Love, Fate, Destiny (Chapter 33 - Final)

Leeteuk is making a call, still trying to reach for Yeunggi, Sora's manager, while waiting in his Audi. It’s even harder for him to contact Sora's personal number, of course. 

He looked at his wrist watch, it’s almost 10pm. An hour pass the time that her manager has set for him to meet her. He sighed. Now he even needs to set an appointment to see his baby princess. "Could it get any harder than this?" He thought to himself.

"Hyung! Open the window.." somebody is knocking his car window. He looked at the person outside.

"Kangin-ah.. Eunhyuk-ah.. What are you doing here?" He's lowering down the window. Surprised seeing both of them. 

"I know you won't dare to the enter the hotel" Said Kangin looking at Leeteuk who's still in his car. Probably still waiting for the 'right' timing.

"I'm trying to call her first..." He's getting out of the car. His member would laugh at him if they know he's been waiting there for almost 2 hours now.

"Why don't you just go in?" Asked Eunhyuk..

"I'm afraid that I might be disturbing her schedule.." He knows she had another schedule before the time that they are supposed to meet. Maybe her schedule hasn't finished still.

“Since we’re here, why don’t we just enter the hotel hyung?” Eunhyuk anxious. Wondering how Leeteuk can be this calm waiting without doing anything.

“I wanted too.. But..”

“Let's just go in first. There's no use waiting here either..." Said Kangin. Aggressive. Leeteuk's waiting behaviour won't solve anything especially at time like this.

“If you guys insist” Said Leeteuk while putting his cap on. With the simple cardigan and jeans that he's wearing, its making his appearance less attractive to others. "Take this.." He throws a snow cap for both of them. For them to hide their appearance too. He don't want another chaos because of suju unexpected appearance at the event which they wasn't supposed to appear.

As they entered the hotel, they saw at a big banner hanging outside the conference room. It is Sora's film preview conference banner. Her other schedule which probably the reason why she’s late for their date. Well, probably not date, more towards an appointment to be precise.

“Maybe she’s there?” Eunhyuk pointed at that banner. Kangin nodded agreeing. He also thinks the same. Leeteuk looks around the hotel that big exclusive hotel. Still assessing the situation.

“Let’s go hyung. You wouldn’t want to miss her..” He dragged Leeteuk to enter the conference room. Silently. Controlling their steps for not to bother the event that's going on.

"It's Sora.. She's extraordinary beautiful tonight" Whispered Kangin while pointing towards a beautiful lady actress in a black dress sitting elegantly answering each of the media's questions to her. 

Leeteuk nodded. Smiled. Proud of how well she's been doing during this 2 years. She had proven her promise. She came back with not just pride, but also the popularity and fame of the name Kang Sora in Hollywood silver screen industry.

His eyes are glued to the beautiful woman on stage. He stunned. His feet is slowly walks towards the crowd in front of him. Wanted to see her closer.

“Kang Sora-shhi.. Previously there’s a rumors that you and Super Junior Leeteuk is dating. Is this true?”  Suddenly a question about Leeteuk is being asked by the media crowd as if they know that he's appearing tonight.

Leeteuk’s frozen. Shocked with the sudden question. He's taking a few steps back while looking at both Kangin and Eunhyuk who's still with him. Half panic.

“We’re a good friend” Sora smiled. Calmly respond to that question. She's been expecting to hear that question. This is her first time returning to Korea after the good 2 years abroad.

Leeteuk looked at her back.. not blinking his eyes. Is he only remained as friend to her? He asked to himself. Somehow her answer to the media is making him insecure.

"Hyung.." Whispered Eunhyuk. Bringing Leeteuk back to the real world after seeing him a bit dreamy a while ago.

"Maybe we should just go.. I don't think it’s right for me to be here.." Said Leeteuk to both Eunhyuk and Kangin. His self confidence slowly disappearing after listening to Sora's answer just now.

“Leeteuk is being released from his Army service today. Do you plan to meet him?” At the same time, another media asked. Leeteuk stopped from making further steps. He wanted to hear her answer. Somehow his heart started to beat faster. Hoping to hear something that he wanted to hear. Something that will make him stays.

