June and July were two busy months for them. They had “Love Me right” promotions and “Exoluxion”, filming movies and dramas. I couldn’t really see them. I was happy to learn that Yixing’s plan to help Luhan and Minseok reunite was successful. I was really stressed if they could make it without anyone noticing but you can understand how happy I was when Baekhyun texted me that they were on their way back and they met twice. They deserved it. I might not know them from the beginning and I might not know their whole story but I know that they care about each other and seeing them torturing themselves every night over the phone is enough to understand that they have the right to meet once in a while. And that meeting made them a little bit more brave. Imagine my surprise when I visited their dorm one day mid- August and saw Luhan sitting on the couch watching football. I almost dropped the chicken I carried but it was too precious to Jongin to let it fall. I should have known something was different when Chennie opened the door and smiled mischievously. Apparently they had a 2- day day-off and the managers would be absent (that’s the reason I was there too anyway) so Luhan broad into the first plane (“Yes my love for Minnie wins my fear of heights” as he said to Suho) and he came. Nobody had a problem with that of course they were just anxious in case the managers came back earlier. So I met Luhan (omg he is so gorgeous from that close and the faces he makes when he laughs..i will leave it here because there is no end when I start talking about Luhan). Or when Chen asked me to sleep to his room again instead of the spare one since he would be all alone in the m dorm. “Minseok is in Beijing” he winked “Luhan has his showcase tomorrow”. But that’s way later so anyway back to my story. I was out with Chen for one of our late late night ice cream walks by the Han River when he asked me

“Would you like to come to one of our concerts?”

“Of course I would are you kidding me?” I said staring at like ‘how can you even ask’

“Great!” he said unfazed from my judging stare “We are going to Manila this weekend. If you can find a flight ticket we can get you a hotel room and a concert ticket”.

My mouth had formed a huge ‘O’ from the shock. “Wow” I managed to say.

“We are leaving on Friday and comeback on Monday morning. No actually half of us are coming back on Sunday because of their movies. So what do you say?”

“Yes! Of course I say yes! I just hope I will find a free sit. But you don’t have to pay for the hotel room. It’s not right”

“Hah don’t worry about it. Consider it as a very late birthday present. And don’t worry about the sit either I already bought you a ticket I knew you would come.”

“Oh my god Jongdae!” I hugged him that much that he started coughing

“Ok ok I want to live to go there too” he struggled to say.

“Sorry sorry I am so excited. And I am so thankful to you! I will repay you as soon as I can.”

He laughed “Just buy me ice cream for the rest of the month. And Sehun bubble tea. It was his idea, you have to thank him too”.

“Of course of course” we continued our walk and I can’t even describe how excited I was.

 

On Friday morning I was at the airport waiting for the guys to come. The airport was once again so packed people traveling fans waiting. I managed to find them though.

The flight was ok we slept most of the time. And the hotel was so amazing. Like a small palace. Since we arrived late we just stayed in one of the living rooms for a while. “Kate” Chen said and winked at me. I stand up and left the room.

“What was that?” Baekhyun asked staring Chen.

“Nothing” he said indifferently.

“That wasn’t nothing. You just said her name and she left the room” Chanyeol pointed.

“Hhahah let’s say we have an agreement.”

“Kim Jongdae what have you done?” Suho half curious half furious.

“Oh god relax it’s just an agreement between friends.”

“So what’s your relationship with her?” Yixing asked switching in mandarin and Jongdae had no problem in understanding. So did Minseok whose attention was on them now.

“You are not funny when you speak in Chinese” Baekhyun said and left with Chanyeol to bother Suho.

“Nothing ge we are just friends” Chen replied in mandarin. “Why are you asking like this?”

At this Yixing retreated “Nothing nothing I was just curious” he said.

“Xing are you sure everything is ok?” Minseok asked leaning closer to them. “You are acting weird lately and Luhan told me you asked him about her too” Yixing signed. Of course Luhan would have said that to Minseok.

“Yes everything is ok. I just wanted to know more about her I haven’t spent as much time as you with her” he explained.

“You don’t have to worry though she is not gonna spill our secrets. We trust her” Chen offered trying to reassure Yixing.

“So what bothers you?” Minseok asked as I entered the room again holding an ice cream and a bubble tea. Everyone in the room turned to look at me as I gave the ice cream to Chen who squealed like a baby. Baekhyun side eyed him and shook his head. I ignored it and went to sit with Sehun to give him his bubble tea and continue watching a show. He just smiled at me and petted my head. Minseok didn’t fail to realize Yixing’s frown but he said nothing.

