The struggle is real.

I already wasted an hour trying to find the right clothes to wear. Well, there's nothing right or wrong in choosing clothes, but I should pick an outfit that might catch the attention of the boys, and hopefully would make them fall in love with me. As if. I laughed at the nonsensical thought.

I wailed like a crazy woman and threw another set of dresses which I found hideous to wear for today's event. This is honestly getting on my nerves.

In the end, I decided to just wear something I normally wear and is comfortable to use which is a red checkered button down long sleeve together with simple denim shorts. I pair it up with my black Doc Martens to finish up the whole outfit. I took my Nike hat and wore it over my long black hair. This should do it. It's not a fancy meet up after all.

I put some light make up to make my face look brighter. With one last touch, I am finished. I took my phone from my bed and got y sling bag, which had my necessities. With that, I am ready to meet my boys.

"Mom, where am I meeting you?" I asked my mom through the phone.

"We're at Solaire sweety. There are staffs who are waiting for you at the hotel lobby, they will guide you from there."

"Okay Mom. Bye!" I hung up.

My mind is whirling with different scenarios that might happen later. How will I greet them? Should I say that I'm a huge fan? But they might think I'm a sasaeng fan. I don't know! I clutched my steering wheel tight, and shook of the thoughts. If I would want to impress them, then I should show them the real me. That's right.

I arrived at the hotel and gave my car keys to a valet who was waiting at the hotel entrance. I went inside and there were people who approached me.

"Good Morning, Ms. Lim. We're here to assist you today," a guy, named Dylan as indicated in his name tag, said. He is with two other people, a guy and a girl.

"Are you the staff sent by my mother?" I asked.

"Yes, we are Ms. Lim," the girl named Ash replied.

"Okay then," I replied.

Then they led the way to where my mother is and with that, panic started to rise in me and I could feel the anxiousness in creeping up. My palms feel sweaty as I rub my hands together while we entered the elevator. We're going to the 15th floor.

At last, I hear the ding of the elevator. I followed the staff, and they led me to which seems like a hall. I stared at the huge door, and breathe in and out. This is it. I thought. Act normal. I motioned for Dylan to open the door.

I inhaled sharply as I take in the scene before me. I couldn't believe my eyes. I feel like slapping myself back to reality, in case I am daydreaming again. Instead, I secretly pinched my arm. "Ouch!" I winced. Just with that, all eyes are on me. "Stupid," I silently muttered to myself. I never thought I could gulp a huge amount of saliva until this moment. Piercing through my soul are stares from my mother, my father, a girl which I don't know who, 2 men which looked like managers of the boys cos 1 looked quite familiar, and from Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, Kyungsoo, Kai, Sehun, Minseok, Lay and Chen. I gulped another batch of saliva.

"Speaking of the devil, here's my daughter, Aimi." My mother exclaimed, breaking the awkward atmosphere that I started. I gave an awkward smile. The girl present is actually a translator, seeing that she started talking in Korean just after my mother talked. The boys' gaze shifted from the translator to me. I froze. My mother looked at me, motioning me to introduce myself.

"I- uh.." I stuttered. Get a grip, Aimi! Stop stuttering! Be yourself. I thought to myself. Then I remembered that I could speak proper Korean. I grunted. I forgot about that. "Hi, I'm Aizle Miranda. You can call me Aimi." I said in Korean, smiling. I'm giving myself 4 stars for this.

"She's a fan of yours," my mother said, with the translator speaking after. "She actually learned Korean for 2 months, to make sure she could talk to you," she continued. I face palmed as the translator told the boys what my mother said. This is embarrassing. What's the point of keeping it natural when my mom blurted out how much of a fan right now. They might be thinking that I'm such an obsessed fan girl. I glanced at the boys. They were smiling. Chanyeol, Kai and Sehun had a mischievous smile on. Suho had a thankful smile on his face. Is it legal to faint right now? Because I'm in the verge of fainting. Just look at those faces.

"Mom, you're embarrassing me," I told my mother. Then I went to her and dad, who's just looking at me. He's fighting the urge to laugh. I can see it.

"Hi Aimi, it's nice to meet you. I'm Suho," Suho suddenly said. Oh god, his voice sounds so manly. Good thing I could understand Korean.

"Ya Suho hyung, I think she already knows who everyone is," Baekhyun said. I laughed.

"She's a girl, and we need to formally introduce ourselves. She's still an EXO-L," Suho replied.

"Okay, okay," Baekhyun said. "Hi Aimi, I'm Baekhyun, the most handsome here," he continued. I laughed.

"She doesn't think so, Baek," Chanyeol replied. OH GOD HIS VOICE IS MAKING ME MELT.

"I'm Chanyeol. Nice to meet you Aimi." I'M FIGHTING THE URGE TO JUMP OVER THIS TABLE AND HUG HIM. CHANYEOL YOU ARE MY BIAS. But I just nodded at him and smiled.

"I'm D.O. Kyungsoo is also okay," Kyungie said.

"Hello Aimi, I'm Chen," Jongdae said. "Chen Chen Chen!" Chanyeol shouted. "Shut up, you," Chen playfully said. "Don't mind him, he's crazy," he said to me. I just laughed. I know.

"Hi Aimi. I'm Lay. It's nice to meet such a pretty girl like you." Oh Lay Lay. My face felt hot. I think I'm blushing. Oh Zhang Yixing!

"I'm Xiumin! Thank you for being our fan," he said. Well that was quite awkward. "It's a great honor to be an EXO-L and meet you guys in person," I replied.

"I always knew that our Aeris are beautiful," Kai said while looking at me. I hope I'm not blushing right now. "I'm--" I cut him off. "Kai."

"I think I'm the one she likes," Kai said while chuckling. I just chuckled. It's Chanyeol.

"Shut up Kai. You talk too much," Sehun interrupted. I laughed at his reaction. "Hi Aimi, I'm the cutest maknae ever, Oh Sehun."

"I know you are," I replied and laughed. "Nice to meet you all. You don't know how happy I am to see you."

I bowed at the boys, and to their managers. They bowed back and smiled. Soon everyone was settled around the long huge table.

"Now, your concert is in 2 days. You'll be rehearsing tomorrow at the venue. On your free time, you can go wherever you want, just not let crazy fangirls attack you. Everything should be in secret and keep security tight," my father instructed, as the managers nodded their heads after hearing what he said through the translator.

"For now, you can roam around freely and enjoy the place. This is one of the top hotels here," he continued. "Welcome to the Philippines, EXO."