Ling's POV

I woke up to a call from the front desk. The blaring sound of the phone jerked me awake without warning. I sat up from my bed and groaned into my hand. Who in the world is calling me?

Still exhausted from my adventures with Sehun last night, I pull myself from my bed and bring the receiver to my ear.

"Hello?" My voice was hoarse from my lack of sleep.

"Ms. Ling, there is a guest here for you."

I frown and look at the time. I almost choke on air, it was noon and I had just woken up. The lady continued to speak with a giggle. "It's Luhan from EXO."

I blink. How did he know which hotel I stayed at?

I hung up the phone after telling her I would be down in 10 minutes. I pull on my shorts and an oversized hoody hurriedly and rushed downstairs after washing my face. Luhan stood at the counter grinning up at me with his usual warm smile. He rushes to me as soon as he sees me, waving his hand in the air as if I couldn't see him already. He brings me into a hug, knocking the wind out of me. From his shoulder, I watch as reporters flash their cameras in our direction.

"Ling, long time no see." He whispered excitedly.

I frown and struggle to get out of his grip. "There are reporters here Luhan!"

He pulls away and turns to pose for the camera. The flashing continued rapidly and I instinctively hid behind him.

"What are you doing!" I whispered as loud as I could but he ignored me completely. Without warning, Luhan takes me by the hand and drags me out of the hotel with the press dead on our heels. The two of us sprint down the street and squeeze ourselves onto the nearest bus. I duck my head as the people on the bus stared at us with a shocked expression. A few of them took out their phones to take pictures but he didn't seem to be bothered at all. Luhan paid for the two of us like nothing out of the ordinary was happening. I stare up at him as the bus started to move. He's gone crazy, absolutely insane.

We got off at the mall I went to with Gabby yesterday. He intertwined my hand in his and together, we walked around the mall. I tried to enjoy myself with him, but the mobs of people surrounding us made it impossible for me to do anything.

"Luhan, what is happening," I muttered, pressing myself closer to his side. "Talk to me!'

He beamed at me and passed me his coffee. "Ignore them, let's just focus on you before your flight."

I grinned weakly at him and bit on the straw of his americano. I can't just ignore it, there are people all around us!

Luhan must've seen my discomfort because we ended up going to the movie theater. To my surprise, the amount of people blocking the entrance to get a good look at Luhan was so overwhelming, that we ended up staying at the theater for the rest of the day.
We sat at the back to chat while movies after movies played on the big screens. We went through about eight movies before the ticket master peered in.

"The mall is closing so they're gone now."

I jumped up to stretch my legs out with a small groan and bow to thank him for telling us. I step over Luhan's legs carefully to the exit but trips as he moved his leg up to block me. I hear him laugh as he wraps his hand around my waist to support me. My face flushed red in embarrassment and he moves to stand in front of me with his hands on my shoulders. He blocked my way to the exit with his legs and grinned mischievously.

"Tell me Ling," He said quietly, his voice carrying through the empty theatre. "Are you going to miss me in America?"

I frown and look away from him. "Not after today no, I'll have plenty of pictures of you and me to look at on the internet."

He chuckles and holds me close, rocking me back and forth. "Oh, Ling."

We left the deserted mall hand in hand as he sang Chime for me to listen to. He knew the whole song by heart, which surprised me because Sehun only sang me his part. I laughed as he danced for me on the way home, making a fool out of himself in the streets. He finally stopped after a few cars that passed beeped at him enthusiastically.

"Didn't think I'd get so much of an audience." He muttered and scratched the back of his head as I bent over with laughter.

When we got to the hotel entrance, Luhan pulled me aside to sit near the decorative fountain. He held my hand in his and stared at it trying to figure out what to say next. I watch him pucker his lips nervously and puff out his cheeks deep in thought.

I smile, he didn't look his age at all. Cute.

He swung his head up suddenly with his lips slightly parted and looked at me wide-eyed with nervousness. "I haven't been honest with my feelings."

My heart started to race and I found myself unable to look away from him. We locked eyes and listened to the roaring of the fountain behind us for a few seconds before he spoke again, this time with confidence.

"Ling, I love you."

I let out a small wavering breath and tried to comprehend what he just said. He looked at me with a dead serious expression and my heart practically jumped out my chest. I opened my mouth to say something, but closed it, not knowing how to respond.

Stop looking at me with those eyes.

"I-"

Luhan shook his head and looked down at my hand. I hadn't realised but he had placed a black ring on the ring finger of my left hand. It's matte black surface glowed softly under the street lights revealing the word Forever carved on to it in silver lettering.

"You don't have to say anything," He smiles lightly and his eyes softened. "Just know that I'll be waiting for you to come back from America."

I swallow hard and tried to calm my heart. He lifted my hand and brought it to his lips. I watch him kiss the ring and felt the colour rise to my cheeks.

Really, this was too much for me to handle.

I whip my head around to stare hard at the water in the fountain. It's small moving waves just seemed to make me even more nervous. I took a deep breath and tried to steady my thoughts.

He'll wait for me? Wait for me to do what? How am I suppose to react to any of this? Just how much more embarrassed did he want me to feel?

I turn back to him just as he placed a hand on my cheek. I stare hard at his eyes as he leaned his face closer to mine.

A kiss? But no, it's not the right time, not when my heart is about to explode.

To my relief, he pressed his lips softly to the center of my forehead. I look up at him as our breaths cloud in front of our cold faces. We stayed with our foreheads pressed together for what felt like ages until finally he looked away and scoffed.

Not a second passed before Luhan caressed my cheeks with his hands and brought his lips to mine. I felt the tickling sensation on my jaw as he glided his fingers around my neck and to the back of my head. His lips were soft and gentle, completely different than Xiumin's.

Right, Minseok. For the past few days, I had waited for him to come see me, to tell me not to leave and to remind me of how much he loved me. But he didn't come. No, Luhan came instead.

I close my eyes and allowed my hands to rest on his chest as he kissed me over and over again, each becoming more fierce than the one before. His kisses pressed me back slightly but he made sure I didn't fall. I guess it really was over between me and Minseok.

Maybe, it was time to move on.

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Xiumin's POV

They sat in front of the fountain in each other's arms, their lips locked to each others. The yellow light cast by the streetlights seemed to illuminate them as if they were glowing. I pressed my hand to my chest and grabbed at my racing heart.

Clenching my teeth hard, I turned away and hid from view behind a nearby bush. It felt as though there was not enough oxygen. I gasped for air and looked up at the dark sky, trying to hold back the tears that started to form around my eyes.

I was too late.

My legs gave out from beneath me and I fall to a crouch. I held my head in my hands and ruffled my hair angrily.

I had come to look for her at around 2 pm which was immediately after my schedule. They had told me that she had just left and so, I waited for her to return. I sat in the lobby for more than 5 hours before they had to kick me out for loitering. Not really minding, I stood outside patiently, practicing the words I would say to her when I meet her.

There was so much I wanted to say.

I felt my shoulders shudder and suddenly tears begun to fall out from my eyes. I laughed as they continued to stream down uncontrollably.

I'm so pathetic, why can't I do anything right?

I wiped my eyes roughly as tears continued to fall and I cleared my throat, trying to ignore it. I heaved myself up and felt the blood rush from my head. I stumble slightly to regain my balance as my stomach rumbled loudly.

I hadn't eaten lunch.

I pressed my hand against my empty stomach and realised that it was my birthday.

I smirk at myself. "Happy birthday Kim Minseok."

Notes

//Author's Notes:
Writing Xiumin's POV made me so sad, but it's gotta happen. Sigh.

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