*Carolyn’s POV*

As we walked past the zebra cage Taemin slipped his hand into mine. I loved the feeling of his fingers in the spaces between my own, but I couldn’t forget how angry I was at him.

I pretended like his hand didn’t even faze me and just continued to walk on. I hadn’t spoken to him all day, besides the necessities. The memory of seeing him with Nicole lurked in my mind. Finally I couldn’t take it. I slipped my hand out of his and held my other arm with it so he couldn’t take it again.

*Taemin’s POV*

When Carolyn took her hand out of mine, I felt like crying. I loved her, but why did it seem as if she didn’t love me. Honestly, it seemed like she HATED me. This practically broke my heart.

I noticed her beginning so shiver. It was a chilly day for being summer, and she wore only a tank top. As the sun moved behind the clouds, she hugged herself to keep warm.

“Here,” I said taking off my leather jacket and draping it over her shoulders.

She didn’t respond at first, then finally said, “You didn’t have to do that. I’m fine.”

“But I wanted to. Plus it’s my job as your boyfriend.”

“Oh, I get it. You only did it because it’s your job! Well here!” she shouted, taking off the jacket and whipping it back at me. “You’re fired!”

I stood staring after her in shock as she ran off into the crowded zoo. I felt pain fill my chest.

Did Carolyn just fire me from… being her boyfriend?? Can she do that? What does it matter if she can do it or not; she just left me in the cold!

I should’ve been absolutely furious at her for acting the way she had. She’d totally gone off on me for nothing! Yet, the only thing I felt was pain; and it consumed my whole being.

I left the zoo and waited in our limo parked in the parking lot until she finally came out as well. She climbed into the vehicle without a word, and sat as far away from me as she could with her arms crossed. Her music was blaring in her ears, which was typical of her when she was angry.

I looked at her with sad, forgiving eyes. If she apologized, I would take her back in a heart beat. I still loved her so much. She ignored my stares and resorted to looking out the window. Finally I gave up and asked the driver to bring us home.

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*Onew’s POV*

We sat in silence as the movie played before us. It was a stupid movie, but neither of us complained. In fact, we didn’t even talk. I stole a glance at Rebecca. She was zoned out, staring straight ahead. I couldn’t help wondering what she was thinking.

She looks so beautiful. Why can’t I just say I’m sorry? But what would I say sorry for? Why are things so awkward between us? I should seriously start expressing my feelings more.

*Rebecca’s POV*

I couldn’t understand why I still felt nervous around Onew. He wasn’t what I wanted, but why did I still care about what he thought of me?

I was relieved when the movie finally ended and we returned home. It was the most awkward date of my life; especially considering we’d managed not to say a WORD to each other the whole time.

I wonder if there’s a record like that; longest date without talking? 

*Shout out to Banapple195 who earned you guys this chapter! &Yes, my dear sachon, I try to treat them as well as I can, because they make me so happy :D