V POV:

After we left Jungkook and Y/N, Stella and I headed to the exit of the restaurant. 

Stella: I hope everything goes fine.

V: Yeah. Do you have any work to do right now?

Stella: Not really. Why?

V: Great, let's hangout then.

Stella: Fine. But I am hungry right now.

I chuckled at the way she whined.

V: Okay let's grab something to eat first then we shall go somewhere.

We grabbed something to eat by nearby food stall. Then I drove us towards the Han river though it is crowded I wanted to take Stella there. Reaching there I looked for some less populated place or an empty bench to sit down.

 Stella: Are you crazy why did you bring us here. There are so many people here if someone recognizes you it will create a problem for you. Let's go somewhere else. What are you looking at let's go? 

She held my hand and started pulling me towards the car. 

V: Stella, calm down. No one will recognize me I have put on my mask and there is an empty bench over there let's go and sit there.

Stella: No. Let's go somewhere else. I can recognize you even in your mask, why won't they?  

She started pulling me more forcefully. But I wanted to be here with her. I pulled her towards me and put my hands on her shoulders and dragged her towards the empty bench. She sat down and glared at me.

Stella: You have gone crazy out of all the places in the city you wanted to come to the most crowded place. If PD-nim knows about this he will surely ground you forever.

I couldn't help but laugh at her rambling.

Stella: You think it's funny?

V: Seriously Stella "grounded" he is not my dad to ground me. And I wanted to bring you here and I don't care if anyone recognizes me I can handle it.

I saw her staring at me dumbfounded.

Stella: Oh.

Was all she said. I stared at her blank face she looked away when she saw me staring. I cleared my throat to bring myself out of the awkward situation.

V: Do you like it here?

Stella: Yeah it's beautiful. thank you so much for bringing me here.

She was looking at the Han bridge which was lit in colourful lightning since the sun was setting. 

V: How's work going on?

Stella: I have been reading the script soon I'll be meeting the rest of the cast then the schedules will be decided.

V: Oh.

Stella: V.

V: Yeah.

Stella: Thank you.

V: For what?

Stella: For everything. Ever since we came to Korea you have made sure we are comfortable and always looked after us. Though you didn't have to. And now for this job it was my biggest dream to be an actor. And you just made it come true. I would never be able to thank you enough.

V: You don't have to. I am happy to see you happy. I like to bring a smile to your face so I did it.

Stella POV:

He said it like it was the most obvious thing in the world with a shrug of his shoulder. While my heart is beating frantically ready to pop out of my chest at any moment. First bringing me here and now this weird confession what is wrong with him today? And both the times my heart is doing somersaults in my chest. If I didn't know what kind of person he is I would have thought he is confessing that he likes me. But I know he likes to make everyone around him happy and cares too much for his close ones. I was more than grateful for getting to know a person like him.

Stella: Thank you so much V for everything, though you say that you don't like to be thanked for things you did for us I still want to. You are the kindest and most selfless person I have ever met. Even though I never told you I like spending time with you. And I want to cherish this friendship always and forever. 

There was a moment of silence he was staring at me without saying a word. Did I say something inappropriate?

V: Are you confessing that you like me?

I was shocked by his sudden question but then I saw him smirk and then he started laughing out loud. I just glared at him.

V: S-sorry, I-I, your expression was so funny. Oh-my-god.

He spoke between his laughing session.

Stella: Seriously V I am pouring my heart out for you and you are making fun of me.

It seemed like he made fun of my feelings and I felt a strong pang in my heart and felt something heavy in my throat. Tears formed in my eyes.

Hey seemed to notice the change in my demeanour. The sound of his laughter vanished.

He approached my side on the bench and took my hands in his.

V: Hey. I am sorry I didn't mean to hurt your feelings I was just trying to lighten up the situation. I am not so good at handling such heart-to-heart talks. I am sorry again I am not used to taking credits for what I did. So when someone appreciates me or shows me or tells me how grateful they are for something I did I don't understand how to react. But I know I shouldn't have made fun of it. Sorry.

I sighed and looked into his eyes and saw how genuinely sorry he is.

Stella: It's okay. We should leave now Eli might be back.

I stood up from the bench followed by him.

V: Are you still angry with me? I am sorry I did-

Stella: No V I am not angry with you it's really getting late.

