KYUHYUN   “How in the…Why are you here?” I asked her, the shock and embarrassment evident in my tone.   “Well duh! I can’t walk with the possibility of injuring my foot more. ” Zee said as she pointed down on her already wrapped toe but I could see that it was still bleeding. Yikes!   “You could’ve at least told me that it was you! Why didn’t you say anything?” I could feel my cheeks becoming hot.   All that courage I mustered from earlier…gone down the drain just like that.   “You told me not to say anything, remember?” Well, point taken. “And besides, I got curious.” She added as she stuck her tongue out at me.   Huh. Some best friend you are, Zee.   “But still!” I protested, trying not to raise my voice at her.   “What’s going on here?” Heechul hyung’s voice suddenly came from behind, sounding miffed.   “Kyuhyun’s just…practicing his confession to Angela.” Zee answered, partly on my behalf. Heechul hyung will probably skin me alive if he finds out I nearly locked-lips with his girlfriend.   “Tch! Didn’t he do that already when he kissed her?” Heechul hyung sniggered.   “I guess Angela didn’t believe he was sincere.” Zee was obviously trying to control her laughter.   Then it got me thinking. Was I that horrible to Angela that she won’t take me seriously?   “Speaking of Angela, where is she? Isn’t she back yet?” Heechul hyung asked.   “Hey guys! This was hidden in the closet so it took me awhile to find it. Who would ever think of putting a first aid kit inside the closet?” Angela suddenly appeared with the first aid kit clutched on her hand.   She handed the phone and kit to Heechul hyung and much to my surprise, she didn’t even notice my presence despite of the light passing through where I was standing from, and that was just across her.   “Don’t worry about it. I’ll take care of my toe later when the light’s back.” Zee said nonchalantly.   “Hyung, weren’t you with Siwon hyung to fix the fuse?” I suddenly interjected for two reasons. One, I really wanted to find out what happened to the fuse and two, might as well let Angela know about my presence. I bet she didn’t understand what I said but I’m sure she’ll recognize the sound of my voice. Kekeke.   “No use. The whole area is blackout. Guess the electricity won’t be back for a couple of hours or so.” Heechul hyung explained as he his cellphone light on again.   Zee started making hopping sounds using her one leg but Heechul hyung held her.   “Will you stop moving?” He told her, sounding a bit stern.   “Why not? We need to get back down.” Zee reasoned out, trying to keep calm.   “Stay put!” Heechul hyung snapped.   I bet Zee was about to retort back something when Shindong hyung’s voice suddenly came at us.   “Guys! Want to play a game?” He called out loudly to us.   “I think we better get down there.” Angela suggested.   “Fine. Come on.” Heechul hyung accompanied Zee by her waist as they walked towards the stairs with the light from his phone guiding them.   “Kyuhyun, help Angela. We don’t need another injured person around here.” Zee ordered as they started to slowly walk down.   Zee definitely knows how to make it up to me. Kekeke.   “But Zee!” Angela protested. Told you, she doesn’t know anything about being discreet.   “No buts! You might break your neck walking while walking down the stairs under the dark.” Zee told her, sounding quite stern.   Neither of us moved an inch on our post nor did one of us utter a word. Knowing that she would definitely turn down my offer to assist her the way Heechul hyung did to Zee, I took the initiative in showing some light on her steps instead.   “After you.” I told her as I gestured the way for her, my cellphone serving as the small source of light for us.   As expected, she didn’t even dare look at me as she slowly walked past me. I closely walked behind her back though so just in case she slips or something, I can get a grip on her. We were about to take our first step on the stairs when we suddenly heard a scurrying sound on the ground causing us to pause.   Slowly, I felt Angela’s cold and shaky right hand reaching onto my free right hand, which I then took with no hesitation. My thumb gently brushed her fingers as I tightly held her hands, as if it to tell her that it was going to be okay. Since we’re not talking to one another, might as well just let body language do it.  I was on her left side but I had my right arm wrapped around her waist too as our right hands clasped together.   