Mi-young’s POV

“Come on! Your pirouette’s must be improved. Straighten those legs! Mind your ankle! Focus!” I went back to work as usual, trying my best not to think about Minhyuk.

The day passed quickly without myself thinking of Minhyuk the whole entire day. “Bye principal” I bid my collegues and superiors goodbye as I went to the gate of the royal dance academy to wait for Junsu. A car pulled up in front of me. However, it’s not the car that I’m waiting for or expecting to see.

“Mi young.” The windows rolled down and it was Minhyuk.

“Oh what are you doing here?” I tried to sound as uninterested as I can be.

“I called you a few times yesterday but you didn’t pick up or call back, so I decided to drop by and see if you’re alright.” He smiled and I really felt my heart beat faster and faster.

“I’m fine. But I didn’t receive any calls from you.” I lied.

Lucky me, I heard the horn of the car and saw Oppa’s white sports car. “Oh my Oppa is here. I’ll see you around later.” With that, I slipped into Oppa’s car.

“Oppa hurry! Drive!” With that, Oppa drove off.

“What’s the hurry?” Junsu asked as we drove home.

“It’s nothing.” I lied as I looked out of the window.

Junsu drove us home before he said he has a date with Taeyeon so he ask me to settle my dinner on my own. Another night on my own again.

At this time my doorbell rang. Maybe Junsu was nice enough to call delivery for me. “Coming.” Without checking  who’s at the door, I opened the door and to my surprise, it’s minhyuk. He had a very sad expression pulled on his face.

“Can I come in?” He asked and I was thinking of some reason to reject him.

“I…”

“If you’re not available, then it’s ok.” The look on his face changed from sad to depressed.

“It’s ok. Come in.”

His head was still drooping low as he came in, sitting slowly on the couch. Sitting on the sofa beside him, we sat in awkward silence for what seemed like an hour but it’s actually 5 minutes.

“So… what brings you here?” Looking at him but trying to avoid eye contact.

“Are… are you avoiding me?” He asked, eyes filled with disappointment and depression. How did he find out? I think I showed it too obviously.

“No. What makes you say that?”

“You’re not even looking at me now. Am I making you uncomfortable? If I am I can give you more space. I can even stay away from you if you want.” With that he stood up and was about to walk towards the door when I pulled him back.

“It’s not that. It’s just… It’s just…” I couldn’t say it. It’s like I’m going to confess to him.

He looked at me, a little puzzled. I was biting my lips and lost for words.

“I like you, but… but because of my last few relationships, I never believe in love anymore. I know you’re a good guy, but you may hurt me as well. I don’t want to get hurt anymore… I just…” I couldn’t help it but to break down into tears.

Minhyuk pulled me into his chest. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know that. I’m sorry for making you feel worst.” Minhyuk my hair.

I don’t know how long had we been in that position. It was when Minhyuk’s stomach growl then we pulled apart.

“You haven’t had dinner?” wiping the tear trail off my face and he nodded shyly.

“I’ll whip up something. You don’t mind right?” I said and I wanted to walk away when he pulled me back.

“I will never hurt you.” Was what he said before he let go of my hand and I walked to the kitchen.

Trying to push away what Minhyuk just did, I dig the fridge for some ingredients and all came up to be ingredients for Kimbap. Getting the required ingredient, I started making the kimbap and in less than an hour I was done.

Walking back to the living room with the Kimbap and 2 cups of water, we sat there awkwardly and ate. When we finished all of it, I wanted to clear the plates when Minhyuk held me back.

“Do you believe me?” This time he didn’t let go.

“Minhyuk, I’ve known you for barely a few weeks or months and I know I’ve ben giving you on and off signals, but I want to take things slowly. I need to break my trauma before I can open my arms to love again.”

“I’ll help you. I’ll show you how sincere I am and I’m unlike other guys who hurt you. I’ll never hurt you.” With that he let go of my wrists before I headed back to the kitchen.

