| Fan Fiction |
by Erika
But what's the difference ? I'm used to eating my meals alone. My father, being a manager of a famous band, is obviously too busy to come home for dinner. Or breakfast ... Or lunch, for that matter. In fact, he's barely home.
I guess I can't blame him for his absence. He has to work. Otherwise, how else will I be able to live in this mansion ? Money doesn't grow on trees.
That's what he always say.
Despite being used to be the only one at the dining table during dinner, tonight is different. My father personally asked me to wait for him so we can eat together.
Like, what you call, a happy family.
Big whoop.
He's late.
I pick up my fork and drum it on the table. The food is just in front of me and I didn't eat anything for lunch.
But since I was trained to do as I'm told, I try to distract myself from my constantly grumbling stomach.
I grab the glass of water beside my empty plate and drink all the water inside. This will have to do for now. It doesn't satisfy my protesting stomach but seriously, THIS WILL HAVE TO DO.
I lay my head on the table and close my eyes. My tummy lets out a huge, low rumble. I glare at it.
"Oh, shut up, will you ? Dad will be home soon !" I growl at it and it growls back.
I hear the front door slam. I look up. My father, wearing a suit and all, throws his briefcase on the ground, loosens his tie and sit down.
"I'm sorry I'm late. I had to-" He starts apologising.
I hold up my hand to cut him off. "It's alright, Dad. I'm not hungry at all."
All is good until my stupid stomach starts grumbling again. My father raises an eyebrow.
"Okay, well ..."
"It's okay," my father laughs. "Eat first before I tell you the news."
Okay, normally, I would ask him to tell me the news first but I am really hungry. So, picking up my fork, I start forking salad onto my plate.
My father, and I don't know why, watches me as I eat.
For five minutes, no one talked and somehow, I can feel that my father is all tensed up.
I gulp down the last of my salad, wipe my mouth with a napkin and look expectantly at my father.
"I'm done," I inform him.
"Are you sure ? You're not going to eat more ?" He says.
What ?
"Um, no thanks," I roll my eyes at him.
"Well, okay then. I guess it's time for you to know." He snatches the napkin on the table and uses it to wipe his sweaty brow.
I clasp my hands together and lean forward.
"_______. Ever since your mother died, no one but the maids have been taking care of you. Personally, as your father, I think that it is irresponsible of me to leave you alone at home. But my job is very demanding and there is nothing I can do." He looks at me, probably waiting for my reaction.
I blink at him.
"My conscience has been bothering me and I feel that there is only one thing I can do," he continues. "_______, I want you to live with them."
For what seemed like eternity, I say nothing. All I can do is to stare at him.
"Live with who ?" I say, when I finally found my voice. I'm still confused.
Doesn't he realise that maybe, I LIKE being alone ? So what if he's neglecting his job of being a father ? I already told him that I understood. I understand that his job is important to him, since he is doing what he loves.
And I know that he loves me too. He doesn't have to feel guilty.
"Them. Yoochun, Jaejoong, Yunho, Changmin and Junsu. I've been working with them for a while and I know that they will take care of you for me. I trust them, ________, and you should too," My father looks down to his hands.
Yoochun, Jaejoong ... Aren't those the members of the band he's managing of ?
He wants me to live with DBSK ? He wants to me to live in the house full of boys ?
I look at my father.
"Are you joking ?" I blurt out.
He looks up at me. Frowning, he shakes his head.
I gaze out of the window. I don't know what to say.
My own father. Giving me to some ... band.
Should I say no ?
I tear my eyes away from the window and glance at my father. He's looking at me with a nervous expression. He's waiting for my answer.
I don't want to leave this house. But what can I do ? I owe my father my life.
I think.
And I really want to make him happy. Even if we're not as close as most families are, I really want to be a perfect daughter for him.
I have to obey.
I'm taught to obey.
"Dad ..." I start, swallowing down the lump in my throat. "If I say yes, will you be happy ?"
Ever since my mother died, his life changed. He has to take care of a teenager on his own; while managing one of the most famous band in Korea.
It's tough.
My father starts to tear up. It's unusual for my father to cry. Especially in front of people.
"Yes, I will. Even if it's painful to go home to an empty house everyday, I'd still be happy knowing that you are safe in the hands of people I trust," My father runs a hand across his eyes.
I push my chair back and start walking towards him.
He stands up when he sees me advancing.
"Okay, I'll live with them ..." I tell him. He holds out his arms. I take a deep breath and move forward for the hug.
"I love you, ________," My father whispers into my ear.
I wrap my hands around him. I can hear him sobbing into my shoulders.
"I love you too, appa ..." I rest my chin on his shoulder and whisper back.
This makes him happy.
If he's happy, then I'm happy.
Even if I have to live with 5 different strangers.
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Sorry if it's too short.
Yes:)-- 10 June 2009 at 5:09 a.m.
Oh sounds cool.:)
Reply: Thank you :D
JaeSu fan-- 10 June 2009 at 5:54 a.m.
Update soon!!!
I vote for falling for either Junsu or Jaejoong...
Why did you put Yunho's name in your forewords when you want us to vote? XD
Reply: LOL, sorry x] Edited.
hyo-yj-- 10 June 2009 at 6:41 a.m.
update soon! i vote for yunho 'hyung' haha
Reply: Okay. x] Yunho is very popular, chyea.
Eun Chin-- 10 June 2009 at 7:02 a.m.
JaeSu you here too.. hehe..
Ok like all the boys.. but I'm between YOochun & Jaejoong.
but I'll root for Jaejoong.. Good luck with your fic.
UPDATES..
Reply: Thank you for reading my fic :]
VOTES:
Jaejoong: 2
Yunho: 1
Junsu: 1
Yoochun: 0
Changmin: 0
How come no one is voting for Changmin :O ?!
x] Sorry, I am dangerously obsessed with that guy.
<3 Erika.