Dara's POV

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Jiyong and I were strolling hand and hand in the park when the ringing of my phone broke the peace.

"Ji, it's Omma," I told him as I took my phone out, pressing answer and holding it to my ear as Jiyong let go of my hand, only to wrap himself around me in a back hug.

"Omma?"

"Dara? Are you busy?" Omma's soothing voice floated through the phone.

"Not really, why?" I replied as I tried to move my head away from Jiyong.

"Could you come over now?"

"Is there something wrong?" I asked worriedly, my eyebrows furrowed.

"Oh no, don't worry, there's nothing wrong. So can you come?"

"Yeah sure, right n-- Jiyong! Stop it! It tickles!" I giggled as Jiyong nuzzled into my neck, his hair gently tickling my neck.

"Dara?" Omma's voice rose a couple of octaves, "What are you doing?"

I blushed as I shoved Jiyong's head away, "N-nothing. So you want me to come now?"

"Yeah, if you can, unless i'm interrupting something," she teased suggestively, causing me to blush harder, "Bring Jiyong with you neh?"

"We- I- I wasn't doing anything! Jiyong isn't with me!" I protested, only to receive tinkling laughter from Omma befoe she hung up.

I pouted as I put my phone in my pocket before turning around to hit Jiyong on the head.

"What was that for?" he whined.

"Omma thinks we were doing something!" I complained in embarrasment as I looked away from him.

"Doing what?" he asked teasingly as he tried to look at me.

"You know what! Ergh! Whatever!" I said in annoyance as I turned my head away from him.

"Arasso, sorry. Your neck just looked so inviting..." he apologised.

Hmph!

"Are you really annoyed?" he asked as he tried to turn my head to look at him.

I bit back a smile, as I faked a frown before turning to look at him, with a pout, "Yes! I'm very annoyed!"

Jiyong looked at me suspiciously as I tried my best to hold back my smile. He sighed before leaning down to place a quick peck on my pouting lips, "Sorry. How about an apology piggyback?"

I broke out into a smile as Jiyong let go of me, turning around to crouch on the floor. I straddled his lower back and wrapped my arms around his neck while Jiyong grabbed my thighs, supporting me as he stood up.

"I don't think you were annoyed at all, look at that smile," he accused as he tried to turn and look at me.

I turned his head back to the front as I leaned my chin on his shoulder, "I was very annoyed and upset." I lied, "Now goooo!" I patted him on his head.

"Yah, I'm not a dog you know!" Jiyong complained but nevertheless started walking.

"You'd make a very cute dog," I giggled, as I ruffled his hair whilst Jiyong shot me a sideways glare.

"I will drop you Dara," he threatened.

"No you wouldn't, you love me too much," I bragged.

Jiyong rolled his eyes as he shot me another look, "I may love you, but I won't think twice about dropping your cute on the floor."

"If you say so," I said unbelievingly.

"AHH!" I let out a short scream as I felt Jiyong momentarily let go of me, causing me to tighten my hold around his neck.

"D-Dara, c-can't b-r-eathe," Jiyong choked out.

I loosened my hold around his neck as I hit him on the head again, "That's your own fault! I can't believe you almost dropped me!"

"I wasn't actually going to drop you, I was just showing you I don't do empty threats," he answered before shooting me a glare, "Stop hitting my head, I swear I have no brain cells left."

"What brain cells? You never had any to begin with," I joked.

"Dara..." he said warningly as I felt his grip of me begin to loosen.

"Okay, okay, yeesh," I conceeded as I leaned my chin on his shoulder again.

"What did Omma want anyway?" he asked as he started to walk back to his car.

"Oh, she wants us to go over now," I replied. It sounded so weird that Jiyong called Omma, Omma.

We finally reached the car and I turned my head to give Jiyong a quick peck on the cheek before sliding down his back, "That's your payment."

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"Jiyong!" Omma shoved me out of the way as she gave Jiyong a hug.

"Omma!" I whined as I watched her fuss over Jiyong.

Omma let go of Jiyong and flashed me an innocent smile before ushering the both of us in, "I thought you said Jiyong wasn't with you?"

I rolled my eyes at her as I took my shoes off, "Where's Appa?"

"He's in the livingroom, lets go."

