“I love you… Choi Minho”

Sulli spoke, softly… sweetly… immersing herself with the feeling Minho makes her whenever she looks into his eyes.

Minho stood there, allowing himself to take in what she said. Confessing to her freed him from the fear of loving again, however being confessed to brought him to a greater level of happiness…

“I love you, Choi Sulli”

With tears of joy in their eyes, Minho inched closer to hug her. The couple enveloped themselves with the warmth and joy they both feel.

“Let’s build this relationship together… we still got a long way to go… but it’ll be worth the journey with you…” He said, slowly letting go and cupping her face, holding it as if it’s worth more than his life

“We’ll do anything, everything… together… just please… please Minho… don’t leave me” Sulli held his hands holding her

“I won’t… no matter what happens… I won’t leave you… don’t leave me too ok?” Minho said smiling in between sobs

“I won’t…never” she said, tracing a finger on his face that gave Minho a quick jolt in his spine

They hugged again, thanking the heavens for having found each other. Little did they know, there were set of eyes already staring at them through the balcony.

“See, I told you” Victoria said, nudging her elbow to Nickhun. When the new couple went out of the room, Vic knew Sulli would finally confess to Minho.

“*sigh* … I remember when we both fell in love…” he placed his arm around Vic’s waist

“Ah yes… it was a circus!” Vic said giggling

“A funny romantic circus” Nickhun kissed her temple

“Honey… don’t you think we should… uhmm… you know… tell Minho about… you know” his mom said hugging the arm of her husband. They too saw the couple on the garden.

“…about what?” his Dad asked

“…you know… the birds and the bees?” his mom said looking at him

“What?! Honey, our sons are already grown up… they know about this things. I’m pretty sure Minho is as responsible as we think” his dad said facing his wife

“I know, but… talk to him… just give him caution and everything… I know I said I wanted a grandchild but… they’re still students, their career is also another thing” his mom said, worried

“Let’s not get worried too much, besides, Minho is already graduating and he’s already hands on with the business…” his dad said trying to assure his wife of Minho, but she still gave him that pleading look “ok ok… I’ll talk to him” he said

“That’s more I like it” she said, kissing his cheek

Winter break

Two weeks after the party, the second semester started, and soon after, it was finally the winter break

Minho and Sulli remained the same like they were used to, only that they are officially together. Among the members, only Vic and Nickhun knew about them being official, and it seems like the couple didn’t want to announce to everyone of them being officially together. For Minho and Sulli, what was there to announce, if the group already knew that Minho loves her and that Sulli likes him, there was no need for an official statement.

CCA bldg.

Practice room

“So… when are you travelling?” Minho asked Sulli who was fixing the music sheets. 

“day after tomorrow…” she said, not looking up. Sulli was to spend the holidays back at her hometown, since her family and most relatives decided to get together this year for the season.

"You'll be driving alone?" he asked

"Uhmm... no... my brother will come to pick me up here" she answered

“and you won’t be here till after new year?” he asked with a sad tone

“uhmm… I’m not sure… but most likely, yes… I’ll be back after the break” she said, looking at him this time. She felt sad too, knowing that it could be their first holiday season together, but they are NOT together. He just let out a sigh.

“Hey bro, can I borrow Ssul for a moment?” Jjong in, Minho nodded “thanks… Ssul, come with me” he grabbed Sulli’s arm and led her to the piano

He handed her a music sheet which appeared to be handwritten.

“You arranged this?” Sulli asked

“Yes… I started working on it this sem break but it’s not done yet… with inspiration, I want you to sing the melody part.” He said, while sitting on the stool

“Why me?” she asked confused

“Coz it suits you... and Minho” he said grinning, which just made Sulli smile

“ok… hmm… it’s written in a different language… what does it mean?” she asked suddenly curious since he said that it suited her and Minho

“I first heard it from a friend who came from Indonesia. He said it was a popular song, so I asked him for the lyrics and googled the meaning… but I will tell you what it means I’m done with the arrangement” he said smiling, she just