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Pretending Not To Love
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No One’s POV:

 

It’s been a month or two since Sooyoon made his first visit to Joo Eun’s house. And every time he visited there, he never reminded her about the pair of drumstick he was supposed to take from her.

 

Initially, he used it as a reason to visit her but later they just met casually since they both started to become good friends. They both not only met at her place but he had taken her to his place quite a lot of times too.

 

Other than going over to each other's places, they mostly met in the college library. She has kind of figured out that he’s famous around the college girls and so she never bothered him to meet elsewhere.

 

Library was his safest haven as he somehow managed to get rid of the crowd of fangirls whenever he went there, compared to the rest all places.

 

“Sooyoon-ah,” she called out to him in a whisper as she waved her hand, to let him know where she was.

 

He smiled at her as he walked in her direction and flopped down beside her. “Hey,” he beamed while he was trying to control his heavy breathing.

 

“Fangirl trouble?” she asked while he nodded. “That’s why you shouldn’t be that famous dude.” She poked his cheek and stuck out her tongue at him while he just chuckled.

 

“I will try next time not to be this famous,” he chuckled.

 

“So how was your class?”

 

“It was not bad. How about yours?” he asked as he took some books out of his bag.

 

“It was quite boring.” She whined then she noticed the books he had just taken out. “When did you start reading these kind of books?” she asked trying to suppress her laughter since they both were in the library.

 

Sooyoon’s face reddened in embarrassment, “Yah! I got these for you. Weren’t you looking for them last week?” he asked, throwing the books onto her lap.

 

“Really? These are for me?” she looked through the books, smiling widely while he nodded his head. “Thank you so much, Sooyoon-ah.” She wrapped her arms around him and embraced him tightly.

 

Suddenly, Joo Eun’s phone started to vibrate indicating her of the incoming call. At first, she ignored the call but when the caller was persistent in calling her again and again, she then turned her phone off before shoving them back in her pocket.

 

 

Sooyoon was playing on his console with his back resting against the wall while she comfortably rested her back against his side and started reading one of the books he brought for her.

 

Sometime later, she bookmarked the page she was reading and took a break. She stood up and stretched her back, then lazily looked out the window when she noticed someone below. “Moon!” she exclaimed softly and as if he heard her, he raised his head up in her direction.

 

She wanted to quickly hide but she was not quick enough as he clearly noticed her looking down at him and smiled at her before turning around towards the giant standing beside him.

 

Moon was whispering something to James and the latter’s head whisked in the direction but Joo Eun was quick enough this time as she dropped down to the ground and hid herself properly.

 

“What are you doing?” Sooyoon asked, chuckling a little by looking at her crazy antics.

 

“Just hiding?” she said, as her cheeks gained color.

 

“Hiding?” He shook his head. “Is it Moon?” he asked her, knowing about her well enough. “Is your crush still going steady?” he asked teasingly.

 

“What? No, no. I’m long over it.” she shook her head as she adjusted herself comfortably. Though she said she was over it long ago, her face said it otherwise.

 

“Yeah, yeah, you are. I can believe it.” He said sarcastically before plugging in his earphones.

 

She turned in his direction and noticed him smiling with his eyes closed. She knows that he was smiling at her, so she put out her hand and poked him on his dimples while he just broke out into chuckles.

 

Joo Eun continued reading her books while Sooyoon was listening to songs with his legs stretched out. Sometime later, Sooyoon’s head fell on her shoulder and when she looked, she saw that he had fallen asleep.

 

She smiled a little before she continued to read the book but he was not sleeping peacefully as her shoulders weren’t at a comfortable height. She let out a sigh as she noticed him twitch and turn a little to find a comfortable position.

 

She slowly moved his head a little and let it lie on her lap before she started to read the book again while Sooyoon just shifted his head a little on her lap and stretched his leg a little which slightly hit the book shelf but he continued to sleep soundly.

 

“Aish! Why is this kid so tall?” she poked his head softly while a smile tugged at her lips at how peaceful he looked while sleeping. “Don’t you get enough sleep in the night?” she whispered while playing with his bangs.

 

She did her best not to move much and continued reading the book while her hand kept patting Sooyoon’s chest as if she was putting a small kid to sleep. Time flew by and she didn’t realize that it has gotten too late since she was too involved in the book.

 

Sooyoon opened his eyes a few hours later and let out a shriek when he saw the time on Joo Eun’s watch. If he has to get up, then he has to push through her books which she was reading so seriously. So he gently poked her bell

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Guys, it's been nearly a month since my last note and I still haven't made an update. I'm really sorry about that. I had my surgery just last week and in recovery now. So I couldn't really sit and work on the next chapter yet. Hope you all can understand. I'm extremely sorry about the delay.

