(oneshot) Hey There, Deliah
Title; Hey There, Deliah
Fandom/Pairing; Boys Before Flowers/ Yoon Ji Hoo + Ha Jae Kyung
Rating; T
Summary; A series of emails between Ji Hoo and Jae Kyung during the four-year-gap. Because Ji Hoo is seriously still going to be hung up on Jan Di when he has Jae Kyung's legs to stare at? Please, bitch.
Hey There, Deliah
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Hello
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It’s been a long time, hasn’t it?
Jan Di gave me your email. It’s been nearly a year since you came back to Korea, and she said someone had to keep you updated with what was happening in Seoul. And somehow that meant me.
I didn’t mean it like that.
How’s New York? I heard you got a job in a law firm. I never knew you were interested in helping other people be as confident and outspoken as you… Then again, I don’t know much about you anyway.
Okay, screw this. I’m just going to come out with the truth, because all this bullshit about Jan Di is making my hair frizz doing my head in.
I needed to know that someone was hurting as much as I was over this stupid Jun-Di drama. I know that’s completely selfish and insensitive of me, but I’m tired of always being second-best. I’m tired of always second-guessing where I stand and I’m just tired.
I just need to know I’m not the only one putting myself out there and not get anything back, you know?
I understand if you completely hate me now.
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To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Not exactly what I expected…
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…but not exactly shocking either. I’m surprised you lasted this long without killing Jun Pyo and whisking Jan Di away into the sunset.
Yes, you are completely selfish. And insensitive. For all you could’ve known, I might’ve moved on from Jun. Hooked up with some blond, blue-eyed American and forgotten all about Jun Pyo and Jan Di and F4 and everything that I loved back in Korea.
…Alright, I haven’t, but I’m not some soppy mess just because I was dumped! And FYI, I broke up with him.
But it does, okay? It hurts. It hurts a lot more than I thought it would, but I wasn’t going to be stupid enough to waste my entire life with someone that didn’t love me.
Ugh. I’m pathetic, aren’t I? I could’ve stayed and fought and won but I didn’t. I let my conscience get to me and now I’m stuck being miserable halfway across the world from the people I love. Was that the answer you were looking for Ji Hoo-ah? That I was suffering as well?
Well then, I hope you’re satisfied.
P.S; It’s a not a big job, I’m just helping out with the paperwork and talking to clients, but I like it and it makes me feel like I’m making a difference with my life. How’s the music career?
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: I’m sorry
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Okay, maybe I was being selfish. But can you really blame me? For some reason I’m stuck with the title of the ‘sensitive’ one and that means I should be as unselfish and monk-like as possible! I can barely check out another girl without Jan Di giving a weird look.
I guess I just needed an outlet, and with you being halfway across the world, it means that I can take it out on you without worrying about you latching on my back and screaming obscenities at me.
Oh look, there’s me being selfish again.
I don’t think you’re pathetic. Actually, you were quite brave. Letting go and doing the right thing. I wish I could do that. It’s just hard. I see Jan Di and Jun Pyo and they have so many problems and they’ll probably explode if I leave in a room for too long, but they just fit together, you know? Like they were just meant to be, and no one could stop that, not even me.
I want that. I want that so bad. I thought I had it with Seo Hyun (ex-girlfriend now married to a French prince, don’t ask), and I thought it could’ve been with Jan Di, but now I’m just left alone.
I don’t want to be alone.
And again, I’m sorry.
PS; The music? I’m not so sure anymore. It’s just not speaking to me anymore. And yes, I know how gay that sounds. I’m thinking about getting into medicine. I’m sure Grandfather would like that.
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To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Sometimes you’re too nice for your own good
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Because you’re practically on the verge of a mental breakdown, I’m going to forgive you. But I shall keep these emails as evidence of douchebag-ness and may use them as emotional blackmail in the future.
Just thought you should know.
And since when did Yoon Ji Hoo get so depressed about life? Do you honestly think you’ll end up alone? Have you looked in the mirror? Like any woman in her right mind is going to let an abalone like you go!
You’re awfully miserable for someone supposed to be all-knowing and Confucius-like, transcendent above all human emotions.
You’re young, rich, you totally kick ass at playing the violin and I admit, you’re rather good-looking in white. I bet there’s a queue of girls lining up outside if you just stopped moping around smiled a bit.
A doctor? I can totally picture that. Yoon Ji Hoo in a white coat and lame reading glasses and even little five-year-old girls swooning at his feet. But please tell me you’re doing this for yourself, and not because Jan Di wants to be a doctor too.
Quite frankly, I’d rather get a check up from you than my dongsaeng. At least you’d know which hole is which.
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Sometimes you’re too forward for your own good
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When you talk like that, I forget you’re supposed to be some kind of chaebol heir who went to the same etiquette class we all did. You’re as crude as Woo Bin when he drinks too much.
