Fact: January 01,2013 -- I Got A Boy release date

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Jessica wouldn't say that she's already in the position where she can just approach BoA without any important reason behind her actions.

To her, and the rest of SM Town, BoA is a force to be reckoned. She's already an established icon, not just in their agency but in the whole nation. It's a fact that Jessica is a member of one of the best K-pop act right now but all these wouldn't be possible without BoA paving way for it -- alone. So in reality, she's still far from being her unnie's equal.

That's why everybody respects BoA so much, to the point that she seemed untouchable. (Another way of saying she's unapproachable, really). And Jessica's not exactly her senior's close friend, like Yeonhee or Ara, to treat her the way she does when interacting with her members.

But when she saw SM's princess standing by herself with a distraught look in her eyes, she couldn't help but involve herself. She may be touching a delicate ground but she couldn't be bothered with that right now.

Taking a cautious step towards BoA one after the other, Jessica touched her senior's shoulder and greeted her with a genuine smile. She was lucky she was able to keep that look after meeting BoA's eyes.

It wasn't her usual confident and charismatic self. She looked broken and Jessica felt her heart ached even without knowing the reason behind BoA's sadness.

'Unnie, come with me.'

They walked along the empty hallway, towards one of the empty rooms in the agency. She had BoA sit in one of the chair as she grabbed one for herself. Sitting right across the woman she looked up to since little, Jessica couldn't help but take her hand and let BoA know that she's ready to offer any kind of comfort for her.

BoA felt the pressure in her hands, finally compelling her to look at her unexpected friend. Jessica readily brightened up. Getting a response from her favorite senior was a good thing.

Slowly, BoA's old self was starting to take form and immediately, she finally returned a smile. She squeezed Jessica's hand before letting go.

'How was your practice for your comeback?'

Jessica smiled shyly as she coiled on her seat. She looked down and stared at her hands while she answered, 'Everything's great but we're still really nervous.'

BoA liked the honesty she felt in her words. And she can sympathized with her more. 'It's natural to be worried about the things that might happen in the future. But you're doing what you love, for the people you care about so rest assured, everything will turn out alright.' This affirmation made the younger lady smile wider and a hint of blush was already showing on her cheeks.

'Thank you.'

An awkward silence followed shortly. BoA seemed to be in a deep thought again, her eyes like glass. Jessica wondered if any moment now, her senior would start crying. It seemed like an impossible thing to happen but after what she witnessed earlier, she could believe anything now.

Jessica let a few moments linger before she offered her help once again. Her timid personality always makes her shy away from people and when speaking her mind. That's why when she heard BoA's small voice echo in the small room, her full attention was readily on her.

'You don't have to say anything but I hope you can listen to me for a little bit,' BoA finally said with a sigh.

Jessica detected hesitations from her senior's voice but she nodded her head instead, focusing on the lady in front of her. She always pride herself as a great listener so it was a perfect setting.

BoA cleared a few times as she adjusted herself on her chair. 'Something's been bothering me,' she began with a shaky voice. 'This feeling... I think I feel so troubled because for the first time, I'm finally ready to end a relationship to start a new one...'

Jessica didn't expect their conversation to be like this. On top of that, it's a subject so sensitive that they were actually dealing with human relationships.

Jessica smiled, prompting BoA to continue. Unlike talking to Yeonhee, BoA didn't feel so reluctant confiding with her junior and in a way, it was really a relief to be finally letting it out.

'I'm not sure if you're going to relate with me but suppose you have a very good friend -- a bestfriend -- who happens to love the same man as you...' 

The younger lady felt the strain in the older lady's voice but there was something else tugging deep inside her heart and Jessica just couldn't hide the shock from showing on her face. A distant memory from the past was suddenly materializing as a vivid picture in front of her.

'To make it more complicated, this same man was clear that he wanted you. He wanted you but circumstances was in the way and now he has no choice but to move on without you. Cruel as it may seems though, his happiness ended up being together with your bestfriend.' she paused for a little bit to take in a deep breath.

BoA felt a lump forming in but she had to say it. She had to say it before it eats her away. To finally admit to her feelings because lying to herself doesn't work anymore. It's too late to turn back when she's already so trapped in his dangerous territory.

'It was cruel because later on you found out that you also... also...' BoA squeezed her eyes tight and tried so hard to say it but in the end, she couldn't continue anymore. 'It was just too late...'

It was so painful.

