Chapter 17

"Everyone thinks that you disappeared. It's been seven days since you are not in front of camera or media. The rumors about you are spreading and people started to believe on it. Watch for yourself." saying this Ji Na showed a news to Tae Jin. They were all sitting in the living room after having lunch. Tae Jin was sitting beside Kang Ji Hyung. But now he came to Ji Na and took the phone from her and ast beside Eun then started watching the video.

[On the mobile screen]

People says that our Tae Jin of SBS is missing. Where is he? Nobody knows about it. It happened after they came back from New York, It is revealed that he did something wrong there. In a video, we can see that a girl was telling that he tried to rape her. And we are now in front of SBS's main house where they live. We want to ask some questions. Ah! Here they are! (The lady who was reporting)

"So, What can you say about the rumor? Is that true? Did he do something in New York?" asked to them. Ha Joon replied,

"No, it's all fake. Nothing happened that night."

"So, why is he hiding if he didn't do something wrong? Why hasn't he showed up?" asked the reporter again. "Look, he is in overseas now for some special reason." replied Ha Joon.

"Which country?." asked the lady.

"Ah! He is in London right now." said Jeong Eun.

"Can I ask what is the reason?" In this question nobody could answer because they did not know what they could say. Suddenly the manager came and replied to the reporter, "He went there for learning more about songs because he wants to write songs for his fan. He is with the greatest songwriter Tim Rice. Any more questions?" said Woo Jin confidently.

"Yes, People says that police and detectives are searching for him. Why? He is not missing and he did not do anything wrong. So, why are they searching for him?" asked the reporter.

"Who said that? No one is searching for him." said Woo Jin angrily.

"Then call him. We want to talk with him." said the lady. He is busy right now, "We can't disturb him for your rubbish proof. Boys, let's go." saying that Woo Jin left and by following him the six boys also left.

"You could see that they gave answers vaguely. Now, let's take ordinary people's opinion." "What do you think about the rumor?" asked the lady to a girl.

"I think it's all true." replied the girl.

"Why do you think like that, can you please tell us?"

"It's normal. Because he was drunk that night. And any man could do that if he was drunk and there would be an alone girl." replied the girl.

"Thank you very much."

"Could you tell me your valuable comment about him?" asked the reporter to a lady.

"What could I say? He doesn't deserve so much fame. He is a monster. He has to suffer for his doing. We will not spare him. He was our favourite idol. But now, he became a criminal. We cannot trust in a criminal." said the lady and left.

"You, come here and tell us something." So you believe in this?" asked the reporter to a boy.

"Yes." answered the boy shortly. But suddenly a lady came in front of them and said, "I want to tell you something." "Please." saying this the reporter give her the mike. I heard that he is a vampire. He kills young girls and drinks their blood for staying young and beautiful forever. That night he tried to kill that girl. But the girl escaped and she thinks that nobody will believe her, So she made the story. Or, she would tell the truth, as the girl was too beautiful. Vampires have an heart also. Maybe he wanted to get the girl."

"Enough of this." saying this Tae Jin wanted to throw the phone.

"Hey! It's my phone! Give me back." said Ji Na. Tae Jin looked at her angrily. So getting afraid she said, "Please?" Tae Jin gave her the phone and left. Eun felt sad for him so she went after him. Ji Na and Kang Ji Hyung sit like before but both of them are quiet. Ji Na was thinking about Tae Jin. She feels that he could not do such a thing. And the most important thing is, If he couldn't prove himself right, she will not listen to his songs anymore. But Kang Ji Hyung was thinking differently. He liked Tae Jin. But now he got afraid of him. Because he feels like he will steal his star from him. So, he felt afraid and jealous together. So, he asked to Ji Na,

"What do you think? Eun likes him?" No, "That can't be. She do not like that types of boys." saying this Ji Na took a breathe because she knows that Eun could not like boys. She hates them. But if she told that to Kang Ji Hyung, he would feel bad. But Kang Ji Hyung felt much better hearing this. So he thought, he has to propose her before it's too late. He was planning to propose Eun tomorrow. Because it's her birthday tomorrow. But now he thinks that he has to propose to her today.

