Chapter 3

#FRIEND-ZONE

“Kim Jaejoong, are you sure you are able to handle this?" His dad asked 

"Why can't you ever trust me. I'll be able to take care of this company. Gosh!" Jaejoong said in an angrily tone 

“Maybe I should give this to your hyung instead." His dad was still unsure 

"Seriously! Why are you always trusting him and not me. I am your son too? Seriously. What's with this family." Jaejoong stormed off to his room 

"Yah! Kim Jaejoong." His dad shouted 

Kim Jaejoong - son of a CEO, who owns companies in different part of the world. His dad is the head of the whole company. His brother works in the US, Europe and also half of Asia. He was going to take charge of his dad position once his dad steps down. However, his dad doesn't trust Jaejoong because he used to be rebellious, but after his mother's death, he changed and wanted to prove to his dad that he has changed by working at his dad’s company. 

"Son. We need to talk. Come down to the home office" His dad knocked his door 

"What is it?" Jaejoong said in an annoyed tone as he stood in front of his dad home office not wanting to go in to greet him properly 

"You'll be assign to the Seoul department. Please report punctual to the Head of Department." His dad assistant said 

"So you're finally trusting me, huh? Thanks a lot, really appreciate it." Jaejoong said in a cold-sarcastic tone, as he turned his back towards his dad and walked back to his room 

"Mum! How could you leave me alone with this uncaring man. What happened to taking care of me forever?" Jaejoong said as he held up a picture of him and his mum before she passed away 

The next morning. Jaejoong in a full suit, walking out from his car. His dad assistant who was now his assistant was by his side, explaining all business he was going to be involved. He then greeted the Head of Department , Hwang Tiffany,and continue walking to the office. 

 

Meanwhile...

"Yah! Yul, you head to the office first alright. I'm going to be late. My car is having some problems again. Aish!” Yunho said on the phone 

"Eh? Late? I'm holding onto your coffee and the reports for you. You owe me one. I'll meet you in the office then" Yuri whined. 

Yuri who was having difficulties just carrying her laptop, and talking on the phone on one hand. And carrying files, her bag and hot coffee for her and Yunho on the other. They were supposed to meet like usual at the front of the building but Yunho was running late so she had to carry all of those by herself. Suddenly a crowd of people who went out of the elevator, one of them being Jaejoong, bumped into Yuri, knocking everything down, spilled her coffee, which some had stained her clothes and her reports

"Aish!" Yuri complained as she picked up everything 

"Are you okay? Is your stuff okay?" Jaejoong bend down to help Yuri 

"It's fine. Ah! No, my laptop and the report." Yuri said 

"I'm sorry. Is there anything that I can help you with?" Jaejoong was concerned

"Ah, no no, it's okay. Thanks Mr...!" Yuri thanked him 

Just as Jaejoong was about to say his name, his assistant and Tiffany, helped Jaejoong up, and walked away. Jaejoong looked back, as he saw Yuri picking up, wiping of her items and when she put her hair at the back of her ear, she felt like Yuri was an angel sent from heaven above, and as if she was shining. He couldn't help but smile to himself. He have never felt like that before. 

"Mr Kim, are you okay?" Tiffany asked

"Yeah! I'm fine." Jaejoong smiled back 

"Alright! So here's your office. Uh, I'll introduce to you, those who will be working under you." Tiffany said

"Alright!" Jaejoong said as he sat on the chair and looking at the view from the office 

"We'll see you at the meeting room then." Tiffany, bowed and left Jaejoong's office 

"Yah! What's with your blouse, going for a new look I see? And where's my coffee?" Yunho who was panting as he ran into the office, try to keep his cool

"Your coffee? It's on my blouse. See this is what happens when you leave me alone." Yuri pointed to the coffee stain and whined 

"Aww... So you can't leave without me, is that what you're trying to say?" Yunho pinched the cheeks of Yuri 

"Yah! Aren't you gonna let go? Aigoo...." Yuri smacked his hands 

The head of department , Tiffany, walked into the office 

"Guys, I'll be introducing someone important today, so please come to the meeting room in 15 mins." Tiffany, said as she walked away. 

"By the way, Yunho, late again I see? Please be punctual!" Tiffany said as she looked at the panting Yunho. 

