Fifteen

Beneath
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FIFTEEN

 

 

“It’s beautiful,” Seohyun couldn’t hide her smile as she looked beside her and see him smiling softly back at her, “This place is beautiful, Oppa.”

 

“That’s why I brought you here.”

 

She heard him say again as her eyes turned back to that little wooden gate at the end of the trail. His hand was gently grazing the small of her back but she didn’t mind. With all honesty, she was beginning to like the sensation of those little touches he has been giving her. Shoving those thoughts off her mind, she focused her attention back on that beautiful garden in front of her.

 

It was like being inside a dream with all these bright colors of the flowers and some butterflies appearing here and there. Seohyun ran her hand among the bushes feeling the cool breeze and basking in the potpourri of scents. She had been with a few men who did things to impress her but so far this was the first time she really felt the sincerity of the act.

 

Or maybe it was because of this man.

 

Somehow, it really felt something different—with him. Although, the shadow of doubt was still looming above her head, Seohyun couldn’t deny she liked where she was, what she was feeling and most importantly this person that brought her there. Moments ago when she didn’t see him at the airport, she got scared with the thought that he had lost interest— scared and lonely. But now, she couldn’t help feel overwhelmed by the rush of emotions inside her.

 

Seohyun turned and saw him standing there a few steps away from him. Looking at him, she wanted to say the things she couldn’t just say yet and he nodded as if he understood and that sent shivers down her spine. She lifted her hand and held it out for him that he finally walked to her and took it.

 

Yonghwa curled their hands together and gave her that kind of smile that would be engraved in her head. “You’re beautiful,” he said in an almost whisper tone and she couldn’t help but smile. “I hope you’re hungry,” he added with a boyish grin as he ushered her towards the picnic table laden with sandwiches, different kinds of fruits and vegetable salads and a few bottles of fruit juices cooling on a bucket filed with ice.

 

“How fancy…” she said with that obvious pleased grin.

 

“Seohyun-ssi, I am a very capable man,” Yonghwa shrugged casually then smirked, “Impressed?”

 

“Very but trying not to be. I hate feeding your ego,” she almost laughed at his cockiness but she was more enticed by the foods that were making water. Playfully, she ran her tongue along the seams of her lips taking her time choosing the juiciest-looking strawberry among the pile. “Do you have any idea how hungry I am? I could eat all of these,” she warned as she took her first bite of the one she chose.

 

“I thought models are starved to death.”

 

She heard him say with a snicker on the sideline but she waved her hand and muttered, “Urban legend.” Taking a paper plate that was resting on the side, Seohyun carefully picked one of everything while taking little bites of the fruits.

 

“Nice to see you enjoying yourself, Seohyun-ssi,” Yonghwa smiled and started eating too.

 

The last time she ate was almost four hours ago in the plane so to say that she was hungry was an understatement—famished would be the exact word. She alternated between the fruits and the sandwich that happened to be ham and cheese. Every bite was like taking her in another dimension that she couldn’t help but moan as the tastes seemed to merge and erupt inside . She then had this realization that it’s really satisfying to indulge in delicious food after basically having forced starvation. “Ohhh… god… this is so good, Oppa… hmmm…”

 

“Hey, Seohyun-ssi, guess what?”

 

She lifted her attention back at him and asked while taking a big bite of her sandwich, “What?”

 

“We’re on a date right now.”

 

“Really?” Seohyun felt the pull in her chest when he said that but she masked it by eating and dropping her eyes to her plate. And then she remembered something that she suddenly laughed as her eyes shot back at him. Yonghwa had that curious look in his face but mischievously wrinkled his forehead so she put her plate down and wiped her hands with a tissue. “You know, I have this two-dates rule.”

 

“What’s that?” Yonghwa asked unconsciously tapping his half-eaten sandwich on his paper plate.

 

Something about the way his eyes suddenly looked jaded made her want to take back what she said but it was out already. Seohyun cleared . Anyway, she wanted to know how he would react to it so she just blurted it out, “I only date the same man twice.”

 

Yonghwa studied her carefully but didn’t say anything until he grinned but it appeared too tight to be genuine, “That’s it? No follow-ups?”

 

Her gaze dropped down on her plate for a minute but she didn’t take anything. She smiled as she met his eyes again, “Honestly, it might be dating for them, but it isn’t for me. I’m just trying to get them off my back.” They fell into that deeper pit of awkwardness and silence. She resigned back to her food but, by her periphery, she watched Yonghwa in deep thought and looking less enthusiastic. She was about to say something when he suddenly looked at her squarely then grinned sheepishly again. Taking a deep sigh, she asked, “What?”

 

“I was just kidding, this isn’t a date,” Yonghwa said with mischief glistening in his eyes.

 

She laughed softly shaking her head then eyed him suspiciously, “What is this then?”

 

Yonghwa slightly raised his shoulders feigning nonchalance then muttered casually before devouring his food, “Just eating a sandwich at the park with someone.”

 

Seohyun nodded and turned her attention back to her food. Maybe it was a bad idea to say that but at least she’d know for certain if he would still have the balls to pursue what he wanted despite knowing the real deal. She could tell that he was observing her and it was starting to make her feel uncomfortable. Sadly, Yonghwa had that effect on her—the way his eyes seemed to burrow a hole through her was something nobody else did before. He is the only one too determined to know what is beneath the person everybody sees.

 

“I want to see you again, though… and next after that… and next until you don’t want me off your back.”

 

Her eyes slowly lifted to meet his. The softness of his voice brought the cool breeze that somehow managed to sift through the layers of her clothing. But she smiled captured by his words— maybe it was really something she wanted him to say. Seohyun nodded, “Let’s see, Oppa.”

 

They were both stuffed when the sun was setting on the horizon so they decided to circle the small park for awhile. After a few minutes of walking and sharing crazy stories about their work, Seohyun complained

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sitaanindasa #1
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MrsDuckbutt #2
Chapter 75: Done reading for the nth time.. Thanks for this fic.. Hope you are doing ok Lyre..
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I really hope the song you wrote can be sang by Yonghwa.. Its was beautifully written.. Reading beneath again for the nth time.. Hope you're doing ok and you're safe wherever you are Lyre. Thanks so much for Beneath.
crabbybatty #5
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BlackDragonYong #6
Chapter 75: Finally got to finish this story!

Whew, what a rollercoaster that had been! It got me laughing and ugly crying at so many parts. I’ve always wished for a beautiful story like this for uri YongSeo, and whatever that may mean, I hope they get to have the best kind of love they deserve (hopefully with each other!).

Thank you for this wonderful story! I had so much fun reading it for the past week. ❤️
Wilhemina #7
Chapter 75: Finished reading this again
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Chapter 75: I love Euna a lot in this fanfic, authornim
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