Strolling down the isles of food at the grocery store, pulling one thing down at a time and placing inside your basket, you gathered some food into your cart. Acquiring everything you came for, you made your way up to the cashiers at the front of the grocery store. Passing by the racks filled with pictures plastered over the front covers of magazines, you slowed your pace glancing at them, wondering to yourself if Infinite had any upcoming news that they were sharing with the media.

Lifting one of the music industries magazines out, your eyes quickly moved over the cover but quickly froze when you saw your boyfriend, Sungjong’s, face in a distant corner on the magazine’s cover. Looking into the details, you found a page number and flipped through the magazines’ pages until you reached the page that you were looking for. Parting the pages a little more, Sungjong’s picture was clearly shown as he linked his fingers laced with another hand that wasn’t yours. Drifting your eyes over the picture, you saw him open a door for her and get behind the wheel of the same car as the words ‘Is Sungjong Cheating?’ filled the rest of the upper half of the page with information about the two idols below. Closing the magazine, you placed it back on the shelf knowing in your heart that he wouldn’t cheat on you, that it must have been a business meeting or occasion and the paparazzi twisted it into something just for publicity.

Unloading the contents of your cart onto the conveyor belt, you stood by the register ready to pay as the woman behind the cashier rang up your items as your grand total came up on a small screen. Paying for your groceries you walked out to the bus stop and waited for your bus to arrive, while you waited, your mind kept reeling over the tabloid you saw with Sungjong, wondering what was going on, you promised to tell him later when he wasn’t so caught up with work.

A large bus pulled up a little while later as your hands started to get tired of holding the bags in your hands. Loading onto the bus soon after it arrived; you slid into a seat and gathered your bags around your legs and on your lap keeping your things around you so others could pile in around you too. Playing on your phone for a half an hour or so, the time quickly passed allowing your stop to come up quickly, gathering your bags you got up once the bus stopped, paying for the ride you smiled at the bus driver before you walked the block or two to your small condo that you were renting.

Twisting your silver key into the gold lock, you unlocked the door then slid the key back into your pocket. Pushing open the door, you gathered the grocery bags once again and bumped the door open a little more with your hip before you trotted into the kitchen easing the groceries down on your island relieving your sore hands. Untangling your hands from the straps of the bags, you trotted back to the wide open door, closing and locking it, you slipped off your shoes and hung your purse up before heading back into the kitchen to put away the groceries that you bought earlier.

Taking everything out of the bags, you put them in their places as your phone buzzed in your back pocket. Jumping a little at the vibration, you finished what you were doing before pulling your phone out of your pocket. Opening up the unread message shown on your screen, your lips curled upwards seeing it was from Sungjong.

Hey, do you mind coming over? There is something I want to talk to you about. – SJ

The smile on your lips slightly flattened, shifting your weight from one foot to the other, and your thumbs positioned themselves over the letters on your keyboard allowing you to reply to him.

I don’t mind at all! I will be right over~

Finishing up putting everything away, you grabbed your phone and slipped on some flip flops before skipping out your door and over to their dorm that was only a few blocks away. Seeing their building around the corner, you picked up your pace a little and skipped up the stairs to their front door. Knocking your knuckles against the wooden door, you patiently waited for someone to open up the door.

“_____!” Myungsoo happily called your name once he saw your smiling face on the other side of the door. “Come on in~”

“Thank you Myungie” You smiled and stepped through the opening door, the members turning their heads happily greeting you with bright grins and excited hand waves.

“Did you get the popcorn?” Sungyeol yelled from his spot on the couch glancing back trying to see what they were all up to

“Woohyun is too busy enjoying the warm breeze” Dongwoo giggled carrying some waters from the kitchen with Hoya.

“Yah! Woohyun!” Sungyeol shot up from the couch to see Woohyun combing his hair over the warm heat of the popcorn popper.

“You should just put a packet in the microwave” Sunggyu offered from his comfy armchair, his eyes on the screen of the tv with his arms folded over his chest relaxing after a long day at the studio

“We don’t have any of those left, I checked!” Woohyun snapped as he then tried to read the directions to the old fashioned popcorn. Figuring it out eventually, Myungsoo trotted over to the kitchen seeing the white popcorn spill out from the mouth of the machine. Placing a bowl, he captured most of the popped kernels as Dongwoo and Hoya gathered blankets and other snacks for the big game that was going to be on in an hour.

