A valentine's special.

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Couple's Day

"But, sunbae--"

"No buts. You agreed to do this, right?"

"Yes, but I'm not studying at this school."

"Ga Eul-yang, please. Just for me. Do this for me."

"You know Yi Jeong-sunbae, if you haven't just done me many favors, I'm not going in that thing." she pointed at the auditorium. Yi Jeong laughed. "But you always do," she smiled sweetly.

"Thanks, Ga Eul-yang. You're the best," he said.

She took a deep breathe. Yi Jeong held her hand. "You can do this. We've done this many times in a row."

"You mean thrice."

"Well, you're the best actress I could ever get."

"Thanks although I doubt this is Yi Jeong-sunbae I'm talking to right now," she looked at him.

He chuckled at that. "You should be glad that was a compliment." Then, he stared at the huge auditorium in front of them. He took a deep breathe, too. "Ready?"

"If you are, so am I."

He got off his orange Ferrari and opened the passenger's seat's door for his... um... Ga Eul. He stretched his palm to her.

"Sunbae?" she asked her questioningly for this gesture was, she could feel, by his instinct.

"Why? Do we need people to see that we're just pretending?" he smiled his Casanova smile, and of course, she went out of breathe.

"No," she took the outstretched hand and together they walked to the auditorium.

They went inside the entrance which wide open. They were greeted by the sweet scent of roses and cherry blossoms decorating the air and the sparkly red carpet which was smooth as silk. Ga Eul played princess for a moment or two as they walked closely together toward another door.

As the door flung open, all heads turned to them. "We would like to acknowledge the presence of Mr. So Yi Jeong," the emcee announced, "a devoted potter and a member of the mighty F4 with his compan..." he paused as someone whispered to him something. "Ms. Chu Ga Eul." He finished.

"Sunbae?" Ga Eul whispered looking at him.

"Have you watched Madagascar, Ga Eul-yang?"

"Huh?"

He looked at her with that sweet smile. "Smile and wave."

She giggled as she did so. She could feel envious and angry eyes staring at her like tigers that are ready to pounce at her any moment now. The only thing stuck in her mind that makes her feel comfortable is that Yi Jeong is with her—ready to assist her. He should be. He's the one who invited her on this date, ah… I mean, he's the one who made Ga Eul be with him to pretend, again.

"Yo!" Woo Bin greeted them as they walked to their table. "How're you doing, bro?"

"Good," Yi Jeong answered simply. "Thanks for giving the emcee great intro."

"No problemo. Hey, Ga Eul-ah," Woo Bin said to her. "Congrats. You've earned a Casanova's trust on dates. Or rather he earned your trust," he laughed.

YI Jeong gave him a glare that he stopped.

"Your tables are there, bro," Woo Bin pointed at a table at the east part of the auditorium. Ga Eul turned to look at it. It was like any other tables in that place—arranged for a dinner date for two. She sighed. Sooner or later, this would be over, she thought, not that I am enjoying myself here. "Wish I could bring more dates," Woo Bin sighed. Yi Jeong laughed a bit then led Ga Eul to their table.

"Ga Eul-yang?" Yi Jeong asked her after they were seated.

"Yes, sunbae?"

"Sorry."

Huh? "Why?"

"I could see in your face that you're not really happy to be here."

"Well, sunbae, this is not my world, but I'm willing to do this for you. Like you said earlier," she smiled.

"Thanks," he said and held Ga Eul's hand which lay on the table carelessly. He caressed it with his thumb. His other hand, however, made a snap. Then, like it was the signal he was waiting for, a waiter went to them out of nowhere holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand and handed it to Yi Jeong which in turn gave it to Ga Eul.

"Eh?"

"A thank you present," he said and flashed his Casanova smile. Ga Eul could swear that she heard one girl screamed silently and another growled.

She smiled. "Ah, thanks and you're welcome, sunbae." She fidgeted slightly at her seat making herself comfortable at the awkwardness the two are having. "I have a question, sunbae."

"What is it Ga Eul-yang?"

"Why do we have to be here?"

"It's couples' day at Shin Wa" he replied.

"I know. It's about celebrating couples day at Valentine's Day but why me? You could have just picked….. someone else," she said, choosing her words.

"….um…" was all that he could muster. Why Ga Eul, anyway? He never asked himself that question. When Jun Pyo planned about this, he immediately knew who he should bring and here she is. But he didn't have a reasonable explanation to tell her why. "I told you, right? You're the only one who could play the part."

"Oh," was in turn her answer. She does not know what had gotten into her, going with some guy to a royal-like party without any reason at all. Well, it's not just guy. It's So Yi Jeong, right? Isn't he enough reason to be there? Knock that thought off, Ga Eul, she thought.

She had this funny feeling about Yi Jeong because every time they go out together, meaning they are pretending to be on a date and without any good reason about it, she agrees to be with him and have a happy time together although they are not in a relationship.

"And I want you to be happy," he added in a whisper.

"Huh? What? Did you say anything sunbae?"

"Nope, not at all," he answered almost immediately.

"I thought you said you wanted me to be happy," Ga Eul said.

"You wish," he teased.

She pouted like a child. "Oh, so you went here just to be here and see other girls, right?" That was meant to be a tease from Ga Eul because ever since they got rid of her boyfriend, Soo Pyo, Yi Jeong is not likely to bring home any girl, anymore, which is kindah weird in a good state.

But to Yi Jeong, it was heartfelt subject. Well, it's true. It's really from her heart. "No, no, no, it's not that, it's just… that… um… I was…" he stuttered.

Ga Eul giggled. "Just kidding! I never thought you lost your sense of humor."

"Ha-ha. I'm laughing," he pretended to look annoyed but he was rather relieved.

