One new message. My phone beeped on the night stand. I reached for it lazily, still dressed in pajamas. I didn't want to get up, because here I thought I'll be having a great surprise or great weeks of term break in this fantastic seaside villa. But I'm just imprisoned all summer to be thrown into a wedding dress? 

How are you doing? Haven't heard from you... :( Are you disowning me already?! - Jihye 

I chuckled. She has always been understanding, but I'm sure she knew there was something big going on in my life even without me having to tell her. Afterall, she's my best friend since I can remember. I can still picture that day in middle school when she told me she has a crush on our senior. I didn't know what it's like to have a crush on someone then, but I guess I knew it now... maybe... 

Are you a pet?! :P Sigh, my summer's been fine I guess? 

I got up and moved to the balcony in my room. I figured all our rooms has one awesome balcony since we're beside the sea, though mine has got to be the most private one because it's the room right at the end having the best view of the it. Right above my room, it's the main extension deck where I had my first actual conversation with Yongguk. I can smile just thinking about it, he really does has a charismatic calming charm doesn't he?

My phone beeped again. Seeing Jihye's replies make me less restless though, at least we can finally have some girls' talk? But I've yet to tell her about my family.. 

I'll be happy if you're my owner. I can get more of Myungsoo's signature isn't it? Ah, do you know the F4 fanclub is selling their pictures online already? They're so popular! I'm jealous. :X - Jihye

Maybe I should tell her afterall. Maybe she can come here. Then I'll be less lonely like this - being the only pathetic princess. Another message came from her. 

AND. That doesn't sound fine at all, now tell me all about it. - Jihye

I couldn't help but gaze at the waves in a distance. I really need someone whom I can trust. And I can trust Jihye. She might be too excited to come though, since L is here. But it's okay, if it's Jihye, it's okay. I stared at her message tracing the number pad. Then I dialed her number...

* * * * *

'You should have told me earlier! You're rich and I'm going to ask you to treat me lunch everyday from now as punishment! Feel honoured!' Jihye pouted as she surveyed our villa, musing at everything in sight. I couldn't help but laugh along with her. Of course, there are a dozen guys staring at her in awe. Please guys, haven't you not seen girls before? I mentally did a facepalm. 

Chunji came along and carried her luggage, while L.Joe offered her a glass of water. She was staring at them like they are animals in the zoo. Well, true enough she haven't seen them around in school and while the both of them are equally just as good looking as the rest... 

'Yah! You didn't tell me you have personal butlers!" She whispered, slapping me on the arm. 

'I'm sorry! and omg that hurt!' I rubbed my arm and winced while she kept glancing around like a museum visitor.

'Where's L?'

There goes my next facepalm. 

'He's somewhere I guess...' I muttered under my breath and saw Daehyun on the beach through the window. 

'Chunji, can you bring her to her room?' I asked just as he was moving up the stairs. I'm sure that luggage of hers weighs a ton, but he seems to be carrying it with no problem, single-handedly. 

'Sure.' He nodded with a wink. 

'Thankyou! AH! Find her L too.' I winked back and waved a quick goodbye. 

'Ya! ya! ya! you how can you do this to me?' Jihye shouted, but I didn't want to reply.

Because my feet was bringing me forward.

Towards Daehyun.

* * * * *

'Hey.' I said, but that came out rather awkward. Third facepalm for the day.

Daehyun looked up, his expression slightly surprised, but it disappeared as soon as I could take another look. He smiled briefly while I sat down beside him on the beach, the sand was surprisingly soft and comfortable. The breeze blew my hair back, exposing my neck and I closed my eyes natually enjoying it. I must've really love the breeze here, I'm sure that's gonna be the first thing, hopefully not the only thing that I'll miss if we leave. 

'The breeze is nice isn't it?' He said suddenly breaking the silence between us. That caught me by surprise, my eyes flew open. He reads minds now?!

'Ah..ah.. yup.' I stuttered unknowingly, at a loss for words. Fourth facepalm. 

'Are you nervous?' He asked again his tone was soft and gentle, just like the breeze but with a tinge of teasing. See, he's all nice and warm again and the Daehyun now has set my pulse racing once more, in a frenzy. 

'I can't believe I'm actually going along with this plan.' I sighed and lie down, blue sky huh.. good weather. 

He chuckled, but that sounds forceful. My chest tightened and I felt sad for deep down I knew none of us was liking this arrangement.

'Yongguk's a good man isn't he.' He added without looking at me. He straightened his right leg, resting his left arm on his knee and looked up at the sky. I thought I saw a smile flashed across that dazzling face. Yes, his skin seems to glow and sparkle where ever there's light.

I looked away incase I start hyperventilating again. But I didn't liked the way he said it.

He said it like he wanted to lose, like he's giving me away. But again, I have to agree. Yongguk was nice. Really nice. He calms me the same way like the waves do. His deep voice might sound too manly but that makes him just different from the rest isn't he? I frown as the thoughts ran through my mind. But every now and then, Daehyun will interrupt my train of thoughts. Like a ghost. So near, yet so far. 

I didn't reply him, and he turned a little. Probably to catch a glimpse of my expression? I couldn't look him in the eye though. I'm afraid my face will flare up like a red tomato. 

He was quiet for the next minute, but I could almost hear him sigh. Looking at his back, I could feel a lump at the back of my throat. I remembered the way he looked when he was in the squash court, so dejected and weary. I wanted to give him a hug, but my body won't move forward it's like there was always a barrier between us, especially when I didn't need it to be.