Despite holding it in, a tear finally rolled down her cheek and she was quick to wipe it away. It was hard for her to control her voice and it exhausted her just for even trying. Her mind and body was so tired that sometimes during the night, she wished to just end it altogether. She would occasionally hold her passport close, contemplating whether she should just fly out of the country and vanish for a long long time until she heals her broken heart.

She was so close to disappearing but due to her earlier commitments and her professional work ethics, she didn't have a choice but endure. She was forced to live each day with the knowledge that Yunho moved on without her.

'It's... It's actually quite shocking how much I can relate with you...' Jessica managed a weak smile before continuing. 'You see, I thought I was incapable of maintaining a great relationship because of my personality. And I'm not very expressive to begin with.'

BoA felt the sincerity in Jessica's words and she was certain that speaking of this memory was still very hard for her. BoA can't help but admire her braveness.

'Maybe you've heard about it but yes, Donghae oppa and I used to be more than friends in the past.' The bittersweet smile she showed at that exact moment was truly beautiful. It was just sad to know that behind that was a very lonely story.

'Yes, I heard. And I know it was a very difficult time,' BoA whispered soothingly. She couldn't forget how Donghae was during those time. How he even called BoA all the way to Japan just to pour his heartache over the breakup. She knew just how much her friend suffered and it made her feel guilty that she thought all these time, it was only Donghae who went through that dark time when here's Jessica, still looking so broken after so many years have passed.

'For two years, oppa and I were caught on nothing but happiness. Each day was like a dream. Neither of us really expected it to end. But then it happened. And it was all because of me...' Tears were already threatening to fall down her cheeks. It's been more than five years but the pain never goes away. She's happy but there will always be a void Donghae had left when they parted ways.

'It was inevitable. You were about to debut. Nobody can blame you if you choose your career over him,' BoA hushed in understanding. She knows this all too well. As soon as you step into the limelight, your life is not yours to live alone. It destroys who you are if you're not strong enough. 'We live each day making a lot of good and bad decisions but at the end of the day, we tend to learn from it to become stronger. That's what matters.'

'You're right. It was a sad phase but we learned a lot from it and both of us are happy now. I was even happy when oppa and YoonA started dating,' she expalined but BoA looked stunned.

'Donghae and... YoonA?'

Jessica had a desolated look on her face. 'I did tell you I can relate to your story, unnie, didn't I?.'

There was a short pause before they broke the silence.

'I'm sorry. I didn't know... It was so insensitive of me to bring up such a heartbreaking memory.' BoA looked truly apologetic.

Jessica shook her head. 'You don't have to unnie. It was all part of yesterday.' She rubbed BoA's shoulder assuring her further. 'It's a bit imposing of me to be saying this  but with that experience, I can only say that whatever you decide on, don't forget to listen to your heart.'

'Listen to my heart...' BoA perked up her head and anticipated for more encouraging words from Jessica. 'But how did you overcome that blow? Didn't it hurt? It's supposed to.'

The younger lady looked thoughtful. Her mind seemed to be possessed by the past. As soon as the memory lingered between her eyes, BoA knew that Jessica was back to those days she tried to let go so desperately.

'It was one of those rare times where three consecutive schedules cancelled on the same day. I ended up having an unexpected rest day. Instead of going out, I stayed home, all curled up inside my room.'

BoA figured that her companion was now talking about the contents of a closed book. She knew her little sister was sincere about helping her lift her spirits up from when she approached her earlier, but going to this extent was still very moving.

BoA listened quietly.

Maybe it's not just for her. Maybe Jessica was also doing this for herself so she can truly free her heart.

'I honestly didn't think anybody else would be free that day. I was getting lonely by myself so when I heard someone entering the dorm, I immediately jumped out of bed, ready to greet one of my sisters...'



***

Jessica heard a soft creaking sound outside. Somebody's home. She got down her bed quickly and slipped her slippers on. She was on her bed the whole day and wouldn't want to scare anybody by how horrible she looked so she took a couple of minutes to tidy up her hair into a bun before leaving the room.

Once she was done, she walked towards the door of her bedroom, gearing up to surprise whoever was outside right now. She was just waiting for the right timing before she burst out of the door and unleash the inner prankster that she was.

‘Don’t worry, nobody’s home right now.’

‘So… Yoona finished her schedule early,’ Jessica mumbled controlling her giggles. She opened the door a little bit, trying to see who else among her sisters came home together with her, when a familiar voice floated around the house.

