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Jennifer drank more soju as she sobbed in front of Yoona. she didn't care that they were at a bar and some people were starring at her. She wanted to get drunk and forget the horrible vindication she just received. "He really slept with Josie while we were dating, the jerk cheated on me with my own so called friend."Yoona was stunned at what she heard and grabbed her arm looking directly in her eyes."He what? That bastard! He slept with Josie! ""Yep, he admitted it earlier today."Yoona was fuming."He actually admitted it to your face? The audacity of the bastard. ""Well, I asked so he told me. how nice of him." She said sarcastically.Yoona was filled with rage and suddenly got an idea."You want revenge? ""Girl no...although Josie's ex boyfriend actually lives in my apartment building and asked me out on a date sorta." she places her chin on her hand, "I was apprehensive about it because I knew Josie would be sad if she ever found out."Yoona grinned, "So you're gonna get back at her by dating him?""No, that would be cruel not only to her but also to Ji-hoon."Yoona scoffs annoyed at her friends kind nature."But she betrayed you by sleeping with your boyfriend. Why should you care about being cruel to her? "She sighs heavily, "Whatever girl, that's all in the past, I should suck it up and let it go also I have work in the morning so see you." She gets up taking her bag.Yoona frowns hugging her, "Promise you'll be okay?""I promise."==========================================================================

As she walks out of the café she spots Taesan heading in that direction, she smiles seeing him, he seemed tired as usual which made her feel sorry for him, she remembered how tough college was for her too.

Taesan's heart fluttered when he saw her. He approached her, waving to get her attention."Hey," he said, his tone warm and gentle."Hey.""I was heading to Yoona's café to drink some coffee-" he began, his tone light. She loved how energetic he was although he was exhausted 99% of the time."I just came from there actually." she smiles looking up at him."Were you visiting Yoona?" he asked."Yeah but now I'm heading home."Taesan smiles, "Can I walk you home?" he offered hesitantly, realizing how forward his suggestion was but desperate to spend more time with her. offered hesitantly, realizing how forward his suggestion was but desperate to spend more time with her.Taesan shrugged, a smile playing on his lips. "I'll be alright," he replied lazily. She nods and walks beside him, "Let's go then...but only till the bus stop." She did not want him to be tired because of her. Taesan nodded, grateful for her acceptance. However, he couldn't help but frown a bit at her comment.Until the bus stop - so there was no possibility of anything more after that.He sighed but didn't show how much her response bothered him.He continued walking beside her, his hands in his pockets as they made their way through the bustling streets of Seoul.She walks beside him feeling a little awkward for some reason the cute and shy Taesan seemed more like a hot guy everyone in high school would be crushing on."So how's college life Tae?" Taesan chuckled, glad to be talking about something normal and not just focusing on how much he wanted to hold her hand while they walked. "It's not that bad," he replied easily, "I actually like most of my professors. They're very laidback and it's nice to learn from them, Though when it comes to assignments, I don't really mind them."she ruffles his hair, "Cause you're so smart right?" She always loved teasing him and he always took it well never getting mad a her.Taesan laughed, swatting at her hand when she ruffled his hair. "Shut up," he said, amused by her playful behavior. His eyes lit up as she spoke, his grin broadening."That's not the case but yeah, I guess I am smart, smart enough to get good grades," he said, his tone a bit self-satisfied."Don't try to act like a cool guy, I know you're still the kid who was terrified of frogs." The memory of him running like a lunatic when Yoona chased him around with the tiny creature.Taesan had to laugh at that, her observation was completely spot on. "Damn, you remember that," he said, his tone full of exasperation, but still amused.He was scared of frogs back then and Yoona had chased him around with them if he misbehaved, "You wouldn't stop teasing me," he said, pretending to pout."You literally fell and tripped each time, it was so funny."Taesan was laughing as well, shaking his head. "I hate how much you're enjoying this," he said, still grinning."And it wasn't that bad, I mean eventually I was running so fast I stopped tripping on my own feet!"He glanced back at her, his gaze softening."You know, you're the only one that remembers all the stupid things I did as a kid," he said softly.She thinks about this and nods, "Well you are like my own cute little brother."Hearing her say that hurt a lot more than he thought it would. He quickly shook it off with a slight smile."I'm not little anymore though, you know that," he said, "Look at me, I'm grown." He raised both fists up, flexing his muscles as if that would help his case.She gasps laughing uncontrollably now, "That's so cute." "You're so silly.""I'm not cute," he said, pouting like an actual little kid, hoping she'd call him handsome or at least something else.Her heart melts seeing the pout he used to give when he wanted something as a kid. She moves closer grabbing his cute cheeks, "You're so adorable though."Taesan was at his weakest and was forced to admit defeat at the way she handled his pout.Her fingers on his cheeks, her smile, her voice calling him adorable.How could he fight against that? Was it so wrong to want her to look at him in another light other than as 'her cute baby brother'."Fine," he said, his tone light. "I'm adorable but only to you, I'm not to anyone else."She paused looking into his eyes feeling her cheeks burn up, she quickly let's him go backing away. Jennifer kept asking herself what the hell she was doing with Yoona's little brother, heck she saw him as a little brother too right? so why was she blushing like a idiot? Her sudden reaction caught him off guard, causing him to raise a brow as she pulled away. He couldn't help but notice the way she avoided eye contact now."What's wrong?" he asked as he stepped closer to her."Just tired, that's all." She lied trying to figure out how to stop this mess before it got too far.Her words made his heart skip a beat. He couldn't help but feel a sense of worry when she said she felt tired, especially when he was walking her home."Are you okay?" he asked gently, stepping closer and taking her hand.His touch was warm and comfortable, like a safe shelter. She didn't like just how much she liked it, it scared her."Let's get you home."