“Did you come over to watch the game with us?” Hoya asked seeing you stand a little awkwardly in the entry.

“N-No, Sungjong texted me that he had something to talk to me about” You looked up at Hoya, seeing his face slightly deflate from the bright smile he had on just a moment or two before.

“Yah shut it off!” Myungsoo called loudly as the bowl over filled

“I can’t!” Woohyun grabbed the hem of his shirt and pulled it out gathering the rest of the popcorn as the kernels finished popping.

Everyone happily laughed as Woohyun walked over to the couch and sat down carefully before munching on the popcorn in his shirt.

“Do you know where I might be able to find him?” You giggled as Dongwoo was the only one listening to you at that moment.

“He is in his room” Dongwoo pointed over to his room.

“Thanks~” You sang happily, trotting over to the door, you noticed his door was a little opened peeking through the crack you tried to get a glimpse of what he was doing. Softly knocking on the door, you pushed it open slowly trying not to startle him.

“Hey ______” Sungjong brightly greeted you as he trotted over to you and wrapped his arm around you giving you a side hug, which you found to be out of the ordinary.

“Jongie” You greeted him, holding him tightly before breaking the side-hug. “Are you going to watch the game with them?”

“No, well I might later but, not at the moment” Sungjong chuckled a little padding over to the door and closing it quietly so the two of you could have some privacy.

Keeping his hand on the handle, his eyes closed while he gathered his thoughts before he turned around, lightly his lips allowing his brown eyes met yours. Reading his facial expressions, your smile melted from your face as your expression turned slightly sour wondering what it is he wanted to talk to you about.

“I haven’t been completely honest with you” Sungjong rubbed the back of his neck, slightly moving away from the door towards you. Keeping your eyes glued on his face, slipping your hands into the shallow pockets of your jean shorts, trying to read his facial expressions to give you a hint as to what he was hinting at.

Sungjong’s eyes lifted from the floor to meet with yours, “I don’t think that this is working out, I want to break up.”

Those words hit you like a ton of bricks that fell directly on your heart, not thinking that this is what he wanted to talk to you about. Trying to take deep breaths, your chest seemed to feel tighter and tighter as time ticked on.

“Did I do anything to allow you to come to this conclusion?” Tears started to swell in your eyes as a large knot settled in your throat while you tried to speak.

“It isn’t you, it’s me” Sungjong placed his hand on his chest, to try and convince you that it was all about him. Nodding, you shifted on your feet before your eyes fell to the floor of his bedroom.

“I-Is that all?” You questioned softly, trying to keep your shaking voice from behind heard.

“Yeah…” Sungjong nodded softly as he tried to read your body language, seeing you shift and your hand shaking a little, “Are you okay with this?”

“Mhmm” You nodded and blinked away your tears a little, “I just want you to be happy” You whispered gently lifting your eyes for just a moment to lock with his.

“I want you to be happy too” Sungjong whispered before you felt a buzz come from your back pocket.

Pulling your phone out, you tapped your fingers against the screen as it was nothing but you slipped it back into your pocket. A knock came from the door as both of your attention shifted to the bright face popping through the door.

“A-A-Ah sorry, I can c-come back later” Dongwoo stammered knowing he interrupted a tense moment between the two of you.

“That is okay, Dongwoo, I was just leaving anyways” You started towards the door, stopping next to Sungjong as you stood on your toes and pressed a sweet, soft kiss against his cheek. Easing yourself down from your toes, you passed by Dongwoo, who still stood in the doorway, and headed through their dorm towards the front door.

“____ aren’t you going to stay with us for the soccer game?” Hoya called happily his jersey already outfitting his lean torso, slipping some popcorn between his lips. The other members turned around looking over at you as they awaited your answer.

“I don’t think I can, I have some more things to do at home” You told them, slipping on your flip flops again. Your eyes slowly lifted to Sungjong’s door as he leaned against the white frame and gave you a slight smile, moving your eyes away from his form, then to the other members.

“If you finish your chores early, you are more than welcome to come back and watch the game with us” Woohyun offered with a bright smile as he opened the front door for you, seeing you out.

“Thank you, but I don’t think I will be coming back for a little while” You confessed to Woohyun while you stepped outside their door.