“I planned to meet him today, but due to my busy schedule I can’t. Maybe I won’t have time to meet him since I’m going back to America tomorrow” Sora's trying to handle the questions professionally. Not showing any attached feelings to that question.

“What if he’s here now?” A voice came from among the crowd. Sora looks at where the voice came from. It’s a familiar voice. 

"Hyung!" Kangin and Eunhyuk trying to stop Leeteuk who slowly move forward showing his appearance at the conference. Ignoring the crowd. Ignoring his team members. All he sees in his eyes now is Kang Sora. The woman that drives him crazy.. in love.

“Leeteuk-shhii!!!!” The media shouted his name and started clicking their shutters when they realized that the question came from him.

Sora shocked. She got up from her sit trying to look for Leeteuk who's being surrounded by the media. That is the man that she's been missing this 2 years. The man that always there in her dream. The man that give her the courage to become who she is today.

“Why are you here today Leeteuk-shhi?” One of the media representatives asked him. 

“I came to claim the promise that Kang Sora-shhi made last two years” He looked at her who still standing on the stage. Still not taking away his eyes off her.

“What did the both of you promised?” Another reporter asked. “Is this confirming that both of you are dating?” they are trying to find further facts from both of their reaction now. The rumors that went around last two years started to make sense now.

"Are you forgetting your promise?" He looked at her. Ignoring the questions from the media. It’s his turn to ask questions to Sora. A question that he's dying to hear the answer from her. He needs an assurance from her now. He needs to make sure she's still much belongs to him even after this 2 years of separation. .

"No I'm not.." She smiled. “I came back to Korea for one solid reason... Oppa” The media is becoming chaos hearing Sora’s statement. The situation becomes uncontrollable. Sora’s Manager trying to control the situation by deploying more security guards to the stage giving space for both of them. He has prepared for the worst when Leeteuk called him this afternoon. He's right for expecting the worst thing to happen tonight.

Leeteuk moves nearer to her. Every camera that available in that room is capturing every second of their movements. Tomorrow is going to be a big mess that they’re going to handle, but for now, it’s their feeling that’s matters.

“What is it?” He looked straight to Sora’s eyes waiting for her honest answer.

“You” She smiles, sweetly. "I miss you.." She told him confidently. It’s been 2 years she didn't see that love of her life.

Leeteuk went up to the stage and started to hug her, in front of everybody. He just missed the woman in front of him. The 2 years separation is just too much for them. Its too much for their new blossomed love.

“I miss you so much..” he whispered while tightening his hug. Her eyes went teary. Thankful for being able to see him tonight.

"Let's get out from here.." Leeteuk grabbed Sora’s hand and taking her away from the hall. Away from the media. They need their time alone.

Both Kangin and Eunhyuk are following them. Couldn't believe what had happened just now in front of their own eyes. Still surprised seeing their leader bold moves. 

"Oppa.. Let's go to my room.." Sora's pulling Leeteuk's hand before he drags her further. "We can't get away from the medias at our current rate.." She's trying to be rationale. With her dress and heels, it’s impossible for them to run away from that situation. "Come" She's leading them to her room. Away from the media coverage. They need to hide for a while.

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"That was a close one.." Trying to catch up their breadth. It’s been a while since the last time they are running away from the media. The chasing game is quite scary tonight.

Sora looked at Leeteuk who still hold on to her hands tightly. Doesn't seems to let go.

"Are you okay?" Leeteuk looked at her. Worried.

"Never been better.." She smiled. That man is still the man that she knows before. Protective as always.

"Seems like I just ruined your function and probably your future career.." Trying to speak up what he’s feeling currently. He feels guilty after thinking back of what he had done just now which might impact Sora’s career. He should have think before making his move. He should be wiser than that. He sighed.

“Oppa, you’ve put yours at stake too.. We will face it together okay?" She's tightening her grasp. It’s his first day coming back from the army. This kind of scandal won't look good on him either if it’s not managed carefully. Her mind started to imagine her manager scolding her over this unnecessary scandal while she's on top of her name now.

"Ahemm.." Eunhyuk clearing his throats. Trying to make their existence noticeable to the couple. "Are you forgetting about us here?" tease Eunhyuk.

"Ahh.. mianhe.. I haven't greeted both of you properly yet. Anneyaseyo.." Sora partly bowed to both of them.

