A new start (A Kim Jonghyun fanfic)

Chapter 21 -Lunch

Chapter 21 - Lunch

"We just had a talk with Jonghyun and he confirmed his relationship with Lee Soo Min. We hope that the public supports this new couple" SM Entertainment's representative said. I looked at the TV and wondered how the public got to know about us.

I took my phone and looked at the trending topics of today.

#1 Jonghyun

#2 Lee Soo Min

#3 Jonghyun dating a commoner

It seems like the news caused lots of commotion. "What will you do now?" Hyorin asked and munched some popcorn. "I have to call Jonghyun"

I dialed his number but was greeted by an annoying voice mail. "Damn it" I muttered under my breath. "What if his fans hate him now? What if he gets bashed? What if I ruined his career?" I asked in despair. "Chill, Soo Min, don't need to worry that much" Kyungsoo said.

I picked up my phone again and called a person, who might know where Jonghyun is. "Hello, Onew?" I asked after he picked up. "Oh hey, Soo Min, do you need something?" he asked. "Yes, you might have seen the news..." I said.

"Yes, I did. Pretty shocking, right? The media found out too fast" he replied. "I know. So I was wondering if you know where Jonghyun is. He isn't picking up his phone" I said. "Well, yes, he is here but he is talking to the CEO right now," he said. "What should I do?" I asked hopelessly. "Don't worry, it will turn out fine" he assured and I sighed. After that, he hung up.

That night, I couldn't sleep. I was awake and hoping to see a message from Jonghyun. At about 4 a.m. when I suddenly received a message.

[(Jonghyun) I can't sleep. Are you awake?]

[(Me) Normal people are sleeping at this hour.]

[(Jonghyun) Yet you are awake.]

[(Me) Jonghyun...]

[(Jonghyun) Soo Min...]

[(Me) Care to explain some things?]

[(Jonghyun) How about we meet up?]

[(Me) When?]

[(Jonghyun) Now]

[(Me) Now? Are you crazy? It's 4.a.m.]

[(Jonghyun) Look out of your window]

I stood up and went to my window and saw Jonghyun standing in front of the window. My eyes winded as I saw him waving at me with a smile. What is he doing here? I quietly yet quickly rushed outside, not caring that I was wearing my night clothes.

"What are you doing here? And at this time? You know you could have just called..." suddenly Jonghyun put his head on my shoulder. "It was such a tiring day," he said and I patted his head. "It's over now," I said and he pulled me into a hug. "Why do you always smell so nice?" he asked and I smiled. I hugged him back and asked him the question which was itching to get out of my lips. "How did the media find out?"

"I told them" I suddenly pulled out of the hug and looked at him confused. He pulled me to the hug again but I didn't hug back. I was occupied by the thoughts why he could have done that. "Don't break the hug" he said.

"I felt too tied up. It felt like dating you is a crime and I can't let anybody know about it. I don't want to run away every time some project partner comes at your home" he said and I understood it. "I don't mind people knowing about us but I just don't want any damage to your career," I said honestly.