Taking Chance
For Choi Minho, Lim Yoona is the epitome of beauty. From the first time he saw her in the eyes, he could never forget.
“I want to know her,” said Minho to his friend, Taecyeon and Jinki.
“Taecyeon maybe relate to her,” Jinki pointed at the guy beside him, “His girlfriend is Yoona’s friend.”
“Jessica Noona?” Minho wider his eyes, “I thought Taecyeon Hyung’s girlfriend is taking Business Management Major.”
“She is,” Taecyeon shrugged, “Yoona is her friend since middle school. That’s why she knows her.”
“I see,” Minho nodded, “HYUNG PLEASE.”
“Yea yea yea,” Taecyeon laughed, “I’ll ask on my next date. If Yoona happened to be a tag along with Jessica, I’d let you know.”
“Huh? So Yoona Noona usually tag along?”
“If she’s free and wanted to tag along. She’s fun to talk with.”
“Stop it, Taec. You make him thinking too far,” Jinki nudged Taecyeon’s elbow because Minho looks like daydreaming while smiling widely
“I bet he’s thinking about what kind of suit that he should wear on the wedding day,” Taecyeon chuckled.
“On Yoona’s wedding day?” Jinki teased, which makes Minho frowned within seconds
“Yah, Hyung!”
*****
“Congratulations to the debut theater!” Tiffany handed Yoona a bouquet of flower, while Jessica hugged her tightly
“Ah, Unnie,” Yoona chuckled, “I already happy when I saw you guys watching me on the tribune.”
“For our baby deer, we gladly did it,” Jessica squeezed Yoona in her arms
“I guess many boys were queueing for being her boyfriend,” Tiffany teased again, “I heard some of them murmured about Yoona’s beauty
“Unnieee,” Yoona whined, “It’s not like that.”
“I thought you used to be the star?” Jessica laughed, “You always took the spotlight whenever you walk around.”
“I remember when we had the rehearsal for our prom, then Yoona came to see us; those seniors only focused on Yoona!”
“Unnie, the juniors also ogled at your beauty,” Yoona rolled her eyes to her two Unnies. They are friends since Middle School since they live in the same neighborhood.
“Ahahaha, I know right,” Tiffany twisted her hair in diva mode, “But at that time, I know what kind of beauty standard for Korean people.”
“Because both of us grew up in the State, Tiff,” Jessica clarified
“Maybe,” Tiffany stirred her straw before sipped her Lemongrass Tea, “Anyway, I head Kim Seonho is looking for you, Yoona?”
“Seonho Oppa?” Yoona asked back. She knows Seonho from Tiffany and Jessica since he’s the same years with them, taking the Business Management
“Yeah, asked about your boyfriend,” said Tiffany, “I said you are available.”
“Unnieee,” Yoona whined again
“Ey, I’m not wrong,” Tiffany laughed
“Why don’t you get him, Tiff?” Jessica asked, “He seems close to you.”
“He is close to me because he wanted to ask about this deer,” Tiffany rolled her eyes, “He’s not my type.”
“Ooo, you have type now,” Jessica teased
“Yaah,” Tiffany playfully elbowed Jessica, “What do you take me for.”
“I don’t know, you always have your eyes to those random boys,” Jessica chuckled, “Once you said Taecyeon was your type.”
“Because he also grew up on the State and had his American upbringing,” Tiffany pouted, “Ended up he likes you all the time.”
“It was inevitable,” said Jessica, “I never thought at the start. Maybe it would happen to Yoona?”
“What does it mean?” Yoona pouted, “That I like Seonho Oppa, but I have no idea?”
“Why not?” Jessica chuckled, “He said you are his type.”
“But I don’t have any type,” Yoona stated, “I’m not a hopeless romantic like Tiffany Unnie.”
“You need to stop reading those novels and watch those sappy series,” Jessica pointed her straw at Tiffany, “Even Yoona said that you are a hopeless romantic.”
“Don’t worry, guys. I will stay at my hopeless-romantic side because you guys are too logical for something called love,” Tiffany sticks her tongue out, “No fun.”
“Who wants to bet for the first one to get married?” Jessica suggested, “I bet on Yoona.”
“I bet on you, Sica Unnie,” said Yoona, “What about you, Fany Unnie?”
“I bet on Jessica, of course.”
“No one bet on Tiffany?” Jessica shook her head
“Why did you put your bet on me, Unnie?” Yoona clicked her tongue, “You know I don’t do romance.”
