piano.

I've been living with a shadow overhead

I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed

I've been lonely for so long

Trapped in the past

I just can't seem to move on

I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away

Just in case I ever need them again someday

I've been setting aside time

To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

I was absolutely astounded by his voice. He’s pronunciation was good. He’s voice is so smooth, calm and rich. The use of vibrato was ideal. He was… perfect.

All I want to do is find a way back into love

I can't make it through without a way back into love

Oh oh oh

As I expected, our voices blends in perfectly. I can feel his emotions in his voice; it feels like he has this connection with me. It was a great experience to sing along with him. I must say, he has good vocal skills almost as good as me.

Taeng ended the song slowly and peacefully. They smiled at each other and exchange glances.

“WOW that was amajing! Your voice is marvellous.”

“You too, I’m impressed”

The duo kept on admiring each other endlessly. However there was a figure standing by the door watching them throughout the whole performance.

To be continued.

Chapter Seven - Girlfriend?

Applause can be heard by the door. She walked in the room with a big smile on her face showing how proud and delighted she is.

“That was incredible. I am very impressed with the both of you. You two have great collaboration”. said Miss Choi

“I believe you two will make a fantastic job at the school festival.” she continued.

“But Miss I’m already in the choir. And I don’t think me and Taeng will have time to practice.”

“Jessica, have confidence in yourself. You two can harmonize very well and you sang the song perfectly. I’ll be expecting to see you two perform on that evening, goodbye.” She said before leaving the room.

Silence has occured. The duo was shocked. The professional vocal trainer has encouraged them to perform at the school festival in front of hundreds of people.

“So are we going to perform together?” Taeng asks frankly.

“I think so, since she didn’t give us a chance to consider or reject the idea.” Jessica replied with a loud sigh.

“Ugh, what have we got ourselves into?We need to perform in front of hundreds of people now, it’s all your fault Kim Taeng.”

“Hey it’s not going to be that bad, besides we get to have our duet on stage. We can show off our talent and awesomeness to everyone haha” he said while fist pumping up in the air.

“Alright let’s talk about this tomorrow. I wanna go home” she said between her yawns.

They walked outside the school gate, but Taeng stopped and told Jessica to wait for him. About a minute later, he came back with a bicycle.

“Hop on” the boy said while patting the empty seat behind him. Jessica hesitated for a bit because it looks unsecure and unbalanced.

“You better hold on tighter” he said. The brunette embraced his waist lightly but soonfelt a bump on the road which causes Jessica to tighten her grip around his waist. It felt so warm and secure. She can smell his clean, refreshing but not so strong perfume he had on.

Taeng can feel Jessica's arms wrapped around his waist kindly, but the boy wanted a tighter embrace. He deliberately ran into a stone causing the bike to stumble and he achieved his goal.

Yesh!

Her warm embrace gives Taeng butterflies in his stomach. He cherishes this moment the most since this is their first skin ship.

Minutes have passed; Taeng can feel Jessica's head rested on his back.

She must have fallen asleep.

He rode slowly and avoided all the bumpy areas on the road not wanting to wake the brunette up. When Taeng arrives at Jessica's house; he tries to wake her up but there’s no movement.

Gosh such a heavy sleeper.

He carried her on his back and pressed the doorbell. Seconds later, he can see a shadow coming towards the glassed door.

“Oh hello dear, come on in. Aigoo it must have troubled you for taking Jessica home”

“No, not at all. We were practising after school so I gave Jessica a lift back home.”

“Oh how kind of you, would you please take Jessica up to her bedroom. It’s very hard to wake her up when she’s asleep.”

“Sure no problem, upstairs?”

“Yes, up the stairs and turn left.”

Taeng gently kicked the door open while still carrying Jessica on his back. He placed her on the double bed and tuck her in. Taeng can smell her beautiful pleasant scent filled in her room. Jessica's room is very simple, clean and tidy. He can see many books are stacked and placed neatly on the shelves.

She must love reading a lot.

Taeng was expecting her room to be huge, with pink wallpapers and many decorations like a princess’s bedroom. He took a last glance at her sleeping face and left a note before leaving the room.

“Hmm Taengoo…”

T-t-taengoo? Is that me? I can’t believe she’s dreaming about me!

A dorky smile has appeared on Taeng’s face once again.

He went downstairs and bid goodbye to Jessica’s Grandma before going back home.

Meanwhile at home

Taeng took of his shoes and placed them on the rack. He walked into the living room and slouched down on the soft black leather couch.

“Oppa you’re late home again” Hayeon said and took the seat beside her brother.

“Aww you missed me?”

“Yeah very much” she said in a sarcastic tone. Then Hayeon started sniffing Taeng weirdly.

“OOHHHHHH Oppa has a girlfriend!”

Taeng's parents gave him a surprised look. Taeng was surprised too by what Hayeon said.

“What! No, I don’t have a girlfriend.”

“Then where’d you get this female scent from? And this lip-gloss mark on your shoulder.”

“Taeng, it’s fine to have a girlfriend. But no sex before marriage ok?” Taeng’s mum said in a serious tone and the boy blushed when he heard the last sentence.

“W-what, mom! I don’t have a girlfriend… and I don’t know what you’re talking about.”He whined and went back upstairs.

Minutes later...

“Mum what’s for dinner?” He asked his mother while grabbing a drink from the fridge.

“Kimchi and egg fried rice” she replied.

“Oh yummy”

“Taeng…”

Taeng hates this seriousness of her voice. Whenever she uses it, it’s got to be something important.

“Yeh?”

“Do you have a girlfriend?”

“Mum please don’t listen to Hayeon, she always exaggerate things.”

“Ok but if you do, don’t keep it away from us and remember what I said earlier.”

“Araso araso”

Next morning

The sleeping princess opened her eyes slowly and let out a wide yawn. She quickly jumped out of her bed thinking how she got home last night. The girl finally remembers that Taeng gave her a ride home…then she fell asleep.

WHAT I fell asleep!

Before she goes to the bathroom the brunette saw a pink sticky note on her desk it says…

Morning sleepy head. I’ll see you tomorrow from… Taengoo!

A smile formed on her soft pink lips while reading the sweet message from the boy.

Wait.. T-taengoo? How does he know?

“Oh my god I must have said it while I was having that dream again.” She facepalmed herself.

She went to the bathroom to freshen herself up before going downstairs.

“Morning Grandma” Jessica said as she took a seat at the dinner table and grabbed her breakfast.

“Morning sweetie”

“I’m glad Taeng took you home and tuck you in bed last night, he is such a nice boy”

“H-he tucked me in bed?”

“Yep, I think he fancies you” The girl blushed madly.

“Grandma~” Jessica whined making her Grandma laughs even louder.

15minutes later the door bell rang.

“I’ll get it Gran”

Jessica opened the door and she was surprised to see who it was.

“Morning!”

“Oh hello Taeng, I see you came to pick Jessica up” said grandma looking over Jessica's shoulder.

“Morning Grandma” he greeted.

“C’mon dear, don’t make Taeng wait. Hurry up and grab your bag.”

Taeng is waiting for Jessica by the doorstep like a boyfriend waiting for his girlfriend to go on a date.

She hopped onto his bike and Taeng rode to school.

“I know my back is comfortable but don’t fall asleep this time keke~” he teased.

“I was just tired yesterday” she defended.

“So what brings you here to take me to school?”

“Hmm I just felt like it” Taeng smiled.

To be continued.

Chapter Eight - Reward

Meanwhile in class

“Alright class, two more weeks till the school festival takes place. I hope you guys are working hard on your projects.” The teacher reminded.

“Taeng, which song are we going to sing?” Jessica nudged Taeng.

“Hmm are we going to sing in English or Korean?”

“I think we should sing in Korean so the audience will understand.”

Taeng nodded.

“Which song do you think we should sing?” Taeng asks.

Before Jessica could reply a guy called Taecyeon came over interrupting the duo.

“Hey Taeng can I borrow a pen? Hello there beautiful.” He winked at Jessica. Jessica ignored it showing no interest in him.

I can’t believe he used Taeng just to hit on me, what a loser.

“Here”

“Thanks mate, see ya later beautiful” he said before leaving.

“Hmm let’s sing ‘Want and Resent.” Jessica suggested.

“Ok! I love that song”

They both smiled.

Lesson went on as normal. Jessica usually focuses on whatever she is studying, but today she kept stealing glances at the person beside her. Another thing that makes the brunette lose concentration is Taeng’s pen spinning tricks, at first she find it super annoying but now it amazes her.

So cool...

At break time

Yul can see his best friend spacing out while walking on the grass.

He’s so gonna regret what he did to me yesterday.

“Kim Taeng!” Yul gave him a rugby tackle onto the grass. The shorter boy tries to fight back but Yul is stronger than him.

“Yah Kwon Yul, you wanna fight huh?”

“Haha give me your best shot midget!”

“I am not a midget! You beefcake! Ugh get off me” he tried to push him off but failed. But suddenly Yul felt hands grabbing his buttocks.

“Hey get off my ass you perverted midget” Yul got off him and sat beside Taeng while catching his breath.

“Hehe I know your weakness. But ouch I think you hurt my back.”

“Good! That was for yesterday pouring water on me for no reason and you were checking Tiffany out!”

“Haha I couldn’t resist she’s got a nice body.” Yul then grabs Taeng’s collar playfully, but Taeng said something that made Yul so enchanted.

“But I found out that Tippany really loves you. She was drooling when she saw you half naked.”

“Really?! Well (clears throat) of course, I have the greatest body.”

“You need to stop flattering yourself”

“You’re just jealous, midget” Yul flicked Taeng on the forehead.

“That hurts! You beefcake!” He rubbed his forehead constantly.

“Haha, well I’ll see you at lunch. I have PE now.” Yul laughed.

“Later!”

Lesson five has just ended. It is time for Jessica to go to her choir practice. She was looking forward to it all day because the class gets to sing one of her favourite k-pop girl group SNSD’s song called ‘My Child’.

As the girl walked into the classroom, everyone was quiet and gloomy. Jessica asked sunny what happened but the teacher cut her off.

“Sorry class, today our pianist is off ill. Therefore we have to cancel our choir practice.”

Jessica was very disappointed that she couldn’t practice the song. As she was staring at the empty old piano, images of Taeng playing the piano has appeared.

Maybe I should ask him.

“Miss, can I bring a substitute?”

“Ok but make it fast”

With that said, Jessica sped down the corridors hoping Taeng will be in the music room. She ran into the room and saw Taeng cleaning up the music room.

“Taeng!”

“Hi Sica” he looked surprised.

“Come” Jessica grabbed Taeng’s wrist dragging him down the corridors to the choir room.

“H-hey what’s with the rush?”

“We need you to be our pianist for today”

Within a minute they arrive at the class. Jessica can hear the girls whispering and talking about Taeng.

“Taeng oppa~”

“Omo he’s cute”

“He’s so handsome”

“I wish he’s my boyfriend”

“Quiet down girls, Jessica would you like to introduce your friend?” Miss Choi asked.

“This is Kim Taeng” Jessica introduced.

“Hello” Taeng said and bowed to the girls causing everyone to scream and chant.

Miss Choi gave Taeng the music sheets as the girls get ready for their position.

The cheerful and relaxing tune has begun to play. The girls sang the song lively expressing their feelings towards the song.

saehayang jungiwa jogeum nalgeun yeonpilro

keudaewa namanui meonhut keuryeogajyo

With a white piece of paper and a slightly worn pencil

I draw of the future days of just you and I

Jessica glanced at Taeng but saw him watching her making the latter blush and feel nervous.

eondeogwie olla naeryeodabomyeon

neomuna neolgo neolbeun sesangeseo hanabbunin keudaega boyeoyo

If I go to the top of the hill and I look down

I can see only you amidst the wide and broad world

They sang the chorus with a lot of energy put into it. Their voices once again harmonize very well. And then the girls ended the song nicely and smoothly.

“Well done, that was brilliant. I want you girls to perform like this at the school festival. And thank you for helping us out Taeng.”

“No problem” He smiled sweetly making the girls blush.

Everyone left the class leaving Jessica and Taeng alone in the room with an awkward silence.

“Thanks for coming”

“Do I get a reward?” Taeng asked cheekily.

“No” Jessica answered coldly.

“Sica~ Waeeee~” he whined with puppy eyes.

“Y-your aegyo doesn’t work on me” She lied and turned around with her arms crossed trying to hide her smile.

“Omo what’s that?” the brunette turned her head to the right and her soft lips landed on his cheek giving him a soft peck.

“Thanks for the reward keke~” he ran out the room leaving the ice princess standing there blushing.

A while later Jessica exit the school gate still thinking about what happened earlier on. But Taeng suddenly came out of nowhere and stopped in front of the brunette.

“I thought you already went home”

“Nope I’m waiting for you”

Jessica got on his bike and he pedalled pretty fast that she had to tighten her grip and hair was blowing into her face.

“Hey slow down, I’m gonna puke.”

“We’re almost there”

Taeng stopped at a convenient store and asked Jessica to wait for him outside. He soon came out with two cups of ice cream in his hands.

“Strawberry or Vanilla?” he smiled.

“We came all the way here just to buy ice cream?”

“Yep, hurry its melting”

Jessica took the strawberry ice cream and started devouring it.

“You got some on your nose” He said and wiped it with his thumb causing Jessica to blush once again.

Jessica can’t help but to admire his caring, it makes her feel so warm inside even though the ice cream is making her cold. After the treat, Taeng took Jessica back home again and bid goodbye to each other.

To be continued.

Chapter Nine – School Festival Part One

The big day has come. There are students setting up stalls for the carnival with their costumes and make-up on. The choir and music club is getting ready for their performance in the school auditorium hall, footballers are getting changed in the locker room and giving each other encouragement.

In just 30mintues teachers, parents, and visitors will arrive at the school.

The boy’s football club will play their match first against SUJU Academy. They made their way out to the field one by one. Cheers and chants can be heard from the crowd. Cheerleaders and mascots are out on the field giving support to both teams.

“Let’s go Soshi let’s go!” The cheerleaders chanted.

The whistle has blown leaving 22 players on the field fighting for the ball trying hard to score for their school.

Yul spotted Tiffany who is sitting on the bench watching him play. Tiffany gave Yul her eye smiles and fist pumping showing support.

Yul’s POV

I tackled a guy called Heechul and he sure got pissed off. I dribble the ball as fast and accurate as possible to the other side of the field. Standing outside the penalty box, I gave a hard precise kick adding spin to the ball causing the goalkeeping to dive to the other side.

GOAL

I scored the first goal smoothly. Guys from my team came pouncing onto me giving me hugs and friendly punches. The ball has returned back to the center, as my teammate passes me the ball a huge bloke called Shindong took the ball; the guy is slow but sure has good footwork. Shindong passed the ball to his leader Leeteuk and he kicked the ball fast and sharp making it into the net without a problem. The match is now 1-1 a draw.

Whistle has blown. The boys are making their way back into the gym for half time.

“Guys, we must score again. Penalty is too risky” said Yoong

“We need to think of a plan”

“Let’s do a corner kick and Sooyoung head butt the ball into the net” Yul said.

“Araso, captain!”

Half time has gone. The guys were aggressive towards each other. Violent tackles and pushing has occurred causing yellow cards and free kicks given to both teams.

Hyoyeon passed the ball to me just in time before he gets the ball taken away. I was too focus on what was in front of me that I didn’t notice a guy called Siwon tackled me hard leaving a minor injury on my leg.

“FOUL!” said the referee.

Siwon gave Yul a smirk.This was part of his plan to get Yul injured since he’s one of the best players on the field. Yul couldn’t do anything but to limp and jog around while his teammates are fighting for the ball. The ball rolled to Yul again but he passed it to Yoong, he attempts to score but the other player Donghae blocked it. But thanks to him, he gave them their corner kick.

10 more minutes left in the game. Everyone in the crowd is anxious and excited to see who is going to win this year’s football trophy for their representing schools.

I am now standing at the corner getting ready to pass the ball to Sooyoung. My heart is pounding hard against my chest. Sweat is forming on my forehead dripping down to my face. I aimed exactly where Sooyoung is even though everyone is marking him, this is a tough chance for us to score.

I took a deep breath and kicked the ball hoping that Sooyoung will reach it. He jumped as high as he could to reach the ball but Siwon that b*stard pushed him hard to the ground.

I guess we were lucky that the Ref witness it. He gave Siwon a yellow card and a penalty kick for us.

Since Yul is the captain he will have to take this shot. This gives the boy massive pressure and frustration. He prays to god hoping he will score this last and only goal they have left.

Left, right or centre?

I decided. Top right. I took a deep breath before giving my best shot.

I kicked the ball hard adding my favourite top spin to the ball causing the ball to curve downwards. This was a clever but risky move. It was just 1 inch away the net post before it bounces off.

GOAL

I heard people screaming and yelling our names, I let out a reliving sigh before I got carried by the boys and throwing me up in the air.

“SOSHI SOSHI SOSHI!” the cheerleaders chanted.

“That was awesome Yul!”

“Good job everyone, we’re the best!”

As Yul made his way back into the gym, he ran over to Tiffany but she gave Yul a tight bear hug leaving the latter speechless.

“Well done captain” Tiffany said giving Yul her eye smiles.

“T-thanks” He blushed.

“Now it’s your turn to win” Yul said.

“Yep and you better be watching” she smiled shyly before leaving.

“Definitely”

All the girls were awestrucked with Tiffany’s routine during these past two weeks. They all regret for being too harsh and rude to her when she first joined the club. Knowing that she is very strong and hard working towards the team, even the tough ones had to apologise to her.

About 20minutes into the game Yul can see this is a frustrating match for Tiffany against the SUJU girls. Their opponents are tough and aggressive; they hardly gave them a chance to maintain the ball for more than a minute.

Another 25minutes have passed. The score is 0-0, the whistle has blown showing that it is half time. Yul decided to go see Tiffany noticing how stress she was, he wants to give her confidence and support.

“Fany!”

“Yul, I did terrible” she released a loud sigh and lowered her head.

“Hey, don’t say that. You we’re doing great, the opponents are just tough” Yul said softy placing two hands on Tiffany’s shoulders.

“But I don’t-“

“You can do it, trust yourself and follow your heart” Yul placed Tiffany’s hand onto his chest feeling his heartbeat.

She nodded and smiled.

“Thank you” she said and left the gym.

Tiffany’s POV

Tiffany has a different feeling than before. She was so frustrated, tired and lost all her motivation on the first half of the match. But thanks to Yul’s encouragement; the girl gained her confidence and enthusiasm back.

I tried my hardest to tackle the players without making a foul, and luckily I did. I achieved the ball, and not to waste any more time I dashed forward trying to reach the penalty box before time runs out. Just when I was close, but not yet there, a player called Hyuna took the ball away from me just like clicking her fingers. She is very fast and vigorous.

The midfielder Nicole passed the ball to me and I dribbled the ball close enough to the box. Aiming straight at the bottom of the net, I narrowed my vision and kicked the ball hoping it will go in.

Damn it.

I heard ooh’s from the crowd, it was close, very close.

Damn the goalkeeper Victoria has good flexibility.

She could block the ball with her left leg while standing at the far right nearly formed into a split.

Not giving up, I quickly obtain the ball with my teammates. However they are all surrounded by our opponents, Hara the defender passed it to me just in time before she gets tackled by another player. When I was about to kick the ball, I felt a sharp pain digging into my ankle. It was no other than Kim Hyuna. I couldn’t do anything but fell flat onto the ground grabbing my ankle analysing the pain.

“FOUL! Penalty kick for Soshi High”

“Tiff, are you alright?”

“Do you need medical treatment?”

Tiffany stood up slowly and shook her head showing that she can continue with the match.

“I’m fine, let’s finish this off.”

I can see Yul looking worried and desperately wanted me to quit. Seeing him like this hurts, but I’m happy to see him so apprehensive about me. I know he likes me more than a friend but he never confesses to me. Why?

Kwon Yul, when will you confess, do I need to make the first move?

I bought my attention back into the game. Gyuri our team captain is getting ready for the kick. The whole situation is very nerve wracking. We are all hoping that Gyuri will score this last chance for our team, for our school. She kicked the ball to the top left corner, but unfortunately blocked by Victoria’s long arms. However my body wasn’t not listening to me, it gradually moved forward and I happened to head butt the ball into the net causing everyone in disbelief and shock. I looked up at the scoreboard saying 1-0. I was too shock that I didn’t know I made a rebound from Gyuri’s kick and scored.

I’m not dreaming right?

The whistle has blown. Time was out. We won.

I can see girls from my team running towards me and crushing me with their bear hugs and piling on top of me on the ground. They soon got off me and praised me for being such a good player. Everyone made their way back to their benches waiting for the trophies to be taken out and handed to the winners.

Yul came running to me and giving me a tight hug. It felt warm, secure, and loved.

“Are you ok, can you walk?” he pulled away the hug and had that worried expression on again.

“I’m ok- argh-“Tiffany lied.

“Lemme take a look, oh my god it’s all swallow and red. I need to take you to the medical room”

Yul carried Tiffany on his back running in high-speed; he placed her on the bed asking the nurse how she was.

He was more worried than Tiffany. The eye smiling girl can’t help but to smile.

“Yul, you need to go back for the trophy and-“

“No, nothing is more important than you” Her heartbeat increases when he said those words.

“But…”

“Fany ah, do you know how worried I was when you got injured” Tiffany shook her head.

He took my hand caressing with his thumb.

Confess confess confess now!

“I…

neoreul saranghae saranghae maeil nan haru jongil ni saenggak ppunin geol

neodo malhaejwo malhaejwo sae sarang handa naege malhaejwo

His phone rang.

Ugh great timing.

He excused himself and answered his phone call. I was disappointed that it had to ruin this moment. I waited so long for him to confess but just one phone call has to ruin it.

I waited and waited hoping he will come back and confess to me. But it seems like he’s gone. I closed my eyes and rest after I drained most of my energy in the game. Suddenly I heard footsteps and heavy breathing coming towards me, I opened my eyes and saw him grabbing a seat beside the bed.

“Sorry, I had to get something”

Hmph, I thought you said nothing is more important than me.

“It’s ok” Tiffany said showing like it didn’t bother her.

“Fany ah, I need to tell you something…”

He grabbed my hand once again and kissed it with his soft lips.

“I… love you.”

“Will you Tiffany Hwang be my one and only girlfriend?” he confessed holding up 13 baby pink beautiful roses.

Tiffany was speechless… she can feel her eyes getting watery. Her dream has finally come true.

“Fany… are you ok, don’t cry” he wiped the tears away with his thumb.

Tiffany hugged Yul very tight almost like strangling him but soon loosen her grip resting her head on his shoulder.

“Yes, I will be your girlfriend” Tiffany whispered into his ear sending butterflies in Yul’s tummy.

“I love you too” She said and pecked him softly on his cheek.

To be continued.

Chapter Ten – School Festival Part Two

Loud audience chatting and clapping can be heard through the big double wooden doors. Everyone appear to be very excited and blissful creating a bright warm ambience in the school auditorium hall. The hall looks pretty decent; it has fancy walls and comfy chairs with many spotlights above the ceiling and high quality speakers located next to the stage.

There are 10 groups to perform in total. Jessica was so glad that she’s not the first to perform because the poor girl is literally shaking in fear and nervousness. Jessica and Taeng will perform their duet after her choir performance.

A boy band called CN Blue are first to perform in front of hundreds of people. Jessica can see her schoolmate plus choir member Seohyun staring at the lead singer Yongwa in awe. The curtains began to open revealing their school first act. She can hear Ooh’s and Wow’s from the crowd. The girl took another peep at the crowd and gulped hard, this is the first time she’ll be performing in front of so many people.

The girl sat on the steps trying hard to calm her stress and fear down and buried her face into her hands.

“Nervous?” a familiar voice appeared.

Jessica lifted her head up and saw Taeng sitting beside her.

“Very” She answered.

“…Hey watch this” Taeng got up pulling his phone out playing T-ara’s Roly Poly song andstarted dancing to it. Jessica was amazed that he can dance so well to a girly song. He had this dorky expression on his face but his dance moves are so exaggerated kinda like Jo Kwon style but very dorky and cute at the same time. Jessica couldn’t hold in her laughter anymore.

“HAHAHAH!” The brunette burst out laughing clutching her stomach.

“It’s good to see you smiling again” Taeng walked over and sat beside her.

“You should have seen yourself, it was hilarious”

“Haha, I’m embarrassed now.” He scratched his head.

“But hey just relax and do your best, it doesn’t matter if we mess up.” he said giving Jessica a smile.

“Thank you Taeng, I feel much better now”

“Anything for you princess” Taeng smiled dorkily.

“JESSICA, COME ON WE’RE UP NEXT!” shouted Hyomin.

Jessica quickly got up from the ground and waved goodbye to Taeng.

“Sica Fighting!” Taeng shouted before the girl enters the stage.

Jessica nodded and smile back at him.

The curtains pulled away slowly, Jessica can see tons of people staring at her. But somehow she’s not as nervous as before, maybe because she is singing with her members or perhaps it was the boost of energy that Taeng just gave her.

The soft calming melody started to play and the teacher signalled them to sing in three, two one.

saehayang jungiwa jogeum nalgeun yeonpilro

keudaewa namanui meonhut keuryeogajyo

With a white piece of paper and a slightly worn pencil

I draw of the future days of just you and I

sorinaejianhge kwigiurida

eoneusaeng nadomoreuge jamiteureoyo neuluseumyeo

Without making a sound, I listen closely

And before I know it, I fall asleep with a smile

eondeogwie olla naeryeodabomyeon

neomuna neolgo neolbeun sesangeseo hanabbunin keudaega boyeoyo

If I go to the top of the hill and I look down

I can see only you amidst the wide and broad world

Jessica’s POV

I can see the crowd looking very pleased and satisfied. We sang the song more lively and passionate this time with our voices blend together perfectly giving goose bumps to both audience and us.

We soon ended the song loudly and cheerfully. Loud applause can be heard from the crowd and teachers looking very proud. We bowed in 90 degrees before walking off the stage.

“Well done girls” Miss Choi said with a big smile on her face.

“Thanks miss!”

“Ok the next group will be a duet by Kim Taeng and Jung Jessica” the announcer said. He waved us on stage and audiences started clapping.

I hesitate at first but Taeng took my hand leading me onto the stage. My heart is thumping hard against my chest, I don’t know if it’s the crowd or him holding my hand …or both.

“We can do this” he whispered before letting go of my hand.

We took our positions. The curtains pulled away slowly, spotlights are bright enough to blind my eyes, the whole place became quite. I can see my grandma sitting on the front row, she waved at me as I smiled back.

Taeng looked at me to see if I’m ready and I nodded.

Ajig nugur saranghar su obnun

I know your heart too

gudejichin gasumur nan nomuna jar arjyo

The fact that you can’t love anyone yet

byonham obshi gude gyothur jikhyowajiman

I’ve watched you by your side without any change

guden jinaborin sarangane gu aneman sanun gor

You’re just living inside a past love

Wonhago wonmanghajyo gudemanur

I want and resent you, only you

nega dagaon shiganur himgyobge mandunun saram

The one that makes the upcoming times, so hard

jinan nardurur gudeui aphun yegirur morugo shiphungor

The painful past and your sad stories, I don’t want to know

Listening to Taeng’s voice makes me so much relaxed, calm and warm. Our voices harmonizes together flawlessly with the soft piano music. I can see how proud my Grandma looks.

Wonhago wonmanghajyo, gudemanur

I want and resent you, only you

nega dagaon shiganur himgyobge mandunun saram

The one that makes that makes tomorrow a regret, by coming to me

iron ne mamur honjaso yegiharkeyo

This is what I feel, I’ll say these feelings by myself

guden nomu sarangheyo

I love you so much

They looked at each other while singing the last words almost like confessing to each other.

They ended the song gradually and smoothly. Jessica watch Taeng rose up from his piano stool and came stood beside her. All the audience are clapping loudly, the duo bowed to the crowd and walked off the stage.

“See, you did it” Taeng nudged Jessica with a big grin.

“Yeah t-“

“OPPPA!”

I recognise this loud cheerful voice.

“Unnie you were awesome!” Hayeon said holding Jessica's hand.

“Thanks Hayeon”

“Yah what about me?”

