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The Outcome of a Bet : Prologue - Ch. 3

Prologue

*Eleventh Grade*

"I love you Shina," Chil Hyun said kissing her softly.

"I love you too Hyun," Shina replied with a kiss of her own. How it sickened me to watch these two! I had feelings for Shina as far as I can remember, but to lose her to my older stepbrother... correction: My snobby, arrogant, pompus, *&@$^@!!! stepbrother, it hurt more than I can bear! She deserved better than him, and better was me. (Oppa you're so modest)

"Hey Minwoo yah do you wanna chill with us at the noraebang?" Shina asked touching my arm lightly. God, she doesn't know what she's doing to me! Don't you just hate it?

"Sorry Shina, I got other plans," I replied shaking my head.

"Like what? Dancing?" Chil Hyun asked with a sneer. Oy vey, how I wanted to beat him to death!

"I think it's kewl that you dance," Shina said smiling. "Maybe we can go out one night and exchange tips." Her eyes twinkled with wonder and mischief as she smiled at me again. A slight blush came to my cheeks and Chil Hyun noticed it.

"Come on, let's go," Chil Hyun said pulling her along. She went with him happily waving back at me. I'd kill to be Chil Hyun! But then again, I hate him so much I could just kill him ! (Wow oppa don't pop a vein)

*One Month Lata*

SHUTUP! Eo ddeoh geh! Nae ma em eul ee hae hae! The music reverberated throughout my room as I danced infront of my mirror. Besides going out with my good friend Jin, all I did was dance. Jin danced too and we were the best in our school cuz this was our life. Well Jin saw it as a way to pick up girls but what can I say?

"Woo ya! Turn that down i'm trying to sleep!" Chil Hyun yelled. I was in such a good mood today that I actually turned it down. I decided it was a good time to take a break and went out going to his room.

"Oh shit!" I yelled looking at the other figure in his bed. My eyes darted to his calendar and saw today was circled in red. He only circled the days when it was his anniversary. Damn.. my stepbro has good timing don't he?

"You're in deep shit Hyun," I said smirking as the girl stirred awake.

"GET OUT NOW!" he yelled. I dunno if he was talking to me or the girl but we both left. I went to the door openening it just as Shina arrived... talk about timing. Her eyes went back and forth between me and the girl.

"Hey Woo," she said quietly. I managed a small smile as Chil Hyun came to the door.

"Shina!" he gasped as he looked between the two girls. I tried so hard not laugh at his situation but rembering Shina there I maintained my composure. The other girl kissed Hyun infront of all of us oblivious to Shina's watering eyes.

"I'll see you later Woo," Shina said running off back to her car. The other girl walked off as Shina's car sped away. Chil Hyun stood dumbfoundedly at the door. I glared hatefully at Chil Hyun and went back to my room. I could've went to Shina's house and been her comfort post but a guy was the last thing she could possibly wanted to see. How right I was...

Chapter 1

"Min Woo yah get over here!" Jin yelled outta breath. I looked up wondering what he could possibly have to say. With him, it could be anything.

"Yo what's up?" I asked. He ran his hand through his braids with a grin on his face as big as the crook in his nose. (Geez oppa, you're so nice!) This could only mean one thing...

"I saw the girl of my dreams!" His eyes sparkled as he talked about her. You see, this was no rarity but a common occurrence so I just took his words with a grain of salt.... well what words I actually heard.

"Are you payin attention?!" Jin yelled smacking me.

"Mi an," I replied rubbing my arm. "Where is she?" Jin pointed to the opposite side of the lockers. I looked and saw... Shina? Impossible! I mean, Jin of all people knew how I felt for Shina.

"Shina?!" I exclaimed. Shina and the girl she was talking too looked in our direction and I got smacked by Jin again. Jin sent me deathglares as they came over to us. If I didn't know any better I'd say Jin was nervous.

"Hey Choong Jae," Shina said with a smile.

"It's Jin Sung Ae," Jin replied irritatedly.

