[Muchangpo Beach]
YongHwa: *wide-eyed* Oh.My.God.
JongHyun: Isn't there a little too many people in this beach now? Hyung, look at the amount of people in between the two split waters. How are we ever going to find somebody whom we're not even sure if she's here?
YongHwa: Argh... if we could have flagged a cab faster, then we wouldn't have lost sight of the bus. Then, we could've easily followed the bus rather than heading straight to this beach!
JongHyun: So, where do we start finding?
YongHwa: I don't know... my instincts tell me that she would like to be alone now. But... there is so many people here that it is impossible to find an empty place. So... let's just start from the place where there is most crowded. The road in between the splitted waters!
JongHyun: I honestly hope your instincts are true. *feeling hopeless*
YongHwa lead JongHyun to the sand path between the two seas. Families, children, grandparents chasing after the running toddlers, it was pure chaos. YongHwa and JongHyun split when they were at the sand path to quickly search for SeoHyun. Both of them had no clue whether or not SeoHyun will even be here or not. Silently hoping for luck, YongHwa goes to everywhere his instincts tell him. Everywhere he goes, he seemed to have seen SeoHyun, but it will always turn out to be another person. After many searches, YongHwa starts to feel hopeless. He has almost reached the other end of the sand path and he still couldn't find her. Where could she be?
YongHwa starts to give up and sits hopelessly on the wet sand. He pants hardly after running around for so long. He looks out to the beautiful sea. The sea is so calm despite the amount of people waddling around in it. The sound of waves are like calming melodies to his ears. He told himself that maybe his instincts wasn't right after all. SeoHyun isn't here after all. Suddenly, a small boy came crashing into YongHwa after running crazily away from the sea waters.
YongHwa: Oh! Yah! What's wrong little kid?
Kid: Hyung! Help me! There's a red ghost in the sea!
YongHwa: *feeling absurd* BOH? A red ghost? Are you sure?
Kid: *hysterics* It is TRUE! THERE! THERE! IT'S FLOATING ON WATER! *pointing behind YongHwa, the other side of the split sea*
YongHwa: *curious* It better be real kid. Come on... let's see it. *stands up*
Kid: Hyung! There! Can you see that red floating thing?There! *pointing to far place in the sea water*
YongHwa: Where...? What? That over there? *pointing to where the boy says*
Kid: YES HYUNG! That! I was swimming alone there just now even though my omma said don't go too far. I never knew I would see a water ghost! Will it come after me?!
YongHwa: Why do you think it is a ghost? It might just be plastic bags... I think you are hallucinating. Don't worry!
Kid: NO! You've got to believe me! The ghost has long hair! It is a ghost! *starts to sob*
YongHwa: What?! Long HAIR? *starts to suspect something*
Kid: Yes... hyung, you must believe me!
YongHwa: That means it is a girl?
Kid: Of course it must be a girl ghost! It has long hair!
YongHwa: OH MY GOD! HYUN AH! *starts running towards the water*
Kid: Hyung! Where are you going?!
YongHwa knew by heart that the 'red ghost' was SeoHyun. Red because the wool dress she wore this morning is pinkish in color. It must be her. YongHwa couldn't believe his eyes when he was actually seeing SeoHyun drifting away to sea. She was so far away that he is not even sure if he could bring her back. All he know is he needs to save her. But, YongHwa could not understand her. Why did she do this? Did she really wanted to die? Did she want to die without anybody realising? Compared to SeoHyun slowly drifting away by the waves, YongHwa was faster. He was swimming with all his might along the current of the waves, so he could reach SeoHyun. The only unbelievable thing was: SeoHyun was still conscious when he grabbed hold of her. She was floating with her face above the surface of water. Her face was a little wet... but YongHwa couldn't differentiate whether it was the sea water or tears from her eyes. He didn't have time for that. They were so far away from shore that he is afraid they both might drift out too far away to swim back. So, the moment he grabbed SeoHyun, YongHwa started headed back to shore with all his might. SeoHyun didn't even make a noise when he found her or dragged her back to shore. She was like a doll, ready to be manipulated.
[Back at shore]
YongHwa: *screaming* HELP! HELP ME!
*people start to surround them*
YongHwa: Help this girl! CALL AN AMBULANCE NOW! PLEASE!
SeoHyun: *in a daze*
YongHwa: Hyun ah! Are you okay? Why are you like this?! *shaking her shoulders*
SeoHyun: *no reaction, just looking at the sky and shaking due to the freezing weather*
YongHwa: Hyun ah... just wait a little while. The ambulance will be here any moment soon.
Then, YongHwa pull SeoHyun up into his arms. It was all YongHwa wanted to do at that moment. To keep her warm and safe in his arms. It was all he could do, anyway.
[Emergency room]
YongHwa: *calling JongHyun* Yobuseyo... JongHyun ah... hyung-mida.
JongHyun: Oh HYUNG! Where did you go? I couldn't find you.
YongHwa: I'm a the hospital right now. I found her. Come to Muchangpo Hospital now.
JongHyun: I understand. I'll be right there! *hastily cutting off the line*
-end-
Doctor: Erm... SeoHyun-shii's family?
YongHwa: Erm... no. I'm her friend. How is she now?
Doctor: Well, physically... I think she has nothing wrong except for having a little cold. But... I think she has a bigger problem... mentally.
YongHwa: What do you mean?
Doctor: I wonder if she has been having problems recently?
YongHwa: No... not that I know of. She is our manager actually, and she is living with us. We're all doing fine recently and she shouldn't have any problems.
