A few days later, I was sitting in my living room, preoccupying myself with school work when suddenly my doorbell rang. I ignored it the first time, not feeling the need to get up but when the ringing became more insistent, I gave up and went to open the door.

The second the door was opened, a figure came bounding in, smoldering me in a tight embrace.

“Where were you for the past two days? Channie said that you guys didn’t have a schedule or anything so when you didn’t show up at school and you didn’t answer your phone, I got so worried.”

“Sorry.” I mumbled in reply. “I just...”

“I know.” She told me, releasing me slightly to take a clear look at my face. My eyes were probably still swollen from crying the night before.

“Chanyeol told me everything.” She peeked inside my apartment and eyed the work sitting on the coffee table. “Ew, you’re doing homework to get over your heartbreak?”

Before I could say another word, she began pushing me towards my room. “Get changed, I’m getting you out of this dump.”

I sighed and decided to listen to her. Maybe it was time to just let go and move on with my life. I quickly got changed, not bothering to put much effort in my outfit before I threw on a pair of sunglasses to hide my swollen eyes.

After I was done, I found myself sitting in my own car with Ji Eun driving.

“Where are we going?” I asked her.

“EXO dorm. The boys invited us for dinner.” She glanced over at me in worry. “I know you might not want to see him right now but, you have to get out and they were getting worried. Who knows, maybe you can find another man there.”

I didn’t say anything and just placed my elbow on the window sill before leaning my head on my hand. I don’t want another man. I want Luhan....

We drove the rest of the way in silence. As we rode the elevator up to the dorm, I felt a wave of nausea hit me. I wasn’t ready for this. I wasn’t ready to face him again. He doesn’t want me anymore. I don’t want to see him.

We stood in front of the door, Ji Eun knocked. I almost turned around and ran away right then and there.

“I’m not ready for this...” I whimpered.

The door swung open and for once, Chanyeol wasn’t the first one to answer. Baekhyun flew out the door and wrapped me solidly in his arms.

“Yoonae. I’m sorry love. I should have been there for you.”

“It’s okay.” I assured him. “No one knew it was coming.” No one but him.

“I know but...oh my precious dongsaeng, I’m so sorry.” I shook my head and wrapped my arms around him. I felt tears threatening to fall out again but I stopped myself completely.

No more. I already told myself last night. No more crying, not for him.

“Hyung stop hogging her!” I heard Chanyeol’s deep voice boom from the doorway.

“No! My dongsaeng!” Baekhyun cried as he pulled me further away from the taller male. I couldn’t help but laugh as Chanyeol easily lunged around Baekhyun and pulled me into his own arms.

“Hey shorty, Baekhyun didn’t strangle you in that hold did he?” Chanyeol asked as he crushed me in his long arms.

I squealed as he picked me up and spun me around, well off the ground. I couldn’t help but smile despite feeling dizzy after he set me down.

Baekhyun caught me before I could fall over. “Idiot, you made her almost tumble over.”

Chanyeol shrugged. “She’s smiling, that’s all that matters.” He said as he sent me his usual twitchy grin. I couldn’t help but be affected by his happy virus.

“Yoonae love.” Baekhyun called. I turned my attention to him. “Take those sunglasses off, you look ridiculous, we’re inside already.”

I shook my head. “My eyes are swollen.”

He grabbed it regardless and pulled them off my face. He frowned as he traced his thumb along my lower eyelid. “I wish it wasn’t there but...it’s not that bad Yoonae, I swear.”

I gave up and let him walk me inside where I was once again bombarded by another set of members.

Sehun grabbed me first, asking me profusely as to why I didn’t go to him for help. I assured him that I simply wanted to be alone for a while and thanked him for his concern before Suho ripped him off me and pulled me into a warm hug.

It went on for a while, even EXO-M members were there to comfort me. As Chen was hugging me, I noticed Kris eyeing us from the corner of my eye.

He walked over to the two of us before asking Chen for some alone time with me. The shorter singer only nodded before reluctantly letting me go.

I gulped. Was I in trouble? Kris wouldn’t yell at me here right? In the middle of the living room while everyone was walking around. To my surprised, I felt myself being yanked into his arms. He leaned his head down so that he could whisper into my ear.

“I know I haven’t been the best friend for the past months but...you know I don’t hate you Yoonae right? I thought I would always be on Luhan’s side but...I’m here to apologize on behalf of him. I don’t know why he did what he did but trust me when I say none of us would hurt you without a reason. He must have had his own reasons.”

I stood there, stunned by what he was saying. This was Kris right? Not Baekhyun, not Sehun, not Kyungsoo....it was Kris.

