Fate and Crossroads: Ten

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author's note: and so it ends...anyway, hope y'all like it...




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Ten.


The sun has barely broken free from the dark night skies. Only a faint light from the evening lamp illuminated the dark room. The heaving sound of Hyunjoong's breath was the only audible sound filling the entire suite. Even in his sleep, he looked beautiful.

Hwangbo wondered how he still had that effect on her. It seemed hard for her to breathe when he is around, and there was an overwhelming feeling of excitement in her heart, like all the pain and worries dissipate, and happy bubbles start to form around her. She was beginning to wonder if that was love as she sat on the chair just beside the bed, contemplating in the placid darkness.

Although he was still half asleep, Hyunjoong could feel a pair of eyes watching him. It felt warm and safe, not the kind that creeps him out. He stirred a bit and stretched his limbs. He felt dead tired after what transpired last night, like all his energy and the life left inside him crept out of his body. But the most important thing now is the fact that she knew he was sorry and she knew that he will always and maybe forever love her, or maybe he will continue to love her twice as much. He began to open his eyes and saw the feminine silhouette sitting on the chair beside the bed. It was a fantastic sight to behold, like the moon goddess' apparition. His heart thumped in a happy rhythm. He knew it was her, it was Hwangbo. There was no need for lights for him to recognize Hwangbo. He knew every corner of her face, every curve of her body, every line, everything. He quietly rubbed the sleep from his eyes and sat on the bed.

She was not smiling, her face was expressionless. And that sight scared him, because she had always been so easy to read.

She cleared her throat, "What you said last night---"

Hyunjoong panicked, "What I said last night, they were all true. You know I am not good with words, but they were all true". He looked at her, his eyes were begging for him to believe him, just this once.

She looked down, the pain in his eyes were too much for her to bear. The momentary silence grew heavy, and painted an unfinished picture between them, an incomplete story of Kim Hyunjoong and Hwangbo Hyejung. She looked at him again, gazed deep into his eyes and let out a sigh. "What you said last night, I thought about it.", she said letting her words hang in the air.

The pauses she took seemed like an eternity for Hyunjoong. His heart was pounding like mad, and his breathing was sharp.

"This is not easy for me to do because it feels like I'm breaking all my rules and defying all my inhibitions. But if I do not this, I might regret things and continue to ask questions and continue to blame myself, and I'm tired of doing all those.", she took another moment to gather her thoughts.

"What I am saying is, I'm opening my heart to you again. So, please do not break it again. Do not leave it half dead. If you decide to stop loving me or if you realize one day that what you feel is not love, tell me. Do not leave me to ask questions. Do not let me blame myself again. Do not leave me high and dry.", her voice croaked as she said her piece, tears flowing from her puffy eyes.

Hyunjoong shook his head. "I'm never going to do that again, Hyejung. Never. I promise..."

Hwangbo cut him off, "No, please do not make any promises. I also want you to know that things have changed me a lot. I find it hard to trust... to trust you again, so it's up to you"

He nodded. He understood. "I understand, and I will make it up to you, so that you can learn to trust me again."

Hwangbo smiled weakly at him. Hyunjoong stood up from the bed and approached her. He caressed her face in the gentlest, most loving way. She shivered at his touch, then took his hand and squeezed it lightly.

Hwangbo stood up and started pacing towards the door. She looked back at him. "I'm going back to Seoul now", she told him.

He nodded, "I will win back your heart Hyejung"

Hwangbo turned to leave, but Hyunjoong spoke again, "Can I hug you, Buin?"

She turned around to face him, and nodded. All it took were two long strides to close the gap between them. Hyunjoong wrapped his arms around her small frame. He could feel her heart beating. He could smell the minty scent of her hair. She was still warm and soft under his touch. Everything was real, and now, everything made sense. They were like two jigsaw puzzles that fit perfectly in each other's arms. That moment was theirs, finally, because it was their fate to be with each other. They held each other and it seemed like time finally stopped.

Hwangbo pushed him away gently, "I have to go now. My manager is waiting for me."

She started to walk towards the door, but she stopped midway and looked back, "I'll see you in Seoul", and she smiled. A happy smile, one without pain, without sadness, one that has meaning, one that emits aura of happiness and glee.

Fate and Crossroads: Prologue

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Prologue:


Hwangbo.

She sat alone on her veranda quietly observing the rain’s pitter-patter. She never really imagined that she would be so devastated and pained. She hated those I-told-you-so moments, and she was done pretending she was not hurt by Hyunjoong’s sudden disappearance. She took a deep breath and exhaled with a loud sigh. It’s final. She has decided. She was taking Song Euni’s advice to just move on and pretend it never happened. It was clearly not meant to be anyway. She knew she should not have expected too much from a young idol, but she blindly jumped off the cliff to experience what seemed to be the greatest and death-defying free fall of her life.

They perfectly fit each other, and boy, was she happy to be with him. Just receiving a smiley text message from him sent butterflies to her stomach. And when he suddenly disappeared and left her mid-air, she got confused. Many questions popped inside her brain. In the end, she started blaming herself. Maybe she was too uptight. Maybe she was too clingy. Maybe she was choking him. Maybe he just was not into her. So many theories, not one was ever confirmed.

She smirked just thinking about it now. Her head ached when she thought about it, and her heart winced in pain when she was reminded of him.

It was a good thing she has not seen him since, who knows what riot it would have done on her poor nerves to see Kim Hyunjoong again.


Hyunjoong.

He crashed on Jaejoong’s couch that night. He had been avoiding his members’ questions about Hwangbo. He knew he was at fault and deserves to be grilled, but not now, he thought. Now, he was tired, exhausted, half dead.

He closed his eyes. At first, there was only darkness, but after a few seconds, a face surfaced. A face of an angel, his angel. She was the angel he left high and dry. Hwangbo’s smile always seemed to ease the pressure, the tension he was feeling, but he suddenly felt fear. She was someone he needed and wanted at the same time. Time passed between them, the closer he got to know her the deeper he plunged. He felt something for her, but he was unsure. His fear rose above his feelings for her. It was something he never felt before. He used to be okay being independent, but now that he was with her, everything depended on her. It seemed like his whole world revolved around her. And, that was something he was not used to, something he was not familiar with.

Jaejoong threw a pillow that landed on Hyunjoong’s face, knocking off his breathing for a second.

“Yah!! What was that for??”, SS501’s leader shouted.

