ONLY EXCEPTION

I have lost love completely. I cursed at the wind that I'll never believe in love. Love is
truly blind. It keeps you away from the truth and the moment you snapped out of reality,
it crushes your heart into pieces. Love is like MAGIC, it tricks you, makes you believe
things that does not even exist. I HAVE NO LOVE FOR LOVE CAN NEVER MAKE
ME SMILE AND FLY AGAIN BECAUSE LOVE IN TOTALITY IS EMPTY.
That was the day that I promised.. I'd never sing of love if it doesn't exist.
Until you came along.

(edits: I made a poster.. so hard to have a poster for the same fic but different characters)
-----------------CHAPTER 1
10 years ago..
"Get out of my house and bring this piece of S**T with you." My dad kicked me aside.
He was never a good father. I cried and so was mom.
"How could you?!" I cringed to my mother as she slapped him on the face.
"YOU B*TCH!" it was not an unusual day. Mom's a battered wife. I was still young then.
I'm small and I cant do anything to protect my mom. I felt useless, stupid and vulnerable.

"Papa, please stop." I hugged him hoping anything will change, hoping he'll calm down
and hug me too. But, NO. It didn't work. He pushed me away and left the house without
saying any word.
I started hating him. He's always drunk. How could mom love someone like him? He
does not deserve mom. Not even little. NOT AT ALL. My world became dark. I hated
everything around me except my mother. she's the one who makes me smile in the
morning and she's the reason I live . So I could protect her. make her happy and take her
out of this miserable place.
I went outside for a walk down the neighborhood but then I saw my dad. He's with a girl.
I dont know her. I dont even see her around here. There... I felt the hurt when I saw him
held her in his arms. He never did that to mom nor even with the slightest care from him.
Unlike with this girl. Even at 8, I fully understood he was cheating on mom.
This made me realized how I should fight for mom. I should be strong for her and get her
away from him. No one deserves to be hurt like this. He's a monster for doing this to my
mom. I'll do whatever it takes.
"Mama, mianhe..."

CHAPTER 2 He's the first one

Blood All I can see is blood. I felt numb. Lifting my hands, I dropped the knife on the
floor. The bloody crimson liquid started drowning my emotions. What have I done? Tears
run down my face like sharp blades of regret and guilt. Mama..
She stared at me, horrified. Mama? I called her once then twice but she never
answered. She pulled me and wrapped her arms around me. Looking at my fathers
corpse, I found myself guilty and I felt like I died with him too. Mama, forgive me
The Ambulance siren echoed inside my head as I went inside the police patrol car. With
frightened eyes, I looked at my mother. She was also full of blood. The police officer
investigated my mother. The next thing I knew, my mother was imprison for being
accused by something I have done. I killed my own father. I killed him.
I was sent to a rehabilitation center. The authorities thought I had a trauma of what had
happened but they never knewnever knew I was the one responsible for my fathers
death and my mothers misery.
All these suffering, the tears, the screams, the hurt, the pain it will not change the fact
that I have made a monster in me.
Present time
Yoora, Ms. Choi wants to see you right away. I came back to my senses. I have been
thinking of my past again. It was still fresh in my memory.
Okay. Nodding senselessly, I followed Lisa Unnie. I keep myself with short
conversations. In that way Ill be away from human interaction. Since then, I didnt make

any friends or enemies around here.

