I woke up in the morning, seeing Taemin's face as soon as my dry lids cracked open to the bright light. The translucent figure before me presented a sweet smile. "Good Morning." He whispered.

I couldn't help smiling back at him as I chuckled. "Good Morning." It's been a few days since we've been like this. I would wake up to him, and then after I had had my breakfast he would leave to find the answers that could bring us back together again. At the end of the day, he never failed to fulfill his promise of being back here at home with me. I had told him and tried to convince him that I was fine as long as he visited once in a while. But he was persistent and insisted that he come back home at the end of the day. To tell the truth, I was actually happy he said that. It made me smile so hard my cheeks would hurt because of just how much he thought about me. He had said he didn't want to leave me alone because he couldn't stand the fact of having me by myself.

He said he was doing himself a favor rather than me, even when I felt it was the opposite. "Coming back to you is always something I'll look forward to towards the day, so don't push me away. I need you even as a spirit." His words were utterly kind and I couldn't find any way to say no to his pleading eyes. The spirit was just exactly like Taemin, which made everything all the more harder in rejecting his request. But even if somehow I was able to say no, I would know deep down the words I'd come up with would be completely false. I was too happy hearing him want to come back home to me, so there was no way I wouldn't let him. "Are you going to go out today again?" I asked.

Surprisingly, the spirit who lay in my arms shook his head. "I'm staying home today..I.." He blushed at the pause of his sentence, "I want to spend the day with you."

I couldn't help but bite my bottom lip to how adorable that was. "Jongmalyo?"

He nodded again and instantly floated off of me. It was obvious that it was to hide his face from me, so I didn't force him as he turned around and headed to the door. "Y-You should go make breakfast." 

A smile crept to my face. "Why so you could watch me?"

If it was possible, Taemin seemed to glow even more pink. This caused my own cheeks to burn with how cheesy my words were. "Just go cook M-Minho."

"Arasso arasso." I chuckled and made my way to the kitchen. I could feel his presence behind me. It was weird to have gotten so close to him within the few days we've spent together. The more we stayed together, the more the touches we shared seemed to become real.

My feet slightly curled at the feeling of the cold wood against my bare skin. It was very cool beneathe my feet, but I didn't let that slow me down from cooking myself a meal to which Taemin observed as carefully as ever. I couldn't help but smile that goofy smile of mine. The thought of Taemin just watching me made me feel so giddy inside. I was seriously more in love with him than I thought I was. "Stop smiling like that.." He would say as I found myself suddenly staring at him.

"Mianhae." But I really wasn't sorry. I would never be sorry for looking at him.

“You know I can hear your thoughts..” He said bashfully.

A chuckle left my lips. “It’s the truth.”

As soon as my own words left my mouth, I shifted my eyes to the spirit and was satisfied to see him glowing that pink color. So cute. “Y-You always call me that.”

“Not my fault you always listen into my thoughts.”

“I can’t help it.” He said with a slight pout.

I scooped the egg out of the pan and placed it in my plate full of other things. I then grabbed a bowl sitting at my side before filling it with rice. Taemin, who only watched, didn’t seem to forget the thoughts running through my head because he was still as pink as a rose. It was obvious he was listening still, so I gave him what would leave him burning brighter than ever while still preparing the utensils I’d be using for my meal. A few moments passed by until I was finally sitting down on the table. With my chopsticks, I picked up the rice and put it in my mouth. I cut a piece of my egg and consumed it as well.

The savory flavors that mixed upon my tongue left me content with its taste. “Mmmm.” I hummed.

“Is it good?”

I nodded. “Yeah, want to taste?”

He laughed softly. “I don’t think I can.”

“Oh right, I forgot.”

It was bit quiet before he tilted his head slightly with a smile and said, “I think you also forgot about your ex-wife.”

Shocked at his sudden change of subject, I stopped chewing my food to swallow it whole. “Eh?”

“It’s been a while now..don’t you think you should go and take your things out your other house?”

I was quiet. I had totally forgotten all about that, mostly because I was having such a great time being with Taemin. It was embarrassing to have to be reminded by a spirit about what I had done to my wife, more so by the one person who is the reason of why it happened in the first place. Not that I blame him or anything. “I should, shouldn’t I..” My mood instantly went down.

Taemin didn’t fail to notice this. “Mianhae, I shouldn’t have brought it up.” He said quickly.

