Goddess of Beauty & Laughter pov’s

As I’m standing, with the seven girls crying relentlessly, we watched Jessica’s casket be lowered. From that moment we all knew that our lives would never be the same again. We were no longer one, we were incomplete without her.

I still haven’t come to the terms of her death. Just two weeks ago, all nine of us were shopping together, laughing together, helping carry each other’s burdens. How did it turn out like this? My heart ached, listening to her little sister’s speech.

 ‘Many of you know her as Jessica, a good friend, a popular peer, the best girlfriend but to me she was, Sooyeon unnie my world.  I loved her more than life itself, we were against the world together. There was not one moment where I wished for otherwise. She protected me with her heart, and put me before herself.  She accepted each and every one of us, with all our flaws. She loved us unconditionally.  Her unique personality brought our lives a certain warmth, that no-one can possibly replace, she will always remain in our lives, living through our hearts. Cherish the memories you shared with her, never allow them to fade. Today is not a day of mourning but celebration. My sister Jessica, no longer has to endure hardships, she no longer has to hurt, and she no longer has to fear.  She’s gone to a better place, and one day we shall all join her. So let’s not be sad, she would’ve wanted us to continue living, in happiness together. Time will never be able to measure how much I love her, but let’s begin with forever.

I know that Jessica would’ve been so proud of her sister, for delivering such a perfect speech. But there was something different about Soojung; she was composed, she didn’t cry throughout the funeral service. She showed no expression, it was like she isolated her heart. I noticed Minho, trying to comfort her but she just silently shrugged him off. What had happened to the two? The last time I saw them...

~ FLASHBACK

Minho was chasing Krystal around the Jung’s apartment with whipped cream attempting to smear it on her face, despite Jessica screaming at the two of them to stop. The couple simply laughed at her and carried on with their silly chase. Minho eventually got tired of chasing so he decided to tackle her, resulting with the two falling onto the couch, with Minho on top of Krystal. At that moment he childishly smeared the cream on Krystal’s face, laughing at his success. Krystal on the other hand pouted her lips whining. ‘Oh shush, you look beautiful’ Minho assured, as he wrapped his arms tightly around her and gently kissed her lips. The two continued to deepen their kiss, but was suddenly interrupted by Jessica. ‘Aish, go into Krystal’s room and do that, especially when my friends are over!’ ‘Arasso unnie’ Krystal replied. As she pushed Minho off her, and told him to go into her room and wait. Before Krystal went into her room, she quickly ran up to her sister, and kissed her on the cheek. ‘I know you love me’ Krystal whispered, followed by giggling. Jessica briefly muttered under her breath.

‘Jessica, it’s fine we don’t mind she’s like our little sister, it’s nothing new to us’ I told her.

‘I know, but she just makes me worry. If something were to ever happen to me, would she be okay? Would she able to live by herself?

‘Jessica!’ we yelled in sync’

‘I know, I know but she’s my only sister, and I can’t help but worry after finding out my father being associated with Infinite.’ Jessica said, as her tears started to form.

I quickly hugged her and said ‘Don’t forget we’re your sisters as well, you and Soojung are family to us. Don’t you worry about Infinite, and if anything were to happen. I’ll promise you we’ll look after Soojung.’

~END OF FLASHBACK

Jessica’s absence has obviously affected her. At the end of the ceremony I approached her carefully. 

‘Soojung-ah, you did a good job today, Jessica would have been proud’ I praised her.

She merely nodded at me, I continued to speak ‘If you ever feel alone, don’t forget me and the girls are also your family’

Krystal laughed silently, and replied ‘don’t feel burdened to keep the promises you made with my sister, promises meant nothing to her.’

Krystal’s cold response shocked me; I didn’t know how to react...

‘Mmm... Even if we didn’t promise her, you’re still family to us.’ I repeated.

‘It’s fine, I don’t need family and I won’t be living here anyway.’ She once again coldly replied.

There was nothing more I could say, but let the girl be.

‘Okay Soojung, but if you ever need anything don’t hesitate to call me or any of the girls, we’ll always be here for you.’

