A/N: The next chapter…
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"See? I told you, Ga Eul shii, you wouldn't be disappointed." Woo Bin said smugly. Ga Eul rolled her eyes. Pulling on her skates, she headed to the ice-skating ring. Yes, she did enjoy skating, but this particular skating rink, actually, just ice-skating in general, brought back painful memories of her "pretend dates" with Yi Jeong. A part of her briefly wondered how Jan Di would react if she told her about Yi Jeong. Probably rush over to his studio and deliver him a roundhouse kick.
Sliding gracefully into the skating rink, she started twirling around. The refreshing cold air greeted her cheeks as the cool breeze swirled around her and her breath came out as a puff of steam. Suddenly, the air turned frigid and she shivered. Watching a guy at the other end of the rink pull his girlfriend into a warm embrace, she was again strongly reminded of Yi Jeong. How he had so sincerely handed her his coat that night… It was only just an act.
As if answering her unspoken question, someone draped a thick coat over her shoulders. Turning in surprise, she saw Woo Bin standing behind her without his coat. Judging by the feel of it, it had to be another expensive luxurious coat which the F4 seemed to have an endless collection of. "Thank you, sunbae," Ga Eul expressed her thanks, dipping her head. "But aren't you cold? You can have it back." Ga Eul noted the wind ruffling Woo Bin's carefully styled hair. Woo Bin replied with a short laugh. "Ga Eul shii, don't you know it's rude to return things that people have given you, if only for a short while? Just keep it for the time being."
"Why are you being so nice? Do you want to woo me, sunbae?" Ga Eul said with dark humor in her voice, breaking the silence in which they had maintained in the past few minutes of skating. "What? You wish, Ga Eul shii. Besides, country bumpkins like you are not my style." He returned, covering up his shock at her question. "Then why did you look for me at the porridge shop?" Ga Eul half-muttered to herself. Woo Bin registered the accuse; he preferred to act as though he did not hear it. However, the country bumpkin's one sentence tortured him throughout the entire skating session. She's right. Why did I go looking for her at the porridge shop?
(Woo Bin)
A symphony began playing from Woo Bin's phone. He took the call and after hearing what was on the other end, his brows furrowed as he replied, "I'll be there soon." Ga Eul, who was removing her skates and Woo Bin's coat, asked in curiosity, "Are you needed, sunbae?" He forced a smile at her. "It's nothing, really. I'll send you back first."
"No, it's okay sunbae. If it's important, you should go. Anyway, my house is near this skating rink and I'm an adult, surely you trust that I'll be able to return home safely?" Woo Bin couldn't help but snort lightly at her intended sarcasm. "Are you sure? I mean, F4's Don Juan doesn't let his dates go back themselves." Ga Eul raised an eyebrow. "A date, sunbae?"
"A sort-of date." Woo Bin kicked himself mentally for letting that slip. Ga Eul teased, "Ahhh, you want to go on a date with me, sunbae? Just go, I can go back on my own. If you say anything more, you'll be even more naggy than my ahjumma." Woo Bin made a face. "Fine. Hurry up, it's getting dark."
"Bye sunbae!" Ga Eul called as she headed towards the main road. Woo Bin waved but the feeling of gnawing anxiety increased in his gut. He couldn't seem to shake off the sense of foreboding of letting Ga Eul go home on her own. Besides, she wasn't as aggressive as Jan Di.
(Ga Eul)
Ga Eul shoved her hands deep into her pockets. She mulled over what had happened today. First, So Yi Jeong comes looking for me and tells me very subtly that he doesn't like me. Then, Woo Bin sunbae comes along and wastes my time, bringing me to all these weird places. Which I don't even want to go.
Hmm… Are you sure, Ga Eul? A taunting voice in her head mocked her. When he asked you where you wanted to go after the orphanage, why didn't you go home straight away? And dare you say you didn't enjoy yourself? Anyway, So Yi Jeong doesn't want you anymore, you're free to be with Woo Bin sunbae. You like him, Chu Ga Eul.
Lightning sliced through the night sky, interrupting her thoughts. Thunder rumbled in the distance and the first few drops of rain started pattering down. Quickening her pace, she turned into a dark alley which she took occasionally when she had to go home promptly. And this is an emergency! So stop thinking about So Yi Jeong and Woo Bin sunbae! Ga Eul reminded herself.
Raising her coat to shield herself from the rain, she thought she heard a drunken laughter behind her, followed by heavy clumping of shoes. Spinning around abruptly, she didn't see anyone. I must have imagined it. Really, Ga Eul, your imagination is getting more vivid. As she started walking once again, the footsteps could be heard again. It sounded as though a person was doing a very clumsy tap dance. Ga Eul's heart lurched. Person. More than one? It certainly sounded like that. No no no, there's no one. No one.
The fat droplets of rain cascaded heavily onto her face. Running now, she rounded the corner. A wild cackle echoed from behind her. Run, Ga Eul, run! She panted, rushing forward, only to meet up with a cold, unfeeling concrete wall. Her heart slammed into her ribcage. A dead end. Literally. "Why run so fast, darling? We've been waiting for you." A voice slurred from behind. Dropping her bag, she turned slowly to face the person, or more accurately, people. Her hand groped around the dark corner and finally curled around an iron pole.
A cliffhanger! I'm sorry to leave you all hanging like this :( Btw, the special two-chapter post is to compensate for the next two weeks. I'm having exams soon so I can't update. Maybe I will, if I have the time, but it's highly unlikely. Therefore, I apologise to reviewers who want me to update as soon as possible.
So anyways, here's a bit of sneak peek into the next chapter. It's not the typical kind which all of you think it is. At least to me. Oh, it also involves Yi Jeong. Yay! Look forward to it. And please review! Thanks:)
To everyone who is having exams/tests/job interviews/trials/etc., here's a hearty 'good luck!' shout from me:) Good luck to myself too. Hehe :D