“No no no, it’s okay.” I gave him a smile and took another bite of my food. “It was bound to happen sooner or later, so thank you for reminding me. I’ll be sure to pack up my things from there and come here. I want to be sure when you wake up, that no part of me is with anybody else but you.”

His fish eyes widened before he looked down at his lap. I had forgotten how much of a habit that was from Taemin. It was one of the things I found absolutely adorable. “I-I’m still sorry.”

“I know.” I reached out to him and held his chin softly. Day by day I’ve noticed that the feeling of him became more and more clear under my fingertips. It didn’t just feel like I was touching warm air now, the feeling was surreal. Not only physically, but mentally. “It’s fine really. I couldn’t live with myself knowing I had left things unfinished.”

“Are you sure?”

I smiled. “Yes, I’m sure. I was the one who called it off with her wasn’t I? It’s time I finish the rest of what I started.” I softly said this as I leaned, my chest pounding at how close our lips were. The distance continued to decrease, and with a swift move I wrapped my arm around his waist and let my lips press against his soft ones. A sweet peck coming from this beautiful spirit was completely indescribable. It couldn’t compare to anything or anyone else I’ve done this to. Once I had pulled away from his addictive lips, there were knocks on my door.

Taemin looked at the direction of the sound with blushing cheeks. “You should get that..”

“I will.” I replied and kissed his forehead before I got up went to my door. I opened it with a twist of a knob and was greeted with the trio who consisted of the only people who knew of this dwelling. “Surprise surprise.” I laughed.

Jinki and Jonghyun looked at me wide-eyed. “Did Choi Minho just laugh?” Jonghyun asked.

“I think he did.” The eldest answered.

“Alright guys, no need to question or narrate my life.”

The two gave me a hug as they came in and closed my door. I returned the gesture, surprised to see that Kibum remained silent standing behind them. Not to mention that he didn't scold me for making such a lame joke just now. “You okay Kibum?”

He seemed like he was snapped out his thoughts. “H-Huh?”

“Key, gwenchana?” Jonghyun approached the other and caressed his cheek before pressing a soft kiss at his cheek. “You’ve been really out of it lately..”

“Y-Yeah..I’m okay.” He smiled at us, but it was clear that it seemed forced.

I decided I might as well change the subject. “So..what brings you guys all here?”

“Yuri called us. She said she didn’t want to bother texting you and asked if you would get your stuff out of the house already.” Jinki explained.

“Yeah, you want to tell us about that? What happened between you two?”

I sighed. “Well, you could say we’re not exactly together anymore.”

“Bwo?!”

“I kind of..told her I was in love with Taemin this whole time and that I never meant..to marry..her.” With the feeling of slight shame, I avoided to look at any of their faces. I couldn't bear to see what kind of stares they held for me. Although before we were nothing more than friends who helped out with the wedding, now their opinions mattered the most to me, including Taemin's and his mother's. I flinched at a hand on my shoulder.

“How did she react?” It was clear to me that it was Jonghyun asking this question.

“She told me to get out.” I said, afraid to be punched .Despite that, I knew from now on honesty really was the best policy. “And she cried.”

Silence. No one said a word.

The aching silence was only broken from the sound of a gasp who came from Kibum.

The three of us looked at him, and he seemed almost terrified. Jonghyun and Jinki came to his aid, asking him again and again what was wrong but he replied with a ‘nothing’ even though it wasn’t true. I too was confused and wondered what was it exactly that made him suddenly be like that because at first it seemed as if he was looking at me and reacting this way. However, as soon as I saw that he couldn’t take his eyes off of the spot behind me I had an eerie feeling that he was staring at none other than Taemin. I turned around quickly to steal a glance at what exactly he was staring at, only to find I was right.

Taemin was standing behind me, slightly hiding now that Kibum had reacted the way he had. Do you think he can see you? I thought intentionally for Taemin to hear. I heard him hum in agreement.

What does this mean then? “I don’t know..” He replied to me.

It seemed no one else but Kibum and I could see Taemin, which only seemed to confuse the hell out of me even more. “You sure you okay there Kibum?”

“I-I-.." His eyes only became wider as his pale lips move. "I-I’m okay.”

Jonghyun, who I now assume is his lover considering the kiss from earlier, was clearly not convinced at all with his response. "Kibum, I told you earlier that you didn't have to come. You already seemed really upset."

I was utterly curious. "How come? Not long ago you seemed just fine Kibum.." How is it that he could also see Taemin? What did that even mean?

