Baekhyun, I have an idea for what we can do.

What is it?

I propose that we tell each other a series of secrets that no one knows about.

Um, okay, why?

What do you mean why? It’ll be fun!

But Chanyeol, then they wouldn’t be secrets anymore.

That’s okay. I mean, I’ll always keep your secrets. I won’t tell a soul. I’ll be the only one that knows.

I don’t know…

Here, I’ll go first. Every morning, I pick out my belly button lint.

Ew, that’s gross!

I don’t think so. Okay, now it’s your turn.

Um…okay. I kiss my Taeyeon poster every morning. I like to think it brings me good luck.

Ha, that’s weak. I pick my nose and wipe my boogers on Chen’s sweatshirt when he’s not looking.

What, why?

The guy deserves it for something, I’m sure.

As long as it’s Chen and not me. I’ll kill you, I swear. Okay, when I was younger, I would always borrow my mother’s perfume rather than use the cologne my older brother bought me.

Why?

I like smelling like a rose garden.

….I respect that. Our fans sent me a thong in the mail. I wear it sometimes when I’m feeling adventurous.

To our schedules?

Yeah. No one notices.

Isn’t it uncomfortable?

Not really, surprisingly.

….Alright, whatever. I still believe in Santa Claus.

No you don’t.

I do. I also believe in his elves. I swear, I’ve seen one.

….Such a kid. Anyway, um…oh! I admit I’m the one who uses Tao’s shampoo.

If he knew that, he’d murder you. He’s constantly whining about how quickly it runs out.

Yeah, I know. But it makes my hair feel so soft.

Why don’t you buy it yourself?

Do you know how expensive that stuff it? I’m not wasting my own money on it. Your turn.

Um, I cry every time I watch the Titanic.

I don’t blame you. It’s a sad movie.

I’ve probably watched it about thirty times, yet I can’t help but cry still.

It’s very emotional. Er, I like smelling my farts?

Why are you so gross?

I’m immature, okay! Ugh, your turn.

I’ve made out with Kyungsoo.

Wait, seriously?

Yeah. It was several years ago and we don’t talk about it anymore.

….Did you like it?

He bit my lip too much. But it was enjoyable. However, I never want to kiss him again.

‘Kay. Wow, that’s weird, heh. Hey, don’t glare at me! Okay, I like slapping people’s butts.

That’s no secret. You’re constantly slapping everyone’s butts during practice.

Oh. Fine, your turn, then.

….I’ve never actually been in a relationship before.

Did you not like anyone enough?

Nope. But I’m waiting for someone, so it’s fine.

You like someone?

….Yes. But I’ve just told you two secrets. Now you need to tell me two.

I pee in the shower and hate the show Pororo. Who do you like?

You hate Pororo? Despicable.

Who. Do. You. Like?

Okay, okay, jeez….

Are you going to tell me?

It’s one of the members.

….Oh. Wow…

I don’t want to act on it because it wouldn’t be professional. Plus, scandals, you know?

Yeah, I understand that. Wow.

….It’s your turn.

Right. Okay. I too, like one of the members.

….Is this your way of making fun of me?

No, not at all! I really do like one of them!

Oh. I see. I guess we’re in the same boat.

Sort of. Except, I actually want to act on me feelings, but I’m waiting for the right time.

Are you not worried about what could happen? The consequences?

I believe we could overcome all that.

Can I ask who it is? I mean, wouldn’t it be troublesome if we liked the same person?

Ha, there’s no chance of that happening. You don’t like this person romantically.

How can you be so sure? It’s possible.

Impossible.

Why?

I doubt you’re in love with yourself.

….

….

….

Baekhyun?

You…like me?

Yes. A lot.

Were you planning on telling me now?

To be honest, I was going to wait a bit longer, but the opportunity just kind of presented itself. Are you going to turn me down?

Um, Chanyeol…

I have a feeling you are.

Chan—

Wait, allow me a minute to prepare myself.

Shut up, you idiot. I’m not rejecting you.

….Huh?

I like you, too.

You do?

Yeah. For a while.

Oh. Well, that makes things pretty easy, doesn’t it?

I would have to disagree. Our situation is sort of messed up.

I’m not following.

Our job? The fact that we’re colleagues? Our fans constantly invading our privacy? And unprofessionalism?

Did you not hear me say that I thought our love could overcome it?

You don’t know that.

And you didn’t deny that you loved me.

….And?

I love you. I want to make this work with you.

You’re not being very practical.

Yes, I am. I’m not giving up on you.

….You’re making this very difficult for me.

Baekhyun, don’t turn me down. Don’t you think you deserve to be happy with someone? Don’t you think I deserve that too?

Yes, but…

No. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you.

Chanyeol, stop it please.

I’m telling you a secret right now: I’m in love with you and for the last two years, I’ve been imagining what it would be like to spend an eternity with you.

You are so…you’re so…

Perfect, I hope.

You’re infuriating and persistent. But I don’t think I can tell you no.

Then don’t.

Okay.

Okay?

Okay.

Okay. Do we tell anyone?

….Not for a while. Let’s keep this between us?

It’s our secret.