Unexpectedly, Engaged.

Chapter IX: New Friendship

JAEYEOL'S POV

After the Incident...

The p*****t who tried to do something against Eunsoo was arrested by the police and was put in to jail, while his two colleagues escaped. There were few by standers who saw what happened but most of them did not recognize the members of the Alpha that night. But still, we should be careful about that news because it would be a big scandal, if that information will spread all over Korea. So, the leaders of Alpha specifically, Zeus-hyung for Alpha 1 and Chris-hyung for Alpha 2, used their connections to control the flow of information in the media and specially to hide what happened to us. We were thankful that even if Chris-hyung was not there when the incident happened, still he had lent his hands to help us.

Good thing, our faces were not ruined because the police officers arrived before the commotion between us, and the burglars would start.

And about Eunsoo, I did not bring her in the hospital, but rather she was being confined in our house. My career would be ruined if someone had seen me bringing a woman in a hospital. I am sure, everyone will ask who that girl is then our secret engagement will be revealed.

Fans will not be pleased and might go on a rampage if their idol was seen carrying a girl. I am not that stupid to be caught just like that and I also treasure Alpha’s fans, especially my fans, I do not want to hurt them. So, my family decided to hire a private health care team to aid her healing stage.

I called her parents to inform what happened to her, but sadly they could not visit her because they had a very important business event that would be held in New York. That is why I did not have a choice, but to be the one to oversee her.

"Hmm. Let her take a rest for the week to help her recover. Her body does not show any complications, but be sure not to stress her out, and do not force her to remember what she had experienced that night. She might freaked-out because of the trauma she received." Dr. Lee instructed me. "Call me if something happens to her, okay?”

"Okay, Dr. Lee." I replied "But why is she still unconscious? It has been 3 days since that incident.”

"We do not have control over our brain, especially our mind. It is the decision of Eunsoo's mind when to wake up." She answered and gave me a smile. "Do not worry, your fiancé will wake up, just wait patiently."

"Alright." I said while looking down the floor.

"When she experiences panic attacks, immediately inform me so that we can refer her to a Psychiatrist.”

"I will, Dr. Lee. Thank you for taking care of her.” 

"Okay, I will leave." She patted my shoulders then left.

Eunsoo has been sleeping for 3 days, although Dr. Lee assured me that she is recovering from her unconsciousness still, I cannot help myself from worrying about her. I am attending my class, but my mind was being pre-occupied about what happened to her that night.

I cannot hide it. I looked at Eunsoo with a worried look. If only Ying and Chan did not stop me, then I had already killed those jerks using my own hands.

Ugh. I will never allow anyone to hurt her again.

"Arg." I am frustrated because of this.

I am still guilty about what happened to her. I cannot stop from blaming myself. If only I allowed her to join us that time, if only I treated her right, if only I was sensitive about her then this situation would not take place.

"Aish, really?!” I yelled out.

Why is she not waking up? You are driving me crazy Eunsoo.

I know, I should not be like this. At the first place, I am not even her boyfriend. I can feel it, she really likes Zeus-hyung, and she is not even considering me as her friend but only a guy just engaged to her!

YES! She is right. We do not even have any commitment to each other.

Yes, she told me that I should not care about her, but she is really aching my frustration right now.

"This is Zeus-hyung's job! He likes Eunsoo anyway so, why bother Jaeyeol?!" I blurted out and got my phone. I should tell him to be the one to oversee her

I was about to dial Zeus-hyung's mobile number but then, "AHHHHH!!" I yelled out and threw my phone on the sofa. "Seriously Jaeyeol?! What is happening with you!? You're worrying too much!"

I scratched my head and returned my gaze at her. I could not calm myself and just sit down the whole day and wait until she opens her eyes. Ugh, I literally, have to calm my head down.

"This is ridiculous. Why do I care about her so much?" I whispered. Aish, I should just go and jog until my mind calms down.

I was about to leave when suddenly I heard some murmurings coming from the patient beside me. I looked back and saw Eunsoo. She was crying.

Everything I was thinking a while ago suddenly disappeared when I looked at her. This familiar feeling of not wanting to see her crying overpowered my whole being again.

I do not want to see her suffering like this.

I just can't.

Before I knew it, I ran towards her and held her hands. “Eunsoo? Hey! WHat is happening?!" I tried to wake her up.

"Please do not kill me!! Please! Do not hurt me! I am begging you! Please!" Eunsoo yelled out, pleadingly.

Oh no, is she having a nightmare?

