Chapter 19 - Hands Down

My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me

So won't you kill me, so I'd die happy

My heart is yours to fill or burst

To break or bury or wear as jewelry

Whichever you prefer

Hands down this is the best day I can ever remember

Always remember

LEE DONGHAE


I woke up when I felt my hunger pangs. As I looked at my iPhone, I realized it was already 1AM. I saw the food at my bedside table and never hesitated to eat it. I wanted to freshen up so I went to the bathroom and took a shower. It felt good after that high fever.

 Wait, yes I was sick. Then who took care of me? 

Chapter 18 - Bliss

Let me know if I'm doing this right

Let me know if my grip's too tight

Let me know if I can stay all of my life

Let me know if dreams can come true

Let me know if this one's yours too

Cause I feel you right here...

LEE DONGHAE

We arrived at the ship after an hour and half cruise onboard the catamaran.

"I need to rest. You guys need to rest too," Althea told us, me and Kevin. 

She went back to her cabin. I also went to mine. I showered to freshen up and lay on my bed. I had a short nap and when I woke up, my head started to hurt like hell. I didn't have enough sleep last night thinking of Althea and I went to that excursion under intense heat of the sun. No wonder I am starting to get sick. 

Chapter 17 - Invisible

I wish you look at me that way
Your beautiful eyes looking deep into mine
Telling me more than any words could say
But you don't even know I'm alive
Baby to you, all I am is the invisible man...

ALTHEA RYZ FAJARDO


I didn't get enough sleep. I think I didn't sleep at all! 


I kept on looking at the star necklace Donghae gave me. His face and his words were stuck on my head.


I arrived at the meeting place and was surprised to see Donghae. When he saw me, he smiled sweetly and I felt chills sent down to my spine. All I could do was smile back and pretend that I was not 'that' affected by him.


"Good morning," he greeted. "Did you sleep well?" 

Chapter 16 - Moving Closer

Inch by inch we're moving closer

Feels like a fairytale ending...

Take my heart, this is the moment

I'm moving closer to you...

ALTHEA RYZ FAJARDO

Shopping for SJ members' gifts? Not a bad idea at all!

I agreed to Donghae's favor to go with him shopping. It was a good idea since I didn't have anything to do this time. We went to the Royal Promenade, which is the mall of the ship where everything one needs can be found.

Chapter 15 - Especially for You

Especially for you...

I wanna let you know what I was going through

All the time we were apart I thought of you

You were in my heart

My love never changed

I still feel the same...

LEE DONGHAE

That should be me.

It was already four in the afternoon when we came back to the ship after the excursion. I hated myself for not being Althea's partner. I envy how Kevin seemed to enjoy her company. I envy their private talks. I envy them being together throughout the excursion like a real couple.

Chapter 14 - Couldn't Ask for More

I couldn't ask for more than this time together

I couldn't ask for more than this time with you

Every breath has been answered

Every dream I have come true

Right here in this moment, it's what we're all meant to be

Here with you, here with me...

KEVIN CHANG

"Hi Althea!" I called her. She smiled at me.

"Hi Kevin."

Donghae greeted her too.

What is this guy doing here?

Chapter 13 - Now

Now is all I think about

Now that I am happy

And I'm not sure if there will be a future for us...

Now is all I offer

It's everything I got

And I still wish that there will be a future for us...

LEE DONGHAE

"Althea," I called her.

She looked at me but continued to walk as if she didn't mind my presence. When she walked past where I was standing, I followed her and held her arm to stop her.

"Please, hear me out."

She didn't look at me.

"Please don't make this hard for me," she finally said.

I wrapped my arms around her shoulders in a backhug. I expected her to breakaway but she didn't move.

Chapter 12 - Learning to Fall

I'm learning to fall, 

I can't hardly breathe

When I'm going down don't worry about me

Don't try this at home,

 Pretend you don't see

I don't wanna know that you know it should've been me...

KEVIN CHANG

Thank you Althea for trusting me again.

The movie started according to the scheduled time. The film was fun and the storyline was well-created. Although the target audience were kids, I myself enjoyed the film. So did Althea. She was laughing so hard like a child. She would sometimes talk to me about the film and we would then be laughing together.

I knew that she only came with me because I wanted to watch this with a friend but it didn't matter. It may still be difficult for her to trust me completely after what I did. I regretted it badly and winning her trust back would not be easy but I would definitely try my best.

I may be enjoying the film but there was still something that bothered me. 

Chapter 11 - Supposed

In my eyes I'm screaming for the sight of you...
And tonight I'm dreaming of all the things that we've been through...
And I can't hold on to you...
So I guess I'll be lonely too...

LEE DONGHAE

"What are you do-"

I kissed her. I kissed Althea. I was not sure about what really happened. All I know was that I needed her. I felt her soft lips and didn't want to let go but she broke the kiss and pushed me.

"What are you doing?!" she asked. She looked shocked and angry. 

"I like you, Althea," I told her.

Chapter 10 - Could Be Wrong

If I could hold your hand, look into your eyes...

Would you try to understand the things I'm gonna say?

If I could show you how much I feel for you...

Would you turn around and tell me you feel the same way too?

Could be wrong you know, coming out the blue...

I really have to say this

Baby, I love you...

ALTHEA RYZ FAJARDO

"If you're going to sleep then I'll sleep with you."

Those were Donghae's words that made me go crazy. "What?!" was all I could say.

He laughed at my response. "That was scary," he said.

"You are making fun of me huh?" I said, pouting. His facial expression changed to worry.

"Are you angry?" he asked. "I just didn't want you to leave. I'm sorry..."

He really is a child. The Donghae I knew two years ago - innocent, childish and cute - is the one facing me right now. I laughed looking at his expression.

Chapter 9 - Falling

Will you stay or will you go...

Heaven knows what my future holds...

Questions linger on my mind...

From daybreak til dark of night...

I don't know what's come over me...

Can't you see that I'm falling...

Girl, I'm falling for you...

LEE DONGHAE

"I told you to trust me, right?"


Althea blushed after hearing what I said. She really looked cute. She tried to stand up on her own and let go of my hug. I laughed at her attempt to break free but fail as she keeps on falling.


"Hey, relax..." I told her. "If you keep on struggling, you won't learn for sure." I held out both my hands for her to hold on to. She held them and supported her weight. "Try to fall on your own..."

Chapter 8 - Thank You

THANK YOU - Dido

"I want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life...

Oh just to be with you is having the best day of my life..."

ALTHEA RYZ FAJARDO

Somebody please help me!


I was shouting in my head as I was struggling to break free from Kevin's harassment. He was too strong. It seemed that my energy has been drained. I just closed my eyes and hoped for a miracle to happen. I prayed for someone to stop him. Anyone, just please help me!


Then I felt someone grabbed my arm. 


"Don't you dare touch her again!" I heard an angry scream. I opened my eyes and saw Donghae standing in front of me. He was still holding my arm. I was not expecting him to come but he did. He just saved me. He then looked at me. It was the first time that I've seen that facial expression. He looked pissed, even more than that. "Let's get out of here."