Chapter 47

Masks

"So, how is it working with one another?" The interviewer asked. Me and Yongguk looked at each other before answering.

"It's.. Intresting." Yongguk started talking first. "I think both of us learned a lot from one another and it was refreshing to work with someone else other than B.A.P since I'm so used to working with them."

"What did you learn from Hyeri?" she asked. Yongguk took a deep breath before answering, thinking about his words carefully.

"I think I was the one that gained more from this experience since I was the one with less experience to begin with." I said when I noticed Yongguk is taking a while to answer. He looked like he was struggling a little with this question.

"What did you learn?" she turned to me.

"From Yongguk or in general?"

"Both." the interviewer smiled.

"First of all, I learned how things really work. Yongguk is really perfectionist and a hard worker, so it encouraged me to do my best as well since I didn't want to disappoint him."

"But you are a perfectionist and a hard worker as well.." Yongguk commented.

"I am. We are really similar in that." I smiled, looking at him.

"You seem quite fond of one another." The interviewer commented.

"We are just good friends and we think in the same way." I said.

"Actually, our CEO told us once that she is like my female version and I'm her male version." Yongguk smiled his gummy smile while rememebering it.

"Yes, but we are also different from one another. I think we complete each other is some ways." I added.

"Like what?"

"I tend to fool around a lot and he is more serious and reasonable. If I cross the line he stop me and tell me to behave properly." I smiled.

"So did you ever think about dating each other?" Me and Yongguk looked at each other embarrassed and then looked at Jinu. He was staring at us intently, signaling us not to mess up.

"It's really not a good idea." I said.

"Why?" she questioned. "You seem to have a good chemistry and you get along well."

"We fight a lot." Yongguk stated.

"But we also make up fast, unless it's something really big." I said.

"What was your last argument about?" another tricky question. I blushed while trying to think about an appropriate answer that won't get us in trouble. Yongguk rubbed the back of his neck nervously.

"I always act before thinking, so sometimes I say things that hurt him although I don't really mean it." I said. "But I know to apologize when I did wrong."

"I see.." she nodded. "Do you have an example?"

"How about we talk about my single instead? We are here for this.." Yongguk hurried to change the subject.

"Right." she said, dissapointed she can't get anything dirty out of us. "How was doing an intimate concept all of a sudden? Since you usually do powerful songs with B.A.P.."

"It was something I always wanted to try, and I'm glad Hyeri helped me with it. I don't think I could have done it with anynoe else.." he smiled while looking at me, making me blush.

"Hyeri, you had a little accident not too long ago with the lighting falling.." the interviewer turned to me.

"Yes."

"Please tell me about it."

"Hmm.. I honestly don't rememeber much." I took a deep breath. "We were doing our song like always, but at some point I noticed Yongguk was a little weird and uncomfortble. I was supposed to sing my lines but Yongguk suddenly shouted and before I realized what's going on he pushed me out of the way. The next thing I rememeber is hearing a loud thud and I saw the lighting fell exactly where I stood earlier. After that I really don't know what happened, I was out of it.." I said and Yongguk squeezed my hand reassuringly.

"She was in shock after it happened, it took me a while to calm her down." Yongguk said, still holding my hand.

"I'm really thankful you saved me." I said to Yongguk.

"Of course I'll save you, who else will bug me all the time and follow me around?" he teased, ruffling my hair.

"Will you miss me?" I asked in the playful atmosphere, forgetting we are in the middle of an interview.

"No. Your'e a pain in the when you want to be." He stuck his tounge out.

"Idiot." I muttered without really meaning it.

"Always." he smiled.

"Hyeri, you are going to debut soon, right?" The interviewer asked.

"Yes. I am debuting in a five member girl group. The other girls are talented, so please look forward to it. We will work hard to give you good music."

"When are you debuting?"

"It's supposed to be in the summer. It will probably be in August, but we are not sure yet."

"Alright, I think we have everything I need from you. It was really nice meeting you." She smiled.

"Same here." Yongguk said smiling. She got up from her seat. We shook hands and we seperated.

 

~

 

"You did well, kiddoh." Yongguk smiled when we were back in the car.

"You too." I smiled.

"Listen, Hyeri.. Can we talk?" he asked hesitantly.

"About?"

"Us.." he almost whispered.

"There is nothing to talk about.." I shrugged.

 

~

 

"Please take them tomorrow.. I'm seriously going crazy with these two." Jinu was trying to convince B.A.P's manager. "Look at all the white hairs I'm getting because of them!" he pointed at his hair.

