Day 1

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Him

I stood still near the shore, with a camera in my hand capturing the perfect beauty of paradise. I don't exactly have an idea why I am here or what the main reason is, but all I know is this place had lure me in to coming in this place. And not only that, but it was my choice to escape the reality I once had. I figured the person I have left back in the city was not me.

 

[Flashback]

"Jiyong, you walk out of that door and you are no longer under my agency!" he yelled making me look back slowly at him.

 

Choi Seunghyun, the man who I owe my career to had threaten me again. I admit I owe him much of what I have now, but as time went by, the more I grew tired of the mask I have to wear. That I ended up longing to runaway from this place I came to dislike. And that's what I needed to do right now.

 

"You cannot just bail on me! You have an exhibit in three days!" he barked his anger on and on.

 

"I can't hyung," I sternly said. "I don't want to do it anymore. And you know that!"

 

"How the hell is it easy for you to say that!" he tried not to yell, but failed miserably as he was yelling enough for other's to hear outside his office. "This is your fcking career! Now get this exhibition done and you'll be flying next week to Italy to cover major fashion shows and magazines! I can't afford to lose these people and their in need of your work!"

 

"No! That's what it is it to you! You and your reputation and money!" I said rather angry this time since he was commanding me again. "I told you Seunghyun I am done with G-Dragon! And that's final!"

 

"Jiyong walk out from this office and I swear to God you'll get it from me bad!" Seunghyun muttered his threat angrily. "You have a contract with me and I'm not about to let you just escape from it."

 

"Then sue me!" I uttered not scared of his threat at all. "I gave you enough of my passion and work, isn't it my time to choose what I want to do?"

 

"How pathetic?!" he chuckled. "Are you really trading your life now and be homeless just as where I picked you up from?"

 

"I rather be homeless than do something I don't like to do anymore!" I spat back. "I'm done with this Seunghyun and there's nothing you can do about it. You have enough of my art do whatever you want with it for all I care! My house and car it's all yours! I don't give a damn about all those things! For once I wish you can see through the money and fame. Then maybe you'll be as happy!"

 

Grabbing my satchel and camera, I left his office slamming the door loudly letting him know it's really done. I admit, I was once hungry for money and fame. However I knew me being a photographer wouldn't get me anywhere back then. With my old filmed camera I was not about to get anywhere with it not even a chance in those magazines I usually see.

 

My other artworks were not as pricey as those who are known artist. I lived in a slump almost all my life until I have met Seunghyun.

 

Out of nowhere a man in a black, two door BMW came out of our area and directly went in my booth. I remember him looking intently at my artwork as if he's an expert but based on what I saw in him he wasn't near as an artist, but just a money hungry human being.

 

That's how it all started, he offered me a job in his place. He got me my first ever SLR camera which I had longed for all my life I started doing photography. Then I started capturing landscape, nature and up to even people.

 

He told me that he saw the potential in me to be the first ever famous photographer here in Korea. At first I didn't believe him until huge names started asking for me.

 

And little did I know, Seunghyun was able to shape me into something I thought I was. G-Dragon, the Nation's Best Photographer with selling art piece more than any other pictures sold out there. It was like the works of Picasso and other famous painters price. My work had become a gem.

 

I enjoyed the rich and fame I had fantasized of when I was younger. Partying in exclusives club that I get invited to every week. Drinking, meeting random girls, and dancing the night away forgetting the real G-Dragon who happens to be Kwon Jiyong. 

 

Things turned out well, I live in a luxurious bachelor's pad in the most expensive place in Seoul. Gets to drive the most expensive cars that world known artist also drives. I get vip access to anything, at anytime and anywhere. I'm just as important as the leader of our country.

 

It was the life, I was longing for ever since I sat in my booth waiting for a miracle that someone would come and look at my art piece and buy it for its price. But I got more than what I asked for, that now I am regretting in even agreeing to what Seunghyun offered me. 

 

My life only revolved in those things thinking they were my happiness. However as time went by the more it hits me that it wasn't what I want. It was not the happiness I long for.