"So it is true!" Ga Eul said in an accusing voice.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"You went here to meet girls!"

He laughed at that.

"Why are you laughing?" she asked with her kiddie voice.

"Well, it's hard to explain." Then he pointed at Jun Pyo and Jan Di. "See them?"

"Uh-huh." She nodded.

"This day is for couples only."

"Wait. We're not even couples!" she whispered and blushed.

Yi Jeong smirked. "Yeah. But you're the one that could play the part right?"

She nodded, slowly.

"Are you happy to be here?"

"Not quite, but I would be, maybe by some passing minutes. Why did you ask?"

"Nothing." He answered almost immediately—again.

Ga Eul pouted childishly. Yi Jeong chuckled. "You look so cute when you're like that." With that, she blushed.

"Another compliment? Sunbae, are you sick?" she asked when she was not blushing anymore.

"Ga Eul-yang, just because I never compliment you before does not mean I'm forbidden to compliment you for the rest of my life, right? See, you're blushing again!" he pointed out which made him receive a smack from her. "You're smile is really different," he whispered that turned inaudilbe. He's world is turning into a daydream full of Ga Eul's smiles.

"So we went here for you to have fun?"

"No. I really want to see you smiling. You look especially beautiful when you do that," he said in a dreamy voice. She blushed more at those words.

"Aww… That's so sweet. Thanks," she said in a kiddie manner.

"Huh? What?"

Ga Eul smiled. She doesn't need to hear it again. Once is already enough. "Nothing."

Just then, two girls went near their table. "Yi Jeong- oppa," one greeted in a flirty manner.

Ga Eul's smile turned to a scorn. Yi Jeong chuckled in his head. "What's up?" he asked them. With you Ga Eul-yang? Jealous much? he continued his question in his mind.

"Can we dance?" the other asked with hope and courage in her voice.

Yi Jeong chuckled. "A trion dance?" Ga Eul glared at him but did it unnoticed by the others.

"Uh… No. You can dance us each once," the first girl replied.

"Do you know what Valentine's Day means?" he asked.

"Giving chocolates to the one you like?"

Ga Eul almost burst into laughter. Valentine's is about chocolates?

"No," Yi Jeong said with all the patience he could muster. "Couple's day is formed to have fun with your loved one," he said stressing the last two words.

"Who? Her?" Both of them pointed at Ga Eul who seemed to be interested on counting the flowers on the bouquet

"Yes. Sorry girls. I'm taken," he answered.

Both of the girls scoffed at the rejection, flipped their hair and walked away.

"You're taken, huh?" Ga Eul asked.

"I'm pretending to be taken."

"Yeah. Sure. Whatever," she answered back with no interest.

"You want to dance?" he asked with hope and enthusiasm.

"No thanks, sunbae. Valentine's is about spending the time with your loved one," she mimicked him.

Yi Jeong sighed at her childishness and seized her arm gently as he dragged her to the dance floor. ("What are you doing? Yah! Let go!" by Ga Eul.)

"Could you please bear with me so both of us would have a good time!" he asked her exasperatedly.

Ga Eul stopped at those words and began to realize what those meant. Instead of bickering with him about it (which she knows he's going to win over her again. See you're blushing again? was reminded of her), she went to the sway of the slow dance.

There were bunch of growls and hoots from the audience and Ga Eul wanted to run away from the spotlight.

"Hey. They can't do anything to you when you're with me," he said quite reading her mind.

"You're enjoying the moment, aren't you?" she teased.

"Since actors need to feel their part, yeah, I am." Ga Eul giggled.

Yi Jeong, on the other hand, looked at her. She was wearing a pink gown that runs down to her ankles. Her beautiful soft curls are flowing behind her and a small crown was placed to accessorize its beauty. She was wearing silver jewelries and a pair of pink high heels he personally picked.

Ga Eul was amazed at the young man she was dancing with. He was wearing his usual black suit but it is that same smile that mesmerizes her the most. He's right. We're both having a good time, she thought.

The dance ended when they were at the midst of their daydreams. They were dragged to reality by a standing ovation (some are forced, of course). Yi Jeong raised his hand which is holding Ga Eul's and they both took a bow. They went slowly back to their table.

But to Ga Eul's surprise, they are not heading to their table. They were going to the center stage!

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. So Yi Jeong!" the emcee announced and the audience broke into applause as Yi Jeong took the mic.

"Thanks. Ladies and Gentlemen and some esteemed guest, I am here to represent the F4 to thanks each and everyone to come at Shin Wa's first ever couples day." *applause* The standing audience took their seats.

"What's he doing?" Woo Bin whispered to Jun Pyo and Ji Hoo.

"I did not assign him to that part," Jun Pyo whispered back.

"I know! You assigned me," Woo Bin replied.

"I think his going to announce something," Ji Hoo said as he pointed Ga Eul who looked like a priceless doll beside Yi Jeong.

"And I want to take this moment to introduce to you my one and only, Ga Eul," he said and placed an arm over Ga Eul's shoulder. *Applause.* Another growl and whispers in the audience.

She smiled shyly but whispered "Sunbae? What are you doing?"

But he ignored her. "Ga Eul-yang has been my friend for three years now and I admit our friendship has sprouted and went to another level. I want to thank her for being here with me tonight. And now, I'm going to grab this opportunity to ask her a question." Silence broke in. Nobody seemed to want to miss anything. Yi Jeong turned to Ga Eul who was halfway between shocked and surprised. "Ga Eul-yang?"

"Sunbae?"

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

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(a/n: That was totally longer that I expected. I hope you like it. I thought it was a cute suspense story so for Valentine's Day. It was suggested by em. Thanks for reading and please do review! Next chapter is coming up shortly! Maybe a week before Valentine's day... Promise! :))