Sehun's POV

It was enough for her to just be there next to me. She didn't need to say anything to make my heart melt into mush. I let the tears fall as I no longer had the capabilities to hold them back now that Ling was here.

I didn't expect anything from her, just her presence, but she did more. As I held back a sniffle, I felt Ling tug my hand until her arms were around me and my face was buried in her shoulder. A rush of emotion came over me and I felt myself sobbing harder than I have ever remembered doing so.

Ling stayed like that, standing between my outstretched legs with her arms pressing me closer to her and I just cried. It was embarrassing to be showing this side of me to her, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. A few minutes later, I pulled away from her grip and let her elbows rest on my shoulder.

I looked up at her as she brushed her fingers on my cheeks wiping away the remnants of tears. "Ling, Borin's not going to let me be near you, let alone see you."

She frowned and leaned in to see me clearer. Her face was inches away and my body heated up remembering the incident on the couch.

"Then we won't let her know."

My heart fluttered at the confidence of her voice. Ling was willing to do so much for me. I smile at her and press my nose to hers, pulling her into a hug, my legs closing around her. She let out a small squeal but did not push me away. I let her run her fingers through my hair, closing my eyes to savor the feeling of her fingers brushing through it softly.

At that moment, there was nothing else I could wish for other than for time to stop with the two of us intertwined in our hug.

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Luhan's POV

I sat in the living room with Xiumin opposite of me. Neither of us showed any signs of wanting to talk let alone look at each other. The awkward silence loomed over us as the members came in and out of the entrance with suitcases from the trip.

"You're home," Suho stopped at the kitchen and glanced in our direction.

Xiumin showed no signs of acknowledgment to his leader. Instead, he got up from his seat and returned to his room. Suho watched as he left and heaved a sigh. He moved over and joined me on the couch, running his hands through his messy brown hair.

"Borin's a bit on edge today what with Ling coming back," He muttered as if blaming me. "why did you think it'd be a good idea to bring her back here?"

I look away from him. "It wasn't her fault, it was never her fault."

"Hyung," Suho's voice sped up with impatience. "Just a few days ago, you were still on Borin's side, why did you suddenly decide now to switch sides?"
Suho looked at me with furrowed brows and I heaved a sigh. I moved to sit next to him so I could tell him clearly what I had seen behind Zhang-ge's shop.

"Listen, Suho," I whispered under my breath. "When I went to China, there was someone in the back of the shop who was spying on Ling. He was on the phone and the person he-"

Before I could finish, Borin let out a blood-curdling scream making Suho and I jump in surprise. The members stopped moving and looked over at her.

Borin was standing in front of Sehun's door, her hands held in a fist and her shoulders were raised in anger.

"Sehun, open the door right now!" She bellowed at the door as she rattled the handle in frustration.

"Ling is in there with you isn't she!" She continued after taking in a huge breath of air. "How dare you Sehun, we had a deal!"

I moved forward to stop her, this was getting out of hand, all this screaming was unnecessary. Before I even reached the stairs, Xiumin rushed past me and pulled her from the door.

"Stop screaming," he muttered and threw her wrist out of his grip. "This dorm is not a place for you to make drama."

Borin glared at him and leaned in towards the door. I watch her whisper something to the door and suddenly, Xiumin's hand went down on the wall next to her.

"What photos," He said between gritted teeth but Borin ignored him.

The door to Sehun's room opened slightly and Sehun peaked his head out, his eyes were red and puffy from crying. He looked at Xiumin then at me before resting his eyes on Borin. He walked out and crossed his arms in front of his chest. "What is it."

Borin pushed past him and entered the room, Xiumin following after. Sehun stood at the door running a hand through his hair and not saying anything. Just as I was about to follow after them, a deafening slap echoed from the room. I rushed in to see Ling's face reflected to one side and Borin's hand held out in front of her.

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Ling's POV

It felt as if she's been holding back that slap for a very long time. My face stung with pain but I said nothing.

"Leave," Borin said slowly holding back what seemed to be tears.

Are those real tears Borin? Just what kind of person have you become?

Xiumin rushed to my side and held my shoulders firmly, supporting me. "Borin, why did you have to do that?"

Xiumin's voice was shaking as if he was on the verge of losing control. I placed my hand over his on my shoulder and shook my head lightly at him. I knew he was thinking for me but I did not want this situation to get any worst then it was already.

Borin ignored Xiumin and stared hard at me.

"Leave!" She shrieked at me making me twitch in surprise.

It took me all the muscle I could muster to get myself to move the first step towards the door. I slipped out of Xiumin's reach and walked past Luhan at the doorway.

"You don't have to go," Luhan held my arm and whispered so that only I could hear him. "Borin doesn't have the right to tell you to leave."

I shook my head and forced a smile. "It'll be better with me gone anyways."

I turned from the door and walked into Sehun. He looked down at me with sad eyes and his lips parted slightly. Before he could speak, I pulled him down into a hug.

My heart ached as I feel his hand touch my waist lightly and I realized just how much he needed me by his side. I'm sorry, I have to part from you for now.

"Be strong Sehun," I muttered into his ear. "We'll meet up later tonight, don't worry."

Then, with the objections of the members and the long stare of Suho, I left the EXO dorm with no intentions to ever return.

Notes

//Author's Note:
Ling leaves EXO dorm so that there can be no more drama in the dorm. Borin may be happy now that Ling is out of the way, but is Sehun, or any of the other members?

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