"Appa!" I gave him a quick hug before sitting down on the sofa opposite, Jiyong automatically sat down beside me as he grabbed my hand and began to absentmindedly play with it.

"Aigoo.. look at these too," Omma gushed as she watched the both of us, "OMO! Dara! What's that on your hand?!"

Omma ran over as she yanked my hand out of Jiyong's hand and stared at the ring, "JIYONG PROPOSED TO YOU?!"

My eyes widened as I quickly shook my head, "WHAT?! OMMA! NO!"

"But... but..." she stuttered as she looked at the ring, then at my flushed face then at Jiyong, then back at the ring again, "You're wearing it on your ring finger!"

"Omma! This is my right hand!" I waved my right hand in front of her.

"Oh..." she said dissappointed as she carelessly let go off my hand and went back to sit next to Appa with a pout, "I thought you two were together now.." she whined childishly.

Jiyong chuckled as he grabbed my hand again, "We are," he replied placing a soft kiss on the back of my hand as I blushed.

Omma immediately brightened up as she began to bounce in her seat happily, "Did you hear that Jagiya?! Finally! I've been waiting for this moment for sooo long!"

Appa chuckled before nodding his head in agreement, "Took you a long time."

I awkwardly coughed, ignoring their comments, "So why did you want me to come over?"

"Oh yes, the company is having a business function tonight. Shareholders and business partners will be there and your Uncle Hyun Suk was wondering if you wanted to come and get a little taste of what it'll be like. You don't have to go if you don't want to though," Appa reassured.

My eyes brightened as I nodded eagerly, "I would love to! It's about time I start to get to know the affiliates of the company anyway! What time will it be?"

"It starts at 8PM," Appa informed before standing up, "I'll just call Hyun Suk now and tell him you'll be coming."

"Aigoo, my daughter is all grown up!" Omma said dramatically as she stood up, "I'll just get some snacks!"

When Omma and Appa had left the room I turned to look at Jiyong excitedly, "This is going to be so fun Ji! I can't wait! Lets wear matching colours! You can wear a tie that matches my dress col--"

"Who says I'm going?" Jiyong said coldly as he stopped playing wtth my hands.

"H-huh?" I said in confusion, "Aren't you going to come with me?"

"No." he replied simply as he avoided my eyes.

"What? Why not?"

"I don't want to. It's not my thing."

"What do you mean it's not your thing? You must've gone to loads of these before! I need you to guide me!" I exclaimed as I pulled my hand away from him.

"I'm not going Dara." he said as he shot me a look.

"Why not? Just tell me why! You aren't even giving me a reason!" I said in annoyance.

"I've already given you my reason. It's not my thing. I'm not interested."

I stood up as I fumed, looking down at him, "That's not a proper reason!"

"Whatever. I'm not going." he declared as he croseed his arms over his chest.

"Stop being so childish! Can't you be supportive? This is going to be my first function!" I exclaimed angrily.

"You're the one being childish Dara. Stop stomping your foot like you're a 5 year old that can't get her way," he shot back.

"Dara, if Jiyong doesn't want to go, then don't make him," I turned my head to see Appa standing at the door, looking at Jiyong with concern.

What? Why was Appa on his side?!

"What? Why--"

"Dara, just leave it," Appa cut me off with an autoritative voice as he gave me a warning look.

I fumed as I glared down at Jiyong, "Fine. If you won't go with me, I'll take someone else. I'm sure Jaejoong would love to come with me." I spit out bitterly.

Jiyong snappd his head up to glare at me before standing up, "Do whatever. Bring whoever the hell you want. Like I care."

With that Jiyong walked out of the living room, stopping briefly to give a short bow to Appa,  "Sorry, I have to be somewhere." Soon after I heard the front door slam shut.

"Where's Jiyong gone?" Omma asked as she came back with snacks, oblivious to the tense atmosphere between Appa and I.

"You should've just left him alone Dara," Appa said.

"Why? He didn't even give me a proper reason! He should be there to support me! This'll be my first time!" I replied with outrage.

"You don't understand Dara..." Appa replied before he walked out and went into his office.

"Omma..." I turned to Omma, in confusion.

"Just listen to your Appa okay? How about you go upstairs and see if you can find a dress," Omma said before walking out of the room and following Appa into his office.