“You sucked” she stuck her tongue out at her brother.

I envy their relationship.

“Aish you little brat”

“Honey, well done. We’re so proud of you”

They’re must be Taeng’s parents.

“Thanks Appa, Umma. Oh this is Jeshika and Sica this is my Mom and Dad.” He introduced.

“Hello Mr and Mrs Kim” Jessica greeted them politely.

“Hello Jessica, you have such a lovely voice”

“Thanks”

“Taeng talks about you a lot.” Taeng’s mum said making Jessica blush.

“Mom~”

“Ok you guys go to the carnival first, I’ll be there later” Taeng said to his family.

“Ok honey, see you later”

They left the auditorium. Jessica was about to leave too but Taeng stopped her.

“Sica, wanna go to the carnival together?”

“Sure I need to go meet my Grandma there too.”

“Ok but I need to go the bathroom first, I’ll be right back”

Taeng’s POV

Taeng rushed to the bathroom and did his business. After that he went over to the sink and washed his hands, but suddenly someone came in urgently and the boy was surprised to see who it was.

“Taeng!”

“Sooyoung? What’s wrong?” Taeng asked while trying his hands on the towel.

“Taeng I need your help! Please wear this for the carnival and hand these leaflets and candies out. I need to go meet Sunny Bunny or she won’t feed me!” he said in a desperate tone holding up a huge chicken mascot costume.

“WHAT no way!“

“C’mon Taeng, I’ll buy you the limited Hentai collection”

“W- really?!”

“Yes, ok thanks buddy, see ya!”

“Hey wai-“ Sooyoung left Taeng with the chicken outfit alone in the toilet.

Taeng went out to find Jessica but she was nowhere in sight, but he bumped into Seohyun instead.

“Hey Seohyun, have you seen Jeshika?”

“Oh Taeng oppa, Sica unnie went to the carnival to look for her grandma”

“Ok thanks”

Taeng took off his blazer and tie and put it in the locker. He then tries to get into the big heavy fluffy costume. It took him a while to get into the outfit and last but not least he put on the big mask covering his whole head.

Ew it stinks inside!

He carefully made his way to the school carnival without bumping into anyone.

I stood next to the candy floss stall handing candies and leaflets out to people. Many kids came running towards me asking for photos and handshake.

I may look comfortable on the outside, but in the inside I’m sweating like mad, I can feel my clothes sticking to my skin, they are basically drenched in my own sweat.

How disgusting, no wonder this thing smells so bad.

After 15 minutes or so, I finally completed the job. When I glance around the whole area, a familiar figure was standing opposite me. It was Jessica’s Grandma, she bought something from the stalls but she left her purse on the counter. I quickly went over and grab it before anyone else does.

When I turned around, she was already far ahead.I ran after her but a lot of people were in my way.

Damn how could she walk so fast.

“Hey watch where you going fat chicken!”

“Watch it dude!”

“Quit pushing, fatty!”

I pushed through the people hoping that I can catch up with her. I was too focused on her that I didn’t notice I bumped into someone that is shorter than me.

I fell down on the ground and my mask fell off too.

Ahhh fresh air.

“Taeng?! What are you doing in the chicken outfit?” the girl asked while lying on top of me.

“Sica?”

His hair is wet due to the amount of sweat he has realised, his face is flushed because of the heat inside the mascot outfit and his lips are dry feeling dehydrated.

“I…I had to help my friend to hand out leaflets in this costume. I’m sorry for leaving you alone, I went to find you but you were already gone.” he explained while Jessica helping him up.

“Come on let’s take this thing off, it looks like you’re going to suffocate” she laughed.

“Eww your shirt is all damp and you stink!” she complained pinching her nose.

“Aish it’s all Sooyoung’s fault. Anyway give this to your grandma, she left it before.” Taeng gave her the purse.

It has been a hectic day for both teachers and students. The day has finally come to an end; everyone has made their way back home. But only two people are left walking on the quiet, empty, dark streets.

“Argh I’m so tired” Jessica stretched and let out a loud yawn.

“Hey I did more work than you ice princess”

“Yah I sang two songs in front of the most nerve wracking audience, stinky”

“But running around in a chicken costume is worse”

They both laughed and teased each other while getting home.

“You did great today…” Taeng broke the silence.

“Y-you too” Taeng smiled.

“I heard that Yul and Tiffany won their matches, we should congrats them tomorrow” He said.

“Yeah”

“Well I’ll see you tomorrow” Jessica said stopping outside her walkway.

“Ok, Goodnight” Taeng smiled and they bid goodbye to each other.

Taeng’s Home

“I’m back” Taeng said as he closes the door behind him.

“Taeng, where were you in the carnival? We were looking for you”

Oh crap, I forgot about them.

“Sorry Dad I was busy with the school festival”

“Ewww oppa you STINK of B.O” The little kid held her nose.

“Aish shuddup, here stiff” Taeng raised his arms.

“Stop messing around you two, and Taeng go wash yourself” Taeng can see dad holding his nose too.

Do I reallysmell that bad?

The boy then went upstairs to take a nice warm shower.

About 20 minutes later…

Hayeon went to Taeng’s room to ask him to help her with the homework but he’s nowhere in sight. However she can see lights inside the bathroom.

Ugh he’s still in the shower?

She went on his computer for a while to play on her favourite zombie game.

Girl, I need a girl

Mweolhaedo eeppeun

Mommaedo eeppeun

Girl, I need a girl

A familiar tune was heard. The little figure ran over to his bedside drawer and grabs Taeng’s phone checking who the person is. It was no other than Jessica, she quickly answer the phone before she hangs up.

“Jessica unnie~!”

“Oh hello Hayeon, how are you?”

“I’m good what about you unnie?”

Before Hayeon could continue her conversation she saw Taeng walking out of the bathroom. Taeng told Hayeon to give him the phone back, but she refuse.

“Hayeon give me my phone back, it’s for me”

“No, Jessica unnie is talking to me” Hayeon stuck her tongue out.

“Fine, I’ll go read your diary”

“NO! Here’s your phone” but before she pass the phone back to her brother she told her Sica unnie that Taeng has a crush on her.

“Unnie ah~ Oppa loves you very much keke~” She ran out the room as fast as she could before he could scold her.

“S-sica? Sorry my little sister is stupid” Taeng said embarrassingly.

“I-it’s ok, I…erm… got to go now, cya tomorrow” Jessica stutters.

“W-wai-” she hang up.

Damn it, she must have something important to say to me.

“Hayeon, you are so dead!” Taeng said storming to her room.

To be continued.

Chapter Eleven – Date

“Shall I wear this or this?” The eye smiling girl mumbled to herself while holding up two dresses.

It took Tiffany 30minutes just to decide on which dress she is going to wear. She decided to wear her new baby pink coloured dress. Another 20minutes or so, she is finally ready for today’s date with Yul.

DING DONG

Tiffany quickly opens the door not wanting her boyfriend to wait.

“Hello” Yul greeted but couldn’t take his eyes off the beautiful girl in front of him.

“Hi” Tiffany said shyly.

Tiffany bid goodbye to her father and left the house.

“You look beautiful” Yul complimented.

“Thanks” Tiffany blushed.

“Is your ankle better?”

“Yes, much better now”

“That’s good” Yul smiled.

The couple chatted while walking to the shopping mall.

At the shopping mall

“Wow look at the roller rink!” Tiffany shouted in excitement.

“Want to go rollerblade?” Yul asked.

“I don’t know how to” Tiffany shook her head.

“I’ll teach you” Yul smiled and grab Tiffany’s hand walking to the rink.

Yul helped Tiffany to put on her rollerblades and putting the safety pads on so she doesn’t get hurt.

“Yul, you better hold me otherwise I’ll fall” Tiffany said grabbing tight onto Yul’s arm.

“Haha I will” He chuckled.

“Ok so move one foot forward and-“

“Eeeek I can’t, don’t let go!” Tiffany said nervously holding onto Yul’s hands.

“Fany ah I won’t, see we’re moving now” Tiffany opened her eyes watching Yul holding her hands pulling her forward while the boy skating backwards without a problem.

About 15minutes of teaching, Tiffany wants to try skating on her own.

Tiffany released her grip and started moving forward slowly, but she looks like a clumsy penguin walking on the ice instead. Yul couldn’t help but to laugh at his girlfriend.

“Stop laughing~”

“Haha c’mon just a few steps away. You can do it” Yul encouraged. But every time Tiffany moved closer, the boy moved back making Tiffany to skate more.

“Yah stop moving away” Tiffany then give herself a little push to make herself go faster but lost balance.

“AHHHHHHH” She closed her eyes getting ready to hit the hard floor.

“Gotcha!” But instead she fell into a pair of warm arms holding her safely.

Tiffany opened her eyes slowly and saw Yul hugging her tightly.

“Yah don’t do that again” She slapped him gently on the arm.

“Ok sorry”

They soon broke the hug and smiled at each other.

“Let’s skate like this” Yul said back hugging the girl.

“Ok, I feel safer like this”

Tiffany was enjoying this warmth and with Yul’s support the girl can finally skate peacefully. Tiffany was too busy looking at Yul over her shoulder not knowing she have bumped into a little kid causing the duo to fall. Yul landed first on his back and Tiffany on top of him.

“Ow..”

“Yul are you ok?”

“Yeah, are you?”

Tiffany's heart started thumping hard against her chest and cheeks turning light pink knowing that she is lying on top of Yul with all eyes watching them. Tiffany looked away as Yul helping her up from the ground.

“Let’s go for lunch” Tiffany nodded.

Yul held Tiffany’s hand and intertwined their fingers together while walking to the food court leaving a sweet smile on Tiffany’s face.

“Fany you go take a seat, I’ll get the food”

“Ok I want cheeseburger and fries!”

“Sure”

Tiffany who is sitting at a table couldn’t stop staring at Yul while he’s ordering the food. But suddenly a girl came and hugged him. Tiffany’s eyebrows creased as her hand formed into a fist scrunching up the napkins. The expression on Tiffany’s face looks like she wants to kill the girl.

Yul soon came back with a tray of food.

“Who is that girl?” Tiffany asked coldly.

“Hehe are you jealous?”

“No” Tiffany ignored Yul’s tease and taking aggressive bites into her cheeseburger.

Yul then grabs Tiffany’s hand.

“She’s just a friend from Elementary. I told her you’re my girlfriend.”

“Don’t believe you” Tiffany mumbled like a little kid sulking.

“Aigoo why are you cute when you’re mad” Yul pinched Tiffany’s cheeks.

“Eat” Tiffany command holding a chicken nugget in front of Yul’s mouth.

“(CHOMP) Mmmm” Tiffany smiled with her eyes curved downwards.

Yul carefully wiped the grease at the side of Tiffany’s lips. And Tiffany did the same to Yul, leaving huge smiles on both faces.

After their lunch, the couple walked hand in hand in the mall.

Hmm shall I buy her a gift? But what shall I get her?Yul thought to himself.

“Fany ah what do you-“He looked around but couldn’t find the brunette anywhere. But soon he spotted her looking at the key chains near by the shelves.

“Whatcha looking at?”

“Aren’t these key chains cute?” Tiffany asked pointing at the Totoro key chains.

“Hmm they’re ok” Yul answered showing that he is not interested but he just wants to give the girl a surprise later on.

With that said, the couple left the store and carry on with their shopping.

“Fany , I need on toilet I’ll be right back.”

“Ok” Tiffany nodded and sat on the bench.

About a minute later…

“Back!” Yul took the seat next to Tiffany.

“Pick one” He held two fists out.

Tiffany picked Yul’s right hand and he opened it showing a mini Totoro key chain sitting on his palm.

“Omo you bought them!”

“Keke yep” Yul gave Tiffany the key chain.

“Thanks Yul”

“You’re welcome”

They quickly attached them onto their phones and Yul couldn’t stop smiling at the girl who kept playing with the key chain.

“I’ll buy you a big plushie next time”

“Really?!”

Yul nodded.

Tiffany leaned on Yul’s shoulder hugging his arm. As Yul rested his head on Tiffany’s enjoying each other’s warmth and scent.

“Hmm what do you want to do next?” Yul asked.

“Let’s watch Fast 5!”

“Wow I didn’t know you like cars”

“I don’t… but I like Vin Diesel” Tiffany laughed.

“Wae? Because he’s a beefcake? I am one too~” Yul whined.

“Hahah aww, but I like this beefcake more” Tiffany gently pinched Yul cheeks.

When Yul and Tiffany are queuing up for the popcorn and snacks, they bumped into Yul’s friend again.

“Hey Yul oppa”

“Oh hey Min. Tiffany this is Min and Min this is Tiffany.” Yul introduced holding Tiffany’s hand showing that he is already taken.

“Hello” They both said.

“Well I better get going now, my Hongki is waiting for me” She said pointing at a certain direction.

“Ok cya later”

“Bye”

“She has a boyfriend?” Tiffany asks curiously.

“Yes my jelly baby”

“W-what? I’m not a jelly baby” Yul laughed noticing that her girlfriend is a bit dense.

They grabbed their seats and started munching their popcorns.

Yul notice that Tiffany didn’t take her eyes off the screen whenever ‘Vin Diesel’ appears.

Maybe I should work out a bit more

He thought looking at his muscles.

The movie finally ended and everyone made their way out. Yul held Tiffany’s hand swinging it back and forth.

“Wow that was great!”

“Yeah, but who do you like best Vin Diesel or Dwayne Johnson… or me?”

“Haha are you comparing them to you?” Tiffany laughed.

Yul glanced at his watch and realise that it is getting late.

“Are you hungry?”

“A little bit”

“Let’s have dinner” Yul smiled.

Yul took Tiffany to a romantic couple but affordable restaurant on the 3rdfloor in the shopping mall.

As they walk in, the waiter led them to a two person table and Yul pulled the chair for Tiffany. Tiffany loves how Yul is so gentleman towards her.

“Do you always come here?”

“Yes…” Tiffany raised her eyebrow.

“By myself” Tiffany chuckled.

“Actually, I went with Taeng once and we were mistaken as a gay couple” Tiffany laughs even louder while clapping.

“Who wouldn’t? I mean why would two guys come to a romantic restaurant”

“T-that’s because there was an offer and Taeng wanted to try it out”

“But Taeng was so hyper that day, he kissed me on the cheeks to annoy me” Yul said embarrassingly.

“Hahah I wish I was there to witness that”

The waiter soon came over with a menu.

“What would you like sir?” The waiter asks.

“A couple meal please”

“Anything else?”

“And two cups of caramel coffee”

The waiter nodded and left.

“You still remember I like caramel coffee?”

“Of course, I will always remember your words” Yul’s answer leaves a huge smile on Tiffany’s face.

Minutes later, the meals arrived at their table. The hungry couple started devouring the food.

“Mmm the potatoes are delicious”

“Really? Here” Yul gave Tiffany his potatoes.

“Thanks”

“You’re welcome” He smiled.

The couple are enjoying their meals with the romantic violin music playing in the background. They soon finish their main course, while waiting for the desert a waiter brought a boutique of flowers over to their table and gave it to Yul.

“This is for you” Yul gave Tiffany the flowers.

“Thank you” Tiffany said shyly and blushed.

The duo can’t stop glancing at each other while savouring their chocolate ice cream Swiss roll desert.

“It’s sweet isn’t it?”

Yes like you. Yul thought.

He nodded.

Later on, Yul walked Tiffany back home since it was getting late and they still have school tomorrow.

They soon stopped outside Tiffany’s doorstep.

“I really enjoyed today” Tiffany said.

“Me too”

“Call me when you get home” Yul nodded.

“Goodnight Fany, see you tomorrow”

Before Yul leaves Tiffany pulls her boyfriend closer giving him a soft peck on the cheek before entering the house.

“Goodnight” Tiffany said and quickly ran inside hiding her blush.

To be continued.

Chapter Twelve- Teasing Is Loving

(A/N) Hi everyone, it's been a while since i last updated. I enjoyed reading the comments. Since most people wanted to know why Jessica called Taeng from the previous chapters, i have created a flashback for you guys. I can also see that a lot of people wanted a Taengsic + Hayeon chapter, so here it is

. Oh.. readers, please be patience about the double date and Taengsic's confession

Next day at school

Jessica’s POV

“Attention class” the teacher said.

The teacher seem to have some important announcement but whatever it is, it seems like good news by the expression on his face.

“The school festival was absolutely brilliant. I wanted to say well done and thank you for your participation, you all did a great job preparing it.”

“The headmaster was very satisfied with your performance and attitude. So for rewarding you guys, he allows us to have a summer camp trip to Jeju Island for three days.”

“OMG YES!”

“WOOHOO!”

“This will be awesome!”

Jessica can see everyone in class jumping up and down in joy even the person beside her looks like he has just won a 1millon won lottery.

“Oh mah god Sica this is gonna be so fun, you coming right?” Taeng asks excitedly.

The way he says “Oh my god” in English is so cute.

“Yeah I guess”

“Ok quiet down kids, I will need to go through the information for this trip and you will need to fill out this form.” he said while handing out the forms to us.

“Hey Sica lets have lunch together with Yul and Tippany” Taeng said.

I wonder how Tiffany is doing with Yul since she can't stop talking about their date.

“Ok” Jessica replied.

Lunchtime

“What do you want to eat?” Taeng asks.

“Umm, I want a chicken mayonnaise sandwich” Jessica replied.

“Ok I’ll go get them”

Before Jessica could say anything Taeng has already went over to the food counter ordering the food. The one thing Jessica admires Taeng most is that he is always caring towards other people. A couple of minutes later he came back with a tray full of food.

“You didn’t have to buy me lunch” Jessica said feeling bad.

“I wanted to… I mean I’m in a good mood today so it’s my treat” he flashed his dorky smile and took the seat beside the girl.

“Anyway, did you want to ask me something last night? Sorry about my sister, she’s so annoying”

Jessica’s cheeks started to heat up when Taeng brought up about last night.

Flashback

Jessica’s POV

“Grandma I’m back!”

No response.

“Grandma?”

Jessica walks into the living room and saw her Grandma searching for something frantically.

“Oh my god Sooyeon, I think I’ve lost my purse!” Grandma panicked.

“(Sigh) It’s right here” Jessica waved the purse.

“Omo where’d you find it?”

“You left it at the stalls in the carnival. Good job Taeng took it and gave it to me.”

“Oh is that so? Taeng is such a lovely boy. It would be a disaster if someone else took it”

“Yes Gran, your memory is getting worse” Jessica joked.

“Aigoo, you will be the same dear when you’re at my age. In fact you’ll probably be worse than me” Grandma laughed.

“That won’t be true” Jessica defended and slouches on the couch.

“Sooyeon, call Taeng and say thank you to him”

“Why? You should call him yourself”

“No, because he’s your friend and you have his number”

“I’ll give you his number then”

“Sooyeon behave, and call him now”

“But he might-“

“NOW” Grandma command and went to the kitchen.

(Sigh) I guess I’ll have to call chicken boy

Jessica started punching the numbers on her phone.

I wonder what he’s doing. Jessica thought while waiting for the latter to pick up.

Jessica was surprised that Hayeon picked up the phone.

“Oh hello Hayeon, how are you?”

Jessica could hear the siblings bickering in the background.

“

Unnie ah~ Oppa loves you very much keke~”

Jessica blushed like crazy when she heard what Hayeon just said.

When Taeng finally achieves his phone back, the brunette has forgotten what to say and feeling embarrassed, she quickly ended the call.

She flips her phone down and could feel her heart beating twice as fast.

Flashback ends

“I… just wanted to say thank you for picking up my Grandma’s purse”

“Oh that was nothing” Taeng smiled and picked up a Kimbap from Jessica’s plate and ate it.

“Hey that’s mine!”

“It’s mwine nwow, nomnomnom” Taeng teased.

Feeling a little bit defeated, Jessica quickly grabs Taeng’s fries and shoves them into her mouth.

“My chips!” Taeng watches Jessica munching away with a big smirk on her face.

The duo kept on teasing each other and eating each other’s food, not knowing that Yul and Tiffany are spying and laughing at them.

Later on…

“Sica, you sure you don’t want me to give you a lift home?”

Jessica nodded.

“I need to go to my friend’s house and it’s not that far from here.”

“Hmm ok then. I’ll see you tomorrow”

“Yep, see you”

They waved goodbye to each other and left.

Taeng’s POV

“Hehe sica called me just to say thank you” The boy giggled to himself while staring at Jessica’s phone number on his phone rolling left and right on the soft creamy carpet.

“Yeah JUST thank you” Hayeon laughed.

“Well if you didn't ruined the conversation we could have chatted longer” Taeng threw the cushion at his sister

.

“When are you going to confess? Everyone knows that you have a major crush on her”

“W-what? No I don’t” He denied.

“Whatever”

About 30minutes later…

“Grrr sooooo bored!!!” They both complained.

“Let’s go out for a walk” Taeng suggested.

“Ok!”

“Mum, me and Hayeon are going out for a walk”

“Ok but take care of your sister and come back earlier”

“Araso”

With that said, the siblings left the house and went to the park.

“Oppa let’s go over there” Hayeon pointed at the play park area.

As they making their way to their location, they saw a familiar figure walking towards them.

“Sica unnieee! Oh my god, he’s so cute!” Hayeon ran and squatted down stroking the puppy.

“Hi Sica” Taeng smiled.

“Hey Taeng, what are you doing here?”

“Just taking a walk with Hayeon. Wow your puppy is so cute, never seen one like that before. It looks like a teddy bear more than a dog” Taeng laughed.

“Yeah, but too bad it’s not mine. It’s my friend’s, I’m only babysitting it for today.”

“Haha I see, want to go to that play park over there?”

“Yeah sure” Jessica smiled.

Jessica and Taeng sat on the swings while watching Hayeon playing happily with the fluffy puppy.

There was silence between the two listening to the squeaking noises that the swings are creating.

Why is this feeling so familiar? It felt like I’ve been here before.

Jessica thought.

Suddenly Jessica can feel someone pushing her on the swings causing it to go faster and higher.

“Hey, that’s enough!” Jessica gulped as the girl can see she’s getting higher and higher.

“Kim Taeng, you’re gonna be dead if you don’t stop this swing right NOW”

Taeng let out his ahjusshi laugh and quickly stops the girl.

Jessica ran after Taeng as the boy hide behind the obstacles catching his breath.

“Phew that was close”

“BOO!”

“Arghh” The boy screamed.

“Oh my god, my heart is going to jump out any minute”

“Good”

Jessica gave him a light punch.

“Ow, what was that for?”

“Making me run after a big perverted kid” Jessica said weakly who is out of breath.

“Oooh Oppa and Unnie sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Unnie with a baby carriage~” Hayeon sang and ran away.

They both blushed madly and avoided eye contact.

Jessica who is feeling tired already went and sat on the swings again and it was Taeng’s turn to play with the puppy.

“So Unnie, do you have a boyfriend?”

“Nope, you?”

“Same, I’m too young to have a boyfriend”

“Haha, true” Jessica chuckled and patted her head.

“What do you think of Oppa?”

“Well he’s nice, funny and… caring.”

“Do you like-“

“Hayeon, we need to go back now” Taeng came running with the puppy in his arms.

“But I don’t want to” the little girl whined.

“Careful, he nearly peed on me” Taeng said giving the puppy back to Jessica.

“Thanks, well I’ll see you tomorrow. Bye Hayeon”

“Aww Bye Unnie, bye puppy.” Hayeon pouted.

“See you Sica”

The siblings watched the silhouette disappears.

"I don't want unnie to go" Hayeon whined.

Yeah, me too

“Let’s go”

“I’m too tired! Piggyback please” Hayeon whinged like a baby asking for a hug.

Taeng shook his head and gave his sister a piggyback ride home.

“That puppy was so cute, Oppa you need to get me one”

“Hey I want one too”

“Of course you do, he’s a little pervert like you! He kept sniffing my butt.”

“Yah! Are you trying to say I stiff people’s butts?”

“Well I don’t see the difference. You stare and touch them, which is worse!”

“I don’t!” He defended.

Minutes later, Taeng could hear light snoring for the little figure noticed that she had already fallen asleep.

Taeng couldn’t stop smiling that he had bumped into his crush again, and also get to spend some time together.

To be continued.

Chapter Thirteen – Failed attempt

(A/N)

Hi, another random chapterThanks for all the comments, sorry no personal replies this time. And welcome new readers

On a weekend Saturday in a shopping mall

“Hmm I want this, this and this” Tiffany said as her best friend watches her throwing the clothes into the basket.

“Fany we’re only going for 3 days not 3 weeks, you don’t need this much” Jessica stated.

“And why does everything have to be pink?” She continued.

“Jessi these are on SALE! They are good brands too, you should get some”

“I already have a few-“

“Oh my god Jessi let’s get these bikinis and wear them on the beach!”

“Don’t you think they’re a bit too revealing for us?” Jessica raised her eyebrows holding up 2 small pieces of garments.

“Nope, c’mon let’s wear them please pleaseeees” Tiffany begged in English.

“Ok fine” Jessica could no longer resist her smiling puppy eyes.

Moments later the girls came out the store carrying 3 bags each.

“Hey let’s take a rest, my legs are tired” Jessica massaged her legs.

“What? We only walked for like 30minutes and you’re tired already? You’re so lazy Jess”

“Talking about tired, I wanna go to sleep now” The sleepy girl yawned.

“Haha, I’ll go get something to drink, you wait here”

Jessica nodded and quickly sat on the bench.

After their little break, the girls continue with their shopping.

“You still sleeping over tonight?” Tiffany asked.

“Yeah” Jessica replied.

“Good let’s start our packing tonight, you can help me decide what clothes I should take”

“Same”

The two best friends are enjoying their free time together in the huge hectic shopping mall. But suddenly, a familiar voice was heard.

“Fany!~”Tiffany turned to the direction where the voice came from.

“Yul!” they both hugged each other spinning around like they haven’t seen each other for weeks. They soon release the hug and walked towards the ice princess.

“Hi Jessica” Yul greeted.

“Hi”

“Yah Kwon Yul, where did y-“shouted Taeng coming from the arcade area.

“Oh hi Sica, hi fany” he dropped the frustrated face and gave them a smile.

“Hi” they both said.

He looks pretty cute in his casual clothes.

Jessica thought while looking at the boy who is wearing black washed jeans, a white printed t-shirt along with his white high tops and wearing his cap back to front.

“So what are you guys doing?” Tiffany asked.

“We were just hanging around in the arcade” Yul smiled.

“Wanna walk around together?” Taeng suggested.

“Yeah!” Yul and Tiffany answered at the same time.

“Babe let me carry these” Taeng and Jessica watches Yul carrying the bags for Tiffany and intertwined their fingers together.

I am so envy of those two.

Jessica thought.

Taeng can see the envious expression on Jessica’s face. He can’t help but to smile, he wants to reach for Jessica’s hand but reluctant to do so because they aren’t a couple.

Taeng’s POV

Shall I grab her hand? It would be good if she accepts it …but if it’s the opposite she might freak out and slap me again which is most likely to happen.

Ugh here goes nothing.

(Grab)

Miss.

Jessica lifted her right hand to fix her hair not knowing that Taeng is trying to hold her hand.

(Grab)

Miss again.

She put both hands in her jacket pocket, leaving a frown on Taeng’s face.

Moments later, Taeng can see Jessica’s smooth white soft hand swing back and forth.

Still not giving up, this time he tries to grab it without looking making it look like an accident.Therefore he wouldn’t get hit or scold by the scary ice princess.

(Grab)

Yes!

He thought he achieved his goal. However he notices that he grabbed something slightly smaller and somehow cold and sticky.

Eww gross

He looked down and saw himself holding a little girl’s hand with ice cream smeared all over it.

“Yah get off her you paedophile!” the kid’s mother shouted furiously and started hitting Taeng with her umbrella.

He quickly let go of the girl’s hand and her mother dragged her away from the ‘paedophile’. Everyone in the shopping mall gave him dirty looks and his friends turned to him and laughed.

“TaeTae are you ok?” Tiffany asked still giggling.

“Y-yeah” Taeng said embarrassingly.

“Haha what were you doing?” Yul laughed.

“You should keep your hands to yourself” said Sica

“I-I was just stretching then I grab the little girl’s hand by accident” He lied.

Kim Taeng you’re such failure. He scold himself mentally.

