Blinds pulled to the side casting the sun's rays through the window reaching the bed and a seeming lifeless body snuggled deeper into the covers shielding himself from the bright sight. 

A tall male sighed grabbing the warm covers pulling them aside emanating a groan from the body below who shivered at the lack of warmth. It wasn't that the tall buff male wanted to disrupt his sleep knowing he barely got any but he dismissed the protests coming from the other male and pulled him out of bed. It was his job after all. 

"What now?" The handsome celebrity spoke in his groggy voice. 

"Did you forget? Might I remind you today you have an interview. And here I thought you read your schedule." The taller tsk-ed and shook his head. 

"Wouldn't be the first would it?" He asked and smirked once his sleepy eyes caught his manager rolling his eyes. 

"Oh stop it. Get ready we leave in ten minutes." His manager said waking away and closing the door. 

Eunhyuk groaned as he looked at the clock which read five thirty. He got up and ran to the bathroom. He was used to having so little time sometimes that he was pro at getting ready quickly (or so he told himself). 

Donghae knew he was the only morning riser in his family- well his mother was too but he gave her as much rest as he could seeing as she worked full time at their cafe. He took it upon himself to open up said place as early as six seeing as today was Saturday he would always take over during the weekends giving his mother time to relax. 

"Henry what are you doing here I thought you'd be sleeping as always." He arched an eyebrow at the younger male who was turning the plasma which was plastered high on the wall on. 

"I would but my idol will be on soon!" He said grinning brightly at his older brother. 

"You do know we have a living room right?" Donghae asked- more like stated as he flipped the sign from Closed to Open and unlocked the door that would allow customers in. 

"Of course I do I just wanted to help you out as well." He said smiling to himself proudly. Donghae chuckled and ruffled his hair slightly earning a pout from his little brother. 

"Alright then I appreciate that." He started fixing everything and put on his apron. The younger mimicked his moves and sat on one of the tall chairs in front of the counter. 

"Once again this is Good Morning Korea and we're delighted to present our next guest. He's a multi-talented star; singer, dancer, rapper, composer, model, MC, DJ, and recently turned actor as well. Please welcome SJ Entertainment's most successful solo artist the one and only handsome Eunhyuk!" The MC presented exaggerating with a huge smile as if she had just won the best prize of the century. 

Donghae didn't feel like looking up at the plasma. He knew it'd be some guy from one of Henry's many posters in his room's wall. Disinterested he continued to take orders and cash ignoring the giggling girls ogling at the tv. 

Although he tried not to look he couldn't help it when another group of girls started squealing once they had entered and saw who was being interviewed. 

He was about to turn when he heard his name being called from the door. 

"Donghae-ah!" The mentioned smiled upon seeing one of his best friends coming up to him and putting on his apron. 

"Hey Wookie how's it going?" He asked as the other started preparing coffee for the three of them before starting on the customer's orders along with Henry. 

"Not much just called Sungmin I guess he overslept again." He rolled his eyes and shrugged walking to a table full of hyper girls and giving them their ordered beverages that Henry had prepared. 

"Well that's just like him isn't it?" Donghae chuckled not surprised at all at their other friend's behavior. 

"Yes it is. Anyways what's all that squealing about?" Ryeowook asked. Donghae pointed over his shoulder with his thumb and he followed the direction only mouthing an "o" as a response. 

"Eunhyyyyyuuuuk!" They heard someone squeal behind the counter caused by something the idol had said hinting about his comeback. "He's so handsome!" Followed by more squeals making Donghae roll his eyes. 

Soon the place was bombarded with more clients and hyperactive girls. 

"Hey sorry guys I overslept," Sungmin put on his apron and went to help the other two only stopping once he saw who was on TV. "Omo! That's Eunhyuk!" He stared at the plasma in awe. He had almost forgotten his favorite idol was going to be interviewed today. 

Donghae still didn't know what the fuss was about. So it's a very famous star big deal. He turned to see said star. 

