Dumbfounded

Pretending Not To Love
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A/N Dearies, first of all, I'm sorry about the delay in the update. And secondly, read this chapter at your own risk. lol XD I have gone crazy and this chapter came out. Hope you enjoy reading!

Joo Eun’s POV:

 

It’s been months since Sooyoon asked me out and I have made him do things which he would have never done on a normal day like go on variety of crazy dates.

 

The more the time passed, the more upset Jiwoong got as he felt that I have been spending too less time with my friends because of Sooyoon. In a way, he was right because I have canceled my plans with Jiwoong or even Mijin, in the last time.

 

I do try to compensate them later, but he’s still not really happy with it. For some odd reasons, both Sooyoon and Jiwoong dislike each other, though the former does it quite subtly compared to the latter.

 

So, being unsatisfied even after compensated, Jiwoong tagged along whenever Mijin and I had a plan. And as usual, the two always bickered with each other on all those days. They are always like cats and dogs.

 

On the other hand, Sooyoon still had those gatherings every other weekend with those female friends of his and comes back home drunk on majority of the time. But, at times, I get called to pick him up. I’m still not really upset about it as they mostly gather at June’s place.

 

So even if I’m not at work then, I still feel a bit relaxed since I have someone looking out for him. I know it sounds like I’m spying on him but trust me, that really wasn’t the intention. It just happened to be so.

 

 

Anyway, today was one such weekend. I received yet another call from June, asking me to come over and pick up Sooyoon as he was being stubborn to wait there, until he gets to see me.

 

I quickly grabbed my jacket and my bag before rushing over to the restaurant. I smiled at the security guard as I made my way inside. “Aww, my Joo Eunnie is here.” Sooyoon cooed as soon as he saw me while spreading his arms out for a hug.

 

“Yeah, I’m here.” I chuckled, letting him take me in an embrace. “Good for you that the place is closed for the day.”

 

“You’re here?” June asked, walking into the room.

 

I nodded my head, “I’m sorry for all the trouble he has caused, sunbae.”

 

He shook his head, “He didn’t really trouble anyone. Just kept asking for you and refused to leave. Did you both get into any fight?”

 

“Nothing big, sunbae.” I smiled at him, “I’m sorry for the trouble once again.” Then I turned towards Sooyoon and asked, “So shall we get going now?”

 

He nodded and followed me out, hooking his arms with mine. We tried hailing a cab, but there was no success and after several minutes of standing there, I kind of got a little tired. So I decided to sit down and rest at the bench outside the restaurant for some time.

 

“Should we walk back home instead?” I asked while Sooyoon took a seat beside me.

 

“Should we?” he asked with a wide grin while I just shook my head.

 

“Do you think our house is just around the corner?” I asked, poking his cheek while he pouted. “Let’s try hailing a taxi once again in a while and if it didn’t work, then we will think about it later.”

 

We both sat in silence for a few more minutes, before I decided to walk over and try flagging down a cab. But when I got up, he refused to let go of my wrist and gently gave it a pull, asking me to get closer.

 

I thought he was going to say something, so I leaned in closer. However, he gave out a smirk before pulling me in for a kiss. I gently pulled back a few seconds later, “People are watching.”

 

“So?” he asked, tilting his head to the side.

 

“What if someone from our campus sees us?”

 

“I don’t care,” he grinned.

 

“You’re drunk, Sooyoon.”

 

“I maybe drunk but I mean it when I said I don’t care.” He said and without giving me a moment to reply, he once again pulled me closer and locked our lips.

 

Not able to resist any longer, I started to respond to his kiss, by wrapping my arms around his neck. A little while later, someone cleared his throat beside us, making us to separate hesitatingly.

 

“June sunbae?” I looked up at the man who was standing beside us with a teasing grin.

 

“What are you two still doing here?”

 

“Um, we couldn’t get a taxi. So we were just relaxing here?” I replied, my cheeks turning a little red in embarrassment.

 

He took a look at his watch, and then said, “Let me drop you both at your place.”

 

“It’s okay, sunbae. We don’t want to trouble you.”

 

“I’m heading in that direction anyway. So no trouble at all. Just hop in.” he said, unlocking his car.

 

I helped Sooyoon get in and then got in after him. I had small talks with June as he drove the car while Sooyoon remained silent, totally relaxed, unlike how he reacts when Jiwoong is around. June dropped me in front of Sooyoon’s place and we both made our way up after thanking him for the ride.

 

 

 

Days passed by, and there were quite a lot of times, Sooyoon didn’t mind showing some PDA, especially when he was drunk like the other day.

 

 

One weekend, while I was doing my shift at th

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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~