Birthday Presents chapter 2

Birthday Present#2

The basketball hall was full of people like usual. A group of cheerleaders gathered at one side, yelling their cheers for the boys practicing at the field. As Mr. Coach blew his whistle, signaling break time, the girls in sync started to sing Happy Birthday song. A girl with red hair band and the broadest smile on her face went to the front with her both hand holding a black forest cake.

 

“Jinwoon-ah, happy birthday!” she said.

 

Wiping his running down sweats, Jinwoon approached the girls. “Wow, girls, you don’t have to do this.”

 

“This is nothing, Oppa!” said the brown-haired girl on the left of the girl holding the cake.

 

“Yeah, we practically do this for the other members on their birthdays too.”

 

“Come on, Jinwoon, make a wish and blow the candles!”

 

Jinwoon closed his eyes for a good second then blew the candles gently. The girls—except the one who was holding the cake—clapped happily. The brown-haired girl handed him knife.

 

“Thanks, Sohee. Hmm, whom should I give the first slice?” Jinwoon looked at the girls’ faces, examined which one showed more expectations.

 

“Me! Give it to me, Oppa!”

 

“Yah, Sunmi, why on earth Jinwoon Oppa should give the first slice to you?” Sohee glared the other girl.

 

“Just because—“

 

“Oh, stop, you two! And you, Jung Jinwoon, I don’t care whomever you’ll give it but please just make it quick, I can’t stand it anymore~ Can’t you see my hands trembling?” The girl who seemed to be the oldest between the three whined. “Or just give it to me. I did quite much for this surprise.” She winked.

 

Jinwoon laughed. “Oh, really? What did you do, Nicole?” he teased her.

 

“Oh come on, Jung Jinwoon~ This cake is not as light as feather!” Nicole protested.

 

“Fine, fine.” Jinwoon lifted the knife and carefully cut the cake into some slices. He took a slice and feed it to Nicole. “First slice is to beautiful Nicole who had work very hard to hold the cake~”

 

“Yah! Why do you—“

 

“Say ‘ah~’, Cola~” Jinwoon shoved it to her mouth to cut her.

 

“Aaaawwwwww~~ Nicole Onni, you’re so lucky!” Sohee cooed.

 

Unforgettable Gift chapter 7

CHAPTER 7: As Usual…?

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Mrs. Im folded the newspaper she had been reading and tossed it away. Furiously she grabbed her phone and dialed her son’s number.

 

“Yoboseyo?” he answered lazily. From the background sound, Mrs. Im could tell he was riding his motorcycle.

 

“Yah Im Seulong, you still go racing, huh?” she blown up.

 

“You call me just to yell at me?” his voice was annoyed. “I thought I told you I will never quit racing.”

 

“I thought I told you for thousands times, I don’t care if you go racing or not as long as you don’t appear on newspaper!” she barked. “What’s this; citizen reported a group of adolescents doing wild race on the northern part of the city. Police are currently investigating and a son of a well-known, top millionaire is one of the suspects.” She spat out the news.

 

“Why are you so sure it is me?” he yelled back. “Oh, how rich are you and dad that you both can be included in millionaire class?” he mocked.

 

“IM SEULONG YOU DON’T TALK TO YOUR MOTHER LIKE THAT!” she pissed off.

 

“Now you are my mother? Then you should know better I have never raced on the northern.” Seulong rolled his eyes.

 

“How could I give birth to a son like you?” Mrs. Im sighed exasperatedly. This son of hers always has ways to counter back her words.

 

“I didn’t ask to be born, either.” With that, Seulong hung up.

 

“How dare he hang up on me?” Mrs. Im placed her phone back frantically.

 

She could never understand her delinquent son. He skipped classes, his scores were only good enough to pass to next level, he spoke back to her and his father, he joined motorcycle club and raced wildly. He refused his father’s order to work at the company and even dared to stand against him. The two has been involved in cold war ever since.

 

Im Seulong had no good points at all in his mother’s eyes. Nothing of him could be proud of.

 

Mrs. Im sighed. She had no idea how to handle her son anymore. She only hoped he would marry a decent woman from rich family. ‘He still has a worth, at least.’

 

She was about to get down to her business again when her phone rang. ‘Seulong,’ her display said. ‘What does he want after hanging up on me like that?’ “Yoboseyo?”

 

“Excuse me Madam; are you the mother of this number’s owner?”

