“Manager Hyung told me our new schedules when we head back to Korea. We’re gonna die!” Laarni said in her usual dramatic way. I couldn’t help but chuckle a bit. This girl could never stop being A DRAMA QUEEN.

“Am I that funny?” She asked me and I shrugged.

“What’s the new schedule? It sounds different.”

“All 3 of us are embarking on different paths.” She said and I got a shock.

“Not in a sense that we’re splitting. It’s just that 3 of us will have different schedules so other than performances we’ll be separated.” I gave her an understanding nod before she continued.

“I’ll be hosting a radio show with Donghae while Danielle will be going onto ‘’we got married’’ but Manager Hyung still refuses to tell me who’s her husband! Anyway, you’re going to film a drama.” She explained and I have a feeling I’m dreading it already.

“Acting?” I asked and she nodded. I’m so screwed.

Laarni and I then talked about our group progress and our future schedules and all. At least it lifted my mind off the break up. I guess it’s a good thing. After returning back to Korea all of us will be busy and I’ll be extremely busy so I won’t have time to let my mind drift away. 

Laarni's POV

today is the day we return to Korea. The trip to The Philippines was indeed an eventful one, with many memories made. My reconciliation with my family was the most memorable one. When we were finally at the airport, I saw my parents already waiting. I smiled and went up to them. The rest followed after me.

"Take care in Korea. We'll fly over for Thanksgiving and visit grandma at our hometown," my dad smiled.

"Sure, I can't wait," I smiled and gave them each a hug.
 
"You take care too, Katelyn," my mum hugged Katelyn.

"I will, and I'll take care of Laarni as well. Don't worry," Katelyn smiled.

"Don't worry, laarni’s mom, I'll carry out what I have promised back at the house," Leeteuk bowed.

"We'll leave our darling to you all then,"my mum smiled.

"Bye, mommy! Bye, daddy! Take care!"I waved and smiled cutely as we all went in.

‘’did you just smile like a lil’ girl?’’ Leeteuk asked me, I was about to hit his head, but instead he stopped me,

‘’stop denying it, rascal, I’ve seen it all’’ then he pouted at me, instead I smiled evily,

We stood in line to get our passports checked and soon, we were all in the plane. As usual, I sat with Leeteuk again. Coincidentally, whenever the two groups travelled together, I would always end up sitting next to him. Not that I mind, really. The plane then took off and we were amongst the clouds. This journey back home would take hours.

"I know you're getting restless. But please, sit down and rest. Besides, you can’t unfasten your seat belt now," Leeteuk hissed.

God, this guy knows me too well. My hands were actually on the seat belt, wanting to unfasten it so I could go play with Ryeowook since Donghae would suffer from motion sickness.  I slumped back in my seat. This journey is gonna be longer than I thought. I sighed.

"You okay?"

I jumped a little and turned behind to look who was sitting behind me.

"Yeah, but getting a little restless. I wanna go over to Ryeowook to play with him," I complained to Eunhyuk.

He chuckled at my playfulness.

"Pity Donghae's suffering from motion sickness or he could play with you," the both of us turned to look at Donghae who sits across the aisle and was fast asleep.

I chucked.

"Only Donghae can measure up to your playfulness," Eunhyuk shook his head and smiled.

"True," I nodded my head.

"But if you don't mind, I could keep you company,"he grinned his gummy smile.

"REALLY?!" I exclaimed.

"Yah. Laarni, keep your volume down," Heechul hissed from his seats that was two rows in front of mine.

"Yeah, really," Eunhyuk nodded his head.

"Oh, how I wish I could go over and hug you right now. You're awesome, hyung! THANKS!"I grinned.

End of Laarni's POV

Eunhyuk's POV

"Oh, how I wish I could go over and hug you right now. You're awesome, hyung! THANKS!" Laarni grinned.

My heart sank but I continued smiling. If only the seat belts lights are off, she could come over and give me a hug. I lost another opportunity to hug her and smell the floral smell that lingers in her silky black hair.

"You can owe me one," I said cheekily.

"Sure!" she nodded her head.

I would need it when I see her being all close to those guys from the other bands especially Kevin from U-Kiss.

"So, what do you want to do?"I asked.

"You wanna play tennis with me on our PSP?"she grinned.

I took my PSP out and we begun playing. Though I was very sleepy, I forced myself to be awake to play with her. Seeing her eye smile and excitement while playing the game made sacrificing my sleep on the plane worthwhile. Though I dread what would happen after the plane landed since I have a schedule three hours after we land. After playing four rounds, she yawned.

"Tired?"I asked.

"Yeah, a little. But its okay, we can still continue,"

By looking at her, I couldn't bring myself to play with her. Her eyes were already half-closing and I wanted her to get as much rest as she could as I knew POPCORN has a schedule at the same time as me.

"Nah, go rest. You look like you need it," I shook my head.

"Sure? You won't be feel bored after I sleep?" she asked.

"No, I'll be fine. I'll sleep too," I reassured her.

"Okay then! Goodnight, anchovy," she smiled.

"Goodnight, pufferfish," I smiled back.

Her nickname, pufferfish came about back during our trainee days. Donghae and I always about her habit where she would always blow up her face when she is staring into space. I smiled at the thought of our trainee days, those were wonderful memories. With a smile on my face, I slept.

End of Eunhyuk's POV

Leeteuk's POV

Manager hyung shook me awake and I wanted to stretch myself when I realise there was someone leaning on me. I sighed, as usual, it was Laarni. I was so used to her doing that when we travel around. This girl could sleep anywhere as long as she has something to lean her head on. I shook her awake.

"Yah, stupid pufferfish, we're about to land,"I said softly as I didn't want to startle her.

"We are? I didn't know I slept for so long,"she seemed amazed.

"I guess we're all tired,"I replied.

"Shall go brush my teeth. Wanna follow?"she asked.

I grabbed my toothbrush and lined up outside the toilet. Two hours after we were done, we landed at Incheon Airport and the rest was a blur as we soon arrived at the SM buidling where our dorms are at. The lucky ones get to unpack while the unlucky ones had to get ready to leave for their next schedule. I, for once, was part of the lucky group while Eunhyuk and POPCORN were the unlucky ones. Eunhyuk had to go film dream team while POPCORN had to go on a radio show for their current promotions.

End of Leeteuk's POV