This alternative story was set under another different perspective. "What if…", that is a pair of widely & dreamy words used by many. So, with all the pairings same as in Boys before flowers, Jun Pyo with Jan Di, Yi Jung with Ga Eul & similar cast.
But, I'll focus mainly on Ji Hoo. It's depressing that in all Manga, Korean & Taiwan dramas, he did not meet with the special someone. Thus, I would like to use my simple English & over-imaginative mind to create a "What if…" on Ji Hoo.
"Jan Di Jan Di! You'll not believe what I've received in my mailbox today." Said Ga Eul, whose eyes were dancing happily. They were both at their part-time work venue. Yup, where else but the porridge eatery.
Jan Di was wiping the table diligently, "What is it? A lottery ticket?". Jun Pyo's mother, the realistic Madam President had given her green light regarding this relationship. But head-strong Jan Di had refused outright to Jun Pyo's urges to help her family financially. She believed that they were not married, yet & she still would like her family & herself to be independent while they still can.
"It's Hye Suh's letter!!", Ga Eul exclaimed cheerfully.
The moment Jan Di heard that name, she momentarily stopped her chores & started to jet out quite a number of questions without waiting for answers. "Where is she now? She's done with her studies already? And and… the trio is finally in place already! Yeeaaahhhh…" She hugged Ga Eul with gigantic amount of excitement, jumping with joy.
"Jan Di calm down. In the letter, she said she'll be arriving at the airport in about 2 days' time. She has stressed that she'll be back with 2 baggages & a backpack & had bought presents for us. And of course, she'll be back permanently…" The 2 of them unknowingly sat opposite one another, reminiscing about their good old times.
3 days later…
"Where is this Hye Suh? I thought she'll be reaching yesterday. Did you read the letter wrongly or did we miscalculate the days? Arrggghhhh… This is so frustrating." whined Jan Di, who ruffled her hair in annoyance.
Ga Eul smiled, "I'm sure we didn't count the days wrongly. Maybe she'll be reaching today instead? Don't worry too much. Besides, I thought you're meeting Jun Pyo so just enjoy your date alright."
Gu Jun Pyo's gray Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S pulled up at the lot in front of the eatery. It wasn't challenging to recognise that he was here, after all, not many people drove that car which produced that fastidious engine sound. Jan Di sat in the coupe, smiling blissfully at Jun Pyo.
Ga Eul momentarily dialed her phone. "Hye Suh, she's out for her date. So where should we surprise her? The F4 will be helping us too."
The two girls had agreed to hold the surprise at Jan Di's favourite park. F4 knew about the plan & had agreed to help out, courtesy of Ga Eul. After all, Jan Di's birthday was on the very same day thus it was killing two birds with a single hard stone.
Yi Jung & Woo Bin had come by to help with the decorations like the lightings & setting up of a picnic table. Whereas Ga Eul & Hye Suh helped with the food needed for the surprise picnic dinner. It was all in good fun as the two men had gotten to like Hye Suh. They had finally understood what Ga Eul told them before the meeting. "If you see Jan Di as the smiling apple among us, then you'll see Hye Suh as the sunshine among the trio."
Ji Hoo arrived shortly after & had brought along 2 bottles of champagnes for the picnic.
Yi Jung jested, "It's nice of you to bring along the champagnes for being late."
"So apology accepted." Added Woo Bin.
The evening sun was shimmering over the lush green field, like tiny diamonds. Yi Jung was looking over at Ga Eul with a loving smile over his face. Darn was he fortunate to meet his self-proclaimed soul-mate. Ji Hoo was glad for his buddy, he knew Yi Jung's love life was a mess but now, it certainly look hopeful. "Ji Hoo, I'm positive that you'll find someone worthy of you, well sooner or later." Woo Bin said heartedly & with a heavy brother pad by Yi Jung.
The ladies were done with the food preparation. They were tidying up their appearances, becoming each other's mirror. Ga Eul's hair was long, black & curvy till mid-back. She was wearing a nice baby pink cardigan, with a black flowery brooch together with a matching white knee-length skirt. Hye Suh herself had short, brown tinted hair that barely touched her ears. I supposed she wasn't into skirts are much as her friend thus she was wearing a pair of fainted blue jeans, white cardigan with a nice small gold-with-crystals dangling brooch.
Gu Jun Pyo's coupe parked in the car park with Jan Di's eyes blindfolded. He led her carefully into the park. Everyone could see her utterly excited as she kept on asking Jun Pyo if they're there yet. On the count of three, Jun Pyo removed her blindfold. Jan Di was taken aback by the lighting & flower decorations but what had her jumping & screaming in joy was the sight of Hye Suh. She ran towards her & hugged her with all her might.
"Relax girl. I'm not going anywhere so you can actually release your monster-killing hug. Su-ffo-ca-ting hereee…" Hye Suh who was almost breathless, tried with her strength to push her away.
"All of you are too naughty. Gang up on me like this but I love it. This is one of the best birthday surprise ever." Gleamed Jan Di at her friends. Together, they had a wonderful picnic dinner under the setting sun. Imagine the harmless bickering between Jan Di & Jun Pyo, hilarious jokes by Hye Suh & the nonsense by F4, which was truly a dinner to be remembered.
Author's note: This is the end of the 1st chapter. Pardon me if I've gotten Hye Suh's name wrong as I've this Chinese name in my mind, which is Hui En. Any suggestion will be kindly received & reflected.
Hah… If you would like to see the brooch & the haircut of Hye Suh which was mentioned earlier, do let me know.