Chapter 28

Rival?

Jonghyun went back to WW200 and saw Hara there.

“You didn’t go home?”asked Jonghyun

“I wanted to get a book to read.” Said Hara “I need to be distracted.”

“I need distraction too.” Said Jonghyun

“With Minho’s return…and Yuri here…It’s going to be chaotic.” Said Hara while looking for a book in the cabinet.

“I don’t think Minho is doing it right.” Said Jonghyun “Suzy is hurt for the 2nd time by the same strategy. Although Yuri was not here 2 years ago, Minho’s announcement that he has a fiancee broke Suzy’s heart…and now, he did it again.”

“And now it’s not just Suzy…” said Hara

Jongyun stopped at that…Hara…she knows about Sulli’s feelings for Minho too?

Hara felt Jonghyun’s silence and looked at him.

“Don’t’ look so surprised.” Said Hara “I have my ways of knowing what’s happening.”

“When did you learn?” asked Jonghyun

“Just recently…so what do you plan to do?” asked Hara

“I can’t bear seeing her in pain… That’s why… I will follow what she wants.” Said Jonghyun

“What if she wants to fight for her feelings? What if it breaks WW club? How much can you sacrifice for her?” asked Hara

“We’ve been through this and we know how hard this could get. I don’t want her to end up like Suzy… So I’m going to support her whatever she wants to happen.” Said Jonghyun

Hara just smiled. It’s not the usual childish smile but just… a normal smile. It’s the first time Jonghyun saw that…After all the years they’ve known each other, Jonghyun did not know Hara can smile like that.

“Then I’m going to support you.” Said Hara “No matter what.”

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Minho went to the WW200 early that day, But he stopped on his tracks when he saw Sulli studying by the dining room. She’s really concentrated in what she’s studying. What’s it about? She put her hair behind her ears and even used a pen to put her hair in a bun just like a chopstick. She is intensely looking at a paper and even turned it a few times in different angles. Minho watched as Sulli erased something on the paper and then draw using a pencil. She looked at the paper in different angles again and then drew something again.

Is she studying or is she drawing?

Minho saw Sulli’s neck shining. It’s cold in the room, but she’s perspiring… She’s putting too much concentration on that piece of paper.

Before Minho knew what he was doing, he went behind Sulli and touched Sulli’s neck to wipe the sweat with his hand.

Sulli immediately stood up when she felt something touching her neck.

When she saw Minho, she felt like blood is drained from her head.

“Tsk… What did I do now?” thought Minho

Sulli gave Minho that questioning look. Without words, Minho knows he need to explain what he just did.

“It’s cold here but you are  perspiring.” said Minho

The question in Sulli’s eyes did not go away.

“You probably need exercise.” Said Minho

Sulli was startled. Was Minho wiping the sweat on her neck? Why will he do that? Did it bother him that much?

Minho saw the paper on the table. It’s a sketch of Suzy’s face.

“You drew this?” asked Minho

Sulli did not even react to the question. She just looked at Minho.

“You seem to have talent…you’re a genius and an artist. I thought you said you don’t know Arts?” said Minho

“I want to give Suzy something to cheer her up.” Said Sulli “So even if I think I may not draw her that well, I still want to try.”

Minho felt punches to his stomach. She’s still angry at her about Suzy. He can feel it with the way she looks at him. He can feel it in her words.

“You left yesterday, without a word. Everyone was worried.” said Minho

“I sent a message to Jonghyun. I told him I need to leave because I suddenly felt unwell.” Said Sulli

“You could’ve sent me a message.” said Minho

Is he crazy? She left because of him. And then he wants her to send him a message?!

“The WW club is always together. You can’t walk out like that just because of your tantrums.” Said Minho

Oh…TANTRUMS?!

“You felt I do not ca