How Did We Get Here?

Downing Today, Drowning Tomorrow

themedicalscholar: Yes, the story is finally starting. 

 

Song Ji Hyo kept it in until the photoshoot comes to an end. But the images in her head weren't going away. Kwang Soo couldn't tend for her, since he had an interview with Entertainment Weekly next. Song Ji Hyo wanted to shovel herself a hole, and bury herself in it. Everything about Nana made her feel insecure, she couldn't blame anyone but herself. Why did I non-chalantly agree to this? Nana looks perfect, almost too perfect. Angled, sharp jaw and pink, thin lips. She looks like a ing doll, what do I have? The director was putting on a few finishing touches on the shots, and she just observed him while her head is in a whirlwind. 

She could hear Kwang Soo and Nana laughing in a short distance. Kwang Soo with a cool shirt and three-quarter pants that looked like shorts because of his long legs. Nana, with the short green emeral dress that sparkled since her skin was white. Insecurities are devils every time it comes to her. They were compatible, she wondered whether if Kwang Soo and her stood next to each other, would they look as suited for each other as they do? Even the light between them were bright and cheerful, it was almost sickening. Sometimes Song Ji Hyo would forget how attractive Kwang Soo was, since appearances never really mattered to her. But looking at them both, the dongsaeng that she knew from Running Man started to dissipate. Since she didn't want to feel sad, she started criticizing Kwang Soo instead to calm herself down. 

Idiot, why are you clapping in front of your face? 

It's probably because you're hands are too long. 

Why won't you clap like the rest of us?

You and your idiotic long hands. 

ing long fingers. 

And how nice it looks. 

And how warm it is. 

Ah , she says, when she found herself complimenting him instead. Okay, let's try it again. 

You and your idiotic laugh. 

Your cheeks are covering your eyes. 

Wait, they cover mine too when I'm laughing. 

Forget it. 

Well, your laugh is still stupid. 

You look like a child. 

He looks cute. 

Damnit! She cursed herself. She found herself laughing from her inner thoughts. Kwang Soo looks the best when he's calm, everybody knows that. He has this aura around him, somethng that she sometimes fail to realize. His hair simply parted and styled, he looked clean and handsome. Since she has an acquired taste in men, she found that somehow attractive. There was a lot of things she didn't like about Kwang Soo, but all of those alleged 'flaws' turned into something she liked instead. How politely he sits down, with his foot tucking behind his other foot. How sometimes he would close his mouth whenever he says something funny, which oddly at first, thought that he looked like he's a girl. There, look at him, sitting politely that even Nana looks like a man sitting next to him. 

And look at him, pretending to be shy whenever he talks about his behaviour on Running Man. Ya, Kwang Soo, what kind of facade are you showing?

But Song Ji Hyo knew, she knew how Kwang Soo was. That everything he does, makes him him. It makes Kwang Soo the adorable, loving guy that he is. Unafraid to show kindness to anyone, even Nana. 

Then she thought, is she the only one?

The one thought that she didn't like to think about, it comes. She didn't like to think badly about the people that she likes, Kwang Soo included. But Kwang Soo is already kind in character, She thought of a million things. Then she had a sudden urge to leave. It was almost one. She could get some fried chicken and get herself some Pepsi. It would be weird to drink soju in bright day light, but it's not particularly weird for her. Song Ji Hyo does like her soju, that has made her in this kind of situation. 

How did I get myself here? She asks herself. Why do I keep getting strung along?

Her eyes fixated on him, this isn't what she wanted. She's in too deep, now she feels like she's drowning. Any minute, she's going to lose air. 

And the next thing she knew, her legs were out the door. 

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kwangsooxkyungsoo #1
Chapter 19: I read it again after a year but the heartbreak still feels the same </3
MrsStar #2
Chapter 111: I just finished reading this, but I can’t really decide if I liked it or not. I guess the events leading to the ending (after Chapter 95) was/is not my cup of tea, it kind of made me upset in a way since I love KwangMong, that’s why. But other than that, I loved your writing. KwangMong has been my ship, so thank you for this story :)
regzlim
#3
Chapter 5: Another great chapter.

I like how Kwang Soo is very caring towards Ji Hyo.
I also liked the way he stumbled when Ji Hyo asked the innocent question, "Did you sleep okay?" It was kinda endearing.

Although at the end of the chapter, I ended up feeling a little sorry for Ji Hyo. Yes, she was partly to blame for encouraging Kwang Soo to drink, but she had to be the one comforting him.

I kinda felt both characters cared deeply about the other. With Ji Hyo fixing him breakfast and then comforting him and with Kwang Soo apologising even though it was not entirely his fault for what happened the night before. And I like that you had him behave timidly. It feels like you are setting us up that he cares very deeply for her. If not he wouldn't be so afraid of shaking the status quo.

I'm so looking forward to find out what happens to them! I've upvoted and subscribed. You have yourself a fan!
regzlim
#4
Chapter 4: I can't believe I never read this story before. I chanced upon your story while browsing the kwangmong tag and I'm sure glad I did. I think your your style of writing is very unique and I'm really kinda enjoying the short chapters.

Although I'm only four chapters in, I'm hooked and I can't wait to find out what happens next! Now off I go to read the rest of the story!
xxxcaixxx #5
Chapter 111: rất cám ơn bạn khi viết bài hát truyện về họ. I got tracking messages from the first and you hope that they will be together. Please again you than that the story of the current ship of my <3. You may be may in live and write them story
mushoo
#6
Hey, I have to admit I was a silent reader to this and was pleasantly surprised when you updated and completed it! I just love your style of writing, it really captured my attention to the point where I binge read the first 50 chapters then realised that it was unhealthy hahaha.
It was such a roller coaster for both Ji Hyo and Kwang Soo, I had always thought that their relationship was moving so fast that it would hurtle of the tracks. It was such a bitter sweet open ending which leaves me hoping for something more. Overall the whole story was so realistic which I found captivating, it showed not only highs of a relationship but also the lows.
So thanks for sharing this. I can't wait for you next idea. I look forward to reading it.
Anisart #7
Chapter 111: Thankyou thank you.... i really curious about your project next time.. cant wait