The Trouble Goddess

A Treat for Chanyeol

Chae Rim's POV

"Waeyo?"
"I have a school project and I need a background music."
"Jinjja? You really want that song? I can make other song."
"Aniyo! I want that. Jebal!" I asked while using my puppy eyes.

I am in our house and begging for Yeol hyung to give me a minus one and a copy of the lyrics of "Sing for You."

"Okay! Okay! Here. Take care of it." He said giving up.

"Jinjja?! Saranghaeyo hyung!" I said giving him a hug.

I went out of his room happy. Now, all I have to do is to convince Lay hyung to help me.

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At school...

After class, I approached Lay hyung secretly at his dojo.

"Huh? You want Chen to sing the song in his TV appearance?"
"Is that possible, hyung?"
"Hmm... let's see... maybe you should approach him in person."
I was saddened by his answer. Approaching him in person would be impossible. The last time was pure luck.
"I think it's impossible hyung. Seeing him last time was just a coincidence. I'm sure he has a busy schedule right now." I said, feeling down.
"I think he would free his schedule just for you." Lay hyung said.
"Huh?"
"When he saw you, he said there's something in you that makes him comfortable when you are around."
"Jinjjaro? He said that?" So we are the same?
"Ne. Wanna come to his house?"
Another bad news. "I don't know where his house is at."
"Then I will lead you there."
"Would it be okay with you?"
"Of course. You're my dongsaeng, too, right?" He said then messed my hair.

I'm so happy. I hope Yeol hyung will like it for his birthday.

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After class, I asked permission from my Suho hyung to be late because of my surprise to Yeol hyung. He was a bit worried but I assured him that Minseok and Sehun are with me.

"Ne, Chae Rim, where are we going?" Minseokie asked me.
"Later you will know." I said nervously.
"Will it be far from here?" Huni asked.
"Ahm, sorry to asked you both but I think you should go home now. I can take care of myself and Senior Lay is with me." I said.
"No! I'll go with you!!!" Minseokie said.
"Me too." Huni said.
"Gomawo, you two."
"Are you ready?" Lay hyung asked.
"Ne!"
"Kajja!"

We rode on Lay hyung's car with me seated at the passenger's seat. Minseokie and Huni are at the backseat.

We travelled for around an hour and fifteen minutes to reach the Huang mansion.
"Hyung, do you often come home here, like everyday?" I asked.
"Ani. I just come during important occasions." He said.
The guards opened the gate and greeted him. "Welcome back, Young Master Lay."
"Kansahamnida." Lay hyung answered.

He parked his car and the guards took over. Then some of the attendants guided us inside.
"Please take a sit, Young Master. We will just notify Young Master Chen about your arrival."
"Kansahamnida."

We seated at the very spacious living room. I roamed my eyes around and estimated that our house might be only one-fifth or less of this house.

"Yixing-ge!" A man with a bright smile and slightly tanned skin with colored hair approached Lay hyung and hugged him. "It's been a long time. How have you been?"
"Oh, Kai, it's nice to see you looking healthy and young as ever. I'm doing good. How's your career going?"
The man who looked like a model with his clothes smiled and said, "I'm pursuing my modelling career but still going strong with singing and dancing."
"That's no wonder, Dancing King Kai".
"Oh, please." He laughed. Then he turned to us. "I see we got visitors."
We stood up and greeted him. "Annyeong haseyo."
"Annyeong haseyo. Please sit down. No need to be so formal to me."
My heart skipped a beat when he turned to me. "Hello there, what's your name?"
"I-I'm Kim Chae Rim. I'm a freshman student."
"Student? So you're Lay-ge's kendo club member?"
"N-Ne."
"They are all my students, Kai."
"Hello, my name is Wu Sehun."
"Wu? The infamous Wu family?"
"Ne."
"Oh, I'm glad to finally meet one of the Wu's. I'm looking forward to be your business partner in the future." He and Huni shook hands.
"And I'm Kim Minseok. Nice to meet you. I am your fan." Minseokie said nervously.
"Really? I'm so glad that the successor of the KMS realty is my fan." Kai laughed and shook hands with Minseokie.
"It's so surprising that you know them. When did you become a fan of business?" Lay hyung said.
"Haha. By the way, my name is Kim Jong In, but I am known for Huang Zi Kai. I always use my Chinese name on screen, but you can also call me Jongin of you want."
I am a bit embarassed. All my friends are from well-known families and I'm a nobody yet I am here in the Huang mansion. I want to disappear right now.
"Kim Chae Rim?" Kai suddenly turned to me.
"N-Ne?"
"You look familiar. Have we met before?"
"Aniyo. It's my first time seeing you. Waeyo?"
"Nothing." Then he smiled.