Eunhyuk looked towards the camera while taking his cap off and running a hand through his red bangs pulling them backwards only to fall back onto his forehead again almost covering his eyes once he let go all the while sporting a smirk on his face knowing it drove fans crazy. 

Only for him it was out of nervousness masked with playfulness. 

"Actually I just released my new album so no I won't be in Korea that much." He sent an apologetic look towards the camera as if directing it towards his fans watching. 

"I think not only I but the rest of your fans have wondered for a long time about this, have you or are you currently in a relationship?" The MC eagerly asked almost chewing her nails in anticipation. 

He laughed making his fans and the MC swoon at such melodic laughter. 

Henry along with most of the customers once again squealed and sighed dreamily at such sound. Donghae could only raise his eyebrows wondering who might be the one that would capture the star's heart. Sure he admitted he looks even more handsome in motion than in any of the posters Henry has stuck on his bedroom's walls but he wouldn't be surprised if he's the player type or the type of celebrity who's so full of himself. 

"Actually no, I'm not in a relationship as of right now I've been too busy to search for the one." He admitted with no problem at all knowing it was true and even if it wasn't he knew his answer wouldn't be different even though he hated lying to his fans. 

The MC smiled hopefully as she asked the next question. "Would you date a fan?" 

Eunhyuk looked at her not expecting this question. He mentally frowned not liking this MC because she was bringing up questions that clearly she wanted to know about and was ignoring the professional ones written on her informational cards. He could see his manager shake his head from behind the cameras probably mentally hoping he wouldn't say something he'd later regret. 

Nonetheless he answered without hesitation "Of course I would as long as they're nice and sweet and not afraid to be who they really are around me. Also they'd have to understand when I'm busy and can't be together all the time and trust, loyalty and support are a must because of what I do." He finished showing off his gummy smile. 

The MC grinned "So you're searching for the one? Meaning you're looking for something serious next right?" 

He scratched the back of his neck in thought "Well to be honest I rarely have time for myself let alone for dating. What I look for is a serious relationship. I want to settle down and have a family more than anything." He smiled sincerely making his fans pray in hope. 

"How about a power couple?" She asked flipping her cards in her hand but Eunhyuk knew it wasn't a written down question. 

"I don't look for those. It's pure power for benefiting. I wouldn't actually go along with that unless there was something real you know?" The MC nodded satisfied with his answer. 

"I know this might not be appropriate to ask but since you didn't specifically mention the gender you would date in one of your previous answers and you also have fanboys, does this mean you would also date guys?" She asked looking at him intensely. 

Eunhyuk thought about it before smirking "Of course I would." He answered, smirk never faltering. 

"Oh my." The MC raised her eyebrows in surprise as she fanned herself with her cards on hand. 

"OMO!! I HAVE A CHANCE!!!" Henry shouted victoriously. 

"NOT IF I GET TO HIM FIRST!!!" The blond bunny jumped in joy. 

Donghae shook his head. "I don't think he was serious. He's just teasing calm down." 

"No! He was serious!" Sungmin excitedly announced "You clearly don't know Eunhyuk, he would never lie to his fans!" He defended. 

"Plus I'll be his first kiss and future husband." Henry grinned teasingly at Sungmin who was glaring at him. 

"MOM!! Is there a way a guy can get pregnant?!" Henry shouted walking inside the private door. 

"I'LL BE HIS FIRST KISS YOU JUST WATCH!" Sungmin yelled at him. 

"Wow he hasn't even had his first kiss?" Donghae asked amused. He thought all celebrities had dated already since theirs a lot of potential partners in their own field. 

"Nope he accidentally confessed he hasn't had his first kiss in an interview a week ago. Now everyone wants to steal it! Including me of course." Sungmin proudly stated. 

Donghae just sighed at his best friend and brother's delusional state. He decided to move Ryeowook into his position and go back to cashing once the doorbell chimed again before Sungmin once again chirped about Eunhyuk to him. 

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"Did you really have to say that?" A tall man sighed tiredly as he got inside a van followed by the young redhead. 

Eunhyuk laughed following his manager inside the van and sat at the back "It'd be boring not to answer. Let me have some fun." He said turning his expression to boredom as he looked out the window. 