She nodded her head in acknowledgement, and we both parted in separate ways. All I could do now was to occasionally call her, but I couldn’t help but feel that I had let Jessica down. I promised that I would look after her sister, and now I’m just walking away. A sudden sense of fault hit me, I should’ve protected Jessica. As a group we should’ve spent more time together, and now it’s all too late. I was partly responsible for Jessica’s death, what right do I have to cry? Due to my heavy heart I decided to try and talk to Krystal once again. As I turned around and started walking in Krystal’s direction, I noticed her boyfriend Minho sneak up on her. The Goddess of Beauty & Laughter silently watched the couple converse. So Krystal wasn’t okay it was all just an act? But why did she choose to put herself through so much torture, aish that girl just like her sister, putting others before herself. The Goddess of Beauty & Laughter decided not to interrupt the couple’s conversation and quietly left, with knowledge that Krystal was just acting cold, and secondly Minho truly loved Krystal with all his heart.

MINHO’S POV

They day of Jessica’s funeral has finally arrived, after much planning and organisation.

 As Soojung had requested of me, Jessica was to be buried besides her parents, in America.  I invited only close friends and family so roughly it was Jessica’s best friends, my brothers and few others. I tried to invite Soojung, but her number had changed, and I had no idea where she was... I couldn’t come to the realisation that she would miss her own sister’s funeral. Apart of me believed that she would come, and I was right. I don’t know how? But she was standing before me, in a simple black dress that outlined her curves beautifully.  I was expecting her to at least say ‘Hi’ to me, but she just walked passed me coldly, with a formal bow. I felt my heart start to ache. After a week of not seeing her precious smile, of not hearing her warm laugh, of not being able to hug her, all I received was a formal bow?  Within moments the service had started, I sat beside Krystal in order to comfort her, if she needed it, but to my surprise she didn’t cry or react. Was this the same girl that I fell in love with?

Minho continued to watch Krystal intensely throughout the service, trying to figure out a way to soothe his girlfriend. Krystal hadn’t spoken a word, till it was time for her to present her speech. The words that she said, the way she spoke, it was completely different to how she was acting. Minho didn’t know what to do, he felt lost, but he didn’t want to lose his girlfriend once again, so he choose to confront after the service, but was beaten to it, by Jessica’s doe-eyed best friend. I watched the two interact, the older girl expressed such love towards my Krystal, she actually cared about her well-being. I was grateful that Krystal had others to depend on, but it didn’t seem like Krystal felt the same way. I watched as the two quickly finished their conversation and parted in opposite ways. I had to act now. It was my last chance.

Minho hastily chased after Krystal, catching her with her favourite back hug, immediately stopping Krystal in her tracks. I caught her, she’s in my arms. Besides stopping, Krystal didn’t react to Minho’s hug; she stood there like a statue. Why is she being like this? She use to love my back hugs most, I physically turned her around so that she was now facing me. I looked straight into her glass like eyes. ‘Do you know how much you’re hurting me? Didn’t we promise to always be honest with each other, didn’t you promise me that you’d let me, protect you? Minho said, as he gently shook her by the shoulders.

I saw a flicker of hesitation in her eyes, before she confessed her true feelings. ‘Do you know how much I’m hurting? Do you know how difficult it is to isolate everyone? Do you know how hard it is, to pretend to be okay? Krystal exclaimed, as she started to cry. I slowly wrapped my arms around her, letting her rest her head against my chest as I coaxed her, ‘Shush, its okay now you don’t have to act anymore, I’m here now.’