"JAEYEOL! PLEASE! HELP ME!”

She is calling out my name again.

I felt my heart skipped a beat. What is this feeling? I couldnot explain it. I could not even understand this unfamiliar feeling but he only thing I knew is,

Eunsoo needs me

I lifted her up and hugged her as tight as I could. "Calm down Eunsoo, I am here. Stop crying, I'll protect you.” I hugged her even more. “It is just a nightmare. Just calm down. Do not worry I will not allow anyone to hurt you again.”

"Jaeyeol, I am sorry." I saw her eyes were slowly opening, with tears trying to escape from her orbs.

"Eunsoo.” I called her name.

"Jaeyeol? Is that you?"

"Yes, It is me, Eunsoo-ya." I responded then let go of her. Not realizing it, I slowly smiled at her. "You're awake, good morning, Jagiya."

I released a deep sigh. Finally, I can relax.

I could still see some tears falling from her eyes. "Yah, Why are you crying? Stop it, you're making me worry." I removed the tear from her orbs using my fingers.

"I am sorry. If only I had listened to what you had told me the night we had argued, then this would not happen." She admitted.

Am I dreaming or she is really saying her apology?

"It's okay.” I looked at her eyes. "Don't worry.  I am also sorry, for being rude to you that day. I had forgotten that we do not have any commitment, that I should had respected your space but then I did not. I am sorry for not being sensitive about your feelings." I told her. I was so embarrassed that I was looking at the ground while I was saying those words.

"Hey, you should not ask for forgiveness, I should really be the one to ask that." She responded. "Sorry for hurting your feelings, I am sorry If I am always giving you cold shoulders. I really did not know that you are considering me as your friend. Sorry, if I was only thinking about myself and not considering your feelings, I am sorry for being a self-centered person. Sorry and Thank you. I owe you my life."

This girl. Her words were a bit awkward, but I could feel the sincerity from it.

"It is okay. Do not worry, I had already forgiven you." I hug her again.

I was not expecting her to hug back, but I was taken aback when she sincerely accepted my gesture and hug back. My eyes widened up when I felt this warm feeling Eunsoo was giving. I really could not explain it, but I do not want to let go from her arms.

I really do not.

And I do not know why.

Ugh, this is dangerous Jaeyeol. Get yourself back, you i***t. You are planning to ask someone out, and not this girl.

"Thank you Jaeyeol. Thank you for being a good friend to me. I am very thankful.” Wait, am I dreaming? Is she now considering me as her friend?

She called me her friend.

Why I could feel a ranging emotion is running on my veins right now, and it is called as happiness?

I know I am acting stupid just because of this silly thing but I am really happy to be called by this cold girl her "FRIEND"

I cannot explain this feeling, but I am happy to be her friend.

But then, there was this half of me who was offended that she is just looking at me as her friend, and that is what I could not understand.

Hmmm, why is that?

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EUNSOO'S POV

"Thank you Jaeyeol. Thank you for being a good friend to me. I am very thankful.” I told him.

I could not understand why I said those words, but somehow, I am starting to feel comfortable with Chanyeol. He placed his life on the line, just to save me. Now I owe him my life.

At least considering him as my friend is my gift to him.

"Is this real? You are considering me as your friend?" He said loudly with a visible excitement in his voice. Seriously this guy?

I could not help but to giggle because of his rection. I smiled warmly, "Yes, Jaeyeol.”

"OMG, I am now Eunwoo’s friend!" He said while jumping at the floor like a kid.

OMG THIS GIANT! He is acting like a child who won a toy from an arcade game. Seriously? Why is he so happy about this? He has many friends. I am not even a 1% from the population of his friends.

I could not help but to laugh because of his weird response for my offer. "Yah, Jaeyeol, stop it. You're like a kid.”

"Oh, did I embarrass myself too much?" He then sat beside me. "Ahmm, Eunsoo-ya? Can I call you Jagiya, again?" He asked while trying to act cute.

Aish, if only I could ruin his moments and tell him that he is too cute for a tall guy who has big ears like him.

I sighed. "You are such an adorable giant yoda, aren’t you?”

He smirked. “So, you finally admitted that your fiancé is cute?"

"Yah, I told you, you are adorable, but I did not say that you are cute.”

"No, you already said it a while ago. Admit it!" He was pouting his lips while saying those words.

"No I did not!”

He was still whining but then he leaned his face closer to me and looked directly at my eyes. I could feel the beat of my heart. It was beating too fast.