Doctor: Well, to our findings, Ms.SeoHyun isn't replying to any of us. Do you have any clue on why is she like this?
YongHwa: I don't know if this counts... but this morning she received a letter from a sort of secret admirer or something. After that, she started acting weird like this. The next time I found her, she's drifting away in the big ocean. I don't really know what has happened to her.
Doctor: Okay. Have you contacted her family members?
YongHwa: No...
Doctor: I suggest you better contact her family members. She seems severely disturbed. I will refer her to our psycologist for further treating.
YongHwa: *bowing 90 degrees* Kamsahamnida.
YongHwa: *calls MinHyuk* Yobuseyo... MinHyuk ah... hyung-mida.
MinHyuk: Oh... what is it, hyung?
YongHwa: Can you please search for SeoHyun's handphone at home and bring it to Muchangpo Hospital?
MinHyuk: Why? Are you guys in trouble again?
YongHwa: Not me, but her. Come quickly. Bring JungShin along if you like.
-end-
[SeoHyun's Ward]
YongHwa: Oh... JongHyun, you are here.
JongHyun: Hyung, how is she? What happened? *looking worried*
YongHwa: She's okay... except for a cold. I found her drifting away in the sea... that's all. *looking tired*
JongHyun: You mean, she wanted to die?
YongHwa: Nobody knows JongHyun. We can only assume.
While waiting for MinHyuk and JungShin, the two boys were silent. They both are trying to figure out why is SeoHyun acting this way. What is the cause of her problem? When MinHyuk and JungShin came, they both were too shocked to see SeoHyun unresponsive to any of their calls. It was as if she was living in a world of her own.
YongHwa: MinHyuk ah... have you brought her handphone?
MinHyuk: *passing over the phone* Here it is.
YongHwa: I'm going to have to dial up her parents number. The doctor said she is severely disturbed and she needs her parents now. *searching for Mr.Seo's number in her contacts*
Mr.Seo: Yobuseyo? SeoHyunnie!
YongHwa: Erm... I'm not SeoHyun. My name is Jung YongHwa.
Mr.Seo: What? Where is SeoHyun? Why do you have her phone?
YongHwa: Mr.Seo, I know you're her father and this might sound totally unbelievable. But, SeoHyun is currently in Muchangpo Hospital. I need you and Mrs.Seo to be here as quickly as possible. I will explain everything further when the both of you reach here. She needs you now. Please make it.
Mr.Seo: What?! She's in a hospital? What happened? *worried sick*
YongHwa: Mr.Seo... I said I will explain everything when you arrive. Please just come first. Goodbye.
-end-
MinHyuk: Hyung... didn't SeoHyun said not to call her parents?
YongHwa: We have no choice.
When Mr. and Mrs. Seo arrive, they totally ignored everything except for their beautiful daughter who is lying in daze on the hospital bed. Mrs.Seo started sobbing uncontrollably when she realise that SeoHyun is unresponsive at all. Mr.Seo who tries to regain his composure turns to the members to find out the truth.
Mr.Seo: Who are you guys?
YongHwa: We're singers in a band called C.N.Blue. You may not have heard of us, but SeoHyun is currently our manager. She lives with us now.
Mr.Seo: She lives with you 4 boys?! *shocked*
YongHwa: Yes. Although I'm not really sure why she wants us to keep this a secret from both of you when she was hospitalised before, I know she doesn't want you both to know she stays with us.
Mr.Seo: So? She was like this because of YOU GUYS? *starting to flame up*
YongHwa: No! Please calm down, Mr.Seo. This morning, SeoHyun received a letter. It sounds like something from a secret admirer, but I'm not sure. All I know is, after reading that letter, SeoHyun-shii has totally turned into a different person. She locked herself in her room and hide under her covers. She was afraid of something. Then, she ran out of the dorm without the knowledge of me and JongHyun here. Eventually, I found her at Muchangpo Beach. She was...
Mr.Seo: WHAT?!
YongHwa: She was drifting away to the big ocean. If I found her a little too late, I don't think anybody could have saw her anymore.
Mr.Seo: Oh my God... By any chance, do you know who the letter is from?
YongHwa: From a person called CS?
Mr. Seo: Yeobo... *looking at Mrs.Seo*
Mrs.Seo: Would it be that person? *her eyes glaring in anger*
Mr.Seo: I don't know... but my heart tells me that it is.
C.N.Blue: Who is it...?
Mrs.Seo: THAT MONSTER! *screaming*
After Mr. and Mrs. Seo had calmed down a little, C.N.Blue member tried explaining what SeoHyun does as their manager and her life in these few months. They explained to her that they all live in separate rooms, so she does not need to sleep with a guy. Lastly, YongHwa told Mr.Seo that the doctor had referred SeoHyun to a psycologist to understand her problem better.
Mr.Seo: A psycologist?
YongHwa: Yes, ajusshi. I think she needs it.
Mr.Seo: I think I will need to have a talk with the psycologist before they start any therapies.
YongHwa: Okay... Ajusshi, I think Hyun is in safe hands now. My members and I need to go to our schedules now. We couldn't possibly abandon our jobs otherwise SeoHyun might be blamed and involved in conflict. We will come back later once we finish our schedule. Please don't worry yourself too much.
Mr.Seo: Yes... thank you very much. I appreciate everything that you all had done for her. Please continue with your work.
