My flight was for 9:00 the next morning and I was currently freaking out. I had spent the day before speaking to multiple people at SM and arranging my leave. Luckily, they were kind and understanding about my situation, allowing me the time I needed. We all hoped that I’d be back in time for SMTOWN LA, but I honestly had no clue at this point. Only six weeks. Is it enough time now?  But now I was here at home, trying to find what I needed amoungst the mess that is the EXO M dorm, but was pretty unsucessful.

“Has anyone seen my blue chucks!?!?” I yelled out into the hallway. A chorus of no’s followed and I sighed. I walked out into the hallway to see Xiumin trying to sneak past me looking quite suspicious. “Xiumin,” I called. He froze, “What’s that in your arms?” I asked.

“Ohh…” He started to laugh awkwardly as I approached him. I stood infront of him and pulled back the side of the bag that he was holding. What was inside? None other than my shoes. -.-

“Really Xiumin? Really?” I asked. He pouted as I snatched the bag from him. Inside were a few more things that I had been searching for. I closed my eyes and tried to calm myself. Finally, “Why, pray tell, where you trying to sneak off with my stuff? Stuff I need.” I asked slowly, trying not to show my anger.

“I-I just thought… maybe you would stay… That you wouldn’t leave without them…” He said sadly. I sighed. I had figured this was why.

“Xiumin,” I tried reasoning with him, “Do you really think that hiding a pair of shoes was going to keep me here?” I asked calmly. He hung his head. “Look, Xiumin. I have to go. I don’t want to. Especially under these circumstances, but I have to. I need to go home and see my brother. And, by doing this you’re just making it harder for me. So, please. Just help me. I’d rather leave on good terms with you than leave while irked at you for hiding my stuff.” He looked up at me wide eyed and nodded quickly. He obviously hadn’t thought this plan through.

“I’m sorry Meimei.” He said softly. I sighed. How could I ever stay mad at this adorable bun?  

“Come here,” I opened my arms and hugged him tightly. “I’m gonna miss you and your bao zi ways.” I said softly. He laughed slightly and nodded,

“I’ll miss you too Nina.”

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That night I couldn’t sleep. I ended up going out into the living room and drinking some tea to try and calm my nerves. As I was sitting there, I heard someone walking down the hall and turned. It was Lay. I smiled as he approached me quietly.

“Hey,” I said. He smiled,

“Hey.” I sighed and turned back around. He came and sat beside me, “Can’t sleep?” he asked.  I shook my head. “Me neither.” He sighed. We were silent for a moment. Finally he cleared his throat, “I uh… I have something for you.” I looked at him wide eyed. He reached into his pocket and pulled out some papers. He held them up and I saw that they were pictures. I smiled when I saw what was on them. It was the picture of the two of us in Shanghai when we fell asleep in the van. “Kris took this of us when we were in Shanghai and gave me a copy ages ago. I’ve kept it under my pillow for along time… Kris gave me another copy the other day and I thought that you might like it. Maybe if you keep it under your pillow while in America, we can meet in our dreams.” He smiled at me sweetly as he held the new copy out to me. I smiled and took it,

“Thank you. I’ll definatly do that.” He smiled and leaned down to kiss my forehead and I closed my eyes. I sighed and leaned against him. I took the other picture out of his hand and turned it over. Sure enough there it was: the message Kris wrote there when I assume he gave it to him,

“Don-” He began, but I cut him off, laughing,

“Yi Xing, I’ve known about this for along time.” He looked up at me wide eyed,

“Seriously?!” I nodded giggling,

“The first night that I came here and you made me sleep in your bed I found it.” His jaw dropped,

“Shoot!” He looked away and blushed. I smiled and laughed slightly,

“Don’t worry about it. Honestly, it made me really happy.” It was my turn to blush now as he looked at me.

“You liked me even then, eh?” He poked my side with a sly grin on his face. I laughed and pushed him back,

“Ah, but so did you~”

“True.” He shrugged and I laughed. I looked back down at the picture and read the message again.

Yi Xing~ Aren’t you two cute. I saw you sleeping and told Tao to take a picture. Cherish it.

- Kris

I’m really going to have to thank him one day.

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Oh my gosh. You guys seriously cracked me up with your comments for last chapter! XD You guys are so sweet! I love your comments! <3

Haha, although, I was surprised. I thought you all would be like 'No! Nina don't go!' But instead most of you were all like, 'Lay, you better be good!' and 'Aw, he's so supportive!' XP Haha, I was just totally surprised.

I think thats why your comments were so funny to me... XD

Haha, I didn't plan to update tonight, but I was bored and figured I might as well... Plus its pretty short... (and cheesy!~) >.< I've updated multiple things tonight! XD So exciting! Haha, but this whole updating so frequently thing won't last for long. I have school coming up in a few weeks, so it'll slow down then. :/

I'll work hard untill then!~ Fighting!~