Author's note: hello readers! thank you for being patient with me. I had absolutely no time last week to update. i hope this chapter makes up for the long wait *crosses fingers* 

again, i've inputed some songs along with the story. hope you will like it!

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Hand in hand, we walk around the area aimlessly. The moment is perfect and I cannot stop smiling to myself. It’s as if someone taped the corners of my mouth upwards. None of us said a thing but a comfortable silence lingered.  And oh my goodness, this boy is such a dork! He purposely swings our linked hands front and back for no reason at all and when I look at him he will simply flash me a grin. Obviously, I cannot say anything to him since I’ll just blush and look away. To be honest I think many pedestrians looked at us weirdly. I mean, how often do you see adults swinging their hands like we do? But we didn’t care because all that mattered were our presence for each other. I just hope we don’t attract THAT much attention. I am okay with it but if anyone noticed Taehyun then it will be extremely bad news.

Even though Taehyun is with me now and I am in a very good mood, somehow that voicemail from the morning still bothered me. I try to think happy thoughts as we walk around but the issue keeps popping into my mind. I must admit that it is starting to bug me a lot more now that I’m with Taehyun. What if the stalker is actually going to harm me? What if he or she finds out about Taehyun and I? Will he be in trouble? I begin to frown and my steps slowed down along with my enthusiasm to walk further. Taehyun noticed and asked. “What’s wrong?” I immediately glanced at him and assured him that everything was fine. A part of me wanted to tell him what happened but at the same time I thought against it as it may make him worry more than he already should.

“Actually…” I spoke up as there is something else occupying my mind. “What are we now?” He stopped walking to face me and choked out laughing. He brought his hand up to cover his spurts of laughs. I rolled my eyes at his exaggeration. “Yah… Stop that! Is it so hard to answer?”

“Listen.” He managed to take control and stopped his awful manners for laughing. “I know it won’t be easy for us to be together and I know it’s very unfair for you…” He straightened up and his expression turned serious now. “But, we will work on it together right? I won’t give up on you unless you give up on me first.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at his comment. I eventually nodded. “Wow.” I smirked and clapped my hands at the same time to . “Since when have you become so cheesy Mr. Nam?”

He returned a smile and then we continued walking. “You think that’s cheesy? Oh dear, you’re in for some treat then!”

“Don’t be clingy. I hate that!” I quickly warned. The worst thing in a relationship is not being able to have my own space and time. I sure hope he’s not the clingy type!

“I hope YOU’RE not clingy!” He shuddered and then knitted his eyebrows together. “Hmm… It seems like you had some bad experiences. Tell me about it!”

“Never! Why would you even ask me that?” I replied, a little annoyed that he had to bring up my past experiences.

“Uh oh.” His eyes widened and attempted to stay as far away from me as possible although our hands are still linked together. I angrily yanked him back towards me. “I promise I won’t ask again!” He attempted to give me a puppy look and started to bat his eye lashes like no tomorrow.

To his dismay, I almost puked right on the spot. “Dude. Please don’t do that with your eyes ever again. It was horrendous. I like the manly side of you more, so please just be yourself.”

“If you say so.” He replied, laughing at my words. “I didn’t know my aegyo was that bad.”

“Next time if we have a bet and you lose, I’m making you do the gwiyomi song and posting it on Instagram.” I laughed. “Then wait and see how many fans you lose.” He chuckled in response.

A/N: He has no Instagram account that I know of… Although it’ll be nice if he actually does have one haha

We somehow ended up at the YG building after strolling around. He looked at me apologetically and tightened his grip on my hand since he knew he had to go in already. I gave him a smile and said, “It’s okay. We can keep it a secret for now and tell them when the timing is right.” He nodded, looking down at the floor and then around us. Seeing that no one is around, which is surprising that there are no fans here this morning, he abruptly leaned in to peck my lips. I jerked away in response but it was too late already. “YAH! I didn’t say you can kiss me!” I quickly smacked him on his arm.

He smirked and pressed on his arm as if he is in pain. “Ouch… But so worth it!”

“Shut up and go inside. Your members are all waiting for you!” I said, trying to hide my tinted cheeks.

“Wait! Why don’t you come in with me?” He questioned, looking a little disappointed.

“I want to. But wouldn’t it be weird if I’m here when you guys are simply recording?”

“No.”

I paused and thought about his straight forward answer. “Okay…” So he pretty much just invited me inside desperately. Maybe I should just go in then. But… What if the stalker is inside?

Well …

Nah. It’s the YG building after all! No one can get inside since security is really high. “Okay. If you want me to.” He smiled and pulled me behind him as he stepped closer to the entrance. “STOP! No hands arrasseo!”

