Fan Fiction

The Pretend Game.[Completed].

by Erika

Chapter 2

[Changmin's POV]
"ENOUGH !" Mr Park shouts at the both of us, grabbing hold of our shoulders and violently shaking us to stop us from bickering.

____ unsticks the piece of chicken stuck on her chest and throws it at my face. It hits my forehead and stays there. With a growl, I lunge at her but my father holds me back.

"Now," Her father starts speaking, furiously twiddling his moustache and trying not to shake too much from the rage. "Both of you are 17. What happened back there is ... Unacceptable. Even for a 6 year old. So, either you two suck it up and shake hands or stay in the living room all night, thinking about how infantile you two's behaviour have been !"

I glance at _____. Shake hands ? I barely want to get near that monster ! What if she rips my arm off and feed it to their dogs ?!

Both our fathers fold their arms, expectantly looking at us, waiting for our decision. Personally, I'd much rather stay here than to go back to the dining room and sit next to her.

Suddenly, surprisingly, ______ walks up to me and holds out her right hand. I peer down at it for a minute, doubtful. My father raises an eyebrow and so, having no other choice, I stretch out my left hand, grab _____'s right hand and shake.

Then, seemingly satisfied, all of us trudges back to the dining room. Only now, my tuxedo is ruined and I'm drenched from head to toe with cold water.

Oh, and just for the record, when we were shaking hands, she gripped mine so hard that I thought that there was going to be broken bones. Luckily, there weren't. But still, I'd advise any normal person not to shake hands with that girl. It could be dangerous.

Pff, and my mother says I exaggerate too much.

Taking my seat next to her, I pick up my spoon and starts spooning soup into my mouth. Under the table, she lands a painful kick on my leg. Gritting my teeth, I ignore it and continue sipping the soup, trying to hard to concentrate on how hot it is.

When will all this be over ?!

[Your POV]
Aaahhh. I heave a sigh of relief as I flop on my bed, wearing my oversized pyjamas. It's finally over. The nightmare, MY worst nightmare is over. Changmin is probably back home right now, getting scolded. My father should be scolding me too, since the food fight was partly my fault, but he decided against it. Since it IS my birthday.

After the dinner from hell, he just thanked everyone who came, smiled at me and went upstairs to their room. Honestly, I was both shocked and happy at the same time. Shocked because he didn't even growl at me for throwing a banana at his partner's son and happy because I didn't get scolded.

I reach out, grab a random pillow and hug it close to my chest. Apart from the food fight, this, I must admit, has to be one of the best birthday ever.

Suddenly, a knock on my door brings me back to reality. I jolt up. "Come in."

The door flies open and my father, still wearing a weird smile comes in. Oh dear, I must have spoken too soon. He's here to scold me, isn't he ? Damn.

"_____," My father clambers on my bed. "About earlier. I'm sorry I shouted at you. It's just ... Considering it's your birthday today, I expected you to be be more behaved than that. Like, what they call, a civilised lady."

I stifle a snort. "Dad, I'll never be a lady."

"Good point," he grins and I whack him with my pillow. "Kidding. Anyway, that's now why I went here. The thing is, I'm, along with Changmin's father, flying of to Japan for a business conference."

"What ?! But ... You just arrived a few days ago from that other seminar on Taiwan. You can't leave now !" I kneel on my bed and protest.

"I know I haven't been ... Present-"

"Haven't been present ?! Appa, it's like you never existed ! You might as well die or- Sorry," I hastily add, upon seeing the reaction on my father's face. It's true though. Most of the time, he's at the company or at some other country, working. And I know I said that sometimes I wish my mother was a single parent, but still, he's my father. And of course, when he's not here, I miss him.

"It's only for a few days, dear. I'll be back soon, don't worry," I look down and I can feel him stroking my hair, with extensive care. "Now go to sleep. You still have school tomorrow."

"What time are you leaving ? Can I skip school and see you off ?" I ask, before he can leave the room.

He shakes his head, halfway through the door. "That won't be necessary. Now sleep. It's late. Goodnight."

