'I'll be damned if he thinks he's going to win.', Soo Ho whispered harshly.
-
You watched Yeo Wool change his clothes.
You have to admit, you didn't want to, but you were falling for him.
This wasn't apart of your plan.
You do have 4 more dates to go on.
'I can't stay here.', you told Yeo Wool.
'Why? I want you too.'
'You do know that I have 4 more dates to go on, right?'
'Forget them, just be mine.'
'I'm sorry, I can't choose just yet.'
He finished getting dressed and sat next to you.
'Who are you going to pick next?'
'Hmmm, maybe Soo Ho, maybe Han Sung, maybe Ban Ryu, I don't know.'
'When is this next date?'
'Tomorrow, I'll come back later tonight and make my decision on who's my next date.'
'...okay, I understand.'
'I'll see you.', you stood up, 'Go out and do something fun. Don't sulk all day. It's still daylight, enjoy it.'
'What will you be doing?'
'Don't worry about me. Just go.'
He stood up and bowed.
'Goodbye, princess.', he walked off.
You smiled as he walked off.
You began to leave the rooms when you ran into Soo Ho.
'Oh! Soo Ho!', he surprised you.
'Hello, princess.', he smiled.
'I didn't know you were around.'
'Ah, I just came looking for something.', he partially lied.
'Don't mind me then, I was just leaving.'
'Well, if you don't mind me asking-'
You turned back around.
'How did your date go with Yeo Wool?'
'Uh-'
You started thinking about what happened.
Yeo Wool kissing you and you passing out.
'It was good.', you smiled, '-but I can't reveal what happened.'
'I can respect that.'
'I'll be back to give my decision on my next date.'
'See you then, princess.', he smiled.
You then left.
Soo Ho watched you as you left, he was anxious for tonight.
-
Yeo Wool met up with Han Sung when everyone was going back to Hwarang House.
'Once we get back to Hwarang House, I have something I want to share with you.', Yeo Wool said happily.
Yeo Wool and Han Sung talked all the way back to Hwarang House.
When they arrived back, none of the roommates had made it back yet.
'Perfect.', Yeo Wool thought.
'What is it that you wanted to share with me?', Han Sung asked eagerly.
Han Sung sat in the floor, Yeo Wool sat on Sun Woo's bed.
'Once I tell this, you can't share it with anybody else. I can't tell anyone else and I've been dying to tell someone. I trust you not to say anything to anyone. Can you promise me you won't say anything?'
'I promise!', he smiled.
'The princess and I kissed!'
'Really?!'
'Yes, it wasn't just a kiss, it was more.', he smirked.
'You mean, the both of you had-?'
'No! Not that far! No! I mean, it was just a peck.'
'Ahhh, I probably should be angry or jealous right now, but I honestly don't care.', he said cutely.
'This is why I chose to tell you.', Yeo Wool smiled, 'Wait, why aren't you jealous?'
'This princess is the most magnificent woman I've met in my life and I love her, I really do, but I just don't think I would be upset if she doesn't choose me.'
'Ahhh, okay.', Yeo Wool nodded, 'Anyway, you promised you wouldn't tell anyone. Keep that promise.'
'I promise! I promise!'
-
[hours later]
Everyone is back at the dorm and in their night clothes, laid in their beds, talking.
'The princess is coming here tonight to tell who her next date will be with.', said Yeo Wool.
'Really?', asked Han Sung.
'Yes.'
'Who do you think she'll choose?'
'Well, she's good at surprises. I wouldn't think she would choose Yeo Wool first.', said Soo Ho.
'It has to be Han Sung next, if not, then I don't know who.', admitted Sun Woo.
'Truly.', said Yeo Wool.
'We have 4 weeks and 4 days left with the princess.', Ji Dwi wanted to changed the subject.
'That means 4 weeks and 4 days until that project has to be presented.'
'That project is such a headache.', Ban Ryu huffed.
'Ban Ryu, you complain, but you are actually trying pretty hard.'
'I'm not trying. I'm just winging it.'
'Even if you are, you are still better than Sun Woo.'
'Why, you-', Sun Woo was offended.
'I can't believe she's making us do this presentation nude.', Ban Ryu scoffed.
'I have nothing to be ashamed of.', Soo Ho smirked.
They all rolled their eyes.
'Well, we wouldn't have this nude problem, if you would just buy the costumes.', Soo Ho added.
'You're the one buying them!', Ban Ryu argued.
'No! No! You were-'
'IT DOESN'T MATTER NOW!', Ji Dwi didn't want to hear them argue, 'You're dancing nude anyway. The outfits are out.'
'Other than that, our project is coming along well.'
'How is everyone else's project coming along?', asked Han Sung.
'Sun Woo is too difficult to work with.', Ji Dwi replied.