 

The next morning we went at the stadium were the concert would take place. I watched them rehearsing, singing, dancing, being stupid. Yes one thing I realized since I met them is that they are like kids all day long. Even when they perform. But that’s their charm and I am glad they are having fun doing what they love. The concert was a success too. And it’s so amazing watching them perform up close. It’s hectic of course backstage, people running here and there but it worth it. I am so glad I could family come to one of their concerts.

Later at the hotel I had just got out of the shower when I heard someone knocking the door. I went to open and I was surprised to see Yixing.

“Come in” I said and moved to the side to make space for him. “Can I help you we something?” I asked cautiously. He seemed troubled, like something was bothering him. He turned to look at me intensely before he sighed.

“I guess I can be straight forward it doesn’t matter either way” he muttered and I was worried because I was aware that he was a bit off these days like there was something that was indeed troubling him but I thought it was just because he was working without rest. Could it be something more severe?

“Tell me” I offered.

He came closer “Do you like Sehunnie?” The question startled me. Sehunnie? Of course I like Sehunnie he is my best friend. I like spending time with him since we like common things and he has done many things for me I would be forever thankful for (i.e. introducing me to them). But why is Yixing asking me about that? Did Sehun tell him anything? Did the managers say anything? Upon seeing my perplexed look he sighed once more but what he did next I would never imagined it. He stared at me once more and then he kissed me. Zhang Yixing kissed. I was so shocked. Like super extra shocked. What? Who? Why? My mind went blank. He was kissing me, his lips gentle on mine. One hand one my waist and the other behind my still wet hair. And then I kissed him back, slowly raising my hand to hold his jacket. He then deepened the kiss surprising me once more. I liked Yixing.  Of course I liked Yixing. He is beautiful, cute, caring, and honest, to sum it up quickly he is perfect. He is the only one I like like as of like like but he is also the only one I have spent the less time with since he is working. We have texted each other a few times. Nothing special, just to share our news or comment something about ‘Go Fighting’. And here I am still kissing Zhang Yixing and having no clue what’s going on. When he broke the kiss he stared at me apologized and left, almost running. Leaving me in the middle of the room in ultimate shock. “Holy unicorns what just happened?” I muttered staring at the door.

 

Outside my room Yixing was running down the corridor until he bumped onto Minseok and collapsed to the floor panting. “Han wait a minute. Yixing are you ok? What happened?” he asked worried. It couldn’t be that he got hurt right?

“Minseok I think I did something stupid” he said looking at Minseok hoping the elder had to offer him some advice or at least reassure him it wasn’t that bad as he knew it was. “Let’s go to my room.”

“What happened?” he asked as he closed the door. “I kissed her” Yixing said and collapsed once again at the bed this time

“You did what?” Minseok asked, his eyes wide opened with shock

“Yeah I know” Yixing covered his face with a pillow. Minseok came to sit next to him.

“Wait you kissed who, when, where and why?” he tried. It was better to know everything before he could say something. And Yixing told him how everything happened facepalming himself in the end to emphasize his stupidity. “So that’s what bothered you all these days? When you stared at her? If she likes Sehun? Yes I saw you.” Minseok added without waiting for Yixing to ask if he had seen him.

“Was it that obvious I was staring?”

“No it wasn’t. I just noticed you once and got my attention so I observed you” he explained.

“Oh my god what I have done?” Yixing whined hitting his head again “What am I supposed to say now? How will I face her?” After a moment of thinking Minseok finally turned to Yixing

“You said she kissed you back right? She might like you as well..But let me ask you first. Do you really like her or…?”

“No I like her since the moment I saw her cutting onions in our kitchen. Romantic. I don’t know I really wanted to kiss her and I really want to spend more time with her and get to know her but I for one don’t know how see feels and second I am not in Korea that much lately I can’t see her I can’t just start calling or texting her” he sighed again.

“I still think that if she wasn’t interested she wouldn’t have kissed you back. And I know for sure that she doesn’t like Chennie or Sehunnie like that.  What did Luhan tell you?” Yixing stared at Minseok

“Luhan…Yes Luhan that’s all his fault I can’t believe I listened to his advice from all people. It was Luhan’s idea to kiss her. I don’t know what I was thinking when I listened to him. What kind of advice is that?” he said throwing his hands in the air in exasperation.