 

And little did I know, the hardwork I had put were slowly crumbling just in front of my eyes. I still continue to do my committments, but it was no longer my passion or at least I don't see my real self in it anymore.

 

Then things between Seunghyun and I got tougher and complicated that in the end, I saw the real person in him. He was just like me before, hungry for money and fame and that is all that mattered to him. Nothing more. He didn't care about my wants and needs anymore. But the difference now, is that I don't like what I am doing and what I have now is not what I needed. It  was not what I have dreamed of. 

 

That was also the day, I chose to walk away from all the things I have done. All the achievements I was able to reach left just like that without looking back.

 

It wasn't the real me anymore, and that made me unhappy. That in the end, I have chosen to runaway from my reality.

[End of flashback]

 

This is why I am standing here looking at the magnificent view I have been meaning to capture. This was the real me and not the G-Dragon. I like taking pictures of memories I want to look back on. G-Dragon likes to capture nothing but obscene scenery or people with less or no clothing at all. He likes that and not the real me.

 

I like to capture happiness nothing but just happiness. That I myself and for others to enjoy just looking at dazzling places and people I can capture in a simple photo.

 

It wasn't just about the money anymore, now it's all about me and my passion for real photography.

 

I lifted my camera allowing me to look into the eyepiece looking through the view I wanted to capture. But I was held still as my camera spotted what seems to be an amazing view.

 

A girl, in a white dress and a gray cardigan standing not too far from me also looking at the shore with the clear sky above it. Her long auburn tresses shines through the sun as the wind brushes it gently. Her hands clasped together taking in the magnificent view feeling calm and light.

 

I grabbed the camera's lense zooming it closer to her face and this allowed me to see her profile. My camera sure does not lie as it see a real goddess. Thanking my lense I was able to see her perfect profile, with that porcelain skin. Even from afar I was able to see those pale lips that needs to be shower and cherish with kisses by someone worthy.

 

Pressing on the shoot button I hear continues clicks telling me it was in a fast mode taking 5-10 pictures at a time. Capturing her every slight movements. I smiled as I see her faintly smile while consuming the view in front of her.

 

And just as she was about to leave, she turned towards my direction making me click on the shoot button again. But as I was taken back, I lowered my camera right away as I was surprise at our sudden eye contact and little did I know my heart started to beat rapidly.

 

"Who are you?" I whispered, but it was all too late as she started walking away. Once she was no longer in sight, I turned to my camera again. Pushing the play button, it showed the sands at first and I kept pushing the back button until it captured who I was looking for.

 

And just what I saw in my camera, she was indeed beautiful.

 

"I think I know what's missing," I smiled realizing why I am here and what's been missing all my life. "It just might be you..."

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Her

After getting a glimpse of the ocean, I knew that my day is finally starting. After arriving here last night, I was already  eager to get out of the rest house to see the magnificent view outside. If halmoni didn't stop me, I would have been there until the sunrise this morning.  But remembering my situation, I chose to follow halmoni's words. [Halmoni = grandma]

 

"Oh Dara, good I finally saw you!" Halmoni came out of nowhere.

 

"What is it halmoni?" I asked curious why she's looking for me all of sudden.

 

"I've been meaning to talk to you last night actually, but halmoni is getting old neh?" she laughed making me smile. Then slowly my smile fell.

 

"I'm sorry dear," she apologized making me shake my head.

 

"No need to be sorry halmoni," I smiled again. "Now what is it you wanted to talk about?"

 

"I know I told you over the phone before, that you'll be the only guest in this resthouse," she started and I knew she was a bit unsure. "But I forgot someone had also booked the resthouse but he said he was fine if someone is also staying. Now Dara, is it okay with you if there's also another person that'll stay here? I know how much you're..."

 

"I'm fine with it halmoni," I nodded. "It's your resthouse so I can't say no. And plus it's not like we're in one bedroom or anything."

 

"I just wanted to ask you first," she looked at me with sympathy, but I didn't let that get in me.