 Minho comforting Krystal was exactly what she needed at that moment.  Krystal continued to cry into Minho’s chest, ‘Minho, I miss her, I really miss her. Why did she leave me?’ Krystal sobbed loudly. Minho’s heart was throbbing in agony, as he’s girlfriend continued to cry in the open, despite his attempts to calm her, she carried on sobbing. ‘She promised that she wouldn’t leave me.’ Krystal managed to say as she cried uncontrollably. The couple had been standing there for about thirty minutes, with Krystal’s non stop crying. Suddenly the crying stopped, Krystal had drained all her energy from crying, her body collapsed into Minho’s. Her cries, stopped as I felt her body collapse on me, she’s fainted. It was then obvious to me, that she had spent many sleepless nights crying, without eating or looking after herself. I easily swept her off her feet, and carried my unconscious love, bridal style to my car. I gently placed her head on my knee, as I cautiously removed my jacket and placed it over her. ‘Soojung-ah wake up’ I softly called, as I tapped her.  She slowly regained consciousness, ‘Unnie?’ she hazily questioned. As she came to the realisation that I wasn’t her sister, her expression changed. I couldn’t help but notice the disappointment in her eyes. Minho continued to ease Krystal’s heart, and eventually she fell sound asleep. ‘She’s finally asleep’ Minho said to himself. She looked so peaceful; no wonder Jessica loved sleeping next to Krystal. Though her appearance was dishevelled, she was beautiful as ever. I warily brushed her hair away from her angelic face, as a planted a kiss on her forehead. ‘I promise to love you and protect only you, forever’ I whispered to her, as my eyes started to droop pulling me into the unconscious.

Just like that the young couple fell asleep, escaping the reality awaiting them. Little did the two know that Jessica herself, had been watching all along.

GODDESS OF ICE POV’S

For the past week Jessica had been watching the world below her intently, but her main focus was the fate of her younger sister, and her best friends.  Day by day she would monitor Krystal’s actions, during the day Krystal carried out a charade, of being ice cold but every night Jessica would watch her crawl into a ball and cry herself to sleep.  She wanted to stop her sister’s suffering, but she was forbidden to intervene.  Even though she could see absolutely everything, there was nothing she could do. She watched her sister, struggle daily working at a take-away shop in the foreign country, Australia to make ends meet.  As the days drew near to Jessica’s funeral, and the death of one of her best friends, she started to worry.

The day of her funeral had finally come, as she watched the familiar faces arrive at the church. She couldn’t help but feel sorry towards her boyfriend Jonghyun, her eight best friends and her sister Krystal.  Aside from that Minho had done an amazing job planning. The service was run beautifully; Jessica had managed to hold back her tears throughout most of the ceremony that was until her sister presented her speech. The words that Krystal spoke brought Jessica warmth that she thought she would never feel again.  ‘I love you too Soojung’ Jessica silently replied.

As the service was brought to an end, Krystal reverted to her cold act once again. *cries* Why is she putting herself through so much hardship. Jessica believed that Krystal would at least show her true feelings to Minho, but she was wrong. She’s blocking Minho out as well? This makes no sense at all. Krystal actions left Jessica horribly confused, she had no idea what was going on with her little sister.

***

After Jessica watched her one of her best friends approach Krystal, then Minho it all made sense to her. It all makes sense now; she was just trying to be strong for everyone else. My beautiful sister, just you close your eyes and rest. Let unnie worry about everything, I won’t let anything harm you even if it means I’ll disappear forever. Bye for now, I’ll be back shortly I just have to attempt to protect my doe-eyed best friend. With those parting words, Jessica disappeared into the air teleporting herself to her best friend’s apartment.

GODDESS OF BEAUTY & LAUGHTER’S POV

The service was officially over, and after witnessing Krystal’s acting and the younger girl’s interactions with her boyfriend.  She went and said her byes to her best friends, and arranged to meet up for coffee another day. All that was left was to return home to her loving fiancée, Taecyeon.  She hastily went into her car, humming her own unique tune driving to the place she called home. Home sweet home, ‘Oppa, I’m back’ she yelled as she walked inside the apartment, but there was no reply. ‘Taecyeon, are you home?’ She decided to check their bedroom. As she started walking towards the bedroom door, she jumped in shock as she felt familiar arms wrap around her. ‘I know baby, I’ve been waiting for you. Sorry about not being able to go with you today’ Taecyeon whispered as he nuzzled his chin against the goddesses’ shoulder.

‘Aish you, don’t ever do that again, and its okay, work is work.’ She replied cutely.

‘Lies, you love it when I surprise you and give you a back hug’ Taecyeon stated as he started to tickle his fiancée. She squirmed within his hold, trying to avoid his fingers.