“I love the surprise, you know?” Jessica teased, “Like what happened with Taecyeon and me. It’s all a surprise.”
“You sound so religious right now,” said Tiffany, “Who are you? Are you really Jessica Jung that I know?”
“Yah!”
*****
“I will take Movie and Drama Department since this semester ahead,” said Minho to his Supervisor, Song Jihyo
“Are you?” Jihyo turned her head aside, “Yah! You already in the second year, yet you want to re-take all of the previous classes?”
“Yes, Prof. Song,” Minho smiled. He knows the lecturer personally, and he put the tease to ease the situation
“Shut up,” Jihyo knocked his forehead, “Are you sure?”
“I never been this sure,” Minho stated, “Even though I need to re-take some of the basic classes, it will be okay for me.”
“I bet nothing can stop you,” Jihyo printed some documents, “This is the list for your classes, including the assistant lecturer.”
“Thank you!” Minho beamed a wide smile; he found the exact name that he was looking for.
“Dude!” someone draped his hand over Minho’s shoulders, “I heard you change your department?”
“Hey, Lay,” Minho smiled to his friend, “Yeah, to Movie and Drama Department.”
“So sad. I will miss my dance partner,” Lay faked a pout, “Why so sudden?”
“I want to try the best field for me,” said Minho, trying to find the best answer. The real reason is that Choi Minho is head over heels to Lim Yoona and wanted to be closer
“Good luck then,” said Lay wholeheartedly, “Come by to the dance studio like usual. I’m sure you will miss flexing around with some friends.”
“Sure, Dude.”
*****
“You, what?!” Jinki wider his eyes. In front of him, Minho told about his decision.
“I’ve told you, Hyung,” Kim Kibum, Jinki’s cousin who happened to take the same faculty with Minho, rolled his eyes, “The news was spread rapidly.”
“But I’m not the only one who took the different department after the first year,” Minhi pouted. He never thought that his decision would be the hot news
on this campus.
“Maybe it’s been a long time; the student changed their department after a year,” Taecyeon just came and pulled the chair back, “I’m sure your parent would understand.”
“They are,” Minho shrugged his shoulders, “My Dad warned me if I take more than four years, I need to pay the tuition by myself.”
“Please don’t tell me that you changed your department because of Yoona,” Jinki narrowed his eyes, wondering about the reason behind this hasty
decision
“Hehe,” Minho only grinned, which makes Jinki palmed his face
“We need to praise his bravery,” Taecyeon laughed, “Anyway, I have a date with Jessica tomorrow, and Yoona might be there as well. I’ll tell you if Yoona comes.”
“Hyung, you are my best supporter!” Minho makes a kiss face which earned a low smack from Jinki. Kibum only laughed because his friend is so weird, too weird for this case.
“But on a serious note, I hope you are doing well on whatever you want,” Jinki smiled. His smile reaches his eyes, and Minho couldn’t be more grateful than this. At least, if anything wrong happens, he has his friends
******
Minho walked carefully to the same table. Taecyeon texted him before coming, he’s having lunch with Jessica and Yoona
“Good afternoon,” Minho bowed to them
“Oh, Minho-ya. Come come,” Jessica pointed the empty chair beside Taecyeon, across Yoona
“Hello, Minho. Nice to meet you,” Yoona smiled. Minho was surprised; his crush was greeting him first! But being the clumsy one, Minho tripped onto the chair and stumbled backward
“Omo!” Yoona covered her mouth because Minho almost knocked himself down to the floor. Across them, Jessica rolled her eyes and suppressed her laugh.
Taecyeon pats her knee to calm her down, and Jessica mouthed sorry to her boyfriend, let alone Minho scrubbed his hair, and Yoona chuckled at the funny moment just now
“Sorry, Sunbae-nim,” Minho bowed again. His face is hot as the sun in the summer. Moreover, his ears turned red.
“Don’t be too formal with me,” said Yoona, “You can call me Noona like you call Jessica Unnie.”
“If it’s okay…” Minho nervously smiled. Gosh, she’s so kind
“Did you guys ever meet inside the campus?” Jessica asked due to the tension. She’s sure if she doesn’t throw the question, Minho will be ended up doing something funny again
“I think… no?” Yoona furrowed her eyebrows while thinking, “I think we are in a different department.”
“I just moved to your department, Noona,” said Minho, “Starting this semester.”
“Oh, really?” Yoona tilted her head and wider her eyes in amusement, “In the second year?”
“Well, I want to try something new and suitable for me,” Minho answered, “I read Noona’s name as the assistant lecture in my two classes.”
