Dara had been rehearsing for several hours already. YG sajangnim monitored her rehearsals and often asked her to repeat her choreography over and over again. Despite being a nuisance to his newly debut artist, he realised that not once did Dara complain. She would only bow and apologise. He was very pleased to see the effort she has put in to show that she is indeed capable of doing the things she never thought she would be able to do. Little did Dara know, Big Bang were also watching her gruelling practice beside her rehearsal room. They all felt pity for her for having to repeat her choreography numerous times.

Seungri banged his head on the table. “Noona’s moves are already perfect! What else does he want?”

“You know how he is. We went through it too.” TOP chimed in.

“But he needs to give her a break. She has been rehearsing for nearly 8 hours. Don’t think she has eaten yet either.” Seungri sighed.

Taeyang and Daesung couldn’t help but also feel sorry for Dara. They knew she was tired but she refused to show it. Jiyong on the other hand, didn’t even pay attention to what Seungri and TOP were saying. His gaze totally focused on nothing but her. He couldn’t help thinking how much she has changed over the years. She has indeed become very beautiful. Her milky skin, pink cheeks and luscious lips. He also noticed how she had lost a lot of weight. A sudden thought of him kissing her precious lips came to mind and he blushed. However, his thoughts were interrupted when he caught Daesung staring at him awkwardly.

“What?”

“Why are you blushing?” Daesung asked while wiggling his eyebrows.

“Am not” He hissed and shook his head.

Daesung rolled his eyes knowing that his hyung is lying. He saw how he watched Dara closely. And somehow he couldn’t help but feel giddy about it. He knows how Jiyong is slowly falling for Dara. “Whatever you say hyung.” He smirked.

“Stop it.” Jiyong glared.

It was half past 9 when YG sajangnim finally finished off the rehearsals. Dara was beyond exhausted. She was hungry and at the same time sleepy. As soon as she checked her phone, there were 23 missed calls from her best friend. She bit her lips and was contemplating whether to call him or not. Realising that she was at fault, she dialled his number. Please don’t let him be mad at me. She thought. After a few rings, he finally answered her call.

“YAH! PARK SANDARA! WHY AREN’T YOU ANSWERING MY CALLS?” Donghae half shouted over the other line.

“Mianhe, oppa. I had rehearsals all day. Can we still hang out?”

“Aish, pabo! Of course we can. Where you at? I’ll pick you up in 10 minutes.”

“I’m at the headquarters. I’ll wait for you. See you soon. Pyong!”

Dara gathered her things and thanked all of the dancers for working hard today. She walked along the hallway when she noticed that Big Bang were standing casually around the foyer of the building.

Taeyang was the first one to spot her. “Dara yah!” He grinned. Dara felt embarrassed and had no idea how to react. She waved and bowed. She roamed her eyes and stopped when she saw G-Dragon sitting on the couch busily playing with his phone. She shook her head.

“Why are you guys here?” She asked whilst taking a sip of water.

Jiyong couldn’t help but eavesdrop to the conversation she was having with the rest of the Big Bang members.

“We had rehearsals too.” Seungri lied.

“Oh. Cool.”

“Are you going home now?” Taeyang curiously asked.

“Aniyo oppa. I’m meeting up with someone.” She grinned.

Meeting up with someone again? The girl sure knows how to live a celebrity life. Jiyong smirked.

He didn’t realise he smirked loud enough for all head to turn around. Big Bang looked at their leader.

“Is there something funny?” Dara questioned him.

There was a hint of coldness in her voice. Jiyong froze on his seat. Stupid Jiyong. He remained uninterested and cleared his throat. “Care to mind your own business?”

His statement made Dara’s heart pinched a little and could feel her blood pressure rising. I was only asking a question. Keep calm Sandara Park. She though.

“Jerk.” She muttered under her breath making sure everyone heard her. The rest of the members stayed silent whilst Taeyang and TOP shook their heads. When will Jiyong learn?

Just in time, Dara’s phone rang. And immediately said goodbye to the rest of the members. “Don’t forget to eat guys. I need to get going.”

Daesung and Seungri bowed.

“Do you need a lift?” Taeyang offered.

Dara waved her hands. “Ani oppa, it’s okay. Donghae is picking me up.” Dara smiled.

“Oh.”

Hearing Donghae’s name made Jiyong’s blood boil. And to make matters worse, he doesn’t even know why.

It was quarter to 10 when Donghae pulled in front of YG headquarters. Considering he’s an artist from a different agency, he couldn’t help but feel a little uncomfortable. He switched off the engine and waited for her to come out. After a few minutes, a figure came out of the building and immediately knew who it was. The figure stood and looked around.

God, she looks so cute. Donghae thought. He couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he observed his own best friend looking for him. She looked like a kid lost in a car park. The figure started to walk, her eyes roaming the entire place. After a few minutes, Donghae honked his horn and Dara jumped. He burst out laughing and tried to calm himself when he saw Dara approaching his car with an annoyed look at her face.

Dara stood in front of his car and poked her tongue out. Such a kid. Donghae shook his head and got out of the car.

“Annyeong” Donghae smirked.

“Yah! You think it’s funny?!! I thought you weren’t gonna come!!” Dara wailed.

“Mianhe.”

“Yah, oppa since you played a trick on me, you should pay for dinner tonight!” Dara tugged on Donghae’s arms.

“Wae? You kept me waiting the whole day! How many times did I call you today huh? and not once did you even answer!” Donghae pretended to look hurt.

Dara pouted. “Aish. This oppa really! You always know how to make me feel guilty. Mianhe. Come on, I’ll treat you then.” She beamed and wrapped her arms around her best friend.

Unaware of the situation, Jiyong watched them silently from the roof top. He doesn’t even know why he was spying on them but as soon as Dara left, he excused himself and told the others that he was going to the rest room. His eyes turned into slits the moment he saw Donghae stepped out of his vehicle. He hated how he and Dara have a close relationship and truthfully, he doesn’t like the idea how Donghae is always within close proximity with Dara. It pained him seeing them together like a couple. And quite frankly, Jiyong himself doesn’t know why he’s acting like this. He shook his head. Why am I feeling this way? Is this what you call jealousy? He continued to watch them until they disappeared from his sight.  

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Hi everyone~!! Sorry for not being able to update as often as I said I would >.<... I'm currently busy preparing for my very first college exams T_T. But do not worry!! after next week, I have 5 weeks of vacation before second semester starts! So hopefully I'll be able to update this on a weekly basis. Yoohoo~!! ^.^ Anyway, hope you like this chapter!! ^.*~

HENGSHO! <3

- J