Chapter 53:

Your POV

"I have to leave. I hope this will settle SHINee up,"

"Chaerin?! What are you talking about?!" he raised his voice a little.

I kept quiet.

I couldn't find anything to talk back in front of him.

"Are you going to leave him like that?"

I know he is talking about Minho.

"Take ca-care of-of Minho for me. I know you w-will," my voice trembling.

"Leave him like how Soojin did?"

That made my tears I was controlling to flow out.

I'm not like her!

NO.

"No.You have to understand me.I have no other choice. I have to leave.I can't stay long here.This issue will become bigger,"

"So, leaving is your decision?"

I looked at his eyes. But I can't looked at it any longer.

"You think by leaving, you can actually settle this problem?" He was frowning at me.

I kept quiet. Tears flow out automatically.

"How can this heal Minho's already hurt heart? You are just making it worse. He is already hurt by his past and now you? Do you think Minho will be fine with it? And do you think he will let you go?"

"NO.NO.NO!" I can't stand what he was telling me. I started sobbing quietly.

I took his hand with both my hands and told him, "Please,you have to pursue him. He have to let me go. Help me. Can you?"

He was shocked by my reaction.

He shook his head and took away his hand from me.

Then he stared at me for a long time. "I don't want to make the same mistake I did last time.But I will do it for you," He told me.

"Thank you," I took a step and hugged him. He was a little shocked and hesitated to hug.

Then a thunder stroked. It's going to rain soon.

We both looked up at the sky.

Then I look down at him.

I'm going to miss you too. if only I have the strength to tell you that, Jinki oppa.

Thank you so much for all you have done to me.

"I'm sorry.I'm sorry I didn't saw you.I was blinded somehow,"

"It's not you fault, It's mine,"

"If we had another life.I promise I will give you a chance," He looked surprised.

I pulled away from the hug.

It's already started drizzling.I took out the jacket and gave it to him.

Then I started walking away.

Chapter 52:

Your POV

It was already 3.00pm.

Oh, time fly so fast!

I was sitting at the dining table clicking through pictures I've taken with Minho in my phone.

Unknowingly I was smiling at those beautiful, sweet moment that we've been together.

^_^

Click, click,click....

Am I going to leave all these memories behind?

Am I going to forget all those unforgettable days I had?

It's all for his good!

How am I suppose to forget all these memories that we have created together?!

These are all precious to me.

Chaerin, you HAVE TO!

I hesitated for a while but I moved my finger to click

DELETE BUTTON.

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Onew's POV

"Hyung, look, Onew hyung had bought you a clothe," Taemin opened up the plastic bag and showed a T-shirt to Key.

"Awww...that's so cool," Key took the shirt and wore it over him.

I was waiting for his comment.

"Nice!"

"Hyung, hyung, here this is for you two," Taemin passed two paper bag to Minho and Jonghyun.

"Thanks," both of them wished.

Minho has been busy these days in variety shows and Jonghyun lost his voice from vocal training.

Then I took a glance at the clock on the wall.

Oh!

It's 3.50pm!

I should get going now.

But what excuse could I give them?

Er.....

"Guys, I'm going out with Joon. So I gotta go now, see you guys later," I told and stood up not wanting to answer any of their questions.

"Hyung, say Hi to him," Minho told.

I just nod my head and put over my jacket, cap and sunglasses from the hang stand and went out of the dorm.

Mount Wonju?

Why there?

I walked to the nearest taxi stand.

A taxi came in but it was a hapseung. So I ignored it.

I waited for the next one.

But none came!

Come on, how come there's not even a single taxi?!

Finally I saw one again.

Yes, it's empty.

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Your POV

Wow. This is so relaxing.

I took a deep breath in and out.

The fresh air, the breeze, its so refreshing.

I was sitting on a bench at the highest peak of the mountain.

There's less tourist here since it's not school holidays.

Lucky.

My phone beep.

A message.

From: Onew

Where are you?

I replied,

To: Onew

The top peak.

From: Onew

I'll be there.

Oh, he's coming.Why is my heart beating so fast?!

It's like....it's like...

I don't know.

I felt something else too.

Oh, no!

Not this feeling again.

From far I saw a figure walking towards me. he waved at me.

Onew oppa!

I waved back.

I stood up and greeted him.

"Anyeong," I bowed.