'Me? Difficult to work with?', Sun Woo scoffed.
'Yes! You didn't like any of my ideas and you weren't providing ideas yourself!'
'I- I'm still thinking.'
'Ha, liar.', he rolled his eyes.
'You come up with better ideas!'
Before Ji Dwi and Sun Woo got to arguing, Han Sung interjected.
'Yeo Wool and I are incorporating dance into our routine.'
'It was his idea.', Yeo Wool added.
An idea popped in Yeo Wool's head.
'I have an idea!'
'What?', asked Soo Ho.
'What if we combine our project? We all work together!'
'I would be okay with that, especially since Sun Woo isn't any help.', Ji Dwi said.
'I'm okay with it too, since Ji Dwi isn't providing any good ideas.'
'Ban Ryu, Soo Ho, would you like to join our group?', asked Han Sung.
Ban Ryu and Soo Ho looked at each other for moment and come to a decision.
'We'll do it.', they said in unison.
'Great! Now, we just have to get approval from the princess.', Yeo Wool smirked.
'Where is she anyway?', Soo Ho was anxious, 'She's making me anxious.'
'Let's talk about something else while we wait.', said Ji Dwi.
'How did your date go?', asked Ban Ryu.
'It went extremely well. From my point of view, I think I have her vote.'
'Well, just remember, you are only the first date. She has 4 more.', Ban Ryu spoke.
'Anybody could change her heart.', Soo Ho added.
'I bet it was a good date.', Han Sung giggled.
'What are you talking about?', Sun Woo frowned.
'Han Sung-ah, hush.', Yeo Wool fake laughed.
'Han Sung, what did you mean by that?', asked Ji Dwi.
'Tell us.', Ban Ryu was curious.
'Be careful.', Yeo Wool fake laughed again.
'Yeo Wool and Princess Y/N kissed!', he blurted out, 'It wasn't just any normal kiss, they full on-'
'Yah-!', Yeo Wool covered his mouth.
'What?', Ban Ryu was shocked.
Ji Dwi stayed quiet, yet he was pissed, he didn't like you kissing these Hwarangs'.
He knew your plan and this wasn't apart of it.
'Yeo Wool, is this true?', asked Sun Woo.
'Uh, well-', there was no point in lying, '...yes.'
'YOU LITTLE-', Soo Ho played it off like he didn't know.
Yeo Wool started thinking about the quarrel he got into with Soo Ho.
'It's best to just pretend it didn't happen.'
'HOW COULD YOU KISS HER?', asked Sun Woo.
'Yah! You can't do that!', Ban Ryu got angry.
'It just happened! It could happen with one of you too! Don't you dare gang up on me.', Yeo Wool defended himself.
They were disappointed, but didn't say anything.
'I will let you go this time, but it is not over.', Soo Ho mouthed to him.
Just then, you barge in.
'Hello.', you smirked.
An immediate smile appeared on Yeo Wool's face.
Meanwhile, Ji Dwi was upset with you and would be talking with you very soon.
'Princess!', Sun Woo sat up, 'We heard you will be making your next decision.'
'That is true.', you slightly smiled.
'Well, go on! We've been anxious all night.', said Soo Ho.
You already made your decision, but you waited to tell them as you looked over them. You have 4 boys to choose from.
Soo Ho, Ban Ryu, Han Sung, and Sun Woo.
'Hmmm...', you fake debated.
You could see the anxiety in their faces.
'I choose.....'
You stopped in front of him.
'You.'
'Why, that-', Soo Ho was upset.
You chose Ban Ryu.
He was happy, but he felt awkward because he was surprise.
He cleared his throat.
'Him!?!', Soo Ho was really upset.
'Yes, him.'
Soo Ho glared him.
'Now, does anybody oppose my decision and wish to argue?', you tested them.
They huffed and stayed quiet.
'Very well, then, I'll be on my way.'
You started to leave.
'Wait, we also would like discuss something with you!', said Yeo Wool.
'Which is?'
'The project you assigned.', said Han Sung.
'What about it?'
'We want to ask for your permission to let us do a group project.', said Sun Woo.
'All of you together?'
They nodded.
You debated on it for a while and came to a decision.
'Fine. You can do a group project, but Soo Ho and Ban Ryu still must do their project nude.'
'Can we at least wear underwear, please?', asked Soo Ho.
'I'll think about it.', you started leaving.
'Princess, may I speak with you?', Ji Dwi asked unintentionally harshly.
'You may.'
He lead you out the dorm room and outside to talk alone.
'What is it?'
'You told me you weren't going to get involved with these children.'
'What? I'm not. I told you my plan, I-'
'You kissed Yeo Wool!', he whisper yelled.
'...how did you know? Did he tell you?'