“And what’s with Taetae fany ah” Yul turned to Tiffany.

“Aww is my baby jealous?” she said and pinched Yul’s nose as he puckered his lips asking for a kiss.

Taeng looked at Jessica but she just gave him a blank look.

Aish this girl is really something.

The four soon bid goodbye to each other outside the bus stop. Tiffany and Yul didn’t want to leave and gave each other a last embrace before separating; while one person is bored to death the other is embarrassed.

Evening at Tiffany’s house

“So how did Yul confess to you?”

“He confessed to me after we won our matches and gave me 13 baby pink roses keke”

“Pff I would want something more romantic than that”

“Yah I think that was romantic” she defended.

“Anyway how’s you and Taeng?”

“What about us?”

“Oh come on, we all know that Tae have feelings for you. He was sooo flirting with you at the cafeteria haha!"

Tiffany laughed.

"What? Hey you were-"

"Yes, me and Yul were watching you two, the lovey dovey couple " Tiffany teased.

Jessica blushed and stayed quiet.

"Why don’t you give him a chance?” Tiffany continued.

“I don’t know…I mean he’s nice and everything but I don’t know if he’s the right guy for me.” Jessica said while throwing a pair of shorts into her backpack.

“That’s why you need to give him a chance to be your boyfriend and see if he’s consistent enough to you.”

“But what if he doesn’t love me? And he’s feelings for me are probably like a sibling or a best friend? I mean he’s nice to everyone not just me Tiff.”

“Well let’s take this opportunity to find out if he likes you” she smirked.

“Ugh you’re such a matchmaker” Jessica threw a pillow at her best friend.

The two gossip girls soon finish their packing and fell asleep peacefully on the queen size bed.

Meanwhile at Taeng’s house

“Taeng, have you packed your stuff for the camping trip yet?” Mum asked while she’s in the conservatory as Taeng lying down on the couch lazily watching TV.

“No, but I’ll do it later.”

“You better not leave it till the last minute like you always do”

“Araso”

“Ugh there’s nothing on TV” The boy mumbled as he flicks through every channel.

“Ok kids, me and mummy is going to visit your Grandpa. Go to bed early you two.” Said dad

“But dad it’s 9.50pm, wouldn’t he be asleep?” Taeng asked.

“No, he told us to come over now. Besides your grandpa is not feeling too well, so we’re going to visit him.”

“Daddy I wanna go too” said Hayeon

“No honey, you got school tomorrow. You need to go to sleep soon.” He said and planted a kiss on Hayeon’s forehead.

“And Taeng make sure you wash the dishes” Mum said before leaving the house.

“Oh why me?” Taeng complained.

“Because Hayeon did the hovering today, so it’s your turn to do the dishes”

Hayeon stuck her tongue at him.

Minutes later Taeng’s parents left the house leaving their kids home alone. Taeng got up from the couch and started washing the pile of dishes stacked in the sink.

“Girl ~I need a girl mwol haedo ippeun mommaedo ippeun

girl I need a girl baby I need you girl you need me too~” He sang and dance to the song while washing the dishes.

“Oppa you look gay” Hayeon came into the kitchen giving her brother a wtf look.

Taeng splashed water at her face playfully and she came hitting his butt.

“Byuntae haha” He joked.

“Yeah I got influenced by you” she rolled her eyes.

“And don’t forget to get me a souvenir from Jeju”

“But they have everything we got here”

“I don’t care, just get me something.”

“Ok fine since I’m a nice brother” Taeng said proudly.

“Flatter yourself much?”

The two just keep bickering until Taeng finished washing the dishes. He went up to his bedroom to pack his things for the trip. But his little sister is always there to annoy him; so he couldn’t get much packing done.

To be continued.

Chapter Fourteen – Summer Camp Part One

6:30am morning

“Hmm let’s see, Sun cream check. Swimming trunks check. Sunglasses check. Flip flops check. Spare clothes check. Toiletries check. Ok good to go.”

The boy glanced at his watch and placed all his stuff back in the bag. He then went quietly down the stairs for breakfast.

After breakfast, he gathers his belongings and left the house.

Today is going to be their first day at Jeju Island. It will take nearly 3 hours to get there including travelling on the ferry.

Taeng soon arrived at the school gate and a familiar voice called him.

“Hey Taeng!” shouted Yul waving him over.

“Hey Yul”

“I’m so excited for this trip”

“Me too”

“Oh there’s Fany and Jessica” Yul pointed at a certain direction.

The four greeted each other and chatted while waiting for the bus to arrive.

“Yul~ I’m sitting with Sica on the bus” said Tiffany.

“Ok babe, I’ll sit with byuntaeng”

The bus has arrived. About 20minutes into their journey Taeng brought some snacks out from his bag.

“Want some?” He asked Yul holding a packet of beef jerky.

“Oh my god Taeng give us some!” the two shikshin said eyeing on his snacks. Taeng gave them the beef jerky and pockey sticks.

“So when are you going to confess?”

“Confess?

“Yeah to Jessica”

“I think we should be friends for a little longer. S-she might not like me... in that way.” Taeng said trying to avoid Yul’s question.

“Alright let’s just hope that she doesn’t get taken by other guys in our school.” He warned.

“You’re not serious right?” Taeng panicked.

“Well you’ll never know. She’s very popular with boys.”

“And I’m popular with girls” He joked.

After 3 long hours, they have finally reached their destination. Teachers have instructed them to go to the camping site.

They were given camping bags and emergency phone numbers from their teachers.

“Wow this place is nice” Taeng said.

The trio couldn’t agree more, this place may seem isolated from Jeonju but it’s very fresh and beautiful.

“Let’s start setting the tents up over there” Yul pointed.

“Ok you boys set up the tents, me and Jessi will go explore the place keke” Tiffany and Jessica both ran before the boys could oppose.

“Hey that’s not fair~” the boys whined.

The best friends took pictures of the landscape and selcas of themselves. After 30minutes of exploring Jessica and Tiffany went back to the camping site to see how the boys are getting on.

They can see the tents are almost done setting up. But the boys were nowhere to be found.

“Yul!”

“Taeng!” They both shouted, but there’s no response.

Jessica can hear running footsteps coming from behind. She turned around to see two guys running towards her and Tiffany spraying water with the water guns.

“AHHHHH” the girls screamed and ran.

“MUWHAHAHHA!”

The boys stopped once their water guns are empty.

“Baby~ I’m soaked now” Tiffany whined and smacks Yul gently.

“Yeah me too” Jessica shot a deadly glare at them both.

“I’m sorry Sica, you can get revenge on us later” Taeng whispered.

“Yah byuntaeng, I heard that”

Jessica smirked when she heard the word revenge.

This is gonna be so fun hehe

They got changed into their swimming outfits and get their own free time at the beach.

Taeng’s POV

“Wow I never knew you had muscles” Yul said while examining Taeng's body.

“Just because I’m not as ripped as you, doesn’t mean I don’t have any” Taeng said proudly.

“Pfft, I still have sexier abs than you”

The two boys kept comparing each other’s body while walking out the shower rooms with their swimming trunks on with girls checking them out.

“The girls are over there lying down on the beach beds” The muscular guy nudged Taeng.

The girls lifted their sunglasses up looking at them in awe. They were truly amazed by the boy’s bodies. And same for the guys, they just stood there with their mouth left opened with eyes glued to their loved ones. But soon, Taeng can feel something warm flowing out from his nostrils.

“Oh my god, you’re bleeding” Sica shouted and bought him back to reality. She came up to him and wiped the blood from his nose with tissues.

I could just faint right now. She looks so hot in her baby blue bikini top and short shorts.

“Haha looks like someone is on his pervert mode”

“S-shut up” Taeng said embarrassingly causing the couple to laugh.

“Lemme help you put sun cream on” Tiffany gave Yul a seductive wink before dragging him to the beach bed.

“You’re hot…” Taeng mumbled as Jessica helps stopping his nose from bleeding.

“Pardon?”

“Nothing, I said the weather’s hot” He said avoiding eye contact with her.

“Dork” she scoffs.

After putting sun cream on, they decided to have a game of volley ball on the beach.

“Me and Jessi will get the volley ball, be right back guys” Tiffany said and dragged Jessica with her.

“Oh my god, oh my god, Jessi I’ve touched his abs! eeekk!” She bragged in English.

“Haha, I’m not surprised that he has a nice body since he’s so well built.”

“But I bet you’re surprised when you saw Taetae.”

“O-only a little.”

“Haha you’re blushing! It was funny that his nose bled because of you.”

“W-what do you mean because of me? So wearing a bikini was your plan to find out if he likes me? That’s more like seducing him Fany!”

“Hahah but it worked” Tiffany winked.

Meanwhile at the beach

Yul sat there looking at Taeng spacing out with that perverted smile on his face and tissues stuck up his nostrils.

“Quit thinking about Jessica’s boobs”

“I-I-I’m not” he stuttered.

He definitely is haha

“But Fany has a sexy body too” he continued.

“Of course my baby ha- wait you were checking her out?!”

“Yep” Taeng grinned.

“Guys catch!” a ball came flying towards them. But Taeng dodged the ball which ends up hitting Yul in the face.

“Ow”

“Sorry baby~” Tiffany ran over to him caressing his cheek.

“Ok guys let’s play” said Taeng jumping around.

Jessica’s POV

The weather is sizzling hot; the sand is very warm that it’s burning my feet. Playing sports is not my hobby especially in this kind of weather.

“You guys ready?” Tiffany shouted.

Me and Taeng are on the same team whereas Yul and Tiffany are on the other side.

“Yeah!” we shouted.

There were diving and jumping all over the place. Both teams hate losing so it was a tough match between the couples. Getting a little bit impatience with the game, Yul smashes the ball hard towards Jessica.

“Arhhhh!” She let out a dolphin scream.

The ball hit me straight to the torso causing me to stumble. I closed my eyes getting ready to hit the soft sand, but a pair of arms wrapped around me. I opened my eyes to see Taeng embracing me but we soon fell down with me lying on top and… our lips touched.

Our eyes widened. I can feel his heart racing like it’s going to jump out of his chest any minute. I pulled away quickly hiding my blush.

“Ooohhh”

“Nice one buddy” Yul and Tiffany said walking over.

He got up brushing the sand off his body, but…his nose started bleeding again.

“Y-you’re bleeding”

“Omo Jessi, you’re killing taetae with your sexiness” Tiffany laughed and slapped me.

“S-shut up Miyoung”

We sat down on the beach beds and rested, while Tiffany and Yul went to get some ice cream. The feeling is very awkward and we didn’t exchange a word.

“Are you ok?” I asked.

“Y-yeah” he turned to me and smiled. I guess he was still shocked from that kiss.

It was my first kiss too…

“You’re sweating” he said and handed me a tissue.

“Thanks, it’s very hot isn’t it?”

“Yup, come” Taeng took my hand and dragged me to the sea.

The cool water is flowing towards my feet washing the sand away.

“Hey Sica”

Jessica turned to Taeng to see him splashing salty sea water at her.

“HAHAHA” The boy laughed.

The brunette didn’t run this time, she splashed water into his face and pushed him into the water.

“MUWHAHAH revenge is sweet” Jessica smirked as she watched him floating in the water

soaking wet

.

But suddenly Jessica felt a grip on her wrist dragging her into the water. Taeng let out his Ahjussi laugh and continue splashing water at the latter. They soon went back to the beach beds and dry themselves.

“Haha that was fun, but you fed me salty water” he pulled a yuck face.

“Haha you started it”

The brunette couldn’t stop staring at the boy.

He looks so charming with his wet hair pulled back and droplets of water dripping down his chest, torso and down to his abs.

“We’re back!” Tiffany shouted holding two ice creams while Yul holding the other two.

“Why are you two wet?” she asked.

“We played in the sea” Jessica replied.

“Oooo having your own little time, I see keke” she laughed and Jessica blushed.

“ICE CREAAAMMMMMMMMM!” the kid shouted.

They literally spent their entire afternoon playing on the beach and taking pictures of each other enjoying the sunny weather. Time flies when they are having fun. It is now evening, and they are told to attend to the Chateau for dinner.After dinner the four went for a cool refreshing shower before going back to their camping tents.

At their camping site

Taeng’s POV

“I-I don’t think sharing a tent with Sica is a good idea” Taeng gulped.

“But I wanna sleep with Fany” His best friend whined.

“Pff hypocrite, you’re a byuntae too!”

“Well she’s my girlfriend, its normal”

“Wassup guys” Sooyoung came over.

“We couldn’t decide which tent to sleep in”

“Well that’s easy, let’s play a game.” He said holding up a bag with different colours of balls inside.

We gather around the camp fire and began his little game.

“Ok if you chose the same colours, you’ll sleep together in the same tent.” He explained.

Yul went first and he picked red, I can see him hoping that Fany will get the same colour. It was her turn to choose and his wish was granted. I hope me and Sica will pick a different colour, I couldn’t imagine what I will do to her if we sleep together in the small cramped tent.

Everyone took their turns and was satisfied with their partners so far. There was only me, Sica, Yoong and Seohyun left. I reached into the bag and took out a blue ball. Yoong took the yellow one.

Damn..Please Seohyun choose blue,blue,blue.

But Seohyun picked yellow too.

“Ok Taeng and Sica are sharing the same tent!” shouted Yul.

Oh no…

To be continued.

Chapter Fifteen – Summer Camp Part Two

Inside YulTi’s tent

“(Yawn) …”

“Aww is my baby tired?” Tiffany asked while setting the alarm clock for tomorrow.

“Mhm, today was great fun. I never seen Taeng this happy before."

“Really? I guess Taetae really likes Jessi.”

“Yeah, I wonder what they’re doing now.”

“In the tent”

“…alone” They giggled.

“AHHHH BUGBUGBUGBUGBUG!!!” the brunette screamed watching the daddy long leg crawling on the sleep bag.

“I’ll get it, (SQUISH). Ok its dead” Yul scrunched it up with a tissue.

“Ohh you’re my hero baby!” Tiffany wrapped her arms around Yul’s neck cuddling him.

“Anything for you sweetie” he gently kissed her forehead.

“Goodnight baby~”

“Goodnight sweetie”

They snuggled closer and soon fell asleep in each other’s embrace.

Inside Taengic’s tent

Taeng’s POV

“Who are you texting?” Jessica asked curiously leaning over Taeng’s shoulder as he can smell the strawberry scent from her hair.

“My mum, jealous?” He joked.

“(Scoffs) why would I be jealous? And you’re a mommy’s boy.”

Taeng pouted like a little kid.

“What about your parents? You never mention about them.” He asked.

“They’re in the US. We have our own business there.”

“I thought so. You seem like a spoiled princess” Taeng laughed but earned a punch from the girl.

The duo chatted continuously until they got tired.

Taeng lay down on the cold hard ground with his arms placed behind his head.

I can’t believe I’m sleeping with Sica, my dream has come true haha

He thought while smiling to himself.

Minutes later, he can hear light snoring from his right side. He turned to see the girl sleeping serenely beside him. Taeng couldn’t help but to stare at her beautiful face but his eyes soon travelled down to her lips.

Control yourself Taeng!

He looked away trying hard not to imagine inappropriate things.

He shut his eyes trying to get some sleep, but suddenly an arm swung around his torso forming into a half embrace and a leg was across his waist like a koala hugging a tree. The boy was shocked and didn’t know what to do.

He gulped hard and wouldn’t dare to move an inch in case he wakes Jessica up. Her head was placed on Taeng’s comfy warm chest and mumbled in her dream.

“Taengoo…”

He can feel butterflies in his stomach and Taeng’s heartbeat began to speed up but the sound of his heartbeat is like a lullaby to Jessica, sleeping peacefully hugging Taeng like a pillow.

After a while, Jessica retreat herself back to her normal position and Taeng took this chance to turn his back facing the brunette with him facing the other side of the tent. He let a relive sigh and tries to relax himself. However he soon felt an arm wrapping around his waist in a more comfortable secure place. This time he wasn’t as tense, he put his arm lightly around hers enjoying this warm feeling. But shortly he can feel her boobs pressing against his back and her legs started to caress his hairy ones, with her knee touching his most obsessive area, the butt.

Oh my gosh, stop teasing me.

Taeng thought while shoving his fist into his mouth.

He can feel the thing between his legs starting to form into a bulge in his pants giving him a very warm tingly sensation with goose bumps formed all over his body. All this hugging, caressing, rubbing is torturing him mentally and physically.

Taeng couldn’t hold it any longer; he managed to get out of Jessica’s tight embrace and left the tent to cool himself down. He walked near the fence taking deep breaths to calm his raging hormones.

“Taetae?”

“F-fany?”

“Can’t sleep?” They both asked.

“Haha no, I just went to the toilet, you?”

“I see, I… er...erm.. i can't sleep”

“Is there something wrong?”

"..."

“Fany, does Sica like to hug or touch people while she’s asleep?” The boy asked naively causing Tiffany to giggle.

“Yes Taetae, I forgot to tell you that Sica has a weird habit of hugging people when she’s asleep, I’m one of her victims too. Did she umm… touch you?”

The poor boy nodded in discomfiture.

“Aww poor Taetae, do you want to switch tents?”

“Yeah, if that's ok”

"Haha of course"

Taeng hugged Tiffany for thanking her suggesting a good solution but he realize that Tiffany notices his bulge in between their hug.

“I-I’m sorry” He pulled away with his face flushed red, embarrassed.

“It’s ok, don’t worry about it” Tiffany consoles the poor boy and went back to their tents.

Next morning

Jessica’s POV

Jessica slowly opened her eyes and notice she was embracing someone…

the only person it could be is Taeng.

Oh crap!

Jessica jerked up immediately but saw Tiffany sleeping beside her.

“Fany ah” Jessica nudged her best friend.

“Mmm?” she answers in her sleepy tone.

“Why are you here? Aren’t you sharing a tent with Yul?”

“Missing your boyfriend already?”

“No we're just friends, get up now. N.O.W” The brunette shoved her.

Tiffany finally got up with messy hair and drool stains down her face.

“(Yawn) let’s go wake them up”

They went to the bathroom and freshen up.

Tiffany unzipped the tent revealing two guys tangled together hugging like a couple.

“Hmm Fany” Yul mumbled as he snuggled closer to Taeng.

“Hey Tiff, he must have thought that Taeng was you haha”

“Omo they’re gonna kiss!” Yul kissed Taeng on the cheeks and started touching his head.

“Fany when did you cut your hair short?” he opened his eyes slowly and was traumatized that Taeng was right in front of him hugging so tightly.

“ARGHHH, YAH byuntaeng, what are you doing in my tent?!” he pushed him away roughly causing him to roll to the other side and banged his head on the alarm clock.

“Ouch, what is wrong with you?” he mumbled while rubbing his head.

The girls just witnessed everything and burst out laughing.

“Fany ah, looks like Yul cheated on you he even kissed his best friend haha” Jessica joked.

“Hmfp” Tiffany pretended to be mad at him and walked off.

“Wait Fany, look what you did byuntaeng!” he got out the tent and ran after his girlfriend.

And Taeng just sat there completely clueless, but he didn’t care less and went back to sleep.

“Wake up sleepy head” Jessica nudged the boy.

“No.” he said in English.

Jessica got her moisturizing spray out and sprayed it at Taeng’s face.

SPRAY

“AHHH! What’s that?!” He jumped up, shocked.

The girl couldn’t stop laughing at Taeng’s reaction with his messy bed hair.

Later on…

They went to the Chateau for breakfast. Yul is still begging Tiffany for forgiveness, even though there is nothing to forgive. She just loves teasing her boyfriend. After breakfast, they meet up with the rest and headed off to the Jeju City

to discover the society and culture of the place and visit the museums.

This time YulTi sat together on the bus leaving Taengsic sitting beside each other.

“So why did you switch tents last night?” Jessica asked him.

“I-I, there were too many cicadas… t-they were so noisy and I couldn’t sleep, so I begged Fany if we could switch tents and she said it was no problem” he smiled tensely.

Why do I have this feeling that he is lying to me?

“But how come I didn’t hear-“

“That’s because you’re a heavy sleeper Jessi” said Tiffany turning around. Jessica can see Taeng mouthed ‘thank you’ to Tiffany.

Something suspicious is going on.

During their journey, Jessica kept on asking Taeng about last night but he tries to avoid telling her because it was very embarrassing indeed. They have soon arrived at the Jeju city, the place was more traditional and old styled compare to their hometown.

The students get to look around the stores and souvenir shops. After visiting the Jeju Teddy Bear Museum, it has reminded Taeng that he needs to get some sort of gift for his little sister that she begged the other night.

He went into a store that is full of teddy bear merchandise. There was a medium size Rilakkuma bear plush that caught his eyes. It was cute, soft and he thought his sister will love it. He picked up the plush and got his wallet out getting ready to pay for it.

“Wow I never knew you like soft toys”

“I- It’s for my sister” he said coyly.

Such a caring brother

Jessica thought.

“I wish I have a brother like you”

“Only brother…?” he muttered with a frown on his face.

“Pardon?"

“Oh nothing” he smiled and handed the money to the shop assistant.

“Thank you very much sir, these are the free couple phone charms for you and your girlfriend. Goodbye.” The shop assistant said looking at them. Jessica’s face started to turn pink when she heard the word ‘girlfriend’.

“Thank you, bye.” Taeng smiled proudly.

“Wow they’re cute, here’s yours” Taeng said giving Jessica the other charm.

“I can’t believe she mistook me as your girlfriend”

“Why not? We look cute together keke” he stated while putting the charm onto his phone.

“But why would I want a byuntae as a boyfriend, I’m only wearing this charm because it’s cute by the way” Jessica said waving it in front of his face.

After a long tired day, they went back to the camping site and the group sat around the campfire.

“It will be good if someone can play a song and we all sing to it” Sunny complained.

“Taeng should play for us, he can play the guitar!” shouted Sooyoung.

“I-I’m not very good” he said humbly.

“C’mon Taetae~” Tiffany pushed him.

“Yeah c’mon Taeng!” they all shouted.

He doesn’t want to be a party pooper so he got up and receive the guitar from Sunny that she borrowed from Yongwa.

“Sing ‘Gee’!”

“No sing ‘Sorry Sorry’”

“Oppa please sing ‘what's up’”

They all shouted different songs thinking that Taeng is some kinda human jukebox.

“Ok one at the time. But I’ll take Seohyun’s request first since she’s polite and nice.”

"Booo!"

And I say: HEY! Yeah yeaaah, HEY yeah yea

I said hey, what's going on?

And I say: HEY! Yeah yeaaah, HEY yeah yea

I said hey, what's going on?

The group spent the whole evening singing together happily and even teachers joined in the bright warm atmosphere. But only one person has fallen deeper for the boy, although she doesn’t know if it’s their friendship or something else that has gotten stronger.

Inside JeTi’s tent

“That was so entertaining wasn’t it?”

“Yup, but looks like someone is in a super good mood today” Tiffany nudged the girl.

“You had this very sweet smile on your face ever since we came back from the museums, did Taeng kiss you or something?” she joked.

“Yah, what are you thinking?” Jessica slapped her arm.

“Talking about Taeng, why did he switch tents again?”

“Um- h-he said the cicadas were too noisy didn’t he? ...So yeah we switched places.”

“Stop lying Hwang Miyoung”

“Why are you so concerned anyway? Is it because you want to sleep with your boyfriend?” Tiffany teased.

But Jessica knows that Tiffany is trying to make her stop asking, which makes it more curious for the latter.

“Tiffany, you better tell me now or… I’ll throw bugs at you when you’re asleep” The ice princess threatened.

“Y-you wouldn’t dare!”

Jessica held a piece of black thread which looks like a spider and waved it in Tiffany's face.

“AHHHHHHHHHHHHH, GET IT AWAY, OK OK I’LL TELL YOU!”

“It would be better if you chose not to though”

“Ugh just tell me Tiffany!”

“Ok fine, the reason Taeng switched tents it’s because you kept seducing him last night.” Tiffany said and shook her head.

“W-what are you talking about? I never seduced him!”

“You seem to have forgotten your sleeping habits Jessi” Tiffany sighed.

“Oh my god… how embarrassing” Jessica face palmed herself.

“But nice one Jessi, you managed to turn him on” Tiffany laughed.

Jessica is blushing like mad when she heard what Tiffany told her.

“I-I I didn’t mean to, I didn’t even know!”

“That’s why he told me to keep a secret from you, because he’ll know you’ll be very embarrassed and it will make it awkward between you two.”

“To not make things worse, you better act like nothing had happened.” Tiffany continued.

Jessica nodded.

Tiffany comforted her best friend and went to sleep.

In Taeri’s tent

The dorky looking expression has appeared on his face again. He’s lying down with both hands behind his head smiling mischievously. Yul waved in his face to get his attention but he didn’t even blink once.

“Stop thinking about perverted things Taeng”

“I’m not, I’m just… happy”

“Did you ask Jessica out?”

“Nope, but we got a couple phone charm” he said holding up his phone showing his friend.

“You’re getting there” he playfully nudged him.

“So why did you move tents? Shouldn’t you be more happy to sleep in the same tent with your future girlfriend?”

“T-that’s erm... because Tippany wanted to sleep with Sica”

“Really? She never told me that. I shall ask her tomorrow.”

Taeng gulped, he doesn’t want Yul to find out otherwise he will make fun of him and also it is very embarrassing to bring it up again.

“Ugh stop playing with yourself man”

“What? My tummy is itchy; I’m only scratching it to make it go away.” he replied nonchalantly.

“But you’ve been ‘scratching’ it for like 10 minutes”

“Really, well it is quite soothing, wanna try?” he smirked.

“No no keep away from me!”

The boys are messing around in the small cramped tent and soon fell asleep snoring loudly cuddling tightly again.

To be continued.

Chapter Sixteen – Summer Camp Part Three

Another bright sunny morning has appeared on the beautiful Jeju Island. The kids get to stay on the island for another night and leave early the next morning.

“Morning Sica!” Taeng went over and took the seat beside the brunette on the bench.

“Morning”

“Wow you’re up early, did you sleep well?”

No, I couldn’t sleep because of you.

“Yeah”

Taeng knew something is bothering Jessica since she didn’t speak much and only reply him with short quick answers.

Maybe she’s still sleepy.

He thought.

The duo stayed quiet while staring at the beach.

“I’ll be right back” Taeng said and left Jessica.

“Ugh this is so awkward. Jessica Jung just act normal” She mumbled to herself.

About a minute later.

“Here you go!” Taeng handed her a cup of hot chocolate.

“Thank you”

Taeng shared his childhood stories with Jessica and the girl seems to be very interested. The boy also shared embarrassing ones causing the latter to laugh and started to feel comfortable around him again.

Later on…

The four best friends have been hanging around together trying out many different activities such as Go-karting, archery, rock climbing, paintballing etc. They have used all their energy and now exhausted and hungry walking back to the Chateau for lunch.

“Mmm.. (Nomnomnom)”

“(ChewChewChew)”

“Hey guys slow down, no one is gonna take your food” the girls laughed watching the boys eating their food aggressively.

After their satisfying lunch, the gang decided to walk around the area and took pictures of each other. Jessica’s awkwardness has finally disappeared after spending a fun time together.

YulTi are walking together hand in hand, whereas Taengsic are walking quietly behind them.

“Don’t they look cute together? They should ask each other out already” Tiffany whispered to Yul.

“Let’s go over there and give them some free time?” Yul suggested.

Tiffany nodded and linked her boyfriend’s arm.

“Wow, let’s take a picture!” they walked further and further leaving Taengsic behind.

“Hey where did they go?” Jessica asked.

“I don’t know, probably around here somewhere…” Taeng replied and felt his phone vibrated in his pocket. He got the phone out reading the text message as Jessica’s lips formed into a smile when she saw the phone charm dangling from his phone.

“Your mom again?”

“It’s my sister, she’s annoying” he replied and put his phone back into his pocket.

“Aw don’t say that about her, she’s very bright and loving.”

“You’ll change your mind if you start living with her” they both laughed.

Time passes by quickly not knowing that it is already late afternoon. The four went back to their meeting location and they can see people setting up for a BBQ.

“Guys c’mon we’re gonna have a BBQ!” shouted Sooyoung with a burger in his hand.

The guys are in charge of cooking the food since the girls can’t cook.

