Day 3, Realize?
A week with your Future Wife
Day 3, Monday: 6:00am
~Cherry's POV~
The Annoying continuous ringing of my phone stole me away from my dreamland and into the just-getting-exciting reality.. A huge smile crept on my face as I remember that the only guy that I ever dreamed of is right above the bed where I am lying.. Slowly, I got up from my bed and tip-toed to peek at the sleeping guy on the second bed..
I felt my insides melt and turn as my eyes laid on his beautiful yet handsome face.. I bit my lower lip, trying to stop another wide smile appear on my face.. Remembering that Key and the other SHINee members will be arriving in an hour or so, I quickly went to the bathroom and took a bath.. After brushing my teeth, I returned to the room and tip-toed on my bed to reach Taemin's..
"Taemin-ahh..... Taemin-ahh..." I tried calling him but the cute guy only moaned and turned his back on me.. Pouting, I reached my hand to poke his back..
"Taemin-ahh.. Wake up... Your Hyungs will be here in a few minutes.. You have to wake up now.. Taemin-ah.." I said while gently poking his back but this time he suddenly turned back to me with his sleeping face centimeters away from mine.. My breathe was caught in my throat. I was shocked and mesmerized, my knuckles clenched on the bars of the bed to hold on.. My eyes was fixated on Taemin's peaceful face as my feet tried to find something to step on and when my feet felt something hard, I stepped on it but slipped, making me fall on the ground, first..
"AHHH~!!!" I covered my lips with my hands after an uncontrolled squeal escaped them..
"Ano nangyari sayo??" Joy asked me, obviously awaken by the commotion I made... I didn't answer her question but stood up immediately when I saw that Taemin was already awake, rubbing his eyes gently while sitting on his bed..
"Good Morning.. What happened to you, Chelli??" He asked as he climbed down from his bed.. I shook my head and gasped when he smiled charmingly even with his hair sticking out like that..
'(sigh) If I can wake up everyday to that smile, I will eternally be grateful to God..'
~Taemin's POV~
I couldn't help but smile when Cherry blushed.. She just looked so cute and adorable, playing with her fingers and staring at the floor with blushing cheeks.. Even though I'm still a bit sleepy, huge waves of warmth and comfort crashed through me again.. Calming and soothing my heart and soul..
"G-good Morning, Taemin-ah.. Y-y-you should g-go take a b-bath now, your hyungs might be c-coming any minute now.." Cherry said, her eyes still looking down so I crouched in front of her and stared at her blushing face.. I used my index finger to push her chin up to look at me..
"Wh-what?? What i-i-is it?" Cherry asked me, her blush darkening....
"(shakes head) Nothing.. I just wanna see you.. Don't look down so much.. You're cute.. (Blush) Uhmm.. Key Hyung..... Minho hyung... Onew Hyung, Jjong Hyung and even manager hyung think so too.." I straightened up awkwardly after saying those things while Cherry's complexion changed to a darker shade of pink..
"I.. I should go get bath.." I said lastly and took a run to the bathroom..
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When my hyungs arrived, Addy Noona and Jerome hyung were already up as well..
"What time are you going home, Taemin??" Addy Noona asked me..
"We're going to practice only until 4pm, Noona.." I answered, taking a bite on a piece of sandwich that Cherry handed me..
"Hmmm.. Ikaw, Cherry?? Sasamahan mo ba si Taemin??" Addy Noona asked Cherry on which she blushed again but I didn't understand what Addy Noona said so I just pouted and looked at Cherry in confusion..
"Uhh.. Pwede po ba, Ate???" Cherry asked Addy Noona too, so my questioning gaze drifted to Noona..
"Okay lang.. Basta umuwi kayo ng magkasama.. Sila Jamie ba? Makikigulo rin ba?? Kung oo, eh deh magpahatid na kayong dalawa.." Addy Noona said, Me, totally confused..
"Chelli??" I finally decided to intervene and ask what they were talking about..
"Unnie was just asking if I'm coming with you to your practice.." Cherry answered me with a sweet smile that I couldn't help but reciprocate it with a smile. But Cherry immediately turned away from me and back to the sandwiches with another blush on her cheeks..
"You're coming with me, right? You're coming to watch us, right??" I asked her again and sat down on a sit, nudging her gently with my shoulder until she looked at me again..
