Mark looked around to spot the familiar face that he misses so much. Right after he booked the ticket, he straight away gave Sana a call to inform her. Of course, a surprise would be nice, but Mark didn't even know where to go anyway since he didn't know the exact address of Sana's house. Plus, Sana is living with her parents, so to just come without notice would be quite rude.

Mark took out his phone to call Sana, but before he even managed to do so, 'something' s around his waist from behind. Mark's lips formed into a smile even before he turned around to look. He just knew whose that tiny hands belongs to. Mark turned around and was greeted with a wide-smiling Sana that looked up to him with the most beautiful and sparkly eyes Mark had ever seen. Mark immediately pulled her into his arms and Sana circled his waist with her arms. Mark held her so close to him, so so close like he was afraid she would disappear if he let loose even an inch. Sana's giggle muffled into his chest as Mark kissed the top of her head lovingly. Both of them were in ther own world, that they didn't even realize that people nearby were looking at them with smile.

They finally pulled away but Mark's hands remained on Sana's waist. Sana then noticed that his eyes were teary, and Sana reached up to wipe his wet eyes with her fingertips.

"I miss you so much," Mark said, almost as low as a whisper. Sana blushed while she can't stop the smile on her face.

"I miss you too, oppa," she said. Mark leaned down and gave her a peck on her lips. Sana let out a small laugh. Mark pouted at her.

"Why are you laughing?" he asked. Sana just shook her head while her eyes never left Mark's. Mark leaned down again and left kisses on her cheeks and forehead. Sana laughed again.

"Do you miss me that much?" Sana asked cutely. Mark's hands reached up and pinched her cheeks lightly.

"No, actually a lot more than that, but I'm gonna keep themfor later," Mark answered with a smile, making Sana's face reddened and she leaned in to hide her face in Mark's chest once again.

"Promise me, nothing can tear us apart?" Jinyoung said, as he looked at the heroine of his theater lovingly. He held out his pinky finger, and the heroine stared at it for a while, before she looked up at Jinyoung.

" you better promise him!" Nayeon mumbled but loud enough for Tzuyu who sat beside her to hear.

"Unnie, didn't you practice with Jinyoung oppa? Don't you know the ending of the story?" Tzuyu asked innocently. Nayeon nodded.

"I know, but, yeah. Who knows they changed the script," Nayeon replied, causing Tzuyu to chuckle at how cute the older girl was.

"I promise," said the heroine and she linked her pinky finger with Jinyoung's. The audience cheered and gave them a round of applause as the red curtain slides together and close the stage. Nayeon stood up and clapped along with some of the audience who gave a standing ovation. Nayeon smiled like a proud mum, and she even got teary too. 

"Ah, why am I crying?" Nayeon asked herself while she wiped her eyes with her fingers. Yugyeom handed Tzuyu a piece of tissue and Tzuyu passed it to Nayeon. Nayeon took it and wiped her eyes. Tzuyu wrapped her arm around Nayeon's shoulder to help her calm down. Not long after, the whole crew of the theatre came out on the stage, standing in line with Jinyoung standing at the center besides the director and the heroine. The director gave his thank you speech that touches the audience's heart as he reminisce the hardships he went through with the crew. He then handed the mic to Jinyoung, who was also given the honor to deliver his speech. Jinyoung started with clearing his throat.

"First of all, thank you so much to everyone who came today, it's art lovers like you guys that makes all the blood, sweat and tears shed worth it. Thank you to the director, to my fellow actors and actresses that gives life to the acting and helped me learn a lot of things I didn't know before. To all the crew who worked twice harder than us, you guys are the best, Everyone plays their part flawlessly and that makes this perfomance today happens. Thank you so much,"

"And to all my friends that came to support, although I know I'll be teased after this, thank you," said Jinyoung, making the crowd laughed, including Nayeon. And then, Jinyoung shifted his gaze to where Nayeon, Yugyeom and Tzuyu were seating, but specifically, to Nayeon. He gave her a smile before he continued.

"And to you who never gives up in giving me support to do what I love, I thank you. To you who never forgets to ask me the progress of my preparation, I thank you. To you  who stayed up late night to accompany me reading and memorizing my script, making me coffee so that I get  energy, practicing along, playing numerous character, reading every dialouge with me, thank you,"

"And, I love you," Jinyoung said, ending his speech. The rest of the audience 'awwh-ed' at his speech, meanwhile Nayeon just couldn't hold her tears anymore. She looked down and wipe her eyes and cheeks, but the tears just seem keep falling. She was touched with Jinyoung's sincere words and she was also so, so proud of Jinyoung. He was doing something that he loves, and he looks the happiest, and Nayeon couldn't ask for more. She just want him to be happy, that's all.