‘I’m sorry, stop please’ she managed to beg in-between laughing fits. The Goddess of Ice was rapidly trying to extinguish the fire, by using her multiple enchanted abilities, but all failed. As a last resort, she blew the smoke towards the couple’s direction, and to her luck it worked.

The couple’s play was abruptly disturbed by the faint smell of burning. The two immediately broke their embrace, and quickly sort out to find the origin of the smell.

‘Crap, I forgot to turn the stove off’ Taecyeon angrily yelled, as he blindly ran into the kitchen.

Without a second wasted, Taecyeon being the beast that he was, instantly ripped his shirt off using it in attempt to extinguish the blaze before him.  Whilst the goddess still dumbfounded by the current situation, felt lost, all of a sudden my nose was invaded by the smell of burning, then by Taecyeon’s yelling, I could only catch two words, ‘stove off’ but before I could do anything, I saw him tear his shirt open to smother the fire. Wait fire?! Taecyeon being the reliable boyfriend that he was had completely extinguished the fire, long before his Goddess had grasped the situation entirely. As I finally got a hold of the situation, I realised that Taecyeon had already saved the day. My reliable beast ‘Babe, are you okay?’ I questioned worriedly, as I walked towards him.

He replied with ‘Yeah, I’m fine, piece of cake’ with his signature grin. But as I got closer, I noticed that his hand were burnt, blazing red and painful. It always hurt me to see him risk his own well-being for me.

‘You babo, look at you, we quickly need to go to the hospital’ I exclaimed.

‘I’m fine, I’m not going anywhere.’ He grunted.

‘Why must you be so stubborn?’ I angrily screamed.

‘I extinguish a fire, and save the day yet you yell at me? Is a thank you too much to ask? He retorted.

‘Yes a fire that you started, whatever I give up just go sit down whilst I get the first aid kit, okay Superman?’ I muttered as I went to fetch the first aid kit.

‘Okay my deer’ he replied sweetly with a smug grin.

That stupid, idiotic, childish, beastly, barbaric...loving, trustworthy, romantic and reliable babo. Though he was a complete idiot at times, I’d be lost without him. After all the fights, and hardships I still love him more than ever. Yes he was a beast, but he was my tamed beast. Wait...what am I doing dwelling on these thoughts, better get the first aid kit quickly, before he hides. With those brief thoughts the goddess hurriedly collected the first-aid kit, and was beside her fiancée in a heartbeat. She carefully tended to his inflamed hands, slowly dabbing his palms with the brownish ointment, followed by her gentle blowing soothing the burning feeling.

‘It hurts’ Taecyeon whined.

‘I know, just endure it for a bit more, I’m nearly done okay?’ The goddess replied using her aegyo.

Just like that, pouting Taecyeon sulkily nodded his head. Moments like this were the moments the goddess treasured, apart from the romantic evenings and spontaneous events her boyfriend would prepare. Moments where the goddess was able to look after her boyfriend were rare. He never allowed it. He always insisted on being the only one to protect her, shielding her from harm’s way, never did he allow her to protect him.  As I finished tending to Taecyeon’s wounds, I was suddenly curious to why he was cooking. Though he was good at cooking, he always preferred having me cook for him. ’Oppa, why were you cooking, it’s not a special occasion?’

‘We were supposed to have a romantic dinner at home, watching the full moon. It was supposed to be proper apology for not being able to attend Jessica’s funeral with you, sorry.’ Taecyeon replied, with a disappointed tone, avoiding the goddesses’ eyes.

‘You babo, you didn’t have to.’ The goddess replied, as she kissed his forehead.

‘But I wanted to.’ Taecyeon insisted.

‘I know, now go rest whilst I clean up and prepare dinner.’ The goddess instructed, as she pointed her finger in the direction of their bedroom.

‘Arasso, I love you my wife to be’ he replied, with a loving smile.

***

The couple was at peace, thinking that the worst had passed, spending their night having dinner on the balcony, beneath the moonlight indulging in each other’s company. Discussing their future plans, marriage, children and vacations, they both anticipated the years to come.  The night was filled with laughter, loving gazes, and kisses in the midst of reminiscing memories. Perfection, and like that the night ended.