"Y-yeah.. I will.. Th-the others, Jamie, Jenby, Annalyn, Risa and Esmie will come too.." Cherry said, inhaling a lungful of air as I backed away and continued eating..
~Cherry's POV~
We're already in the studio.. The manager was saying something in Korean which me and the others absolutely cannot understand..
I can't help but feel my heart fluttering every time Taemin looks at my way and smiles.. I don't know if he's just naturally sweet or there's something behind those charming smiles.. Heat crept up on my cheeks with the thought... What if Taemin likes me??
I threw a quick glance at him, he's across the room with his hyungs... He's so close.. So real. Yet so unreal.. My heart skipped a beat with the thought of Taemin liking me.. Shivers ran through my spine and thankfully, I had Jamie beside me to squeeze her arm..
"Ouch~!!"
"Ayy!! Sorry, Jamie!! Sorry!!" I apologized while laughing a little bit..
"Ayiiee... Kinikilig ka noh??" Jenby suddenly asked me on which I reluctantly declined..
"Asus.. Kunwari pa toh. Di ba, Jamie?? Kelan ka lang ba nananakit Cherry?? Di ba kapag kinikilig ka??? Magkwento ka naman!!! Anong nangyari kagabi??? San natulog si Taemin?? Katabi mo???" Jenby bombarded me with questions and her teasing smile continued to embarrass me.. Even though, SHINee couldn't understand Tagalog, they are still looking at us because of Jenby's loud voice.. Especially Taemin because he heard his name..
"Ang ingay mo, Babo Unnie!! Nakakaistorbo ka.. Mianhe, Oppas.. Please don't mind us.." I apologized to them, bowing a little bit..
"Ahh, Yeah... SHINee Oppas.. Mian.." Jenby said then exaggeratingly bowed, 90 degrees that made Annalyn smack her head even before she was able to stand up straight again.. Causing everyone in the room to chuckle..
"Sira ulo talaga tong si Jenby.." Esmie said, shaking her head..
"Aray!! Ang sakit non ah!! Bayolente ka talaga noh?? Gusto mong isumbong kita kay Onew???" Jenby threatened, rubbing the area where Annalyn hit her head..
"Subukan mo.. Lagot ka sakin!!" Annalyn said, challenging Jenby..
"Ganun ah.. Sige.." Jenby said teasingly then run towards Onew before Annalyn could grab her..
"Annyeong, Jenby-ah.." Onew greeted her the minute he noticed her beside him..
"Annyeong, Onew pot.. I hope we're not too much of a problem to all of you.. We just wanted to make the most of your visit here in the Philippines.. We all just really like you.." Jenby said, emphasizing on the 'REALLY LIKE YOU' part while wiggling her eyebrows at Annalyn who was murmuring how crazy Jenby was..
"Oh... You girls are not a problem at all.. Besides, we're the one who should feel indebted to you girls.. You helped us a lot since we got here.. Not to mention, you and Cherry found Taemin, took care of him and called us immediately.. If it was some crazy fan girls or boys, I think they would keep Taemin to themselves and not contact us.. I don't know what I'll do if that happens.. I'm very thankful.. WE are all very thankful to you girls.." Onew said with his adorable smile that Annalyn was torn between spazzing at Onew's smile and jealousy because Onew's smiling at Jenby and Jenby's sticking her tongue out at Annalyn..
It didn't take long until the group started dancing with their back up dancers.. Since the studio was pretty big, everyone can move freely.. Esmie, Risa, Annalyn and I were busy taking some videos of SHINee dancing while Jamie and Jenby were studying the moves and sometimes dancing with them..
"I never thought that with a chubby physique like that, you can dance Jenby.." Minho suddenly commented after dancing Replay..
"Chubby physique?? Sabihin mo na lang kasing mataba ako, Sira ulo kang pogi ka.. Pag pumayat ako, kita mo.. Maeenlababo ka rin sakin.." Jenby arrogantly replied at Minho..
"Ayy, nako~!! Bumberoo~!!! Ang hangin na naman dito!!!" Risa said which earned a bunch of hearty laughs from our group while everyone looked at us confusingly..
"Uyy.. Naghihintay sila ng translation oh..." Esmie said when everyone stopped laughing..