"Anneyaseyo.. It’s been a while hyung-su-nim.." Both of them bowing back to Sora. "You look so beautiful tonight" Praised Kangin. Still much amazed by how stunning his sister-in-law today.

"She is.." Proud Leeteuk over his girlfriend.

"Oppa..." She hits Leeteuk's arms. Her face is beet red with all the compliments that they gave. Added with Leeteuk's continuous glance, its making her more embarrassed with the situation.

"It's the truth.." Smiled Leeteuk.

"Haish.. Stop it.." Sora is not comfortable with the continuous praise from them. "I need to change first.." Sora's trying to pull her hands from Leeteuk's grasp. 

"I'm not letting you go anymore.." Said Leeteuk. He's not letting go. He continued looking at her baby princess. He doesn’t care if his team members are there. He just missed her so much.

"But I need to change to a comfortable cloth first.." She touched his face.  "I won't be long" She smiled. Slowly Leeteuk is letting go of her hands.

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"Ya! You brat! You have some guts!" Kangin headed to his hyung as soon as Sora is entering her room leaving them at the living hall.. Hugging him. Impressed and proud of what he had done tonight.

"Mianhe.. I surely will cause problem to our team.." His action back there will surely be a big item in the news tomorrow.

"Don't worry.. We will handle this together" Said Eunhyuk. He knows Leeteuk need their support over the messed that he had done today.

"Are you going to marry her soon? Those action is not a joke you know.." Kangin look at him. Those actions that Leeteuk has done are as good as announcing their relationship to the public.

"I know.. That's why I've been getting clearance from sajang-nim"

"You mean Sajang-nim is okay with it??" Eunhyuk surprised while looking at Kangin who's picking up his phone. Must be from their manager.

"Dae..." He nodded.

"Are you for real?" Still couldn't believe what he heard just now.

"I'm not kidding.." He's serious. Even though he got the permission already, today's chaos will require some time to clean up still. That thought alone with the impact for his group and Sora, is making him a bit worried.

"I envy you..." Said Eunhyuk while punching the armrest of the sofa that he seats on.

"Hyung, we're going off.." Said Kangin to Leeteuk after hanging up his phone.

"Yes, both of you surely need some time alone.." Said Eunhyuk. Understanding the situation. They've been apart for 2 years. There must be a lot of things they wanted to talk to each other.

"But the media?" Leeteuk looked at them. Guilty. It’s all because of his doing.

"Hyun Joong hyung is downstairs waiting for us." Kangin smiled. "Don't worry.. Just take care of her first." He's patting his hyung shoulder. Leeteuk grabbing their hands thanking their effort for coming here. If not because of them, he might not meet her tonight.

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"Eh? Where is Kangin and Eunhyuk?" Sora went out from her room after changing into a simple shirt and denim shorts. 

"They already went back.." His heart feels a bit relieved looking at her. This is Sora that he knows. The simple Sora.

"The media?" Same impression like how Leeteuk is a while ago. She's also worried. 

"Our manager is handling it.." He says while extending his hands reaching for hers. Those soft fingers that he loves to hold.

She went near him, accepting his hand while sitting beside him. Leeteuk looked at Sora, carefully, inch by inch. Only now he's able to look at every detail of her face. Like Kangin said earlier, she's extraordinary beautiful today even with minimal make up on her.

"Why are you looking at me like that again?" That glance is making her embarrassed.

"I'm enjoying your beauty. I'm glad that I've grab your heart 2 years ago.." He smiled at her. He's making the right move to hold onto her heart. The one that complement him the most.

"You sure learned lots of sweet talks in the army don't you? Is my dad still teaching you those?" She giggles. She knows her family is in contact with him from time to time especially her mom who always worried about her son-in-law. More than how she's been worried about her.

"I miss you, truly.. These 2 years is killing me. Seeing you today, I feels like I’m being reborn as a new person" Speaking his heart.

"I'm so sorry for not being able to visit you even once. I’m not even being able to contact you through phone…" Sora feels sorry with her treatment towards her boyfriend for the past 2 years. Her schedule is just too pack for her to pay attention on her personal life. Furthermore, she knows it will be hard for her heart if they frequently in contact with each other.

