He has entered the lift before I could say anything, not even a ‘thank you’. Aish, this guy…

“Sunbaenim?” I heard Jung Hee’s voice calling.

“Oh?” I turned my head.

“Oooh~” She smirked. “What’s with your expression?”

I touched my left cheek. “Waeyo?”

“Hmmm~ let me see~” Jung Hee acted like a detective that is observing something, walking around with eyes focused on my face.

“So~ what have you observed?” I asked, when she finally stops walking.

Jung Hee looked at me. Then, with a sigh full of meaning, she said “You are in love.”

“Mwo?”

“Sunbaenim, you are in love.” She stepped forward and gave me that sparkling eyes look. “To be exact, you are falling in love with Kyuhyun-ssi. I can see it in your eyes... That smile, that express-“ I used my hand to cover before she continues on talking.

“Don’t speak too loud. People will hear you.” I shushed her. “Let’s just go back to the hall.” I said, and walked quickly before she starts talking nonsense again,

“Sunbaenim~ Nan jal arayo*, your secret is safe with me!” Jung Hee shouted before I finally closed the door’s hall and pretends like there’s nothing happened.

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“ Alright. We are here.” Dong Wook oppa said as he finished parking his car. He offered to drove me back to my apartment since we lived in the same building anyway.

Today’s showcase is a success! We even received a standing applause from everyone. Seonsaengnim said we might expect to have more audiences next week, in the concert! I am soooo happy. I never thought that I’ll be able to feel that feeling of doing ballet-something that I love the most- again, after 2 years…

“Oppa, kamsahamnida~” I smiled.

“Hmm, don’t mention that.” He replied. “Let me carry the flower for you.” Dong Wook oppa’s hands are longer, so it’s easier for him to reach the flower bouquet that I put on the back seat.

Both of us entered the lift and Dong Wook oppa said that he will walk me until my apartment’s door

“Great job today. Have a good rest, let’s meet tomorrow?” He gave me a light pat on my head.

“Mmm.” I nodded. “Gomawo, oppa.”

“Geurae. Jaljayo~” He waved and walked away.

I waved back, but as soon as I am about to open the door, I realized that my flower bucket is still with him. “Oppa!” I called, trying to keep my voice as low as possible.

Dong Wook oppa turned back, looking confused. I pointed at the flower bouquet that he is holding, then she tapped his forehead and laughed, as if he just remembered something.

“Mian, mian~” He handed me the bouquet. “Aigo, how can I forgot to returned this.”

“That’s okay.” I smiled.

Cho’s face suddenly appeared in my mind when I took the bouquet, but it disappeared as soon as Dong Wook oppa said good night.

Rummaging through my bag trying to find my key, I accidentally dropped my purse so I squatted down to take it when I heard a sound of something dropped on the floor at the same time.

Aish, did I drop another thing? After grabbing my purse and putting it back inside my bag, I look left and right and my eyes catch a key on the floor. I wondered whose and what key is this, so I took it and… Oh! There’s a note…

‘You have the key of my apartment now. In the future, when I have overseas schedule you should still clean my apartment. I don’t want it to look messy like our dorm.’

In the future? Tsk. You wish, Cho.

Your right hand is almost fully recovered so I am going to quit my job soon…

But wait. By the way, when did he give me this key?

I look at the bouquet and realized, Cho must have been putting the key inside the flower…

Once again, his face appeared in my mind and I can see him smiling…

God, I should stop imagining him. Shaking my head, I unlocked the door as fast as possible and get into my apartment. I should sleep or else his face will come into my mind again.

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January 1st 2013

CHO KYUHYUN’S POV

Happy New Year! I couldn’t spend my New Year with my family again due to SJ schedules, and I really miss them.

Anyway, does Shin read my note? I hope she does... After arriving in Seoul I’ll be going home first to visit my family, then I’ll come back to my apartment in the evening. Or should I check my apartment first? Who knows that Shin might be there already?

“The boarding gate is opened. Line up, boys!” Manager hyung said and woke Sungmin up who’s almost falling asleep.

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Gimpo Airport – 11PM KST.

“Yeoboseyo? Eomma?”

“Oh~ Adeul-ah*, I called you twice before but your phone was off. Did you just arrive?”

“Ne~ I’m still in the airport.” I replied, while standing in line for immigration check.

“Ah~ Geurae. Eomma called just to tell you that I’m going to your dorm. I’m already on the way.”

“Oh? Why suddenly?”

“Why suddenly? Yah! I just know this morning that your right hand is injured! Why don’t you tell me before?”

“I don’t want to make you worry~” I put a little aegyo on my speaking tone and I can see hyungs’ weird look. “Actually you don’t need to come, I’m okay.”

“No excuse. I’m going to go now, so see you later~ adeul-ah! Ah~ tell my sons that I have cooked lunch for them.”

“Hmm, arasseoyo. See you, eomma.”

“See you, adeul~” I heard eommae’s usual happy tone.

“Eommoni called?” Ryeowook hyung asked.

“Ne. She said she has cooked lunch for his sons.” I replied.

“Woah, jinjja?” Eunhyuk hyung turned his back to look at me. “Yah! It’s your turn now, go in front!” Donghae hyung said and Eunhyuk hyung walked forward to get his passport stamped.

“The members are at dorm now, right? If they are not, then eommoni will be waiting for us since she cannot get in.” Sungmin said.

I suddenly remembered of Shin. Where is she now? There is no way she is going to be at my apartment, right?

Maybe I should just text her. Eomma might meet Shin and she will think that there’s something going on between us… Eomma’s typical thinking…

Shin, please don’t come at this time.

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SHIN MIN JUNG’S POV

Happy New Year 2013!

I love January 1st because eomma is super workaholic, so she automatically only have several days off in a year, and New Year holiday is one of those. I finally get to spend a whole day with her.

