Sohee froze, her breathing paused as his arms tautly grabbed her waist. She didn't dare to breathe. His head is nestled in her neck

and his eyes are shut closed in content. She wanted to hug him back, badly. But what if JYP sees her like this? What if Jiyong won't remember? 

With a heavy heart, she pushed him lightly off her. She stumbled back drowsily.

" Go back to your dorm. " Sohee quietly tells him, walking pass him.

" I like you, Sohee-ah. " Jiyong says, loud enough for her to hear.

Sohee pauses, her stomach flipping against her will. She turns around, the chilling wind sweeping her hair to her face. Her heart was pounding.

Jiyong smiles at her. " A drunken man always speaks the truth. " He says before walking away staggering slightly.

Sohee was left staring at him dumbfoundedly.

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Sohee runs swiftly around the practice room, occasionally hopping, then flicking her arms here and there.After about three hours of dance training,

Sohee took  a break. She sighs in exhaustion and satisfaction; her steps were becoming more precise. She massages her foot, smiling.

" Sohee-agashi, lunch is ready. " Calls one of the male workers behind the rattan door.

Sohee looks up, " Oh! I'll be coming. " And gets up, heading over to the dining room.

The rest of the Gisaengs and her Unnis were seated on the flat cushion on the floor. The male workers and chefs were also ready to

eat. Jiyong's friends were there but he wasn't. Sohee decided not to look worried and walked over to join her Unnis. They chatted but Sohee

wasn't really paying attention.

She leans towards Sunmi " Have you seen Jiyong oppa? "

Sunmi shakes her head. " Seungri said he has a hangover. " She winces. Sohee nods.

Her heart twists anxiously, even if she knows he is okay. Right then, JYP enters the dining room.

Everyone stops eating and greets him. " Good Afternoon, Director. "

He nods, standing at the door with a serious expression." I have something to tell you. " He says. Everyone sits up straight.

" The sponsor of this Gibang is coming. She just came back from Hong Kong. So I expect all the food, entertaining, and services to be top-notch.

And especially our girls to debut, she'll be evaluating you girls. " He continues.

Everyone have a slightly worried expression. " We understand, Director Park." Everyone chorused.

He takes a long look at everyone and nods before leaving. Immediately, everyone slumps.

YeEun sighs worriedly." Sohee-ah, do your best tonight. If she likes you, she'll pay your fees. " Yeeun reminds her.

Sohee nods obediently. "I won't disappoint. "

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Everyone crowds around Sohee as her custom-made hanbok was laid before her. Sohee stares at it endearingly. This is my new

chapter.

Sunmi grabs her shoulders excitedly, " Hurry lets doll you and your hair up! " She says with an eager smile.

Sohee looks at every one of her Unnis and Sunmi, who have cheery faces on. Suddenly feeling touched, she reaches for them and wraps them all in a

group hug. They pat her back comfortingly.

" Thank you for being with me for my new chapter in life. " She says quietly, wiping a tear.

Sunye sniffs and nods." Don't worry about all that. Let's get dressed! "She waves Sohee's worries away.

Sunmi grabs a long mirror and places it in front of them all. YeEun sits behind Sohee and pulls her long hair out from her bun. They all watch as her

long hair tumbles down smoothly and sweeps past her shoulders. Yoobin grabs her makeup set dutifully, spreading all of the colours out for Sohee to

choose. Sohee sits like a doll as all of them fret over her. YeEun parts her hair neatly in two and take a lock of her raven hair from the front and

braids them carefully to the back. The remaining thick lock of hair was brought to the front, left untouched and remarkably shiny. They didn't want

it to be to stylish as she'll be dancing and her hair needed to fly for effect. Yoobin applies Sohee's subtle and sweet makeup, matching the colours of

her Hanbok; Gold and Pink. Sohee keeps her eyes away from the mirror as they doll her up. They tell her to stand as they wrap the Pink and gold

skirt of the hanbok around her waist, above the layer of her inner long silky dress. Then, with her hands stuck out like a scarecrow, they slowly slip

on the sleeves of the hanbok, rich gold and pink butterflies embedded into the sleeves. Sohee shivers as the cloth touches her skin. It fits just nice and

it felt snug in her body. But they weren't finish yet, they still have to decorate her hair with ornaments and dangling hair clips. Sunmi opens a small

wooden chest, and inside were four brooches. YeEun selects a Orange and Red pin, which dangles from both sides of her face. Sohee paused,

remembering GD wanted to give her a debut hair clip as a present. YeEun wordlessly selected another hair clip for the back.

