You watched them for a few seconds, but it wasn't long before Baro peeked through the opening between Sandeul and Jinyoung and saw you. "Ae Sook! Guys, let go." They released him immediately, but somehow Gongchan got to you faster. It seems like all you did was blink, and you were being practically tackled and picked up in the air by the maknae.

"Ae Sook! Ohhhh, how I missed you! You look so good! Mmmm noona, I missed you so much.." He put you back down and gave you a sweet smile. Jinyoung gently pulled on him, and cleared his throat. "Oh! Sorry, hyung I couldn't help myself..." He stepped back and let Jinyoung get to you.

He slowly wrapped his arms around your shoulders and you his waist. "Annyeong, Ae Sook. It's been so long.. How have you been? How has your umma been? Is everything well?" He leaned back and smiled tentatively. You don't reply, but you nod and grin. "I missed you, oppa." Sandeul was next in line.

Sandeul grabbed each of your hands. "Ahh, it's so good to see you! Did you like our performance? I saw you out there, all teary-eyed. Baro took a long time planning it to be just right!" He pulled you in for a hug, and you closed your eyes. "Wow, it's so different seeing you instead of just hearing about you from CNU. Oh! Ae Sook, you smell really nice.." You heard a deep laugh from behind him.

"Okay duckie, my turn." You didn't even bother to open your eyes when Sandeul's warmth disappeared, as it was quickly replaced by the tall, comforting teddy bear that is Shinwoo. "Were you surprised? Baro planned it, but I had Sulli make sure you were there for the show," he chuckled. "So,  graduated now? How does it feel? Do you have plans for the fall?" You both stand there silently for a moment, but he pulled back to look at you. He was wanting an answer.

"Oh! Yeah.. I have an idea of what I'm doing. I might move in with a friend who's going to attend the same school as I will."

He nodded, approving. "Good. I'm glad you have everything together." Oh, not exactly... Someone made a noise. "Okay, you can have her now. Best for last, ya know?" He stepped to the side, letting Baro get to you finally.

Baro stood in front of you, staring and giving you his most dazzling smile. His bunny teeth were cuter than ever. You raised a brow at him, "Oppa? Come he--"

And before you could say anything more, his arms were around you and his face was buried in your hair. He spoke very quickly. "Annyeong, Ae Sook. I can't even begin to tell you how much I missed you. Even with you here, I still miss you. It feels like a dream. Oh, saranghae, Ae Sook, a thousand times saranghae. And I know about Zico... it's okay. I'm not mad, I had to leave you, and I'm sorry... if he makes you happy, that's all that matters to me. I came here to see you, not to steal you from the man who helped you when I left. I feel like I owe him for that. Oh, I missed you.." You stayed like that for what seemed like a long time before you spoke.

"I missed you too, oppa." And that was all you said, although countless thoughts were swirling in your mind. I have to leave soon. It won't be long until Zico comes looking for me. "Baro, I have to go back to the party. I kind of left without saying anything to anyone."

Baro held you tighter and whispered, "Okay... I knew it'd happen soon anyay. But look, I have to see you again.. soon. How about Monday?" You shake your head. "Okay then, how about Wednesday? We can meet up someplace, catch up, spend some time together..." This time you nod.

Reluctantly he lets you go, but keeps ahold of your hand. He pulls his phone out of his pocket. "What's your number?" You told him, and he tapped the screen a few times. A few seconds later, your phone buzzed in your pocket. "There. Now you can get in touch with me Wednesday morning. Don't mention it to anybody, please? For your sake? I wouldn't want rumors being spread around about you. I don't think your.. boyfriend would be pleased about us meeting up."

You nod and you give him one last hug. "I'll see you in three days, oppa.." You enjoy the moment and force yourself to pull away. You look around at the five wonderful boys smiling at you. "It was so great to see you all. I missed you so much and I loved the performance. It was great." You took one last look at Baro, and gave him a gentle smile. "I'll see you soon oppa. Annyeong, everybody!" You quickly ran back around the corner, laughing when all of the boys shouted their goodbyes to you.

Wow... I'm going to sneak off to go see Baro... I'm so excit-- Your thoughts were interrupted by the deep, beautiful voice you were so familiar with.

"Ae Sook.. I've been looking for you.." Zico slung an arm around your waist and you looked up at him. He gave you a kiss, and you could taste the alcohol on him. People say that beer is an acquired taste. You still haven't begun to enjoy the taste that came from kissing Zico most days, but it was definitely something you had gotten used to. "Are you ready to leave? If you are, let's go. I'm not feeling too hot."

You nod, and intertwine your fingers with his and slowly walk towards the car waiting for you up the street. He gets in the passenger seat and you go around to the driver's side. As you start the car, Zico groans. "Are you okay, babe?"

"Yea, I'll be alright. I just got into the wrong stuff is all. Ahhh can you drive faster, please? Aish..."

The rest of the car ride to Zico's house is silent except for the occasional noise of complaint from him whenever you turned a corner. Oh.. I feel kind of bad knowing I'll be going behind his back. But it's only meeting up with Baro. What Zico doesn't know won't hurt him.. Oh, what am I thinking?! This is a bad idea, but I have to see him as soon as possible. You finally pulled up to his house, and got out to open the door for him. "Goodnight, Zico. Feel better." He gave you one last intoxicated kiss and went inside. Mianhae...

As soon as you got home, you got into bed and all your problems dissolved as you thought about the meeting to come. You took a look at the photographs on your bedside table, smiled, and fell asleep...