Timeless - Chapter 5

Chapter Five

Sunny looked at Junsu and Poppy, they were laughing all the time, “They seems to be having fun.” Yun Ho saw her looking at them, and said. Sunny was startled by his sudden response. But she replied, “Yeah, Poppy’s a real laugh. People get along with her very easily.” Yun Ho chuckled, 

“That’s good then, Junsu is kind of a shy guy, doesn’t talk much either. I’m glad he asked Poppy to dance.”

“Hmm… so you guys are best mate? Where’re you from?”

“Yeah, we are. Practically inseparable.” His reply earned a sunshine laugh from Sunny.

“We’re from Myeongji High School.” He continued.

Sunny and Yun Ho talked while they danced.

“By the way, I didn’t expect to see you both here, you two are graduated seniors?” Yun Ho asked.

“Nah, we haven’t graduated yet, we’re here just to have fun.” Sunny winked at him.

“Phew, I thought you guys are older than us.” Yun Ho grinned, he paused for a second and then his expression turned shy and sheepish. Sunny tilted her head slightly, surprised at his expression.

“Err, is your friend here, somehow? “  Sunny arched her left eyebrow, not understanding his question.

“I mean… your friend? Who bumped into me at the mall?” He blushed.

“OMO, he actually blushed, how cute.” Sunny looked at his slightly pink cheek.

“No, she didn’t want to come....” Sunny trailed off looking at his expression, he looked disappointed…and yet relieved? Sunny couldn’t tell. “…But she’s coming next year though.” She added. Yun Ho nodded, changing expression every now and then. Now his face is unreadable.

“Why’d you asked? You fancied her?” Sunny asked with a amused expression. Yun Ho blushed again.

“Just wondering.” He answered with a embarrassed smile. “Can you…possibly tell me her name?”

“Bunny.”

Yun ho looked carefully at her at nodded slowly. “U-huh…cute.” Then he filled her with other questions about Bunny.

 Suddenly an awful uneasiness crept into Sunny’s head. This Yun Ho guy hadn’t really wanted to dance with her – not for her own sake. He just wanted to know about Bunny! This wasn’t a romantic dance. She wasn’t being wooed – she was being grilled.

Five minutes ago, Sunny had been in agony about not having a dance partner. But at least she had comforted herself with the thought that she was now dancing with a hot guy. The comfort had seemed rather faint and remote. But at least it had been there. Now, that idea had gone up in smoke.

The number ended. She retreated back in the direction of the punch table. She needed a drink dreadfully. However, Yun Ho was following her.

“Any more questions about Bunny?” She had filled her glass with punch and turned around to face Yun Ho. “One more question, I will dump this drink on him.” She thought, irritated.

Yun Ho’s expression turned into bewilderedness. Sensing her irritation, he drew back a little.

“What’s with you?” he asked, “We were having fun just now, at least I thought we were.” He said warily.

Sunny couldn’t answer him. She couldn’t just say, “I’m your dance partner and you was there, going on and on about Bunny.” It wasn’t jealousy, it wasn’t anything. She doesn’t fancy this guy. Speaking of fancy, she sneaked a glance at the DJ again. She sighed, “Nothing, I’m just tired.” She sipped her drink, and forced a smile at him. At the very moment when Sunny was poised to  start hating Bunny just a little bit for ruining her night, Yun Ho seized her wrist and start walking to where the DJ stood, he was observing the dance floor, headphones on his ears.

“What the hell are you doing?” Sunny struggled but he gripped harder. 

“It hurts!” She hissed. “Trust me, you won’t regret this.” Yun Ho winked at her. 

“No,” stammered Sunny, but she stopped struggling after seeing Yun Ho’s wink and followed him groggily.

“How you doing man!” Yun Ho slapped the back of the DJ. He turned around and eyebrows shot up in recognition. He knocked fist with Yun Ho, and shrugged, “You know, doing what a DJ should do, maintaining the vibe.”  He noticed Sunny, who was staring at his keyboard interestingly. “And who’s this, your date?” He nodded at Sunny, acknowledging her. Sunny looked at Yun Ho expectantly.

“Uh..Sunny, this is Chang Min…Chang Min, Sunny.” Yun Ho did the introductions, waving his hands around. Yun Ho put his hands around Sunny and pushed her forward, “and no, she’s not my date. I came here to introduce her to you.” He grinned at Chang Min.

Sunny widen her eyes, “C’mon, go dance with her.” Yun Ho winked at Sunny again. “But what about this, Chang Min took off his headphones, pointed at the keyboard and stuff.