With a heavy heart, the C.N.Blue members, especially YongHwa left SeoHyun with her parents. YongHwa did not understand the fear that was haunting SeoHyun. She practically blocked out all communications with the outside world and cut herself off from reality. Did she feel safe enough in her own cocoon? But, who was there to understand the feelings of Jung YongHwa? Who is there to feel the the fear lingering in his heart? His fear of losing SeoHyun forever, even though she is just right in front of him moments ago. He didn't want to leave her side, even for a second. But... what more did he know?
What more can he do for her?
[One happy morning...]
SeoHyun: *cooking breakfast* Member ah! You guys better get up to this great smelling soup!
JongHyun: *coming out with a sleepy face in his pajamas* Morning Hyun...
SeoHyun: Morning! Breakfast will be ready in a minute!
-DING DONG!-
SeoHyun: Oppa, can you please get the door?
JongHyun: *nodding and walking towards the door*
-door opens-
Guard: Hi... here are your mails for this month.
JongHyun: *grabbing hold of the big pile of mail* Thank you, ajusshi.
-door closes-
JongHyun walked groggily to the coffee to sort out the mail to it's respective owners. The pile of mail is growing larger and larger every month since their popularity is steadily growing in Korea. Just when JongHyun is getting bored of sorting out mails, he suddenly saw one letter which caught his eye. The letter wasn't heavily decorated. It was placed in a brown mini envelope which is addressed to it's owner - SeoHyun.
JongHyun: Hyun ah!
SeoHyun: Neh? *answering from the kitchen*
JongHyun: You've got a letter!
SeoHyun: *walking out with a ladle in hand* What? But... that's impossible.
JongHyun: Here... *passing the letter over*
SeoHyun: *grabbing the letter and tearing it open* But... nobody knows I live here now.
JongHyun: Really nobody?
SeoHyun: Yeah... nobody at all.
JongHyun: Oh... *scratching his head* that is weird.
SeoHyun: *quietly flipping open the letter, then silently reads it*
JongHyun: So... who is it from? *curious*
SeoHyun: *expression changes from surprised to pure scared*
JongHyun: Hyun ah... why? What did it say...?
SeoHyun: *shocked and didn't dare to move*
JongHyun: Hyun ah... come on, let me read it. *grabs the letter*
The letter: Hi Hyunnie... remember me? Why did you left so abruptly and you didn't even leave any contact. Why? Don't you miss me? Don't you want to meet me again? I definitely want to meet you a lot. Should we see each other again? I know where you live now... so, I will find you anytime soon. Please anticipate it. Love you, CS
JongHyun: CS? Who is CS?
SeoHyun: *near tears and shaking heavily*
JongHyun: What's wrong, Hyun? Who is this CS guy?
SeoHyun: *snatches the letter back and runs to her room* *door locks*
JongHyun: *chases after her* Hyun ah, who the hell is that guy? Come out! *bangbangbang*
After 10 minutes of banging the door, JongHyun finally gave up and decided to go find YongHwa. The other member are still deeply asleep as they worked till very late yesterday. JongHyun always goes to the leader when he does not know what to do. He should at least tell YongHwa hyung since SeoHyun seems really disturbed.
JongHyun: *shakes YongHwa's shoulders* Hyung, wake up now. Something's wrong with Hyun.
YongHwa: *groggy* What...? Don't disturb me.
JongHyun: *frustrated* I said something is WRONG with Hyun!YongHwa: *finally heard the important fact* WHAT? *sits up immediately*
JongHyun: I don't know. I woke up this morning and Hyun was just cooking as usual. Then, the guard ajusshi came to deliver our mail. Weirdly, there was one letter that was addressed to Hyun. After she read that letter, she never spoke a word. She was just there looking so frightened and was shaking a little. She was so stiff that I thought she would never move again. When I kept asking her, suddenly she just grabs the letter and runs to her room. Now, she had locked herself in the room. I banged on the door for like 10 minutes already and I can't even hear a thing from inside. I'm really worried about her. Why is she acting like that? *blurting everything out quickly*
YongHwa: *stunned at JongHyun's speed talking* CALM DOWN! Okay... okay... Now... what do we do? Okay... let's go to her room now. *getting up from bed and walks towards SeoHyun's room*
JongHyun: *banging on the door again* Hyun ah... open up!
YongHwa: Hyun ah! Open the door! You're worrying oppa!
JongHyun: Hyung, she is not answering at all!
YongHwa: AH! I know. Key. Take the master key. It's in the kitchen drawer.
JongHyun: Okay! *runs to take the master key*
Once they finally found the correct key to the door, they were shocked to see the SeoHyun in front of their eyes. SeoHyun was hiding under her blankets and sitting at the furthest corner of her bed. She looked like a frightened child who dodged under the covers for self-protection. She looked so fragile.
YongHwa: Hyun ah... why are you like this? *carefully going towards her*
JongHyun: Yes, Hyun... why?
YongHwa: *carefully sitting on to the bed* Hyun ah... what happened?
SeoHyun: *moving away from YongHwa*
YongHwa: *carefully placing a hand on her shouders* Hyun ah...
SeoHyun: *squirming out of his touch and starts sobbing uncontrollably* Dirty... dirty...
YongHwa: Hyun ah... it's nothing. I'm just YongHwa. Just YongHwa and JongHyun there. It's okay.
SeoHyun: *looks up to YongHwa* Oppa... dirty...dirty...
YongHwa: What is dirty...? *confused* What's bothering you?
SeoHyun: I... am...dirty. I...am...
