Innocent Smile

Pretending Not To Love
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Joo Eun’s POV:

 

When I went to college the very first working day after that party, I didn’t forget to take along the jacket Ji Woong had lend me the other night. I was early to college as usual and there were hardly any people in the class.

 

I walked up to my seat in the front and flopped down before I kept glancing out the door every now and then, to see if Ji Woong has come and every single time when it was not him, I just sighed.

 

I looked at my watch and noticed that it was almost time for the class to start but I didn’t really see Ji Woong anywhere. Suddenly something fell on me and when I looked at it, it was a crumbled paper.

 

I took it in my hand and looked around. But I didn’t really see anyone who would have thrown it at me. So I just turned to the front when another one hit me on the back of my head.

 

This time, I looked around first and found this guy sitting on the very end of the room, motioning me to open the crumbled papers. So I hesitatingly opened them and read, ‘Are you looking for me?’ and ‘Why are you tensed?’

 

My head quickly turned in his direction and looked at him with raised eyebrows. I scribbled on the crumbled paper and threw it in his direction which hit him square in the face. I stifled a giggle that was trying to escape my lips while he glared at me before he opened the paper and read them.

 

The next moment he stood up and walked up to me before dragging me out of the classroom. He didn’t even bother to stop when we walked past Moon and we only stopped when we both reached some quiet place.

 

“Don’t you recognize me?” he asked, letting go of my hand.

 

I looked at him a few minutes, observing the smile on his lips, a total opposite of what it had been a few minutes ago. And then it struck me. “Ji Woong?” I asked, looking at him with wide eyes.

 

He let out a chuckle. “Yes, I am.”

 

“You look so different,” I looked at him from head to toe while he laughed out loud at my reaction. “Oh I got your jacket. But it’s in class right now. I got it dry-washed yesterday.”

 

“You need not have done that.”

 

“Shouldn’t we get back to class?” I asked, looking at the watch.

 

“We will go. No hurry!”

 

He managed to hold me there with small talks for a few more minutes and then we both headed back to our classroom.  Moon was still in the class and he didn’t say anything as Ji Woong took me in.

 

I hesitatingly sat down in my desk while wondering what Moon might say for roaming out during class hours. However, he didn’t say anything; neither to me nor to Ji Woong.

 

I turned to the girl sitting beside me and nudged her as she was a little too busy ogling at Moon. “What?” she asked, a little irritated.

 

“Why is Moon still here?” I whispered.

 

“Prof. is away on yet another conference. So Moon took over for this hour. He informed us about some assignment which we have to submit by next week. I don’t remember what though.” She smiled, cheekily while I just shook my head.

 

I asked about the details of the assignment to another person and then I started doing some start-up on it. When the class got over for the day, someone stood beside my desk and when I looked up, I saw Moon looking down at me.

 

“Could I talk to you for a moment?” he asked while I hesitatingly nodded, wondering what the reason could be.

 

I placed my pen in between my notes as a marker before getting up and following him. When we both reached out, he asked, “Is everything alright?”

 

“Yes, it is,” I dragged, still wondering what was wrong with him.

 

“Well, you got dragged by Ji Woong earlier. So I was just wondering,” He replied, “if he caused you any trouble.” He continued.

 

I smiled widely knowing the reason why he wanted to see me. “No Moon, he didn’t. Thanks for asking.”

 

He smiled widely, making me blush. “But if he did, don’t hesitate to let me know.” He patted my head and left, leaving me there, blushing like a mad girl.

 

I don’t know how long I stood there like that until someone shook me a little while later, asking, “Are you alright?”

 

I snapped out of my momentary daze and looked up at the tall person standing beside me. I blinked a few times blankly before nodding my head. “What did Moon wanted to speak to you about?”

 

“Um, nothing really. Just things.” I smiled at him. “Okay then, I will see you later, Ji Woong.”

 

“Going to library?” he looked at me with a knowing smile while I

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DolphinWorld
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~