“That was for Hwangbo Noona!!”, his friend answered, “This one’s for being a jerk”, he added throwing another pillow on his direction.

This time Hyunjoong docked and successfully avoided the pillow. He fell silent.

“She asked me about you earlier, and I had to lie for you, d.ammi.t! I had to lie for you! I had to lie to Hwangbo Noona that you were busy!!! The other day, I said you were in Japan…”, Jaejoong said as he sat beside his friend.

“Dude, she was devastated. She walked out of the dressing room like she was about to cry. Hyunjoong, the rest of South Korea’s Showbiz Industry was there!! They saw the expression on her face. How long are you gonna do this to her, huh?”, Jaejoong stood up and walked to his bedroom. “You better sort things out soon, Hyunjoong.”

The silence was deafening when Hyunjoong was left alone. Thoughts swarmed his head. He should not have left her like that, but he could not undo what he did. His indecision and fear of the unknown and what’s to come got the best of him.

He closed his eyes again feeling his pain and realized that her pain must have been double or triple even. But his fear was greater, far greater than he had imagined. He let his fear rule over his very being.

And, so both their heartaches continue.

Fate and Crossroads: Nine

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Nine.

Hwangbo was taken aback by his words and sudden confession. All the while she thought he was not capable of saying those words. She thought he was only toying with her. Somehow she has closed her mind and partly her heart when he left her, and after the bar incident, she has locked her heart and set love aside.

She grasp the satin like material of her dress, clenching it tighter as she made a fist hoping to draw strength as she asked him, "Then why Hyunjoong? Why did you leave me like that, without a word? Why did you runaway like a prisoner breaking out of jail? Why did you leave me asking questions, blaming myself? Why?". She tried with all her might to stop the tears from flowing. Somehow, she made a conclusion that crying is for the weak, and with what she has been through, she sure was anything but weak.

"I was afraid. I was beginning to realize how dependent I have become when I was with you. It was like my happiness depended on you. I was stupid, but I was afraid because this feeling, this emotion was new to me. It was something so unfamiliar, and I was uncertain at that time that you loved me, too.", he fell slowly on his knees, "I am sorry for leaving like that. I am sorry for not being brave enough to face my feelings for you. I know I will never be man enough for you after what I did."

Hwangbo realized she held her breath the minute he fell on his knees. She suddenly felt the need to fill her lungs with oxygen, but as air filled her nostrils, her tears fell like the sudden surge of rain. There were many things she wanted to tell him, but no words came out of her mouth.

Hyunjoong took her hands and held them in a gentle grip, "I will not ask you for a second chance because I do not deserve that. All I am asking you now is to listen and hope you can find it in your heart to forgive an insolent fool."

He looked intently at her, "Please know that I am still hopelessly in love with you, and maybe it will stay that way 'til the end of time. Perhaps, I will never love anyone else in this lifetime or in the next one"

Hyunjoong stood up and walked away, giving her space to breathe and think. His heart was heavy and his pain was unbearable, but he thought it was only fair because he not only brought pain on himself but caused her suffering, too.

Hwangbo sat there. She expected pain and sadness in this encounter, but they did not come to her that night. She was still appalled by the things he confessed. All her hurt and suffering was erased and replaced by an overwhelming emotion she has been concealing deep in the chambers of her being. Her heart was pounding in an unfamiliar beat again. She sat in the darkness thinking of what fate holds for them now that they reached another crossroad.

Fate and Crossroads: Eight

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author's notes: i am so determined to finish this fic, but i don't know how this is turning out. anyway, suju members were mentioned here originally, but since i am hating on shindong's sexist comments, i had to scrap them and use yunho and micky instead.


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Eight.

They stared at each other, then Hwangbo tried to pull away for the second time, but Hyunjoong could not let her go. "Will you...", he whispered, "dance with me please?"

Hwangbo looked away.

Her hesitation caught Gain's attention, "Dance with Hyunjoong, Unni!", she urged her.

Hwangbo had to give in. Otherwise, everyone would notice the tension between her and Hyunjoong, and that was the last thing she needed right now.

Hyunjoong nervously puts his arms around her thin waist as she wrapped her slender arms around his neck. Hwangbo tried her best to avoid his eyes, so she rested her head on his shoulder. His nearness was making her crazy. And when he slid his fingers on her bare back, his touch seemed to leave burn marks on her skin. It was delightful to feel him so near, but fear started to rise in her heart. The loneliness and uncertainty when he suddenly just left was a prison cell she could not seem to escape from. 'What are you doing? Why are you doing this, Hyejung?', she asked herself.

Hyunjoong was lost in a trance. Having her near was like heaven he had not experienced in a long time. When they started dancing, he realized how much emptiness there was inside and how much he missed her. He was cursing himself for being so indecisive. He held her closer.

Perhaps, a little too close because the next thing he knew, she was pushing him away.

"Excuse me", she muttered walking away from the garden as fast as she can. She could not risk her heart so openly again, like she did a few months ago.

She can still remember the pain she suffered at the start of the year.
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January 2010

The club was fully packed. The smell of cigarette and liquor hung in the air like heavy rain clouds ready to put out the fire. Young hot blooded humans graced the dance floor in their glittery, skimpy outfit and sensually delightful dance moves. It was the start of a new year thus people were out to party and have fun. What better way to start 2010 than to have fun, right? That's exactly what he was trying to do tonight. He spent so much time completely immersed in work that he thought he'd give himself a break tonight. Thank God for popular friends who are constantly throwing parties at private clubs. He smiled as another round of tequila shots was brought by the waiter.

"For a prosperous 2010!!", Hyungjun shouted.

"Cheers!!!", the rest of the idols in your table shouted.

"Let's dance!!!"

Everyone except Hyunjoong stood up and headed towards the dance floor.

The DJ stopped playing the music, and announced something on his mic, "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a lovely surprise from our generous host tonight. Thanks by the way for inviting me, Minhosshi. Without further ado, our fearless sexy General and techtonic Goddess...Hwangbo"

The crowd cheered and started chanting her name. Jungmin gave the shocked Hyunjoong a look meant to tease his Hyung. Baby and Kyu didn't mind him, they missed their Noona so badly they even moved towards the front for two reasons, one to get a better view and two for their Noona to see them and know that they are there. Youngsaeng smiled, but he knew better than to taunt the tipsy Hyunjoong.

He sat there, frozen. It's been a long time, it felt like a really long time to him.