*knock-knock* come in. I entered the room. No one else was there. Just me and Ms.
Choi, our head guardian.
Ms. Choi, you were looking for me?
Yes. I need you to do something for me. I know only you can do it. She smiled but I
was nonchalant.
And its?
We have a guest thats coming over. Actually hes my nephew. I thought of this as a
pointless meeting. To improve your social skills, Im going to ask you to teach my
nephew to play the piano. I stared at her and was shocked about what she had said.
You mean, I have to have lessons with your nephew? I sounded a bit pissed off. Well,
Im always pissed off.
Youre the best one I know. BEST? ..and this is part of your rehabilitation activities
too. I nodded even though I completely oppose. So youll start tomorrow.
This was not something Ive expected. My life was perfectly miserable until this came. It
will all crumble down to a big change and I know it. I have bad vibes about whats going
to happen tomorrow. I hope everything will be as tedious as it is every freaking morning
of my life. I dont want anything to change. This is what life destined me to do. BE
MISERABLE AND NUMB.
---------------My eyes half closed as I saw the sun shine, brightening my room. I hate mornings. I hate
those chirping birds outside. They annoy me. Like every day, I start the morning with a
bad mood.
Good morning! Lisa Unnie was trying to wake up everyone else. She approached me.
Hey Yoora! Your piano lesson will start in an hour please be ready with yourself.
Say what? 1 hour? Its like 7 am.. Why is my lesson so early? What the hells wrong with
Ms. Choi?
Yes, Unnie. As usual, I agreed and approved on things I dont even like.
----------------I can hear the clock ticking. *tic-tok* *tic-tok* Impatient as I was I started playing the
piano. I played the Fur Elise which reminded me of my mother. She used to play this
with me. That scene keeps showing again and again and again. Because I was distracted
by my thoughts of mom, I had hit the wrong notes. Making it sound awful.
Woah! Youre so good. As I turned around this tall and porcelain skin guy with a
brownish quite reddish hair smiled at me and his eyes looked like they were smiling too. I
looked away as if I didnt notice him. Ya! Are you my teacher?
I nodded once. I got nervous. People make me nervous.
He laughed. Whats wrong with him? Then all of the sudden he was in front of me.
Why are you so shy? Laughing harder. WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS? He is kind of
annoying. Im Son Dongwoon by the way. I hate meeting new people. But he has this
aura that makes me feel safe.
Bowing down to see my face, he smiled again. Whats your name, teacher?
uhhh I stumble on my words a lot.
Go ahead I wont bite. He leaned back.
Park Yoora. It was as if I was whispering to myself.
YOOOOORRRAAA! Nice to meet you. Im older than you right?

I think so. Im not good at meeting new people. Hes the first one.
Okay then. So Teacher Yoora, what are we going to do today? He sat beside me and it
was very awkward. But he seems nice. I feel like I can trust him. I hope everything goes
fine.
Chapter 3 Pancakes
"Boy.. I'm soo hungry." He tapped his tummy while looking at me."You wanna eat?"
I hesitated."I cant go outside."
"Auntie will understand. Dont worry." He suddenly grab my hand and started walking. I
was definitely positively dragged at that moment.
"Wait! Please wait!"I broke loose from his grip then he stopped and turned around.
"I'm sorry."
I nodded."It's okay."
"If you can't come outside then I'll cook for you then." He signaled me to follow him.
Why am I doing this?
>>>>>>After walking several minutes we....

"Tada!!!"we arrived inside the kitchen then he flashed me a big smile. "I'll cook for you,
okay?"
All I can do is nod. What more can I do. I'm weak when it comes to socializing and
what's more is that he makes me speechless than before. I watched him cook and it was
like watching a Cooking show. Just like a professional chef.
"Almost done. Did you have your breakfast already?" He approached me and left his
work for awhile.
"Not yet." I was ready to die from starvation since the 'Piano Class' starts at 8 am and I
didn't get to eat my breakfast.
"Gooooood! I hope you'll like my cooking" Dongwoon leaned on the counter and shot me
a smirk.
But then we smelled something....BURNING."Oh Sh*t!" Dongwoon rushed to turn off
the fire but it was too late.. the pancakes got toast. I don't know why but the looks in his
face made me laugh. I never laughed.
I can't stop laughing then he gave me an embarrassed smile which made me giggle even
more. Why Dongwoon? How do you do this? How can you make me laugh like this like

no one else can?

