CHAPTER 29:

JAEJOONG’S POV:

“Yah.. Kim Jaejoong, what have you gotten yourself into?? You know idols cannot date!!” my manager started with his second round of nagging and my ears are already ringing. I thought his fit in the car earlier on our way back was enough. He’s just basically repeating his litany in the car awhile ago.

He’s been with me for a very long time and above all people he cares the most about my career. He even went with me when we left our old company. I’m quite thankful of him.

My current company is quite lenient on their artist. Dating is not an issue as long as we can handle the stress and pressure of having our relationship publicized. But none of us dared to go public we for know the consequences. We’re too afraid of it.

Making your relationship known to public is a huge gamble. I’m not sure how Dara is handling the haters. Every night I made it a habit to log in to my forum account just to defend Dara. I made sure that the comment thread is spammed with good things about her. That’s the least I can do, at least for now that’s the best I can do.

“Are you even listening to me?”  My manager seethed when he noticed I wasn’t paying attention to him.

“Yes.” I lied.

He rolled his eyes at me obviously not buying it.  He slumped on the couch next to me and buried his face on his palms. He must be very stressed right now. For an artist most of the stress is shouldered by his/her manager. I suddenly felt guilty for my manager.

I patted his back and mumbled a low ‘sorry’.

He sighed and leaned back on the backrest of the couch. He turned his head slightly towards me.

“Are you that in love with her??” he asked.

“Yes, very.” I answered. At first I was not sure and was still afraid to admit that I have fallen for Sandara Park’s craziness. But now, I can even scream it to the world for all I care.

He let out another sigh before he stood up and dusted his pants.

“Fine, do whatever you want. Love sh*t… I need love life to understand this.” He cussed under his breath as he runs his hand through his hair.

“I’ll go find one for you…” I .

He glared at me, “I’m quite picky you know… forget it. I already lost my personal life sticking by your side so come and treat me a few bottles of soju.” He signaled me to follow him.

I chuckle before standing and running towards him.

“You’re the best hyung ever.” I beam at him as I hang on his back.

“Yah..get off.. you’re heavy.” He shook me off his back but I clung to him tighter.

“Thank you.” I said sincerely.

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DARA’S POV:

He stood handsomely near his car his right hand behind his back possibly holding a bouquet of flowers as few pink petals can be seen peeking out from his back. No, I’m positive he has flowers. I smiled. He never comes unprepared.

He kicks a few more invisible stones when he finally hears my footsteps. He looks up at me and smiles. He straightens his body and shoves his left hand inside his jeans pocket.

“Hi.” He greeted.

Charming.

Handsome.

No. Handsome as hell.

Saying he’s charming and handsome is such an understatement. Being this handsome should be illegal….

“Hello…” I greeted back.

“So pretty.” He said when I stopped in front of him. It made me blush. I wouldn’t deny the fact that I prepared extra for today. The night before, I dragged Bommie out of her room and away from her corns just to shop for clothes that I’m going to wear today.

And yes, after much debate with Bom, I wore a dress. Not my usual look which is a shirt and jeans but going beyond my usual wouldn’t hurt right? It’s a small white dress that hugs my upper torso perfectly and flows down my waist freely with blue lace hemming.

Too girly and cute for my taste but its better than wearing the dread red one that Bom first offered which will surely give me pneumonia after wearing it. I cringed. Never will I wear that.

“Thanks.” I muttered shyly, hoping my face isn’t so red.

He smiled.

“For you.” He gives me the bouquet of pink roses that he was hiding in his back. I knew it was pink roses I’m happy with his choice of flower. I happily took it and bowed slightly.

“Thank you. You’re too traditional…” I teased.

“I’d go for traditional than not being prepared.”

“Uh..yeah…where are we going?”

“You’ll see… let’s go?”

He took my hand which shocked me but I didn’t pull back. I walk beside him silently going to the other side of his car. I stare at our laced hands. It feels so warm and right. How can his hand feel so perfectly right?

The electricity that I am looking for, I can feel it right now.

He let go of my hand to open the door for me, suddenly I missed the warm hand that was holding mine awhile ago. It might sound crazy but, I want to hold his hand longer. Eeeep..I’m becoming creepy gosh. Why am I being like this all of a sudden?

You missed him.

I haven’t seen him for quite some time… maybe I really miss him? Lub..dub… my heart went. Is that a yes?

“Dara…are you okay?” a hand waves in front of me, it was Jaejoong’s hand. I snapped from my trance.

“Ah..yes?”

“You were spacing out. Are you fine?”

“Yup.” I answered mentally slapping myself. I got inside his car and settled myself comfortably. I was reaching for my seatbelt when his face hovers in front of mine. My eyes widened and it took all my will power not to shriek.

I held in my breath coz his face is dangerously close to mine. I lean back on my chair as hard as I could, distancing myself as far from him as possible.

“Let me do that.” He took the buckle from my hand and dragged it across my body safely locking it in place. I can feel my face warm and red and I am still not breathing.

“You don’t look okay.” He said then the next thing I know the back of his hand is already on my forehead. Keeping my breath when my heart is beating erratically in my chest is making me dizzy. Gahd..doesn’t he know how he’s torturing me? I bit my lower lip to distract myself.

“You don’t have a fever but you really don’t look well.” He said removing his hand on my forehead but not moving away. His face is still impossibly close to mine! Gosh this is torture. Having him near like this is making me insane. If he continues this I will surely pass out and you may start looking for my soul in heaven.

Yes, Sandara Park. This is the spark that you’re looking for then why are you acting like this? I mentally slapped myself hundred times. Aish seriously I need just an inch apart just let me breathe.

“I’m fine…really” I managed to say finally after mustering all the courage and gathering all the energy in my body.

“Oh okay… by the way. You look cute when you’re all flustered.” He says smiling while pinching my cheeks. Another heart attack!!

He finally moved away and closed the door to my side. He will be the cause of my death someday.

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JAEJOONG’S POV:

I watch as Dara scans the place with amazement. Her ey