How To Love

Game Night

The boys were all crowded in the living room playing Winning Eleven. They were so absorbed in the game that they didn't even notice her walk in. She smiled to herself amused and walked to the kitchen. Setting down the food she bought on the kitchen counter, Ella took out her phone and snapped a picture of her boyfriend secretly. Most of the time they never noticed when she showed up since she had a spare key to the place. Not to mention she was light on her feet. She practically moved like a ghost.

To: Joker

You look soo sexy sprawled on the couch ;o

She giggled to herself and hit send. Watching him stare at his phone at his phone with a confused frown on his face. He got up off the couch and started to walk toward the kitchen while typing on his phone. She decided to mess with him and plastered herself against the wall. She felt her phone vibrate and looked down.

From Joker:

Are you here?

Reading the message and not responding, she slid the phone back in her pocket. Ella had to stifle a laugh as she waited for him to walk into the kitchen. He was no doubt thinking that another crazy fan had gotten into the dorm. Although the boys were always careful when they come and go from their new dorm. Junhyung was so distracted he didn't even notice her presence when he pushed open the door. She jumped in front of him and screamed.

"Holy s**t!"Junhyung yelled startled dropping his phone and jumping back. He realized it was Ella and huffed in annoyance.

"Ya! Are you crazy?! You gave me a heart attack!" He yelled at her as she laughed at him.

He was leaning against the wall clutching his chest while she leaned against the counter clutching her stomach with tears forming in her eyes. The others all came rushing toward the kitchen when they heard her scream and his yelling. They looked at them both in confusion.

"Ohh Ella! When did you get here?" Yoseob asked surprised to see her there.

"What happened?" Doojoon asked eyeing them. Junhyung was visibly annoyed, he picked up his phone and inspected it for cracks.

Yoseob and Dongwoon were at looking into the bags to see what she brought.

"Fried chicken and beer!" Dongwoon exclaimed in joy, then pouted. "I'm on a diet though.."

"Junhyung invited me over to hangout." Ella managed to answer Yoseob after her mirth died down.

"You didn't have to bring food." Yoseob smiled at her warmly.

"Since I haven't seen all of you in a while I brought food to celebrate." She smiled at Doojoon and Yoseob.

They picked up the bags and headed back to the living room. Gikwang was still playing uncaring about what the others were doing. That is until he noticed the food. Ella started passing out cups and pouring drinks for them. Dongwoon and Gikwang were staring at the chicken longingly.

"You guys can cheat since I'm here." Ella laughed handing a piece to Dongwoon. He beamed at her and bite into it with enthusiasm. Ella shook her head at his childlike action Gikwang followed his example and started to eat along with everyone else.

Their self restraint really was amazing to her. As a photographer she would often do shoots for models, and would often pity them as they stared longingly at the snack tables. After trying to be a ballerina in High School and often starving herself, she quit and vowed to never suffer like that again. These boys were really serious about their image however and only cheated if it was a special occasion. After half an hour of everyone eating and joking around it was time for Junhyung to leave for his schedule.

He said his goodbyes to the guys and walked hand and hand with Ella to his room. She laid on her stomach on his bed and rested her head on her arms. Watching him go back and forth to find what he needed to leave. He took off his shirt and changed into a new one. Looking in the mirror to make sure his hair looked ok.

"What time are you going to be done?" She asked as he messed with his hair.

"Around 2AM..." He responded absent mindedly. Ella sighed heavily. They barely got to see each other. And he was always over working himself. She wished he would just take a day off to just relax. Preferably with her. It was almost like she saw more of him when they were just friends.

He put on one of his hats and walked out of the room without saying anything else to her. Ella laid there for a few more minutes. Until she heard the front door slam shut. Signaling that he had left without saying goodbye. She sighed again and stood up to go back to the living room. Sometimes he really wasn't the best boyfriend.

Dragging her feet the whole way there, she sank down next to Doojoon and crossed her arms pouting at the tv. The boys had finished eating and were back to playing. This time it was Yoseob vs. Gikwang. Doojoon kept glancing sending her sideway glances.

"What's wrong?" He asked nudging her with his shoulder.

"Nothing.." She pouted more over exaggerating her facial expression. She looked over at him with sad puppy eyes.

"Ok~ I'll get you ice cream. Come one." He groaned.

"Yay! Oppa, you're the best!" She jumped off the couch clapping her hands happily. Ella practically skipped to the door, her mood having done a complete 180. This happened often when she was left alone. Doojoon would always take her to get ice cream to cheer her up. Not being able to bare a sad expression on her face.

They walked to an ice cream parlor that was two blocks away from the dorm. Before they left Doojoon had made sure to wear a hoody and face mask as disguise. Even if it was dark outside they never knew when some fan would recognize them. It was better to be on the safe side.

Ella also wore a hoody. He kept stealing glances at her as they walked side by side. She was staring at the sky barely paying attention to where she was walking. He remembered when he first saw her. His heart had stopped beating. When her eyes made contact with his he swore he would make her his one day. He never though Junhyung would beat him to it.

With a heavy sigh he continued to walk next to her. Wondering when he would get his chance. They both got chocolate ice cream cones, his treat, and headed back to the dorm. They walked half way in silence just eating their ice cream. He couldn't help but look at her ever few seconds. Her expression was always the best when eating ice cream. She looked so childish and innocent.

"Oppa...can I ask you something?" She suddenly asked him as they reached the dorm.

"What is it?" Doojoon stopped in front of the door and looked at her questioningly.

"Why don't you ever go on dates?" Ella tilted her head looking at him with her forehead wrinkled. Like she was trying to figure out a hard math problem.

"I don't have time for that kind of thing." He sighed reaching for the door knob.

"Oh come on. That's a lame reason." She huffed crossing her arms. "If you just meet my friend Sora I'm sure you'll change your mind."

"I told you before. I don't want you to set me up with you friends." He responded annoyed.

"But.."

"Ella, just drop it. I'm not in the mood to have this conversation again." Doojoon sighed tiredly.

"Fine...I'll stop for now." She conceded.

"Great." He muttered opening the door.

They walked inside and joined the others in game night. Ella decided to spend the night. Not feeling like going back to her empty apartment in the middle of the night. Borrowing one of Junhyung's over-sized shirts she settled into his bed. Cuddling with his pillow.