"Ako!! Ako magtratranslate!!" Jamie volunteered, however Jenby tackled her away from Minho..
"EHHH~~!!! WAG MO NANG ITRANSLATE... UTANG NA LOOB.. UTANG NA LOOB.. SOULMATE..." Jenby said, stopping Jamie while we continued to laugh..
~Taemin's POV~
A huge smile plastered on my face as I watched Cherry and the other girls laugh while talking in their own native language.. Even though I don't understand a thing that they're saying, seeing them laugh whole-heartedly is infectious.. I looked at my hyungs and they were just the same as I am.. Captivated by those hearty laughs..
"Okay, guys.. Since we'll be here till Saturday, I arranged some things for the fans.. The fans were a bit anxious about Taemin getting lost so I decided to conduct a press conference in a nearby mall.. I'll give you all 10 minutes to rest then we'll pack up and head to the mall.. Key, please advise Taemin on what to do in the press conference.." Manager hyung suddenly announced and left to talk to other people while the other hyungs also dispersed to grab a bottle of water or a snack and rest for awhile..
"Uhmm.. Hyung.. I told Addy Noona that I'll be home with Cherry by 4pm.." I informed Key hyung..
"Don't worry, I'll call Addy Noona to inform that you won't come home early.. I'll ask Jenby and the others to bring Cherry home for you.." Key hyung told me then started telling me on what to say to the fans...
I didn't have the chance to talk with the girls since Key hyung kept on talking about what I should say in the conference and to the fans.. Onew hyung pretty much joined in with lecturing me while Minho hyung and Jonghyun hyung chatted with the girls.. Not that I'm envious of them.. No.. I'm totally not envious.. Just.. A little bit.. Maybe..
"Okay, Everyone.. Let's pack up!!! Come on!! We've got 45 minutes to get to the mall!! Get moving!!" Manager hyung announced and we all started packing.. I looked around and saw that Cherry wasn't around. Jamie wasn't too.. I looked around again and still didn't see her..
'Why am I even looking for her?? It's not like I like her, do i??'
Giving up, I slinged my bag on my left shoulder and sighed..
"You ready?? Let's go??" Key hyung asked me on which I replied with a slight nod.. I walked fast towards the van, not bothering to look for the girl my eyes was searching for.. I slipped inside the van and sighed...
'Do I like Cherry??'
During the whole ride to the mall, all my thoughts were occupied by the same thought.. Do I like Cherry?? I mean, I like Jenby, Jamie, Annalyn, Risa, Esmie, Imee, Addy Noona, Jerome Hyung and everyone.. But do I like Cherry more than I like everyone else??
My Hyungs pretty much teased me about liking Cherry because even though Jenby was nosy about everything, she would always push Cherry to take care of me.. Even Key hyung does that too.. Not to mention, Jamie and the others.. It was like they were helping Cherry get close to me.. Maybe.. Just maybe..
Does Cherry like me too??
Wait... TOO??? Did I already admit that I like her??
My thoughts were halted when I felt a painful flick on my forehead, given by Onew hyung.
"What's with the pout and the frown?? Is something bothering you??" Onew hyung asked me while I rubbed my forehead..
"That hurt, Hyung!" I pouted at him but he only chuckled and messed with my hair..
"You didn't answer my question.. Is there something bothering you??" Onew hyung asked me again.. Thankfully, Jonghyun hyung and Minho hyung were busy listening to their own Ipods and Key hyung was busy texting with someone, most probably Jenby..
"Nothing, Hyung.. I'm just thinking.. How do you know if you're already liking on someone??" I asked which made him look at me suspectingly..
"Why?? Are you liking on someone right now, Taeminnie??" Onew hyung asked me again..
"I.. I don't know hyung.. That's why I'm asking, if you know what are the things I should feel towards the person if I really like her.." I asked, hugging the Doraemon cushion pillow that Addy Noona gave me..
"Well.. If you like someone, you feel comfortable and warm when you're with her.." Onew hyung enumerated..
'I always feel that way towards Cherry.. One Check..'
"Your eyes search for her every time you're free.." Onew hyung added..
'Busted.. Two Checks..'
"And last.. You simply can't stop thinking about her.." Onew hyung said lastly with a teasing smile..
'Th-three checks..' My heart pounded inside my chest and felt my cheeks heat up.. I hugged the cushion pillow tighter..