"Ya, Chaerin-ah, what's with the formality?"I chuckled at his silliness.

We stood there for a while admiring the beautiful scenery from the top view of the Mount Wonju.

"So..." he started.

My heart beats. Then something striked me to speak it out.

"Jinki oppa, are you hiding something from me?"

He stared at me for a moment.

I can see there's something he his hiding in his eyes.

"You can't keep it to yourself for a long time. You have to tell it out,"

"Chaerin, what's your point?" he asked, now, looking at me anymore.

Uh! What am I thinking!

"Jinki oppa, I'm going to ask you something, you have to answer me honestly. Can you?"

He nod his head.

I went closer to him. It took my all my courage to do this.

"Jinki oppa...do....you....love me," I stuttered so much! My heart beats like I'm a a race.

"No. Not anymore,"

Goosebumps went all over me.

So, he did loved me.

And I was blinded.

"I...I'm...," It's just wouldn't come out of my mouth.

He chuckled. I frowned at him.

"Were trying to say sorry? You don't have to. You didn't do anything wrong. It was me. My mistake to fall for you even though I know you were with someone and that someone was one of my best friend more like brother to me. I still did and now, I'm not sure whether I'm regretting it or not,"

I. was. speechless.

I was frozen too.

The cold breeze made it even worse.

Then I felt something warm and cozy all over me.

There was a jacket on me.

"Jinki oppa,"

He smiled.

"This could make you feel warmer. Have it,"

I looked at him. His eyes.

Then I remembered something.

The letter.

I took out a letter from my bag.

My hand was trembling.

Was it because I was nervous or is it the cold?

I handed it to him.

He took it from me.

"Read it when I'm not around,"

He take a look at the cover and slide it into his pocket.

"Jinki oppa, I have to tell you something el..else..also,"

He looked at me.

"I...I'm leaving to Pa..Paris after graduation next week," why am I stuttering so much suddenly?!

His eyes gone wide.

"Buya!!?"

Chapter 51: Meet

Your POV

I woke up early in the morning today.

I couldn't sleep well yesterday.

The first person who came into my mind was Onew.

I got to see him.

But how?!

I shouldn't let Minho know about this.

Should I call him?

Should I message him?

How am I going suppose to tell him when I meet up with him?!

Oh, I'm so nervous.

I have to tell him!

I don't think I can face Minho.

It will only make him and me break into scattered pieces.

I walked around my room thinking and thinking.

I looked at myself in the mirror.

I took a deep breath and took my phone which was on the dressing table.

Dialled Onew.

It rings

Rings.

And rings

But nobody answered the call.

URGH!

Pick the phone!

Onew oppa!

I called again.

Then finally someone picked it.

"Yoboseyo,"

"Anyeong, Jinki oppa?"

"Ne, Chaerin?"

Oh, it's him.

"Jinki oppa, can you I talk to you?"

"Uh? Sure, what is it Chaerin?"

"Emm, well, can we meet at Mt. Wonju later at 4.00 pm? Oh! Wait, Jinki oppa are you having any schedules today?" SHOOT I almost forgot to ask that!

"Aniyo.I'll be there at 4.oo pm. See you later," He immediately hung up.

What's the rush?!

I looked at my phone.

Then I sighed.

You have no choice Chaerin!

You have to tell him.

But won't he feel hurt too?

He cares for me too.

As I told you, Chaerin, you have NO CHOICE!

I looked at myself for one last time in the mirror and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

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Onew's POV

"Hyung, your phone is ringing!" Taemin shouted.

"Wait, wait, I'm coming,"

"Oh, hyung, palli! I can't stand any longer," He keep on knocking the bathroom door.

"Ok, ok, I'm done," I took a long shower with hot water.

It's really relaxing.

I tied my towel around me and unlocked the door.

The next second, Taemin dashed in and pushed me out and shut the door behind.

It was just a blink of an eye.

I went to my room and saw the missed call.

It was

Chaerin?!

Why did she called?

A lot things ran in my mind.

Should I call her back?

Then my phone ring again.

Chaerin.

"Yoboseyo," my heart beats.

"Anyeong, Jinki oppa?"

"Ne, Chaerin?" Speaking out her name only gives me a weird feeling.

"Jinki oppa, can I talk to you?"

Uh? She wants to talk to me?

"Uh? Sure, what is it Chaerin?"

