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Pretending Not To Love
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A/N sorry for this annoying note right at the beginning. Just wanted to apologize for the long wait. Some things happened in life and so I couldn't get the idea to write the next chapter. I was basically stuck. And even now, I feel this chapter was just a filler. So kindly bear with me a little more. I'm sorry once again.

 

No One’s POV:

 

After Joo Eun got suspended from college, she headed home after that. James and Sooyoon was out of town and Jiwoong couldn’t go to college that day for some reason. So he only heard of the news, later in the evening and when he tried contacting her, she was out of reach.

 

He got paranoid about the lack of response and immediately ended up calling Moon to ask for her address, but the latter refused to give it to him. He also told Jiwoong that he would check with her guardian and get back to him, before he ended up calling James, who in turn requested Moon to check up on her as a favor while he made his way back to Seoul.

 

However, Moon still couldn’t find her whereabouts even after looking around her house. He felt she might be in her room since the door was locked but he didn’t receive any response when he knocked on the door. Luckily, James happened to make it back to the city quicker than expected.

 

After having her not respond to him either, James decided to unlock her room with the spare key and it was good that he did since they found her nearly unconscious in the bathtub.

 

Even though they have called for medical help, due to some circumstances, they said there might be a delay in getting to her and hence, they instructed the first aid to be given to her before they got there.

 

“James, the ambulance is on the way. But they said it might take them some time since the traffic is too high now. They asked us to remove her wet clothes and get her into a dry pair.”

 

James looked a little troubled hearing that while Moon continued, “I know this might sound crazy but you should let Sooyoon change her dress.”

 

James snapped his head towards Moon in the speed of light while he continued, “He’s her boyfriend, James.”

 

“What?” James glared at Sooyoon now.

 

“James, there’s no time to waste. Let him do it. If not, it’ll only make your sister’s condition worse.” Moon prompted, making James hand over his sister to Sooyoon’s hands hesitatingly.

 

Even though Sooyoon had little to no idea about what had happened, he was still dead worried about seeing her in her present condition and as he changed her wet dress to a new set of dry clothes, James was fuming in the bedroom, while waiting for the two to come out of the bathroom.

 

“What the heck? What kind of situation is this?” he paced around the room.

 

“James, calm down.” Moon tried.

 

“Calm down? What kind of brother could remain calm when he knows that his sister’s boyfriend is changing her clothes just behind that door?”

 

“James, the situation is different here. He’s just helping her.”

 

“This situation wouldn’t have happened in the first place, if it wasn’t for him.” James burst out.

 

“What do you mean?” Moon asked.

 

But James ignored his question as he continued venting his anger, “How dare he date my sister? How could he?”

 

“James! That’s not his fault entirely. It was you who never told us she was your sister. I knew of it because I’m her class coordinator and so, I had her family records.”

 

James calmed down a little hearing that, “Fine, I agree it’s my fault that you guys didn’t know she is my sister. But still, he knew she was a student. What the hell was he thinking? He could have got fired and she could have got expelled.”

 

His rambling got interrupted as the bathroom door opened and Sooyoon walked out with Joo Eun wrapped in his arms, tightly in blankets. James just stared at him as Sooyoon gently placed Joo Eun on her back on the bed and simply maneuvered around the room, finding things without any need for help.

 

“Have you been here before?” James asked, taken aback but Sooyoon silently worked on, making sure she was still conscious and breathing. “Are you that friend who slept over?”

 

But Sooyoon still maintained silence and before James could interrogate him more, the bell rang and the EMTs arrived. They transferred her to the stretcher and took her to the hospital with James accompanying her in the ambulance while the other two followed behind in the car.

 

 

 

 

“Thank God! You found her on time and gave her first-aid. There’s nothing to worry now. Let her get some rest.” Doctor informed James, as Joo Eun lay in the hospital bed with an oxygen mask and IV lines. “But we need to talk about something else.”

 

“I will be back,” James informed Moon and Sooyoon, the latter sitting beside her bed with her hand in his, and followed the doctor out.

 

“You are in love with her.” Moon stated. “Did you know she has a brother?” Sooyoon nodded, “But she never said who it was?” and Sooyoon shook his head while Moon just let out a sigh.

 

 

A few minutes later, James returned to the room after speaking with the doctor. Everyone remained silent for a while, before James spoke up, “Sooyoon, can I have a word with you?”

 

Sooyoon nodded and stood up, “Guys, stick with using just words please.” Moon said.

 

“Moon, could you please look after her until I get back?” James asked, ignoring his earlier sentence while Moon nodded and the other two just walked out.

 

They both went to a quieter place and neither of them spoke for a few minutes, before Sooyoon decided to break the silence, “I love her, James.”

 

James let out a sigh hearing that. “Of all people, why her? Why it has to be my sister?”

 

“James, I was not aware of it. If I knew she was your sister, I would have maintained a distance.”

 

“Yeah, Moon told me about it earlier. But you dated her even when you knew she was a student. W

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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~