| Fan Fiction |
by Erika
"Now, ____, there is absolutely no need to be distraught like this ..." My mother clamps a warm hand on my knee. Probably to keep me from standing up and lunging at my father.
"I only invited the Shim family over, what is the big deal ?" My father looks at me, still wearing that calm expression on his face.
See, this is the reason why, sometimes, I wish my mother was a single parent. I feel like she's the only one who understands me in this house. Okay, the maids are alright sometimes. But my father ... MY FATHER is the only one who doesn't know how the mind of a teenager works.
For example, you do not, I repeat that in big letters, DO NOT invite your number 1 enemy for dinner. Even though it's my freaking birthday and only your closest friends are invited.
Because, for one thing, Shim Changmin isn't one of my closest friends. In fact, he's not even my friend at all. We've hated each other since he first kicked over the castle I made at the sandbox on that playground when we were just chubby little 6 year olds.
And I still haven't forgiven him. It was a very beautiful sandcastle and I worked hard on it. And then some random guy just came by and kicked it.
It makes me emotional.
"The big deal, FATHER, is that Changmin and I ... Hmm, how can I put it lightly ... ? Oh yes, WE HATE EACH OTHER," I glare at my father for making this stupid decision.
Birthdays are supposed to be happy. The birthday girl, which in this case, is me, is supposed to enjoy her birthday. To have fun. Not to spend the whole freaking day trying to think up sarcastic insults for the most annoying guy in the whole world.
I bet, for a present, he'll give me a box of tissues.
That jerk.
"_____. I understand that you and Changmin dislike each other but we can't possibly leave them out from your birthday dinner. That would be rude," My father tries to reassure me. "Besides, Changmin's father is my business PARTNER. We're practically brothers. It's only for one night. Bear with it, okay ?"
"Appa," I sigh. " 'Dislike' isn't even close to how I feel about Changmin."
My mother hides a smile behind her hand. She was there when Changmin kicked my castle. And when I ...
Attacked him and pulled down his pants.
"____. Please. You're already 17-"
"Which reminds me. Happy birthday, dear," My mother pipes up from the couch.
I smile at her but my father gives her an exasperated glance. He hates being interrupted.
"As I was saying ..." He continues. I stifle a giggle. "I'm going to say this for the final time, _____. It's only for one night. Can't you and Changmin control yourselves for probably a few mere hours ? You're both practically adults now."
Ah, the Being-17-Means-You're-An-Adult line. I knew he'd throw that in my face. I wish I was still 10 so I can shout no and kick his ankles.
But noooooo. I'm 17.
"Fine," I sigh, yet again, not believing what is coming out from my mouth. "But I'm not talking to him."
My father stands up and flashes me a big grin. In which he looks remarkably like an abnormal person who has lips disorder.
"Good enough. Now, go freshen up. Dinner starts in an hour."
My mother kisses me on my cheek before following my father up the stairs.
I slump down on the couch and bite my lip.
I don't know if I can survive this. Alone, that is. Good thing my bestfriends are coming. Maybe they'll be able to hold me back when I lose my cool.
Maybe.
No, _____, you're already 17. One more year, and you're an adult. You have to act like your age. Behave.
Try not to kill Shim Changmin.
[Changmin's POV]
"I think I'm coming down with something ..." Dramatically, I press a hand on my forehead and clutch my stomach with the other. And let's just hope that somehow, I look sick.
"Changmin, that's not going to work," My father reaches out and adjusts my tie, which, by the way, is strangling the life out of me. And my poor neck.
"Fine. But if _____ really kills me this time, it's on both of you two's conscience," I tell my parents. My mother, wearing a peach cocktail dress smiles. My father guffaws loudly.
I gape at them in disbelief. They don't think I'm serious ! They don't know how dangerous that girl can be. She's the one who pulled down my pants 11 years ago and showed everyone at the whole playground my Superman underwear.
Which, I have to admit, WAS kinda childish of me. But hey, I was 6. It's not like I'm the only 6 year old who owns cartoon characters underpants.
"Now, come on, we have to go. We're already late," My father says.
I scowl at him.
"Aw, where's that smile I've always loved ?" My mother pinches my cheeks. No, I'm not kidding. She really did.
Aish.
"It's dead. Along with my soul ..." I continue scowling as my parents both burst into peals of laughter again. I ignore them as I slide into the backseat with my mother. My father takes the frontseat, beside our driver.
"Wear your seatbelt, dear," my mother says.
"Why ? I might as well die now, since I'm destined to die later on," Nevertheless, I strap the seatbelt around me. "IN THE HANDS OF THAT SERIAL KILLER."
"Changmin, for the last time, _____ is a sweet girl-"
"UMMA, she is so not."
Finally, my mother leaves it and for the rest of the journey, it's quiet inside the car. Except for my father and our driver, babbling about cars and their horsepower.
After long, depressing minutes, the car halts in front of the Park mansion.
Time to meet my doom.
[Your POV]
"______, relax ..." One of my bestfriends, Jung Yunho says. Along with another of my bestfriends, Kim Junsu, we are all at the dining table, waiting for the Shims to arrive.
Seated opposite of me, is the principal of the school I go to, Korea High.
Yes, my father invited my principal. Since he does enjoy my misery.
"I'm not freaking out. Who says I'm freaking out ? I'm completely relaxed," I say, a little bit too quickly, causing me to nearly choke on my own saliva.
"You're twitching and you're gripping my hand REALLY REALLY hard," Yunho points out.
Junsu, beside him, laughs a high-pitched laugh. Which usually, I like to hear but in this case, it's just making me want to murder him in front of everyone.
I let go of Yunho's hand. "Okay, so I'm a little nervous ..."
