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Flashback Pt.2: The Day...

"Ahh~ I knew it. Wait, wait..." Seulgi stopped JM, making him curious and a little shy.

"Ehm?" he is confuse as he looks at them.

"Guys, he's the one we are talking about," Seulgi said as she went beside him.

"The one who saved you two from paparazzi?" Joy asked as she looked at him. Seulgi nods.

"Wow, you kept your promise. Your an idol now. And thank you again for saving us from them. Without your help, we would have a problem," Seulgi said. They wanted to be friends with JM.

"No, no. That's just what I do. And thank you," he said shyly.

"Your album is good, anyway," Seulgi complimented.

"Oh, thank you. I love your songs better," he said.

"This is awkward," Yeri said, and he smiled awkwardly, while Irene found it cute.

"When we heard the news and saw your MV, it was familiar. So when I heard your real name, I knew it was you," Seulgi said. He smiled, feeling shy.

"Thank you," he said.

"You're so formal. Talk casually, JM," Wendy said and patted his back.

"Ok," he smiled.

"I'll go now then?" he said.

"Ah, yeah. Sorry. You can go now. Sorry. I'm just proving that I really know you. Sorry again," Seulgi said as they bid goodbye to him, and he left.

"Your saying the truth. Oh my god. He's so handsome in a closer look," Yeri said.

"He is," Irene thought.

"And his skin color is like snow. He's like a vampire," Joy said as they walked to where their room is.

"I told you we are saying the truth," Seulgi said like she won a game.

"Why didn't you say that he's really handsome up close?" Wendy slapped Seulgi's shoulder as Seulgi held her shoulder where she slapped it.

'This kid,' Irene sighed in her thoughts.

"Yah, I said that before. That he has that visual look. I'm so lucky to see and meet him. He's popular all over the world right now. He even has a lot of awards," Seulgi said.

"I want to be friends with him, unnie," Joy said as she put her arm around Irene's neck and pouted.

'No!' Irene exclaimed in her mind.

"Be careful with your actions, Joy. You know that cameras are everywhere," Irene tried to warn her or was it a warning that 'step-back-bitch'?

"I already know that, unnie," Joy said, and they entered their room.

"But seriously, I want to be friends with him," Joy said as they sat down.

"Then let's make him a friend of us!~" Yeri cheered. And the three joined her, except Irene.

'No...'

...

As many months passed since the day IU and JM collaborated, JM was confirmed as one of the endorsers of the soju, alongside Irene, IU, and others. Their song was released, and all the endorsers were set to have a photoshoot, not all at once but one at a time.

The first to have the photoshoot were IU, Irene, and JM. Before the shoot, they exchanged greetings with each other and the staff.

"Welcome to the Soju photoshoot," IU said to JM as they chuckled and shared a friendly hug. Not the kind of hug that's more than friendly, like a sister-and-brother.

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"Hello and good morning, IU noona, Senior Irene," he greeted.

"Just call me Irene. Don't be formal," Irene said.

It was an awkward moment.

'Should I talk with her?'

'Should I talk with him?'

"Ho—" they both spoke in unison but stopped quickly.

"You go first," they both said in unison again. They chuckled.

"You speak first," JM said with a smile.

"Ah no, you first. I'm your noona," Irene said as she looked at him with a smile.

That made JM's heart beat like the wind.

"Okay, okay, NOONA," he teased.

"How was your day?" he asked.

"Good but not that good," she said.

"Heh?" JM was confused.

"You know what I mean. So how about you?" Irene asked like they already knew each other. They talked and comforted each other, and as Irene had her turn for the Soju photoshoot, JM encouraged her with a smile.

Later on, they attended an award ceremony, and JM became friends with Red Velvet, especially with Yeri. They exchanged numbers and started hanging out. As the days passed, Irene discovered her feelings for JM. It wasn't just a crush; she liked him. Meanwhile, JM liked Irene for who she was, not just the idol Irene on screen.

The connection between JM and Red Velvet continued to grow. They often called or texted each other, had friendly dinners, and even video-called sometimes. Irene found herself feeling jealous when she saw JM interacting with Yeri, although she couldn't understand why.

Months passed, and Irene now knew that what she felt for JM was more than just a crush. The age gap didn't matter to her; she genuinely like him. JM, on the other hand, continued to admire Irene, seeing her as Bae Joohyun, not just the idol Irene.

One day, Red Velvet was a guest on a show called "I Can See Your Voice." JM and Jin of L7 were contestants, and their faces were covered. As they performed, the audience and Red Velvet tried to guess their identities. The tension rose until Red Velvet chose JM and Jin as the real singers.

The trio prepared to perform "Tell Me! What Are You Doing?" by K.will. As they sang and played instruments, the audience and Red Velvet were amazed by their talent, and Irene couldn't help but smile as she watched JM on stage.

(Jin)Without a word, feelings keep growing
This can't go on like this
How did I become this way?

How did I fall for you this much?
I don't even know

Why are you lingering around me?
Whatever you do, I notice
Whatever I do, I'm curious about you

Why are you lingering around me?
What should I do?
I keep thinking of you

(JM)Tell her! What're you doing? Tell her! What're you doing?
Don't make me look somewhere else like a fool
I wanna tell you
You're the one in my heart
you are my only one

As they continued singing, their voices sounded familiar, and a wave of shock swept through the audience and Red Velvet. Yeri was the first to realize who was singing. She couldn't contain her excitement and immediately shared her discovery with Wendy, who was equally shocked. The two listened carefully once more, trying to confirm their suspicions.

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