 

Mrs. Im frowned. “Who is this?” she asked suspiciously.

 

“I’m a medical staff of Seoul Hospital. The owner of this phone was involved in an accident and is rushed to Seoul Hospital. I’m supposed to inform his family or relatives.”

 

Mrs. Im’s eyes widened. “My son involved in an accident?”

 

“Yes, Madam.”

 

Unforgettable Gift chapter 6

CHAPTER 6: The Beginning

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“Tell me again, why do we have to be here now?” Changmin asked with frustrated face. Together with Seulong and Taecyeon, he was left by the petite couple who decided to have their own date.

 

“To have meals, of course.” Seulong, who sat next to him, answered oh so innocently.

 

“But who have porridge for their lunch?” Changmin irritated. “More specifically, why must this porridge shop?” Changmin’s eyes wandered around, hoping to not find a particular one, exactly.

 

“Because this is Jea Nuna’s porridge shop?” Seulong continued his innocent act.

 

Taecyeon laughed. “Come on Hyung, bear with it. You know there is no chance we don’t visit Jea Nuna’s porridge shop today.”

 

Changmin growled. “Of all kind of food, she has to open a porridge shop. Hah. Great.” He pushed his bowl away. “It will be better if I went with Kwon and Gain.” He pouted.

 

“And be the third wheel? Oh, I don’t know you enjoy being third wheel, Hyung.” Seulong mocked.

 

“Still better than coming here.” Changmin leaned back to the chair.

 

“As if Kwon and Jea Nuna will let you, Hyung.” Taecyeon commented.

 

“Hey guys, you are here! Long time no see you all! Where have you been?” Loudly and in ungracious way, a grown up woman joined their table and sat between Changmin and Taecyeon. “Oh wait. Where is the rest of the pack? Jo Kwon, Gain, and Seulin? Why are there only three of you?” she complained.

 

“Wow, you are prettier than last time I saw you, Nuna.” Taecyeon extolled.

 

Jea rolled her eyes. “Cutie bunny, keep your sweet talks to flirt with other girls. It will never work for me.”

 

Taecyeon pretended to be hurt. Jea ignored him and repeated her question. “Where are my little girls? Why don’t they visit me?”

 

“They are having date.” Seulong answered.

 

“A DATE? Gain dates Seulin? They are… not straight?” Jea gasped, her eyes rounded.

 

Unforgettable Gift chapter 5

 

CHAPTER 5: Seulong’s Unforgettable Gift, is it?

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Seulin couldn’t stop herself from grinning like an idiot that day. Oh, how could she? The amusement park was flooded by people and for the lame excuse “So you will not get lost”, Jinwoon held her hand all the time. Well, it was just common holding hands like she does all the time with her brother, but that was not the only thing behind her idiotic grin. When they were standing on the line waiting for their turn for the rides, he would made her stood in front of him, then secured his arms around her to make sure she didn’t get squeezed by other people. He kept some appropriate space between them, of course, but what do you expect of people standing on the lines? For sure, people at the back would push you forward, while the others at the front would push you backward, and the ones at the middle would get squeezed. It’s not a comfortable situation indeed, but for Seulin and those who were in the state like her… that uncomfortable situation is very much enjoyable. Totally.

 

To say she likes going to amusement park… that’s quite a lie. Truthfully she had never gone to amusement park. Why? It’s simply because she’s afraid. She’s afraid of the rides. Well, not all the rides, but the ones which involve height and increase adrenaline… she would likely to run away from them. This is one of her biggest secret which only Seulong knows about. No other human being knows about this, not the pack, her parents, nor Jinwoon. Oh, Jinwoon is the one in particular she doesn’t want him to know.

 

Then why did Seulong give Lotte World’s tickets as his gift?

He knew she doesn’t go to amusement park.

 

And why did Seulin go to Lotte World at the end with Jinwoon?

He’s the one in particular who mustn’t know she’s afraid of going to amusement park.

 

Just because… one silly promise.

 

Birthday Presents chapter 1

Birthday Present#1

Jinwoon opened his locker and soon was greeted by lots of things fell down to the floor, causing some noises. People around him turned and started teasing.

 

“Wow, how colorful!”

 

“Need help to finish them, Woon?”