“Oh right right!” He released his grip from me and pouted as he looked at me.

“Act natural okay!” I reminded him. He nodded. “Let’s go in, they’re probably pulling their hair out just trying to think of where you are right now!”

“That’s good. Then they’ll turn bald and I’ll be the most handsome one in the group!” Taehyun commented as we stepped inside.

I raised an eyebrow at his lame answer. “Oh yeah? You want to be even more popular with the ladies now huh I see…”

“Yes.” He beamed at me. “Jealous?”

“I think you got to try harder.” Okay I lied, but I can’t let him know that!

“Hmph!” Taehyun responded as we entered the elevator together.

I pressed on the close door button but a voice is heard. “Wait up!!”

Damn. Why do I have to be so nice and wait? Look who stepped in!

“Oh… Well well, maybe I should get out and leave you two alone?” Daesung gave us a huge smirk as he hovered around the door of the elevator, contemplating to get in or not.

Oh no… Not him too! I bet he heard some kind of story about us from his band mates already. Those stupid Big Bang members… But… Who knew it is actually true now and not rumours anymore? I sure have a lot of explaining to do now. “Just come inside Daesung-shi.” I finally said.

“But then-“

Daesung was about to deny but Taehyun interrupted his sentence and pulled him inside. “Just come inside sunbaenim.”

“Oh… Okay. If you don’t mind.” Once the door closed, I turned around and glared at Daesung. “Yunju-ah, stop staring at me like that it’s making me uncomfortable!”

“So from whom and which version of the story have you heard so far?” I crossed my arms together and walked closer to him.

“UH… Well…” Daesung stammered, looking all around the elevator for help. He probably regretted coming inside now. I mentally chuckled at his miserable face. “To be honest, all the members told me something. You know how they are Yunju… They just blurt things out without thinking or using their brain first! It’s not my fault! I only heard things from THEM, so why don’t you confront them instead? I’m innocent!”

“Innocent?” I blew out a breath onto my bangs. “Well, you better not start spreading anything, Daesung-shi. I know you quite well. I still have some videos of you doing the chicken dance on my phone when you were drunk from the Christmas Party. I wonder what would happen if I leaked them out onto the internet?” Daesung stood frozen in the corner of the elevator once he heard my words. The door opened, indicating that we’ve arrived on at our designated floor. I smiled and patted on Daesung’s shoulder. “It was nice seeing you, oppa!” I swiftly my heels and left the elevator. Taehyun soon followed behind me, but he did give Daesung a full 90 degree bow before stepping out. The door of the elevator closed, sending Daesung another floor upwards.

“Whoa… I suddenly feel very bad for Daesung sunbaenim…” Taehyun muttered out once he caught up to my pace.

“Oh yeah? Then who pities us?” I reminded him. I huffed out a sigh and placed my hands on my hips. “Those stupid guys are always fooling around. And fans think they’re so charismatic? Cute? Talented? My !!” I made sure I whispered that out in a low voice in case someone in the company hears me.

Taehyun, on the other hand, almost wanted to clasp my mouth shut. “Yah! They’re my sunbaenims. Give them some respect yo!”

I raised my eyebrows. “Okay there fanboy!”

“OH!!! TAEHYUN YOU’RE HERE!” The both of us turned around and saw Mino at the end of the hallway waving at us excitedly.

“Neh hyung!” Taehyun yelled across the building and we quickly made our way to the studio. The members smiled upon our arrival. They seem relieved to see that Taehyun is doing okay. Poor boys… They must’ve been so worried about him this morning. Would they suspect anything between us then? I sure hope not… Seungyoon, on the other hand, gave me a thumbs up stealthily to which I immediately winked back in response.

“Oi Taehyun-ah! You made us so worried!” Jinwoo informed when we finally settled down.

“Worried about what?” Taehyun seemed indifferent with his tone of voice as he busied himself in the studio. “I told you guys I’d be back.”

“Yeah but this morning you were-“ Seunghoon was making a comment but was cut off by Seungyoon telling them to warm up their vocals for recording.

“Oh yeah, why are you here Yunju noona?” Mino asked me all of a sudden.

I blanked out and quickly shot Taehyun a glance. He didn’t return my gaze though. “Uh, well I…”

“I asked her to come. Any problems with that?” Taehyun finally spoke up in time because I honestly didn’t know what to tell them. “It seems like she’s safer with us anyways. Who knows what will happen to her if she’s alone?”

The members seem taken aback from his blunt answer. “No. No problem. We agree as well.” They all said in unison.

