Winter's Love

Bonus Chap. 5

I arrived at the house with a humor that even I couldn't stand. Leo looked up from his cell phone and looked at me surprised when he saw me enter his room.

-Why of all the people that exist, Ha Neul must go out with Shin Hwa? -My brother arched a confused eyebrow.

-Are they going out?

-Unless I've had a hallucination, she's gone with him -I looked at my watch-, an hour and a half ago. Beautifully prepared.

-It's not like you're counting the time -Leo observed mockingly.

-Besides, she said we both would have good company -I sighed-. Does she consider the photographer good company? -Then I couldn't help but remember Hana's diatribe saying that they were a good couple. Nor forget the charming smile that she dedicated when he was in the car.

-You both? -Leo released his cell phone to pay attention.

-I was with Hana when we met her -Leo closed his eyes and shook his head, disillusioned.

-She will make you pay for that. Slowly.

-Why? I met Hana when I had finished practicing. She misinterpreted it when she heard Hana say that she was going to help me practice.

-Isn't it the same thing you're doing right now?

-What? -My brother seemed to have fun with all this.

-Misunderstanding the situation... As far as I know, she can simply be helping him. When I teach her piano, Ha Neul has never mentioned anything about Shin Hwa beyond friendship -I had to put the most incredulous face of my life because Leo broke into a guffaw-. I never thought I would see you jealous in my entire life.

-I'm not... -Leo gave me a long look-. Ok I am. Even I'm surprised -A bitter grimace covered my lips.

-About time you finally admit it -I had taken life to admit it-. What are you going to do about it? Will you tell Ha Neul?

-It's complicated. Apparently, the only thing in life that can make her run to the opposite side is me.

-Don't you think you're giving yourself much credit? -I shook my head.

-I don't say it in that sense. Even though she has the same feelings as me, she will deny them. She will always do it.

-True. She takes too much care of our image. And specially yours -I arched an eyebrow-. You don't know anything about her, right? -I knew I was giving him a confused look-. Have you ever seen her fanbase or personal pages? -I shook my head. I hardly had time to check mine. I was surprised he had done it.

-Do you? -He shrugged.

-Ha Neul gave us a lot of curiosity so we investigated. That made us feel more comfortable around her. She has dedicated a lot of time to us -I didn't doubt that. From time to time she would appear with our favorite drinks, she knew our customs and she worked accordingly, as if she read our mind-. But back to the subject, I understand what you mean.

-Ugh, I wish I could stop listening: but you're still an idol. Every time she mentions it, it gets on my nerves -Leo hid a laugh behind his hand. Since Ha Neul is here, his laughter is more frequent. She achieved what we had not done, but the truth is that no one else has had the patience of a saint. She has made fun of him enough to make a nice joke, but not so much to be like us that we take Leo's patience to the limit. What are brothers for if it wasn't for that? So, she has made him feel comfortable, so Leo can reflect the same comfort. That doesn't mean that he refrains from going for our throats when he gets angry, that will never change.

-It's her favorite phrase, right? -I nodded.

-It is.

-There must be a good explanation as to why she went with Shin Hwa. Have a little patience. I'm sure if you go in with the state that you are now, she will act like an angry cat. And if you tell her how you feel she will be a scared cat.

-I'm sure of that too -I verified my phone with the hope that she had written to me and nothing. Should I write to her?

-If you're like that with Shin Hwa, I don't want to know with others that look at her. You know she gets a lot of attention, right? -I realized that. Every place that she goes, the men dedicate a few looks that make me want to pound each one. Who would think I was so jealous? Although maybe it's with Ha Neul only.

-If they would not look at her, they're blind...

-It's good that you know it and that you're so calm about it.

-I would not be so sure -Leo laughed.

-This is completely to die of laughter. I can't wait for others to know. By the way, they're already suspecting it. You're already too obvious.

-What? I'm sure not -Leo laughed again and leaned back against the bed.

-Maybe it's true and we know you pretty well.

-As you say -We both laughed. Then Leo yawned-. I leave you to sleep, good night.

-Won Sik -he called to my back-, believe it or not, she will be a perfect person for you. Don't do something you can regret later.

-I'll keep it in mind -I smiled and closed the door of the room.

It was easier said than done, but that is normal in my life. From the moment I chose to be a singer, everything has been a difficult and complicated path. But here I was after all. I had my studio, reach my goal as a solo artist. Would I be able to have my career and grow these feelings? For the first time I wanted to fully prove loving completely a person. Would Ha Neul be that person?