Grocery Shopping

Pretending Not To Love
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Sooyoon’s POV:

 

When I woke up the next morning, I found myself on my bed, nicely tucked in my comforter. I slowly sat up, and slightly groaned because of the mild hangover I was having.

 

I looked around the room and found Joo Eun sleeping there while sitting on the floor and resting her head on the bed. I was about to get down from the bed to find some medicine for my hangover when I found them lying on top of the bedside table along with a bottle of water.

 

A small smile crept up my lips despite the pounding headache I was having. I gulped down the tablets and I was taken aback when I looked up at the clock.

 

It was nearly midday. I walked up to my wardrobe and slowly opened them, trying not to disturb her sleep. It’s really a wonder how she managed to sleep through the day. It was so unlike her.

 

I gathered my clothes and went over to take a shower. When I came back into the room after I was done with it, I didn’t find her in the same place where I had left her a few minutes ago. In fact, she wasn't there in the room at all.

 

“Joo Eun?” I called out to her as I made my way out of the room while drying my wet hair with the help of a towel.

 

“I’m here,” a groggy voice called out from the kitchen. “Do you shop at all by any chance?” she asked as I walked into the kitchen. She was looking through the fridge and all the cupboards. “Ugh! How am I supposed to cook now?”

 

I let out a chuckle while she turned around and glared at me. “Are you laughing? Do you want me to chip off those perfect teeth of yours and hand them over in your hand?”

 

Though she was fuming, I could only find her cute. “Are you having a hangover too? Should I get you the medicine?” I asked her, smirking.

 

“Haha! Very funny,” she rolled her eyes before taking out her phone and started doing something. “OMG! My brother has messaged me? Twice?” she suddenly got excited. “He was worried about me?” she jumped in joy, after reading the message.

 

At times, she’s like a small girl, getting excited for even simple things. When I walked past her to the fridge, she took me in an embrace, surprising me. “I’m supposed to be pissed off at you for going MIA. But, aww, I’m so happy. So I’m letting you off the hook.” She said with her hands still wound around me while my heart slowly started to race.

 

“We should go shopping,” She said as she let go of me a minute or two later while I let out a small sigh, unconsciously.

 

“We will see about that later. First go and take a shower. I don’t want others to die. You stink!” I said, scrunching up my nose, playfully.

 

“Yah!” she yelled at first, but then, “I do?” she became conscious of herself. “Then I’m going to raid your wardrobe and find something to wear after the shower.” She said and walked back into my room, not even waiting for my reply.

 

“Would it even fit you?” I shouted as I heard her rummage through my wardrobe but never received any reply.

 

I flopped down on the couch with a bowl of cold cereals and started watching TV. A few minutes later, “So shall we go?” I heard her ask as she came back into the living room.

 

“Like that?” I asked her, as I eyed her from head-to-toe.

 

“Yeah, why?” she looked down at herself and then looked up at me.

 

“Looks like you are wearing nothing but my shirt,” I said as I got up and walked up to the sink with the now empty bowl.

 

I could feel my face slowly getting heated up. She really looked like she was just wearing my shirt, though she was actually wearing her shorts underneath it. Wonder whether the shorts were too short or it was my shirt’s fault, being too big for her.

 

“In your dreams,” she put out her tongue, childishly, “By the way, are you blind?” she raised her eyebrows, “I’m wearing a shorts. Can’t you see?” she asked as she walked past me and put on her sneakers.

 

I let out a sigh as I saw that my shirt was a bit loose for her which made it fall off of one of her shoulders. “Aish! Don’t just keep standing there. Come and wear your shoes!” she ordered as she came and dragged me towards the shoe rack.

 

I put on my shoes and we went on our way to the grocery store while on the entire way, she kept complaining nonstop on how it was my fault that she had to miss her class that day.

 

When we reached there, she made me push the trolley while she picked up the items in her checklist. As we walked past a lady who was giving free samples of some food, she said, “Aigoo! What a cute couple you two make! Come and taste this, I will give you both a few extras.” She ushered us towards her table.

 

I was about to deny her statement when Joo Eun silenced me because of which we ended up getting a few more extras like the saleslady had promised.

 

“Why would you do that?” I asked, once we both were in a safe distance away from that lady.

 

“What? I didn’t do anything. She just assumed it on her own and I just let her do so. We have no

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Guys, it's been nearly a month since my last note and I still haven't made an update. I'm really sorry about that. I had my surgery just last week and in recovery now. So I couldn't really sit and work on the next chapter yet. Hope you all can understand. I'm extremely sorry about the delay.

