Not So Much of a Fairy Tale (Chapter 35): The Double Date
2:45 AM.
Seohyun was already at the apartment she shared with Yuri. Her things were delivered there earlier from the mansion so she did not have to worry of packing it up.
More than an hour had passed since she arrived home. One hour and thirty minutes, to be exact and yet she was still there lying on her bed, wide awake staring at the familiar confines of her room. It was quite unusual for a person like her who could not get her mind to be active beyond midnight. When was the last time she slept very late? Oh, she remembered. It was after her first day of doing her job as Kyuhyun’s problematic girlfriend. The time he said to her that he did not like her.
So many things had happened and now they were closer and not anymore tied by contracts. She tossed to the other side of the bed and closed her eyes but everytime she did, she still remembered what happened to them tonight. She chuckled a bit as she recalled how she almost stepped on his foot and she could not help but giggle at the way he twirled her around in the dance and then catching her again by the waist. Kyuhyun was acting strange tonight. He was being protective of her and when he said that she was his girl, did he mean it or did he just say that to keep the guy away? But he kissed her, he attempted to kiss her… She unconsciously touched her lips and she could feel the warmth rising up in her face again as she pictured his image.
“Omo! Stop thinking about him already!!!” She rolled around and lie on her stomach burying her face in her pillow.
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“Pabo, Kyuhyun! You are such pabo! Kyuhyun, Pabo!” Kyuhyun whispered loudly to himself as he gently hit his head with his knuckles. How could he kiss her without confessing first? He should at least tell her what he feels. But what if he was rejected? On the other hand, that kiss… she could have pushed him the way she did when he made fun of her inside the broom cupboard* way back then but she didn’t. She did not even flinch. Does she want him too? Does she feel the same way too?
“Kyu, someone’s sleeping already. Can you please lower your voice?” Yesung pushed the door ajar. He was obviously awoken by Kyuhyun’s “loud whisper”. Kyuhyun forgot that his cousin has sensitive ears.
“Sorry,” Kyuhyun mouthed to him. Yesung was about to walk away when he suddenly changed his mind and took a turn.
“You have fallen for her, haven’t you,” Yesung asked him. “If you want to stop your stupidity, come with us this weekend. Let’s have a double date.”
A double date. A chance for him to confess to her. A chance for him to make his wish come true.
“What’s your wish?” She asked him.
I wish for that special girl to think the same way about me. I wish that she feels the same way too. I was afraid to love again but she came and changed everything. I wish she is the one for me.
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The weekend came and the four of them went to Lotte World Amusement Park. Seohyun and Kyuhyun found themselves standing and staring at the two people in front of them wearing couple shirts.
“Sorry, we are late. Yuri took a long time finding something for the two of you,” Yesung tried to sound apologetic but kyuhyun could see through him and he knew that whatever Yesung and Yuri were up to, they were absolutely enjoying it.
“Now, it’s time for you to wear these,” Yuri said excitedly while brandishing in front of them a pair of matching hats. But before they could even lay a finger on the hats, Yuri already chucked them on top of their heads.
“Kyeopta…” Yuri chirped.
“They are really cute,” Yesung chimed in. “Let’s take a picture of them.” He said as he pulled his digital camera. Kyuhyun and Seohyun reluctantly pose in front of it. Seohyun smiled shyly while making a V sign while Kyuhyun had an awkward smile plastered on his face but his other arm seemed to discreetly found its way around Seohyun’s shoulders. Yesung and Yuri exchanged smiles and whispered something to each other while looking at the other pair’s picture captured by the camera.
“It’s picture perfect,” they said together to Seohyun and Kyuhyun. Now, let’s go to the arcade.”
They played several games at the arcade. Yuri was the one who played for Yesung because she was the better one at it. Kyuhyun, of course, played for Seohyun. In the end, Kyuhyun was the successful one to win at the shooting game and got the stuff toy of his choice. He chose Keroro because Seohyun requested for it. Kyuhyun chuckled at the sight of Seohyun hugging the froggy stuff toy so tight like a kid.