‘Are you sure? Coz man, it’ll be a big trouble if they find me here.’

‘It’s been seven months and you still don’t trust me?’ Yoona grumbled in an exasperated tone, crossing her arms over her chest. ‘I made sure nobody’s home, especially unnie…’

Jessica was so stunned seeing the unexpected scene before her. She felt her heart stop, as it tightened, deeming her powerless to do anything else but overhear the rest of their conversation.

‘I know. I’m sorry,’ Donghae moaned soothingly as she hugged Yoona from behind. There was a sweet smile on her face and Jessica could see that the two were truly happy to be together…

There was a short silence and there was a change in Yoona’s expression. Her eyes looked glum and so was Donghae’s.

‘But we both know this won’t last forever…’

Donghae buried his head on the crook of Yoona’s neck, like how he always did when he’s soothing Jessica’s mood swings.

How Jessica managed to watch this dreadful scene for this long, she wouldn’t be able to comprehend. But she stayed, peering through the crack of the door and continuously berating herself with torture.

‘Yes, we need to tell her eventually.’

Yoona spun around to face him. The two knew that their happiness wasn’t pure. And it was really painful that they had to hide their feelings for one another, not because it was the right thing to do, but because they were desperately trying to mask their tainted heart for committing this heinous sin behind Jessica’s back.

Nobody knew about their relationship but them. Donghae can’t even tell Eunhyuk about Yoona neither did she to her other members. The sworn secrecy of this unacceptable relationship pass between them in silence. They just knew they have to protect it. For their happiness, they need to accept the coupling consequences of this betrayal.

And true enough, Jessica felt betrayed and hurt. She was mad and at the same time distraught by everything she witnessed.

It was unfair.

‘Ah!’ Yoona yelped and for a second, Jessica thought she was found out. ‘There’s my phone!’ Donghae followed the direction of Yoona’s vision and saw the phone on top of the desk near the TV.

Donghae sighed as he pulled his arms from Yoona’s waist. ‘Okay, go get it now before we’re late for the movies.’

‘Yeah, okay let’s go!’

The two left unaware of Jessica, drowning in her own shadows.

After that incident, there was an obvious change in her actions. She became distant and more quiet. Jessica stopped talking to anyone at length and would always find herself retire early to bed with an excuse that she’s always burned out.

Everybody were tired of course. Moving back and forth in Japan and then promoting ‘The Boys’ all around the world. The fact that she was also casted as a supporting actress for Wild Romance made her incredibly busy (which she liked, to help her stop thinking about ominous thoughts).

Still, the way she suddenly changed was alarming. She doesn’t even complain anymore. She just set her distance, away from everybody and anything that could remind her of the painful reality.

It was late in the evening. Tiffany, Taeyeon and Seohyun still haven’t gotten home from their meeting at the agency regarding their sub-group unit to be launched next year. Sunny went home to be with her family and Yuri together with Yoona decided to eat out.

As usual, Jessica, excused herself and collapsed on her bed looking so lifeless. She was consumed by a lot of depressing thoughts that when Hyoyeon and Sooyoung came in unannounced, she couldn’t help but feel trapped by their watchful eyes. Leaving her no other choice, she sat on the edge of the bed but instead of looking directly to their eyes, she focused her vision on the floor.

She rather have this conversation over and done with as quickly as possible. All she gotta do was endure a little bit of their nagging and go back to sleep.

‘Something definitely happened. I don’t know when it started but I’m done watching silently as I see you deteriorate by yourself.’ Sooyoung sounded firm. Her breathing was also harsh and she knew her friend won’t let her off the hook without saying something — anything.

‘Sooyoung, please not today. I’m really tired…’

‘The same old excuse again. All of us are tired Jessica, but you… You’re just wilting away. You can’t expect us to sit silently and watch you die.’

Sooyoung nudged Hyoyeon’s ribs. Her friend groaned from the sudden violence. ‘Die?! What the hell Hyoyeon! Study more vocabulary will you before spewing nonsense...! She’s not dying oh my god.’ Sooyoung scolded her friend through gritted teeth. ‘We can’t comfort her if you say weird stuff like that.’

Hyoyeon just shrugged her shoulders as she rubbed her side, still struggling with the proper words to say in this kind of situation without sounding so unnatural. She’s one of Jessica’s long time friend but her inability to express her feelings (and like Sooyoung said, her lack of vocabulary as well) even until now, was her biggest weakness. That’s mainly the reason why she dragged Sooyoung into this confrontation for it to happen. Lucky for her, Sooyoung was contemplating the same thing and now they both stand before their estranged friend.

