Following the end of the performance, Seo Jun stepped down the stage as the crowd dispersed from the venue. He scanned the area in search of Hyun Joo. His face lit up with a smile when he saw Hyun Joo along with Min Ah and Soo Jin.
Seo Jun made his way through the crowd, greeting fans and friends along the way, but his eyes remained fixed on Hyun Joo. When he finally reached her, a wave of emotion washed over him.
"Yah! Han Seo Jun, great performance up there." Soo Jin praised him, but he just replied with a smile. He didn't even look at her. Min Ah nudged Soo Jin's arm giving her the signal to give them some space. Soo Jin immediately understands the situation before walking away with Min Ah.
Hyun Joo stood in front of him in silence, didn't know what to say. She watched as the two walked further away from them.
Seo Jun leans and whispers into her ear softly, "Hey there, special person."
Hyun Joo's eyes sparkled with joy as she turned to face him. Her heart flutters at the nickname he gave her.
"As always, you were amazing up there." She praised him.
"Well, if it weren't for you, I couldn't have done it. So, thank you."
Hyun Joo reached out, gently touching his hand, which was still encased in a cast. She admired his resilience and dedication. "You make it look effortless even with your hand in a cast."
He chuckles, grateful for her playful banter that never fails to ease his nerve.
"Of course, it's me anyway. Plus, I couldn't disappoint my amazing fans out there." He walks closer to her and wraps an arm around her waist, "And especially my special person, you." He said as he leaned down and whispered in her ear.
"Me?" Hyun Joo pretends to be clueless.
Seo Jun smiled, "I meant every word I said on stage. You inspire me every day, and I'm grateful to have you by my side through the good times and the bad times."
Hyun Joo saw the sincerity in his eyes as she looked into his eyes, "Know that, I'm grateful to always be there for you, Seo Jun. I wouldn't want it any other way."
As they stood there, basking in each other's presence, Seo Jun felt a sense of completeness. He knew that his music and his career were important, but having Hyun Joo's love and support was what truly made him feel whole.
Seo Jun gives her a peck on the lips as she scrunches her nose. Hyun Joo hit him on the shoulder, "Yah! We're in public."
"That's fine. I would like them to see who my special person is." He said, running his fingers through her hair. Hyun Joo chuckles at his words.
"Let's go home," Seo Jun nods before taking her hand into his. Seo Jun and Hyun Joo walked out of the music venue and headed home together.
"Yah! Yah!" Soo Jin called out for them as they walked past them without any words.
"Yah, I guess it is true when they say love is blind. They didn't even think about us?" Min Ah stated, unbelievable with what just happened.
"Should we go out for some drinks?" Soo Jin suggested.
"Deal," Min Ah said excitedly.
"Let's go!" Soo Jin holds onto her hand and leads the way.
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A few days had passed, Seo Jun's hand had healed, and he kept the cast like he said he would. That day, Seo Jun woke up early and got ready to take Hyun Joo out on a beach date. They planned to watch the sunset together.
Seo Jun drives Hyun Joo to the beach. From the car, they could see the golden rays of the setting sun painted the sky with hues of pink and orange.
After finding a parking spot, Seo Jun and Hyun Joo strolled along the sandy shore while holding onto each other's hands. While they were walking, Seo Jun couldn't help but steal glances at Hyun Joo. The soft glow of the sun illuminated her face, making her appear even more radiant.
Hyun Joo squints her eyes at him when she noticed his eyes on her. "What are you looking at?"
"I was looking at the sea. It's breathtaking."
"Whatever makes you happy, Han Seo Jun." Hyun Joo said.
They found a spot to sit together, facing the horizon as the sun continued its descent, casting an ethereal glow over the water.
"Do you know what's more beautiful than the sea?" Seo Jun asked her, as they settled down on the mat. Hyun Joo raises an eyebrow at him.
Taking a deep breath he said, "You. You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Not just in this moment, but every moment we've spent together."
The feeling of warmth rushes up to her cheeks, blushing at his words. Her heart pounded with anticipation, sensing something significant in Seo Jun's words.
"I've been holding this in for a while now. I just didn't want us to move too fast but I think we've passed that. I don't think I can keep it anymore. I can't imagine my life without you and I don't even want to think about it. I love you, Ji Hyun Joo."
Hyun Joo's eyes widened, tears shimmering in the corners as she felt her heart soar. The words she had longed to hear spilt from Seo Jun's lips, confirming the love she had for him.
"I love you too, Han Seo Jun. I have loved you from the first time we crossed paths. I know it's ridiculous but I just did."
Their eyes locked, and at that moment, the world around them seemed to fade away. The sun dipped lower, casting a golden glow over the beach, mirroring the warmth and happiness in their hearts.
Seo Jun leans in and cups her cheek with one hand before going in for a kiss. Hyun Joo holds his hand on her cheek and leans closer for the kiss. Their lips met in a soft, tender kiss, sealing their love for each other. It felt like the perfect finale of their journey together.
The kiss was gentle, expressing all the emotions they couldn't put into words. It was a promise of love and commitment, a silent agreement to cherish every day.
Time stand still as they shared a moment on the beach, wrapped in each other's arms. The world around them faded away, leaving the sound of the waves and the beating of their hearts.
When they finally pulled apart, their foreheads gently touched, and they exchanged warm smiles. The evening breeze brushed against their cheeks, a gentle reminder that the world was still moving around them.
"This is weird but why did you keep your cast?" Hyun Joo asked out of curiosity.
"It's the first time I've ever seen someone confessed to me that way. Very cute." Seo Jun chuckles as he sees her cheeks turn redder than before.
"You know, you look the cutest when you're blushing," He said while pinching her cheeks.
"Ahh," she lightly hits his chest stopping him from pinching her cheeks.
Seo Jun and Hyun Joo had the chance to take pictures of the sunset together. The whole date was filled with laughter and quiet moments which created memories they knew would last a lifetime.
The beach, once just a beautiful backdrop, had now become the canvas of their love story. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, filled with love, trust, and the promise of a future together.
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living quarters | han seo jun
RomanceAfter completing high school and college, Han Seo Jun moved out of his house and lived alone, where he got to focus on his career of becoming an idol. Ji Hyun Joo, a woman who got kicked out by her mother when she was only 15 years old, lives at Sae...