YongHwa and JongHyun: *confused*
SeoHyun: *covering her head and cries out loud*
YongHwa: *goes over to hug SeoHyun*
SeoHyun: *tries to move out of his hug but gives up eventually and cries on to YongHwa's shoulder*
After awhile, YongHwa and JongHyun finally convinces SeoHyun to rest in her bed. She practically cried herself to sleep anyway. Then, YongHwa and JongHyun left her and went out of the room with the letter in hand.
YongHwa: Who the hell is this creep? *getting slightly jealous because of the secret admirer*
JongHyun: I don't know, but he sure disturbs Hyun. I think he is doing this on purpose! *angry*
YongHwa: But, who is he to cause so much distress to Hyun? I've never seen her like this. It is as if she can't even control herself anymore.
JongHyun: I really don't know but I guess he must be a major problem.
YongHwa: Is there a way we can find out?
JongHyun: I don't know. Should we ask the guard?
YongHwa: That should be the best and only way now.
[Guard House]
YongHwa: Ajusshi!
Guard: Neh? *smiling politely*
YongHwa: Sillyehamnida... but do you remember whom did you get this letter from?
Guard: This letter? Oh... of course I do. This is the only letter that was sent in by a guy. All the other letters were either by post or by girls. This was the only one sent in by a guy.
JongHyun: Do you remember him? Do you know who he is? How is he like? *asking quickly*
Guard: I'm so sorry boys. I don't know him. Plus, he is quite covered up that day. Hats and glasses. I can't even see him clearly. So sorry, but I can't help you.
YongHwa: It is okay.
With that, they went back up to the dorm feeling dejected.
[C.N.Blue Dorm]
MinHyuk and JungShin were already up by the time both of them reach back up to the dorm. They were both feasting on the breakfast that SeoHyun had cooked without realising that she's nowhere around.
MinHyuk: *happy* Oh good morning hyung! Have you had breakfast? Seems like you haven't.
JungShin: Yah... this is damn good.
YongHwa: *walking over to SeoHyun's room* Hey! Any of you see SeoHyun?
JongHyun: *shocked* She's not there?
JungShin: Yah hyung, calm down. She's a grown person. She can go anywhere she like okay.
JongHyun: That means you saw her?
JungShin: Yeah. She came out and told us she needs to go out for awhile. So, she went out.
MinHyuk: Yeah... she even told us to 'enjoy our breakfast'.
YongHwa: Is she okay when she went out?
JungShin: She seems normal... although she does act a little weird. I mean, it's this freaking cold and she just went out, forgetting her jacket and scarfs. But, I think it's fine though since it is just for awhile.
JongHyun: So she was out in a rush?
MinHyuk: Quite. You can put it that way. Why the hell you ask so much hyung? She's our manager, not our slave.
YongHwa: *talking to JongHyun* How can we miss her when we were at the guard house just now? It is the only exit and entrance.
MinHyuk: For your information hyung, she left for about 5 minutes and the both of you are already back here asking a ton of questions.
JongHyun: Damn! That means we coincidently missed her?
YongHwa: Guess so. Come on! Let's go down again and see if we can catch up with her.
JungShin: Hyung! Why are you both acting like that? What's the matter again?
YongHwa: No time to explain. Bye.
The both of them ran out of the door and smashed the lift button. While waiting impatiently for the lift to arrive, YongHwa was fidgetting from left to right, screaming swear words at the lift for being so slow. He practically kicked the lift door as if it will hasten it's speed.
JongHyun: Wow... hyung. Calm down man. I know something is definitely wrong but you are over worrying.
YongHwa: DAMN I'm not over-worrying. It's this damn lift that doesn't ever move! Why the hell does it take so long?!
JongHyun: Hyung... calm down. I know how you feel right now.
YongHwa: NO YOU DON'T. What if something happens to her? We leave her for like 10 minutes and she's gone. Hell, before that she was all cowering and crying and scared. What possibly could have happened? *blurting out everything in worry*
JongHyun: Hyung, I really understand. I understand how you feel about Hyun.
YongHwa: What do you mean? *realising that he said a little too much in an unintended way*
JongHyun: Hyung. I'm not exactly blind you know? I can see how you and Hyun act when you're both together. I mean, it's not exactly manager and member only relationship. I can see that both of you have feelings for each other.
YongHwa: No... we don't. I mean... at least she doesn't... right?
JongHyun: How would you know? You are not her... right?
YongHwa fell silent after that. JongHyun was right. YongHwa thought to himself, "Yes... how would I know if she has feelings for me? Only her heart does..." In the midst of all this, the lift arrives and they both rush into it, punching the ground floor button, while the lift door slowly closes.
[On the streets]
JongHyun: Where could she possibly go? She's not anywhere around here. Man...
YongHwa: Okay... let's think. SeoHyun is not the type of girl who would take a taxi. She is too thrifty to be doing that. So, to disappear so quickly... only the bus. Go find the nearest bus stop. She must have walked there.
JongHyun: Bus stop? I am not sure but I think it is this corner. I don't take bus rides you know...
[At the bus stop]
As they are about to reach the bus stop, YongHwa and JongHyun got there just in time to see SeoHyun about to board the green bus. She was clad in only a long woolly dress and black leggings. Upon seeing this, YongHwa and JongHyun started running towards the bus, while screaming for SeoHyun. SeoHyun didn't notice them and continued to board the bus. It was too late for them to board the bus because when they reached there, the bus was already moving like 50 metres away.
YongHwa: ARGH! WE MISSED IT!
JongHyun: *quick minded* Hyung, see. The bus stops at Muchangpo Beach. Do you think Hyun like beaches?