'No, Han Sung let it slip.'
'Damn it. Look, it wasn't my intention to kiss him. It just happened. I promise you, brother, I won't get involved with any of them. I'm only doing this to just-'
'You better not get involved.', he spoke harshly and walked off.
You frowned at him as he walked back to his dorm.
'I'm not your child!', you yelled.
'What?', he stopped and turned around.
'You treat me like I'm your child. I am a grown woman, I can take care of myself.'
He walked back your way and had this harsh look in his eyes, but suddenly they softened.
'You're my little sister, I have to look over you. There is no other man here to look over you, but me. Please let me take care of you.'
'You can take care of me, but remember I can also take care of myself.'
'I love you, Y/N, please be careful.'
'I know, I love you too.', you hugged him, 'Now, go to bed and rest.'
He released from the hug.
'You go rest too.'
You smiled and each other and then went separate ways.
You went back to your room and bathed.
You took a nice, long, and relaxing, hot bath and went to bed.
It was hard to fall asleep with your mother on your mind.
She wasn't going to drop this, your brother said he was going to take care of it.
You wondered what he had in mind.
-
[next day]
You waited for Ban Ryu at the front doors.
Soon enough, you saw the Hwarangs' approaching.
'Are you ready?', you asked Ban Ryu.
'Only if you are.'
'Let's get going then.', you grabbed his arm.
You didn't make conversation with the others'.
You just left, you didn't want to hear their whining.
The others' just stared as you both walked off.
'Did she have to grab onto him?', asked Sun Woo.
Sun Woo sighed and went on his way.
Yeo Wool wrapped his arms around Han Sung and Soo Ho.
'How about we all go to okta? You can drink your sorrow away.', he smiled.
'You don't have to brag because you dated her first.', said Han Sung.
'I'm not, I'm just asking if you want to go to okta.'
'Sure, I have nothing else to do.', Han Sung smiled.
'What about you?', he asked Soo Ho.
'I'm not in the mood to go there.', he hit Yeo Wool's chest.
Soo Ho was really pissed, he walked off.
-
You and Ban Ryu reached your destination.
'Wow, when you said you were taking me somewhere so beautiful, I didn't think it would be this attractive.'
'I told you as beautiful as you.', he smiled.
He looked at you with loving eyes.
It was a beautiful view, you could see almost over all of Silla.
'How did you know about this place and I didn't even know?'
'I come here when I'm feeling lonely or upset. It's where I come to think.'
You felt bad because he was showing you a place that had meaning to him.
'Are you sure you're comfortable showing me this place?'
'Yes, I know for sure I am.'
'Well, what do you have planned for today?'
'Just to talk. I brought alcohol along too.'
He pulled out the alcohol.
'Oh, just to talk?'
'Yes, let's just talk. Let's enjoy each other's presence.'
'Okay, let's talk. Tell me the other day, what was worrying you? Why were you pacing the floors? Unless, you still don't want to talk about it, then I won't pressure you.'
He told you what was bothering you, you listened and you listened closely.
'I'm so sorry, Ban Ryu-ah, I hope you and your family get through this. Know that you aren't alone and I am here if you ever want anyone to talk too.', you cupped his face.
'I will listen to every word you speak. I don't want you feeling as if everyone hates you, deep down I know the sweetheart you really are. I know you can be caring and loving. I don't want you feeling alone ever. Come to me, if you ever feel alone, please. If something or someone is frustrating or upsetting you, come to me, I can do my best to help you. I promise with everything.'
It warmed his heart knowing you cared for him.
It was nothing, but peacefulness and the sound of the light wind.
'You make me happy, Princess. Knowing you care for me and knowing you'll be there, I don't know how to feel.', he locked eyes with you.
You both looked into each other's eyes.
He smiled, causing you to smile.
He leaned in, you scooted closer and it happened.
You kissed.
The feel of his soft lips, you didn't want to break the kiss.
He soon broke the kiss. You turned shy.
'You're so cute.', he smiled at you.
You smiled, looking down at the ground, then brought your eyes up to his.
'What? Why do you keep staring at me?'
'I keep wanting to look at you. You're pretty.'
You smiled at him.
'Thank you. You're a sweetheart.', you hugged him.
'You're really handsome as well.', you added.
You made him smile more.
Out of the 2 dates, this is the sweetest date.
You spent the rest of this date, getting deep and personal.
-
For the next 10 days, the Hwarang's spent time working on their projects. You loved seeing them work hard.
The boys who decided to do a group project, where having difficulties getting it together, but they were working hard.
You walked by your Hwarang's checking their progress.
You saw Sun Woo was still having trouble getting it.
You sighed and walked towards them.
They stopped what they were doing as you approached and bowed.
'Sun Woo-ah!', you called for him.
