You were struck with a sharp headache as you groaned and shifted in bed. Why on earth did I drink last n- . How did I get bac- You opened your eyes with much difficulty and found yourself in a room which you did not recognize. Did I drink so much that I can't even recognize my own room anymore? But didn't I drink only- Your headache worsened and you immediately snapped your eyes shut again.

'Are you okay?' And why is there a male's voice? Which doesn't sound like Jinyoung op- . Im Jaebum?! 'Hyewon?' Why is he here- Why am I- Wait what?!

You did not think and immediately pulled the blanket over your head. ‘Hyewon? Kim Hyewon?’

Okay. Let’s just ignore him for now. How did I end up here? The last thing I remember was that Jackson dude and two other guys making me drink the two cups and then- did I fall asleep?! On Youngjae? And then how did I end up here?! And thinking made your headache worsen again.

‘Where is this place? Why am I here?’ You mumbled incoherently under the blanket. 

‘My house. You fell asleep. And I couldn’t wake you up.’

‘So you brought me here? Why not my place?’

‘I didn’t think that it would be nice of me to bring you back drunk and asleep on your first date.’

You paused and processed your thoughts slowly. Well that sounds reasonable… Wait- No. ‘So it’s nicer to bring me back to your place instead on my first date?’ She has a point. ‘What did my mom say?’

‘I didn’t tell them.’

What?! ‘You didn’t?’ Is she angry? I didn’t know what to do! It’s not like I have girls falling asleep drunk everyday and have to contemplate on how to explain to their parents right? ‘You could have just-‘

You were interrupted by your phone ringing, and you stuck your hand out from underneath the sheets when Jaebum nudged you with your phone. And you answered it without revealing your face still. ‘Hello? … Oh. Umma… I’m really sorry… I fell asleep at Jaebum oppa’s place last night, and he forgot to tell you.’ Jaebum stared at the lump of mess on his bed, his fiancée hiding under his blanket, churning out a lie for him. Why isn’t she telling the truth? ‘He brought me over to watch a movie but, yeah I fell asleep and he didn’t want to wake me up. I’m sorry again umma. … Yes I’ll be home soon.’ 

 
‘Why did you do that?’

‘Do what?’

‘You shouldn’t cover for me.’

‘Then am I supposed to tell on you?’

‘No. But. Why did you even drink when you already know that you can’t?’ Jaebum accidentally raised his voice at the last part, and he realized it too late. 

‘It’s not like I have a choice.’ You said, trying to keep your cool. Stay calm. 

‘You could have rejected it. They’re younger than you.’

‘Not all of them are younger th-‘

‘Other than Mark hyung and Jackson.’ Can he not cut me off? Your headache was not helping, and seeing that you were not fully in the right state of mind, you were extremely ticked off.

‘You were the one that left me alone when you said that you wouldn’t!’ You shouted and finally got out of the blankets. You glared at him and ignored his startled expression before heading towards the door. 

What’s with that sudden outburst? ‘Where are you going?’ You were pulled back by his sharp grip on your wrist. 
‘Home.’ You spat as you tried to push his hand off, but to no avail. ‘Leave me alone.’

‘Don’t go.’ What’s wrong with him? ‘Yet. I won’t let you leave in that. You need to change. I’ll bring you back.’ 

You eyed your crumpled blouse and skirt. ‘It’s fin-‘

‘I said change.’ His tone changed as he glared at you, his grip tightening. 
 

 
You were in his shirt and pants, which was too big for you, as you dragged your feet to his car. You kept silent throughout the entire trip, not wanting to screw up anything else and make matters worse with your brain still not working properly. 

It was the same for Jaebum. He was fine with it as long as you kept quiet, and that you actually heeded to him to change in the end, though he had to force you to. This isn’t going to happen often right? It’s because she’s just not feeling well from the previous night right?

Without even saying bye, you got off the car and slammed the car door close. Let’s just assume that it’s her unique hangover for now. 