“Yul ah~ don’t forget to put honey on the chicken wings”

“Ok baby” he winked at Tiffany and started blowing kisses at each other that makes people cringe and jealous.

Tiffany and Jessica went to the bathroom and walked around the local stall while waiting for the food to be ready.

“Hey shall I put cucumbers in the burgers?” Taeng asked Yul.

“Sure, everyone will eat it.”

Taeng cut up slices of cucumbers and put it in the burgers not knowing how frantic Jessica will be when she eats them because they are her worse nightmare.

The girls came back just in time for the food. Everyone is diving into their delicious hot smoked grilled meat and devouring it. Taeng gave a burger he made earlier to Jessica and she was delighted, but not for long.

She took a bite into the burger.

“(Chomp)… *Crunch, crunch*” she thought something wasn’t right; she opened the burger and saw the most frightening thing ever.

“ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH!” she spat out the burger letting out a dolphin scream and ran away.

Everyone had a –what the hell look- on their face but soon went back to eating like nothing has happened.

“Does it really taste that bad?” Taeng grabs the burger and took bite.

“It taste fine”

“What happened, where’s Jessi?” Tiffany asked worriedly walking over with a plate full of food.

“I don’t know, Jessica ate the burger that Taeng made and ran away like she saw a ghost” Yul replied.

Tiffany opened the burger to see what’s inside.

“Oh my god, you’ve put cucumbers in it! She’s allergic to them, go after her it dangerous for her to be alone at this time.” She said irritably.

Taeng ran as fast as he could to look for the brunette which has ran into the dark forbidding forest, he is extremely worried and anxious that something bad might happened to her.

“Where is she, where is she” he mumbled to himself while looking left and right, back and forth.

“I won’t forgive myself if anything happens to you”

Meanwhile in the forest

“Stupid taeng, idiot taeng” the girl cursed and kicked the stone on the ground.

She had no idea how far or where she had ran to. After walking around the same area a few times, Jessica finally realize that she is lost in a deep dark creepy forest.

“Oh my god, where is this place?” she panicked. “This can’t be happening!”

She took her phone out to call for help but unfortunately there is no signal. The girl really hates being in an unfamiliar place especially when it’s gloomy and cold at night. She followed the footpath hoping she can find someone to help her get back to her friends.

However, she heard daunting growling noises from behind. Jessica turned around to see a vicious, aggressive, battered looking dog staring angrily at her. She began to tremble in fear, when she took a step back, the dog step forward getting ready to pounce of her.

Jessica turned around quickly and ran like there’s no tomorrow, her legs are moving rapidly, panting hard because of the fear and short of breath. Tears began to form in her eyes when she knew the dog is still chasing and barking madly after her. She turned around once more but end up tripping over a large, thick heavy branch causing her to fell hard on the ground with scratches on her arm and ankle sprained.

She is now exhausted, frightened, famished, angry and importantly hurt. She looks up but the dog was nowhere to be seen. The brunette tries to stand up but winched in pain, she have no choice but to stay where she is while looking at her red swollen ankle. She sat beside the huge, tall tree hugging her knees and buried her face into them. She sobs in silentthinking that she might not be able to make it back out of this forest tonight.

“SICA! SICAAAA!”She raised her head after hearing a familiar voice that is coming closer towards her.

“JESHIKA, WHERE ARE YOU?!” she was too weak to shout back. But shortly, she can see a silhouette that she would want to see most.

“Sica! Are you ok?” he ran over to her.

Taeng knelt down at the same height as Jessica to see if she is alright. Jessica gave Taeng a tight embrace and started crying on his shoulder.

“It’s ok, don’t worry” He console’s her by caressing her back.

Jessica enjoys this warm tingly feeling inside her body when she is in Taeng's warm arms. She felt secure, calm and loved but soon broke the embrace by pushing him away.

“I hate you, why are you here?” she asked coldly.

“I…” he was overwhelmed by Jessica’s reaction and looking at her red puffy eyes made him feel guilty.

The brunette started jabbing and thrusting her fists into Taeng’s chest but he didn’t dodge or stop her because he knows it was his fault that caused her all this trouble. He hugged her very tight as the hitting starting to lessen.

“I’m really sorry, it was my fault.” Jessica can feel how apologetic and remorseful he is by the tone of his voice.

Taeng took out a packet of tissues and wipes her tears away. Taeng can see Jessica shivering and rubbing her arms to keep herself warm. He quickly took off his jacket and placed it over Jessica’s shoulders.

“Let’s go back before it gets any darker” he said helping her up. But Jessica winched in pain grabbing her ankle. Taeng squatted down telling her to get on his back giving her a piggyback ride back.

“Aigoo, you’re heavy” he joked as she got on his back.

“Say that again” she threatened.

“(Gulp) Just kidding, you’re light as a feather”

“That’s better” she smiled.

Silence has occurred as they started walking back to their location.

(Stomach rumbles)

“Looks like the ice princess is hungry” he laughs.

“It’s all your fault”

“Hey I didn’t know you hate cucumbers as much as you hate perverts” she then tightens the strength on her arm choking the latter.

“(Cough) ugh, I-I’m sorry” she released her grip and smirked.

They soon arrive back at the BBQ site meeting up with their friends. Tiffany quickly took Jessica to see the teacher and seek for medical help. And Yul is questioning Taeng like a criminal.

“Hey Yul calm down, she’s fine.”

“What happened when you went into the forest? How did she get hurt? Why didn’t you call us?”

“Well, I was (munch) looking for Sica (munch) and… (Chokes on the sausage)”Yul laughed at his best friend eating eagerly on the leftover BBQ food. He decides not to ask him anymore questions and let the poor guy eat in peace.

About 10minutes later, Tiffany and Jessica returned with a bandage wrapped around her ankle. Tiffany helps her to sit on the picnic benches before leaving Taeng and her alone.

“Let’s go baby, we should leave them two alone” she whispered to Yul, and dragged him away.

Taeng went and get some food for the hungry ice princess.

“No cucumbers this time” he smiled placing the plate of delicious meat in front of her.

She checked the food making sure that there aren’t any cucumbers in it and started devouring it quickly. Taeng that sat opposite her couldn’t stop smiling; it is the first time he ever saw her eating that aggressively.

She must have been starving.

She looked up and saw him smiling at her creepily.

“What? Is there something on my face?” Jessica asked feeling a bit self-conscious.

“Yeah there’s ketchup on the side of your lips” he said and wiped it with a handkerchief.

“I didn’t have ketchup…” she looked at him suspiciously.

“Uh Oww…my chest hurts with all that beating from you, I wonder if there’s any bruise” he whined rubbing his chest trying to change the subject.

“Serves you right” she scoffed taking another bite into the juicy piece of meat.

“Omo how can you say that? But since I carried you all the way here and brought food over, shouldn’t I be forgiven? ...or even with a kiss? He teased and puckered his lips out. But instead Jessica shoves a chicken leg into his mouth.

“Eat this! HAHAHAHH” she laughed hysterically looking at the chicken leg sticking out of his mouth and his cheeks are stuffed with food.

“Mmm yummy” he said while munching on the chicken happily.

The two are just having fun in their own little world and soon finish their late nightsnackdinner, and went back to their tents.

JeTi’s Tent

“Ok, so what happened in the forest?” Were you like damsel in distress and Taetae is the guy in shining armour that saved you haha?”

“No, not quite. The dog ran away before he got there, but he came just in time when I needed a shoulder to cry onto. So yeah…”

“Oooohh I see” she giggled.

“And I can see you’re still wearing his jacket, you must have fallen for him Jessi”

“N-no, I was cold and I didn’t really bring one with me, I’ll give it back tomorrow.”

“Haha whatever, let’s go to sleep. We need to wake up very early tomorrow.”

While Tiffany dozed off straight away, Jessica was still awake thinking about the interactions with Taeng before. She feels warm and cosy wearing his jacket enjoying his scent on it that makes her think about the boy before she fell asleep peacefully.

To be continued.

Chapter Seventeen – Siblings

“(Yawn) I’m still very sleepy” said the ice princess who is having difficulties of walking on her sprained ankle.

“Yeah same” Tiffany mumbled.

The boys carried their bags and luggage on the bus while the girls are going to the Chateau for breakfast.

“Thanks for your jacket” Jessica said and gave it back to Taeng before getting on the bus.

“No problem” he smiled.

Taeng’s POV

Taeng was so happy that he gets to sit next to Jessica on the bus again. He put his jacket on as he can smell Jessica’s beautiful scent on it.

I will never wash this again.

“Make sure you take plenty of rest when you get home and put an ice pack on your ankle, it will reduce the swelling” Taeng said thoughtfully.

“Araso, you’ve said that like 5 times already. You nag more than my Grandma.” Jessica laughs.

“You’re right Sica, he nags like an Ahjussi” Yul butted in.

“No, I don’t” The boy mumbled like a kid and continues playing with his PSP.

Jessica and Yul started laughing at kid Taeng and Tiffany gave him gummy worms to cheer him up.

Moments later, Taeng felt a weight on his left shoulder he turned to see Jessica sleeping on his shoulder soundlessly.

He brushed her bangs away from her covering face and YulTi witnessed it just in time, they started imitating him and Taeng looked away feeling embarrassed.

After 3 long hours of travelling they finally arrive back at school. Tiffany offered Jessica a lift not wanting her to limp home by herself. While Taeng and Yul are walking back home together.

Taeng’s home

Taeng glanced at his watch which only says 12:45pm. His parents will be at work and Hayeon will be at school since it is a Monday.

The tired boy dropped his bag on the soft creamy white carpet and threw himself on the couch. Minutes later, his phone vibrated and received a couple of text messages from his mother.

Honey, are you back from your trip?

Don’t forget to make yourself lunch!

Love Mum xxx

“Ugh I don’t want to move… I’ll eat later” The boy closed his eyes hugging the cushion but the phone vibrated again.

“Aish who is it now?” He mumbled frustratedly.

Taeng wasn’t surprise, it was his mother again.

You better make lunch now and don’t laze around.

What?...How does she know?

He went to the kitchen and stuck his head into the fridge to see if there is any leftover food.

Oooh cheese burger!

There was one last microwave burger sitting there, after 60 seconds the burger was ready. He finished it quickly not noticing how hungry he was and drank his strawberry milk.

After finish eating Taeng decided to unpack his stuff. He places the green tea and other snacks that he bought for his parents on the dinner table. He then went upstairs walking into his sister’s room placing the teddy bear under her bed covers giving her a surprise and dumped his smelly dirty clothes in the laundry basket.

“Argh I’m bored” Taeng said spinning around on the black leather computer chair.

“Mmm let’s see what’s online” The boy turned on his computer and began internet surfing.

Watching SNSD videos on Youtube can really make time passes by hastily. Taeng who is totally obsessed with their body partsnot knowing that he had already spent 2 hours watching them dancing in short shorts and sleeveless tops, leaving a blank stare on his face and mouth hanged open that drool would be coming out any minute.

Girl, I need a girl

Mweolhaedo eeppeun

Mommaedo eeppeun

Girl, I need a girl

He picked up the phone with eyes still glued to the screen.

“Yoboseyo?”

“Honey, I need you to go pick your sister up after school. Me and Dad are going to visit our friend after work.”

“Ok, will you be back by dinner?”

“I’m not sure honey. I’ll let you know later ok? I gotta go now bye.”

“Ok bye, love you.”

Taeng got ready to leave the house and rode his bike to school. He got there 5minutes early and sat on the side wall waiting patiently for Hayeon.

The school bell rang; all the kids came rushing out running to their parents.

Hayeon’s POV

School finally ended, I wonder what Oppa got me from his trip. I actually missed him these past few days because he wasn’t there for me to annoy.

“Omo is that your brother?”

“He looks cute”

“No, he looks hot keke~”

Hayeon looked at where her friends pointed to and the girl is surprised to see her brother standing there waiting for her. Hayeon was proud that she has a cool good looking brother to impress her friends. She soon bid goodbye to them and ran over to her brother.

“OPPAA!” the little figure ran and hugged Taeng.

“Hey little one, did you miss me?” he hugged her back.

“Nah, I get the whole TV to myself” she denied.

“Ok fine, you’re not getting the present” Taeng joked.

“Nooooo”

“Haha c’mon, let’s go home” Hayeon got on Taeng’s bike putting her small hands on his shoulder.

“Oppa I want ice cream” Taeng didn’t refuse because he will never say no to ice cream.

They went to the convenient store located near their house and bought their favorites. The siblings are munching on their ice cream happily and messed around before returning home.

Later on…

Taeng unlock the door as Hayeon dashed into the house looking for her present.

“Where is it? Where is it?”

“It’s in the kitchen.” He lied as he took a seat on the couch. Taeng couldn’t wait to see her reaction.

Hayeon ran into the kitchen looking everywhere for it and finally spotted something on the dinner table, she picked it up looking very disappointed.

“Yah don’t tell me you got me green tea and snacks for a gift” The little girl shouted and threw them at him.

“Well actually they’re for Mum and Dad. I forgot to get yours, besides there wasn’t anything nice there.” Taeng said trying hard to hold his laughter as he watches his sister threw tantrums and went upstairs sulking.

She closed her bedroom door with a loud bang and lay down on her bed letting out a frustrated sigh.

“I hate you, hate you hate you!” she cursed, Hayeon hates it when her brother broke their promise. Before her tears began to form she can hear crackling plastic bag noises under her bed covers. She lifted the covers and was surprised by the cute soft cuddly teddy bear plushie sitting beside her.

She quickly unwraps the teddy and started hugging it like it is a real person.

Suddenly her door creaked open and Taeng popped his head through the door.

“Ohh looks like someone is happy again”

“Hmfp” she ignored him.

“(Poke) I’m sowie, even Mr Teddy is telling you to forgive me” he said and sat next to her.

“No he didn’t” she murmured.

Girl, I need a girl

Mweolhaedo eeppeun

Mommaedo eeppeun

Girl, I need a girl

“Yoboseyo”

“Oh ok, bye Appa”

“What is it?

“Mum and Dad won’t be coming back for dinner tonight. They’re staying at their friend’s house for a little bit longer.”

“So what are we gonna eat?”

“…”

“RAMEN!” they both shouted.

“Last one downstairs stinks of rotten egg!” he shouted. Taeng patently let his sister win to cheer her up.

“HAHAHA you lose!”

“Yeh yeh whatever”

Taeng got two packets of ramen noodles from the cupboard and cut up slices of rice cakes then cooked them with seasoning oil and added other ingredients together. They soon started devouring their hot delicious mouth watering ramen.

“Mmmm it’s delicious!”

“Of course, I made it” he smiles proudly.

After their satisfying dinner, they sat on the couch and watched TV. The siblings chatted continuously to catch up on things.

“Oppa let’s watch a scary movie!” Hayeon said excitedly waving the new DVD box in his face.

“Scream 4? Ok, but don’t come crying to me at night” Taeng laughs.

“And you’re underage to watch this haha”

“I-I’ll be fine”

I hope this isn’t too scary.

I can see Oppa is enjoying the film, but not for me. I don’t even know why I chose to watch a horror movie instead of a comedy one. I carried on watching the film with a cushion in front of my face using it as a barrier.

My brother covered my eyes when it reaches the R rated part, but hearing the noises is just as worse.

(STAB, STAB, STAB)

“Oh my god…” I tighten the grip on the cushion.

Lateron...

Ok, so the 110mins of fear has finally gone. I was more than relive, but my brother was laughing at me throughout the whole film about how scared I was. It is already 10:12pm, our parents called to make sure if we’re alright and told us to go to bed.

I got into my pyjamas, I close the door leaving a gap so light can come in. I switched the lights off and crawled under my bed covers hugging Taedy lightly. I called the teddy bear Taedy because I like Taeyang not my brother by the way.

20minutes has gone already, I’ve been rolling left and right on my bed couldn’t get any sleep at all. Every time I close my eyes I keep thinking that someone is going to come out under my bed and stab me. I can hear the wind howling and the trees are crashing together causing a moving shadow outside my window. I hugged Taedy tighter and shut my eyes tight.

30 minutes later...

The little figure slowly tip toed along the corridor and gently push the door open. The light from outside seem to have woken the boy up.

“H-hayeon?” Taeng mumbled with his eyes half closed.

“Oppa can I sleep with you?”

“B-but I don’t-“

“Please, I can’t sleep by myself” She said desperately.

“Ugh ok” he lifted his duvet letting her in.

Hayeon snuggled closer to him while hugging Taedy.

“Told you you’re a scaredy cat” he murmured.

“…”

“Oppa…”

“Hmm?”

“I did miss you”

“… I know” The siblings soon fell asleep soundlessly and serenely.

To be continued.

Chapter Eighteen-Getting Closer

“Taengoo!”

“Sica!”

They both embraced each other sharing the body heat sending warmth to their hearts. It was a perfect hug like it bonds the two souls together. They pulled away slowly and look deep into each other’s dark brown orbs.

“I’d never thought I would see you again”

“Sica please don’t leave me again”

“Taengoo ah, I love you”

“I love you too”

They close their eyes as their lips touches; it was soft, moderate but soon turned into a rough passionate one.Taeng can taste her cherry flavour lipstick which is smeared all over his lips, she bit his lower lip gently and hands started caressinghis body letting out a soft moan. She gave him a quirky smirk and pinned him down on the couch carry on teasing him intensely.

(Alarm rings)

He jerked up awkwardly knowing that he just had an awesome dream about his crush. He slams the alarm clock to stop it ringing.

“Aw if only that was real.” Taeng mumbled while ruffling his hair.

He got up slowly and stretched. But he saw his thing poking out of his pyjama pants, realizing that he is aroused by the dream he just had.

“Oh crap not again!” feeling embarrassed and needed a wee he quickly ran to the bathroom but unfortunately it was lock.

“Hey hurry up whoever’s in there!” he shouted desperately banging the door and with one hand clutching his area.

Luckily there was a bathroom downstairs, he rushed down and ran into the toilet to do his business.

“Ahh that’s better” he said walking out the bathroom feeling refresh.

He went to the kitchen following the tasty aroma.

“Good morning honey”

“Morning Mum, Dad.”

“Go brush your teeth and freshen yourself up dear”

“I have”

“Then why do you still have drool stains at the side of your mouth and eye boogers”

“But can I do it after breakfast, I’m starving.”

“Don’t be so gross Taeng” Dad said.

“Mommy there’s no more hand wash upstairs” Hayeon said entering the kitchen.

“Oh morning Oppa”

“Morning”

“C’mon Taeng go wash up or no breakfast for you”

“Aish ok, you better leave some pancakes for me.” Taeng said to his sister.

As he looks into the mirror brushing his teeth, he couldn’t stop smiling about the dream he had earlier. Taeng hastily washed his face, got changed into his uniform and went for breakfast. He bid goodbye to his family before leaving for school.

Jessica’s POV

I looked out the window watching people entering the school and fooling around but I started spacing out not knowing that someone is waving in my face.

“Oh hi Taengoo” I looked at him.

“Ooo I love my pet name”

“Good” we both laughed.

“How long have you been here?”

“Hmm about 10minutes” he said looking at his watch and took the seat next to me.

“Really?!”

“Nah kidding, I just got here.”

“Anyway how’s your ankle?” he asked worriedly.

“It’s much better now”

“That’s good so-“

“Ok class listen up, I guess you all had fun at the Jeju Island right?”

“Yeah!” the class shouted.

“Well its back to education now, you guys should know your exams will be coming up soon.”

Everyone nodded.

“Starting from now on, you all must study hard for the upcoming exams and achieve all your target grades. There is only 2months until your exam starts, 2months will approach faster than you expect, so don’t leave your studying at the last minute like some of you do. For those who need tutoring on their weaker subjects, you can attend to afterschool sessions.”

Everyone started to frown when they hear words like exams and studying.

Silence had filled the room, but an unexpectedly loud fart was heard right next to me. Everyone burst out laughing and so did I but soon, I pulled a disgusted face when the unpleasant eggy smell came in contact with my nostrils. Yoong and Sooyoung who sat in front of me turned to look at us, and the shameless guy just pointed at me like it was me who did it. Feeling embarrassed I quickly elbowed him in the chest.

“Ow, my Pecs!” he said rubbing his chest.

I laughed at his exaggerate reactions.

“Ahaha look at those two love birds” Yoong and Sooyoung teased.

The classes went on during the day and the students were just relaxing and hanging around before they start studying for the horrific exams.

I stayed behind for the choir club. Although the school festival has ended not long ago, I will still need to attend to the club for practicing and such. This is a talent school after all, all teachers expect their students to focus on something and make the best out of it.

After the choir meeting, I didn’t feel like going back home yet, I walked around the town centre and stopped in front of a CD store.

Hmm shall I get their new CD?

I decided to go in and take a look. I walked to the Girls Generation section searching for their new album ‘The Boys’ but unfortunately they were sold out.

“Can I help you sleepyhead?”

“Taeng? What are you doing here?”

“I work here” he chuckles while pointing at his uniform.

“Oh, I didn’t expect you to have a job since you’re so sluggish” I joked.

“I don’t really have a choice haha, anyway you looking for SNSD’s new album?” he asked as he saw me looking at this section.

“Yeah, do you have any more copies left?”

“Hmm wait here, I’ll be right back” he dashed to the staff room.

He came running back to me with a CD in his hand.

“Here you go” he smiled and handed me the CD.

“Is this someone else’s? I can’t take it if that’s the only copy left.” I gave it back to him.

“Oh no, it’s actually mine but you can have it. I’ll just wait for the next stock.”

“Are you sure? I mean-“

“Yeah, besides I get discounts”

“Um ok thank you, how much will it be?”

“You can have it for free”

“What? No, I’ve already taken your CD, I must pay for it.” I persist.

“No it’s ok; just take it as a gift from me”

“No I feel bad, or else I won’t buy it.”

“Aish ok, you’re so stubborn.”

“So how much is it?” I asked getting my purse out from my bag.

“15000 won please.”

“WHAT? Why is it so cheap? They usually cost 33000 won.” I glared at him.

“Y-yeah, I-I-it’s our special offer.” He said nervously.

“You know, you’re gonna get fired if you keep making decisions without the manager’s agreement” I laughed.

“Haha I will never get fired”

“And why’s that?”

“Because-“

“Honey, remember to place these CDs on the shelf” Taeng’s Mum said walking out the staff room.

“Because she’s my boss hehe” he said putting an arm around his mother’s shoulder. I was shocked that she’s the owner of this store.

“Oh hi Jessica dear, how are you?”

“Hi Mrs Kim, I’m fine.” I bowed politely.

“How about you take Jessica home, and I’ll take care of the rest.” Taeng’s Mum suggested.

“Ok” he said happily.

They walked out the store making their way back home. It has gotten colder and darker outside with less people on the streets.

“You know, I think you’ll look exactly like Taeyeon if you were born as a girl.” I said while looking at the CD cover.

“Haha and you’re exactly the same as the ice princess on there.”

“Thanks for the compliment”

“But it would be awesome if I was Taeyeon, I mean I get to have Tiffany and Jessica fighting over me and I get to stare at the member’s butts … or even touch them” he smirked.

“Ugh Byuntae”

The duo was just having their conversation about their favourite girl group. But silence has soon appeared as they walked by a bunch of thugs, Taeng shifted sides, keeping Jessica away from them.

“(Whistles) look at that hot babe”

“Too bad she’s got a boyfriend”

“He looks so weak and wussy haha”

“Let’s beat him up for fun!”

The thugs started chasing after the duo but they ran as fast as they could. They hid behind the bushes waiting for the thugs to leave the area. Loud panting and heartbeat can be heard between the two.

“Phew, that was close.”

“Y-yeah” I said shaking.

“Don’t worry, I will always protect you” he consoles her. And those words that came out of Taeng’s mouth are exactly what Jessica wants to hear.

He took her home safely and Jessica was more than thankful that Taeng was there to take her home and protect her from the thugs.

Taeng’s POV

“I’m home” I said as I threw the keys on the coffee table.

“Honey what took you so long? I know you had to spend time with your girlfriend but it’s really dark outside, something might happen to the both of you” my mother said angrily but also worriedly, she kept saying that Jessica is my girlfriend even though we're not together. As a couple. Yet. I didn’t tell her about the thugs because she will start her scolding and getting all troubled again.

“I… erm” trying hard to think of a reasonable excuse.

“Jessica’s not my girlfriend mum, we’re just good friends.”

“Jessica is a lovely girl; you better treat her well and take care of her… (Blah blah blah)” she started babbling about me and Jessica again. I couldn’t do anything but to just sit and listen. After 20minutes of lecturing I can finally leave the living room.

The boy went upstairs into his room.

“Oppa! Where’s my CD?”

Hayeon asks running in.

“H-hayeon, can I give it to you next week?” Taeng said scratching his nape.

“Why? But you said you’ll have it by today.” The little girl pouted.

“I… gave it to Jessica” He mumbled, but was loud enough for Hayeon to hear.

“(Sigh) I guess Jessica Unnie is more important than me now” She sighed and crossed her arms.

“Of course” Taeng smiled.

“Yah say that again!” She grabbed his collar playfully.

But Taeng lifted the little figure up and chuck her onto the big double bed letting out his Ahjussi laugh.

To be continued.

Chapter Nineteen – Anniversary and Jealousy

Tiffany’s POV

Lunchtime

“Omo Jessi, it’s our 1 month anniversary today!” The eye smiling girl said while putting her lip gloss on.

“Fany it’s only 1month” Jessica laughed.

“Yeah but, it’s still special to us” Tiffany defended.

“So what are you guys doing tonight?”

“Hmm I dunno, he might give me a surprise keke”

“…”

“No need to envy Jessi, just go out with Taeng.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about” she blushed.

We walked back to the cafeteria and saw Taeng sitting at the table with plates of food.

“Thanks for getting us lunch Taetae”

“It’s no problem” he smiled.

“Whoa is that all mine” Jessi said pointing at the huge amount of food sitting on her plate.

“Yeah, you should eat more since you’re so skinny”

“You-“

“Hey guys, hey baby” Yul came and took the seat beside me and gave me a soft kiss.

Taeng and Jessica gave us a –get a room look-. I always find it entertaining to see them all grossed out when me and Yul are in our little world.

Last lesson

(scribbles scribbles)

I felt a light nudge on my right arm, I turned to him as he pointed at his notebook showing me a cute couple sketches and labelled our names next to it.

“Aww it’s so sweet baby”

“Yep, just like us”

“You’re so cheesy” I pinched his nose.

Class finally ended, and I decide to ask him about tonight.

“Baby…”

“Yes?”

“Do you know what day it is?”

“It’s Tuesday”

“And?”

“It’s Pancake day?” he answered looking clueless.

“No you babo” I said frustratedly and stormed away.

I can’ believe he forgot today is our 1 month anniversary.

I have been giving him hints all day but he doesn’t seem to get it. I Ignored his calls and text messages all evening.

My phone vibrated, I picked up the call and it was no other than Yul.

“Fany baby, please forgive me”

“There’s nothing for me to forgive. I just want to ask you one more time, do you remember what day it is today?” I asked coldly.

“Baby I-I” I hung up.

A few minutes later, my phone vibrated again. This time it was a text message from the same person.

Baby, please look out your bedroom window.

Love Yul xxx

I slowly approach to the bay window and looked down, I was overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery in front of my eyes. There are loads of pink roses formed into a heart shape with candles lit around it. There are candles lit inside the center of the rose heartshaped saying ‘I Love U’. My eyes turned into half moon crescent when our eyes met. I was so delighted, I quickly ran outside giving him a bear hug.

“I love you Fany ah”

“So you do remember?” I muttered.

“Sorry, I just wanted to give you a surprise.” Yul said resting his chin on my head.

I pulled away the hug and look into his dark brown shinning orbs.

“I’m guessing you like the surprise” he shifted his eyes to the bright glowing candles.

I used both of my hands cupping his face and lean forward giving him a light warm kiss. My arms are wrapped around his neck and buried my face into it.I can feel his arms around my waist pulling me closer forming a warm secure embrace like other couples do in dramas.

“I love you too” I whispered in his ear.

“I love you more” Yul whispered back before pulling away.

Yul releases his grip and got something out from his trousers pocket. He took out a light pink box and opened it. It was a beautiful bracelet with an engrave tag saying Yul ♥ Fany, he grabs my hand and put the bracelet on my wrist gently.