Next, they went ice skating. All of them had experience in skating except for Seohyun so Kyuhyun had become her instructor.
“You’re doing well, now try to walk on ice,” Kyuhyun told the nervous Seohyun. Kyuhyun’s body was facing her while he held her two hands. Yuri and Yesung, who were skating leisurely while holding hands, were watching the scene. They just finished their chase/marathon around the rink. Yesung pulled out his camera again and like a paparazzi, he snapped some shots again.
“Yul, I’m envious. Can you be a little sweeter to me?” Yesung asked her. Yuri narrowed her eyes. “Are you saying that I am not sweet?”
“Honestly, you’re a little violent,” Yuri scowled at him and she hit him on the shoulder. “See what I’m talking about,” Yesung said rubbing his shoulder.
“Omo, I think I’m gonna fall oppa,” Seohyun said uncomfortably as she was getting out of her balance. “Don’t worry, I’ll catch you,” Kyuhyun assured her. Seohyun’s foot slipped off the ice and she fell forward and hit Kyuhyun’s chest.
“Mianhae, oppa.” Seohyun said apologetically. “It’s okay, Seo,” Kyuhyun replied.
She raised her head up and their eyes were locked to each other momentarily.
“Hey you two, your gaze to each other will melt the ice, you know,” Yuri chimed.
“Let’s eat. I’ll treat you all,” Yesung announced.
“That’s my Sungie,” Yuri said locking her arms with him and looking at him lovingly.
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Their next stop was the ice cream parlor. Seohyun and Kyuhyun were both surprised when Yesung brought to them a single serving of ice cream. It was big though, because it was composed of five large scoops of ice cream in various flavors. It was called the Lovers’ Ice Cream, a new and special addition to their menu. Yesung also ordered one for him and Yuri and brought it to their own table. They chose to have separate tables for two. For a moment, Seohyun and Kyuhyun were just staring at the ice cream at the center of their round table before they paid their attention to Yuri and Yesung who were playfully feeding each other.
“Yul, open your mouth wide, here comes the plane… zoom zoom zooooom,” Yesung shoved the ice cream to Yuri’s mouth deliberately letting some of it spill from the corner of her lips.
“That’s for you making me chase all around,” Yesung told Yuri who glared at him.
“And this is for you for calling me violent and not sweet.” Yuri took her revenge by shoving to Yesung’s mouth a whole scoop of ice cream making him almost choke.
“Delicious, right…” Yuri said with a satisfied grin then she turned her back against Yesung.
“You know I’m just kidding. You know I will love Yuri for whoever she will be whether it’s sweet Yul or violent Yul.” Yesung replied trying to cheer Yuri. Yuri could not hide the smile that was slowly forming in her lips. From the other side of the table, Seohyun and Kyuhyun enjoyed watching them together because they were so cute together. They both chuckled at them. Later on, they started their own conversation and they also began eating their ice cream.
Now it was Yuri and Yesung’s turn to watch the other two who were immersed in their own conversation and were exchanging laughter to each other. They were very happy to see that they were enjoying each other’s company and they were now going along well with each other. They wished that nothing could ruin it.
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“Oppa, let’s ride a rollercoaster,” Yuri said while yanking Yesung’s arm as she pleaded for it. She even gave him a peck on the cheek just to convince him.
“Do you want me to throw up all that I’ve eaten afterwards?” Yesung asked his girlfriend.
“Pleeeeassse… come on, I’ve already bought tickets for the four of us.” Yesung tried to run away and escape but Yuri quickly grabbed him by the arm and the next thing he knew he was sitting beside her at the rollercoaster.
“Are you scared?” Kyuhyun asked Seohyun who was getting anxious in her seat.
“A bit,” Seohyun answered.
“If you’re scared, just hold my hand okay?” Kyuhyun said smilingly to her and she nodded also with a smile. It was halfhearted though because of the fear that she felt inside her chest. It was her first time.
