Dara followed Taeyang as soon as their first performance ended. She wanted to punch him in the face for playing with her. But he seemed to be in a hurry.
"Taeyang!!!" she called him but he didn't dare turn to her. Then, she saw him going to GD's direction. Before she could register what Taeyang's going to do, Dara saw GD fell on the ground. He is touching his right jaw and she saw some blood on the side of his mouth.
Taeyang punched him on the face.
"How dare you ruin my performance?!" he growled at GD. Taeyang was about to land another punch on GD's face but he was able to dodge it and kicked Taeyang on the stomach. Still, GD lost his balance and fell again. Dara immediately ran toward GD and aided him.
"Why did you punch him?!" she snapped at Taeyang.
"Get out of here, Dara. GD and I have to talk." Taeyang tried to shove her away, but she pushed herself in between the two guys.
"Talk? More like kill each other!" she hissed.
"I said get out, witch!" Taeyang held her arm tightly.
"Hey! Don't you dare talk to her like that!" GD tried to snatch her away from Taeyang's grip but Taeyang pulled Dara away.
Ouch! He's hurting me.
"What are you gonna do about it, huh?" Taeyang teased as he hugged Dara from her back. She could feel his fresh breath on her hair and for some reason, she hated and liked it at the same time. It is obvious that he is toying with her again.
"Damn you!" GD pulled her away harshly and shielded her from Taeyang.
Ouch!!! That hurts GD.
"Stop it!" she protested as GD landed a heavy blow on Taeyang's jaw.
"You've pushed me on my limits, GD!" Taeyang spat some blood on the floor and looked at GD murderously.
"If you weren't such a jerk back there, I wouldn't interrupt the performance!"
Is he talking about how Taeyang flirted with me on the stage? Is GD jealous? Oh my goodness! Does he like me now?
"Really now? What would you do if I tell Bom --"
"DON'T YOU DARE!" GD is shaking in so much anger. Dara gasped because she's always seen GD as a calm man.
"Wait. What's with Bom?" she interjected. She is curious how Bom and GD could be related.
"Oh so you haven't told this witch yet, huh?" Taeyang's lips curved into a playful smile.
"GD?" she looked at him with questioning eyes but GD remained silent. He looked guilty and nervous at the same time.
"Why don't you tell her how much you love Bom?" Taeyang continued. His back resting on the wall.
"Shut up!" GD clenched his fists tightly.
He loves Bom?
He loves Bom?
I thought...
For a moment I thought...
He liked me too.
"Y-You love Bom?" Dara felt like a bucket of ice-cold water fell on her as she heard what Taeyang said. Dara felt GD's hands on her shoulders. He stared at her with pleading eyes.
"Dara, it isn't like what you think it is." GD said in a calm voice. But the shock of that news has made her numb that she can't hear GD's explanation.
"Then are you denying it, GD?" Taeyang grinned evilly.
"No. I love Bom but --" She can't take it anymore. The fact that GD can't deny that he loves Bom is too much for her.
He said he loves Bom.
It's over now, Dara.
I thought he's already starting to like me?
Why?
Why Bom?
I hate that Taeyang! Why does he have to say those things just before my performance? I hate him so much!
I will get back at him!!!
Just like how tears ran down her cheeks, Dara ran as fast as she could away from the two of them.
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Taeyang wanted to punch his own face as soon as he saw Dara's tears.
Come on, man. Why do her tears affect you so much? You were able to hurt her and GD. Isn't that what you wanted?
"Happy now, aren't you?" GD said sternly.
Happy? Am I really happy for what I've done?
But GD ruined your performance, Taeyang!
Dara still has photo of you!
They deserve to be punished.
"I hope it makes you feel better. Yes, I am in pain right now. I like Dara so much and she likes me too. Thank you very much for ruining our relationship." GD looked at him disgustingly and started to walk away.
What? He likes her. That's obvious but coming from him... GD likes Dara.
Damn. Why am I being like a retard? Why are my hands cold right now? Why is my heart beating like this? So what if they like each other? I don't care.
...I don't care.
-Taeyang tried convincing his self that he doesn't give a damn about what's going on between GD and Dara. But the more he tries to lie to himself, the more pain he felt in his chest.
"And oh by the way, does it feel good to use my sister just to hurt me? That proves that you really love her." He added before he left Taeyang alone. Once GD's gone, Taeyang fell on his knees. For some reason, even if this is what he wanted, he is not happy with what he did. GD's words rang to his ears repeatedly. He hates to admit it, but he cares about GD and Dara's relationship. GD talked about it like they really are lovers.
