Trust

“Prepare the suits we're almost ready” A voice on the background echoed all through the doors of the dressing quarters.

"What the hell am I doing here with you?" He whispered as he talked, so the people around them wouldn’t notice. He whipped his head to his left and saw her mingling with her professor. "You know you're going to pay for this."

"What? As far as I can recall, it was you who said 'yes' for me. It's just I cannot settle on doing this alone So Yi Jeong." Woobin said while showing off a smirk at Yi Jeong.

"Aish!"

Irritation was corrupting his thoughts, but indeed he was partly to blame why both he and Woobin were there getting ready for a massive-photographer photo shoot. He could still recall how he and Woobin groaned seeing a group of student photographers preparing their stuffs at one corner of the studio. Both of them went shell-shock to know that it wasn't just a photo shoot for the charity, but also a practice shoot for the new enrolled students who had persuaded Gael to have them as their subject for the assurance that no single photo will be published to the public. With Gaeul's attitude they had recognized it right then and there that they wouldn’t have any choice but obey.

"Yo! Yi Jeong we're all done. Come on let's have those clothes on and end this immediately." Woobin elbowed Yi Jeong's arm lightly when he sensed his friend being so quiet.

"Fine”, Yi Jeong said as they both stood up, walking towards the separate room to change.

While the chaebols were doing dressing up for the photo shoot, Gaeul made last preparations and verbal agreements with her mentor. She was about to leave her mentor when a person came dashing to where she was.

"Oh?! Professor I'm sorry... I was caught in a traffic jam. Oh! Gaeul-ssi, hello!" Gaeul saw her classmate bowed apologetically at their professor.

"You're saying hello to Gaeul-ssi and a sorry to me when in fact you should at least greet me first, Junho-ssi."

Gaeul just smiled at the remark of her mentor and at the sight of her classmate, Lee Junho, who was scratching his nape and bowing continuously to their professor.

"Ms. Chu we can have our first model out now. Everything is to set up already." She heard a staff calling for her from the set. "All right. Going to take him right away," she answered and went to excuse herself from the tiny squabble. As she walked away, she gave Junho a pat on the back to sympathize with him since her classmate was still explaining his position. Junho just smiled back at her and returned his attention back to his already annoyed professor.

She went straight to the dressing quarters and knocked at the left dressing room door. "Are you guys ready?” She asked, standing at the in from of the door to her left. “Oppa, you will be the first one to go." There wasn't a reply from the inside so she raised her hand again to knock. She was at that position when the door unbolt.

"Gaeul-yang, Woobin is..." Yi Jeong stopped at his words when he saw her round brown eyes went wide. She had blinked her eyes many times to clear her vision for she might be seeing someone else. "I know I'm handsome, Gaeul-yang." He stated and gave her his famous smirk only to notice her smile slightly while sticking her tongue a little to hide her blush.

Gaeul felt a little embarrassed about how she had acted, so she just smiled at him shyly. "Yeah, you look dashing Sunbae, but don't presume too much, it might go up into your head." She remarked wittily when she regained her composure earning a chuckle from Yi Jeong.

"Princess I'm all done”, said Woobin who just got out of the other door.

Gaeul instantly diverted her attention to Woobin who's looking expectant that her attention since it was her calling for him. Woobin saw her parted a little looking at him with wide eyes before she broke into a smile. "You look great, Oppa!" Gaeul stepped backwards to see her models in full view, she eyed them meticulously which made both of the guys uncomfortable. Both of them noticed her raising her hands and creating a two thumbs up. "Not that bad though." She uttered while smiling at them sheepishly with both guys raising their eyebrows at her.

"Ms. Chu... Oh my God! Uh... Oh, I sorry. The set is ready, Ms. Chu."

The floor assistant urgently bowed at them after the notice, they saw her glide swiftly before hearing her scream at the other end of the room.

"I guess she got a better reaction than me, right?" There came a witty remark from the giggling Gaeul turning both guys laugh aloud. "Better be ready for a grand entrance." That was her statement before she went behind both men and pushed them out of the dressing room. And as what she had expected all the girls went wild, she swore that she even saw some of her juniors drooling at her friends.

"That was overwhelming... are they drooling or something?"

"You should expect more if we're in the middle of the public, Gaeul-yang."

"And worst, if the other two idiots were here, Princess."

"Enough of the not-so-windy remark both of you. Let's get this started."

…

The photo shoot had started with Woobin. His initial concept was a 'man grounded with busy schedule'. The wardrobe in charged had given him fancy and smart looking suits designed by descent designers. As expected from a man overly exposed to flashes of cameras, numerous magazines spreads from lifestyle section and extremely publicized private life, Woobin had easily managed to play with the camera and posed like a pro. He had elicited expressions of tired postures; pulling his neck tie down while tilting his head a little giving of a stern and dangerous expression. An overly focused and wear out Woobin ramming papers all over the luxurious Venetian table, but still manages to stay evilly gorgeous. With a perfectly constructed and perfectly shaped face, Woobin had exuded a very strong aura to bring into being a Magazine cover worth of photos.