As the rollercoaster was approaching its highest point, screams could be heard around them. In that instant, Seohyun’s heart did a somersault but it was not because of the rollercoaster ride, it was because of Kyuhyun holding her hand. He noticed beforehand that her hand was shaking. He glanced at her and he saw that her eyes were tightly shut. She was indeed scared. Quickly, Kyuhyun clasped her hand and told her not to worry and just enjoy the ride.
At the end of the ride, Seohyun was now smiling wide. “I did not realize that it was that great. I thought I was going to die of fear, whew!”
“Of course, I won’t let that happen to you. I told you to hold my hand when you’re scared,” Kyuhyun told her.
“Gomawo, oppa,” Seohyun said to him and they locked their eyes once again. Looking at each other’s eyes for more than a second without saying anything was slowly becoming a habit to them.
“Excuse us, for a moment,” Yuri said while she and Yesung passed in between them breaking their gazes to each other. She was assisting Yesung who looked really sick. Yesung made an awkward sound as he covered his mouth to prevent himself from making a mess all over the place. “Is it okay if you leave first? We got some problem here.” Yuri told them.
“It’s okay, unnie.” Seohyun answered. “We’ll be going then.”
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Finally, it was just the two of them, a great opportunity for Kyuhyun to confess his feelings for her. First, she accompanied her in a nearby bookstore because she said that she had to look at some new books for her to read. Admittedly, she told him she was a bookworm. As he let Seohyun did her “window shopping” for books, he slowly laid out his plan inside his mind. He continued to follow her wherever she went until he noticed her linger her eyes on the children’s section which was full of children’s story books, mainly fairy tales.
“You reminded me of Belle,” Kyuhyun suddenly said. Seohyun turned at him and was shocked that he actually knew some fairy tale stories when she quite clearly remembered that he had no interest with it.
“I thought you hate fairy tales?” Seohyun asked him. “How come you knew Belle?”
“Because of a play in middle school, I had to play the Beast so I can recall some bits of story from it,” Kyuhyun explained.
Seohyun chortled. “You are the Beast? Come to think of it, it really suits you.”
“Why?” Kyuhyun said scowling at him.
Seohyun put her finger on her head and pretended to think for a while, “Hmm… because you look like one?” she teased him.
“Now you call me the Beast, now let me show you how the Beast treats those who annoyed him,” Kyuhyun said. Just like kids, they started the chase. Kyuhyun let a growl imitating a beast as he ran after Seohyun. They ran and ran until they reached the cherry-blossom lined road along the Seokchon Lake Park. Pink and white leaves sprinkled their paths as they continued to run along the side of it. When they finally noticed the light pink petals raining down on them, they took a pause for a while and admire its beauty. Seohyun caught some on her palm and then she blew them away together with the wind that blew across the lake. Kyuhyun decided to stop their chase and instead focus on his plan.
Checklist #1: Choose a picturesque spot.
He led her down the ash-colored atone stairs to the wooden bench facing the lake.
Checklist #2: Start an interesting conversation.
“You really love fairytales, don’t you?” Kyuhyun asked her. Seohyun just nodded while she was fixing her hair that was softly blown away by the wind.
“So do you also believe in finding your prince charming?” He asked her again. Seohyun looked at him bewildered as to why his questions were like this.
“The plan is going well,” Kyuhyun made a mental note to himself.
“I always dream that one day I’ll meet my prince charming,” Seohyun told him.
“How do you know if a guy is your prince charming?”
“My unnie told me that I will feel it when it happens. She said that it is something that is not forced. It just happens out of the blue. It’s so magical and unexplainable.” Seohyun answered dreamily and when she finished talking, she felt her heartbeat accelerate because she recalled an unforgettable memory, that sweet magical memory.