"Are you guys feeling alright?", her raspy voice blared on the humongous speakers keeping Hyunjoong from zoning out to We Got Married land and after We Got Married land.

The crowd yelled, "YES!!!"

"Has Go Junpyo passed around the right amount of alcohol for the young kids?", she joked

"No!!!!"

"You hear that right, Junpyo? Where's the Cass beer?" she yelled again as the limelight searched for Minho on the dance floor. "But seriously though, let's all give it up for the F4 leader for inviting us all to his 2010 kickoff party."

The crowd wooted, yelled and cheered for the host of the party.

"Did you guys enjoy your New Year's Eve?" she asked as her dancers joined her on stage..

Another wild YES from the giddy crowd.

"I was at Koobar, but I had one hell of a night!!", she yelled waiting for a signal from the DJ. She readied herself for her 1st song. She looked beautiful as always. There was not a trace of pain or hurt on her face, well not anymore. Somehow, she's mastered a skill that was very important to keep her and her career going. She has two faces now. One that she shows to the multitude, and another that she calls her true self. Now, she was putting on her brave, unaffected face looking as if she was the happiest woman alive.

"Are you guys ready for some techtonic music?", she asked as a familiar tune played. Jungmin went wild when he heard Get Hot's intro and started jumping up and down not caring if he hit anyone as he went after Baby and Kyu.

Hyunjoong just sat there, staring at his ex-fake wife in a glittery gold outfit that he would not have approved. She was as graceful as ever. It was sort of weird how she just fell on his empty plate tonight just when he started to contemplate on the year that was. She had been someone he had to let go because of his weird schedule, busy life and cowardice. Something he painfully regretted.

He watched her intently, her every move, every dance step, every wink at the idol crowd, every movement of her lips, every sway of her sexy hips. He felt himself being drawn back to that old familiar feeling of wanting her, needing her too much he thought he'd go crazy. He was immersed in his thoughts, he did not even notice her set already ended.

Baby, Kyu and Jungmin stuck with her like leaches when she came down from the stage. Giving her bear hugs even in her sweaty state. She was bomabarded with, "Noona, we missed you", "Hyungsonim, you were great", "Daughter-in-law, when are you going to cook for us again?", when she came down. They did not even allow her to take a breather as she was invited to join them on their table which was more like being dragged to the table since her ex fake brothers-in-law would not take no for an answer.

Hyunjoong felt as if he was dreaming. Hwangbo was approaching the table. She was occasionally stopped and greeted by her dongsaengs.

"Noona!!!!!", Yunho and Micky shouted and sandwiched her in a hug.

Hyunjoong raised an eyebrow at the sight. He knew this time it was not a dream because his jealousy was definitely kicking in. If this was not a party, he would have gone mad and gave them a good beating. His patience was about to run out, especially when Chansung and Nickhun approached their Noona and she gave each of them a hug. That's it, he could not take it anymore. He went to the washroom and sprinkled some water on his pretty face.

Hwangbo was expecting Hyunjoong to be there, but he was not. She took a seat instantly and gave a sigh of relief. Seeing him in flesh after their falling out would have been weird.

More drinks were being passed around when someone behind Hwangbo suddenly spoke, "That's my seat", he said in a stern voice.

"Omo", Hwangbo was startled and almost fell down from her seat. Hyunjoong grabbed her arm. Now, they were standing face to face. His arm wrapped around her waist protectively. It was a good thing the rest of the boys were still busy chatting with other celebrities inside the club. Everybody was busy with their own thing, no one actually noticed anything anymore including them.

They were unable to move. Hwangbo's instincts were screaming at her, but her limbs couldn't seem to move. She should have pushed him, but she didn't. She stood there trying her best not to melt in his arms. Yes, she was angry at him for leaving just like that, for not giving her reasons, for making her fall, for making her wait, for making her seem like a love sick puppy, but she missed him too d.amn much that his nearness now makes her forget all the hurt and the pain. And so, she stood there close enough to feel his warmth, to feel his presence, to feel that happiness and love she thought they once had. And for a moment, she thought she was blissful, satisfied to stand with him just like this.

Hyunjoong should have let her go when she found her balance, but he did not. He held on to her never wanting to let her go again. He knew he was stupid enough to leave her back then, and he regretted that more than anything in his life. It was exactly what he wanted, to wrap his arms around her again, just like this, just like now. He did not know how he became so brave to do what he is doing now, but all he knows is that her nearness, her warmth, her intoxicating womanly smell was all he needed to be happy, to be able to love again.

When Hwangbo found the strength to move an inch back, Hyunjoong tightened his hold pulling her even closer. He moved his head forward making their lips touch. Without thinking much, he started kissing her. He knew it was what he wanted, he knew it was what he needed for the longest time.

Everything blurred out when their lips met, and when he pressed forward to kiss her, Hwangbo just closed her eyes, lost in that splendid moment. There weren't any fireworks, but Hwangbo knew at that very moment she was willing to sacrifice herself for a second chance to be with him again.

When she responded to his kisses, a tear escaped Hyunjoong's eye. After all that he did to her, he knew in that instant that there was some hope left to win her back. And, he was willing to prove to the whole world that he was worth it, that he was worthy to be her man. He was ready to prove all her friends wrong, he was ready to tell the Korea's entertainment industry that Kim Hyunjoong was capable of loving and prove that he was man enough for her. He moved his kisses away from her lips to her cheek, tracing her jawline with soft butterfly kisses, then on to the sensitized skin just under her earlobes. He paused there then whispered, "Do you want to come up to my room?"

Hwangbo was alarmed, 'What do you think I am? Some w.hore?, she thought as memories of the hurt he caused her came rushing in. Her heart was crushed once again. She used all the strength she had left to push him away.

At that, Hyunjoong realized his words did not come out right, "That's not what I---"

His explanation came too late. Before he knew it, she was already swaying her arm readying her palm to come across his cheek. Hyunjoong tried to stop her, but she was too fast. He rightfully deserved a slap after all.

"I cannot believe I actually thought you changed. I should have known better.", she choked trying to fight back the tears, "Once a b.astard, always a b.astard, right?"

Hyunjoong was still in shock after her acrimonious slap. What he wanted was a chance to talk and ask for forgiveness somewhere quiet, but his words obviously did not come out right.

Hwangbo left the club in a scurry. She left with more pain and hatred for Hyunjoong than she had before. She left hating herself for being stupid and naïve.