Minseok just laughed “Luhan just gave you the advice the thought would work because he already tried it and worked so he said it. You know how he is. And yes it honestly worked and why wouldn’t it for you too? I mean still she didn’t push you away.”

“Luhan did that with you?” Yixing asked

“Well yes..If Luhan hadn’t come one day and suddenly kiss me I don’t think I would be brave enough to admit my feelings for him. So yes it works. And Luhan was scared back then like you are now. So I did what I am telling you to do now. Talk to her. I don’t think she will come to talk to you like I did because let’s face we are EXO we are famous and she is still a fan and a friend of us. She is probably afraid she did something wrong. So you should just talk to her. Try to get closer to her.” Minseok offered pulling the pillow from Yixing’s face.

Yixing looked at him “Thank you Minseok you really are the hyung here thank you” he said and hugged him “Ok now go get some sleep Yixing we still have a concert tomorrow” Minseok said as his phone rang again “Hi Luhan-ah…” Yixing heard him saying as he closed the door smiling. It was going to be a big day tomorrow.

 

You might wonder what I thought about that. Well where did I stop? Ah yeah, I was in my room. Yixing had just kissed me, he stared at me right in the eyes still close enough that I could feel his breath against me. There was something in his eyes that I couldn’t decipher but then I saw fear and then he ran away closing the door behind him. I just stood there looking at a closed door dumfounded. Like whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???????? I stayed still looking at the door for 5 minutes, it’s legit. I was really dumfounded I bet you would be too! I mean let’s be real. Not that it seems real but let’s be. I came here like 6 months ago. In my first day here I met EXO and now they are my best friends. I am finally at one of their concerts even at backstage like a dream coming true. So yeah on top of that in that perfect weekend I got a Zhang Yixing kissing me which is outrageous. Wait I am at a loss of words I need to sit down and stop looking at that door. Yixing. I like Yixing. Yes my biases are Minseok and Luhan, my best of best friends are Chen and Sehun. But yes I like Yixing differently. He is the one I see the least yet I search the most. Especially when he is in Korea I really want to meet him. The chances I will meet him are usually really small. But I still want to see him. His presence makes me feel calm, relaxed, happy, and warm. I love his voce, I love his dancing, I love his gentle yet childish heart. And I love the way I feel when he is around even if that’s not often. But I never gave it much of a thought and I wonder why I am doing it know. Yes he kissed me and my legs went numb and the butterflies in my stomach had a dance battle and my heart would be a champion at trampoline but why would hat mean anything to him? It’s too good to be real. I could have imagined it. He probably had no reason for doing it. Yes I should probably think it was nothing. Better forget it than give false hope to myself about that and then get devastated for an unrealistic dream. Yes better sleep on it and forget it. Tomorrow is a new day. I turned to the other side not even bothering closing the lights and I slept. My dreams were full of unicorns dancing on rainbows and I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry.

 

The next day I woke up later than the others. Everyone had to do something either way. Visit the gym, get a physiotherapy, or compose something new so I spent the morning in the swimming pool. I was just swimming when I looked at my right and saw someone coming. When I identified that someone I wanted to hide, not because I didn’t want to see him (I desperately wanted I am not good at keeping my thoughts straight) but I wasn’t ready. What would I say to him? What will he say to me? Do I have to act like nothing happened? Do I have to say that it’s ok I know he didn’t mean it? But oh my god I have a Zhang Yixing in a swimming suit sitting by the pool. Note to never make eye contact with his abs. “Hi Kate. Mind if I sit with you for a while?” oh my god it’s starting I thought

“No of course sit.” I said as cool as I could.

He looked around and took a deep breath “I am sorry for what happened yesterday” my heart fell “I know that was so sudden and inappropriate from me. I didn’t want to make you feel uncomfortable. So I would like it if we could start over again, if you want of course?” I wasn’t so sure what he was offering at the moment but I knew I should probably get the chance.

“Yes, I would like that.” I said.

“Great. Hi, I am Yixing” he smiled.

I laughed “Hi, I am Kate”

 

The day went by nicely. The concert was a success again, some of the guys left that night and the other would live the next morning. I am so proud of hem they are amazing. It was late around 1 am when I heard someone knocking on my door. “Hey” Yixing said shyly when I opened the door “Would you like to walk with me?” I just smiled “Let me get a jacket”

We were walking at the beach by the hotel staring at the formations the moon and the stars made at the waving waters. “Are you leaving tomorrow?” I asked.

