Chapter 57

Masks

After a long day we finally finished taking all the pictures. We went back to the dorm and I decided to make Yongguk dinner and visit him at the studio since I thought he will be there, working.

"What are you doing?" Sey sat near the kitchen table and watched me.

"Making dinner.." I continued making the food.

"For him?" she smiled.

"Yes.." I answered shyly.

"You are too good for that idiot.." she sighed. For some reason, something in that sentence caught my attention.

"Is there something else I don't know?" I stopped cooking and looked at her.

"Of course not!" she startled. "I think he told you everything.."

"You think?" I questioned.

"Well, I don't know exactly what you talked about, but if he told you about Hana then I guess he told you everything.." she shrugged.

"You are not lying to me, right?"

"I'm not."

"Then stop calling him names, even if your'e friends."

"Fine.." Sey sighed. "Why are you so worked up? It's not like I cursed him or something.."

"I don't know.." I sighed. "I'm just.. Stressed out. And scared."

"From?"

"Ruining things and finding out things I won't like."

"Do you think I like everything about Himchan? No one is perfect, but you learn to live with people's shortcomings and eventually those shortcomings won't bother you. You might even learn to like them."

"It's not that.. I'm well aware of my defects and I know it's not easy for him to deal with me, but what if there is something I won't be able to deal with?"

"Like what? He is not a serial killer."

"I don't know."

"Stop worrying too much. You won't ruin things if you just be yourself. He likes you for who you are, with all your defects, and he told you everything about his dark past, so you don't have anything to worry about."

"Thanks." I smiled.

"I'm always here for you, you know that, right?"

"I do."

"Great." Sey smiled.

"Speaking of Himchan, did you talk to him?"

"No. I'm waiting for him to call, but that idiot just ignored me the whole day." she pouted.

"Just call him."

"No. It's his fault, he should be calling me. If it's not important enough for him to call I'm not going to chase after him."

"You were at fault as well." I stated.

"Well, I'll apologize if he calls. He started it." she insisted. She is so stubborn..

"Do whatever you want.." I sighed and turned back to cooking. I need to finish this meal.

 

After a while I had a complete dinner ready - appetizers, three different dishes and a dessert. I tried to make it healthy and nutritious since I know he is not eating properly. I just hope he likes this food..

I finished packing the stuff and went out. On the way down I met Himchan, with a big bouquet of flowers.

"Hey oppa.." I greeted him.

"Hey kiddoh." he smiled.

"Are you looking for Sey?"

"Yes.. Can you please tell her to come down?"

"Sure." I smiled and took out my phone.

"What is it? Did you forget something?" Sey asked when she picked up the phone.

"Kind of.. Just come out."

"Why?"

"Just listen to me for once. I'm downstairs."

"Fine." she sighed and hanged up.

"Is she coming?" Himchan asked.

"Yes." I smiled.

"Thanks."

"No problem."

"Are you going to him?" Himchan asked and pointed on the boxes in my hand.

"Yes.." I blushed a little.

"He is probably in the studio, go look for him there."

"Thanks." I smiled.

"Oppa?" Sey asked surprised when she came from upstairs and noticed Himchan.

"I should go.." I mumbled and started walking out of the building, towards the company.

 

~

 

Himchan was right, Yongguk was in the studio, working. Such a workaholic..

"Oppa.." I called softly. He turned around, putting his earphones down.

"You came." he smiled.

"Y.. Yes.." I stuttered a little. "I brought food." I showed him the boxes in my hands.

"Let's eat." he smiled and moved toward the couch. I was stuck in my place.

"Aren't you coming?" Yongguk asked.

"Oh, right." I slowly moved towards him, sitting on the couch as well, but keeping a small distance between the two of us. The atmosphere is a bit strange, but I don't know why..

"Are you mad at me?" he asked, staring intently at me. I could tell he was worried.

"No.."

"Then why are you acting weird? Did I do something wrong?"

"It's not you, it's me." I said quietly, not looking at him.

