Haneul’s POV

I crept up behind Junhyung and covered his eyes.

“Hand me your wallet or I’ll take your life.” I said in a low voice.

“Then take my life.” He said.

“Tsk! Stingy fellow!” I slapped his back before sitting down beside him.

He laughed and handed me his wallet.

“For what?” I threw it back to him.

“Didn’t you ask for my wallet!?” He laughed.

“You asked me to take your life!” I said.

“I actually would gladly give you both.” He said.

“Liar. You’re no fun.” I pouted.

“Aigoo aigoo~ Eh wait. Something’s different about you today. OH! You finally cut off that long, irritating fringe of yours!” He said happily, touching my bangs.

“Don’t do that!” I whined, covering my hair in embarrassment.

“Why are you embarrassed!? You’re so cute! You look like a three year old now! Come, let Oppa give you a big hug!” He said, hugging me really tightly.

“We’re in school!” I hissed, pushing him away slightly.

“Alright alright. But you’re so cute!” He pinched my cheeks.

“It’s weird!” I covered my face.

“Weird!? Gosh. It’s super cute alright!” He pinched my cheeks.

“Really?” I asked.

“Of course! Would I lie!?” He said.

“Neh~ You’re just saying because you’re my boyfriend.” I said.

“Come on! Later we’ll see what the other boys say!” He said.

“Other boys? What do you mean?” I asked.

“We’re meeting them for dinner. MBLEAST gathering.” He smiled.

“What has MBLEAST got to do with me seriously?” I asked.

“What do you mean by ‘what has MBLAQ got to do with me seriously?’ You’re my girlfriend, it automatically makes you part of our BIG family!” He said with his arms open wide.

“I’m not going with such hair!” I said.

“You don’t a choice. They requested your presence or else I would have to eat grass.” He pouted.

“Then eat grass.” I said.

“You wouldn’t let that happen.” He said.

“Why didn’t you tell me earlier!? Then I wouldn’t cut my stupid hair!” I shouted.

“But it’s so cute!” He smiled, touching my bangs again.

“It’s like I can do this.” He said, patting my head.

Ever since he told me about his period, the smile has never left his face. He was smiling so much to the point he actually look insane, but in a good way, I guess.

“Oh! They’re here! Let’s go!” He said, dragging me along, not even giving me a chance to protest.

I was pushed into their van and greeted by five other boys.

“Hello. How was school? And oh! You cut your fringe! You look so cute with bangs! You should have done it long ago!” Yoseob said, touching my fringe.

“It’s cute right! I told her it’s cute and she kept scolding me.” Junhyung said, touching my hair as well.

They kept patting my head, making me feel like some sort of pet.

“Hey hey hey! That’s enough! Only I can pat her head like this!” Junhyung finally said, covering my head with his hands.

“Who gave you permission to?” I said, making the rest of them laugh.

“I gave myself permission.” He said.

I rolled my eyes and looked out of the window.

The ride was a noisy one. They kept playing weird games and laughing at really stuff that isn’t that funny after all. But seeing them so happy, I started laughing unconsciously as well. Then suddenly they were silent and I felt a weight on my shoulder. Junhyung was asleep, so were the other boys.

“That’s fast.” I mumbled, adjusting myself so Junhyung could lean against me more comfortably.

Soon, the car was filled with light snores. I had to bite myself to suppress my laughter. When we finally arrived, I had a hard time waking them up, especially the one on my shoulder.

“Hey, Junnie. Wake up~” I shook him a little.

“Five minutes~” He mumbled, hugging my arm tighter.

“Everyone else has left already. Come on, Love, wake up.” I shook him a little harder.

“Mmmmm just go~” He mumbled.

“Erm~ Why not you guys go in first? I’ll let him sleep for awhile more before going in.” I said.

“Okay. But if you let him sleep, it’s not going to be just five minutes.” Doojoon smiled.

“I know right.” I mumbled.

“Good luck.” Hyunseung said, patting my fringe.

“Yea thanks.” I mumbled.

They just had to make me feel like a pet before leaving us alone.

I took out my phone and played a song, stuffing one side of the earphone into Junhyung’s ear.

Junhyung’s POV

I opened my eyes when I heard music.

“Shh~ Just close your eyes and listen to it.” Haneul said, patting my head.

I did as I was told.

When I look into your eyes
It’s like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There’s so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you’ve come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?

“My soul is 22.” I said.

“Shut up and listen.” She laughed, hitting me lightly.