"Emm, well, can we meet at Mt. Wonju later at 4.00 pm? Oh! Wait, Jinki oppa are you having any schedules today?"

Meet at Mt. Wonju?

What's happening?

I promise to bring Taemin out to buy clothes...

"Aniyo. I'll be there at 4.00pm. See you later," I hung up the phone immediately.

I feel like I have no courage to face her at all.

I promise myself to forget about her and not to fall for her but I was careless.

And she still have to come in my way!

What time is it now?

10.00 am.

Minho went out for a variety show.

Jonghyun, vocal training.

Key's cooking.

Now,

"Ya, Taemin-ah, palli. Let's go now," I shouted from my room so that he could hear.

A knock came from outside of my room.

"Hyung, you told me we are going in the evening?"

"Change in plans now,"

"You are acting weird these days," He said and went away.

Am I?

Is it that obvious?

I thought I was hiding it?

I tried my best not to show any signs.

URGH!

I'm totally tired of it!

Chapter 50:

Onew's POV

Ouch! My head.

Oh, my headache!

See this is what you get when you drink a lot, Jinki-ya!

ARGH!

I couldn't even open my eyes!

Yesterday's soju had put me flat.

"Hyung, you alright?" Minho came in with a towel around his neck.

I was holding my head with both my hands.

I drank a lot for a reason.

I wanted to forget her.

Her.

Chaerin.

All this time, I've been stupid.

Even though i know she loves someone, not someone but my best friend, my brother, my band member, Mimho.

How could I still fight?!

I can't.

You can't Lee Jin Ki.

You have to give up on your hopes.

She loves Minho and you know you won't have any chance.

They are meant for each other.

The look in her eyes when Minho told the press about their relationship.

She have no feelings for you, Jinki-ah.

Then why?

Why did she came after me?

Why did she have to comfort me?

Why did she hugged me?

The look in her eyes when she saw me cry.

There was something.

It's not only affection.

AH! My head is really giving me a nausea!

Why am I so confused?! why is she making me confuse?!

Lee Jin Ki, STOP!

"Hyung?"

Should I tell him?

"Minho...,"

"hyung! you know you drank too much yesterday. I tried to stop you but you were so resistant,"

I was still holding my head.

I nod my head.

Then there was a quiet moment between me and Minho.

No one talk.

"Hyung.....do..do you think the decision I made was right?"

He was waiting for my answer.

But i could speak.

Did he made the right decision?!

And did I made my right decision?

I just stood up ignoring my headache and was on my way to get out of my room.

"Hyung, I'm sorry," he was still sitting on his bed.

I stopped.

"I'm sorry, you have to face this too,"

I walked towards him and he looked at me. Then I just ruffled his hair and smiled.

He was having a confused face and i just went out.

UH! My heart!

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Chapter 49:

Your POV

We came back to the waiting room together.

SHINee's manager was there with the others around him.

Onew looked at me,but when i looked into his eyes, he turned away.

"Minho, schedule will be tight this week.We have to start your Amigo promotion already," their manager told Minho.

"But...,"

"No buts. Onew had agreed to it,"

I was only looking at Onew but is he ignoring me?

"Chaerin, I'll send you home in a moment,ok," SHINee's manager told me.

I just nod my head.

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I am already at my house doorstep now.

Should I go in? Dad should be home already right?

Oh! Why am I scared?

I clicked in the password on the security code box in front of my apartment door.

And the door unlocked.

I took a deep breath and went in.

The sound of tv could be heard.

It must be dad.

I gulped.

Oh, how am I going to face him?

I walked past the living room.

I slowed down my step as I took a glance at the tv.

"Breaking news in entertainment world. Famous K-pop artist, member of contemporary boy band SHINee's Choi Minho confess on being in a relationship with his school classmate in a press conference held this morning with them. All five of them together with his confessed girlfriend attended the conference," the news reporter reported.

Then a short video of the press conference were shown.

* " Well, he was talking about talking to me about something that he saw on the net the other day. It was a funny video.He did a small demo on how the girl tricked the guy," *

* "How sure could you be it was me and her when the photo taken was not showing their face. The picture was taken from their back," *

* "Let me tell you. Yes. That picture is true. It does show that I was kissing her. Is there any problem? Is there anything wrong? Yes. She is my girlfriend. She's been a good friend to me too. She has always been there for me, comforting me everyday. That picture shows you that we are in a relationship! So why asking it again?!" *

Goosebumps were all over me now.

