Chapter 97

Masks

2 Days before the debut showcase:

"Yujin, you are supposed to jump after Hyeri lands, not together with her.. It's a gradual movement. What are you doing?" Gun scolded.

"Sorry." she apologized quickly and bowed.

"Oppa, how about we take a break? We have been practicing for hours now!" I suggested.

"You have a day off to rest tomorrow, so we don't have much time.. Only today and the day of the showcase." Gun said. "Besides, there is a small change of plans."

"What change of plans?" Sey asked.

"You are doing boy groups medley and girl groups medley at the showcase as well. It's all songs you already know, but we need to put it together."

"That's ridiculous." Sumi said.

"It's not my decision." Gun shrugged.

"Is it because of the busking?" Eun Hee asked.

"I think so.. I know the PR team changed all your promotion method because of it, so there is going to be a lot of changes regarding your schedules now."

"Just great." Sumi murmured.

"You were there as well and you danced and sang with us, so you can't complain." I glared at her. "Can't you be grateful for once? It wasn't that bad."

"Girls, focus!" Gun clapped his hands to get our attention. "We'll do the medleys and you'll have a break."

"Oppa!" we all whined.

"I can still cancel your day off tomorrow if we are not ready on time."

"We don't need a break. Let's practice." Sey said.

 

~

 

"I'm tired!" Eun Hee collapsed the floor, stretching her limbs.

"Gun was too much today." Sumi complained.

"When is our break over?" Sey asked.

"Half an hour." I said after checking the time on my phone.

"I want to sleep." Yujin said.

"At least we have tomorrow free.." I tried to look at the positive side.

"What are you doing tomorrow?" Sey asked me.

"I don't know." I answered.

"Isn't it your two months with Yongguk today?" she asked.

"It is." I smiled, blushing. "But we haven't talked today, so I have no idea if we are doing something.. He is also busy with B.A.P's album." I took the water bottle and started drinking from it.

"I'm sure he'll want to see you." Eun Hee said, smiling.

"Why would he want to see her? She is only causing troubles." Sumi mocked.

"Sumi.." Sey glared at her, but she didn't care.

"If you really care about him, why don't you leave him alone so he won't have to deal with your problems? You are only giving him headaches." Sumi glared at me.

"Am I interrupting something?" a deep voice came from the door. Yongguk was standing there, smiling brightly. He sure has a great timing.. But I was happy he came. I just hope he didn't hear our little conversation..

"We are having a break, come in." Yujin said, smiling, and signaled him to approach us. He walked towards us and I noticed he had something behind his back.

I stood up, happy to see him.

"Beautiful flowers to my beautiful girlfriend." he smiled and handed me a bouquet of red roses. Sumi rolled her eyes.

"That's so sweet!" the other girls cooed.

"Thank you." I took the flowers from Yongguk, blushing.

"I think we ran out of water.. Let's go buy some." Sey said, grabbing Yujin's arm.

"Right!" Yujin exclaimed.

"I need to pee." Eun Hee said, getting up as well.

"I'm fine." Sumi said, staying seated.

"You need to come with me." Eun Hee said and dragged Sumi with her.

"Don't be late or else our day off will be cancelled!" I called after them before they disappeared from my sight.

"They are cute." Yongguk commented when we were alone, chuckling.

"Yes, they are." I smiled. "And not so subtle.."

"Just like their leader." he teased.

"They should learn from the best." I smiled brightly and made a v sign with my hands. Yongguk laughed.

"Happy two months, babe." Yongguk said, wrapping his arms around me and pulling me closer to him.

"Happy two months, oppa." I hugged him back, still holding the flowers in my hand.

"Aren't you forgetting something?" he pouted.

"Oh! I have something for you too!" I remembered and went to get my stuff. After going over them for a couple of minutes I found what I was looking for - A small decorated box. I gave Yongguk the box.

"What is it?" he asked curiosuly.