"Wait, are you saying you were serious?" His manager asked in disbelief. 

Eunhyuk just rolled his eyes before sighing and turning to look at his manager "When have I ever lied to my fans?" He looked at the man blankly before going back to stare out the window disinterested. 

It had been a while since he last came to the cafe he used to frequent. Pulling back his hair into his beanie and grabbing his big round glasses, he turned off his car and with a last minute check on the rearview mirror, he made his way to the cafe. 

He went over to the cashier this time only ordering a strawberry milkshake along with a strawberry cheesecake avoiding the highly addictive Macchiato fearing he'll be craving it during schedule time just like last time. 

The small guy behind the counter took in his order and he went to sit down at his usual table taking out his laptop to entertain himself. 

Donghae turned to look at the new customer only to be surprised at the regular yet barely there face. It was that guy again. He couldn't fathom why that guy made him feel as though he needed to do something about that loneliness. He couldn't clearly see his hair this time since it was covered by a huge beanie again. But last time he saw red bangs. Wait red hair? Didn't Eunhyuk have red hair too? He just shrugged blaming the trends nowadays. Heck even Henry wanted to dye it red. Nowadays? Oh god he felt really old now. 

A while later Hyukjae received his order and started on the cheesecake sipping from his milkshake from time to time while checking his fan mail. He had to otherwise his manager would take away his free Sunday. He groaned at the huge number of messages popping up on his window. 

"God I'm never going to finish." He knew he couldn't really blame anyone but himself. His manager told him letting the pile increase would be worse but he never listened and it wasn't that he didn't want to answer his precious Jewels either. He had just been too busy and every little break he'd have he'd use to nap or eat without his manager nagging him about his food choice. Plus his fans had been scolding him about apparently loosing weight which he didn't even know about and demanded their oppa eat well and take care of his health. 

"Need help?" Donghae couldn't help it. He HAD to talk to him. It wasn't like he was crushing on him anyways. Right right right??? 

"Huh? Oh not really it's just umm my math homework here is giving me a hard time." It wasn't really a lie either. His tutor had given him a whole week worth of math torture. He closed his mail window leaving only the math one. 

"Tell me about it I haven't started on mine." Donghae chuckled and Hyukjae couldn't help but smile sincerely at the sight. It was the first time someone had begun a conversation with him because they wanted to and about something unrelated to his career. Plus he wasn't an idol right now. 

"Really? Well at least you have time till Monday." he spoke too much. 

"You don't?" Donghae asked tilting his head in confusion making Hyukjae want to coo at his cuteness. 

"Uh I do I mean yeah I do." Stuttering? Since when does he stutter? Taking this as an embarrassing moment (a word he was barely familiar with) he quickly averted his gaze towards his laptop. 

"You're funny." Donghae smiled. Hyukjae looked over at him wondering why he decided to talk to him all of a sudden. Did he want to be friends? 

"Sorry my name is Donghae." He introduced himself 

"It's alright, I'm Eu-Hyukjae! Nice to meet you." He shook the brunette's hand mentally slapping himself. Why is he so nervous? He's been in this situation lots of times although differently. 

"Well nice to meet you Eu-Hyukjae." He smiled making the other laugh. 

"Just Hyukjae please." Donghae nodded before looking at his order. 

"I take it you like strawberries?" He asked eyeing the almost finished strawberry cheesecake and milkshake. 

"I sure do." Hyukjae smiled. 

Donghae beamed more at his smile "You should try everything strawberry flavored here. Wookie makes really great desserts." He suggested listing off the desserts with his fingers before Hyukjae interrupted him. 

"Wookie?" He asked. 

"Yeah one of my best friends, hold on, RYEOWOOK!" He turned back and shouted his name before turning back to look at Hyukjae "He's really shy when meeting new people but once you get to know him he's never quiet." He laughed not stopping even when the smaller petite boy came up to them. He patted Donghae to stop laughing. 

"Hey this is Hyukjae, Hyukjae this is Ryeowook or Wookie for short." Hyukjae looked at the smaller boy in front of him before shaking his extended hand. 

