First day of school, everyone is super excited to meet again his/her friends and classmates last year… but only one girl isn’t aiming to meet them again, the Campus’ Pout Princess, Im YoonA. All she wants is to meet new people, new schoolmates, new classmates, and of course, new friends…

 

[A/N : Im YoonA a.k.a. Yoona/Yoong is our leading lady…]

 

          As she walks through the corridor, with her best friends Yuri and Tiffany, Yoona wonders why she hasn’t yet seen any new faces.

 

[A/N : Lee Yu Ri a.k.a. Yuri/Yul and Kim Seohyun a.k.a. Seohyun/Seo/Hyun are Yoona’s bff’s…]

 

          But later, in the classroom, one unfamiliar face took her eyes towards the front of the blackboard…[actually, she feels he was a bit familiar…]

 

          “Annyeong Hasseyo! Lee Donghae imnida! You can call me Hae for short…”

 

[A/N : Lee DongHae a.k.a. Dong/Hae is/ will be Yoona’s……!!! SECRET!!! Just continue reading to know!!!]

 

          Le….Lee D…do….don…Dong…ha...hae????He looks and sounds familiar… Yoona is thinking something… something… a bit out of this universe…

 

          “So, he is your new classmate... Be friendly... Uhmm, Donghae, you may take your seat beside Yoona...” their teacher said.

 

          “Hi! I’m Donghae! So you’re Yoona??? The Pout Princess???” Donghae was talking/asking Yoona, but her mind is still in another galaxy...

 

          “Hey! Yoong! Our new classmate is talking to you!” said Yuri while pulling Yoona’s hair...

 

          “Huh??? Aahh...uhmm... What?” Yoona coldly asked Donghae...

 

          “Hey you!” Seohyun poked Yoona’s head... “Why you so cold???!!!”

 

          “Ugh, no... It’s okay... Nevermind...” Donghae felt a bit sad...

 

          “Uhmm... Yah, sorry... I was really thinking ‘bout something important... What did you ask again???” explained Yoona while doing her signature pout...

 

 

          “Ahhh... hahahaha... You’re really the pout princess... Uhmm, I just asked if you’re Yoona... Now I have already met you, FINALLY...” Donghae jokingly said, but became serious when he said that last word...

 

          “Finally???” whispered Yoona... “What’ya mean???”

 

          “Nah... Just kidding... I’ve been curious ‘bout...” Donghae hasn’t finished yet because their teacher gave him and Yoona a killer glance, like she’s killing both of them SLOWLY...

 

          “Lee DongHae, I know you first want to meet and greet people from this place, but please remember, I am teaching here in front!” Ms. Kim shouted...

 

          “Mianhamnida... I just got carried away...” Donghae apologized...

 

          “No problem... Kamsahamnida for understanding my rules...”

 

 

*later*

 

 

          “Kamsahamnida! It’s done!” shouted Seohyun as the three of them got out from the classroom...

 

          “I felt like HELL!! Her subject stings!” added Yuri...

 

          “Enough crazies!” Yoona scolds Hyun & Yuri...

 

*FLASFORWARD* (2 weeks later)

 

          “Students, please start choosing who will be your partner for the upcoming Acquaintance Ball...” their teacher asked them...

 

*Later*

 

          “Hi Yuri! Can I be your man for that night???” Eunhyuk said...

 

          “Eeeewww!!! Over my dead body!!!” Yuri answered...

 

          “Hahahaahahaha! Just kidding! It’s Leeteuk who wants to...”

 

          “Weeeh??? Really???”

 

          “Yeah... He does...”

 

          “Nah... I don’t have time for pranks Eunhyuk!!!”

 

          “Okay... I heard if you’ll neglect his offer, he will ask Fany...”

 

          “Duh!!! Who cares!!!”

 

          “Okay... It would be a big REGRET for you Kwon Yuri...! Annyeong!”

 

          “Annyeong! FOREVER!”

 

Leeteuk wants me to be his date? I should have said yes... No Yuri! Eunhyuk was just kidding!

 

          Yuri has been thinking about what Eunhyuk said... Later, she received a text message...

 

 

From: C. Leeteuk

 

          |Hi Yuri! Do you already have a date for the prom? If not, can I be? Hahahaha... I know you won’t believe me... But seriously... I like you to be my partner... Will ya? Just text me your decision...|

 

 

          Whaaaaaaaaaat!!! Is this for real!!!??? Leeteuk really asked me!!!

