Lunes, Oktubre 25, 2010

Chapter III - Past Meets Present

“My name is Sungmin. Lee Sungmin.” The kid said with a wide grin.

I didn’t even get to respond as he removed his hand from my shoulder and shyly said: “Okay (your name)-ah, see you around.”
And just when I thought he couldn’t get any more appetizing adorable, he winked!

kyaaaaaaa! I felt like I was about to faint. Good thing I was able to hold on to my senses until he turned his back and ran to follow his younger brother who was already halfway up the hill. He put his hand over his dongsaeng’s shoulder and skipped merrily. I followed them with my gaze until they were out of sight. I must’ve been smiling too much that I didn’t notice my dongsaeng was watching me.

He said: “Aigoo! Noona has a crush! nyenyenyenyenye!

ME: “What!? Ah! Ryeowook-ah! What are you talking about!?”

R: “Don’t deny it noona! I saw how you looked at Sungmin hyung!”

“What!? How am I supposed to look then!?” I retorted while raising my eyebrows.

R: “Ah really! I know you noona! That smile! Abot tenga ‘yang ngiti mo ah!” 

ME: “Aisssh this kid! Stop it!” while I grabbed for his collar. But he was too fast. I barely touched the tips of his hair as he had already sprinted towards our home.

R: “nyenyenyenyenye! You cannot catch me! Ashley/your name and Minnie sitting on a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!!” he shouted so joyfully at the furious me.

ME: “Aisssh really! When I get to you, you’ll regret it!”

And I ran after him but I really couldn’t catch up. My brother is small and had fast reflexes. By the time I caught up with him, he was already safely sitting on Nari umma’s lap. I though to myself: “Ah so frustrating! I’ll get you next time.” as I glared at Ryeowook.

Wookie just did merong to me though. Aisssh really so annoying!

Nevertheless, I couldn’t help but smile as I went into my room (which I shared with my sister). I could still vividly remember how he was so concerned with my hand. Ooooh those puppy eyes of his and those thin lips. Seriously!? How could anyone be that good-looking!? What’s more is that he actually made the effort to get to know me. Ah, how much sweeter could he be!?

I buried my face onto my pillow to muffle the sound as I screamed at the top of my lungs. I even wiggled my feet a-la Miss-A all the while. I didn’t notice someone come inside until I felt a tap on my butt. It was my sister.

ME: “Oh! Katie! It’s you!”

K: “Ya! What’re you doing just now!?”

ME: “Nothing…” I replied innocently. I hoped she wouldn’t guess but…

K: Don’t tell me…”

I gulped. It couldn’t be possible that she noticed too.

ME: “hmmmmm?”

K: “You’re practicing your dancing!? Seriously! You of all people should know there’s no chance for you to learn! Too stiff!” she said irritably.

I breathed a sigh of relief.

ME: “Ah yes! I was just…yes! Learning how to dance…uhm…because you’re so good and ‘m jealous.” I reasoned.

K: “Just stick to singing!”

ME: “It’s free to dream. hahaha”

K: “Aisssh seriously! Come here.”

And we spent the rest of the evening dancing. Well, my sister did the dancing and I did the…uh…well, following. I wasn’t very successful though. ^^

That’s Katie, my sister. God I miss her. It’s been too long since…


Just then, I was jolted out of my reverie as BoA’s watch beeped. It was already 4 o’clock. Woah, too much for day-dreaming! I shook her awake.

ME: “Ya! BoA-ah! Wake up! It’s four already!

B: “Hmmmm??? Ah… It’s too early.”

ME: “What!? Are you out of your mind!? We’re not at home. We’re on duty.”

B: “Oh really!? ㅋㅋㅋ Sorry!”

She stretched out and yawned.

B: “Okay! Let’s do this! Vital signs time!” she chirped as she jumped up.

I just smiled as I looked at her. My best friend is really one of a kind. She shifts from sleepy to lively in a split of a second.

B: “Come on team! Don’t laze around! Patients are waiting for us. Aja!” and she pulled me up.

We did the usual routine - vital signs taking, administration of medications and etcetera. We were so busy that we didn’t feel
the time pass by. I was shocked as I looked at my watch. Quarter to seven in the morning. Ah really! So fast. When I’m with Boa, time…well…just flies.


Fifteen minutes later, we were already making our way out of the hospital’s lobby when a familiar voice called out to me.
“(your name)-ah!!!”


I looked around. It was Heechul oppa! He was dressed in his usual get-up. White printed shirt, skinny jeans, pretty shoes, his favorite shoulder bag and his signature shades. He was smiling at me and his dimples showed. I ran up to him and hugged him for a while…then I hit his shoulder.

ME: “Ah oppa! When did you arrive!? You didn’t even text me.” I said pouting.

H: “Ya! Is that the way to treat your oppa!? I just arrived an hour ago so I figured I’d surprise you. Aisssh really this kid.” he said while messing up my hair.

ME: “Ah really!? Sorry! ㅋㅋㅋ Ah oppa! I missed you so much! Who would’ve thought I’d be missing a person as annoying as you!?” I said while pushing his hand away from my hair.

H: “Admit it. You miss my teasing right!? ㅋㅋㅋ Ya! How’s that Sung…”


My heart skipped a beat as I heard that name. My expression might’ve been a dead giveaway since oppa immediately changed the topic.

H: “Ya! How could you be so rude and not introduce your friend!?”

It was just then that I noticed that BoA was just lurking at the corner, silently watching our sibling reunion.

ME: “Oh oppa! This is BoA my co-worker and best friend since my college days.”

Oppa held out his hand for a handshake and greeted BoA.

H: ”Oh hello! I’m your best friend’s oppa. It doesn’t look like it right!? ㅋㅋㅋ “

I hit Heechul oppa on his shoulder.

ME: “Ya!”

H: “What!? I’m prettier than you and you know it. ㅋㅋㅋ “

BoA couldn’t help but laugh at us.

H: ”Let’s go have breakfast. My treat.”

ME: “Wow! Now that’s a first.”

B: “You two go ahead. I’ll just meet you at the apartment.”

ME: “Oh no you don’t. You’re coming with us.” I said as I clasped my hands around BoA’s arms, beckoning her to come with us.

B: “Ah no really. I wouldn’t want to intrude.”

This time, it was Heechul oppa who answered.

H: “Please do come with us. Really. I’ll die if I get stuck with my sister alone. ㅋㅋㅋ “

ME: “Aisssh really! But yeah. Let’s go. It’s oppa’s treat anyway. Believe me, this only happens once in a blue moon so you might as well grab the chance.”

B: “Oh. I guess it’s okay then.”

We then flagged a taxi and made our way to the nearest McDonald’s outlet.

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