"Nice to meet you Ryeowook." He smiled prompting said male to do the same. "You too Hyukjae-ah." He looked anywhere but the redhead's eyes. Feeling his shyness, Donghae quickly hugged his waist. Donghae was a secret (not so secret) skinship lover and Ryeowook was the type to calm down through hugs. 

"So umm are you two, lovers?" Hyukjae asked shyly a bit disappointed. No that's not it, he told himself. 

Donghae laughed a bit as Ryeowook shook his head "No just best friends." He explained. 

"Oh, sorry." Hyukjae apologized thinking he might've offended them. 

"It alright!" Donghae assured with a grin which made Hyukjae sighed in relief and relax. 

"Hey you two! Aren't you going to introduce me too?" A short blond came up to them smiling. 

"This dumb blond here is Sungmin or Minnie for short, Min this is Hyukjae." Donghae introduced once again. 

"Yah! I'm not dumb!" Sungmin glared at Donghae then turned to Hyukjae. "I'm just lazy. Nice to meet you!" He greeted smiling widely. 

"Nice to meet you too Sungmin." The mentioned blond squinted his eyes and scooted closer to the guy sitting down. 

"Say, do I know you?" He narrowed his eyes eyeing him up and down "You look really familiar." He said face centimeters away from his. 

Hyukjae's eyes widened before composing himself. "Uh no I don't think so- well maybe I mean I do come by here often sometimes when I'm not busy." He mentally berated himself for stuttering. He was an idol dammit! He learned to compose himself even in the most crucial times but alas! He was Hyukjae right now and his skills as Eunhyuk hadn't crossed his mind. At least not around this bunch anyways. He didn't need his idol status to make them like him. He hoped. 

"Minnie you're going to scare him off." Donghae chuckled pulling the blond away from Hyukjae who mentally thanked him. 

"Well I guess then, sorry about that." Sungmin scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. 

"It's fine really." Hyukjae assured with a smile "So what college do you guys go to?" He asked the three boys now sitting in front of him as he took a sip from his milkshake. 

"The one a few blocks away from here." Sungmin replied making the others laugh. 

"It's kinda far actually, we're not at your house Minnie. How about you?" Donghae asked Hyukjae who responded moments later. 

"I'm home schooled actually." He replied earning a gasp from Sungmin and Donghae couldn't help but get even more curious which was not helping and only adding in his list of things he wanted to know about his new crush- uh, friend. 

"Whoa! All your life?" The blond asked and Hyukjae shook his head "Just started four years ago." He answered as he finished his cheesecake. The other boys nodded understandingly. 

"Donghae-ah where are you?" Henry shouted making the three boys jump knowing they'd been out of their station for a while now. 

"I forgot we left Henry alone." Donghae chuckled making Ryeowook stand up. 

"I'll go help. I forgot as well. It was nice meeting you and I hope you come by more often Hyukjae-ah." Ryeowook said bowing and heading towards the kitchen once Hyukjae gave him a smile and a nod. 

"Yeah we better go before my brother explodes and drags us by the ear. Literally." Donghae spoke up reminiscing as he clutched his ears protectively earning a laugh from the blond next to him and Hyukjae to label it a cute act. 

The brunette smiled to the redhead "Like Wookie said, I hope you come by more often and nice to meet you as well Hyukkie." He grinned boyishly showing his cute crooked teeth making Hyukjae smile unconsciously at the sight and blush slightly at the new nickname. It wasn't really new but the way he said it and coming from him in particular made it sound even better. 

He wondered why he thought that and why he was blushing. Like he said it wasn't a new name nor the first time he was given one. He dismissed those thoughts and smiled at the thought of his new friends. He couldn't help but wonder how it'd be if he was in the same college as them. One thing he was sure of was that it'd be fun. Hopefully. 

"You too Donghae." He said snapping out of his thoughts. Donghae began to walk away backwards still facing Hyukjae when he heard his name being called once again while smiling at said redhead. 