“Yes, tomorrow afternoon but I will go to China again” he replied.

“Ah I see. You still have filming” I smiled but I still hoped he would spend some time in Korea not only because I wanted to have a chance to see him but also because I was worried he would get sick from exhaustion.

“Don’t worry I will come back soon” he said caressing my hair. We sat down at some rocks. “How are your studies going?” he asked.

“Better. I am more familiar with the language, with the techniques they are using here. My experiments have better results” I smiled. There was tension between us, awkwardness. We were trying to know each other from the beginning, we talked about childhood, friends, family, our dreams until it was kind of late and I should be preparing for my flight. “Thank you for coming out with me” he said as we were heading back

“I am glad you asked” I smiled. We parted before entering the building. It was better if the managers didn’t know. “Have a safe flight. See you again in Korea” he said and hugged me and I hope he didn’t feel my heart beating like I had just run marathon. “You too. Stay safe.”

 

Outside my room I found Sehun waiting. “Good morning princess” he teased.

“Sehunnie what are you doing here? Did you wait long?” I asked as I opened the door.

“No no I knew you were out. Come I will help you pack you must be tired” he helped me pack and in 30 minutes we were leaving for the airport. Chanyeol’s giant hands were holding me keeping me in a straight line. Lack of sleep were getting the best of me and we had 5 hours of flight ahead of us. “Did you have fun?” he asked when the managers were in a safe distance. I was kind of shocked in at first but I figured they should know in case they should cover him for being outside. “Yes it was nice”

“Good” I swear sometimes they act like my overprotective older brother and I forget that we are almost the same age. They are so nice to me.

 

After 2 or 3 weeks Chennie called me to visit them (and bring food of course) since Yixing was coming this night so around 8 o clock I knocked their door. Yixing wasn’t there yet but an overexcited Jongin opened the door “FOOD!!” he snatched the bag and run to the kitchen “Nice to see you too Jongin” I said and went inside. “What did you bring us today?”  Baekhyun asked.

“What else could I bring? Jongin called me 3 times to be sure I was bringing chicken” we laughed when a whining Jongin claimed that chicken is the best and we should thank him for letting us eat it. “Where is Minseok oppa?” I asked as I entered the living room and counted the members.

“That’s a dark secret” Chanyeol said.

“He went to China. Tomorrow is Luhan’s showcase.” Kyungsoo whispered to me offering Chanyeol a slap at the back of his head.

“Oh of course I have to be home on time to watch it”

“Won’t you stay here to watch it with us?” Chennie asked me placing the food on the table.

“Are you going to watch too?” i was amazed.

“Of course! We have to see all the weird faces Luhan will make to make fun of him later” Sehun said and Jongin added “Now that Minseok hyung isn’t here we can make fun of him without fearing for our lives” everyone laughed.

“So sleeping here?” Chennie asked and I turned to face Suho who just smiled. “Yes” I said and we got distracted by the door.

“Hello family” a tired yet excited Yixing said coming in. Everyone hugged him and we sat to eat. “How is things in China?” Suho asked.

“Good good. I met Minseok at the airport, actually I saw him from the distance I am glad he passed unnoticed there were many people at the airport. Luhan has flipped out form the anxiety good thing Minseok went. Though he said it’s a surprise right? Luhan will pee himself from happiness. Sehun Tao sends you marshmallows and Chennie Yi Fan said he will draw you something for your birthday”

“Oh Chen you are lucky!” Chanyeol said laughing.

“I will put it in my room” Chen disclaimed in a serious tone.

“I like his drawing” I said and everyone looked at me like I had said the most weird thing on earth “What? I can’t draw eggs like him?” they laughed. We ate, talked, laughed until Jongin fell asleep in Kyungsoo’s lap yet again and Suho declared it was time to sleep. I help Kyungsoo with the dishes while Chanyeol moved Jongin to his room and then headed upstairs to change. “Hey kid” Yixing said and pulled me from the waist in a hug “I missed you”. I melted at the contact

“I-i-I missed you too” I said blushing like a tomato hiding my face in the base of his neck.

“Want to go out with me?” he asked turning me to face him.

“It’s late don’t you ever want to sleep?” I .

“Well one now is the only time I actually have time to spend some time with you and two let’s say that I am more used to not sleep than sleep. So will you come?” he smiled. *oh my god the dimple*

“Yes” I smiled back, he will be the death of me how can he be so cute and manly and perfect at the same time?

