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"I can't believe you, Jun Pyo!" Jae Kyung shouted at him.

"What, monkey? That's the activity for this morning so don't complain, slave." Jun Pyo retorted back at her. Jae Kyung glared at him and continued what she's doing. Apparently, as a slave for the day, Jun Pyo ordered her to clean his room. She didn't have the right to complain. Jun Pyo's team won over them, after all.

Jun Pyo's room was full of trash; his bed sheets were crumpled, his used clothes were scattered all over the floor and all of his stuffs were out of their original place.

"Why can't you ask Ji Hoo? Or Woo Bin? Or Eun Jae? They lost too!" Jae Kyung complained.

"Well, I want it to be you. So stop all those complaining. And when I get back here, be sure that this room will be clean." Jun Pyo waved goodbye and turned for the door. Jae Kyung glared at him while attempting to throw the broom. When Jun Pyo was out of her sight, she sighed and sat at the couch. She was really tired. Jun Pyo woke her up at 3 in the morning just to ask her to clean his room. Augh, that man! Why can't he be just like any other man? Like... Woo Bin perhaps, a total gentleman that knows how to deal with girls.

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Yi Jung was busy molding his clay. He wants to clear up his mind on what Woo Bin discussed with him yesterday. He didn't know if it's right to do it but all is fair in love and war. He shapes the lip of his pot careful not to distort it. It's a good thing Ji Hoo allowed them to put anything in their room or he will be so crazy searching for another alternative for pottery. He looked at his pot in so much concentration that he didn't notice someone coming inside his room.

The person looked at him in so much admiration. She loved it when he does pottery. He looks so much cuter and it's the only time she sees him serious about something. She always thought that Yi Jung was never serious. He's not serious about girls, about his promises, probably about everything except for pottery. She stares at him and let out a fake cough to announce her presence. Surprisingly, Yi Jung didn't mind it at all. His focus was still on his work.

Ga Eul shrugged and decided to walk over to him. She stopped in the middle of the room and sat down on his bed. She was still staring at him, smiling. After a few minutes, Yi Jung's voice caught her off guard. "Do I dazzle you?" Yi Jung says. Ga Eul jumped a little but quickly composed herself. Her lips parted but closed again. She thought about what he was meaning to say to him but nothing came. Yi Jung looked up at her and smirked. Ga Eul blinked a few times but still, nothing came. It's as if his smile and voice froze her. "Do you need anything Ga Eul-yang?"

Ga Eul was still mentally cursing her mind to think about something smart to say to him. Oh great… Why did I go here again? Uh oh…

"Ga Eul-yang?" Yi Jung raised his eyebrow. What's she thinking?

"Uh… Sunbae… I was… Uhm… I was thinking…" Ga Eul said hesitantly. She didn't know what his reaction would be once she says it.

"Yes?" Yi Jung urged her to go on.

"Well. Can you teach me how to do pottery?" Ga Eul said in one breath.

Yi Jung stared at her with a blank expression on his face. He didn't know what to say. He didn't expect this request to come from Ga Eul's mouth.

"It's okay if you don't want to… I was just… wondering… I'll go now, then…" Ga Eul was about to stand up but Yi Jung grabbed her wrist. Well, only heaven knows how Yi Jung came beside her that quickly. It was so sudden that Ga Eul didn't think about that at all. She was focusing on not fainting at his action.

"Wait, Ga Eul-yang… I can teach you if you want… Here." Yi Jung released Ga Eul's wrist and gave her his apron. He led her to the seat in front of the potter's wheel. Ga Eul reluctantly followed him, still thinking if this is the right thing to do. "By the way… Why the sudden interest in pottery?" Yi Jung looked at her with his eyebrow raised.

"I… Well… Nothing… I just want to know more about this thing… That's all." Ga Eul tried hard not to sound nervous.

"Oh… Okay… Uhm… Here… I've already molded it… You can reshape it if you want to…" Yi Jung said calmly.

"Are you sure sunbae? You're working on this pot… I think it's not right if I—"

"It's okay Ga Eul-yang… I can do another one like that some other time…" Yi Jung pressed his remote to start the spinning of his wheel. Ga Eul poked the clay in the middle of the wheel and giggled. Yi Jung smiled in amusement as he watched her lay her hands on the clay smoothly. Her hands were gentle as she shaped the clay. For a beginner, she is really good.