And no, I didn’t take up medicine for Jan Di. Actually, I think I’m getting over her. When she fell asleep on my shoulder and started snoring, it was kind of digusting. Baby steps, right?
I want to be able to do something for the community, and I’ve always respected Grandfather with his work. It just felt right, you know? I’m sure you feel the same way about being a lawyer.
I can’t believe you compared me to an abalone. I’m obviously worth so much more. But thank you for trying to cheer me up, even if you were insulting me as well. I hate to admit it, but you make laugh, even through your emails. I was reading your last one and Jan Di came by and asked me why I was sporfling.
I’ve just realised, most of these emails have been all about me and my love life, or lack thereof. What about you? A girl with legs like you do must have gotten some attention in a place like New York. I heard they have the most perverts in the world there.
Surely you must have gone on a couple of dates, or gotten felt up by now.
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To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Who knew you had a sense of humour?
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What a hypocrite; you’re just as dirty as the rest of us! It just looks better on you.
And have you been checking my legs out? I thought you were the sensitive one! And as flattered as I am, no, I haven’t been going out with anyone lately. I’m still a little sore with the whole ‘jilted at the altar’ thing, so I think I’ll be laying low for awhile on the dating scene.
It’s kind of nice, being alone. I don’t have to worry about hurting anyone or myself. I can just breathe out here. Even if New York smog is toxic.
I think you’d be a wonderful doctor. And I totally get the whole ‘make-a-difference, do-something-useful-in-your-life-for-once’ thing you’ve got there. We can’t just leech off our parents (or grandfather) for our whole lives. We have to make our mark. Which is why you’re being a doctor and I’m being a lawyer.
Oh, did I tell you I’m getting promoted? I’m a getting an actual office, not some lame cubicle anymore!
Aw, you make me laugh too, Ji Hoo-ah. With your constant depression and sad puppy-dog eyes (I got the pictures you sent me; F2 doesn’t sound right, does it? You and Woo Bin need to recruit more people.) and all.
…Oh my God. It just hit me, Ji Hoo-ah. Have we been flirting?
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: WTF
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I spat out my bonjuk when I read your email. What? What on earth makes you think we were flirting? I was under the impression we were at least friends. Friends that cheered each other up from their failed love lives, teased each other, made fun their respective non-partners…
Oh God.
That’s flirting, isn’t it?
…Well, it’s not not pleasant. It’s definitely caught me off-guard. Woo Bin told me I can be very dense with women. I told him he should be tested for STDs.
…If we are flirting, what happens next?
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To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Woo Bin’s right
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God, you really are dense.
When two people flirt, it usually means they’re interested in each other.
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Interested?
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So what you’re saying is you’re interested in me? I thought I was the lame, rather-good-looking-in-white doctor. You usually go for the curly-haired, bad tempered guys.
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To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Please, bitch
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What I’m saying is you’re the one interested in me. After all, a girl with legs like I do has to have caught your attention. Or are you still into short, weedy girls that need you to save them like, all the freaking time?
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Jealous?
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You’re cute when you’re jealous…not that I would care.
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To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Whatever
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Not that I would care that you care.
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: So...
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I heard there was going to be new play down at Broadway. It’s supposed to be really funny.
Maybe…if you’re free from work or friends or family or life in general…you’d want to go.
With me.
As in…on a date.
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To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Huh?
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How can I possibly go with you? I’m in New York, and you’re all the way in Seoul.
BTW, I don’t do long-distance relationships.
…Unless, you know, you’re he was worth it.
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Um, duh?
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I’m coming to New York next week for a hospital internship. I’ll be staying for at least six months.
So, how about it? Dinner and a play and maybe some if I’m lucky, that’s all I ask.
P.S; Have I told you I’m completely, utterly over Jan Di yet? Seeing that she doesn’t have legs like a girl I know.
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To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Wow
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This is happening a lot faster than I thought it would. Not that I ever thought about it, of course. I mean-
Okay, this is the plan.
I’ll pick you up from the airport. Then you pick me up at eight. We’ll have dinner, catch up and laugh about all the stupid things we’ve done over the years. Then we’ll watch the play. Except we won’t, because you’ll be checking out my legs (because I’ll be wearing a deliriously short dress that borders on skanky, but I pull it off) and I’ll be staring at your abs (because you’ll be wearing this skin-tight sweater that’ll be completely hot). Then you’ll drive me home, we’ll stand awkwardly around in front of my apartment before I pull you inside and we have hot, kinky sex that involves chocolate sauce and handcuffs.
How does that sound?
…Great. So pick me up at eight.
P.S; Have I told you I’m completely, utterly over Jun Pyo? Seeing that he doesn’t play the violin like a boy I know.