NO! They aren't!
Dara's tears came flashing in his mind over and over again.
What have I done?
Dara did her best so I could have a good performance.
She didn't try to ruin it. She had been fair to me. And yet... I hurt her intentionally. Why have I done that? I was never like this before but ever since I met her, I've changed a lot. I always think about her unintentionally. I always see her in my dreams. I always see her face...
I wish I have never met her so I am still my old self.
Taeyang heard the loud scream from the audience who seemed to be enjoying Minzy and Daesung's performance.
Shit! It will be Dara's performance next. I should talk to her. I should at least help her with it.
He got on his feet and went towards where Dara have ran to. He went to their dressing room but she isn't there. Although Taeyang saw her black mini dress on the floor as well the high-heeled shoes he gave her. It seems that she had already changed. He doesn't want to, but he went to GD's dressing room. But the only people there are Seungri and CL who are locked in a tight embrace. It seems like CL is crying and Seungri is comforting her. The two of them were startled when he opened the door.
Oops. Didn't mean to see that.
He silently closed the door again and tried to think where Dara could have gone off to.
Then, he remembered seeing Dara and Bom together.
Maybe. Maybe she's in Bom's dressing room.
He sped off towards Top and Bom's dressing room. Before he could even knock, he heard voices inside.
"I like you for my daughter."
Mrs. Park? Why is Bom's mother here? Who is she talking to?
"But ma'am..."
Top? What the heck?!
-He was about to knock now when he heard another voice.
"We will arrange the engagement as soon as possible."
That's Bom's dad. What the heck is going on?!
"Taeyang? What are you doing here?"
Taeyang turned around and saw Bom looking at him curiously.
So Bom doesn't know what's going on.
"Did you come here to look for me?" she teased.
"Err... actually..."
"I'm just kidding. I know you're looking for Dara."
His heart leaped at the sound of Dara's name.
"I know where she is but I am not going to tell you. She looks so mad at you. She was crying and plotting your death at the same time." Bom laughed as if what she said was really funny.
"I need to talk to her."
"You don't have to. She wanted me to tell you that you need to be ready. Mind you, Taeyang, she looks deadly." Bom kissed him on the cheeks and smiled at him like she and Dara are planning something.
Bom would never turn against me. There is no way she will help Dara into this.
Before he could utter a word, Bom went inside the dressing room. He heard her get surprised at the sight of her parents but his feet started walking away from them.
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Dara changed into her own clothes and ran outside. She wanted to talk to someone, but Minzy and Daesung are currently performing. She obviously can't talk to CL, they aren't close. She can't talk to Seungri, he's a guy. Not Top, too.
I wish I could talk to someone... anyone... please...
She doesn't know where her feet is leading her. Her eyes are blurry from tears.
"Dara?" She turned around and saw Bom standing near her. She looked worried while staring at her.
But... if I talk to her...
GD... loves her...
Seeing her... seeing her is just too much for me...
"Are you okay, Dara?" Bom reached out to her but she stepped back.
"I... I am..." she lied. Bom looked hurt about what she did but she didn't give up.
"Hey. We're friends, aren't we? 2NE1, remember?" she beamed.
I can't be mean to her. She didn't do anything wrong to me. Bom is my friend.
"You did great on Taeyang's performance. Actually, I was glad when GD stepped on the stage. The two of you look good together." She commented.
-Dara swallowed hard.
She brought up the topic I am trying to avoid.
"Are you two together?" Bom asked again.
A wave of tears pool Dara's eyes again and this time, she didn't try to hide her feelings. Bom rushed to her side.
"Hey! Did I say something wrong?"
"N-No... B-Bom..." she sobbed so hard.
"I know I did. Tell me what's wrong, Dara... please..." Bom looks like she's about to cry too.
"G...D... loves... you... not... me..." and she hugged Bom tightly and cried on her shoulders. Dara felt Bom's soft hands caress her back.
"Oh... that." Bom said the words like the issue was nothing to her.
"But I thought... he likes me...too."
"He does. He likes you a lot." Dara pulled away from Bom and stared at her, confused.
"Let me tell you a big secret, Dara."
She nodded like a child.
"My father fell in love with a poor woman and he got her pregnant. His father was totally against their relationship so he was forced to marry my mom. Then they had me. They tried to keep it a secret from me but I am too smart for these kind of secrets. Like, seriously, they thought I was stupid?" Bom rolled her eyes.