 

          Yuri replied Leeteuk faster than a lightning...

 

(at home...)

 

Leeteuk was waiting for Yuri’s response... But he received a text message jus within 1 minute!

 

 

From: C. Yuri

 

          |Yah... sure... You got the right timing... Hahahahaha... J|

 

 

          Yes! She accepted it! You’re really awesome Leeteuk!

 

 

          A/N: weird... yahh... I added Yuri & Leeteuk... This should be YoonHae’s moment... Arggghhhh!! Forget it...!

 

*FLASHFORWARD* 3 days later

 

(at the classroom...)

 

          “Wahahahahahahahaha!!! Yoong still doesn’t have a date!!!” shouted Seohyun who seems like she wants Donghae to hear it...

 

          “Sshhh!!! Shut up Hyun! You’re so annoying! Are you trying to embarrass me!?” complained Yoona, like, yah, being so ashamed of what her best friend said...

 

          “Then what are you trying to say now Seo...? You already have yours, eh??” Yuri questioned Seohyun’s insult to Yoona...

 

          “Yes! Of course I have! Right Hyuk???” Seohyun answered but she had eaten her words...

 

          Eunhyuk didn’t answer Hyun... He was even shocked with what she said... OTOH, Leeteuk was staring at Yuri for the whole time... He seems like he can’t keep his eyes off of Yuri’s...

 

 

(on the bench under the cherry blossom tree...)

 

          “Hi Donghae! How’s life here in Korea? Did you miss...” someone familiar talked to Hae...

 

          Jes...si...ca…??? Is she my cousin??? Or am I just hallucinating??? Am I having a nightmare??? No Hae... It’s not her... I-M-P-O-S-S-I-B-L-E!!!

 

          “Hey Lee Donghae! Are you deaf!? Or you just forgot who I am...? It’s me, Sica! Your cousin!” it was, and really is Donghae’s cousin, Jung Jessica... the campus’ ICE PRINCESS...

 

          “Oh, ahh... sorry Sica... I thought you were somebody else... Keeps getting better... Much better than in Italy...” Donghae answered Sica simply...

 

          “So you mean... you like here??? Or have you finished recovering???” Sica again asked Hae...

 

          “Yeah... That’s life... By the way... Is Yuri... the one who’s... you know...” Donghae uncomfortably exchanged a question with Sica...

 

          “Your... SISTER!!!??? Yeah, it’s her... and the younger ones... Sooyoung and Eunhae are both at home... both sick... both DRAMA-ing... you know... BRATS!!!” Jessica didn’t finish what she wanted to say... simply because, Donghae’s  in shock...

 

          Oh... so it’s her... Now I know... I should make friends with her before appa introduces me to them... That would make it better... But how? We haven’t even had a proper introduction with ourselves... All I know is that she’s Yoona’s best friend... Will I ask Yoong to introduce me to my sister? But... wouldn’t she think about something weird? Nahh... Enough of it Donghae... I’ll just make it clear if everything goes fine...

 

          “Ohh... Thanks for the facts Sica... Kamsahamnida...! I’ll see you tomorrow... Annyeong!” Donghae bade goodbye to Jessica...

 

          “No problem... Anything for... Oh wait! Where are you staying!!!???” Sica shouted at Hae but he didn’t see her...

 

 

*FLASHFORWARD* (the next day)

 

[inside the classroom]

 

          “Hi Yoona! Can I talk to you?” Donghae asked Yoona...

 

          “Sure... About what?” Yoona answered...

 

          “Can we do it maybe later...?”

 

          “Okay... Later... Got it...”

 

          What are we gonna talk about??? Omo! Is this about the ball?? No Yoong! Don’t be so assuming! You’re crazy! J

 

*LATER!*

 

[at the hallway near the library]

 

          “So, what are we gonna talk about?” Yoona asked Donghae, like she’s a bit nervous and excited for what he was going to say...

 

          “Ahh... yahh... It’s about the ball... Can I be your partner? Date? Or something?” Donghae AWKWARDLY answered Yoona with that question...

 

          “Huh? What are you saying?” Yoona was a bit confused...

 

          “Yahh... It’s unbelievable, for sure... But seriously, do you already have a... you know... partner for the ball... If not, can I be???” Hae scratched his head with real EMBARASSMENT and AWKWARDNESS...

