Luhan's POV

It was the middle of the night when I had decided to go to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. The dorm was hot despite there being fewer people than usual. I stood in the kitchen and scrolled through my Instagram newsfeed as I took a sip from a glass.

I paused at Baekhyun's latest upload. He had posted a selfie of him, Lay, D.O, Kai, Sehun and Nam Soon captioned, Just finished meeting with a special Fan Rep! We haven't forgotten her yet!

I frowned and leaned on the counter. So that's where they went, to China.

EXO had a month off due to the fans pressuring the company about their overcompressed schedules. The minute they were let off for vacation, the six of the members that had sided with Ling plus Nam Soon left Korea. They didn't tell us where they were going, but Xiumin made it obvious that I wasn't welcome.

Xiumin had distanced himself from me since I had announced that I was dating Borin. I remember the look of betrayal he had on his face that morning when I held Borin's hand behind my back and all the times Borin sat in my arms on the couch.

I tilted my head and returned the glass to the counter. Why had I agreed to date Borin? It wasn't like I had any special feelings for her. I recalled the day Borin told me she had a major crush on me since the day she met me. It made me happy knowing that she would have feelings for me, yet at the same time, Ling was on my mind. How would she feel if she knew that I was dating her best friend?

Would Ling even mind? Does she even still have feelings for me anymore?

I return to my room and lingered in front of what was Ling's room. It was here that I had heard Ling's crying through the door. She was crying for help and for comfort, and I had not given it to her. I thought about Borin and Ling's relationship and instantly felt anger rush through me. No, I thought I knew Ling when really I didn't know her at all.

Yet, despite having sided with Borin, I couldn't help but worry constantly about Ling.

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Xiumin's POV

My phone buzzed early in the morning and I struggled to sit up and shut it off. I opened my eyes to find myself in an unfamiliar environment. A white desk with a stack of books and a picture on the bedside table of-

"Ling," I gasped in shock and looked down to check that my clothes were still on. I breathed a sigh of relief and held onto my hoody.

Oh, if I ever did anything to Ling, I would never forgive myself.

I turned and my eyes rested on the still sleeping Ling. She was cuddled beside me still in her denim shorts and T-shirt. I smiled and brushed my finger against her cheek making her shift slightly in the process. Not wanting to wake her, I grabbed my phone and quietly left the room to her kitchen.

I should make her some breakfast shouldn't I.

I smiled to myself as I imagined her smiling face when she wakes up. Just as I was about to beat the eggs, my phone began to buzz again. It was Sehun.

"Hyung, where did you sleep last night?"

"Out,"

"Hyung," Baekhyun whined in the background. "We're worried about you."

"Don't worry, I'm at Ling's."

"WHAT?" Sehun yelled into the phone blasting me full in the ears. I glanced worriedly at Ling's room and relocated to the washroom, shutting the door behind me.

"What, we didn't do anything." I snapped at him, Sehun was the one that couldn't control his urges, not me.

"Where is it, let's all go there today," Baekhyun asked excitedly. "Hyung, text me the address!"

Not wanting to share Ling just yet I diverted the conversation towards them. "Where are you guys?"

"Hyung, you're avoiding the question!" Sehun said, irritation dripping off every syllable.

I frowned and tried to think of an excuse. Just as I was about to say something the door to the bathroom opened to reveal a sleepy looking Ling.

"Oppa, what are you doing in here, not locking the door," She muttered rubbing her almost closed eyes.

"Ling!" Sehun called out from the other end of the phone making her look up in surprise.

"Sehun?" She asked me eyes wide. I nodded and not knowing what else to do, handed the phone to her. I listened as she gave her address to the boys and chattered away. Jealousy ate me from the inside out and I found myself longing for her attention. I pulled her into my arms and rested my hands on her hips. She gave me a look and continued talking on her phone.

"Ling," I muttered to her. "Get off the phone now."

She giggled at me and pecked me on the cheek. "Oppa, don't get jealous now."

I flushed and couldn't bring myself to say anything else. I rested my head on her shoulder and nudged my nose on the base of her neck.

She smells nice.

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Ling's POV

It was unbearably cute how Xiumin begged for my attention. I patted him on the head as he nudged my neck lightly and focused my attention on the conversation I was having with Lay.

"Ling, are you listening? We're going to hold the party at that park," Lay's voice was hasty. "You're going to make sure Xiumin goes there."

"Mhmm," I muttered back. "Don't worry."

Apparently it was Xiumin's birthday a few days from now. I felt extremely guilty for not knowing so I jumped at the opportunity when the members decided to throw him a party.

"Lay, don't worry," I muttered back as Xiumin started to whine quietly. "I'll talk to you later okay?"

"Finally!" Xiumin jumped up before I heard Lay's reply and grabbed the phone from my hands, stuffing it into his pocket.

"What are you doing awake," I muttered looking at the time. "It's only 7 in the morning, you could sleep longer."

He ruffled my hair and led me to the kitchen where he made me sit down. "I want to make you breakfast."

I blushed and watched as he prepare the eggs and sausages, getting lost in his posture and clear innocent eyes.

"Ling," He said slowly, uncertain of his words. "I, I didn't do anything to you last night did I?"

I blushed how worried he was and shook my head. He smiled in relief as he passed me a plate and piled on the scrambled eggs and sausages.

"Eat," He said leaning on the counter so that he could be at eye level with me. "You have to go to work don't you?"

I nodded and pouted at him. "You should go to work for me."

He smiled and kissed me lightly on the lips. "You work better than me, and you know it."

I blushed and bit on my fork. My mind swam with thoughts as I stared at the beautiful breakfast Xiumin had prepared for me. My heart raced and I couldn't contain the smile that crept up my lips. Just how much did I like Xiumin?

I peered up at him as he poured coffee into a mug.

From his back view, Xiumin looked distant and far away. His shoulders looked unbelievably broad, almost as though he was carrying the weight of the world on them. During the time I had spent with EXO, I have come to understand that being an idol was physically and mentally exhausting. The responsibilities that he has to accept were unlike anything I have ever seen.

Was I ready to put more pressure on him?

I knew we were developing feelings for each other, but parts of me tell me that being with Xiumin was selfish and inconsiderate of his career. I put down my fork and leaned on my hand to look at him.

I felt bad for ruining the mood but I couldn't hold back my curiosity any longer.

"Xiumin, what are we?"

Notes

//Author's Note:
While Xiumin and Ling are trying to figure out their life together, Luhan seems to be on edge about Borin. Was he ready to take Ling's side or will Borin's grip on him be hard enough to destroy his feelings for Ling?

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