As he saw you disappearing into the gates, what you said finally registered into his head. She was just not sober yet. Don’t think too much about it. She isn’t actually mad because I left her alone for that short period of time right?
 

Jaebum did not contact you until the day before the photoshoot. 

From: Annoying Harabeoji

     Tomorrow I’ll pick you up at your place at 8am? 

Staring at his contact name and message, you started to feel guilty again. You did not mean to shout at him that morning, and you knew that you were extremely unreasonable with your outburst. It was one thing which would always happen when you wake up after getting drunk. But thankfully you would not go about doing weird things when you were actually drunk.

Okay.

     Are you feeling better?

Yeah.

Is she still mad at me?
 

Jaebum stared at you as you boarded the car. She shouldn’t be wearing such dresses when she goes out. You were wearing a dark blue tie-shoulder shirred chiffon dress, which Jaebum once again found short. Does she have a for short clothing? I should talk to her about it when things get better between us.  

There was an awkward silence in the car until Jaebum said something, after much contemplation. 

‘Are you still mad at me?’

You turned to look at him weirdly. ‘For?’

‘For leaving you alone.’ Oh.

‘I’m sorry, I can’t think straight after I wake up when I drink the previous night. So I was quite unreasonable. I’m really sorry about the outburst, and for shouting at you.’ You rambled on as you looked away. 

She’s missing the ‘oppa’ again. And she didn’t answer my question.

‘It’s okay. But you’re feeling better right?’

You nodded.

Jaebum turned to you who was walking quite a distance away from him and pulled onto your arm to bring you next to him. ‘Stop being so awkward. Don’t think about the outburst anymore.’ You just followed him silently. What do I do later? It’s a photoshoot, a wedding photoshoot. It’s definitely going to be really… chummy? But we’re arranged! It’s not a normal wedding.

You unknowingly grabbed for Jaebum’s shirt again as you stepped into the studio, walking past various sets and going into the unknown venue which made you nervous again.

Feeling the tug on his shirt, he turned to look at you. She has this habit of doing that. And Jaebum held onto the hand which was gripping onto his shirt.

‘Annyeonghaseyo.’ The both of you greeted as a male photographer greeted the both of you.

‘We’re here for the photo shoot?’ Jaebum said cautiously, unsure of what to do in such a place.

‘Im Jaebum-sshi and your fiancée?’ Jaebum nodded. ‘Ah, yeah. Your parents have already notified me on what concepts you would prefer, let’s get started then?’ The photographer was scanning the both of you since you stepped in, and noticed you holding hands. He was told that you were arranged, and knew that the concepts were actually chosen by your parents, and felt that it would be hard. Maybe it’s manageable, since they don’t look like they hate each other.

It did not take long for Jaebum to get dressed in his suit, but you took quite a while, with the team having to put on make-up for you and to do up your hair.

Jaebum immediately found his heart beating faster as he stared at you coming out of the dressing room. You were in a pale blue dress, with its end trailing on the ground behind you. With your hair in a simple waterfall braid and slight make-up, you looked gorgeous.

You made your way to Jaebum, and felt nervous when he was still staring at you without saying anything. ‘Do I look that weird?’ You asked softly as you poked his arm slightly, in a pathetic attempt to make things less awkward.

Weird? She looks- amazing. ‘What makes you think that you look weird?’

‘You’re looking at me like that since I came out.’

‘You don’t look weird.’

‘Groom and bride, can you come over here?’ The photographer gestured you over to the corner and you noticed the album in his hands. ‘I was thinking of something along this line?’

Jaebum immediately felt you tensed up as he stood next to you. To any normal couple, it would have been just the basics, but the thing was that, you were not a normal couple. The groom had his arms wrapped around the bride’s waist from behind as the bride turned her head to meet his eyes. And not to forget, their gaze was full of something which Jaebum and you did not have, love.

How are we going to do this? Wouldn’t it be so obvious in the photo album though? How are we going to look at each other like that? / Did mom plan this? I- But Jinyoung oppa would hug me around the shoulders sometimes so, I guess it wouldn’t be that bad? I hope.