“It’s beautiful, thank you”

“You’re welcome baby I’m glad you like it” he took my hand and gently pecked it.

The couple are enjoying their 1 month anniversary by spending their night at the park walking hand in hand just like everyone else. They sat on a bench with Tiffany’s head resting on Yul’s shoulder.

“Yul, do you know how happy I have been ever since we’ve been together? I’m so lucky to have you.” I said while playing with his fingers.

“And you’re my angel you know that?I love you more than anything and nothing can get in our way.” He planted a kiss on my forehead.

I moved closer and embraced him as he wrapped his warm arms around me tightly. We stayed like this for a while and headed back home since it is getting late.

Next day at school has occurred, after last night YulTi’s relationship has gotten much closer and sweeter.

Everyone around them are getting goosebumps whenever they say or do cheesy things to each other.

Tiffany uses aegyo on Yul and feeding each other at lunch time which makes Taeng curls his fingers and Jessica cringes.

“Baby say ahh” she said holding a piece of pasta with a fork feeding Yul.

“Hmm yummy, just like you” he winked.

“Ew get a room!” Taengsic shouted.

“Hahah jealous much you two?”

“Anyway have you guys started studying yet?” Taeng said changing the topic.

“Yeah just a little, but I need help with my Hangul.”

“Aww I can help you that babe”

“Really? Thanks baby” Tiffany hugged Yul's arm.

“Well I need to go meet Miss Kwon now. See you guys later” Jessica said finishing off her lunch.

Taeng’s eyes are glued to the brunette watching her disappear through the doorway.

“Taetae when are you going to make your move?”

“Huh?” he revert his attention back to his friends.

“Ask Jessi out and confess to her”

“Yeah Taeng, are you afraid that she will reject you?”

“Well umm… that’s part of it, but exams are coming up soon, I think she will be busying studying and I don’t want to distract her.” Taeng said poking his chips.

“Look Taeng, you need to stop making excuses and be brave like a man.”

“I-I’m not, ok fine I will ask her out after the exams.”

“Promise?” Tiffany said with puppy eyes holding up her pinky. Taeng had no choice but to promise them.

“Promise”

The school bell rang showing that lunch time has ended and the trio went to their next lesson.

Taeng went into the classroom still thinking about the conversation he had earlier with his friends. He looked around and saw Taecyeon flirting with Jessica again. He’s eyebrows are furrowed and hand formed into a fist. Jealously has totally devoured him, he walks over to them.

“Excuse me; I need to get into my seat”

“Can’t you see I’m talking pal”

Taeng slammed his books onto the desk making a loud bang and turned to him with eyes full of anger and hatred. Every time he flirts with Jessica he just simply ignores it but this time he couldn’t.

“Look, you better quit flirting with Jessica and move outta my way!”

“How dare you talk to me like that you moron!” Taecyeon grabbed Taeng’s collar but he pushed him back. The two soon started a fight and students are cheering around them.

“Guys, stop it!” Jessica shouted trying hard to stop the fight before any of them will get into deep trouble.

“FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!”

“SILENCE!” the teacher came in looking furiously.

“You two imbeciles, I will not tolerant this in my class. Now get out and explain this to the head office!” the teacher shouted.

Jessica has never seen Taeng this mad before. She wanted to know why he is so angry, why was he fighting with Taecyeon. A bunch of questions have flooded her mind. She was shocked and scared to see this side of Taeng but is also very worried about him.

As the boys left the classroom, the students went back to their seats and started studying. Jessica was worried about Taeng for the rest of the lesson, she couldn’t concentrate on whatever she was doing.

Taeng hasn’t come back since he went to the head office and lesson is about to end. Shall I take his books?

The school bell rang and brought her attention back to reality. She grabbed his books and went to look for him in the office, but there was no one there.

He must have gone home. I’ll just give them back tomorrow.

She thought.

As the brunette walks down the quiet, dim corridor, she decides to take a look in the music room hoping Taeng will be in there.

She slowly approach the door and peeps inside to see a sulky looking kid with his head placed onto the back of his hands lying on the old dull wooden piano. She walked over quietly and sat beside him. He lifted his head as he felt the weight and familiar scent next to him.

“Sica?” he mumbled. It looks like he just woke up.

“Gosh you sleep more than I do” she laughs as he straightens himself up.

“Anyway, are you ok? What did the headmaster said to you and Taecyeon?”

“Yeah, just some scolding and had to clean the toilet for punishment.”

“Hahaha~”

“That’s not funny.” He pouted.

“Well if you didn’t fight with Taecyeon, you wouldn’t have to clean the toilet.”

“He started it and he better stop flirting with you”

“Ooo sounds like someone is jealous” Jessica teased.

Jessica saw him looked away with a tint of pink shade on his smooth cheeks. She couldn’t help but to giggle and to cheer him up, she decides to treat him his favorite.

Ice cream.

“Come” she said grabbing his hand dragging him to the school canteen.

“Ahjussi two ice creams please!”

“Sorry miss, there’s only one left”

“That’s ok, thanks” she gave him the money and went to the nearest table and sat down.

“Here” she passes the ice cream to Taeng.

“For me?” she nodded.

Taeng’s lips curved upwards.

“Let’s share!”

Taeng always liked ice cream but ever since he met Jessica he likes it even more because it resembles her. It’s cold but taste utterly sweet.

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty - Exams

Today is where their first exam begins. As they enter the classroom, everyone is seated one in front of another, in rows. Some students are nervous, some are confident and some just don’t care.

Taeng who is sitting behind Jessica couldn’t stop staring at her. But when it comes to his strongest subject he is more than confident and nothing could distract him.

Only 5 minutes left till the exam finishes. Taeng finished a little bit earlier than everyone else; he lay back on his chair with his arms folded looking satisfied.

“Ok please put your pens down and remain silent until all the papers are collected” the examiner said.

“Hey Sica, what do you think?”

She turned around facing him.

“I think it was alright, you?”

“It was no problem for me” he smiled proudly.

“Pff don’t be so happy yet, the results are not out until next Monday.”

She was right. Although their exams are over, they still need to wait nervously for the results.

Meanwhile at YulTi’s class

“Ok times up everybody!”

Tiffany was having a hard time with her Korean exam. Hangul is one of her worse subjects since she was born in America.

“Baby, I think I’ve failed” she pouted.

“Aww I bet you haven’t. I know you’ve tried your best, plus my tutoring lessons are too good to fail you.” He pinched her nose to console her.

“C’mon baby cheer up, don’t worry too much about it. How about we go shopping after school?” he advised trying to make his girlfriend cheerful again.

“Ok but you’re paying for it” she joked while holding his hand.

“Anything you want babe” He pulled her in closer forming a half embrace.

“Shall we invite Taeng and Sica too?”

“Sure, let’s meet them at lunch.”

Arcade at the shopping mall

GAMEOVER

“Hahah I won!” Taeng shouted fist pumping up in the air.

“You’re a nerd byuntaeng”

Taeng always beat his best friend when it comes to gaming.

The quartet went to a nearby sticker photo booth and took some fun pictures together. Each person had their own copy and YulTi took couple ones and stuck them on their phones.

“It’s getting late now, wanna go home?”

“Yeah I’m exhausted” they said.

While making their way out the shopping mall, Taeng walked past his favourite clothing store and spotted the limited edition sneakers that he wanted for quite some time.

“Taeng!” Yul shouted noticing that his best friend had stopped in his tracks.

“Yeh?”

“C’mon, let’s go”

“Ok” he ran back to the group.

They waved goodbye to each other and went home separate ways.

Taeng’s home

(Knock, Knock)

“Come in”

“Honey, don’t study too late and drink this.” Taeng’s mum said placing a cup of hot chocolate on his desk.

“Thanks mum”

“You’re welcome” she said and ruffled his hair lightly.

“Mum…”

“Yeah?”

“Can I ask a favour?”

“What is it?”

“Please please pleaseee can you buy me these sneakers?” he begged using aegyo.

She bent down looking at the new pair of sneakers on his computer screen.

“No.”

“Wae?! Please mum, it’s the limited edition! Just get it as my birthday present.” He begged desperately.

“Because you already have loads of shoes in your wardrobe plus your birthday isn’t until next year March.”

“Mommy ah~” he whined.

She can no longer resist his cute whining so she gave in.

“Ok only if you pass your English exam.”

“But mum~”

“No buts. You know you need to pass your English before you can graduate. Do you want me to find you a tutor for a final boost?”

“(Sigh) ok fine”

“Goodboy, goodnight honey” she kissed his forehead before leaving the room.

“Night”

The boy turned off his computer and continued with his studying for an hour or so before going to sleep.

Next day…

After another long tiring school day, Taeng relaxes himself on the couch and had something to eat before he starts his revision again. His English exam is tomorrow and he is still having problems with his grammars and past, present tenses.

DING DONG

“Ahnnyunghaseyo.” He greets an ahjumma at the age around her mid 30s. She looks chubby, short, cheerful and easy going.

“Hello, you must be Taeng. I’m Shinyoung, I’m here to tutor you English.”

“Oh please come in” He led her to the dinner table and offers her snacks and drinks.

“Would you like a cup of tea or coffee Shinyoung shi?” Taeng asks politely.

“Tea please and just call me Noona.” He nodded and came to the table with two cups of tea.

“Sit here kid” she patted the seat next to her with a mischievous grin on her face.

Taeng went and sat beside her.

However, not long into the studying Shinyoung started asking Taeng personal questions as he started to feel uncomfortable around the latter.

“So kid, do you have a girlfriend?”

“Nope”

“Ever consider about me?” The boy was shocked by her question.

“Haha just kidding” she punched his arm.

Ow, that hurts.

“Omo you have really firm biceps!” she started touching and squeezing his arm.

“So do you-“

“Erm Noona, what does this mean?” Taeng cut her off before she asks anymore non related questions.

“Oh that is…” she pulled her chair closer and moved closer to Taeng.

“That is called delishiousu also refer as yummy, you know...like you” she said it in a seductive voice and inched closer.

Oh my god is she trying to eat me, someone help…

“N-n-noona, w-what’s this then?”

Shinyoung then grabbed Taeng’s hand and started caressing it.

“You have such smooth hands, for a boy” He gulped hard.

Taeng quickly moved his hand away and put it in his pocket but she started stroking the boy’s hair.

“I-I-I’ll get some cookies”

Taeng let out a relive sigh and reach for the box of cookies in the cupboard but suddenly he felt a grab from his backside. Taeng quickly turned around and saw Shinyoung with a very creepy perverted smile on her face. He stepped back as she moved forward like a tiger is gonna pounce on the helpless rabbit any minute.

“W-what are you doing? Keep away from me” Taeng defended himself with a… spoon which happens to be the nearest weapon he could use.

“Aww what’s the matter, come to Noona” She moved forward.

“Honey~ I’m home”

“MUM!” The poor boy ran to his Mother almost crying like a baby.

Shinyoung packed her things and walked to the living room meeting up with them.

“Thank you Shinyoung for tutoring my son.” Mrs Kim said while Taeng is hiding behind her.

“You’re welcome, I will always come back… whenever you need me” she smirked at Taeng and walked out.

That smile on her face sends chills and shivers down his spine.

“Honey… Honey, Taeng ah!”

“Y-yeah?”

“Stop spacing out and help me carry these groceries in the kitchen”

Taeng carried the bags into the kitchen and help his mother placing the food in the cupboard and fridge.

“So how was the tutoring?”

“It was a nightmare, Mum who is she?”

“Why? Shinyoung is my childhood friend, she is very nice and humours.”

“Well mum you better keep away from her. She’s been asking me a whole bunch of weird questions and she groped me!”

“What like this” she grabs his butt lightly and laughed.

“Mum I’m serious, this is like sexual harassment.” Taeng said in a serious tone.

“Honey, she always does that to people, there’s nothing to worry about”

“But she- ooo there’s Pocky sticks”

“Yeah share them with your sister when she gets back”

“I’ll just leave some for her keke” Taeng opened the bag munching away while watching TV.

After the tutoring he wasn’t in the mood to revise anymore English. He just decides to wing it in tomorrow’s exam.

Next day

Taeng’s POV

My heart started pounding harder and faster against my chest and I feel like I need a pee while waiting outside the exam room. I was so nervous and stressed about the exam all day. English is my weakest subject and I will probably have 30% chance of passing it or maybe less.

I went in and took my seat.

When the examiner handed the papers out and explained all the instructions, we started our 2 hour long exam in this empty large isolated room.

I think did pretty well in my first 45 minutes. But when I reach to section B, is where I had to use my imagination and write about something original and remarkable which I have no idea whatsoever to talk about.

I try to concentrate on my essay but the sound of clock ticking is getting on my nerves. I just wrote whatever I can think of but none of it makes sense. All my grammars are wrong, my spelling is incorrect and I’ve used the wrong vocabulary!

Oh man I’m so doomed.

He walked out the room with hands his pocket and head lowered feeling crushed by the horrible frustrated exam.

I guess I won’t be getting those sneakers and mum will be so mad.

He sighed.

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty One - English Tutor

“Please please please let me achieve my target grades” the ice princess prayed with her hands together and eyes shut.

“Hey relax; I’m sure you’ll pass them all. I can’t believe the genius is praying for her results haha” Taeng who is sitting beside Jessica looking very calm and relax like he normally is. Although he is pretty nervous about the results but he had to keep his cool in front of the person he loves.

She slapped him playfully and he hits her back lightly to tease her. They stopped messing around once the teacher came in with a heap of paper in his hand. They gulped and nervous breakdown has come once again. The teacher calls the names out one by one to collect their results. Some are delighted, some are relived and some are disappointed with their them.

“What did you get?” Jessica asks as she’s hiding her own results and looking at Taeng’s paper.

“I passed them all apart from English.” He said contentedly.

“What about you?”

She waves the paper in Taeng’s face showing how pleased she was.

They compared their results.

“I just wanted to say that I am very pleased with your exam results; most of you have met your target grades or above. However for those who didn’t achieve or pass their priority subjects will need to resit it on Friday. Any questions?” the teacher asked.

“No Sir” the class replied.

“Ugh I guess I need to resit my English” Taeng mumbled.

“Umm… do you need-“ Jessica was about to ask Taeng if he need help with his English but someone came and disturbed their conversation.

“Taeng Oppa~”

“Hey Sunny”

“Do you need to resit your English as well?”

“Yeah, my English sucks” he admitted while scratching his nape.

“Me too, wanna study together at the library after school?”

“Sure, that would be great” with that, Sunny returned back to her seat.

“Oh what did you say?” he asked Jessica who is stuffed with jealously.

“Nothing.” She replied coldly.

Later on that day…

“Taeng how was your exams?” His parents asked.

“I passed them all… except for English. But I will be resitting it on Friday.”

He gave them his results.

“You better pass or no sneakers for you.” His mum pressurizes as he nodded.

“Ok, don’t push yourself too hard. You did great by passing the rest of them.”

“Thanks Appa”

“Honey do you want me to get Shinyoung to help you with your English again?”

“No! I’m fine.” He said determinedly.

“She was no help anyway” he mumbled.

“Well you need to find yourself a tutor otherwise I’ll get Shinyoung.”

“Ugh ok fine.” He sighed.

Next day at school

Jessica’s POV

I missed the times that we almost shared

I miss the love that was almost there

I miss the times that we use to kiss

At least in my dreams

Just let me take my time and reminisce

I miss the times that we never had

What happened to us we were almost there

Whoever said it's impossible to miss when you never had

Never almost had you

“Jessica, try adding a little more emotion into the song”

“Ok”

The brunette sang the chorus again with emotional feelings added to it.

“That’s much better, good job girls.”

The session ended and the girls are getting ready for the next lesson.

“Sica, you were great”

“Thanks Sunny, I never knew your voice is so sweet"

“Haha, I’m glad it wasn’t annoying”

“No definitely not, let’s walk to History together”

“Sure”

They walked into the room and Jessica was surprise that Taeng was there before her. It’s usually the opposite.

“Hey Sica”

“Hi Taengoo”

They greeted and chatted for some time during the lesson.

“Sica?”

“Mmm?” Jessica answered while writing the notes in her book.

“Umm, Can you please tutor me English for my upcoming resit?”

“I thought you already have Sunny to help you.” She sounded jealous.

Why do I have to make it so obvious? Ugh

“After yesterday, we notice that we were both having problems on similar things, so we couldn’t really help each other out.”

“But my English is-“

“Please Sicaaa pleaseeeee”

“Haha ok, I’ll tutor you because I’m nice”

“Chincha! YES!” he shouted blissfully.

“Quiet Kim” the teacher hissed.

Jessica couldn’t help but to laugh at the dorky expression on his face.

After school they walked to Taeng’s house. This will be Jessica’s first time visiting the latter's house. She is curious and excited to see what it looks like, after 20 minutes of walking they have finally arrived.

The brunette walked in analysing each and every single area in the house. It's very warm, cosy, neat, and it is mixed with the traditional and modern decorations together.

Taeng offered Jessica refreshments and started studying.

“So you use past tense when something has already taken place or it has been…”

While Jessica was teaching Taeng grammars, the boy couldn't stop staring at her beautiful face, he was totally distracted by her and he thinks Jessica is extremely sexy when she speaks in English.

“Hello, Taengoo!” she waved in his face to get his attention.

“Are you listening to me?”

“Y-yeah sorry”

“I know grammars are difficult because we don’t use them in Korea which is great. But if you master these questions you’ll pass your exam no problem.” Jessica said giving him a bunch of questions to complete.

Taeng got on with his questions and Jessica corrected his mistakes and taught him more about the grammars.

“So, I can’t say I have marry you as present tense” he asked pointing at the question.

“No, it’s ‘I will’, I will marry you.” Jessica said it in English.

“Really?” he joked.

“You wish” the girl shoved him as she can see him grinning from ear to ear.

“Appa where- Oh Sica unnie!!” Hayeon shouted as she’s walking into the kitchen but was surprised that Jessica was there and ran to her.

“Hello” she patted her head.

“Unnie when did you come?”

“Hmm about 1 hour ago, did you miss me?”

“Of course!” Hayeon hugged her.

“Come Unnie I need to show you around the house!” she said excitedly while holding onto Jessica’s hand. Jessica looked at Taeng to see if she was ok to and he smile and nodded as approval.

“Ok let’s go”

They went for a little tour around the huge, lovely cosy house.

Hayeon led her back down to the living room and met her parents who had just came back from work.

“Hi Jessica dear, come take a seat”

“Hi Mr and Mrs Kim. It’s good to see you again.”

“It’s nice to have you as our guest. Stay here for dinner tonight” Mr Kim offered.

Jessica hesitates not wanting to bother them but she loved this feeling of family love, she really envies that Taeng have such supporting and caring parents and a cute little sister. Minutes later, Taeng came out of the kitchen with a tray full of drinks. He handed them out and joins the conversation. He took a seat next to Jessica on the couch and took a sip on his orange juice.

“Yeah stay for dinner” he joined in.

“O-ok, thanks for having me”

Taeng’s parents really likes Jessica and treats her like their daughter in law already, although sometimes she still feels a bit awkward around them because she is usually very quiet and shy. But to brighten up the mood, his parents always brings up embarrassing childhood stories about their son. Taeng doesn’t mind at all as long as it makes Jessica happy and comfortable.

After their long heart warming conversation, his parents went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for tonight while the kids are in the living room playing games on the Nintendo Wii and PS3.

“Hahaha you suck (merong)” Taeng teased his little sister who had failed to complete a song on Guitar Hero.

“Well why don’t you try playing this song on expert then”

“Fine” Taeng said confidently.

The girls were shocked by how fast his fingers can progress. As expected, Taeng finished the song with 99% in expert mode.

“You’re crazy!” they both said.

“Haha too bad I didn’t get 100%”

“Ugh you really are a nerd” his little sister said.

“Kids, time for dinner!” Taeng’s mum shouted from the kitchen.

They can smell the delicious aroma coming from that direction. They got off the couch quickly and ran to the kitchen.

Hayeon who is sitting between Taengsic is like their love child wanting her parents to give her food.

“Hmm the food is so delicious” Jessica said.

“That’s good, eat more Jessica there’s still plenty of food in the kitchen.”

“Thanks” Jessica nodded.

“So Jessica, do you have a boyfriend?” Taeng’s mum asked randomly while chewing on her kimchi.

“No, I don’t“

(Cough) (Cough) Taeng knew what his mother was going to say as he choked on his Samgyeopsal, and started hitting his chest to make the food go down quicker.

“Honey are you ok?”

“Y-yeh, the pork is just a bit too spicy” he grabs the glass of water and gulped it down.

They carried on with their dinner while enjoying their appetizing meal. After dinner, Jessica offers to help wash the dishes with Taeng as the rest of the family let the two have their own time.

“It seems like my family loves you a lot”

“Mhm and I love them”

“And me too?” he turned to her and smiled dorkily. But in return she splashed the soapy water at his face and some went into his mouth. He pulled a ‘yuck’ face and splashes her back. Minutes later into cleaning, Taeng's mobile beeped a few times in his trousers pocket.

“Sica can you get my phone, it’s in my pocket” he asked.

She hesitated, feeling awkward to go into his trousers pocket but she still reach inside taking out his phone, she glanced at the screen to see who it was.

“You have a text message from Narsha… Who’s that?”

“Oh that’s my girlfriend.”

“Girlfriend?” She looked at him doubtfully. “You’re lying.”

“Hi Taeng, fancy coming out for dinner on Sunday with your parents? And did you miss me, haha let me know ok?” Jessica read out his text message.

“See?” He smiled cheekily.

“Oh…” Jessica stayed silent and started drying the dishes.

Taeng can see how disappointed Jessica is. It makes him happy that she shows jealously through a text message from his most respected Noona rather than a girlfriend.

(Nudge)”Hey, I’m just kidding. She’s just my very close Noona, not my girlfriend.”

“I knew that, I was just waiting for you to tell me (merong)”

“Haha, oh wait you got something on your hair” Jessica’s heart started hammering against her chest as Taeng gotten closer, the brunette looked at him and blushed a little as she could feel his warm scent near her skin.

“Ok gone”

“T-thanks.” Jessica mumbled avoiding eye contact with him.

The duo finished with the dishes and we went into the living room joining his family.

“Taeng, I think you should take Jessica home. It’s getting late.”

“No Mr Kim, it’s ok.”

“No I’ll take you home” Taeng insists.

“But-“

“Jessica, take these leftover food with you and share it with your grandma.” Taeng’s mother handed her bags of leftovers that they had earlier.

“Oh no, I couldn’t take them” The brunette waved her hands frantically, not wanting to take advantage from them.

“Jessica dear, please take them it would be a waste if you don’t. And this is for thanking you helping Taeng with his English.”

“B-but- “

“Ok thanks mum, we’ll get going now.” Taeng grabbed the bags and walked Jessica out of the house.

Jessica thanked and bid goodbye to Taeng’s parents.

“Gosh women are so fussy” Taeng joked as they walking on the footpath.

“Say that again” Jessica warned pulling his ear.

“O-ow, sorry” The latter let go and Taeng rubbed his ear continuously and pouted.

They soon arrived outside Jessica’s house.

“So, I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Yep, remember to practice those questions”

“Araso ice princess” he said and waved goodbye to each other.

“Be careful on your way home”

“Aww are you worried about me?”

Jessica ignored his tease and turned around walking back into her house.

“Sica!” He shouted.

“Goodnight” he smiled and left.

What a dork, but a cute one.

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty Two - Flashback

“Taengooo!” the brunette shouted while running towards the boy.

“S…sorry, I…I’m late” Jessica apologized sounding breathless from the previous running.

“I thought you have forgotten about me” Taeng joked.

“No, Miss Lee just wanted to speak to me after class so I got held back.”

“Looks like you’re not just popular with boys but with teachers too” Taeng said helping Jessica carrying the books.

“Of course, anyway did you revise the notes?”

“Yep, the test is tomorrow, I hope I’ll pass.” He sighed.

“Don’t worry, I’ll give you a final boost tonight” Jessica encouraged.

They soon arrived outside Taeng’s house.

They walked in to see Taeng’s parents and some unfamiliar faces.

Jessica’s POV

“Mum! We’re home” Taeng shouted while taking his shoes off.

“Ahnnyunghaseyo” they bowed and greeted the seniors.

“Excuse us, we’ll be studying upstairs.” Taeng said and grabbed Jessica’s hand lightly leaving the room.

“Wow, is that your son, he looks really handsome.”

“The girl is very pretty too”

“They look so cute together”

Taeng took Jessica upstairs into his room.

“Make yourself comfortable” he said opening the door for the latter.

As she walks in, the girl was totally amazed. She never expects a boy’s room to be this tidy and neat, it even smells fresh. Not only that, but his room was well decorated, it’s very stylish and modern but still has the warm cosy feeling.

“Sorry there’s no proper desk here, so we’ll have to work on the floor”

“It’s ok, at lease you’ve got a fluffy warm rug”

“Haha yes”

They studied for hours and decided to take a break.

“Arghhhhh, I’m so tired” the boy whined lying on the floor yawning and stretching at the same time.

“Come on, we still got a little bit to do” Jessica said and threw a cushion at Taeng.

Another thirty minutes into studying, Jessica stood up since she can feel pins and needles stabbing her feet but soon fell flat onto Taeng’s soft comfy king sized bed and closed her eyes feeling tired and sleepy. But abruptly, a memorable cheerful tune had awakened the brunette. Jessica got up slowly and sat beside Taeng as he scoots over to make room for her.

Jessica has been focusing on his hands and fingers moving smoothly on the black and white keys throughout the whole song.

Taeng has been stealing glances at the brunette.

“Let’s play it together” he suggested.

“But I don’t know how to play”

“Don’t worry, I’ll show you. You play the melody and I’ll play the lower parts.”

Taeng demonstrates where the keys are and teaches Jessica the notes one by one. He wasn’t surprise that Jessica can pick up so fast since the brunette is bright and smart. After a few attempts, she has mastered the piano tune.

“See, you’re doing great.”

“You’re just a good teacher” She praised.

“I’m not as good as you. Let’s play together” He smiled.

“Ok but go easy on me”

“Haha sure, ready?” Jessica nodded.

The duo started playing their parts on the piano. They can harmonize very well like they can read each other’s mind. They were so into the song not knowing that Taeng's parents are standing by the doorway watching them. They soon notice their presence when they have finished the song.

“Omo they’re so cute, like a real couple.” Taeng's mother commented as Taengsic started blush.

“Mum~”

“Haha, let’s leave them alone honey” Mr Kim said and left the room.

“Sorry, my parents are embarrassing”

“It’s ok, well I better go now.” Jessica glanced at her watch.

“I’ll walk you back, but I need to use the bathroom first” Jessica nodded.

Jessica walked around his room analyzing each object.

I must say, he’s pretty organized for a guy.

She then went over to his desk and picked up a picture frame with a cute little child in it.

He looks familiar, wait… don’t tell me he is...

“I look cute don’t I?”

“I-is this really you?”

“Yep, I think I was 5 back then.”

“Oh…”

“I can’t believe a cute little kid happens to grow up as a pervert” Jessica laughed while putting down the picture frame.

Taeng pouted.

“Haha c’mon let’s go”

15 minutes later…

“Good luck with tomorrow’s exam” Jessica said standing outside her doorstep.

“Thank you Sica, for tutoring me”

Jessica smiled in return.

They soon bid goodbye to each other although they didn’t want to. Jessica watched the silhouette disappears into the dark before going back into her house.

“Grandma, I’m home!” The brunette shouted and ran upstairs into her room.

“Ok I’ll give you a shout when dinner’s ready!”

“Where is it, where is it?” she mumbled while looking everywhere in her bedroom to find something important. She took out everything underneath her bed which is all dusty and old. She opens an old wooden well craved jewellery box and found it at last.

“So it was really you huh?” she said holding up a cute monkey plush.

Flashback 11 years ago

“Look! There’s the loner again” a slightly taller and older bully said looking down at her.

“Hahaha, she’s a nerd too reading that stupid book” the second bully laughed.

“I wonder what she’s reading” she said and snatched her book.

“G-give it back” the younger girl answered back nervously.

“Oh look CL, she’s going to cry hahaha”

“Aww poor girl, let’s go before she tells her mommy” they mocked.

