“ That was a nice meal. “ Luhan patted his tummy, satisfied as he worked on the chemistry paper.
“ It’s due tomorrow, right? “ Lay gestured to it as Luhan nodded. “ I’ll have to go to the research centre to present my findings tomorrow. “
“ So you won’t be here tomorrow, right? “ Lay looked crestfallen, and Luhan could not fathom why.
“ I’m sure you’ll be kept busy by the customers. “

“ It’s… my last day here at EXO tomorrow, actually. Suho hyung wouldn’t need to tutor Sehun from tomorrow onwards because he would have finished his exams already, I was thinking… “
“ Thinking what? “ Luhan questioned carelessly and typed away feverishly.
“ Nothing. “ Lay sighed. He was planning to ask Luhan out officially, but his chance was ruined by Luhan’s presentation.
“ Well, we can always meet each other in school. “
“ I guess. So today will be our last day together at EXO? “
“ Let’s do something special. “ Luhan suggested. “ Should we go out for a meal after you end your shift? “
“ That sounds good. “ Lay muttered as he flipped the pages of his notebook boredly. His plans were ruined. And it seemed like tonight was the only chance left if he wanted to tell Luhan his feelings, but he just could not muster up enough courage.

“ DAFUQ? Just confess, dude. “ Tao was sprawled lazily on the futon as Kris read a book, glaring at him cause he was being too loud.
“ What if he doesn’t like me back? Easy for you to say! “ Lay retorted as Tao just smirked.
“ But you never know unless you confess. “
“ True but… we’re going out for a meal later. “
“ Take the chance. “ Tao advised. “ If not with Luhan’s personality this might be the last time you guys actually talk to each other. Unless, of course you wanna come to EXO after tomorrow and hear Suho hyung’s endless complaints. “
“ … He coming bye. “
“ What? “ Tao stared at his phone as Lay hung up briskly. “ He’s going crazy. Oblivious to Luhan hyung’s feelings. “
“ Yeah, yeah. Why not you focus on learning Korean first before delving into other people’s love affairs? “ Kris pointed to the open book in his hand as Tao groaned.

“ I still think the nickname ‘Krispy Lays’ is quite funny. “ Luhan commented as he ate the fried chicken deliciously while Lay lamented the choice of having dinner at a fast food restaurant because it was bustling and so unromantic.
“ You sure you’re fine with eating fast food? You’re such a stickler when it comes to food… “ Lay sipped his coke leisurely.
“ Chicken is always fine, Yixing! “ Luhan exclaimed as he smacked his lips. “ Plus this chicken reminds me of our hometown. “
Lay tried not to think about that tingling feeling when Luhan said ‘we’, he liked it more than he should.

“ I guess. But I do miss my mum’s homecooked food. Her braised duck is the best. “
“ Maybe we could go back together during the holidays. “ Luhan suggested as Lay smiled. “ That would be a great idea,  actually. I could show you around Changsha. “
“ And I could show you around Beijing. “
“ It’s a deal! “ Both said together and laughed.

I wish this night would never end.