"Ok, Choong Jae ," she replied childishly. Jin shook his head at her and she laughed. I gotta admit, she's done pretty good with herself after she broke up with my asshole stepbrother. But lucky for me he goes to Yonsei now and Shina and I have gotten a lot closer as friends. Is that a good thing or a bad thing??? Damn.... At least I don't get nervous around her anymore. One drawback... she's not ready to date yet! And our prom is comin up in 2 weeks! Not to mention the fact that her and Chil Hyun broke up over the summer! Does anyone see anything wrong with this?

"Hey Woo are ya listenin?" Jin yelled waving his hands in front of my face. I shook my head and Jin sighed irritatedly.

"Shina and Christiane wanted to know if we wanted to go with them to the noraebang!" He leaned in closer and whispered. "What a better way to get alone with Shina huh?" I laughed nervously and Shina's eyebrow went up in amusement and curiosity. Stupid Jin had to make me feel even more stupid. (Oh well oppa that's nothin new)

"What did you say?" Shina asked teasingly. Jin tucked his braids behind his ear and gave his trademark smile.

"I'd never say anything about you," he said sweetly. Shina rolled her eyes poking him in the ribs.

"You better not Choong Jae," Shina replied smiling.

"It's JIN Sung Ae," Jin replied irritated.

"It's SHINA Choong Jae," Shina mocked. Jin rolled his eyes and Shina laughed smiling at me before leaving.

"Hey call me after school so we know when to leave k?" she yelled down the hallway. I nodded smiling.

"At this rate, you might as well just go over to her house for your own little 'noraebang' fun," Jin said laughing. I waved him off as the bell rang and I went into class.

I threw my bookbag on the floor as I reached my desk in the back of the room. I sat in my desk getting ready to sleep like always. What can I say, this is my sleeping period? (Shame on you oppa!)

"Hey Min Woo yah," someone called. That voice... it couldn't have been... I looked up recognizing that voice almost immediately.

"Danny hyung!!"

Chapter 2

"Danny Im! What the hell are you doing here hyung?!" I exclaimed jumping from the chair and doin the manly hug thing. (Um... right oppa)

"I just transferred here from the States," Danny replied. We continued talking until Shina came into the class.

"Damn, who's that?" Danny asked giving her an admiring look. Shina rolled her eyes walking up to us.

"That's my friend Shina," I replied as she came up to me.

"Hey I rememebered that I got band practice today so can we chill out at my house at like 7?" she asked. I nodded smiling.

"Ahem," Danny said clearing his throat. Uh oh... this didn't look good.

"Oh Shina, this is my friend Danny Im. He transferred here from the States," I said introducing him. "Danny, this is Shina Kim."

"Hi," she replied simply looking somewhat bored."

"Nice to meet you," he said in English taking her hand. He went to kiss it but she retracted her hand quickly so the only thing his lips came in contact with was air. I laughed despite myself and Shina glared at me. I quickly shutup. She has a glare that can cut through your soul. But she has beautiful eyes....

"Babo yah you need to quit spacing out," Shina said smiling. She turned to go back to the office, her aide tag fluttering with every step.

"Shina!" I called out as the teacher walked in.

"Nae?"

"Can I have a hug?" I asked childishly holding out my arms. She laughed running up to give me a hug. Ahh... the perks of being a friend. She ruffled my hair and left the classroom.

"Why didn't you tell me you two were together?" Danny asked taking the seat beside me.

"We're not," I answered simply. Yet....

"Does she like you?"

"I doubt it..."

"You like her??"

"Maybe..." I smiled and he got the hint.

"Since you're not hooked up yet, would you mind I took her to the prom?" I laughed out loud, causing the whole class to look at me.

"Mi an hae yo," I apologized meekly.

"What's so funny?" Danny asked.

"She wouldn't go out with you!"

"Bet.." Danny looked at me with that mischevious twinkle in his eye.

"Bet? What kinda bet?" I turned to my right and saw Kim Dong Wan looking at me.

"I bet Woo hiere that I can get Shina Kim to go the prom with me." Dong Wan snickered.

"Neither of you have a chance," Dong Wan said running a hand thru his spiky hair. "I got all the game in this school and I bet I could get her to the prom." Danny nodded accepting the bet.

"You in Woo?" Danny looked at me and I was a little uncertain.

