Yoona POV

December 5^th. Today is a special day for a certain lady. I looked to my left and there she is, still in her dreamland. Today is a special day indeed. Just you wait Kwon Yuri.

POV END

The sleeping beauty slowly opened her eyes and arose from her sleeping position, expecting a certain someone to greet her good morning. But once again, that certain lady was not in the room. Maybe she’s in the bathroom? She asked herself but disregarded the thought, as she couldn’t ‘sense’ the latter in their room. Sighing she decided on preparing for the day, as there is still a meeting that must be attended to before they leave for Sydney the next day for another meeting. Still tired from all the swimming she did the day before she clumsily walked around the room, her eyelids slowly drooping with drowsiness. It was until, a knock brought life back into the girl’s eyes as she excitedly opened the door to their shared room. As soon as the door swung open she was met with a brightly decorated bouquet of flowers, though beautiful indeed, she was more interested in the person hiding behind the flowers.

Taking hold of the deliverer’s hand she slowly pulled them down to reveal a sheepish looking Yoona. How did she know you might ask? She also doesn’t know herself, but something in her told her that it was the person she was looking for.

“Happy Birthday Yul.” The birthday girl widened her eyes upon hearing the greeting in shock as she had fully forgotten about her special day. Yuri then circled her arms around the other’s neck into a hug.

“Gomawo Yoong! I had completely forgot that it was my birthday. Thanks for remembering!” Yoona hugged the girl back as the two stayed in the same position for some time until they were called to come down for breakfast.

Breakfast was as interesting as ever, everyone wishing her a happy birthday throughout the meal. The birthday girl was so immersed with birthday greetings that she didn’t notice that someone had snuck away from the group. It was only when they had finished their meal that the tanned lady noticed the absence.

“Shinyoung unnie. Have you seen Yoona?” Yuri called her unnie who was a few feet away from her who was deeply whispering with one of her workmates.

“You didn’t know Yuri-ah? She had to leave early today since she has a different schedule to ours. You know, CEO stuff.” Although slightly suspicious Yuri just went along with her unnie’s words and followed everyone to the van for their only meeting of the day.

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The meeting had been the least bit disastrous. Without Yoona there the group was a bit dysfunctional, especially the birthday girl. Yuri was spacing out most of the time, causing some of the Australian executives to repeat themselves, getting flustered whenever she made mistakes. But it looked like everyone in the meeting room enjoyed the little mishaps, as it kept things interesting. Who wouldn’t be gushing over a flustered Yuri? But at least the meeting was finally over. They had the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the birthday girl’s special day.

The team trudged back into their respective rooms back at the hotel, eager to get into their air-conditioned room. Yuri on the other hand, eagerly changed into her bathing suit and excitedly headed for the hotel’s swimming pool. Jumping in, she immediately started her laps with freestyle. Maintaining her speed to the rhythm of her beating heart. Her mind occupied with the set task of breathing per third , she slowly forgets about the embarrassing meeting where she had made a blundering idiot of herself.

Lap after lap in the pool the tanned girl finally slowed to a stop and headed for the showers, wanting to get rid of the chlorine that clung unto her hair, skin and bathing suit. Wrapping herself into a robe she headed to her room, tired from her continuous swimming. After she swiped her room card she slowly opened the door, peeking to see if a certain doe eyed woman had come back from her ‘CEO stuff’. But to her dismay the latter wasn’t lounging on their bed watching TV in boredom as she had imagined. Sighing she slipped off of her robe into her pajamas and jumped into bed, curling herself into a ball underneath the covers and fell asleep.

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YURI POV

I slowly opened my eyes as bright light slipped through the curtain brightening the room. Argh I swear I had closed the curtains before I fell asleep. I rubbed my still sleepy eyes while grumbling to myself about the blinding light disturbing my sleep. Ruffling my hair with frustration I sat up and got off the bed, but only to be stopped by an arm draped tightly around my waist completely stopping me from moving any further. I traced the arm back to its owner and found a smiling deer.

“Missed me?” I nodded as I returned her smile. I felt her grip tightening more around my waist as if wanting me to lie back down, and I happily obliged to her silent request. I turned to face her and watched her, watching me, watching her.

“What took you so long?” I whispered as she slid her left arm under my neck and grabbed my shoulders, bringing me closer to her.