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Hyunjoong found her in one of the rooms, talking quietly on the phone.

"Get me out of here. Please, I am begging you, Oppa", she forcefully whispered. Her voice was quivering. It was obvious that she had been crying. "I should not have done this. I should not have done this.", she kept on repeating in between sobs.

Hyunjoong closed his eyes, traces of guilt written all over his face. He was finally beginning to realize just how much he had hurt her.

Hwangbo finally stepped out of the room. She was startled to find Hyunjoong outside. He looked her deep in the eyes.

"Can we talk?", he asked.

"No, there's no need for that anymore.", she answered walking to the PD's room then slamming the door shut. After a few minutes, she emerged. She rolled her eyes when she saw him squatting on the floor beside the door.

"Please Hyejung, we need to talk.", Hyunjoong begged like he has never begged in his life.

Hwangbo scoffed at his request. She limped her way to her bedroom, but he was persistent. Hyunjoong blocked her from entering. Hwangbo was surprised at his actions, but she eventually pushed him inside when she noticed people coming inside the villa. The last thing she needed right now was for people to start speculating about their relationship. She closed the door behind her.

"Are you crazy? What are you trying to do?", she whispered, her brows crossed and her cheeks turning red in anger.

"I just want us to talk. We did not get that chance the last time we saw each other--", he shrugged.

"Because the last time we met, you asked me to go with you to your bedroom.", she winced as she settled herself to one of the couches. "If you have not noticed yet, I am not that kind of girl."

The look on her face was fierce, but there were obvious traces of pain and hurt.

"I'm sorry, but last time, at the club, that was not what I meant to say. It all came out wrong--", he looked at the floor, ashamed that even in words he could not express what it was that he felt for her.

"Oh, well", she sighed, "What's done is done. You cannot take back the things you said or did. I do not need to hear your explanation", she said bluntly.

But her words angered Hyunjoong, in three long strides he was in front of Hwangbo, "Yes, there is!", he told her, "There is a need for you to hear my explanation"

"Why?", she asked him in a harsh tone.

"Because I was an indignant fool", he lowered his head. Shame and embarrassment evident in his tone. "Because I was stupid and foolish for running away. Because I was stupid for saying those things at the bar. Because I am blockheaded since I only realized now how much I hurt you. Because I am crazy for thinking that I only loved you because I need you when in fact I need you most because I love you. I ---", there was a long pause, then he looked at her, "I want you. I need you. I love you", his voice was hoarse and his face was tense.

Fate and Crossroads: Seven

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Seven.

They all sat quietly around the table except for Jokwon who was giving instructions to the staff members.

Soon, speakers, a microphone and an electric keyboard were put in place.

"Ah! Ahh!", Jokwon tested the mic, but a loud shrill like feedback escaped from the speakers. Gain gave him a distasteful look.

Jokwon smiled innocently at them, "I'm sorry Yeobo".

"Are we set?", he then asked the sound technicians who nodded in response.

"Alright! Without further ado, Kim Bumsoo", he happily announced. They all applauded as the singer approached the small stage.

Hwangbo could not believe her eyes. She stared blankly at the stage.

"Good evening", Bumsoo's voice was smooth as silk as he greeted everyone. "This is a new song from my new album. I hope you like it."

Music soon filled the garden. Jokwon took Gain to the center, and they danced to the slow music. Half way through the song, Jokwon forced Hwangbo to dance taking no for an answer. Followed by Gain, who danced with Hyunjoong.

They all stopped to applaud the ballad singer when the song ended.

"Thank you. Is there a song you guys would like to hear now?", Bumsoo asked.

"Bogoshipda!!", Gain and Jokwon shrieked in unison.

When the pianist hit the first notes, Hwangbo stood frozen. It was like she started to shrivel. She felt like running away or sinking back into her shell. The memories of them wreaked havoc in her brain, popping like mushrooms everywhere. Nothing else seemed clear except for the memory of him and the old piano when he finally memorized the whole song for her. She blindly walked back to her seat, but she stepped on a rock and almost lost her balance. Someone broke her fall. When she looked up, it was him. She was wrapped in his embrace again, and it felt warm and fuzzy. But the nostalgia was too powerful. She tried to push him away, but he was too strong, so much stronger than she'd anticipated.

"Isn't this Noona's favorite song?" Jokwon asked. "Dance with her, Hyung!", he urged Hyunjoong.

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Six.


His throat suddenly went dry at the sight of her, all he could do was pull out a chair for her to sit on.

“Yah, stop staring at Hwangbo Unni!”, Gain said. Hyunjoong blinked and was suddenly self conscious he directed his eyes to the barbecue grill only to find Gain yanking Jokwon's arm. Jokwon was staring at Hwangbo all the while. “You have a wife now!”, she added after hitting her husband's arm.

Hwangbo sat there laughing at Jokwon and Gain's cuteness and childish display.

“Well, it's all your fault!”, Jokwon told his wife in a serious tone.

Gain's eyes widened, “Me? What did I do?”

“You dressed her up and did her make up”, Jokwon answered, “But of course, I only have eyes for you Yeobo”, he quickly added afraid to be hit again.

“Okay, I forgive you”, Gain muttered, trying to hide a shy smile after hearing Jokwon's words.

Hwangbo sat quietly suddenly self conscious of the stares from other man in the garden.

Hyunjoong stood awkwardly near the crackling fire, stealing glances at Hwangbo. It especially did not help that Gain and Jokwon were being their cute, loveydovey selves again. He could not help but wonder the last time he and Hwangbo were that comfortable with each other. He was just glad that there were no cameramen nor other people aside from the four of them. Somehow, he found himself thanking God for modern technology and digital cameras, otherwise he would look stupid trying to mask his true feelings again and the PD would be shouting 'CUT' after every scene.

“What's for dinner?”, Hwangbo asked hoping to break the awkwardness rising in the air.

“Barbecue..”, Hyunjoong answered timidly

“And Ssangchu...”, Jokwon answered imitating how Hyunjoong pronounced it on their 1st dinner together.

"She was not asking you, stupid”, Gain hit Jokwon's arm again.

Hwangbo laughed at how Jokwon mimicked Hyunjoong. Her ex-Shillang loosened up a bit when he heard her laughing knowing that she still thought of those as good times.

As they ate their dinner, an assistant called Gain and Jokwon for their black room interview.

“Thank you, by the way, for sending me to the clinic yesterday.”, Hwangbo said almost in a whisper, her eyes fixed on her plate.

