Aftermath

Defying The Odds

The cruise seem to go on forever. The two enjoyed their each other's company.  As the night fell, Ceci went up to her room.  She noticed that she didn't have any bag with her with clothes.  When she was just standing on the empty bunk, a voice broke silence.

"Did you think I will not leave any gaps in this wonderful cruise? And by the way, congratulations." It was Helen, wearing the same dress and shoes, and held a bag in her hands.

Ceci positioned herself to spank her but Helen backfired.

"What? You don't like it." Helen said, and was laughing.  Ceci got absorbed by her statement, that she began laughing too. Helen looked at her strangely.  "You just got yourself a boyfriend. Not just any boy. It's Jung Yunho, whom by the way is my leading man in Watashi-tachi.  Fanboys would send death threats."

"I've never told you yet! How did you know?" Ceci's eyes enlarged.

Helen smiled.

“So you were just hiding?” Ceci asked in disbelief and the maknae nodded and grinned. The leader couldn’t help but blush. She sat on the bed beside Helen and held her smart phone in her hand. She had a smile on her face as she looked at her phone’s wall paper; a selca shot of her and Yunho. Helen peered at her unnie’s phone and giggled.

“Gosh you guys are so cheesy…” She remarked.

“It can’t be helped…” Ceci replied hitting her maknae with a pillow. Helen was about to hit her unnie back when both of their cellphones rang, causing them to divert their attention in an instant.

Hey… Are You and Helen still up? Changmin and I have snacks and dvds… May we come over? ^_^ -Yunnie

We have goodies and movies. Let us in. kekeke… - Changmin

Now, I’m just chillin’ feel like I’m healin’… Kekeke.. Yep. Still up. Ooohhh snacks and dvds~ Sure you may come over! : D –Love, Ceci

Snacks and Movies~ Do you have chicflicks?  LOL You guys know the way to women’s hearts… KIDDING… Come on in! ^^XOXO, Helen

After texting the two boys, the girls took their turns in taking a shower and got dressed into more comfortable clothes. Ceci put on her denim shorts and loose tanktop while Helen got dressed in a loose sweater and shorts.
The boys entered their room with bags of chips, boxes of green tea-flavored Pocky, and tetrapacks of strawberry milk.

They sat on the couch, Kasai in between TVXQ, Helen beside Changmin and Ceci beside Yunho. They decided to watch the movie, 200-Pound Beauty.

At the romantic parts of the movie, Ceci, unconsciously leaned her head against Yunho’s shoulder, which made him smile at such act. The two maknaes, though they have been concentrating on the movie and the yummy snacks, seemed to have noticed and couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Aish these two…I suddenly feel like the third wheel…” Helen said, teasing the two.

“That would make me the fourth wheel then…” Changmin added, laughing. “I think that bonding with Kasai is just an excuse Yunho used to be with Ceci again. Aish… Couples… Hyung’s starting to get clingy…”

“Aish… Stop being so bitter, okay?” Yunho said. “If you feel so out of place, go and be lovey-dovey with Helen over there…”

Helen felt her cheeks heat up in embarrassment , but decided to remain calm.

“I wouldn’t mind going on a double date…” Ceci added cheerfully as she watched the two maknaes share a bag of chips. Changmin shoved chips into his mouth as he was starting to feel awkward. Helen kept silent as she took small bites on a stick of her favorite green tea Pocky.

The movie was pretty interesting, but Helen couldn’t help but be distracted by Ceci and Yunho. She couldn’t help but feel a little out of place. She observed them quietly. They were really sweet. She couldn’t help but miss having a boyfriend of her own. She missed cuddling and leaning on someone’s shoulder, just like how Ceci did with Yunho all throughout.

Ceci loved how Yunho’s warmth made her comfortable. The romantic-comedy film added so much feels in her heart, but as soon as she noticed how Helen became really silent, which was very unlikely, she scooted over and changed her position, pulling away from Yunho’s embrace, which left Yunho in much dismay. Ceci was pretty sensitive and considerate about Helen’s feelings. It was part of her instincts as the leader. So, as much as she wanted to stay in Yunho’s arms, she pulled away as to not make her maknae uncomfortable. Yunho on the other hand, was feeling a bit touchy that moment. He playfully, pulled his girlfriend back in the embrace and held her tight, causing her to squirm.

“Stop being so clingy…” Ceci whined and Yunho pouted, using his aegyo on her, which she found pretty irresistible.

“I can’t help it…” He said, acting all cute. “You smell like strawberries…”

“Aish…” Ceci sighed, rolling her eyes. Changmin couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Helen giggled as well, but felt a slight pang in her heart, feeling a bit out of place. She was happy to see her Unnie happy and all, but she couldn’t help but feel a bit sorry for herself. Helen was usually confident, but her past experiences about men made her feel insecure. Helen couldn’t help but feel a slight envy for her Unnie, who seemed to be loved truly  by Yunho. Helen thought, that Yunho made a good boyfriend for her Unnie. She wondered, if she could find a guy who would love her truly just like how Yunho loved Ceci.

She was tired of being used and being ‘loved’ because of her family’s status and reputation in the society. She figured Ceci was lucky, she was pretty, kind and caring. People could fall in love with her easily. Helen figured, she was a bit lacking of those and if her fortune, status and reputation would be taken away from her, no guy would love her.

