IU was sitting at the edge of bed with a blue hard cover book in her hands. Jiyong was laying on the bed as his eyes eagerly looked towards IU, anticipated to the story that she read. Yoseob was sitting at the other side of the bed, patting the little boy legs gently.

“The end,” IU said, closing the book and placed it aside. “Now, the little prince has to get his beauty sleep so he can fight the demon tomorrow,” IU smiled, softly brushed the small boy’s black silky hair.

“Appa, sing,” Jiyong turned his excited eyes to Yoseob.

Yoseob took a glance to IU. It was not his first time to sing in front of her but somehow he felt slightly embarrassed now.

IU was anticipated as well. It had been a moment since she heard his sweet smooth voice. But, she noticed the hesitation in Yoseob’s eyes.

“Appa is tired. Our prince is a kind man, right? A kind person will let others rest well when they are tired,” IU tried to explain to Jiyong. However, her words were quite complicated for Jiyong to understand. 

“Jiyong want song,” the little boy demanded.

IU sighed. “Appa is tired and a tired person…”

“It’s okay,” Yoseob cut her words. “I’ll sing,” he assured, smiling. It amused him when IU was trying to make Jiyong stopped his request. That boy could never sleep without listening to a lullaby from him. Still, he intentionally let IU persuade his ‘son’ to know his reaction also to satisfy his curious feeling of knowing either what the girl would do for him. He knew it was not a good thought but he was curious whether the girl ever had an interest on him.

“Omma, here,” Jiyong patted at the empty place beside him, asking IU to lie down beside him. “Sleep here,” he continued.

IU turned her sight to Yoseob, to know his reaction. Will he approve it? She saw Yoseob was smiling sweetly, as if he replying her unspoken question. IU slowly lay beside Jiyong, awkwardly.

Yoseob chuckled, thinking how cute IU was when she did that. Then, he sang.

nun tteuneun sungan mareobsi tteooreun saram
waenji guge johaseo geunyang useotjyo

IU fixed her position so she could comfortably watched Jiyong who was already closing his eyes. She smiled.

bappeun harue gapjagi gunggeumhan saram
jakku noone balphyeoseo singihaetjyo

She patted Jiyong leg repeatedly with gentleness, trying to assist the boy to sleep.

nae ane joyonghage saneun han saram
geuge cham deundeunhan tto han saram

saenggakman haneundedo nae mam hanjjongeun
haessari naerideus ttatteuthaejyeoyo

cham akkigo itjyo geu sarameul akkyeoyo
geu sarami johaseo ama i gose taeeonatnabwa

neul saranghanda mal eonjenabogosipdanmal
geu mallon hangsang bujogharmankeum geu sarameul akkyeoyo

honsaitneun bam gabjagi bogo sipeulddaen
machi soomeul chamdeusi mami beogchajyo

gireul geotdaga gwaenseure geogjangi dwaeseo
balgeoreumeul meomchoogo saenggakhaetjyeo

nae ane joyonghage saneun han saram
geuge cham deundeunhan tto han saram

saenggakman haneundedo nae mam hanjjogeun
haetsari naerideus ttatteuthaejyeoyo

cham akkigo itjyeo geu sarameul akkyeoyo
geu sarami johaseo ama i gose taeeonatnabwa

neul saranghandan mal eonjena bogosipdanmal
saranghagido mojarannaldeul

cham akkigo itjyeo geu sarameul akkyeoyo
saranghandan malloneun da hal su eobsneun sojoonghamijyo

geu saram gyeoteseo jamdeulgo kkael su itdamyeon
nae modeungeol da sseodo dwilmankeum
geu sarameul akkyeoyo

Cherish That Person – Yang Yoseob

Yoseob noticed that both IU and Jiyong had fallen asleep. His lip curved a satisfied smile and softly pecked Jiyong’s forehead. Then, he turned his sight to IU who was sleeping silently. That smooth hair that beautifully lay on her face, he brushed them softly so he could take a better look of her face. He was a little bit anxious if IU would wake up but his heart strongly controlled his action right now.

Yoseob started from her eyes, her medium length yet curly lashes, her cute button nose and lastly her naturally pink lips which were slightly apart. Then, he noticed the smoothness and milky skin of IU.

