“So Min-ah! Watch what you eat and not Hyun Joong! You’re too obvious! Kekekeke.” Min Ho teased the drooling So Min. She regained her thoughts when she realized Hyun Joong was smiling while looking at her with amusement. “So Min-ssi, you’re like Shin Hye. Neomu kyeopta!” Hyun Joong smiled once again, a priceless one.

Her cheeks became bright red. She still couldn’t believe she is having dinner with him… and her friends. She then slapped herself a couple of times and they all laughed. Shin Hye didn’t feel any jealousy at all. She knew how much So Min likes Hyun Joong. She was even the reason why Shin Hye knew Hyun Joong too well. So Min has this stalker side of her.

“Kyaaaa! So Min-ah! How does it feel to be eating with Hyun Joong in the same table?! Starstrucked, eh?! Kekeke.” The boys, Yong Hwa and Min Ho, joined forces in teasing So Min.

Because of her embarrassment, she attacked her food absentmindedly causing her to choke. Yong Hwa already gave her a glass of water but it didn’t work. Hyun Joong went to the rescue. He tugged her chest repeatedly and at last the blocked food was thrown up to her plate.

“Gomawo.” She said timidly. She felt really embarrassed. The helper of the house immediately took her plate and replaced it with another one.

“Mianhae for the incident. I acted foolishly. Jeongmal mianhae.”

“Gwaenchanha So Min-ah. Just sit down and continue eating.” Mr. Park gave her a warm smile.

***

Dinner was over and Mrs. Park still wanted them to stay a little longer. They all went to the living room.

“Yong-ah! It’s been a long time since I heard you sing! Sing for us! Please?”

Yong Hwa was shocked when Mrs. Park winked at him. He wasn’t really sure of what she’s up to. Everyone is cheering for him, including Hyun Joong.

“I heard from Shin Hye that you are the the so-called ‘emotional musician’ way back in your school days. Show us what you’ve got Yong-ssi!”

He went to the piano and started singing ‘A Little Too Not Over You’ by David Archuleta, but unlike the original kind of upbeat version, he sang it with a slow melody.

A Little Too Not Over You

It never crossed my mind at all

That's what I tell myself

What we had has come and gone

You're better off with someone else

 

It's for the best I know it is but I see you

Sometimes I try to hide what I feel inside

And I turn around, you're with him now

I just can't figure it out

 

Tell me why you're so hard to forget

Don't remind me, I'm not over it

Tell me why I can't seem to face the truth

I'm just a little too not over you, not over you

 

Aren't memories supposed to fade?

What's wrong with my heart?

Shake it off, let it go

Didn't think it'd be this hard

 

Should be strong, movin' on but I see you

Sometimes I try to hide what I feel inside

And I turn around, you're with him now

I just can't figure it out

 

Tell me why you're so hard to forget

Don't remind me, I'm not over it

Tell me why I can't seem to face the truth

I'm just a little too not over you

 

Maybe I regret everything I said

No way to take it all back, yeah

Now I'm on my own, how I let you go

I'll never understand

I'll never understand!

 

Tell me why you're so hard to forget

Don't remind me, I'm not over it

Tell me why I can't seem to face the truth

I'm just a little too not over you

 

Tell me why you're so hard to forget

Don't remind me, I'm not over it

Tell me why I can't seem to face the truth

And I really don't know what to do

I'm just a little too not over you, not over you

 

As usual, he sang it with his whole heart and soul. It’s as if the song is written for him. He was singing it for Shin Hye. He was smiling but his eyes look solemn. Everyone clapped their hands for him. But Shin Hye couldn’t look straight to him after the song. Good thing Hyun Joong didn’t notice it because he was too absorbed by Yong Hwa’s performance. She was having a different kind of feeling—the feeling that she thought was already gone.

Shin Hye’s POV

Why is my heartbeat starting to race like this? It’s the same feeling I have everytime he performs during the old times… the time when I used to feel something special for him. Am I already having a change of heart? …andwae! It can’t be! I love Hyun Joong now.

End of POV

 

Yong Hwa’s POV

Shin Hye-ya, can you hear me? This song is for you. This is what I really feel right now. I’m so stupid for not telling you how I feel before. Please change your mind… and heart.

End of POV

“You definitely have the talent Yong Hwa-ssi! Daebak!” Hyun Joong patted his back. It was time for him to do his part. He sang his famous single, Lucky.

Lucky by Kim Hyun Joong

Mic Check 1, 2

 

Let Me Clear My Throat

Let Me Get This Ready

 

3, 2, 1, Let's Go

 

Hey neukimi joa

Oneuldo wanbyeokhaji

Deo keuge teojil geot gata

(Let's get it)

Hey gibuni joa

Nal hyanghae ssotajineun

Flash light iksokhajanha

(Let's get it)

 

Nega nareul gatgo sipeun geol ara

Yeogi jakkan nolda geogiro galke

Sorry for that

Ijebuteo jom deo sinnage nolawa

Naneun oneul Lucky Guy nikkan Hey

 

High, high, high, high

Modu ddwieo in the sky

(Shake it, shake it

Shake shake it, shake it, hey)

High, high, high, high

Jeonbu itgo in the sky

(Shake it, shake it

Shake shake it, shake it, hey)

 

Fly away (Fly away, Yeah)

Fly Away (Fly Away, Yeah)

 

So High, High, High, High

I bami kkeutkaji achimeul ggaeweo

Neowa na shake it

 