"Minho.." Taemin whispered to me, just loud enough so only I would be able to hear while Jonghyun explained that Kibum had been having nightmares for the past week. "Don't let him leave. We need to talk to him."

I only nodded, the time of the action being such a coincidence to what Jonghyun said that it seemed as if it was meant for only him. "We've tried asking him..but he says that it's nothing." Jinki said with an upset tone.

Kibum looked down to avoid Taemin's eyes and spoke with a quiet voice. "It's nothing..I'm fine, really guys."

"I don't think you are Kibum." As I said this, I saw him look up. He was too suspicious, and that was confirmed with the look his eyes held when he had locked orbs with mine. They were filled with guilt, and even seemed apologetic for some reason. "You don't seem alright.. you want some water?"

"N-No it's fine. I'm fine. Stop worrying you guys I swear I'm just a little out of it today."

The two clearly knew he had had enough and didn't push it any futher. "So..Minho, what do you plan on doing?"

An inaudible sigh left me. "I guess I'll just move out today and officially live here again. You guys wouldn't mind helping me would you?"

My two hyungs gifted me with their smiles of approval. "I'm glad you took action Minho." Jinki had said to me. And if he truly knew how much that meant, he'd think I was in love with him.

"Same here, I'm happy you stepped up to your words."

The conversation was ended quickly. Both Jonghyun and Jinki were on their way out, including a fidgeting Kibum. However, I took my chance and held onto his thin wrist to keep him from walking outside of the apartment. "You guys go ahead, I need to talk to Kibum real fast."

Thankfully Jonghyun gave me his consent with no questions asked and left with Onew to empty out their trunk for the later use of my belongings. I looked at Kibum and saw his watery eyes. "Kibum.."

He avoided looking up. "W-What.."

"You know what."

"I don't know what you're talking about."

I didn't raise my voice. I wasn't angry, I just wanted him to be a little more truthful. "You can see him, can't you?"

Instantly, he froze. He held his breath in, almost as if he thought it would take away his own presence. Knowing Kibum however, he wasn't the type to avoid the truth once it was fully laid out in front of him. "I-I..I-I'm sorry.." He slowly slid to the floor, causing me to let go of his wrist and watch him bury himself in his palms. He softly cried, which shocked me completely.

"K-Kibum don't cry." I was not expecting this at all.

He shook his head and pushed away my hands as I tried to lift him back up to his feet. I was praying to god that Jonghyun had no idea as to what was going on right now. "N-No Minho you don't understand.." He sobbed softly. "Y-You don't..g-get it-"

Taemin had stepped in front of me, giving me a look of 'leave it to me'. "Kibum..right?"

The one sitting on the floor immediately fell silent. "D-Dont look at me.."

Taemin smiled softly, the true nature of his kindness coming out. This was honestly the best part of Taemin. "You are the one.."

"I-I'm sorry..I'm sorry please don't haunt me-"

"Why would I do that?" Taemin chuckled. "You only did what I asked you..even if that meant betrayal to yourself and Minho."

My eyes were as wide as boulders. Not only because of what Taemin said to Kibum, but because he had said my name. "T-Taemin.." I whispered. "You..said my name.."

He turned and smiled at me. At this moment, he stood up and held my cheeks in his small hands, tiptoeing and kissing me endearingly. I kissed back, completely oblivious to the fact that Kibum was now watching me like I was mad. I probably am now, after this type of deep kiss I wouldn't know what to do with myself. "Minho.." He whispered to me, making my heart run a mile from the air that brushed on my bottom lip. "I finally know. You..Minho..my best friend and lover."

I didn't how or when, but the tears of happiness started to trail down my cheeks. How long had it been since I heard those words. Just how long? "Taemin.." I could only say his name back. How beautiful could he possibly get?

He pulled away and looked at me in the eyes. This time, the color in his eyes came back and his body seemed to be almost transparent. What was happening now? "Minho..take care of Kibum. I'm going to tell you now before my soul fully gets back, but don't be angry at him. Please.."

"N-No Taemin..don't-"

Kibum was now standing and was interupted. "No Kibum..he has to know." Taemin said. "You know my attempt to commit suicide was something horrible. Even I felt guilty doing it..but no one other than Kibum or you could know the pain of guilt from my actions."

"What do you mean?"

"Minho..if I had held that gun right on my stomach...wouldn't you think it'd blow right through me?"

I furrowed my brows, still not understanding why this had to do anything with Kibum. But as the wheels started to turn in my head, it all processed and made complete sense. I turned to face Kibum, who still avoided my eyes. "You..helped him?"