The movie ended by 3:00 am. The boys bid the girls goodbye and shut the door up. Helen, who felt exhausted and sleepy, crawled into bed and declared she was going to sleep.

"Helen, can I ask you something?" Ceci said.

"What is it?" the maknae yawned.

"How much is all this?"

"Hmm.......... Around $300,000. I don't know. But it all pays effort. You've got yourself a new boyfriend. Congrats." Helen replies with a expression Ceci knew well.  She was jealous, and Ceci felt that Helen was insecure that time, she didn't have to say a lot.

"You paid for it?" Ceci was stunned on how Helen got this all together by just days.  She couldn't help herself feel guilty that Helen would do a lot, and she's the one taking benefit.  She wants to make up to her maknae, but doesn't know how. Helen was already asleep, and when she remembered the confession awhile ago, she took a selfie and captioned it: "Finally!" and posted it on Instagram.

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Jung Yunho couldn't help but smile on their room.  He got Cecilia Kim as a girlfriend.  Changmin was looking at him, and he can't stop laughing. Yunho was running, walking, jumping and laughing by himself.  Helen Lee has done it again. As soon as Changmin said her name, he felt his temperature rise by degrees.  

"Changmin, she's my girlfriend!" Yunho kept saying, and the evil maknae just nodding. He felt so happy for him, but he felt jealous, especially when Maxi- stop. He ordered himself to forget the girl whom bid him goodbye.  He touched his chest, and smiled.

"Yah, you are a sunshine on the month of May." Yunho said.

"You got yourself a girlfriend." Changmin reminded him, and Yunho smiled again, full of happiness.

"How are supposed to date outside?" He asked the maknae.

"I don't know. Maybe you just have to announce it. At the K&M Ball, go as dates."

As the maknae mentions the ball, Yunho already made a mental note to get the finest tux in whole of Korea. He wants to impress Ceci that night.  Yunho was making some alien movements which Changmin knew too. 

"We should get the most expensive tux!" He said, while texting their manager.  The maknae had no choice, but to paired up with Helen, and let the leaders shine that night.

"We get those stuffs." Changmin reassured his hyung and patted his back.  The maknae got his phone, and typed something. He showed Yunho a picture of himself fitted by a top Korean tux designer, and he smiled. 

"See? The leader doesn't have to worry." The maknae patted his back, and dozed off to sleep.

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The cruise docked safely the next morning. Heavy-tinted vehicles were waiting for them, and Takahisa. Takahisa was so happy to see Helen alive.  

"I'm not dead, and the two leaders are now dating!" Helen giggled so much.

As the four of them went into seperate vans, Ceci grabbed her boyfriend's arm and said, "Hey, let's take a picture."  Yunho held the camera for the two of them, and as he clicked on the button, Ceci's arm was on his arm, motioning for a kiss.  He felt so giddy and warm, he shot back with one, then cameras clicked.

"Uh-oh. We'll make it on the tabloids." Ceci lowered her head.

"Yeah, I know." Yunho said, "but we'll see it. The only thing that matters is we love each other, no ifs or buts."

Ceci nods.

"CECI KIM!! I'm sleepy! Let's go home." Helen shouted, and Ceci bid goodbye.

As the female leader walks to the car, Yunho takes a deep breath.  Let's start defying the odds.

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Hi guys! Eia here, finishing the chapter that Kei-chan started.

Hope you guys starts the ship of Ceci and Yunho.

Don't worry, Helen and Changmin will be soon.

XOXO, Eia

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DolphinWorld
2003 streak #1
Chapter 23: Oho! Helen saw them kissing? That's bad... And Changmin has still got feelings for Maxine? What about Helen then? I wonder what's going to happen next. Can't wait to read more. Please update soon.
stelsunyi23 #2
Chapter 22: I want more Changmin and Helen moment xD and daaangg~ I love the way how Yunho is protecting Ceci.
tegomin
#3
Chapter 22: Ugh! Why is Maxine there?! She'll only ruin Changmin and Helen's moment..And what happened in the past? Hope it will be soon revealed..
DolphinWorld
2003 streak #4
Chapter 22: Another nice chapter author-nim :) I love how Yunho respects Ceci... And things are developing between Changmin and Helen? Awesome... Can't wait to read more. Please update as soon as you can ^^
DolphinWorld
2003 streak #5
Chapter 21: Ah... Finally some development in HeMin couple? Awesome... I can't wait to read more...
Ceci and Yunho are the cutest pair. I love how you portray them... <3
shiningrubygirl #6
Chapter 20: oh ho! it is getting interesting! can't wait to see the updates soon! :D
stelsunyi23 #7
Chapter 20: This is getting exciting! hope you update soon :) Can Helen and Minnie just be like Yunho and Ceci? xD
DolphinWorld
2003 streak #8
Chapter 20: Wow! Helena is up to something? I can't wait to read more. Hope you update soon :)
tegomin
#9
Chapter 20: Helen's suing Iris? What for?! I hope the two maknae get together soon so that Helen won't feel jealous of Ceci anymore..
DolphinWorld
2003 streak #10
Chapter 19: Wah! One more awesome from you both... I can't wait to read more author-nim. Please update as soon as you could