"Yes Miss Hwang, I'll keep that in mind." Yunho jokingly-saluted

"15 mins you guys. Meeting Room. Be Prepared. See you." Tiffany shouted as she walked away. 

"Aish! The coffee stain! Wrong day to wear a white blouse." Yuri complained as she tried to wiped the stain off her blouse. 

"Yah! Hurry. We gotta go to the meeting room. I can't be late again! She's gotta continue picking on me if I'm late again." Yunho said 

"You go on ahead first, I'll be at the restroom to clean it up. I can't go for an important meeting with this big coffee stain." Yuri said as she walked off to the toilet 

"Okay! Please try to be punctual!" Yunho nagged across 

"Haha! You should try to listen to your own advice." Yuri shouted across back 

"Ah! How am I supposed to get off this stain! Aish, Shoot! I'm late." Yuri said as she looked at her watch and rushed out 

"Okay guys. Gather in, where's Yuri?" Tiffany said as Jaejoong was behind her waiting

"Uh, she's running a little late. She'll be here." Yunho said 

"Yah! Who's that guy? So good looking!!" 

"Is he gonna work with us? Omo! So cute." Girls squealed and whispered among themselves looking at the good looking Jaejoong 

"Alright! Settle down, Good Morning everyone, I'm here to introduce someone very important today. He is the son of Mr Kim, the boss of this company and will be in charge of the Seoul department, here" Tiffany introduced Jaejoong to all of them

"I'm here, I'm here! Sorry, trying to get out this stain." Yuri rushed in, shouting, not knowing what was going on, as she saw everyone looking at her. And also saw Jaejoong, the guy who helped her out earlier. 

"Oh it's that girl from before? She's working in this department!" Jaejoong thought to himself as he smiled and laughed softly at the clueless Yuri. 

"Nice of you to join us Yuri." Tiffany said

"Sorry Miss Hwang" Yuri bowed and walk in embarrassment, as she stood next to Yunho who was laughing at her.

"As I was saying, he's Jaejoong, Mr Kim, who will be the boss of this company of the Seoul Department. Mr Kim Jaejoong." Tiffany said as he introduced Jaejoong

"Hello! I'm Mr Kim and I'll be in charge of Seoul's department, please take good care of me." Jaejoong smiled as he looked at Yuri. 

"Yah! Why is he smiling at you?" Yunho whispered.

“Maybe Because, I'm pretty, charming and attractive." Yuri proudly said as she flipped her hair

"Or maybe because of the big coffee stain on your shirt. Ah, the always clueless Yuri." Yunho laughed softly, as Yuri punched Yunho's arm

"Here, take my coat." Yunho said as he took off his blazer, and put it on Yuri, who quickly buttoned it up to cover the coffee stain on her blouse. 

"Thank you. That's why I can't live without you." Yuri said as she pinched Yunho's cheek

"Yah, Yah! Stop it, would you?" Yunho said loudly forgetting that Tiffany was still talking to the staff. 

"Alright! That is all, the rest of you can go back to work. Mr Kim, I have to excuse myself first, I'll see you later in the office." Tiffany said as she bowed and walked off. 

"New boss eh? He's not that good looking? Average looking I guess? Tsk." Yunho said to himself as he looked at Jaejoong getting all the attention from the girl staff. 

"Jealous much? Haha! Let's go I have lots of reports to redo because of the coffee spill." Yuri said as she walked off 

"Yah! Thank god you're not drooling over Mr boss there, you still think I'm better looking right?" Yunho asked 

"You were never good looking from the start sweetheart." Yuri said as she lightly tapped on Yunho's cheeks. 

"Eh? Yah! Kwon Yuri!" Yunho was shocked at Yuri's answer 

As they were about to walk out of the meeting room, Jaejoong heard the 2 talking and joking and he went to approach them 

"Hello! We meet again." Jaejoong said as he smiled at Yuri and the confused Yunho 

"We've never met before? Have we?" Yunho was confused 

"Not you idiot! He meant me. I bumped into him earlier. The coffee incident." Yuri nudged the clueless Yunho

"I'm Yuri by the way, Kwon Yuri. Nice to meet you." Yuri introduced herself as she bowed 

"I'm Yunho, Jung Yunho!” Yunho who suddenly butted in. 