I let out a frustrated sound before making my way upstairs, beyond confused over Jiyong's sudden change in demanour. Why was he being so difficult? Couldn't he just come with me and be supportive? What was the big deal?

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"Ergh!" I threw down the last dress onto my bed, my eyes glaring at the array of dresses I had accumulated over the years. None of them were right. It could just be that I was still pissed off at Jiyong, but whatever.

I flopped down onto my bed, head first on the pillow as I let out a muffled scream. I quickly sat back up as I grabbed my phone, I need to vent my frustrations.

"Bommie! Let's go out. I need to buy a dress for a business function. I'll meet you at Seunghyun's mall in an hour." I hung up before she could reply, before flopping back down on the bed as I squirmed around in annoyance.

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Bom's POV

I smiled as I watched Jiyong and Dara walk off into the park hand in hand, my eyes flickering over to see Seunghyun watching too.

"Come on, lets go home," Seunghyun said as he walked towards his car.

"N-neh?" I stuttered, my mouth gaping in shock as I froze in my spot. Did.. did seunghyun just initiate speaking to me?

"You've got a coffee stain on your top, lets go home so you can change it," he explained as he opened the passenger door for me.

I stared at him wide-eyed. This must've been the most he's ever talked to me without dislike or coldness in his voice. Am I dreaming? He's opening the door for me!

I blinked as I felt his strong hands grab my hand and pull me towards the car before he bundled me in, closing the door before walking around the car. I continued to blink in shock, my body stiff.

"Belt up,"

"N-neh?" I stuttered a I looked at him wide-eyed. He rolled his eyes before leaning over to grab the seatbelt.

My eyes almost fell out of their sockets at how close his face was to mine as I held my breath.

*click*

I let out the breath I was holding as Seunghyun pulled back.

"What? Safety comes first," he said as he winked at me before starting the car.

People... my soul has left my body. Did Choi Seunghyun just wink at me? WINK?! Holy... 

Seunghyun's POV

I held back a laugh at the sight of Bom's stunned face, her eyes wide and parted in shock. She closely resembled a fish, but she was still one pretty fish.

"So.. whose Siwon?" I asked casually, as I gave her a sideways glance.

"Huh?" she blinked rapidly as she looked up at me.

"Whose Siwon?" I repeated, trying to sound as uninterested as possible, when inside I wanted to find out who this random dude was and how he was connected to Bom.

"S-siwon?" she stuttered questioningly, probably stil in shock that I wasn't being cold to her and was actually talking to her in a friendly manner.

"Yeah."

"Oh, he was just this guy in the US that had a bit of a er... thing for me," she explained awkwardly as she looked out of the window.

My grip on the steering wheel unconsciously tightened as I clenched my jaw, "Oh really?"

"Yeah... but I always told him there was no room for him in my heart," she replied as she gave me a meaningful look.

I looked over at her, my body relaxing at her reassuring words, "Hmm," I hummed as I kept a blank uncaring face, but inside I was having a mini party. That's right Siwon. There is no room for you!

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"I'm just going to get changed," Bom said as she walked into her room closing the door behind her.

I walked into my room, closing the door behind me and locking it before making my way over to my laptop and turning it on.

"Come on... come on..." I said impatiently, as I tapped the table with my fingers.

Finally, after what felt like forever the laptop sprang to life. I shoved my hand in my pocket as I pulled out the creased business card, flipping it over to see the email - [email protected]

"Tch! Guy even has the same last name as me! The cheek of it! How dare he!" I mumbled to myself, although I knew full well he had no control over his last name, but who cares! I don't like the guy!

I clicked on a new browser before opening up gmail and clicking on 'create new email'

With a smirk on my face my hands flew across the keyboard. Minutes later the screen flashed.

'Congratulaions you have just created your new email - [email protected]'

I grabbed a pen and ripped off a small piece of papaer as I scribbled the new email on it before slipping it into my pocket. I closed the browser as I threw the business card into my top draw before unlocking my door and walking out.

"Oh Seunghyun, Oppa says that you have Siwon's email?" Bom asked from the sofa, her laptop propped on her lap.

"Yeah, hold on." I shoved my hand into my pocket as I pulled out the piece of paper that I had just written on moments ago, "Guy seems a bit gay. I mean really? He has a kiss in his email address." I rolled my hands as I handed her the paper as I tried to hold back a laugh.

