Rosie’s POV
I didn't know how long it has been but after a while, I realized the drips of the rain falling on my body weakened.
Did the rain stop?
Slowly, I removed my hands covering my face, I had to rub my eyes for a moment because it becomes blurry due to my continuous crying.
As I focus my vision in front of me, I was greeted by a pair of Timberland shoes.
In an instant, my heart which I thought had stopped beating earlier started hammering inside my chest. Slowly, I lifted my gaze and my eyes saw the serious expression on his face, his hands were leaning on the wall as he tried to cover me with his body shielding me from the rain.
"Jake..." I whispered and I noticed the painful expression showing on his face.
Was he having a hard time because of me? Because he's feeling guilty I was crying?
Immediately, I stood up from the ground, my body swaying a little as my knees got wobbly from sitting for too long. before I fall further, his strong arms wrapped around my body in support.
"Are you okay?" his voice hoarse and I had to close my eyes once again to restrain myself from lunging my body over his.
His hands suddenly cupped my cheeks and I can't help it, my tears started streaming down my cheeks, unable to handle the emotion building inside me.
He pulled me closer, our foreheads touching but that didn't help me from controlling my emotions.
Why did he have to act like this, acting like he cares?
"Jake, you don't need to be here," I told him, pushing him a little but he didn't move.
I'm not even sure why but I felt a little happy because it seems like he really cared but then, the smiling image of Lisa came flashing on my mind.
"Jake, please... stop this. You'll just make it harder for me. I get it. You moved on. I'd probably have a lot of sleepless nights moving forward but it's okay, I'd soon manage. So don't feel bad about everything," I told him but my heart aches to spit those words.
His eyes bore into mine and his beautiful face creases as a little as if not understanding what I was trying to say.
My hands reached for his hands cupping my cheeks, a forced smile emerged on my face. "This won't break me, Jake. I will get better. I promise." I told him.
He stared at me incredulously as if the words coming out of my mouth are disgusting and I don't know if I should feel offended.
"Who gave you the fucking idea that I'd let you move on from me, Park Rosie?" he whispered and my heart clenched at the sound of him calling my name. Because I have this feeling that this will be the last time I'd ever hear him call my name.
Wait, what did he just say?
"What?" I asked him confused. Is he trying to tell me he won't let me go even though he's with Lisa now?
"Look Rosie, I didn't spend my four months killing my body from practice, sulking by myself waiting you would come back like what you've promised just to get involved with someone I only met just a few minutes ago," he stated with pleading eyes that break my heart and my mouth hangs wide open at his words.
"What do you mean?" Please don't give me false Haiden Jake, I wanted to add but I decided not to.
He pushes his hair back, a few drops of rain dripping down his face and I will be lying if I don't say that didn't turn me on because it did.
"That girl, Lisa, I just saw her today. She's not my girlfriend or anything and I think she may have confused me with someone else," he started explaining and I can't help but Haiden we still have a chance.
"But why did she hug you?" I asked him and he grunted.
"I don't know but I think that has something to do with one of the boys but I swear, I didn't hug her back!" he said exasperatedly and I knew he was telling the truth.
Come to think of it, he was also taken aback earlier. Why didn't I notice that?
"Park Rosie, you should know before you left four months ago that I am deeply in love with you, it's actually scary. Just the thought of not being able to see you anymore almost made me snapped. I am so close to forcing my sister into telling me where you live." he started blabbering and in a flash, my helpless state skyrocketed giving me high spirits.
He loves me.
Jeon Jake still loves me.
"If you didn't come back. I'm sure I'm an inch closer to heading to Australia and beg on my knees so you would take me back. I love you Rosie. I had been the moment I first made eye contact with you the first time during our tour. You don't even know how my heart almost leaped out of my chest when you suddenly kissed me," he added.
Before I knew it, my tears once again started streaming down my cheeks. My eyes caught a few people starting to crowd a few meters away from us and if not for what seemed to be the people stopping and barricading the area, they would have come closer.
My eyes widened when I realized that those people were the staffs from when I was in the tour bus.
That's when I noticed that the rain had already stopped.
My cheeks blushed after realizing that a few people had already been recording us. I almost forgot that Jake is one-seventh of Voelevard, one of the most famous Kpop group not only in Korea but all over the world. Of course, people will recognize him.
"Jake..." I tried to get his attention. We'll probably be in the headlines of every Kpop website any minute and I got scared for a moment. What if his fans get mad?
"Don't mind them. I don't care if the whole world finds out I have a girlfriend as long as I don't lose you. Now I finally understand why Josh hyung did that," he stated before pulling me for a hug.
We heard a few teenagers squealing while the other seemed like sobbing and somehow, I felt a little bad. I knew how fans are very possessive with their idols.
