When I was young, I joined a dance competition and met a chubby little boy named Soonyoung. But I didn't know his name that time.

We both reached the final round and I can say that he was one of the great performers among the 30 contestants.
Because of his chubby figure, some other kids mocked him and said he won't never be the champion because he is a fat boy. But he just laughed while saying, "Eyyy. I don't believe you. There's no rule that I can't win because I'm cute and fat. As  long as I do my best, it will be alright. KWON SOONYOUNG! FIGTHING!"

That time, I admired his positivity. I wanted to be like him: calm and confident. That's how I had my first crush.

"The interrogation testimony with that hamster dance trainer is almost finish, " Detective  Wonwoo senior reported before sitting down next to me. He is still wearing his waiter's disguise costume and I'm still wearing this mini red skirt. "Aren't you going to change?" He said while covering my legs with a jacket.

"I'll changed after I made a report with Chief."

Wonwoo senior  nodded changed his gaze.

I know this is not the right time to think of this but: Wonwoo senior looks  so hot with his waiter uniform outfit.

When he looked back at me, I quickly tend to the other side. Phew~ that was close.

"About that Hoshi," he murmured. "Is it true that you and him was in a dance competition before?"

I looked back. Chuckling,  I replied, " Yeah. When I was young, it was my dream to be a professional dancer."

"No doubt why you have the skill. Then why  did you become a detective? "  he inquired.

The bitter reason why I changed my dream from being a dancer to being detective came back to me. It made my heart feels heavy as I remembered how painful it was.

"During the final  round of the competition," I started before bowing my head and looked into my thumbs. "I was dancing with my last performance. My brother, who was my only family that time, promised me that he'll watch me dance on the stage.  However,  no matter how I looked a around, he wasn't at the crowd. I got anxious. Brother never made a promise that he won't fulfill. So I stopped from dancing and left the hall without even hearing the results. When I came to our house..."

I halted for a moment because my tears are about to fall down. I don't want Wonwio senior to see my weak  side.

"Continue, I am listening," he reassured. So again, I have the courage to resume. 

"When I got home, there are police cars around our house. My brother took his life. That's  what they said. I don't believe he really did. Because before that happened,  he promised me a lot of things:  like going to amusement park and eating in a buffet restaurant  together. If he really had a plan of killing himself, then he won't make those promises. Besides, he is not someone who will give up his life just because he is tired." I clenched my fists,  followed by a sharp breathe. "I kept on insisting to the police to investigate my brother's case again, saying it wasn't  a suicide case. But they don't  believe it since I was nothing but  a kid. So I promised to myself that someday, I will be the one who will investigate my brother's injustice death. Even if he won't resurrect with this, at least it help  me to think that he didn't  left me, alone. "

Tears just fell down. I tried my best to be always strong. I said that I won't cry again because of this. But heart is indeed cunning.

Meeting that Soonyoung must be the reason for this painful memories became as fresh as yesterday.

"You did a great job," I heard his low tone voice between my sobs.  "Being a detective for your brother, you did your best," he added before he cuddled me with his arms.

In his warmth I calmed. With his voice I was soothed. The fact that I am in the arms of the person I like gave me a feelings I couldn't explain.

"Detective Jeon and-" UNTIL SOMEONE CAME IN!

Wonwoo senior moved away and stood up as he looked at the ceiling. I wiped my tears then sat straight. This is freaking awkward!

"The two of you, the chief is calling for the two of you," Detective Hanz reported in a very slow speech. "Did I come at the wrong time? He suspected.

I stood up and answered, "No! Hey yow bro, I missed you!" I forced a smile, tapped his back and went out.

It hella nerve wrecking. Well, not like me and Wonwoo senior are dating in secret. I'm sure, he only did that to comfort me. Right. Comfort.

I went inside the chief's office and after some seconds, Wonwoo came in.

"You really did a great job, detective Jeon and detective (y/n)." Chief shook hands with us. "The case wrapped very nice. I applaud you for that." Then he clapped.

Now that the case is over, then it means Wonwoo senior and I won't be working together. I couldn't  even had the time to flirt with him during our mission. Tss.

"And to reward you, I will give a new case for the two of you," chief continued while holding a bunch of papers.

