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Chu Ga Eul woke up early the next day to go to Yi Jung's room and carve the design for the pot she made. Since the activity for the day is going to start later that afternoon, she thought that maybe she and Yi Jung would have a lot of time having fun in making the designs for the pot. Once again, she didn't know what's got into her but she was quite excited for their time together again. It wasn't right but she feels, right.

Do you know that kind of feeling? When you feel so comfortable with someone but you know it's wrong to feel that way because of the wall between the two of you? And you're trying so hard to prevent yourself from feeling comfortable because you know you're going to crave for that feeling more and more… But instead of distancing, you find yourself making up excuses to go up and talk to him.

She reminisced on what happened between them the night before. And by just thinking about it, it sends the butterflies in her stomach to come out and it somehow lights up her face, causing her to smile brightly.

But then… She remembers what happened between Woo Bin and her. She still can't believe that Woo Bin said that. She thought he clarified it to him already.

Flashback :)

"I told her I've something to tell you… Let's stop pretending Ga Eul… Let's make it real…" Woo Bin said in his devilish voice.

Ga Eul blinked her eyes. It took her time to contemplate on what he was meaning to say. 'Oh yeah… Our deal…' She looked into Woo Bin's eyes and she can see the fierceness in his eyes. "Woo Bin-ah. Can you please get off of me? Let's discuss this in a calm manner. Please." Ga Eul pleaded. Her tears started to fall. She hoped and prayed that Woo Bin would give in.

There was silence. Ga Eul thought that it was too long to bear. She was really uncomfortable with their position so she decided to speak up again. "Woo Bin-ah? Please…" Clearly, her voice was full of fright.

At the sound of that voice, Woo Bin's face softened and eventually, he rolled over and sat on the bed. He buried his face in his hands. Ga Eul wiped her tears with the back of her right hand and looked at Woo Bin. "Bin-ah. What's the matter? What is this?"

Woo Bin put his hands down and looked at Ga Eul. This time, he wore a look that tells her that this is something serious. "Ga Eul-ah. Let's make things real."

"Why did you suddenly think of that?" Ga Eul asked, completely bewildered.

"I know we just made this act so that… one, Jan Di will think that you're over Yi Jung. Two, to prove to Yi Jung that you can move on. Ever since Yi Jung announced his engagement with Eun Jae, I've always been here for you, Ga Eul-ah… And I want to make things real because…Well because… I think I've fallen for you Ga Eul…" Woo Bin said with so much emotion.

Ga Eul's jaw dropped. She didn't know what to say. This sudden confession made her mind go blank. Ga Eul looked into his eyes and saw something that makes it hard for her to believe on what he was saying. After a few more minutes of thinking on what she was going to say, she finally voiced out her heart's desire. "No Woo Bin-ah… I don't want to make things real… I didn't know why I asked you to do this act with me… I never thought that it would turn out this way… I'm really sorry but I really can't… I love Yi Jung… And if I'm not going to marry him… I won't even wish to get married at all…"

"But Ga Eul…"

"No Woo Bin… And let's just stop all the pretending… I'll tell everyone else that we broke up." Ga Eul firmly said.

(: End of Flashback

Starting from that afternoon, she was always thinking about what she said to him. Up until now, she still hasn't decided on how she was going to tell everyone that the two of them are over. Surely, she wouldn't admit to everyone that their whole relationship was a joke… that the whole year of their relationship was a complete pretend. Come to think of it, Jan Di was always asking her why does her and Woo Bin hasn't kissed yet or why they didn't show any affection in front of them at all. Luckily, after some time, Jan Di became tired on asking her and she was very thankful of that.

Moreover, that time when Woo Bin confronted her, she just wanted to rush out of his room and find Yi Jung. So Yi Jung was her best friend. Well… technically, that was before he announced his engagement. At that time, the announcement was so sudden for her. Yi Jung didn't bother to tell her how the hell did that happen. She was just shocked as everyone else in their group and because of that sudden shock; Ga Eul's tears came pouring down before everyone at their engagement party. She was so stupid back then but she can't help it. It was too much to bear that night. Yi Jung is her best friend. He could have at least warned her that he was going to announce that thing. Right after that incident, Ga Eul distanced herself from Yi Jung until Woo Bin came along and offered his help. Woo Bin knew what she was suffering from and that was when all those pretending happened.

Ga Eul sighed. She shouldn't have done it. She shouldn't have made the deal with Woo Bin. She should have at least considered that this was going to happen. Again, her stupidity overcame her. She very much wanted to tell Yi Jung everything but she knew that it wasn't the right time. She and Yi Jung's relationship weren't like the ones when they were best friends. It's as if it went down the drain. She wanted it to be back again. She wanted to feel that her best friend is there. She will just go up to him and tell him her problems and she was sure he would know what to say to her. She missed that feeling very much. Although, Jan Di was always there, Yi Jung's presence was different. Maybe it was because she loved him that it made it more special? She doesn't even know.

And maybe that's the reason why she came to his room… She wanted to bring the old friendship back… But at the same time… she feels wrong about it because deep inside her, she knows she's going to have another heart break. Augh… This is so frustrating… My life's really messed up… Why do I love you that much?

