# Chapter 11 - A Strange Appearance - A contractual promise

Knock knock- Chanyeol's voice was heard along with a short knock, and Lee Hyun's urgent voice was heard.

이현

wait for a sec!

As the door opened a little later, Chanyeol gestured for them to come out quickly as if he had been waiting for them.

찬열

I asked your mom to make you some fresh fruit juice because you couldn't digest it in the morning. Drink it and let's go to school quickly.

이현

Oh, thank you

Also, Chanyeol smiled bitterly because his heart fluttered and tingled whenever he saw that smile.

After drinking juice and brushing his teeth, Lee Hyun seemed to have forgotten something and went back up to his room. He came back down soon after, clutching something in his hand.

찬열

what?

이현

Ah- glasses

찬열

Are you wearing glasses?

이현

Yeah, my eyesight isn't great. I wear contact lenses all the time, so my eyes get really dry, so I only wear them when I'm exercising.

When they arrived at school, they saw Jong-in, who had arrived first, and Chan-yeol and Lee Hyun greeted him and approached his seat.

종인

Oh, right - are you coming to the party today?

찬열

What party?

종인

You crazy bastard, did you forget? A famous American company was having a party today because they were coming to Korea for a short time. Didn't you hear that Kim Yi-hyun was your bodyguard?

이현

Oh, right. The chairman came right after school today. He said he had an important party meeting.

찬열

Crazy, is that today? And why are you telling me this? Am I being bullied at home?

찬열

Oh, right. Last time, my father came back from the US and brought me a cake. Kim Yi-hyun and I ate it together. He likes Kim Yi-hyun more than me.

이현

You just took care of me because I asked you to take care of me - why are you jealous of that?

종인

And, look at Kim Yi-hyun's actions and appearance. He's a package that will be hated wherever he goes.

이현

Hey- Am I an object? You want me to bundle it up?

Lee Hyun, laughing at Jong In's words, tried to hit him on the arm so it wouldn't hurt. Jong In, grabbing Lee Hyun's wrist and pulling him into his arms, shook his head from side to side, telling him not to hit him. He smiled, stroked Lee Hyun's hair, and let go.

종인

Anyway, Kim Lee-hyun, are you coming too?

이현

Yeah, I guess I just have to follow Park Chanyeol wherever he goes.

종인

Yeah, it's not a particularly heavy atmosphere - the adults are talking amongst themselves, and there aren't many students like us - so they don't mind.

찬열

Every year when there's an event like this, Kim Jong-in and I just stick together - I won't be bored because you're here.

Upon entering the house, Chanyeol's father and mother were moving about a bit busily. "I'm back," Chanyeol said, and his father and mother greeted them.

어머니

Lee Hyun-ah, did you have a good trip? How was it? Were there any bullies?

아버지

What- Hyun-i bullied you and then got beat up in return. Chanyeol didn't bully you?

이현

No one bullied me. As the chairman said, I'm not the type to sit still when bullied.

어머니

Honey, I really like Lee Hyun.

아버지

Hyun-i, you'll be uncomfortable~

The mother was furious at her father's playful remarks. As the two began to bicker, Chanyeol stepped in to stop them.

찬열

Aren't you ready?

아버지

You do what you want - Lee Hyeon-i, go follow your wife.

이현

yes.

Chanyeol's mother, who had sent Lee Hyun into her room, said excitedly as she brought Lee Hyun a set of clothes.

어머니

Today is Chanyeol's security day, but in reality, there's no danger to Chanyeol at the party he's going to today. A famous chairman is coming, so every company has hired top security guards to block outsiders.

어머니

I wish you would wear this and stand next to Chanyeol.

이현

Teacher, I-

어머니

Hyun-ah, I love you so much because you're like my daughter. Can I please have you wear this for me?

이현

I like you too, teacher. I'll wear your clothes - they're so pretty.

어머니

Change your clothes, and you can use those cosmetics if you want.

After finishing speaking, Chanyeol's mother went out to the living room and waited for Lee Hyun.

아버지

Did you convey it well?

어머니

Yes, it will be very pretty.

찬열

What did you do to Kim Lee-hyun?

아버지

Hey, kid, what a sham. Don't you think about the sincerity your mother ambitiously prepared?

The door to the room opened and Lee Hyun came out.

It was Lee Hyeon who was unable to meet my gaze as if it was awkward.

어머니

You're so pretty, Lee Hyun-ah.

아버지

This isn't the time - let's admire it as we go. Director Lee, have the car ready.

실장님

yes.

이현

Hey.. I know it's awkward, but- can you look away?

찬열

What. I saw it because it was pretty. Is it okay?

Lee Hyun was surprised by Chanyeol's sudden words. Perhaps because of the changed atmosphere between Lee Hyun and Chanyeol, they had a hard time adjusting.

When they arrived at the party venue, they got out of the car. Chanyeol reached out to Lee Hyun, who was struggling to get out, perhaps because of her dress.