How does one find love in this complicated life? Where does one get real love? Eunhyuk has been wondering about it, and just then Seoyeon walks in.
There is something about them that always brings them together - in the best and worst of moments. S...
It was 8 am. Seoyeon arrived for her annual day practice. She entered the practice room, wearing skin-fit slacks with a loose tank top and a gym bag on her shoulder. She kept her bag down in a corner and stood in front of the mirror, looking at herself. She then started doing stretches before the practice.
Eunhyuk entered and saw Seoyeon stretching while looking at herself in the mirror. "Nice, you are already stretching. Good." Seoyeon gave a smile, "well, my teacher taught me so. He is an outstanding teacher." Eunhyuk chuckled at her remark. "Well, aren't I glad! Anyway, you continue stretching; I will change and come." "Um hmm..." and Seoyeon continued to open up her muscles. Eunhyuk returned in a few minutes, wearing a black t-shirt with fitting slacks and shoes. He came and stood next to Seoyeon and started stretching. "Let's do some advanced stretches." "Uh, okay..." Eunhyuk started showing her some stretches to open up her rib cage and thighs. However, Seoyeon was having a hard time balancing herself. "Okay, let's try this. Spread your legs slightly more than your shoulder length and slowly increase the distance between your legs." Seoyeon followed his instructions, but it was becoming harder for her. "Now, bend your right knee while stretching your left leg. Balance your left leg on your heel like this." Eunhyuk showed Seoyeon how to do it.
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Seoyeon began to worry, which Eunhyuk could see on her face. "Don't worry; I will stay behind you." Eunhyuk went and stood behind her. "Channel your inner Shawn Michaels. Come on!" "Seriously??" Eunhyuk laughed. "Okay, now just do it." "Fine." Seoyeon stretched her legs as Eunhyuk had shown and bent her right leg. But, she lost her balance and fell on her bum. "Owww!!!" she uttered, but the next thing she heard was Eunhyuk bursting into laughter. "YOU!!" she got up and rubbed her bum while giving the glare to Eunhyuk. He, however, could not stop laughing. Finally, he stopped. "Sorry, but the scene was hilarious." Seoyeon scoffed. "Next time, place your hands on the floor and do it. Now, do the same with your left side." Eunhyuk instructed, and Seoyeon made it a point not to fall this time. The embarrassment was already enough in her mind. Eunhyuk, however, found her struggle adorable, as he smiled at her whenever she tried by herself.
After finishing the stretches, Eunhyuk said, "Okay, let me give you the background of this one then. Then, we will listen to the song. After that, I will show you the steps. Cool?" "Cool." He sat down, leaning on the mirror, and Seoyeon sat in front of him, cross-legged. "This song is about the fleeting nature of love. The person is broken-hearted because his love has left him, making him feel that love is fleeting and temporary." "I don't agree." Eunhyuk smiled. "You may not, but think from the person's point of view. His love has left him, and he is in despair, without any vision." Seoyeon was about to say something, but then she stopped. Eunhyuk noticed it, "say it. Ask." Seoyeon looked into his eyes and hesitated but then asked, "did you feel this way when you were dancing that day here?" "Yes, partly." Seoyeon paused again, but she asked nonetheless. "How do you feel now? Will this theme hurt you?" Eunhyuk became pensive. "The hurt of love always remains with you. But I am fine now. I can understand the feeling, but it doesn't bother me anymore. I think I have found a positive out of that negative as well." Seoyeon smiled. "I am glad. Let's listen to the song then?" "Yes." Eunhyuk hit play on the player.
The song finished, and there was silence in the room. Eunhyuk, who had hung his head low throughout the song, came out of the trance and looked at Seoyeon. She had tears in her eyes. He panicked. "What happened!? Are you okay!?" She let the tears fall from her eyes and then wiped them off her face. "Somehow, my dear Hyuk, you always bring out the emotions in me." Eunhyuk smiled at her sadly. "To me, it seems that I always make you cry." "Oh no, no, the song is very meaningful and emotional. And very beautiful. I love it." Eunhyuk smiled and got up. He gave his hand to her, and she took it to get up. "BTW, Hyuk, huh?" Eunhyuk played with his eyebrows, trying to make her laugh. She smiled. "It doesn't feel like Eunhyuk the hip-hopper. I don't know Hyukjae, the person, so Hyuk seems like the best middle ground." "Sounds good. Then, I will also call you Seoyeonaa from now on. Deal?" Seoyeon chuckled, finally, to Eunhyuk's relief. "Deal."
"Okay, so the steps will be a mix of many styles. We can get to learn the steps in time, but always remember to get the emotion right." "Got it." "And remember to stay as light on your feet as possible." "Okay," and Eunhyuk stepped towards her and stood right behind her, half his chest touching her back. Seoyeon felt somewhat of a shock run through her body. Eunhyuk looked at her shiver in the mirror. He continued, "Now, cross your arms right above the left, and gently land your fingers on my palm." She softly placed her fingers on Eunhyuk's palm, and he held them. "Now, put your toes in front, and twist your foot as if you are stubbing a cigarette." "Huh?" "Just do it. It is JUST AN ANALOGY!" "Fine." Seoyeon placed her foot forward and twisted it, and Eunhyuk corresponded her move with his. "Great. Now, bend a little forward while you are doing this and then come back with a jerk." Seoyeon did the step again with the bending. "Wait, wait, your back is arching. The back needs to be straight. Let me support you. Keep your hands where they are." Without thinking, Eunhyuk suddenly placed one of his palms on Seoyeon's back and slid the other on her stomach, just in the centre. Seoyeon's face lit on fire. Eunhyuk's touch was making her insides turn. "Now, slowly bend down," Eunhyuk gently applied pressure on her back to help her bend straight, "and now come up with a jerk, but not strong." But, Seoyeon came up with a lot of force and landed with a jerk on Eunhyuk's chest.
Her head was on his shoulder, leaning back, and her body stuck to his. She was hyperventilating, and Eunhyuk could not only see but also feel it on his hands. He removed his hand from the back and brought it across her chest to support her chin with his thumb. His hand on her stomach pushed her closer to his body. He could now feel her deep breaths and her racing heart in his chest. He gently pushed his thumb to turn her face towards his. Her eyes were closed, and she was breathing hard. Her lips were parted and dry as he traced them with his eyes. Some of her hair was stuck on her cheeks which were now red. Her chest was rising and falling in sync with his, inciting something crazy in him. He held her close to him, and his eyes didn't leave her face.
'Ring!! Ring!!' his phone rang an alarm. Seoyeon jerked and stepped away from him. She fixed her hair and face, "Sorry, I pushed too hard." Eunhyuk had also left his world and was back in the practice room. "Uh, yeah,... yeah, it's okay. I am strong; I can balance you." He hurriedly stepped, picked up his phone, and dismissed the blaring alarm. "Uh, our practice hour is up. Let's change and get to the floor." "Yes, yes, let's do that." Seoyeon picked up her bag and almost ran into the changing room. After she left, he almost fell on the floor and banged his head in the mirror, 'what the hell was I thinking!?'