Yi Jung just stared and watched. If he thinks that he's the only one who looks cute when working on clay, Ga Eul's even cuter. He was dazzled and mesmerized at this sight.

After a few moments, things got out of hand. Ga Eul didn't know what to do after shaping the clay. She looked at Yi Jung for help. She was surprised when she saw him staring at her dreamily. "Yi Jung-sunbae?"

Yi Jung snapped out of his reverie and shook his head furiously. He can't believe Ga Eul caught him staring. He involuntarily laid his hands on hers. Ga Eul blushed at his touch but continued on what she was doing as if she didn't feel anything. Yi Jung guided Ga Eul's hands in molding the clay. It's like they were following the rhythm of their hearts as they shaped the clay. At that moment, they didn't mind their surroundings. It's as if they were the only beings on earth, just them and that piece of clay.

Yi Jung stopped his hands which caused Ga Eul's hands to stop too. "It's done."

Ga Eul took her time to process what he was saying. She looked at him and then at their work. She can't believe on what she was seeing. It's a perfectly molded pot. The curve was soft and gentle and is pleasing to the eyes.

"We can carve some details on the pot tomorrow, Ga Eul-yang…" Yi Jung inquired.

"Okay sunbae… Thanks for teaching me…" Ga Eul said. She got up from the chair before he can say anything else. She went to his bathroom. She washed her hands. She splashed some water on her face. She wants to clear up her mind. Why did she had this sudden urge to be with Yi Jung? It's wrong just to think about it. But then again…

She got out from the bathroom and looked at Yi Jung. She smiled weakly and bowed her head. She went straight for the door without uttering a single word. It's best to stay quiet. Once her voice was heard, her emotions will be given away.

She closed Yi Jung's door and let herself lean on it. She closed her eyes while gripping on the door knob tightly. What was happening to her? This is so wrong Chu Ga Eul… Distance yourself…

"Ga Eul-ah? What are you doing there?" Unfortunately, it was an all too familiar voice.

"Oh… Eun Jae! Uhm. Nothing. I was just… I went to ask Yi Jung-sunbae about something…" Ga Eul gave her a weak smile and a curt nod. She wanted to get out of there. She's not used to lying.

"Oh. Is that so? Well… I was about to call him for lunch. The others are already there…" She paused and eyed her suspiciously. "You should go to the dining room too Ga Eul-ah…" She gave her an assuring smile. Ga Eul nodded and quickly went out of her sight. Something's up… And this can be my chance… Eun Jae smiled at herself. This is going to be a long ride… but it will be worth it.

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"Woo Bin-ah… Can you go and help Jae Kyung with my room? You too, Ji Hoo…" Jun Pyo said as the two entered the living room. "She's taking so long in there… Maybe she's not yet done."

"Jun Pyo… You shouldn't be doing that to Jae Kyung." Woo Bin told him in a firm voice. "She's your girlfriend Jun Pyo. Treat her with some respect, will you?"

"Yah! Woo Bin! Don't lecture me with that and just go there, slave." Jun Pyo ignored his comment and continued eating some chips.

"Gu Jun Pyo!" Woo Bin was about to pounce on him but Ji Hoo held him back.

"Let's go, Bin-ah." Ji Hoo jerked his head to the stairs, his eyes telling him that he shouldn't put up a fight. Woo Bin reluctantly gave in and headed for the stairs. Sometimes, Jun Pyo can be too full of himself…

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"Aish! This is so dusty." Jae Kyung sniffed and sneezed as she cleaned the things under Jun Pyo's bed. She blinked her eyes a few times and shook her head. She can feel his shoulder aching. Her hands slowly traveled to her shoulders. She slowly moved her arms back and forth and gently massaged her aching shoulder.

