This is fully in Eunhee's POV

I dropped down on the floor, trying to control my sobbing and my heart that was beating uncontrollably. Myungsoo never did once raise his voice at me; I guessed that he’s really mad at me…

It was almost scary seeing that side of him. I shivered as his stern voice echoed in my head and remembering those cold eyes of his. He was right; I should’ve put more effort into dancing if I really want to improve. Myungsoo had been patient with me all this time and I should’ve been more thankful of him. If it weren’t for him, I would still be searching for a partner by now.

I pulled my knees up to my chest and rested my head on it, sobbing again. I felt so guilty…

Then I faintly heard someone opened the door. I kept my head down not bothering to look up as I heard footsteps approaching me. I didn’t want anyone to see this tear stained face of mine.

I sensed the person sat next to me but they didn’t say anything. We stayed like that for a couple of minutes until my sobbing died down. Then I felt a hand on my shoulder.

“Here,” the person softly said. I recognized that voice.

I peeked up to see what was being offered and a cough came out instead of laughter when I saw that it was a blue Pororo handkerchief.  I know that he sometimes acts like a child but I didn’t know he would have these things.

I took the handkerchief and covered my face with it, wiping away the excess tears and blew out my nose.

“Thanks Sungyeol…” I murmured, slightly smiling.

“You’re welcome Eunhee. When Myungsoo came back from dance practice earlier than expected and seeing that cold expression plastered on his face, I knew that there’ll be someone in need of a cheer up,” he explained while tucking away a strand of hair behind my ear.

I blushed. “I’m sorry; it must’ve been awkward seeing me breaking down like this…”

He shrugged. “Not really… this is not the first time, remember? But then again you weren’t crying that time,” he softly chuckled.

“Yah!” I playfully smacked his arm. It was embarrassing, remembering the incident back at the laundry room.

“Eunhee-ah, do you want to talk about it? You’ll feel much better after letting it all out,” asked Sungyeol, tilting his head at me.

I gave him a skeptical look.

“Hey, hey, I can be a good listener too you know,” he lightly nudged me.

I gave in, I guess telling someone about it wouldn’t hurt. So in the end I told him about the warnings that Jihyun threw at me, the reason why she was doing it, how it was connected to the showdown, and why I must win against Jihyun. I also told him why I can’t tell Myungsoo.

“…I don’t want Myungsoo to be worrying about it. It’s my own problem and I don’t want to drag him into it…” I explained, gazing miserably at the floor.

“I see, well don’t you worry Eunhee… I’m sure he’ll understand sooner or later,” Sungyeol tried to cheer me up.

“I hope that he won’t stay mad at me for long…” I muttered, still looking at the floor.

Then suddenly Sungyeol grabbed hold of my hand and dragged me out of the studio.

“Y-Yah! Sungyeol, what are you doing?” I exclaimed, trying to free myself from his grip.

“I don’t like seeing you feeling down like this so I’m taking you somewhere to cheer you up,” said Sungyeol, still not letting go.

“B-But it’s getting late… And w-where are we going anyway?” I puffed, in an attempt to catch up to his long strides.

He grinned. “You’ll see.”

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We stood there by the gate, observing our surroundings like we were lost or something. Out of all places, he took me here to the playground just across the street from our dormitory to cheer me up. 

I looked at him weirdly. He was giving me that foolish grin of his while rubbing his nape.

“Umm, this is the only place I could think of… Come on, it’ll be fun! I used to come here whenever I was feeling down,” he said as he put an arm around my shoulder.

“Typical…” I mumbled, shrugging off his arm.

“The last one to the swings is a rotten egg!” he shouted as he jumped over the gate and ran towards the swings.

“Yah! That’s not fair! Come back here Sungyeol!” I yelled, running after him.

In the end I lost, he was sitting on one of the swings and insisted that I had to push him. I really didn’t get this guy, wasn’t he suppose to cheer me up?

I pouted and unwillingly pushed the swing. “Aish, you’re so childish…” I softly mumbled to myself.

“Did you say something?” he asked.

“Nothing,” I simply answered while I lazily continued to push him.

Suddenly he put his feet down and stopped the swing.

“Yah, is that how you push? There’s no strength, where’s the fun in that?” Sungyeol complained.

He then stood up, took my hand and sat me down on the swing.

“Sungyeol-ah, what are you doing?” I turned to look at him.

“Just hold on tight,” he whispered.

Unexpectedly, he pushed the swing really hard which caused me to scream, “Yah! Not too hard! Not too hard!” I closed my eyes and tightened up my grip.

Sungyeol laughed. “Relax Eunhee-ah, and just enjoy the ride.”

Despite the fear, I tried to relax and slowly opened my eyes. I grinned, seeing the pretty stars as I swung high. I closed my eyes again and felt the cool breeze brush my face, it was refreshing. It felt as if all my troubles and worries were all blown away by the wind.

After that, we ended up running around the playground playing tag and I laughed at Sungyeol’s impersonations and funny faces. What he did may be simple, but it did cheer me up and I really appreciate his effort.  

We played at the playground until it was time for us to go back. Although it was fun, we didn’t want to break curfew and get punished for it.

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Sungyeol tried to be a gentleman and walked me back to my room. I suppressed my laughter; it was pretty amusing seeing this side of him.

When we arrived at my door, I turned to him and smiled. “Well, thank you for cheering me up Sungyeol. I had fun and I feel much better now,” I sincerely thanked him.

“It was nothing… I’m glad that I can see you smile and laugh again,” said Sungyeol, awkwardly rubbing his nape.

“Well then, good night Eunhee and see you tomorrow.” He gave a little wave before turning around heading for the boys’ dormitory.

“Sungyeol-ah, wait!” I called him.

He looked back at me. “What is Eunhee-ah?”

“Umm, I was just wondering… why are you suddenly being nice to me?”

Sungyeol’s face then became serious. He took a few long strides towards me and leaned down until we were eye to eye.

“Isn’t it obvious…? I like you Eunhee.”

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Sungyeol confessed? 0_0

@namstaroo: I think someone did more than just cheer her up LOL. Hope you like this update ^.^

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