I can't believe it.

Who was I now – the Ice King of EXO or Kim MinSeok?

Was I really the one speaking with this voice right now?

How can I even ask her such a question?

Then I looked back at her, just in time catch her eyes in a gaze as she turned her head to confirm whether or not it was really me speaking.

I dusted off some of the snow and dirt that stuck to me when I had fallen from the blow-by-blow offense I got from the 'Snow Queen'.

Then I looked at her, my gaze checking her expression.

“Are you...No. You're seriously just messing with me again. Nevermind.”

Obviously, she's not buying my sincere and pure intentions. I can't help but feel more challenged. What more to do when I'm helplessly fired up now?

“I am dead serious. You obviously need a place to stay. That is, unless you'd prefer the company of the winter wind and the playground.”

I gave her a smug smile. For sure, she'd give in. Who wouldn't when they'd been given such a good offer by EXO's Xiumin? She must've recognized me by now already.

I raised a brow expectantly.

Three,

Two,

One.

“Thanks, but no thanks, Mr. Stranger.”

Back when I felt pulled to unlock the myster