In a world where dreams and fame collide, Naeun is a hardworking freelance model trying to balance her studies while secretly in love with Taemin, the rising star of SHINee. Their romance began when he was just a trainee and grew stronger as he prep...
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Naeun's POV,
A few days had passed since our picnic by the shore, and now Chorong and I were lounging at my house after wrapping up a long day of work shoots. My gaze kept flicking toward my phone, checking the time more often than I'd like to admit. Taemin had likely picked Yongrae up from school by now, and they were probably on their way home.
"So, how's the new agency treating you?" I asked, handing Chorong a steaming mug of coffee. I was eager to catch up as we hadn't had much time to talk in-depth since that meeting at the cafe about the overseas contract years ago. Our conversations had mostly revolved around work.
"Better pay, that's about it," she replied with a casual shrug, accepting the mug. "But enough about that. Let's get back to that topic," she added with a sly smile.
I couldn't help but laugh at her directness. "You mean the topic?" I teased, knowing exactly what she meant.
Chorong smirked and leaned in. "I've been thinking about it. No wonder you brought up that nine-month thing when we met at the cafe. I was slow to catch on, but it makes sense now."
I nodded, appreciating her sharpness. "Yeah, that question was pretty important back then. You know how pregnancy can affect our careers," I said, the weight of that decision still fresh in my memory.
Chorong sipped her coffee and nodded, understanding completely. As models, timing and reputation were everything. "I can see how hard that must have been. But I've heard that Jihoon and his family have been really supportive. Makes sense why you guys are so close," she remarked, her tone softening with genuine empathy.
I smiled, feeling warmth rise at the mention of Jihoon's unwavering support. "Yeah, if it weren't for him and Mrs. Shen, I don't know how I would've gotten through it. Jihoon's the only one who knows everything about Yongrae. He's seen it all." There was gratitude in my voice, mixed with nostalgia for those challenging times.
"I've heard enough stories about both of you," Chorong teased lightly, though I could tell she was sincere. "Not that I'm jealous or anything."
I let out a laugh. "And even if you were, it wouldn't matter. He's all yours now," I joked, offering her a playful smile.
Chorong grinned back, but then she tilted her head, her eyes narrowing in thought. "You know, Jihoon likes you, right? But I could tell from the moment he mentioned Taemin, he never stood a chance." Her words were filled with a playful sincerity that made me laugh again.
"Jihoon and I went on a few dates, sure. But it was more like... trying to be friends," she explained. "It became obvious pretty quickly that he had feelings for someone else. I knew it was you the second he started talking about it. Plus, with all the rumors flying around about you and him, it wasn't hard to figure out."