I won’t give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I’m giving you all my love
I’m still looking up

And when you’re needing your space
To do some navigating
I’ll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find

She put her arm over my shoulders, letting me lean against her chest. I kissed the bare skin on her chest. She frowned a little but still smiled.

‘Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We’ve got a lot to learn
God knows we’re worth it
No, I won’t give up

I don’t wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I’m here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you’re still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn’t break, we didn’t burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I’ve got, and what I’m not
And who I am

I won’t give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I’m giving you all my love
I’m still looking up
Still looking up.

I won’t give up on us (no I’m not giving up)
God knows I’m tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We’ve got a lot to learn (we’re alive, we are loved)
God knows we’re worth it (and we’re worth it)

I won’t give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I’m giving you all my love
I’m still looking up

“I am not as talented as you or any other writers out there who can write amazing lyrics or speak amazingly. I cannot phrase whatever I want to tell you properly without embarrassing myself. From time to time again, when I hear songs that I feel speak for me, I’ll let you hear them, and I hope you’ll get my message.” She said.

“Have you ever heard of the saying ‘actions speaks louder than words’?” I said.

She nodded.

“You’re doing exactly it. Every action of yours spells how much you love me. I know it, I can feel it deep inside my bones, my heart. You don’t have to do anything else extra to assure me, because I know.” I said.

I cupped her cheeks and kissed her deeply. I pushed the seat backwards, letting her lie down while I climbed on top of her, still not breaking the kiss.

“And the reason why I can write amazing lyrics is because of you. You are my inspiration.” I said.

“You mean I gave you so much heartbreak?” She said.

“What? No! Why do you always have to spoil the moment?” I asked, frowning.

“I’m sorry.” She laughed, moving up to kiss me.

“Do you know how much your smile means to me?” She whispered as she circled her arms around my neck, pulling me closer to her.

“How much?” I asked, inhaling the sweet scent from her neck.

She just giggled, her hands running through my hand before cupping my cheeks.

“More than you can imagine.” She said.

We kissed as thou we were at home, totally forgetting the fact we were in the car or that we aren’t the only ones on Earth. I opened my eyes a little, tilting my head towards the window. I got a shock that I screamed and fell onto the floor. I saw five faces plastered to the glass, grinning at us.

“AHHH!!” She shouted, grabbing my arm.

The door opened, revealing the grinning MBLAQ.

“That almost went into G.O’s pigeon folder.” Mir said, laughing.

“Damn.” I heard Haneul mumbled.

She hid her face into my chest.

“Go away! Why did you guys do that!?” I shouted.

“You were taking so long! We thought you passed out! And for your information, we knocked!” Seungho Hyung laughed.

Haneul’s POV

That was so embarrassing! I need to bury myself six feet under.

“Are you okay?” Junhyung whispered.

I nodded slightly, looking up at him.

“It’s okay.” He smiled, kissing my forehead.

“Right. It’s okay! We know you guys are really in love.” Joon smiled.

“Stop it!” Junhyung frowned.

“Alright. Enough with the teasing. Shall we go in? I’m hungry.” Seungho said.

“Hyung, you’re always hungry.” Cheondong blabbered.

“Yah!” Seungho shouted.

“Alright, let’s go. Someone’s hungry.” Junhyung said, rubbing Seungho’s stomach.

“Don’t do that!” Seungho whined.

As we were walking in, Seungho grabbed onto my hand and gestured me to the side.

“What is it?” Iasked.

“Don’t look so scared.” He said.

“Don’t you know you’re really very intimidating? Plus this new hairstyle of yours, I feel like I am in the military.” I said.

He laughed out loudly; his usual grandfather kind of laughter.

“That’s new.” He said.

“I’m serious.” I said, smiling.

“I guess I should be honored for intimidating someone everyone is feared of?” He said.

“What is that supposed to mean?” I said.

“You know very well what I mean, you fierce thing.” He said, patting my hair.

“Nice fringe by the way. Really cute. In the past, I would call you a lion. But now, you look like a cub, a really fierce one thou.” He said.

“Should I take that as an insult or compliment?” I said.

“Either way is fine.” He smiled.

“So what is it?” I asked.

“I just want to say thank you.” He said.

“Why do you keep thanking me?” I asked.

“For putting a permanent smile on Junhyung’s face. I’m sure by now you know everything that you should know. You know the reason behind why I am so protective over him, right?” He said.

I nodded.

“So thank you very much.” He said.