"Now.. Did you get everything I said?? If you're comfortable with her, you look for her every time and you always think of her then I'm pretty much sure that you do like this girl.. So tell me.. Who is it??" Onew hyung asked me again but I refused to tell him..
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Onew hyung continued to bug me about the girl I like.. He even busted me out on the other hyungs but Key hyung only smiled at me smugly.. I knew that Key hyung already have an idea of who the girl is..
The press conference was pretty much insane.. But my thoughts were still occupied and taken by one girl.. Everyone was asking me where I went when I was lost.. What happened to me? And who helped me get back to my hyungs.. Fortunately, Key hyung and Onew hyung were there to catch all the questions..
My hands were itching to snatch Key hyung's phone and text Jenby what they were doing right now.. Is she at Cherry's? Or did she made sure that Cherry's safely home?? Is Cherry waiting for me?? When we were asked to do some final poses, I was relieved that finally I'm going to be able to go home now.. I mean, Cherry's home..
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN?? Cherry's not with us!!!" Key hyung suddenly exclaimed while talking on his phone.. My ears perked up, hearing Cherry's name.. Did something happen??? I stood in front of Key hyung with a worried expression on my face, waiting for him to finish talking so that I can ask what was happening..
"Okay.. We just finished the press con.. Yes.. We'll try look for her.. Okay.. Bye.." Key hyung lastly said and grabbed his bag..
"Cherry's not at home.. Jenby said they thought Cherry came with us here in the press con.. They haven't seen her since we left.." Key hyung said..
"WHAT?? H-how come, hyung??? Isn't Cherry with them when we left??!!!" I asked, my heart started pumped hard in my chest in absolute worry..
"Jenby doesn't know what happened either.. She thought you dragged Cherry with you since you suddenly vanished in the studio when we were leaving.." Key hyung said and I couldn't help but worry more and blame myself for not saying goodbye properly earlier..
"W-what should we do hyung?" I asked..
"We'll go back to the studio and hope that maybe, Cherry is there and is waiting for us to come.. I'll call Jenby to ask her to look for Cherry too.." Key hyung said as we all walked fast to the van and get back to the studio..
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My worry increased when Addy Noona called Key hyung, almost breaking our ears with her shouts and threaths in Tagalog and in English if we don't find Cherry and bring her home safe and sound..
The sun was setting already and it was raining hard.. I didn't wait for the van to stop and just jumped out of the van then broke to a run into the studio, looking for Cherry..
"CHELLI~!! Chelli~!! Are you here??!!" I looked everywhere but it was empty..
"Hyung! She's not here!" I told Key hyung, panicking.. Manager hyung was talking with Addy Noona on the phone and seemed like they were all outside too, looking for Cherry...
"Taemin.. We should ask Jenby where to look.." Minho hyung stopped me from walking/looking around and dragged me back to the van as the other hyungs quickly went back to the van..
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Million thoughts were running inside my head while we're heading to the house.. I wonder if Addy Noona will hate me for leaving without saying goodbye to Cherry like that?? Will everyone get mad at me?? Maybe she went to the mall by herself, hoping to come with us but since a lot of fans are inside the mall she wasn't able to come near us. Maybe she's still in the mall! Maybe she's lost.. Maybe she's scared right now. What should I do?? It's my fault.. It's my fault!! I should have at least said good bye to Cherry before we left to the mall.. If only I did.. This won't be happening.. IT'S ALL MY FAULT!!!
I clenched my knuckles as my feet tapped on the floor impatiently.. We're heading to the house and I can't help but feel more nervous than I already am.. Oh God.. Please.. Please.. Cherry, Please.. Please be safe...
~Cherry's POV~
Before SHINee left for the press conference, Jenby suddenly told me that they're going to the mall to see the press conference and asked me if I would like to come with everyone.. Since Key was talking with Taemin for the press con, I didn't have the heart to intervene and meddle with their talking..
"Sasabay ba tayo kala Taemin??" I asked her but she only smiled mischieviously at me and asked me to stay with Jamie inside the girl's restroom for awhile..
"Hindi ba tayo pwedeng sumabay kala Taemin??" I asked Jamie..