“It's what anybody would have done”, he said staring blankly at the darkness surrounding them. “It's what I will always do for you”, he wanted to say.

There was that awkward silence again.

“Are you still hurt?”, he asked her, “Still having headaches?”

She smiled brightly then shook her head, “I'm fine now. Perhaps, I was just overworked or fatigued”, she calmly said.

“Excuse me”, two of the crew approached the garden. “We have to change the batteries of the cameras. This will only take a few minutes, maybe 15 to 20 minutes at the most”

The crew gathered the cameras placed in several key areas in the garden and went back inside.

Hwangbo stood up and started walking towards the sliding doors when she felt Hyunjoong grab her right hand.

“What happened to us, Hyejung?”, he asked in a throaty voice.

Hwangbo turned around to face him. She did not even try to remove her hand from his grip. A sarcastic smile was pasted on her face. “Nothing”, she spat out bitterly. “Nothing happened. Us never happened. There was no US”, she added trying to control the volume of her voice.

He held her hand even tighter. “I'm sorry”, he lowered his head. “I do not even know where and when to begin.”. He put his cheek against the palm of her soft hands.

“There's no need to be sorry”, she said hardening her heart.

"Yes, there is", he said his voice starting to crack, "Because I lost you, and it was all my fault."

Hwangbo finally found the courage to push his hand away. "Let me go.", she sternly said. "There's no need to be sorry. There's no need to explain. It is no one's fault. You did not leave me wondering what happened and asking myself questions. I was not the one left behind. Let's just leave it at that."

She went back to her seat when she noticed Gain and Jokwon approaching. Hwangbo pretended to continue eating hoping no one will notice the hurt in her eyes.

"We have a surprise for you, Unni!", Gain yelled excitedly.

"I am so exited!!! This is a first, right? No one has ever done this on the show, right?", Jokwon eagerly asked the staff member who was setting up something.

Hwangbo and Hyunjoong kept quiet and just watched everything that was happening.

Fate and Crossroads: Five

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Five.

She knew well enough that she was not the typical Korean female with complexion almost as white as snow, but when Hwangbo faced the full length mirror that day she could not recognize the woman staring right back at her. Sure she had the same cat like eyes, the same long bridge nose, the same full lips, but that woman was covered in bandages and bruised spots all in the wrong places. Her right cheeks were sore. A cut sat just above her upper lip. Her neck was put in place by a brace.. Her left hand was covered in bandages and so was her right foot. There were a few visible scratches on her left arm, and an open wound on her right knee. She scoffed at her appearance.

In the past few months, she somehow found herself in the most awkward situations, doing some things she never thought she would. And now, once again, she found herself in a ridiculous predicament. If Junjin and Andy were not in the army, they would have knocked some sense into her.

Her eyes twinkled in some twisted delight as she looked at her pitiful appearance. Her lips twitched in a smile, 'Who in hell beat you up, Hyejung?', she asked herself. She noticed two heads popping in at the rooms door jam.

"Are you two guilty enough?", she asked then laughed. Somehow, she found it funny how she got herself in those situations.

"Unni.....", Gain entered the room after being nudged by her pretend husband.

"Noona.....", Jokwon followed after his wife.

"Are you guys feeling guilty already?", she asked again.

Gain stood there pouting like she was about to cry, and Jokwon could not look into her eyes.

"Sorry...", Jokwon muttered.

"We're really sorry, Unni. We really did not think it would end this way.", Gain bowed her head as if repenting.

Hwangbo's laughter filled the room.. "You guys...... I was just kidding. If you did not push me off the mountain, then there's nothing to be sorry about...or did you???"

Jokwon could not bring himself to smile at Hwangbo's joke. 'They are really good friends with that evil witch named, Seo Inyoung', he thought.

“But still Unni...", Gain explained, "If we did not trick you into coming here, the accident would not have happened."

Hwangbo started limping her way out the door.

"Help her..." Gain glared at Jokwon

"Let's get out of here. The room's too stuffy...", Hwangbo announced.

Jokwon excused himself after Hwangbo settled into the nice comfy couch.

Gain opened the sliding glass doors to the patio, and found Hyunjoong diligently working on the barbecue grill. She turned to watch her Unni's reaction. Hwangbo stared blankly at the man working outside. It seemed to Gain that her Unni was lost in the moment.

“So, he's still here?”, Hwangbo spoke under her breath thinking Gain did not hear her.

“He never left your side, Unni”, Gain answered, “Kwonnie and I said we'll be taking care of you at the clinic, but he insisted.”

Hwangbo shifted her gaze to the carpeted floor.

“He's quite scary when he is determined to do something, Unni.... How did you put up with him?” Gain added.

Hwangbo's lips twitched to a small smile, but did not answer. 'Age and patience, I guess', she thought.

Just then the Production Director, entered the room with some of the writers and crew.

“Oh good, you're awake now Hwangbossi!”, he happily announced.

“You make it sound like I slept for a long time”, Hwangbo quipped at the director.

“We were so worried about you..”, one of the writers said, “But we already informed your manager for you, and we assured them you'll be properly taken care of and will not be overworked.”

“We thought you broke a bone or something”, another one of the staff added

“Well, it's a good thing Hyunjoong was there... He carried you all the way to the clinic and stayed there all night last night”, the writer said again

Hwangbo was surprised. She did not know what to say nor feel at that very moment. Somehow, she learned never to expect too much from Hyunjoong, or else she'll get her heart broken again.

“So, are we going to start filming soon?”, Hwangbo asked hoping to divert the topic.

“Oh, yes. We are here to discuss the changes. Since it was captured on film how Hyunjoong rushed to try to save you, we'll change the concept. Instead of a reunion at Mount Halla , set up by Gain and Jokwon. We'll have to settle with the villa, so that you will not have to move around so much. It will start with a barbecue party, like what you had on your honeymoon and right before you parted, remember?“, the PD explained.

Hwangbo was dumbstruck for the 3rd time today. Of course she remembered, how could she forget their 1st and last nights at the island. She weakly nodded.

Further discussions were made amongst the crew, but she could not concentrate on anything now. She was too worried about the outcome of all these. Her thoughts were filled with only one person, the one who always made her heart skip a beat just with his mere presence. And he was here, in the same villa, in the same island with her playing a game she swore she'd never play again.