"I'm sorry it's not much, but I didn't have a lot of time to prepare.." I said, rubbing the back of my neck nervously. With practice and everything that happened lately, it was pushed aside. "But I made it with all my love, so I guess I'm giving you my heart in this box."

Yongguk opened the box curiously and saw it was filled with all kinds of cookies he like.

"You made this?" he asked, looking at me.

"Yes." I blushed. "I'm sorry it's a lame gift, I promise to get you something better."

"It's perfect." he grinned and I sighed in relief. "But that wasn't what I was referring to." Huh?

"Then what it is?" I asked confused.

"You didn't greet me properly. Where is my kiss?" hs asked, puckering his lips out. I chuckled. He is such a kid sometimes, but in a cute way.

I tiptoed and attached my lips to his, giving him the sweet kiss he wanted.

"Was that enough?" I asked after we parted.

"I can never get enough of you." he said and kissed me again.

"Babe.." Yongguk said after we parted.

"Hmm?"

"You are free tomorrow, right?"

"Yes."

"Then tomorrow you are mine." he said while staring into my eyes.

"I'm always yours." I tried to joke. I knew what he meant, but I was in a playful mood.

"I know that, but I really mean it. I want to spend tomorrow with you."

"What are we doing?" I asked curiously.

"A surprise."

"Oppa!" I whined. "At least tell me what to wear."

"A swimsuit."

"Are we going to the beach?" my eyes grew wider. I like the beach and it's been a long time since I've been there.

"Maybe." he had a poker face, making it impossible for me to find out his real intentions.

"Tell me!"

"Wait until tommorow." he poked my forehead.

"Meanie." I pouted.

"I'll live with that title." he smiled.

"Oppa.."

"What?"

"I'm sorry I didn't get you anything. I promise I'll make it up to you." I said in a serious way. I really feel bad because he is taking me out on a date tomorrow and he bought me flowers, but I only gave him cookies I baked. He is always giving so much for me and spoil me while I barely have anything to give in return.. And I can't give him some of the things he wants.

"You gave me your heart, it's more than enough for me." he said, lacing our fingers together.

 

~

 

"Hey, girls." Daehyun greeted Eun Hee and Sumi while sitting at their table in the cafeteria. Youngjae sat next to him, facing Eun Hee.

"Hey guys." Eun Hee greeted, smiling.

"How is practice going?" Youngjae asked.

"Tiring." Sumi complained.

"Aigoo.. You haven't debuted yet, why are you already complaining about being tired?" Daehyun ruffled her hair.

"She is just showing her true spoiled self." Eun Hee commented and the boys laughed while Sumi frowned.

"I'm leaving!" Sumi declared and got up from her seat.

"Don't disturb Hyeri and Yongguk!" Eun Hee called after her as she walked away. Sumi gave her the middle finger and left. 

"Such a brat." Eun Hee complained when Sumi was out of sight.

"Seems like Hyeri has a lot to deal with.." Youngjae said.

"This is nothing. What you just saw is actually her behaved state." Eun Hee burried her head between her hands.

"I wonder why the CEO is still keeping her.." Daehyun said. "She can dance, but her vocals are still lacking. She is not as stable as Hyeri and Hyeri can easily cover her parts."

"Who knows.."

 

~

 

"How is your album progressing?" I asked Yongguk while we cuddled on the floor in the practice room. He was playing with my hair while I was leaning my head on his chest.

"Good. We started recording songs and when we finish we'll choose which ones goes into the album."

"What about the one I'm curious about?" I looked up at him.

"Which one?" he pretended to be ignorant.

"The one I saw at your studio and you didn't let me see the lyrics for it."

"Oh, that one!" he exclaimed. "We dropped it."

"You promised me it's going to be in the album!" I hit his chest.

"Why are you so worked up? It's just a song."

"Then let me see it."

"Why would you want to see it?"

"If you wrote songs about other girls I want to see it." I explained and Yongguk smirked.