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fayrenz #1
Chapter 47: i teared up at the end ♡ i liked how this chapter had such positive progress, and there was no unnecessary drama from Sooyoon's parents, I always love to see such supportive family members, it really warms my heart ;;; and how Sooyoon proposed was really ♡ and Mijin being pregnant & Jiwoong haha, they really are so cute together! There's so much else, all the big and lil things, that I can't properly or possibly mention but have to say that this chapter was fulfilling to say the least! Although, I really hoped to see a bit more on James, like if not a full-fledged part about him but a little tidbit about how he'd going on about his life from here onwards... even Moon! I know that it could be kinda obvious and I also agree it is good enough to be left to the reader's imagination but what to do they are my faves here :P This is certainly not a complaint but just me pining about those two cuties lol



Anyways... moving on to our star couple... they really are precious! What really got me was the change in Joo Eun's nature/behavior... like a couple of chapters (?) back, she was really emotional and her thoughts and worries were so self-restrained, I really liked how the enlistment and the overall progression of their relationship from that previous point to here have brought her out of her self-restrained behavior, as in, although she was angry when Sooyoon was hugged by Hye Jin, but she didn't linger on it by thinking of Sooyoon's situation, part and fault in it. It was so subtly implied, I really liked how you just left that change flow into the plot itself instead of explaining it :3 Also, though all those parts about Sooyoon wanting to "escape" after the proposal, so funny xD But even in the jokes it's so apparent how much he loves Joo Eun, and how patient and understanding he is (actually both are of each other's competencies & flaws). They certainly match together so well, and what's the best part about it is that it wasn't this perfect when their relationship started out. You've shown them grow, commit mistakes and then learn from them and then become stronger, better for each other ♡



This really was such an amazing story! I understand how hard it is to be so invested in a story and the amount of effort that goes into making every chapter happen! I am really grateful that you put in such efforts and didn't give up on it despite of everything! I thoroughly enjoyed it-- each and every word ♡ Tysm for this beautiful story!!!!! and I look forward to the new stories you might have in your mind for us ♡♡♡
fayrenz #2
Chapter 46: Aw I am happy to see that they aren't apart for the entire of Sooyoon's time in the army. These meet ups are really important for their relationship and for themselves individually, I could feel how both of them were so anxious of being apart and meeting even for a bit reassured them so much. This chapter was really precious, from Joo Eun's friends and James coming over, Mijin and Jiwoong dating(how cutee) Joo learning how to cook thinking about Sooyoon and finally when they briefly met... It was lovely ❤️
fayrenz #3
Chapter 45: Yay! I am happy that Joo Eun got better. The whole part with Moon and James was so precious. I totally agree with James, no one is worth ruining your own life like this hehe. And the end in which both Joo Eun and Sooyoon are doing their best in their own ways while they wait for each other... awww ♡ Even though you say it was a filler, it was such an important chapter portraying how Joo Eun overcame the absence of Sooyoon and then deciding to proceed and do best with her life too. I enjoyed reading it! Tysm for the update ♡♡♡
fayrenz #4
Chapter 44: Joo Eun acted a bit selfish here, imo. But she's in pain and Moon and James will hopefully guide her and comfort her until Sooyoon is back. It was a nice chapter, cannot wait for more! ❤️❤️❤️
4dcutie20
#5
Chapter 43: TT TT TT TT thyre so cutee.....aww my hrtttt.... thy gotta wait fr 2 yrs..sigh... well its all for good i guess.... thank u for the update unnie ya!!!!!
fayrenz #6
Chapter 43: the bag of presents and the way Sooyoon professed his love ;;; ahh it was so sweet and precious ♡ it was so sad they had to part but I am also so glad that it wasn't on bad terms and they sorted everything out before his enlistment and are going to stay together. They seriously are so cute and even James ♡♡ I am excited for what happens next ^^ ♡
4dcutie20
#7
Chapter 42: kyaaaaaaaaaaa affter a longg timeeee....it feels so guud...awwww thyre united im so happy..grinning ear to ear.....good job unnie...cant wait for part 2!!!!!!
fayrenz #8
Chapter 42: Aww they are finally together! They are really so cute and James being a protective yet supportive brother ❤️ oooh cant wait for the trip ❤️❤️ tysm for the chapter ❤️❤️❤️
fayrenz #9
Chapter 41: oh dear, i really wonder what Sooyoon's reasons are! I hope it's just the enlisting and they get to talk over it and get together! i really crave them to be together and James is so cute he was barely able to hide it from Joo Eun all she needed was to read his voice when she asked him hahaha xx thank you for the update!! looking (patiently) forward to more :3
4dcutie20
#10
Chapter 41: awww did sooyoon rejected her coz he is enlisting???? ahhhh ...im emo...go grl run to meet him nd smack him fr being a stupid and say u willl wait him....sobs*
and........thaankkkks fr the update unnie ya~