"You know you look cuter when you smile,Yoora" That made me blush and end the smile
on my face. "Always smile okay"Then he touched my shoulders and said "Please smile
for me,Yoora." I shrug away from him. An awkward silence filled the room.
"Yoora, sorry." I knew it was nothing but I don't know what I feel right now. This is all
wrong.
"We should continue the piano lesson after you're done eating." gauche... it's all I can say
to myself. I feel like I should avoid him or something. Please don't make me like
you...Please..
"Don't you mean 'after WE are done eating'?"He handed me the pancake and I glanced
and smile at him. Yoora stop acting stupid okay. STOP THIS.
Yoora.. tell me you are not falling in love with him. DON'T. Love isn't real. Remember
that Yoora.
----------------------------It's hard to fall asleep that day. I was ready to destruct after listening to the clock ticking
like crazy for about an hour. I can't get him out of my head. After what happened today I
felt more alive and I felt a need to live. This change in me... I'm confused on whether I'd
be happy or worried. It all because of him that I smiled, laughed and enthusiastic for the
first time. Son Donwoon please don't do this to me. I should always remember... LOVE
IS NEVER REAL. NEVER.
_________________
[Dongwoon's POV]
"Noooo! I wont do that. not unless you kill me." I'm stubborn as ever. But maybe it was
not a bad idea it's just that I don't even know who Aunt is talking about.
"Be a good nephew and follow my orders." Here she goes again.
"Don't be such a commando." I stuck my tongue out . "So what will I do with this Yoora
girl?" I'm getting tired of being bossed around but hey she's my aunt after all.
"All you have to do is talk to her. Be with her and become friends. Just so that she can
socialize a bit. The girl's been through a lot from her pass and has not recovered from it
yet. " This is one difficult task. What does she expect me to do? be her BBF?
"Okay. This is absurd. I can't do that. It's not easy to pretend you know." I hissed as she
had that convincing look on her face.. more like desperate.

"Dongwoon please..."
"Fine! But make sure you'll repay me big time." This was never a good idea like I said. I
wonder what she's like.
"Good. So tomorrow you'll start the piano lesson."
"Lesson?" What now?
---------------------------So I woke up late. Is it even my fault? My alarm clock didn't alarm. People shouldn't
even call it an alarm clock. Okay.. this is a totally bad FIRST impression.
I ran across the building's hallway. I finally slowed down after hearing the Fur Elise play.
Amazing.. just Amazing. When I opened the door she didn't notice me. Well... I'll let her
finish then. She stumbled on a note which made me laugh. And when she turned around
she just stunned me with her beauty and her eyes that were so mysterious. She was not
what I expected her to be.
After talking to her for awhile.. I got hungry. Then I asked her if she want to go out and
eat but she refused. I guess I have to cook then.
-----------------------Something was definitely burning. SUE I forgot to turn off the fire. This sucks the
pancake got super toast.
But because of that I heard her laugh and saw her smile for the first time. Even with her
cold and stone-like attitude just after we met... She managed to smile. I got stunned by
her smile that made me smile too. How can such a beautiful person hide her smile from
everyone?
"Please smile for me,Yoora."
CHAPTER 4 I promise
Umma! I screamed at the top of my lungs. I was so scared.. so scared that it can put me
to death. So scared that I trembled as chills run down my spin. Every bit of that memory
made me cry again. I was dreaming of it.. Ive always dreamt of it. Umma..Mianhe
tears flow freely and painfully as I grab her picture.
I heard the door open.. Its Lisa unnie. Yoora, are you okay? She rushed to me and
hugged me. Shes the only one who comforts me as always. Unnie.. I cried.. Like a
child, I cried on her shoulders and I imagine it was mom I was hugging. I miss her.. I
need her. Whispering through the silent room, I listened to her voice as she said
Youll see her.. Dont worry, Yoora Everything will be alright again No.
Nothings going to be okay again. It can never be fixed.. NEVER.

---------------------------[Dongwoon's POV]
Goodmorning! I went inside the Piano room but then.. she was not there. I looked at
my watch and it was 8:08 am. Im sure she would be here by now. Where is she?
----Time checkand its already 9:47 am. Where is she? Im starting to get impatience
so I decided to go for a little walk.. hoping to see here around here somewhere. I went
outside the garden but shes not there. I passed by the cafeteria.. still not there. I had
gone up and down the building but shes nowhere to be found. And it was the last room
Id expect to see her in.. a room full of mirrors.. more like a dance studio of some sort.
A creaky sound filled the room as I entered. As I searched the room I saw a familiar
figure. Its Yoora. She silently sat at the corner of the room. The classic music was
playing softly and almost so weak that I cant hear it. A melodious tone that speaks of
sadness plays while she stared blankly outside the window. Yoora.
Why are you here? Nonchalant as she was, she never bothered to look at me. I
was expecting to see you for our piano class. It seems she didnt care at all.
I want to be alone. Please. The cold stare she gave me made me see that shes in
great pain. Im your friend. You can tell me whats bothering you. I dont know
why but I felt how heavy she feels..like the gravity pulls you to the ground and makes
you weak and vulnerable. "Yoora..."
Please. Theres nothing you can do about this. You wont understand... Tears started
flowing down her porcelain cheeks but before it could drop to the ground, I embraced her
as tight as I can.. to let her know that I care. Yoora..Im here I was waiting for her
to pull back but she didnt. I guess she needed someone to make her feel that shes not
alone. Ill always be here.. I promise you that. A heart so fragile.. How can she be
hurt like this..? Whats the reason behind your agonizing tears? How can I make it all
better for you Yoora?
I will never leave you.. I promise

