Okay so apparently I need help... Starting a new story while already working on my Playful Kiss fic but I couldn't resist. I love writing SEoul too much. Okay so here is my new story and it will probably be around five, maybe six chapters. Just depends on how deep my brain goes with this ;-) Hope you all enjoy and let me know what you think.
Yi Jeong twirled his phone around in his hands while sitting with the others in the F4 lounge. He felt restless and unsure of what to do, which was a new sensation for him. Woo Bin rolled his eyes. "Bro, you are worse than Jun Pyo when it comes to pouting."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Yi Jeong snapped although he already knew what his friend meant. "I am not pouting."
"Yes, you are." Ji Hoo piped up not even bothering to look up from his medical textbook. "It's all because he messed up with Chu Ga Eul."
Yi Jeong glared at him as Woo Bin shot him an intrigued expression. "What happened?"
"Nothing."
"Ga Eul dumped him at the Namsan stairs because she thinks he still wants Cha Eun Jae."
"She didn't dump me," Yi Jeong bit out sharply. "We were never together in the first place. And how do you even know this?"
"I'm best friends with Jan Di," Ji Hoo said simply, "I get all the gossip." Woo Bin laughed while Yi Jeong growled under his breath. "Whatever."
"Bro, if its bugging you so badly then call her and explain." Woo Bin told him and Yi Jeong folded his arms stubbornly. "I don't care if Ga Eul thinks I am in love with Cha Eun Jae. Which by the way, I am not. Besides, if she wants an explanation, then she should contact me."
"Why should Ga Eul call you when you have made no effort except to push her away?" Ji Hoo asked, making a note in his book.
"Wow. Good job," Woo Bin told the future doctor. "Why don't you remind him about his hand while you're at it."
"Shut up." Yi Jeong grumbled and looked at the phone again. He couldn't deny that Ji Hoo was right though. He had never given any Ga Eul a reason to stay or to keep trying on their relationship. Convinced that she was too innocent and good for him. Now, when he finally figured out that she was the one he really wanted, he had successfully managed to push her away.
"Besides, I don't think you will need to wait for Ga Eul to call." Ji Hoo said with a curious look out the window.
"Why?" Yi Jeong asked bitterly.
"Because she is here."
"What- "Yi Jeong tried to jump up but Woo Bin grabbed him before he could flee. "Stay."
"I'm not a dog."
"Woof."
He gave his friend a glare but before he could retaliate, Ga Eul burst into the lounge. She looked a little wild, her eyes were wide in panic and her was hair disheveled from the wind. "Woo Bin Sunbae." She panted out of breath, ignoring the others.
"Ga Eul?" Woo Bin said with a touch of concern. "Are you okay?"
"I need your help." The mafia prince reached out to steady her, his senses on alert. "What's wrong?"
"I need you to be my boyfriend." Ga Eul pleaded and the air immediately changed. Woo Bin could only gape at her like a fish while Yi Jeong glared daggers into his back. Even Ji Hoo seemed confused by her declaration.
"Ga Eul- "Woo Bin began but she grabbed his shirt frantically. "Please. I will do whatever you want but you have to do this for me first."
"What is going on?" Yi Jeong snarled menacingly. "Woo Bin?"
"I have no idea." His friend held up his hands innocently. "Ga Eul, I am flattered but- "
"It wouldn't be real." Ga Eul cried, her fear so high that she didn't realize she was not explaining herself correctly. "I promise, it wouldn't be real." "
"Ga Eul," Ji Hoo jumped up and grabbed the young woman's shoulders. "I need you to breathe." While he forced her to take long, deep breaths, he looked over at the other two. "She is having a panic attack."
"I'm all right," Ga Eul said taking another shaky breath, "but please just help me."
"With what?" Ji Hoo asked softly. "What are you talking about?"
"They are going to force me to marry him." Ga Eul whimpered and Yi Jeong felt his heart skip a beat. "Who?" He tried to catch her eye but she seemed determined to avoid him. Yi Jeong turned to Woo Bin furiously for an explanation. "Someone better start telling me what is going on. And why the hell did Ga Eul just ask YOU to be her boyfriend?"
"How should I know?"
"He's my best option!"
"What?"
"All right, everyone calm down." Ji Hoo barked sensing that Yi Jeong was either about to start yelling at an already distraught Ga Eul or beat Woo Bin to a bloody pulp. "Woo Bin, can you make some tea for Ga Eul?"
"Sure." Grateful for any excuse to flee from the murderous expression of Yi Jeong, Woo Bin hurried over to the bar.
After Ji Hoo settled her onto the sofa with a hot cup of tea and wrapped a blanket over her shoulders, Ga Eul was able to calm down slightly. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come in here like that but I didn't know what else to do."
"Why don't you start at the beginning." Woo Bin said taking the seat the furthest away from Yi Jeong out of self-preservation. "My father's best friend." Ga Eul said rubbing her head wearily, "wants me to marry his son."
"Well, that is an easy fix. Just tell him no." Yi Jeong snapped and for the first time, Ga Eul looked at him annoyed. "If it was that simple, do you think I would be here?"
"What do you mean?" Ji Hoo prompted her back to the story. "Why is it not that simple?"
"Kang Do Yun is a wealthy man and made my family an offer." Ga Eul whispered. "If I marry Kang Ha Joon, then he will pay off my family's debts. All of them and he will help my family stay afloat while my father tries to find a new job. My parents agreed, they told me about it this afternoon."
