Stars

I didn’t converse with them much, if I did I Sally would probably jump on me and rip my hair out or something. I could see she was desperately trying to get Hyuk’s attention, but he was fully focused on the sandwich he was eating. “Hyung! This is really good!” he said with his mouth full. “Don’t talk with your mouth full!” scolded Hongbin. “You mean like this?” teased Ken as he bit into his sandwich and spoke to Hongbin. “Ew! I’m surrounded by animals.” “Well we are at an aquarium.” The magnae pointed out, this time with no food in his mouth. “That reminds me, what are you guys doing at the aquarium?” I asked. N wiped his mouth with a napkin and politely answered, “We’re helping a charity for Cancer. We’re selling things that promote fundraising so that scientists can get more money and resources to find a way to cure cancer. We figured an aquarium would have lots of people interested in fighting cancer.” “How are you raising the money?” “We’re selling pins and badges with us on it saying ‘Help us raise money to fight cancer’, later we’re doing like a mini concert, selling tickets to see us perform. All the money we collect today will be bought to the cancer foundation.” N smiled. The three girls ‘awww’ed’. “It’s really nice of you to do so.” I said. After a short delay, N sighed, “I want to save my nephew.” There was sadness in his voice. “Oh, well,” I couldn’t find the words. I’ve never spoken to someone who has a sick relative. So I did what I saw in the movies; I got out of my seat and walked over to N, I put my arms around his neck and hugged him from behind. “You’re doing a great job.” I whispered in his ear, which was covered by silver hair. Suddenly I regretted doing it, I don’t know why, but I now feel embarrassed. Oh my, he isn’t responding, was it the wrong thing to do? The other VIXX members are staring at me. My friends are staring at me. Oh goodness, I’ve just made a fool of myself to my friends and the VIXX members. I wonder what N’s facial expression is like… oh man. Embarrassed, I let go of N and started to waddle back to my seat when he stood up, pulled me to him and hugged me tightly. My head rested on his chest and I could feel his heartbeat racing. I didn’t know whether I should hug him back, so my arms dangled by my sides. “Thank you Melinda.” he said and he kissed me on the forehead. Before I could process what had happened, N let go of me and turned to his group members. “Let’s go do our best!” “Yes! Fighting!” they shouted in response. I was still standing in the same position when they left the café. Frozen. Did N really just kiss me on the forehead? Oh my goodness. How? Why? What? Was I just imagining it? I stiffly turned around to face my friends, their mouths were wide open and their eyes were bulging. I started; “Did-“ “OMG N JUST KISSED YOU!” Sally shouted so loud that everybody in the café silently stared at us. I quickly sat back in my seat and tried to shoosh her. “It was just on the forehead.” I whispered leaning over the table. “A kiss is still a kiss.” Said Tanya. She had a wild smile on her face. I touched my forehead, the place where his lips found my skin. One by one my friends did the same. “What the. You guys are so weird.” I laughed. “You’re so lucky!” wailed Sally. I shrugged. “Its just luck I guess.”

The dolphin show was awesome. The dolphin’s did so many cool tricks that I don’t think I can do myself; balance a ball on my nose? Nah. Jump through a hoop? Nah. I sigh as Mr. Dublin announces that we have to continue the hunt. Somehow I don’t feel like searching anymore, I’m so confused about the kiss that my head is spinning and I can’t concentrate.
The next animal on our sheet was some fish, I don't know, I didn't read it. In my head, the scene kept replaying, over and over like an endless videotape. I felt my cheeks redden when I replayed the scene where his lips touched my forehead. I shook my head forcefully, trying to shake the image from me mind, just for now. I need to stay on task. "Sorry Tanya, I'm back to reality now." I awkwardly laughed. "Tanya?" I spin around, where is Tanya? Oh come on! I can't be lost! Why did Tanya leave me? Probably to get ahead in work so she can definitely get a hug from her idol. I sighed and took out my phone to call her. No reception? What? As if! I stretched my phone up to the sky, "reception?" I whispered. I started to walk, trying to look for the exit so I can wait at the meeting place. Where am I? Which part of the aquarium am I? There was no one around me. I realized that there were no marine animals in the part of the aquarium I was in. Plants? There were plants on display in glass cabinets around me. I didn't know that there were plants at an aquarium! Wow! I ran to the most exotic looking plant, a beautiful flower called Rhododendron. I scanned the sheet, but didn't find the Rhododendron. I sighed, "it would've been nice to 'hunt' for it." I whispered to myself. "I should go and look for Tanya, or the meeting place." I walked off, in any direction my feet would take me. My feet took me to the amphibian section, tanks with different types of frogs in it. I decided to look for facts because I'm here. I scanned my sheet for any frogs when I heard a familiar voice. "Please help us raise money for the cancer foundation. I am leader N from boy ban VIXX.” N was handing out badges and papers to people walking past. You can’t face him! A voice in my head shouted. Not after the awkward hug and the kiss! On instinct to something I don’t like I ran, not having an idea where I was going just letting my feet take control.

I gulped air into my lungs. I’ve run 3 times today, I think that’s enough exercise to last me the week. I laughed at the thought. My feet took me back to the plant section and again it was deserted. Though I thought it was deserted I heard scuffling of feet. I walked down the curved hallway and saw Leo inspecting the beautiful pink Rhododendron. “Leo.” I breathed. He slightly turned his head in my direction, “Melinda.” He said. “What are you doing here?” I asked, “I’m meant to be handing out badges and flyers.” There was a box near his feet; I assume it is full of papers and badges. “I got distracted by this flower.” “It’s beautiful isn’t it?” I said as I walked over to him. Silence filled the air. Did I say something weird? I looked down at my shoes. “It reminds me of you.” Leo said softly. I turned in his direction and blurted “Huh? I mean, sorry?” He faced me, “You heard me.” He grabbed my by the shoulders and quickly kissed me on the forehead. I froze. Kissed by two hot guys in one day? This isn’t right, am I dreaming? Is this all a scheme or something? “I’m off.” Said Leo, a small smile creeping onto his face. He picked up the box with his strong arms and disappeared. Dazed and weak, I tried to find my way to the meeting place.

Notes

i kind of have a feeling this will be a really really long story :/