Sehun's POV

The members decided to go out to eat for lunch before we carried out our small schedule for the day. Borin wrapped her arms around me before I left and kissed my cheeks, giggling to herself. I said nothing and crawled into the van, fully aware that the members were staring at me with concern. I didn't mind it, Ling was safe and protected because of me.

The month of break we had, thanks to the fans, came to a halting stop when our managers found out the members went to China to visit Ling. For some reason, Kim Young Min was completely against the members from seeing Ling, another reason why I was so determined to be with her.

We left for the photo shoot where Chanyeol had already been since morning. He didn't acknowledge us when we walked in but took his burger from the bag none the less. I watched Suho join him in the corner of the room, murmuring to each other with urgent expressions.

"Oh? Where is the little lady?"

I looked up to see the photographer talking to Xiumin.

Right, even the photography crew knew Ling.

Not wanting to hear about Ling I made my way to the change room where I pulled on the ripped pair of jeans and sweater for the concept. I turn to fix my hair slightly before heading into the makeup room. I smiled remembering the familiar feeling of Ling's fingers running through my hair.

I recall the first time I met her at the fan signing. Her eyes were bright behind her glasses and her Korean was choppy, but her feelings shone through to me the most vividly. I remember asking her to teach me how to write her name in Chinese so that I could sign her album better. I remember learning the pronunciation and meaning of her name.

Ling, Bell.

That's right, Ling was just like a bell. Her laugh chimed like bells and the sound of her voice soothed me like bells. I smirked to myself remembering the ring I wore that day, it was 2 sizes too big for me and I had been playing with it all through the fan signing. When it had rolled onto the floor, she jumped to pick it up and, seeing that she was so infatuated with me, I gave it to her as a present. Little did I know that she was going to be on my mind constantly after that.

Ring girl.

I quirked a small smile and made my way to the makeup room to join the other members. My hand enclosed around the note she had snuck into my room before she left.

I'll see her again tonight.

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Xiumin's POV

As I ate dinner, I observed Borin. What photos had she been talking about at the doorway with Sehun that made him open the door?

Could they have been worse than the ones Ling got on her phone? Just how much pressure are you shouldering yourself Sehun?

I eyed Sehun suspiciously from the corners of my eyes, he hadn't been himself all day and I was starting to worry. I watched him play with his bowl of rice, tossing the pieces back and forth with a small smile on his lips. Once in a while, he would chuckle to himself then dart his eyes up at us as if just realizing that we were there with him.

"Hunnie, you have to eat your dinner," Borin said with a face full of concern. She fed him a piece of potato which he rejected with a flick of his head.

Beside me, Baekhyun shot her a look of distaste and resumed eating. Chanyeol looked worriedly at Sehun and pretended not to see Baekhyun's attitude. "Sehun, are you alright?"

"Is it Ling?" Luhan cut in before he had the chance to reply. The table fell silent and we watched as Sehun's expression soften.

"No," Borin swatted her hand in Luhan's direction. "Sehun and I are dating, there is no room for Ling."

Nam Soon scoffed into his drink but didn't say anything. I squinted at Sehun as he nodded quietly, hiding his face with his bangs. He couldn't be any easier to read.

More like Ling is taking up all the room.

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Ling's POV

I stood next to the biggest tree in the park with my hands in the pockets of my jacket. The night was chilling and I had wished that I wore something warmer. Shifting my weight from one leg to the other, I glanced around to look for any signs of Sehun.

Was it too much to ask him to meet me this late?

I couldn't stop worrying about him after seeing him cry. What was it that made him so upset?
Just as I had started to feel guilty for calling him out so late, I hear Sehun's voice calling out to me from the distance. I wave to him as he draws closer, shivering in my small jacket.

He pulled me into a hug and chuckled in delight, making me laugh along with him. I hope I can make him forget about his problems, even for a little bit.

"Sorry I took so long," He held my face in his gloved hands and pressed my cheeks. "I had to make sure Borin was asleep."

I move his hands away and rubbed my cold cheeks. "No worries, shall we go back to my hotel room then? It's too cold for us to be outside tonight."

He narrowed his eyes and raised an eyebrow. "A hotel huh?"

I frowned and smacked him on the back of his head. He winced but laughed at my reaction. The two of us set out for my hotel. On the way, we pass by a various number of shops I have never seen before, all of whom were closed of course. Sehun jumps around making funny faces to make me laugh when really, it should've been me doing so. I watch him entertain himself with his surroundings and slowly, I start to feel relieved from all my worries.

The streets were deserted and Sehun used that to his advantage. He took off his face mask and held my hand as we strolled down the dimly lit street. The warmth of his hands spread through my body and for a moment, I forgot how cold I was.

We returned to my hotel room where Sehun collapsed on my bed. I open the mini fridge in the room and hand him a sandwich. He looked at me in surprise and accepted it.

"How did you know I was hungry," He grinned licking his lips to take the first bite.

"Your stomach was growling the whole way here," I muttered and sat on the bed next to him. He flushed red and continued to eat his sandwich. I watched him chew, taking in his smooth skin and his prominent jaw line.

Sehun is handsome, just as I remembered him back when I first met him.

I recall his tears earlier that day and I heave a sigh, wishing that he would tell me what was on his mind. After he finished his sandwich, we played cards until eventually, he was sick of winning. He suggested that we watch a movie, and, not wanting to ruin his mood, I complied.

I couldn't help but blush as the two of us watched a film together under the warmth of the white blanket that covered the both of us on my bed.

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Sehun's POV

She was horrible at cards, but it may have just been because she kept zoning out in the middle of the game. I could tell that she was worried. Her eyes wouldn't stop staring at me and each time it was with an overwhelming sadness that I couldn't comprehend.

I shouldn't have cried in front of her.

I was starting to doze off under the covers when I felt her hair tickle my neck. I turn to see her asleep with her head rocking back and forth, trying to find a platform for her head to rest on. I helped her adjust her position and turned down the volume of the movie. As I brushed her hair out of her face, I was painfully aware of the beautiful girl that lay before me. Her rosy cheeks were flushed and her lips were parted ever so slightly. My mind flashes back to the photos Borin had shown me and my heart clenched in anger.

How could anyone hurt someone as kind as Ling?

I watched her sleep, marveling at the little features on her face. She had freckles across her cheeks that you wouldn't notice if you weren't close enough. Just above her left eyelid, there was a small beauty mark and her lips-

Lips that were sweeter than candy. I smile and touch them with my thumb, brushing them longingly.

Lips that belong to my Hyungs.

I lean down and press my lips to hers, realizing for the first time, just how precious she was to me.

Ling, my sweet bell.

Notes

//Author's Notes:
I always feel bad when I'm writing about Sehun and Ling's relationship. I don't imagine him to be someone who will be open with his feelings especially since his two hyung are in love with her.

Who knows, maybe that will change.

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