~A couple of days ago~

“Luhan~”

I turned around and saw my mom smiling happily as she approached me. Both of her arms were wide open to envelope me in a hug.

“Hi, mom.” I greeted her. “I’m back~” I went into her loving embrace as I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before she gives me a tight hug.

“Welcome back, dear.” She added patting me twice on the back. “How was your trip?” she asked, releasing me from her embrace. “Were there any difficulties?”

“It’s fine.” I answered simply at her as I gave a sly smile. Truthfully, they were difficulties but I honestly don't want to trouble my mom or any of my family with it.

I saw her relax as to what I said which meant that she believed and said, “Come! Your father is by the living room.”

I let her guide me to my father and soon, I came to see him watching Tv.

“Hi dad.” I greeted the moment he was in view.

My dad turned his head and smiled, seeing me with my mom tailing at my back. “Hi son. Welcome home.”

“Thanks.” I bent to kiss him on the cheek.

After that, I stopped by to every room of my brothers to say hi and converse with them—nothing had changed. It feels so relaxing just to be home and having to talk to my loved ones. After, I made my way to my room, flopped down on my bed. “It’s good to be home.” I murmured smiling at myself.

I unconsciously moved my hand on my bed, caressing it—memories of the past came flooding through my mind. More than 5 years ago, I came to be interested with the daughter of one of my aunts and uncles—my parents’ close friends. That girl came to be my dad’s favorite because he never had a daughter. It was a bit disheartening to see him with the girl who he treated as his own daughter but he was also the one who taught us well and made time for us, his kids.

The jealousy soon came to its end, sooner than others thought it would be. Even though I noticed that little girl, I could tell that she didn’t notice me at all—not anyone for that matter.  She was too busy with her own world. But even though I knew of her, I never tried to approach her. I don't know why, but she always gave that feeling of a spoiled brat back then.

A couple of years after that, I was going through my second year in high school and she was ready to tackle her first. When she knew that she was going to borrow my books in first year, she came to notice me at last. It was at this house that we made our very first conversation even though technically, we have been together ever since we were born because of the friendship of our families. I had no hard feelings for her or anything even though I sometimes hear my mom arguing with my dad about buying things for her or spending time with her more than necessary. I was just a little happy that she finally knew that I existed. The first time that we talked felt like we just met and it was the first time for us to get to know each other. Ever since then, we talked, we laughed, and I had a very great feeling that we’d be friends. Soon, we texted each other often, came to each other’s houses because of our parents. It was natural for us to just go wherever we liked; no one questioned about us going inside my room—no noise of our parents talking, laughing and such, no disturbances and only the two of us. And here in my room, we talked more, we laughed more, and we tickled each other. Because here, her barrier seems to break. A barrier that is always present whenever she first comes inside the house. She gives that super sophisticated aura that doesn't seem to do anything rash. But inside this very room, all of that are gone. I learned that she can be pretty messy at times, as well as being mischievous especially when it comes to her family.

As time passed by, we grew closer, we knew more about each other and I grew feelings for her. I came to know that she really did notice me when we were younger and that she had a little crush on me at that time too. Before we knew it, we flirted with each other more often—whether if we are in private or public. After that, I was so sure that I wanted her. I couldn’t help but to think of kissing her. One time, my birthday was nearing; I gathered up my courage and really asked her if she could kiss me as a gift for my birthday—she didn’t give any answer for that.

After a few days when I asked her about the kiss, we came inside my room as usual, talked and such until she felt sleepy. I offered her my bed as she was already sitting on it, and when she accepted, closed her eyes, I studied her sleeping form—her eyes, her hair, her cheeks, . I bit my bottom lip as I remembered all of it—how she looked like. My heart was pounding really hard. I called her name. I knew she was awake. I was very sure of it. I asked her about the kiss that I had been asking and she tried her best to pretend to sleep. I chuckled at the memory of her failed attempt. I went to her back and hugged her there, caressing her belly as innocently as I could, smelled her hair—complimented on it. By this, she shot up in bed and smelled her hair. I guess she didn’t believe me. She lied back down and hugged her again from the back. I thought that it was the best opportunity for that kiss and so, I asked her again. She was still shy, I could see that. And so, I did an example. I kissed her cheek and she covered it with a pillow. Her whole body flushed red that made me think that she was really cute. I got my legs on each side of hers as I towered over her, leaned over, but she called me a ert. It shot me. I guess she was not ready after all. I wasn’t mad at all. God, I must've liked her that much. We came to end the night with me teaching her some of the figures that I learned in my year in school. But I could see that she wasn’t in full concentration of what I was teaching—she was looking at me. That eye smile of hers told me that she was fascinated or happy with something. I sighed. I guess it didn’t turn out that bad. But I soon had to say good night to her, if not, I wouldn’t be able to stop myself nor her anymore.