" Unni- actually, leave the back empty....I have a clip I want to wear. " She stops Yeeun.

YeEun blinks at her, confused." Really? " She titlts her head. Sohee looks down on her lap and nods.

The girls shrug." Geurae, you're all set. " Sunye announces gleefully.

Sohee suddenly feels jittery. YeEun nods towards the mirror; motioning for Sohee to look at her reflection. The girls look on anticipatingly. Sohee

slowly turns around, the wide skirt of her hanbok swishing forward. Sohee lifts her eyes and looks at her reflection. She could only watch with her

breath held. She looks matured but sweeter. Her makeup defines her eyes and cheeks. Plus, the hanbok looks elegant on her. Unknowingly, her face

breaks into a smile. This was the new her. Ahn Sohee, a dance gisaeng at 16. The girls clap in unison, proud. Sunye smiles at her endearingly,

tearing. The sweet moment broke as Daesung appears at the door, as their bodyguard.

" Girls, Director Park says the sponsor is here and she requests your presence. " Daesung says seriously, no sign of being Yenny's boyfriend.

The girls throw Sohee a final smile and leaves, carrying the front of their hanbok. Sohee bows at Daesung awkwardly.

" Sohee, they'll call you in 15 minutes. Remember to make an impression. " He whispers and scurries away.

Sohee walks in circles. What about my pin? Where is Jiyong oppa? He promised he will come.... All of a sudden, the door of her dorm was being

knocked. Urgently. Sohee pauses.

She creeps up to the door." Who is that?" She calls out softly.

" Sohee? It's me! " Jiyong whispers back urgently.

Sohee rolls her eyes and opens the door. Jiyong was about to say something but as soon as he sees her radiantly glowing in her Dance Hanbok, his

words crept into his throat. His jaw slackens and no words could come out. Sohee notices his dumbstruck expression and turns slightly red.

" Stop gaping! "She scolds him.

He blinks up at her radiant face. Like a princess. He shakes his head to clear his vision and wordlessly hands her a box. She accepts it and sat on the

steps at the door. She glances at the box, it was a silver box laced with pink.

" That's your pin I promised.... Take it out. " GD manages to say.

Sohee glances at him shyly and takes the lid off, revealing a multi-coloured butterfly hair clip. It was exquisite. She gasps as she holds it gingerly in

her hands.

" It's so pretty! " She says delightfully. He chuckles as he watches her examine the hair clip.

" Yes, a pretty butterfly like you. " He says softly.

Sohee looks at him sharply." What did you say? " She frowns a little. He shakes his head, smiling.

" Let me put it on for you. " He offers, his fingers shaking slightly. Sohee didn't notice and nods. Shifting a bit so he can stand behind her.

He took a whiff of her precious hair as he gathers them together and secures them together tightly, the butterfly resting perfectly. Sohee turns around

to face him, an expectant expression on her face. He couldn't help but stare into her eyes and notice how her cheeks were so full and defined. And

how cute her lips are.

" Thank you, Oppa. I'll wear it well. " She says gratefully, touching the hair clip. He nods in acknowledgement.

His heart was pounding waaay too fast when she said "Oppa" .

" Sohee-ah, " He began.

" Hmmm ? " She urges him to continue.

He shuts his eyes regretfully and looks at the ground." What I said that day....about liking you.... That wasn't just a drunk confession. I meant it. " 

He says as he slowly meets her eyes.

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