Bom grabbed the piece of paper for me and looked at it with furrowed eyebrows, "That's weird... I never would've suspected... I mean Siwon is one of those macho jock guys..."

I rapidly blinked, wondering if she would get suspicious, but breathed a sigh of relief when I saw her shurg as she opened up her email.

I watched her for a few minutes as her hands flew across the keyboard before I turned away form her and made my way back into my room, closing the door and locking it. Maybe I should create a fake bom email too? I mean... he might get suspicious if Bom never sends him an email...

'You're a genius Seunghyun' I thought to myself as I opened up gmail and was about to log out when--

'One new email'

"That was fast.." I muttered as I clicked on the email from Bom.

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Sent at: 13:17PM (1:17PM)

Annyeong Siwon!

Teddy Oppa gave me your email. Sorry I left without much warning. How is everything back in America?

Hope you're doing well

~Bom

I smiled as I read the email, it was obvious that she was trying to keep things purely platonic. She had no interest in this Siwon guy whatsoever. In your face Siwon!

I cracked my knuckles before clicking 'reply'. Time to put Bom's worries about her fanboy away!

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Sent at: 13:25PM (1:25PM)

Annyeong Bom!

It's understandable, don't worry about it! Everything is great! In fact I have some great news for you! I've got a girlfriend! She's absolutely amazing! She's beautiful and has a really nice personality too! I wish I could show her to you! I just wanted to contact you to tell you and to say goodbye properly. So I guess it's goodbye! It was nice knowing you Bom!

Take Care!

~Siwon

I smirked as I read over the email, nodding in satisfaction before clicking send. This should put Bom's mind at rest that Siwon no longer likes her. I quickly logged out before clicking on 'create new email' for the second time today.

'Congratulaions you have just created your new email - [email protected]'

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Sent at: 13:32PM (1:32PM)

Annyeong Siwon!

Teddy Oppa gave me your email. Sorry I left without much warning. How is everything back in America?

Hope you're doing well

~Bom

I copied and pasted the original message that was meant for Siwon from Bom before clicking send. At least now I could monitor what he would reply and ensure that he didn't try anything with her through email. I held back an evil laugh at how I had managed to intercept the emails. I felt like such an evil master mind!

I closed the browser with satisfaction and got up as I walked out of the room, leaning on the door frame. "What are you smiling about?"

Bom turned her head to me with a huge smile, "Nothing. Just that Siwon has found himself a girl!" she said excitedly before turning away to bash at the keyboard. She paused as she felt around the sofa for something.

I watched as she held her phone to her ear, before holding it away from her with wide eyes.

"Who was that?" I asked, not being able to hold back my curiosity.

"It was Dara, she sounds pissed..." she replied as her brows furrowed, "She wants to meet up at the mall in an hour."

"Okay, i'll drop you off," I offered before walking back into my room before she could reply.

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Seungri's POV

Should I just stay away from her? Minho has made it clear that i'm not welcome around her. If her older brother doesn't even approve of me, what hope do I have?

'Can you really do that? Stay away from CL? Have her out of your life?' my conscious asked me. I quickly shook my head. No. I couldn't. I'll do whatever I can to win her over and gain Minho's approval. I may not know what i've done, but until I find out I am going to try my very best to win her heart.

With my new resolve I walked out of the coffee shop. I turned my head right then left, spotting CL walking inbetween Minho and Teddy, clinging happily to Teddy. Does she really like him that much?

'It's obvious she likes him' I thought bitterly as I decided to follow them, hiding behind lamp posts and bins as I tried to be inconspicous. What does he have that I don't have? What is it that she likes about Teddy? Whatever it is... I must obtain it!

I stopped as I saw them come to a halt, as I hid behind the wall, peeking behind it. My eys turned into slits as I watched as Teddy enveloped CL in a tight hug. He let go of her, turning to put a helmet on before mounting a motorbike. With one last wave at Minho and CL he was off, dust flying behind him.

"Waaah! Isn't Teddy Oppa so cool!" CL gushed in admiration as she watched him zoom off. Even I couldn't deny he looked pretty badass.

"Oppa is so cool!" CL's voice from the past echoed in my mind. 