He leaned back and looked down at me before giving me a small smile. SMILE?!

“I know we didn’t start off on the best terms but...you know I’m always here for you right?”

“E-Excuse me?” I finally let out. Was this a dream?

I felt Kris’s arms disappear from around me as he stepped back and coughed awkwardly.

“I-I mean....yeah. I’ll just go-”

“Thank you Kris. That means a lot to me.” I finally let out before attaching my arms around him again. “Thank you.”

He stumbled backwards slightly before chuckling. “You’re welcome.”

The comforting embrace eventually became very awkward as we stood there. Kris and I have never shared a proper hug before and I could tell neither of us was very comfortable. Slowly, I backed up and gave him a quick smile before excusing myself.

“I’m going to see if Kyungsoo-oppa needs help.” With that, I took off to the dining area where Kyungsoo was setting up the table.

“Hey Yoonae, you came just in time, we’re about to eat can you find Jongin for me? He and Luhan went out to get some drinks, just go check to see if their back yet.”

I nodded and made my way to the door. As I slipped on my shoes, I began to panic a little on the inside. I have to find Jongin and Luhan will be there. I took a deep breath after convincing myself that it would be alright. Jongin will be there anyways.

I stepped out of the apartment and went downstairs. Something was calling for me to go down to the lobby and out the front door. I was expecting it to be pretty empty as I walked towards the parking area but what I didn’t expect was the sound of two very familiar voices.

“Jongin, won’t you listen to me for a second?” Luhan said. I watched from the corner as Luhan took Jongin’s wrist and gave him a pleading look.

“Let go of me, I’m still not in the mood to talk to you.”

“Jongin please, I need you to do me a favour.”

Jongin snickered sarcastically and turned to glare at him. “Why should I?”

“Please Jongin,” Luhan continued, ignoring Jongin’s cold reaction. “I need you to take care of her for me.”

“Who?”

“You know who. Jongin, please, just do this for me. I don’t mind if you’re mad at me but please just do this for me.”

“What the hell are you talking about hyung?!” Jongin shouted, obviously becoming more frustrated by the second.

“You know what I’m talking about Jongin. Have her go out with you.”

Jongin grabbed Luhan by the shoulders and shook him. “Are you out of your mind? She loves you!”

Tears began to fall from Luhan’s eyes forcing me to blink several times to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.

“I know she loves me Jongin. But I can’t...just do it for me alright?”

“Why should I? She clearly wants to be with you!” Jongin’s anger seemed to lower down as he watched Luhan break down.

Luhan shook head. “I’m not good enough for her Jongin. I can’t make her happy, but you can. Jongin, make her fall in love with you.”

Jongin let out another sarcastic scoff. “You are definitely going insane. You think it’s that easy?”

“Listen to me Jongin. I don’t care how hard it is. You have to do it. I love her.”

“THEN WHY?!” Jongin snapped. “Why are you making me do this? Why are you doing this to yourself? Why are you doing this to her?”

“Jongin, you yourself saw how lonely she was! How can I do that to her?”

“But she was doing fine!-”

“NO SHE WASN’T!” Luhan yelled, pushing Jongin’s hands off of him. “YOU SAW HOW SHE BROKE DOWN THE OTHER DAY! DON’T TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!”

“B-but-”

“No buts Jongin. Just do it for me alright?” I watched as he smiled softly at the stunned and confused Jongin. “I know you can do it. Make her forget me.”
 

“But I don’t want to forget you.”

Both of them snapped their heads up and looked at me. I stood there and as tears started cascading down my face for the millionth time in the past week, I took a few steps back.

“Yoonae...” Jongin whispered almost inaudibly to my ears.

I looked from him, to Luhan and back again. This is too much.

I turned around and took off running in whatever direction my feet took me.

“Yoonae!” I heard him call again but I didn’t look back.

I just wanted to be alone.
 

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A/N: AYOO WASSUP EVERYONE!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE! (or Christmas day, depending on where you are and when you read this). I hope you guys are all having a totally amazing holiday. Spend some time with your family and friends and enjoy =]

I'm going to make this short...I hope.

I will update another chapter tomorrow (during my Christmas day) so I can give you guys all a semi-happier Christmas present xD

And thank you guys for all the comments last chapter. There were SOOO MANY. I actually think it was the most I've gotten for any of the chapters, and I had soo much reading and replying to them all.

Also, I'm just at just about 150 subscribers for this fanfic which I NEVER thought would happen. But it's happening. Thank you guys so much for all the support! You're amazing!

-Ryeowook, Sungmin, Taemin, Kai, Luhan, Chen, Sehun, Baekhyun, Youngmin and Kwangmin's Wifey