Perfect Two [8]
"Sunbae?"
Yonghwa looked up as he heard a familiar voice. He was confused for a bit when he realized where he was.
Seohyun was standing on the path going to the girls' dormitory. She was wearing pink-framed eyeglasses today, in her usual conservative blouse and skirt ensemble and doll shoes. Her violin case was slung across her back.
"Sunbae?" she asked again, a furrow forming between her eyebrows.
"Hi Seohyun, what are you doing here?" he asked, trying to buy some time as he composed himself.
"Well," she said slowly as she looked around towards the dorm. "I live here, of course," she explained matter-of-factly, looking at him weirdly.
"Ahh, yes, of course," Yonghwa said awkwardly. He'd left his dorm a couple of minutes ago to head for basketball practice, but found himself instead in front of the girls' dorm.
"Maybe I should ask YOU what you're doing here?" she asked suspiciously. He noticed her nostrils flaring slightly.
He chuckled at his observation.
"We could fit a coin in there," he blurted out suddenly.
Seohyun looked at him questioningly. Her eyes widened as she realized what he had meant. Her face turned red as she covered her nose.
Yonghwa wanted to bang his head on a wall.
What's wrong with you man?!
"Oh no, I didn't mean to insult you Ms. Seohyun. I, ah, uhmm- you just looked cute with your nostrils flaring like that," he tried to explain awkwardly as he used his fingers to illustrate his nostrils flaring.
Seohyun's face turned a deeper shade of red as she grew more embarrassed. Yonghwa felt heat spreading on his face as well.
"I~ ahh~ okay bye," he said, turning quickly on his heel, almost running towards the opposite direction.
Today wasn't starting out well for him.
Seohyun stood glued to the spot as she fanned her hot face.
What a way to start her day. Yonghwa-sunbae seemed out of sorts.
She pinched her nostrils between her thumb and forefinger. She had to make sure they don't flare out again in front of him.
But he thought you looked cute with flaring nostrils, she thought to herself.
A slight grin crept on the side of her mouth. She squared her shoulders, adjusted the strap of her violin case, and continued walking towards the Music building with light steps.
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Yonghwa peeked out from behind a tree as he watched Seohyun leave the pathway. He groaned as he remembered their weird conversation.
Or rather, his weird monologue.
He slapped a hand on his forehead, feeling like an idiot.
Nostrils?! Who thinks nostrils are cute?! he thought, feeling even more stupid as the minutes passed.
What would he say next time? Her philtrum was sexy?
Ugh dang, what's happening to me?!
He shook his head, trying to clear it. He'd felt like a magnet was pulling him towards that path this morning. He seriously didn't know how he'd ended up standing in front of the girls' dorm.
It was the 5th time he'd seen her.
He'd been counting.
Still a bit dazed, he ran off towards basketball practice.
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Yoona stretched out her arms languidly as she slowly woke up. She looked at the clock on the wall and figured she still had enough time to laze around before preparing for class.
Hugging her pillow, she thought about last night.
She had her first ever real conversation with her husband.
Jonghyun.
They'd talked about little stuff, like the weather, how cold it was getting now and so on.
He'd asked her about her friend Seohyun, and she told him they've been best friends since kids.
He'd grinned at that, revealing perfect rows of white teeth, and his dimples stood out like headlights. She was mesmerized. She must have stared at those dimples for the rest of the time she waited for Seohyun to come out.
I hope he didn't notice that, she thought, still giddy about it.
They'd both looked up as the door to the studio opened and Seohyun and Yonghwa came out. She was a bit crestfallen when Jonghyun stood up, saying it was his turn to play. She smiled at him and wished him 'good luck.'
She'd wanted to join him inside the studio as he played his guitar and sang.
That's been one of her undying dreams.
That Jonghyun sang and played the guitar for her.
Only for her.
Sighing, she stood up and waited gloomily as Seohyun said their 'good-nights' to Yonghwa sunbae. She nodded along automatically.
Sighing deeply, Yoona rolled on her other side, still hugging her pillow.
It's just too hard, having this crazy crush on Jonghyun. He must think she's weird. He even remembered when he caught her having leg cramps when she was sneaking around.
She felt embarrassed again at the memory.
No more sneaking around, Yoong. Be a lady! she said, scolding herself.
She was going to get Jonghyun to like her, no matter what.
Pumping up a fist into the air, she said, "Fighting!"
Satisfied, she rolled back and went back to sleep.
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"Look out!"
Yonghwa turned around as the basketball hit his forehead.
Stars and little birds flew around his head as he stood there for a couple of seconds, dazed.
Jungshin rushed over to catch him from behind as he slowly slid to the ground.
"Hyung! Hyung, are you alright?!" Minhyuk asked as he kneeled beside Yonghwa and gave light taps on his cheek.
Jonghyun looked on worriedly, as he was the one who threw the ball.
"Ahhh, twinkle twinkle~ so pretty~" Yonghwa said, a silly grin on his face as he reached out a hand weakly, trying to catch the stars.
The coach pushed through the entire team that was clumped around the incapacitated Yonghwa.