"It’s okay.. Whenever I saw your news on the television, I'm thankful. I know you're doing well now." He touches Sora’s baby cheek softly. His 25 yrs old baby princess. That title which he gave to her on their first meeting will forever be in his heart.

Sora is laying her head on his shoulder. She misses those moments when they spent their lovey dovey moment with each other. She missed her less busy schedule like before.

"You’re going back to America tomorrow?” He continued. Sora nodded to that question heavily. Sad with the fact that she’s going to leave him again this time around.

“I need to finish the project that I’m working on currently. I hope you can wait for me just a little bit more. Another one more year.. Then I’ll come back for good..” She looked at Leeteuk asking for his agreement. 

“Don’t worry Sora-ya. You have your priority and I have mine. After one year, you really need to come back to my arms” He smiled.. Sora nodded. Thankful for having him in her life. The one that always brought her forward

"Come back and marry me.." Suddenly Leeteuk is getting on his knees while presenting the ring that he prepared. This time it's his real proposal ring.

"Oppa?!" Sora surprised.

"You still owe me the answer for this.." Leeteuk looked at her.

"Can you wait for another year for the answer?" Tease Sora.

"No.. I wanna know it right now.." Still looking at her. Waiting for the answer.

"But I still need to think though.." She giggles.

"If that's the case then... I should go" He got up from his knees and turned around. Pouting. 

"Arasso.. arasso.. I do.." She hugged him. Being sorry for disrupting the serious and romantic mood that he's trying to create earlier.

"Don't say it out of sympathy.. I'm okay if you're not willing to" Still pouting. Somewhat he's hurt with her words just now.

"Oppa.. Mianhe.. I'm just kidding just now. I do.. I always do.." She's doing her aegyo trying to make the situations better.

"I can forgive you with only one terms.." He smiles.

"What?" She looks at him. Suspicious.

"Tonight... Hehe…" He giggles. Naughty thoughts came to his mind while he started to lift her up on his arms.

"Oppa!!" She's surprised with Leeteuk's action.

"No.. You will not escape from me anymore.." He kissed her. Sealing their reunion night together. A fate might be the reason why they met for the first time, but it’s the love that brought them together. With love, they are heading towards their beautiful future. The destiny of their relationship.

[Hi all.. This is the final chapter of this fanfic. Sorry if you have to wait for it a bit longer. Just came back from a long holiday. Thank you so much for reading my piece of delusional fanfic, hehe ^^. I might come back with a one shot soon but I won't promise when because I’m still collecting my ideas about it. Thank you again for visiting! Please enjoy it ^^]

The comeback (Chapter 32)

It’s a nice day in summer. The long awaited day for Super Junior fans to see their president being released from the army. It’s been 2 years or to be precise, 21 months, since they last sees Leeteuk on the entertainment stage. They missed him. 

On the other side of the area, the members of Super Junior are also gathered outside the military camp waiting for their leader to appear. The space that he left when he went to the army makes them feel how empty they are without him. He is the one that always bring the team together whenever there's a disagreement between them. Even though he always pays them a visit when he's on holiday from the service, it’s just not the same as standing together with him on the stage, performing to the crowd.

The screaming from the fans is getting louder when they saw Leeteuk's appearance. He went out of the gate, looking straight at his fellow member. His eyes went teary; it’s a good 2 years experience with the army, but it won’t help take away the feeling of longing and missing the Super Junior team works.

He hugged each one of them. He misses his team so much. This is the moment that he waited for the last 2 years.

He waved at the crowd of E.L.F who has been waiting for him from early in the morning. Glad that his fans still waits for him after 2 years. His eyes went searching for someone in the middle of the crowd. Someone that he hopes will turn up today.

An interview session is being prepared specially for his returned.

“Congratulation for your successful 2 years military service. Do you have any come back plan with Super Junior anytime soon?” The media is asking him as the respected leader of Super Junior.

“First of all, thank you for coming. I’m really touched with people who turned up today. I wouldn’t expect it would be this big.  I cannot talk about my come back with the team yet as we all know they are having their own activities now. But I’m sure SM has some plan for us. With my comeback, I'll be giving my very best to everybody.” He said while looking at his members, nodded agreeing to his words. The last 2 years when Leeteuk went to the army, Super Junior members mostly having an individual activity rather than group activity. His comeback brings up hopes of the fans for SuJu to return as a group again.