'I remember when you used to think I was cool Chaerin...' I thought wistfully as I continued to stare at her. That's it. Lee Seungri, you have to make Chaerin think you're cool again. You have to make her admire you like she used to! Make her admire you like she admires Teddy!

'B-but.. that means I have to learn how to ride a motorbike!' the wimpy side of me whined in fear. I quickly shook the thought away. Get a hold of yourself Lee Seungri! You said you would obtain whatever it is at all costs. Even if that means dying in the process! Oh gosh... my parents are going to kill me if they ever find out. That's if I don't die a horrible death via motorbike first.

I shuddered at the thought. Maybe I should just--

"Oppa is so cool!" a young CL popped up in my mind again, her eyes shining with admiration.

I'm going to do it. For Chaerin, i'll do anything. I took one last look at her before turning around and walking away, pressing my phone to my ear.

"Hi, I would like to enquire about motorbike lessons..."

CL's POV

I turned around and sighed when I realised Seungri was no longer following us.

"YAH! Oppa! Why did you shout at him like that?!" I hit Minho on the arm as he turned to me with shock before his eyes hardened.

"What?! Why are you sticking up for that bastard!?" Minho shouted back in outrage.

"I'm not sticking up for him! You didn't have to shout at him like that though!" I denied, not really sure why I was sticking up for him.

"Lee Chaerin! What's wrong with you!? Don't tell me you're going soft on him!" I looked away from him, not having it in me to deny his claim. Minho gasped as he grabbed my shoulders, "Chae, please tell me you're not... Chaerin! No! You can't!"

"Chaerin! Don't you remember? If it wasn't for Teddy and I coming in time, then--"

"Oppa... please... you're hurting me.." I whimperd as I tried to shake his iron grip off of my shoulders, "Please don't talk about it. I don't want to think about it."

Minho loosensed his hold as he brought me into a hug, as I buried my head into the safety of his chest, "I'm sorry Chae. Oppa's just worried about you. Do you know how much it hurt Oppa to see my baby sister crying for days over that bastard? He changed you Chae, he made you lose a part of yourself. Oppa can't bare to see you in such a state again."

He pulled away, dipping his head to look at me, "Promise me Chae. Promise me that you'll stay away from him. I can't let you get hurt again."

I looked into his concerned eyes before my eyes flickered to his pinkie finger. Could I really promise to stay away from Seungri? No matter how much I wanted to stay away from him..  he always seemed to appear everywhere.

I nodded as I looped my pinkie with his, pressing my thumb to his, "I promise."

Minho smiled before pulling me into another brotherly hug, unaware of my crossed fingers at my back. 'I'm sorry Minho Oppa. I know you don't want me to get hurt... but I don't think I can stay away from him.'

"Come on, lets go home. Omma and Appa want to see you!"

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Dara's POV

I grumbled as I leaned on the wall as I waited for Bom to arrive, still pissed over Jiyong.

"Hey Toki!" I turned my head to see Bom with CL and Minzy in tow, "I thought i'd bring the girls along, it sounded like you needed the company."

"What's up unnie?" Minzy asked as she gave me a comforting hug.

"Jiyong! He's just so ergh!" I said in frustration.

"Jiyong? What did he do? You guys were fine this morning, all cuddley and gooey," CL cut in as she shuddered slightly.

"Exactly! We were fine! Why did he have to go all moody for no reason?!"

"Dara, calm down and explain to us what happened," Bom said calmly as she my back comfortingly.

"Well, I called you out here so I could buy a dress for a business function tonight. My first one, and I thought Jiyong would come with me. You know, to be supportive? I mean, he's probably been to loads in Japan. Instead he went all cold and told me he wasn't going to go. He didn't even give me a good explanation! So I told him I would take someone else with me instead. He just got angry at me and then stormed off to who knows where!" I complained as I flapped my arms about to get my point across.

The girls all looked at each other in confusion before turning back to look at me.

"Why wouldn't he want to go?" CL questioned.

"Exactly! I don't know!" I whined.

"Well I guess you can't do anything about it. Maybe he doesn't want to tell you?" Bom suggested.

"But we're together aren't we? Isn't he supposed to tell me anything that's troubling him?"

