Returning back to my native language, I cheekily ask Tiff again, "Anything else you want to test me on ? Maybe something more practical? Tiff-ah?""Don"t you get cheeky with me boy" she responds mockingly before turning to Yoo-ah, "He is really a monster, just like you said! Definitely your type"
Yoo-ah smiles as she speaks "I told you so"
"Now that, we have that out of the way. Dylan, Yoo said you are taking us out to eat?"
"When did I invite all of you ? I"m pretty sure the invitation was for Yoo-ah only"
Yoo-ah grabs onto Tiff"s arm seemingly having the same concerns as myself.
Since its not a big deal to me, I shrug off any concerns I may have and respond affirmatively "Yeah, but did you clear it with your manager?"
Tiff laughs as a knowing glint simmers from her eyes, "Why do I have to do that.... when I"m going to eat with Vice-President nim"
As soon as those words leave her mouth I"m stunned wondering how she knew, before finding an apologetic look on the face of the culprit. I guess I"ll just have to brush it off as a slip-up on her part.
I quickly compose myself, sternly saying "That"s the last time you are calling me that outside of the company okay?" I say sternly
"Yes sir, " She gives me a military like salute
Yoo-ah however draws objection to this, "No fair , why does she not have to but you always tell me to call you Vice-President or Boss!?"
"Simple answer, because.... I can (I stick my tongue out teasingly)" Seeing her vivid rejection of my teasing, is addictive. She really brings the s.a.d.i.s.t out of me.
Mid Yoo-ah freakout , Won has made her way over to us, calling my name softly "Dylan"
Looking to my right where the voice had come from.
"Uhm... can I speak to you for a second" She asks pulling us out of Yoo-ah"s listening range.
"So what do you want to speak about?"
"Is it... okay if .... Hyon-joong oppa comes with us tonight?" She asks sheepishly
"Oppa?" A slight bitter taste rises up in my mouth but shoving down the feeling, answering begrudgingly anyway "Sure ... but can I ask why?"
"Well ..uhm" She can"t seem to formulate an answer "... It"s .. he asked me out but .... I told him i have plans"
My mind shutoff after she said he asked her out.
Yes, I know not all males are blind and there is bound to be some flies around beautiful flowers
I just really don"t know how I feel hearing that she might be taken away.
It stings somewhat, I don"t know where this feeling is coming from, it might just be from the fact we shared a kiss before.
I can"t seem to control my tongue as I ask involuntarily , "Are you interested in him?"
Realizing I spoke my thoughts out loud, I try and backtrack before she answers but I fail.
Won stares at me with those deep eyes and for a moment I lose sight of the rest of the world.
The only thing I can see is my reflection in her pupils.
"No... No. I"m not interested in him at all" She answers unwavering
Hearing her answer floods me with a feeling of immense joy. Whether this is due to pride, ego or something else. For now I do not know.
But those eyes.
Those sincere eyes, that hold my entire being within, are telling me that I need to face it head on.
I need to walk into traffic. I need to run towards the speeding train. Like Icarus who flew to close to the sun, I need to burn. I need to ..... have the courage to dare.
I lift my foot, that seems to be attached to the floor. Slowly, Slowly. I take a deep breath and step forward.
I step forward again. and again. Until Won"s entire body is covered by mine.
Pulling her into a soft embrace, I stop her from struggling, she appears as befuddled about my actions, as much I am right now.
Resting my head for a moment on top of hers I say softly, " Good girl"
Immediately thereafter I release her. And slip back into my usual cheery demeanor and shout loudly to the SNSD members, "Girls let"s go FEAST!"
They respond with a war-cry like scream "Yes!"
Looking at Hyun-joong, I declare silently "The battle has begun!"