“You need to help him, Yoona,” Taecyeon chimed in, “He will be lost like a lost puppy because he just started the new phase.”
Minho feels such glee in his heart because he has Ok Taecyeon as his best friend slash brother without a bloodline. He always helps him whatever the situation is
“Yoong will be the babysitter then,” Jessica snickered
Okay, Minho forget that his favorite Hyung is dating this queen of sarcasm named Jessica Jung
“Ahaha, Unnie,” Yoona laughed, “You know I’m not good at handling kid.”
“But, I’m not a kid,” said Minho immediately. Jessica, who drinks her juice, choked upon Minho’s fast response. Taecyeon hurriedly wiped Jessica’s lips and calmed Jessica down
“I mean… You don’t need to be a babysitter. I might need help only in my study,” said Minho while glared at Jessica, who glared back at the young guy
“Don’t mind, Sica Unnie. She always like that,” Yoona smiled at Minho
“Emm, Noona. Can I have your number? I mean… It would be easier to contact you, and I hope you don’t mind,” Minho took his phone, and his eyes flash a hope. From his peripheral view, he could see Jessica and Taecyeon suppressed their wide smile by holding hands
“Sure,” Yoona takes Minho’s phone and types her number. She hands back the phone, still with her signature smile
“Thank you, Noona,” Minho hurriedly saved the number and smiled back
Yoona smiled again.
And when Yoona keeps smiling, Minho keeps falling.
*****
Yoona is aware that the young guy which Taecyeon introduced to her last week has a feeling to her. Albeit being shy, Choi Minho is obviously showing his interest in Yoona. Suddenly, Minho popped out when Yoona is struggling with some of her books and helps her to the class.
“Minho is a kind guy,” said Taecyeon when they met at Jessica’s house. Taecyeon came when Yoona was there, and Jessica is baking some chiffon cakes with her mother
“I know it,” Yoona nodded and drifted her eyes to the kitchen. Jessica called her to help her brings the cake
“What are you guys talking about?” Jessica put the plate and took a seat beside Taecyeon
“Minho,” Taecyeon put his hand around Jessica’s waist, “I said to Yoona that he is the kind guy.”
“Have I ever met him?” Jessica asked while brings the cake into Taecyeon’s mouth
Taecyeon swallowed the cake before answering with his signature smile, “You met him before. When we watch Avengers: The End Game.”
“Ohh, that guy,” Jessica nodded and turned her head to Yoona, who playfully poked her cake, “He is a good catch, Yoong.”
“Ahaha, some of my friends also told me about that. But he just a good companion for me,” Yoona chuckled, “He seems awkward around me.”
“Maybe he’s trying,” said Taecyeon, “Do you want to give him a chance?”
“Maybe,” Yoona smiled, “As you guys said, he is kind. I took it as a good review. Anyway, Seonho Oppa is asking me for a date tomorrow.”
“What a bold man,” Taecyeon claps his hands, which received a pinch on his waist by Jessica, “Aw, it hurts.”
“You agreed?” Jessica asked
“Yeah, why not?” Yoona chuckled, “I see no harm in it.”
“Well, it would be bad for Minho,” said Taecyeon, “Should I tell him?”
“Tell him subtly,” Yoona chuckled again
“You still love to tease some guys.”
“I just want to know that a guy is serious with me, Oppa.”
“Take your time,” Jessica smiled, “You will know at the right time, Yoona.”
“Like me?” Taecyeon pointed himself, which received another pinch on his waist by Jessica
*****
Your life is about taking a chance. That’s what Lim Yoona thinks of herself and her surroundings. When she knew Tiffany likes Taecyeon, she didn’t see how the older girl would take a chance to get closer with him. Instead, Taecyeon was taking a chance to get Jessica. Simply when Tiffany and Jessica hung out together, Taecyeon asked Tiffany to let him joined them. As time goes by, Jessica noticed that Taecyeon had something on her, and finally, Taecyeon mustered his courage to ask Jessica out
The same happened with Kim Seonho to Yoona. For Yoona, this older guy never took the chance to know Yoona better than before. Instead, Seonho is like, beating around the bush. They went on several dates, and both Seonho and Yoona never talked about their relationship further
“Nice movie, isn’t it?” Seonho asked when they have dinner after the movie, “I didn’t know that you like horror movies like that.”
“It’s good,” Yoona chuckled, “Seems like you were afraid of that before.”