Leeteuk looked at the crowd again, still searching for someone.

“You’ve been looking at the crowd for a few times. Who are you looking for?” Asked Eunhyuk who stand next to him.

“Is Sora-shhi here?” He whispered.

“She’s back to Korea?” Eunhyuk puzzled. He knows that Sora is currently busy with her filming and film promotion in Hollywood. But he didn’t know whether Sora is back to Korea. Hearing Eunhyuk’s answer, Leeteuk feels a bit sad. He’s hoping for her to turn up today.

"Let's go this way.." Hyun Joong, Leeteuk's manager is guiding them to the car after the interview session ended. Leeteuk, Sungmin, Donghae, Eunhyuk and Hyun Joong is riding the same car.

“Hyung, do you have any information about Sora?” Once he entered the car, he couldn’t help but to ask that question to his manager hyung. He's still hoping for some news from her.

“You’re still in contact with her? It’s been a while since we last get in touch with her. I thought the two of you break-up already.” Donghae looked at his hyung. Even though Leeteuk is asking them to take care of their sister-in-law, they’ve lost contact with her when she went to Hollywood. There's nothing that they can do other than look at her news on the international medias.

Leeteuk look at them. He's going to have a hard time explaining the situation. They are not breaking up, but these 2 years, they are not in contact with each other either.

“She gave me a card last few days, and she asked me to pass it to you” His manager interrupting their conversation while handing over the card that Sora gave to him to Leeteuk. 

Leeteuk looked at the peach colored card in front of him, his face glows.

“So it’s true that she’s in Korea now?” He asked. His manager hyung nodded. Sora did come to their office few days back to handover the card by herself. Despite of her tight schedule and people’s attention on her every move, she's making a bold move to meet him at SME office.

Attentively Leeteuk opened the card.

Oppa,

Miyant for not able to welcome you the moment you’re released from the army. I really wanted to go but my schedule won't allow me to. I’m going back to America a day after you’re being released from the army and it’s going to be harder for us to see each other when I go back to America. I don’t know what to do, but I hope I can see you at the hotel tonight.. I’ll be waiting for you ^^. Saranghae..

Sora

Unconsciously he smiled while reading the letter. Her beautiful hand writing and the style of writing still didn't change. She loves to give him a letter or card despite of the technology that they have. He missed her so much. That letter is giving him an indication that Sora is still thinking about him.

“I couldn’t believe that she stays loyal to you even after becoming such a big name in Hollywood...” Tease Eunhyuk. Everybody knows how well she's doing in Hollywood and how she's been capturing producers' interest to work with her. She's becoming one of the top actress there just within 2 years. Her popularity in Hollywood's silver screen is not a joke.

“I’ve told you she’s loyal right? What you have faced before is nothing, the real challenge is now.. But I know both of you will get over it” Sungmin is voicing out his confidence towards their relationship. Their relationship has been through lots of things and yet it’s still strong until today. It’s an indicative that they will do just fine with other challenges.

“So, you're going to meet her tonight?” Donghae refers to Sora's request to meet him.

Leeteuk looked at the letter again. Think deeply before making the decision. He needs to make it count.

“Which hotel is she staying hyung?” Asked Leeteuk. Trying to calculate the situations. It will be hard for him to run away from the fan's attention since it is his first day out from the army, but his genius mind will work out of the way to look for her.

“Ritz Carlton.. If I’m not mistaken”

“You’re really going???” Asked Eunhyuk. Shocked. Leeteuk might be a person with loose mouth before, but he's not a risk taker. He will never be one.

"Wait and see" Said Leeteuk while looked at him, smiled. A meaningful smile.

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Leeteuk is scheduled to meet Lee Soo Man, their company's president this afternoon. He needs to discuss about his comeback and the team future. At the same time, Leeteuk also wanted to discuss about the way forward of his personal life. The one which he planned way before he entered the army.

“Anneyaseyo Sajang-nim” He entered the big room. Their company president's room. It can be counted with his fingers the number of times he entered that room before.