"Come on pratically the whole school knows you want her," Dong Wan urged. Damn I hate peer pressure! But I couldn't stand to see her at the prom with anyone else.

"Fine," I said sighing. Danny scribbled some stuff down on a sheet of paper and talked to Brian Joo. They soon smiled and Danny looked back at me.

"Sign this," he said shoving me the paper. I read over it.... a legal document???? WTF?!

"Danny we ain't in America anymore," I said looking at him.

"Just sign it and give it to Wannie," he said. I sighed defeatedly signing the paper. I gave it to Dong Wan and he signed it quickly passing it back. I gave it to Danny who then gave it to Brian.

"Brian's gonna watch over this to make sure we all don't cheat," Danny said explaining it. I had a bad feeling about this but I couldn't have Mr. "I'm too smooth I can get anyone" Kim and Mr. "I'm gonna get Shina cuz I'm Mr. California Suave" Im after Shina. But it's just a friendly bet right? Nothin can go wrong if she doesn't know right? Oh God I sound like Chil Hyun I'm gonna stay kewl about this and suck up my courage. Then, me and Shina are going to the Prom. Am I a little confident? Up against my hyungs, I'm very confident.

Chapter 3

You know, I'm really starting to think this bet wasn't a great idea, but what can I do? I can't chicken out cuz that's not cool as a man (Ya oppa, you're so manly ) but oh well. My fourth period's free so I can sleep or go to the "dance room". The dance room is an abandoned room at the end of the school that Jin and I set up to practice. Hopefully Jin will be there so we can practice some more. I walked down the quiet hall getting to the room quickly. I opened the door and my jaw fell at what I saw.

"Well I'll be..." my voice trailed off as I was still stunned. Oh Jin was there alright.. Jin and Christiane... doin couple stuff hehe. They move fast huh? First they say hi in the hallway and now their in the dance room well, not dancing obviously. They finally broke apart looking blankly at me.

"Showin her ya moves huh?" I asked cheekily. Christiane blushed and Jin hit me.

"Yah! You got good timing," he said moving his braids outta his face.

"I know," I replied smiling as I walked to the CD Player. I put on the music and started dancing to relieve my stress. I had to get rid of this problem, even though it isn't gonna leave for awhile. I was so caught up in the dancing that I tripped over my own foot (Oh... that's so smooth) and fell, hard. Damn.... could this day get any worse?

"Hey man what's wrong?" Jin asked extending his hand. I grabbed his wrist, pulling myself up.

"Nothing," I lied pulling up a chair. I know it's wrong to lie to your best friend but there's some things he just doesn't need to know. Jin smirked pulling up a chair next to me. I could never get anything past him.

"Spill," he said. I sighed.

"I made a bet with Danny hyung who just transferred here and Dong Wan hyung that I can take Shina to the Prom. Jin smirked again finding this amusing.

"Oy vey man.... haven't you learned anything from me??" he asked.

"Um... soon as I meet a girl take her to the dance room?" I asked pretending to think. Jin punched me standing up.

"There's more..." I said slowly. Jin abruptly sat down staring at me astonished.

"There's more?!?! What???"

"Shina and I aren't goin to the noraebang... I'm goin to her house later..."

"You kow, I was just joking about the noraebang at your house thing earlier," Jin said laughing. He was obviously was no help. I got up grabbing my bag and walked out.

"Hey Min Woo yah come back! I was kidding!" Jin called. I ignored him walking on until I ran into someone. Well damn, I think my day coulf get worse.

"Min Woo what's wrong?" I looked up quickly. Great.... it's Shina. Is fate trying to taunt me or something?? Cuz it's working too well.

"Huh? Oh nothin, I just don't feel well," I lied avoiding her gaze.

"Are you getting sick?" she asked genuinely concerned, holding my face in her smooth hands. She honestly has no clue what she's doing to me! Fate mut be laughing at my uneasieness right now. I took a step back and her hands fell to her sides. She reached into her purse and pulled out a note handing it to me.

"You get some rest k? Skip the rest of school or something," she advised as I took the note. I nodded and she hurried off. Damn she's kilin me... laugh it up fate, enjoy my misery while you can. I decided to take Shina's advice and go home.