The entire time Yi Jeong had been observing how Gaeul and Woobin deal with each other. Both of them were all smiles and had looked comfortable at each other. But unnoticed to Yi Jeong, Woobin had been eying him for a while now and every time he looked at him, his friend would always be staring at Gaeul. Woobin was making his actions more careful so that there would be no misunderstanding to arise. And he had thanked God for his friend was far less malicious.

Even if Yi Jeong felt something foreign inside him, he’s now more relieved that his previous doubt was wrong and Gael had confirmed it to him. Woobin became the closest to her because it was him who took good care of her during those times he wasn’t around. Yi Jeong was grateful for that and had accepted the fact openly.

He spent all his waiting time observing her from his seat. She was so focused on what she was doing and she had even managed to play some tricks on the concept then instructed Woobin properly. Gaeul was also able to give hints and pointers to her juniors with enthusiasm. By that, Yi Jeong noted how attentive they were at Gaeul. Her juniors were grinning at her when she had to explain something complicated and they would nod their heads at her like she had placed them at her spell. Indeed, Chu Gaeul really had a charm that could attract anybody's attention and made them her follower without even exerting effort. And by merely looking at himself, Yi Jeong could say he’s the best example of that. The proof? He’s one self-proclaimed to have fallen head-over-heels to her.

…

How hard was it to hide your feelings into the deepest part of your heart? For in your eyes that feeling was more like a painful mistake. The feeling which was addressed to a deserving but wrong person made it more painful. He’s his brother, although not bound by blood and she's the one he treasure so much. But both she and that brother of his was bound to be together, not him with her. He knew all along that letting go wasn’t that easy, especially if he’s let go of the very first woman he had truly loved. For him Gaeul’s precious and that he’s willing to give her up to his brother whom he knew love her as much. Now he could say that Jiho was right that he should not let himself be drawn to her more, but at least he got all those four years spent with her. And those times were enough for him and he’s happily contented with that.

It's going to be fine, you promised her and she trusts you on that Song Woobin.

…

Thirty minutes had passed by but there was still a suffocating silence enveloping the whole ride. She kept biting on her lips and feeling frustrated. On her peripheral view she could see him; he was too quiet and was looking upset. She was seated uncomfortably inside the car riding with him and not knowing where they're heading. It confuses her more that every time they would see intersections or road turns he would always lead the car towards it. In her brain she could tell that they've been driving around town for ten times already meaning they were just wasting money for fuel-feeding his expensive damn car. And looking at the whole situation she knew it was her fault and the guilt was eating her little by little.

With the last string of her patience she sighed heavily and bit her lower lip before speaking. "Stop the car." He heard her say not yell. It made him panic a little but fronted a stoic expression, with an increased speed he skid down his car and drifted it at the roadside to park. His maneuver made her scream for fear, she was grabbing his arm. He slammed his stirring wheel then, and focused his attention in front not daring to look back at her.

"YAH! GU JUNPYO! ARE YOU GOING TO KILL US BOTH?" Jandi yelled all her might the moment the car stopped shaking.

She was glaring at him, but he stayed quiet. It was unusual, not hearing him yell back at her, Jandi was at the brink of freaking out. She raised her left arm towards him and poked his shoulder. "Yah! Junpyo? What's wrong with you?" Still he stayed silent. She saw him breathe out before going out of the car. Junpyo walked forward and sat on his car hood. Without any choice, she went out and followed him not knowing what to say. She sat beside him and stared at Junpyo for a while.

He was seated at ease with his position and hands on his pockets, although he’s aware that his silence was bothering her. They've been together for eight years and most of it was spent with bickering and yelling. Junpyo was thinking of how they had both manage to stay that long with nothing but bicker and arguing. And even if their friends had labeled them the 'impossible couple' he's been happy about that. He might not say it out loud but every time he’s far from her, he would miss their fights and bickers, he love doing it with her. That's their way of being affectionate to each other and he wanted it to be constant from now onwards.

"I'm sorry. Yah! Gu Junpyo can you hear me? I said I'm sorry." Jandi was not usually sweet and cheesy at him, but at this moment she knew that she's at fault for yelling and embarrassing him. She grabbed his arm and wounded her hands on it while leaning on his shoulder. "I'll try not to yell at you frequently. Promise." She stated while raising her right hand in the air. "Huh? Hu? Will you speak to me now? Yah! Gu Junpyo you're freaking me out. Huh?"

Hearing her speak with low decibel was rare and Junpyo’s enjoying it as a form of his teasing. He moved his shoulders making her head slide down a little; he faced her and shook his head at her as if telling her he’s not going to speak to her. He looked at her pouting and scrounging her face.

"Arrasso!" Jandi bolted out from her seat, grab his collar, and then bent a little to kiss him. "There! Done! Happy?" Biting his tongue from laughing, Junpyo shook his head, making Jandi frustrated. Without any choice, she bent again and kissed him back a little cozier.

"I could not believe you fell for it." Junpyo teased before he kissed her more.