“Aw you missed me!” Her smile widened and I couldn’t help but place my head on her shoulder, looking down to hide the pinkness of my face. Chuckling, she squeezed my shoulder and pressed a light kiss on the top of my head. I let out a sigh as I was enjoying our small moment.

We stayed in bed cuddling each other for a while longer as we shared our stories when we were apart. I couldn’t help but pout whenever Yoona recalled my embarrassing moments during the meeting. I was about to fall asleep again in our very comfy position until I felt her grip loosen and slip her arms off of me. Opening my eyes I watched her get off of the bed, longing to be back into her arms.

“Yul you haven’t eaten lunch yet, right?” Nodding, she flashed me another smile and extended her arm for me to hold.

“Great! We’ll have a date today.” Helping me up she ushered me into the closet to change out of my sleepwear.

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It had only been a ten minute walk from the hotel to the café, occasionally taking pictures and selfies along the way. The café was small, tucked away in a cute Melbourne laneway, called Brown Bagels. The little café was lit with over hanging lights over the tables, the walls coloured a coffee bean brown, the aroma of coffee and bagels mixing inside the cute building causing my stomach to grumble in protest.

“kekeke. I guess you’re the shikshin today.” I pouted, but stayed silent. Watching her giggle some more whilst dragging me to an empty table.

“Come on birthday girl order whatever you like. My treat.” She finished sending me a wink along with her dazzling smile. Leaving me bedazzled by it. I quickly grabbed the menu and hid behind it, heat slowly rising up my neck. I looked through the menu and my mouth immediately watered at the list of delicious food. Finally deciding on my pick I placed the menu down and rested my chin on the palm of my right hand, as I shamelessly watched my Yoona skimming through the menu a small smile plastered on my face whilst doing so. Her eyebrows scrunched as her eyes drifted from one thing to another (as if unsure on what to pick), pouting in the process. That was, until she finally looked away from the menu and watched me, watching her. Both of us smiling as we made eye contact. Slowly forgetting the world around us.

“Ready to order princess? Which one are you having?” I only nodded and pointed out my order. Afraid that I might let out an unsuspecting squeal once I open my mouth. She raised her hand to get the waitress’ attention.

“Hi. How may I help you?” The waitress enthusiastically greeted Yoona and waited for our orders.

“A-Ah yess. Uh, uu-won freshu su-trawberry, hajulnut, nuh-chella shu-eet bah-gel. (One fresh strawberry, hazelnut, nutella sweet bagel)” Now it was my turn to burst in little fits of laughter, as I listened to Yoona’s pronunciation. Completely forgetting about how she wasn’t fluent in English. She then pouted, leaving the waitress and I awestruck. But that didn’t mean I was letting the employee watch Yoona any longer.

“Yoong, I’ll take over kay? Miss, we’ll have one Korean beef and smoked chicken. Thanks.” Writing the orders down diligently she was then on her way to the kitchen. Turning back, Yoona had open while adoration sparkled in those beautiful eyes of hers.

“Yul, you are daebak!” She smiled, but was still gaping. Chuckling, I leaned closer to her over the table and placed my fingers under her chin. Closing , while she just stared right into my eyes.

“Close your mouth Yoongie. You might get flies into your mouth if you leave your alligator mouth open like that.” She blushed as she closed , rubbing the back of her neck. I finally made her blush!

Our lunch arrived ten minutes later, our mouths watering at the sight and smell. We immediately dug in once the food had touched the table, having casual talk in between chews. Talk, bite, chew, talk, laugh, and chew some more. Pushing down the hunger we managed to eat slowly, both savouring the moment together. Our little date, just Yoona and I.

With food in our belly and warmth in our hearts Yoona decided to pay, while I stood outside snapping pictures here and there as I waited for Yoona to finish paying. I was too occupied with taking my own pictures, I didn't notice that somebody else had a stolen picture of me.

“Yul, are you ready?” I turned around and nodded as she took my hand and started to walk back towards the hotel. I could not have been any happier at this moment.

“Yul, kaja! We’re still going to one more place.”

“Really? Where?”

“You’ll see.” A wink, a flash of that beautiful smile, and my heart and legs pumped faster in excitement (and maybe something else).