“Horror movies were never on my list,” Seonho smiled sadly, “But seeing you eager to see it, it’s worth trying.”
Yoona smiled again. In her opinion, Seonho is never being his true self. He always portrayed himself as the best guy among Yoona’s suitors. Truthfully,
Yoona doesn’t really like it, but Seonho is persistent with her, so she just let it be.
“Let’s go home, shall we?” Yoona took her bag and ready to leave. Seonho paid for their dinner; Yoona was tired to insist that she could settle in return. But
Seonho always said that she didn’t need to pay because she’s a woman. It’s his job, in which Yoona dislikes the thinking.
“Thank you for dinner and movie,” said Yoona when they are arrived at Yoona’s house, “I’ll see you later.”
Seonho nodded, “Text me later.”
“Yes, Oppa.”
Yoona sighed after Seonho left, and she threw herself at her bed. Numerous dates, numerous meetings, but nothing spark on her stomach when she’s with Seonho. Feeling bored, she checks her phone and found that Minho texted her before. He asked about Yoona’s schedule tomorrow because he wants to see her
Yoona smiled happily and replied to the message. Minho always funny and clumsy to her; he’s a promising junior. She tried to believe Taecyeon’s word,
Choi Minho is a good catch if she gets him.
******
“Noona,” Minho smiled to Yoona, who approached him in the hallway
“Hey, sorry,” Yoona smiled back and fixed her tote bag, “Did you wait for a long time?”
“No. I just arrived,” Minho ushered them to walk together.
“What are you up to, Minho?”
“I just see this,” Minho handed the museum flyer, “I heard from Sica Noona that you are like to see the contemporary museum.”
“That Unnie,” Yoona scoffed, but Minho only chuckled upon seeing Yoona rolled her eyes, “But, Minho. Do you really like the museum?”
“Yes,” Minho nodded, “My grandfather is a painter, and my father is a sculptor. I like museums since I was 7.”
“Wow, your family is full of the artist.”
“That’s why I pick Art Study as my first choice,” Minho smiled widely and showing his dimple. Yoona feels like her breath hitched; well, for a junior,
Minho is exceptionally good-looking. Kim Seonho is also handsome, but somehow Yoona likes Minho’s presence more. Even this is the first time that young guy asked her to date, they met in several tutor classes. And Yoona won’t lie; she feels comfortable around Minho
The date with Minho is surprisingly joyful for Yoona. The younger guy is well-known in contemporary art, and he would be a good discussion partner for Yoona in the meantime. Minho didn’t even try to be touchy, but Yoona likes his company.
“I never thought that you are so into contemporary arts, Noona,” said Minho when they have ice cream together
“Neither do I,” Yoona giggled, “You have much knowledge about that.”
“I’ve told you before, my family is the reason. How about you, Noona?”
“Maybe my family too,” Yoona played with her spoon, “My late grandmother was a theater artist. She likes to bring me everywhere since I was a toddler. Sometimes, she took me to the museum, but at that time, not to contemporary arts. I grew to like in the meantime.”
“It seems fun! Tell me about your family, Noona.”
“Hahaha, why? Are you curious?”
“Obviously,” Minho chuckled, “Maybe I would be the first one in the family who chooses to be an actor.”
“Oh, really? But you enrolled to Dance Major before.”
“My Uncle is the dance instructor. I saw him while teaching, and wow, it’s so cool. I want to be like him, at first. But, I think I want to be an actor from now on.”
“Such a good development, isn’t it?”
“Yes,” Minho smiled. The date between the two didn’t come out awkward as he thought. Yoona is a kind and nice woman, that’s why the date went smooth
“Noona,” Minho called Yoona when they are waiting for their respective bus to come. They spent almost two hours chit-chatting before calling it a day.
“Yes?”
“Can we go for another date after this?” Minho asked hopefully
Yoona smiled. She was about to answer when her bus already came. She stood and took her bag but turned her head swiftly to Minho, who is looking at her, waiting for the great answer
“Sure, Minho-ah.”
*****
The date that Minho expected is not yet to come. Both of them being busy, and Yoona needs to prepare for her next showcase. It’s another theater, but as a third-year student, it would be necessary for Yoona.