She looked up pleadingly, "I begged with them not to do this but they said we didn't have any other choice. So, I blurted out that I was already seeing someone else. Someone more powerful than Kang Do Yin and Ha Joon." Ga Eul grabbed Woo Bin's arm. " But they didn't believe me. That is why I need you to pretend to be my boyfriend. They are making me visit Kang Ha Joon this weekend and I can't go alone. I will be married by the end of the month otherwise."
Woo Bin gave her a worried frown. "They sold you to be married for money?"
"Business deals don't only exist for the wealthy, Sunbae." Ga Eul looked down at ground shamefully. "I can't even blame my parents. Do Yin made a very generous offer, one that will take care of all our financial problems."
"Instead of trying to fool them, why don't we just pay off your parent's debt instead? It is our fault that your father is out of a job anyway." Ji Hoo suggested already pulling out his wallet.
Ga Eul pushed up from the couch, "I thought about that but they won't take it. Not unless they think I am honestly involved with one of you. Thats why I need your help," she trailed off brushing away her tears. "Kang Ha Joon has already agreed to the engagement. He wants a partnership in his father's company. Plus, he's been chasing me my whole life and is a mean, arrogant bully. If it had been anybody else, I might consider it to help my family. But Ha Joon...it would be awful."
"Are you sure Ga Eul?" Woo Bin asked scratching his head. "Ji Hoo is probably be the better option for this kind of thing."
Ji Hoo shook his head, "I can't. I have to go to that medical conference this weekend with Jan Di."
Ga Eul tried not to cry in desperation. "Please Woo Bin. If you aren't able to do it, I will have no choice but beg Su Pyo- "
"No!" All three men simultaneously shouted and Ga Eul spread hands in defeat, "Trust me, Ha Joon is worse."
Woo Bin really didn't think this was a good idea but he couldn't let Ga Eul be sold off to the highest bidder either. Especially since she was only in this predicament because Jun Pyo's mother was an epic bitch. "Fine. I'm in."
"Oh, thank you!" Ga Eul exclaimed jumping up to hug Woo Bin but Yi Jeong yanked her away before she could make contact. "Never mind, Woo Bin. I will go with Ga Eul."
"What?" Ga Eul gasped in disbelief which Yi Jeong only ignored. "What time should I pick you up?"
"I didn't ask you."
The potter nodded thoughtfully, "I know but that's all right. I forgive you."
"I really think it's better if Woo Bin Sunbae goes with me."
Yi Jeong smirked and leaned against the wall. "It would be more convincing if I do it."
"But-but," Ga Eul stammered. The last thing she needed was another fake date with So Yi Jeong. It was already taking everything she had to keep her feelings at bay. "I don't see how."
"What's Ga Eul's favorite color?" Yi Jeong asked Woo Bin who only shrugged sheepishly, "umm pink?"
"Blue. She hates pink." Yi Jeong supplied easily with a knowing glance to Ga Eul. "A boyfriend should know those things, don't you think?"
"Lucky guess." Ga Eul grumbled and Yi Jeong grinned. "Try me."
Not willing to let that challenge fly, Ga Eul folded her arms, "What is my favorite food?"
"Chocolate and some weird pasta."
"What am I afraid of?"
"Thunderstorms and any kind of spider."
"What am- "
"Okay, point proven," Ji Hoo gleefully interrupted, not wanting to continue witnessing their sexual tension. "And problem solved. Yi Jeong will help Ga Eul and Woo Bin can stay in town to manage to the new club."
"What?" Woo Bin turned confused but Ji Hoo narrowed his eyes warningly. "Oh, yeah. The new club."
Ga Eul stared at Yi Jeong trying to ignore the fluttering in her stomach that he had obviously paid so much attention to her. "Sunbae?"
Understanding her question on why he was so willing to help her, Yi Jeong pushed himself off the wall. "Let's just say that I owe you one."
Ga Eul flushed remembering their time on the roof after she had spent days trying to find Teacher Cha's message. "Thank you." She tucked a piece of hair behind her ear, "I have to be at the Kang estate around eleven on Saturday. It is outside the city."
Yi Jeong nodded, "fine. I will pick you up early tomorrow morning then."
"Okay," Ga Eul said hesitantly, hoping she hadn't just made this situation worse. She gave a quick bow to the others and scurried off. As soon as the door shut, Woo Bin turned to Yi Jeong with wide eyes. "Bro, are you sure about this? Maybe it is better if I do it."
"Over my dead body," Yi Jeong said without missing a beat. "No offense but I wouldn't let you take Ga Eul to lunch, let alone spend a whole weekend alone with her."
"Yeah but- "
Yi Jeong flopped back down on the couch with a grin. "Besides this is perfect. A whole two days pretending to be Ga Eul's boyfriend. I couldn't script a better opportunity if I have tried.
Woo Bin and Ji Hoo exchanged glances, "Uhh are you forgetting the whole Ga Eul is being forced to marry some apparent jerk?"
Yi Jeong waved his hand, "I will handle what's his name. I doubt it will even take me the whole afternoon to get rid of him. Then I can spend the rest of the time convincing Ga Eul that I no longer want Cha Eun Jae."
"Why do you want to do that?" Woo Bin questioned still feeling protective of Ga Eul's feelings. Especially since up until twenty minutes ago Yi Jeong was acting like he didn't even care one way or another about the young woman.
Yi Jeong gave him a satisfied smile. "Because what I want is Chu Ga Eul.