"Maybe he isn't ready?" Minzy piped in.

I sighed heavily, my shoulders slumped. If there really was somehting up with him, why was he keeping it from me?

"Don't think about that now Ssantoki. Lets get you that dress," CL said as she looped her arm through mine as she dragged me off.

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"We've alreay been to over 10 stores CL! The last dress was fine! What was wrong with it?!" I complained in frustration. Everytime I picked up a dress one of the girls would shoot it down, the majority of the time it was CL.

"No, that wasn't y enough." she said as she was about to drag me into another store.

"It doesn't need to be y! It's a business function! I need to look professional! Not like a !" I complained as I pulled her away from the store, "I'm hungry! Lets go get something to eat first!

"Fine, fine," she conceeded as she stopped tugging at me.

We all filed into a small restaurant and quickly made our orders.

"Sooooo....." I started as I eyed Minzy, who was trying her hardest to look interested in the dessert menu, not knowing that she was holding it upside down. Let the interrogations start..

"Whats with you and Daesung huh?" I asked as all of us looked at her expectantly.

"I don't know what you're talking about..." she denied as she avoided our eyes.

"Oh come on. Dara and Jiyong weren't the only cuddley couple at the cafe this morning," CL rolled her eyes, "Oppa! Do you want to try some of this? It tastes sooo good!" CL imitated Minzy, causing us all to giggle as Minzy blushed bright red.

"Unnie!" she whined as she fanned herself with the menu, "I did not speak like that!"

"Oppa! You have something on your face, let me wipe it away for you," Bom continued to imitate Minzy as she leaned over and pretended to wipe at my face.

"UNNIES!" Minzy wailed as she held her head in her hands in embarrasment.

"Arasso, mianhe maknae," I apologised as our laughter died down, "Why didn't you tell us you and Daesung were together?"

"Yeah! I'm your cousin! Why didn't you tell me?!" CL said, offended.

"Mianhe unnies. Oppa and I decided it was best if we kept it to ourselves for a while first... Only Youngbae oppa knew... I was going to tell you soon though! I promise! We only became official last week!" Minzy defended, her eyes wide.

"Aigoo, look at you," Bom pinched Minzy's cheek as Minzy tried to swat her hand away, "The maknae is all grown up! Who would've imagined she would be the first of all of us? She even beat Dara!"

I shot Bom a look before leaning forward in anticipation, "Sooo, how did it happen?!"

"Do I really have to... it's so embarrassing..." Minzy mumbled as she hid behind the menu.

"Yes you do!" CL demanded as she pulled the menu away.

"Fine fine..." Minzy conceeded as she looked down at the table, "Well.. I erm.. I... I always had a bit of a... crush on Daesung Oppa."

"That's no surprise, you always used to follow him around when we were younger," Bom in as we all nodded in agreement.

Minzy blushed, "I know he always used to see me as a little sister when we were younger... but I hoped now that I had grown up he would see me as a woman rather than just the little girl that used to follow him around... After that night at the movies, I decided I would do everything to try and get Oppa to like me back. I asked him out to eat, to watch movies everything."

"Yeee, Check you out! Making the first move! Are you really the maknae?" I teased.

"I eventually gathered the courage to tell him I liked him as a woman. I mean from watching unnies, I realised sometimes it's better to make the first move, to lay everything out in order to prevent misunderstandings or missed opportunities. Otherwise things will take forever," Minzy rolled her eyes as she gave all of us pointed looks, "Anyway, I confessed, but Oppa turned me down. He said I was too young. I was down at first, but then I realised he never said anything about seeing me as just a little sister. I held onto the hope that maybe he liked me too, he just thought I was too young or immature. I continued to ask him out and Oppa would always come, but at the end of the night he would always make it clear that it wasn't a date, but just a night between friends."

"Wow... I think Minzy is the new queen of resilience... You've knocked Bom out of her place!" CL joked, as Bom sent her a glare. Minzy gave CL a look, "Oops Sorry, please continue."