“So it’s kind of like this story. There was once a guy who met a mascot girl while he was helping a lost little girl. He could not see her face, it was only her eyes that were visible to her but he did not know why he was drawn to her. It’s unexplainable because he did not want that feeling. Fate made them meet again and this time, even if he tried to escape, it was so magical he could not anymore stay away because he has irrevocably fallen for her.” Kyuhyun finished and Seohyun looked at him, still not believing what he said. Kyuhyun was also surprised of himself. He was not much of a good talker but he just said it fluently out of his mouth.
Flashback
“Excuse me, “a voice said behind her. She turned around and saw a tall and handsome guy standing in front of her. He had a slightly curly brown hair and he was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt. He had a deep voice yet he spoke so softly. At that moment her heart started beating faster. She wondered why she was feeling this way.
“Did you have that feeling when you first saw me with that little girl?” Kyuhyun asked looking straight in her eyes. Emotions welled up in Seohyun’s chest. All of the sudden, her tears were gathering along her lower lids. Is this a dream?
“You-you realize it’s me?” Seohyun stuttered. Kyuhyun nodded at her. “Who else could that be? You are the one who melted this icy heart of the beast,” he said as he put his hand over his chest. “Will you be my Belle?” He said holding her hand.
“Will you be my princess?” He asked again at the astounded Seohyun.
“Tell me I am not dreaming,” Seohyun said. Her eyes travelled from the hand that was holding hers to the eyes that were looking sincerely at her waiting for her answer.
“Maybe I am the one who is dreaming. I think I should wake up now and get back all that I’ve said to you and tell you that I am just joking,” Kyuhyun said sarcastically. Seohyun pouted at him. She wiped her tears away and then she smiled at him. “I just can’t believe that my prince charming will feel the same way about me too.”
“That’s the way it goes in the fairy tales, right?” Kyuhyun replied.
Seohyun leaned her head on his shoulder. “My answer is yes, oppa.”
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Unbeknownst to the two, a pair of eyes was also watching the sweet scene.
“You seem to be happy now but I’ll promise I will get you back.”
“… and I will be your only princess.”
End of Chapter
Seohyun was already at the apartment she shared with Yuri. Her things were delivered there earlier from the mansion so she did not have to worry of packing it up.
More than an hour had passed since she arrived home. One hour and thirty minutes, to be exact and yet she was still there lying on her bed, wide awake staring at the familiar confines of her room. It was quite unusual for a person like her who could not get her mind to be active beyond midnight. When was the last time she slept very late? Oh, she remembered. It was after her first day of doing her job as Kyuhyun’s problematic girlfriend. The time he said to her that he did not like her.
So many things had happened and now they were closer and not anymore tied by contracts. She tossed to the other side of the bed and closed her eyes but everytime she did, she still remembered what happened to them tonight. She chuckled a bit as she recalled how she almost stepped on his foot and she could not help but giggle at the way he twirled her around in the dance and then catching her again by the waist. Kyuhyun was acting strange tonight. He was being protective of her and when he said that she was his girl, did he mean it or did he just say that to keep the guy away? But he kissed her, he attempted to kiss her… She unconsciously touched her lips and she could feel the warmth rising up in her face again as she pictured his image.
“Omo! Stop thinking about him already!!!” She rolled around and lie on her stomach burying her face in her pillow.
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“Pabo, Kyuhyun! You are such pabo! Kyuhyun, Pabo!” Kyuhyun whispered loudly to himself as he gently hit his head with his knuckles. How could he kiss her without confessing first? He should at least tell her what he feels. But what if he was rejected? On the other hand, that kiss… she could have pushed him the way she did when he made fun of her inside the broom cupboard* way back then but she didn’t. She did not even flinch. Does she want him too? Does she feel the same way too?
“Kyu, someone’s sleeping already. Can you please lower your voice?” Yesung pushed the door ajar. He was obviously awoken by Kyuhyun’s “loud whisper”. Kyuhyun forgot that his cousin has sensitive ears.
