15 princes and a princess

15 princes and a princess 40

I nudged the door opened slowly and was faced with a beautifully decorated room. The carpet was a basic cream, the two side walls were cream, and the one opposite me was glass. I stepped into the room and closed the door behind me, that wall was deep blue with a cream cherry-tree out line growing from one side of it that spread out across to cover the top edge of the wall. There were wonderful vases and oriental things around the room and I couldn't help but gasp.

Lee SooMan was sat at an expensive desk made with a beautiful dark wood, ebony I think. He was sat on a large leather cream chair and was smiling at me warmly. I blushed and ducked into a bow.

"Anyoung Hasehyo." I addressed him. He nodded as welcome and motioned to one of the two cream chairs on my side of the desk. I pulled myself over to the chair with my crutches and sat down, leaning the two metal sticks against my left leg.

He smiled and his eyes crinkled up slightly. He reached over the desk and shook my hand, I smiled softly and he chuckled.

"You needn't look so scared Rayn. I am not sending you home; no, I have good news. But first I must ask you a few questions." He said, laughing quietly to himself. I relaxed into the chair a little and smiled again.

"Oh, thank you. What would you like to know.... uh... sir?" I breathed. He looked me over and frowned when he noticed the cast.

"Is that what the fans did to you? I see Sungmin wasn't exaggerating." He said, his voice held sympathy and concern. I nodded, chewing on my bottom lip slightly.

"Ah. Those fans can get very over protective. I will have to have a word with security about this. But here's my question to you. If you had the choice to stay here or go home to England, what would you do?"

My heart thumped, without thinking for even a second my mouth and heart answered for me. "I would stay here." My voice came out confident and sure, without even a quiver.

He smiled and nodded. "I had a feeling you would say that, and I'm glad. Next, would you like to continue performing as a musician over here?" He asked, his eyes not leaving mine as if he were searching for my soul. It was slightly unnerving but I swallowed and answered anyway.

"Very much. Music is my life, I could never just give it up." I admitted, honesty and passion shone through my words.

His smile grew wider and he nodded with approval. "Lastly, if you had the chance to sign under SM entertainment.... would you take it?"

"Most certainly! It would be a dream fulfilled. I would be honored." I rambled, words tumbling from my mouth before I could stop them. He gave me a reassuring smile and nodded once more.

"Good. That's settled then. Rayn, when we auditioned Kearra, we already knew you were here and I knew how well the two of you matched for vocal talent. We brought her out here with the hopes that you would not only become friends but that you also wanted to stay." He rose to his feet and looked down at me. "We want you and Kearra to work together. As singers. Does that sound good?"

I couldn't help the grin that attacked my face. "That sounds amazing! Oh thank you so much!" I babbled, cheering happily and fist bumping the air. He chuckled to himself.

"Ah the craziness and excitability of youth, astounding. You may go now Rayn. This will all be sorted over the coming weeks and I promise you, the fan will be calmed. Also, I am allowing you to stay in the super Junior dorm, even when you begin working with Kearra, if you would like." He added as I picked up my crutches and rose to my feet.

"I cannot thank you enough sir, but I thank you with all my heart, body, mind and soul." I said, a grin still plastered on my face. He smiled again and waved me out.

I made my way back to the reception area and the boy at the desk looked up at me questioningly.

"How did it go?" He asked as I continued to hobble towards the door. I stopped and turned to him.

"It went absolutely amazingly. Good bye now!" I squealed, pushing the door open and making my way to the car where Yesung was absent-mindedly pulling on the loose threads on his jacket. He looked up as I got in and chucked my crutches in the back seat.

"Well, what happened? Do you want me to go talk to him?" He asked nervously, putting a warm hand on my knee. I shook my head, smiling so widely I'm surprised my face didn't split.

"I can stay! He wants me to sign as a singer under SM! He wants me and Kearra to become a singing act! And he says I can stay in the SuJu.dorm! Ahhhh! I can't believe it!" I cheered. Yesung's mouth dropped open and he pulled me into a tight hug.

"I knew it would all work out eventually, I'm so happy for you Rayn. I love you." He whispered into my hair. I rested my head on his chest and closed my eyes. He smelt of cherries and I loved it.

"I love you too." I mumbled, collapsing back onto my seat. I looked over at him as he started up the car and he glanced back at me.

"We should celebrate with ice-cream." He said, smiling as he pulled into the little shop he took me to on our date. The same boy was behind the counter and I grinned at him as my crutches clicked on the hard floor.

"Well if it isn't my favourite Noona! What would you like today?" He asked cheerfully. I turned to Yesung who hugged me from behind.

"One scoop of nutella one of strawberry please." I asked. He nodded and set about getting it, putting in the holder and waiting for Yesung to order.

"Just chocolate for me."

Once we had our icecream we sat at one of the tables and just chatted for a while. Every now and then the boy would join in our conversation but he mostly stuck to cleaning out the counter. I finished the last bit of my cone and pushed myself up and the counter-boy called to me so I went up to him. He passed me chocolate flake and I looked at it blankly.

"I hope you get better soon." Was all he gave me as an explanation and I grinned and gave him an awkward hug.

"Thank you so much....um...." I stopped short, not knowing his name.

"KimSae. My name is KimSae." He finished for me and I smiled gratefully and he gave me a half smile as I waved and left the shop.with Yesung trailing behind me.

"That was fun" I grinned as I slid carefully into the car. He smiled at me as he started the car up and drove back to the dorms.

I got out and he passed me my crutches. I clicked my way towards the front door which he held open for me. We moved into the lift and he pressed the button. I hummed a tune in my happiness and he chuckled beside me as the lift brought us to our floor.

I clambered out and Yesung gave me a kiss on the cheek before jogging ahead and opening the door for me. As I got to him I reached up and whispered my plan. I put a sad look on my face and went into the living room.

"Hi guys..." I mumbled sadly. They turned to face me expectantly and Yesung put an arm around me to 'comfort' me. "I..... I have to leave the dorm. I have to go pack...." I took three slow steps towards my room before I heard everyone move.

"We won't let him take you away Rayn!" Eunhyuk said.

"Yeah, you're our best friend now!" Shindong added.

The guys continued to cheer protest to my leaving and I turned to them with a big grin on my face. "I'm staying guys!" I searched the room for Kearra and pointed at her awkwardly. "And you and me, we're gonna be making music together!"

That was the moment the super junior dorm erupted in cheers and laughter.