"I have things to do tomorrow." B.A.P's manager said dryly.

"I'll do them for you, just be with them tomorrow instead of me.. Please."

"Do you think I'm crazy? Why would I volunteer doing it? It's your turn, you handle them."

"Yah! I've been with them for the last few days.. Theyv'e gone from the cold war to world war 3.. I need to rest." Jinu tried to convince him anyway.

"No. Besides, your idol is responsible for this mess, so you take care of it."

"My idol is like that because of your idol, so it's your responsibility as well.."

"Don't start." B.A.P's manager said. "You know I like the girls like my own girls, but I really can't handle Hyeri and Yongguk right now. They are being too much.."

"Hyung.." Jinu pleaded. "I'll buy you dinner.. I'll do your job."

"What's wrong this time?" B.A.P's manager sighed, debating with himself if he really want to get into this mess or not.

"They keep fighting with each other."

"They always do that." B.A.P's manager stated.

"It's getting worse." Jinu exclaimed.

"Do you need any help?" Clara asked, popping out from nowhere.

"He is complainig about being with the lovebirds tomorrow.." B.A.P's manager filled her in.

"Do you want me to do it?" she asked. Jinu's face froze for a moment.

"Are.. Are .. You sure?" he stuttered.

"Sure, why not? I wanted to see how Hyeri is progressing anyway, and it had been a while since I saw Yongguk."

"Are you sure? They can be difficult to handle sometimes, and I didn't think you'll want to spend time with trainees, especially with her." Jinu said.

"What are you afraid of?" She asked while approaching him. "I don't bite anymore. At least if they are behaving properly.."

"You know why I asked."

"If she is not a troublemaker then she has nothing to worry about." Clara smiled.

"Maybe we should ask the CEO.." B.A.P's manager mumbled, and Clara glared at him.

"Do you want a day off or not?" she asked Jinu.

"Fine." he sighed. "But let me know if anything goes wrong."

 

~

 

I sat with B.A.P's makane line in the practice room when I got a text message from Jinu - "Clara will be with you tomorrow instead of me. If you have a problem, call me." I frowned. I already got used to Jinu and B.A.P's manager, I don't want anyone else.. It's weird.

"What's wrong?" Zelo asked when he noticed my face fell.

"Jinu is not going with us tomorrow, and B.A.P's manager is not going either."

"That means you have Clara.." Zelo said.

"How is she?" I asked.

"She used to be the trainees manager a few years back. There were a lot of girls leaving because of her."

"Why?" I asked curiously.

"Well, let's just say she doesn't really like girls.."

"Why?"

"How am I supposed to know?" Zelo shrugged.

"She was really mistreating them and because a lot of girls left, the company decided to replace her with Jinu." Jongup said while eating his chips.

"So what is she doing now?"

"Just helping in administrative stuff I guess.. She is also doing auditions, you probably met her then." he answered.

"I think that when you'll debut you'll get Jinu and she will probably manage the boys, since she is getting along well with guys.. But it's just a hunch." Zelo said.

"Then what about your manager?" I asked.

"Of course he will stay with us. You already took Yongguk, do you want to take our manager away as well?" Zelo pouted.

"I didn't take Yongguk.." I protested. "And I'm fine with Jinu, I was just asking."

"Speaking of hyung, there is a problem.." Jongup suddenly said. Me and Zelo loked at him curiously.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Yongguk is her favorite male at the company. She used to hit on him in every chance she had."

Great. Like it's not enough that she doesn't like girls, she also likes Yongguk. It's looks like I'm gonna lose either way.. What am I supposed to do now?

"Don't worry, noona. Yongguk hyung doesn't like her." Jongup said and put his hand on my shoulder. Somehow it didn't encourage me..

 

Day 40:

When Clara entered the car I rememeberd I saw her at the audition. She was nice at first but then her attitude changed when I mentioned B.A.P. I sighed. I hope this day will go well.. 

"Good morning, Yonggukie." Clara greeted with a sweet smile when he entered the car. He was taken aback for a second, but greeted her with a smile. He sat in the opposite side of the car, far from me.

"Is Youngjae not going with us today?" I asked.

"He had something to do before the show, and you have other schedules afterwards." Clara said dryly. It felt like she didn't want to answer, but maybe I just imagined things.. She can't be that bad, right? Jinu wouldn't let me suffer..

 

~

 

"Hyeri, go get us water." Clara ordered when we were waiting in the dressing room.

