Chapter 48: Perfection
An hour later everyone was finally settled down in the vocal practising room.
Ray sat glowering at the two young troublemakers. The glare was so icy and it would have frozen the poor Mui and Vic if not for the fact that his nose was filled with cotton to stop the bleeding. The frigid glare of Ray was diminished in it's potential due to his broken and sorry-looking nose.
The two young troublemakers were actually very timid in the beginning while busy dealing with their own injuries but as the time passed they couldn't help but become more and more daring looking at Ray's misery. They couldn't help but silently snigger and pass comments between each other.
Timo who had miraculously became the peacemaker of the group sat in the middle trying his best to pacify the situation. Kai, on the other hand, was helping Ray with his treatment.
Ye-Jin felt like a sixth wheel midst them. She felt as f she was imposing on them at the wrong time. Their bond and intimacy were open in front of her. She was being useless at the moment and she couldn't help but let her mind wander. Looking at the guys she started to wonder about a recent rumour that was circulating in the fan clubs around and outside the country.
One of the media outlets which was notorious for publishing scandalous rumours had reported that the 5-Emperors was apparently a group where the band-mates didn't get along well with each other. It was completely a profit-oriented group and none of the five guys was as close as they pretended in front of the cameras.
This report had attracted many keyboard warriors who had quickly started to slander the group for misleading people for their selfish benefits. Some braver ones had also started to circulate an online petition to ban the group from the entertainment scene.
Although the issue had been properly taken care of by the company and others had some doubts But Ye-Jin mused to herself that if all those fools were to witness the scene she was currently being treated to then it would've been a huge slap to all their faces.
This was more than enough for anyone to conclude that the guys shared a very intimate bond between them.
Thinking till this Ye-Jin's face was sub-consciously adorned with a very pretty smile. She would have imagined more things if someone hadn't gently hit her shoulder. She was startled out of her wits but calmed soon enough when she saw it was Kai who was looking down at her with a frown.
Kai: Are you all right?
Ye-Jin: (nodding) yes I am alright.
Kai: (running a hand through his hairs) I am very sorry that you had to witness us being a mess when you came to meet us for the first time.
Ye-Jin had stars in her eyes when she saw Kai up close but when he ran a hand through his hairs it was as if someone had turned on a switch in her. She had transformed completely into a fangirl she was.
Ye-Jin: (breathing in) Oh my god! you just ran a hand through your hairs! I finally got to witness your all-consuming perfection up close and live! I am blessed.
Although Ye-Jin thought that she had said all of it in her head but sadly she had almost inaudibly whispered everything out.
Only Kai who was closest to her had heard her. When she realised what she had done a beat later and her eyes widened like a little scared rabbit, he chuckled lightly.
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
Sanchi94
Sanchi94 Ray: Author did you forget me? Are you abandoning me?
Me: (sheepishly) I had exams and in the midst of it fell ill. It wouldn't have turned worse if not for my carelessness. I haven't forgotten you, baby.
Ray: (pouting) I won't speak with you for the time being.
Me: oh well-
Ray is recently being pretty cranky, maybe breaking one's nose too frequently has that effect on people?
Chapter 49: Pretty woman
Ye-Jin's cheeks started to heat up out of embarrassment. She didn't mean to speak her thoughts out that carelessly. She was worried that Kai might mistake her intention and much worse he might think her to be one of those crazy, psycho and stalker fans.
She hurriedly bowed her head down and with a soft voice quickly apologised.
Ye-Jin: (covering her cheeks) I am sorry! I shouldn't have spoken that brazenly.
Kai: (patting her head) hey! don't worry your pretty little head for such a small matter. You complimented me and there's nothing wrong with that.
Ye-Jin: (expectant) really?
Kai: (chuckling and nodding) yes absolutely.
Meanwhile, Ray who was finally done with the young pair turned his attention to the companion he had brought along. He was at first surprised to see Ye-Jin and Kai standing together. Her cheeks were painted red and adding fuel to the fire was Kai's hand patting her head softly.
Ray felt a sudden surge of anger within him. He wanted to chop Kai's hand off but he didn't know why he was having such strong and unreasonable urges.
Ray: (clearing his throat) Ye-Jin-
He couldn't complete his sentence because of his recently injured nose. He cringed a little but that was it, he didn't let the pain show much on his face. Moreover, there was no need for him to say much either.
Ye-Jin excused herself from Kai and went to stand by Ray's side her eyes filled with concern. Ray felt much better after Ye-Jin moved closer to him and away from Kai- but this sudden change sadly passed unnoticed by him.
Ye-Jin: (squatting down) does it still hurt?
Ray only nodded in response.
Ye-Jin: (frowning) should we go see a doctor?
Ray was obviously pleased with her worry for him. He only shook his head to all her queries. After Ye-Jin was done with her inspection she stood up.
They failed to notice that the remaining members were completely silent during their exchange but the guys threw each other meaningful looks and chose to be mum about what they saw.
Timo: (breaking the silence) so you're the pretty woman who wanted to meet us?
Ye-Jin: (nodding) thank you for fulfilling my little request.
Timo: no problem, you're Ray's friend so you're our friend too.
Ye-Jin could do nothing but smile gratefully at Timo who was obviously trying his best to make her feel welcome around them. It was given that she was feeling out of place as they were the celebrities she followed. It was a miracle that she wasn't crying and sniffing in front of the quintet.
Mui: I am curious about something-
Kai: you're always curious.
Mui: (defensive) that's given since you guys always keep me and Vic out of important matters.
Timo: (rolling his eyes) what are you curious about?
Mui: (to Ye-Jin) you are the same person who called us to fetch Ray that night right?
Ye-Jin only nodded in response to his question.
Mui: ah! that's why you look so familiar! But on a serious note, you're really very pretty in the daylight. I couldn't see you properly back then due to bad lighting.
(A/N: this was when Ray was rejected by Aera)
Ye-Jin: (smiling faintly) Thank you.
Timo: come on I'll show you around this floor.
Ye-Jin: (surprised) b-but? won't that be troublesome? Ray was telling me about your meeting at noon-
Timo: (glancing at Ray) there's no trouble at all. The guys are all mess as you can see. They'll tidy up by the time we return. And as for the meeting we've still got time for that.
Ye-Jin looked at Ray and seeing him nod in approval she followed Timo out of the room.
Ye-Jin: did Ray tell you to do this?
Timo: (smiling) he only asked us to help him cheer you up.
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