‘No really, I’m just tired…’ Jessica repeated a little more forceful this time. She hoped that it would be enough for them to leave her alone.

She at least hoped.

‘Like I said, I know you are tired,’ Hyoyeon answered dryly.

‘But would that pathetic excuse explain the reason why you’re also avoiding Yoona?’

Jessica’s shoulders tensed up. It was something she couldn’t really help but bear so openly to the two friends scrutinizing her. She scolded herself mentally and reminded herself to act normal.

‘I’m not avoiding her. We just don’t see each other as often.’ Her flawed defense sounded so miserable even to her.

Hyoyeon and Sooyoung remained quiet, waiting for her to just speak the truth but her stubbornness was unimaginable.

‘Then I guess you’re not acting so distant because you found out about Yoona and Donghae oppa,’ Sooyoung finally said.

The way Jessica pursed her lips into a tight line as she sat completely still on her bed was enough to confirm Sooyoung’s suspicions. Whenever something really bothered her friend, her actions would always be the same, as if silence could ever disguise her underlying problems beneath her icy facade. They’ve been friends long enough that little details won’t escape her anymore.

Sooyoung glanced towards Hyoyeon. Both of them, in understanding, walked towards Jessica and sat beside her. The blonde wrapped her arms around her friend’s shoulder. It broke her heart to feel her trembling against her touch and she wondered just how long Jessica have been enduring her problems on her own. It wasn’t the usual trivial stuff that comes her way once in a while. This time, it’s really from something so serious.

‘Hyoyeon and I didn’t know about it until a few days ago to be honest.’

‘And it was through an accident when we saw Donghae oppa drop off Yoona late at night after her Love Rain taping.’

‘It’s not like Yoona could tell us about it anyway…’

‘We were just as surprised,’ Hyoyeon concluded tightening her grip on Jessica’s shoulder.

Their friend remained unmoving though, completely mum from what the two just said. Nothing can be kept a secret forever. She knew how fragile the relationship between Yoona and Donghae was and surprisingly, she was also willing to protect if if it means protecting their happiness.

She shared so many fond memories with both that if she listened closely to what her heart was saying, hating them was impossible from the very beginning. Jessica could never hate them. But she was truly hurt and the pain stabbed her so deep she couldn’t even will herself to move on.

‘We’re sorry…’ Sooyoung’s voice croaked and it took just that one statement for Jessica to break down and cry.

The three hugged each other, crying, for Sooyoung and Hyoyeon understood the crippling sadness that befall on their friend. That tangible pain that broke Jessica’s heart into pieces.

It was about another month or two when Jessica found Yoona by herself at the dining room. Besides the faint light coming from the lamp from the living room, there wasn’t any other source of light to illuminate her figure.

Jessica debated whether to approach her or not but when she accidentally tripped over a floating cord (that Sunny forgot to to clean up when she was charging her phone earlier), she couldn’t really make her escape anymore.

Yoona turned her head towards the direction of the noise and saw Jessica standing awkwardly against the door. Their eyes met and for a long minute, they stood there unmoving.

Jessica didn’t have to think things over. She took a step and found herself beside her friend.

The suffocating silence drowned them and Jessica thought it was the worst time to ever be alone with her fellow member. She cursed herself for choosing this exact moment to go outside her room and get a glass of water. She didn’t expect Yoona to be still awake permitting this unexpected meeting.

‘I should’ve said it a long, long time ago,’ Jessica heard Yoona finally say. Her body felt rigid and her audible heartbeat almost clouding her sense of hearing. She strained to catch the rest of Yoona’s words. She braced herself for this moment but she knew nothing can ever really prepare her for this confrontation.

Jessica only managed to nod her head at her companion to let her know that she’s listening. Yoona saw the subtle acknowledgement at the corner of her eyes and she smiled melancholically before she continued.

‘I’ve always known it was wrong. To walk on that path knowing that I’ll hurt someone so precious.’ Yoona took a deep breath as she closed her eyes. Her lips quivered while she tried so hard to hold everything together before she completely broke down.