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Fandom/Pairing; Boys Before Flowers/ Yoon Ji Hoo + Ha Jae Kyung
Rating; T
Summary; A series of emails between Ji Hoo and Jae Kyung during the four-year-gap. Because Ji Hoo is seriously still going to be hung up on Jan Di when he has Jae Kyung's legs to stare at? Please, bitch.
Hey There, Deliah
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To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Hello
--
It’s been a long time, hasn’t it?
Jan Di gave me your email. It’s been nearly a year since you came back to Korea, and she said someone had to keep you updated with what was happening in Seoul. And somehow that meant me.
I didn’t mean it like that.
How’s New York? I heard you got a job in a law firm. I never knew you were interested in helping other people be as confident and outspoken as you… Then again, I don’t know much about you anyway.
Okay, screw this. I’m just going to come out with the truth, because all this bullshit about Jan Di is making my hair frizz doing my head in.
I needed to know that someone was hurting as much as I was over this stupid Jun-Di drama. I know that’s completely selfish and insensitive of me, but I’m tired of always being second-best. I’m tired of always second-guessing where I stand and I’m just tired.
I just need to know I’m not the only one putting myself out there and not get anything back, you know?
I understand if you completely hate me now.
--
To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Not exactly what I expected…
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…but not exactly shocking either. I’m surprised you lasted this long without killing Jun Pyo and whisking Jan Di away into the sunset.
Yes, you are completely selfish. And insensitive. For all you could’ve known, I might’ve moved on from Jun. Hooked up with some blond, blue-eyed American and forgotten all about Jun Pyo and Jan Di and F4 and everything that I loved back in Korea.
…Alright, I haven’t, but I’m not some soppy mess just because I was dumped! And FYI, I broke up with him.
But it does, okay? It hurts. It hurts a lot more than I thought it would, but I wasn’t going to be stupid enough to waste my entire life with someone that didn’t love me.
Ugh. I’m pathetic, aren’t I? I could’ve stayed and fought and won but I didn’t. I let my conscience get to me and now I’m stuck being miserable halfway across the world from the people I love. Was that the answer you were looking for Ji Hoo-ah? That I was suffering as well?
Well then, I hope you’re satisfied.
P.S; It’s a not a big job, I’m just helping out with the paperwork and talking to clients, but I like it and it makes me feel like I’m making a difference with my life. How’s the music career?
--
To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: I’m sorry
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Okay, maybe I was being selfish. But can you really blame me? For some reason I’m stuck with the title of the ‘sensitive’ one and that means I should be as unselfish and monk-like as possible! I can barely check out another girl without Jan Di giving a weird look.
I guess I just needed an outlet, and with you being halfway across the world, it means that I can take it out on you without worrying about you latching on my back and screaming obscenities at me.
Oh look, there’s me being selfish again.
I don’t think you’re pathetic. Actually, you were quite brave. Letting go and doing the right thing. I wish I could do that. It’s just hard. I see Jan Di and Jun Pyo and they have so many problems and they’ll probably explode if I leave in a room for too long, but they just fit together, you know? Like they were just meant to be, and no one could stop that, not even me.
I want that. I want that so bad. I thought I had it with Seo Hyun (ex-girlfriend now married to a French prince, don’t ask), and I thought it could’ve been with Jan Di, but now I’m just left alone.
I don’t want to be alone.
And again, I’m sorry.
PS; The music? I’m not so sure anymore. It’s just not speaking to me anymore. And yes, I know how gay that sounds. I’m thinking about getting into medicine. I’m sure Grandfather would like that.
--
To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Sometimes you’re too nice for your own good
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Because you’re practically on the verge of a mental breakdown, I’m going to forgive you. But I shall keep these emails as evidence of douchebag-ness and may use them as emotional blackmail in the future.
Just thought you should know.
And since when did Yoon Ji Hoo get so depressed about life? Do you honestly think you’ll end up alone? Have you looked in the mirror? Like any woman in her right mind is going to let an abalone like you go!
You’re awfully miserable for someone supposed to be all-knowing and Confucius-like, transcendent above all human emotions.
You’re young, rich, you totally kick ass at playing the violin and I admit, you’re rather good-looking in white. I bet there’s a queue of girls lining up outside if you just stopped moping around smiled a bit.
A doctor? I can totally picture that. Yoon Ji Hoo in a white coat and lame reading glasses and even little five-year-old girls swooning at his feet. But please tell me you’re doing this for yourself, and not because Jan Di wants to be a doctor too.
Quite frankly, I’d rather get a check up from you than my dongsaeng. At least you’d know which hole is which.
--
To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Sometimes you’re too forward for your own good
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When you talk like that, I forget you’re supposed to be some kind of chaebol heir who went to the same etiquette class we all did. You’re as crude as Woo Bin when he drinks too much.
And no, I didn’t take up medicine for Jan Di. Actually, I think I’m getting over her. When she fell asleep on my shoulder and started snoring, it was kind of digusting. Baby steps, right?