"It's like cheating." I added, pouting. At this comment Yongguk started laughing.

"Don't laugh!" I hit his chest again, stronger.

"How do you know it's a positive song?" he teased. "Maybe it's a sad song that puts the girl in a bad light.."

"Forget it. I don't need your favors. You can keep the song to yourself, I'm not interested in it anymore." I turned my back to him, crossing my arms over my chest.

"Babe.." he wrapped his arms around me, leaning his head on my shoulder. "Stop being feisty and getting mad because of useless stuff. It's not good for your skin, you'll have wrinkles from being grumpy." he tried to joke.

"I want to age early. Deal with it."

"Do you want to see the song that much?" he sighed.

"Not anymore."

Yongguk took a deep breath, thinking about his next move.

"My grumpy princess, how about we go for a walk tonight when you finish practice?"

"I'm tired." I said dryly.

Yup, Hyeri is mad. She never refuses a date with him, no matter how tired she is. She will give up on her sleep in order to see him, even if she'll regret it the day after because she'll barely function from tiredness.

"Look at me." he ordered. I stayed in my postion, my back facing him. "I'll tickle you if you don't turn around.."

"Do as you wish." I shrugged.

Before I could count to three I felt him tickling me on the sides of my body, causing me to move to the side. I tried to release myself and I ended up being trapped beneath him.

"You lousy boyfriend, let me go!" I frowned, hitting his chest.

"You grumpy girlfriend, stop being moody and irrational." he retorted, still tickling me.

"I'm grumpy because someone have secrets." I shot while we rolled over, struggling. Now I was topping him.

"It's not a secret." he stated calmly. We rolled over again and he was on top of me.

"Then what is your ing problem?!" I raised my voice, annoyed.

"My ing problem is your ing attitude!" he raised his voice as well.

"My attitude is part of me. You can leave if you don't like it."

"Why are you making everything complicated?" he sighed, frustrated.

"That's how I am." I glared at him.

"Do you really want me to leave?" he questioned, staring intently at me.

"You are seriously too much!" I pushed him off of me, frustrated, and he fell on his .

"You are the one being too much!" he claimed.

"Hyung, I told you they will start fighting.." Zelo told Himchan. I don't know how long they were standing at the entrance, but they were clearly watching me and Yongguk.

"Hyeri, can't you have a normal relationship at least today? I lost money because of you!" Himchan exclaimed, annoyed.

"Serves you right for making a bet about me."

"Hyung, you owe me dinner!" Zelo declared happily while Himchan frowned.

 

~

 

"Eun Hee.." Daehyun stared at the girl in front of him.

"What?"

"What do you think about our Youngjae?" Daehyun asked while patting Youngjae's back. Eun Hee started to blush.

"Why are you asking her that?" Younjae asked, looking uncomfortable.

"You don't have to answer that question." Youngjae told Eun Hee.

"Alright." Daehyun sighed. "Then do you like someone?" he changed the question.

"I.. Can't.. Date.." she mumbled, blushing furiously. "The.. Contract.."

"I didn't say anything about dating, though." Daehyun said innocently

"Oh.." she looked at Youngjae, looking for help.

"Leave her alone, will you?" Youngjae nudged Daehyun's arm.

"I'm doing this for you, my incompetent friend." Daehyun patted Youngjae's back. Youngjae rolled his eyes.

"I need to go.. My break is almost over." Eun Hee said and quickly gathered her stuff, leaving the cafeteria.

"Wait up, we are coming to watch you practice!" Daehyun called after her.

 


 

Author's Note:

 

It will be one or two more chapters until the day of the showcase, so I am keeping my word :)

 

The song Hyeri and Yongguk talked about is mentioned in chapter 77.

 

Thanks for reading, commenting, etc.!

 

M.

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Anfia976 #1
Hello,
How are you? We miss you
Anfia976 #2
Hello,
How are you? We miss you
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!