It Started With A Dance (part 5)
Eun Ji's routine had a slight change since she dated Hankyung. Visits and constant calls or messages from Hankyung were added to her daily activities. This day wasn't exception.
"Okay Oppa. I won't miss Mubank tonight. How many times you have to remind me to watch your performance?" Eun Ji pouted to her phone. Once again, Hankyung reminded her about his performance. In two hours, Hankyung called her six times.
Hankyung said something that made Eun Ji rolled her eyes. "I already put it in my planner, my phone, even my refrigerator door. Do you have to remind me again?" she whined. There's a laugh from Hankyung. Oh Eun Ji loved that laugh so much.
"Yes Oppa. I love you too. Good luck with the rehearsal," said Eun Ji ended the conversation. She smiled. Her boyfriend acted like a child. It wasn't the first time, but she still amazed.
That night, Super Junior didn't win Mubank. Eun Ji sent encourage message. Then she took her laptop, started to finish her homework. She also logged in to Super Junior fan forum. While she typed her assignment, pop-up message came from the forum. The subject was "Music Bank Incident" and made Eun Ji eyes went wide. She clicked the message.
The words almost blur. She only catched the word "...possibly Hankyung got hurt..." and made her reached the phone. Eun Ji dialled Hankyung's number. One, two, three rings later no one picked up. Eun Ji tried again. This time she waited longer. Still no answer. She texted Hankyung, asked how was he doing. Then she waited the response.
Two hours and three paragraphs of assignment later, there's still no news from Hankyung. Eun Ji couldn't take it anymore. She shut her laptop and grabbed her coat. She would come to Super Junior's dorm and get some news. When she opened the door, Hankyung stood in front the door ready to knock. Eun Ji felt relieved and hugged Hankyung immediately. Hankyung hugged her tightly.
"I was dead worry about you. No news from you. I was about to go to your dorm," Eun Ji said with muffled voice. "Sorry. All I can think of is you so after we arrived at the dorm, I sneaked out to meet you," Hankyung tighten his hug. For five minutes they just stood and hugged in the hallway. Finally Eun Ji released her hug and pulled Hankyung inside.
"Were you got hurt?" asked Eun Ji from the kitchen. She made tea for both of them. Eun Ji handed the cup to Hankyung and sat beside him on the couch. Hankyung sighed. "Almost. Thank goodness it only scratched my shirt."
Eun Ji stroked his hair and watched Hankyung drank his tea. He put the cup and leaned back to the sofa. Eun Ji also put her cup and leaned to Hankyung. "I'm glad you're okay," Eun Ji whispered. Hankyung wrapped his arm and hugged Eun Ji. He stroked Eun Ji's hair and kissed her forehead. Hankyung said nothing.
They spent the night cuddled on the couch.
***
"I want you to hear new song from Super Junior M!" said Hankyung when they met in Han River. As usual, Hankyung put mask and cap with thick jacket. Eun Ji clapped her hand. "Really, Oppa? Can I hear it?" she asked cheerfully. Hankyung nodded. "The producer gave us sample so we can practice. You're the first person outside Super Junior who heard this."
Hankyung pulled out his iPod and gave the earphone to Eun Ji. She put it to her ear while Hankyung shuffled the iPod to find the song. When he found it, he gave the iPod to Eun Ji and said, "The song called Super Girl."
Eun Ji listened to the song. She shook her head by listened to the beat. Hankyung watched with smile. When the music ended, Eun Ji took the earphone and gave the iPod back to Hankyung. "That's great! The music very catchy!" said Eun Ji.
"There will be Mandarin version of this. Beside this one, there's also one ballad. Still finalizing, but once done, I will show it to you," said Hankyung excitedly. Eun Ji clapped her hand. "I can't wait for it!" said Eun Ji.
Hankyung put the iPod to his bag and took an envelope out. He gave it to Eun Ji. "What's this?" Eun Ji received it. "It's the ticket for Super Show 2. First and second day for you," said Hankyung. Eun Ji's eyes went wide. "But I thought it's sold out!" said Eun Ji. Hankyung scratched his head. "Well, don't ask me how I got it. It's complicated," said Hankyung.
Hankyung took Eun Ji's hand. "I want you to watch us. Watch me," he said. Eun Ji nodded. "I promise I will find you between the crowd," Hankyung added. Eun Ji can only chuckled. "Don't make a promise like that, Oppa. Thousands will come to see you," said Eun Ji.