CHAPTER 5 I'll prove you Wrong

I thought I cant go on living. And just as I was about to give up, he came along. He
brought me the sunshine I was always looking for. Thank you Dongwoon, for being a
good friend.
Please stop crying, Yoora. He frowned but I cant stop the tears that kept coming. He
whipped my tears and stared at me. You want me to sing for you?
I just sat there as he sang a familiar song
I believe dream for you and me~
Memareun nawi harue danbiro naeryeo nae ma eume naeryeo yonggireul jweo
You make me fly and smile again
Biondwi mujigae cheoreom sori eobshi nawi pume angyeo haengbogeul jweo
I wanna make love
Hyeon shire domang chyeosseotdeon nawi moseubeul boasseul ttae Hokshina
shilmang haetnayo
Suddenly, he cracked his voice. All of my misery just flew away and I started laughing
again. Son Dongwoon, you never fail to make me smile in your own little ways.
ooohh! Ohh!! You laughed! He clapped his hands. I actually thought hes an idiot
for clapping his hands. But it was still cute how he does that. Then he gave me a quick
hug. Dont cry again okay.
Why are you like this? I gave him an awkward question. Why?
Why what?.. I dont get you. He tilted his head with a curious face.
Why do you even bother comforting me though we dont even know each other very
well. I turned around. There I was, blankly staring outside the window again.
Well, Honestly, I dont know the reason myself. I didnt notice that he was now
beside me, looking at me. I just want you to know that I can be your friend. I can be
your Best Friend and that I care. I stared back at him.
Thanks.. Its all I can say. Maybe its time for me to open up my doors for
friendship.
Hey! No problem.. Wanna go outside for a walk? I nodded.
--------------------------

[Dongwoons POV]
She laughed at last. I though she would turn to stone for being so emotionless. *sigh*
We went outside for a walk and thats when I asked her
If you dont mind can I ask you something? While we were walking towards the
garden, she glanced at me. Well, okay.
Why were you so depressed?
--I was glad that she finally opened up to me. Now I know what she feels. She told me that
she was once in a family where her father always beat her and her mother. Poor Yoora. In
such a young age she had experience the life that no one deserves. And she also told me
that her father was killed by her accidentally. I cant say its an accident because I
really meant it. Now I regretted why I did it. I was so dumb to kill my own father. It
came out from her own mouth that she killed her father and that her mother was the one
who was sent to jail because of her. I was saddened by all of the things she told me.
Starting that day, she never frowned and never cried. She was now ready to come out of
her shell and show everyone the real Yoora.
--It's been 2 months since that day and we became very close friends. A friend everyone
would look for. She seems blooming every now and then that I started to fall in love with
her. At first i thought it was only an infatuation but no... She makes me smile like no
other girl can do. I hid my feelings knowing the fact that by the time she'll know how I
feel about her, she 'll avoid me. i can't take that.
The sky is clear tonight so Yoora and I ended up Star Gazing. I wasn't able to bring my
telescope with me that's why Yoora brought a blanket for us to sit on. "I wish I can be a
star."She gazed at them as her eyes sparkle with the stars.
"what star would you like to become?" It's a question that made her smile.
"Somewhere near The North Star" She pointed the brightest star from our view.
"Why so? Don't you want to the North Star yourself?" The moonlight traced the beauty of
her face as the cloud unraveled the full moon. Angelic or more like a Goddess is the best
way to describe how beautiful she was.
"No! I can't be the North Star cuz you are the North Star." She flashed me her melting
smile.

"Me? I don't understand." She pinched my cheeks as I blushed.

