All the xD-Ls are back. Only Naomi was on her way down, assisted by staff and rangers. Meanwhile, at the climbing exit, all xD members were still together waiting for Jun to come down, as well as other staff who were starting to pack up.Putting things into the car, including Hyomi and Hyuk who were communicating a lot with the producer and director as well as several other important staff to prepare for the next event."Anyway, let's take a break first. Later tonight we have to rush straight to the beach to prepare the sets and other preparations," said Mr. Producer."Okay!"They then scattered to the bus. However, Hyomi was still glued to the spot to check on the people coming out of the mountain."Hyomi! Let's go!" called Hyuk."Okay." Hyomi then followed Hyuk. "Wake up, Hyomi! Why would I wait and worry about her?""Jun!" Another xD member's shout made Hyomi turn around immediately.The final group seemed to descend safely. Even Jun helped lift the stretcher that had Naomi on it.

Hyomi's hands began their activity by organizing each item on the nightstand: perfumes, hair gel, nail clippers, sunscreen, moisturizer, and lip balm. Today's men are no less busy than their women. They are also diligent in taking care of themselves. But wait!A photo paper that was piled up among the other tools stunned Hyomi. Her eyes widened. She reached for it."Why is it here?" Hyomi wondered, while her hand trembled as she grasped the object.It was a photograph of two children. A boy and a girl posing in a playground. It was Hyomi and Jong.Hyomi blinked her eyes repeatedly to make sure what she was seeing was not wrong. It was a picture of her childhood."Hey, bear! What are you doing?"That shout? The husky voice triggered Hyomi's above-average heart rate. She gasped out loud. Instantly her hand hid the object in her grasp. She stuttered.Hyomi turned her head in suspense, revealing Jun in a bath kimono."So, Jun is Suhoo's roommate?" she muttered inwardly. "You're so... Wh-

Kai could only raise his head to the sky. He looked up at the stars that still faithfully accompanied the moon in the dark. He felt the tightness of his heart. The roar of breath that blows when the heartbeat is unstable. The impact of the past continued to haunt all his thoughts. He remembered everything, all the past he had been through with Hyomi, how he tried to get her out of her parents' clutches.Little Hyomi was left with little time to play with her peers. She could only watch the other children play snowballs through the window of her room. Books were Hyomi's only friends. Her parents always placed great demands on her education. But it was all too much. Hyomi was always confined, like doggie, her pet dog. While Jong was the only person who took pity on Hyomi when the girl could only look at her other friends with a drawn smile.Jong, now known as Kai, was also an ordinary boy. Even he also knew about the harshness of Hyomi's parents. There was no guts at all to defend Hyomi

Hyomi had already begun to sense a different atmosphere when Jun came, unfurling his gray hoodie. She went even crazier when he hugged her from the side.Hyomi admitted that very warm, but she couldn't lie that her feelings were mixed. Her heart rippled.Hyomi froze even more. Her heartbeat was irregular. Her body was completely rigid. She couldn't do anything anymore. Her blood seemed to turn blue. Usually, she would have kicked this bastard. But this time, Hyomi let the man hug her.Jun placed his head on Hyomi's shoulder as he tightened his embrace."Thank you for warming me up." Jun further buried her head between Hyomi's neck, bringing about a strange, tickling sensation that made the girl lose her mind.There was a moment of silence as Hyomi had completely stiffened up while Jun was still nestled around Hyomi's neck like a child embracing his mother.In the end, the ice in Hyomi's body seemed to melt."You're welcome," Hyomi whispered almost silently. The sentence sounded from t

"Miss Hyomi! Are you okay?" asked one of the stylists. "Your makeup will be shredded."Instead of answering, Hyomi looked down and shook her head while screaming and banging her head."Argh!"The situation caused panic. One of the other stylist called Hyuk came over very quickly."Hyomi! What's wrong with you?"Hyomi hid in excessive fear. She didn't answer."Hyomi! Wake up!" shouted Hyuk.Slowly Hyomi began to calm down as she looked up. She was like a dazed person when she found that there were already several people around her.Hyuk had a worried look on his face. "Are you sick?"Hyomi blinked. She wiped away tears with a tissue. "No.""Then what's wrong with you?""Nothing."Hyuk was not satisfied with Hyomi's answer. "Be honest. If you can't host this show, I'll take over.""No. I'm just tired.""You always say that."Hyomi snorted softly. "Really. I'm fine.""Can you carry the show this time?" Hyuk confirmed."I can. I'll do it. Sorry for making you worry." Hyomi then took a sip