The three of them then waited for Jinyoung outside the theatre hall, just casually talking to each other. Yugyeom and Tzuyu were swinging their clasped hands while they were talking and Nayeon just wished that Jinyoung would just hurry up because she already missed him.

"Nayeon unnie!" Suddenly a familiar voice called her from behind and she turned around, before she gasped as she saw the person.

"Oh my God! Chaeyoungie!!" Nayeon exclaimed excitedly. Yugyeom tensed when he heard the name. He doubted his ears for a moment, wondering if really heard it right. Chaeyoung? He slowly turned around, along with Tzuyu, and... He was right.

It's Chaeyoung. Son Chaeyoung.

His ex-girlfriend, and also his first love.

It's the moment when Nayeon also glanced at Yugyeom, his and Chaeyoung's eyes met. 

"O-oh... Yugyeom... Hi? You're here too," Chaeyoung greeted with a smile although she did sound a bit awkward just now. Yugyeom smiled back.

"Yeah, to... You know, support Jinyoung hyung," he replied. Chaeyoung nodded before she then looked at Tzuyu, and Yugyeom could see her eyes shift to Yugyeom and Tzuyu's hands. Tzuyu who was clueless smiled and bowed at Chaeyoung.

"Hi, my name is Tzuyu," she greeted. Chaeyoung smiled and bowed back too.

"Hi, I'm Chaeyoung," she said. Nayeon then came to rescue when she started a conversation with Chaeyoung. They soon were busy catching up in each other and that helped Yugyeom a bit. Chaeyoung was a member of the house before she moved out after breaking up with Yugyeom- which explains how she knew Nayeon and basically everyone else in the house except Tzuyu, of course. Yugyeom took quite some time to get over her because they have known and been together since high school, resulting them to enroll in universities nearby each other and even stayed under the same roof. They were together even before Jinyoung and Nayeon happened. But that's that. Yugyeom accepted the fact that Chaeyoung met someone better than him. He didn't blame Chaeyoung, though. Maybe he was the lacking one. So they parted ways, and Yugyeom never really met Chaeyoung again after that. He only opened his heart again after he met Tzuyu.

"Oppa?" Tzuyu lightly shook Yugyeom's hand to get his attention. Yugyeom came back to reality and looked at Tzuyu, who was looking at him concern.

"Are you okay?" Tzuyu asked. Yugyeom smiled and brought their hands upwards before he kissed Tzuyu's knuckles.

"I'm fine, don't worry," He said. Tzuyu just stared at his eyes for long, before she gave a quick glance towards Nayeon and Chaeyoung who were standing not far from them, making sure the two were still caught up in their conversation.

"Your ex-girlfriend?" Tzuyu guessed and by the way Yugyeom choked on his spit and coughed, Tzuyu knew she guessed right. Nayeon and Chaeyoung looked at the couple in surprise but Tzuyu just smiled innocently while shaking her head at them, as if telling them to not worry about Yugyeom.

"H-how did you know?" Yugyeom asked. Tzuyu just shrugged.

"Woman's instinct? And the awkwardness is obvious, oppa. I would be stupid if I didn't catch it," Tzuyu replied. Yugyeom rubbed the back of his neck embarassedly.

"You're right, but it's not like I still have feelings for her or anything. It's just been so long since I've saw her so I was just surprised. What more to meet her at Jinyoung hyung's theatre," Yugyeom explained. Tzuyu laughed lightly.

"It's okay, I understand. You don't need to explain anything. Of course, if I were you, I would be flustered too. Especially when you meet you ex in front of your current girlfriend," Tzuyu joked, making Yugyeom broke into laughter. Yugyeom poked Tzuyu's nose softly.

"Naughty!" said Yugyeom.

"Should I be angry instead?" Tzuyu asked, already making a serious face. Once again, Yugyeom laughed and pulled her closer to his side. She just knew how to change his mood as easy as just flicking the switch. He kissed the side of her head lovingly.

"I love you," Yugyeom whispered. Tzuyu smiled.

"I love me too," Tzuyu replied savagely, making Yugyeom whined, before both of them broke into laughter together.