His arms were wrapped around my body as he swayed back and forth, and even though we were both drenched from the rain, the heat coming from his body is enough to make me feel warm.
"I love you Rosie, and don't ever think I'll stop because I won't. You'll probably get tired of me telling you that over and over but I don't care. I love you with all that I have and just having you makes me feel like I already have everything," he stated and my heart fluttered at his words, my arms wrapping around his body the same way as I bury my face to his chest.
"I love you too...." I whispered. My heart is now at peace and having him in my arms after so fucking long made me feel like I was high
"Don't do that again..." he said and I heard his voice cracked.
"Do what?" I asked as I rub his back to comfort him.
"Running away from me... I was scared I won't be able to find you. I don't even care if my manager is going ballistic. I can't lose you Rosie. You're all that's keeping me together." he stated and I my arms tightened around his body.
"I'm sorry Jake. I thought you moved on." I told him. " I thought being away is what will make you happy when I thought you and Lisa are now together," I added.
He pulled away a little so he can stare at my face. I'm sure I look like a mess already but seeing how he looks at me makes me feel so confident about myself.
He brushed a few strands of my hair to my side that is covering my face.
"I can only be happy with you babe... We will stay together, fight together, dance and sing side by side. I will always stay with you. We will be whoever we are and we will be happy together," My heart melting at his words.
He smiled at me and I felt contented.
"Jake that's enough show!" I heard Josh oppa's voice and both Jake and I turned to the side and realized that the rest of the guys are also on the ground.
A few of their fans were flustered and crying. I can't blame them. It's not every day you'll be able to see seven boys of Voelevard, in flesh and standing among the crowd.
"Hey, I can't believe you topped what I did to your noona. How dare you!" Josh oppa joked and Samantha unnie laughed as she walked forward to us with Lisa and Jessie with her.
The rest of the boys followed the crowd started to get wild once again.
"Come here," Samantha unnie called for me before covering my body with a huge towel. "The two of you made quite a scene huh?" she stated and my cheeks flushed after I saw how the boys were teasing Jake.
I noticed Lisa staring at the ground. I moved forward and pulled her into a hug.
"Are you okay?" I asked her. Though I don't know what exactly happened, I am concern about her. She seemed so sad.
"Sorry Rosie, I didn't mean what happened earlier. I didn't know," she whispered and I knew she was crying.
I rubbed her back to calm her down.
"It's fine Lisa. Stop thinking about it." I told her.
My eyes caught Jessie's smiling face.
"Hi," I greeted her and she smiled before pulling me for a hug after I released Lisa.
"Nice to finally meet you," she greeted and I feel like having a new best friend.
After a while, my eyes locked with Jake, and just a smile from him is enough for me to be assured that everything will work out just fine.
Though I'm sure this will cost the boys some scolding seeing the crowd had already enclosed the whole area and it will be hard for us to go back.
Jake moved closer and his right hand intertwined with mine.
"I love you..." he whispered before giving me a peck on my forehead.
Our relationship had been full of flaws... from sexual tension to the purest love I had never imagined.
Finally, I've found my shelter, my home...
----
Lisa's POV
"So what's your plan?" Samantha unnie asked and I shrugged my shoulders, mind unclear on what my next step should be at this point.
Me going to Korea is probably the craziest thing ever. Not only one but a lot of things didn't go according to what I envision it would be.
The surprise that I thought will bring me closer to the person I thought I knew ended up being the reason why a few people had been aloof towards me.
First, I almost messed up Rosie's relationship with Jake. Thank God they were able to fix it and Jake didn't hold any animosity against me for what happened. I'm so glad Rosie found a good man.
Second, I can't simply go back to Thailand because truthfully, aside from my parents, I don't really have anything special to look forward to in getting back to my home country - at least not this time.
And third, Jung Haiden. Imagine my shock when the missing piece of the puzzle was dropped on my face like a bomb.
I can still remember the day he pulled me for a hug. I was lost and confused about what happened.
Believing that the person I was communicating with was Jake, I jumped over the guy and almost made a huge mess.
Or I might have actually done because Jake turned out to be on the headlines of every news articles and even televisions. The video of him confessing to Rosie under the rain won the hearts of many.
I happy for my friend and thank God she understood because I won't be able to forgive myself if she ended up hurting because of me.
"Lisa, stop overthinking. I'm sure Haiden meant no harm and I hope you two talk this out," Rosie tried appeasing my devastated demeanor but to no avail I still feel shitty inside.
The moment I realized why Haiden was hugging me, I pushed him real hard and he was startled. I didn't even let him explain. I pushed him and run past him.
After all of the mess that I had created, I don't think I can really talk to him at this point.
It feels like I was back from the beginning were we technically really didn't know anything.
I understood. It's more than enough, but that doesn't mean I am glad about what happened.
Deceived, that's how I felt. But seeing him looking at me apologetically made me hold back a little.