I went straight to the kitchen because I needed some water to digest this!

"You happy now?" the voice of my dad asked.

I didn't stop, I need water.

Dad was quiet after that.

After having a glass of water. I feel....

feel like screaming!

I washed my face to calm myself at the kitchen zinc. Now I feel refreshed.

My mind was still running, thinking.

I wiped my face using the kitchen towel. Then I came out of the kitchen.

Dad was still there.

"Dad, I've decided to go to Paris after graduation as you wished,"

"Have you given all your thought wisely?"

"Yes. Yes, dad," my stomach rolled. I feel the pain in my heart.

It's as though its broken, scattered with my own words.

Yes. I am going to Paris.

I 've the whole night yesterday before going to the press conference and I cam up a decision.

As I pass the living room, Ilhan passed by me.

"Noona, you have made the wrong decision," as low as a whisper.

That made me stop my next step.

I looked at him.

He just walked pass away from me, leaving me behind staring at his back.

I made a wrong decision?!

I thought I made a right one?!

Going to Paris will end all this problems that;s happening and that will happen in future. I would never be a trouble for them.

To Minho.

To Onew.

The press wouldn't go crazy chasing after their personal life.

Especially Minho, I'm giving him too much trouble.

But I love him.

I know this is love because I cried so much when I had to made this stupid decision!

I have to give up.

Chaerin, you have to.

You can't keep this up.

It's hard for you and all for them.

And I know I couldn't stand seeing my loved ones' being hurt.

I 'm already confused with my own feelings.

Onew.

Jinki oppa.

I have to talk to him.

I need to talk to him.

Only he can help me.

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Chapter 48: Continue

What did she say?!

LOVE TRIANGLE?

I couldn't speak back.

All I could think is the weird feeling I'm having which is SERIOUSLY giving me a nausea!

I feel like I'm going to faint any moment.Weak.

Could it be a love triangle?

Is my feeling towards Minho and Onew different? Or is it same?

Should I get up and run?

I don't want to answer her.

I can't stand sitting here anymore!

I feel like running away from all of these things!

No! You can't!

You promise them, you wouldn't do anything stupid!

But...I can't do this anymore...

I feel so weak all the sudden.

Everything around me started to spin.

Chaerin! Stay strong!

"Neo gwenchana?( are you okay?),"A voice whispered.

Then I realise i was spacing out. Onew looked worried.

I nod my head slowly. I also realise that Minho's hand was still on mine.

And he was talking.

"...............we too need personal lifes. These pictures show we do have personal life and they are intefering into it too much. Imagine you yourself being a victim like this. Would you want yourself to be stalked around with someone?!" he said having a very furious look in his eyes.

All the reporters were noting down something.

"I'm sorry but I think we need to stop," SHINee's manager came in.

Oh, finally!

Then the others covered up everything.

We stood up, bowed and walked in rows out of the room.

We were brought into a waiting room.

Everyone of us were quiet. None of us talked to each other. We all sat all over the small room.

Onew was at one end of the room.

Minho was sitting on the sofa with his palm on his forehead.

Me sitting next to him.

Taemin and Key was on the other end of the room.

Jonghyun is sitting on the opposite sofa.

*"so is this some kind of love triangle?"*

That question the reporter asked is still bugging me in my head.

I glance over Onew and then I look at Minho.

Tears started flooding my eyes automatically.

Is it because of me? Could it be?

I stood up abruptly and dashed out of the room immediately.

By then my tears started rolling down.

I heard Minho and Onew called my name and the others looked at me in surprise.

I walked past many rooms on the same floor.

I heard someone came out of the room I was in just now.

"Chaerin," It was Minho's voice.

I reached the end of the floor where there was a staircase and elevators.

My tears was still flowing.

Should I turn? I need him. I really need him now.

I turn around and saw him standing right behind me.

"Minho," I said in a low voice.

"Chaerin," he walked closer to me.

I hugged him. I hugged him tightly.

Then I started sobbing on him.

He kept quiet all the time and caress my back slowly, calming me down.

"I'm so sorry," my voice sounds husky because I was crying.

"No, I am sorry," He said in his charismatic voice that just melts me.