"Yah, yah move back, give him some air!" he commanded, kneeling beside Yonghwa and doing some basic assessment.
"Haul him off to the infirmary, I think he'll be fine," he said. The three CNBLUE boys formed a human stretcher and carried him off. The rest of the team watched, worried.
The coach looked on as the boys left, shaking his head.
Yonghwa seemed a bit preoccupied these days. He'd better get his head out of the clouds soon.
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Yonghwa opened his eyes slowly as he felt his head throbbing.
He saw fluorescent lights on a white ceiling. The bright lights hurt his eyes, making him shut them tight.
A throbbing headache was increasing in intensity along his frontal area. He tentatively touched a hand on his forehead. A huge lump pulsated just above his eyebrows.
He groaned as he slowly moved up to a sitting position. He was still in his basketball outfit, and a white linen sheet covered him. Realizing he was in the clinic, he tried to remember what had happened to him.
He remembered he was in the middle of the basketball court, and Jonghyun was dribbling the ball. He thought he'd heard a voice calling him. It sounded like Seohyun's voice. Next thing he knew, he was in a bed in the clinic.
Dang, this is getting out of hand. Seohyun's been on his mind a lot since that unforgettable violin performance. Add to that the fact that her laughter sounded like chimes tinkling in the breeze, and her eyes sparkled like jewels.
And then she had to go and play the piano. He'd always been a sucker for a girl who played instruments.
Seohyun played the violin and the piano brilliantly.
He shook his head to clear it, but winced as the headache grew. Climbing out of bed, he found his shoes under the bed and put them on. He'd rest better in his bed.
"Hey, where do you think you're going?!"
Yonghwa slowly looked up to see the school nurse.
"Ahh, I want to go home, Ma'am," he replied, trying his best not to look in pain.
The nurse came towards him, ready to push him back to his bed.
"Oh no you're not, your friends said they'll come back to get you," she said as she pushed him into bed and covered him with the top sheet.
"Bu- but- but-"
"No buts! Just stay in bed for now, there's a good boy," the nurse said, closing the curtains around him.
Yonghwa sighed as he laid back down in bed. He really didn't wanna be there. Peeking through the curtain, he saw the nurse leave the room.
Grabbing the opportunity, he quickly ran out of the room and out of the school clinic, holding his throbbing head as he ran.
Hiding himself at the side of the building, he peeked to check if the nurse had seen him.
"Sunbae!"
Yonghwa paused.
That voice was starting to haunt him. He's been hearing it everywhere.
"Sunbae, are you alright?"
He froze.
That voice sounded too real. Turning around slowly, he gasped as he saw Seohyun looking at him with wide eyes.
He quickly turned his face to the side, flipping his hair to cover the huge bump on his forehead.
"Oh, annyeong," he said, waving his hand but not looking at her.
Seohyun looked at him curiously.
"Ahh, I heard you were at the clinic. Are you alright sunbae?" she asked in concern.
"Ahh, yes, yes, I'm fine~" Yonghwa answered, with his face still turned away.
"Well, do you need any help? Can you get ho~"
"I'm fine, I'm great!" Yonghwa said, his other hand on his hip, trying to act cool, but still with his face turned away from Seohyun.
"Okay then~ I'll go ahead. bye~" Seohyun said, walking away but giving a couple of glances back at him, her forehead wrinkled in worry.
Yonghwa stayed still for a couple of moments.
"Annyeong."
"Hello."
He nodded at some people passing by, staring at him.
Checking if Seohyun was well out of sight, he moved at the speed of lightning in the direction of the boys' dorm.
For years he has been the Big Man on campus.
In just a couple of days, a girl had reduced him into a fool.
All because of a pair of huge, innocent eyes, a violin, and a piano.
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“Hyunnnie! Wait up!”
Seohyun looked behind her to see Yoona running after her. She waited for her friend, who caught up with her panting and catching her breath.
“What’s up?” she asked.
“Nothing! I just wanted to walk home with you, that’s all,” Yoona said, wheezing as she linked arms with her bestfriend.
“Alright~ you could have just sent me a text message so I’ll wait for you, you know,” Seohyun replied, starting to walking home.
“Wait, wait! Let me catch my breath first,” Yoona said, panting and looking around.
Seohyun copied her friend and looked around as well.
“Ahh, Ms. Seohyun! Just the girl we’ve been looking for,” a voice said from behind her. Turning, she saw Minhyuk and Jungshin from CNBLUE.
“Wow, they’re really tall,” she whispered to Yoona, as they both stood in awe at the two giants standing in front of them.
“Good thing we caught up with you, coz you’re our last delivery for today,” Jungshin said with a smile.
Minhyuk held up a his hands, signalling the start of apparently a magic trick.
The two girls giggled as he proceeded to move his hands all over the place and finally produced a single pink rose.
“For you, Ms. Seohyun, from your secret admirer,” he smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners and folding into small slits.
The girls both giggled at his cuteness.
Jungshin piped up, not wanting to be ignored.
