All the sounds around me were drowned as we got further and further away from the pesky reporters. In my ears, there were only silence, like somebody’s pressed the mute button for the whole world. Jaejoong was still pulling me along with the reporters running in our wake. We made a turn in an unfamiliar alley and Jaejoong pulled me, making me land smack on his chiseled chest. Our breaths were shallow as we struggled to calm our breathing. Jaejoong turned to check if the coast was clear but turned and mouthed a sorry before he bent in deep to give me a kiss! My mind was telling me that I should stop this but my heart drove me to kiss him back…
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I heard footsteps running past but when I was about to snap back into reality, I fell deeper into the world I was currently in. I couldn’t pull away from Jaejoong. It was actually just a kiss to block my face from those pesky reporters, however, the kiss got more and more passionate till none of us pulled apart. When I finally did, it was by my phone. Without looking at the caller id, I picked up the call, looking away from Jaejoong. “Yoboseyo.” I said but there’s silence on the other side. “Yoboseyo” I said again and it was still silent. I was about to hand up when the person on the other like spoke up. “It’s me.” I stiffened at the voice.

“Donghae.” I said and I turned to look at Jaejoong. He was as shocked as I was. “I called to explain.” My brain is already messed up by the kiss before and now he called, making me even more confused. “Donghae, I...” I didn’t know what to say. I wanted to let him explain, but not now. Even if he explained now, my brain won’t be there to absorb the information. “Jaebin, I know you won’t want to listen to what I have to say. I know it’s wrong of me to leave you without telling you beforehand. Give me a chance to explain. Please Jaebin.”I could hear that he was really very desperate to explain. “Donghae, I’ll send you a message when I get back to the hotel. It’s not the best time now.” Standing in an alley was indeed not a good place to stay for long. Don’t say discuss something. “Alright. I’ll wait for you to contact me. Bye.” With that, the both of us hung up.

“Let’s go.” I said to Jaejoong, walking in front of him. I felt more at ease when Jaejoong didn’t ask me about the call. We took a cab back and throughout, both of us didn’t speak to each other. We left a gap in between us and looked out of different windows. I didn’t know what would Donghae want to say, but I know one thing and that is I am not going to be able to take what he’s going to tell me. When we arrived at the hotel, I waited for Jaejoong as he paid the fare and we headed back to our room. “Jaejoong, could you leave me alone for a while?” I said as he nodded his head. “I’ll be taking a shower. “ He said and disappears behind the door of his room. I closed my door and sent Donghae a message. ‘I’m back at the hotel.’ I took off my jacket and my phone rang. I know who it is. “Explain.” I said and he did. As minutes went by, I could feel tears welling in my eyes and in no time, I was crying.

End of Jaebin’s POV

Jaejoong’s POV

I stepped out of the bathroom, drying my hair before sitting in the living room watching the television. I was quite shocked at the alley when Donghae called. I know Jaebin would break down one way or another. I could tell that she was very anxious and was not ready to talk to Donghae. I chose to not probe her about it seeing that she has already got a lot of things in her mind and add on to the fact that we would be quite awkward. I wonder how she is doing now.

I stood in front of her door, debating with myself whether if I should knock and ask her if she’s alright. I was about to when I heard soft sobbing. I decided to knock. “Jaebin, can I come in?” The sobbing died down and it turned silent. I knocked again. “Jaebin, are you alright?” The door opened and I saw her standing there, eyes red and dried tear streaks on her face. She didn’t speak she just went back to her bed and sat down, the comforter covering her legs.

The both of us just sat there silently, not speaking. “I’m sorry.” I broke the silence. I could see her head turning towards me, looking at me. “About what?” Her voice was very thick, like there were things clogged up in . “The kiss at the alley” I looked down, ashamed at myself for taking advantage of her. “You did that to protect our image and to shun the reporters. I know that. You don’t have to apologise.” Jaebin spoke again. It was then the door bell rang. “Who could it be?” I asked as Jaebin got off the bed. “I’ll open the door.” Before I could stop her, she already took a turn for the door. I followed behind her and she totally fell back on the floor when she opened the door...

End of Jaejoong’s POV

Jaebin’s POV

It’s Heechul, Kim Heechul. What’s he doing here? Does he find my life not miserable enough so he’s coming to make it worst? He took a step closer to me, before bending down, attempting to help me up, but Jaejoong carried me up, not even allowing him to touch me. “Why are you here?” Jaejoong spat. Heechul looked different. He looked more frail and pale. “I have something to tell Jaebin.” He looked at me and I could tell he meant no harm, but nows not the time. “I’m sorry Heechul sshi. I have too many things happening today. I need sometime alone to think. Come a week later or find me in Korea. Anytime but now.” Heechul nodded his head slightly and left us alone.

