She was sitting by the pre departure gate that her flight was assigned to killing time and contemplating the things that were to greet her when the plane lands in London at 8 in the evening.  She was thrilled to have a break after filming 50 episodes continuously, she didnt want to come off as ungrateful but she could not help but be ecstatic that finally she was able to land an acting job that actually pays well and help her land succeeding auditions as well.

She was so busy with promotions, filming, endorsement shoots, magazine editorials, and school that she barely had time to think and process a days work, except for those 11 pm to 2 am hours where she’d get home exhausted and flop onto her bed and remember someone that helped her get to where she was today. The same person who brought her butterflies and taught her to build walls and be cautious about her emotions in this gruesome industry. Someone who almost convinced her that this was perhaps the real thing then left everything out in the open literally-- as they were chinggus and that they "support" each other. She tried to shake things off by convincing herself that they were at least friends and friendship comes a long way in this competitive world. They barely had time to catch up though sure they would send each other random messages once in awhile once they get a break and like each other’s post on sns but it will perhaps never be the same as it used to be before. Hence the added walls and precaution when someone would buzz around her.

It was all the more confusing actually-- She was already oblivious to the fact that someone would like her all the more dumbstruck on why they would like a rookie with gollum eyes. So she hid beyond her smiles and eyes, decided to build up walls to protect herself and her heart, it was safer that way because she didn't want to go through what she did before. Tearing down those walls a bit, taking a risk, finally believing and just when she was ready to let him in he became indifferent, he was there but it wasn't the same. Perhaps he grew tired of everything perhaps it became routine and boring. So there she was embarrassed, hurt, confused, but definitely defensive and protective of her heart when something like this happens again. But…..she never had the right to be hurt did she? After all it was all just for show, yet she hoped that it wasn't because he really seemed sincere. Well there you have it “seem” being the operative word. 

Passengers with seats 15-30 may now board the plane. The announcement helped her snap out of her revelry. Seungyeon-ah this was supposed to be a vacation to clear your head and get your affairs in order not to muddle it all back up, get yourself together its a birthday trip for your sake. She stood and lined up just when she handed over her boarding pass and expected to go through smoothly she was asked to step aside and wait by the officer. She was surprised and deep down she was hoping that there wasn't any problem at all because she really wanted this trip to go without a hitch. Ms. Yoo Im sorry for this inconvenience and late assistance but your seat assignment has actually been upgraded to business class your new seat assignment is 1A please allow  my colleague to help you settle in your seat. Seungyeon was confused and elated a bit to hear this. She was thankful for the upgrade but was confused on how she got it neverthless she followed the kind man ahead of her and never looked back. When she got there every other person was settled in their seats judging by their heads poking out from their mini cubes, she sat down thanked the man and treated herself to a glass of champagne before finally dozing off. 

Jonghyun was cranky and irritable the entire day, he wasn't exactly happy that his days off was cut short because they had to be at their next venue a few days early in order to settle in and reduce the toll of the jet lag. He was exhausted yes and it did show in his rather flawless face but what really bothered him was that the same indifference and lack of inspiration that filled him during the first quarter of last year was slowly seeping back in. He’s frequently back to his 11-2 lonely hour routine again and today was no different. He checked the monitor in front of him it was 2 am now he was a bit sleepy and thankful that he was finally going to doze off but just when he was about to lie down he was intrigued on why there were two flight attendants standing in front of another cube the other one waking up the girl in it while holding a beautiful bouquet of roses and a pot and the other one was holding out a tray with a card, champagne and cake with an unlit candle. He was about to mind his own business but then he heard a familiar name "Ms. Seungyeon 1st officer Park wanted to greet you a happy birthday he’ll come down in a few minutes to greet you personally".

Upon hearing her name he immediately froze, how timely was it that the girl who brought him out of his misery last year and helped him put his act together and create the most wonderful melodies and hit songs was here. At the same place during a similar time of the year to remind him of what he gained and lost all at then and now. 

Seungyeon stood up, smiled and pretended to blow the candle while brushing her hair off—a habit which she usually does when she’s nervous and embarrassed, just when she looks up a familiar face was smiling and walking towards her. She was both surprised and dumbfounded on why of all places they would meet here back again.

"Seungyeon-ssi....." Ah that voice really is familiar and the memories all came running back.