‘Yoona…’

‘But I was so happy, so so happy for me to even think about the consequences of my actions back then. How my little happiness will definitely affect my relationship with him… With you…’ her voice trailed off. Jessica could almost feel Yoona’s pain. She wanted to tell her it was alright. That she wasn’t mad anymore. That it didn’t matter as long as she, both of them, are happy. Jessica just want her little sister happy and not mangled by sorrow.  ‘I thought, all that will ever matter was that moment where the both of us are happily in love with each other.’

Jessica took Yoona’s hand and squeezed it tight, hoping that it would give her the assurance that she’s equally happy for them. Which she truly was.

‘Yoona, listen to me. What you should focus on is your happiness. If you’re thinking about me, I’m okay. I really am so please cheer up!’ Jessica’s voice was almost pleading.

The younger girl finally turned her head to look at her.

‘But I wasn’t completely happy,’ she returned quietly. ‘Oppa and I never reached that point. That point where we could let go of the guilt and proudly profess our love for one another.’

Jessica in her breath. She covered her ears and shook her head violently. ‘No Yoona, please. Stop. I don’t want to hear it. I’m fine. Please don’t say anything anymore.’

‘That day, I knew we were already found out. It wasn’t my intention for you to know about us in that manner. I would’ve preferred it for you to know directly from us. But we didn’t even know how to tell you until you just found about it yourself.’

Jessica lifted her head and looked at Yoona, suddenly confused. It was now Yoona’s turn to hold both her unnie’s hand. She held them tight, never letting go.

‘When Donghae oppa and I were about to leave the dorm, it was when I noticed your shoes by the door and it struck me so hard that all those time we were inside the dorm, you were also there, witnessing the horrible scene.’ Jessica’s mouth fell open, prepared to explain herself but nothing came out. ‘I even called the other unnies to confirm my suspicions and they only validated what was already so obvious at that time.’ The younger lady breathed heavily. ‘And of course, you would’ve avoided me.’

‘But it’s not because I resented you! Yoona please… I’m not mad. I can’t stay mad at you…’ Jessica said in a rush, frantic about how she could lift up any misunderstanding that rose between them. ‘I’ll say as much as I felt betrayed the moment I found out. Of course I was hurt. But I also came to realize that you would never do something to hurt me on purpose. That when you love, you just do beyond reasons or doubts.’ She was already crying, her shoulders shaking.

They heard a creaking sound and they saw Sooyoung peering through the doors. Unable to bear seeing her friend agonizing with misery, she rushed towards Jessica’s side.

‘Sooyoung unnie…’

Sooyoung just nodded her head in understanding. Soon after, the other members came out of their rooms one after the other. Hyoyeon slipped in between Yuri and Tiffany to be by Jessica’s side. Seohyun together with Taeyeon and Sunny stood at Yoona’s side. Before anyone could speak another word, everybody started crying.

They cried for a long, long time.

‘I’m so sorry unnie! You know that if I could help it, I would never choose to hurt you in anyway...!’ Yoona sobbed. Yuri hugged her roommate as she continued to cry as well.

It was foolish of Jessica to think that she was the only person affected by everything. While she closed herself into a void, she failed to realize that she ended up hurting her other members as well.

She didn’t know that all these time she was keeping her distance, the other girls have been talking amongst themselves, wondering how they can bring back the old Jessica (despite being violent, snarky and intimidating at times) that they loved.

It wasn’t long after Yoona learned that she was already found out by Jessica, that she revealed her secret relationship to the others one by one. They were very supportive and understanding and she thought, she really can’t always take their kindness so selfishly.

‘Oppa and I talked about it and we decided to just break up before we end up hurting more people.’ Jessica shot Yoona a sharp look, desperately reaching out for her and ask her to hold on to that love. Yoona shook her head. ‘Unnie, it wasn’t meant to be. If we’re truly destined for each other, we’re not supposed to be hurting so much, either. And we hated seeing precious people around us suffer. If we were indeed fated to be together, we would be able to lift our head high and be proud of our relationship,’ she went on, a tear threatening to fall down her cheeks once again. ‘But it didn’t happen.’

Jessica choked, her cheeks stained with tears. Taeyeon rubbed Yoona’s back in comfort. She knew, together with the other members but Jessica, that it hasn’t been that long since they broke up. And just like Jessica, Yoona also needed comforting. She’s young but the amount of obstacles she had to overcome being in the limelight haven’t been easy. She has always faced social pressure and even if she persevered she’s still hated for just existing. And as if that wasn’t enough, now she had to carry the guilt of betrayal just for loving Donghae.

