Chapter 179 - Love At First Fight

Running, he grabbed the car keys from her, picked her up fireman style and ran towards the elevator. As he entered the elevator, Gyeom placed Ye Heng onto the ground and pushed her against the elevator. "You are not going anywhere unless we clarify things here."

Pushing against him, Ye Heng muttered, "You are crazy Gyeom! I don't want to talk to you about this! In fact I don't want to talk to you about anything!"

As the elevator doors opened to the top floor, Gyeom walked out as he said, "Well, that's too bad! Because I want to talk to you!"

He almost failed to notice that Ye Heng had not followed him out but was jabbing on the door close button of the elevator. Luckily for him he spotted the doors before they could close fully and pushed his way in. Jabbing at the button to open the doors again, Gyeom caught her wrist as he said," If you try to run away one more time, I will tie you to my bed! Now! Are you going to tell me what is going on in that head of yours?"

Ye Heng did not reply and instead went to sit on the couch as she crossed her arms and sat on the couch, staring at the agitated man. She was not going to repeat herself. As her eyes filled with tears, Gyeom felt even more agitated and went to kneel in front of her. He placed his hands on her waist and said," Ye Heng, baby, listen to me. Please. I think you believe that I am using you for some reason for Zirui's sake. You are severely mistaken. At the time when I kissed you the only thing on my mind was jealousy! And the only connection to Zirui was that I had no intention of giving you up to Apollo! I agree I had a thing for Zirui but it was in the past!"

This time Ye Heng glared at him and said," Do I need to remind you that the reason we spent the first night together was Zirui?"

"No No! YeHeng! The first night we spent together because I was attracted to you! Do you remember me talking about second love. Before you shake your head, let me finish. I was in pain but it was not because of what you think. Over time, I realized that I had started to use Zirui as a wall to protect myself. But Zirui was someone I did not even think of fighting for. So I had no right to hold onto her memories. When I heard that she was returning, I was already considering dating again. But I was scared that her return may cause me to feel that emotion of loss again. So I wasn't thinking clearly. But Ye Heng, one thing was clear in my mind that I guess I failed in explaining to you or even understanding it myself until I realized today that I may lose you.. I wanted to have my second chance with you. Second chance at love. I know that you don't love me and I won't lie to you and sat that I love you. But I want to try. I always believed that the woman I would spend my life with would be my best friend. It is why I even dared to compare you and Zirui that night. She was once my best friend. And you are my best friend."

Ye Heng opened her mouth, to say what, she did not know but even as she tried to gather her thoughts, Gyeom opened his mouth and said," Ye Heng, baby! I should have corrected my mistake in formally asking you in a relationship! Even when that day you insisted that we were best friends, I knew something was remiss but could not point it out. But now I know. Ye Heng? Will you do me the honor of being my girlfriend?"

Ye Heng stared in confusion at this. Her head was spinning in all directions. Just a few minutes ago, she had been hurt that he was not in love with her, but what he did say meant that even if he wasn't, he was willing to try. In his heart she was more than someone to sleep with and get rid of his frustrations. 

When Gyeom saw that she was still lost in thought and not answering him, he could almost feel his heart drop to the ground. Was he going to be rejected after his first confession? Well of course it would be right of her. Did he expect her to fall in love with him after their first fight? Just as he was about to be disappointed and try and explain more, she asked in a small voice,"Are you really serious about trying a relationship? You were worried about letting people know at first and then tonight.."

"I was worried because of our careers! I saw for my self the way K's fan following declined after he announced his relationship! Even though the STARS as a whole were not affected, many female fans transferred their loyalties. You have worked hard over the past year and our still in the rising path, and so have the others to polish you and make you shine. I don't want your and their hard work t go down the drain. I would still say that we must date privately. Everyone believes that we are friends so there should be no media speculation to bother you and we can be ourselves among our friends because they know about us. But if that is not what you want, I am willing to apologize in front of everyone for crossing my limits.."

Before he could say more, Ye Heng shook her head and said,"Why don't you ask me again?"

At first, Gyeom was stunned but then he quickly composed himself and asked,"Ye Heng, baby, will you give me the honor of being my girlfriend?"