Minho met Taecyeon with Jessica and Tiffany. As from Jessica’s advice before, Minho brings a bouquet of flower today
“You look so dandy today,” Taecyeon mocked Minho's choice of outfit. The younger guy is wearing a grey blazer with a button-up white shirt. Not like his usual attire, which dominated by a T-shirt
“Need to looking awesome,” Minho replied
“You are,” Jessica chuckled while patted Minho’s shoulder. Her simply action received a low whine from her boyfriend
“Sooooo clingy,” Minho rolled his eyes while Tiffany was just laughing. They proceed their way to the tribune and ready to watch Yoona’s performance
“Congratulations!” Tiffany and Jessica hugged Yoona proudly
“Thank you, Unnies!” Yoona couldn’t hide her wide smile. She drifts her eyes to Minho who stood behind them with Taecyeon, “You came.”
“You said to come,” Minho smiled and skipped towards Yoona. He gave the flowers while smiling widely, “You are so amazing.”
“Thank you,” Yoona thought that she’s used to complimenting but Minho’s words made her waver. On another side, Minho also got sweaty. The proximity is so close. And the low giggles from Taecyeon couldn’t help him at all
Their short conversation should be ended by someone. And that someone suddenly hugged Yoona aside and giving a more giant bouquet than Minho’s
“Great performance, Sweetie,” Seonho smiled widely and chuckled to other audiences, “Hi, guys.”
“Hi, Oppa,” Tiffany replied, “I didn’t see you before.”
“I’m late because choosing the best bouquet is difficult,” Seonho smirked
“Thank you, Oppa,” Yoona preys Seonho’s hand whom casually draped over her waist
“Do you guys have any plan after this?” Seonho asked even his tone is slightly annoyed by Yoona’s move
Minho saw Taecyeon clicked his tongue and he thought this is the chance that Jessica used to talk about
“I have a plan with Yoona Noona,” said Minho immediately. Jessica and Tiffany wider their eyes but in a second, their face remain netrala
“Oh?”
“Yes,” Yoona smiled to Seonho, “Sorry, Oppa. Minho asked me a while ago before you came.”
“We can go together?”
“I’m afraid we can’t,” Minho interrupted, “Sorry, Seonho-ssi.”
“That’s fine,” Seonho frowned due to the rejection. It’s rare since Yoona often received his offers
*****
Because actually Minho only said out of blue, he doesn’t have any ide to take Yoona. Jessica and Taecyeon, along with Tiffany suddenly said that they have
another plan after this.
“Sorry,” Minho mumbled. He decided to take Yoona into the riverside. While sitting on the stairs in the middle of park, while looking at the river on the night
“Why?” Yoona chuckled and God damn it Choi Minho is really like it.
“Because you might be enjoying the night breeze in the restaurant maybe? Instead of spending your time with me.”
“I’m fine with the beers and chocolate,” Yoona chuckled again and opened a can of beer, “It’s not about the place. It’s about the person.”
Minho’s heart skipped a beat, what does it means?
“Noona, I…”
“Minho-ah, do you like me?”
Minho swallowed hard, he never expected that Yoona will ask him first.
“Yes,” Minho nodded
“Then, why don’t you make a move?”
“Because I’m not sure,” Minho shifted closer to Yoona. He holds Yoona’s hand while looking at her eyes, “I’m not sure if this feeling is mutual.”
“All you need is ask,” said Yoona
“I want to ask and check it,” Minho mustered all of his bravery by leaned closer. He could feel Yoona’s minty breath. The latter also nervous as him; but Minho won’t let this chance slip.
“Minho-ah…”
“Noona, I love you.”
Yoona’s breath hitched. But her eyes are locked on Minho’s lips. And within seconds, Minho finally takes the chance, to seals those lips.
To declare that Yoona is his.
******
10 years later
“Honey, we need to hurry!” Yoona yelled while fixing a little boy’s tie, “Nah, you are done, Dave.”
The little boy, named David Choi, or Yoona likes to call him Dave since he was born 8 years ago, smiled widely to his mother. The little family is invited to attend the Movie Festival Award. Both of them are being the well-known actor and actresses, moreover, after they get married.
“I couldn’t find my tie!”
“Gosh,” Yoona shook her head and walked to their bedroom. To see her husband is frustrated over one tie, “You need to look carefully.”
Minho grinned widely. Yoona circled the tie over his neck, carefully makes the tie. But being playful as usual, she pulled a bit which makes Minho stumbled to her
“I love you,” said Yoona after pecked Minho’s lips
“That’s cheating,” Minho shows his dimple smile. He pulled Yoona by her waist and makes their bodies collided, “I need more than one kiss.”
“Flirty.”
“Only for you.”
Yoona smiled and put her hands on Minho’s nape. She leaned closer when suddenly their little boy called them
“Umma! Appa! I’m tired of waiting!”