Every Body, eh eh, Every Body

Move Your Body

Move Move Your Body

Every Body, eh eh, Every Body

Shake It, Shake It,

Shake Shake It, Shake It

 

Hey, you little lady

Ja momi ganeudaero

Clap, clap, clap, you

Hand's now (Let's get it)

Hey, you y baby

Nun ssitgo chatjabwado

Nae nune nega jeil bitna

Hey, nega nareul gatgo sipeun geol ara

Yeogi jamkkan nolda geogiro galge

Sorry For That

Ijebuteo jom deo sinnage norabwa

Shhhhh

Geunyang neoreul naege matgyeo

 

High, high, high, high

Modu ddwieo in the sky

(Shake it, shake it

Shake shake it, shake it, hey)

High, high, high, high

Jeonbu itgo in the sky

(Shake it, shake it

Shake shake it, shake it, hey)

 

Fly away (Fly away, Yeah)

Fly Away (Fly Away, Yeah)

 

So High, High, High, High

I bami kkeutkaji achimeul ggaeweo

Neowa na shake it

 

Every Body, eh eh, Every Body

Move Your Body

Move Move Your Body

Every Body, eh eh, Every Body

Shake It, Shake It,

Shake Shake It, Shake It

 

Hey ja yeogil bwabwa

Nal mideo nal neukyeobwa

Woo

Oneulbam jeoldae amureon geokjeong malgo

 

High bangaweo your my lady

Idaero nae soneul jaba

I Wanna Go (I Wanna Go)

I Wanna Go (I Wanna Go)

I Wanna Go

Ni idaero nala Baby

 

High, high, high, high

Modu ddwieo in the sky

(Shake it, shake it

Shake shake it, shake it, hey)

High, high, high, high

Jeonbu itgo in the sky

(Shake it, shake it

Shake shake it, shake it, hey)

 

Fly away (Fly away, Yeah)

Fly Away (Fly Away, Yeah)

 

So High, High, High, High

I bami kkeutkaji achimeul ggaeweo

Neowa na shake it

 

Every Body, eh eh, Every Body

Move Your Body

Move Move Your Body

Every Body, eh eh, Every Body

Shake It, Shake It,

Shake Shake It, Shake It

 

So Min couldn’t take away her eyes from Hyun Joong. She was smiling foolishly at him. She felt like she was in heaven. She couldn’t believe Hyun Joong is singing in front of her, and the others, with only a few steps away. Though she was always able to attend his concerts, he’s only on the stage that is a couple of feet away from her seat. Hyun Joong was amused by how So Min smiles at him. He wanted to laugh inside because it has been her look for the past few hours. But he knew it was genuine. It was a smile from an avid fan of his.

Meanwhile, Shin Hye was smiling while swaying her head here and there pretending to listen but the truth is she is trying so hard to focus her attention on Hyun Joong’s song but she can’t just let go of her thoughts on Yong Hwa’s performance earlier. She felt as if Yong Hwa meant it was for her.

***

It was a wonderful night for all of them. They all had their stomachs full of delicious food all thanks to Shin Hye’s eomma. But before the night is over, Hyun Joong still has something to say.

“Shin Hye-ya, there’s something I need to tell you. I’ll be out of the country for two months because of my concert tours and album promotions. And I’m afraid it’s too long a time for us to be separated from each other. Who knows, you might meet someone while I’m away…”

Shin Hye suddenly became really tensed. She felt that he is up to saying something really serious.

“I know it’s too early for this but… Shin Hye-ya, will you… marry me?”

He knelt down in front of her and put out a ring from the pocket of his coat. Her eyes were almost blinded by the spark of the diamond. Everyone was shocked from his confession.

“It’s been just two weeks since we got an encounter with each other and I already felt that you’re the one for me—the one whom I will spend my life with.”

She couldn’t help but felt really moved by his words. But she can’t just ignore the feeling she had while Yong Hwa sang earlier. Besides, it’s been only TWO WEEKS and her jagiya is already talking about marriage. She went to him and held him while he stood up. They sat down in the sofa.

“Hyun Joong, aren’t we… taking it too fast? Our careers have just been on the rise… What if our fans will… not be able to understand? Marriage is a very serious topic.”

Hyun Joong’s face shifted to sadness. He didn’t expect that Shin Hye will not immediately say YES. He wasn’t prepared for this.

“But I’m dead serious Shin Hye-ya. If our fans really love us, they will understand for sure.”

“Hyun Joong, please understand our daughter. She has a point there. You cannot risk your career and fame. The wedding can wait. Besides, I don’t think you’re both ready for the consequences. You know how crazy your fans are!”

 Mrs. Park seconded her daughter’s reaction. She doesn’t want Shin Hye to get married yet, especially to someone they just met. Besides, she already has someone in her mind for her daughter. Hyun Joong had his face down and nodded.

“Arasseo. I understand. Shin Hye-ya, you don’t have to answer now. But, let me be the first to know if you have already decided.” Hyun Joong gave her a weak smile. She knew he felt really embarrassed. She held his hands and cupped it wth hers.

“Mianhae Hyun Joong. I love you. I just don’t think this is the right time for that.”

Mr. and Mrs. Park let out a deep sigh. Min Young and Min Ho did too.

“You should have seen the look on the twin’s faces, especially Yong Hwa. It’s as if they had just prevented a bomb from exploding in the last second.” Min Ho whispered to his jagiya. He’s right. They felt so much relief after hearing what Shin Hye said. Both are rejoicing deep inside.