"Sabi ni Key, hindi daw tayo pwedeng sumabay sa kanila papuntang mall kasi sabi daw ni Ate Addy pinapatago daw yung identities nung mga nagligtas kay Taemin.. Para daw hindi magalit or mainggit yung ibang fans, alam mo yun.." Jamie said.. I nodded, understandingly.. We chatted for a few more minutes before everyone came back to get us..
"Anong gagawin natin pagdating sa mall??? Paano kapag madaming tao?? Wala tayong mapupwestuhan.." Annalyn said when we were all seated inside a bus..
"Ewan ko, Pwede naman tayong tumingin na lang sa malayo eh.. Basta sabi ni Manager Ahjusshi, wag daw tayong magsasalita sa kahit kanino.." Jamie answered..
"Okay na yun.. At least makikita natin sila sa press con.." Jenby said, not looking at us but continued on texting with her phone..
"Sino bang katext mo, Jenby?? Kanina ka pa dutdot ng dutdot diyan ah.." Jamie asked..
"Si Key.. Kakarating lang daw nila sa Mall.. Dami daw tao.. Sakit daw sa tenga nung tili ng mga fans.." Jenby said with a wide smile..
When we arrived at the place where the press con was taking place, it was already starting.. Fans were everywhere and the screaming was devastating.. The mall was almost shaking from the sound of the fangirls/boys screaming and chanting their bias' names.. Streams and banners were all over the place.. We were at the second floor of the mall and could see SHINee from where we are.. Even Jenby and Jamie couldn't handle that excitement and started screaming also..
"KEY OPPA~!!!! SARANGHAE!!!!" Risa shouted..
"MINHOO~!! ANG GWAPO MO~!!!!!!" Jenby screamed, almost deafening the girl beside her and Jamie..
"ONEW~!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!" Annalyn did not want to fall behind as she screamed her love for Onew..
"Akala ko ba hindi mo bias si Onew?? Hindi ba yun ang pinipilit mo kay Key??" Jenby teased Annalyn..
"Syempre, Echos lang yun para hindi mahalata ang crush!!! Nakakahiya kay Onew.. At saka pag nalaman niya na may gusto ako sa kanya.. NAKU.. Mamamatay talaga ako sa sobrang kahihiyan!" Annalyn said.
The press conference was mainly about Taemin and his little escapade.. Nobody said about Taemin's little amnesia.. Key and Onew handled the most questions since they are the most fluent English speaking members of the group.. It lasted for about an hour or so..
"Uy.. Nagtext na si Ate Addy.. Intayin niya daw tayo sa Starbucks sa ground floor.. Halika na??" Jenby asked and everyone nodded... I took a last glance at Taemin before walking with them.. Somehow, everybody on their side looked worried and panicking.. I couldn't help but wonder what was wrong..
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Ate Addy and Kuya Jerome were already waiting for us inside Starbucks when we arrived.. I don't know why but somehow I feel like everyone was in a hurry.. Everyone was walking fast and in a matter of minutes we were at the terminal station already.. Since it was raining, We took 2 taxis to go home..
"Ate Addy.. Alam na ah.." Jenby wiggled her eyebrows at Ate Addy when we got home that I couldn't help but get suspiscious.. There's something going on that I don't know... But what could it be??
The rain had stopped so Ate Addy and Kuya Jerome was left outside while us, girls, entered the house and chatted..
"Bakit parang ang tagal umuwi nila Taemin??" I asked everyone.. I was hoping that Taemin will come home a few minutes after we arrived home since when we left the mall, the press con was almost over..
"Baka naman nag dinner pa sila sa labas.. Baka naimbitahan ng mayamang fan na kumain sa Mcdonalds.." Risa joked..
"Hahaha! Mayamang fan tapos Mcdonalds.. Nyahah~!!" Jenby said laughing..
"Wag ka mag alala, Cherry.. Uuwi din si Taemin sayo... Wala kang dapat ikatakot.." Jamie half-assured, half-joked as she tapped my shoulder..
"Oo nga, Cherry pot.. WALA KANG DAPAT IPAG-ALALA.." Jenby said and suddenly I heard Ate Addy shouting outside..
"Mukhang may kaaway si Ate Addy sa telepono ah.." Jamie commented, sitting with me and the others on the sofa..
"Kakatakot si Ate Addy~.. Iiiihh~!!" Jenby said, faking a shiver..