“You need a break, I’ll take over.” He gave a push to Chang Min. Chang Min stumbled forward, almost knocking over Sunny.

“Uhh…if you insist…” Chang Min scratched his head and collected himself in a charming way. He held up his hand.

“Do you mind?” He bowed at Sunny like a real gentleman. Sunny placed her hand on his wordlessly and the two of them stride to the dance floor in sync.

“Why did he introduce me to him? Did he know I fancy him?” Sunny thought worriedly, arms around Chang Min. She took a peek at Yun Ho, and he gave her a thumb up. “Maybe he’s an observant guy.” She smiled in return. And she danced with Chang Min blissfully, who was no doubt a good dancer, and smile often.

***

On the other side, Junsu and Poppy had taken a break from dancing; Junsu led her to a table and told her he would be back with drinks. Poppy spotted Sunny dancing with an unknown guy. She raised her eyebrows questioningly at Sunny, who gave a smile that said, “I will explain later.” And disappear to the other side of the hall. Junsu came back with drinks on each hand. Poppy expressed gratitude. As they talked, Poppy was only half listening. She was very distracted by his handsome face. Sometimes, when he smiled, she managed to drag the corners of her mouth upwards in response. He has a cute, slow, slant smile that could defrost Antarctica.

Junsu looked up suddenly and waved at someone behind her. Poppy turned and saw Yun Ho, playing with the keyboards.

“Why is he there? I thought Sunny was dancing with him?” Poppy asked Junsu, clearly confused.

“I guess she changed partners, she was dancing with one of my best mate now.” Junsu smiled.

“Yeah? Tell me about him.” Poppy had a glimpse of Sunny’s new partner and he was actually quite cute.

“His name is Chang Min. He was in charge of the keyboard just now, remember?”

“I guess.” An image of a guy wearing a suit and dark sunglasses over his eyes, yelling into the mic popped into her mind.

“Uh-huh, that’s him. He’s younger than me though. ” He paused thoughtfully.

“And he loves Harry Potter.” He burst out laughing.

Poppy laughed too. “That was random! But that is cute! I was a Harry Potter fan too”  

“Was?”

“Yeah, now I’m a Twilight Fan! I absolutely adore Edward Cullen.”

“Oh yeah, that Cullen guy. He’s so emo and desperate.” Junsu said dully.

“But he’s hot.” He added hurriedly as Poppy was about to say something.

Poppy laughed. “I was going to attack you when you start talking bad about my Edward.” She said in mock anger. “But I forgave you with the last comment.”

“So he’s yours now? Poor Bella.” He shook his head in mock sympathy. “ But Edward was cuter when he was a  Hufflepuff.” He grinned slyly.

“No way, he’s hot, handsome, dazzling-.” Poppy stopped when Junsu faked a yawn. “Hey! Pay attention while I describe my hubby!” She leaned forward across the table and whacked him playfully.

“Ow! Sorry, sorry!” He clapped his hands together and did a praying gesture at Poppy. “Please forgive me?” His puppy-dog eyes looking at her adorable-ly.

“Argh, how can he be so cute!” Poppy had a sudden urge to pinch his cheeks, but she resisted it. She crossed her hands over her chest and narrowed her eyes at him.

“Hmph.” Poppy let out a high-pitched grumble. She wasn’t mad, but why was she acting like this? Is she flirting? “It couldn’t be.” She thought.

“Aww, the princess is mad at me.” Junsu made a sad face and pouted.

“Kyah~! SO UNBELIEVABLY CUTE!!” She started to waver, but refused to give in to him.

“Guess I have to do something to make princess forgive me.” Junsu paused, looking at Poppy timidly.

“What is he going to do?” Poppy wondered.

Still wondering, she was unaware of his actions. Junsu had leaned forward, and kissed her cheek. Poppy gasped, feeling his pink jelly lips brushing across her cheek. He sat back hurriedly, not looking at her. Poppy uncrossed her hands slowly and touched the spot where he had kissed her, feeling very astounded.

After a long pause, “You’re forgiven.” Junsu looked up, pink dots on his cheeks. Poppy was smiling at him, not meeting his eye, and blushing hard. Junsu’s smile widen as he saw her blush.

“That’s a relief.” Junsu joked, breaking the awkwardness between them. “I didn’t want Ice princess to be mad, It’s cold enough already here.” He shuddered while chuckling.

“Hey! Don’t start giving me stupid nicknames!” She warmed up to him again. 

*****

It was almost midnight. The music faded. The couples stop dancing and retreated to their tables.