He flinched at my words and started to cry softly again.

I must have seemed angrywhen I said it to make him react that way. I think I should have been angry, or more so felt like I was at least betrayed. But I have to say, I was nowhere even close to that. "Oh Kibum.." I approached him and hugged him tightly. He sobbed into my arms even more and tried to push me off, but I refused to let go. Even if he thought he didn't deserve this hug, I knew he needed it. He of all must have felt just as horrible as I did. He was so good at smiling, just like Taemin had done. He was so professional at hiding the dark feelings he must have been having since the day it had happened. That's probably why he was the only one crying the day my two other hyungs almost beat the out of me. "Thank you.." I whispered.

"N-No-I betrayed you-.." He hiccupped. "I betrayed all of you and helped Taemin. I shouldn't have done it...but I just-" Another hiccup stopped him. "I just saw the pain in his eyes. I-I had been there before.I've hit rock bottom. B-But his eyes were dead-and I-I-couldn't help it. He kept crying 'kill me'. He begged me Minho-he begged me to the point of where he said he would just find someone else."

Taemin watched with a smile. I saw it from afar, but it was barely visible. "It's okay Kibum..I'm glad it was you. If not, Taemin wouldn't be alive."

"I-If it weren't for me-you wouldn't have had to suffer-"

"He's right Kibum. I'm thankful to you as well." We removed ourselves from the hug and looked at Taemin, whose body was now only visible up to his torso. I knew he was disappearing, but I wasn't sad. Because this was the beginning of our new beginning, for all of us.

"Please don't beat yourself up..don't be the Minho that I was." I said. "Don't feel as if it's your fault because I would have done the same if I was in your shoes. You did it for his sake..that alone is enough for me. I know I deserved all of this pain."

"No..you didn't deserve any of this suffering Minho. Don't say that."

"It's true. I deserved it, because without it I wouldn't have woken up into reality and got myself together. The consequences were required, including the pain that would come with it." I smiled at him and knew he wouldn't be able to say anything back. So I took this opportunity to see my lover off. I looked at him, feeling my eyes inevitably become watery because of his disappearance. I would have to wait until he wakes up now. "I love you Taemin." Those were the only words that came to mind.

He smiled and floated to me, only from his shoulders and up being present. "I love you too Minho."

With a light touch, I let him hold my cheek and crane his neck to give me one last kiss in this form. He pulled away and looked at me with the most happiest eyes I could have ever seen come from him. He truly was a beauty, no matter what form he took. If I was crazy, and this whole thing was imagined, then I could care less of my sanity. I've accepted it all.

I'll accept anything for Taemin.

A single tear left me, and before it could trace down to my chin, my lover laughed softly and wiped away the tear. It was the most musical thing that could enter my ears and play with my heart strings. I was thankful, grateful even to what was happening now. After what felt like a wonderful eternity with him, he finally disappeared into thin air, his palm being the last sensation I felt on my cheek.

Kibum and I said no word to one another as minutes passed.

All we did was look at each other once I turned his way. I couldn't be any more lucky than I already was to have a good friend like Kibum and the others. He would go to such lengths for the one I love, and because of his hands Taemin hadn't fully died on me. I couldn't ask for more than that. "Thank you."

It was a small smile I received from him, but I felt it was more than enough.

No more had to be done or said.

"You guys ready?"

The two of us faced Jinki who was at the door with his goofy smile. "Yeah." I said for the both of us.

"Oh-Have you been crying Kibum?"

The other wiped his wet cheeks and smiled a toothy smile. "I'm okay now."

Jinki gave me a look of confusion from Kibum's genuine smile. "I think he's fine. We talked." I decided to say.

"Oh, well if that's the case then let's officially get you out of your ex-wife's life neh?"

I rolled my eyes at his lame insult but couldn't hide the chuckle to which left my lips unintentionally. "Neh." I said, following Kibum and Jinki out the door. But before I could, I turned to bid a farewell to this place.

Once we come back, this would no longer be a dwelling consisting of just one person.

And that itself sounded more wonderful than I ever thought it would.

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A/n: An update. I think at most there will be two more chapters left ): I'm so sad it's ending so quickly, but all stories come to an end. I really wish you guys like this and comment to me  what you thought. It's always wonderful to know the thoughts of my lovely subscribers. Please remember to continue giving me love! Thank you all for bearing with this and me! Happy reading lovelies~