"I....I love you," I whispered while still staying around his warm arms with my head on his chest.

He hugged me tighter and whispered, "I love you too," in my ears.

A smile form on my lips.

We broke the hug.

But then Minho pulled me into a small kiss on my lips.

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Chapter 47: Conference Day.

Your POV

It was Saturday and I think it's D-day.

Conference day is today.

The press conference will be held in S.M Building.

SHINee's manager came to pick me up.

Dad didn't ask anything after that day where he found out about the articles and photos.

I was on my way to SM building.

All the others are already there.

Then my phone buzzed.

Onew messaged me.

From: Jinki

You ready? Buck yourself up. Everything is gonna be alright, Just stay calm and strong. We are there for you. Hwaiting! ^^

A smile form from my lips.

"Chaerin, it will take around 20-25 minutes, so don't show your nervousness much. Minho is there for you. If you couldn't answer just give a sign, the others will take care of it. Arasso?"

SHINee's manager ruffled my hair.

I just nod my head. Was it very clear in my face that I'm really nervous?!

Indeed, I am really REALLY SCARED!

I've never been or done something like this.

I wore a decent clothing, tied my hair up into a pony tail.

Manager brought me into the building. We took the lift and it reached the 4th floor.

Then I saw all five of them. Some standing, some sitting outside a room labelled,

Conference Room.

I gulped my saliva all the way down to my stomach.

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We sat in a row in front of a long table. Minho, me, Onew, Taemin, Jonghyun and lastly Key consecutively.

My stomach got worse. It's giving me a weird feeling and I felt really uncomfortable.

When I looked in front of me, there was a whole bunch of peoples!

Around 4 reporters with stand microphone in front of them, papers and pen on their hands. Cameras around us and in front of them. It was in every corner!

One of the guy who was standing at the end of the opposite table where the reporters was seated nod his head and all the SHINee members stood up and greeted.

"Anyeong haseyo, we are shining SHINee!"

I was the only one who was seated.

Then when all of the took their seat, I stood up and greeted.

"Anyeong haseyo, chonun Jung Chaerin imnida," I bowed and sat on my chair.

I had both my hands on my lap. my fingers was fidgeting each other.

Then Minho took his hand and put it on my hand which was rested on my lap signalling that everything will be alright.

I looked at him with eyes of agreement.

The first reporter started to ask question.

He showed a picture of me with Mihno holding hands and asked,

"Explain this picture Mr Minho," that was short and....for me it was rude in the way she asked.

Minho was quiet for a while and was studying the picture.

"I was walking back home with her after school,"

Indeed it was true. It was a picture taken with our school uniform on.

"You were not only walking back home but you were holding hands laughing. Do you mind giving me some details about it Miss Chaerin,"

She shot a glance to me. I felt all my strength just dropped down like a ball being thrown for ma high building. My face was burning hot!

What should I say?! Should I tell the truth or should I lie?!

Oh, will my way of answering be good?!

"It....," I stuttered." Well, he was talking about talking to me about something that he saw on the net the other day. It was a funny video.He did a small demo on how the girl tricked the guy,"

No I know my face is totally red!

But at least I told the truth. Minho was telling me some jokes and weird stuff he saw on the internet but holding hands wasn't included I made that up.

She nod her head.

Then the second reporter ask.

"Mr. Onew, you know that they were in a relationship right?"

Without even a time to think, he answered back.

"Minho did not mention anything related to being in a relationship,"

It was true too. Minho didn't tell Onew at first. Then when Soojin came, he found out that Minho likes me.

It was only the second question and I was already lost!

Their questions are too deep.

"Do you mind telling me what you were doing with Miss Chaerin in a beach?" the reporter showed the picture of me and Onew standing next to each other facing the beach.

"How sure could you be it was me and her when the photo taken was not showing their face. The picture was taken from their back,"

The reporter who asked just nod his head.

"SHINee have had a variety show with Miss Chaerin called SHINee's date,"

"Yes," Minho answered.

"Did you know her before that or after that?"

"I met her once in our plane back to Korea from our pre-debut shooting," Minho answered.

"Miss Chaerin, were you taking advantage of SHINee to yourself?"

WHAT?!

I was blinking.

Me?

No. I wasn't!