Jaebum stepped closer to you and could smell the sweet peach scent easily, while you were stiffly standing in front of him. It’s just a photo shoot Im Jaebum, you can do it. Even though this is fake, you wouldn’t want something horrible in the album right?

You felt a pair of arms slowly wrapping around your waist from behind, and immediately stiffened further, if that was even possible. The only thing that you did with Jaebum was hold hands, which only happened when you were insecure about your surroundings, and his arm over your shoulder which was also for the same reason. And you did not remember that he had his arm around your waist in the club the previous time. I don’t think I’m going to get used to this.

He immediately felt guilty when he felt your response to him. You could feel his chest against your back as he pulled you closer to him. She can’t possibly hear my heart beat right? But the thing was that, you were too occupied with your own heart beat which was equally as fast.

Jaebum rested his chin on your head and breathed out, finally calming himself down in a way or another. ‘I’m sorry about this Hyewon.’

‘About what?’

‘Making you uncomfortable with the skinship.’ You felt Jaebum’s clasped hands squirming slightly on your tummy. He’s nervous too. Of course he would be.

‘It’s okay. I guess.’ You placed your hands on Jaebum’s and fiddled with it slightly.

It was his turn to tense up as he felt your small and soft hands on his, your thumb rubbing circles gently.

The flashes and snaps began right when the both of you were no longer as stiff as statues, and Jaebum felt that he had the responsibility to lead, being the male. He bent down and you found his face next to yours. Don’t stiffen up. Calm down. The both of you screamed mentally.

And the peach scent was even stronger. Think of something to say. Quick Im Jaebum. ‘You don’t usually wear make up do you?’ That was a bad one.

/What’s with that sudden topic? ‘Hmm? Kind of. I’m lazy.’ You willed yourself not to turn to look at him as you could even feel him breathing next to you.

Lazy and she’s still this pretty? He chuckled slightly and you smiled. More flashes and snaps.

‘You never had a boyfriend?’ You nodded. ‘Why?’

‘Mm… Nobody asked me out?’ Who’s dumb enough to not ask her out?! … Wait. What’s with me thinking that way.

‘Would you have agreed if I asked you out?’ You finally turned to look at him in surprise.

‘What?’

‘I’m just saying. Then maybe we wouldn’t have such a weird relationship right now. It’s not that I like you already or anything.’ Jaebum poked your cheek lightly.

‘But. If we really did date. What if we broke up? Since halmoni already arranged it, wouldn’t we have to marry each other in the end? Then it would be even weirder.’ He thought about what you said for a moment. She’s kind of smart.

‘Well, that’s true. So maybe this is better then.’

‘Bride, can you turn around to face the groom?’ The photographer interrupted just then.

You nodded as you felt Jaebum’s hands loosen slightly, but still remaining around your waist. But once you turned to face him, you had no where to place your arms which was awkwardly hanging.

Your eyes widened as he reached for your hands and wrapped it around his neck. ‘You wouldn’t be able to do this easily without the heels right.’ And you immediately glared at him.

‘Says who!’

‘Me.’

Before you could rebut, the photographer beat you to it. ‘The position is okay, but the groom can you bend down? Lean towards the bride.’

‘See. You’re too short.’ He whispered as you continued glaring at him.

‘You’re just too tall!’

‘More, lean in more. Don’t worry, I won’t force you to kiss or anything.’

Inch by inch, Jaebum leaned in, and your eyes widened as he did not stop. Just when your noses were about to touch, you quickly turned away as you blushed.

‘You nearly knocked your head into me by doing that young lady.’ His voice resonated into your ear, causing you to blush even more.

‘I’m sorry.’

‘And you’re blushing a lot.’ He could have kept that to himself!

‘No I’m not.’ You mumbled as you dug your face into his chest, which took Jaebum aback.

There was an influx of flashes and snaps.

‘Bride, can you face the groom?’ Without thinking, you lifted your face, forgetting that his face was merely inches away. And froze when you felt his lips graze yours.