He immediately frowned and returned to the table when he saw the blond still seated and staring intently at Hyukjae. 

The redhead simply blinked in surprise as the blond continued to stare before Donghae pulled him up. "Sorry about this creep." He said smiling and dragging him away leaving Hyukjae to chuckle by himself. 

Eunhyuk laughed as he saw his roommates wrestling in the living room. It had been weeks since he made new friends at the cafe. He would stop by not daily but enough to get to know the three boys a little more. He had told his best friends everything through Skype who were still busy touring and only came back last night. 

It wasn't that he didn't value the bond he had with those two so he searched for a better one. It was that he wanted friends that weren't famous and it wasn't that his friends didn't appreciate and see him as more than an idol, it was that he wanted more friends in this bond. 

Ever since he got into this business he wanted a group of friends to hang out with without being chased frequently by paparazzi or caring about his idol status. Sure Kyuhyun and Yesung were fun (when they weren't busy or taking their free time to relax they'd disguise as well and hang out with him) but even they had friends who weren't idols and the best part was that their friends still saw them as their before-idol selves. He wasn't complaining either. He loved those two to death and vice versa. He just felt really lonely when they were gone. And while he was gone those two didn't feel lonely since they had each other. 

"Hey Hyuk what's wrong?" He heard his blond friend Yesung ask with a worried expression on his face. "Yah! Kyu be considerate you idiot!" Yesung yelled pulling the maknae off of him who attempted to pin him down face flat on the ground. 

"Fine! But I won." Both Eunhyuk and the blond rolled their eyes before the redhead started speaking. 

"Well I was just thinking about college." The maknae frowned thinking this over as he stared at Eunhyuk. 

"Don't you guys wonder how it'd be like if we never were famous?" He asked looking at both. Yesung pondered about it while Kyuhyun blinked at both. 

"I never thought of that I mean I've always wanted to sing. Why would my beautiful voice go to waste just singing in the shower wasn't enough for me. Such talent has to be praised!" Kyuhyun dramatically sprawled himself on the couch as the drama queen he liked to act sometimes. 

"You narcissist ." Yesung smirked. "Yah!" Kyuhyun threw a pillow at him which the older successfully avoided. "I mean we all wanted this right? To sing that is." Both Yesung and Eunhyuk nodded at that. 

"Yeah but sometimes I wonder how I'd be like, who I'd hang out with and what I'd be doing." Eunhyuk explained as he pulled the maknae up who groaned at the action. 

"But we would've never met each other." Yesung spoke up eyeing both with a pout that got poked down by both males. 

"That's true and I don't regret being who I am today because of you guys." Kyuhyun made gagging noises at one of his best friend's cheesy comment and both laughed pulling him into a group hug which Yesung had initiated and of course the maknae didn't reject it. 

"So I've come to a decision." 

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"Eunhyuk you can't just quit like that. You just released an album along comes concerts, interviews, fan meetings-"

"What part of hiatus don't you understand?" Eunhyuk pulled at his hair in frustration at his manager who kept shaking his head. 

"Why? Why do you want to take a break?" His manager asked trying to understand him. 

"I just... I just want to see what I've been missing out on all these years." It was an excuse or not. He really didn't know anymore. 

"You're an idol! Do you know how many people would kill to be in your place? You can't just suddenly decide you're going to-"

"Just let me do this I promise I'll-"

"No. Like I said you just released an album this is huge! You have thousands of fans you can't disappoint them!" His manager grabbed him by his shoulders gently shaking him trying to snap him out of whatever spell he was on. 

"Hyung I'm always doing everything you've asked me to. Always pleasing my fans. Can't I be selfish just this once and do what I want to do for now?" Eunhyuk looked at his manager pleadingly. 

"But I thought this was your dream." 

"It is my dream but because it's my dream I want to see how it'd be like if I didn't have this." He sat down on the couch of his manager's office. Said manager sighed siting next to him. 

"I don't know Eunhyuk we'll loose tons if you leave I think-"

"Think about it. It's a hiatus I'll eventually come back and when I do I'll be even more inspired and come up with better songs. I promise. There's a life out there I want to experience it'll be great I'll come back with fresh new ideas it'll be the greatest come back yet!" He coaxed. 