V: If you are not angry then why are you insisting on leaving? Please let's sit for some more time I will drop you at the hotel afterward. Let's stay here for a little while. Please.

Stella: Okay.

I said while looking at the ground. He walked towards me and stood a few inches away from me.

V: Stella even I like spending time with you, In fact, I love spending time with you. I love talking to you. Sometimes I feel like talking to you the whole day. Whenever you are with me I want to tell you so many things but when you start talking I feel like only listening to you. And even now there are so many feelings that I feel but I can't state them in words. All I know is that you are one of the best things that have ever happened to me and I don't want to lose you ever.

And by the time I would register his last words I found myself in his embrace. His arms were around me while my head was resting against his chest. I could listen to his heartbeat and it was as fast as mine. My hands circled around his torso and I leaned more against him. One of his hands slowing began to caress my hair.

V: Am I forgiven?

Stella: Yeah.

We pulled away from the hug.

Stella: What is today? A confession day?

He chuckled.

V: Maybe. It's our confession day.

I looked in his eyes and before it becomes more awkward I sat on the bench again. And he did the same. There was a moment of silence between us. but not the uncomfortable one rather a peaceful one.

V: So how did you like Seoul so far?

Stella: I love this city. And now I am going to be living here for the coming year or two. I am really excited.

V: Yeah. I hope you find more such contracts.

Stella: Thanks. By the way, I was planning on renting an apartment now that I have got a job I can pay my own rent. I have talked with girls and they are ready too.

V: What?! Why? Don't you like it there in the hotel?

Stella: It's not that. I want to get settled on my own. And the hotel seems so expensive you have been paying for it for almost a month now. 

V: So what? I don't mind paying for it as long as you are here.

Stella: I am glad to know that you think like that but I really want to live like a normal citizen. Not like some friend of an idol who is a guest here. I hope you understand.

V: I guess I do. Anyways, so where are you planning to move to? There are good buildings near our dorm why not look if there are apartments for rent over there. It will be convenient for us to meet at any time and also I will know that you guys are safe. And if you need anything you can come over. Also, that place has many stores nearby you don't have to go far to fetch your day-to-day necessities. And I can drop you to your work sometimes or make my driver to it for you so you won't have to worry about traveling.

I was looking at him as he kept on rambling about the advantages of living close. I couldn't help but feel giddy over his concern towards us. A smile crept on my face.

V: What? Why are you smiling?

I shook my head.

Stella: V, you and I both know how costly apartments there would be. Since you guys live there. And I can't afford them. But I won't look for apartments at the other end of the city either. So don't worry we will be close enough to meet each other once in a while.

He nodded in understanding.

Soon my phone went off. I fished it out of my pockets saw that it was from Y/N.

Y/N: Where the hell are you?

I chuckled at her impatient tone.

Stella: I am with V at the Han river. 

Y/N: You better get here now you have a lot of explaining to do.

Stella: Okay jeez calm down I'll be there in 5.

Y/N: You better be.

Stella: Fine Bye CIA.

Y/N: Bye.

I turned towards V.

V: Okay let's go.

He stood up and extended his hand for me to take. Then we walked towards his car hand in hand.

In The  Meantime.

Eli POV:

Yesterday I saw a column in the newspaper. It was about a dance studio that was searching for a good dancer for the position of a dance teacher. Though Korea has better dancers I decided to give it a try. When I told everyone about it Jin asked if he can come along and at first I hesitated but eventually, I agreed. Since it would be better to have some company.

He brought his car I got in and he drove us to the location. The studio was very big. I entered the studio and saw that there were many people already there waiting for their turn. 

We sat on one of the couches in the reception area. Few people were practising dance moves while some were pacing in the lobby due to nervousness. Seeing them made me anxious too, It was my first audition/interview I have never really dance in front of any judges, they probably would-be professionals. My hands felt sweaty I wiped them against my pants. I began to shake y leg out of nervousness some memories crossed my mind at that very instant.

Hannah and I were sitting in a garden. 

Hannah: Hey Eli. When you grow up what do you want to be?

Eli: I want to become a dancer.

Hannah: Really?

Eli: Yes. I want to perform on big stages.

Hannah: I am sure one day you will get a chance to do that. You are an amazing dancer.