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fayrenz #1
Chapter 47: i teared up at the end ♡ i liked how this chapter had such positive progress, and there was no unnecessary drama from Sooyoon's parents, I always love to see such supportive family members, it really warms my heart ;;; and how Sooyoon proposed was really ♡ and Mijin being pregnant & Jiwoong haha, they really are so cute together! There's so much else, all the big and lil things, that I can't properly or possibly mention but have to say that this chapter was fulfilling to say the least! Although, I really hoped to see a bit more on James, like if not a full-fledged part about him but a little tidbit about how he'd going on about his life from here onwards... even Moon! I know that it could be kinda obvious and I also agree it is good enough to be left to the reader's imagination but what to do they are my faves here :P This is certainly not a complaint but just me pining about those two cuties lol



Anyways... moving on to our star couple... they really are precious! What really got me was the change in Joo Eun's nature/behavior... like a couple of chapters (?) back, she was really emotional and her thoughts and worries were so self-restrained, I really liked how the enlistment and the overall progression of their relationship from that previous point to here have brought her out of her self-restrained behavior, as in, although she was angry when Sooyoon was hugged by Hye Jin, but she didn't linger on it by thinking of Sooyoon's situation, part and fault in it. It was so subtly implied, I really liked how you just left that change flow into the plot itself instead of explaining it :3 Also, though all those parts about Sooyoon wanting to "escape" after the proposal, so funny xD But even in the jokes it's so apparent how much he loves Joo Eun, and how patient and understanding he is (actually both are of each other's competencies & flaws). They certainly match together so well, and what's the best part about it is that it wasn't this perfect when their relationship started out. You've shown them grow, commit mistakes and then learn from them and then become stronger, better for each other ♡



This really was such an amazing story! I understand how hard it is to be so invested in a story and the amount of effort that goes into making every chapter happen! I am really grateful that you put in such efforts and didn't give up on it despite of everything! I thoroughly enjoyed it-- each and every word ♡ Tysm for this beautiful story!!!!! and I look forward to the new stories you might have in your mind for us ♡♡♡
fayrenz #2
Chapter 46: Aw I am happy to see that they aren't apart for the entire of Sooyoon's time in the army. These meet ups are really important for their relationship and for themselves individually, I could feel how both of them were so anxious of being apart and meeting even for a bit reassured them so much. This chapter was really precious, from Joo Eun's friends and James coming over, Mijin and Jiwoong dating(how cutee) Joo learning how to cook thinking about Sooyoon and finally when they briefly met... It was lovely ❤️
fayrenz #3
Chapter 45: Yay! I am happy that Joo Eun got better. The whole part with Moon and James was so precious. I totally agree with James, no one is worth ruining your own life like this hehe. And the end in which both Joo Eun and Sooyoon are doing their best in their own ways while they wait for each other... awww ♡ Even though you say it was a filler, it was such an important chapter portraying how Joo Eun overcame the absence of Sooyoon and then deciding to proceed and do best with her life too. I enjoyed reading it! Tysm for the update ♡♡♡
fayrenz #4
Chapter 44: Joo Eun acted a bit selfish here, imo. But she's in pain and Moon and James will hopefully guide her and comfort her until Sooyoon is back. It was a nice chapter, cannot wait for more! ❤️❤️❤️
4dcutie20
#5
Chapter 43: TT TT TT TT thyre so cutee.....aww my hrtttt.... thy gotta wait fr 2 yrs..sigh... well its all for good i guess.... thank u for the update unnie ya!!!!!
fayrenz #6
Chapter 43: the bag of presents and the way Sooyoon professed his love ;;; ahh it was so sweet and precious ♡ it was so sad they had to part but I am also so glad that it wasn't on bad terms and they sorted everything out before his enlistment and are going to stay together. They seriously are so cute and even James ♡♡ I am excited for what happens next ^^ ♡
4dcutie20
#7
Chapter 42: kyaaaaaaaaaaa affter a longg timeeee....it feels so guud...awwww thyre united im so happy..grinning ear to ear.....good job unnie...cant wait for part 2!!!!!!
fayrenz #8
Chapter 42: Aww they are finally together! They are really so cute and James being a protective yet supportive brother ❤️ oooh cant wait for the trip ❤️❤️ tysm for the chapter ❤️❤️❤️
fayrenz #9
Chapter 41: oh dear, i really wonder what Sooyoon's reasons are! I hope it's just the enlisting and they get to talk over it and get together! i really crave them to be together and James is so cute he was barely able to hide it from Joo Eun all she needed was to read his voice when she asked him hahaha xx thank you for the update!! looking (patiently) forward to more :3
4dcutie20
#10
Chapter 41: awww did sooyoon rejected her coz he is enlisting???? ahhhh ...im emo...go grl run to meet him nd smack him fr being a stupid and say u willl wait him....sobs*
and........thaankkkks fr the update unnie ya~