After that scene, we never talked about it anymore. We talked normally but as time passes, I could feel that she was fading away. Her answers became short, she brought books to read whenever our families meet—if not books then listen to songs, she sat alone or with the others now rather than me. I tried approaching her, tried making her be interested in any conversation that I could muster, but she simply was not interested anymore. Soon, I gave up.

“Luhan?” my mom broke my reverie when she knocked on the door.

“Hm?” I asked lazily—pretending that I fell asleep or something.

“I hope you’re hungry~ I decided to cook all your favorites~”

“Mmm~ I can’t wait then!”

My mom chuckled. “It’s good to have you back.”

“Same here~” I stretched my body.

“Which reminds me, how long are you going to stay here?”

I looked up in thought. “Not long... I have to go after a week or so...”

 “So soon??” she fretted.

I nodded sadly.

My mom’s face became sad which made me feel sad as well.

“Mom...”

She shook her head to get out of something and her smile returned. “Well then... We should prepare a party soon.”

“Party?”

“Yes~ all your aunts and uncles will be at the party. They missed you a lot too, you know.”

I chuckled. “I'm sure they did.”

The day went on in a blur. I feel myself doing some kind of a routine which is both comfortable and nostalgic. Soon, I missed the rest of Exo. I know when I leave; I would miss my family and friends and would always will. I spent my day for my family, friends and for myself as well. Before I knew it, I am nearing my way to leave for Seoul again. It’s my fifth day—and every one of my aunts and uncles will be here. It’s going to be a busy day.

I helped everybody prepare everything for the party. As I got to the living room to change the pillow cases that are on the couch, the phone rang.

I came to pick it up and found out that it’s Mei Xin. It has been years since we last saw each other. I wonder how she looks right now. She must have changed a lot. Her voice is a little bit different as well. I sensed her tension when she knew it was me and I felt a little anger or rather frustration with this. I pushed my feelings away and just didn’t want to care about what she thinks about me. She asked for my father and I gave her to him. As I went back to my job, I couldn’t help but to overhear my father’s words with Mei Xin. With that, I figured that she was supposed to come by here but she called to inform that she is not going. Why? I don’t know.

I shrugged it off as I went on with the house chores and time flew by in a flash. People came in and I am very happy to see everyone. We ate, we chatted a couple of times more until the only ones left are the old ones. I see them gathered in one circle, talking seriously which is rare in my eyes. I passed their direction to go to my room but stopped when my dad called me.

They did a run through for me about Mei Xin’s current situation which at first, I didn’t understand why. But soon I knew why I was called. I have to accompany Mei Xin when I go to Seoul. She would leave in two days which is coincidentally the same day for my leave. Her parents wanted her safe. They couldn’t go with her because they could never leave their business. Well, it is right that no one comes alone on their first trip; my parents came with me when I went to Seoul the first time. Looks like I'm going to be with her for a while then. I simply agreed to their plea and they felt relieved and even thanked me. With that settled, I was dismissed to do what I was going to do.

As my parents ended the night, I on the other hand busied myself with the internet world to get me sleepy; I heard a knock from my door.

Both of my parents came in—the first time that they did so together.

They asked me if I still use the pad that they paid for me to occupy it when I was a trainee and I answered them honestly with a no. But I forgot to mention that the other exo members sometimes go there to escape though. They felt relieved with my answer which makes me curious as to where they are going in this conversation. They asked me if I could give it to Mei Xin for her to stay as a gift and I simply agreed as well. I am simply an easy person to talk to. I would agree as long as I think its fine. I would have to tell the others that they can’t hide in it anymore though.

My parents are happy with my easy going attitude. My father told me that Mei Xin would most likely to refuse and so; I have to find a perfect timing to tell her and make sure that she will not refuse. My parents then bid me good night and I fell asleep dreaming of her.

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