Though I don't naturally pout, I can't help it anymore when I looked at the clock and saw that an hour have already passed since we came home... And still no sign of Taemin or any SHINee member..
The others had to go home before night so only Jamie and Jenby were left.. Ate Addy and Kuya Jerome already got up in their room too.. Not to mention, the rain started pouring again.. Jenby's multi-tasking herself with chatting with me and Jamie and texing (most probably) Key..
"Wag ka na mag-pout, Cherry.. Pa-uwi na daw sila.. Medyo na trapik lang.." Jenby assured me, missing the naughty smirk she has on her face..
~Taemin's POV~
We've been looking for Cherry at all the places that Jenby asked us to look for.. My worry never faded, even for a bit.. In fact, it grew more as the rain poured hard again against the windshields of the van..
We all decided to go home since Jenby said that we should regroup first before continue looking for Cherry.. My heart pounded hard inside my chest as the rain outside poured harder and harder..
"We're here, Taemin-ah.." Key Hyung nudge me when our van stopped in front of Cherry's house. I sighed heavily as I stepped out of the van with Key Hyung holding the umbrella.
"Let's go?" Key hyung nudged me again. I fiddled with the strap of my bag while we walked towards the house.
"Annyeong haseyo.." My heart banged in my chest as I heard Minho hyung greeted everyone in the house. I focused my eyes on the floor, tailing behind Key Hyung who also stepped inside the house and greeted everyone.
"Annyeong.." I whispered gently, not wanting to look at anyone.
"Taemin-ah.. What's with the sad face? Did something bad happen during the press con?" I heard Jenby said which confused me. I looked up and was shocked to see Jenby hugging Cherry from behind then freed and pushed her towards me.
"CHELLi~!!" I immediately stepped forward and hugged Cherry tight. I've never felt so relieved in my entire life.
~Cherry's POV~
My heart almost stopped beating when Taemin suddenly hugged me. OMO~!!
I looked around us and saw that Jenby and Jamie were jumping around with Key and Minho while Ate Addy gestured a thumbs up to me with Kuya Jerome.
"Chelli-ah~!! Where were you?? We've been looking everywhere for you!?? Where did you go??" My eyes grew big when Taemin cupped my face with his hands.
"I-I.. I-I'm with the o-others.. W-we went to the m-mall to s-support you.. You should know that.. Jenby's been texting Key Oppa all day.." When I finished talking, he froze for a second then looked down on the floor. His white skin turning pink in.. Embarrassment??
"HYUNG~!!!!"
~Taemin's POV~
Key hyung told me that it was all a trick.. It was all Jenby's little evil plan for the purpose of 'HELPING' me realize my feelings for Cherry.. Though they didn't tease me when Cherry is around, I can absolutely ask the ground to swallow me whole when Cherry's not around anymore..
Cherry wasn't really aware of the other's evil trick since I heard Jenby and Jamie telling her that I was only being paranoid that's why I told her those things when we came..
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"Chelli?" We were getting ready to sleep and I just realized that I really don't want to feel that aweful thing I felt when we were looking for her earlier. The anxiety.. The worry.. The fear.. It was all too much for me that I don't ever want to feel that way ever again.
"Hmm??" She looked at me and waited for me to talk.. I took in a deep breathe before wrapping my arms around her and hugging her tight..
"Taemin-ah?" I heard her ask me. I pulled away and gave her a piece of paper..
"That's my phone number. I asked Manager hyung to give me a cellphone so that I can communicate with everyone easily.." And besides, I don't want to get tricked by my hyungs, Jenby and Addy Noona ever again.. I bit my tongue in time to stop myself from saying the next sentences. Not knowing what to do and feeling the same awkward silence on the atmosphere, I climbed on my bed and pulled the blanket over my head.
"Good Night, Chelli... Sweet Dreams.." I murmured as my eyes closed and my mind drifted to dreamland.
~Cherry's POV~
After Taemin's second surprise hug and after he gave me a piece of paper with his number on it, I bit my lower lip and ran downstairs to the kitchen where nobody is to jump around and silently squeal..
"Omo! Omo! Omo! Omo!!" I mumbled as I saved Taemin's new phone number on my phone. I sent a Group Message to everyone before going back to the room..
"Good Night, Taemin-ah.."
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