Ever since the little five year old Jessica moved to a new town in Jeonju, she always gets bullied by those two girls, CL and Bom, which happens to live near her. They always make fun of Jessica because she often likes to be by herself and she doesn’t have many friends.

Jessica hates the feeling of being lonely, made fun and laughed at, and couldn’t do anything about it. The little girl ran to the park and sat on the swings, she released loud sighs and buried her face into her small palms. Moments later, the salty tears started to pour from her eyes with her fists clenched crying out loudly. The tears had drenched her little rosy pink dress that her mother bought her, she wiped her nose and tears with her hands not wanting to ruin it.

Light footsteps on the wooden bark can be heard as it was getting closer and soon stopped in front of her. She looked up with her red puffy eyes and snot running down her nose to see a boy wearing blue shorts and a red t-shirt near her age looking at her with an apologetic glance.

“Annyeong” the little boy said happily hoping it will brighten up the mood.

“(Sniff) (Sniff)…” she looked up as their eyes met. The little boy was searching in his pockets to find a tissue for her but unfortunately there isn’t any.

He sat on the swing next to her. It was silent. It was awkward. They can hear the metal chains squeaking while swinging back and forth lightly. The boy was getting impatient and wanted to break the awkward silence, he took out a soft plushie hoping this will cheer up the unhappy sobbing girl.

“Hello, this is YoYo. Please cheer up” he said softly as he makes the monkey plush dancing gently on her lap.

The little girl let out a smile.

“It’s cute” she said while holding onto the plush.

He nodded “Yep, so where do you live?”

“Just down that road” she pointed.

“Oh, I live near there. How come I don’t see you often?”

“I moved here not long ago”

“Really? My name is Taeng. What’s yours?”

“Sooyeon”

“Keke let’s be friends from now on” he smiled hearty and the little girl nodded.

2 days later…

“(Push) Oops my bad” CL pushed Jessica on the ground and scraped her knee. Jessica wanted to cry but held her tears in not wanting them to see how weak she is.

“By the way, here’s your book” Bom threw the tatty, ripped dirty book on the ground near Jessica’s feet. They have totally destroyed her favourite book, she stood up slowly with her teeth gritted and fist clenched.

“Damn you!” Jessica pushes them back, but it was 2v1 after all so it was no match for her.

“P*ss off” CL pushed her away harder causing her to fell back down on the ground.

“YAH, LEAVE HER ALONE!” Taeng shouted angrily and stood in front of Jessica.

“Who the hell are you, her boyfriend?” they laughed.

“You better leave Sooyeon alone or else…”

“Or else what?” CL inched closer and tries to shove him aside, but he dodged and pushed her back harder making her fall backwards.

“Arghhh!”

“You’re gonna get your ass kicked for messing with us” Bom said helping CL up and ran away.

“Are you ok?” Taeng asked worriedly helping Jessica up.

“Y-yeh- argh my knee” Jessica whimpers while clutching onto her knee.

“I-it’s ok, d-d-don’t cry.” Taeng panics when he saw Jessica bursting into tears with her knee bleeding.

Taeng ran over to the water fountain to wet a clean tissue and quickly ran back to Jessica cleaning her wound by gently dabbing it onto her knee, he saw her winced in pain.

“S-sorry” Jessica stopped crying as she watches Taeng cleaning her wound carefully.

“There, it stopped bleeding now” he smiled and handed some clean tissues to Jessica.

“T-thanks Taengoo. But I have something to tell you”

“What is it?”

“I’ll be leaving Korea today. My parents said we have to go to America”

“America? Where’s that?” he sounded sad, not wanting Jessica to leave.

“I don’t know but Umma said it’s somewhere across the world, so I guess it will be far”

“Oh, but I don’t want you to go…”

“I don’t want to go too, but my parents said I don’t have a choice. I’ll miss you Taengoo” she hugged him.

“M-me too”

“Sooyeon ah!” they release the hug.

“I gotta go, here’s YoYo.” Jessica said giving the plush to Taeng.

“No you keep it”

“But-

“Sooyeon, we gotta go now”

“I will remember you, goodbye” She kissed him on his soft cheeks and ran to her parents.

Taeng was left standing there speechless watching the latter disappears.

“I’m home” Taeng murmured.

“Taeng!”

“Narsha noona?!”

Narsha ran over and picked Taeng up hugging him like a teddy bear and showers him with kisses.

“Aigoo, why are you so cute” she ruffles his hair and sat on the couch.

“Do you still have the plushie I gave you?”

“Sorry Noona, I-I...”

Taeng doesn’t want to lie to his Noona, but he also doesn’t want to tell his Noona that he gave his favourite plushie to Jessica.

“He must have lost it” Mrs Kim said.

“Awww cheer up, Noona will buy you another one”

“Promise?” he held his pinkie up.

“I promise” they tangled their pinkies together and smiled.

Flashback ends

“Sooyeon ah, dinner’s ready!” Grandma shouted and brought Jessica back to reality.

“Ok I’m coming!” She puts the plushie carefully into her drawer.

Next day at school

Taeng has been in the examination room for more than 40 minutes. The school bell has finally rung, that means exams are over and lunch time has occurred. Since this is a resit, Taeng will know whether he has pass or not straight after the exam.

“Kim Taeng” the examiner shouted his name out to receive his results.

He got off his seat and slowly approach to the examiner shaking in fear.

Please please let me pass…

Meanwhile at the school yard

“So do you think Taetae will pass?” Tiffany asked.

“Yes, I have faith in him.” Jessica said confidently.

“Oooh looks like Taetae has melted the ice princess” Her best friend laughed but earned a slap from the latter.

“Oh there he is!” Yul shouted while pointed at a certain direction.

He walked over with his head lowered while holding the piece of paper in his hand. Silence has occurred when they saw the gloomy looking Taeng which is very unusual and rare.

Jessica rose up from her seat and tries comfort him.

“It’s ok if you didn’t pass this time, there is another resit in-“

A tight sudden hug has came in contact between the two.

“I’ve passed!”

He broke the hug and showed her the result paper.

“92%?! Wow”

“WHAT?” YulTi shouted in disbelief.

“Oh my god Taeng you even scored higher than me”

“Well done TaeTae!”

“Thanks guys keke~” Taeng said while looking at Jessica.

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty-Three- A Fail Confession

“Mom I’ve passed my English exam!” Taeng shouted gleefully while running into the kitchen.

“Well done honey, you need to thank Jessica for tutoring you. Invite her over for dinner.”

“Araso”

“So mum about the sneakers…”

“What sneakers?”

“Mum you promised” he whined.

“Haha go upstairs-“

“What? You’ve brought it already?!”

“No, I’m just telling you go up stairs and get changed.”

“Oh...” he pouted and left the kitchen.

Taeng went upstairs grumpily like a 10 year old kid sulking while dragging his school bag along the carpet. He walked into his room and throws the bag in the corner but a black shoe box sitting on his desk has caught his attention. He ran over and opened it to see his favourite limited edition sneakers sitting there right in front of him.

“Mummmm I love you!” he ran and gave her a bear hug.

“Eww Mommy’s boy” Hayeon laughed.

Taeng ignored Hayeon and went to his room thinking how to invite Jessica over for dinner.

“Shall I text her? Call her?... Nah I’ll ask her tomorrow”

Taeng mumbled to himself while staring at his phone. But Hayeon came and took it from his hands.

“Hey!”

“I’ll call Jessica unnie for you” she smirked.

“Wait no!”

Before he tries to stop her, it was already too late.

“Hello unnie, oppa wants to talk to you”

Hayeon passes the phone back to her brother.

“Ugh, I’m gonna kill you later” he mouthed.

“Y-yoboseyo?”

“Taengoo?”

“Y-yeh, umm… how are you?” he asks randomly.

“I’m fine, what’s up?” Jessica chuckles at the random question.

“Erm…“

Ugh crap how can I say this?

Taeng thought while fidgeting his shirt.

“Yeah?...”

“I-I just want to thank you for helping me with my English. W-would you like to come over for dinner tomorrow night?”He asked courageously.

“Sure”

“That’s great, I’ll see you tomorrow”

“Ok, bye bye”

“See you” he ended the call.

“YES!” he shouted while fist pumping up in the air.

“See, how hard was that?”

“Yah, I wasn’t even ready and you-“

“But hey, problem solved. Now let’s play Little Big Planet!”

Next day at school

YulTi and Taeng are sitting on the field waiting for Jessica who is still in a choir practice.

“So Taetae, remember what you said before”

“Huh, what do you mean?”

“Don’t act dumb Taeng, you know what we’re talking about.”

“Yeh Taetae you promised” Tiffany pouted.

Taeng looked down playing with the grass trying hard to ignore the couple.

“So..?” she continued.

“Guys, I want to make it memorable and romantic. So I just need a little more time to-”

“Look Taeng, I just don’t want you to miss your chance. I saw Wooyoung and Taecyeon flirting with her the other day.” Yul lied trying to put pressure on the latter.

“Baby, don’t push Taetae. He invited Jessi to dinner tonight, so that’s a great start.”

“Yeah but-“Tiffany puts her index finger on Yul’s lips.

“You talk too much” she smashed her lips against his and starting making out.

“(Cough) Ahem, guys I’m still here… you know”

They broke away the kiss and started giggling at Taeng’s grossed out face.

“There’s Jessi!” Tiffany pointed and a smile

immediately

appears on Taeng’s lips.

Jessica came and sat down joining the trio.

“Baby you got strawberry jam on the side of your lips” Tiffany wiped it off with her thumb.

“And you got chocolate mousse on your nose” Yul lied to steal a kiss from her.

“Baby~”

“Baby~ you got jam on your lips, ohh you got chocolate on your face” Taeng imitated YulTi.

“Taetae you’re just jealous” Tiffany laughed.

“You guys are too cheesy” he complained while lying on the soft grass looking up the clear light blue sky with white fluffy clouds floating pass.

Minutes later he felt a weight on his stomach; he looked down to see Jessica’s head sitting on his comfy stomach with her eyes closed. He looked around to find YulTi playing football on the other side of the field.

“I’m comfy am I? He asks shamelessly.

“No, it’s just better than lying on the hard floor”

They laughed.

“What time you coming over tonight?”

“I thought I’m coming straight after school, or is that a bad idea?”

“NO! Of course not. I-I just thought you might want to change into your casual clothes before staying till late.”

“Ahh thanks for reminding me. So I’ll come about 5.00pm, if that’s ok?”

“Sure no problem”

Silence has occurred again leaving the two figures lying on their backs staring up the baby blue clear sky.

“Sica”

“Hm?”

“Ever thought of being in a relationship with someone?”

Jessica sat up thinking about the question.

“I… I don’t know. I mean it could affect my studying but I also want to be in love with someone”

“I see, if someone asks you out will you give him a chance?” he hinted.

“Depends on who that person is” she replied.

Taeng sat up looking at the brunette thinking that he should take this chance to confess to her now.

“Jessica, I…I-“

“Taeng watch out!”

Before he could react, the ball has already came in contact with his face.

SMACK

“ARGH IT STINGS!” Taeng shouted caressing his cheek and Yul is rolling on grass laughing hard.

“I’m so sorry Taetae” Tiffany apologized.

“Omo you got a red mark on your face”

“I think you should kiss it to make it better” Tiffany turned to her best friend.

“WHAT that w-won’t make any difference” Jessica blushed.

“Just do it, TaeTae will love it” Tiffany whispered.

“I think you two should make it better” the boy smirked.

“No way byuntaeng” they laughed and ran away.

Later on that day…

DINGDONG

“I’ll get it!”

Taeng opens the door revealing a sweet, pretty attractive Jessica in her casual clothes. But surprisingly, the duo is wearing a matching sweater like couple outfit.

“Hi! Come in” Taeng smiled widely.

“Hi, wow our outfits are similar.” Jessica laughs.

“Yep, like a couple” he teased but earned a slap on the arm.

Jessica greeted his parents and little sister who is clinging onto her 24/7. Taeng is extremely jealous that she gets to spend more time with the brunette, and it seems like his little sister loves her Unnie more than him.

Hayeon decides to leave the couple alone and went up to her bedroom.

“I’ll go get us a drink.” Taeng said.

Jessica nodded and slouches on the leather couch.

“Whoa look at all the food!”

Taeng walked in eyeing on the plates of delicious food sitting on the table. He picked up a piece of meat sneakily but his mother caught him.

“Yah, not yet!”

She slaps his hand causing the meat to drop back onto the plate.

“Aww I’ve touched it, at lease let me eat that one!”

“No, now get out”

She slaps his butt signalling him to leave the busy kitchen.

“Ok ok, lemme just get something to drink”

But before leaving the kitchen he quickly grabs the piece of meat and shoves it in his mouth and ran out before his mother could scold him.

“Here you go”

“Thanks”

“There’s gonna be so much food for dinner tonight keke~”

“Talking about food, I’m starving now” Jessica complains.

Taeng smirked and switched to a cooking channel on TV making Jessica drool.

“Change the channel” she reaches the remote from Taeng’s hand but he hid it behind his back.

“Nope, you should learn how to cook by watching this”

She glared at him and tries reaching for the remote control again with some violence involved.

“Got it! Haha- ahh” The brunette lost balance rolling off the couch but Taeng quickly wraps his arms around her slim waist not wanting the latter to hit the hard floor.

Jessica is now lying on top of Taeng with her face only inches away. She quickly pulled away blushing like mad.

“Kids dinner’s ready!” Mr Kim shouted from the kitchen.

It was great timing to break the awkwardness between the two. The trio went to the kitchen and quickly grab their seats before devouring the delicious delectable food in front of them.

“Mmm this is so tasty, I wish I could cook like you” Jessica complimented.

“Eat more eat more” Mr Kim said while giving Jessica more food until her bowl is completely full.

“Dad, stop giving Jessica so much food”

“Taeng your girlfriend needs to eat more food, Jessica is so thin” Taeng’s mother mentions the word ‘girlfriend’ on purpose to tease the kids.

Jessica’s ears turned red and Taeng just shoves rice in his mouth ignoring his parents.

“Mrs Kim, me and Taeng are just friends” Jessica explains, but did she really mean it? No. She’s lying to herself and everyone.

The words ‘just friends’ have hurt the latter. Taeng wanted to be more than friends with Jessica. He can feel that Jessica is not ready to be in a relationship yet.

What would Taeng do? Will he ever confess to Jessica?

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty-Four – Sick or Lovesick?

Weeks later...

“Damn she’s hot!”

“Oooh, that’s sexy”

“Hmm nice butt” Taeng nodded as approval.

The three amigos are in the classroom reading a swimwear model magazine with their eyes glued to the images and mouths wide open.

“Afternoon class” said the teacher walking in and followed by Jessica.

“Crap, hide it Taeng” Sooyoung said and pushes the magazine to him.

“Why me?”

“Sunny bunny will kill me if she sees me looking at other women, even though it’s just a book”

“Same hyung, Seobaby won’t be happy”

“B-but”

Ah crap, Jessica is coming.

Taeng tries to open the storage underneath the school desk but unluckily it was jammed. He quickly shoves the magazine inside his bag.

“Hi Taengoo”

“H-hi Sica”

“What are you hiding?”

“Nothing” he answered nervously.

“Ok byuntaeng” she smiled.

“Huh?”

She laughed and pointed at the half hidden magazine hanging out of his schoolbag.

“T-t-that’s-“

“Mr Kim please be quiet while I’m speaking.” The teacher said.

The boring lessons went on as usual during the day.

Last lesson has finally occurred. However hard heavy rain began to pour down from the dull grey sky causing droplets of rain hitting the ground creating loud splashes and deep puddles.

“Ottokae, it’s raining so bad and I didn’t bring my umbrella” Jessica mumbled worriedly while looking out the window.

Lesson ended and students started making their way home.

“Here” Taeng took an umbrella out from his bag and gave it to Jessica.

“What about you?”

“Oh don’t worry about me, I’m waiting for Yul after school”

Taeng lied not wanting Jessica to feel

sympathetic

when she needed to get home early while having visitors coming over.

“Ok thanks”

“No problem” he smiled.

They bid goodbye to each other as Taeng watches Jessica disappears into the crowd.

I'll wait till the rain stops

.

Taeng thought while staring at the grey sky.

15 minutes later...

Getting fed up of waiting, Taeng decided to dash into the nasty weather running back home as fast as he could.

“I’m home” Taeng said shivering with his clothes soaking wet.

“Oh my god Oppa you’re drenched! I’ll go get a towel”

“Thanks, where is mum and dad?”

“They went to a business meeting for 3 days.”

“Oh… ACHIAAA!” a loud funny girly sneeze was heard.

“Tsk Tsk, why did you run in the rain? You’re gonna get a cold now, I’m telling mommy”

“Hey don’t, I don’t want her to come back in the middle of an important meeting because of me” Taeng plead holding onto his sister’s arm.

“But look at you! You look pale”

“I’ll be fine after a warm shower (Coughs)”

“Aish ok” Hayeon shook her head and walks into the kitchen.

After coming out of the warm steamy shower, Taeng felt better but not much.

He wanted to go to sleep but he needs to make dinner for both Hayeon and himself.

Taeng boils the spaghetti and cooked the mince beef along with the Dolmio pasta sauce together to make spaghetti bolognese.

“Hayeon dinner is ready!” he tries to raise his voice but couldn’t because of the sore throat.

“Wow spaghetti bolognese!”

They quickly dig into their food, but Taeng stopped after taking the first bite because he lost his appetite.

“Are you ok?” Hayeon ask the pale and tired looking brother as he just simply nodded.

Taeng quickly took a few more bites before going to sleep.

“I’m going to sleep now. Wake me up if you need anything” he said in a hoarse voice and Hayeon just nodded watching her brother leaving the kitchen.

He pulled the duvet over his head and shut his eyes.

“I’m cold…” he murmured.

Taeng is very tired but unable to sleep because of the sneezing and coughing he makes throughout the night.

Next morning

“Oppa” Hayeon nudges her brother lightly.

“Mm?” he answered with his eyes closed.

“Oh my god you’ve got a fever!” Hayeon shouted while putting her hand on his forehead.

“I…” He lost his voice.

“I’ll call Dr Choi over and I’ll phone school about your illness. I’m going to school now. See you” she stood up but a light grip was on her wrist.

“Don’t… tell… Mum” he said weakly.

“Ok ok I won’t, just go back to bed” she pulled his duvet up and left for school.

Sica, I miss you already.

He closed his eyes and went to sleep.

Jessica’s POV

“So we add the 2y+3x-3c+4y together which equals…”

Where is Taengoo? Why isn’t he here yet? It’s already twenty past.

Jessica thought while staring at the empty seat next to her.

“Jessica, Jessica JESSICA JUNG!” the teacher shouted.

“Yes?”

“Stop zoning out and please answer this question for us”

Jessica couldn't concentrate in most of her lessons today because Taeng wasn’t around, it worries her that he didn’t answer her text messages either.

A long boring day finally ends for Jessica. She walked out the classroom and bumps into Yul.

“Hey Sica”

“Oh hey Yul”

“Do you know where Taeng is, did you guys meet after school yesterday?”

“Huh? We didn’t meet yesterday. And I think that idiot is off ill because he ran back home in the heavy showers.”

“Oh… he really is an idiot”

“Haha yeah, I better get going now Fany is waiting for me. Bye~” he waved goodbye to her.

“Oh ok, bye”

“Kim Taengoo you babo” she muttered and put his umbrella back into her bag.

Jessica decides to visit Taeng and see how he’s doing.

DINGDONG

“Who is it- UNNIE!” Hayeon bear hugged Jessica immediately.

“Hello Hayeon” she smiled and patted her head.

“Where’s your brother?”

“Oppa is upstairs sleeping. Do you want me to wake him up?”

“No no it’s ok, I’ll go up and see him.”

Hayeon nodded.

Jessica takes small and quiet footsteps almost like tip-toeing along the corridor not wanting to wake up the sick person.

She gently pushes his door open revealing a sleeping figure on the bed with his back facing the door. The door slowly creaks open and it seem to have woken him up.

“..Hayeon? Pass me some tissues on the desk…” he said it in a hoarse, blocked nose voice.

It hurts Jessica to see Taeng like this, she felt responsible for his sickness. She grabs the box of tissues and walks over to him.

“Just leave it there” he mumbled with his eyes closed.

He opens his eyes once he felt a warm soft hand landed on his forehead.

“Sica?” he sat up leaning on the headboard.

“Are you feeling better? It seems like your fever has gone”

“Yeah I feel much better… because you’re here” he smiled.

“Yah Kim Taeng, you’re such an idiot getting yourself sick. And why didn’t you answer my text messages?”

“Sorry, my phone ran out of battery”

“I thought so. Are you hungry?”

Taeng nodded.

“I’ll go make something for you to eat”

“Don’t burn the kitchen keke”

“No, but I’ll just burn the food and you WILL HAVE to EAT IT”

“I will eat anything you make” he smiled.

With that said, Jessica quickly goes in the kitchen and looks inside the cupboard to see what is suitable for Taeng to eat but most importantly, something she can cook.

“Ahh porridge!” she grabs the box from the cupboard.

“Mmm just add milk and microwave it for 2 minutes, that’s easy!” Jessica said while reading the instructions on the packet.

2 minutes later the porridge is ready. She quickly took it upstairs while it’s nice and hot.

“Food is ready!” The brunette came in with a bowl of porridge in her hands.

“Ooohh is it something yummy?” Taeng asked and threw the book on the nightstand.

“Nope just porridge” Jessica sat on the edge of the bed.

“Ah” Taeng said opening his mouth wanting the brunette to feed him.

Jessica shoves a spoonful of porridge inside Taeng’s mouth not realizing how hot it is.

“(Gulp) arghhh it’s hot” he said fanning his mouth with his hand.

“S-sorry” this time she blows on the porridge to cool it down before feeding the latter.

“Hmm it’s delicious” he compliments.

“Really? Let me try” she asks in disbelief since no one has complimented her cooking before.

“No-“ Taeng tries to stop her but it was too late.

“Aw you’re gonna get my flu after I just eaten from that spoon”

Jessica blushed after hearing Taeng's words. It is their first time sharing the same object that has been in each other’s mouths.

“A-anyway, it tastes horrible why did you lie?”

Anything you cook is delicious, my princess

“Maybe I’m just hungry… Ah” he opens his mouth again asking for another scoop.

“I feel like I’m feeding a big baby”

“Yup a cute one too”

Taeng soon finishes the porridge that Jessica made.

“So did you miss me today at school?” he asks cheekily.

“No.” she replied coldly.

“But I missed you… badly” he mumbled while playing on his PSP.

“What?” Jessica couldn’t hear him since he was speaking in an inaudible tone and she was on the other side of the room.

“Nothing”

“Ok time to take your medicine” Jessica came over with a glass of water.

“But I don’t want to~” he whined.

“C’mon you need to take the medicine to get rid of your flu”

But Taeng just shakes his head ignoring the ice princess.

“I’ll treat you ice cream later”

“Chincha?!” Jessica nodded.

Taeng quickly swallows the capsules and tablets that were given by his doctor.

“Anyway did you have dinner? Do you want me to go make you some?”

“No, it’s ok. Me and Hayeon will order pizzas later”

“Oh ok (yawn) I’m getting sleepy, I thought the tablets are non drowsiness”

“Haha, you should rest more then”

Taeng nodded and closed his eyes.

“Well I better go check Hayeon since she’s having trouble with her homework”

“Wait…C-can you stay until I fall asleep?” Jessica let out a giggle and nodded.

About 10 minutes later the boy is sleeping peacefully and snoring loudly. Jessica couldn’t help but to smile at the sleeping figure in front of her. She pulled his covers up keeping him nice and warm before leaving the room.

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty-Five- Personal Nurse

A small little figure is sitting on the grass staring into space, but suddenly a pair of warm hands covered her eyes.

“Guess who?” A strange deep voice can be heard.

“Taengoo”

“Aww how’d you know?” the little boy pouted and sat next to her.

“Because I only have one dorky friend and that’s you”

They both laughed.

“Hey Sooyeon let’s play tag!”

“But I can’t be bothered” Sooyeon whined.

“Come on, I’ll let you go first”

“Ok then”

With that said, Sooyeon quickly runs away leaving Taeng chasing after her. Taeng soon catches up with the brunette and tagged her without a problem. Not wasting anytime, Sooyeon quickly runs after Taeng but was not fast enough.

“Arghhh!” She squealed and fell onto the grass.

Taeng turns around to see the girl on the floor. Feeling worried he quickly dashed to her.

“Sooyeon are you ok-“

“TAG! HAHA!”

“Hey! That’s not fair”

The due continued their tag game for a while before slumping down on the soft warm grass.

“Keke that was fun” Taeng said and turn to the tired fatigue brunette.

Taeng got his tissues out and started wiping the latter’s sweat from her forehead.

Silence has occurred and Sooyeon started zoning out again.

“TA-DA! For you” Taeng smiled giving Sooyeon a daisy chain bracelet that he just made.

“T-thank you” Sooyeon blushed.

“Taengoo, I need to go… back to America”

“Why?”

“Goodbye Taengoo” Sooyeon said before disappearing into a bright light.

“NO, DON’T GO!!”

The boy jerked up who has woken up from the dream about his first crush again.

Sooyeon...when will i see you again?

Taeng sighed and got out of bed.

He made his way down the stairs and was surprised to see Jessica in the living room with Hayeon playing Wii sports.

“Sica? When did you come?”

“Umm about 10 minutes ago. I got nothing to do so I came over.” The latter replied.

Taeng smiled and nodded.

“Make yourself at home” He said before going into the kitchen.

Taeng soon finished his lunch and sat on the couch with Jessica, but a mixture of phlegm and coughing can be heard.

“Did you take your medicine?” Jessica asked.

“Not yet” Taeng replied.

Jessica got off the couch and went to grab his medication.

“You need to take them now” she said and gave them to Taeng.

“Thanks”

Half an hour later, Jessica turned to Taeng to see him sleeping in an uncomfortable position.

“Hayeon, your Oppa is asleep let’s take him to his room”

Hayeon nodded and place his arm over her shoulder and same with Jessica on the other side.

“Ugh he’s heavy” Hayeon complained who is struggling with carrying the older boy.

Jessica agreed.

Hayeon left Taeng and Jessica alone in the bedroom after hearing the phone ring.

Jessica throws the boy on the bed and tucks him in but she trips over his slippers causing her to lose balance making her lips landed on his. Her eyes widen and quickly pull away blushing madly.

G-good job he’s asleep.

After tucking him in, Hayeon came into the room.

“Unnie unnie let’s go shopping” she begs while pulling her cardigan.

“Ok but we need to come back soon”

“Yay!”

Meanwhile at Yul’s house

“Baby, do I put the butter into the flour?”

“Yes, my angel” he replies and caressed her cheeks with baking flour on his hand.

Tiffany hits him and throws a handful of flour at him.

“Hahah~!”

Tiffany tries to run away but Yul wrapped his arms around her slim waist giving her a back hug.

“You can’t escape from me” He then showers her with kisses.

“Eww you got flour everywhere” the eye smiling girl complained.

She turns around facing the latter wiping the flour off his face with a clean cloth. Yul can’t help but to stare at the beautiful eye smiling angel in front of him. He inch closer and smash his lips against hers. Tiffany wraps her arms around his neck pulling herself closer to him.

Due to the lack of oxygen, they pulled away and smiled.

“Let’s hurry up with the cookies, I’m hungry”

Yul nodded and starting beating the egg mixture together.

“So what’d you think Taeng and Jessica are doing right now?”

“Mmm I can imagine that Jessi is taking good care of Taetae like his personal nurse”

“I think Jessica will somehow achieve Taeng’s flu”

“Why’s that?”

“Don’t know” he smirked.

“Yah are you thinking of dirty things”

“WHAT? No! Come on babe add the sugar to the flour and butter”

30 minutes later, the cookies are cooked in a golden crispy color with a delicious melted chocolate smell coming from them.

“Wow, it looks tasty!”

“Mm (Crunch) (Crunch)”

“Yah Fany ah did you wash your hands?

“Yes” she said holding a cookie in front of Yul’s mouth.

“Say ah”

“Ahh, mm nice” Yul said taking another bite into the chocolate chip cookie.

“Of course, I made it.”

“But I did most of the work” he pouted.