“Good.” Taehyun replied and began studying his lyrics. He did manage to sneak in a wink at me though when the members are not looking to which I smiled at immediately.

Five minutes later, Teddy came in the studio and began helping WINNER record their songs. The time went by so slowly when they’re recording for the past two hours. I tried to busy myself in order to not bother them any further. I thought listening to them record would be interesting as it is my first time sitting in a studio, observing the whole process. But in the end, I yawned numerous times and wanted to take a nap instead. I felt bad because Taehyun wanted me to come in the first place. It will be incredibly rude of me to simply leave the studio now. However, as if Mino was reading my mind the whole time, he walked up to me and asked me to get them something from the coffee shop down the street since Sungmin wasn’t present. I beamed at him and stood up in response. “YES! I’ll go and get it! What do you guys want?” I usually don’t like to go on errands too much but this offer sounds so much more amazing than sitting here and rot.

“Noona, maybe I should come with you.” Jinwoo offered. “I’m done recording my parts anyways, and you know… Just in case...” He trailed off after that because Teddy was in the same room as us and he doesn’t know anything about the stalker problem that I have. The elder male didn’t really pay attention to our conversation though and simply continued talking with Seunghoon and listening to the recording on the computer.

The other members didn’t say anything to Jinwoo’s words either. They looked at me to see how I was going to respond to Jinwoo’s offer. Although I don’t want to be treated like a baby, I know they’re just going to talk me into it anyways so maybe I’ll just go with the flow. “Oh? Yeah sure Jinwoo-ah! I doubt I can carry so many food and drinks in my hands anyways.” I looked at Taehyun who seemed a little dejected since Jinwoo beat him first to say he’ll keep me company.

After that, they waved us goodbye, then Jinwoo and I made our way out of the building. I made sure Jinwoo had enough disguise on himself before we stepped outside. Hell no I want to be spotted with another WINNER member again! As I made a turn to the right, I noticed that Jinwoo turned to the left instead. AIGOO THAT KID AND HIS DIRECTIONS! I tried to whisper out his name. “Jinwoo-ah, wrong way!”

Good thing he heard me and hurriedly came back to my side. “Mianhe, noona!” He sheepishly blushed and dipped his head down.

“Ani, gwenchana. Did you bring the list of food they want?” I questioned.

“Neh, I got it right here!” Jinwoo boasted as he took the sheet out. “I’m not THAT forgetful!” I chuckled at his reply.

We didn’t talk much as we made our way to the shop because we don’t want any more attention within the area. There are already girls eying the man beside me suspiciously so we hurried our footsteps and walked down even faster. We heaved a sigh of relief when we entered the store and made our way in comfortably. However, Jinwoo and I stopped on our tracks as many pairs of eyes looked at us upon our arrival. , is this where fans gather while waiting for YG artists? I quickly whispered to Jinwoo. “Yah, don’t take your cap off.”

“Arasseo noona! You think I’m that stupid?” He said. I rolled my eyes at his response. We huddled over to the line-up and patiently waited with others ahead of us. Good thing the line is going quickly and it was our turn in no time. I immediately ordered, paid for the items and then walked over to the other side to wait for the food to be prepared. On the other hand, Jinwoo seemed to have bumped into a few fans when I noticed some girls hovering around him in an overwhelming response. Crap, this isn’t good… I was about to make my way over to him but someone suddenly collided with me, spilling their hot drink onto the sleeve of my jacket.

“Oh. Sorry.” Was the response that I heard from the person who bumped into me.

Thank goodness I had a jacket on otherwise my skin would have been suffocating a second degree burn by now. I quickly grabbed some paper napkin from the lids area and began dabbing at my jacket. I glanced at the trouble maker but she merely stood in place and gave me a mocking stare, almost smirking at me. What’s wrong with her? Bumping and spilling her drink onto a stranger but she doesn’t do anything? I guess there really are all types of people in the world.

By then, Jinwoo seemed to have noticed what happened to me and decided to come over. However, I quickly gave him a glare, hoping that he will catch on to what I’m trying to hint at him. Since he’s already recognized by his fans, it’ll be bad if they know I’m associated with him. Just my luck, Jinwoo totally ignored my stare and grabbed onto my arm in shock instead. “Noona, you alright? What happened?”

“I’m okay, Jinwoo-ah. Someone just accidentally spilled their drink on me, that’s all.” I gently tried to yank my arm away from him, in hopes that his fans didn’t see what happened.

“Bumped into you? Who is it?” Jinwoo scanned the shop, his voice still full of concern. But due to the overwhelming crowd around him, it didn’t seem like he could see anything else besides the tops of his fans’ heads.

