Title: The Girl Who Took His Heart
Pairing: Hankyung/Leeteuk (bandmate), Hankyung/Park Eun Ji (Nine Muses)
Rating: PG-13
Length: My word count said 1.355 words
Summary: As a leader, Leeteuk knows everything about his members. Including Hankyung's secret. (Totally fail!!!)
Note: This is a spin-off from my fic
It Started With A Dance. You can read this fic alone, but I recommended to read the fic. My first attempt for 100 Suju Fic Challenge: Prompt 048. That Girl
The first time Leeteuk saw her was on Roadshow Quiz Expedition in Konkuk University. She was chosen as Campus Queen. She could dance very well. Not to mention she’s tall. Her name is Park Eun Ji.
The second time Leeteuk saw her was on Star King. She danced with Hankyung. When he saw how they danced, how they looked each other, Leeteuk mentally noted that they could be perfect couple. But it didn’t stop him from teased them. He gave the couple 1 point because he was “jealous”.
After that Star King episode, he noticed that Hankyung acted differently. Hankyung spent lots of time with his cellphone in the corner of waiting room, typed messages. Leeteuk also saw how Hankyung’s expression turned brighter every time he received messages. But Leeteuk thought the message from his mother. Nothing unusual, until one night.
***
Leeteuk woke up in the middle of the night. He felt thirsty, so he was about to go to the kitchen. Just before he opened the door, he noticed someone also woke up. He opened the door a little to see who. Leeteuk frowned because that person walked out the dorm. Once the front door closed, Leeteuk quickly go to the shoe rack. The skill he managed to train was to identify the owner of the shoes in 12th floor dorm. He examined the rack and noticed Hankyung’s shoe was missing. “What was he doing at this time?” he thought. Leeteuk determined to found the reason why.
Since that night, Leeteuk always made a note what time Hankyung always sneak out the dorm, until he found a pattern. Hankyung always sneak out the dorm after they finished their schedule for TV programs. This night would be no exception. They just finished their performance in Music Core. Everybody was tired and already fell asleep in the van.
Leeteuk was checking schedule in his notebook, when he noticed Hankyung and Heechul whispered to each other. Leeteuk pretended to read the schedule, while glanced to Hankyung and Heechul. He scribbled to his agenda, “Follow Hankyung TONIGHT!”
Once they arrived at the dorm, soon everyone bid their good night and went to their rooms. Leeteuk just finished changed his clothes and checked on Donghae, who sleep like rock, when he heard someone in the kitchen. He knew it was Hankyung, so he grabbed his jacket and peeked from his door. Yes, it was Hankyung. The Chinese member slowly took his shoe from the rack, and got out of the dorm. Once the door closed, Leeteuk dashed out from his room and took his shoe. He waited few seconds, until he was sure Hankyung already entered the elevator. In front of elevator, he pushed the button and entered it.
The elevator opened in the lobby. Leeteuk greeted the security guys, saying he wanted to go to convenient store. In front of the dorm building, he saw Hankyung walked to the corner of the street. Quickly he followed him. Seems like Hankyung didn’t notice someone was following him.
Thirty minutes later, they arrived in front of apartment building. Hankyung entered the building. Leeteuk approached the building. He saw Hankyung in front of elevator. Once Hankyung entered the elevator, Leeteuk quickly went inside and stared at the numbers. The elevator stopped at 7th floor. Leeteuk went to the front area, where the resident’s name. In 7th floor there were several names, but his eyes widened when he saw the familiar name. Park Eun Ji.
Now he knew the reason why Hankyung changed a bit. A happy change, indeed. He smiled and went back to the dorm.
***
The news shocked him and his entire member. They never saw it coming, and it hurt them so much.
Super Junior Hankyung filed a lawsuit.