“Sorry,” Kyuhyun mouthed to him. Yesung was about to walk away when he suddenly changed his mind and took a turn.
“You have fallen for her, haven’t you,” Yesung asked him. “If you want to stop your stupidity, come with us this weekend. Let’s have a double date.”
A double date. A chance for him to confess to her. A chance for him to make his wish come true.
“What’s your wish?” She asked him.
I wish for that special girl to think the same way about me. I wish that she feels the same way too. I was afraid to love again but she came and changed everything. I wish she is the one for me.
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The weekend came and the four of them went to Lotte World Amusement Park. Seohyun and Kyuhyun found themselves standing and staring at the two people in front of them wearing couple shirts.
“Sorry, we are late. Yuri took a long time finding something for the two of you,” Yesung tried to sound apologetic but kyuhyun could see through him and he knew that whatever Yesung and Yuri were up to, they were absolutely enjoying it.
“Now, it’s time for you to wear these,” Yuri said excitedly while brandishing in front of them a pair of matching hats. But before they could even lay a finger on the hats, Yuri already chucked them on top of their heads.
“Kyeopta…” Yuri chirped.
“They are really cute,” Yesung chimed in. “Let’s take a picture of them.” He said as he pulled his digital camera. Kyuhyun and Seohyun reluctantly pose in front of it. Seohyun smiled shyly while making a V sign while Kyuhyun had an awkward smile plastered on his face but his other arm seemed to discreetly found its way around Seohyun’s shoulders. Yesung and Yuri exchanged smiles and whispered something to each other while looking at the other pair’s picture captured by the camera.
“It’s picture perfect,” they said together to Seohyun and Kyuhyun. Now, let’s go to the arcade.”
They played several games at the arcade. Yuri was the one who played for Yesung because she was the better one at it. Kyuhyun, of course, played for Seohyun. In the end, Kyuhyun was the successful one to win at the shooting game and got the stuff toy of his choice. He chose Keroro because Seohyun requested for it. Kyuhyun chuckled at the sight of Seohyun hugging the froggy stuff toy so tight like a kid.
Next, they went ice skating. All of them had experience in skating except for Seohyun so Kyuhyun had become her instructor.
“You’re doing well, now try to walk on ice,” Kyuhyun told the nervous Seohyun. Kyuhyun’s body was facing her while he held her two hands. Yuri and Yesung, who were skating leisurely while holding hands, were watching the scene. They just finished their chase/marathon around the rink. Yesung pulled out his camera again and like a paparazzi, he snapped some shots again.
“Yul, I’m envious. Can you be a little sweeter to me?” Yesung asked her. Yuri narrowed her eyes. “Are you saying that I am not sweet?”
“Honestly, you’re a little violent,” Yuri scowled at him and she hit him on the shoulder. “See what I’m talking about,” Yesung said rubbing his shoulder.
“Omo, I think I’m gonna fall oppa,” Seohyun said uncomfortably as she was getting out of her balance. “Don’t worry, I’ll catch you,” Kyuhyun assured her. Seohyun’s foot slipped off the ice and she fell forward and hit Kyuhyun’s chest.
“Mianhae, oppa.” Seohyun said apologetically. “It’s okay, Seo,” Kyuhyun replied.
She raised her head up and their eyes were locked to each other momentarily.
“Hey you two, your gaze to each other will melt the ice, you know,” Yuri chimed.
“Let’s eat. I’ll treat you all,” Yesung announced.
“That’s my Sungie,” Yuri said locking her arms with him and looking at him lovingly.
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Their next stop was the ice cream parlor. Seohyun and Kyuhyun were both surprised when Yesung brought to them a single serving of ice cream. It was big though, because it was composed of five large scoops of ice cream in various flavors. It was called the Lovers’ Ice Cream, a new and special addition to their menu. Yesung also ordered one for him and Yuri and brought it to their own table. They chose to have separate tables for two. For a moment, Seohyun and Kyuhyun were just staring at the ice cream at the center of their round table before they paid their attention to Yuri and Yesung who were playfully feeding each other.
