Accompanied by Johnny and Cookie, Jun Ho was scrolling through comments on his Instagram live stream. It had been a while since he last interacted with fans this way due to his busy schedule. A few minutes ago, he also posted a selfie with Bok on Bubble, reminding fans to take care of their health.
"Filming The Lucky Fans was so much fun. We did a lot of activities and exciting games. It didn't even feel like we were filming—everything just flowed as if there were no cameras," he responded to a fan's question about how he felt during the shoot.
His gaze shifted toward the sound of the door opening, revealing Rhea in an oversized shirt. Seeing her standing awkwardly, clearly aware of the live stream, made Jun Ho struggle to keep his laughter in. Moreover, Rhea's appearance was absolutely endearing to him.
Realizing he was live, Jun Ho quickly turned his attention back to the screen. A few minutes later, he ended the stream. At that moment, Rhea mustered the courage to sit down on the floor next to Jun Ho, though she was clearly uncomfortable in her outfit.
"While you're here, how about we study together?" Jun Ho suggested.
Rhea nodded. Jun Ho went to his room to grab some books and then headed upstairs to fetch two cans of soda. They decided to start with English first. Although Rhea's English wasn't perfect, she tried her best to teach Jun Ho what she had learned through self-study.
An hour later, they switched to learning Korean. Rhea shared that she had just done an interview with Naver as an Indonesian-Korean translator and was given a test to translate three episodes of an Indonesian Webtoon.
Even though Jun Ho didn't understand Indonesian well, he could help her with translations into Korean if she encountered any words she didn't know, first translating them into English.
"You really want to go to Greece, don't you?" Jun Ho asked during their break.
"Greece?" Rhea thought back to see if they had discussed Greece before. "Oh, yes. I really wanna go there."
"Wae?"
"I'm totally into Greek mythology, and there are so many gorgeous places to check out." She turned to her right, flashing Jun Ho a slight smile. "You should definitely go there. You can kick back and enjoy your vacation without any hassle because no one gives a damn if you're an artist, a model, or the richest person in the room. Greece is all about people soaking in the vibes and the stunning views." Rhea took another sip of her soda.
As Jun Ho listened to Rhea gush about her love for Greece, his mind wandered to a thought he'd never really considered—maybe he shouldn't. Watching her profile, he couldn't help but wonder if something was off with his heart.
He had always kept a healthy lifestyle, eating right and hitting the gym regularly. But why was it that just looking at the woman next to him, sipping her soda, made his heart race in a way he hadn't felt in ages? It was a reaction he barely remembered experiencing.
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Rhea set her soda can down on the table, her eyes lighting up as she recognized the caller. Jun Ho, sitting next to her, couldn't help but notice her reaction as she answered the phone. She spoke in English, her accent sounding a bit different to Jun Ho, but somehow it fit her perfectly.
"Thank you so much for the good news, Agnes. I'll let my director know," Rhea said before hanging up. "Aaa!" She cheered, overflowing with happiness, and without thinking, she threw her arms around Jun Ho.
He froze, caught in a dilemma of whether to hug her back or not. Rhea had this habit of hugging anyone nearby whenever she was excited. Realizing what she'd done, Rhea quickly pulled away, but her movement was no match for Jun Ho, who instinctively pulled her back into his embrace.
"Joh-ahae."
The words left Jun Ho's lips, freezing Rhea in place. Despite the rain pouring outside, an intense silence enveloped them. With their bodies so close, almost touching, Rhea could feel the rhythm of Jun Ho's heartbeat against her. She didn't know what to do next.
Jun Ho felt the same way. He didn't know where his courage came from, but something inside him urged him to express his feelings as soon as possible. Nichkhun had once told him that Rhea was the kind of woman who could make a guy fall in love at first sight. It wasn't just Jun Ho who felt that rush when he first met Rhea; Nichkhun felt it too.
Rhea slowly pulled away as the embrace loosened, but Jun Ho's arms still held her waist, keeping her from fully escaping his hug. Their gazes locked, their faces just inches apart, and they could feel each other's breath.
"Joh-ahaeyo," Jun Ho said again, his eyes momentarily lingering on her lips.
"You ... shouldn't like someone like me."
Slowly, Jun Ho released his embrace, surprised by Rhea's response. Was he too quick to say that? Deep down, he wasn't even sure about his feelings. But one thing was for sure: he didn't like seeing Rhea close to other guys, especially Hee Chul. Their bond was so tight that Jun Ho often caught himself shooting them a disapproving glance whenever they were together.
"Jun Ho-ssi, if you like someone, you should go for someone like Lim YoonA. You two would look great together."
"Why can't I like you?"
"Jun Ho-ssi, you're all about that healthy lifestyle, and I love to eat. We're just not a match; we're even five kilos apart in weight!"
Rhea's response was a subtle rejection, but for some reason, it sounded amusing to Jun Ho. He couldn't help but laugh. "What's so funny?" Rhea confused by his reaction, especially since she had clearly turned him down.
"Unfortunately, when I want something, I have to get it."
Rhea stared deep into Jun Ho's eyes, diving as far as she could to uncover the meaning behind his words. What he said echoed exactly what her ex used to say during their early days. With a bittersweet smile, she replied, "And when you get bored, you'll just let it go."
Jun Ho suddenly realized that his words might have reopened an old wound for her. A wound she had probably buried with great effort, and he had just effortlessly pried it open. "Because I want it so badly and have fought hard to get it, I won't let it go that easily."
He leaned in closer. "I want the woman who kissed me on the rooftop when she was drunk, and I have to have her," he continued.
Rhea blinked a few times, memories flickering through her mind—fragments of a hazy incident she couldn't quite recall. But looking into Jun Ho's eyes, it was clear she had done something to him.
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The Lucky Fans (LEE JUN HO'S FANFICTION // ENG VER)
FanficMaking his debut at a young age, Jun Ho was solely focused on his career success. But everything changed the moment a woman walked out of the airport, greeting everyone with a warm smile, and showed him how to hold on to someone whom fate had destin...