“Anneyaseyo Leeteuk-shhi! You’ve come back safely. You look great now!” He hugged him and shakes his hand. 2 years without Leeteuk feels like 2 years without Super Junior in the entertainment industry. It’s been a bit dull for them.

“Thank you sajang-nim. I’ve come back healthily as promised.” Leeteuk is brushing his pumped up arms. His body looks greater now after all the activities that he’d done in the army. He's not the skinny boy that he used to be anymore. 

"I'm glad to hear that..." Lee Soo Man said while pressing his intercomm button. "Any drinks for you?" He asked.

"It’s okay sajang-nim. I have to rush somewhere after this.." He said while looking at his wrist watch.

"If that's the case let discuss the business matters straight away.." He said while taking out some documentation from his drawer. "This is your contract extension and this year's planned activity for you as well as your team" He handed the documentation to him for him to read it through.

Leeteuk look at it, it’s the continuation of his future as a celebrity. The refined terms and conditions look okay for him. But the schedule seems to be a bit of burden to him.

"Fall?" He's asking about their comeback album. It’s planned to be released in fall. He looked at it again. With the continuation of the shows that he left before he joined the army and with the comeback album, the schedule seems a bit burdened to him. After 2 years of enjoying a rather free and easy schedule, it’s going to be a hard time for him to adjust to the hectic schedule that he had back then.

“Your fans have been waiting for your comeback. SuJu has been waiting for their leader’s comeback. It’s been 2 years since the last album and now even the members are focusing on their individual activity. Comeback album for fall's release seems to meet everybody’s expectation..”

“But the fall, isn’t it too short?” This mean they've got only a few more months to work on the comeback album.

“We do a re-package. Adding a few new songs, but others are compilation of SuJu hits. What do you think? We already have a few selection of songs for your come back. It’s definitely going to be a big hit.” Everything has been planned for them. Just waiting for the day he's going to be released. Today.

“You’ve prepared a lot for us sajang-nim. We really appreciate that.” He smiles. Glad to know about the new album release. Glad to come back to the industry.

“Treat it as a welcome back gift from me. From the company...” He smiled at Leeteuk sincerely.

“Kamsahamnida sajang-nim.” Partly bowed towards Lee Soo Man. “Actually, I have something else to ask from you..” He looked at his company’s president again. Find the courage to voice it out.

“What is it Leeteuk-shhi?”

“You know about the rumors last time?” Referring to the rumors created because of his last episode of WGM. The goodbye kiss scene that draws people’s attention and created rumors about their real relationship off-screen.

“Kang Sora-shhi?”

“Dae.. “ He nodded.

“So you’re really dating her?”

Again he nodded. “I wanted to make it public, but I need approval from you first, is it okay?” Without hesitation, he is voicing out what's in his mind.

Lee Soo Man goes near Leeteuk and pats his shoulder.

“You know she’s a big name now right? If she agrees for you to make it public, we don’t have any objection Leeteuk-shhi” He smiled. As a business man, those kinds of rumors are selling the image of their idol groups to the top and of course he wouldn’t object to that kind of situation.

“So that’s mean the company is okay with this?”

“Yes.. sure.. You’re at the right age to get married too”

“Kamsahamnida sajang-nim!!” Immediately he hugged his president. Thanking him. It’s a green light for him. It’s a green light for them.

[Another chapter left.. I'll try to update tomorrow or else, it will be next week. Sorry in advance, in case I couldn't update the chapter tomorrow ^^. Have fun this weekend with DC episode ;) ]

This I Promise You (Chapter 31)

"Oppa, odi seo? (Where are you)" Sora is making a call to Leeteuk. Sound a bit frustrated. Her surprise plan is not happening tonight.

"At my dorm, wae?"

"You didn't go for your exercise tonight?" She waited for him to appear at the gym that he visits regularly, but he didn't show up.

"No, I went to a jog instead" he answered. "Wae? Why are you asking?" He's suspicious with her continuous questions.

She giggled. "I'm downstairs.. Can you come out?"

"Eo? Downstairs? You mean now?" He's surprised. Why suddenly she came here in the middle of the night.

"Dae.. Now.. I'm already here"

"Are you okay? Is something happened?" He's weird. This is unlike Sora that he knows. She won't risk in exposing their relationship to the public at the first place. He knows Sora will try as much as possible to avoid that.

