Chapter 4

Drainage

Minho had just done the drawing. When he looked back, he saw Sulli sitting… her back on the wall. Her head leaning on the corner…she had fallen as sleep.

Minho walked towards Sulli’s sleeping form.

A woman has to be careful of herself when she’s alone with a man.

Doesn’t she see him as a man at all?

Minho chuckled remembering the way Sulli stared at him earlier. No..she knows he’s a man…but she’s just a careless woman.

Sulli’s hair is blocking her face. Minho brushed the hair behind her ear.

If there was one thing everybody said right…it’s that she’s a real beauty.  There would be no man who won’t be attracted to her…but how can a beauty like her turn out to be such a spoiled brat?

Minho shook Sulli’s shoulder.

“Hey…Ms. Choi. Wake up. I am done with the drawing. You need to tell me what you need for the painting.” Said Minho

Sulli opened her eyes…ah…right….Minho…they’re working together.

Sulli saw Minho’s drawing…wow..he’s really talented…impressive…Sulli looked at her watch…oh no..it’s 12midnight already. They need to hurry.

“Umm…the painting…” said Sulli

Something made Minho’s heart beat fast at Sulli’s voice…it’s a bit huskier than her normal voice…it’s her voice upon waking up.

“It should be anything you like to paint…no particular topic….I just wanted to showcase our school’s talent….so you can paint anything you want.” Said Sulli

“But please don’t make it as eerie as the one in the Art’s club office.” Sulli said smiling

Ahhh he’s just a man…husky hoarse voice appeals to him because he’s just a hot blooded teenager…but that smile seems to have the same impact on him.

Minho shook his head. This must be the Taemin Syndrome.

“You said any painting?” asked Minho

“Yeah…just anything.” Said Sulli

Hmmm… Minho took a brush and a canvass. “Stay still” said Minho

“Huh? Why do I need to stay still?” Thought Sulli.

Minho stared at Sulli…”Smile for me…Sulli.” Said Minho

Sulli’s eyes widen at her name from Minho’s lips. The way he said “Smile for me.” Melts something inside Sulli

But she obliged. She smiled a bit.

“That’s good…yes…that’s fine.” Minho just stared at Sulli and then closed his eyes, turned around and started painting.

“Is he painting me? Really????? No way! Not for the schoolpaper! And he just stared at me for like a few seconds…and that’s it ? He can already paint me?!” thought Sulli

Sulli stood up from the floor. Her legs are cramping. After a few minutes of trying to control her legs, she’s able to stand behind Minho to see what he’s working on. It’s a painting of a woman…who doesn’t look like her at all….She looks like a goddess submerged under water…She’s smiling…is that smile similar to hers?!

“For a minute I thought you were trying to paint me. I was going to stop you. But it seems it’s not a painting of myself. So I will let you go.” Said Sulli

But Minho was not listening, his attention was fully on his painting. Sulli stared at Minho’s focused face…This man…he looks best when he’s working on his Art…He looks so passionate and so focused…

Sulli took a few steps away to put the drawing on the paper. It was perfect. It describes what they need exactly the way she wants it.

“You’re perfect.” Said Sulli

“Huh?” Asked Minho

He heard her?  Wasn’t he so focused in his painting?

“I mean your drawing...it’s perfect.” Said Sulli

Minho gave Sulli the painting.

“Wow….” Sulli is rendered speechless…. Wow…what a beautiful woman….she is under  the water but she looks happy...no..sad…there’s something about the smile that makes you think she’s not happy…but not sad? The woman…why is she under water?

“Stop staring at it too much.” Said Minho

“Don’t tell me the painting will also feel uncomfortable?” asked Sulli

“No. Will that be fine? Are you going to put that in Luceat?” asked Minho

“Yeah..I think I will…this is beautiful.” Said Sulli

Minho finished his cup of coffee.

Sulli put the painting on the paper. PERFECT!!!

Sulli looked at her watch…3:00AM… Hmm…

“I’ve gotten everything together now. Thank you so much for your help, Minho.” Said Sulli

Minho…She just easily calls him by his name.

Sulli fixed her things…she still has a few hours to grab some sleep.

“You’re…not yet going home?” asked Sulli.

Minho took his shirt off and unveiled the sculpture. It has a better form now…it looks to be an image of a couple hugging each other…though the features are not yet clear…it already looks good.

“I told you I need to finish a lot of things.” Said Minho

“Ah…yes..you’re right.” Said Sulli

Oh no…it’s 3AM…it’s going to be dark…Sulli normally does not get worried over being in