Chapter 12: I'll Be Here
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Im Rae Ya's POV
"He said that?"
"He did," I looked down and smiled sadly. "I don't know why I'm so affected, but it's as if it's not him."
"Give him time, maybe it's because he's just really stressed about everything that's going on."
"I figured. I shouldn't overreact, should I?" I laughed fakely. I just couldn't understand why he had to be mean or cold.
"You like him, don't you?" he suddenly asked. I felt my face redden.
"What, no!" I replied a little too fast.
"I knew it," he smiled to himself. "That's okay. If he treats you like that again, I'll be here."
"But I don't like him," I defended.
"Don't try to hide anything from me, Im Rae Ya."
"But I'm not trying to and I really don't," I persisted.
"Don't what?"
"Like Hanbin."
"See, you do." He chortled.
"Okay fine! I might, but just a little," I explained.
"You still do though. Liking him a little is no different from liking him a lot," he stated.
"You're good at this," I tittered.
"I am," He said, pleased. "But seriously, If you feel pain because of Hanbin, Koo Junhoe will be here to be your human handkerchief and diary."
"Thanks, Junhoe. You're actually not bad," I smiled.
"Who said I was?! I'm really nice, you know," he answered smugly. I laughed. "And I'm good looking."
"Junhoe please," I snickered. "You're doing a great job in making me laugh."
"I'm serious in the good looking part," he pouted. "But well, I'm the mighty and clever Koo."
"Okay then," I giggled. "As of this day, you are now my best friend!"
"I'm honored!" He laughed and gave me a high five. "Anyway, why are you wearing this? You always wore skirts and dresses."
"Well, I think it's time for a little... change?" I shrugged. I'm quite shocked that he really observes the way I dress. He eyed me suspiciously but left the topic. We spoke and laughed on the rooftop for as long as we could about everything and anything but as if on cue, a filming staff appeared and called Junhoe. How do they even track him?!
"We'd better go back," I said. I totally forgot that I had training today and our sunbae just gave me a short break but I think I've been gone for like, an hour.
"Yeah, even though it's just mainly Hanbin and his team right now," he agreed halfheartedly. "Well, do you want to wait until dinner? Just after the filming, so you can eat with us?"
"Hmm, no thanks. I still have some stuff to do and I have to return home early," I reasoned. "I'll just go say hi to the others and then leave."
On our way down, we just laughed and laughed. I didn't know Junhoe had this silly side of him. When we arrived, the filming crew had a small break and the boys were in their practice room except for Hanbin, once again. I greeted the boys, cheered them on, and then left shortly after because the break was over. Junhoe said he'll come with me, but I said no, but he insisted. He told me that he couldn't be stopped. I guess I'll have to tell Junhoe that I started training. I'll just surprise him by going to a training room instead of heading to the elevator.