"Well.. Because the North Star guides everyone especially those who are lost. For me,
you were my North Star when I was lost in my past. Thanks Dongwoon-ah. You're the
bestest best friend!" No Yoora..you are my North Star.. my inspiration and the reason I
breathe.An to think that I'm only your best friend.. never your boy friend.
"Can I ask you something?" We met each others stare. "Have you even been in love?"
An awkward silence filled the atmosphere. I was anticipating her answer.
To my surprise, she looked away and avoiding my gaze.I dont believe in love. It
feels like my heart was stabbed a million times. Love is the cause of my mothers
suffering. Love is pain itself. Then she glanced at me and shifted her eyes onto the
twinkling stars.
I can prove you wrong She was surprised to the extent that she directly shot me a
stare. Yes, Yoora, I can prove you wrong..If you would just give me a chance to show
you Im worthy of your love. I held her hands.I didn't know where I got my courage
from but this is my chance. Now this explains why, Yoora. This is why I want you to
smile.. to laugh and to be happy again.. Its because I love you. Yoora, Ill prove you
wrong. My love is real.Yoora, I love you.. Would you be my girlfriend?
CHAPTER 6 Bad News
Mixed emotions.. Thats what I feel right now. He asked me to be his girlfriend and I
swear I stopped breathingbeating. thinking.. I dont know what to do. My mind tells
me to say no but this heart of mine wants to say yes. Yes Dongwoon.. yes. I fell in love
with you from the very beginning. I was just too stubborn to admit it. But then Im afraid
to love you for I myself dont believe in love. Yet whenever youre around, my heart
beats faster and my world turns slower.. is this love? Or just an illusion? How can I make
myself believe that love exists..Dongwoon tell me how.
..Dongwoon" with the sound of my voice I felt his hand squeeze mine.
Yoora.? My name sting me like small needles.
..Im afraid.. I held back the tears. Im so confused. Should I or should I not..
..Afraid that I might hurt you? No Yoora.. I promise you I wont. He look straight in
eyes.. to my heart.. his gaze.. I cant take my eyes off of him then I forgot to breatheI
lost myself for a moment. It made it even more perplexed..
Promise me you wont. There was a hint of happiness. There he was, waiting for me to
say the word.

Yes. I promise. I love you Do you love me? A deafening silence made me nervous
that my heart was pounding like a loud gong.
Yes The moment I said it, he had that big smile of his. Then he lifted me up for a
second.. he was so happy..I was very happy too.. Maybe now is the time to believe there
is love. Dongwoon..
Call me oppa.. He held me gently on his arms. Im safe.. I know I am.
Oppa, I love you I truly madly deeply do. Its never easy to say those
words..NEVER.
Yoora, Im here. You dont need to worry. I'm going to kiss away everything that ever
made you cry. I love you too. My cheeks was burning and the happiness is
indescribable. His tender lips found mine. The most unforgettable moment with him. Our
first kiss.
-----------------Ill remember this day June 27, 2010.. 09:09 pm at our favorite spot.. the garden.. Son
Dongwoon.. I love you..
Since my rooms on the second floor, he walked me there. We held hands. I dont want to
let go. I want to be with him for a few more hours. A moment like this happens ones in a
lifetime.
Its still 09:30 pm.. Can I stay here for awhile? I couldnt say no. In fact I want him to
stay here all night. I want him here forever with me.
Sure.. but dont you think its against the rules for a boy to stay inside a girls room
here? I was worried that someone will catch us. But were not doing anything bad so I
guess its okay.
We talked for hours that he decided to sleep there. I didnt complain. He sang me to
sleep.. his voice enthralled my heart as I slept soundly. I can feel his warm embrace
around me and his soft kisses on my forehead

---------------[Dongwoons POV]
I realized that its already morning. The sunlight stroked my skin as if it was waking me
up. Morning.. I groaned to myself. My eyes were half shut then I searched mindlessly
for Yoora. She not here. That girl just disappears whenever she wants to and doesn't even