Eli: Why don't we both will make our career in dancing?

She started to laugh.

Eli: What is so funny in that.

Hannah: Nothing, you know how horrible I am as a dancer.

Eli: I'll teach you.

Hannah: No you pursue your dream and I'll always be there by your side to motivate you from your first audition till your last performance.

Eli: Promise?

I held out my pinky finger.

Hannah: Promise.

She said while intertwining her pinky with mine.

-----------------End of flashback-------------------

 I didn't know when tears started to flow down my cheeks. I stood up from the couch and paced towards the exit of the studio. I heard Jin calling my name but I continued to walk away once I exited the building I began to run god knows where. But I ran until it became damn hard for me to breath. I stopped running and began to take heavy breaths to calm myself. I heard quick footsteps behind me and saw Jin running towards me. He stopped at a few foot distance from me and started panting just like me.

Jin: W-What happened. Why did you run away like that?

He asked while panting.

I walked away from there.

Eli: You promised me Hannah how could you break that promise. How could you?

I kept mumbling to myself.

Eli: You broke your promise, Hannah.

Then I felt to hands on my shoulders.

 Jin: Eli.

I wiped away my tears and removed his hands from my shoulders. I stared into the air and kept mumbling.

Eli: She broke the promise she said she'll always be with me but she is not here.

Even though I knew that he won't understand anything I kept on repeating my words.

Eli: I don't think I can give the audition today. Let's go back to the hotel.

I started walking towards the building to get the car.

Jin: Who said she is not here?

I stopped in my tracks and turned to look at him.

Jin: Do you think she will be happy to know that you gave up on such a good opportunity because of your stupid nervousness?

He approached me and stared into my eyes.

Jin: What happened back then was not your fault and who said that she is gone? She is here around you watching you. She may be sad right now to see you run away from your dreams.

He said with a stern voice. 

Eli: YOU KNOW NOTHING!! So don't speak about something you don't know.

Jin: Yes I do know everything! 

I was shocked by his confession.

Eli: H-how? Huh, Y/Nand Stella, right?

He remained silent.

Eli: So now that you know my so-called sad story please keep your sympathy to your self cause I don't need it and stay away from my matters. 

Jin: No I won't stay away from your matters and this is not sympathy Eli. I don't sympathize you.

Eli: Really? Then what is it? Tell me why are you trying to fix something that is none of your concern? 

He stayed silent and kept looking at me with the same emotion that I see in the eyes of those people who know my story the emotion of pity. I scoffed at his lack of response.

Eli: It's so clear that you pity me Jin. My life is just a sadistic tragedy and those who know the story they feel nothing but pity towards me. So thank you for your concern but I don't need it. 

I was about to leave when he began to speak.

Jin: I. Don't. Pity. You.

He said each word with gritted teeth while looking at me in the eye, It felt like he was staring at my soul. I averted my gaze from his.

Eli: Really? 

I scoffed again.

Eli: Then would you like to enlighten me why are you so concerned about my problems. The rest of the boys know about me, don't they? So why do you have to be so affected by what I am going through?

Jin: It affects more then you can imagine damn it. Your pain affects me too.

Eli: Why?

Jin: Because I LOVE YOU! I. Love. You. Eli. Register each and every word in your brain Eli. I don't pity you, I. Love. You. Do you get that?

I froze in my spot I didn't know how should I react. Did he just say that he loves me? My mind went blank and I couldn't process his words completely. It was hard for me to believe that someone would really love me. Each time he said those words made me want to hear them again it felt so unreal but at the same time so wanted.

Then I felt a grip on my wrist.

Jin: You got your answer, we will talk about it some other time right now you are going to give this audition is that clear?

I couldn't say anything. I was just staring at him in his eyes. I was about to burst into tears again.

He pulled me into a hug and began to rub my back in a comforting way.

Jin: Eli please stop punishing yourself for something that wasn't your fault. It hurts me to see you in pain. Whenever you cry I feel helpless. I just want to take away all your problems away and make you the happiest girl in this world. But when I can't do anything to make it any better I feel the weakest and helpless person in the world. This audition might be your first step for the happiness that awaits you so please don't leave this opportunity. Please.

I couldn't hold it anymore I hugged him back and started to cry aloud.