“Aww my baby is so cute” Tiffany gave Yul a peck and sat on the couch. Yul joins her later with a plate of cookies and place them on the coffee table.

“I love you” Yul kissed Tiffany’s forehead.

“I love you too” a smile formed on Tiffany’s pink lips.

Back at Taeng’s house

“Argh, when did I fell asleep?” he stood up, stretching.

Hmm I can taste cherry on my lips. I don’t remember eating cherries though.

His tummy started to rumble not realizing how hungry he is. He walked down the stairs following the mouth-watering, familiar smell.

“Oh, great timing. Come take a seat” Jessica said holding a bowl of Jajangmyeon and places it in front of Taeng.

“You made this?”

“No, we bought it at the grocery store”

Taeng nodded and started eating the black bean noodles aggressively and eagerly.

“Hmm that was delicious” he said caressing his tummy.

“You were eating like a monster!” Hayeon said, but in return Taeng reaches for her rice cake from the bowl and shoves it in his mouth.

“YAH, that was my last one!”

“Hahah (merong)”

“Gosh you two stop fighting or no ice cream”

“There’s ice cream?!” both turned to the brunette.

“Yes, Cornetto”

Taeng and Hayeon are jumping up in joy and high fived each other like their bickering had never exist.

After dinner, the trio are munching on their Cornettos happily while watching Star Golden Bell.

“(Yawn)…I’m tired” said Hayeon.

“Let’s go to sleep Hayeon” said Jessica stroking her hair.

“Unnie I want you to read me a bedtime story”

“Haha gosh how old are you?” Taeng laughed.

“Shuddap” she threw a cushion in his face.

“Haha ok, let’s go”

Jessica and Hayeon left the room and went upstairs.

“I want to hear bedtime stories too” Taeng mumbled to himself and pouted.

Minutes later, Taeng went upstairs peeping into his little sister’s room and saw Hayeon fast asleep with Jessica tucking her in like a Mother.

Jessica slouches onto Taeng’s bed feeling tired and sleepy; she closed her eyes and quickly drifted off to dreamland.

“Aish, what am I going to do with you?” Taeng said looking at the sleeping figure in front of him.

Taeng doesn’t want to wake the brunette up, so he decides to tuck her in bed. Taeng could feel his eyelids getting heavier and soon fall asleep snoring loudly, and Jessica embraced him tightly sleeping comfortably on his chest.

Next morning

Ahh this is comfyJessica thought and snuggled closer.

Wait, how come my pillow moving up and down like someone is breathing and I can hear light heartbeat?!

“ARHHHHHHHHHHHHH!” she screamed kicking him off the bed grabbing the bed covers covering herself.

“OW!” Taeng got up slowly rubbing his butt.

“W-what are you doing in my bed!?”

“Actually, you’re in my bed” Taeng got up and rubbed his eyes.

“What am I doing in his bed? When did I fell asleep?” she mumbled to herself.

“You fell asleep last night, so I tuck you in. And before you panic, we didn't do anything”

“Well you could have woken me up!”

“I-I was going to! But… you seem very tired so I didn’t want to wake you up.” He pulled away the curtains letting in bright sunlight.

“Looks like I was your human pillow again” he chuckles while looking at the drool stain on his grey hoodie jacket.

Jessica looked away avoiding eye contact with the latter feeling embarrassed.

“Umm, do you want to go freshen yourself up? I’ll go make breakfast.”

Jessica nodded and headed to the bathroom. However Hayeon came into his room and jumped onto his back while he’s not looking.

“OPPA!”

“Grr how can you be so energetic in the morning? What’d you want?”

“Piggyback me downstairs~”

“No, I don’t have any energy”

“C’mon Oppa or I’ll tell mommy that you’re very sick and-“

“Ok fine, will you stop blackmailing me?” he groaned and carried Hayeon downstairs.

He cracks the eggs into the frying pan and started making the traditional English breakfast.

“So Oppa did you enjoy sleeping with Sica unnie last night?” she laughed.

“We d-didn’t do anything! You better not mention it in front of Jessica.. s-she-“

“Araso araso, I heard you guys talking this morning”

“You shouldn’t be eavesdropping, you nosy little brat”

“Yah! It wasn’t my fault that you guys were screaming and woke me up”

“Whatever, here’s yours” He said and lay the delicious traditional breakfast in front of her.

Jessica came into the kitchen.

“Sica, that’s yours over there”

Jessica burst out laughing when she saw Taeng wearing a Hello Kitty apron with his bangs pined back with a clip.

“Oh my, what are you wearing?” Hayeon said.

“What? There aren’t any other aprons I could use” Taeng said embarrassingly and put the last plate of breakfast down on the table.

“It seems like your flu has completely gone”

“Yeah, thanks to you” he smiled.

“Me?”

“Yep for taking care of me”

“It was nothing”

Jessica smiled and continues munching on the tasty harsh browns and juicy bacon.

After breakfast, Taeng and Jessica went for a walk to get some fresh air. Taeng also took Jessica home before it gets dark so she can complete her homework for tomorrow.

Jessica’s POV

“Grandma, I’m home”

“Oh welcome home Sooyeon, where were you last night? And how’s Taeng doing?”

“I fell asleep at his place last night. Sorry Gran, I should have let you know. He’s recovered from his flu now” Jessica explained placing her bag on the chair.

“Oh that’s fine dear, and it’s good to hear that Taeng is well and healthy again.”

“Ahcoo! Grandma, are you cold?” The brunette asked.

“No I’m fine, do you want me to turn the heater on?”

Jessica nodded.

“I’m gonna be upstairs, give me a shout when dinners ready”

“Ok dear” Grandma shouted from the kitchen.

About 20 minutes into her mathematics homework, Jessica felt tired and a bit under the weather. She decides to take a short break and went downstairs.

“Grandma, I don’t think I’ll be having dinner tonight I don’t feel well”

“Sooyeon what’s wrong? Are you ok?” she asked worriedly.

“Yeah, I just got a headache and sore throat maybe I’m just tired. I’ll be fine tomorrow”

“Ok I’ll leave you some food in the fridge, microwave it when you get up”

Jessica nodded and went to bed. Harsh coughing and sneezing can be heard from her room.

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty-Six –Reminisce

Next day at school

“Taetae!” Tiffany hugs him.

“Hey Fany”

“Are you feeling better?”

“Yeah I’m great”

“Oh, by the way Jessica is absent today”

“Why?”

“I think she’s got the flu from you” she giggled.

“Really? How is she feeling? Is she ok?”

“She sounded terrible on the phone yesterday. I think you should go see her after school”

“I will, thanks Fany ah”

***

Taeng slowly pushes the door open to see a sleeping figure resting soundlessly. He tip toes towards the latter and sat on the soft double bed. Jessica’s eyes opened slowly once she felt a weight beside her.

“Hey” Taeng said softly almost like whispering.

Jessica sat up and pushes Taeng away.

“I…don’t want to spread it to you” Jessica said in between her weak coughs, hiding behind her bed covers.

“Don’t worry, I’m immune to flu now. I had a jab few days ago”

“Are you hungry?”

Jessica nodded weakly.

“I’ll go make something for you to eat”

“Not porridge, I want something tasty”

“Araso princess” he smiled.

Later on...

“Ta-da!” Taeng walks in with a bowl in his hand.

“What’s that?”

“Congee, it’s really nice”

“It looks like porridge” she pushes the bowl away.

“Trust me; it tastes much better than porridge”

Taeng picked up a spoonful and cools it down before feeding the brunette.

Jessica hesitated but still allows the warm, fluffy, thick porridge entering her mouth.

“Mmm it’s nice!”

Jessica takes in one scoop after another.

“Do you… have more?”

“Haha sure”

After eating another serving, it finally fills up Jessica’s stomach. Taeng places the bowl on the nightstand and pull the covers up keeping Jessica warm.

“Time to take your medicine”

Taeng sat beside Jessica leaning back on the headboard.

“Aish why’d you have to be sick? Now I need to look after you” he joked while watching Jessica gulping down the medicine.

“It’s your fault giving me this virus”

Taeng laughed in response.

“So what did I miss at school?”

“Me”

Jessica slaps his arm playfully.

“Keke~ oh, what’s that?” Taeng reaches for the plush on the carpet.

“That’s-“

“That’s mine!” Jessica snatched it away.

“No, it’s mine!”

“It’s mine!”

The due end up doing the tug of war with the poor monkey plush, with a rapid tough pull, the monkey’s head ripped off in Taeng’s hand.

“Uh-“

“You’ve broke it now!”

Jessica said madly and pulled the covers over her head facing the other direction.

“I-I’m-

“Just go away”

Taeng felt awful for upsetting the brunette.

“I’m sorry”

He said and closed the door.

He made his way down the stairs while staring at the broken plush in his hands.

“Taeng? You leaving already?”

"..."

“Is there something wrong?” Grandma asks worriedly looking at the silent Taeng standing there.

“Can I borrow needle and thread?”

***

“Ouch” He flinched as another needle stabbed his finger.

“Oh dear, you want me to help you?”

Taeng shook his head “It’s ok”

“Yes! It’s done” He smiled in satisfaction.

But something caught his eyes.He saw an initial on the plush.

KT?My mom used to put my initial on every single toy I had.

“This is Sooyeon’s favourite plush”

S-sooyeon?!

“She’s been hugging it to sleep every night”

“R-really? Is Sooyeon-“

“Yes, that’s Jessica’s Korean name. She didn’t tell you?” Grandma raised her eyebrows.

Taeng shook his head.

“Haha, well you better go give that back… to Sooyeon” Grandma hinted.

“Thanks Grandma!” Taeng ran and hug the elder before running up to Jessica’s bedroom.

Taeng peeps his head through the door to see the grumpy girl reading a book.

He walks in hiding the plush behind his back.

“Why are you still here?”

Taeng went and sat next to her.

“Sica, I’m sorry”

Jessica ignored him and revert her attention back to the book.

“Please cheer up, Sooyeon” Taeng said with the monkey plush dancing on her lap.

“You’re so childish”

“But you like it” Taeng smiled.

“No I don’t”

“Then why are you smiling? And I know you’re my Sooyeon”

“I’m not, and w-what do you mean your Sooyeon” Jessica blushed.

“Sica, you knew didn’t you? You knew I was your childhood friend. Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I…I missed you”

Taeng embraced Jessica tightly leaving the girl speechless.

But a sweet smile forms on her lips.

“I only knew when I saw your childhood picture at your room” She broke the hug.

“You have no idea how much I missed you when you left for America”

“Yeah right”

“It’s true!”

“So what happened after I left?” Jessica asks and took the plush started playing with it.

Flashback

The day after Jessica left

The little boy was sitting on the ground playing with the ants but was actually in deep thoughts thinking or should I say missing a certain girl, Jessica.

“GD Oppa, he’s over there” a loud familiar voice was heard.

Taeng lifted his head to see the bully again, but brought a taller and older boy with her.

Taeng stood up dusting his pants and hands.

“Oppa, it was him that pushed me on the ground” CL pointed at Taeng.

GD, CL’s older brother grabs Taeng’s collar.

“Why did you do that to my sister? Huh?”

“She started bullying my friend first and I was just defending myself” Taeng said trying to get GD’s hands off him.

“Defending?! You’ve hurt her! I’m gonna make you pay” GD shouted angrily and gritted his teeth.

The two soon started a fight with violent pushing and pulling involved. GD tripped Taeng over and now pushing his face into the ground and of course, CL joined it.

“HAHA beg for mercy!”

Taeng quickly elbowed him and pushes him away. But the fight has gotten more intense and brutal.

“STOP IT!” Parents came running towards the two boys breaking up the fight.

The trio refused to explain what happened.

Taeng’s Mother was furious, they didn’t exchange a word while driving back home.

Taeng’s home

“Look at all those bruises and cuts!” Mrs Kim scolds Taeng.

“Why did you fight with your school friends?”

Taeng remained silent biting his lip.

“Taeng I’m really disappointed in you”

“…”

Getting angry and frustrated, Mrs Kim rose from her seat and spanked Taeng a few times.

Tears started to pour from the boy’s eyes and loud crying can be heard.

The door swings open and Taeng’s Father walked in.

“Appa” Taeng went to his Dad crying sorrowfully.

“Oh what’s wrong Taeng?” Mr Kim lifted the poor boy up and hugged him.

“He was involved in a fight today, and he wouldn’t tell me what happened”

“Look at all the bruises” Mrs Kim released a frustrated sigh.

Taeng continues to cry on his Father’s shoulder loudly.

“Shhhh” Mr Kim consoled his son by rubbing his back and took him up to his room.

Taeng finally stopped crying when his dad gave him a dookong plush as he cannot stop playing with it.

Mr Kim went to get the first aid box and started cleaning up Taeng’s wounds.

“Taeng”

“Yeah?” Taeng replied who is still playing happily with the plush.

“Can you tell Appa why you were in a fight?”

“A girl bullied my friend and she was trying to push me and I pushed her back”

“Then she brought her brother today to take revenge… Appa, I really didn’t mean to fight with them”

“It’s ok Taeng, you did the right thing” Mr Kim gave Taeng a kiss on the forehead.

“Let’s go downstairs”

“I-I… don’t want to” He mumbled, not wanting to see his angry mother.

“It’s ok, Appa is here. I’ll explain everything to Umma”

Mr Kim lifted the boy up and took him downstairs.

The couple went into the kitchen talking about the issue, while Taeng is sitting on the couch watching Power rangers holding the dookong plush tightly.

***

Mrs Kim went and sat next to Taeng on the couch. Taeng glanced at her to see if she is still mad and quickly looked away.

“Honey, I’m sorry”

Taeng ignored his mother and kept putting the peas in and taking it out of the pod.

“Taeng, I’m sorry I know I’ve hurt your feelings…”

Taeng stopped doing whatever he was doing and started to listen to her.

“Will you forgive Umma?”

Taeng looked at his Mother and nodded also giving her a big hug.

Mrs Kim gave Taeng a mini haagen dazs ice cream.

He quickly took it and opened it.

“I-I’m sorry too” Taeng said softly and scoped some ice cream giving it to his mother.

Mrs Kim smiled and hugged her son tightly again showering him with kisses.

Flashback ends

“So I got beat up by the bullies and scold by my Mother because of you” Taeng joked.

“Taeng…”

“Mm?”

“Thanks” Jessica turned to him and smiled which makes Taeng’s heart thumping hard against his chest.

“F-for what?”

“Everything”

Taeng blushed.

Maybe I should confess now!

“Je-“

“Hey Taeng, did you stitch this together?” Jessica said while examining the plush.

“Yep, it’s good isn’t it?”

“Not bad” The latter let out a giggle and rested her head on the boy’s shoulder.

About a few minutes of silence, Taeng decides to confess his feelings again.

“Jessica, I have something to tell you…”

“…”

“I love you”

Taeng’s prays, hoping the girl will accept his confession and live happily together. But instead of an answer he could hear light snoring, knowing that the latter has fallen asleep.

Aish, sleepyhead.

Although the confession seems to have failed again, Taeng couldn’t help but to smile at the sleeping figure sleeping comfortably on his shoulder.

He suddenly has the urge to pull the girl closer to him sharing each other’s warmth.

She’s gonna kill me, but here goes nothing.

Taeng sneaks his right arm around the brunette’s slim waist and pulled her closer to him and rested his chin on the latter’s head.

Grandma peeped in Jessica’s room to check on the couple and saw them sleeping peacefully together.

"Aww cute puppy love" she chuckled.

Next morning

Jessica opened her eyes slowly and noticed she is still resting on Taeng’s shoulder.

“Taengoo ah” she nudged him.

“Hmm?” he opened his eyes.

“Why didn’t you go home?”

“I couldn’t because you were sleeping too comfortably on my shoulder” He said rubbing his eyes.

“Anyway, are you feeling better?”

“Yeah, what time is it?”

“7:35am, you coming to school?”

“Only if you cook me breakfast”

Taeng smile and nodded before leaving the room.

Jessica soon came down the stairs fully dressed in her uniform.

“WOW pancakes!” she shouted coming into the kitchen.

“Yep and leftover congee”

“(Shriek) I love you” she said in English.

“You do?” he grinned.

“No, I meant the food” she replied stuffing herself with pancakes and syrup on top.

Later at school

“Pass it here midget!” Sooyoung shouted.

“Yah I’m not a midget!” he shouted back angrily and passed the ball hard to him.

A bunch of girls walked pass them as he couldn’t help but to check them out. The ball landed near by his feet and was rugby tackled by the 3 taller guys, one by one piling on top of the him who is getting squished.

“Arghh jeez get off, you’re all crushing me!”

“Hahah that’s what you get by checking out girls” said Yul ruffling his hair.

“Yeah byuntaeng!” Sooyoung laughed.

“Ok if you don’t get off, I’ll squeeze all y’all asses!”

They retreated before the byuntaeng makes his move.

“Aigoo, my back” he got up from the ground dusting himself.

He turns around and saw Donghae and Jessica walking together into the building.

Why is Donghae with Jessica?Where are they going?

Jealously seems to have taken place again, Taeng wanted to find out his answers.

“Guys I gotta go” he passes the ball to them and left.

“Where are you going?!”

He stopped once he heard Jessica and Donghae’s conversation at the corridors. He hides behind the lockers eavesdropping their talk.

“Are you free tonight?”

“I think so yeah”

“Great, want to go to Soshi Sushi’s?”

Damn, is he asking Jessica out?

“Sure why not”

No no no, this is not good. What if they hold hands, share hugs and kiss?!

He took a peek around the corner and saw Donghae stroking Jessica’s hair smiling sweetly to her.

His hand formed into a fist wanting to punch his lights out. But he just walks away heading back out into the field.

“Oh can I bring Sunye too? She loves sushi more than me”

“Ok, how long have you guys been together now? About 3 years?”

“Yes, and you’re still single? I can’t believe my beautiful cousin doesn’t have a boyfriend”

“I’m just playing hard to get” she said proudly.

“As always, but I heard rumours about this guy called Taeng is dating you, is that true?”

“N-no, we’re just good friends” she said with a bit of stuttering.

“Aww, looks like someone is in love”

“So what time you picking me up?” she changed the subject.

At the fields

“Grrrr!”

One kick after another from the depressed, raging boy but none of them hits the football net.

He sighed and sat on the benches grumpily.

“Hey what’s the matter little kid?” Sooyoung laughed.

“Yeah what’s up?” Yul and Yoong asked.

“I saw Donghae asked Jessica out and she said yes” he pulls his hair in frustration.

“What the hell? I thought you and Jessica are together already!” Both Sooyoung and Yoong shouted.

“Yeah with all that love fight and bickering you guys create every lesson”

“Nah, he’s too scared to ask Jessica out” Yul said.

Sooyoung winked at Yoong trying to set up a devilish plan.

“Well I don’t blame Hyung, I mean Jessica is pretty, smart, nice and helpful. Who wouldn’t fancy her, I think I’m starting to like her”

“But I thought you like Seohyun”

Yoong gulped and look at Sooyoung for help.

“Look Kim Taeng just go and ask Jessica out and quit being a coward!”

“I-I’m not!“

“Then ask her out, if you don’t we won’t talk to you for a month”

“Yeh Taeng be brave like a man… unless you’re a girl” they all burst out laughing.

“Ughhh! Ok ok fine, I’ll ask her out”

“When?”

“Er…”

“Tomorrow! That’s a deal!”

“WHAT?!”

“Yes tomorrow, we’ll be watching you” they smirked and went back to their classes.

To be continued.

Teaser for chapter 27

“Ok I’ll meet you there at 7pm”

Sorry Taengoo

I can’t come tonight something important came up.

I’m really sorry.

Sica

Chapter Twenty-Seven- Confession

“Hey guys, c-can I ask her on Friday, you know it’s-“

“NO! Now go in!” they push the smaller boy into the choir room.

“H-hi Sica”

“Hey Taengoo, what are you doing here?”

“I-I came to see if you need any help with cleaning up” he glanced at the boys but saw them face palming themselves and shook their heads.

“Hm not really, I almost finish”

“I see, so how was the date with Donghae yesterday?

“How did you know?”

“I-um...I heard a rumour, yeah a rumour about you and him” he looked away but Jessica was laughing at the boy knowing that he is jealous.

“Sica”

“Yeh?” she replied placing the books onto the shelf.

“Are you busy tonight?”

“Nope, why?”

Yes this is my chance

“D-do you want to go to Kara’s Kimchi’s tonight?”

“No” he’s smile disappeared.

“I want to go to Suju Soju’s!”

“Ok!”

“Just me and you?” Taeng nodded hoping it’s ok with the brunette.

“Ok I’ll meet you there at 7pm”

“Ok" he smiled.

Yes you did it Kim Taeng!

Later that night…

Taeng, who is sitting on a posh but not so comfy chair in the restaurant nervously but excited at the same time, thinking it’s their first date while fidgeting with the table cloth. He dressed formally, with a shirt, black dress pants and his shiny polished shoes waiting patiently for the ice princess to come.

He glanced at his watch and straighten himself up.

“Excuse me sir, would like to order now?”

“No thanks, I’ll order when my friend arrives” the waiter nodded and walks away.

About 10 minutes later, Jessica still hasn’t arrive. Feeling a bit worried he decides to call the brunette but unfortunately it was engaged. He texted her but none of his messages were replied.

“Sorry sir, there’s a lot of people waiting for your table. Can you please order now?” the waiter said pointed at the queue.

“Er ok, I’ll have two set meals please”

“Anything else sir?”

“No, that’s it for now”

Another 5 minutes, still no sign of Jessica. The delicious high class meals came to the table.

His phone vibrated and opens the message which is from no other then Jessica.

Sorry Taengoo

I can’t come tonight something important came up.

I’m really sorry.

Sica

Taeng was more than devastated after reading the message; but soon replied to it.

It’s ok Sica

We can go another time

Taengoo:)

“(Sigh) I really want to confess to you tonight” he said looking at the chicken as if he’s talking to it.

He sits there munching on the food very lonely all by himself.

“Excuse me” he said waving at the waiter.

“Yes, how can I help you sir?”

“Can I have a bottle of Soju please?”

“May I ask how old you are?”

“I’m 16.”

“Sorry, you’re underage to drink alcohol”

“But it says on the menu, if you order two set meals you get a bottle of Soju free” he said in an annoyed tone starting to lose his temper.

“I’m sorry it’s illegal to sell alcohol to underage people”

“Ugh give me a bottle of Cola then” he said frustratingly and starting stabbing the chicken but the sauce splattered on his brand new shirt.

“Grrr why am I such a failure!” he shouted and everyone stared at him.

“Omo that looks delicious”

Taeng was surprised and nearly fell off his chair.

“Sica?! I-I thought you said you couldn’t come”

He jumped up, walking over to Jessica pulling the seat for her.

“Hey next time wait for me to come before ordering the food, its impolite you know?” she smiled.

“But I thought-“

“Taeng”

“Yeah?”

“Let’s just eat ok? I’m hungry” He nodded.

“You look beautiful” he said eyeing on the brunette who is wearing a baby pink boobtube dress.

“You’re very handsome too” Jessica giggled.

Taeng blushed.

After complimenting each other, they started enjoying the luxurious food.

***

They made a stop, watching the beautiful scenery. Silence has occurred again but Taeng soon broke it because he thinks this is the right chance for him to make his confession.

“Sica, I want to tell you something”

She turned to him waiting for him to speak. Taeng swallowed a huge lump in his throat.

His cheeks started to get warmer and heart pounding hard against his chest.

He grabs her hands gently and took another deep breath.

“Will you please be my girlfriend? I promise I will always take care of you no matter what and I will never ever hurt you” He looked deep into her eyes which are shinning under the dark blue sky.

Jessica retreats her hands and looked away for a moment leaving them in a very uncomfortable situation.

Taeng sighed in silent thinking he has failed his confession again.

But a pair of arms wrapped tightly around his waist leaving the latter speechless.

“I’ll be your girlfriend only if you promise what you’ve just said” Jessica whispered.

Taeng’s lips soon curved upwards leaving a big smile on his face.

“I promise!” he hugged the girl back and lifted her up spinning around in circles.

Taeng gently caresses Jessica smooth cheeks and gave her a light peck.

“I love you”

After hearing those three words, Jessica's face was flushed red.

They continue walking along the footpath, but a gust of wind appeared leaving goose bumps on Jessica’s skin, Taeng quickly took off his blazer jacket and place it on Jessica’s shoulders.

“Thanks”

“You're welcome, my princess”

Taeng then grabs Jessica’s hand and intertwine their fingers together, leaving a sweet smile on their faces.

“So, when did you find out you like me?”

“I know this sound like a lie, but it was on the very first day we met”

“I don’t believe you” she laughs.

“It’s true!”

“Prove it”

Taeng pulls Jessica in and kissed her on her soft pink lips.

“There, you’ve took my first kiss”

“T-that was mine too” Jessica blushed.

"Keke~"

“But you were such a wimp!” she hits his chest but wasn’t hard enough to hurt him.

“I bet if you didn’t see me and Donghae together and with friends encouraging you, you’ll probably never confess to me!”

“I-I did try to confess! But just wasn’t at the right time. I got hit in the face with the ball because of that. And I- I was afraid you’ll reject me! Anyway how did you know I saw you and Donghae?”

“I saw you walking away after I gave Donghae a hug. So I’d thought you’ll be eavesdropping”

“Oh… WHAT you hugged him?!”

“Yes, is there a problem hugging my cousin?”

“H-he’s you’re cousin?”

“Gosh Kim Taeng you’re such a jealous dork” Jessica turns around and crossed her arms pretending to be mad.

“T-that’s because I love you! Please don’t be mad”

Jessica was laughing inside, she finds it incredibility cute when Taeng is jealous.

“I was just joking-“she turns around but Taeng was nowhere to been found.

Jessica started to panic that Taeng just abandoned her in a dark, quiet, scary night where no one is around. But a sudden warm gentle tap on her shoulder made her turn around and was surprised to see what’s in front of her.

“For you” he said with a dorky smile on his face holding up a purple rose bouquet.

“Sica..?”

An unexpected bear hug was given to Taeng from the petite girl in front of him.

“Don’t run away like that again”

“Sorry” He said sweetly.

He hugs her back but soon broke away.

“Do you like the flowers?” Jessica nodded.

“I didn’t know what type of flowers you like but Tippany told me you like any as long as it’s purple-“before he can continued a pair of soft lips landed on his keeping him silent.

“Thank you Taengoo” she whispered into his ears giving him butterflies in his tummy.

“Y-your welcome” he blushed and gave her the flowers.

Jessica smiled and Taeng held onto her warm soft hand.

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty-Eight – Amusement Park

“Omo baby look at them holding hands”

“Haha about time”

“Hey guys” Taeng said holding onto Jessica’s hand tightly.

“Hello love birds”

The couple blushed.

“Let’s have a double date this Saturday!” Tiffany shouted in excitement.

“Ok it will be fun” they all agreed.

“But where are we gonna go?”

“Amusement park!” JeTi shouted while the boys kept quiet since they are afraid of thrill rides.

“O-ok”

“Yeh sure” the guys replied.

Saturday morning

DINGDONG

The door swings open revealing a bubbling eye smiling girl.

“BABY!” she ran and hugs her boyfriend tightly with legs wrapped around his waist.

“You really miss me that much?” Yul chuckled.

“Yep, how do I look?” she spun around.

“Sexy as always” he winked.

“You ready to go babe?”

“Yeah, let’s go!” Yul held Tiffany’s soft hand heading to the bus stop meeting up with Taengsic.

Meanwhile at Jessica’s house

He peep his head through the door to see a sleeping figure on the bed. He sat on the edge of the bed trying to wake the girl up.

“Wake up sleepy head”

No response.

“I’ll kiss you if you don’t get up”

No response.

He then leaned forward and kissed her on the cheeks, Taeng can see Jessica smiling but still unwilling to get up.

“I guess I need to go get some cucumbers and place them on your face” before he gets up, a strong grip pulls him down causing him to lie on top of the brunette.

“You wouldn’t dare” she whispered in his ear.

“Hmm we’re gonna be late if you don’t get up”

“I need a kiss first” she said pointing at her cheeks.

“MUACKS” feeling satisfied with the kiss, she sat up and embraced her boyfriend sweetly.

“Ok, go get change I’ll wait for you downstairs” he said softly and stroked Jessica’s smooth shinny hair.