I also scanned the store for any signs of the girl who bumped into me just now but I couldn’t find her any more. An eerie feeling crept within me. Don’t tell me… I shook the thought out of my head when the cashier gave us our food and drinks. Jinwoo immediately took our order and suggested to leave. I agreed, as I no longer wanted to stay at the shop. But of course, I had to kind of drag a friendly Jinwoo who kept bowing at his fans before exiting.  Once we got outside, I swear I saw a glimpse of the girl earlier behind a pole at the corner of the street. “Jinwoo-ah, you see that girl over there? It was her!” I pointed at the corner for Jinwoo to see better. What is she doing now? Spying on us? Is she Jinwoo’s fan?

“What girl? Noona, I don’t see anyone!” Jinwoo squinted at the direction. I turned back to the pole but she was gone.

“Well, okay… I just thought it was really weird. She literally just bumped into me and didn’t do anything. She didn’t even apologize!” I said truthfully.

By this point, Jinwoo was laughing loudly. “Yah noona! You think way too much! Maybe that girl was just so shocked that I was in the restaurant!”

“HA.HA.HA!” I tried laughing at his sarcastic answer. “Right Jinwoo-ah… Maybe I’m just being a little sensitive. And hey! You’re being a little narcissistic now mister!” He simply grinned widely at my reply.

“Noona, you sure you want to come back to the building with me? You can just go back home to wash up now. I can handle bringing back the food!”

Going home to change would be nice… I tried to ignore the stickiness on my arm and jacket. But I do want to say bye to Taehyun first… “It’s okay. I’ll just go back with you first then I’ll go home.” Jinwoo didn’t question me any further and we walked back to the building.

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When we got back to the studio, Taehyun was the first to rush up to me and asked me what happened.

“Someone spilled their drink onto noona!” Jinwoo blurted out. I glared at Jinwoo. How can he be so blunt sometimes?

“What?” Taehyun’s face fell. “Are you okay? Take your jacket off!”

“I’m fine jeez! Good thing the drink wasn’t very hot.” I replied, giving Taehyun a reassuring look. “Really, I’m okay! I’m not made of tofu just so you know!”

Unimpressed, Taehyun pulled me aside to the couch and examined my arm up close. I took a good look at my arm too. Other than it being a little red it was fine, but Taehyun is acting as if the whole world collapsed. I couldn’t help but smile at his behaviour though. Teddy looked confused at the commotion and decided to give the boys a fifteen minute break and then left the room. Silence took over and I felt a little uneasy since the room is abnormally quiet. Looking up, I see the four members of WINNER staring at us confusedly. I quickly nudged at Taehyun to tell him to stop, to which he immediately said. “YAH! Stay put okay! I got to put some ointment on right now!”

“It’s fine, really!” I quickly got up and pulled my arm back. “I’ll just go home and clean myself up. I have ointment at home anyways.”

“But-“

I hurriedly interrupted Taehyun, “YO! Dude… Chill.” I purposely said something more colloquial as that’s how we usually communicate in front of the other members. I really hope they don’t suspect a thing.

“Yah noona, it’s best if you go home and take care of it.” Mino suggested calmly. I nodded.

“I’ll send you off!” Seungyoon said cheerfully, trying to break the awkward atmosphere. Wow, lending him those Linkin Park albums really did pay off. Seungyoon is now my saviour! Taehyun was about to get up but I glared at him to sit him back down. He pouted.

“See you tonight?” I mouthed the words to him and his expression lightened up a tad bit. He eventually nodded though.

Seungyoon and I got on the elevator and when the door closed, he immediately faced me. “You see what I mean by Taehyun likes you?”

I chuckled. Mhmm…? You’re so smart Seungyoon-ah. “Ah… Maybe he’s just being friendly? He could just like me as a friend too. He’s so kind to all his friends, you would know!” I suggested, trying to hide the glimpse of joy in my voice.

Seungyoon frowned and scratched the back of his head. “Hmm… Then I don’t know anymore.”

The elevator door opened and I stepped out right away. “No need to step out, just go back up. They’re waiting for you!”

“Arasseo noona! Take care! Tell me when you’re home so I know you’re safe!” Seungyoon gave me a cheerful wave as goodbye. I returned a smile and waved my hand as well. When the door fully closed, I turned around and decided to return home for now. To be honest, maybe it’s not a very safe option to go out anymore. Actually, it’s not a good idea in general to be sighted with WINNER outdoor anytime soon. I continued to have my hood up and walked away from the building hurriedly.