YongHwa: Don't all girls do? Well, fine, I hope she does. Let's just go there.
JongHyun: Okay. Sit there then. *points at the bus stop*
YongHwa: Dude... with all due respect, we have no time to wait for a damn bus. TAKE THE CAB!
JongHyun: Oh right... wait a moment. I will flag one down. *waving his arms to stop a taxi*
They went into the cab and told the driver, "Muchangpo Beach please."
Taxi driver: Oh... you two going to witness the sea splitting together too? *asking them politely*
JongHyun: Sea splitting? It splits today?
Taxi driver: Yeah... don't you guys know?
JongHyun: Nope... I know it splits, but I don't know it is today.
Taxi driver: That's weird. I drove a few people to that beach already today. There really are so many people there. Tourists especially.
JongHyun: *talking to Yong* Oh no... the amount of people will make it harder for us to find her.
YongHwa: It doesn't matter. What's important is that we DO find her.
Although YongHwa is being optimistic about finding SeoHyun in a sea of people, deep down he is worried like hell. No words can explain his confusion and worry now about SeoHyun. Why is she acting like this all of a sudden? Is she safe now? Will she be okay? YongHwa does not know any of that. All he knows is that he can't lose her now...
[C.N.Blue Dorm]
SeoHyun: Member ah, I think I should start work tomorrow. I think I can manage it.
YongHwa: No!
SeoHyun: Yes, please.
JongHyun: But, it will be troublesome for everyone because you need help to go in and out of the van for our schedules. Even if we don't mind Hyun, I'm afraid that other staff might complain somehow.
SeoHyun: But... I don't feel that worthy when I'm stuck here. Plus, I'm sick of resting.
MinHyuk: How about you only accompany us to practice sessions? That way you can still drive us around.
SeoHyun: Yeah!
JungShin: I thought you broke you right leg?
SeoHyun: But I still can put some force onto that small accelerator okay? Let me work, even if it is only to and fro the practice room?
JongHyun: Then, I guess it is okay.
YongHwa: *shrugging his shoulders* I don't know if this is a good idea yet.
[At the practice room]
SeoHyun: See? We made it here just fine =D *smiling proudly*
JungShin: Yeah... I guess you really can do it.
SeoHyun: Hehe... I said so. Erm, are you guys still practicing I'm a Loner? I thought you're all good at it already. You play it a few times a day when there is live broadcast.
MinHyuk: No... but we will practice it too if we have time. We have another new song now called "Love Love Love". It's new but we already got quite much of it when you're are not here. Want to listen out?
SeoHyun: Of course :) Wah... I'm like a lucky fangirl now. I'm one of the first people to listen to C.N.Blue's new song.
YongHwa: *smiling to himself*
SeoHyun: *curious* Oppa? Why are you smiling to yourself?
YongHwa: *embarrassed* Oh... it is nothing.
SeoHyun: *going closer* Oppa... you're being w.e.i.r.d. *looking directly at his face*
YongHwa: *stunned at the sudden close distance with SeoHyun* No... it's nothing... Hyun... you're... erm...
MinHyuk: Hyung, why are you stuttering?
YongHwa: I'm not you little brat!
JungShin: But you were.
YongHwa: That's... that's because I need to go to the toilet. Thats... that's all. *ducks to the toilet outside*
SeoHyun: Toilet? Why do this situation sound similar? Like it happened before...
JongHyun: Of course. It should seem familiar although it is weird.
SeoHyun: Why? *curious*
JongHyun: Hyun, remember like one month ago when you first arrived? In this very practice room, you uttered the same words like YongHwa hyung. It is weird though because both of you seemed to be beet red when you need the toilet? *laughing to himself*
SeoHyun: *remembering the past* Right... I did... Hehe...
MinHyuk: So there is something common between you and YongHwa hyung.
SeoHyun: So? It...it is nothing.
JungShin: *starting to tease* So... there's not only one thing similar. Why do you start to stutter now? Do you...
SeoHyun: NO! OF COURSE NOT! YOU ARE ALL CRAPPING!
JungShin: What am I crapping? I haven't even finished my sentence yet.
JongHyun: Hyun, you're turning red again.
SeoHyun: *covering her face* No! I'm not.
JongHyun: Yes, you are. Why?
SeoHyun: I... I...I think I need some cold drink. I'm going to the vending machine.
MinHyuk: Cool. Get me a can of Coke. Thanks.
SeoHyun: *mumbling* Okay... *went out*
JungShin: *scratching his head* What is with her reaction? I was just about to ask her, "Do you like copy male idols?" only.
MinHyuk: I don't know.
With that, SeoHyun opened the practice room door and hobbled out with her crutches. With pure coincidence, she ran into a wet face YongHwa when she was passing by the men's room.
SeoHyun: Oh... oppa...
YongHwa: Hyun ah, where are you going so fast? You have to be extra careful now.
SeoHyun: Oh...I... I just going to the vending machine to buy drinks. Oppa... why are you wet?
YongHwa: I... I just wash my face. I feel a little hot inside.
SeoHyun: Why? Are you sick? *moving towards YongHwa so that she can place a hand on his forehead*
YongHwa: *backing away* Err... No. I... I'm fine. Err... do you want me to buy the drinks for you? You see a handful with your crutches.
SeoHyun: Aniyo... I can handle it myself.
YongHwa: Nope. I don't buy that. I think I should atleast accompany you there.
SeoHyun: Okay, oppa... *smiling sweetly back at him*
YongHwa: *thinking to himself* Why does she have to smile like this everytime? It makes me go jelly-like everytime I see her smile...