 

Jinwoon chuckled at them. “Shut up, boys.” He bent and picked some cards. He read them. “Happy birthday Jinwoon… Oppa happy birthday… Stay healthy and live happily… Happy birthday Jinwoon Oppa…” He picked some more from the floor. “If you all want to congratulate me, you should give me presents too… In fact, the presents are the most important.” He chuckled again as he talked to himself.

 

Birthday present#1: Lollipops, chocolates, and all kinds of sweets.

 

“They did.” Jinyoung, leaning at his side, pointed to the floor. “Look, they gave you lollipops and chocolates. Tons of sweets, really.” He took an orange lollipop from Jinwoon’s locker, unwrapped and stuck it into his mouth. Jinyoung let out cheerful cry, swayed his body around as he enjoyed the orange flavor filling his mouth.

 

Jinwoon chuckled on that act of the boy standing near him. “It’s not like they don’t fill up this locker with every kinds of confections they can find yesterday, or the day before.” He stared at the mess on the floor. “See yours, I bet they fill it up too.” He added.

 

“Nuh-uh, I’d like to save it for later.” Jinyoung still enjoyed the lollipop. “And I know you’ll let me enjoy yours.” He winked and earned a disgusted grunt from Jinwoon.

 

“Receiving what you receive everyday doesn’t feel like receiving birthday presents.” Jinwoon stretched his arms, gathered all the confections and shoved them back to his locker, but some managed to slip and fall again. He bent to pick them, but someone was faster.

 

“Yah, it’s not like you don’t enjoy those sweets. And how can you expect they don’t flood you, one of the Princes of Sweets, with tons of sweets on your birthday?” Minyoung shoved the slipped confections to Jinwoon’s locker and stole a bar of chocolate. She had ripped the wrapping and taken a bite when she asked him, “Can I have this one?”

 

Jinwoon messed her hair. “Min, you bit it already and now you ask?” She grinned at his remark.

 

Unforgettable Gift chapter 4

 

CHAPTER 4: Total Awkward

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Seulin paralyzed. She didn’t move an inch. She stood still, and seemed to forget how to breathe, too.

 

“Happy birthday, Seul.” He said.

 

‘Ah, his voice is still as sweet as ever.’She thought as she kept looking at his eyes.

 

He took out his hand holding a small pot of Lavender. “Lavender is your favorite, isn’t it?”

 

She stared blankly at the pot.

 

Seulong stared at his sister; satisfied grin crept on his face. ‘She must be dead,’ he chuckled. It didn’t take long for Changmin and Kwon to join his laughter. Kwon even let out a loud whistle.

 

Seulin snapped back to reality upon Kwon’s loud whistle. She wanted to jump and tangle him right there for embarrassing her in front of Jinwoon. But then again she remembered, Jinwoon was still offering his gift.

 

She accepted the pot. “Thank you.” She muttered, tried to sound as normal as she could. However, it was clear for everyone she’s nervous to death.

 

Changmin cleared his throat, gaining all attention to him. “So, long no see, you’ve grown passed me, huh?” he smacked Jinwoon’s arm. Jinwoon laughed.

 

“Yah, how can you not contact us all these times? Are we not friends anymore?” Kwon whined.

 

“No, it’s not like that, Hyung—“

 

 “Yo, Jinwoon-ah, how are you?” Seulong walked to him and gave him friendly hug.

 

“Great, Hyung.” Jinwoon smiled until his eyes gone. “Oh, I miss you all!”

 

“You are more handsome than me now.” Seulong praised. Jinwoon blushed.

 

“Yeah, so handsome that…” Kwon exchanged looks with Seulong, and laughed in unison instead of finishing his sentence.

 

Taecyeon stared at them, felt left out. ‘Who the heck is this pretty boy? He seems close to them. And why does Seulin act like that?’

 

 Changmin realized they were ignoring Taecyeon and Gain. “Ah, Gain, Taecyeon, this is Jinwoon, our old friend. He used to live next to Seulong’s house.”

 

“Hi, I’m Ok Taecyeon.”

 

Gain smiled. “Hi, I’m Son Gain—“

 

“My girlfriend.” Kwon added as he suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist.

 

Seulong grinned at Kwon’s sudden over protectiveness. “Chill Kwon, it’s not like he’s gonna go after Gain.” He gave him mischievous look.

 

Unforgettable GIft chapter 3

CHAPTER 3: Happy Birthday, Seulin-ah!