I made breakfast and had breakfast together with eomma. I am planning to do some baking experiment with her in the evening, and have barbeque at night together with Yoon Hee if she doesn’t have any appointment.

“We should go to the supermarket then, to buy the ingredients. Let’s go after lunch.” Eomma said.

I nodded. “Anyway, I will have a short video chat with Director Jang in several minutes. Do you want to greet her?”

Ugh. Director Jang is so annoying. She is a widow with 3 sons, and, not to boast, but she likes me so much. She keeps on asking her eldest son to ask me out, and even though I have softly declined her wish for several times she still try to pair us up. The last time I saw her was through video chat, and she even introduced me to her second son who is 2 years younger than me…

I shivered imagining it all. “Nope, jeongmal kamsahamnida, eomma.”

Eomma laughed. “I know, I know~ But she has been our partner for 6 years now. You should greet her-”

Looking at the bouquet on the table beside my bed, I start to think whether I should go to Cho’s apartment to clean it up a little bit. I haven’t gone to his apartment for a week, though. “Eomma, I’ll be going to my friend’s place for a while. I’ll pick you up at around 1.” I said quickly, trying to find an excuse.

“Tsk. Arasseo, go then.”

“Ah~ If Director Jang happened to ask about me, just tell her I already have a boyfriend and will get married soon.” I said, while putting my purse, phone and his apartment key inside my bag.

“Who’s your boyfriend?”

“Hmmm~ Brad Pitt?” I joked. “Eomma, annyeong!”

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I went to the supermarket nearby to buy some fruits, vegetables and fresh milk. I’m sure Cho’s apartment and also the Super Junior members dorm are lack of fresh ingredients.

After parking my car, I got access to the building by showing the security the apartment’s key.

I walked as fast as possible because I see three girls with cameras & phones are talking pictures of an ahjumma who is talking on the phone.

The girls seem like pros, and it reminds me of the box that was sent by the fans to me last year… Ugh I don’t wanna recall about that.

I wait for the lift for a while, then I entered and pressed the button when an ahjumma walked in. She didn’t press any button, so I glanced at her.

Ah, isn’t she the ahjumma that the girls took pictures of?

I let her walked out of the lift first and she happened to turned right, where Cho’s apartment is.

She sits on one of the sofas that are provided in the corner, and she took out her phone from her handbag. She looked outside the big glass window and called someone.

I was walking towards the apartment’s door when I heard the ahjumma said, “You guys are here already? Ah, I forgot! I am in front of your apartment, not the members’ dorm.”

Members… Dorm… this ahjumma seems like not just an ordinary person, which pretty much explained why there are some girls taking pictures of her just now.

Thinking that I shouldn’t eavesdropped others’ conversation, I put the key inside and tries to unlock the door. Should I turn the key to the left or-

“Eommoni!” I heard that voice right when the door opened.

I turned my head to the voice, and see Cho there.

“Oh~ Adeul-ah!” When I was just trying to understand the situation, the ahjumma hugs Cho tightly and patted her back, which makes me understand everything immediately.

“Hey~ Min Jung-ssi!” Cho smiled.

Min Jung-ssi? I haven't heard him calling my name appropriately for quite a long time.

I closed the door, and walked towards him while holding the key.

“This is my eomma.” He introduced.

“Annyeonghaseyo, imo*. Min Jung imnida.” I bowed.

”Ah~ Min Jung-ssi. Seems like I've seen you before?” Cho's mom looks like she is thinking so hard.

“She's on the 'Date The Idols' show with me, eommoni.” Cho said.

“Ah! Matda. Bangapseumnida, Min Jung-ssi.” Cho's mom said and she smiled warmly.

I can see the similarity of their face now. I wonder why I didn't recognize her at first glance.

”So both of you are still in contact? Are you two close friends? So-” “Eommoni, eommoni~” Cho stopped her mom from asking. “Min Jung-ssi will feel annoyed if you asked her too much questions like that.”

“Oh. Mianhaeyo, Min Jung-ssi. I'm just so excited.” Cho's mom smiled shyly. “I hope I didn't scare you.”

”Aniyeyo, imo. Not at all.” I replied.

“Geurae. So, why don't we get down now? Hyungdeul are waiting.” Cho reminded us.

“Aigo, I almost forgot. I bought these for you guys. This one for you, and this one, put it in the dorm for my sons.” Cho's mom handed him two big plastic bags.

“What's th- All medicines?!” Cho shouts in disbelief.

“Why are you shouting~” Cho's mom hit her son's head. “Ne. Vitamins, medicines, band aids, etc. In case of emergency.” Cho's mom explained.

“Eommoni! Why are you hitting my head in front of a friend!” Cho whispered, but loud enough for me to hear.

I smiled, trying to hold my laugh in. Cho looks like a small kid who is getting scolded by his mom, so different with his usual evil image.

“Alright, so let's put this bag first in your apartment. I bought these ginsengs too, it's expensive so keep it for yourself. It's good for health and can cure light sickness like flu. But if the other members are sick you should give them some too, arasseo?” Cho's mom explained in detail.

“Ne, ne, ne, eommoni~” Cho smiled. “Let's get in now.” He said while holding the plastic bags with left hand.

I walked first and unlock the door once again.

“Min Jung-ssi, why is the key with you?” Cho's mom asked.

Aigo. I should've just let Cho opened the door by himself.

“Err...” I turned my head, looking at Cho, sending out SOS.

But before Cho get to answer, Cho's mom has concluded herself. “Seolma*... Min Jung-ssi is uri Kyuhyunnie's yeoja chingu*?”

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*nan jal arayo = I know. *adeul = son. *imo = aunt. *seolma = maybe, could it be. *yeoja chingu = girlfriend

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