[Evening: C.N.Blue Dorm]
SeoHyun: Member ah! You've got so many letters today! *shocked at the pile of letter once they open the door*
MinHyuk: Yeah... fan letters.
JongHyun: Haha! We do get a lot of those every month.
JungShin: Yah... that's all because of my popularity =P
YongHwa: No! It's because of mine :)
SeoHyun: Hehe! Wow... I've never see such a big pile before. Why don't you get them on other days?
JongHyun: Ah... Fans come over and drop off their fan letter at the guard house. The guard ajusshi will keep these letters for us and pass it to us at the end of each month. Hence, it turned into a big pile every month.
SeoHyun: Ah... I see. Can I read them? Haha!
MinHyuk: Okay... since we have a lot of them, I guess you can help open them and sort out the letters to their owners.
SeoHyun hobbled to the sofa and sat down while the members picked up all the letters and dumped them in front of her on the coffee table. SeoHyun was practically damn fascinated with all the cute envelops with heart shapes and pretty cartoon characters. They even smell good too.
SeoHyun: *reading one of the letters* To my dearest MinHyuk oppa, I think you're so handsome and I love your smile. The way you play the drums in I'm a Loner is so cool that I fall in love everytime I watch you perform. I hope C.N.Blue will continue to be more popular in the future and don't forget to smile always!
MinHyuk: *proud* Haha... see? They love me.
SeoHyun: *laughing after reading the letter* MinHyuk ah, do you always get these kind of letter?
MinHyuk: Yeah... Almost every single fan letter is about the same.
SeoHyun: Oh... then I shouldn't waste time reading them since they are all the same. I'll just sort it out for you.
Then, SeoHyun picked up another letter that was for YongHwa.
SeoHyun: To YongHwa oppa, *reading aloud* Oppa! My name is Kim Minji and I think you're the coolest member among the four members! I love your voice because it melts my heart everytime you sing. Oppa... can I meet you someday? Like a private fan meeting? My contact number is 010-1234567. I have a little gift for you together with this letter. Please check inside the envelope. I love you, YongHwa oppa. Saranghae~ I'll wait for your reply.
Inside the huge pink envelope was a white boxer with red hearts printed on it. SeoHyun was filled with unknown jealousy the moment she read "Can I meet you someday?" Plus, this girl gave him a heart boxer. What is she? A pervert? SeoHyun was silently angry and she exhaled in frustration.
SeoHyun: *putting away the letter* I don't want to read anymore. I'm tired.
JungShin: So fast? You just read 2 letters.
SeoHyun: I said, " I'm tired." I will go into my room now. Goodnight.
JongHyun: Is something wrong? Why the sudden tireness?
SeoHyun: No. *standing up*
YongHwa: *confused*
MinHyuk: Okay then. Goodnight.
SeoHyun closes the door to her room. She was pouting all the way to her room and angrily thinks about that fan girl. She thought to herself, " Is she crazy or something? How can she give him boxers? That's such a private thing. Humph!"
YongHwa: What's wrong with her?
MinHyuk: *thinks to himself* Is she actually jealous?
JungShin: Maybe she really got tired due to today's activities.
JongHyun: Yeah... Come on. Let's read on our fan mails.
1 month later...
SeoHyun has recovered fully from her broken limbs except that she still needs to go to the hospital once in a while for physiotheraphy. She is doing her job better every single day as a manager and the company has decided to turn her into C.N.Blue's real manager. She had learn to accept deals, arrange the boys in to shows, schedule their day all in a few months time. Now, the company thinks she capable of doing things properly. So, they even granted her a full-time employee pay.
SeoHyun: REALLY?
Mr.Lee: Yes. From today onwards, we take you as a full-time employee and you would get most of the benefits full-time employee's get such as medical insurance and stuff. Congratulations.
SeoHyun: Kamsahamnida! *quickly runs out of the room towards the practice room*
[Practice Room]
SeoHyun: Member ah! I've been accepted as a full-time employee!
YongHwa: Really?!
JongHyun: WOW!
MinHyuk: Way to GO!
YongHwa: *running over to SeoHyun and bear hugs her* GRATS!
SeoHyun: *suffocating* O..pp...a... can't... breathe... stop...
Other 3 members: *shocked by YongHwa's action*
YongHwa: *embarassed by his action* Oh... sorry... didn't...err...mean it.
SeoHyun: *burning red cheeks* Oppa... why did you do that for...?
Other 3 members: *quietly listening to the conversation like a statue*
YongHwa: *scratching his head* Erm... I... I guess I'm just happy for you.
SeoHyun: Thank you... but...
YongHwa: But...? But what...? *forgetting that there are 3 other member in the room*
SeoHyun: Oppa... does that hug mean anything different? I mean... to you?
YongHwa: *wide eye* Diff...different? I mean... it's nothing different... just...just...
SeoHyun: Oppa... why are you stuttering now?
YongHwa: Err... nothing. I'm... I've just got some nature call. *turn and heads out of the practice room*
SeoHyun: Oppa...? *watching YongHwa walk out of the room*
JungShin: *whistling* What was that man?
JongHyun: Yeah... is there something between the two of you?
SeoHyun: *looks disappointed* No... no... there's nothing.
MinHyuk: *thinking to himself* I think there's definitely something between those two idiots.
SeoHyun: Wow... It is so beautiful...