"Look, Miss...." I was looking at her name tag. " Miss Yang Jin Ying, we were friends in school before they even debuted. Minho was my classmate. We were just being as normal friends. Is there anything that I can take advantage of?! Why would I do that?" something got into me.

The reporter only nod her head.

"Then do you mind explaining this," she took out a picture of me kissing Minho while he was on my lap that night AND another picture of me hugging Onew.

My heart stopped beating at the second.

Is this what press conference are like?!

They are ready with everything!

And their digging everything too!

"I...I-," I couldn't think of anything to talk back.

"Let me tell you. Yes. That picture is true. It does show that I was kissing her. Is there any problem? Is there anything wrong? Yes. She is my girlfriend. She's been a good friend to me too. She has always been there for me, comforting me everyday. That picture shows you that we are in a relationship! So why asking it again?!"

She nod her head without any question.

Why does every reporter only nod their head after we answered their questions?

She looked at me then Onew.

But before Onew could answer,

I did.

"That was the same time when you showed another picture of us standing together. I was comforting him. He was having a hard time. Hugging a person to comfort them is not wrong. Everyone does that,"

Onew looked at me.

But I was only facing the reporter.

"So is this some kind of Love Triangle?"

I can feel that everyone of us were frozen in our seat.

Chapter 46:

Your POV

Inside Building

"Minho!" SHINee's manager is not in a good mood.

"Hyung, mianhe,"

"Minho, Do you know who else might spot you?! You want this to become a big issue?"

"Hyung, I said I'm sorry. Look, I don't care, I don't care what happens to me, but I can't stand seeing my brothers and Chaerin getting hurt. They need me and I need them too,"

"So, you want this rumor to become true?"

"Why can't?! Can't an artist have a normal life too? We are just doing our job.Why do they need to question it? I know fans are the reason for our popularity but saying that we shouldn't have a relationship is too personal!"

SHINee's manager looked at Minho and ruffled his own hair after staring at Minho.

Onew was standing quietly beside Minho.

Taemin, Jonhyun and Key were frozen in their seat.

"Okay, Minho. I know how you feel but let's settle this ok.It's up to you if you wanted it to be revealed to the reporters or not but think wisely before you take you action. We are having a conference talk next week,"

Minho kept quiet and so were the others.

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It was already night. I decided to walk back home even though they insist on sending me home.

I took a deep breath and it turn out to be a sigh.

All this problems.

Onew being hurt about his parents.

Minho's past relationship must be haunting him now.

Soojin must be going nuts by now.

All because of....

ARGH!

My life is going to be what?

When I looked in front, I was already at my house doorstep.

Oh! Time just fly.

I had the house Key so I unlocked the door and went in instead of typing the password.

The sound of the television can be heard.

Dad must be home.

Ilhan was there too.

I felt uneasy to face them.

So, without any word, I went straight to my room door.

"Chaerin," It was dad's voice.

My stomach rolled.

"Yes, appa," I looked at him.

"Come here," He was sitting in front of the tv.

Ilhan was just looking at me.

"So when is your graduation day coming?"

Graduation?

Oh, graduation!

"Er...I think it's by the end of this month dad,"

"Have to decided where and what are you going to pursue?"

His voice sounds different. Not the normal voice he used to talk to me.

Then I saw something in front of the coffee table. A few papers with pictures and an torn envelope.

Oh, God.

Him too.

NO!

I swallowed my saliva that was stuck in my throat.

"I want you to go to Paris after your graduation to pursue your fashion design dream,"

"Appa?"

"I'm giving you time to think,"

"Appa!"

Suddenly he was out of rage.

"I don't want my daughter to be an eyes of some crazy papparazi, being all over the internet, running around catching public's attention!! I don't want any of this!" He took the papers and pictures which was on the table and gave to me.

When I looked at it.

A big waves of shock went through me like a splash.

It was picture of me hugging Onew.

Me running after him.

Me standing beside him.

The other pictures of me and Minho.

Then the papers, it was the article that I saw this morning.The article that moved all the members of SHINee and me.

Then there was another paper.

A new one.

Title:Same girl, now after SHINee's Onew?

Rumors has been told that SHINee's Minho is in a relationship

with a unknown girl.

Pictures had proved that the same girl is after SHINee's Leader Onew?

What's going on?

Ya! WHAT IS GOING ON?!

I couldn't breath.

Soojin!

