Jaejoong’s POV

The first week of our training went by fast. It was such a relief that the week has ended. Working with an enemy isn’t really something one would enjoy, right? Thankfully, Kim Heechul didn’t try to do anything. For that, I have to thank him for being such a professional. I mean, I’m somewhat under his power so he can make my life miserable without being too obvious. BUT… just when I’m starting to feel a bit more at ease training in Cinderella hotel, Heechul started to make his moves.

It started with Yunho being called into the manager’s office which is Heechul’s office. My boyfriend would come out after a couple of minutes then… that was at the beginning. Now, he’ll be called in more often and would disappear for at least an hour. When I asked Yunho about it, he told me that I have nothing to worry about what’s going on inside of that office. He told me that with his hands cupping my face and his eyes staring straight into mine.

The restlessness I felt that moment settled for a while since then. Heechul, I learned a few days later, wasn’t done with me yet, though.

As the clock set to strikes 12, everyone started getting ready to have their lunch break, including me. Since we were assigned to work in different areas, Yunho and I would just meet down in the hallway, and go to the canteen together.

“Jaejoong ssi, aren’t you going yet?” One of my co-trainee and schoolmate, Yehsung, asked, as it seem I had just spaced out.

“Oh, yeah, I’ll be going.” Nodding my head with a smile, I too started to organize some of my things.

“Can’t wait to see your baby, huh?” I motioned to smack him for teasing but he was quick and got away before my hand even made contact with his head.

Picking my phone from the inside of my pants pocket, I pressed on the keypads and I was soon sending a message for Yunho before I headed to the cafeteria. Few short minutes later, I have joined Yehsung in the table. Ten minutes later, as I’m in line getting my turn to buy our food, I finally saw Yunho enter the canteen. My eyes were glued on him as he walked towards us, as well as giving some annoying girls a sharp look when they, too, was obviously watching Yunho.

“Ah, hyung, if look could kill, a lot of those girls would have.” Once again, Yehsung teased when I got back to our table with a tray full of food.

“Oh, shut up!” Yunho was grinning when my eyes went pass him. “Yah! You dare to laugh at me?”

Instead of answering, Yunho chose to help and took the tray from me. Since we have an hour, we didn’t feel the need to rush with our meal. Instead we talk in between chewing our food…or it’s best to say that Yehsung talked A LOT and we sat opposite him, listening. In the middle of our happy chatting, someone I wasn’t expecting came up to our table. Who else but Kim Heechul!

“Do you guys mind if I join you?” Towering over us, Heechul asked as he held a tray of food in his hands as well. What is the boss doing in a place meant for employees, or in our case trainees?

Yehsung was the first to spoke, seeing none of us was prepared at our boss’ appearance. “Of, course not! Not at all, Mr. Kim.”

“Thanks.”

Schoohing over, Yehsung managed to squeeze himself at a corner to give Heechul a comfortable space as he sat beside the other. It was only when he was finally seated that he looked up at me AND at Yunho. “I hope you guys, don’t mind.”

Glancing at me, my boyfriend smile at Heechul before he answered; “No, not at all, Mr. Kim… I mean, you can sit wherever you want, this is your hotel after all.”

From that moment on, the food was suddenly tasteless. Even the orange juice I was complaining about it being too sweet from earlier suddenly tastes like water.

This has got to be the worst lunch ever!

At some point, I probably would have forgotten Heechul’s presence if only he wouldn’t try touching Yunho. I could see him smirking at me from the corner of his eyes but I promised myself that no matter what happens, I, Kim Jaejoong, won’t let Kim Heechul succeed in taking away my love from me. Definitely not Jung Yunho.

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“Wow! The nerve of that Kim Heechul!” Junsu whispered in between gritted teeth when I told him about it later that night. We were both in the kitchen preparing our dinner when he asked me about how our day at work went.

Stirring the boiling soup on the pot, I took another pinch of salt and put it in before I spoke again. “Maybe… he’s really changed. I mean, he hasn’t really done anything.”

“So you’d wait until he actually does something to hurt you again?”

“That’s not what I mean, Su. Besides, it’s not like I can stop him from joining his employees, or trainees in his hotel.”

Silent in his agreement that what I just said does make sense, Junsu just heave a sigh. “Hyung, when are you going to visit the bar? Appa misses you.” Junsu pouted. “He still looks for you when I’m already there.”

Laughing at a jealous Junsu, I nodded my head and told him I’ll go with him in the bar.

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Just as I promised, I went to The Tavern that night. Since it’s a Friday night, there were a lot more people that usual that I ended up helping the guys in serving the customers.