"Nice to meet the 2 of you! Anyway, are you okay?" Jaejoong laughed and asked trying to keep his cool 

"Yeah! Just a stained blouse, and reports plus a broken laptop. I've had worst." Yuri said 

"Trust her when she's said she had her worst days." Yunho blurted out 

"Yah!" Yuri said silently to Yunho

“Sorry about it again. Anyway, I've got to go. See you soon. Here's my name card, call me if you have any problems." Jaejoong said as he smiled to Yuri and walked away with his assistant. 

"Yuri. Kwon Yuri." Jaejoong thought to himself and smiled as he walked out of the meeting room. 

"Ohhhhh~ a name card..." Yoona who watched what was happening, approached Yuri and Yunho 

"Yes! A name card. Big deal?" Yunho rolled his eyes 

"It is a big deal, he indirectly gave Yuri his number. Hello? I think he likes you Yul?" Yoona said causing Yunho to be in disbelief

"No way. What type of theory is that?" Yunho was not liking Jaejoong 

"He only gave Yuri his name card. And he only started working here? Why the hell would he want to talk to Yuri unless he was interested in her?" Yoona said as she was sipping her coffee 

"Probably for business purposes?" Yunho trying to prove Yoona's theory wrong

"Yeah, maybe Yunho's right? He did accidentally spill coffee on me? So probably wanted to help I guess" Yuri said 

"I don't know, Yul. Maybe he likes you or maybe it's just purely business." Yoona said as she walked out of the meeting room 

"You don't think Yoona's theory is right? Do you?" Yunho looked at Yuri 

"I don't know, and right now, I don't really care. I gotta go re-do those reports. See you later for lunch." Yuri walked off, not believing and caring. 

"Aish! That guy better not fall for Yuri. But I know Yuri won't. I hope?" Yunho thought to himself as he walked slowly to his desk 

During work, Yunho kept thinking about what Yoona said about Jaejoong liking Yuri. He kept staring at Yuri and scratching his head

"Yah, hyung. Don't you have work to do?" Yoochun who went up to Yunho who was busy daydreaming. 

"Don't disturb him, he's busy thinking of ways to impress Yuri. Haha." Donghae who was sitting at the table next to him, teased Yunho causing Yoochun to laugh with him

"Yah! Stop it. Do you think what Yoona said was right? It's not, right?" Yunho blabbered to himself. 

"Is he feeling alright? I'm scared." Yoochun and Donghae continue teasing Yunho more

"Aish! Yoona said something previously." Yunho looked at the two of them seriously 

"What? That she thinks I'm good looking, and is interested in me?" Donghae smirked

"Eh. You, good looking? That's a good joke. Who knew you were funny." Yoochun punched Donghae  jokingly. 

"Aish this guy." Donghae glared at the teasing Yoochun

"Yah! What did Yoona said?" Yoochun asked Yunho 

"Yah! Aren't you three going to do your work? We're not paying you to chat with one another?" Tiffany shouted as she saw the 3 of them talking. 

"Yah.. Go! Go back! Talk during Lunch later." Yoochun said as he ran back to his seat 

"Aish seriously." Tiffany said as she walked off.

Yuri laughed at 3 of her friends. They continue their work till it was lunch time. 

"Yah! Let's go. I'm hungry." Yuri who went up to Yunho who was focus on work 

"Sorry, he has a lunch date with us today." Yoochun said as he stood next to Donghae 

"No girls allowed. All boys." Donghae raised his eyebrows. 

"Eh? Yah! Jung Yunho! You said you're going for lunch with me? First you left me alone in the morning. Now lunch?" Yuri punched Yunho's arm 

"Sorry Yul. I'll make it up to you. Go with Yoona. She eats a lot, like you. Okay?" Yunho said as he was quickly dragged away by Donghae

"Help me say hi to Yoona for me, eh?" Donghae looked back and shouted across to Yuri.

"Aish!" Yuri whined

She then walked to Yoona's desk, to go lunch with. She saw her talking on the phone. Waiting by her side, not wanting to disturb her. Yoona wasn't putting down the call down, so Yuri then decided to write on a piece of paper. 