 

We went for a ride around the city, nothing special but the city is big and beautiful at night so we had time to talk. It was indeed the only time we had together since he left the day after. I was falling for him more and more every day. Every time he texts me about his day, about filming, something knew he found in the different places he is. And I miss him but he is who he is and he needs to be there because that’s his dream. And I want him to have it.

As October came I got sick. Nothing serious just some fever, shore throat, cough. Nothing that won’t pass with some soup and good rest. Beep beep.

Ice cream tonight?  Chennie texted.

 

Sorry Chennie, I am sick I will stay at bed for a couple of days.

 

What?? Why didn’t you tell me??  I am coming over!!!

 

No don’t!! I am ok don’t come you will get sick too!

 

I am on my way.

 

Oh my god no. Why is Chen so stubborn? Ah It doesn’t matter because one hour and a half later I heard someone knocking the door. I dragged myself to the door only to find Chen, Sehun and Kyungsoo waiting. “Great! You brought others with you too!” cough “I told you, you would” cough “get sick too” cough.

“Oh just go inside and rest I will bring you food” Kyungsoo said and went to the kitchen. Not that my dorm is big or anything. Just a wall separating kitchen with living room/bedroom/studying room. Anyway, Sehun helped me lay in bed and Kyungsoo brought me soup. I would be frustrated that Yixing didn’t come if I didn’t know he was in a flight right now returning to Korea. We stayed like that for a while, they made cocoa and we watched cartoons (we are kids ok? Don’t judge). I had fallen asleep in Sehun’s lap when someone knocked the door again. “Oh hey ge, how was your flight?” Chen asked as Yixing got in the house.

“How is she?” he asked.

“Shhhh she just fell asleep” Sehun informed him.

“We might leave now. There is enough soup in the kitchen. You should eat and rest too hyung” Kyungsoo told him as he got up to leave.

“Don’t worry. Thank you guys. I will come home soon”

“Bye ge” Chen said and they left.

 

I must have woke up an hour later on my bed. He was on the couch humming a song, writing on his notebook. “When did you come here?” I murmured hiding behind the blankets. “Oh hey sleepy head. Did you rest?” he came to sit next to me.

“You are supposed to rest you just came here from Shanghai not me.” I hit his leg oh so dramatically.

“I am resting. Do you want something to eat?” he got up and went to the kitchen apparently it was not a question. He came back with two bowls of soup.

“How long have you been here? Where are the others?” I asked between bites, that soup was so good.

“Probably an hour. I came here as soon as I found out. Guys left when I came.” He said eating as well.

“Thank you for coming Yixing.”

“Of course little girl” he smiled. After we ate he embraced me and sang to me until I fell asleep. It was late either way. When I woke up the next day he wasn’t there. I was happy nevertheless. 

 

He left again because he had his birthday event, but I didn’t know I was going too. Because I had no thoughts of going. It was in Shanghai which means that I should buy a plane ticket, book a hotel room and go alone in a foreign country at the beginning of the semester when I have most of my lab classes. I wanted to go don’t take this wrong of course I wanted to be next to him at his birthday. Both as a fan and as…what am I to him right now? Friend? Yes let’s say friend. But of course Chen came for the rescue. “What are you doing tomorrow?” he asked me over the phone.

“I have some classes in the morning and then I am free. Why? You need anything?”

“Nope just your flight is tomorrow at 10:00 so make sure to take it.” He chuckled.

“My what? Why where am I going? I told you I have classes”

“Yeah it doesn’t matter. You are going to Shanghai to Yixing’s event. When you go there you should go straight to the venue and Baekhyun talked to Yixing’s manager there. They will let you pass. Yixing doesn’t know it. It will be a surprise. We will give you our presents to give to him. Anyway pack your bag I am coming to you now” and he hanged up. I was secretly happy that I was going but don’t tell Chen he will go all smug about it then. Half an hour later I had my bad ready. I didn’t need many things either way.  It was a 2-day trip after all. “You should stop buying me tickets” I said to Chen when he came. “I don’t understand what you are talking about. Come on Sehun is waiting” I just shook my head and followed him. The next day at the airport there were of course too many people for me and my social anxiety but the flight was ok almost smooth. Almost because I am afraid of airplanes but it was ok in general. Shanghai’s airport was packed too. I got to the first taxi I found and asked for the address of the venue. It’s a good thing to speak many languages in times like that. I didn’t have to struggle to communicate, I am not fluent in Chinese but at least I could communicate. When the taxi reached the venue the driver had to leave me a block away because there were too many people waiting to go inside and the road was closed. I thanked him and started going to the direction of the venue. Chen had told me to call Yixing’s manager when I would be at the venue for him to come and take me inside. So I did and now I was getting curious gazes from people as of why I was going in like that, who I could be. Anyway, the venue is huge I have to say. We walked for around ten minutes turning left and right until we got backstage. I saw Yixing sitting on a couch with his eyes closed listening to music through his headphones. I went next to him and tap his arm. He opened his eyes and when he recognized me he jumped from shock “Woah!! What are you doing here?!?!?” I just laughed