“Dear prince and princesses, it’s time to announced tonight’s Prom King and Queen!” Yun Ho announced into the microphone. A loud cheer came from the crowd, mostly guys.

“First off, the candidates for the Prom King and Queen will have to stand on the stage.” Yun Ho waved his left arm to the stage.

The people held their breath, hoping to be called out.

“FIRST CANDIDATE IS… KIM JUNSU FROM MYEONJI HIGH SCHOOL!!!” The boys howled. The girls screamed.

Junsu glanced around, clearly in shock. He looked back at Poppy, who was smiling and clapping, urged him to go up stage. He stood up sheepishly walked towards the stage, but not without earning another scary screams from the fan girls.

“THE SECOND CANDIDATE FOR TONIGHT IS… SHIM CHANG MIN, ALSO FROM MYEONJI HIGH SCHOOL!!!!”

Chang Min went up the stage, the crowd roared in approval. Sunny caught Poppy’s eyes and held up two fingers, grinning happily.

“Righty guys, sorry to say this but the third candidate is me.” Yun Ho said into his mic. There was a howl from the boys – part anguish, part agreement. Yun Ho continued, “But I decided to resign, now, MOVING ON WITH THE GIRLS CANDIDATE!” The girls screamed in disappointment , they wanted Yun Ho to participated. Several other boys booed.

“FIRST CANDIDATE… KWON YURI FROM DAEYOUNG HIGH SCHOOL!!!” Yun Ho continued as if he hadn’t been interrupted. Yuri got on the stage, earning envious look from the girls. She stood shyly on the stage with Junsu and Chang Min, amazing-looking under the lights. 

“SECOND CANDIDATE IS THE BEAUTIFUL KIM TAE YEON!” Another trill ran though the assembled jocks as Tae Yeon walked charmingly onto the stage.

“LAST BUT NOT LEAST! IM YOONA!!” A loud applause came from the crowd as they were hoarse from screaming too much.

“Okay, it’s time to announce the PROM KING AND PROM QUEEN. Just for your sake, please don’t get sad if you’re not chosen. It is already a huge honor to get chosen as a candidate.” Yun Ho grinned into the microphone.

“THE PROM QUEEN FOR TONIGHT IS…” He paused for a dramatic response. The candidates held their breath nervously. The crowd cheered on.

“ KWON YURI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Yun Ho yelled both hands in the hair.

A guy in suit came up the stage holding a silk pillow with a crown on it, Yuri bent down and the guy placed the crown on her head as the crowd cheered on. Another guy came up and present her with a huge bouquet of roses. Tae Yeon and Yoona hugged her on stage.

“THE PROM KING ISSSSSS… KIM JUNSU!!!” The fan girls screamed and clapped. Junsu knocked fist with Chang Min and a girl placed a crown on his head as he bent down. He looked at the direction where Poppy stood, and grinned. Poppy gave him a thumb up.

“Alright girls and boys, congratulations to our Prom King and Queen, I feel sorry to say this, but the night has come to an end. Time to say goodbye with the seniors.” Yun Ho said, his tone remorseful. He proceeded to play a slow Christmas song and got down from the keyboard.

Chang Min walked down from the stage and made a beeline for Sunny.

“You’re not unhappy are you?” Sunny teased him.

“What for?” Chang Min asked.

“For not being the prom king tonight?”

“You’re kidding, who wants that silly crown anyway.” Chang Min laughed. Sunny giggled.

“C’mon, I have to find my friend.” They both walked towards Poppy

***

“Congrats!” Poppy smiled when Junsu got down from the stage and walked forwards to her.

“Thanks, didn’t expect this though.”

“No way, you’re like the cutest guy here.” She exclaimed before she could stop herself. Junsu looked surprised, but delighted with her comment. Poppy blushed.

“For my princess.” He present her the huge bouquet of roses in front of her.

“What? That’s your prize.”

“Nah, it’s yours. I think you should be the Prom Queen.” He pushed the flowers into her hands. She hesitated, but took it anyway. “Thanks” Sniffing the flowers, they were heavenly.

*** 

“Hey guys, ready to head back?” Sunny interrupted the pleasurable moment.

“How are you guys going back?” Junsu asked.

“How about I drive you guys” A voice came behind them before Poppy and Sunny could answer, it was Yun Ho.

“Yeah, are you girls fine with that?” Chang Min pressed on.

“Okay, sure, thanks.” And the five of them exit the hotel together.

***

In Yun Ho’s car. 

“Must..tell..Bunny all about this..in the morning..” Poppy thought sleepily.

"Happiest night of all time..." the four of them were thinking, as Yun Ho drove in the moonlight.