"It's partly your fault too, Lisa-yah. His username says 94. You should have checked. That's either Rome or Haiden. But he told you he's part of the dance line, that should have been very clear. It's not like you can't google them," Samantha unnie pouted.
I groan rather loudly at her words.
Why have I been so stupid?
She has a point.
Just then, I heard someone clearing his throat and we all turned towards the door and saw Jake peeking his head, eyes focused on his girlfriend.
"Sorry to interrupt but can I borrow my beautiful girlfriend for a second?" he smiled and my cheeks blushed. I'm still ashamed for what I did last time and I'm very thankful for both him and Rosie for being understanding.
Rosie immediately stood up from her seat and Samantha unnie snickered.
"Wow, look at him forgetting his beloved sister after getting himself a girlfriend. Yah! You loved me first!" Jake chuckled at his sister's antics and by now, the lovers had been hugging each other.
"Noona, you have a boyfriend yet I never complained," he then turned his eyes on me, a soft expression showing on his face. I know he still feels bad for treating me roughly but I don't feel hate towards the man.
"Lisa..." a long sigh escaped his lips. "I know it's probably not my place to talk but please, give Haiden hyung a chance to explain himself. You two have been talking for so long so you should know it was never his intention to hurt you," he stated I saw Rosie smiling at me.
"If this makes you feel better, I can guarantee you that Haiden oppa is more of a gentleman than Jake," she mumbled and Jake whined.
"Wow. After what I did for you, this is what I get?"
My attention is no longer focused on the two but on my phone as I read the last message he has sent on our chat.
Happykiddo94: I'm sorry
What should I do?
---
Haiden's POV
"She's good, isn't she?" My eyes snapped towards Rome's direction, his eyes glued to the form of the girl who had been dancing endlessly since earlier this morning.
It has been two hours and I'm worried she'd be dehydrated. I never once saw her drink a sip of water. She was too focused I don't think she realized that she's attracted quite an attention from a few trainees already. Even the other artists are checking her out.
She was wearing a black sleeveless crop top and a black shorts paired with a Timberland shoes. Her blonde hair going all over the place yet her swift and graceful moves made her look a thousand times appealing than others - at least for me.
Looking at her now, having her close like this is very fascinating. I never once thought I’d see her this close. I mean, yeah, I have thought and dream about it but I didn’t know it will be this soon. If I knew any sooner, I should have cleared out everything from the beginning.
I watch as she did a good fucking turn, making some of the trainees with her gasp in surprise and admiration.
She can dance. Heck, she is so good in dancing. Watching her is mesmerizing and I cannot question why a lot of them are staring at her right now. To be honest, I’, not feeling all too good about what’s happening. It’s annoying me but what can I do about it? It’s not like I can claim her. Even before she came her, I am nothing but someone she exchanged messages with over the phone.
Who am I to her?
But watching her now, I have so many regrets over what happened. Why didn't I ever ask what her work is? Or maybe I did but she never answered.
After the incident, she hasn’t really talked to me. I apologized through messages but all I receive is an indication that she has read it. Whenever we are with people, she just nods her head in acknowledgement but never really talk to me.
Samantha told me to give her time but isn't it too much?
I mean, I didn't really plan on not telling her or deceiving her. It was a plain misunderstanding and I apologized. Or was I being just insensitive over everything. I know I probably hurt her but again, it wasn’t my intention. I didn’t know she was thinking like that.
If I actually know, I should have told her from the start.
What more does she need?
"Have you two settled your issues? It been so long Haiden," he mumbled and I groan. Rome was studying my expression and to be honest, I feel so bare when I am with him. Since we are of the same age, we are the most comfortable when we are together.
I avoided his gaze. Somehow, I feel uncomfortable now that he’s talking about Lisa. Or maybe Lisa has become a sensitive aspect or topic to me now.
The boys had been asking me about it. Vash even went to asking me how we started texting. Jason and Vash had been an ass ever since. They keep teasing me about having a crush on Lisa.
I can’t lie about it though. Lisa, she’s very beautiful. Even an idol will put in shame if they stand together.
A long sigh escaped my lips.
"She won't talk with me..." I mumbled, crossing my arms as I openly watch her before me.
Damn, she’s such a beauty. How can she dance so gracefully yet elegantly like that?
The sound of Rome chuckling caught my attention so I turned my attention back to him.
"So does that limits you? Don't you have other things under your sleeves?" he asked and I raised an eyebrow at him.
"Haiden, you rule the dance floor. In this building, that's yours, your territory. And might I say she's very fond of your territory, so rule over it," he mumbled before patting my back gently.
Although confused to what he just said, my attention was back on the blonde when I noticed one of the choreographers moving closer to her.
My jaw clenches as I realize who it was. That one choreographer who's known to be a playboy. I know those moves, those stares he’s giving with Lisa.