In front of her is a wide spacious field covered in small yellow flowers. The wind is blowing lightly, making her long hair sway away from her shoulders. She thought to herself, " Ah... How can there be such a beautiful place on earth? I love it." SeoHyun walks towards the centre of the field while feeling those beautiful flowers brush against her legs. The sun was shining brightly and the sky was filled with white clouds. She feels something lay on her shoulders. SeoHyun turns around to find YongHwa standing there in casual clothing. He is so handsome in an ordinary way. YongHwa is not dressed up like an indie-singer, but just himself. He is smiling brightly at her. Her heart flutters in happiness.
YongHwa: What are you doing here alone?
SeoHyun: I don't know... I just happen to be here.
YongHwa: *caresses her face* You fit in perfectly here.
SeoHyun: Hmmm? What do you mean?
YongHwa: You fit in perfectly here, right in the centre of this beautiful place. You look like an angel surrounded by flowers, do you know that?
SeoHyun: *blushing* Really...?
YongHwa: Yes...
SeoHyun: Thank you... oppa. *smiling sweetly back at YongHwa*
YongHwa: *continuing his sentence* and... I think I like this angel.
SeoHyun: *surprised* Really oppa...? *turning even redder*
YongHwa: *leans in for a peck on her cheeks*
SeoHyun: *closes her eyes slowly, awaiting this romantic gesture*
Suddenly...
Nurse: SeoHyun-shii, please wake up now. You need to take your medication.
SeoHyun: *slowly waking up* Huh? What...?
Nurse: Yes dear, get up now. Come on, swallow this. Here is some water. *passing her the glass*
SeoHyun: Sigh... Unnie, I was dreaming just now. I was such a nice dream.
Nurse: Really? So I disrupted your beautiful dream?
SeoHyun: Kind of, but it's okay. Kwenchana... it will never be real anyway.
Nurse: Kurom... Unnie have to work now. You can start sitting up properly now if you like. But don't wander around with that leg of yours.
SeoHyun: Okay, I understand. I'll just watch TV all day.
Nurse: Hmmm... okay. Just make sure you stay put. *walks out of her ward*
SeoHyun: *thinking out loud* SeoHyun ah, you stupid pabo. You even dreamed of him? Please rethink about your relationship with him and you know he won't even look at you that way. Pabo... *hitting herself on the head with her better hand*
-5 days later-
Nurse: Congratulations SeoHyun ah! The doctor just gave you the green light to be discharged soon. Now you can leave this stinking boring place and sleep on comfortable beds again
SeoHyun: Really?! YAY!
Nurse: So do you need me to start helping you pack your stuff?
SeoHyun: Nope! I can do it myself unnie. I am not bad at walking with the crutches. See? *diplays her skills at walking with the crutches*
Nurse: Aish... Okay okay I know. You're strong-willed SeoHyun, isn' it?
SeoHyun: Aigoo, unnie! I really can manage.
Nurse: Fine. Erm, who do you want me to contact to help you out of the hospital?
SeoHyun: EHH? *shocked at this question*
Nurse: What ehh? Of course you need someone to get you home. It is impossible to get home by yourself.
SeoHyun: *thinking to herself* I cannot let appa and omma know. I also refuse to be a burden to the members. They must be in the middle of a schedule now. What should I do?
Nurse: So? Have you thought about it?
SeoHyun: Oh unnie. It is alright. I will contact my friend later to come pick me up at the main entrance. Not to worry, I will arrange it myself.
Nurse: Okay then. Be careful now. I hope to never see you again!
SeoHyun: WHY?
Nurse: YAH! Is this the correct place to keep coming in?
SeoHyun: I know... but...
Nurse: I know what you mean. Here's my number. Keep it and call me anytime if you wanna meet up.
SeoHyun: Kamsahamnida unnie! *hugs the nurse*
Nurse: Quickly pack up now. Annyong! *leaves the room*
SeoHyun: *smiling optimisticly* Ah... Let's go back to the dorm!
[Out at the roads]
SeoHyun: *checking her pockets* Aigoo, I don't have a lot of money with me. I didn't bring out that much money before the fan signing. I guess I would have to ride the bus...
Riding the bus was... terrible. First, she had to wait for the bus to come at the cold-windy bus stop. Then, she had to hop onto the bus like a snail due to her leg and crutches. Other kind passengers did help her get up and get down the bus, but most of them just complained of her being too slow. Then, after hopping off the nearest station to the boys dormitory, SeoHyun still had to walk a long distance to reach the dorm. In the streets of people, it just wasn't as easy as it looks. But, she just balanced herself on her crutches and tries her best to hop on one leg all the way back. She was just happy to be going back.
[C.N.Blue dorm]
SeoHyun: *entering the door password* Haha! I've reached! FINALLY!
She walks in the dorm and tries her best to pry off her shoe on the better leg before going to the living area. Then, she just dump herself onto the sofa.
SeoHyun: Wah... even the sofa feels better than the hospital bed. This is so good! The members are all not here. I think I shall watch some TV first. *trying her best to locate the remote*
SeoHyun: *talking to herself* Where's the remote? It's impossible to find it!
-door creaks-
SeoHyun: HUH! Who's there? *stuck to the sofa*
SeoHyun: YAH! Tell me! Who's there! *stretching her head to the max to see*
JungShin: Oh. My. God.
SeoHyun: JungShin?!
JungShin: It is me, alright. But... YOU! WHY ARE YOU HERE?
SeoHyun: I currently live here, don't I?
JungShin: I mean, how did you get out of the hospital? How did you come home?
SeoHyun: I discharged myself and came home by bus. Why?