'Yes?'
'Can I speak with you for a moment?'
They all turned and looked back at him.
Sun Woo was confused.
'Uh, yes.'
You started walking off for him to follow you.
You went where you could talk privately.
'What's wrong with you?', you asked.
'Huh?'
'You've been working on this for almost 3 weeks. What's going on?'
'It's just difficult to remember.', he looked away from you.
'I know you can do better than what you have been. I want you to practice this as much as you can. I want you to get it right. I want to be impressed by you. I want to be extremely impressed. Promise me that you'll practice this day and night, when they aren't even practicing. I want you to get this because I know you can do it.', you encouraged him, 'Promise?'
He lightly laughed at you.
'Promise.'
'Good!', you smiled, 'Now, go back out there and focus hard!', you cupped his face and patted his cheeks.
You then walked off.
He watched you walked off.
'She's something else.', he smirked and walked off.
-
After hours of practicing, it was now lunchtime.
All the Hwarang's sat down, having their meal.
You quickly finished up your meal with tea and the herb that Ahn Ji provided for you in your room, then went to go tell the 6 boys some news.
'We're down to 2 weeks and 3 days left with the princess.', said Ji Dwi.
He thought to himself that he needed to hurry up and do something about his mother before these weeks are over with.
'I wonder who she'll choose next.', said Soo Ho.
'I feel like she'll choose Sun Woo.', said Han Sung.
'Why do you think that?', asked Sun Woo.
'Because she took you from the group to talk to you.'
'What did she say to you, by the way?', asked Ji Dwi.
'It was just about the routine, don't worry about it.', he was embarrassed to tell.
'She probably fussed at him for being terrible.', Ban Ryu added.
'You little-'
'Am I wrong?'
'Sort of....'
You then walked in.
All eyes were on you.
You spoke and checked on all your Hwarang's before you went and sat with the boys.
You sat next to Han Sung and as soon as you sat down...
'Eat this.', he handed you a bowl of rice with meat.
'Oh, I already ate, but-'
'Eat it, it's really delicious!', he said cutely.
You couldn't deny his cuteness.
'Fine, I'll eat it.', you patted his cheek.
He smiled and left to go get you some chopsticks.
'Thank you.', you smiled as he handed them to you, 'While, I'm here, I decided I should share something with you all.'
'What is it?', asked Sun Woo.
You grabbed their attention.
'Well-', you took some meat into your mouth, 'I thought I would tell you that I'm choosing my next date and the date will be right after lunch while the others go and practice.'
'You mean Han Sung, Soo Ho, or Sun Woo will get chosen and the rest of us will have to go work?', asked Yeo Wool.
'Yes.'
'Well, who do you choose?', asked Soo Ho.
'Since Han Sung gave me food, I will tell you after I finish eating.'
They groaned because they have to wait longer for your decision.
You took your time eating, just to torture them.
They quickly ate their food, hoping you would finish soon.
Which you did, eventually.
You placed your chopsticks on your bowl and slid it away from you.
'I'll announce my decision now.'
They quickly dropped everything and payed attention to you.
'I choose....'
You slid your bowl towards Han Sung.
'Han Sung.'
Han Sung immediately became happy.
He grabbed Sun Woo's arm and started swinging it happily.
'SHE CHOSE ME! SHE CHOSE ME! SHE CHOSE ME!', he exclaimed happily.
You smiled at his happiness.
Han Sung noticed Sun Woo's annoyance and stopped.
'Of course, she would choose me.', he started acting cocky.
'Don't get cocky.', you laughed, 'I can change my decision.'
He stopped and put a cute smile on his face.
'Come on, Han Sung, let's go!', you said cheerfully.
He cheesed really big and ran out with you.
'She chose a child.', said Soo Ho, '-over us.'
Soo Ho was getting angry.
Sun Woo just laughed with a scoff and left the lunch area.
-
You and Han Sung were just walking outside.
'So, what do you have in mind?', you asked.
'Hmm, I don't know. Whatever comes to mind.'
'Hmm... alright, then.'
'Well, let's talk while we walk. What do you... like about me?'
'I just think you're cool and pretty.', he smiled.
You laughed at his innocence.
'Ah! I have an idea! Come on!', he pulled your arm.
He took you to a somewhat rocky creek.
'What are we going to do here?'
'Play!', he splashed you with water.
You were surprised by his splash, but laughed it off.
You and Han Sung started playing in the water.
You were both drenched in water whilst you continued to play and laugh. You were running and hiding from each other.
This was the most fun, you've had in... forever!
Out of the 3 dates you've been on, this is the most fun.
Han Sung saw you laughing and having fun.
He liked seeing you happy. He liked seeing you have fun.
It made him happy, really happy.
He was glad he could be the one you had this much fun with.