"What did you do?" he lifted my chin so I'll look at him.

"I'm stupid.. And I'm sorry. About everything. You are supporting me a lot."

"Is that why you are acting like this? I thought you are mad at me and that's why you are keeping your distance." I shook my head. "I'm sorry for laughing. I know you don't like your name and greeting, I should have been more considerate."

"It's fine.."

"Then do you forgive me?"

"I already forgave you in the morning. I wouldn't be here otherwise."

"Let's eat." he smiled. I moved a little closer to him, closing the gap between us.

I started explaining what I made, opening the boxes one by one. He started eating and I watched him with a smile on my face. I'm glad he likes it.

"I missed your cooking.." Yongguk said while taking another bite from his food.

"It's been a while since I made something for you.." I said.

"Don't make food for the other boys."

"Why?"

"It's mine. I want to be the only one enjoying it. They should date if they want homemade food." I smiled at his childish behaviour.

"Don't be rude. I want to spoil them as well since they are your group, and they are my friends as well. And they like my cooking."

"Still.." he pouted.

"I will always spoil you more."

"Promise?"

"Yes." I smiled. "Now eat, it's getting cold."

"Why aren't you eating?" he asked when he noticed I'm just watching him.

"I'm fine."

"Take a bite." he brought his fork closer to my mouth.

"I'm really fine. Just eat." I said and pushed the fork back to him. He stared at me for a moment and turned back to eating his food.

 

~

 

"What are you doing here?" Sey asked Himchan.

"Here." he gave her the bouquet.

"I don't like flowers." She stated.

"You liked it the last time I gave you a bouquet."

"I didn't want to hurt you." she shrugged.

"Fine, then you don't have to take it. You should have told me you don't like flowers.." he said, hurt.

"I don't like flowers because it distracts me from looking at you." Sey said.

"What?" Himchan looked confused.

"I prefer looking at you. Flowers are a distraction. Besides, I already have the most beautiful flower." she wrapped her arms around the back of Himcan's neck. He automatically wrapped his arms around her.

"You are so cheesy." Himchan mumbled, trying to hide his smile. It was useless since he was still smiling brightly.

"I had a good teacher." Sey smiled.

"I'm sorry." Himchan said, staring at Sey.

"I'm sorry as well. I overreacted." she looked at him, her eyes stoping at the corner of his lip. "Does it hurt?"

"No."

"I will make it up to you."

"You better.." he mumbled and attached his lips to hers.

 

~

 

"It's salty." Yongguk said while eating one of the dishes I made.

"Really?" I asked surprised. That's weird.. I tasted everything at home and it was fine.

"Taste it." he said and gave me his fork. I took a bite.

"It tastes fine to me."

"You probably got lucky. Take another bite, from another area."

"It still tastes fine to me." I said after taking another bite.

"Try this." he gave me a big piece of meat. I ate it.

"Still fine." I stated.

"Another bite.." his fork got closer to my mouth again, with another piece of meat. I finally realized his intention..

"Bang Yongguk!"

"What?"

"I know what your'e doing." I frowned.

"I'm not doing anything." he said innocently.

"You are trying to make me eat." I stated. He smiled. Bingo.

"Well, you weren't eating anything and you probably skipped your meals today. I was just worried since you didn't want to eat with me." Yongguk explained. Well, he is right.. I barely ate today, but I still can't eat.

"It's your food. I can eat at home.."

"My food is your food. Besides, how can I let you neglect your health like that?"

"Well, I'm on a diet. Jinu scolded me yesterday for gaining weight, so I need to watch what I eat. I can't eat this, it has too many calories." Yongguk frowned.

"We will loose this weight together, I'll help you burn that calories afterwards." he offered. Burning calories together.. He can't be thinking of that thing, right?

"ert. What the hell are you thinking about? We are not going to do this!" I covered mysef protectively.

"I was talking about going to the gym or going for a run." Yongguk said. My face heated. . "Looks like you are the ert one.. What were you thinking about?" he was smirking. Idiot.