I want to be able to do something for the community, and I’ve always respected Grandfather with his work. It just felt right, you know? I’m sure you feel the same way about being a lawyer.
I can’t believe you compared me to an abalone. I’m obviously worth so much more. But thank you for trying to cheer me up, even if you were insulting me as well. I hate to admit it, but you make laugh, even through your emails. I was reading your last one and Jan Di came by and asked me why I was sporfling.
I’ve just realised, most of these emails have been all about me and my love life, or lack thereof. What about you? A girl with legs like you do must have gotten some attention in a place like New York. I heard they have the most perverts in the world there.
Surely you must have gone on a couple of dates, or gotten felt up by now.
--
To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Who knew you had a sense of humour?
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What a hypocrite; you’re just as dirty as the rest of us! It just looks better on you.
And have you been checking my legs out? I thought you were the sensitive one! And as flattered as I am, no, I haven’t been going out with anyone lately. I’m still a little sore with the whole ‘jilted at the altar’ thing, so I think I’ll be laying low for awhile on the dating scene.
It’s kind of nice, being alone. I don’t have to worry about hurting anyone or myself. I can just breathe out here. Even if New York smog is toxic.
I think you’d be a wonderful doctor. And I totally get the whole ‘make-a-difference, do-something-useful-in-your-life-for-once’ thing you’ve got there. We can’t just leech off our parents (or grandfather) for our whole lives. We have to make our mark. Which is why you’re being a doctor and I’m being a lawyer.
Oh, did I tell you I’m getting promoted? I’m a getting an actual office, not some lame cubicle anymore!
Aw, you make me laugh too, Ji Hoo-ah. With your constant depression and sad puppy-dog eyes (I got the pictures you sent me; F2 doesn’t sound right, does it? You and Woo Bin need to recruit more people.) and all.
…Oh my God. It just hit me, Ji Hoo-ah. Have we been flirting?
--
To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: WTF
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I spat out my bonjuk when I read your email. What? What on earth makes you think we were flirting? I was under the impression we were at least friends. Friends that cheered each other up from their failed love lives, teased each other, made fun their respective non-partners…
Oh God.
That’s flirting, isn’t it?
…Well, it’s not not pleasant. It’s definitely caught me off-guard. Woo Bin told me I can be very dense with women. I told him he should be tested for STDs.
…If we are flirting, what happens next?
--
To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Woo Bin’s right
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God, you really are dense.
When two people flirt, it usually means they’re interested in each other.
--
To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Interested?
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So what you’re saying is you’re interested in me? I thought I was the lame, rather-good-looking-in-white doctor. You usually go for the curly-haired, bad tempered guys.
--
To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Please, bitch
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What I’m saying is you’re the one interested in me. After all, a girl with legs like I do has to have caught your attention. Or are you still into short, weedy girls that need you to save them like, all the freaking time?
--
To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Jealous?
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You’re cute when you’re jealous…not that I would care.
--
To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Whatever
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Not that I would care that you care.
--
To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: So...
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I heard there was going to be new play down at Broadway. It’s supposed to be really funny.
Maybe…if you’re free from work or friends or family or life in general…you’d want to go.
With me.
As in…on a date.
--
To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Huh?
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How can I possibly go with you? I’m in New York, and you’re all the way in Seoul.
BTW, I don’t do long-distance relationships.
…Unless, you know, you’re he was worth it.
--
To: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
From: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
Subject: Um, duh?
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I’m coming to New York next week for a hospital internship. I’ll be staying for at least six months.
So, how about it? Dinner and a play and maybe some if I’m lucky, that’s all I ask.
P.S; Have I told you I’m completely, utterly over Jan Di yet? Seeing that she doesn’t have legs like a girl I know.
--
To: Yoon Ji Hoo (violin_virtuoso@hotmail.com)
From: Ha Jae Kyung (jaekyung_fighting@hotmail.com)
Subject: Wow
--
This is happening a lot faster than I thought it would. Not that I ever thought about it, of course. I mean-
Okay, this is the plan.
I’ll pick you up from the airport. Then you pick me up at eight. We’ll have dinner, catch up and laugh about all the stupid things we’ve done over the years. Then we’ll watch the play. Except we won’t, because you’ll be checking out my legs (because I’ll be wearing a deliriously short dress that borders on skanky, but I pull it off) and I’ll be staring at your abs (because you’ll be wearing this skin-tight sweater that’ll be completely hot). Then you’ll drive me home, we’ll stand awkwardly around in front of my apartment before I pull you inside and we have hot, kinky sex that involves chocolate sauce and handcuffs.
How does that sound?
…Great. So pick me up at eight.
P.S; Have I told you I’m completely, utterly over Jun Pyo? Seeing that he doesn’t play the violin like a boy I know.
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