When I went back, Minhyuk stood up. “I should go now. I’ll see you.” He smiled and I sent him out. Seeing him drive away, I went back inside sitting on the exact same spot I was sitting just now and was deep in though. I sat for barely 5 minutes when I heard the jingling of keys and Junsu came walking in.

The next morning, I went for work as usual. However there was no sign of Minhyuk. Since I ended class early and Junsu isn’t coming till 7, I roamed around again and once again I ended up at Yonghwa’s girlfriend’s shop.

When I stepped in, she looked up and recongised me immediately. “You’re here again.” She smiled as I took a seat near the counter this time and after taking my order and serving it, she took a seat and we talking a little.

“I heard about you and Minhyuk.” After talking for a while we still ended up here. I was still hoping we won’t have to talk about this. 

“Yeah. It’s very complicated.”

“Minhyuk’s a nice guy. I’m not saying it because I’m bias towards him, but I’m speaking from my heart.” She looked at me sincerely. I know she’d never lie. I remember the guys talking about her and how she’s very innocent and pure.

I didn’t speak and just listened to her. Maybe heeding some advice from her would be good also.

“They guys said they have never seen Minhyuk so serious before. Minhyuk is someone who’s devoted to his partner. He was always dumped. He has never dumped a girl before. When they say this time he’s more serious than others, I could tell why. He has never done so many things for a girl before. We all thought he was just infatuated with you at first because he didn’t really know you and you are someone famous. But when he got to know you, we realized that it’s really love.”

After having a talk with Seohyun, I felt my heart becoming lighter.

Walking back to the gate of the royal dance academy, I saw Oppa’s car parked there waiting for me. Our ride home was silent since I was tired and have a lot of things on my mind.

“Mi young! You have a letter!” Oppa shouted. I walked down the stairs and looked at it. There was no stamp.

Opening the envelope, a folded heart dropped out and I opened the letter it wrote:

I’ll protect you. Always

Immediately I knew who it was from. I couldn’t help but smile.

This time I heard the doorbell ring. Could it be him, I rushed out of my room and stood at the top of the stairs, but it’s just delivery.

Junsu turned around and held t out. “It’s yours.” He said before yawning and going back to watching his television.

Opening it, it was a small glass bottle. At the bottom corner, there was 2 letters. MH. I didn’t know what I’m supposed to do with it. The only thing I can think of is putting the hearts in and that’s what I did.

For the next few days, the same thing kept coming. Except that the letters have different words in it.

I’ll always be by your side.

I’m unlike the others.

I won’t hurt you.

Even though I received his letters, but ever since the day he came over, I didn’t see him anymore. He didn’t even turn up for Jaebin’s wedding.

After 10 days, the bottle was almost full. I thought it’s coming to an end already. Perhaps today is the last day. I opened the letter and this time it wrote:

I LOVE YOU

He said it. Even though it’s not spoken, but I could feel his sincerity by this 3 written words. I was home alone today. I had hoped Oppa would be home but he has office matters and Taeyeon so I’m all alone since the butler had gone home early.

Suddenly the door bell rang.

“Delivery for Ms Kim Mi-young.” The guy said.

“I’m Kim Mi-young.”

“Please sign here “ He took out a piece of paper and pointed at a space for me to sign. Passing me the package, I was about to close the door when the guy stopped me.

“It’s stated that the sender wants to ensure you open the package before I leave.”  This guy was acting all weird. He kept clearing his throat and looking down.

I tore open the brown packaging before opening a box and inside it was a silver ring. I gasped.

“Do you like it?” Looking up, I saw Minhyuk in the exact same suit as the delivery guy wore.

My eyes were brimmed with tears and nodded my head. Jumping into his embrace, I cried, however it’s tears of joy.

“I love you too.” I said and Minhyuk stopped what he was doing before I pulled away.

Leaning in I gave him a kiss and then we started officially.

End of Mi young’s POV