Sana smiled proudly when she saw Mark was talking with her dad in the living room, and from the look of it, her dad enjoys chit-chatting with Mark. Meanwhile for Mark, he had never been so thankful that his father sent him to various language classes since he was a kid. Never thought it would be useful when he met his future father-in-law *coughs coughs*

"He's so handsome!" Sana's mom said, with a teasing smile as she lightly elbowed Sana's side. Sana laughed shyly and nodded in agreement. Sana's mom smiled as she looked at her daughter proudly. Sana brought a fair share of her boyfriend home before because their family were open-minded about it, but never did Sana's mom ever seen Sana looked so in love before. Maybe this time, he's the right guy for her daughter.

"Take him to meet Grandma later. She would love to see a good looking young man visiting her," Sana's mom joked, causing Sana to laugh.

"So it runs in the blood?" Sana played along with her mom's joke. Her mom nodded.

"Of course, sweetie!" She replied before making her way to the kitchen. Coincidentally (or maybe not) Mark then looked at Sana's direction. Sana gave him a smile and Mark glanced quickly at Sana's dad who was looking at his phone, before he gave Sana a wink. Sana's jaw dropped and she acted as if she was about to faint. Mark looked down and bit his inner cheek to stop himself from laughing and getting caught flirting with Sana right in front of her dad. 

It's crazy how Sana was just standing there, metres away from him, yet she brought so much joy to Mark.

Well, love is crazy afterall.

"YEAYYY I WIN AGAIN!!!" Youngjae let go of his controller and shouted excitedly, oblivious that his girlfriend beside him was pouting. Youngjae then turned to his side, and saw what was happening. Ooops.

"Let's play again?" Youngjae said, batting his eyelashes repeatedly as he looked at Jeongyeon. Jeongyeon puckered her lips in annoyance.

"I don't want too. You're gonna win again anyway. Isn't it unfair though? I only started playing this game 2 days ago while you're a pro already," Jeongyeon complained.

"Well, I did ask you to play but you're the one who refused," Youngjae mumbled slowly under his breath. Jeongyeon narrowed her eyes at him.

"What did you say?" she asked. Youngjae grinned and shook his head repeatedly before he replied with a "Nothing,".

"I want to sleep," Jeongyeon said before she stood up. Youngjae was surprised when she was about to leave so in reflex he pulled her hand -not that hard- but since Jeongyeon wasn't in full-defense mode, her feet staggered and swayed before she fell on Youngjae's lap. Both of them looked at each other in shock, as they were not used to this intimacy- Jeongyeon sitting on Youngjae's lap and Youngjae's hands around her petite figure. Youngjae then cleared his throat, trying to play casual.

"One more round, please? Let's play other game then. You choose?" Youngjae suggested. Jeongyeon faked a sigh before she sat up, trying to act casual too. Soon, both of them were caught in another round of intense game again. Youngjae was so into the game that he almost earn another win, before he remembered the real intention why he asked to play in the first place.

Youngjae pretended to sneeze, trying to give Jeongyeon chance to overtake his score since she too was not far behind. When he saw that Jeongyeon struggled a bit, he sneezed one more time, pretending to rub his nose and all. He grinned when he saw the smile on Jeongyeon's face grew wider.

"Oh yeah! God bless you, Youngjae!" Jeongyeon said excitedly. 

"Ahhh why do I have to sneeze at time like this!" Youngjae said as he started playing again, but the movement of his hands slowed down. Jeongyeon keep screaming in joy when the gap between hers and Youngjae's score grew wider. A few minute after, the game ended with announcement of Jeongyeon's win. Jeongyeon exclaimed excitedly as she looked at Youngjae. Youngjae put up both of his hands, as if he's surrendering to Jeongyeon.

"You're just too good in this game, babe," Youngjae said, unknowingly slipping out the pet name. Jeongyeon's eyes grew wider before she scooted closer to Youngjae, making her face so close in front of Youngjae's.

"What did you call me just now?" Her eyes sparkled as she talked. Youngjae leaned back a little in panic because, damn, that's too close.

"B-babe?" Youngjae repeated, flushed in red. Jeongyeon laughed- but not a teasing laugh. It's a genuine happy laugh. She leaned back (thank God) but she's still looking at Youngjae.

"Is that my reward as a winner?" Jeongyeon asked.

"Uhm, I'm thiking of buying you ice cream tomorrow but if you--"

"ICE CREAM IT IS!" Jeongyeon cut Youngjae's words, leaving Youngjae chuckled.