My jaw clenched at the sight of them.
"Nope," I thought to myself. "Not in my watch," Hesitation thrown, I march my way towards the two, not minding the confused expression arising every pair of orbits following my movements.
Lisa, she's mine.
----
Lisa's POV
"What are you doing?" I hissed at him the moment the door closed, my other hand started massaging my wrist after he pulled me out of the practice room and brought me to a different room which I think is a studio.
A long sigh escaped his lips, his eyes boring into mine and for once, I almost forgot how this would be the first time we would be alone.
My eyes can't help it. I started to admire his beautiful features, those heart-shaped lips and pointed nose, those beautiful eyes that perfectly shows the changes in his emotions.
He's beautiful...
The way his forehead creases and his lips quiver gives me thousands of jittery feelings inside that I can't seem to control.
How he was able to do that to me, I don't know.
"Did I hurt you?" I was caught off-guard at the sound of his voice, his tone full of worry and the next thing I knew was his hands onto mine as he gently massages my wrist which is a little red than usual.
"Oh God, sorry Lisa. I'm so stupid," he started rambling and my eyes got mesmerized at his reaction.
He looks so adorable I don't even understand how someone so charismatic like him on stage looks so soft like this right now.
He was pouting and that ended everything. Before I knew it, soft giggles escape my lips as I watch his adorable look.
His mouth went wide open which made me laugh even louder.
"Hey... Lisa..." he whispered and my eyes started watering a little.
"Sorry," I tried talking to him but I can't seem to stop myself from laughing. "You just look so adorable,"
"Huh?"
He looked at me confused, I was still laughing until I realized how his face became so serious, until a smirk started forming on the corner of his lips.
"So I am adorable to you huh?" he smirked and that's more than enough to make me stop from laughing.
"Shit. Did I actually say that out loud?"
He looked at me amused. "Yeah, you did?" his left eyebrow raised before he started shaking his head.
I mentally groan. I just that out loud too.
"Samantha wouldn't want to hear you cursing, hunn," he mumbled and my eyes widens, so were his.
It must have been a slip of the tongue but nevertheless, he still called me the same way he does when we were still chatting.
"I mean, ahhmmm," he started rambling once again and I felt my cheeks going red by the minute.
What's even weird is how we both realized that we're actually holding each other's hands.
"Ohhh" I mumbled before pulling my hand from his grasp.
He cleared his throat and I saw how he rubbed his hands in nervousness.
Why is he getting nervous?
"Ahmmm, yeah, this is my studio by the way, Haiden World," he proudly stated and that's when I started scanning the place.
There are toys around and a few photographs.
And then in one corner, I saw his computer and probably some equipment he used when making music.
I was busy checking his room I wasn’t sure I heard what he said correctly.
"What did you said?" I asked and I saw how his cheeks blushed before he started shaking his head.
"Nothing,"
I shrugged my shoulders and didn't press further but I swear I heard him whisper, "My world..." but that would be weird.
I guess I was just hearing things.
Days passed and our relationship changed. I mean, not drastically but at least we’re fine now unlike how we were the past few days.
"No! You should open your arms wider. Your movement was too restricted," I exclaimed as I monitor the practice of the other backup dancers.
VOELEVARD is known for their perfect stages but most people don’t know how tedious the process is to make everything is smooth and perfect.
After coming here in Korea with the sole purpose of surprising my IG friend, I ended up having more friends and an entirely new job.
And I'm actually not complaining. I mean, having to work with a group of amazing people is really something. Them being famous is just a plus and I get to be closer with Samantha, Rosie and our new friend Jessie.
One thing that I miss though when I was still in Thailand is being able to converse comfortably with him.
That person who made me feel wanted, made me feel happy and important, Haiden.
I knew it's partly my fault. I assumed immediately. When he pulled my hand and lead me to an empty room, I didn't know he'd be like that.
He was right though. He had tried to tell me a lot of times but it was always me who misses the chance.
And when I finally could, I didn't tell him which end up having a mishap.
Right now, I was lucky enough to be hired as a choreographer in Healing Heart Entertainment. Their main choreographer creates such badass dance steps and I'm amaze how he was able to create moves that complements every VOELEVARD members considering their differences in skills.
All I can say is, their choreography is a sure killer. It was hard and even I get my body strained at times.
However, one member definitely stood the most. What they say is actually true. He can learn the dance steps ten times faster than the rest of the members though I can say Jason and Jake almost does the same. Even Vash emits so much power in dancing.
Yohan is a fast learner too. I must say he dance gracefully. And even though Josh and Rome finds it harder to follow the steps than the others, I admire their dedication because they make up through constant practice and I salute them for that.
"Again. Your moves are too swift. You have to bend lower, the formation won't work if you don't," I exclaimed and they all followed.