“Don’t thank me. I did it willingly. I want him to smile too.” I said.

“Where did you go to!?” Junhyung suddenly appeared, pouting.

“Sorry Buddy, I was talking to your girl.” Seungho said, putting his arm over Junhyung’s shoulder.

“What did you tell her!?” He asked.

“Oh~ It’s a secret.” Seungho said, looking at me to play along.

“Gosh, Junhyung. I cannot believe it.” I said with a frown before I stomped into the restaurant.

Throughout the whole meal, Junhyung kept trying to ask me what is it that Seungho told me. It was mean but who asked him to look so cute when he is nervous?

“HANEUL AH!” Doojoon suddenly said, standing up.

“Huh?” I looked at him.

“Haneul ah~” He smiled.

“Yes?” I said, feeling really embarrassed.

I was sitting in a crowd of eleven really hot guys, and they were all smiling at me for what reason, I don’t know.

“Haneul ah, thank you.” Doojoon said, handing me a cup of Soju.

“For what?” I asked dumbly.

“For making our Junnie smile!” He said, patting Junhyung’s head.

I smiled and looked down, sipping the Soju.

“You’re officially part of our family, okay?” He said.

“Thank you.” I mumbled, smiling to myself.

“So… What did I exactly do wrong!?” Junhyung asked me, pouting.

“Nothing.” I said.

“What nothing!? Then why are you angry!?” He asked.

“I’m not angry. Who smiles when they are angry?” I asked him.

“But… Then.. What is it!?” He whined.

“The only fault with you is that you’re so cute when you’re nervous, that makes you really a teasing target.” I said.

Everyone else laughed and clapped, except for Junhyung who still doesn’t get it.

“You don’t get it?” I asked.

“I don’t.” He said.

I rolled my eyes and continued eating.

After the meal, Junhyung and I took a walk while the others headed somewhere else.

“Cold?” He asked.

“No.” I said.

“Remember here?” He said, stopping suddenly.

It was the playground where I told him my answer.

“Of course.” I said.

I climbed up onto the roof. I stopped him when he wanted to follow.

“Why?” He asked.

“Stand there.” I said, pointing to the open area.

He stood there, looking at me blankly.

“Sing me a song!” I said.

He smiled and looked away.

“Come on! Hurry!” I said.

“What song?” He asked.

“Erm… You and I.. IU’s!” I said.

“WHAT!?” He looked at me, shocked.

“Come on! I really love that song!” I said.

“But how do I reach those notes?” He whined.

“You can do it!” I shouted.

“Oh! Dance as well!” I said.

“DANCE!?” He looked at me with wide eyes.

“You’re a dancer, right?” I said.

“I’m a rapper!” He pouted.

“So, you’re not going to do it?” I asked.

“Ahh no. I’m doing it. But wait.” He said, taking out his phone.

I think he was watching the performance because I heard the song play.

“Alright. No laughing!” He said.

“Okay. No laughing.” I said, covering my mouth.

He started singing and dancing. His voice cracked several times especially during the really high notes because the song was obviously not in the octave he could handle. His dance moves were really weird. I think he improvised it himself to make him look cooler.

I burst into laughter but he still went on. As he sang, he got really into it and started yelling the entire song, not bothering if his voice cracked. He did her signature hand movements. Despite it being weird, he looked really cute. He was smiling so much I couldn’t even see his eyes.

He ended the song with his finger in his mouth, trying to look as innocent as possible.

“KYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!” I screamed at his cuteness.

“Oh god, my throat.” He collapsed onto the floor, laughing.

I jumped off the roof and threw myself onto him.

“You know what?” I said.

“What?” He laughed, panting.

“Initially, I wanted to sing it for you and be really cute.” I said.

“What!?” He looked at me as thou I betrayed him.

“But you’re so ing cute!” I said, pinching his cheeks real hard.

“Your turn!” He said, pulling me up.

“No.” I laughed, hugging the pillar.

“Come!!” He pulled me.

“No!!!” I whined.

“How can you be so unfair!?” He tickled me.

We both ended up dancing to the song in the middle of the playground at this ungodly timing. We improvised the dance so much it ended up really weirdly, like some cheap dance, but nevertheless, it was really fun.

We collapsed onto each other, panting and still laughing very hard.

“That was fun.” He panted.

“That was dumb.” I laughed.

“You started it.” He said.

“No. You did.” I kicked his leg.

“It’s you.” He kicked me back.