"Okay." I politely bowed and went out of the room in order to get what she wanted. When I was out of her sight I sighed. Maybe the makanes were right.. She keeps clinging onto Yongguk, and that idiot doesn't put her in place. He just smiles at her and pretend nothing happened. What's even worse is that I don't think I ever saw him smiling like that.. He was really friendly to her and laughing all the time and he looks really happy. So much for not liking her..

I went back to the dressing room with three bottles and gave two of them to Clara and Yongguk. They were in a middle of a conversation and they didn't even acknowledged me, let alone thanked me. So rude.. Yongguk opened one of the bottles and gave it to Clara. I unintentionally frowned. He never did this to me.. Not even once. She thanked him and put her right hand on his shoulder. So annoying!

I decided to stop looking at them since it only annoyed me. I went out to look for Youngjae, hoping he is on a break and he could cheer me up a little. I finally found him, talking to the other MC. He smiled when he noticed me. I smiled a little and he waved the other MC goodbye so he can talk to me. I bowed apologetically to her.

"What's wrong?" he asked worriedly, since it wasn't typical for me to look for him when he is working.

"Nothing.." I mumbled.

"You are acting too weird for it to be nothing.." Youngjae stated.

"Is your manager here?" I changed the subject quickly.

"Somewhere.. How is Clara?"

"I don't know." I shrugged.

"Spill it." he ordered.

"It's not her, it's him." I said quietly.

"How about you'll go talk to him?"

"I don't want to."

"Hyeri.." He sighed.

"He is having a great time with her, I don't want to disturb him." I said bitterly.

"If you want to be there instead of her then go talk to him. If not, don't complain afterwards when he moves on. Stop hurting him and yourself." Youngjae said dryly. I stayed quiet, thinking about what he said. He has a point.. He is the brain of the group for a reason.

"Listen, I need to go. Think about what I said, okay?" he ruffled my hair.

"Thanks." I smiled.

 

~

 

"Good job, Yonggukie!" Clara said smiling and pinched his cheeks.

"Thanks." he smiled shyly.

"Hyeri, come talk to me." she said and pointed over to an empty room.

"What is it?" I tried to ask as nice as I can.

"You messed up. What's wrong with you?" She glared at me.

"I didn't, I was doing fine." I argued. We really didn't have any mistakes today.

"WHY ARE YOU TALKING BACK TO ME?" she shouted.

"I'm sorry." I said quietly and bowed immidiately, not wanting to get things worse.

"I heard you were a troublemaker, but I didn't think it was this bad.."

"I wasn't doing anything!" I insisted. I do deserve getting scolded if I did wrong, but we were really good today.

"STOP TALKING BACK TO ME!"

"I'm sorry."

"It's the last time you talk back to me, understand?"

"Yes."

"Look at me when your'e answering me."

"Sorry.." I lifted my gaze to her.

"You messed up today." she repeated her accusation.

"We didn't do any mistakes today. What did I do?"

"You were supposed to go to the left and not the right at the end of the song."

"It's the old version.. We changed it because of Yongguk." Did Jinu not update her? Does she even know how it's supposed to be? And why is she interfering anyway? It's not her job to correct this kind of things.

"I don't care, you still messed up." She crossed her arms over her chest. "Don't let it happen again."

"Fine." I sighed. It's no use arguing with her. "I won't do it again. Can I go now?"

"Yes." 

I went to the restroom to wash my face and relax a little. I want Jinu back.. Or at least B.A.P's manager. Why is she so mean?

 

~

 

"You know, I actually thought it will be hard for me to let you go." Clara said while sitting next to Yongguk in the waiting room.

"Why?"

"You are still my favorite person at the company." She ruffled his hair. "But I think I should let you go now.."

"That's new.. You usually don't care if I reject you and you keep insisting anyway."

"Yes, but I think that right now someone will kill me if I get too close to you." she said and looked at Hyeri, who stood at the other side of the room looking gloomy. Yongguk looked over there as well and a sad smile formed on his face.

"We are not dating."

"Then you should." Clara smiled. "She looks like a good girl, she is professional and although she talks back a lot, she knows how to defend herself and her principles.. And looks like you like each other."

"Are you sick?" he put his hand on her forehead to check if she has a fever. "I think it's the first time your'e not mean to a female trainee when you have the chance."

"Oh, I had my fun with her, trust me." Clara smiled and Yongguk frowned. "But she did well. And if she hurts you I'm going to take revenge, so she should be careful."

"Thanks." Yongguk said while smiling. Another problem solved, at least for now.

 

~

 

"Can you be anymore grumpy?" Yongguk asked while we sat back in the car. The face I made was impossible to ignore, but I didn't care. I hate pretending I'm fine when I'm not.