*~Four Hours Later~*

I really don't know what possesed me to work so hard but I really regret it now. I laid down on my bed drinking my water peacefully, nevermind my soreness. Wouldn't it be great if I could just dance away my problems? Ha, fat chance. Oh wait what did Shina want? I remembered the note in my back pocket which must be horrible lookin. Her writing is chicken scratch anyways so I hope I can read it. I unfolded it curious at what she had to say.


Hey Wooie! What's up? I'm bored so I decided to write you. ^^ Don't you feel special! *^^* Hey can I ask you a favor? My friend wants me to choreograph this dance for her and her boyfriend for this thing... I dunno don't ask me... I was wondering if you'd help me out? I'll show you everything once you get here k? And thanx again! ^_^ muaZ
C~ya Lata XOXO
Shina K~



I folded the note back putting it into my pocket. I decided to take a little nap....

*Ring~~~~*

Damn.... good sleep ruined by my stupid handphone. I reached over grabbing the phone off my nightstand.

"Yeo bo seh yo?"

"Min Woo yah where the hell are you?! Do you know what time it is??" It was Shina's voice... uh oh.... I looked over at the clock.. 8.16

"Oh shit! Shina I'm so sorry!! I'll be over in like ten minutes ok?!" I quickly hung up the phone jumping off the bed. I hurriedly changed shirts and put on some deoderant and ran out the house.

Oh man the one thing Shina hates is late people... stupid me I just had to fall asleep! I pulled in the driveway and hurried out the car knocking on the door. Shina opened the door lookin.... well what's the word I'm lookin for? When that person you like opens the door is wearing track pants and a sports bra and is sweating from dancing hard? Foine cannot express what I'm feeling! What can I say? I'm a guy after all! (Oh ya... that's a good excuse oppa)

"You're late," Shina said moving outta the doorway.

"Mi an hae yo Shina yah! I fell asleep!" I felt really bad now. Shina gave a small nod walking back towards the living room, motioning me to follow.

"Ok are you ready? The song is gonna sound really weird to dance to but I made it work," Shina said proudly. I nodded and she turned on the music.

Hola papa... tienes un cigarito papa? uno, dos, tres, cuarto....
I want you to look at me baby, you come feel me baby, just passin me by... (The Bros's "Nude")

Shina's body moved gracefully with the music, making it a song you could dance to. I followed her every movement with my eyes, thinking of moves to compliment her talent. The way she danced.... it was so sensual... so intimate... she put quality work in it and for once I felt foolish as a dancer cuz I dunno how to accompany that.

Na reul wi han eumak gong gan oot gi neun ga bool beet sool dam bae ii geh jin jung noo gool wu gab gut deul een ga nae ga seo gi wi hae seo iss seul ni na reul wi han gutt deul een ga.....

Her movents changed, more powerful and sleek, but yet still keeping the same style. I smiled as she finished the dance bowing. She then turned to me smiling.

"Do you think you got somethin?" She asked wiping the sweat off with a towel. I nodded standing up.

"Just do what you do and you'll know when I'm adding on," I said with a smile. She started the track again and we both started moving to the music. I reached out for her hand but missed and hit her head instead.

"Ow Wooie was that on purpose?" Shina asked jokingly rubbing her head. I went and turned off the music.

"Mi an... get in that position you were just in," I said taking my stand. She obeyed getting in the position she was previously in.

"See what I was trying to do was pull your hand like this and then spin you towards me like this..." I grabbed her hand and twirled her into my other arm. My left arm still held her hand and my right arm pulled her into my embrace. Our gazes locked and I dunno... it was either now or never. I leaned down kissing her softly, tasting that strawberries and cream lipgloss she always wore. I dunno if this was the smartest thing to do, but can't change it now right? We kissed for a minute more then reluctantly pulled apart. I gave her a last soft butterfly kiss on her swollen lips, her eyes fluttering open. She then abruptly pulled out of my embrace.

"Min Woo yah I think you should leave," she said quietly. I knew there was nothing I could say so I grabbed my keys off the table and let myself out. Once I reached my car I repeatedly slammed my head on the steering wheel.

"Just great....." I reluctantly stuck the key in the ignition and drove off.

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