The rest of the afternoon was spent filming individual scenes. Gain was with her all through out the filming preparing her for the so-called dinner with Jokwon and Hyunjoong. It turned out that Gain was a make up expert. She was able to hide all her black and blue spots, and managed to hide the cut on her upper lip. She slipped in to a floral summer dress prepared by the crew from a famous designer's spring/summer collection. Gain pulled the strings carefully as Hwangbo stared at her reflection. The dress was beautiful. It was made of silk and the emerald shade made her skin glow. The halter top emphasized her sexy shoulders and well toned arms. The dress was floor length and hid her bandaged foot.

“Here, Noona”, Gain gently pushed a fully bloomed white orchid on the bun of hair that sat gracefully on top of Hwangbo's head. Gain smiled in satisfaction, thinking, 'I did good....'

The two ladies walked hand in hand like sisters who have known she other for a long time. Hwangbo was anxious to see Hyunjoong and his reaction. Gain was anxious to show everyone her so-called creation.

The two men were busy preparing dinner when the ladies came. Jokwon heard some noises, so he turned and around. He smiled when he saw Gain approaching in her short summer dress. She beamed brightly at him as she got nearer and signaled to look at Hwangbo. Jokwon's jaw dropped when he saw his Noona. She is not the same woman she was earlier. He knew she was always beautiful, but she glowed even more now that Gain managed to hide her purple and blue spots. He turned to Gain again and smiled even wider, “Yeobo, you did good!”, he said a little too loudly that his remark caught Hyunjoong's attention.

Hyunjoong turned to see what Jokwon was talking about, and there she was, Hwangbo Hyejung. He swallowed the lump on his throat. Somehow and up until now, she always managed to take his breath away. His heart was beating wildly as his lips twitched into a smile.

“You like it, Hyung?”, Jokwon playfully asked.

'Of course', Hyunjoong thought, but suddenly no words would come out from his mouth. She always seemed to leave him in awe and smiling like a hyena.

Fate and Crossroads: Four

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They found her lying on a flat surface, unconscious. Hyunjoong tried calling out her name, but she did not move. He grabbed her in his protective arms, swept a few strands of loose hair away from her face. The idol panicked as he saw her bruised face and some blood from the corner of her lips. He immediately carried her and ran down hoping to find a clinic or some first aid kit.

Hwangbo woke up feeling queasy. She was aching everywhere. She looked down and saw her left foot covered in bandages, the same with her left hand. She opened her eyes wider as she noticed some movement at the heavy doors. At first, she could not recognize the man who came in. He was wearing muddy clothes and there were some blood stains on his light blue windbreaker. But his eyes were the same ones that constantly appeared in her dreams.

"How are you feeling?", he whispered when he saw her looking at him.

It was Kim Hyunjoong. "Where am I?", she asked him trying to get up.

"In Halla clinic, you slipped and lost consciousness, don't you remember?" he asked helping her get up.

Hwangbo remembered trying to avoid a pothole on the cemented path, loosing her balance, but she could not remember falling down. She tried moving her head when a piercing pain suddenly attacked her temples. She winced in pain grabbing hold of the nearest thing which happened to be Hyunjoong's hand. She squeezed it hard hoping to alleviate the pain which went away slowly. Hyunjoong started fuzzing over her then massaged her temples gently. When she started feeling okay, she realized she was wrapped in Hyunjoong's embrace. It felt safe and comfortable, but she had to break away from it.

"Are you okay now?", he looked at her intently.

"Yes, just a headache", she answered avoiding his eyes again.

Some time had passed and Hyunjoong never left Hwangbo's side. He never wanted to leave her again, and she had not wanted to be away from him from the start, she just could not say it out.

Gain and Jokwon burst in the room looking all worried and panicky..

"Noona!!!", Jokwon said a little too loud. He did not notice anyone else in the room. Gain stopped to bow when she saw Hyunjoong before proceeding to her Unni's bedside.

"Noona, are you alright?", Jokwon asked in the same worried tone when he heard from Seulong that his Noona had an accident during a Nodaji taping.

"You really scared me for real, Unni", Gain said squeezing Hwangbo's right hand.. "I'm sorry Unni. I really am. We really are."

Hwangbo cracked a smile at the two idols fuzzing over her, she would have laughed at the sight of these two, but she busted her lip, too. "Yah!! You even got Inyoung on your side now, huh?!", she said slapping Jokwon's arm lightly.

The PD suddenly burst inside the small room, “We have good news. You can now rest at the villa.”

Hwangbo let out a sigh. She hated hospitals or small rooms like these, it was too depressing for her.

Fate and Crossroads: Three

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author's note: i started this chapter thinking, they should pick up where they left off. and to the audience, mt. halla was where they left off. so here, a scene at mt. halla



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Three.

Hwangbo was catching her breath feeling really old. She worked all night last night and barely caught the first flight to the island. She only slept 30 minutes for the last 72 hours, and the last meal she had was 8 hours ago. She was surprised to see a WGM van at the airport to pick her up. The assistant PD explained to her that they will shoot on top of Mount Halla . Hwangbo was confused, but she figured she'll get an explanation from her Dongsaengs later. The crew and the director asked her to rest or eat at least, but she did not want to have people wait for her. She was sweating and taking rather deep breaths. Sweat trickled down her forehead and moisture started to form on top of her nose. Finally, she reached the top just in time for her call time. Letting out a big sigh, she scanned the area for traces of people and familiar faces. There were a few she recognized from the old crew, but none of the celebrities were there. She immediately dug though her bag for her phone. There are at least 6 voice messages.

1st message: Manager

You'll be filming with Kim Hyunjoong for We Got Married today and the next two days there in Jeju. You and Mr. Kim will be Gain and Jokwon's guests. Gain and Jokwon chose the both of you among all the other previous couples.. I'm sorry for the late update, the President thought you would not take this project if your opinion was asked. He also mentioned that this will help since the promotion for R2song has ended. I'm really sorry Hyejung

2nd message: Manager

Have you arrived yet? Inform me once you're on top of Halla.

3rd message: President

Hyejungsshi, I was the one who made this decision when the WGM PDs offered. Do not be cross at your manager.

4th message: Gain

Unni, I am really sorry to have tricked you at the We Got Married Dinner. We knew you would never agree to this. I was hoping to spend this vacation with people we knew. Please do this for us just this once, Unni!

5th message: Jokwon

Noona, it's Kwonnie. Ga-in and I are really sorry. We'll explain everything when we see each other tonight or tomorrow. Sorry, Noona.