“Sorry there’s no song this time, Ms. Seohyun. Maybe nex~”
“HELLO- HELLO- MIC TEST-“
“ATTENTION EVERYONE, HERE’S A LITTLE BIT OF AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT.”
Everyone on the street stopped and looked around. Seohyun and Yoona looked up as they realized they were hearing the school’s PA system. They moved closer to the pole holding the speakers and waited for the announcement.
The voice speaking sounded like the student government president.
“HELLO EVERYONE. SINCE OUR CRUSHES’ WEEK HAS BEEN ATTACKED BY AN ONSLAUGHT OF REQUESTS AND ORDERS, WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DO OUR VERY BEST TO KEEP UP. HOWEVER, WE ARE A BIT LACKING IN MANPOWER AS OF THE MOMENT, SO ASIDE FROM THE USUAL DELIVERIES AND THE NIGHTLY 2-HOUR RADIO SHOW, WE HAVE NOW TAKEN OVER THE PA SYSTEM.”
Cheers erupted from the students listening.
“BY THE WAY, WE OFFICERS ARE REALLY TOUCHED BY ALL YOUR SUPPORT. THIS HAS BEEN OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN THE HISTORY OF OUR UNIVERSITY. THANKS TO ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY AND STAFF WHO HAVE BEEN COOL ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THIS PROJECT.”
“NOW, FOR A VERY SPECIAL SONG REQUEST, LET’S GIVE OUR ATTENTION TO OUR DEAR MR. CNBLUE, WHO HAS BEEN VERY BUSY WITH ALL YOUR SONG REQUESTS.”
“MISS SEOHYUN ARE YOU LISTENING?”
Seohyun gasped in shock, her eyes widening in surprise. Yoona squealed in excitement, hugging her friend and jumping up and down on the sidewalk.
“MISS SEOHYUN, IF YOU’RE LISTENING, HERE’S A SONG REQUEST FROM YOUR SECRET ADMIRER.”
Yoona stopped jumping, confusion masking her face. She seemed deflated.
Seohyun clasped her hands together nervously.
The early chords of a familiar song started playing over the speakers.
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“MS. SEOHYUN, KEEP ON SMILING. COZ YOU NEVER KNOW WHO MAY BE FALLING IN LOVE WITH THAT SMILE…”
Seohyun swore she could’ve swooned and fainted on the spot. Yoona kept squealing and screaming beside her, her eardrums must have ruptured.
In the small PA system control room, Jung Yonghwa smiled to himself.
A man should be able to recognize if he’s met THE ONE.
He’d be a fool if he ignored this any longer.
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"Thanks for tuning-in tonight guys."
"Yes, thanks again guys. Before we go, here's a new announcement from our dear student gov president."
"Wow, what's up now?"
"I'm sure you'll be very interested in this Jungshin chingoo."
"Eh? What is it?"
"Well, since Crushes' Week is going strong, the committee in-charge decided to add another feature that lovers on campus will appreciate."
"Yah, you said I'll be very interested in it. Never mind telling me, I don't have anyone who loves me."
"Aigoo our Jungshin chingoo's lonely. Heard that girls? Jungshin's in need of some loving."
"Yah, get on with the announcement-"
"Heyyy alright ALRIGHT stop it with the glaring. Well, to end Crushes' Week, the last day will be called 'Wedding Day' which I'm sure people will be very curious about."
"Don't tell me~"
"Yes! We'll be setting up a 'Wedding Booth' and anyone, yes anyone, can get 'married.' "
"Wow, that's really something to look forward to!"
"Yes, I'm excited about that one. I wonder who will 'tie the knot' then? hehehe interested in proposing to anyone Jungshin?"
"Haiiissshhh if I don't meet anyone this week then I promise I'll officiate for that Wedding booth!"
"Hahaha okay okay! Well, before we close tonight's show, here's our last request. Ooohhh this looks familiar. It's Ms. IYN again! And guess who it's for?"
"No need to guess Minhyukkie, she's been an avid admirer of our Jonghyun hyung. What does she say now?
"Alright, here it goes,
My darling Jonghyun-ah,
Let's commit the perfect crime: I'll steal your heart, and you'll steal mine.
Ahh too late, you've stolen mine already.
IYN
"Yaahhh I don't think I can play the bass again, my fingers are all curled up!"
"Hahaha I'm really getting curious about this Ms. IYN. Will she become our sister-in-law?"
"I'd love to meet this girl, Minhyukkie. And I'm sure Jonghyun hyung is, too."
"Well, I guess this song is just appropriate then. Jonghyun hyung, Ms. IYN's song request for you~ "Kiss Me.' "
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In the other studio, Yonghwa and Jonghyun were packing up their guitars. The hyung started laughing as he heard the letter being read for Jonghyun, who had to sit back down, feeling ridiculous.
He sat there shaking his head. This Ms. IYN is crazy, he thought.
Maybe it's about time he found out who she is...
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note: Sorry guys. Since I'm back in the city, I'm a bit busier, so updates are not gonna be as fast as last week. Hope you'll stay with Perfect Two, though ^^ Thank you for reading! -Bhey♡