I could feel my heart thumping against my chest, as though my ribs are the only thing that's keeping it from Daehyun.

I must have really liked him now already right? 

I sat up and stared at my feet. I was in such a hurry just now that I didn't even wear my shoes. Yet, he was telling me about Yongguk. Why am I feeling a disappointment that no words can explain? I sighed but in the corner of my eye I saw him looking at me. 

He brushed away my hair from my cheeks suddenly, absentmindedly, sending a rush of electricity down my spine. But I didn't hate it and that certainly got me butterflies in my stomach and cheeks on fire. He chuckled and faked a cough. I turned towards him, couldn't quite comprehend what he just did. 

'Why are you being like this again?' I asked looking away. 

'Like what?' He asked looking really puzzled. Did he not know what he is doing to me?

'Like hot and cold and then hot and cold.' I muttered but just audible enough for him to hear. 

'That's a song.' He said with a smirk. That same annoying smirk, but he still look perfect like that. Ugh, shake that thought away you! Trying to be serious here. 

'I did not.' He added and grabbed a pile of sand. Then he released it on my feet. 

'Trying to bury me now?' I asked while staring at his hand. There was some bruises, but they are not noticable from far, since I practically don't really get so close to him all the time. What exactly has he been doing? I gently touched a scar absent mindedly and felt him froze. 

'Ah, sorry.' I pulled my hands away immediately. Fifth facepalm. Seriously I have killed a gazillion brain cells already. What are you doing you?!

'Are you practicing hard for the match?' I asked, feeling guilty and in an attempt to change the topic. He shook his head. 

'Nope, I don't have to practice, must have knocked my hand somewhere.' He laughed it off grabbing another pile of sand and piled it on top of my foot. 

There was another moment of silence. 

'Do you like Yongguk?' He asked suddenly, his tone was softer though and that made my heart skip for another beat. 

'Like... I wouldn't say I hate him, so probably I like him?' I replied twirling a strand of my hair with my finger. His face fell, for just that teeny weeny millisecond. I was so sure I saw it. Does it mean.... 

'I see. He isn't bad. In my opinion he is the best candidate to the fiance. Right?' He added while still piling sand on my feet, they were almost completely covered now. 

I stared at him in shock. Maybe I didn't quite comprehend. I should have studied body language better. But is he suggesting that I chose Yongguk for real?!

I felt so foolish. Here I am, while my eyes played tricks on me, pretending Daehyun might have that tiny bit of feelings for me. He being warm and all, maybe it is just my imaginations afterall. I felt my nails digging deeper into my palm and I stood up at once, a stinging feeling already building up at the back of my eyes.

Daehyun looked up at me, totally surprised. 

'What?' 

'How can you say that?!' 

'Say what?'

'You really think I want to get married?! At this age?! Without a choice?!' My voice rose along with that weird rage boiling from within. 

Daehyun stood up and ran his fingers through his hair. He sighed and that is another quizzical moment for me. I turned around and headed back towards the villa. Tears were welling up in my eyes and I don't want to cry infront of this idiot. But as surprising as he always was, his hands found mine and spun me around with so much force I almost fell. But he must've planned it for he caught me in his arms right away.

'W...what...' Seriously, we're not filming a mystery movie here, so why are you doing this to me?

My heart was thumping so fast I thought I was already suffocating. I steadied myself and Daehyun ruffled his hair with frustration written all over his face. And when he fixed his gaze on me, they seems so intense and serious, freezing me up on the spot. I couldn't even move let alone run now. 

'Don't you understand?' He said, his tone almost pleading. 

'W...what?' I was stuttering so hard I wish I've never talked. My face was burning hot now, and looking at this serious Daehyun wasn't doing anything good to my stomach too. I thought I was going to throw up at any moment. 

'I like you.' He said. Finally.

Time stood still. As though the waves stopped. The seagulls stopped. Everything went silent. And here I was, Daehyun being the only one I see. He was blushing. That's blushing right? That reddness on his ears and cheeks. 

'W...what. Ha... nice joke.' I couldn't even hear my voice. 

'I'm serious.' His expression was indeed serious.

Still nothing, hearing nothing.

I felt moisture on my cheeks though. Rolling down slowly, falling off like beads. Daehyun's expression changed, he looked worried. 

'Are you okay?' I could almost see sparks in my head. Fireworks? Daehyun's voice? Right, his melodious voice. Wait, why does he seems so blurry now? 

Daehyun pulled my arm over his shoulders, and I was lifted off my feet, my head spinning madly. 

'Dae..hyun..' My voice came out funny.

He likes me. He's serious. 

'Pabo.' The last word I remembered him saying before darkness found me. 

* * * * *

'you fainted!' someone said 'What?! What did you do?! You killed her?!'

Zelo?

'Hey you idiot, I'm a good man.'

the same melodious voice.

'you!!! hello? You hear me? Omg why is your face burning?'

too loud don't squeak into my ears.

'She's having a fever?' someone else said, much softer. 

'Carry her to her room.' 

Urgh dizzy... But.. Oh wait... He likes me....Haha omg.. he likes me. Wait, am I dreaming?

* * * * * 

'Push the dates forward.' 

'Boss..' 

'Why? Do you have something to say? From what I see the kids are all ready. In two days. This is final.' 

'Yes Boss, but Miss is still young isn't she?' 

'She's turning 19 next month, she'll be fine.' 

'Boss...'

'She won't run away like her mother did. I will not allow that. I will NEVER allow that.' 

'Yes. Yes, as you wish. Boss.' 

'You may go now, I wish to be alone.' 

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A/N:

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