Heechul hyung and Zee were only three steps ahead of us. Angela and I followed suit. I felt her grip on my hand tighten every time we take a step down and I couldn’t help but smile to myself as she did so. I couldn’t help but pull her even closer to me too without her protesting.   I’m starting to feel thankful for whatever reason caused this blackout tonight.   Zee got into a conversation with her cousin about using one of the candle displays of the resort as soon as they reached the last step of the stairs. I couldn’t absorb any more of the conversation as I was too preoccupied by something else.  Now that I’ve got Angela on my own again, I was thinking about how I could tell her what I accidentally told Zee earlier.   Damn it! I already got the courage earlier why am I so nervous again?   We were already nearing the last step.  I could already see the lit candle in the living room where everyone else was crowding. Slowly, I felt Angela’s grip on my hand starting to loosen as we reached the last step of the stair but I held it tightly again, as if to tell her that I don’t want to let go just yet.   She didn’t budge but she just stood still for awhile. Though there were a few candles lit, it’s not enough to give off light throughout the entire place so I’d like to think that they can’t see us. And I don’t think they really did since their backs were turned against us too.   We silently made our way just right behind the chair where Heechul hyung and Zee sat down.   “So, what are we playing?” Heechul hyung asked.   I felt Angela’s hand slowly squirming out of my hand at the sound of hyung’s voice. Feeling her persistence, I finally let go of it. She then instantly sat down on the vacant seat just right behind Zee, leaving me to sigh in defeat from behind.       Why is it so hard to win this girl’s affection? ***     ANGELA   I really hate hate hate blackouts! Why did it have to happen at the most inconvenient time? I was really looking forward to going back inside our room to have our most-awaited girl talk. And I don’t really understand why Zee had to let Kyuhyun accompany me down the stairs. She knows how awkward I am with him but no, she insisted it, all right! If I were to tell this sentiment to Zee though I bet she’ll go on scolding me on how ridiculous I am for choosing to break my neck rather than swallow my pride.   Well, she’s got a point, okay? And to be honest… I really appreciate what Kyuhyun did for me earlier. The way he held me… the way I held him back…He made me feel secure and his sincerity towards me but… I just still can’t bring myself to give in. I just can’t. I can’t even bring myself to look at him now because everytime I do, a surge of guilt flows inside me.   “Can I not join?” I heard Kyuhyun say gloomily.   “No exceptions!” Leeteuk Oppa told Kyuhyun sternly, suddenly making me nervous.   Okay… what are they on about? I’ve been too lost in my own thoughts. Well, actually…if I listened to them it’s not like I’ll understand it anyway.   “Zee, what’s going on?” I asked Zee beside me, unable to hide my curiosity and nervousness.   “We’re going to play a hide and seek game but the Oppas revised it since there isn’t any electricity at the moment.”   “Okay… so how does it go?”   “The seeker would be blindfolded while the rest can hide anywhere within this room. When the seeker gets to find a person, he or she has to guess who that is by touching the person’s face and hands only. If the guess is correct, the seeker wins. If not, well, the seeker remains as is.” Zee finished explaining and I found myself nodding.   Sounds interesting enough. I haven’t played a hide and seek game in awhile now.   “You playing Angela?” Zhou Mi Ge asked with a hopeful smile.   “Yea. It sounds fun and I don’t I have a choice anyway, so…”   “You’re right! You don’t. Rocks, papers, scissors time everyone!” Sungmin Oppa called to everyone’s attention as he stood up.   All of us then gathered around a circle and started with the game. Good thing Donghae Oppa taught me before on how to do Kai Bai Bo or also known as their traditional way of doing their rocks, papers and scissors. It’s quite different from the traditional Bato-bato-pik in the Philippines.   For the first round, Henry, Yesung Oppa, Ryeowook Oppa and I were safe as we all used scissors against the other ten who used paper. I felt a swish of relief inside me because I don’t really know how I’d manage to be a seeker in this pitch dark place. I might end up tripping or bumping really hard on some furniture. That would be really embarrassing to happen infront of these people to think I’ve already had enough dosages of embarrassing happenings today. I believe I already reached my quota. So nuh-uh.   