Jo flinched at the squeaky and screeching voices behind her as her nose slightly crinkled in annoyance. They were in the VIP area of the arrival section, why can’t they keep quiet? Heck, how come the even got insider? It was supposed to be a private area, intended for special arriving parties and authorized welcoming committees, how did these girls get in? And why the hell is the security team letting them stay?

She tried to drown the annoyance by focusing her thoughts on other things. As she looked around while sipping on her mocha frap, she couldn’t help but notice the banners and signs raised and waved by the crowd. With her little knowledge in foreign languages, she had easily distinguished the words to be in Korean. Most were saying ‘I love you’ and ‘So cool!’, followed by male names.

Oh, right, this is CNBLUE coming, she told herself as she got reminded. Sometimes, she has the tendency to forget the purposes of things. Probably the frap effect, but yeah, CNBLUE is a top pop-rock band in South Korea and they’re coming for a one-night concert in Manila.

And she? She was chosen to be part of the production staff.

A smile crept its way to her lips as her fingers fiddled with the thin card dangling around her neck. She graduated Mass Communications from a prestigious university in her province and doing productions has always been her passion. However, life took its twist and she ended up working as an employee in a government institution.

That’s why excitement fills her heart as she gets back to her first love.  

Furthermore, her pride swells at the opportunity. It’s not just an ordinary event she’s participating in. It’s one of the most anticipated events in the Philippines this year, and she was told that people actually came to the country just to watch this one-night concert.

Looking around the girls, she was fairly convinced it was true.

And then she wondered… What would the girls around her do to get the same card as hers? She has an all-access authority, and more than that, she’s assigned as the personal assistant of one of the members.

“They’re here!” Lee, another volunteer, whispered to Jo’s ears, distracting her from her thoughts; and together they scurried stealthily towards the VIP arrival gates.

The fans were mind readers perhaps though, that just their movements became a go signal for chaos to ensue. The shrieks doubled and people began pushing each other. The crowd became a mess and guards had to tighten their security.

Well, the VIPs are coming out anytime then.

Jo couldn’t help but feel curious once more at what kind of effect these boys might have. Well it’s not that she doesn’t know them. She’s a KPOP fan, herself; but perhaps, she was stuck with Super Junior so much that she didn’t get to pay attention to other groups. But yeah, she knows CNBLUE. She knows Yonghwa, Jungshin, Minhyuk…

And Jonghyun.

“OH MY GOD,” a gasp escaped her lips as soon as the doors slid open in front of their very eyes. Out came a group composed of several South Koreans with masks and shades on. If it was even possible, the screams from the background tripled and the whole floor felt like shaking.

But for Jo, everything was silenced. All she could hear were footsteps of one man, glowing amidst the sunlight coming from the open glass windows in the sides; and her heart thumping ridiculously across her chest. The man was as white as snow; his hair, slightly blonde. He was wearing a casual shirt that looked a little tight as the sleeves wrapped around his bulging arm muscles. He had his shades on; and a Louis Vuitton bag slung on his shoulder; and he was walking with his head held up high, probably observing the way they were welcomed.

Jo couldn’t feel her feet anymore though. ‘He’s beautiful’ was the first thought that came to her mind; and she finally understood why girls were going crazy. All four of them are unbelievably beautiful, despite wearing casual clothes. Their features were striking, especially that Jonghyun guy.

Suddenly, she felt lady luck hugging her when she realized that she was assigned to him.

“Annyeong haseyo,” Jo heard Mrs. Lee speaking in front of them. She didn’t know how but they ended up in front of the Koreans and their head producer was already talking to the foreign group.

She heard her name being called and she instantly looked up. Then, she felt her body being pushed to the side – closer to perfection.

“Lee Jonghyun-ssi, this is Joanna,” Mrs. Lee gestured at her. “She will be your personal assistant so whatever you need during your stay in the Philippines, please just tell her.”

Jo felt numb in an instant but one kick in the shin from Danica, another volunteer assigned with Minhyuk, from behind brought her back to her senses.

“Annyeong haseyo,” she did a bow and greeted with a slight nervous smile.

Jonghyun chuckled and the girl felt her soul leaving her body. Glorious, immaculate, dazzling – these were the words that immediately came to her mind. Somehow, she thanked her vocabulary for being quite expansive. At least, she could find the proper words to describe how she was feeling that moment.

 After the introductions, the Filipino staffs walked alongside the Korean team to leave. Fans were obviously excited at the sight of their idols and to be honest, it was getting out hand. The pushing and crowding were getting worse and security couldn’t find any other option but to ask the team to stay in a private hall, away from the people and from the exit, until they dispersed the crowd.

Afraid that they will get mobbed, the managers decided it was a good idea and conceded. And Jo just found herself inside an airport lounge she never knew existed.

More than twenty minutes passed and they were still stuck inside that room. The Koreans were getting a little impatient but they couldn’t do anything because the safety of the boys will be the first priority. They were speaking in Korean but Jo could somehow understand.

Of course, they were annoyed about the security. They were wondering how come the VIP hall was filled with fans too. Well, it was really curious how it happened.

“They said it was crazier outside,” Jo understood what a Korean manager told the four members of CNBLUE. “But we’re getting out of this airport in a few minutes.”

The girl watched as Jonghyun stood up without any words. His face wasn’t showing any reactions too and somehow, that made Jo cringe. Her eyes followed his movement and when she saw him enter the restroom, she breathed a sigh.

“I’m sorry that Filipino fans behaved this way,” she mumbled to herself, hoping that the air would convey her message to the artist.

A few minutes passed and the wait was getting longer that Jo felt the need to pee. Jonghyun still hadn’t come out of the restroom and she wondered what the heck he was doing inside. Of course, the thoughts weren’t that innocent but it’s not the best time for that. To avert her attention, she just went to the other restroom for females and did her own thing.

Two doors opposite each other opened at the same time. Rounded eyes met, surprise clear on each glistening orb. Silence made its presence felt and as if choreographed, they looked to their sides and saw nothing, no one.

Then as if dictated by an invisible hand, their heads slowly turned to each other as their minds apparently connected.

“They left us,” Jo could only mutter. 

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