"Have you done this before?" I whispered as we glided across the floor.

 

"Well, yeah,"he shrugged," But it's the first time I am feeling this way." 

 

"What way?" 

 

"This way. The way I can look into your eyes, the way I can just hold you like this." His gaze softened as we danced the last steps of waltz.

 

The violins softened and played their last note which resonated around the ballroom. I twirled and he drew me back into his arms. 

 

"But this moment wouldn't stay forever. It wouldn't last, baekhyun." I sighed as he finally let go of my hand.

 

I can't love again, not anymore. My past relationship haunts me everyday, it's beautiful memories were like thorns of a rose pricking my heart, an occasional reminder that that is nothing like a miraculous love. 

 

Baekhyun has been trying so hard to get me but only went back with the monosyllable; 'no' from me. After what had happened last year... I am afraid, afraid to get hurt once again.  I can't accept another guy into my life, not baekhyun. 

 

Baekhyun is fine, in fact, perfect. Sweet, kind, gentle, funny; he is all that I could ask for. But...

 

His eyes shone with concern as he held on to my gaze. "Kamin,"

 

"Please, baek," I walked away,"just let me go. It would be better this way anyway." 

 

I had only walked a few baby steps before he pulled me back, spinning me back into his arms. He wrapped his arms around me,bringing me closer. My heart started beating faster with the sudden change of proximity.

 

"No. It won't." 

 

"Please, baekhyun. Just let me go." I murmured,softer.

 

"No, I won't. I will never let go of you."

He replied, firm.

 

"Baekhyun... I don't want to get hurt again," I tried,"love? Love isn't an option now." I looked away from his intense gaze. 

 

I buried my face into his chest, the smooth velvet of his tuxedo caressing my cheeks as tears came falling. 

 

"Baek...Don't you understand? I... I don't want to put all my heart into a relationship that would fail in the end. It's like giving everything I have but all the effort is wasted. I don't want to experience another breakup, another heartache..."

 

Baekhyun gently lifted my chin. My eyes met his warm chocolate brown eyes. 

 

"Kamin, I promise you I wouldn't let you shed a single tear. You will not experience a heartache okay? Do you know how terrible I feel just to see you cry? Can't you see me hurting?" His tone was sad.

 

"Baek..."

 

"Kamin, don't you love me?"

 

"I do," I whispered, unable to get any sound out after my sobs. I do, I do. Baek, you have no idea how much I do.

 

"That's the only thing I have to hear," his lips formed a small smile. He kissed my fingers," Kamin, trust me. I love you and you know that. I don't know how many times I have said this but I would not let you get hurt in any way."

 

"What about my heart?"

 

"Didn't you already give it to me?" He smiled.

 

I smiled between the flurry of tears,"baek," I looked into his eyes,"I love you."

 

"I love you too."  He said as he leaned in for a sweet kiss. I closed my eyes as his lips pressed against mine, unadulterated and gentle. My head spun as he held me in his arms, my legs slowly turning into jelly. I collapsed into his arms as we kissed. I felt as if I were floating in a dream. His lips tasted of a sweet concoction; cupcakes, strawberries and vanilla. "Baek..." I slurred as he finally drew away from the kiss. His cheeks were flushed but his eyes were smiling. 

 

"11:11!" I exclaimed as I took a glance at my watch,"make a wish." I closed my eyes. I wish Baekhyun and I would be happy forever. Please let this love stay as sweet as tonight. 

 

I felt a pair of arms wrap around me, his scent enclosing me in a sweet floaty dream. "I don't have to make a wish, Kamin. It already came true."