Three rounds of Kai Bai Bo had passed until Eunhyuk Oppa and Kyuhyun were the only ones left to fight against each other. To be honest, I want Kyuhyun to win this one.   “Wanna bet who’s losing?” Leeteuk Oppa said with a wide grin.   “I think we both know who will lose this one.” Heechul Oppa turned to face Kyuhyun’s side who frowned in return.   I noticed Zee who was beside me shaking their heads at them.   “Ready to be it, maknae?” Eunhyuk Oppa said with confidence.   “I’m not the maknae. It’s Henry!” Kyuhyun countered back.   “Hey! You’re a maknae too, hyung.” Henry joined in only to be ignored by the two who were already facing one another.   Everyone’s eyes were on the two as soon as Eunhyuk Oppa’s and Kyuhyun’s hands were up on the air. As soon as it dropped, Eunhyuk Oppa showed scissors while Kyuhyun had paper. Everyone else started to laugh and clapped their hands at the outcome. I was starting to feel nervous again. Uh-oh.   “Woohoo! You’re it again, Kyu!” Donghae Oppa said with a wide smile.   Siwon Oppa bent down on his knees and tried to console the curled up Kyuhyun.   Leeteuk Oppa mentioned about keeping three candles lit up at each corner of the room so we could easily spot Kyuhyun.   “I’ve got the blindfold!” Henry said proudly while brandishing an orange-colored scarf. By the looks of it, I could tell it’s Hermes and I think I know to whom it belongs to…   “Henry! That’s my Hermes scarf!” Zhou Mi Ge chased after Henry but it was shortly cut off by Heechul Oppa who grabbed the scarf from Henry then gave it back to Zhou Mi Ge.   “First he goes around stealing underwears and now he goes around stealing my scarf!” Zhou Mi Ge muttered beside me as he shoved his scarf inside his pocket.   I couldn’t help but softly giggle at him. These boys…   Shindong Oppa tossed a clean table napkin he found on the dining table to Eunhyuk Oppa. Eunhyuk Oppa then placed the napkin around Kyuhyun’s eyes.      “Can’t see anything?” Eunhyuk Oppa tried waving a hand right infront of Kyuyun’s already covered eyes, looking miffed.   “No, hyung. All I see is black.” He replied flatly.   “Good! Now I’ll turn you three times then afterwards, count from one to ten before you start searching.”   As soon as Eunhyuk Oppa began spinning Kyuhyun around, the rest of us started to find our hiding spots. Zee and I found two canopy designed big couches with a coffee table in between by the balcony, and above the coffee table was a lit candle. We curled ourselves into a ball in our respective couches.  I feel confident that this a pretty good hiding place.   The others scattered into the different areas of the room. Yesung Oppa for instance was squeezed in between the bar sink and shelves. What a flexible body he’s got then! I don’t think I can fit myself in there. Heechul Oppa was sitting comfortably on top of the bar, crossing his legs like a boss. I caught a glimpse of Shindong Oppa standing by the door of the dining area. Henry and Sungmin Oppa were hiding underneath the dining table while Ryeowook Oppa lied down on the top. Leeteuk Oppa was crouching by the entrance of the kitchen area.  I saw Zhou Mi Ge and Siwon Oppa hiding by the curtains behind us.  Donghae Oppa was behind the curtain as well just by the entrance beside Shindong Oppa.   Now that I think about it…isn’t that a bit ridiculous? I mean, it’s not like Kyuhyun can see them with a blindfold on.   “1,2,3. Go!” After Eunhyuk Oppa spun Kyuhyun around 3 times, he instantly hid behind the curtain that was just right beside Donghae Oppa.   Everyone was dead silent as we watched Kyuhyun hold on to one of the dining chairs while he recovered from all the wobbling.   Kyuhyun began walking along the table and started feeling his hands to it. Ryeowook Oppa was alerted as Kyuhyun was nearing to approaching him so he had to scoot over on his right side just so he won’t get touched, causing him to nearly fall down. I had to put a hand over my mouth to control my laughter. I noticed the other witnesses were doing the same thing as well.   