Damned Star (Completed)

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“This is the life!” I screamed as my hands were held up high.

The warm yet relaxing air surrounding the park, brushed softly on my skin while Yoochun just stood there, with his ears covered.

“Get down from there! Don’t make such a fuss, you’re embarrassing me.” The ‘star’ complained, keeping his distance from me pretending he doesn’t know me.

     I fixed myself up and folded my arms, “You like an old unfashionable guy, and so you’re the embarrassment here. I shouldn't actually be seen with you around.”  

Yoochun grinded his teeth, “Why you--” I stopped his attempted attack on me, “Look, why don’t you try losing the age-old shades and that unflattering beanie.” I suggested taking it off from him.

He violently reacted the moment I took his ‘protection’ off.

“Yah!” he yelled, “People might recognize me!” he snatched the shades and the beanie from my hands in a snap. I noticed him freeze and silently observed the area.

“Wae? (Why)” I asked wondering why he suddenly halted from scolding me.

 He sighed, “Usually when I take my ‘disguise’ off in a public place, people would come running towards me.”

“Well give it a few more seconds, maybe people are too busy to recognize you that fast.” I replied patting his back as more people came pass us.

A few awkward seconds later, no one came to him, they simply passed the star. “I can’t believe this.” He scoffed. “No one actually recognizes me.”

“Well, you have been gone in the spotlight for a little while. People can forget easily?” I reasoned, -unsure of my last statement-  scratching my head as I looked away, not having the courage to tell him straight at his face.

“That’s impossible. People will not forget me that fast.” He stated with a bit of uneasiness.

Park Yoochun cleared his throat repeating the word ‘impossible’ over and over again.

I looked down and felt sorry for him. He is obviously in denial right now. Although he is right, people won’t forget someone who just left the music industry, he might not be singing, composing or doing those other things, but he is still making headlines. This is so weird. I admit though, this is a remote place, seldom visited by media, stars and idols. People don’t have that keen eye when it comes to searching for idols. Fortunately enough a small group of teenage girls came up to us.

“Oppa, can we take pictures with you?” One of the girls asked timidly as she blushed.

I instantly saw Yoochun's lips form a charming smile as his eyes sparkled. I stepped aside to give way and the girls took pictures with him.

When they finished another girl spoke up, “Oppa, please take care of yourself, you look really pale and you seem too thin. We want you back. We want to see you on stage again.” She gave the damned star a sweet smile while the others nodded.

Yoochun let out a short laugh, “I will try my best.”

“Chun oppa, fighting!” they all shouted and sheepishly left the encouraged star.

I observed Yoochun’s charming grin turn into a plastered beam. He just can’t stop smiling. Again it was refreshing to see him in that state. It was like I was with an angel--. Rewind! Did I just think of that? Lee Minah, what are you saying? I mentally slapped myself.

I was about to say an apology for my earlier statements, when he held my hand and shook it, “Thank you.” He sincerely uttered.

I replied with a warm smirk, confused why he was shaking my hand and thanking me.