JungShin: WHAT?!
SeoHyun: Hey, what's the big reaction for? I'm fine right? SEE!
JungShin: No, that's not okay. I'll tell hyung. *starting to take out his phone*
SeoHyun: NO! Why do you want to bother them just because I came back? Just leave it. By the way, why are you here by yourself? Where are the others?
JungShin: Oh, I was quite sick this morning. So, they left me alone in he dorm and went out to the practice room. I felt better just now, so I went down to the nearest drugstore to get some pills. I didn't know I will come home to see you here.
SeoHyun: *concerned* Then, are you okay now JungShin? Go in and lie down somemore. I'll get you some water for your medication. *reaching out for her crutches to stand*
JungShin: Nope. That's not right. I definitely look and feel better than you. Plus, I will be calling the members now. I must inform them about your rashness.
SeoHyun: DO YOU HAVE TOO? *trying to sound angry*
JungShin: *poking out his tongue* YES.
SeoHyun: Don't disturb them, just because... *cut off mid-sentence*
JungShin: *on the phone with MinHyuk* Yobuseyo, MinHyuk ah. Guess what I saw?
MinHyuk: What?
JungShin: A girl.
MinHyuk: SO? *starting to feel it is a senseless phone call*
JungShin: With crutches.
MinHyuk: Huh...? *confused*
JungShin: Sitting in our dorm.
MinHyuk: WHAT? You mean, HYUN IS BACK?
JungShin: Yeah. *said coolly*
MinHyuk: *screaming to his hyungs in the practice room* HYUNG! HYUN IS BACK IN DORM!
JungShin: Are you all coming back now?
MinHyuk: DUH! See you in 15 minutes.
-hung up-
SeoHyun: JUNGSHIN! Why did you have to make them come back now?
JungShin: So that they can add some sense into you for coming home all ALONE.
SeoHyun: AH SHIROH! *from then on refuse to talk to JungShin*
[20 silent minutes later]
The front door burst open.
MinHyuk, YongHwa and JongHyun: HYUN AH! *shock on their faces*
SeoHyun: *timid* Anyong...
YongHwa: How did you get out?
MinHyuk: How did you come back?
JongHyun: Are you okay?
SeoHyun: Err... I... okay.
JungShin: Hyung, she won't tell you anything now since she's frightened that you all will scold her. The thing is, this girl here discharged herself from the hospital once the doctor gave her the greenlight to leave. Then, she took a BUS home, apparently and walked back to our dorm.
Other members: *shocked on their faces*
MinHyuk: You nuts?
SeoHyun: No...
YongHwa: Then why did you venture out of the hospital with two broken limbs?
SeoHyun: I just didn't want to be a burden to you guys. I knew you all were busy. I cannot all my appa and omma too because they don't know. Plus, I don't even have one friend in this city. I just thought it would be better if I solved my own problems.
JongHyun: Sigh... but you made us worry. NEVER do such things again.
YongHwa: *sounded a little mad* NEVER EVER!
SeoHyun: *scared* I know I know... I'm sorry...
JungShin: *trying to create a better atmosphere* Aish, kurom... she's back anyway. Let's celebrate her discharge!
SeoHyun: *fidgeting in her seat* Yeah... Aigoo... Come on, stop being mad at me.
JongHyun: Yeah, hyung. Good thing is she's back now. Should we go out and eat?
YongHwa: I don't know if that's a good idea. She will have difficulty walking.
SeoHyun: Kwenchana-yo! I walk fine.
YongHwa: Really? *not believing*
SeoHyun: *trying to prove herself* Watch me.
SeoHyun grabbed her crutches and tried to stand up. Inside, she is complaining about the damn sofa being so low down causing her to have a hard time standing up. Then, hobbled towards the other end of the living room. To prove herself even better, she started hobbling at a faster pace. Bad choice... Before she knew it, she was wobbling left and right trying to balance herself. It was like a slow-motion picture when SeoHyun was heading face first to the floor. Of course, all the C.N.Blue members are shocked to their bones.
SeoHyun: *falling* AHH!
C.N.Blue: YAH! Be careful!
The next time SeoHyun opened her eyes, all she saw was four boys grabbing her. The best part was, JungShin is stuck below her, like a mattress to break her fall. She wasn't hurt but she couldn't stop herself from laughing out loud.
SeoHyun: *giggling* Hehehe... That wasn't too bad.
YongHwa: *stern* Wasn't too bad? You were just about to break another few more bones if it weren't for us who saved you.
SeoHyun: Hehehe! I think we should try that again.
MinHyuk: You must be nuts. This concludes that we're all eating in the dorm.
JungShin: *pissed off* YAH! AM I YOUR HUMAN-PILLOW?! GET OFF ME!
SeoHyun: *suddenly realising JungShin is still there* Oh my God. Mianhe JungShin ah.
With the other 3 members help, SeoHyun was helped up without her crutches. Then, something unexpected happened. YongHwa suddenly placed an arm over her back and the other arm below her knees. SeoHyun felt that her feet was lifted off the ground. YongHwa was carrying her to the sofa again - bridal style.
SeoHyun: *thinking to herself while looking at YongHwa* Oh my God... he is carrying me. His eyes are so... mesmerizing. He looked like the YongHwa in my dreams. His face... Ottoke...? Why is my heart beating so quickly?
YongHwa: *slowly putting SeoHyun onto the couch while speaking to her softly* Hyun ah, you just stay here. We'll take care of you...
SeoHyun: *secretly smiling inside* Okay...