She still haven't learn her lesson

"Dad! But.." He wasn't already gone to his room.

"Ilhan,how did he get this?"

"It was already at our house door when he came in," he told.

I feel like crushing it and burning this stuff into ashes!

* " I want you to go to Paris after your graduation to pursue your fashion design dream," *

I closed my eyes for a while and took a deep breath.

"Noona, is Jinki hyung alright?"

I couldn't answer him.

I turn to open my room door and Ilhan said something.

"You know that Jinki hyung likes you right?" His voice was serious.

My hand tremble to turn open the door knob.

I looked at Ilhan for one last time and went in.

I close the door and out the papers on my desk and then threw myself on the bed.

Oh, I'm so TIRED.

* "You that Jinki hyung likes you right?" *

What did he say?

How could he possibly like me?

Does he?

Could he liking me besides knowing that I love Minho?

* "....and I don't want you to get hurt physically or emotionally. I can't stand seeing you struggling," *

The time where he waited for me after my first day of class.

When he invited me out for dinner after school.

Could I have been blind?

Was I?

How come I didn't realize.

The time when he hugged me at the beach. Was he comforting me or was I comforting him?

The face he had when he saw me looking at his tears.

How come I didn't realise?!

Was he giving me signs?

Oh, Jinki oppa....

I turn to my left, I turn to my right.

Jinki. Onew.

The time where he saved me from that creepy stranger.

The time where he said he will take care of his sister. it was because of me.

He was always there. Being good and cared.

So the weird feeling I had towards him, could it be love?

Then, Minho.

I love him. The guys that stole my heart by his stare.

Oh! ARgh!

My head.

I think, I think too much.

I got to rest.

NO!

I cant'.

Dad.

He wants me to go to Paris!

But .....I ..can't...I will be leaving Minho

and Onew and my only friend Min...

* "I don't want my daughter to be an eyes of some crazy papparazi, being all over the internet, running around catching public's attention!! I don't want any of this!" *

* "I'm giving you time to think," *

Am I really causing them trouble? Am I?

Minho. He is a celebrity. Loved by many fans. Could I be ruining his image.

They were popular when they debuted.

They caught many fans attention and this stupid article ruined it all!

Everything he had.

And Onew. He was a great leader and also loved my many fans for his dorkiness. The pictures. First it was me and Minho and NOW me and Onew!

This is not being settle but getting WORSE!

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School

Min message me to meet her at the school entrance early.

But I had no face to go to school.

I bet all those face eyes will be on me.

All the SHINee's members wouldn't be going to school until this case is settled.

I saw Min waiting for me under a tree near the school entrance.

When she saw me coming, her eyes went wide.

"Chaerin! Oh!" she hugged me.

"Min!"

"Chaerin! I can't believe this is happening to you,"

"Min, I'll be fine. Come on, I got to tell you something," I decided to tell her everything.

About Soojin.

About Minho's past relationship.

And what happened yesterday.

All the time her eyes were wide and mouth opened in shock.

"Oh, my god! That evil devil!"

"And my dad wants me to go to Paris after graduation. He already made his decision. he gave me time to think,"

"Chaerin,are you really going to do what your dad say?"

"I don't know. I know, Min. I'm confused,"

I didn't tell her about what Ilhan told me about Onew though.

"Oh, Chaerin," she hugged me again. I've been comforting others but I too need someone to comfort me.

And I 'm scared.

We came out of the comfort room.

Min bid goodbye and went to her class.

I was walking alone to my class.

Should I go in? Or should I not?

I know people will be staring and whispering about me.

Oh! Chaerin! Just go!

I took my step into my class.

As I expected girls started whispering quietly.

I wasn't looking at anybody and went straight to my desk.

A girl in my class came towards my desk with a rude face on her.

"Ya!Who do you think you are? Uh?" She hit my table.

Then she poured water on me.

For a second I was frozen by what she just did but the next second, I don't know what got into me.

I pulled her shirt and pushed her.

"Ya! who do you think you are? Mind your own business!"

"Ya! You were the only reason my my SHINee oppa are in trouble! You are causing them trouble. Do you know that?!" Another girl bumped in.

I bit my teeth.

Calm down Chaerin!

I know something like this would happen.

I took my bag and stood up.

Before I get out the class, I step hard on the girl's feet who poured water on me.

"Ah! OUCH!" she whined.