say a word. "Aigoo." I let out a large sigh but then I heard someone from the corner of the
room. It was not Yoora whom I saw. It was my Aunt.
Good Morning to you.. Her voice sounded so sarcastic. I shifted my position and stood
up. What brought you here, Dongwoon?
Auntie, What are you doing here? And wheres Yoora?
I should ask you the same thing. She was clearly furious. Her eyes bore holes on me
with her deadly stare. How dare you sleep with her? It was clearly forbidden for boys to
stay in a girls room. Even without the rules, you should evidently know that this is
wrong. She had raised her voice. Its the first time she scolded me that way.
Its not what you think--- Before I could explain she cut me off.
Whats more to think? You cant come up of any excuses for this. You cant lie to me.
She is definitely angry.
I can explain. I was just staying for a night.. we didnt do anything wrong. I swear Its
true. We didnt do anything. I respect Yoora I cant do what youre thinking.
Young man.. youve cross the line.. Ive told your mom about this and she is sending
you to back abroad first thing in the morning tomorrow. I dont believe this. I cant leave
Yoora. I just cant afford to leave her. I promised.
I wont go. You cant make me!
If I say, well never kick out Yoora if you wont follow my orders would you go?
She was playing her game again. Shes winning and I have a slim chance of convincing
her not to send me back to my mom. Fate is too cruel. Easy Come.. Easy Go. Its not
right.
I was a hard decision but I had to even if it hurts to leave my Yoora alone. My Aunt
prevented me to see Yoora again so I wrote a letter..

I promised and I have no plans of breaking them or breaking Yooras heart.

----------------[Yoora's POV]
Dongwoon oppa.. I tip toed inside the room. I made my way to the kitchen when I
heard someone there. Boo!! I was acting cute to surprise him but it was I who was
surprised. It was not Dongwoon. I didnt expect Lisa unnie to be in here.
Yoora.. a faint smile welcomed my presence.
Unnie.. I was not expecting you here. Whats up? I got nervous. Whenever Lisa unnie
comes to visit, its always bad news. Just like when my dog died because of food
poisoning and the time when she told me that my mother was sick. I can sense bad news.
Yoora, your mom I knew it. Its definitely bad news. I prepared myself of what she
was going to say.
...she.. shes dying. But I didnt handle everything very well. I got weak as expected. I
burst out to tears. My mothers dying.. and Im not by her side after all shes been
through. Ive been such a nuisance to her from the moment I was born. I gave her the
pain that she didn't deserve. It was all my fault. MINE
Unnie gave me a comforting hug. I want Dongwoon here with me. Where is he? He can
make it all better. I need him.
Im sorry. Ill come with you tomorrow. Were going to the hospital. I looked her with
my pitiful stare. Shes waiting for you there. You need to sleep early okay. Rest well.
You really need it right now. I have nothing else to say so I turned my back on her and
went to my room.
My tears were falling freely and theres no stopping them. I can feel my eyes become
puffy but who cares. For a moment there, I forgot about Dongwoon. All I could think of
was my mom.. her situation.. her health.
After hours of crying, I fell asleep. Dreaming the same dream I had a few months ago.
The sadness and sorrow crept up all over my body. The unbearable pain is not worth the
tears for I can never repay everything I did just by this tears I shed. It would take a
lifetime for me to wipe away this feeling of guilt. I dont deserve to live. Everything went
blank.
---------------It was not easy to get up but I had to. Today, Ill see my mom after all these years. I never
pictured our reunion to be this agonizing. Liza unnie accompanied me as she promised.

We arrived at this hospital. It was a 25 minute ride from the center so it means I can visit
my mom everyday.
Shes in Room 202..A nurse greeted us from the counter. Shes really pretty and tall just
like a model. With her is a blond boy with a cute smile and and young face. Okay.. He
looks too young to be a nurse. When I looked at him I don't know why I suddenly miss
my Woonie but I need to be with my mom today. Dongwoon can wait.
The boy led us through the empty hallway of the hospital. I always get scared when
entering hospitals because it reminds me of horror movies I used to watch when I was a
kid. Like ghosts and screams. Just horrifying.
I can see ROOM 202 not far from where we were. Unnie was patting my back the whole
time. It was very kind of her to come with me today. Its going to be alright. She smiled
at me as I responded with a nod.
When the boy opened the door, he greeted my mom. Its like he already knew him.
Imo! He glanced at me. Someones visiting you. He signaled us to enter the room. It
was quiet and all I can here was the air conditioners sound. My heart was pounding so
hard.. I was obviously nervous.
At first, I was having second thoughts of going in because I know if I see her face, Id
just cry like a baby and do nothing but hug her. Its pathetic. But I want to see her so
walked in. She was in her bed.. weak. But in spite of her condition, she managed to smile
at me giving me happiness inside and out. Umma! I ran towards her with tears of
sorrow and happiness.
My Yoora, I missed you so much..I'm sorry I heard her voice crack then she started
crying. I cried with her like a child. Ive always miss her hugs and kisses. And now that
Im with her, I will make the best of this.
Umma, dont say that. I should be the one to say sorry. I miss you too. She stroke my
face with her delicate hands. She was beautiful as ever but her glow was not there
anymore and her eyes are dull and weary. How are you? She asked me. I noticed the
door closing slowly. The boy and unnie are gone. They went out maybe to give us time.
I wont lie. Its been hell since we were separated. I didnt live a very meaningful life,
Umma. Im full of guilt. I cringed to her like how I did when I was little.
My poor little girl. You should have lived a good life. Im sorry for giving you all these
trouble. She gave me her warm smile and I smiled back.
We talked for so long until she fell asleep. I told her about my life with Lisa Unnie and
the center. I also told her about Dongwoon and that hes my boyfriend. My mother was
shocked the fact that I have already fallen in love. I saw how her eyes sparkled for the
first time because of happiness. I cant wait to introduce Dongwoon to my mom. Shes

