Maybe not so different

Of Hope and The Unexpected

"A simple plot

But I know one day

Good things are coming our way."

"No, I can see why that would happen." I waved off my awkward smile towards them. She smiled widely and I knew her motive, I know what she intends to do. I'm scared, but nonetheless I won't lose either.

"I know! Manager Oppa said that it would be wise to add me since I AM SNSD's Black pearl." She emphasized "I AM'.

"How did you know we'd need someone sexy?"

"You told me, remember silly!"

No, I don't. I think you just eavesdropped.

"Well, welcome to the team Yuri-ah." Taeyang hugged her. He turned towards me and I swear he winked at me once he retreated with the boys.

"Anyway, let's teach you the steps-"

"I don't need you to do that, I had Manager Oppa record the practices for me." She began to stretch.

"Oh?! Really now. . .how prepared you are!" I smiled; in my best fake cheery voice, with teeth clenched,

She smiled widely, practically dancing in her spot. I can tell how excited she is, and no matter how happy I'm trying to be, I can't. It irks me, even if I could be wrong with these misguided jealous thoughts.

"Annyeong, Yuri sunbae!" I hear behind me. Chaerin approaches and bows. Yuri smiled back and walked away, I bet looking for Taeyang.

"She must be excited," Chaerin smiled awkwardly.

"Too excited," I sigh deeply. "Will you be here long? Do you have a schedule today?"

"Ani, I'll be here. Wae? Do you want to get rid me already?!" She joked, I laughed and playfully squeezed her in a hug.

"If anything I want you to stay, but Dara and Bom. . ." I turned to look at D.O who had walked in earlier and was being teased and pampered by them.

"Yeah, they can be a handful. Don't worry I'll keep them in line."

"Ani, actually how about you get some pictures. I could have use of this scene in the future." I smiled evilly.

"Arasso, Unnie?"

"Mm. Wae?"

"Don't lose. You can do it."

I guess I'm not the only one who wants me to not give up.

Taeyang, let my feelings reach to you.

Practice was over and we were halfway done with the mix Jiyoung gave us. Everyone was leaving, and soon the practice room was empty. I smiled and stretched. A while ago, I was having a hard time with this step we had learned. For some reason I couldn't get it right, and I was fuming when Yuri tried to teach it to me. She looked so smug, I was this close to yelling for her to stop with the act. But of course, I couldn't. I was too scared of losing her.

Yes, I know. I show murderous intents towards her. But that's only because I'm jealous. And self conscious, intimidated, doubtful, any others words that rank me below Yuri. I always knew people found me the least attractive in the group. All I have is my dancing, but I have gotten prettier!!!

I can't let Yuri's great aura pummel mine to the ground.

"Arassso, I will win!" I fist bump the air.

Taeyang

"Man, today was such a hard day! Wasn't it?" Taecyeon walked with his arms crossed over his head.