Hankyung chuckled. "You'll see."
***
Hankyung did kept his promise. Two times Eun Ji came to the concert, two times Hankyung spotted her. The first day, during Super Junior M's performance with the song "Me". The second day, during "Miracle" performance. On the second one, Hankyung dragged Heechul and Siwon when he spotted Eun Ji.
Eun Ji felt amazed. How come Hankyung found her in the crowd? Yes, Hankyung gave her the ticket beside the stage. But with almost hundred fans in the same section, impossible to find particular person. But Hankyung did.
"He did keep his promise," Eun Ji's thought when she waved back to Hankyung and his two friends.
***
Eun Ji walked out from the building in Seoul. She just got an audition and passed! She couldn't wait to break the news to Hankyung. She took a cab went to Han River, their next meeting.
When Eun Ji arrived, she saw familiar figure with hood, cap and mask wore thick black jacket. It's Hankyung sat in their favorite place. She walked to the spot. "Hello, Oppa!" Eun Ji said. "Hello, Eun Ji-ah," Hankyung said almost a whisper. When he looked up to meet Eun Ji's eyes, his eyes was red and there's black circle under it. Eun Ji gasped. She cupped his face. "Oppa, what's wrong with you?"
Hankyung shook his head and took Eun Ji's hand. He held it tight. "Nothing, just an exhaustion. In the last 3 days we shot 3 videos," Hankyung answered with hoarse voice. "If you tired, why you agree to meet me here?" Eun Ji pouted. Hankyung smiled and kissed Eun Ji's hands. "I want to meet you," he said.
Eun Ji pulled her hand and grabbed her bag. She took Hankyung's hand and pulled him to stand up. "Let's take a rest at my place," she said. Hankyung nodded. During the walk, Hankyung asked her, "What news you want to tell me?"
Eun Ji leaned to Hankyung's shoulder. "Oh, I want to tell you that I passed an audition. Next year I will start my training, at January. I'm so excited!" Eun Ji said with happy voice. "Congratulations!" said Hankyung and pulled Eun Ji closer to him.
When they arrived at Eun Ji's apartment, Hankyung felt very tired. He dragged himself to the couch and fell on it, without took off his outer outfit. Soon, the room filled with snore from Hankyung. Eun Ji slowly took off his cap, mask, and jacket. There's no response from Hankyung. He's totally in deep sleep.
Suddenly, Hankyung's phone rang. Eun Ji read the name. Siwon. She decided to answer it. "Hello?"
"Hyung-wait. Eun Ji-sshi, is that you?" Siwon asked. "Yes it's me. If you're looking for Oppa, he's in my place. Sleeping. He's very tired," after those words, Eun Ji could hear Siwon's let out a breath, felt relieved. "What? What's going on?" Eun Ji asked curiously. There was a silence. "Siwon-sshi?"
Siwon took a deep breath from the other line. "How is he?" he asked. Eun Ji took a glance to Hankyung. "He's pretty worn out. He told me earlier that he barely having a sleep because shooting 3 videos," Eun Ji stroked Hankyung's hair. "At least he's resting now," Siwon responded. There was silence before Siwon spoke again, "Could you take care of him for these 2 days? He's free for a week. I will tell Teukie-hyung that Hankyung-hyung stay in my house."
"Okay," said Eun Ji. Siwon said thank you and hung up. Eun Ji put the cellphone and looked back to Hankyung. She stroked his hair softly. Suddenly, Hankyung woke up with a cough. Eun Ji surprised and before she could ask anything, Hankyung ran to the bathroom and shut the door. Eun Ji ran to the bathroom and opened the door. Luckily, it's not locked. She didn't prepare to see the view.
Hankyung coughed and vomit to toilet bowl. Eun Ji gasped and instantly sat beside Hankyung. She rubbed his back and temple with worry. She took a peek to toilet bowl, she saw red liquid. Her worry began to rose. After 5 long minutes, Hankyung flushed the toilet and slumped back to Eun Ji.
"How long is this happening, Oppa? Other members knew about this?" said Eun Ji held him tight from the back. Hankyung’s breathing heavily. He closed his eyes. "I didn't want you to see it," said Hankyung with hoarse voice. Eun Ji cried silently while holding Hankyung. Neither of them moved or spoke for a very long time.