“Yul, open your mouth wide, here comes the plane… zoom zoom zooooom,” Yesung shoved the ice cream to Yuri’s mouth deliberately letting some of it spill from the corner of her lips.
“That’s for you making me chase all around,” Yesung told Yuri who glared at him.
“And this is for you for calling me violent and not sweet.” Yuri took her revenge by shoving to Yesung’s mouth a whole scoop of ice cream making him almost choke.
“Delicious, right…” Yuri said with a satisfied grin then she turned her back against Yesung.
“You know I’m just kidding. You know I will love Yuri for whoever she will be whether it’s sweet Yul or violent Yul.” Yesung replied trying to cheer Yuri. Yuri could not hide the smile that was slowly forming in her lips. From the other side of the table, Seohyun and Kyuhyun enjoyed watching them together because they were so cute together. They both chuckled at them. Later on, they started their own conversation and they also began eating their ice cream.
Now it was Yuri and Yesung’s turn to watch the other two who were immersed in their own conversation and were exchanging laughter to each other. They were very happy to see that they were enjoying each other’s company and they were now going along well with each other. They wished that nothing could ruin it.
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“Oppa, let’s ride a rollercoaster,” Yuri said while yanking Yesung’s arm as she pleaded for it. She even gave him a peck on the cheek just to convince him.
“Do you want me to throw up all that I’ve eaten afterwards?” Yesung asked his girlfriend.
“Pleeeeassse… come on, I’ve already bought tickets for the four of us.” Yesung tried to run away and escape but Yuri quickly grabbed him by the arm and the next thing he knew he was sitting beside her at the rollercoaster.
“Are you scared?” Kyuhyun asked Seohyun who was getting anxious in her seat.
“A bit,” Seohyun answered.
“If you’re scared, just hold my hand okay?” Kyuhyun said smilingly to her and she nodded also with a smile. It was halfhearted though because of the fear that she felt inside her chest. It was her first time.
As the rollercoaster was approaching its highest point, screams could be heard around them. In that instant, Seohyun’s heart did a somersault but it was not because of the rollercoaster ride, it was because of Kyuhyun holding her hand. He noticed beforehand that her hand was shaking. He glanced at her and he saw that her eyes were tightly shut. She was indeed scared. Quickly, Kyuhyun clasped her hand and told her not to worry and just enjoy the ride.
At the end of the ride, Seohyun was now smiling wide. “I did not realize that it was that great. I thought I was going to die of fear, whew!”
“Of course, I won’t let that happen to you. I told you to hold my hand when you’re scared,” Kyuhyun told her.
“Gomawo, oppa,” Seohyun said to him and they locked their eyes once again. Looking at each other’s eyes for more than a second without saying anything was slowly becoming a habit to them.
“Excuse us, for a moment,” Yuri said while she and Yesung passed in between them breaking their gazes to each other. She was assisting Yesung who looked really sick. Yesung made an awkward sound as he covered his mouth to prevent himself from making a mess all over the place. “Is it okay if you leave first? We got some problem here.” Yuri told them.
“It’s okay, unnie.” Seohyun answered. “We’ll be going then.”
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Finally, it was just the two of them, a great opportunity for Kyuhyun to confess his feelings for her. First, she accompanied her in a nearby bookstore because she said that she had to look at some new books for her to read. Admittedly, she told him she was a bookworm. As he let Seohyun did her “window shopping” for books, he slowly laid out his plan inside his mind. He continued to follow her wherever she went until he noticed her linger her eyes on the children’s section which was full of children’s story books, mainly fairy tales.
“You reminded me of Belle,” Kyuhyun suddenly said. Seohyun turned at him and was shocked that he actually knew some fairy tale stories when she quite clearly remembered that he had no interest with it.
“I thought you hate fairy tales?” Seohyun asked him. “How come you knew Belle?”