"Lunch?" Yuri wrote as she passed it to Yoona 

"Sorry. Busy. Next time alright?" Yoona wrote down 

"Okay then. Don't forget to eat your lunch." Yuri wrote as she walked off alone for lunch. 

Meanwhile, Yoochun, Donghae and Yunho, took their lunch and found a table in the busy cafeteria 

"Yah! Why were you guys so harsh on Yuri?" Yunho asked seriously

"As a guy, you can't always give in to the girl. Gotta be stern and tough." Donghae said as he took a bite from his salad 

"Eh? What rubbish is that?" Yunho looked confused 

"Seriously, hyung. If you're too nice, Yuri will just treat you as a friend? She can't see you as a man!" Yoochun said 

"Yah! Isn't to girls that an ideal man is someone who treats them nice?" Yunho asked as he took a sip of his drink 

"That's a girl theory. This is guy theory. Already proven. Don't you see, girls are always loving the bad, cold type of guy." Donghae said as he continue talking with his mouth full

"Who proved it? you? Please hyung, no girl was ever near you. Point proven? Seriously!" Yoochun laughed with Yunho 

"Aish! This boy! Seriously Yunho, be the bad guy. Yuri will certainly fall for it." Donghae said 

"You've watched way too much drama. Plus, Yuri is not the kind of girl who will like a bad guy." Yunho said 

"And how would you know?" Yoochun asked 

"She told me, duh." Yunho said 

"She's a hard girl to crack. Forget, it let's eat. I'm hungry." Donghae said as he took a bite from his sandwich 

Yuri walked pass the 3 of them, and sat alone, 2 tables down. She, being the typical hungry, Yuri ate a lot. 

"I feel bad, I should go there." Yunho stood up as he looked at the lonely Yuri 

"Hyung. Bad, cold man!!!" Donghae said, emphasizing the term 'man' causing Yunho to sit back down.

On the other hand, Jaejoong was being toured of the whole building. And he was being brought to the cafeteria. When he walked, everyone bowed to him, recognizing him as the new boss. As he was walking, he saw Yuri, eating alone. He wanted to go up to her to talk, and know her more better.

"Umm, Mr Lee, I'll be eating here." Jaejoong said to his assistant 

"Sorry, sir. But we're not done with the tour." His assistant said 

"I'm hungry, From waking around. I'll be seating, there. So just passed me any food alright. Thank you." Jaejoong said as he pointed to the table Yuri was sitting 

Jaejoong walked up to the lonely, eating Yuri. He couldn't help but laugh at Yuri who was really enjoying her food. Donghae who saw what was happening, pointed out for Yunho who was surprised 

"Miss, is anyone sitting here? Can I sit here?" Jaejoong asked the focused Yuri.

"Nope. Sure! Oh, Mr Kim-ssi." Yuri quickly stood up and bowed, realising that it was Jaejoong 

"Haha! Sorry to bother you eating. You looked very focused and serious." Jaejoong laughed.

"I take my food seriously." Yuri said proudly causing Jaejoong to laugh

"Umm, sir. Your food." Jaejoong's assistant brought Jaejoong's food to him.

"Thank you. You can go ahead. I'll continue the tour of this building later." Jaejoong said as he dismissed his assistant. 

"Wow. It's probably good to have an assistant, huh?" Yuri mumbled to herself as she looked at Jaejoong

"It's alright? But they can be pretty annoying." Jaejoong replied as he laughed as he took a bite from his food

"Wow I'm hungry from touring around the building." Jaejoong said as he looked at his food

"Tell me about it. Walking from the office down to the cafeteria is one tiring workout." Yuri said, causing Jaejoong to laugh at Yuri's comment. 

"By the way, sorry to disturb your lunch, but why is everyone staring at you? Should I be scared?" Yuri asked Jaejoong who was eating and not bothered by the continuous stares. As she looked around, all eyes were on her, including Yunho, Donghae and Yoochun who were watching her entire movement. 

"Probably because I'm a very good looking guy for a boss. And they just can't take their eyes off me" Jaejoong proudly said 

"Don't flatter yourself, Boss-ssi. I won't say you're that good looking? Probably a 3 out of 10?" Yuri laughed, forgetting that she was talking to her boss as if she was talking to him as a friend 

"Excuse me. How could you say that to your boss." Jaejoong who was suddenly serious

"I'm sorry. Mr Kim-ssi." Yuri who went back to talking in a formal tone. 