“Carry me to the bathroom, I’m too tired to walk” she mumbled.

Taeng let out a chuckle and carries the brunette in bridal style to the bathroom.

***

“Baby, where are they? The bus is coming now” Tiffany said worriedly pointing at the bus coming towards them.

“Aish, what’s taking them so long?” he started to panic.

“Hey are you kids coming on?” the bus driver asks.

“Yeah, can you just wait-“

“Guys wait!” Taeng shouted while holding onto Jessica running towards them.

They quickly paid the bus driver and took the seats near the back.

“Phew, just made it”

“Yah you guys are so late! If we miss this bus we will have to wait for another hour”

“Sorry it’s her fault” Taeng pointed at the shorter girl who is panting and sweating like mad.

Taeng took out a packet of tissues and starting wiping her sweat away.

“So how long does it take to get there?”

“About 40minutes”

“Taengoo ah wake me up when we arrive” she rested her head on his shoulder.

“Aish you’re sleeping again? Didn’t you just get up?”

“Taetae she’s not called the sleeping princess for nothing” Tiffany giggled.

“Haha yeah, Ooh Fany you look very summery today”

“Are you checking her out?” Jessica pulls and twists his ear but not too rough.

“I’m not~” he puckered his lips trying to kiss Jessica.

“Looks who’s being cheesy now huh?” Yul said and playfully punch him.

40 minutes later…

Tiffany shrieks “Jessi look at that tower drop!”

“Let’s go on it later!”

“Yeah and that, that and that!” the girls pointed.

“Taengoo ah let’s go on that later” Jessica said while pointing at the Indiana Jones rollercoaster.

“S-sure” he gulped.

“Guys let’s eat first, we didn’t even have breakfast or lunch yet!” Tiffany complained.

At the fast food courts

The boys came back to the table with trays of McDonalds, KFC, and Burger King.

“WOW Popcorn chicken!” Tiffany shouted in English.

“Mmm fast foods are the best” Jessica said savouring her chicken nuggets.

“Wow Jessica I never knew you could eat this much.” Yul was impressed.

“Another Shikshin” Taeng joked but earned a slap from the ice princess.

Taeng kiss the brunette on her cheek in return.

“Eww you got greasy lips” she slaps his arm playfully.

“Keke~”

***

Taengoo’s POV

Taeng and Jessica are now queuing up for the Indiana Jones rollercoaster whereas Yul and Tiffany went on the Space Mountain.

“Taengoo ah, we’re up next” Jessica took my hand.

“Already?”

“Yes and why is your hand so sweaty?”

“I-I’m very hot” I wiped my hands on my pants.

We were signalled to get into the seats and strapped in so tight that I feel like I am going to suffocate.

“Oh my gosh I’m so excited, this is gonna be so fun!”

The ride started moving off and soon travels up the most terrifying hill, my heart thuds so loud that I can hear it in my ears.

“Taengoo look” Jessica nudged me pointing at the view.

“Wow, let’s go on the Ferris wheel later”

She nodded like a little kid.

Oh my god, how high does this thing go?

Taeng thought while looking around and holding onto the handle tightly.

The ride finally reaches the top and everyone raise their hands while rushing down the long frightening drop.

“AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH” I screamed, over and over again.

I can feel my stomach turning upside down with wind smashing towards my face. When we reach the bottom I can feel the G force pulling me back like someone is pulling down on my cheeks and stretching them. After a couple of spins and turns, ups and downs the ride was finally over.

“Oh my god Taengoo that was so fun!” Jessica clings onto Taeng's arm.

“Yeah”

“Haha but you were screaming like a girl”

“I-I was just releasing my stress” he said embarrassingly.

After having fun on several different rides, they went to the funfair area to look around.

“Hey Taengoo, there’s that plush again” Jessica pointed at the similar soft toy that Taeng gave her.

“Hi kids, try hit all 9 cans to win any prize you want” The ahjusshi explained and gave the balls to Taeng.

Taeng picks up a ball and throws it fast and hard knocking down the first 3 cans without a problem. He did the same with the others, and people around him are amazed.

“Nice one kid, which prize do you want?”

“The monkey plush please” Taeng pointed.

Taeng gave the plush that is holding a love heart to Jessica leaving a sweet smile on her lips.

“Omo they’re so sweet! I want one too” a girl said.

Jessica blushed with everyone crowded around her admiring their sweetness.

Taeng quickly pulled Jessica out of the crowd and sat on the benches.

“Since you’ve broke the other plush, you can have this one” Taeng smiled.

“It was you who broke it” Jessica mumbled.

“Aigoo, you’re so cute” He pinched her cheeks.

Jessica gave Taeng a peck in return causing the latter to blush.

***

“Come on baby, you can do it! Just hit it as hard as you can” Yul cheered his girlfriend who is trying to hit the bell with the hammer.

The brunette tried her hardest but was nowhere near it.

“Aww I told you I can’t do it” Tiffany pouted.

“It’s ok I’ll-“

“Hey buff guy, you should try it. Don’t tell me your muscles are just for looks haha”

The kid laughed.

Yul takes the hammer and took a step back gaining his momentum before giving a tough swing.

DING

It didn’t just hit the bell but he also broke it.

“Oh my god, Yul you’re so strong! You even broke the bell!”

“Keke~, goldfishes please” Yul said to the younger boy.

“I’m sorry about the bell. By the way, you should eat more. You’re quite skinny” Yul said before leaving.

“Hey buff guy!..."

Yul turned to the boy.

"You were awesome”

He continued.

“Thanks” Yul looked at his nametag “Taemin” he smiled.

As the sky turns dark, the four met up at the amusement park entrance and took the bus home.

“I had a great day today” Jessica said while standing outside her doorstep holding onto the large plush.

“Me too, we should go another time”

Jessica nodded but silence has taken place.

A pair of arms wrapped around Taeng's neck and Jessica gave him a soft kiss on his lips.

They pulled away.

“Stop smiling like a dork” she laughs.

“Sorry I can’t help it” he said softy with a light tint of pink appeared on his cheeks.

She cupped his face “I better go in now”

Taeng nodded and gave her a hug.

“I’ll call you when I get home” He said before pulling away.

Jessica nodded “Goodnight, bye” The brunette said before going into the house.

“Goodnight” Taeng smiled.

To be continued.

Chapter Twenty-Nine - Tears

Taeng’s POV

Taeng tip toed behind the ice princess who is doing something in the kitchen which is very rare to see Jessica cooking.

“What are you making?” He gave her a back hug resting his chin on her shoulder but something doesn’t feel right.

Sica seems taller, she smells different and the weird thing is, she’s cutting cucumbers?!

“Kim Taeng, how dare you hug someone else behind my back?!”

Taeng quickly release the hug and turned to Jessica then back to the girl who has the same cold appearance as Jessica.

“Sica, I-I thought that was you” He pointed at the girl.

“How could you mistake me from other people” she crossed her arms and gave him a glare.

“Jessica stop fighting with your boyfriend and introduce me to him, he’s cute” Krystal said in English with a smirk on her face.

“(Clears throat) Anyway, this is my little sister Krystal, and this is Taeng” Jessica introduced to them as they shook each other’s hand. But Jessica is still mad with him so she walked away leaving the two in the kitchen.

“Sorry about earlier”

“It’s ok, I think you should go find my sister” She laughs.

Taeng nodded and ran after Jessica who is sitting on the couch watching TV with her arms and legs crossed.

“Sica ah” Taeng took the seat next to her.

Ignored.

“Baby~”

Ignored.

“Honey~”

Ignored again.

Taeng got up and crouched right in front of the girl to get her attention.

“Sica, I’m sorry.I only mistook you because she’s your sister. Forgive me~” He said putting Jessica's hands on his cheeks cupping his face.

She finally looked at him but started squishing and pulling his face like it’s some kind of play dough.

“Ok but don’t ever hug or share any skinship with anyone else”

“Yes, my princess. I belong to you, only you” He grabbed her hand and kissed it.

Jessica’s lips curved upwards leaving a cute smile on her face that always makes Taeng’s heart melt.

“So, why didn’t you tell me your sister came to Korea?”

“I was going to while I was on the phone with you, but you were already outside my house in like a second“

“Hehe, I just wanted to see you” Jessica pinched his nose.

“Unnie, Mom wants to speak to you” Krystal handed her phone to Jessica.

Jessica walked away and took her phone call which seems pretty urgent leaving Taeng and Krystal in the living room.

“So you’re my sister’s boyfriend right?” Krystal said looking at Taeng from head to toe.

“Yep”

“She always talks about you”

“Really hehe”

“But if you ever hurt my sister’s feelings I will never let you go that easy”

Taeng gulped.

“I-I won’t” He avoided eye contact with her.

Jeez why are the Jungs so scary?

“So how long have you guys been together now?”

“Hmm about 1 year and 8 months”

“Can I ask you a question?” Krystal asked.

“Sure”

“If my sister-“

“Krystal I think I should tell him. Later.” Jessica said in English so Taeng won’t understand what they’re saying.

“Fine whatever” Krystal replied back in English and walks away.

Although I don’t understand what they’re saying, I could feel something worse is coming up.

***

Taeng and Jessica spent their weekend together on shopping, cinemas, dinner, walking along the beach almost everything a couple would usually do. Jessica seems a little bit down and unhappy after the conversation on the phone with her Mother.

The couple is now sitting down on the soft sandlooking at the bright shining stars sparking in the dark blue sky.

“Taengoo ah” Jessica mumbled with her head rested on his right shoulder while playing with his fingers.

“Hm?”

She lifted her head up and looks deep into his eyes but soon looked away and stood up. Taeng could hear loud and frustrated sighs from the brunette.

Taeng got up and followed the brunette. Jessica turned around giving him a bear hug and buries her face into his warm chest.

“Sica what’s wrong?” Taeng asked rubbing her back.

“…”

Moments later Taeng could feel his shirt getting wet, he pulled away the hug and lifted Jessica’s head up but to see the girl crying in silent.

“Shh don’t cry, it hurts when I see you cry” he said and wiped her tears with his thumb.

“(Sniffs) M-my parents said I need to go back to America for university after our high school graduation…”

“Taengoo, I really don’t want to go because we will have to separate again, but they just won’t listen to me.” More tears started to pour from her eyes and embraced her boyfriend once more.

“Jessica, I think you’re parents are right, going to America for University is a great opportunity for you. I don’t want you to give up because of me. We can always talk through the phone, see each other on webcam, send e-mails or I could even fly to America to visit you.”

“But Taeng 3 years! Can you really cope with this? Because I don’t think I can. L-let’s break up, I don’t want to be selfish by wasting your 3 years being in a long distant relationship.”

“Jessica Jung, no matter how long I have to wait I WILL wait for you to come back. I don’t love anyone else except you, you hear me? I will never break up with you” He said cupping her face.

“But-“before Jessica can continued a pair of soft lips landed on hers. They both closed their eyes enjoying their moment together.

They broke away the kiss. Taeng took her soft hand and placed it on his chest feeling his heartbeat.

“My heart is only beating for you since you’ve stolen it on the first day we met”

“Cheesy babo” the sweet smile has appeared on her face.

“But you love this babo” he smiles and pulls her closer.

They stayed like this for a while watching the waves moving back and forth.

“Taeng, are you sure about this?”

“Positive”

“You better call me every night and come visit me”

“And if I don’t?” he teased.

“Then I’ll kick your butt” she kneed his butt and ran away.

“But you already did, that’s not fair!” he ran after her.

***

They stopped outside Jessica’s doorstep.

“Come in” Jessica said but he shook his head.

“Your sister is scary…like you”

“What did you say?” she grabs his collar.

“Hehe nothing let’s go in” He slaps her butt lightly.

Taeng slumps down on Jessica’s bed and lazed around while Jessica is checking her emails on her computer.

“You’re staying here tonight” she said but more like commanding.

W-we’re gonna share a bed?He smirked.

“Ok!”

“Krystal is sharing the bed with me”

Oooh I get to sleep with two girls’ mwuahha

“So you’ll have to sleep on the couch”

“What?”

“You heard me” she throws a cushion at him.

“But I don’t want to” he mumbled and went under the bed covers and snuggled the pillow.

Jessica chuckles at the kid in front of her.

“Can’t I just share a bed with you girls too? I mean it’s cold and lonely sleeping downstairs”

“…”

Suddenly Jessica jumps on top of the boy crushing him.

“No way byuntaeng!” she laughs and started tickling him.

But with Taeng’s strength, he rolls her over and wrapped the duvet around her like a human sausage roll and hugged her.

“Hehe you can’t move now”

He inched closer trying to kiss the brunette but was disturbed by someone.

“Ahem, Grandma said dinner’s ready” Krystal said looking at the duo playing happily on the bed but soon left the room.

“C’mon sausage roll haha” Taeng said helping Jessica to unwrap from the warm duvet.

“I’m not a sausage roll” Jessica pouted using aegyo that makes Taeng’s heart flutters.

“Aigoo so cute” he pinched her cheeks gently.

After dinner, Taeng and Jessica went back upstairs and watched a movie together.

“Don’t forget to bring him with you” Taeng passes the monkey plush to the brunette.

“Can I bring you instead?” she hugs his arm tighter.

“Aww Sica don’t be like this, I’m gonna miss you even more” he kissed her forehead.

“I promise I’ll visit you every school holidays”

“And call me every night”

“Promise” Taeng holds up his pinky and Jessica tangled theirs together.

Jessica soon fell asleep on Taeng’s shoulder while watching Secret Garden. Krystal came in later and wanted to sleep too; before Taeng leaves the room he pulls the duvet up keeping Jessica warm and gave her a peck on her cheek.

Taeng went into the living and sat on the couch hugging the cushion. He couldn’t sleep because he will just think of Jessica leaving and he will miss her so much. He got his phone from his pocket and started flicking through the photos that they have taken a while ago.

“Taengoo” Jessica walks to him rubbing her eyes.

“Sica? I thought you’re asleep”

“I can’t sleep without my human pillow” she hugs him.

“Are you cold?” he asks wrapping the blanket around the brunette. But Jessica shook her head as they took a seat on the couch.

Instead of sitting on the couch, Jessica lay down with her head resting on Taeng’s thigh as he pulls the blanket closer to her.

“Taengoo ah”

“Yes?”

“Sing ‘Baby Goodnight’ to me”

Taeng chuckles “Haha but I can’t rap like TOP”

He clears his throat and begins to sing.

Baby good night

Geudaega jamdeun moseub geuryeobolkka

Should I draw the image of her sleeping

Deoneun sujubeo ma

Don't be shy anymore

Neon imi namaneui yeoja ingeol

,

You're already my girl

Jareun mollado naegen geurae geudaen

Even if it's not clear it's that way to me

Naege gwabunhan jonjae

You're more than I deserve

Neon wanbyeokhae

You're perfect

Nae gyeote isseojuni gamsahae baby

Thank you for being by my side baby, my lady

OH lady

OH I love you girl

Taeng sung the song in a romantic tone and ended it smoothly.

Baby good night

Baby good night

Baby good night

Baby good night

After the song, Taeng could hear light snoring from the sleeping figure. He couldn’t help but let out a smile and brushes her bangs away from covering her face.

“Baby goodnight, I love you” he watches the sleeping figure in front of him until he falls asleep.

To be continued.

Chapter Thirty - Farewell

A farewell party at Jessica’s house after their High School Graduation

“Baby, I can’t believe you’re leaving me with Jessica” Yul pouted.

“Aww I’m only going for 1 month just to accompany Jessi, and then I’ll be back”

“But 1 month is sooo long”

“Yah I will have to wait for 3 years!” The semi drunk boy shouted.

“Haha sorry Taeng” Yul patted his back.

“So are you guys going to Seoul University as well?”

“Yep, omo we will see each other then!” Tiffany shouted in excitement.

“Yeah let’s rent a flat together”

The trio agreed.

Jessica and Tiffany fell asleep after having a small amount of alcohol.

Taeng sat outside the garden bench swing on the patio.

“You ok?” Yul sat next to him.

“Yeah”

“I will miss her so much” Yul patted his back to calm him down.

“Are you going to the airport tomorrow?” He nodded.

“Let’s go to sleep then, you don’t want a hangover in the morning right?” Yul grabbed his beer.

Yul helped the sleepy boy to the couch and place his jacket over him as Yul slouches on the other couch and closed his eyes.

Next morning at the airport

Jessica and Taeng are queuing up for the check in.

“Sica have you packed everything?”

“Yes, you’ve asked like 10 times already” she laughed and linked her boyfriend’s arm.

“Wait… where’s my passport?!” She panicked while searching in her bag.

“Here” Taeng waved it in her face laughing at his girlfriend’s reaction.

“Phew”

“Haha see, good job I took it otherwise we will have to go back and get it”

“That’s because I was in a rush this morning” she defended, Taeng chuckles and gently pinched her chin.

***

The girls gave instructions to the boys on what to do and what not to do such as no checking out girls, no going to night clubs, and call them every night etc. The boys have no choice but to agree with them obediently.

“Don’t miss me too much baby”

Yul shook his head and pouted “I can’t, I miss you already” he gave a peck on her cheek.

“Take care of yourself ok?” Tiffany nodded.

“And call me when you get there”

“I will” Tiffany gave him a soft tender kiss but soon turned out into a hot passionate one.

“Sica, remember to wear more clothes in the winter” Taeng said thoughtfully while zipping up Jessica’s jacket.

Jessica loves it when Taeng is so caring and show affection towards her, she felt so loved.

“And don’t study too late; make sure you get enough rest. I don’t want my girlfriend to turn into a panda” He joked.

“Same to you! Look at those bags under your eyes” she pokes them but Taeng tries to bite her fingers.

“Also, don’t eat too much fast food they’re bad for you. Call me if you need help with cooking”

“Araso Araso my Ahjussi boyfriend” She cupped his face and squishes them together making his mouth formed into fish lips.

“Haha it’s usually the girl that does the nagging but Taetae does it all. How cute~”

“Fany ah, please take care of Sica. You know she’s very clumsy and careless”

“That’s true, don’t worry taetae I will” She flashed him her eye smiles.

“Yah~”Jessica slaps them playfully.

Ladies and Gentlemen, flight KA1625 will depart in 20 minutes. Please make your way to terminal 3 as soon as possible. Thank you.

“Oh no, I don’t want to leave” Tiffany and Jessica whined.

Taeng hugged Jessica securely and kisses her a couple of times before leaving.

“Jessica, I’ll miss you… I love you.” He whispered in her ears.

“I love you too Taengoo” She kissed him one last time and released the hug.

“Baby hurry up and come back, I’ll miss you loads!” Yul shouted while watching JeTi slowly walking into the terminal.

“Me too, I love you!”

With that said, JeTi has disappeared into the crowd leaving the two guys standing there disenchanted.

“(Sigh) I have to stay with this byuntaeng for a month now” Yul joked.

“Well at least we can go to the arcades and play football more often!”

“Haha yes”

“Wanna stay over at mine tonight?” Taeng asks.

“Sure, only if we order pizzas!”

“Ok, fatty”

As the duo made their way to the exit of the airport, they saw a bunch of fan mobs following a certain Kpop group but unsure which.

“Hey let’s follow them” Yul nodded.

“Oh mah god, it’s SNSD!” they both shouted.

“JESSIIICAAAA!”

“TIFFAAANYY!”

The two fan boys shouting as loud as they can to get their favourite member’s attention which earns a wink and a wave from the two famous idols causing the duo dying in happiness.

16 hours later

The girls have finally reached their destination. Jessica’s parents picked her and Tiffany up from the airport and drove to their house. They went out for dinner but soon came back because the girls are exhausted from their journey and the nasty jet lag.

Knock Knock

“Come in”

“Jessi, let’s go shopping tomorrow!” Tiffany shouted and jumped onto Jessica’s bed.

“Yes! I want to eat chicken burritos and cheese nachos!”

“Me too, I miss them so much!”

“Anyway, aren’t you gonna unpack your stuff?” Tiffany asks while looking at large suitcase sitting beside the wall.

“Nah, I’ll do it tomorrow. Too tired”

“Haha, ok then. I better call my baby. Goodnight”

“Goodnight.”

Tiffany has just reminded Jessica to call Taeng. She walks over to her suitcase lazily and took outthe monkey plush, and hugged it before sitting down on her bed while pressing the familiar numbers waiting for the boy to pick up the call.

“Yoboseyo” a sleepy, husky voice was heard.

“WAKE UP!” she shouted and heard a loud thud. She couldn’t help but to laugh at the groaning noises that Taeng made, she could image that he fell of his bed. Again.

“Sica? Morning”

“Haha it’s evening here Taengoo”

“Oh I forgot about the time difference. Did you have dinner?”

“Yes I did, you miss me?”

“Of course! You?”

“Nope, I got my boyfriend with me”

“BOYFRIEND?!”

“Umm my new boyfriend” She smirked.

“What? Who is it?”

“Haha it’s the monkey plush you got me babo”

“But you still miss me right?”

“…Right?”

“YES!”

“Keke~” Jessica could hear his Ajusshi laugh on the phone.

“Well I’ll let you get back to sleep now. I need to get a shower”

“Oooh”

“Shut up byuntaeng” They both laughed.

“Ok, love you bye bye”

“Love you more, bye~”

In the first couple of weeks the boys are enjoying their free time together by playing games, sports, hanging around etc. And same for the girls which they spend most of their time shopping, gossiping and catching up with their family in the US. However they soon got bored with their free time and miss their lovers badly.

1 month later

“Fany where’d you want this?” Taeng asks carrying two heavy storage boxes.

“Just leave it here, thanks Taetae”

The trio are moving into their new apartment in Seoul located near their University. The apartment has oak wooden floorings, with creamy wallpapers. They have a decent sized kitchen, living room, a bathroom and two bedrooms.

They have literally spent the whole day cleaning and unpacking their things. Taeng cooks dinner for the rest and after dinner they took turns to use the shower.

“Baby you’re sleeping with me” Yul said.

Tiffany nodded shyly.

“(Clears throat) Ok, but keep the noise down” Taeng laughs.

“Shut up byuntaeng! You’re the one should keep the noise down and stop watching so much porn”

“Hey you were watching it with me when fany was still in the states. Anyway I get to have my own room haha, goodnight!” he said and went into his room.

“Aish that little-“

“Did you really watch porn when I wasn’t around?”

“Yeah, I-I mean no!”

Tiffany smirked and drags Yul in the bedroom making moaning and groaning noises. Taeng could hear it from next door which was a huge tease for the boy; he couldn’t help himself but to fantasize things. But the couple were only massaging each other’s back, nothing else.

Next morning

“Morning!” Taeng smirked while munching on his toast watching Yul coming out of his bedroom looking tired.

“Morning” he yawns.

“Looks like someone is tired from last night activities”

Yul just nodded thinking he was talking about the massage.

“So how does it feel? Did you guys enjoy it?”

“It felt really good. And Tiffany’s hands were so damn good”

“Ooohh really? But wow I never knew you guys are so desperate. Just don’t forget to wear protection” He winked.

“What? Oh my gosh, you’re such a pervert! W-we didn’t do it, we were just massaging our backs” Yul said blushing madly.

“Haha it’s ok, you don’t have to be shy about it. You guys were moaning so loud that it turned me on”

“No seriously, we didn’t do it Taeng. Damnit stop making me sound like a horny person!”

“Haha ok ok, fine. Although it’s hard to believe” He laughs and ran into the living room before Yul gets him.

Weeks have already passed. The trio soon started their first fresher’s year at Seoul University. They have met new people and currently enjoying their university life. Taeng and Jessica miss each other so much that they end up spending hours on webcams and talking on the phone each day. But Christmas is coming soon and without doubt Taeng will immediately fly to America to visit the brunette.

The end.

Epilogue

4 days before Christmas

“Ohh what’s that?” Yul said peeping over Tiffany’s shoulder.

“Eeek go away! Don’t look” Tiffany rose from her seat covering his eyes while pushing him out the bedroom.

“Haha baby, just lemme see I’m curious what you got me”

“No, it’s a surprise. Plus there’s only 4 days till Christmas”

“Ok ok, but hurry up. Look I’ve wrapped all your presents already” He pointed at the pile of presents sitting under the Christmas tree.

“They’re all mine?!” She ran over counting every single one like a little kid.

“Yep” he smiled proudly.

“Omo what’s this? It’s so soft and squishy!”

“You’ll love it”

“Please tell me is Totoro! I wanna open it now!!”

“Haha you’ll have to wait till Christmas day” Yul walked over to the brunette but earns a bear hug causing him to fall on the ground.

“I love you baby” Tiffany said lying on top of the boy with their face just inches away.

“I love you too” Yul wrapped his arms around her slim waist pulling her closer until their lips met.

They closed their eyes while savouring each other’s warm lips. They soon broke the kiss and Tiffany rolled next to Yul lying on their backs looking out the window.

“Baby you’re making Christmas dinner” Tiffany said leaning on his shoulder with Yul’s arm wrapped around her.

“But I thought were going to that new restaurant”

“But I want to eat turkey, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes and stuffing with gravy” the eye smiling girl whined using aegyo.

“Ok, but you need to cook too”

“Yay, you’re the best!” The brunette snuggled closer to him.

Meanwhile in America

Taengoo will arrive tomorrow, I can’t wait!

The brunette thought while watching the fluffy and powdery snow falling from the light grey sky

with a blanket wrapped tightly around her body.

Jessica walks around her large luxurious mansion viewing the Christmas decorations that her butler and maids had put up. There was a 8 feet tall gigantic Christmas tree down the wide hallways and another one in the half of a football pitch sized living room with elegant walls, expensive furniture’s, shiny polished marble floors and a large warm fireplace.

DING DONG

Since it was nearly Christmas, the butler and maids get to have a week off spending time with their family. So Jessica has been bored all this week living in the enormous mansion all by herself.

“Must be Mom and Dad” she got off the couch and opened the large double heavy wooden doors.

“Welcome ho-“

“Annyeong!”

Jessica was more than astonished to see who’s in front of her. It was the person she wanted to see most during these past few months.

“KYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAA!” She wrapped her arms around Taeng’s neck.

“I missed you so much” he said in between Jessica’s tight embrace.

Jessica broke the hug and gave her boyfriend a romantic kiss.

“Come in!” she drags the boy inside the warm building.

“Whoa it seems like I’ve just entered a palace” he said looking around the unfamiliar area.

“I thought you said you were coming tomorrow. You could have told me so I could meet you at the airport”

Jessica said crossly but sweetly.

“Hehe I wanted to give you a surprise” he said holding her hand leaving a sweet smile on Jessica’s lips.

Taeng went in the living room still exploring the place while Jessica went into the kitchen to make something warm for both of them to drink.

Minutes later, Jessica came back with two cups of hot chocolate and joins the couch with her boyfriend.

“Omo you’ve lost weight” Taeng said cupping Jessica’s face.

“I have?”

“I will need to fatten you up when you come back to Korea”

Jessica laughs and placed her head on his shoulder.

“Where are your parents?”

“They went to a business party”

“I’m scared to meet them. All the Jungs are scary” he muttered.

“Yah” Taeng earns a light punch.

“Haha but what if they don’t like me?”

“I’m sure they will. Don’t worry about it, I’m here” Jessica held Taeng’s hand softly.

“Come, I want to show you around” she said excitedly dragging the boy up from the couch.

The duo explores the mansion for quite some time before going outside.

The couple held each other's hand tighly walking on the soft crunchy flakes layered on the ground enjoying the sceney that is filled with no other than bright white glistening snow.

“Taengoo!” He turns around and a hard, cold wet snowball hit him in the face causing the brunette laughing hard and ran away before the boy could get his revenge.

Taeng ran after her and hugged her from behind tightly so she can’t escape.

“That wasn’t nice” He place his cold cheeks onto Jessica’s but Taeng grabs the hidden snowball inside his jacket pocket and place it down the latter’s neck.

“KYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAA!” she shrieks.

“MUWHAHAHAA!”

They ran after each other throwing snowballs, making snowmen and Taeng cannot

restrain himself from lying down on the soft ground to create an angel

with Jessica's name beside it.

The couple pleasured the moment before they will seperate again.

“I love you” Taeng said while back hugging the girl standing under the garden pavilion.

“I love you too”

“I wish we could stay like this forever”

No need to wish Sica, we will be together. Forever.