"Night, Appa. I love you."

And just before he closes the door behind him, I think I heard him say that he loves me back.

Grinning, I pull the covers up up my chin and drift off to sleep.

(THE NEXT DAY)

[Your POV]
"Happy birthday, my little princess !" A voice says, just behind me. From my desk, I don't look up. One; because I already know who said that and two; because I don't feel like it.

Everything is alright until I feel someone ruffling my hair. With a jolt, I straighten and whip around to face Yunho, who's stupid hand is still clamped on my hair.

I glare at him and silently count to ten.

During those 6 years we've spent together, Junsu and Yunho both learn that there is some things in this world that i just can't stand. For example, Changmin. That guy has been getting on my nerves since we first met. Another fine example would be bugs. I don't hate all of them, just ... Some.

But if there is one thing that I hate the most, it's people ruffling my hair without any permission to do so whatsoever.

"5 ... 6 ... 7 ..." I continue muttering under my breath, not taking my eyes off Yunho. Junsu, whose desk is beside me, makes a cutting motion across his throat.

"What ? Oh !" Yunho, finally getting the message, takes his hand back and slump on the desk beside me. I don't know why our teacher allowed this but YAY, I am sitting between my two bestfriends.

Then again, the teacher might be blind ...

"So. Nice dinner, huh ?" Junsu says.

Obviously, he's taunting me. I ignore him but Yunho doesn't.

"I'll say. The food was GREAT and everything went smoothly ..." Yunho grins.

"Oh, shut up ! So we had a food fight, what's the fuss about ?" I mumble to them, resisting the urge to murder them right here, right now, in front of our classmates.

Junsu and Yunho laughs, which was cruel, if you ask me. It's bad enough my father is going overseas again today and now, my bestfriends are laughing at me. If I weren't moodless right now, I swear, I'd be on the floor, wrestling the both of them.

Changmin walks into the room, along with his posse. Immediately, almost all the girls in my class squeals. Or fall off their chairs. Or both. I roll my eyes at them.

I don't understand why Changmin have to be so popular in this school. Teachers like him, guys envy him and girls CLAMOUR for him. And to add in my misery, he's in the basketball team, the only team in this school who nearly always win EVERY competition held.

"Oh, look, there's your Prince Charming," Junsu points at Changmin, who is currently showing off his muscles to a bunch of girls in front of the class. He catches my eye and flashes me his 'Million Dollar' smile. I scowl at him before turning to Junsu.

"He is NOT my Prince Charming," I retort.

"Yes, he is. Look, he's still looking at you," Yunho adds.

"AISH ! You guys make me want to kill myself !" I fold up my arms and glare at both of them. Only, that makes them laugh a bit more, rather than shutting the hell up.

Gosh, my mood today isn't going to be better.

[Changmin's POV]
At lunch, I sneak up on her, and before those two guys can say anything, I snatch her notebook and run.

"CHANGMIN !" I hear her chasing me. "Give it back !"

I weave in and out, through the crowd at the cafeteria, before finally running out.

I stop in my tracks, as soon as I reached the school garden. It's a very very warm day, but thanks to basketball training, I'm not even out of breath. _____, on the other hand, is practically gasping when she finally catches up.

"You should exercise more, you know," I grin at her.

"Give me my notebook back, idiot." She's bending down, clutching her knees and taking in big gulps of air. Finally, after one final gasp, she straightens up, places her hands on her hips and glare at me. With those unmistakably piercing, yet innocent-looking, eyes.

"Why ? Do you have something private written inside ?" I stretch and hold the book up, well above my head and let it dangle. She's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay shorter than me so this should be amusing.

"No, but I need it for- the- next- class-" She jumps at each of the last four words, her hands stretched as she tries to reach for her book.

To no avail.

"GIVE IT BACK !" She continues jumping and once, her hair brushes my face. I can smell her shampoo ...

A pinch on my neck brings me back to reality. With a howl of pain, I drop the book and _____ rushes forward, grinning, grabs it and runs away.