“You look cute when you are sleeping,” Yoseob uttered softly, enough just for him to listen. “If only you are mine,” he continued. “But, you are not and most probably can never be mine,”

He sighed. “I know you won’t hear this but,” he paused. “I love you, Lee Jieun,”

Yoseob smiled, satisfied with his unheard confession. She may not know but it relieved his heart when he could say it out loud.

Yoseob suddenly remembered Kikwang and what had happened to Suzy. Soon, this girl would know and before she knew it from someone or something else, he better explained to her first. Eun Hee and So In did also not know about the incident. Thus, he needed to tell IU before they found out.

He stood up, made his way to the door, switched off the light and closed the door. He, then walked to the living room as he decided to spend his night laying on the sofa. “I need to tell her everything by tomorrow morning,” he thought to himself.

***********

Kikwang and IU were standing on the rooftop of the library watching the sunset silently. The sunset moment almost ended and Kikwang started to speak. “I need you”

IU was shocked with those words. Were those his confession?

Kikwang turned his body to face IU. “I need your help to save Yoseob,”

IU frowned, confused. Was Yoseob in danger? Was he sick? Or something would harm him? But, IU didn’t speak out her thought as she waited for Kikwang explanation.

“I afraid my father want to continue his revenge,” Kikwang nodded down, embarrassed to face IU as he told her about his father. “He may kill him,”

“Kill him? Do you mean Yoseob?” IU started to voice out as she was worried and panic.

“I plant a spy among his trusted workers and…” Kikwang paused, thinking the right word. “He plans to finish him and his son,”

“You know?” IU eyes instantly widened. However, her mind slowly reminded her that Kikwang was Yoseob best friend since they were in middle school.

Kikwang nodded. He sighed – silence.

“What should I do?” IU asked, breaking the silence. The day had turned dark and the sun had set.

Kikwang looked at IU with his shock expression. That aggressive reaction from her made him startled as she was always so polite and gentle.

“You say you need my help. So, what should I do?” IU repeated as Kikwang was not answering her.

“Date me,” Kikwang voiced out confidently.

This time, IU was the one that startled. Date him? Date Kikwang, his best friend’s boyfriend.

“Suzy…” IU spoke the name in hesitation.

“I’ll break up with her,” Kikwang explained without being asked.

IU kept silent, not knowing what to answer. There were too much for her to understand and her brain didn’t seem okay to cooperate with all those.

“I don’t want her to involve in this. Before I continue, I need to warn you that my father is a very scary person. He uses nasty tricks and traps, so we have to be careful,” Kikwang continued his explanation.

IU was too confused to ask him anything although she wanted to know more especially why his father would want to kill Yoseob and Jiyong.

“First, we will search for witness and evidence,” Kikwang said, start to explain about his plan. “I usually go to Jeju island with my girls,”

“I know,” IU replied sarcastically. The rumours were everywhere and luckily Suzy was not bothered by them.

“Well, that is because I’m searching for someone there. My father will be suspicious of me if I go alone, would he?” Kikwang replied with his serious tone. Not that he minded how others thought about it.

“Witness?” IU asked, finally understood. Suzy had a good instinct. Kikwang was lucky to have the understanding Suzy.

Kikwang nodded his head. “A.K.A the puppet criminal,”

They both continued discussing about the plans. However, far from their knowledge, a man was hiding behind the door, watching every move that they made.

***********

Kikwang woke up abruptly, instantly sat up. His forehead was sweaty and his breathing was heavy and rapid. He just had a nightmare. It was not a normal nightmare. His dream usually filled with hidden meaning and clues. But this time, it was so bold and straightforward.

The man that was watching him and IU at the rooftop, could he be real? Did that mean his father knew his every movement? That was why he attacked Suzy, to warn him. Kikwang hissed mad and boiled up.

Then, he suddenly remembered the old man at Jeju Island. Quickly he reached for his phone on the coffee table, beside the sofa that he was sleeping on. He dialled a number and placed it beside his ear as he was anticipated for the answer call.

“The number you have dialled has been terminated,”

I'm trying to make a cliffhanger. Haha. Anyway, thanks for reading and commenting. I'm sorry I don't reply to your comment but I don't actually know what to reply. All I know is that I appreciated all your comments. Thanks.