“Okay, if you need anything we are only a phone call away” Woohyun rested his hand on your shoulder, slightly rubbing it as you knew your eyes were becoming more and more watery by the moment. Humming in agreement, you turned slightly feeling Woohyun’s hand fall from your shoulder as you made your way down the stairs.

Looking back over your shoulder, Woohyun gave you a smile and a wave, waving back you headed down the stairs a little more before a few silent tears managed to roll down your cheeks. Wiping away the escaping tears that rolled down your cheeks, your footsteps slowed against the descending stairs.

Eventually making your way down to the street, your hand slipped into your pockets, your strides slowed while your legs carried you along the sidewalk back to your apartment.

More tears rolled down your cheeks yet you didn’t bother wiping them away; passing cracks in the sidewalk reminded you of your aching heart, while your mind planted seeds of doubt bringing you deeper and deeper into sadness. Reaching your home, you slowly slid your key into the handle then pushed the door open; going into the kitchen you poured yourself a little drink before heading over to your favorite spot, the swinging bench on your back porch.

Spending hours just sitting there and thinking, you finally cried out all of your feelings just as the sun’s light darkened as night approached. Standing up from your porch swing, you headed inside for the night trying to figure out what you do next.

After a few weeks, you watched Sungjong and his new girl on the tabloids telling yourself that he is happy; you try go on with your life normally as you can. Back at your apartment, you settled yourself on the couch for a movie or two, with a bowl of popcorn beside you and your favorite show starting soon.

A buzz came from the phone beside you, picking it up, you checked who was messaging you, tapping on the new message from Woohyun, and you read his message feeling your heart becoming soft.

I hope you are doing okay; the members and I just wanted to ask if there is anything we can do for you. We are all so sorry for what happened between you and Sungjong (whatever happened that is) –WH

His message got you smiling as you typed back slowly

Thank you Woohyun and to the other members as well, I just want some space is all right now and don’t worry Sungjong broke it off, he didn’t think it was working out.

Sending the message, you lifted your eyes to the tv screen and watched the introduction of the movie before your phone buzzed again.

We are all so sorry; you two were perfect for one another. Just watch he will be crawling back to you. We don’t like his current girlfriend, we like you better  - WH

Well I am quite fond of all of you too

You send some more texts between the two of you causing you to smile a little more than you have the past few days. The two of you conversed for a while before bidding each other a good night and wishing them a good day at work, sending you a picture of all of them bunched together in their pajamas in what looked like a pillow fight, you took a picture of you blowing a kiss to them all and sent it to them. Looking over the picture again, you noticed Sungjong wasn’t in it, but the other members happened to distract you from the missing member with their cute faces and posing with stuffed animals.

A few days later, you were settling down for another movie as the same situation played out like the few nights before.

What are you up to _____-ah?- SY

Sungyeol texted you with many cute emoji’s following in another separate text.
Just settling down for a movie? What about you?

We were going to watch another soccer game and wanted to invite you~ It will be a ton of fun! – SY

Sending multiple ‘please’ right after one another, you smile and giggle a little at his childish games.

I would love to, I don’t like going out when it is dark though….

Don’t worry then! We will come to you! – SY

Before you could reply or negate their offer, you heard your doorbell sound.

Standing on your feet, you shuffled over to the door and opened it slightly wondering who could be visiting you after dark.

“Ta Da!” Dongwoo called brightly as you couldn’t help but open the door wider

“Hey guys~ I thought you were going to watch the game?” You questioned watching them all file into your apartment.

“We were but you are more important” Hoya replied slightly disappointed but smiled for you anyways.

“Thank you” You closed the door behind them all as they slipped off their shoes and started to get settled in.

“We were actually going to watch anything you wanted to” Woohyun offered with a bright smile, settling down on the end cushion on your couch.

“Even if it is a chick flick…” Sunggyu groveled sinking into your comfy couch

“Well I was going to watch a chick flick but we can change it, I don’t want to bore you guys…” Taking your seat as well, Myungsoo pushed play and hid the remote so no one could change it.

By the end of the movie tears were streaming down all of their cheeks as the girl and the boy had a happy ending together like a typical chick flick would.