We started bickering with each other, until he got fed up and kissed me on my lips to shut me up.

“So noisy.” He said in between our kiss.

“I’m hungry.” I mumbled.

He burst into laughter and then suddenly looked at me seriously.

“Me too.” He said with a straight face.

We stared at each other, battling with each other to see who could endure not blinking. We were doing fine until his stomach made an embarrassing sound. My eyes widened and I burst into laughter.

“I WIN!” He laughed.

“YOU CHEATED!” I yelled.

“You were not stable enough!” He yelled back.

“NO!! You distracted me!” I argued.

“Okay fine! You win! The winner buys supper!” He smiled.

“WHAT!?” I shouted.

“I want kimchi fried rice, kimbap, samgyupsal, bibimbap, burger, ice cream and erm.. What else?” He started thinking.

“I’ll buy you everything, but if you leave behind any food… I’ll snap you into two.” I said.

“Ah no! I was just kidding!” He said hurriedly.

“I don’t care! I’m really serious! I have to buy you everything you state!” I said.

“No no no! I don’t want!” He whined.

“No choice. Race you to the restaurant! Loser eats grass!” I yelled.

I pushed him back before running off.

“YAH!!!!” He shouted, his pitch so high he sounded almost like Mir.

People were staring at us as thou we were lunatics, but it was no doubt our way of bonding.

Junhyung’s POV

I was chased after her, not because I want to win her, but because I didn’t know which restaurant she was talking about. And also, she doesn’t really bothers about her safety when she starts playing.

“AHHHHHHHHHH!!!” I heard her shout as she ran back to me.

“What is it!?” I asked frantically as she jumped into my arms.

“MONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” She shouted.

She actually meant a cat.

“Where?” I asked, looking around.

‘Meow~’ I heard it.

“THERE!!! AHHHH!!!!” She shouted, burying her face into my chest.

A little kitten walked out from behind the alley, barring its teeth at me, meowing at a really soft tone.

“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!” Haneul shouted the moment she heard it meow.

She kept jumping up and down, oblivious to the fact that she was stepping on my foot.

“Bring it away!!! Please please please!!!” She begged.

“But it’s a kitten.” I mumbled.

“KITTENS ARE EVEN SCARIER!! THEY FOLLOW YOU!!!” She yelled.

I tried to shoo the kitten away but it kept walking towards me.

“Wait here.” I said.

“Wait here!? You’re leaving me here!? NO!!!!” She clung onto my coat for her dear life.

“I was talking to the kitten, Silly.” I said.

I practically had to drag Haneul into the convenience store where I bought I small carton of milk.

“What are you doing?” She asked, still trembling.

“It’s hungry. It wouldn’t leave us alone.” I said.

“You wait for me here.” I said.

“YOU’RE LEAVING ME!? WHAT IF ANOTHER ONE APPEARS!?” She shouted, annoying the people in the store.

I apologized on her behalf and looked at her.

“Darling, cats don’t go to convenience stores.” I said.

“What if!?” She whined.

I sighed in defeat.

“Come, choose one.” I said, pointing at the ice creams.

“Oh okay.” She said, as thou nothing happened before.

While she chose, I took the chance to sneak out to feed the kitten.

I tore the carton of milk open and carried the kitten to it.

“Drink this and don’t follow us, okay? My girl doesn’t hate you, she’s just really scared.” I said to it.

It drank the milk hungrily. I watch it drink while occasionally taking a glimpse at Haneul. She was still choosing, totally unaware at the fact I am outside.

“Full?” I asked the kitten, patting its head lightly.

It me on my hand and meowed at me before walking off. I stood up and fell back down again when I saw Haneul staring at me.

“How could you just leave me?” She pouted.

“I had to distract you before making it go away, right?” I said.

“I want Haagen Dazs’s Tiramisu and Green Tea.” She pouted.

“Alright. Let’s go buy it.” I said.

“But they don’t have it.” She said.

“Huh?” I looked at her.

“You!” She poked my chest.

“Find it!” She shouted.

I laughed at her tantrum. I took her to the store itself for ice cream.

“Satisfied?” I asked.

She nodded with a really wide smile on her face.

“Baby~” I said, wiping the corner of her lip.

She smiled and smacked her lips.

“Want more?” I asked.

“More? No. It’s enough.” She said.

“Can we go?” I asked her.

She nodded and we boarded a cab back to her home, totally forgetting about supper. Anyway, I was full already, just by seeing her smile.