“You alright?”Jaejoong asked and I nodded gently. He let me down to walk on my own but I have no idea why my legs were like as if energy was drained out of it. Once Jaejoong’s grip left my body, I totally crumbled down on the floor. “I don’t think you’re fine at all.” He carried me back to my room and tucked me in. He was about to leave when I grabbed his hand. “Do you mind lending me your shoulder?” Jaejoong nodded his head and sat on the chair beside the bed. I moved a little bit to the left of the bed so Jaejoong could sit on the bed instead. I pat on the empty space but he was quite hesitant. When I held his hand, he then sat on the bed.

“You want to know what Donghae told me.” I said as I looked forward. “I will know when you tell me. If you don’t want to tell me, I won’t probe you.” He said with a smile on his face. “Donghae told me to forget him. Treat him as a bastard who broke my heart. He asked me to accept you.” I saw Jaejoong’s head snap towards my direction. “He wants me to accept you as he said he could tell your feelings towards me. “ I stopped to take in a deep breath as I know the hardest part is coming. “Being together for almost a year, he just says that I should treat him as a bastard who broke his heart and that’s it. To forget what happened is not easy. To accept someone new is not easy either.” I was so engrossed in what I was saying that tears poured out of my eyes. Jaejoong wiped them away and I looked at him. “Jaebin-ah, I will help you forget Donghae. The best way to forget him is to open your heart again. I don’t mind you accepting me to be a substitute for Donghae. As long as I can help you overcome this, I don’t mind helping in any way possible.”

I was touched. I could feel that he’s saying it from the bottom of his heart. I placed my hand on his face. “Jaejoong, I’m lucky to have someone like you to love me back. I don’t want you to be a substitute for Donghae. I want to be together with you when I can overcome all this as I know now I’m starting to feel something for you. I know it’s a little too early after the breakup with Donghae, but ever since Yoochun hinted to me about you, my heart just opened up.” Jaejoong looked at me. He was indeed shocked. I pulled him slowly into a warm hug. “Jaejoong, I hope you would wait for me. Wait till I can totally accept you. I know I shouldn’t ask you to wait but I hope you will.” He didn’t say anything, but he hugged me back and we stayed like that for some time.

“I will wait for you. No matter how long it takes, I will wait for you.” He whispered into my ear and pulled back. “It’s late. Get some sleep. We can talk about it tomorrow.” He tucked me in before leaving for his own room. As I closed my eyes, I could see him and only him. It’s no longer Donghae. Maybe it’s a good sign. It was when I heard soft piano melodies; I drifted off into deep slumber, not knowing where it came from.

End of Jaebin’s POV

Jaejoong’s POV

When I closed the door gently behind me, I walked to my room. What she told me made my heart thump vigorously against my body. I sat on my bed and lay down sprawling on my bed. I felt like I just jumped over the moon and taking a roller coaster. I pinched myself, ensuring that it wasn’t a dream. “Ow!” it’s not a dream. I rolled on my bed over and over again till I was panting in exhaustion. When I finally decide to head to bed, I slipped under the comforters and feel asleep instantly, dreaming about Jaebin.

The next morning, I dragged myself out of bed, heading to the bathroom with half lidded eyes. When I came out fresh and awake, I smelt food and I found it weird since Jaebin won’t be awake at this time. I walked out to find the table set with breakfast from room service and Jaebin was wide awake. “You...” I pointed at her and she smiled. “Good morning. Come and have breakfast. It’s your favourite Pancakes. I bugged Yoochun to tell me when he’s sleeping.” She smiled and pulled me towards the table. “You being nice all of a sudden scares me.” I mumbled. Her head snaps and looked at me. “I heard that.” She said with a smile still plastered on her face. “I’m sorry.” I bowed slightly as she ruffled my hair. “You take things too seriously.”

She took her seat opposite me and started eating. “I don’t think looking at me makes you full.” She joked as I snapped out of my trance. “I’m sorry.” I said yet again as she looked at me with those gentle eyes she gives Donghae. “Why do you keep apologising? I’m not angry Jaejoong.” She smiled and I looked at her. “Let’s go rent DVDs today.” She said, changing the topic and started to eat again.

The whole day, we stayed at home watching DVDs. She seemed happier today. It’s like Everything has been thrown behind her. She seemed more carefree and more herself. I really like her as who she is. The real her is the best side of her I could ever have...

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Jaejoong is so sweet.
I hope readers would like this side of him
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