Wait! A new case?! For us?! Then, we will continue working together?!

"You two had a great team work so we decided  to give this to you. And-" chief paused while looking at me.
He narrowed his eyes and questioned, "why aren't you complaining? When I gave you task instead of your day off vacation, you were always complaining detective (y/n)."

My eyes widened. I shouldn't make it obvious that I love working with Wonwoo senior!

"I was about to complain chief," I lied.

When I glanced at Wonwoo senior, he laughed for only 0.05 second and quickly went back on his poker face.

Ahhh. This is embarrassing! Since he knows that I have a crush on him.

"Anyway," chief proceeded. "You are going to investigate a possible drug dealer. The two of you will live at the same apartment and act like a marriage couple."

Did I hear it right?

"Among the teams, you two have the chemistry to do the mission since you are on the same age and you had a long time together at your last mission. So-"

"MARRIAGE COUPLE?!" Wonwoo senior and I exclaimed. We both looked at each other, and avoided gazes at the same time.

What should I do? What should I do?

I should be professional with this but imagining my life living together  with him as his wife, my heart just keep on bouncing!

"Yes marriage couple. But don't worry. I have someone who will help you for this mission," chief said and a man came in his office.

It is our dance trainer, Hoshi! He looked at me and smiled.

"Well, after interrogating, I found that this man is living in the same apartment building of the drug dealer you are going to investigate. His uncle is the owner of that building and he can help us by providing a room to live and for covering your disguises."

"I will promise to help you two with all of my best," Hoshi made a remarked.

This is... crazy.

After talking to chief, the four of us: me, Wonwoo, Hoshi and Hanz went out from the station. Hanz is going to accompany Hoshi on the way to his home.

"Woah. I really couldn't  believe that you became a detective." Hoshi keeps on blabbering while we are walking. "Hey remember the last round of the competition. You suddenly went down from the stage. Why did you-"

I stopped my pace and cut his words. "Actually, I'm little tired. We will going to see each other tomorrow, so let's just talk next time. I want to rest. And you should go home now. You are tired too, right?"

Hoshi chuckles as he tried tuck his hair behind his ear even though his hair isn't long enough for him to tuck it. "Ahh I get it that you are worried about me since I am your crush."

What the...!

This is because I slipped my tongue out and said before that I had a crush on him when we were young!

Stupid me!

"H-Hanz, take him now. Will you?" I requested.

Hanz, who is laughing in silence, holds his arm. "Let's go Mr.Kwon."

"Wait a minute!" Hoshi went back. Then he pointed Wonwoo senior. "You lied to me, right?"

"About what?" Wonwoo senior responded.

"This morning, when you saw me approaching (y/n) from the back, you shouted that you like her and you said you kissed her. That's a lie.  You did that because you knew that (y/n) and I had kissed, and if we started to date, it will ruin your mission. Huh. Im so genius. I got it now, you liar."

Wonwoo senior got speechless, as well as I.

"Omg! You and mr. Kwon, had kissed?!" HANZ GASPED.

I glared at him and mouthed, "wanna die? Go! Go now!"

Hanz nodded as he pulled Hoshi away.

"It was a lie! Lie!" Hoshi even shouted from afar before Hanz forced him to go inside the police car.

Why does he have to make things awkward before he left!?

I tried hard not to bring that topic again.

"Ahmm, well," Wonwoo senior started while scratching his nape. "About that, I mean... the things I've said this morning. Actually-"

"It's okay Wonwoo senior. To be honest, this afternoon, I remembered everything that happened last night." I confessed. "I got back in front of the dorm, drunk. I'm sorry for confessing you with that manner. I am really really sorry. However, those things you have said before, I know it was a lie. I don't remember you replying 'I love you too' in my confession. And we didn't kiss. Just like Hoshi said, you did that to cover me. So you don't need to explain."

Right.

Because if I hear it from his own mouth, I'll get hurt.

Wonwoo senior didn't answer. Instead he just stared at me.

"So," I continued, bowing my head. "Let's just forget it and I will-"

Suddenly, he lifted my chin and to my surprised, he pecked on my lips.

When he pulled back, he gawked into my widened eyes in silent, before he went back inside the station.

W-Why did he...?!

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