"Anyway, I started to get a bit tired... I mean I was trying so hard but our relationship wasn't going anywhere, wasn't progressing. I wanted to talk to unnies, but I knew you were all busy with your own erm... problems?" she said questioningly, "So I talked to my friend Hyoyeon, you know, the one at my dance class? Anyway, she told me that maybe I was being too forward with Daesung, that maybe I was too in his face and too eager. She told me to cut contact with him for a while, and then maybe he would realise his feelings for me. I was wary at first but decided to listen to her advise. It was really hard... the first two days I stared at my phone, hoping he would try to contact me... but nothing. I grew angry and annoyed. Even if he didn't like me as a woman, did he not care about me as a friend? I mean I didn't contact him for two days after always texting him... did he not think maybe there was something wrong with me?" she pouted at the thought.

"I decided that I would try to forget about him. If he didn't care about me then I wouldn't care about him. I decided to stop liking him," she continued dramatically.

We all gasped as we leaned forward, "Then what happened?!"

"I came home one night from my dance class to find Daesung outside my door. I ignored him and pretended I didn't see him as I opened the door. To my surprise Oppa hugged me," Minzy blushed at the memory, "He said he was happy to see that I was okay. He said he was worried sick that something had happened to me from the lack of contact. I was still annoyed at him though so I pushed him away and told him to leave. I told him I didn't like him anymore."

"Noooo! Why would you do that?!" Bom exploded, as if she were watching a drama.

"Unnie! Don't interrupt me!" Minzy reprimanded.

"Oh, sorry..."

"Anyway, Daesung Oppa looked really hurt. He said 'I guess i'm too late' and walked off. Of course I was confused so I ran after him and asked him to explain. He told me that over the days that I didn't contact him he realised that he liked me too, and was hoping that maybe I would still like him." Minzy blushed and let out a little giggle, "Then he asked me if it were possible for him to make me fall for him again."

"KYAAAAAA!" we all squealed as we grabbed onto Minzy's arms and began to shake them in excitement.

"Omo omo omo! I never knew Daesung was so romantic!" I said dreamily as I imagined the two of them standing on the porch of Minzy's house.

"I definitely approve of your choice of men!" CL piped in as she smiled at her younger cousin.

"Waaah, so romantic..." Bom said wistfully as she hugged herself.

"*cough* Erm.. excuse me.. your food is ready now..." the waiter cut in awkwardly as he stood at the table, eyeing Bom like she was crazy.

"Oh, please ignore her," CL smiled up at the waiter and gestured for him to put the food and drinks down.

"Let's have a toast! To Minzy and Daesung!" CL cheered as she held her glass up.

"To Minzy and Daesung!"

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Seunghyun's POV

'One new email'

I smirked as I opened the email on Bom's faux email account I had created.

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Sent at: 17:38PM (5:38PM)

Annyeong Bommie!

I'm glad you got the email! I was worried Hyung would forget! It's okay, I was a bit surprised when I found out you had left... but not to worry! We can keep in contact over email until you come back! 

~Siwon x

I glared at the email and the little kiss he had put at the end. Tch! Keep in contact? In your dreams buddy! An evil smile lit my face as I pressed 'reply'

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Sent at: 17:57PM (5:57PM)

Siwon... I don't know how to break this to you. I know you have feelings for me, and I am flattered that you do, but this has to stop here. We're living in different countries now. I'm not coming back to America and i'm not interested in a long distance relationship. Most importantly, i'm not interested in a relationship with you. It's not you... it's me. I'm not interested in a relationship with guys. The thing is Siwon... i'm a lesbian.

~Bom

I burst out with laughter as I clicked send. Oh gosh... this is too funny! I can just imagine the poor guys face when he reads the last bit! Hahahahahahaha!

Aigoo... Seunghyun... have you ever told yourself that you're a genius?!

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Dara's POV

"I'm telling you now CL. If you don't find a dress in this store, i'm going to this function in a frickin' bin bag okay?!" I said in frustration.

"Over my dead body," she shot back as she rifled through the rails of dresses whilst I stood at the side sulking.

"How about--"

"No."

"How about--"

"No."

I rolled my eyes as she shot down all of Bom and Minzy's suggestions too.

"Girls... I think we've found it..." I turned to see her holding up a beautiful, elegant, long dark blue cocktail dress.

My eyes widened as I walked up to it in a trance, like a moth to light.

"Th-this.. is perfect.." I whispered as I gently the material of the dress in admiration.

"Try it on! Try it on!" Bom pushed me towards the changing rooms, "Minzy, go find her some heels."

