Ever since that day, Donghae would continue sending her flowers, they would talk online at midnight and he would visit her whenever he can. Jin, Karin and Fishy became close friends, hanging out together.

Jin’s birthday finally came. She took Jin and Donghae to the beach.

“I know you have a date with Shin later, so just let your friends treat you, ok?” she said.

Jin and Karin always celebrated their birthdays together.

Donghae gave Jin another version of their album. Then, Karin handed him the book.

She took out a cake from the box, and Donghae lit the candle with a lighter, “Blow your candle and make a wish,” she said. Donghae was recording the moment using Jin’s camera.

“You can give it back now,” Jin said.

He loves doing the videotaping.

Donghae now gets the ‘Jin treatment’ from Karin.

“Fishy! Wait till I get there!” Karin shouted.

She chased after him and was about to throw sand at him, “Ha-ya!” she shouted. She then stopped, when she saw Donghae looking at the sunset. They were at the beach. Karin promised that she would take Fishy to his home, the sea.

She just stared at her new friend, thanks for always making Jin and me happy. If only you could trust me, and tell me what’s bothering you.

“Hae-shii,” she seldom calls him by his name.

He faced her, and saw her smiling at him.

“It’s gonna be okay,” she reassured her friend.

“Are you reading my mind again?” he asked.

She chuckled, “I’ll try...”

“Hmm... “She stared at him, which made him blush and look away.

“There’s a dark cloud over your head,” she said, then laughed.

“I can’t read minds, why don’t you just tell me?” Karin said.

He took a deep breath, looked at her and said, “I like you Karin.”

She hugged him, and said, “I like you too. So whatever it is that’s bothering you, tell me ok?”

She failed to realize, that he was just starting to confess to her.

He just hugged her back tightly, scared that he might lose her.

If I tell you, will you still stay by my side? Don’t leave me…

“Karin! Fishy! It’s time to go back!” Jin called. They broke off the embrace and ran towards Jin.

Days after, Leeteuk approached Donghae.

Tapping his back, he said, “I know you are really happy with what you have right now, but I just want you to know that Teukie-hyung is always here.”

Puzzled, Donghae replied, “thanks, hyung”

Moments later, it was Kangin who approached him and said, “Just be prepared for the consequences...stay strong” as he gripped Donghae’s left shoulder.

Still confused, Donghae replied, “thanks, hyung”

Kangin left the studio and went to the other room. “That’s not it” he told Leeteuk.

“What could it be? Those two...Eunhyuk and Kyuhyun...know something. Bring them here,” Leeteuk ordered.

They were planning on how to get Donghae confess without them asking the question. It was another bet orchestrated by the leader itself, Leeteuk.

“Wait...let me try,” Yesung told Leeteuk.

As soon as Yesung left, the others followed, “this is fun. What could he tell Donghae to make him confess?” clearly, they doubted him.

Yesung entered the studio, approached Donghae and said, “You better tell her the truth, or you’ll lose her forever.”

Yesung’s words shot an arrow right through his chest, and replied, “But how can I tell her?”

Aish, those two could never keep a secret! They told Yesung-hyung...

Their eyes widened as they heard Donghae’s reply. Yesung really did make him confess.

“You know how...” Yesung replied. Now he is the one confused that what he actually said earlier made sense.

“What if she doesn’t believe me?” Donghae asked, he was really serious and was desperate of answers.

Before Yesung could answer, the others barged in; they would not let Yesung win. “Yah! Yah! What is this all about Donghae?” Leeteuk asked.

“I told you I can do it,” Yesung jeered at them, “I won.”

However, he was completely ignored.

“Hyung?” Donghae asked, real