"But you look so happy when I called you babe. That's probably the happiest of you I ever saw?" Youngjae teased. Jeongyeon was about to give him a snark reply, before she thought of a better idea. Jeongyeon started to pout, and Youngjae's face changed into confusion when he saw it. 

"Youngjae oppa, can you buy me ice-cream tomorrow??" Jeongyeon asked, smiling cutely as she stared at Youngjae- who was now jaw-dropped and speechless.

"I think it's good how you rarely call me oppa. I don't think my heart can handle it," Youngjae said, making Jeongyeon burst into laughter.

"Really? I was planning to call you oppa though starting from today?" Jeongyeon said, teasing Youngjae again.

"No, no. Just call me Youngjae. Oh and, don't you dare call other oppa cutely like that?" Youngjae said, making a serious face. Jeongyeon reached up and pinched Youngjae's cheek.

"Of course, not. I only do that to my boyfriend," Jeongyeon said, making Youngjae smiled.

"What a good girlfriend," said Youngjae, pinching Jeongyeon's cheek softly. Jeongyeon couldn't help but smile too.

Bambam rubbed his eyes while his hands wandered for his phone. He finally found it, at the edge of falling from his bed. Bambam looked at the time and saw 2:10 a.m was on display. He's a light sleeper so even the slightest sound could wake him up, and this time it was his phone vibrated- showing a notification from twitter.

Bambam felt thirsty so he slowly stood up, using the little light from his phone screen and walked to the door, careful to not wake Yugyeom up. He was slightly surprised when he heard a faint voice, sounds like it's from television. He wondered if there's anyone awake at this time or someone forgot to turn off the tv. Bambam walked downstairs and to his surprise, it was actually Mina, who sat on the couch while watching a drama alone. Mina who noticed his presence looked up, and their eyes met.

"Bambam?" Mina squinted her eyes to get a better look. Bambam stood still on the stairs for a moment.

What a dejavu.

Bambam walked downstairs and Mina greeted him with a smile. 

"Why are you still up?" Bambam asked. Mina shrugged her shoulder.

"I just... can't sleep," she replied simply. Bambam nodded. He excused himself to go to the kitchen to get his much needed glass of water, before he came back to the living room and sat beside Mina.

They just sat in silent for quite some time. The air surrounding them felt so... heavy? It just didn't feel like the usual time when they were alone together. Bambam was confused, because Mina didn't seem ike her usual self too. Her fingers were fumbling with each other, and she didn't even look at Bambam when he sat down.

Mina, on the other hand, knew damn well why she had trouble sleeping that night.

She had a video call with Sana and Mark after dinner, exchanging how they missed each other and stuffs. Then, Sana asked her about Bambam, with Mark right beside her, AND Mark didn't even look surprised, AND Mina avtually never opened up to anyone about Bambam's confession. The couple then said that Bambam's feeling for Mina was so obvious, like everyone could see it. Sana said that if Mina was late for the housemates' movie night together, Bambam would save the best place for Mina. If he bought ice-cream home, he would give it to Mina first so hers will be less melted. It's always him who was the most excited to plan a birthday celebration for Mina. He's the first one to notice Mina's absence. Mina was hit with shocked when Sana and Mark just spurt out evidences here and there. She was wondering how on earth did she failed to notice these before?

How did she failed to notice that Bambam was taking care of her, all this while?

And that's how Mina ended up at the living room, because she couldn't stop thinking about... him.

And then Mina remembered... Jihyo. 

Mina couldn't help to think that, what if she was too late?

What if Bambam has grown tired of waiting for her?

Mina realized that it was selfish of her but she couldn't help but feeling jealous when she imagined Bambam with other girl.

Mina sighed. Why did she took so long to realize?

"Mina? Are you okay? Is everything alright?" Mina's thought was interrupted when Bambam turned his body to face her, and he was looking at her in concern. His eyebrows met in worry when he heard Mina sighed. Mina was taken aback at Bambam's sudden attention on her, and... that eyes. 

"Mina?" Bambam called again when Mina just stared at him without actually answering his question, which made Bambam more worried than he already is.

"Uh, yeah. Yeah, I'm okay," Mina managed to blurt out. Bambam looked at her in disbelief. It's not like it's the first day they knew each other. Bambam knew there is something bothering Mina. Mina sighed again when she saw the look that Bambam gave her.

"Actually... No, I'm not okay and everything's not alright," Mina said. Bambam nodded.

"I thought so too. Tell me what were you thinking," Bambam added.