“Happy birthday Yixing” I said and hugged him.

“Woah did you know about this?” he asked he manager who just nodded and left to continue with preparations. “I am so happy you are here! How long will you stay?” he asked packing his papers.

“I will leave tomorrow noon. Guys say happy birthday and they sent their gifts for you”

“Thank you for coming! I will go now I have to prepare for the event. I will see you when it will end right?”

“Yes of course. Go have fun.” He smiled once more and left.

 

The event was truly magnificent. Yixing had prepared so many things for his fans, performances, gifts and games. His songs are amazing too. I had so much fun and I am happy he could feel his fans love. When the event ended we went to his hotel to eat. After a quick shower he met me at the restaurant. We ate and then went to his room. I was going to sleep at his couch so I wouldn’t have to check a room just for a night. His room was at one of the highest floors so we had a perfect view of Shanghai in the night. All the lights from the cars on the streets and the buildings made it look like a fairytale. We stared at the view for a while and then he turned to me staring into my eyes “Thank you for coming here today. I am glad I wasn’t alone” he said and placed a lock of my hair behind my ear.

“I won’t leave you alone Yixing” I told him returning the look, trying to give him the security he needs to feel.

“You are so beautiful tonight” he said and came closer “So beautiful”. And now there was only millimeters separating our lips. Our noses touched and I could feel his breath against my skin. We were still staring at each other in the eyes and I could feel my heart biting outside of my chest. He barely smiled and then he leaned in sealing our lips. And I felt like I was flying. He placed his hands around my waist holding me closer. It felt so right and I felt like I was melting. He broke the kiss and we stared at each other breathless. He brushed his thumb over my lips and smiled. And then he kissed me again.

The next day when he dropped me to the airport he kissed me again and promised to come back soon. It wouldn’t be easy especially since he had to go back and forth between Korea and China and other places for filming or concerts. It wouldn’t be easy because he is a celebrity and he is supposed not to date, so it has to be a secret as of top secret. It wouldn’t be easy because even when he will be in Korea he will have practice and I still have classes and a master’s degree to finish. But we will make it work. We would go on dates late late at night or should I say early early in the morning?  When just a few people were outside, mostly other celebrities seeking for fresh air away from the cameras. He would spend a night once in a while at my place and now every time I visited their dorm I would stay for the night. I would visit him in China for Christmas and Chinese New Year when he had schedule and couldn’t be in Korea. The members would know from the start of course and would be supportive. Sehun and Chen would claim it as their best achievement for 2015 and we would all laugh. And it would work.

 

So ten years later as we sit here in this freshly opened café, thirteen smiling people reminiscing of the past we can only smile. It was a long way but it was worth it. All of it. There is still EXO but they are equally successful as individuals by now. Actors, singers, composers, choreographers and businessmen. Everyone seems happy. So we sit and chat here in this “Deer who ate Baozi” café celebrating it’s opening and the official reunion of Luhan and Minseok as free men, free to finally be together without complications, in a relationship that lasted against all odds, despite the distance, despite the company’s will. Being an example to everyone, that true love will last. I stare at them, all of them and I still see twelve adorkable kids, because despite being 33 years old Baekhyun Chanyeol and Chen are still the source of all kind of tricks and pranks, talking and laughing together and it’s literally everything one could dream of, family. “Baby, are you ok why are you tearing up?” Yixing asked me drawing soothing circles on my belly. “Nothing” I smiled “I am just happy we are all together like this”. He smiled too “And in a few months we will have one more. One big family” he added and kissed me. “Yes” I said and linked our hands over my trembling belly (Luhan had voted that if we had a son he would make him the best footballer in the world). “Together” I said “Forever” he replied and kissed me.

~The End~