Before I knew it, we are now staring at each other's eyes. What is he doing? Why is he doing this?! Ugh, Jayeol!

"Jagiya, you are really a cousin of Seho, aren’t you? You have the same eyes like him.” He told me. “Did you know that you are really beautiful?"

I could feel the color of my face was turning to red because of what he had said. Really? Was he teasing me again? Aish!

Before I could realize, our faces were only half an inch away from each other. I could smell his scent from our distance. Why—Why is he doing this?!

My mind and heart were still arguing whether I should stay still or push him away, when suddenly he touched my Lips using his pointing fingers.

Wait, is he going to kiss me?! NO! I CANNOT ALLOW HIM TO DO THAT!

"Jagiya." He called.

"Wha—what?” I could not even properly utter a word. Gosh, Eunsoo just push him away!

"PFFFFTTTTTTT. I cannot stop my laughter because of your reaction. " He blurted out.

He did not do anything. Gosh! THIS IS SOOOO EMBARASSING!

I just showed him that I was like waiting for him to kiss me.

NO!

"Arg. I knew it you are just making fun of me!" I punched him on his right shoulder.

"Why? Did you really expect me to kiss you?” He was laughing out loud but swiftly, he became serious, "Well, I will do it if you really insist."

Ugh. He is going to annoy me again. "So, Jagiya, may I?"

He leaned again his face closer to mine. I was like frozen on my spot and could not find any words to say. Seriously? What is happening with me?! Get hold of yourself, young lady!

He moved closer and this time our faces were only 1/4 inch away. I did not know what I would do. Without me realizing it, I closed my eyes and waited for him what he was planning to with me.

I waited for another 10 seconds, but I did not feel anything.

Wait really?! Was I really waiting for him to something with me?! No!

I immediately opened my eyes, when reality hits the best of me and saw him staring at me, while trying to control his laughter.

"PPPPPPFFFTTTT! HAHAHAH! JAGIYA! HAHAHA!” He was really laughing because of my weird actions. Ugh, who would not be?! Aish! This is so not me! “You were really waiting for me to something with you!"

THIS GUY! ARG.

WHY DID I EVER CONSIDERED HIM AS MY FRIEND?!

Now I am regretting my decision earlier. Can I take my words back?!

"YAH! YOU, BIG EARS! GET OUT OF MY BED! I DO NOT WANT TO SEE YOU!" I yelled at him and kicked him out of my bed. “Get out of here, YODA!”

He was still laughing hard. “I like this part of you Jagiya!”

"STOP IT! I AM REALLY GOING TO PUNCH YOU!”

“I dare you to do it!”

“Why you giant yoda!”

Before we knew it, we started to chase each other and did some pillow fight.  He did not attend his class. He just stayed with me in our house, the whole day playing a long like a kid.

I could not comprehend, but I could that I was so happy about him being like this to me. Why do I feel something is starting up inside? What is this?

This feeling is so unfamiliar for me.

I was still thinking when Jaeyeol suddenly speak, "Yah, Jagiya. Can I have a request?"

"What is it?"

"You know Jang Ara?"

Ara? She is a part of the student government of our school, of course I know her. Who would not be? She is a colleague. "Yes, why?” I responded.

"Well.” He was serious but then he was nervous. It was also obvious that he was embarrassed, but why?

“What is it?”

“Ahm, I like her..." He confessed. "And I want you to help me get her, so I can ask her out and be my girlfriend." 

What? He likes Jang Ara, and he is asking for my help to court her?

“I do not know what she likes.”

“Just help me to meet her.” He reasoned out. “I am an idol, that is why it is hard for me to court someone, especially our university has many fans of Alpha, but I just cannot surrender my fondness of Ara.”

“But you will ruin your career if someone discovers you are dating another girl.”

“I will not, if you will help me.” He was pleading. Really? He really like Ara, does he?

Now I do not know how I should respond to this. “I—I am not sure if I will be a help.”

“Please, Jagiya.” He pouted. Ugh, does he think I would just surrender to his cute pleading?

"Okay, I…I will try to help.” Huh? What did I just say?! I would what?!

"Omo! Thank you Jagiya! I know you will me help with this!" He then hugged me because of my answer to him.

I could feel something unfamiliar was building again inside of me. What is this feeling? I know it was not a good one. It was like a part of my heart was being stinged right now.

Wait—Do not tell me I am hurt because of his request?

No that is not the case, right?

That is impossible to happen, Eunsoo. Get your thoughts together.

Think rationally, my lady.