Chapter 27: That girl
A year after their debut, the guys were all gathered around in their practice room. That day they were all gathered to shoot for some variety TV show.
While waiting for the shoot to begin the guys were all milling around with the staff and giving a helping hand to them wherever possible. The most important lesson for any rookie was humility and it helped them project a positive image out in the industry especially among that circle which worked behind the cameras.
In all the hustle Kai saw that Ray was sitting in a corner gazing away after getting his hair and make up done. It looked as if he was daydreaming, he looked that lost. Kai stored away the information for the time being with the intention of dishing out some gossip after they were not in the presence of so many people.
Later that night Kai found Ray sitting on the window sill of their shared dorm-room, once again looking lost- as he did during the shoot. He also noticed that Ray had eaten his dinner pretty absentmindedly.
Kai couldn't take it anymore and gathering his courage he decided to confront Ray about his recent absent-mindedness.
He had to gather his courage because Ray was very scary when he lost his cool. He hadn't experienced it firsthand but witnessed it and had goosebumps whenever he remembered that particular incident.
Clenching and unclenching his fists he approached Ray and gently tapped him on his shoulder.
Kai: (hesitating) is everything ok buddy?
Ray: (startled a little) uh! oh! it's you Kai, I'm fine.
Kai: (shaking his head) it doesn't seem like you are alright Ray.
Ray: (sighing) do you remember when we first met I told you about this girl I met?
Kai: (nodding) yes, what about her?
Ray: (solemnly) I think I saw her again Kai.
Kai: (surprised) b-but you told me that she was wearing a mask back then?! How did you recognise her? Wait! When and where did this happen? Are you sure that it is the same girl who helped you back then?
Ray: (chuckling) will you let me talk?
Kai: (embarrassed) sorry, I was a little excited.
Ray: I saw her two days ago at the broadcasting station with a group of dancers.
Kai: (Skeptical) Oh but are you sure that it was her?
Ray: at first I wasn't but I definitely cannot mistake the blood red butterfly pendant which she was wearing back then.
Kai: (doubtful) but many people might own such accessories right?
Ray: (shaking his head) It is a custom made piece and there are only two of those in the whole world.
Kai: (whistling) Whoa! You're pretty knowledgeable about these things?
Ray: (chuckling) I make it my business to know about the things which I should know.
Kai: so, what next?
Ray: (solemnly) I don't know Kai.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
Sanchi94
Sanchi94 This is the same girl who gave him money and directions to the police station when he was robbed- for those who are confused.
And this was like a flashback chapter for how Ray came to develop a crush on Aera.
Chapter 28: Are you lost?
The night was long and both guys went quiet, each drowning in their own thoughts.
Few years later after they were soaring high in popularity, Ray met his saviour girl again.
This time he remembered her face and didn't rely merely on a locket. And this time she was going to be the dancer for their group. Kai was the first person to greet her- because Ray was simply useless.
Kai: (bowing) hello everyone I'm Kai and these are our group members.
Dance crew: (unanimously) hello seniors, please take care of us.
Kai: (smiling) please introduce yourselves to us.
Thus, everyone from the new dance crew introduced themselves but ray's eyes were trained upon the beautiful girl at the back. She was cheerful and filled with unmistakable charm.
Soon it was her turn and Ray almost did something stupid as he wasn't able to keep his calm due to all kinds of feelings- like joy, anticipation, fear, doubt etc., coursing through him.
Aera: (smiling brightly) hello everyone, my name is Aera. Please take care of me.
Back in the park Ye-Jin was deeply involved in the story which Ray was telling her. The fan-girl in her badly wanted to cry out and comfort the male beauty sitting beside her because what he was telling was clearly a love story filled with longing,anticipation, wait and which ultimately ended in agony over some completely stupid rumor.
Ray finished his narration at that point as Ye-Jin knew the rest of what happened already (and readers do too).
He turned to look at her and was surprised when he met her worship filled eyes. She looked silly and cute with that that head over heels expression on her face and Ray couldn't help but be slightly attracted to her which he obviously suppressed before it could develop some more.
He flicked her forehead to bring her out of her day-dreaming.
Ray: (smiling) Where are you lost?
Ye-Jin: (rubbing her forehead) Oh! I- it's n-nothing-
Ray: are you falling for me Park Ye-Jin?
Ye-Jin: (embarrassed) cut it out! Your story was very engaging! You can't blame me for getting involved in it.
Ray: (chuckling) so is it my fault that you went into a kind of trance now?
Ye-Jin: (nodding fiercely) yes! absolutely.
Ray: (pinching her cheek) you're so cute sweetie.
Ye-Jin's heart skipped a beat whenever he did something intimate like this. Strangely she too liked these weird butterflies erupting in her belly now and then but these alien feelings made her quite nervous.
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They're getting closer..
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