He watched his manager rub his temples before standing up and calling out at someone making Eunhyuk look around. Nothing. He started questioning his manager's sanity. 

"You heard that president, right?" He asked. 

"I heard it all. But that's not your real purpose right? Does this have to do with a certain group you just met?" Eunhyuk jumped in his seat when he heard a dark robotic-like voice speak out of nowhere. 

"Group?" His manager questioned making Eunhyuk gulp. 

"Eunhyuk you're our best solo artist. You have a lot of fans and those Jewels have been doing their best to support and protect you. Are you willing to disappoint them by leaving them when your album has just been released? Just as your manager stated, along comes concerts and the rest of the package." 

Eunhyuk bit his lip. He truly was being selfish. He loved his fans. He shifted in his seat suddenly feeling as if the spotlight was on him in an accusatory manner. 

Jewels. His precious fans. They were the reason he's who he is now and he's really grateful and proud of them for sticking with him throughout. He can't do this to them not when his new album has been released and his fans were expecting to meet slash see him sing on stage, just what he loves to do. 

"I.. I.. The real reason was I just wanted to attend college." It wasn't a lie either and what he had told his manager wasn't either. He really did want to be out of the spotlight and live normally at one point too. 

"You should've said that sooner. We can't deny our idols education. We have some already attending public or private schools Eunhyuk." The robotic voice spoke again. 

"It's just up to you if you want to go as yourself or incognito." Eunhyuk furrowed his eyebrows in thought. Of course he would pick the latter he just wanted to check his other option as well. 

His cousin who's a famous actress had attended college and she'd get a lot of attention which she didn't want because there were other mean girls who'd think she's all that just cause she was famous. It was hell for her. 

Then there were those who used their real name to go incognito since their stage name was all that was revealed not their real name while being famous just like him. No one knew his real name and he'd rather keep it that way. 

But so far he didn't know of anyone who had attended while being their real selves. 

"But with one condition." The voice snapped him out of his thoughts once again. He looked to where the voice sounded from expectantly. "You will attend your concerts and all your other schedules. We'll try to fit them into your new life schedule." 

"There's your answer." His manager said turning to him and sighed. 

"Yes I will!" He jumped in excitement hugging his manager tightly. "Thank you so much president whoever you are and you too Kangin you're the best manager ever!" 

He couldn't help but wonder who their president was. When Eunhyuk was on his first year of debut the company had replaced their previous president because he had retired. Now no one had ever seen this new president except for the managers not even the other staff. People had doubted this new person and didn't believe he could build up the company to what it once was since their old president had done quite a bad reputation from it but surprisingly he did build it back up and made it the leading Entertainment Company in Korea. And this was the first time Eunhyuk actually ever heard him and it wasn't what he expected nonetheless he was still thankful for this opportunity. 

"Before you go. I'll be expecting full inspiration and good songs as well just as you said." Eunhyuk nodded smiling widely and left quickly fearing both men might change their minds. 

Kangin sighed and walked over to the president's office not even bothering to knock since he knew the president was watching from his camera and had probably opened the door for him already with the single touch of a certain button. 

"Are you sure about this?" He asked the smiling man sitting comfortably on his swivel chair. He crossed his arms in a thoughtful manner before speaking. 

"I'm really sure about this. Don't worry Kangin you know Eunhyuk he doesn't just do things without having a reason." He stood up and smirked proudly while poking the other man's temples. 

"He wouldn't be the first one to request such a thing right? Enroll him at the same college our beloved but never forgotten Heenim attends."

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A/N: Who do you thing the president is? ^.~ And who's Heenim? Ahahah I think that one is obvious right? 

By the way anyone else think of 2NE1's song Falling In Love when you see the title of this Fic too? I swear I wasn't thinking of that song when I created this hahaha! Though I am a blackjack too. And I had a hard time thinking of the name now I'm thinking of renaming this to This Is Love. Hmm... 

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