“Anieyo.. Palli.. I’m waiting..” Urge Sora.

“I’m on my way down.. Wait”

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"Anneyong!" Greeted Sora once Leeteuk reached her car. Immediately heading to the passenger seat. Afraid that his fan might catch them together.

"Anneyong.. What happened? Why suddenly you came here. At this time?" He looked at her, still suspicious. Somehow she looks extra excited tonight.

"I wanted to see you.. Can't I?" She giggles.

"You're acting weird again.."

"Anieyaa.. I missed you.. Really" Sora with her aegyo. Leeteuk smiled. Cute.

He missed her too. It’s been a few days since he came back from Shanghai but he doesn’t have the opportunity to meet her yet.

"Where are we going?" He looked at her.

"Let’s go for a stroll at Han River... Shall we?"

"Dae??" Again he's surprised. First her unexpected appearance at his dorm. Now she's willing to take a stroll in public area. Something doesn't seem right.

"You should have told me that you're going for a jog today. Maybe we can go together.." She said to him.

"But I thought you don't want people to see us in public?" He looked at her.. Curious. What makes her thought changed tonight?

"That's why I prepared this.." She took out a couple caps that she prepared for both of them.

"This alone won't hide our appearance dear.." He giggles.

"Who cares, I want to spend time with you. That's all that matters" She's pouting. This time, she doesn’t want to be bothered with all those constraint anymore.

"You have something that you want to tell me, don't you?" He's trying to guess. How she's behaving now is still making him suspicious even though part of him is happy with it.

Sora smiled. Not answering.

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"They have confirm the role for me.." Sora said while enjoying their walk along the riverside of Han River. She loves to go there when she had some free time. And this is the first time she went there with Leeteuk.

"When will you be going?"Asked Leeteuk. Calm. He's been accepting the fact about her going to Hollywood. He's determined to change. To give the same trust that she gave to him all this while. To believe in her.

"November. After you went to army.." Her hollywood activity making her thinks of Leeteuk's enlistment too. But she’s relieved when her schedule started after Leeteuk entered the army. At least it will not be a burden for her to leave US before Leeteuk enters the army.

"I'm proud of you.." He said to her. Tightening his grasp on Sora’s hand. "How long you'll be there?"

"2-3 years. Might be more. Might be less. Depending on how well I do there and my company's plan for me.." She said to him. 2 years. Just by the time when he's out from the army. He thought to himself.

"Remember the things that I've said during the press conference last time?" He looked at her. She looks stunning under the yellow neon.

"Press conference? You mean the one you said that you wanted me to send you on the day of your enlistment?" Sora's trying to guess. She's not there during the press conference neither she watch it on stream. But the news about it all over the media last time.

"Dae..You're okay with that?" He looked at her. He's the one that muted the idea. He's the one that announcing his wish during the press conference. But now, he's afraid if he's the one that cannot go through it.

"I will.. I wanted too.." She's hugging his arms. His buffed arms.

"What if we can't control ourselves in front of the public?"

"I don't want to constraint myself anymore." she said to him making him surprise.

"You mean you want to make our relationship public?" Again he looked at her. His eyes widen. Unexpectedly hearing something that he wanted to hear all this while.

"We're not announcing anything.. But I don't want to constraint my actions anymore.." She smiles. He brings her closer and kissed her temple. He doesn’t want to constraint himself as well. He doesn’t want to act anymore.

"Should we sit there? Sora pointed to the bench near the river side. They've been strolling for more than half an hour. Her legs started to hurt. Should just wear some snickers rather than those high heels.

"Okay.." Leeteuk smiles while letting Sora to drag him there. He just follows her today.

"What time is it now?" She asked.

"12.13. Why?" He's weird.

"Happy anniversary!!" A quick kiss landed on his lips. She knows he must be forgetting it.

"Eo? It’s today?" He's shocked while looking at his watch again. It’s already 1st October. On the same day last year, they first met each other for the show. But today, they are celebrating it in private. Just the two of them. No filming crews, no fighting junior. Just them. Sitting on the bench while looking at the river, together accompanied by the beautiful moon.

