Chapter 18 : Rival (?)

Third person point of view

Junkyu later had lunch along with all of them. Some of them already left and some left after lunch. The director wanted to go look at the auditions. The producer was also busy with something else. And Junkyu was left alone in the room. He took out his phone and started looking through his social media. He heard a knock and the door opened.

Junkyu looked up to see who it was and was in disbelief when he saw the person who entered. " Wow. I came across you as soon as I enter ". The person who entered said in disbelief just as much as Junkyu. Junkyu clenched his jaw in irritation after hearing those words. The person who entered was Park Jeongwoo.

Junkyu never cared about a lot of things and also about how people see him sometimes. He was open about a lot of things. He didn't really like hiding too many things. He never had any kind of bad relationship with anyone in real life or the industry, but Jeongwoo just caused rivalry between the both of them.

There was not even any particular reason but Jeongwoo just had to go around spouting nonsense all the time. Junkyu knew why Jeongwoo was like that. But he decided he had no reason to be nice to him too and so they never got along well. " So you are the second male lead ? " Junkyu asked with a sharp gaze.

Jeongwoo nodded. " Hope we get along well then ". Junkyu said and smiled. Jeongwoo walked in and sat on the chair. Junkyu didn't care anymore about him. He picked up the bouquet and held it in his hands taking selfies. He took a few pictures of it as well and one photo of the card too; but only the quote, not the name.

He put it aside and posted it with a caption ' Thank you for your love <3. Love you too ;) '. He watched and smiled as his fans commented on his post. He did interact with them whenever he could. He liked it a lot. " What are you doing here anyway ? " Junkyu sighed when he heard Jeongwoo's question.

" That is none of your business. You are here to kiss up to the director and producer right ? Go do that. They are in the hall beside watching the auditions ". He went back to his phone. Jeongwoo stomped his foot and walked out of the room. Junkyu learnt that when he was speaking to Jeongwoo he just needs to say something that would shut him up from the start itself.

That would leave no place for small talk. Jeongwoo is going to just ignore if he has no come back. After learning this, Junkyu always did that. Even if it meant he was going to look like the bad guy, he didn't care. Some knew how they were anyway, they wouldn't pay mind to it even if they listen to it.

Junkyu felt much at peace after Jeongwoo left. His eyes fell on the bouquet. He wondered why Haruto was here. And also he didn't even see him again. He then wondered if Haruto wrote the card by himself. He shook his head finding it ridiculous. Haruto has no reason to do so. He decided to leave as well since he had nothing else to do.

Especially since Jeongwoo was going to be around, he didn't want to ruin his own day. He would rather go back home. He picked up his phone and called Jihoon. " Are you done ? " " Almost. I will be there in 5 minutes and we can leave ". " Okay ". Junkyu hung up. Jihoon texted him when he was done. Junkyu walked out.

Jihoon was busy speaking to the staff and helping them around all day. He drove out of the hotel to drop Junkyu home. " The staff and other actors are all really nice people except that guy ". Jihoon said sighing; thinking it was going to be a hustle. " I didn't really care but now it feels like a problem ". Junkyu said as he played with the bouquet in his hands.

Jihoon noticed it. " Where is that from ? " " Haruto sent it ". " Really? " The shock was clear in Jihoon's voice. " He even came to the venue today ". " Oh that I know. Turns out they own the hotel ". Jihoon said looking at Junkyu through the mirror. " Really ? I didn't know that ". Junkyu said looking at Jihoon too.

" I found out from the staff ". Junkyu fell in thought. They soon reached the house. Junkyu got out of the car. " You want to come inside ? " Jihoon shook his head. " I want to go home and shower first. Next time ". Junkyu nodded and waved. " Drive safe ". Jihoon drove out of there. Junkyu walked inside. Ji Ho came to greet him. " Welcome home ".

Junkyu smiled. " Can you take them out and put in some vases or something ? " Junkyu said giving her the bouquet. She took it and nodded. " Sure ". Junkyu turned to walk to his room. Ji Ho looked at it thinking it was pretty. She noticed a small card placed in between the flowers. " Uh... there is some card in this ".

Junkyu stopped in his steps. He forgot about it. He quickly walked back to her and immediately took it out of her hands before she could take a proper look at it. " I will take this ". He grinned. Ji Ho smiled. " Is it from young master ? " Junkyu blinked. He didn't know it was that obvious. " How did you find out ? "

Ji Ho chuckled. " Well... he only knows so much about being romantic. I can guess this much ". Junkyu laughed at her words and nodded agreeing with her. " Looks like it. He was the one who gave it ". " Maybe you should teach him a few things ". Junkyu laughed. " I will try ". She also laughed and walked away.

Junkyu walked up to his room. He chuckled remembering Ji Ho's words. He put the card in a small box he found in his wardrobe. He showered and changed into comfortable clothes. He slept on the bed and rolled around. He felt a little tired. He sighed looking around. He turned on some songs and just lied on the bed.

-MG