Eleven
Tortoise and Turtle
“Weeks ago before you went here, those staff,” Mrs. Byun pointed at the people setting up a shooting scene inside the café. Sungyeol and I saw them, Mrs. Byun and the other guys, in the kitchen when we came in from the back door. Mrs. Byun continued, “..asked if they could rent this place for them to shoot a CF. I forgot to tell you, I’m sorry, my dear.”
“No, it’s alright.” I smiled at Mrs. Byun as a sign that I didn’t mind. “Yesung oppa knows this?” I asked.
“Yes. He knows it very well,” Mrs. Byun smiled. “Thanks for understanding Jaein. I’m really sorry I forgot to tell you. It must be because of my old age.” She patted my shoulders.
“It’s alright,” I said brightly.
“Hey manager!” Ilhoon suddenly called out.
I turned around and smiled when I saw him walking towards me. “Ilhoon! Oh, you don’t know how happy I am that you’re back!”
He hugged me like a sister. “Well, I’m back!” he chuckled. “Bomi told me you burnt your finger,” he looked at my hand. “Sorry about that.”
“No, it’s okay. It’s just a small burn.” I smiled at him so he wouldn’t worry. He returned my smile. “Guess who’s the star of this cf.”
“Who? Is it a he or a she?” I asked.
Bomi walked towards us. “A he.”
I cooed. Everyone chuckled.
“You’ll squeal when we tell you his name,” Ilhoon smirked playfully.
“If that’s not Yunho of TVXQ I wouldn’t shriek,” I told them with a smirk. I’ve been a fan of Yunho ever since and I’m quite lucky that he’s on the same company with Yesung oppa. I met him twice when I went to SMTown Concert. Free tickets from my favorite cousin with backstage pass. Yesung oppa made me a coordi for a night. I smiled at the memories.
They were all gaping at me when I went back to reality.
“Yunho’s other half is here!” Bomi shrieked.
“Who?!” I almost yelled. I am Yunho’s other half! Thoughts of a fan, I sighed.
“Kim Jaejoong!” Bomi screamed.
“No way,” I said in disbelief. Yunho and Jaejoong’s virtual couple is the most shipped one on their group. Aside from myself, I ship Yunho with him too.
Bomi and Ilhoon pushed me at the counter. I then saw the statuesque figure of Kim Jaejoong sitting inside the café. Fans outside were screaming their lungs out while waving their banners and taking pictures.
“You’re a fan?” Sungyeol suddenly asked me. I haven’t seen him since we came in from back door.
“Of Yunho,” I corrected him, wiggling my finger. He chuckled.
I looked around the café and asked Ilhoon and Bomi what product the cf is for.
“A coffee brand,” they chorused.
I nodded at the two. They look cute together. I wonder how Sungyeol and I look when we’re together too. I shoved my thoughts away then suddenly realize I haven’t seen Jiyoon still.
“Where’s Jiyoon?” I asked them.
They all pointed at the table beside where Jaejoong sits. She’s wearing a white dress and is being prepped up by staff.
“The original model’s flight was delayed so they asked Jiyoon if she could replace her,” Ilhoon storied then continued. “After some smiles with ‘The Kim Jaejoong’,” he made a quote sign in the air. We all laughed at his lively spirit. Who would have thought this guy was sick yesterday? “..Jiyoon gave in.” Ilhoon ended his explanation.
I nodded in satisfaction about his story. “She’s so beautiful. She’ll be a star,” I told them.
“I’ll bet on it,” Sungyeol agreed with me. We met eyes then smiled at each other.
“And this is our manager,” Mrs. Byun introduced me to the staff.
The director and Jaejoong shook my hand. “I didn’t know your manager is so young,” the director told Mrs. Byun then turned to me. “Thank you very much for lending this place.”
“You’re welcome. Always,” I told him.
“Hey, aren’t you Yesung’s cousin? I think I saw you before.” Jaejoong asked me curiously.
“Yes, I’m Yesung’s cousin. We’ve met before. At SMTown backstage,” I told him making him remember.
He clapped suddenly. “Ah! Yunho’s bride-to-be!” he smiled.
I nodded while chuckling.
It was what TVXQ and Super Junior nicknamed me. They saw how much I like Yunho before and teased me ever since. Yunho oppa was quite a good sport so he rode along. I’m very thankful for that attitude of his. And I am happy to hear Jaejoong mention his name after their group’s breakup.
“It’s good to see you again,” he beamed.
He’s my second bias on TVXQ so his smile made me melt. But I then remember Sungyeol’s smile suddenly. Sungyeol’s smile made me feel something in my heart I didn’t feel with Jaejoong smile.
“We’ll get going now,” Jaejoong suddenly said. “Thank you again Yunho’s-bride-to-be,” he chuckled.
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