"I know you must have forgotten about this.." She's pouting. 

"Mianhe..." Leeteuk's hugging her, asking for apology. It’s not his intention.

"It’s okay.. I know you have so much in your mind now" She smiled. Laying her head on his shoulder. She knows how he's been feeling lately. With his enlistment next week, he's busy settling things for his group members and even for the shows he is in.

"This 2 years, I'm afraid I won't do well without you.." Sadness can be felt from her voice. With new challenges that she's going to face in her new environment later on. She just wishes Leeteuk is there with her.

"Don't worry. I know you can do it." Leeteuk looked at her cute baby princess. Turn her to face him. "Whenever you feel sad, remember me.. I will always be your strength. I'll be here whenever you need me.."

"Promise?" She's taking out her pinky finger.

"I promise.." accepting the pinky. It’s a promise that they should never break.

"I'll come back with pride.." She's determined. She will come back with her being on top of her name. At least, to be at par with other famous actress. At par with her boyfriend's popularity.

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It’s a gloomy day. The weather seems to understand their current feeling. All the fans and Super Junior members are waiting for their Leader's appearance. It’s his enlistment day.

A white Audi car appeared. A man wearing soldier outfit and a woman in red came out. It’s Leeteuk and Sora. Both of them came together today. It’s also the day to film their ending episode for WGM too.

"Hyung-su-nim!" Donghae greeted her. Run over her first rather than his hyung. Leeteuk smiled. That dongseang of his, when will he ever be a grown up.

"Let’s gather together for a while.." Said Leeteuk to all of his members. Instructing. Before the camera start rolling, he needs to say something to his team members. "Sora, you too.." He asked Sora to join them.

"Whatever I've said last night, keep it in your heart. Take care of Super Junior when I'm away. And please.. Take care of your hyung-su-nim too.." Said Leeteuk to his team members. He had nobody else that he can trust other than his dongseangs. Sora needed some protection after he's away. Especially after today's episode. He knows there's still a few people who don't like them to be together. He knows the anti-fans does exist.

Sora looked at the ground. She's been trying to stay tough today, but damn it. Did he need to say all of this in front of her?

"Hyung-su.. Are you crying?" Eunhyuk looked at her. It’s the first time they see her crying.

"Why are you crying?" He asked.. It’s not the first time for Leeteuk of course.

"You bad guy! Do you need to say all this in front of me?" She's hitting her man's shoulder. Blaming him for making her cry.

"Do you want us to hit him?" Shindong is making a joke. Trying to diffuse the tense. It’s not easy for them to be separated with their leader who always put their team energy together. It must not easy for Sora to be separated from her lover too.

The filming crew came near them. Ready to tape the farewell episode with his virtual wife.

He looked at Sora, wipe away the leftover of her tears on her cheek.

"Don't be sad.." He said to her..

"You failed me.."She's still blaming him. After much courage that she's trying to collect to face today's filming, he's ruining it in split second.

"Mianhe.." He hugged her. In front of the fans. In front of the medias. In front of the rolling camera. In front of everybody.

"You know this won't make things better" She's hitting his chest. More tears came out. Don't think that she can get away with today filming with success.

"My baby princess.. I won't be there to take care of you, so please take care of yourself. I will miss you.. I will miss our memory together.." He looked at her.

"I hate you! Why are you doing this?” She continued hitting his chest. Crying harder. She hates showing this side of her in front of him especially on his last day, but she can't control her tears anymore.

He hugged her again. Trying to calm her down.. "Syhh.. stop crying.." He's wiping her tears. Feels hurt looking at those tears falling down without stop.

Sora is trying to collect her compose again. She needs to be tough. She thought to herself.

"Will you marry me?" Whispered Leeteuk. Her sobbed immediately stopped listening to the unexpected proposal came from him. Never knew he can pull this stunt in front of everybody's here now. She looks around her, no reaction. They must not hear it, she thought to herself.

She looked at Leeteuk. Wrapping her arms around his neck facing him closely.

"I will answer you after 2 years" She whispered back. Their eyes met.

"Then after 2 years,. I'll come back to claim the answer.." He said to her. Sealing their vows with a kiss. A deep kiss. Ignoring what’s surround them.

Their forever has now begun.....