 

          “Ahh... Okay... I still don’t have... It’s fine with me if you’re my partner... It would be great! I can know more ‘bout you...” Yoona jokingly said... but she was still in shock with what Donghae said...

 

          “Ahh... Kamsahamnida... So, I guess I’ll see you tomorrow...?” Donghae changed the topic...

 

          “Okay... We better go home... I mean... Of course, separately... Hahahahaha... It’s almost dark... Umma might get mad at me...” Yoona said...

 

          “Yeah... Sure... Oh, by the way... Where do you live? I’ll take you there... I have a car...” Donghae offered...

 

          “No... Don’t bother... I can walk... It’s just 5 blocks away...” Yoona refused...

 

          “Don’t say no Yoong... It’s already dark... Something might happen to you... It’s dangerous being alone, especially you’re a girl... C’mon! Just please let me take you to your house... PLEASE???” Donghae asked Yoona way too childish, not the way she expected...

 

          Is this for real??? Hae is going to take me home??? Or he’s just showing concern for a girl??? WEIRD!!!

 

          “Okay... Kamsahamnida... you’re way too cool to show me that you have hidden kindness in you... Hahahahahaha...” Yoong thanked Donghae way too advance... J

 

          “No problem... Anything for you, Yoong...” Donghae answered...

 

 

*LATER*

 

[inside Hae’s car]

 

          Silence covered the place... Of course, they were conquering the road of a private village... a place where you can see big houses, rich kids’ homes, for sure... Yoona was thinking of anything just to start a conversation with Donghae...

 

          What am I gonna tell this very silent person??? Or should I ask him anything about him??? Go Yoona! Try anything!

 

          “Hae, have we met before? You’re really, really familiar... I think I’ve seen you before... But I have already forgotten when, where and how...” Yoong started a conversation with Hae...

 

          “I don’t know... Maybe when we were still in our umma’s womb... Hahahahahaha...! J” Hae answered...

 

          “Hahahahahaha! You’re a joker! I didn’t know! But seriously???” Yoona asked again...

 

          “I think I also forgot... Well, I used to live in Venice, Italy for the past 4 years... I often visit Seoul... maybe, 6 times a year... It depends...” hae answered calmly but cool...

 

          “Ahh... Okay... So, do you live with your umma?” Yoong asked Hae...

 

          “No, she died just a few months ago... I live by my own now...” Hae asked with a sad face... L

 

          “Oh... Mianhamnida... My bad... I didn’t know anything...” Yoona apologized...

 

          “Don’t say sorry... that’s life... People do die...” Hae sadly said...

 

          “Okay... Oh! Here’s my territory...!” Yoona said, like informing Hae to stop...

 

          “Ohh... So you’re really rich... Just like Yuri...” Hae said after opening the passenger’s seat door...

 

          “No... not that like Yul... They’re the richest in Korea... Of course, his appa being the richest businessman in the country... But, how did you know? You just came???” Yoona looked confused again...

 

          “Ahh... Of course... Who in this country doesn’t know the family of the richest person??? My umma used to know Yul’s appa...” Hae lied... he doesn’t know what to say...

 

          “Okay... So, Annyeong! See you tomorrow! Thanks for the ride!” Yoona thanked Hae AGAIN…

 

          “Always welcome... Annyeong Im Yoona!” Hae bade goodbye...

 

*FLASHFORWARD* (the next day)

 

[at the Acquaintance Ball]

 

          “OH MY GOD!!! As in asdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiop1023948576! Is that you Im Yoon A!!!??? I can’t believe it! You look like a human now!” Seohyun got shocked with Yoona’s looks... She was TRANSFORMED from a SIMPLE SCHOOLGIRL to a GORGEOUS LADY!!!

 

          Shocks! Do I look weird to their eyes??? I can’t even believe I wore this gown!!! I hate it!!! I shouldn’t have done this!!!! I should have not……

 

          Yoong stopped talking to her cerebrum... She saw someone staring at her from head to toe... It was... LEE DONG HAE!!!!!!!!!! OHMAYGAAAAD!!!!

 

          “Hi Yoong! You look really beautiful tonight... Oh, not I mean that you’re not pretty... but seriously, you look more beautiful...” Donghae complimented Yoona’s beauty that night...