[On the side of the pond]

Tae Jin was sitting beside the pond. He liked the place too much that he could sit here for all days. The view of here refreshes his mind. So, when he felts bad, he came here and enjoyed the sight. It was late winter. So there was not so much cold or so much hot. The temperature was normal. Wind was blowing and his hairs were flying on the wind. But today he cannot feels like he is in heaven. Eun came here and sat beside him. Tae Jin noticed that and said, "Do you think I am a monster?"

"No." replied Eun and wanted to smile.

"So, what am I? A devil? Or a vampire?" asked Tae Jin sadly.

"You are a human." said Eun.

"Do you believe me?" asked Tae Jin sadly.

"I am not sure about it." said Eun.

"See? You don't believe me yet. How could others believe me?" said Tae Jin and took a little breathe.Eun kept silent. She feels that she did wrong to him. But what could she do? She couldn't trust people so easily. After being silent for some time Tae Jin said, "You know? How I feel right now? I feel that if I could die,everything will be okay then. Am I right?" "Who told you? You got a problem. And you have to fix this. You can't hide all the time. You have to face your problem. If you are not guilty, then you have to prove it. You have to be strong." said Eun.

"But how can I make people trust me?" asked Tae Jin being worried.

"Trust is not a easy thing. Trust has to be earned. And you have to earn it. So, It's on your hand. Find proof and make everything right. Take help from someone. Think with a detective mind. Remember what happened that night. You cannot hide up anymore. We need you back. Your brothers need you. Your future needs you." said Eun and consoled him. Tae Jin thought, Eun is right. He can not hide up anymore. Because it's show time. He will show the world that he is innocent. He has to sort this out no matter what. But he become sad when he remembered that he have to leave the village. He have to leave this girl who was with him in his bad time. He has grown a feeling inside him for the girl. But he could never admit it because he remember the day when he joined his team. He sweared that day that he will never fall in love. It's forbidden to him. And the most important thing is Eun also never liked him, he knew that very well. She is not that type.

"Oh! How romantic!" said Eun's granny. Both of them were startled because they didn't notice her to come.

"Ah! you!" saying this Eun stood up and left.

"So, what's your plan for tomorrow?" asked her granny.

"Tomorrow? Is something special?" asked Tae Jin.

"What? Don't you know it's her birthday tomorrow? Did you forget? That's why she came here. To celebrate her birthday with me. Every year she comes here at this time. You know, she is the only one who loves me very much. Her father didn't care about me. He never came to me after her mother died. She is very special to me. Please, take a good care of her. And never make her cry." said her granny and stood up to leave. Tae Jin thinks that he have to give her a nice present because she takes care of him these days. But what could he give to her? He could not get any idea.

In the afternoon, Eun finished her work and was reading a book. Suddenly Kang Ji Hyung came and called her, "Hey, Star!" Eun put the book down and asked, "What?"

"Do you see anything here?" asked Kang Ji Hyung and pointing his lips.

"What? I can't see anything special." said Eun.

"Don't you see? Okay, I will explain it." saying this he put his hand in his pocket and took out a lip balm.

"Ta-da! It is quite expensive. You know about it, right? If you apply it, your lips would be so soft that you can't imagine. It can use both of boys and girls. Want to apply it?" said Kang Ji Hyung smilingly. Eun just wanted to continue reading. So, without thinking anything she said that he could give her. She wanted to apply that. Kang Ji Hyung had another plan. So, he told that he will apply it to her like with his own and she have to close her eyes for that. So, Eun closed her eyes sitting like a doll. Kang Ji Hyung applied the lip balm on his lips first. Then he came to Eun. He came so close to Eun that she couldn't imagine. After he came too much close to Eun, Eun could feel that something is coming to her. So, he opened her eyes and saw that Kang Ji Hyung was going to kiss on her lips. By seeing this Eun slapped on his face without thinking anything. Ji Na was there for some reason and also Tae Jin had a issue to talk with Eun. They both were shocked by seeing this. And Kang Ji Hyung was standing like a statue.