"A little ?" Junsu asks.
I throw a bun at him.
"Ah !" My father suddenly stands up. Looking up, I see the Shims coming in. Mr Shim, in his black tuxedo, Mrs Shim, in her cocktail dress and Changmin in that stupid white tuxedo.
Did I mention that it looked stupid ?
I grabbed Yunho's hand again.
"Ouch ..." I hear him grumble under his breath.
Mr Shim, after shaking hands with my father turns to me and smile. "Happy birthday, _____."
I smile at him. Mrs Shim walks up to me, too, and kisses me on the cheek. I resist the temptation to wipe my cheeks. What is with mothers kissing girls on the cheek ? Especially with that lipstick.
Aish.
I manage a simpering smile before sitting down. Surprisingly, Changmin, otherwise known as the spawn of the devil, sits on the empty chair beside me and without saying anything, shoves a wrapped gift in my direction.
Painfully, I force a smile at him before taking the gift. I turn it over in my hands, like as if it's a bomb and it's going to explode sooner or later.
"It's not a bomb, doofus," Changmin says, softly but loud enough for me to hear. Yunho grins. I squeeze his hand.
Hard.
All eyes at the dining table are on me, watching me carefully as I tear the wrapping paper away. Slowly, as bits of shredded paper falls to the floor, a flat black velvet box appears. When it's completely unwrapped, I open the box and reveal a ...
Bomb ?
No, bracelet. A gold bracelet with the first letter of my name hanging on it. I suppress a gasp. I have to admit. I didn't think Changmin can pick out something as beautiful as this. Maybe I'm wrong about him. Maybe I have misread him all along-
Under the table, someone kicks me. Looking up from the bracelet, I glare at Changmin, who is chortling behind his hand.
Letting go of Yunho's hand, I ignore Changmin and clasp the bracelet around my right wrist. My father shouts happy birthday from across the table and soon, everyone is happily indulging in the lovely food prepared by the house chef.
I pick up my fork and start poking my chicken until a sharp kick on my ankle makes me jump and drop my fork on the floor. I clench my fist and grit my teeth before submerging under the table to pick it up.
Under the long dining table, I grope around for my fork. Once I find it, I stay for a while, staring at Changmin's shoe, wondering whether I should ...
Yeah, I probably should.
I reach out and pinch Max's leg. I hear him yelp from above the table. Hiding my smile behind my hand, I rise up from the floor and calmly sit down, acting like nothing has happened.
Max throws some of his chicken at me, catching me on my chin.
"Ugh !" I shout, grabbing my glass of water and dumping the whole thing over his head. Drenched, Changmin stands up and starts throwing any food that he can find at me.
"_____ !"
"CHANGMIN !"
Ignoring out parents' protests, both of us continue with our food fight. I unpeel a banana and aim it at Max's chest, which, by the way, hits his stomach instead. But still, better than nothing.
For 10 minutes, we ran around the table, trying to catch each other and sliding food down our clothes. Then, finally, our fight stopped when both our fathers catches us by our arms and roughly leading us into the living room.
I stick my tongue out at Changmin.
"This is all your fault," I glare at him.
"No it's not."
"Yes, it is !"
"ENOUGH !" My father shouts.
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First chapter. Hope you people like it.
bLoOMuSiCaL--23 June 2009 at 10:22 p.m.
love the forewords!
update so i can read more!!! ^^
Reply: HIIIIII ! :D lol.
Daphne--23 June 2009 at 8:45 p.m.
yay! a sort of romeo and juliet story! but why did u discontinue the other one? i liked the plot! but i LOVED the poster. both changmins looked super hot! can you give me the links to those two pics pls?
Reply: http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg185/andersenmom/DBSK/ChangMin/MiroticChangMin01.jpg
Sorry, I can't find the other one.
YukiYuna116--23 June 2009 at 8:03 p.m.
Ooo another one. Update soon please. /YukiYuna116
Reply: Updated :]
aznraisin--23 June 2009 at 4:28 p.m.
yeaaaauuuuuuuh! the changmin fic! woo show some changminnie love! teehee.. oooh nice poster! changmin looks so mysterious! and cute! haha cant wait for this story! update soon please! heehee kamsahamnida! XD
Reply: Thanks for reading my fic :D
azn14--23 June 2009 at 2:57 p.m.
cant wait for it~
changmin fanfic woot :)
update soon please =)
Reply: Updated :]
Ayv--23 June 2009 at 12:27 p.m.
sound very very interesting...cant wait for the first chappie...plz update very soon^^love ya!...v(^_^)v
Reply: I love you too :O !
RedOrchid--23 June 2009 at 7:57 a.m.
Sound Good.
Nice plot
Update soon
Reply: Aw, thanks.
JaeSu fan--23 June 2009 at 5:22 a.m.
Interesting!
Update soon!!! ^_^
Reply: Oh yay ! You're here :]
jane:3--23 June 2009 at 3:59 a.m.
oooohhhhhh~
I find this story very interesting!!!
please update soon
:)
peace out
Reply: Peace, :]
chullove--23 June 2009 at 3:40 a.m.
waaahhhhh~ I really can't wait!!! Im so excited!!!
please update really soon~
fighting~
Reply: LOL :D ♥
KimJiJae--23 June 2009 at 3:32 a.m.
oh i rele like the plot on dis
UPDATE SOON! ^^v
Reply: Updated :]
chulLove--23 June 2009 at 3:28 a.m.
hello :D
I can't wait for this fanfic
I think this will be very interesting
so....
please update :)
Reply: Updated and thanks for reading.
Okay, Chapter 1 finished.
:] Hope you like it.
<3 Erika.