With a smile, I went back and forth to get the ordered drinks. I was enjoying what I’m doing so much not expecting that one, not a regular patron, would suddenly grab me by the arm. “Hey, pretty boy, do you mind keeping me company?”

I moved my face away, cringing as I smelled the foul odor of the beer he’s probably been drinking. Struggling to get him to let go of my arms, I tried to talk him into releasing me. “Ah, sir, I still have a job…”

“Let another waiter do it! For now, you stay with me.”

“But, Sir, I really need to---“ Before I can even finish, the man who still have his grip on my arm, had pulled me on to the seat beside him.

“Ahh!” I couldn’t help but winced at the pain as he placed both of his arms on my shoulder to keep me from moving. His face moved forward that his lips almost touched mine if Yunho didn’t pull him away from me. Everything happened so fast that when I realized what was happening the two men who tried to harass me were already on the floor, both groaning in pain. The side of Yunho’s lips we’re bleeding that I rushed towards him.

“Yunho-ah, gwaenchanayo?” I asked, stupid me. Of course he wouldn’t be okay when he’s obviously bleeding.

Wiping his own blood with his thumb, Yunho nodded and looked over me worriedly. “Are you?”

I nodded, rubbing at my arm. “That son---“ Yunho started to say but I wiggled a finger in front of him.

“Na-uh, leave cursing to Yoochun, it doesn’t suit you.”

Rolling his eyes, Yunho pursed his lips as if saying “Fine.”

“C’mon ,let’s get that cleaned.”

“This is nothing, Boo. It’s just a small cut.”

“Small or big, you still have a cut on your lips and I am getting that cleaned whether you like it or not.”

“You like ordering me around, don’t you?”

“You bet.”

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“Ah! Boo, can’t you be a bit gentler?” Yunho complained as I apply some ointment on his wound. “It hurts, you know.”

“So, it is painful. I thought you said this was nothing?”

“Yeah, it was...but if you’re being so ruthless, then, it does hurt.”

“Why didn’t you block that man’s punch? What’s the use of your hapkido skills if you can get hit like that so easily?”

“Yah! Instead of lecturing me for getting hit while I was helping you, just admit that you got worried. Right? “

“Of course, I got worried. That man was big. Ugly but big. Plus, there we’re two of them. What if they ganged up on you and beat you up? You think I’d want to stand next to you when you have a broken nose? It’ll be embarrassing.” I finished, moving away from him.

“Yah, Kim Jaejoong, what do you mean embarrassing! You, ungrateful boyfriend, get back here!”

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The elevator dinged, signaling that we finally reached the floor of our unit. Unfortunately, I didn’t bring my car that night so when Yunho insisted to accompany me home, I couldn’t say no. Actually, I didn’t really want to say no. ^___^.

Reaching the door, I turned to face Yunho. “Well, I’m home, happy now?”

“Nope, not yet. Not until I get my payment for helping you out earlier.”

“What pay---oh… that payment.” As I realized the payment he needed, I grabbed Yunho by his collar and kissed him on the lips. It was supposed to be a quick kiss but it ended up being more than that. As our kiss deepened, Yunho had pushed me against the wall as my arms went up around his neck. Panting and , I thought our little “kissing session” would go on for a little longer, or led to something more, if only there weren’t those intruders.

“Ehem! Making out in the hallway, huh?” Yoochun was the first one to get our attention. Quickly, I’ve already hidden my reddened face against Yunho’s chest.

“Hyung, you just got home now?” My brother asked. Junsu eyes Yoochun who stopped himself from teasing any further.

Clearing his throat, Yunho answered for me with a breathy response. “Ye-yeah…. We.. uh… walked around a bit after we left the bar.”

“For an hour?” Yoochun inquired as Changmin simply nodded. He took his keys from his pocket and inserted it in the door’s keyhole. With a soft click, the door finally opened. “I’ll leave you guys. I’m too tired to keep an eye on the both of you.”

Junsu followed after my brother, so did Yoochun but he stopped by the door and ce again.

“Take care on your way home, hyung.” He told Yunho before he completely disappeared behind the door.

“I better get going, too.” Yunho finally faced me after staring at the door for a while.

“Yeah, you should. It’s really late. You sure you don’t want to stay for the night?”

“Nah… there’s still papers I need to write. I wouldn’t be able to finish it with you in the same room with me.”

Feeling embarrassed, I kept my head down. “Oh, alright.”

Yunho pulled me into his arms and hugged me. My arms went around his waist as well. Leaning down, I felt him plant a kiss on the top of my head before he pulled away a little and cupped my face in his hands before he gave me another kiss on the lips.

“Goodnight, Boo. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Goodnight, Yunnie.”