The news crushed them. Leeteuk tried his best to keep his group from falling apart. Kyuhyun let out his rage in Cyworld, Ryeowook couldn’t stop crying, other member sat silently in the living room. Dorm never felt this quiet, ever. Leeteuk glanced at Heechul’s room. Heechul shut himself for about hours, ignored everyone.
“Okay, go rest. I will talk with Management about this,” Leeteuk sat up and looked at his members. Silently, members went to their rooms and 11th floor. Leeteuk walked hesitantly to Heechul’s room. He raised his hand to knock, but he heard sobbing inside the room. Leeteuk rested his head to the door. He fought the urge to cry.
He straightened himself and walked out the dorm.
***
It’s been 3 months after the lawsuit. Still no news from Hankyung. Leeteuk tried to call him, but no results. The only news he got is a message in Hankyung's Cyworld, stated he was okay. That's it.
But life must go on. At least, Heechul already came out from his depression. The band also continued to recorded new album and practice their choreography. They tried to live normal life, although it didn't feel the same with missing members.
Everyone just finished their recording session. Suddenly, Leeteuk felt he needed fresh air. So he grabbed his coat and walked to the door. "I'm going for a walk."
Sounds of acknowledgement heard from his members. Leeteuk walked out the door, put his cap and mask on. In 10 minutes, he arrived at Han River. No one seems to recognized him. Leeteuk continued his walk, until he saw familiar face sat down in one of the bench, whose looking straight to the river. Leeteuk walked closer and called, "Eun Ji-sshi?"
The said person looked at him and blinked. It was Park Eun Ji. She quickly rose and bowed, "Nice to meet you, Leeteuk-sshi."
Her voice was soft so no one heard her called the leader of Super Junior. Leeteuk nodded and asked her to sit back. He sat beside Eun Ji. They didn't talk for a few moments. Leeteuk started the conversation, "Did Hankyung contact you in the last few months?"
Eun Ji stared at Leeteuk with surprise. Obviously, she didn't expect that question. Leeteuk continued, "Yes, I know you two had a relationship. No, Hankyung didn't tell me a bit."
"Then how do you know it?" asked Eun Ji. Leeteuk chuckled. He tempted to told her, but instead he said, "Of course I know. I'm the leader."
Then he added, "The failed one."
Eun Ji stared at him. Then she stared back at Han River. "We always sit here, me and Oppa. Talked about stuffs."
"I bet you do. From your tone, he treat you well, I guess?" Leeteuk asked. Eun Ji nodded her head. "He treat me well, but didn't allow me to do the same."
Leeteuk sighed. "You two didn't contact each other, did you?" Leeteuk stared to the sky. Eun Ji didn't answer, but a sob could be heard. Leeteuk looked at her and stroke her back. "It's alright, Eun Ji-sshi. I'm sorry to asked that question."
Eun Ji wiped her tears. She stood up and bowed to Leeteuk. "I'm sorry, Leeteuk-sshi. I wish I could help you."
Leeteuk also stood up and bowed to her. Eun Ji took a deep breath before continued, "I have to go. I'm late for practice. Nice to meet you, Leeteuk-sshi," she bowed and turned around to walk before Leeteuk could say something. He sighed, and turned around to walk home.
***
"Hyung! Look it's Park Eun Ji!" Eunhyuk shouted to Leeteuk's room. Leeteuk stepped out from his room to the living room. Some members watched TV. The program was Inkigayo and Nine Muses had their debut. With her short hair, Eun Ji was recognized easily between her bandmates.
"She surely can dance!" said Shindong. Eunhyuk nudged him. "Don't you remember how she danced with..." Eunhyuk didn't continue his words. It was Leeteuk who finished the sentence, "With our Hankyung, Hyukkie. Yes we all remember they dance."
No words came out from the others. They all watched the performance. Leeteuk to a seat beside Donghae. He watched Eun Ji's expression. Suddenly, he felt proud of her. She overcome her grief and move forward. Hankyung definitely lucky to have this girl in his life.
He wondered, did Hankyung see this performance...