"Chae Rim-ssi?" A voice from above interrupted our conversation.
I don't know why but I wanted to jump from happiness when I saw him.
"Woh hoho! It's nice to see you again!" Chen-ssi greeted me with a hug.
"Oh? Chen-ge? How did you two get close? I'm jealous." Kai-ssi said.
"Oh? We met in school when I asked Lay-ge to play the piano for me. By the way, this is Kai, he's my younger brother. I think he has introduced himself to you."
"Ne."
The maid came in with a tray of food.
"Please eat and feel at home." Kai-ssi said.
"So, what can I do for you? Lay-ge said you want a favor from me right?"
"I-I know I'm a nobody but I really need your help."
"Who said you are a nobody? I will cancel all my appointments for you." Chen-ssi said.
"See? I told you." Lay hyung said.
"Ahmm, kansahamnida." I don't know how to react but it fills my heart with joy. Then I started my plan.
"W-Well, Chen-ssi, my brother is an avid fan of yours and he will be having his birthday. I am just thinking, if you could sing his song in your upcoming appearance on television?"
"So your brother is a producer? Do you have his song?"
"Ne! Here!." I handed the disc to him and the copy of lyrics that I asked from my brother.
He asked one of the maids to play it. He closed his eyes and listened to the melody.
I was waiting for a rejection coming from him. I prepared myself for the worst.
"Can you sing the song for me?" Chen-ssi said and smiled at me.
"H-huh? Sorry but I don't sing." I said waving my hands saying no.
"Ohhh... what a waste of song." He said. "I need to hear you sing the song first before I perform it."
"Y-You mean, I have to sing it first to grant my wish?" I asked nervously.
"Yep. A favor for a favor, don't you think?" He said then smiled.
"What if I sang it incorrectly? Are you still going to perform it?"
"Yep. I just want you to sing it."
I looked at everyone in the room and sighed. "Ahm, can you please close your eyes? I don't want you to see me singing. I'm nervous."
"Okay. We are going to focus on your voice. Everyone, please close your eyes."

I remembered the way how we sang it. I started singing to the music.
Chanyeol hyung, I will sing for you.

"The way you cry, the way you smile..."
".....I sing for you...

The song ended and I received an applause from Chen-ssi while the others are just looking at me absent-mindedly.
"Daebak! I want to sing the song too!" Kai-ssi said.
"Wouldn't it be more emotional if you would sing the song for your brother?" Chen-ssi said.
"I already sang that for him.. so I thought it would be great if the song will be sang by his idol."
"Hmmm... okay then! We have a deal! Me and my brother Kai will sing his song on his birthday, on live television!".
"J-Jinjja? Wah! Kansahamnida!!!" I said almost crying.
"You really love your brother, right? I'm so envious. I wish I also have a sister like you." Kai-ssi said then he messed my hair. Why do these two brothers always mess my hair?
"Kansahamnida, Chen-ssi, Kai-ssi. You will really make my brother happy!!!" I said.
"Can we receive a hug?" Chen-ssi said.
I smiled with the tears on my eyes and happily hugged the two of them. Then Lay hyung joined.
I am really so blessed that I met these people.

When the group hug ended, Chen-ssi asked, "Will you please visit more often?"
"Ne!" I said.

I waved goodbye to them and Lay-hyung again drove for us.
When we were in the car, I expressed my gratitude to Lay hyung.
"Lay hyung?"
"Ne?"
"Daedanhee Kansahamnida. You are always there to help me."
He smiled at me then messed my hair. What's with my hair?
"No problem. Always call me whenever you need me, dongsaeng."
"NE!"
I also looked at the two sleepyheads at the backseat.
Kansahamnida, Minseokie, Sehunnie. You two are the best.

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