“Good movie right guys?” You questioned hearing them sniffle a little trying to act tough. Slipping into the bathroom you grabbed the box of tissues and stopped at each member having them each take one wiping their eyes and blowing their nose from the emotions surging through them.

“We should watch more of these” Woohyun says wadding the tissue in his hand.

“I don’t think you guys want to cry more tonight, so we will call it a night” You started to turn off the lights as the guys were thankful for the darkness as it concealed their emotions from the others. “You guys can stay the night, I don’t mind at all. I would rather you do that than head home this late.”

“I will just text Sungjong letting him know so he doesn’t worry” Dongwoo told Sunggyu pulling out his phone as you carried some blankets and pillows back out for them.

“Where is Sungjong tonight?” You probed not seeing him in the group of guys. Everyone went silent their gazes were lowered not knowing if they should bring it up or not.

“He went out with his girlfriend tonight…” Myungsoo confesses as you just nodded and laid a blanket on Sunggyu.

“I hope he had fun then” You whispered placing a few blankets on the members trying to get them comfy for the night as you sat back in your spot on the couch. “We should head to bed” You leaned over and turned off the lamp creating darkness in the room.

Everyone bid each other a good night as they settled down around your living room. Leaning back against the couch, you watched over the boys, your heart warming seeing how they thought of you. A tired sleepiness weighted your eyes down, relaxing your body; you curled against the back cushion before your body eased itself subconsciously down on Woohyun’s chest. Feeling arms wrap around you, Sunggyu’s soft snores moved his chest against your back as you fell fast asleep with your best friends around you.

The following morning, you rubbed your eyes slowly waking up to the thumping heart of Woohyun. Looking around, Sunggyu hugged your waist and nuzzled into your side as the other members were tangled with each other across the floor. Smiling, you watched them sleep a little longer before stirring a little with the brightening sunlight filtered into the windows and basked on their mangled bodies.

Eventually waking up, the guys thanked you and helped you clean up your place before leaving. Each member gave you a hug before they bid you a good day and waved while they filed out of your place. Waving back to them, you watched them leave and head around the block or two before you closed your front door and headed to shower.

The next few days passed as you found yourself climbing back up to your normal happiness level. Busying yourself with chores around your house, you gathered your dirty clothes and put in a load of laundry to wash before you headed over to make your freshly washed sheets on your bed. Music pumped through the radio and floated through your small apartment. Hearing the buzz of the washer, you trotted from the bedroom to the laundry room, switching the wet clothes to the dryer and placing more clothes into the washer, you started both machines before heading back to the bedroom to finish making the bed.

A few songs later, you heard the buzzer on the dryer, making your way over to the machine, you pulled out all of the clothes and then moved to the couch to fold them while singing to the radio. An Infinite song came on as you turned the radio up a little louder so you could sing to the song, watching the pile of clean laundry move into the basket all neat and folded in the basket.

Your doorbell sounded soon after, turning down the volume on the radio you trotted then over to the door. Unlocking the door, you slowly opened the door, peeking around the edge of the door to see who was standing on the other side.

“H-Hey ______” Sungjong stuttered a little nervously, rocking from one leg to the other.

“What are you doing here?” You questioned opening the door just wide enough to comfortably look at him.

“I wanted to talk to you…” Sungjong lifted his hand up and rubbed the back of his neck slowly.

“About what? I thought we were done” You leaned against the door, furrowing your brow a little confused to his visit.

“Well… that is what I wanted to talk to you about” Sungjong lifted his eyes as they met yours gently seeing the confusion still in your eyes, he his lips allowing his mind to work a little before speaking, “You know I only went on a few dates before I went steady with you, leaving me with little experience of other girls. Since I was with you, I didn’t know what being without you felt like, so when I was with the other girl friend. I didn’t know that you made me really happy, that you are someone who I care about. I don’t want anyone else because they are not you.”

“So… you dumped your girlfriend?” You tried to clarify, watching his head nod, his eyes dropped to the toes of his shoes.

“If you don’t take me back I understand, I am willing to wait if you need time. I want to wait for you” Sungjong’s eyes lifted to meet yours once more.

“Thanks for understanding my perspective” You told him, thinking for a minute or two, you followed your heart as you smiled letting these words slip from your lips “Are you free next weekend?”

Watching his pursed lips curl into a bright smile, he knew that you took him back for a second time. “I’m free, just for you”