-Dara smiled.
"When I was young, I always see Jiyong... I mean, GD in our mansion. I thought he was just a son of one of the maids. But when I got inside my dad's office one time, I saw a picture of GD and his mom. Then I saw another picture of GD'smom with my dad. And then I knew. I knew that GD is my brother. You see, my dad doesn't really love my mom. But anyway, that's a different story. From that moment on, I tried to be close to him but he always avoids me. Then, when we're in high school, I heard him and dad had a row. Something about a girl. GD left the mansion and I never saw him again."
Dara tried to see any regrets from Bom. They are friends but she couldn't believe Bom would tell her such a deep secret like that.
"By the way... How on earth did you know that GD loves me? I mean, obviously, he is not going to tell you that." Bom asked curiously.
It was because of Taeyang! He tried to frame GD. He tried to make it look like GD is just playing with me. I wish I could have listened to him before I ran away. Aish! That playbooooooy!!!
Then, blood boiling, Dara remembered Taeyang and told Bom about the whole scene a while ago.
"Oh, that jerk! Err.. Excuse my words.. That Taeyang! He isn't like that before. I don't know what's gotten into him lately." Bom looked worried and sad at the same time.
"Maybe he's jealous."
"Jealous?"
"Hello? Isn't it obvious to you? Taeyang likes you and now you're always with Top. He's probably jealous." Dara smiled at Bom. She feels a little bit better now.
"Of course not! He doesn't like me... We're just... just best friends."
"I'm not sure about that." She teased. Bom blushed brightly.
"Hey. You are also my friend and I don't want you to think that I always tolerate Taeyang with his games. If you need my help with your performance..."
"Oh, yes! I need your help about my makeup and my getup." Dara told Bom exactly how she wanted to look like. She told her about her plans and Bom looked excited. They went to Dara's dressing room and started her hair, makeup, and fitting the clothes. Dara looked like a DJ with her getup.
"I just need to get my other things for your costume change later..." Bom said hurriedly.
"Bom... in case you see Taeyang, tell him to be ready."
They shared an evil grin before Bom rushed outside.
You're dead, Taeyang!!!
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Taeyang had no time to change clothes. Dara didn't even provide him what to wear. He is still wearing his tuxedo when the professor called out their names again.
Why am I nervous? Oh, that witch! She might cast a spell on me.
As he got up the stage, his fans started cheering him again but his eyes were fixed on Dara who looks so fierce in a DJ getup. She is behind a set of sound mixers and speakers. Then, without knowing where to go or what to do, the fast beat of the music played in the air. A number of dancers came up the stage who looks like they were in a party.
Oh. This is a party huh? And Dara is the DJ. I can play this game. He started dancing with everyone but was surprised to hear Dara's angelic, yet fierce voice.
I just wanna kiss I never wanna miss
More tingly, one more time
Take my breath away
I'm dying for your kiss
I never wanna miss
Don't hold back any more
Take my lips away
The dancers shoved him near Dara so they could be face-to-face. Then, the dancers handcuffed him to the table. Dara began circling him.
Baby boy
Why do you always have so much to say?
She tapped his cheek twice.
Annoying baby boy
I know you're going to confess that you love me
Dara started dancing along with the backups.
Man, I look stupid here.
I'm not a baby girl
I'm more quick-witted than you think I am
We always go back to the same place everyday
How the heck do you seriously not know me?
Then, the dancers unlocked him and shoved him to the other end of the stage. Dara is now holding a baseball bat.
No!!! don't tell me she's gonna hit me?
Baby boy
I remember the day I fell for that confidence
She traced his face with the bat she's holding. She's obviously playing with him.
I can't let you do this to me. -Taeyang began dancing with her teasingly.
My baby boy
Your tempo is so much more boring than you think
Dara pushed him away from him and went to the other side of the stage. The dancers followed.
Taeyang danced impromptu. He can count the tempo and the beat so he relied on his dancing skills.
I'm your baby girl
Why do my hands tremble so when we part?
He danced his way to Dara. This time, she is holding a whip.
Oh, no!!! not that one!
A bouquet of flower is great and a ring is great also, but
I guess you just never know
Dara began using the whip so Taeyang has to avoid it so many times. The audience laughed but didn't notice that they hadn't rehearsed this performance.
Don't speed up
Don't tell me boring stories
How do you bear with it so well?
Are you sure you're a guy?