"Here unnie!" I looked down to see a pair of dark blue stiletto's matching the colour of the dress materialise under the door of the changing room.

I quickly changed, then slipped my feet into the shoes before opening the door and stepping out.

"Oh..."

"My..."

"God..."

The three of them gawked at me, with their eyes wide open, "Does it look okay?"

"OKAY?! IT LOOKS MORE THAN OKAY! YOU LOOK BEAUITFUL!" Bom explode as she walked around me, eyeing me up and down.

"This was definitely worth trecking through all those shops," CL whispered as she continued to gawk at me.

The dress had a sweetheart neckline and clung to my body tightly, emphasising all my curves in the right places. A long slit ran up the dress to my mid-thigh, where the dress seperated, and where the dress lost it's tight body and flowed freely around my legs.

"Dang... your legs rival that of Bom unnies right now..." Minzy admired as she stared at my legs unashamedly.

"Dara look here,"

/flash/

I blinked at CL with her phone in hand, "What was that for?"

"Nothing... You just look amazing, I thought a picture would be appropriate," she shrugged as she tapped away at her phone.

I eyed her suspiciously and was about to walk over when I felt Bom gab my arm, "Dara! Get changed now! We need to buy it and get you out of here to get ready! Otherwise you'll be late!"

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Jiyong's POV

*beep beep*

I frowned as I grabbed my phone, opening up the text. I sat up in my bed, my eyes widening as I stared at the beauty on my screen.

From: CL

Sent at: 18:03PM (6:03PM)

Oppa... I suggest you come quickly... We can't be letting this beauty out to fend for herself right?

~CL

I gulped as I looked at the picture again. Damn. Damn my girl was hot.

"Fine. If you won't go with me, I'll take someone else. I'm sure Jaejoong would love to come with me."

I immediately got up from the bed as I rifled through my wardrobe, "Where the hell is that tux?!"

There was no way in hell that I was going to allow that bastard to lay his hands on my girl for a second time.

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Dara's POV

"Dara! Sit still!" Bom reprimanded me as I tried to move my head away.

"You're burning my head!" I complained whilst Bom continued to curl my hair.

"Deal with it." she muttered.

"Make up or no make up?" Minzy asked as she looked at the three of us questioningly.

"No make up," CL immediately replied.

"I second that," Bom voted, "Okay! done! Now get changed!"

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I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled. Even I couldn't deny that I looked good. I sighed sadly, my smile dropping from ym face. If only Jiyong were here... then this picture would be perfect...

I checked myself one last time before making my way downstairs, my hand gripping onto the railings for support, my eyes glued to my feet in fear since I was wearing dangerously high heels.

"Eek!" I squealed as I felt myself trip on the last step. I closed my eyes as I waited for my body to collide with the hard ground. Instead I felt familair strongs arms wrap securely around my waist, pulling me back up.

I opened my eyes to be greeted with the loving eyes of Jiyong. His face milimeters away from mine.

"Jiyong?"

"Hey, babe," he greeted before diving down, his lips moving gently against my own. I immediately wrapped my arms around his neck as I kissed him back, with a smile.

Jiyong tightened his hold of me as he pulled back to whipser huskily in my ears, "You look absolutely stunning."

I blushed at his comment as I looked up into his intense eyes. Jiyong smiled down at me before leaning down for another kiss.

"Okay, okay. We get the picture, please stop face," CL complained as she covered Minzy's eyes.

Jiyong pulled away and chuckled, as he easily lifted me up from the last step and placed me safely on the floor, his arm around my waist as we faced the girls and Omma and Appa.

/flash/ /flash/

"Aigoo... you guys look perfect together!" Omma gushed as she took photos of the both of us.

Jiyong did look dashing. He was wearing a tuxedo and damn did he look fine. He looked so suave... and he was mine! All mine!

"Omma..." I whined embarrassed as I hid my face in Jiyong's chest.

"Omo! You guys should get going or you'll be late!" Omma stopped her photography session, as she ushered us towards the door.

"Jiyong--"

"It's okay Appa," Jiyong cut Appa off as they both shared a look. Appa sighed before nodding his head.

I looked at Jiyong questioningly but he just smiled down at me, his hand slipping into mine, "Come on, lets go."