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This February was a hectic one for Seulin. Aside of being a university student, she worked for a community magazine as an editorial staff. Because of some accursed virus brought by a newbie reporter, they lost all data for the next issue. Since the next issue has to be ready before the last week of February, they had to recollect the articles. Even though it’s not a big magazine, redid things for it was exhausting.

For a while, Seulin forgot her curiosity on Seulong’s gift—and her upcoming birthday as well. She was too occupied and worn-out hence once she had opportunity to loaf at home, she would be a real lazy butt. Pity for her, Seulong was always there to nag around, like that morning.

“Seulin-ssi! Im Seulin! Seulin! Seulin-ah! Let’s go jogging!” he banged at her door. “Such a waste if you sleep at this nice weather… Come on, open your door!” he whacked the knob.

“Stay away! I’m tired, you know?!” she yelled back.

“Yah, Little One, are you yelling at me? Are you yelling at your elder brother?” Seulong played his tone. He knew Seulin hates him talking like that.

She opened it a little and popped out her head. “What do you want?”

Seulong smiled slyly. “Take a bath, dress up, and let’s go jogging.”

“Why must I take a bath and dress up if we’re going to sweat?” she folded arms.

“Because I said so.” He turned her and shoved her back to her room.

Birthday Presents

Jung Jinwoon, the son of rigid, successful businessman Jung Jihoon. Together with Jung Jinyoung, Jinwoon is one of the well-known Jung twins who earned the title Princes of Sweets in their school. Jinwoon is also the little brother of the courteous, vigorous basketball player Jung Yunho.

 

Along his life, people have always marked him as ‘one of Mr. Jung’s good looking sons’, ‘the younger brother of Captain Jung’, or ‘the twin brother of playful Jinyoung’. He has never mind. He loves his family. His brothers are his most precious things in the world.

 

But he does have this little crave kept very well at the deepest side of his heart. A yearn for being recognized not as the sibling of his brothers nor one of the Jung family’s sons. He longs someone to see him as Jinwoon, the way he is.

 

Today is May 2nd. The day when Jung Jinwoon officially turns another year older. As expected, people around him flood him with the predictable presents. He accepts them with opened hands and happy smiles plastered on his face, of course, as the well-mannered him. However, he braves himself to secretly wish that for a humble wee moment, his deepest thirst to be satisfied.

 

He doesn’t keep his hope high. He has learnt not to when it comes to this matter, and he loyally sticks to that.

 

Unknown to him, a pair of eyes catches that silent hope shimmers in his eyes.

 

CHARACTERS

 

Jung Jinwoon

Jung Jinyoung

Im Seulin

Jung Yunho

Lee Minyoung

Nicole Jung

 

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Another fanfic featuring Jung Jinwoon :) With Jinyoung and Yunho as well. And still Im Seulin as the heroine, hehehe. This is more likely to be a three-shot.

Signs chapter 8

Chapter 8: Bold Signs Like This

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FEW MONTHS LATER

 

“Can you explain why must I sing here?” Agnes stared at David with big eyes.

“Seulong’s request.” He answered shortly.

“Of all cafés in Korea, why did he choose Bishounen Café?” she whined.

“Why don’t you go ask him by yourself? He suggested nonchalantly. “He’s next door.”

She rolled her eyes as she passed him by.

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Rounds of applauses were heard as Seulong and Agnes bowed.

Seulong always liked to talk to the audience at his live performance, and this performance wasn’t an exception.

“You all might have known that Agnes herself co-composed Sign. She said Bishounen Café and this song have a special story. What is it, Agnes?” he turned to her.

Agnes startled. Seulong did say at the backstage that they’re going to talk a bit about this song, but she didn’t expect he’s going to ask this.

“Well… My first live performance of Sign was in Bishounen Band’s monthly performance and I got the inspiration for Sign here. It’s mostly written here too. Actually, the Sign I made at the first time was quite different from the Sign now.” She was hesitated whether she should talk about Jinwoon or not.

“Oh, really? How is it different?”

I hate this punk. “It was kind of a song for dying people,” she laughed nervously. The visitors burst out laugh too. “And then my composer rearranged it to the Sign now.”

“I see. Ladies, the name of Sign’s composer is Jung Jinwoon. Absurdly, I found the name Jung Jinwoon too in the waiters list hanging there.” Seulong pointed the wall behind the bartender.