"N.. Not.. Nothing." I was flustered. I want to dig a hole and bury myself in it.

"Are you sure?" he got closer to me. I leaned backwards, trying to keep a distance between the both of us, but I ended up laying on the couch. He was getting closer and closer.

"Y.. Yes.. I'm.. Sure." I stuttered. I need to keep myself together. He leaned closer, and I automatically shut my eyes tightly.

"It's not fun when your'e scared of me." he said and I felt he moved backwards. I opened my eyes and saw he was back in his seat, keeping a distance from me. He looked hurt and disappointed.

"What's wrong?" I asked confused. I really don't know what happened.

"You looked like you were forced to do something you don't want to do." he said dryly. Oh. I wasn't aware of it.

"I didn't mean that. It was an instict, I couldn't control it." I got up to a sitting position quickly.

"Then it means you really feel that way." He muttered.

"I'm sorry. I'm really not scared, it was just sudden and I'm not used to it.." I tried to explain. He looked at me, unreadable expression on his face. He tucked my hair behind my right ear.

"I would never hurt you or do something you don't want me to do." Yongguk said, staring at me.

"I know." I said. I'm so stupid.. I know well enough he cares about me, but I still reacted like that.

"You are the one dictating the pace of our relationship."

"I'm sorry." I tore my gaze away.

"Come here." he pulled me to sit in his lap.

"What?" I looked at him confused.

"I forgive you. But.." he stared at me, his lips.

"But what?"

Yongguk pointed at his right cheek. I got the massage and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. He did the same with his left cheek, and then he pointed at his lips. I smiled and kissed him. I missed it..

"I like you, princess." Yongguk said after we seperated.

"I like you too." I smiled.

"Do you still want to rearrange my face?" he asked, joking.

"No. It's perfect like this." I said and slowly traced his features with my fingers. "You are perfect to me."

"I'm not perfect. I'm ed up."

"All of us are ed up in a way." I smiled.

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"For staying with me."

"That's my line." I frowned.

"Wer'e sharing." he smiled.

"Oppa.." I said while playing with his hair.

"What?"

"Keep that hairstyle, it suits you."

"I'll try." Yongguk smiled.

 

~

 

"I love you." Sey told Himchan.

"I love you too." Himchan pecked her forehead.

"I'm really sorry for slapping you yesterday. It was wrong."

"It's fine."

"No, it's not." she tore her gaze away from embarrassment. "I probably drank too much and I was annoyed and frustrated from this whole thing and I took it out on you. I'm really sorry."

"Honey.." he lifted her head so she'll look at him. "I forgive you. Just don't do it again?" he smiled.

"Never."

"Good. Now smile." Sey shook her head.

"Come on, for me?" Himchan tried again. She slowly obeyed, and a small smile formed on her face.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

 

~

 

"Good night.." Yongguk said when we were near my dorm.

"Sleep well." I smiled.

"You too, you had a long day today." he ruffled my hair.

"Good night." I pecked his cheek and went inside.

"Babe!" he called after me.

"What is it?"

"Think about when do you want to burn those calories together.. We can also do the thing you suggested earlier.." he said and ran away, knowing I will try to chase after him. My face heated. So embarrassing.. Why did I say that thing in the first place?

"Come back here, you fool"! I called after him, annoyed, but it was useless. He wasn't there anymore. I sighed and went inside the building, still flustered.

 


 

Author's Note:

 

Sorry about the flowers part, I know it's weird.

 

I hope the situaton with Himchan and Sey is clearer now.. If not, then basically she showed him the greeting and he started laughing and Sey got annoyed. Himchan thought she is overreacting so he asked if she is like that because of her period and she got more annoyed and slapped him. She was a little drunk, so she wasn't really thinking straight..

 

Next chapter is focusing on the girls again.. This chapter was just for tying some loose ends.

 

Thanks for reading, commenting, etc. :)

 

M.

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Anfia976 #1
Hello,
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Anfia976 #2
Hello,
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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
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Chapter 153: I look forward to the next update!