 

          “Oh, shut up Hae... I know you’re a good joker... Stop it... I know you’re freaking kidding...” Yoona hardly accepted what Hae said...

 

          “No, Yoong... Believe me! Everyone around here got shocked with what you look tonight! You look new!” Hae added...

 

          “Okay... If that’s what you want...” Yoona finally accepted it...

 

          “So, can I have this dance?” Donghae asked...

 

          “Huh???Okay...” Yoona answered...

 

          While they were dancing to the tune of the song A Thousand Years, Yoona felt uncomfortable because Donghae’s hands are on her waist, and hers are on his shoulders... OTOH, Donghae was thinking and deciding if he will be saying what his heart and mind does want to...

 

          “Yoong...” Donghae tries to start it…

 

          “Yes???” Yoona answered…

 

          “Can I tell you something?” Hae feels awkward...

 

          “What?” Yoona tries to look at Hae...

 

          “Can we talk outside?” said Hae...

 

          “Okay...” answered Yoong...

 

 

*LATER*

 

[outside the hall where everyone is]

 

          “I like you... Not just as a friend... But more than that... I... uhmm... Love... You...” Donghae talks like a damaged disc...

 

          “Huh? Are you crazy? What’s with you? What have you eaten???” Yoona is really C-O-N-F-U-S-E-D...

 

          “SARANGHAE YOONA... SARANGHAE POUT PRINCESS...” Donghae said...

 

          “Really... Are you drunk??? Are you...” Yoona was stopped by Donghae from complaining...

 

          “It’s true... I started to like you even before I met you... I know it’s weird... But you’re right... We have met before... During Yuri’s appa’s birthday... 2 years ago... I actually don’t know you yet that time... but I swear, I felt something strange when I saw you... I really like you Im Yoon A… Please believe me...” Donghae explained, and by this time, he was really serious...

 

          “Ssshhh... Now I remember... But how come you liked me like that? You don’t even know who I really am... Nobody even likes me like what you do...” Yoona said, with pure innocence and real confusion...

 

          “No... Maybe there are people who like you like I do, but I don’t know if why they hid their feelings...” Donghae looked like a child making a puppy face, trying to make Yoona laugh... “Well, I’m not like them... I can show you how I like you... How I love you...” he added...

 

          “But…………” Yoona hasn’t continued to talk when she felt something on her lips... and it was Donghae’s lips kissing hers... She tried to break through, but she can’t, or should I say, she didn’t or she won’t... It was her first... She just felt Hae was over kissing her when he talked...

 

          “Yoong... I’m sorry I did that... I didn’t mean to...” Donghae was stopped with what Yoona did... She returned his kiss... and it was, though, not that longer than what happened first... Yoona stopped and finally spoke...

 

          “You don’t have to... I understand... I also like you, but I hid it because all I thought was that you like Seohyun...” Yoona said...

 

          “No, of course not... I like you more than her... perhaps, more than anyone else... hahahahahaha... How can you say?” Donghae tries to laugh...

 

          “Nahh... Nevermind...” Yoona looked annoyed with Donghae’s funny face...

 

          “Okay... So, can you be my girl now?” Donghae again asked...

 

          “This fast? Are you in a hurry Mr. Lee? Can you wait for a few days?” Yoona acted like a brat...

 

          “Okay Miss Im...! I’ll wait! FOR A FEW DAYS! I’ll mark your word! FEW DAYS! Just don’t make it longer...” Donghae said with a pretty loud voice...

 

          “Ssshhh! Someone might hear you! Okay! But remember! When I say A FEW DAYS, that means a MONTH!! UNDERSTOOD!?!?” Yoona exclaimed...

 

          “Okay... You’re worth the wait! SARANGHAE POUT PRINCESS!! :* ” Donghae said and pecked a kiss on Yoona’s cheeks...

 

          “Oh shut up! I know!” Yoona said while trying to walk out, I mean, away from Donghae...

 

          “Hey you! Don’t you dare walk away from me! Im Yoon A!!!!!!!!” Hae shouted while trying to catch Yoona...

 

          The Acquaintance ball ended with Lee Yu Ri as the Lady of the Night, Park Lee Teuk as the Gentleman of the Night, and YoonHae (Yoona & Donghae) as the Couple of the Night...

 

 

 

****THE END****

(of Part 1!)

 

  to be continued….