Haneul conferted and asked her not to tell anything about that rainy day to Hyeri.
"But how will I be able to face her after that?" she asked.
"Just know that it was not your fault, talk to her later when things will be in your favour, but for now just don't talk about it to anyone," Haneul replied.
The next day morning, he made an excuse saying "Jisoo has a fear of rain, and the water sound was triggering her, so I took her home immediately, sorry we left without informing you yesterday."
"No, it's ok I hope she is fine now, but was there any past trauma that she can't even bear the sound of rain ?" She asked.
"I don't know but don't ask her anything about that " he answered.
Then Jisoo came in the practice room,she was feeling guilty but tried to be normal in front of Hyeri.
" Hey guys, sorry Hyeri I had to leave without informing you yesterday " Jisoo said.
"It's ok, Haneul already told me everything don't worry," Hyeri replied.
Then Haneul asked Jisoo for practice , but this time with eye contact.
He finally was able to look into her eyes but still the eye contact was looking forced. Other members noticed and told them about it.
Haneul was stuck in the thoughts to make their chemistry shine more even without making eye contacts.
He was just in thoughts that, jisoo came with two pieces of clothes.
"Remember you asked teacher, that how the blind people have chemistry even if they can't look at eachother?
Let's show them that we can have a chemistry even if we don't look at eachother." She said confidently.
"But how will we be able to do the steps with the blind folds?" He asked.
"Muscle memory! I know it needs a lot of practice but we still have today and tomorrow, so let's break our legs until we dance in our dreams." She answered.
"Ok , nice Idea but let's keep it a surprise until the end.
There is a little vaccent room on the rooftop, let's practice there until then". Haneul said.
As planned they practiced straight for two days on the rooftop.
They felt, got injured but were too dedicated to give up on their plan.
Jisoo, even after practicing hard in the school ,had to study at home.
On the other hand Hyeri was feeling Haneul's absence since he was not around for two days.
Finally it was the d- day.
There were five pairs and Haneul and Jisoo were last to perform.
Seeing everyone doing there best, their anxiousness was increasing with the number of performances and time.
They had to perform in the auditorium again, since Mr. Cha wanted to see the public's response.
Each pair performed well and got a lot of cheers.
Finally it was Haneul and Jisoo's time.
They went up on stage trembling inside.
The music started and they started normally without blindfold before, Haneul was able to make eye contact that time but suddenly they picked up the pieces of clothes and folded their eyes with them, the audience including the group members and Mr. Cha were surprised.
They were not able to see anything but still were able to make a great performance with a powerful chemistry.
The scenery of them dancing together was ethereal for the audience, it was like Haneul knew every moment Jisoo made.
They were about to end the performance, then suddenly Jisoo's leg got tangled in her gowm and she was about to fell, then Haneul lifted her right away and made a different move that was not even in the choreography just to save her from falling, it was like he could see her clearly while putting on the blind folds.
The audience was rooting for them the most.
After all the performances ended Mr. Cha appreciated all of them specially Haneul and Jisoo.
"All the performances were great today but someone changed my perspective today, I used to think that the best way to convey your chemistry was to look at eachother while dancing.
Two days before, someone told me ,that how blind people have chemistry even if they can't see each other, I was left with no words that moment but I got my answer now.
Two people's compatibility and chemistry is not about the beauty they see in eachother with their eyes, but it is what they feel deep inside and express for eachother.
Thanks to Haneul and Jisoo that kind of compatibility today."
When both of them were happy with their performance, Hyeri was upset to see their closeness.
Later Jisoo asked Haneul,
"How did you know that I was going to fall that time?"
"I don't know, I hearded a voice from my left so I grabbed and lifted you up," he answered.
"Haneul, I need to tell you something, can you come to the rooftop after an hour."
"What is it? You can say it now."
"No, it's not the right time and place," she replied.
That hour felt so long for Jisoo, she was moving here and there looking at her wrist watch again and again.
On the other hand, Haneul was confused, he assumed that she had something to talk about that rainy day.
He went up early since he had to pick his stuff from the room on the rooftop top.
Meanwhile,Hyeri was looking for Haneul, she asked Hajoon if he saw Haneul anywhere, she wanted to ask him about his relation with Jisoo since Haneul's behaviour was confusing, she wanted to ask ,so that she does not get hurt in the future.
Hajoon told her that he went up to the rooftop alone, so she went behind him.
On the rooftop, He just came out from the room, as she saw him ,se asked desperately,
"What was your relation with Jisoo?
You like to play with people's emotion?
I don't know what is going on between you two but stop playing with me from now."
She was about to leave after saying that but Haneul hold her hand from behind and said with a heaviness in his voice,
"She was my first love. The unrequated love that haunted me for three years and suddenly came back into my life again out of nowhere."
She turned back hearing that.
"Now that she came back you can leave me alone then," she said with wet eyes.
"I can't do that, I want to be with you now." He tried to convince her.
"Then what was that in the auditorium? anyone can tell that,you guys are more than just friends."
" I don't know why you think like that, but we used to dance together years ago and we practiced really hard for today.
Also, I used to have feelings for her but not now and about Jisoo, she never had feelings for me, she even rejected me three years ago, there's nothing between us trust me."Haneul said.
Jisoo was so overwhelmed to speak at that moment so she released her hand and was about to leave.
Then Haneul went and hugged her from behind,
" I will never look at her, I promise, but for that you have to accept me this time , please.
I can't bear another rejection." Haneul said.
Hyeri got emotional and turned to hug him back.
"Ok....but If you will make me cry again, I will run away, I swear." She replied.
"So are we dating finally?" Haneul asked excitedly.
'"Hmm," she answered.
They were just talking that Jisoo came up.
" What are guys doing here?" She asked.
They got startled by the sudden voice.
They saw Jisoo then.
"We were just hanging out," Hyeri replied awkwardly.
Jisoo found something suspicious in her tone and the way they got startled.
Haneul whispered and asked Hyeri to leave, Hyeri gave him a look.
So he whispered again, "I will explain it to you later."
Hyeri then excused them saying, " Hajoon called me, I will see you guys later," and left.
Jisoo in her mind, " what in world is happening here?"
"Jisoo, you said you have something to tell me?" Haneul asked to divert her.
"That!
Look Haneul, I collected a lot of courage to tell you that.
I actually made a mistake three years ago, but the moment I realised it was already too late so I wanted to correct it as soon as possible." She said while struggling with her words.
"What mistake? What are you talking about?" He asked.
"Well...
You know the day I rejected you, I didn't realise how was I feeling for you, that time I just wanted to keep our friendship safe, but maybe I was wrong.
All that time, you were not around, I felt your absence, your words were moving around my head and I wanted to come to you as soon as possible but you never even picked up my calls.
Haneul was so stunned at that moment.
He never expected that from Jisoo.
"What are you saying Jisoo?" he asked while stuttering.
" I wanted to say that to you on the very first day we met again, but finally I gathered my courage to tell you that I like you too.
You still like me right?" she asked.
-chapter ends-
What will Haneul do after Jisoo's unexpected confession?
And,
How will Jisoo react to know about Haneul and Hyeri's relationship?