Taeyeon was hurting because while all these were happening, her, together with the others couldn’t do anything but wait silently until Jessica and Yoona resolve the problem themselves.

Tonight was an eventful time for all of them.

When everything has been said, at long last, everybody felt the burden lifted up from their shoulders. Everybody started to accept the reality of the situation. Yoona didn’t sacrifice her relationship because she was tired of the guilt dragging her down. She merely listened to her heart and saved two more people from unnecessary affliction before it destroyed them. They separated in good spirit and with an open mind.

They were slowly picking up the pieces of their shattered heart.

The younger lady looked at Jessica’s direction and smiled. The atmosphere eventually became calmer and although Sooyoung and Tiffany were still sobbing uncontrollably, everything was better this time.

They knew everything was going to be better.

***
BoA was still speechless and if she wasn't good at holding back her tears, she knew she'll be crying again.

She realized that like Jessica, she couldn't hate Yunho and Ara. It's not right to hold a grudge against them when they are two sincere people in love. It was never wrong to love another and she won't be the evil person to stop that.

Like Jessica, BoA will also protect their relationship. It will hurt her for a little bit but what's hurting when she can grant both her bestfriends with their happiness?

It was what her heart told her to do and she'll continue to listen to its voice.

'Sica unnie! I've been looking all over for you!' Yoona exclaimed as she popped out of the door, hopping towards them. It took her another second to regard BoA, who was together with Jessica. 'Hello BoA unnie!' She greeted the other woman cheerfully.

The little giant looked between the two SNSD members and smiled thoughtfully. Jessica scooted a little bit on her seat so Yoona and herself could share the chair. The doe eyed girl wrapped her arms around Jessica's and continued smiling brightly for the both of them. Her angelic face, enough to lift anybody's spirit. As to be expected from the face of the group, her presence was mesmerizing.

'Was Jessica skipping practice?' BoA joked, her eyes like half moons.

'Ahh... I was trying not to make it too obvious that she did!' Yoona answered heartily earning a glare from the ice princess. Yoona cooed beside her companion as an attempt to make peace.

BoA saw the great relationship the two have and it would really be such a waste if this kind of friendship ended by something that was so preventable. And it made her wonder. If they were able to, she can surely redeem her relationship with Yunho as well.

It won't be easy but she can do it.

Maybe deep down, she still wished to be together with him but if it's not meant to be, she shouldn't have any hard feelings about their fate.

She learned so much from her junior. Her heart doesn't feel heavy and shrouded with envy anymore.

Like how she first acknowledged her feelings for Yunho, she would have to accept another turning point in her life.

'Don't worry, I'll vouch for her,' the little giant assured. She waved her hand as the two left hand in hand to go to practice once again. As she watched them, BoA couldn't help but miss being that close with Ara.

BoA sighed. 'I just need to listen to my heart and wait until everything fall into place...'

Someday, she'll also know her place.

*

Author's Notes:

Sorry if it was confusing. I added the colored asterisk to indicate the flashback but I'm not too sure if it helped or not... Anyway, below is a timeline to further explain the YoonHaeSica story. I swear, if you read through it, it will make a lot more sense. HAHA! Me and my obsession with facts melded into fiction <3

2005-2007 - [fact/fiction] When Jessica and Donghae dated. (I did read a lot of accounts that both parties mentioned separately that they dated someone for about 2 years in the past. The timeline was before SNSD debuted. There were also a few HaeSica couple pictures around that time, flaring such rumor. It wasn’t so hard for the netizen to piece things out together. Basically, I used that to conjure this story because as you’ve noticed, I love mixing in true facts from fiction).

August 2007 – [fact] SNSD debut.

March-April 2011 – [fiction] YoonA and Donghae supposedly started dating.

September 2011 – [fact] Love Rain began filming.

October 2011 - [fact] The Boys album was released. [fiction] Jessica learned about YoonA and Donghae.

November 2011 – [fact/fiction] Besides promoting for the boys, SNSD was also busy filming for their JTBC variety show entitled SNSD and the Dangerous Boys. SNSD were truly busy during the latter part of 2011 with numerous variety show programs and drama shoots. This is the reason behind the constant “I am tired” excuse from Jessica.

December 2011 – [fact] Jessica was casted as a supporting actress for Wild Romance.

January 2012 - [fiction] Jessica, Hyoyeon and Sooyoung confrontation.

February 2012 - [fiction] YoonA and Jessica confrontation.