6th message: Seo Inyoung

You have to tell me everything that happened and will happen. Go for it Unni!!

Hwangbo sighed and then closed her flip phone. From the very start she knew there was something fishy going on when she was invited, most especially when her devious friend, Inyoung, was involved, but she agreed and hopped on the 1st flight to the island anyway. She shook her head, thinking how naïve she could be sometimes.

Just then, out from the misty clouds, a familiar form appeared. Kim Hyunjoong.

As Hyunjoong was walking, someone was frantically scrambling for her phone while trying to catch her breath, Hwangbo Hyejung.

"Buin", Hyunjoong whispered, a smile started to form on his lips. He was already expecting her, especially when the DSP President really took the time from his busy schedule to call him after the We Got Married Dinner about Gain and Jokwon's invitation. He even listed a few advantages of the TV appearance. When he started stating the advantages one by one. Hyunjoong knew he had no choice, but to go to Jeju Island .

Unconsciously, Hwangbo was staring blankly at the person a few feet from her.

It was awkward just like before. It was even registered on TV. Hwangbo was not talking much, too conscious of the words that might come out of her mouth. Hyunjoong could not seem to think of an approach. The PD decided to leave them alone for awhile. It started to drizzle anyway, so they could not film outside.

The pair found themselves alone in a makeshift tent that the crew set up as Hwangbo's dressing room after the PD explained what he wanted to film that day and then left.

There was only intense silence inside. It's been many months since they last saw each other, and they could not believe they were back to where they left off.

Hyunjoong's heart was thumping while he sat there. It was the exact same reaction he had when the DSP President and SS501 manager made the announcement. His mind went blank then a stream of thoughts filled his mind. His heart suddenly felt like it was being torn open revealing how much it missed that one person. When he saw her fumbling for her phone earlier, he wanted to grab her, kiss her, tell her he missed her. But part of him wanted to run away. He remembered how they could have been, how they should have been. He remembered how sparks flared even after they made their dramatic exit from the show, how happy she made him feel, but things sometimes fall out just like that, without a reason, sometimes, without an explanation nor a word. And it was his fault, in the middle of the courtship, he felt cold feet. He was unsure, and he left just like that. It was not even about the age gap, the fans, their companies, not even their family and friends. He just became unsure. They have avoided each other since then.

Hwangbo sat there. Exhausted. Worried. Trying her best to control her temper. She started remembering what he has done to her. For a few months after the show, they were something, something more than just friends. They dated. They waited for each other until taping was over. They went out with common friends. They sent each other the sweetest nonsensical text messages. They talked on the phone until dawn. Heck, they even kissed. But one thing kept on hitting Hwangbo in the head, hoping she'd wake up, they never said they loved each other, even if they felt it deep down inside. She could not help but blame herself for expecting and hurting when all those they did together suddenly stopped. It did not help that their friends were always asking about the other and reminding her how they were perfect for each other. She busied her hands with something to do to avoid remembering whatever it was they had.

"Are you hungry?", Hyunjoong asked still unable to look at her.

Hwangbo shook her head without lifting it, then went on to reading something.

"How have you been---------", he tried to initiate the conversation but got confused as to how to address her, "Noona?"

"Hmmm, exhausted but still fine.... have to work", she mumbled after giving him a mindless smile.

He was ready to give up on small talk when someone from the production team came inside the tent, "I'm sorry Hwangbo, Hyunjoong, but it looks like we cannot proceed with the filming. It's getting late and the rain has not stopped. The PD said it's best to just go down.", the assistant caught his breath, "Please pack up now"

They were left alone again. Without saying a word, Hwangbo stood up, gathered pieces of her belongings, arranged them in her bag, and left the tent without even looking back afraid that if she meets his eyes she would be in a daze as she was before and start falling again.

Hyunjoong stood there watching her retreating back feeling guilty. From the way she acted, he thought she was angry at him and she had every right to be angry.

The path going down the mountain had been slippery. It took much more energy trying to control herself from slipping, but Hwangbo was tired and her legs were about to give up on her. "Just a few more steps", she kept reminding herself.

A few more hours into the trail, Hwangbo suddenly felt faint, but being the non-diva that she was, she had to fight it. "Mind over matter", she chanted silently trying to ignore the fact that she has been sleepless, has not eaten nor drank water, and was beyond tired. Hwangbo tried to avoid a large puddle of water, but her world spun out of control and blacked out within a matter of seconds.

Hyunjoong was just a few steps behind her trying not to be a nuisance to Hwangbo, "Perhaps, it would make her less angry", but he wondered why she was in such a hurry to get down. He saw her swerve a bit, but she kept walking anyway. Just as she was trying to avoid a large crack filled with water, he saw her sway a bit and eventually loose her balance. He tried to reach for her, but he suddenly felt too far behind. Her frail body fell a few flights, leaving her with wet and muddy clothes. Hyunjoong along with the crew behind her ran like crazy to catch Hwangbo, but they were too late..

Fate and Crossroads: Two

previous chapter/s: One


author's note: SEO INYOUNG--i love her....and Crown J, too...




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Two.


Jokwon panicked, "Where is Gain when I need her?". Gain has not come back from the Ladies' room.

"Spill...", Inyoung raised her eyebrows. Her tone was commanding, not asking anymore. She was always known to be protective of herself, most especially her friends, and Hwangbo was one of her closest.

"I...We....uhm...", Jokwon smiled nervously at her. He looked around for Gain who emerged from a crowd of people and made her way to their table. "Gain is here!!", he announced.

Inyoung was now seated beside Jokwon still waiting for the explanation.

"You see, Unni, we were given a task by the PD. We were asked to choose a past WGM couple to join us for a short vacation. We wanted to ask someone whom we are comfortable with, so we were narrowing down our choices between you and Crown J Oppa or Hwangbo Unni and Hyunjoong", Gain explained to WGM's witch.

The expression on Inyoung's face turned from a quizzical look to a knowing smile-the kind that appears when she was about to do something naughty or bad or maybe even sadistic.

"Hey, what you doin' baby girl?", Crown J came out of the blue and joined the three huddled heads

"Oh, Oppa!!!", Inyoung greeted her ex-pretend husband. "Take a seat, please.", then she diverted her attention to the couple, " So? What are you planning to do? Who are you going to choose?"

Jokwon and Gain looked at each other.

"So?", Inyoung impatiently asked.