really excited to meet him too.

I was getting a bit sleepy so I decided to go outside for a walk. The moment I got out of
the room, This boy that helped us earlier came up to me. Like this morning, he still had
those happy smile and his cheerful attitude. This boy doesn't seem to have experience
anything sad in his life. An optimistic aura always surround him. I just notice he has cute
twinkling eyes.
Hey there! How was she? I am certain that hes talking about my mom. A little bit
friendly for my kind.
Shes sleeping soundly. Are you going to check on her? I looked at him with a weird or
rather awkward stare.
No. Its not my job to do that. Uhm.. Yang Yoseob by the way. We shook hands and I
introduced myself to him.
Yoora right? His gestures seem to say he is a shy person. I read an article about body
languages and hand gestures in a magazine and I perfectly remember when a person gives
a weak handshake with their palms pointing in an upward direction then they are clearly
shy. And he doesnt want any eye contact. WOW. How similar am I to this guy.
Ye? I cant help but smile. Its just funny how similar we are and I dont even now him.
Mind having coffee with me? I mean.. you look really tired. There was no hesitation. I
went with him in the cafeteria. It was so easy to befriend him. Now I miss Dongwoon
again. Besides seeing myself in him.. I am constantly being reminded of Dongwoon. I
don't know how but it seems like they have the same attitude. They both smile like there's
no tomorrow. I don't know. It's weird.
Speaking of Dongwoon. I am almost always thinking of him just now. where is he? I
think by this time, Lisa unnie had told him where I am. He is killing me. I miss him.
Yoora.. are you alright. I snapped out of my dream bubble.
Im okay. Im just thinking of mom and you know.. My lying talent comes handy
sometimes.
Your mom is in good hands. Doctors here are professionals and theyll help your mom
heal. We are hoping to cure her cancer. So dont lose hope. He gave me a thumbs up.
An awkward silence passed us by. He acts really weird. What up with him.
Ah! I know! You wanna here a knock knock joke? He was so enthusiastic about his
idea.

Okay. Try me. Honestly, I hate knock knock jokes but Ill give it a try this time.
Knock knock
Who's there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Knock knock He repeated it. I dont get the joke.
Who's there? Okay this is getting ridiculous. Its not even funny.
Banana. Come on! Quit with all the bananas
Banana who? Im bored.
Knock knock Again?
Who's there? My voice was a bit harsh and pissed off.
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad I didn't say banana ? Unexpectedly, I laughed so hard I forgot I was
pissed off. It was a good one. I must admit hes a good knock knock joker.
I seriously thought you were just annoying me. A smirk formed on my lips.
Sorry about that. Okay.. another one then Ill stop. Now I was the one very enthusiastic
about the joke thing.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
I'm fine, Hawaii you? I burst out with laughter. I was pounding the cafeterias table
because of it. I didnt realize how easy it was for me to laugh. Even Dongwoon cant
make me laugh like this. Not that Im comparing him to Yoseob. This ones just a natural
joker.

Im glad you like my jokes. They were awful though. Didnt expect you to laugh at
them. He then drank his latte.
Even with just one night, we got very close. I bid him goodnight and went to my moms
room. Yang Yoseob, hes just amazing. I feel like Im cheating on Dongwoon which is
what Im not doing. I miss my Dongwoon of course and Yoseob is really JUST A
FRIEND and nothing more.