I watch as she scuttles back to the cafeteria.

When her hair touches my face ...

Why was my heart beating so fast ?
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This is too boring.
I know.

Park Min Jee--25 June 2009 at 12:10 a.m.
Aww!!!
The plot and the 1st chap iss sooo cute!!
Update Soon!
Reply: Thanks and updated :D

Urye--24 June 2009 at 8:29 p.m.
the 1st chap was great.
update soon!
Reply: Thank you, thank you.

chulLove--24 June 2009 at 6:41 p.m.
Changmin is so funny xD
"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...
LOL!!!!
favorite line!!!
he is so cute x3
anyways...
please update soon!!!!
you RocK!!!! xD
fighting~
Reply: You rock too :D And yes, Changmin IS funny and immature x].

bLoOMuSiCaL--24 June 2009 at 5:56 p.m.
lol HII!!! :]
haha the first chapter was funny! xD
update!
Reply: Updated :D

aznraisin--24 June 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
pahahahaha niice chapter! changminnie is so cute.. enemies? not for looooong~ hahaha ooh nice poster! do u kno how hot and cuuuute changmin looks in that poster? haha anywaysss.. keep writing! eer.. typing! haha cant wait til ur next update! XD btw wht happened to ur other changmin fic? is it a no-go? :O
Reply: Lol, sorry, I had to delete that cos I don't know how to continue. But hey, maybe after this, I'll use that plot for my Yunho fic.

KimJiJae--24 June 2009 at 1:07 p.m.
puahahahaha!!!! wow me and Changmin are sure wow!
we hate each wayyyyyyy too much
lols pulled down his pants XD smart
UPDATE SOON! ^^v
Reply: LOL, let's just hope you don't pull down his pants ever again.

Ayv--24 June 2009 at 12:39 p.m.
Aww...i really really love the first chappie^^We acted childish...well we still unmature though...^^erika san,sang q for this awesome chappie,it kept me smiling bout the food fighting..lol.anyway update soon ne..love ya!v(^_^)v
Reply: ILY TOO :o ! -- 24 June 2009 at 12:17 p.m.
I just finished reading ur first fanfic : 'living with them' and i really liked it since jae is my fav ^^
this fanfic is great too, i like the moments when changmin is acting childish lol i'm looking forward the next chapter ^^
Reply: Yes, cos Changmin is very irresistible.

Han Sung AH !--24 June 2009 at 10:54 a.m.
erikaaaaaaaaaa
hope you like my poster !
suckish much? XD
update soonn~~
Reply: It is not suckish.

azn14--24 June 2009 at 8:54 a.m.
hahha, we are such kids XD
i would so do that food fight mans,
but now we got in trouble :P
update soon please :)
Reply: LOL, but hey, your father didn't scold you.

fikah --24 June 2009 at 8:11 a.m.
erika, i still wanna know how 'the good or the bad' story goes on..
it's awesome, really...
Reply: Oh, sorry ! SORRY. I had to delete that one just so I can make this. But maybe I'll use that twins thingie with my Yunho fic after this.

JaeSu fan--24 June 2009 at 7:47 a.m.
Update soon!!!
We are 17 and yet we act like we are 6 or 10 years old... XD
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To anynomous: I'm guessing VIP fans aka big bang fans are helping the E.L.Fs... I remember reading it somewhere... forgot the site though... x.x
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Oops out of the line... x.x
Sorry... x.x
Reply: I'm utterly confused x]. But yay, you're here !

anynomous--24 June 2009 at 7:21 a.m.
why?
Cassiopeia?
Where were you all?
when they needed you?
DBSK defeated by super junior in Battle of the Pop TWICE!
Yes, by minimum votes of 4000.
Are DBSK no longer be your prirority?
Are you moving on to Super Junior?
Just because their absence for a year and seven?
Reply: :O ! WHAT ?! DBSK LOST TO SUPER JUNIOR. That's impossible. !

Hey, LOL.
The second chapter.
:]

<3 Erika.