"Can you be anymore annoying?" I retorted.

"Of course I can." He smiled his gummy smile, and I rolled my eyes.

"What's wrong?" Yongguk asked after a few moments of silence.

"How about you go ask your new friend what's wrong? She seem to be missing you." I said sarcasrically and looked at Clara, who was talking to B.A.P's manager outside the car.

"Are you jealous?" he smiled brightly, happy from the thought.

"No."

"Fine. Then I guess I'll go talk to her since she actually wants my company." he smiled and went out. I want his company as well, I just don't want her getting in the middle. Is it too much to ask for? 

 


 

Author's Note:

 

Long chapter.. But I don't really like it :\

 

I mentioned Clara in the first chapter.. Clara and Jinu were the ones that interviewed Hyeri at the beginning of her second audition.

Youngjae was hosting the music program they were attending that day, that's why he was there.

 

You'll get more B.A.P in the next chapter :)

Since I'm feeling good because of the new album, you'll probably get another update tommorow, and it should be better than this one :)

 

Speaking of the new album - I really like it! It's so B.A.P and so not B.A.P at the same time, in a good way :)

My favorites are "Feel So good" and "Carnival", but the others are growing on me as well and the whole album is good!

The mv is so funny and bright and fun, and the solo stages from the concert were really good as well :)

What did you think?

 

Thanks for reading, commenting, subscribing, etc. It means a lot to me!

 

M.

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Anfia976 #1
Hello,
How are you? We miss you
Anfia976 #2
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jmayo81 #3
Chapter 156: Wow, I was blaming both of them at 1st, as things could’ve been handled so much better on both sides. I loved how Himchan & Sey reasoned with both of them, but Hyeri crossed a line once Yongguk apologized. I didn’t feel she necessarily deserved it, but I knew they both needed it.... sure the way he apologized, did seem like a back handed apology, as her kissing technique could’ve been discussed privately. But Hyeri towards Himchan, she needs to make this better, and of course, he hit below the belt, but she had consistently hit below the belt prior & then to hit him!!! I’m not sure how this is going to turn out, thank you for updating!!
infinitecuties #4
Chapter 156: I still one hundred percent believe that this entire situation is one in which Hyeri is very much at fault. I don’t think Yongguk is in a position where Hyeri requires an apology and I don’t think Hyeri even DESERVES an apology. She completely blew a small and minor incident out of proportion.

I do believe that Himchan went slightly too far with the comment he made however Hyeri shouldn’t have been as horrible to him as she was.
jmayo81 #5
Chapter 155: Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!! I was BEYOND happy to see the update, wow so much happened, where to begin? I see Hyeri & Himchan are still at each other’s throats, I do wish they could get along, and that Hyeri would see the validity in what Himchan said, but no matter what, I think time stopped when Yongguk said Sumi was a better kisser. I felt bad, that super slam, even if honest, that was the time to lie. Especially knowing Hyeri... I was shocked she would kiss him after that was said, and kept thinking why does kissing Yongguk keep coming up, even after he said she wasn’t as good of a kisser. .... sighs, once again, he’s storming out and even with his stupid honestly, I can’t say I blame him. Thank you so much for coming back & for updating,
infinitecuties #6
Chapter 155: WOOP WOOP!! MY FAVE FANFIC IS BACK!!! And OMG this is spicy as hell. I just wish Hyeri would stop being a drama queen and finally realise that she needs to get some help and that Yongguk loves her.
Anfia976 #7
Hello how are you? Happy new year ?? Authornim we miss you and the story ? Hope you are fine bye
infinitecuties #8
Chapter 153: Chapter 152: I miss this :,) it was legit the only reason I kept on checking this website
jmayo81 #9
Chapter 153: Thank you for updating despite your busy schedule. I truly hope that Hyeri is ok! She let a lot of things off her chest the night before, and while I do wish she would've thought of the impact her leaving like that would have, I hope they catch her in time before she does something that would change all of their lives. Regarding the comment I just read, there's a difference between constructive criticism & just plain being rude. While it's true, being factual or doing some research on weightier subjects is a good rule of thumb, most of us are adults that don't use fanfics as our barometer of social issues. Assuming what someone's language is, was completely unnecessary to state. You don't have to read the story, if you're a writer, you should understand what it takes to create, upload & continue a story remembering details from previous chapters...etc. If you're not a writer, perhaps you should put yourself in the author's shoes before you begin.
BAPlover716
#10
Chapter 153: I look forward to the next update!