"Boo!" the whole class booed me.

I ran away from my class.

I need to be alone.

Then, I went into the toilet and locked myself in one of the cubicle and sat on the bowl.

My palm was on my face ans tears formed from my eyes.

Oh. Chaerin.

You can't keep on like this!

I cried, cried and cried until no more tears came out.

I spend two hours in the toilet.

When I came out of my school, I received a message from Minho.

From : Love,

Chaerin-ah. How are you? Are you going to school? Manager hyung had cancelled all our schedules for this week. He decided to have a press conference this Saturday.You will be coming. I need you there. I 'm gonna reveal something that can shut them up. SHINee's repackaged album is postponed to next month. I need you. Hope you are alright.

Miss you.

Oh! Minho! I miss you too.

You don't know how much I need you now.

I really do need him.

Minho.

But I'm causing him trouble.

So much!

Chapter 45:

Minho's POV

Onew hyung came out of the door I was staring at.

I knew it.

I knew he couldn't stand it anymore.

He had tears in his eyes.

Some how that mad me really angry and mad at Soojin and also hurt me.

One part of me was burning with anger and another part of me worried about Onew hyung.

He is a very sensitive person.

Even though he doesn't show much of his feelings out.

"Onew-shi!" I heard Chaerin shout.

When I turned to look at her, she was already running after him.

Then, she stop abruptly somehow she remembering something.

She turned and looked at me.

She had tears in her eyes too.

Her eyes show it all, she was asking permission from me.

I nod.

She lookae at me for a while then turn away from me.

Then, I saw Soojin came out furiously.

The sight of her made me regret for what I've done 3 years ago.

Falling in love with her. but at the same time, she still loves me and that's driving her crazy.

Love is pain.

But I couldn't take someone who hurts people who are close to me.

"Minho?!" she looked shocked.

The next thing I did was on my instinct.

I slapped her.

The first and last time I'm doing this to a girl.

Anger flowed in and out of me.

She looked at me with wide eyes and frustration.

"Minho?!!"

"Don't you ever call my name! You disgrateful person! I don't ever wish to talk to you! How could you do this? Uh?!" I said and walked away.

I slapped the girl I once loved and thought she will be my first and forever love but now she is my past.

Should I find Onew hyung and chaerin?

No, it's ok. They will be fine.

I know Onew hyung will be fine with Chaerin around him.

I should get going to SM building.

I covered my face with my scarf and a beanie on my head.

Then my phone vibrated.

A message.

From : Jonghyun.

Minho-ah, come back now! where are you guys?! Is Onew hyung ok? How's Chaerin? Manager hyung had gone wild for letting you two go. COme back now!

Oh, God.

Reply: Jonghyun

Ok. I'll be there with them.Just wait a moment. I'm on my way.Try calming him down. We'll talk later. I'm sorry.

Now, where did they go?

I called Chaerin and she picked her phone.

"Minho,"

"Chaerin, where are you guys? We need to get beack now! Is Onew hyung with you? is he ok? Are you guys safe?"

A lot of question pops in my mind.

I really hope both of them will not get caught by papparazis' again.

"Ne, ne. I'm fine. Onew is with me. Wher are you now?"

"Outside of Soojin's apartment. Chaerin, tell Onew hyung to bring you to the exit of SM Building behind. I 'll be waiting there,"

"Oh, ok. See you there,"

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Your POV

He kept the phone down.

He sound so worried.

"Onew oppa, we should get going now. Minho wants us to meet him at the exit of SM Building behind,"

We were sitting down on the warm beach sand.

"Ya, we should go now,' He stood up and offered me a hand.

He covered his head with his jacket's hoodie and wore sunglasses.

I wore the scarf I had around my neck.

We walked.

I felt eyes watching me.

A ot of eyes while we head down the street I was running.

I felt weird.

But I ignored and walked with Onew.

With him next to me, I feel secured.

Finally I saw SM Building.

We took the exit door behing the building.

I saw someone standing from far away.

It's Minho!

We walked closer and closer and it is him.

I hugged him as he came towards me.

"Gwenchana?" he asked.

I nod.

Just a few minutes away, and I missed him already.

The he looked at Onew, who was standing behind us.

"Hyung!" He hugged Onew and both of them shared a hug.

But both of them didn't talk. Neither Onew nor Minho asked each other anything.