A few moments later, Kyuhyun was already on our side and started feeling the curtains that were just right behind us. I’m not sure which if it was Siwon Oppa or Zhou Mi Ge right behind me but I hope they don’t get caught instantly. I immediately froze when I felt Kyuhyun hit the head of the couch that I was sitting on. I suppose he didn’t catch any of the two guys behind me as I noticed Kyuhyun turning around to face my side. My heart quickened its pacing the moment he started to make reaching gestures.   Don’t touch me! Don’t touch me! I was chanting inside my head but then, it didn’t take long when his hand brushed against my cheek.   Uh-oh. It’s either I’m the next seeker or there’s something else that might happen. And honestly… I really don’t know what to do.   He squatted right infront of me, as he started feeling every feature of my face, starting from my forehead down to my chin and then his hand cupped one side of my cheek. His other free hand found its way to mine which was cold and trembling. He held it tightly again, just like how it was earlier at the staircase.   “Angela.” Kyuhyun whispered softly as his face came closer to mine, just good enough for the two of us to hear.  “I know it’s you. Don’t be scared. I won’t say anything more. Let’s just stay like this for…awhile.”   He rested his forehead on mine and a few seconds later, the next thing I knew he had placed his other hand (that was holding mine earlier) on my other cheek. Slowly, he leaned in further towards me, our noses already touching that I can feel his warm breath tickling my senses. I squeezed my eyes shut, my heart leaping in unusual, fast rhythms as his familiar soft lips landed on my lips gently.   And that’s how Kyuhyun and I shared our second kiss for today. I remained frozen on my post, my eyes still shut, trying to absorb what was happening. I was trapped in a mental debate yet again whether I should reciprocate or not, but before I could even decide, a loud thudding sound jolted me and Kyuhyun as I felt him suddenly pull away.   I found myself staring at him for awhile until he yanked off his blindfold that I decided to look away again.   “Hey! You took off your blindfold before guessing! You lose! You’re it again, hyung!” Henry shouted from underneath the table and when he tried to squirm out of there, he bumped his head, making him curl up from under and clutch the part that got hit. Sungmin Oppa shook his head at him.   Hmm… Now I think I know who made that thudding sound from earlier.    I felt Kyuhyun stand up from where he was sitting and approached the dining table where Ryeowook Oppa just stood up to sit.   “I’m not playing anymore.” Kyuhyun said flatly. I could trace the sadness in his voice and it’s making me feel guilty.   “You’re no fun!” Ryeowook Oppa told him as Kyuhyun threw the blindfold on the table.   The lights suddenly flickered on that I looked away from where Kyuhyun was standing. Seeing him in that kind of state makes my heart feel as if it is being pinched. I stared at the blank space infront of me, still trying to contemplate.   “Who wants to drink?!” I heard Siwon Oppa say brightly.   “I’d like some.” Kyuhyun muttered, sounding less enthusiastic as compared to how he sounded when he was inviting everyone earlier after dinner.   I glanced back at him and I caught a glimpse of his creased forehead and sad eyes as he grabbed the bottle of red wine from Siwon Oppa.   I felt my heart sink as I watch him turn his back and head towards the kitchen. Still, I remained glued on my seat and went back to staring at the empty space infront of me, deep in thoughts.   He kissed me twice today. He tried to tell me about his feelings for me. I could already feel his sincerity but…I really can’t just give in yet. At least not now. Then there’s Jonghyun also. What am I going to do with him? Everything’s really confusing!   I’m so sorry, Kyuhyun. I really am.   “You know, if you keep on going in a daze like that, Kyu might just kiss you again.” Zee said as she stood beside me. “Want to go out and get some fresh air first?”   I nodded and stood up. “So you saw that, huh?” I managed to show a small smile as we walked out at the balcony where the overlooking view of the beach under the night sky was right before us.   “Err, you’re not freaking out that I did?” Zee asked, sounding a little surprised herself.   I shrugged my shoulders at her. “Well, to be honest, I have a feeling you all did but it’s not like I can still do something about that, right?”   Everyone probably took that chance while Kyu and I were lost in our own moment. Seeing how these boys treat one another, obviously, the lack of electricity obviously won’t st