 

"I'll be alright halmoni, as long as I have you," I said making her smile.

 

"You'll always have me!" she then hugged me.

 

"Ah that's right I also wanted to ask you if you wanted to come with me to the market later?" she asked and this made me even happier. "I figured you want to explore this small place starting today."

 

"I'd love to halmoni!" I muttered happily.

 

"Why don't you get some rest and I'll call you when it's time to go." she ordered.

 

"Neh!" I couldn't help but nod again.

 

Once halmoni was gone, I grabbed a book and went straight to the resthouse's balcony. I sat on the hammock looking over the ocean while a book was in my hand. Then slowly  I remember the guy I had seen near the shore. He had a camera in his hand and somehow it struck me.

 

"Was he taking a picture of me?" I asked remembering how his camera was pointed at me. Then I remembered him being shock as he lowers his camera fast as if he was caught red handed. I stiffened as I felt my weakened heart beat rapidly. "What's this?" I held my chest tightly feeling something unusual and surely this scared me.

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Him

I got to the town and indeed the place was amazing. I can't help but snap picture after picture of different stalls and sceneries I would see. The people in this small town are indeed friendly which made it much easier in my part. This is the things I want to capture. Something more realistic and something I can look back and feel what it's like being here. 

 

"Ahjussi!" I slowly turned hearing a small voice behind me. There a little boy with a missing tooth in the front was looking at me. 

 

"Yes?" I mumbled.

 

"Are you new in this town?" he asked looking at me then at my camera.

 

"Yes, I am," I smiled.

 

"What kind of a camera is that?" he said looking at my camera some more examining it.

 

"It's a SLR," I answered.

 

"A what R?" the boy's face turned confused.

 

"It's one of those professional cameras," I explained. "Not just an ordinary camera. Now what is your name, if you don't mind me asking?"

 

"Yoojun," he held his little hand out signaling me to shake it. "What's yours ahjussi?"

 

"Kwon Jiyong, or Ji for short," I took his hand shaking it gently. "Now where is your omma?"

 

"She's over there," he pointed at a lady selling fresh seafood and vegetables. "She's busy. I just thought of welcoming you sir!"

 

"Well thank you Yoojun," I said smiling. 

 

"Oh! That noona must be new here too!" he lit up seeing someone. I turned to where he was looking and there I saw the same girl I have seen in the beach. 

 

"I'll get going ahjussi, I need to greet the pretty lady!" he winked at me which sorta freaked me out. I watched the boy made his way to the same girl I saw earlier with a huge smile plastered on his face. Lifting my camera, I took another picture of her with the new friend I have met. At that moment I kinda envied the little boy who's freely talking to her.

 

I stood frozen with my camera in front of my face, I couldn't move as I saw her in my lense looking straight at me. Then she smiled which made me automatically press the shoot button. 

 

Somehow I felt nervous all over again and seeing her walk towards me made it much worst. Butterflies, people have said that they feel that whenever they get nervous or anxious at some kind of events and situation. I have never felt one before, but feeling something queasy in my stomach I knew this must be what they are talking about. 

 

"You know that will cost you," she uttered softly and somehow my heart fluttered all of sudden. "You've been taking pictures of me since we were in the shore earlier?"

 

"How sure are you it was you I'm taking pictures of?" I denied after all I am deeply embarrassed that she has caught me twice. 

 

"Sure," she smiled. "I'm guessing you're a tourist here too?"

 

"Yea, are you?" I asked back.

 

"Yes," she nodded and somehow being able to see her closer made me light and happy. "Dara, Park Dara."

 

"Kwon Jiyong," I held my hand out. "It's nice to meet you Dara."

 

"Same to you," she took my hand gently and there I felt something tingly from my hand all the way up to arms and into my system. She then let my hand go and there it felt cold. "I should go Halmoni is waiting for me."

 

"There you are Dara," I looked behind me and there an old lady looked worried. "I told you young lady not to go too far from where I was."