There was a light knock on the room and someone opened it. "Need help?" She looked at the two men standing beside the door, holding brooms and towels. She smiled brightly at them. Finally… Gu Jun Pyo, you are so dead meat after this…

Ji Hoo went to the corner of the room and swept the floor with the broom. Woo Bin, on the other hand, went over to her and offered his hand. She took it willingly and slowly stood up. "Thank you." She said softly. She looked away. Am I blushing? Nooooo… This is not right.

Jae Kyung quickly walked over to where Ji Hoo was. She thanked him. All throughout cleaning Jun Pyo's room, Jae Kyung and Woo Bin distance themselves. They felt the sudden awkwardness between them. They didn't know what it was but it was something different. Ji Hoo didn't fail to notice this. He inwardly smiled at the two's actions. This house thing was a great idea after all… The others really need some slap on their faces sometimes…

The door opened and Jan Di's head popped inside the room. She looked at the room in disgust and annoyance. "I can't believe that bastard ordered you to do stuff like this. It's like when he gets his chance to have power, he will use it and use it and use it. He really is a jerk."

Ji Hoo smiled at his girlfriend. Jan Di too… She needs to get out from her stubbornness… "What brings you here Jan Di-ah? I never imagined you opening Jun Pyo's door, ever." Woo Bin said.

"Oh yeah… About that… Eun Jae said she started lunch already and she told me to tell Ji Hoo to come down to the kitchen to help her finish up the dishes. And you two, Woo Bin and Jae Kyung, should head downstairs and pick the movies we're going to watch this afternoon for the movie marathon."

The three nodded their heads and did a quick polishing in Jun Pyo's room before heading out the door.

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"Okay. Horror Movie Marathon this evening guys. We each picked our choices of movies. We'll start with Yi Jung's." Ji Hoo announced when the others settled on the sofas. He pressed the button for the blinds of the room so it will be dark and the atmosphere would be fit for the marathon. He placed the CD into the DVD player and settled beside Jan Di.

The movie started in soft and mellow background music. They watched intently while the others were eating chips. Ga Eul was totally distancing herself from Woo Bin. She still can't get over on the discussion that occurred between them. She sat far away from Woo Bin as possible but unfortunately, the only seat remaining was beside Yi Jung. She wanted to exchange seats with Ji Hoo so that she can sit beside her best friend but she knows Ji Hoo will not budge.

She inwardly cursed under her breath and hesitantly took the seat beside Yi Jung. Luckily, Yi Jung was caught up with the movie that he didn't mind the movements behind him at all. She sighed and looked at the TV screen. Blood was seen all over and she felt her stomach give somersaults. She felt the vomit rising into her throat and cold sweat on her face. She can't take this movie marathon. This is crazy. She can't even look at the CD cases of horror movies, what more if she watched it? But this is a challenge in this house thingy Ji Hoo made up. She can't complain. She agreed to it. She covered her eyes with a pillow and hoped that she mould forget the images she saw.

Yi Jung felt some soft panting behind him. He looked in the corner of his eyes to see who it was. It was Ga Eul. Why was she there? I thought she's… He turned his head slowly to see Ga Eul's face getting pale while flinching at the TV screen. He looked at the TV and saw the scenes. He knows Ga Eul doesn't like this genre. His mind berated with his heart. When he saw Ga Eul cover herself with a pillow, he sighed and reached out to her. His heart won, yet again. He slowly uncovered Ga Eul's face and gave her soothing whispers. He offered her his soda and told her not to watch the movie if she doesn't want it. He instructed her to clear her mind so as to forget all the horrible scenes she saw in the movie. He pulled her head into his chest and stroked her hair. He continued his soothing whispers and Ga Eul was slowly calming down. He smiled and watched her as she closed her eyes.

Yi Jung and Ga Eul weren't aware that two pairs of eyes were watching them from the opposite couch. Woo Bin has a blank expression on his face and watched as Yi Jung pulled Ga Eul into his chest. His plan was going well. He mentally congratulated himself. He was still watching the scene before him when he felt a light tap on his back. Jae Kyung was looking at him worriedly. She jerked his head to the direction of Yi Jung and Ga Eul and gave him meaningful eyes. "Are you okay?" She mouthed to him. Woo Bin nodded and gave her an assuring smile. Jae Kyung gave one last look before turning to the TV screen again.

This is going to be a long long night…