"Hahahahaha!" Jaejoong suddenly bursted out laughing causing more people to stare. And it made Yunho who was watching more curious to what they were talking about. 

"Mr Kim Jaejoong-ssi, could you lower your voice. What's wrong with you?” Yuri who was so confused to what was happening 

"I'm kidding Yuri, gosh you're so gullible." Jaejoong said as he pretends to wipe off his tears

"Aish!" Yuri complained 

"I'm kidding. You're very different Kwon Yuri. You treat me as if I'm your friend unlike others who just see me as a boss. I'm liking that." Jaejoong said as he still continue laughing 

"You truly are one weird boss, Mr Kim-ssi." Yuri said as she scoffed 

"Please, call me Jaejoong." Jaejoong said 

"It's okay. It's all business here." Yuri said as she was afraid she will get scolded if she drop the formality

"Friends call each other by name right? I can't be calling you Miss Kwon-ssi? Yuri is better." Jaejoong asked 

"Friends?" Yuri was confused 

"Yes! Friends! We're now officially friends." Jaejoong put out his hand, wanting to shake on it with Yuri 

"From Boss to friends. That escalated quickly. Why not? I've never had a rich friend before?" Yuri teased as she shook Jaejoong's hand

"Ha! Ha! Very funny." Jaejoong said sarcastically knowing that Yuri would never meant that because he knew she was different. 

"Just to remind you, we're only friends during Lunch. But in the office, you're the boss, I'm the worker. Got it?" Yuri bossed Jaejoong 

"Only during lunch? What about weekends? Or dinner." Jaejoong trying to hint to Yuri.

"Let's just keep it to Lunch okay. Aigoo.. Okay please continue eat. All this talking is making me hungry. And you won't like me if I'm hungry." Yuri playfully glared at Jaejoong 

"I wouldn't want to know." Jaejoong played along as they continue to eat. They were teasing and laughing 

 

THE END

I've finally updated #FRIEND-ZONE with Chapter 3, I hope you guys enjoyed reading today's story. 

And can i say how good looking Jaejoong is in a suit. I was literally fan-girling, going through photos of Jaejoong in suit. Isn't he just so OMG. I'm dying

Btw, more Yunri and the start of Jaeri moments! Egg-cited

Anyway, comment down, if you guys like today's story. And subscribe if you want to see the oh-so-handsome Jaejoong & Yunho in suits

To Yurisisable : Thank you.. I'm updating it quickly, cause I can't wait for you to read it. Hope you like today's story too!

To candacess : Thank you for liking this. Ikr, Yuri is very very cute

To minhoyyuri24 : Its Updated ;) Enjoy!!

To NalyYullie : Yuri will constantly ask Yunho to treat her. Let's hope he won't be broke I love Yunri moments too. Jaeri FINALLY MET!!

 

 

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Pinksugar_ #1
Chapter 16: I love this story.. Jaeri is cute. Please make it to be jaeri.
Update next chapter, please. We're waiting!
minhoyyuri24 #2
Chapter 22: Please update! ❤️❤️
roxxi1993
#3
Chapter 21: I'm a new reader!
Keep updating and don't stop please!
It's really good!
I just really pity Yunho though~
But if he doesn't confess soon..
Yuri is really going to like Jaejoong!
Update soon!
minhoyyuri24 #4
Chapter 21: Please update! <3
minhoyyuri24 #5
Chapter 20: Please update! < 3
dearxoxo #6
Chapter 16: New reader. Great story authornim, read this story is like i'm watching drama, but this is too short:( Can't wait for your update. And please make it to be jaeri happy ending juseyo ^^
aehyo_lynn
#7
Chapter 16: Thanks for your double updates,make me know Jaejoong's character more..
I'm still waiting for jaeri momments..hehe
aehyo_lynn
#8
Chapter 16: Thanks for your double updates,make me know Jaejoon's character more..
I'm still waiting for jaeri momments..hehe
minhoyyuri24 #9
Chapter 16: Please update! <3
Khab71 #10
Chapter 14: Subscribed! I want Jeari. ;)