Hanging by a Moment Here With You

Chapter 7

"Teukkie." Donghae patted his friend on the back. "What are you up to?" He knew the answer to his question, but he was trying to be as subtle as possible because he wanted to insert himself into the plans that he knew Leeteuk was making for Friday.

"Donghae, hi. I did something that might good or it might have been really stupid." He looked up from his phone, concern could plainly be seen in his eyes.

Suddenly concerned for his hyung, Donghae sat down on the stool next to him. "What is it?" Knowing Leeteuk rarely shared what he was feeling with the others, Donghae gave him his rapt attention.

"I asked Eunice to go out with me on Friday. I want to spend more time getting to know her, but I don't know if I should have done that."

"Why not?"

"She's the kind of girl I can see myself falling in love with. But we live on different continents. I don't want to toy with her feelings or mine. That's why I don't know if this date was a good idea." He sighed, regret written all over his face.

"형 I think you should do it. You never take chances. And I think she might be worth it." Donghae gave him a reassuring smile. "Let me come with you, take some of the pressure off. I will take care of you for the day." Donghae's reasons for inviting himself on the date had gone out the window. Right now the only thing he was thinking of was Leeteuk, the reason all the guys were where they were today.

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"언니 What do we wear?" Eunice rummaged through her closet, throwing clothes down on the bed.

"Well I don't need to look special since I'm not the one actually on a date." Lillian looked down at what was thrown on the bed. Suddenly a light coral dress caught her eye. "Eunice," She held the dress up as Eunice turned around. "This one."

"Eek! It's perfect!" She took the dress from Lillian and held it up to her body in front of the mirror.

"When did you get that dress?"

"I bought it because I was going to wear it to Sam's wedding, but I ended up buying another one to wear. Isn't it beautiful? I forgot I had it!" Eunice smiled brightly. "Pick a dress to wear. I know you aren't going on a date, but you will see Donghae today." She suggestively raised her left eyebrow at Lillian.

"Yeah for like two seconds." Lillian rolled her eyes.

"It's clear you like him. And I'm not talking about the crush you have had on him since we have been fans of Super Junior. In the past few days I can tell you have made a connection with him. Has he said anything to you?" Eunice got dressed as she and Lillian talked.

"No and I have no idea if the feelings are reciprocated. All I know is right now I am really enjoying his company and I feel blessed to have the chance to even talk to him or any of the guys. I don't want to overthink it. And I really dont want to get my expectations up. He said he enjoys getting to know his fans. And while that statement disappointed me a bit, it told me that I just need to enjoy the time while it lasts."

"I know you better then that." Eunice sat down next to her friend and held her hand.

"I know. I'm just telling you that because I need to say it out loud to convince myself." She sighed heavily and reached for a black stripped dress that sat on top of the pile. "Can I wear this?"

Eunice sympathetically kissed her cheek before agreeing. "Of course. 빨리, 빨리 (hurry). We need to leave in 15 minutes. And can we listen to Ailee on the way? Might help me be less nervous."