He almost ran away from her but he is still thinking about Dara's grades. He was already on the edge of the stage. He tried to give Dara his sweetest smile but she was grinning at him evilly.
Don't smile
It's too dull
Close your eyes and come here now
And just get it get it
Finally, Dara caught him using the whip like a cowboy's rope. She pulled him closer to her and he was forced to walk towards her. They were so close, their lips are almost touching.
I just wanna kiss
I never wanna miss
More tingly, one more time
Take my breath away
He was drawn to her lips that he closed his eyes and moved closer to her. But he immediately opened them again because Dara tightened the whip around him and dragged him around the stage.
I'm dying for your kiss
I never wanna miss
Don't hold back any more
Take my lips away
Dara let go of him with the whip and he struggled to free himself. She danced with the dancers and Taeyang noticed that she is slowly changing her clothes.
How does she do it?
Hurry up
You let it touch
I never hope for many things
The dancers surrounded Dara to cover her but she didn't stop singing.
Shit, man. I look stupid just standing here.
Again, he danced by himself and the audience (mostly girls) cheered.
Hurry up
You let it touch
Baby, just for today, please
Don't let me go
The beat changed and became faster. Taeyang instantly stopped dancing. Good thing the dancers are now going towards him and then he saw that Dara is wearing something else now. She is wearing a diamond-studded black leather jacket and a red animal-printed pants. She is still wearing the boots she was wearing a while ago at the start of the performance.
How on earth did she manage to change clothes while on stage?
But what caught him in surprise is how good Dara is in rapping.
Come on and let my body bounce
Don't test my patience
Today again, I'm 'bout to lose control
As if my heart is a dynamite
The backup dancers held his both hands to hold him in place. They wouldn't let him go no matter how much he tried. Dara walked slowly towards him.
(Tik tik tok tok) Time goes fast
(Please please stop stop) This night is more last
The image of you smiling like a fool
It's hard for me to bear, killing me
Dara touched his face, then her hands moved down to unbutton his tuxedo. The dancers removed his coat and left his white long sleeve polo on.
If you want me too, let's go
My dancing heart is a disco
As if you're making my surroundings spin
Without a word, A UFO that quickly flies away
The beat slowed down a bit and Dara stopped rapping. She went back to singing again and went to the center of the stage and danced alone.
Don't speed up
Don't tell me boring stories
How do you bear with it so well?
Are you sure you're a guy?
Don't smile
It's too dull
Close your eyes and come here now
And just get it get it
The dancers pushed him towards her and before he could protest again, he was handcuffed but this time, he was handcuffed to Dara.
I just wanna kiss
I never wanna miss
More tingly, one more time
Take my breath away
Dara played with him and a lot of times, she was acting like she was about to kiss him but she always pulls away.
Damn! She's really playing with me.
I'm dying for your kiss
I never wanna miss
Don't hold back any more
Take my lips away
She danced again, still handcuffed to him. He had no other choice but to follow her lead. He spin her around but Dara doesn't seem cooperative so a lot of times, he gets irritated.
Hurry up
You let it touch
I never hope for many things
Hurry up
You let it touch
Baby, just for today, please
(Let's break this down)
Just like magic, the handcuff was broken in half and the two of them got separated.
Love is dangerous
Your gaze is so poisonous
The two of us are swaying right now
But we just feel so good
Dara pulled his polo and some of the buttons snapped out. His fans screamed.
Love is dangerous
Your lips are so poisonous
The two of us are swaying right now
We dangerous
In danger danger
Danger danger
Taeyang completely removed his polo and they heard a lot of gasp and scream of delight from the fans. He just exposed his perfect body to the public. He saw Dara flinched.
So... she is affected by my body... It's my time to flirt.
He touched Dara's arms and smelled her hair. His fans whimpered but he saw that the others were very impressed. They must have a good chemistry then.
Love is dangerous
Your gaze is so poisonous
The two of us are swaying right now
But we just feel so good
Then, Dara pulled away from him and the dancers forced him to sit on the chair. The knotted whip was wrapped around his half-naked body. Dara was holding the baseball bat again and is tapping it on her palms. She walked towards him as she sang.
Love is dangerous
Your lips are so poisonous
Right now swaying, the two of us
We dangerous
Again, Dara traced his face with the bat. Then, she dropped it and kneeled in front of him and moved her face close to him.
In danger danger
Danger danger
She claimed his lips in a light kiss before she pushed him so he fell on the stage floor, still tied on the chair.