"Keep fighting Chu Ga Eul!" She closed her hands and eyes. "You can do this. Nothing wrong is going to happen. Just believe in that." She sighs and lifts her hair into a ponytail. She messily tied her hair and rushed out of her door to Yi Jung's room.

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Meanwhile, in the orange room, Yi Jung was also thinking hard on what happened the night before. What did Woo Bin do to make Ga Eul come to me again? He owes him one. That best friend of his, he can always count on him. He can easily read him and he really is thankful for that. He smiled at himself. At last… the first girl he ever loved was talking to him again.

Flashback :)

"Yi Jung, don't you think we should talk?" Woo Bin asked firmly.

"About what?" Yi Jung asked innocently. Yi Jung acted as if he doesn't know what he's talking about.

"You know what it is, So Yi Jung. Don't play dumb on me." Woo Bin said coldly. Yi Jung sighed and nodded. 'I'm busted.'

"Okay! Fine. Woo Bin-ah… Is this about Ga Eul?" Yi Jung asked.

"Yes." Woo Bin paused. His frown suddenly turned into a smirk. "You're so dumb Yi Jung… Did you know that?"

"I've always knew that ever since I saw Ga Eul cry during my engagement party." Yi Jung admitted. Somehow his voice sounded like he wants to end this discussion and fast. He didn't want to be reminded of his stupidity. "You're lucky you have her Woo Bin-ah…"

"Oh c'mon Yi Jung… I never had her right from the start. It was never me. It was always you and it will always be you." Woo Bin informed him. He smiled at his best friend. Yi Jung really needs some help. He's plain dense when the subjects involved has something to do with love.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Yi Jung looked at him, plain confusion written all over his face.

"Yi Jung… Me and Ga Eul… We're not really a couple… I mean… Ga Eul's not really my girl friend. We just pretended to be a couple… Mainly because of you…" Woo Bin paused to look if Yi Jung's processing the things he was saying.

"Seriously Woo Bin… Just tell me the whole damn story." Yi Jung said, irritated. The curiosity was eating him.

"Bro. Ga Eul and I pretended to be a couple so that all of you will think that she has moved on. She wanted to show you that she can live without you. She wanted to appear strong in front of all of you. If you know us well enough, you all should have known that we weren't a couple because obviously, we aren't acting like one." Woo Bin looked into Yi Jung's eyes. "Yes. Sure we're going out but those were all just pretend things to prove to all of you that we really are in a relationship but really… they are merely friendly outings. Nothing special. Ga Eul and I never shared any feelings towards each other. Seriously, bro. She's not my type. I just wanted to help her. She's a close friend, after all."

"You mean… Well… What exactly do you want me to do from here?" Yi Jung was quite amused at this information Woo Bin was telling him. But at the same time, he wanted to scream because all those pain he was suffering was all for nothing. He cried a lot of times when Woo Bin and Ga Eul told them that they started going out. He was depressed for months and it didn't help when he felt that Ga Eul was staying away from him. But he knew that time that he can't do anything about it, he was engaged with a woman that he doesn't love and he perfectly knows she doesn't love him too.

"Yi Jung, my bro! Wake up! We're completely stuck here in this house and you have all the opportunity to go up to her and start your friendship with her all over again. Start slow and don't rush things because you might scare her." Woo Bin said. "And to make all your sufferings go way fast enough, I've got something planned to make her come to you again. She's your best friend, right? And I perfectly know that when she feels bad… her first choice would be you." Woo Bin let out a smile and winked at Yi Jung.

"How sure are you that that plan would work?" Yi Jung raised his eyebrow.

"99.9% sure, my bro." Woo Bin held out his hand and Yi Jung took it. They shook their hands. It was a deal. 'Operation Making Ga Eul Mine Again starts from here."

(: End of Flashback

Yi Jung smiled as he kept thinking about what Woo Bin said. He didn't know where to start from there. Thankfully, Ga Eul was the one who was approaching him. It would be easier for him now.

Yi Jung's thoughts were interrupted as a knock came from his door. He snapped his head up and faced the door. As the door was opening, he didn't realize that he was holding his breath. He was hoping that it would be Ga Eul…

Finally, the face he wanted so much to see was looking at him, smiling brightly at him. He stared at her face and studied her features carefully.

Ga Eul raised her eyebrow as she looked at Yi Jung. Apparently, his face was blank and his mouth fell open. "Yi Jung-sunbae?"

Yi Jung furiously blinked his eyes and looked away. He felt his blood rising and he mentally wished that he wasn't blushing. It's too uncool if a girl caught sight of the Casanova, crimson red. He cleared his throat and gained composure. He stood up and finally looked at her. "Ga Eul-yang. What brings you here?"

"Well… Sunbae… We're going to carve the designs in the pot we made today, right? You told me yesterday." Ga Eul told him.

"Oh… Yeah…" Yi Jung looked at her stupidly. I thought she was going to tell me something…

"So… Shall we start sunbae?" Ga Eul asked.

"Sure… Uhm… Wash your hands and get your apron over there." Yi Jung said.

Ga Eul went to the middle of the room while Yi Jung stayed rooted to the spot. He really hoped that Ga Eul will tell him something. He sighed. I guess it's too soon… Wait a little longer…

Just then, the door of his room opened and revealed his fiancée. "Yi Jung-ah… It's your turn to—"

Eun Jae stood there. Her head went from Ga Eul to Yi Jung. Uh oh.