Jokwon worriedly stared at Crown J who looked confused. Inyoung immediately got Jokwon's hint, "Don't worry. The Ant is an ally..."

Crown J looked more confused than ever as Jokwon and Gain laughed until their stomachs ached.

"Okay, we thought we'd invite Hwangbo Unni and Hyunjoong....", Gain confessed.

Inyoung raised her eyebrows, then fixed her gaze at Hwangbo who was across the room, then looked at Gain and Jokwon who were now in panic mode..

Gain's heart suddenly thumped, fervently hoping she did not offend the so-called witch by not choosing her and Crown J.

Inyoung smiled again as if she knew something, "You know about her and fresh boy, too, right? That's why you're nervous?"

Jokwon nodded.

"Well, although inviting me and Oppa would have been a promotion for my single, please invite Unni and fresh boy", she added, crossing her arms on her chest. "I'll even help you to get her to agree, and Crown J Oppa will make fresh boy agree"

Crown J looked even more puzzled when Inyoung volunteered him, but he knew better and kept silent.

As if on cue, someone was calling Inyoung from the other side of the room.

"Inyoung-ah!!!", the raspy voice called out.

Inyoung smiled brightly knowing who owned that voice, "Oh, Unni!!!! I've missed you!!!! Come here and join me and my new little friends"

After saying their hellos and greetings, Crown J stood up and offered his seat to Hwangbo and excused himself to go to the washroom.

"Oppa, I need to talk to you about something... I'll find you later, okay?", Inyoung called out to Crown J and gave him a shrewd wink.

He just knew that his evil ex-pretend wife was plotting on something, his antennas can feel it, "Ayt...", he called out and left.

"Unni, I have a favor to ask you.", Inyoung started working. "Gain invited me to Jeju Island next weekend. She needs help on a task for the show, but I cannot make it on that day, please help her, Unni"

Hwangbo thought it was awkward that someone actually still seeks for Inyoung’s help, but she fell for Inyoung's trap anyway. The witch knew Hwangbo's weakness-she was just too helpful by nature. She agreed immediately without asking for details.

Inyoung worked her magic to get Crown J to help them out.

The fresh boy better known as Kim Hyunjoong arrived really late. He came straight from Japan .

"Oh, look who it is, Oppa... It's fresh boy!" Inyoung said when Hyunjoong passed by the table.

Hyunjoong looked at the group, but saw no signs of Hwangbo.

"The one you're looking for already left for a guesting", Inyoung blatantly told him, referring to Hwangbo.

The night deepened with more food, drinks, laughter, conversations and some dancing.

With Crown J's convincing powers and Jokwon's acting skills, they got the innocent Hyunjoong to agree to go to Jeju, too.

After thanking the witch and the ant a hundred million times, the present WGM couple went to inform their PD about their decision, thus both the management agencies of Hyunjoong and Hwangbo were informed.

Fate and Crossroads: One

author's note: trying my luck in writing a long shot.

thoughts?: wouldn't it be nice if jokwon and gain invited our joongbo for a WGM vacation to rekindle their, uhm, whatever they had on the show??? i thought that would be interesting...i hope i give the idea some justice....

help!!!!! help me figure out a title. ah basta, this fic will not be called We Got Married Reunion or We Got Married Revisited...NO NO NO!!!!

012910 edit: found a title already after 8 hours of pure boredom.... made some changes, too...
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One.


April 15, 2010, Dinner for past and present WGM Couples

Jokwon looked nervously at his pretend wife clad in shimmery fabric and an elaborate head piece.

"Don't look at me like that, Kwonnie... I am as nervous as you, but we have to make a decision now.", Gain replied holding pieces of black papers in her hands.

"Can't we just go with Uee and Jaejung Hyung?", he asked her in a hushed tone, smoothing his black tuxedo as other people entered the small ballroom.

"Urgh, how many times do I have to say this, NO!!! They just left the show for heavensake. Besides, their names are not even here.", Gain looked irritated, "It's either them or them", she handed Jokwon two pieces of papers, narrowing down his choices.

"But, I cannot do that to Noona.", he protested

"So are you going to choose Inyoung Unni and Crown J Oppa then?", Gain was beginning to worry. She was afraid of Seo Inyoung.

"No...No...", he immediately answered. "Inyoung Noona was too much for Crown J Hyung to handle, even for Hyungdon Hyung. I'm afraid of her. I mean seriously afraid of her"

"That leaves us with no choice then. Besides, I have always liked Unni even during her Chakra days. She was nice to us in Infinity Girls, too, and you spent a lot of time with her in Nodaji. You guys are pretty close", Gain tried to coax her so-called husband.

Jokwon stared at the carpeted floor, just then a familiar laughter rang in his ears. He immediately looked up and saw Hwangbo. The owner of the voice looked nervous and fidgeted when she made her way inside the ballroom and greeted some staff along the way.

As usual, she wore nothing lavish but nothing to be underestimated, too. The velvety purple dress with thin gold straps made her look nothing short of a Goddess, and when she turned around, you can tell that she was definitely bringing sexy back with her bare back dress. She was joined by Marco who looked dashing in his tuxedo. She took her friend's arm and clung on to him hoping to divert the people's attention away from them.

Jokwon's face brightened when he saw his Noona. She definitely had that effect on people. Her happy tangerine aura seemed to be infectious. Somehow, he felt less worried at the sight of her..

"She's here....", Gain announced nervously. She clenched her hands in a tight fist, "What's your decision Jokwon?"

Jokwon did not answer. He was still staring at Hwangbo.. He knew she pretended to be unaffected by this We Got Married Summer Dinner, and the person beside her knew that, too. Marco whispered something to Hwangbo, making her stop for a while. She then looked up at the towering man, gave a smirk and punched his arm forgetting the huge ring her stylist made her wear. She winced in pain, as Marco tried to massage her punching hand. "I'm sorry", Marco mouthed.

"She seems fine now, doesn't she?" Jokwon asked Gain quietly.

Gain looked at Hwangbo, "She seems fine now, I mean-no more hurt or pained look..."

Both Jokwon and Gain sat nervously. They did not want to do what they are about to do to Hwangbo, especially, but they had no choice.

"It's either Hwangbo Noona or Inyoung Noona...", Jokwon chanted in a whispered tone.

"Huh? Me or Hwangbo? What's up?", a sharp voice came from behind, "What's up Kwonnie? What's this between me and Unni?"