Something Else

Pretending Not To Love
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No One’s POV:

 

Lee Joo Eun was roaming around the campus when she should be in the detention room, with the washroom pass as an excuse. She suddenly happened to go near the place where the principal was talking over the phone.

 

Just when she was about to escape from there, she happened to hear Sooyoon’s name being mentioned by the principal and it sounded like he has got himself into yet another trouble again.

 

It looked like the principal was done with his phone call and was about to walk her way. So she quickly turned around and was about to run up the stairs, when she saw Sooyoon walking down them.

 

She was kind of scared that Sooyoon might come across the principal and looking at principal’s mood, she knew it wouldn’t end well. So she grabbed hold of his wrist and dragged him down the stairs which just lead to the basement where the old, broken furniture were thrown.

 

She pushed him into the gap under the stairs before hiding herself. “Did you hear that?” Principal asked the person beside him while the other just shook his head.

 

“What are you doing?” Sooyoon asked Joo Eun but she shut him up by covering his mouth.

 

“Shhh, don’t talk.” She said as she waited for the principal to walk away.

 

The principal stood there for a few more seconds before he walked away. Joo Eun put down her hand and sighed heavily. “Would you tell me at least now?” Sooyoon raised his eyebrows.

 

“We were hiding from the principal.” She replied.

 

“I understand why you have to hide. But why did you make me hide with you?” he asked her, laughing a little.

 

“What trouble did you land yourself in, this time, Sooyoon-sshi?” she wondered.

 

“What?” Sooyoon was confused.

 

“Aish! Principal was looking for you and he was totally in a foul mood. So stay on your toes for a day or two when you are in his close proximities.” He nodded with a slight smile. “Oh, this was what I was thinking to ask,”

 

She snatched his phone from his hand while his eyes widened. “Unlock and give me please,” she smiled.

 

“Why?”

 

“Just do it, please,” she pleaded while he hesitatingly unlocked his phone and gave it back to her. She pressed a few buttons and returned the phone back to him. “I have fed my number,” she pointed to his phone. “Call me when you are free so that I can return your drumsticks.”

 

He nodded and pocketed his phone while she saved his number in hers. “Okay then, I got to get back to that jail. Been out for too long. See you later.” She stood up and started climbing the stairs while he came out and just stood there, watching her. “Oh, don’t forget to stay away from the princi for a while.” She smiled.

 

“Go straight to your detention room,” he called out.

 

“That’s where I’m heading now.” She stuck out her tongue at him before walking away.

 

 

 

Sooyoon’s POV:

 

After Joo Eun left, I still stood there staring at my phone. This girl was a lot different than most of the girls in this campus. From the way she behaves around me, I was not sure whether she knows who I am or not.

 

On the day of the audition, I had lost my drumsticks. When she said she has it with her, I thought she has taken it purposely, knowing who I was. But lately she’s been proving that my thoughts were wrong.

 

I started to wonder whether she really wanted to return the sticks or was just using the opportunity to get close to me. Then I met her in the principal’s office the other day.

 

It hasn’t been that long since the university started and this girl has already got herself into huge trouble. Initially James was in charge of her probation but after a week or two, the princi made Moon take over, since James had something else to take care of.

 

I didn’t come across her after that day in the principal’s room and you know what all had happened when I met her again a few minutes ago.

 

I looked at her contacts info that she saved in my phone and wondered whether I should keep it or just delete it. But something in me told me to just leave it like that. ‘That way you can recognize her number if she troubles you with calls or messages.’ My mind convinced me.

 

 

A week or two passed by, but she never disturbed me even once. No message, no call, nothing. This girl strangely intrigued me. I was on my way to the library when she just walked out of it.

 

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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~