Hard to love : A haesoo love story

Chapter 20 : Solo Stories

Hello everyone, 

I didn't expect to post so soon, but I wanted to celebrate 10K readers. When I started this story, I never expected this number. Thank you to everyone who took the time to read, who waited patiently for updates, and who voted and commented. 💕💕🤞🏻

Enjoy!!!! 

P.S: I am trying to decide when they would have started dating. I have a few ideas but I wanted your opinions. 

Seoul, a march afternoon

Haein was enjoying dinner with his friends when suddenly a video call from Jisoo came through. She was supposed to be in the middle of filming a YouTube show interview alongside Lee Young Ji called "No Prepare." It promised to be quite the chaotic experience. Haein had caught glimpses of some episodes when Jisoo was "preparing" for it. The basic concept involved getting a bit drunk while answering some questions.

Curious as to why Jisoo was calling during the interview, Haein excused himself from the table and answered the call. Jisoo's face appeared on the screen, flushed and giggling, clearly having enjoyed more than a few drinks already. With Lee Young Ji in the background making funny faces and egging her on, Jisoo excitedly said "Oppa!!! Young Ji Si wanted to know what my type of guy was and when I told her I like guys with a beautiful smile, kind, cute, sexy, and Jisoo fan, she didn't believe he existed"

Haein couldn't help but laugh at the sight before him, amused by Jisoo's antics and impressed by her boldness to involve him in her on-screen shenanigans. He played along, giving Lee Young Ji a playful wave as he responded, "Ah! So you want me to be your example of the perfect guy? I'm flattered Jisoo si. Nice to meet you, Young Ji Si." Jisoo continued laughing while Lee Young Ji stared in amazement, her eyes darting between Haein and Jisoo as she tried to process the unexpected turn in their interview.

"Unnie, are you really dating him?" Young Ji curiously asked.

Before Jisoo could blurt out something she might regret, Haein quickly jumped in: "We're really close friends, Young Ji Si."

"Oppa, can I call you Oppa?" asked Young Ji with a hint of excitement. Haein nodded in acceptance.

"You know, Oppa, I heard you enjoy beer and whisky. I have some stocked up – you should come over for an interview sometime," Young Ji playfully invited him.

"Yeah, Oppa, you'll love it," Jisoo added as she casually enjoyed her lollipop.

Haein chuckled and said, "I'd be happy to. Though, I'm not quite as entertaining as our dear Jisoo here."

Jisoo rolled her eyes and countered, "He's just being modest. Trust me, he's hilarious!"

Haein caught a glimpse of Young Ji briefly disappearing from view before returning with a bottle of single malt and another of bourbon. With a mischievous grin, she teasingly brought them closer to the screen for him to see. "I'll keep these safe for you," she said with a wink.

"Ooh, thank you but what are you going to drink?" Haein inquired.

"Gin! I bought it in Finland especially for Jisoo Si. It tastes like the back of stickers!" Young Ji replied with a smirk.

Haein laughed at the comparison.

"Well you girls have fun. I need to get going. It was lovely meeting you, Young Ji Si! And Jisoo Si, enjoy yourself!" Haein said as he took his leave.

After ending the call, Haein couldn't help but smile. She was getting drunk and the interview was far from over. He would have to talk to her team to kill this. Although he wouldn't mind publicly admitting to their relationship, the timing just wasn't right. He knew how hard she had worked on her solo and he didn't want to take any attention away from her accomplishments. He also hoped to get more mileage out of the money they paid Dispatch to keep their relationship under wraps.