"It's not a what. It's a who," Mina said, slow but loud enough for Bambam to hear. Bambam felt his heart racing faster. He was suddenly nervous to know who's in Mina's mind. What if he's a guy? Will this ends all the hope Bambam had been holding onto all this while?

"O-oh, really? Who?" Bambam asked. Mina was silent for a while. And Bambam just knew it. Mina must've been torn apart to tell him about another guy. Of course, if Bambam is in her place, he would feel guilty too. Bambam looked down onto his laps. It's about time, though. It's impossible for Mina to not like anyone after Mark ended up with Sana. There must be a lot of other guys--

"You,"

Wait.

"What?" Bambam asked, confusion, doubt, and disbelief were written all over his face. He looked at Mina long enough to make the girl back again to her shy-self.

"Don't look at me like that!" Mina said as she lightly pushed Bambam's face so he would look the other way. Bambam couldn't help but laugh but he looked at Mina once again.

"You were thinking about... Me?" Bambam asked, pointing his finger to himself. Mina took a deep breath.

"I talked to Sana unnie and Mark oppa after dinner. And then they brought up you into our conversation," Mina paused and glanced at Bambam who was still staring at her, listening to her words. He didn't say anything, and just wait patiently for Mina to continue.

"Long story short, I'm really sorry that I took so long to realize this, to realize your feelings,"

"But,I think... I... Like you too?" Mina said, looking up at Bambam- whose eyes widened at what she just said.

"A-are you sure, Mina? I mean it could be that you were influenced with what they said or--" Bambam stopped when he felt Mina's soft fingers held his hand, in attempt to stop him (and it works).

"No, I'm sure, I like you too," Mina said it one more time, this time it was loud, and clear, without any hesitation. Bambam was left speechless. 

He has been dreaming of this, he imagined that one day, maybe, maybe, Mina will like him back. He draws the situation so many times in his head. But still, hearing it from feels so, so different. The churns in his stomach, the fastened beats of his heart, the chills all over his body- everything - feels so insanely exhilarating.

"Am I... too late?" Bambam snapped out from his thought when Mina's soft voice hit his ears. She also pulled her hand back to her lap again. He frowned as he looked at Mina, not understanding what the girl meant by her words.

"Huh? What do you mean?" 

"I mean... You, and... Jihyo..." Mina trailed off as she looked down, refusing to look at Bambam. She was scared, actually. Scared of the answer that will come out of Bambam's mouth. When Mina heard Bambam laugh, she looked up. This time, Bambam was the one who reached for her hand. He glanced at her as if asking for permission, before he then intertwined their fingers together. Mina just looked at him in silent, feeling her heart beat faster when Bambam smiled as he looked at their hands. 

"Jihyo already has a boyfriend, Mina. Even if she doesn't, you know I'll wait for you," Bambam said. Mina's lips formed into a smile as she too stared at their clasped hands. She softly tighten the hold, and Bambam felt his breath hitched.

"I don't think I can't sleep now, I feel so happy!" Bambam exclaimed excitedly. Mina laughed at his words.

"Shhh, we don't want to wake up the whole house, don't we?" Mina said. Bambam just grinned. Mina then leaned her head on Bambam's shoulder. They just sat in silent, but this silence was something new for them. The silence that calm them down, but still there's this giddiness inside them that made it hard for both of them to feel sleepy.

In the end, both of them didn't realize when did they fall asleep on the sofa, Mina's head on Bambam's shoulder, and Bambam's head on Mina's.

They only woke up when they heard an excited squeal- by none other than Nayeon. 

And they went through the whole day with teasing from other members;

"FINALLY!!" - Kim Yugyeom.

"Bambam and Mina? Not suprised," - Im Jaebum.

"It's about time!" - Choi Youngjae.

"Took you guys long enough!" Yoo Jeongyeon.

Hewwo :-)

If you're wondering why I took so long for this chapter, actually, I've written all part except for BaMina's. I thought a lot on what should happen to them, like, maybe Bambam has to wait for Mina for years? But I end up with this instead.

SO YES FINALLY!!! They are officially official!

What do you guys think of Mina's confession?? 

Tbh, i was smiling the whole time I was writing. Yes, my is whipped for my own fic lol.

Also, if you guys missed it or forgot about this, I did mention in chapter 3 that Chaeyoung is Yugyeom's ex. She was supposed to be in this fic earlier too but I changed the plot so here she is hehehe. 

Anyways, hope you guys will have a nice day! Thank you for all comments, I really really really appreciate it. 

- rainbowalien ♡