…

"You just can't leave me here. I'm not yet done as you can see. And you, Gaeul-yang stop laughing." Yi Jeong was in a state of panic for Woobin would be excused for an urgent business conference. It's not that he couldn't manage the photo shoot or being with Gaeul, but his concern is all about Gaeul's juniors. They are 95% percent female and he disliked how those youth looked at him. Yes. F4's Casanova So Yi Jeong was freaked out with the stares of adoration he’s getting from Gaeul's juniors. Isn't he supposed to be happy about it? Yes, he was a while ago, but now he’s slowly getting annoyed with it.

"Sunbae don't worry, you'll just do fine... Oppa really needs to go... So will you let him go?" Seeing Yi Jeong act like a kid towards Woobin who seem to be his mother amused Gaeul that she couldn't help but laugh out loud. She didn't know if he had been like this before since she had no memory about it and by the sight in front of her, she couldn't help but find Yi Jeong funny and cute.

Woobin was somewhat in between cracking up and irritated. He wanted to laugh at his friend acting like an idiot and irritated for he’s making him more like his mother. He snatched his arm away and gave Yi Jeong a deadly glare. "Yah! So Yi Jeong, stop it. Stop acting like a sissy. Don't embarrass me in front of Gaeul. Look at her. She is laughing at our expense, Pabo." His words delivered like a whisper. "Stop making me look like your mother. I really have to go or else my dad will kill me. Don't worry you'll do just fine sissy." Woobin said before he walks towards the giggling Gaeul. "Hey, enough with the laughing Princess. As you can see that idiot there needs attention so I am expecting you to look after him." She saw him gave of a sigh. "I think it's supposed to be the other way around... Aish! That punk. Just this time, will you? Princess?" He noticed Gaeul was still beaming at the situation while nodding at him.

"Yes Oppa!" He reached and pinched her nose which she wrinkled right after.

"Stop laughing already Chu Gaeul. I'll have to go. See you tomorrow”, Woobin reminded.

"Okay Oppa. See you tomorrow. Drive safely."

"Woobin-ah…?" Yi Jeong called back, but Woobin did not bulge.

"Bye both of you."

Gaeul saw Woobin vanished from the door and then whipped her head to face Yi Jeong, who was looking hopeless at his predicament. "Come here sissy. It will just be half an hour and were done." She took hold of his wrist and dragged him towards the newly changed set. Trailing behind her, Yi Jeong could only smile at the fact that she was holding his wrist. It was something new to him given that it's always him who does that to her always. He stopped on his track and felt her tug his wrist a little before she whipped her head to him with a bewildered expression. "Is there something wrong, Sunbae?" Yi Jeong smiled at her forcedly, then held his head down.

"My concept is actually about 'just woke up' thing and the set is overly crowded. Can... Can I have my shoot without them, Gaeul-yang?"

She studied his expression and saw uneasiness on him. Gaeul worked up her head to give him something to be assured of and for the fact that it was she who asked them a favor. "It was their concept actually... But I have an idea, Sunbae. Let's go there and I'll be the one to tell them." Then she dragged him again towards the set. "I'll be back in a minute so stay there, okay?" Her treatment of him seemed pretty unusual, he felt like he’s a toddler needing so much attention, but since it was her doing it for him; Yi Jeong chose to enjoy it than be embarrassed. Unaware, Yi Jeong was all smiles throughout the day.

Just as she promised she's back in a minute. "They were upset”, she started with a somber tone. “Professor Jung told them to finish their portfolio and that means they're not going to be here when we start." She announced the very news he badly wanted to hear.

"Really? Oh! Gaeul-yang you're so cool.” A compliment coming from the so happy Yi Jeong and was instantly retorted by Gaeul, "I know!” She beamed at him “It will only be me, Professor Jung, Assistant Jang and a classmate of mine. I hope you'll be fine with that?"

"No, that's great. Thanks Gaeul-yang."

The next thing that happened caused Gaeul to choke up her breath. Yi Jeong suddenly embraced her right after she had spoken. Yi Jeong studied Gaeul as she talk and was beaming at him, all of a sudden Yi Jeong felt lost inside the bubble he created. He found her too cute for own good that he couldn't help himself to grab and hug her. It was like a normal impulse, but later when she became stiff in his arms, Yi Jeong realized how stupid his action was. He immediately pulled out of the hug and patted her head. He raised his hand to his mouth faking a cough and left her on her spot shocked.

"Gaeul-yang? Aren't we starting yet?" He looked back at her with a smirk turning her heart beating so loud and out of focus. 

Why? As far as I recall I don't have a heart problem, didn't I? Certain thoughts were crowding her mind when suddenly she heard Yi Jeong called for her. Whipping her head at him with a confused expression and then seeing him smirk at her made her more puzzled because her hear triples it's beating. Just like when 'it' happened.

She remained rooted on the grounds while looking at him with perplexed expression. It made him worry so he walked back towards her. Yi Jeong then saw her gulp as he went nearer causing him to be more worried. Did I frighten her?

Seeing Yi Jeong walking in her direction made her heart go even wilder, she was afraid that it would prod that she gulp hard to make it steady. "Oh?! Yeah Sunbae... We... We’re starting... hehehe" Gaeul cleared to cover her stammering.

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