 

"I'm sorry halmoni," she softly giggled which sure sounded like a music in my ears. "I met this little boy and we had a mini coversation. We got carried away."

 

The old lady looked at me from head to toe. "Oh halmoni that's not the little boy I was talking to earlier," Dara laughed which made me blush. "It was Yoojun he had to leave, but this is Kwon Jiyong."

 

"Kwon Jiyong from Seoul?" the old lady asked making me nod.

 

"Yes, that's me," I was able to utter lowly.

 

"Well, welcome!" she smiled. "I'm the person you had talked to yesterday about the resthouse."

 

"Really?" I smiled. "Then I don't need to look for you."

 

"Good we all met here," Halmoni laughed. "Jiyong this is Dara, and she's the person I told you, who was staying in the resthouse as well."

 

I turned to Dara and there she seemed surprise. 

 

"I guess we'll be roomates?" I teased making her blush. "Don't worry, I'm no harm."

 

"I...I..." she stuttered making me chuckle.

 

"So halmoni, shall we go?" I turned to the old lady letting Dara stiff at her spot. "Lemme take that heavy bag from you."

 

"Why thank you, young man," the old lady laugh. "Dara let's go."

 

I looked back and there she was looking at me passively. Then slowly she followed us with the same face. Following the resthouse tenant I smiled thinking my stay here will surely be worth it. And leaving what's back in the city is not important at all. 

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Her

Hearing halmoni confirm that it's him that's staying with me, I couldn't help but feel nervous. I wanted to protest, but after telling halmoni that I'm okay with me to have another guest I sure regret it now. I regret knowing something inside me is telling me he's dangerous.

 

The way he looked, with that beat up jeans and faded black and white checkered polo I knew he was someone different. I haven't really met other guys outside since my parents has always been protective of me. I didn't get the chance to meet anyone aside from the friends I used to be with in school. However things had changed when this incident happen and all I know I'm stuck at home. My friends ended up visiting me in my home but going out was never an option.

 

I felt as if I was in prison and getting the opportunity to get this trip was a shock to me. Well technically it was my last wish which my parents couldn't say not to. 

 

"Dara," I gasp hearing him call me. I looked up and there his eyes were on mine and there I felt my heart skip a beat. His brown orbs twinkled like the stars above the sky. They were warm and welcoming and it wasn't something I'm looking for. "Pay attention, we're losing you."

 

I looked at the space between us and for sure I was behind. "Go on halmoni," I heard Jiyong say and halmoni indeed left but before she could she looked at me and smiled. That smile, I know so well.

 

"Come on," he said and my feet were stuck in the ground. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know what to say. And not saying anything to him all I know is he's right in front of me. "Hold this," he said extending his hand with the camera. I took it slowly and for all I know my other hand was no longer alone as he grabbed my hand with his. He held it tightly pulling me gently as he started walking. There my feet started to move along with his. 

 

I can't be like this. I can't. I wanted to pull my hand away, but my hand felt as if it belongs there. I couldn't move it at all, my body was protesting with what my heart wants. I can't. There's no way I can let this go beyond.

 

He turned to me giving me a warm smile and all I could do is look away. I didn't like what my body is feeling, but most of all I didn't like how my heart is beating erratically with just one smile from him. 

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Author's Note:

Hello! How is chapter 1? I don't exactly know if this will really be 30+ chapters as you can tell I start the chapter by Day 1. If I do you won't murder me right? But if not I'll probably skip around or jump around since 30 days is hard to cover. But I do know what will happen. ^^ hehehe I hope you like chapter 1. It's pretty much get to know the character. So far we get a glimpse of Jiyong's life first. Dara's come as the chapter progress. ^__^ For now I leave you with this. 

Thank you all for subscribing! And for checking this story out! I hope you'll support me even though I'm buried with lots of ongoing fics! Hehehe I know I'll finish them all. However it'll take time for sure! But i'm doing my best! Fighting to me neh?! 

Anyway thank you all for reading! I hope you like this. Love at first sight neh? hehehe

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Seungska!