I wasn’t sure if I am simply being paranoid but I felt like I was being watched as I walked the direction back home. I literally just sprinted all the way back. Well, I guess that is my workout for the day.

Night time came by so very slowly. Or maybe I’m just missing Taehyun. Probably the latter. He texted me that they would return home in an hour or so but now I’m checking the clock for the umpteenth time and it has been almost two hours already! I frowned and decided to prep for dinner first. Since I want to spend some more time with Taehyun, there really isn’t another excuse that I can think of which allows me to see him, other than offering food for them, which is always a good idea right? HA. I’m so smart! Turning the rice cooker on, I began cooking the main dishes. It was then when I realized there was a knock at my door. I smiled, knowing that it is going to be Taehyun. I practically ran to the door but heard the knocking somewhere else. Eh? The balcony? I turned around and there he was, greeting me with a grin standing behind the glass door.

I quickly slid the door open for him. “WHAT? Don’t tell me you climbed over again??”

“Well, I had no choice. They kept questioning me about you after you left. It’ll be weird if they see me coming over right after we got home. And I miss you too much to wait any longer!” He explained as he entered my apartment. I stared at him, giving a ‘are you for real’ look but I did smile in the end because I knew he came right away which warms my heart and made the whole waiting process a lot more worthy. “You’re cooking dinner?”

“Mhmm. It’s for the rest of them too.”

“Aww babe, you’re the best!” He smiled and attempted to give me a back hug.

I blushed and tried to avoid his hug but to no avail. I got to admit that skinship with him is still a little awkward for me. “… You’re pretty touchy eh.”

“Maybe a little violent too.” He answered. I narrowed my eyebrows and turned to him. He flicked his fingers on my forehead again. “Like this.”

“YAH! It hurts!” He simply laughed at my response. Whoa. I actually thought about something else for a second there. COUGH. Which is also something I really cannot let him know about…?

I returned my attention to the dish I’m making. Taehyun suddenly spoke up. “Well then, I think I should go back now. They’re probably wondering what I’m doing in my room for so long. I got to somehow sneak back into the house.”

“Oh come on, you can just sneak back in from the front too!” I said.

“Right… Maybe I’ll do that. Okay I’ll ask the guys to come over then.”

“Okay!” I smiled at his plan. He gave me his signature eye smile and grin, waved at me then left my apartment.

I continued cooking and moments later, there was knocking again- and I made sure it was my door this time, and it was.

I opened it right away and in came the members of WINNER. They greeted me happily one by one. “Daebak! Noona you’re the best for cooking for us! It was such a hectic day too!” Seunghoon immediately sat himself at the dinner table.

“Yah. At least help me take out the dishes or there’s no food for you!” I demanded. Seunghoon gave me a salute to his forehead and came into the kitchen to help me out. Taehyun, Mino and Jinwoo simply situated themselves in front of the television. “Where’s Seungyoon guys?” I asked when I didn’t notice him anywhere.

“Oh… He’s hanging out with his cousin. You just missed her Yunju noona, she was over at our place for a bit.” Mino said as I placed the last dish onto the dining table. “She’s such a cutie too!”

Jinwoo immediately smacked his head as they got up and gathered around the food. “Whoa. Wipe that drool of yours it’s dripping everywhere.” Mino went along with the flow and wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve.

Taehyun nodded. “Yeah man. She’s Seungyoon’s cousin. Off limits yo!”

“Is she your type hyung?” Mino asked.

Jinwoo shook his head. Unimpressed that he isn’t siding with him, Mino turned towards Taehyun. “Maknae??”

Taehyun paused for a second and I unconsciously found myself throwing daggers at his back, well not literally. "Not really. She seems like the type that can get a little possessive.” I immediately smiled and Mino crossed his arms in defeat.

Just then, Taehyun got a call from Seungyoon, asking if he and his cousin can join us for dinner as well. “Oh? Well sure, if they don’t mind!” I responded, quickly going back to the kitchen and taking out more utensils.

When Taehyun ended the phone call, Mino’s face brightened up. “Omo! That means I get to see her again!”

Seunghoon laughed. “What the heck. Why are you so desperate?” We all shared a laugh at Mino’s behaviour. Moments later, Seungyoon and his cousin arrived at our door. I quickly opened it to see Seungyoon and a girl behind him. When she stood up after bowing at me, her gaze locked with mine.

I stopped smiling and so did my heart beat. I recognized her right away. I swear that she was the one who bumped into me at the coffee shop. She smirked the same way she did this afternoon and brought her hand out for a handshake with me. “I’ve heard lots about you. It’s nice to finally meet you… Yunju-shi.”