Storybook » Hwang Minhyun

TEN

Yeolhee was standing at the top of the tank. Her heart was beating fast and her eyes were frantically searching for Minhyun who was down there, with his camera in his hands, talking to Seongwoo because of some lights. „Are you okay up there, Yeolhee-sshi?" Daniel, who had caught her eyes asked and Yeolhee nodded. „Ye, I am just a bit nervous." She explained.

Daniel smiled. „It's going to be okay. We're here to help in case something happens."

„I would never let something happen to her in the first place," Minhyun spoke up and looked at Daniel before his eyes moved to Yeolhee. „Are you ready?" He smiled and Yeolhee nodded. „I practiced staying under water." She said and slowly let the bottom of her body glide into the tank. „We make an easy pose first." Minhyun looked at her. „To the bottom and press your hands against the tank, eyes closed. I only shoot the picture when I have the feeling you're ready. Okay?" Minhyun asked and Yeolhee nodded.

„Yeolhee, fighting!" Jaehwan called and turned the light. „Yes. Fighting." The woman said to herself before taking a deep breath and pushing her body into the water. She pushed her body to the bottom of the tank, her dress being everywhere but somehow she managed to press her hands against the tank. The water calming her senses. She closed her eyes and waited.

Ten seconds passed, twenty, thirty... a knock made Yeolhee open her eyes and she saw Jaehwan pointing his finger up. Yeolhee pushed her body upwards and came in contact with air. Taking a deep breath and swimming to the ladder she waited for Minhyun to say something.

The photographer and Seongwoo were leaning over the laptop before Minhyun turned to her. „You did great! The picture turned out fantastic!" Minhyun gave her a thumbs up and Yeolhee smiled.

The next hour Yeolhee was spending underwater, letting her pictures getting taken until Minhyun was finally happy with the outcome. „Great!" He said and quickly put his camera next to his laptop and ran over when he saw Yeolhee climbing out of the tank. With a few steps, he was in the middle of the ladder, his arms automatically wrapping themselves around her thin waist and pulling her down to him.

Her wet body bumped against his chest and her heart started beating faster. Goosebumps were all over her arms when she looked up and saw Minhyun smiling at her with a look of adoration in his eyes. Yeolhee gulped and looked down. „You did so well." He smiled and led her to a chair, handing her a big warm towel. Yeolhee quickly wrapped the towel around herself.

„Do you want to take a shower first or do you want to take a look at the pictures?" Minhyun asked. „The boys are out to get us something to eat so you have plenty of time to shower." The photographer explained and Yeolhee nodded. „I think I do that." She said and stood up walking towards the dressing room. Minhyun watched her and sank down on the floor when she was gone.

His heart was beating hard against his chest and he couldn't believe how lucky he was that Yeolhee was having a good mood today. Her smile was astounding. But he couldn't stop thinking about how her body had just bumped against his. Her hands grabbing tight onto his arms, afraid that she'd fall over otherwise.

Minhyun sighed. He knew why he was feeling that way and it was overwhelming him a little bit. He hadn't been in love since Kim Sooyoung; a crush from Highschool days. But this was different. Kang Yeolhee was different. She was fragile and elegant.

She had to be treated with the greatest respect and love. Because otherwise, she would break. And Minhyun wouldn't want a beautiful and interesting girl like Yeolhee to break. The photographer messed up his hair and laid down on the floor, looking at the ceiling of the studio, wondering if it would be a bother to Yeolhee, if he would love her.

„Would she be fine with me liking her?" He asked when Seongwoo's face appeared in his vision. „What are you doing?" He asked and Minhyun sat up, seeing Daniel and Jaehwan putting the food on the table.

„Bona gave us some free cake as well. As a congratulation gift that your project is starting, Hyung." Jaehwan said and pointed to the table that was filled with different burgers, salads, fries, and cake. „Where's Yeolhee-sshi?" Daniel asked and Minhyun pointed to the dressing room. „She's just taking a quick shower. She was freezing." Minhyun said and went over to grab a cup of Coke.

„She's a really interesting woman," Daniel said and sat down on a chair. „And she's so beautiful?" Daniel threw his arms in the air and earned a slap from Jaehwan. „Don't be like that, she's Minhyun's girl." Jaehwan glared at Daniel who shook his shoulders. „Did he put a ring on her?" Daniel asked and Minhyun chuckled. „Let him dream, Jaehwan. I can only do the same."

Seongwoo, Daniel, and Jaehwan were now all three looking at Minhyun. „Why that?" Seongwoo asked, stuffing some fries into his mouth. „I mean if Jaehwan could get a girl, why can't you?"

Minhyun looked at the floor. „With Yeolhee one has to be careful. She's fragile and can be broken easily." Minhyun said and looked at his friends. „And I don't want her to break because my feelings confuse her."

„They're not."

Minhyun froze and slowly turned around to see Yeolhee standing two feet away from him. Her hair in a ponytail and a small smile on her lips. Her cheeks were red and she slowly walked up to Minhyun.

„You don't have to be afraid that your feelings or emotions are bothering me." She assured Minhyun and laid an arm on his shoulder. „I know feelings and especially emotions are difficult for me but I promise you that yours won't ever be a bother to me."

Minhyun blinked twice and looked at Yeolhee. „What are you implying on?" - „I want to try liking you." She whispered and laid her hands on her heart. „My heart is always bouncing up and down when I am with you. And I like that feeling." Yeolhee licked her lips. „I think I like-like you." She whispered before sitting down next to Minhyun.

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