Jaebum’s face was inches away from your head when you were originally looking down. However, he did not have enough time to react when you were told to turn, and he too froze. Peach.

The both of you stayed still with the tip of your noses touching, and you could feel your heart racing like mad. A flash and a snap brought you out of your daze as the photographer exclaimed, ‘That was a good one!’

And Jaebum immediately moved his face away. Good? I bet my eyes were huge like fishballs and what-?

‘Okay, please get changed for the next set.’ Without a single word or glance, Jaebum headed straight for his dressing room.

Is he annoyed? Angry? I nearly hit him with my head and now I- accidentally ki- was it counted as a kiss? It just, touched. Eesh why was I so dumb! That wasn’t counted as a kiss right?

Jaebum thought back to the moment you looked up at him, when your lips touched for that mere second. She’s quite clumsy actually.

He froze when he saw his next outfit. It wasn’t a tux this time. If I’m supposed to wear this, what is she going to wear?

‘This?’ You eyed the piece of clothing that you were handed. What did mom tell them? I’m so- This is bad.

‘You can wear this over first while we do your hair, it might be cold.’ You quickly took the coat over. Of course it will be cold! This just doesn’t make sense- Where is there a photo shoot of such a theme for any wedding? Isn’t it inappropriate?

‘You can wait at the couch first. She should be done soon.’ An assistant approached Jaebum and he nodded back. Couch? Now, he was extremely disturbed by the next part. He was in a dress shirt, with a loosened tie around his neck, and casual suit pants.

His mouth hung open when he saw you, and you could feel his eyes on you. Fortunately for you, they gave you a light brown cardigan to cover the short dress which was really close to being called a night dress. White, soft, silky and short.

I can’t do this. What happens if I accidentally do something wrong again? You gingerly walked towards Jaebum as he sat up on the couch.

He isn’t going to ask us to do what I think he’s going to say right? ‘Okay, now the bride, sit on his lap.’ You turned to look at the photographer. What? N-No I can’t.

Jaebum saw you frozen on the spot, about two metres away from the couch. ‘Hyewon-ie.’ Can’t he just object to this? Why is he- well it’s not like he’s wearing close to nothing!

You grabbed onto his arm for balance as you sat on his lap after much dilemma. ‘I’m sorry.’ Why does she keep apologizing? But his attention switched back to the photographer as he heard him sigh.

‘Can the both of you just relax? I’m not asking for your life or anything. And you’re getting married aren’t you?’ The photographer lectured as he placed Jaebum’s arm around your waist and the other around your back. And Jaebum saw you flinching when the photographer accidentally touched you.

You nearly shrieked and immediately moved closer to Jaebum by instinct when the photographer pulled down the right side of your cardigan slightly, revealing the thin strap of the night gown and a bit of your shoulder. ‘Okay. Now stay like this.’ That was enough to make Jaebum reach his limit with the amount of contact the photographer was having.

However, the photographer just calmly went back to his camera, knowing that Jaebum was not the least bit happy with what he just did. Which was actually also his plan from the start.

‘This is inappropriate.’ You mumbled softly, looking at anywhere but the person whose face was right in front of you again.

‘I think our parents planned it with the stupid photographer.’ Jaebum added. He was getting increasingly distracted by your shoulder as the photographer snapped away.

‘Bride, can you look at his eyes. Some eye contact thanks.’ In super slow motion, you finally got yourself to look at Jaebum, but you were simply staring blankly at him. The photographer sighed again. ‘With love. Look at him lovingly.’ You immediately blushed as Jaebum cleared his throat.

‘The only thing I’m in love with right now is probably the furnished walls.’ You mumbled without thinking, and heard Jaebum laughing at you. She’s very random. And hearing his laughter, you smiled too.

‘Am I not better than the walls though?’

‘The walls are pretty.’

‘What about me?’

‘How can you be pretty? You’re a guy oppa.’ She finally said it. Today.

‘No, but, what do you think about me?’

[A/N] Updated! Hope that this chapter was okay!

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