“Because of a play in middle school, I had to play the Beast so I can recall some bits of story from it,” Kyuhyun explained.
Seohyun chortled. “You are the Beast? Come to think of it, it really suits you.”
“Why?” Kyuhyun said scowling at him.
Seohyun put her finger on her head and pretended to think for a while, “Hmm… because you look like one?” she teased him.
“Now you call me the Beast, now let me show you how the Beast treats those who annoyed him,” Kyuhyun said. Just like kids, they started the chase. Kyuhyun let a growl imitating a beast as he ran after Seohyun. They ran and ran until they reached the cherry-blossom lined road along the Seokchon Lake Park. Pink and white leaves sprinkled their paths as they continued to run along the side of it. When they finally noticed the light pink petals raining down on them, they took a pause for a while and admire its beauty. Seohyun caught some on her palm and then she blew them away together with the wind that blew across the lake. Kyuhyun decided to stop their chase and instead focus on his plan.
Checklist #1: Choose a picturesque spot.
He led her down the ash-colored atone stairs to the wooden bench facing the lake.
Checklist #2: Start an interesting conversation.
“You really love fairytales, don’t you?” Kyuhyun asked her. Seohyun just nodded while she was fixing her hair that was softly blown away by the wind.
“So do you also believe in finding your prince charming?” He asked her again. Seohyun looked at him bewildered as to why his questions were like this.
“The plan is going well,” Kyuhyun made a mental note to himself.
“I always dream that one day I’ll meet my prince charming,” Seohyun told him.
“How do you know if a guy is your prince charming?”
“My unnie told me that I will feel it when it happens. She said that it is something that is not forced. It just happens out of the blue. It’s so magical and unexplainable.” Seohyun answered dreamily and when she finished talking, she felt her heartbeat accelerate because she recalled an unforgettable memory, that sweet magical memory.
“So it’s kind of like this story. There was once a guy who met a mascot girl while he was helping a lost little girl. He could not see her face, it was only her eyes that were visible to her but he did not know why he was drawn to her. It’s unexplainable because he did not want that feeling. Fate made them meet again and this time, even if he tried to escape, it was so magical he could not anymore stay away because he has irrevocably fallen for her.” Kyuhyun finished and Seohyun looked at him, still not believing what he said. Kyuhyun was also surprised of himself. He was not much of a good talker but he just said it fluently out of his mouth.
Flashback
“Excuse me, “a voice said behind her. She turned around and saw a tall and handsome guy standing in front of her. He had a slightly curly brown hair and he was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt. He had a deep voice yet he spoke so softly. At that moment her heart started beating faster. She wondered why she was feeling this way.
“Did you have that feeling when you first saw me with that little girl?” Kyuhyun asked looking straight in her eyes. Emotions welled up in Seohyun’s chest. All of the sudden, her tears were gathering along her lower lids. Is this a dream?
“You-you realize it’s me?” Seohyun stuttered. Kyuhyun nodded at her. “Who else could that be? You are the one who melted this icy heart of the beast,” he said as he put his hand over his chest. “Will you be my Belle?” He said holding her hand.
“Will you be my princess?” He asked again at the astounded Seohyun.
“Tell me I am not dreaming,” Seohyun said. Her eyes travelled from the hand that was holding hers to the eyes that were looking sincerely at her waiting for her answer.
“Maybe I am the one who is dreaming. I think I should wake up now and get back all that I’ve said to you and tell you that I am just joking,” Kyuhyun said sarcastically. Seohyun pouted at him. She wiped her tears away and then she smiled at him. “I just can’t believe that my prince charming will feel the same way about me too.”
“That’s the way it goes in the fairy tales, right?” Kyuhyun replied.
Seohyun leaned her head on his shoulder. “My answer is yes, oppa.”
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Unbeknownst to the two, a pair of eyes was also watching the sweet scene.
“You seem to be happy now but I’ll promise I will get you back.”
“… and I will be your only princess.”
End of Chapter