The Ice Goddess had been watching the entire time, trying to think of a way to warn her best friend of the danger ahead, but all her attempts failed.  ‘Don’t go to sleep yet, please stay awake’ she yelled, but her pleas fell silent.  Once again the Ice Goddess had to watch to mutely watch the horror unfold. Then it started. As the couple happily clambered into their bed, with the Goddess of Beauty & Laughter comfortably resting her sleepy head, against Taecyeon’s warm chest, whilst he rested his head on hers, but before the two drifted to sleep Taecyeon had something to say. ‘Tonight was perfect. You and I together like this, I want this for eternity, and soon you’ll be my wife. I’ll always love you and only you. Good night honey, sweet dreams.’ He whispered into his fiancé’s ear followed by a soft peck on her lips.  ‘Ok Taecyeon, I’ve always loved only you’ I replied as we both fell asleep peacefully in each other’s embrace.

It hadn’t been long since I fell asleep, but I was awoken the by sound of creaking floorboards. As I opened my eyes, I couldn’t breathe, I was frozen by fear. It was my ex-boyfriend Donghae with a gun in hand pointed against my Taecyeon’s head. He smiled lovingly at me, once he noticed I was awake.

‘Did I wake you up baby? I’m sorry I’ll just finish this quickly’ he said as his finger went to pull the trigger.  At that moment I came to my senses. I had to be smart, I had to protect Taecyeon.

‘Donghae oppa, where have you been I’ve missed you’ I said, trying to sound convincing.

‘You missed me?’ he questioned, pausing his finger at the trigger.

‘Of course, I love you’ I replied shakily.

’Do you take me for an idiot? I’ve been watching you & him, all lovey dovey. It makes me sick. You’re mine. Don’t you remember? He said waving his gun around.  My fears, were about to get the best of me. I didn’t know what to do, and through all this Taecyeon was still sleeping, but his hands were injured anyway. If there’s a god please, have mercy. But honestly at the moment I had accepted the fact that either me or Taecyeon would die.

My best friend, she was trying her best to stay calm, but I could tell her fears were about to consume her. I’d tried to knock the guy Donghae out with my forces, but failed. Everything I tried failed. What was the point of being a ‘goddess’ if couldn’t protect the ones I loved. It’s not a blessing, more so a punishment. All I could do was accept the fact that my best friend was going to die.

‘No I don’t, but that was the past. I don’t love you anymore.’ I said no longer fearing him.

‘No you love me, you’ve just forgotten. But once I get rid of him, it’ll be easier for you to remember’ he argued, as he re-aimed the gun at Taecyeon’s head. Maybe If I go with him, he’ll let Taecyeon live.

‘No you don’t have to kill him, I’ll go with you.’ I managed to stutter, the words having an acidic taste. His facial expressions didn’t reveal much but he seemed to be content with my proposal.

‘Okay, stay with me forever.’ He decided.

With that I broke the embrace between myself and my fiancée, and clumsily staggered out of the bed. At that moment, Donghae immediately embraced me tightly in his arms, before I could take step, and to my surprise he started crying.

‘I love you so much, do you know how long I’ve waited for you to come to your senses. How long I’ve watched you. How much my heart yearns for you’ he blubbered. This guy was insane, unstable. Then it came to me, I slowly went to reach for the gun in his hand. But he caught on.

Donghae stopped crying. His expression contorted to one of anger, and betrayal. He pulled the trigger.

At the moment, Taecyeon woke up from Donghae’s wailing his vision was still quite hazy. But he could definitely see the scene before him clearly. It was too late, he watched his fiancée die before him, and the culprit flee within a blink of an eye.

The last thing I remember, hearing along with the sound of the gun shot, was Taecyeon yelling my name, and then everything disappeared.

AN: Sorry for the delayed update, I lost my inspiration but I’m back now. I made this chapter longer as well to compensate. From now on regular updates weekly.

Comment and tell me if the multiple POV’S over confusing, and if you’d like me to solely focus on The Goddess of Ice and her story, or focus on all members & sorry for making our Soojungie seem so weak, it shall all change in the coming chapters^^ Please anticipate Minstal in the next chapter & more on Infinite ~

P.S Try and guess who the Goddess of Beauty & Laughter is? :3