"Meet our leader, Yang Jungwon."
Hyejin was shocked like a deer in headlights. She stacked herself on the wall, unable to move or speak. Seeing him slowly turn around to unveil his face, she held her breath, hoping the ground will divide and she'll just slip off right then and there.
"I can't believe it! She attacked me and cussed the hell out of me, Hyung!" Jungwon uttered in frustration, irritation was seen on his face. "Seriously, an intruder?! A bonehe--" he stopped after getting a sight of the equally stalled Hyejin.
He is clearly cursing, but was put to stop when his eyes was blessed with such a very pleasing view. The girl in the portrait just came to life and is more beautiful in person than in the picture. That first impression stayed in Jungwon's mind as a sort of bright camera flash, a moment captured in high definition.
"S-She's your cousin, Sunghoon Hyung--?"
His first impression of her was larger than words, so much, that only only his eyes could see it.  So surprising how is annoyance have melted that easy.
"Yeah. Hyejin just live a couple of blocks away. She always showing up unannounced, invading Yeji's room without notice. They're best friends so.. Wait a minute--" Sunghoon faced the stunned Hyejin. "Are back too? Since when?"
"J-Just a couple of days ago--" Hyejin breathlessly muttered, her fearful eyes was stuck on Yang Jungwon's startled face.
"That's great!" Sunghoon exclaimed. "We're on our break too for the whole month."
"I've got to go now." Hyejin finally break free from the wall, eyes wandering except Yang Jungwon's. She rushed out but went back again, bowing her head down it could almost touched the floor. "I'm so sorry, Yang Jungwon-ssi! I didn't mean to give you a blow. Please accept my sincerest apologies!"
Equally startled, Jungwon cannot answer straight away. It was like he was stuck between accepting the apology or to stare longer to her gorgeous face. And the way she moves, even doing a simple cower, is so graceful creating a surprising heart pound.
"Yah! Park Hyejin! Look at that brat." Sunghoon uttered seeing her running out of the house. 
Seeing her fleeing out, there was "princess" about her though, so withdrawn but still poised. It's as if she runs in a rhythmic pattern, so calculated, stealing hearts that easy.
"Let me see if you got a scratch." Sunghoon faced him but was ceased by the look in his eyes. "Yah! Yang Jungwon!" 
"W-What?'
Sunghoon's thick eyebrows immediately meet one another, an obvious notion that he's slightly irritated. Jungwon swallowed seeing him coming near, not blinking an eye.
"Why are you looking so knocked out, huh? Are you interested with Hyejin? Do you find her pretty?"
Jungwon's eyes went broad for the continuous queries. Park Sunghoon is trying to catch him in the middle of his denial. He shook his head faster than being recumbent. "N-No. I'm just-- hungry."
Sunghoon drew a breath, eyes not leaving his uneasy face. "I got my eyes on you, remember that." he warned.
Jungwon never saw a scary a Sunghoon, that was the first. His protective side suddenly appeared and he can definitely understood the shielding. They have signed Hybe's strict contract, which prohibit romantic relationships between members and their family. 
But no way he got a crush on Park Hyejin when she almost got him rounded up. His bewilderment is so ridiculous to be called an admiration.
"No way! Your cousin is one hell of a scary freak!" he bit his lips stopping another blow. "Do you got spicy tteokbokki?" he changed the topic, hiding the jitters.
"Sit down." Sunghoon ordered and proceeds to the pantry.
By then, Jungwon let a sigh of relief. "So, what are your plans today, Sunghoon Hyung?"
"As if there is any. What else? I'll go back to sleep after this."
"But you owe me one."
"Ah, let it go already!" Sunghoon groans.
"A promise is a promise." he pouts like a sulking toddler.
Sunghoon shook his head and threw the pot in the sink. "This is not called a break if you keep on bugging me with the "skating" thing."
"Are you, in any way, trying to say no to me?" Jungwon face turned superior.
"Aish! Don't pull that leader stare at me again, Jungwon-a! You're in my house. I'm calling the shots here."
"Knock, knock! Park family!" 
The airy, singing voice made them to face the doorway. The middle aged lady with hair colored in silver hue went in without waiting for an answer. She stopped after seeing two sets of confused eyes staring at her.
"Oh!" she chuckled. "I didn't know Mrs. Park got visitors."
"Chief Kim?" Sunghoon asked in hesitation. "Chief Kim!" his mood went up quickly after confirming he was right.
"Who do we have here?" Chief Kim adjusted her glasses to get a clearer sight. "Is that you, Hoonie?!"
"Chief Kim! Aaaah! I missed you!" Sunghoon rushed to the lady.
Jungwon, although surprised, giggled while making a drink. Reunion is really an incredible thing. There's something in strength of a such a long hug after seeing each other for a long time.
"I missed you too, you gorgeous goof! I didn't even recognized you! You grew more handsome and a little.. bulky--" she gigled.
Sunghoon let out a loud snicker. "It's still me, Chief Kim."
"Look at you. You've changed a lot, but in a very good way. I'm so proud of what you have achieved, Hoon. You know what, my niece is also a trainee right now. This town is really blessed with talented kids."
"We were put on a month break. I'm so glad you decide to drop by, Chief Kim."
"Oh! Yes, I need to give this to your Omma." Chief Kim handed Sunghoon an invite. 
"They're out of town for the moment, Chief Kim."
"Oh! Really? They haven't said a word."
"It's an emergency, maybe, that's why."
Chief Kim let out a lazy sigh. "Ah, I lost three guests now, I guess. But anyway, your vacation comes in a perfect timing, you can absolutely cover for your parents. We're going to celebrate our town's annual commemoration next weekend. You know, games, food, fun - usual stuff but will definitely make a good memory in the long run. We are again in a quest for the town's next superstar! Please come and witness it. You can bring your friend if his parents permit." Chief Kim awkwardly smiled as she glanced at Jungwon.
"Oh! I almost forgot, this is Yang Jungwon. Our group's leader. Won, this is our homeowners president and the mayor of this town, Chief Kim."
Jungwon smiled, joyful enough to let that dimples show. "It's nice to meet you, Chief Kim." he muttered before gulping down his drink.
"Why, Hoon?! Leader?! I thought you're babysitting an elementary kid!"
Jungwon choked up on his drink. The lady's humor is very childish, definitely a silly joke but Park Sunghoon is laughing his heart out like he got the vengeance he's been searching for.
"I'm not a kid anymore. I'm turning twenty. I don't need my parents permission." he replied calmly, switched his face card from a bonny lad into a fierce young buck so fast.
"I know! It's just a joke! I never saw such a gorgeous, squishy young man and equally striking as Hoon! Goodness, you're company gathered all the lovely Korean boys just to blow all of the young girls minds!"
"And a Japanese." Jungwon added, not forgetting Ni-Ki.
Chief Kim chuckled while gaping at Won. Definitely a leader. He's won't allow one member to slip off the carriage.
"Aigoo! I need to go now. I'll see you both soon. I still have bunches of invites to send. Enjoy your break, ice prince! Ah, that nickname is so ridiculous but true enough, you can never beat the ice queen!" she playfully chuckled.
"Ice queen?" Jungwon can't help to ask.
Chief Kim faced him, still not getting off the ribbing. "Fighting, leader-nim!"
The house was back into it's normal state but Jungwon cannot let go of what he had discovered. He went beside the busy Hoon, so eager for a clarification.
"Someone is beating you in figure skating?" he asked again.
"Tsss. I can't believe you got too attached to Chief Kim's ribbing." Sunghoon laughed. "Enjoy your spicy tteokbokki." he offered him a plateful.
"Who's the ice queen?" somewhat, the curiosity is driving him to distraction.
"Why the curiosity? It's not like the ice queen and I are rivals. Let it all go."
"All right. But you're taking me to the rink tonight."
"Aaah! Yang Jungwon!" Sunghoon groans, a clear notion he had enough of Jungwon's insistence.
Jungwon proceeds to eat the tteokbokki as he gave Sunghoon a persistent stare, though unyielding, but of good intention.
"Who's the ice queen?" Sunghoon suddenly asked in defeat. "She's so good that she can beat me with her eyes closed."
Jungwon's eyebrows raised in surprise. They all presumed, Park Sunghooby is the greatest figure skater before he becomes an idol. Unknowingly, there's someone greater than him. 
"Who is she then?" his interest had awakened once more.
Sunghoon shook his head as the laughter escaped his mouth. "Who else? The ice queen everyone here is talking about is the unbeatable brat, Park Hyejin."
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