-Next Day - - Saturday-

-Taemin Pov –

I woke up at 6am as I was excited and happy

‘I have to wake up Key Hyung first’ I thought

I ran to his room and knocked loudly

‘Hyung! Hyung~ Wake up Wake Up!’ I called and repeated

After about 5 minutes his door opened as he looked at me annoyed

‘Yah! What do you want?!’ he said angrily as I just woke him up from his sleep

I grinned ‘ I need you to help me make cookies’ I said

‘WHAT?!’ He shouted surprised

- Your Pov-

I thank the lord that it was the weekend which means no classes and more sleeping in time. I woke up at 12pm and was feeling really refresh, I yawned and stretched before getting up and making breakfast. I’ve already told Uee and Kahi about my plans today...that I will be watching Taemin confessing to Boa, so they won’t be coming over.

After finishing breakfast I left to the Dorm to see how things were going.

- Key Pov-

I was bloody awoken at 6am to watch Taemin make DMAN COOKIES! I guess it was a good thing he had warned me that he’ll be using the kitchen and had asked me to watch over him cause…I swear if I wasn’t there the whole island could have being burnt down to ashes. Lee Taemin…is cursed to not cook. He had told me the reason why he was making the cookies which I was very angry about because he is putting so much effort into making something for that B****, but at the same time I was at least grateful his not spending his money on that B****…so I’ll have to thank Byul for that.

Knock Knock Knock

“I’ll get it’ I said leaving the kitchen

I opened the door and was greeted by Byul

‘Morning’ she said smiling

I chuckled ‘ it’s 1 in the afternoon now’ I said smiling

 ‘judging by the dorm being still fine, I guess his doing fine’ she joked

I chuckled and nod ‘ Yes, and I thank god for that’ I joked back ‘come in, his just packing the cookies now’

She came just as Taemin came out

‘HI BYUL!’ Taemin greeted happily as he saw Byul

You would of expect girls to be squealing and happily greeting someone like Taemin back but…I guess Byul was really different because she seemed rather annoyed then happy

‘Hurry up and get dress so we can leave’ she said

Taemin grinned and ran up the stairs to get cleaned up.

‘Oh yeah and I should thank you for suggesting to him to making cookies instead of buying things for that B****’ I said

She gave me an uncertain look if what I said was a good thing or a bad thing ‘ No problem…I guess’  she said

I smiled ‘so you’re gonna be watching him confess huh’ I questioned

She groaned ‘ I have no idea why I have to be there’ she said annoyed

I laughed ‘ He must really be attach to you if he wanted you to go with him instead of his Hyungs’ I said

‘ Please don’t say your Jealous’ she stated

I laughed loudly at this…she’s really usual…in a good way.

‘Anyway just to tell you…he bloody woke me up at 6am and in the end he just manage to make a dozen cookies!’ I whined and complained

She held up her hands defending herself ‘ whoa, hold it. Complain to Taemin afterwards. His the one that woke you up’ she said

I chuckled ‘ your too funny’ I said

Taemin then came down from the stairs

‘I’m READY!’ he said excited and happily

He went to get the bag of cookies before dragging Byul out of the door

‘BYE HYUNG!’ he shouted and closed the door

I shook my head ‘ this kid…’ I thought

- Taemin Pov –

I dragged Byul to the garden and we both sat on the bench. I was feeling super happy but at the same time I was really nervous. Byul sat on the bench with a sigh of irritation

‘Why do I have to be here again..’ she questioned

I grinned ‘You’re going to support me’ I answered happily

I didn’t know why really, but I felt that if Byul was around I’d feel more confident…it’s strange really.

Byul rolled her eyes ‘ so when will she be here?’ she asked

I smiled ‘ hmm I think about 15 more minutes, she always take a walk in the garden at this time’ I answered

She nod ‘ hmm okay’ she responded

- 10 Minutes later-

I was getting more and more nervous now…I was pacing around and was fidgeting. Byul must of being really annoyed as she let out an annoyed sigh

‘Yah stop pacing around’ she said crossing her arms

I stopped and smiled nervously at her

‘I get your nervous and all but pacing around isn’t going to help’ she said

I looked down at the ground ‘Sorry, I’m just super nervous right now…’ I said

Byul stood up from the bench and stood in front of me.

‘Tell me. Tell me what are you so damn nervous about. You were really excited before’ she said

‘Well…I’m worry that I might mess up, I’m scared that she might not like me back, I ‘m scared that she might not want to be my friend anymore, I’m worried that I can’t say the right thing, I’m so nervous that I think I might embarrass myself in front of her…’ I said before taking a deep breath and continue ‘ I don’t want to look like a loser in front of her, I’m worried she might not accept my feelings, what if she took this as a joke? Or what if my cookies aren’t good enough’

I’ve listed everything that was in my mind and had made me nervous.

Byul nod her head ‘ it that all?’ she questioned

I nod

SMACK!

My eyes widen as my right cheek was stinging with pain…BYUL JUST SLAPPED ME! AND IT HURTS REAL BAD! I held on to my cheek as I looked at her surprised

‘W-Why did you s-slap me!’ I stuttered still in shock

Byul shrugged her shoulders ‘ you don’t feel nervous anymore right’ she stated

That was true…the worries and nervousness were gone now…it was as if she slapped them away…which she really did slap me…I felt better

I nod slowly ‘Neh’ I answered

‘Good. That was the whole point’ Byul stated

She sat back down on the bench with her arms and legs crossed and looked back at me

 ‘Don’t worry too much. No matter how you confess even if you mess up or make a fool out of yourself…as long as your feelings are sincere and wholeheartedly…it can’t go wrong’ she said ‘ if she rejects you…it’s up to you if you continue to like her or not…but the point is…if she rejects you…you still have your Hyungs, Noonas and…me who’ll look out for you’

I was surprised at what she had told me…but at the same time I couldn’t help but to smile…I felt happy and touched by her words…she really knows what to say to make me feel better

I smiled wholeheartedly at her ‘ thank you Byul…really’ I said

She rolled her eyes and looked away  ‘Just keep an eye out for when she’s here Idiot’ she said

I grinned…I’m truly am thankful that she’s here with me

- 5 Minutes later-

- Your Pov-

I was getting bored just sitting on the bench, I was about to ask Taemin again when Boa would show up but when I looked at him, he froze…he was tense. The bag of Cookies in hand slipped and dropped onto the ground. Because his back was facing to me, I couldn’t see his expression…but something wasn’t right. I walked slowly towards him, but picked up the bag of Cookies as I stood behind him.

‘Yah. Taemin what’s—‘

My words were cut off as I followed his glaze…it was Boa…she had come…but not alone...she was with another guy. They were holding hands while walking though the garden, they couldn’t see us because we were a good distance away from them. They suddenly stopped walking and looked at each other with affection.

‘…this is really messed up’ I thought

I looked at Taemin, who was still frozen but his eyes were getting teary, I look back at the couple as they hugged each other before the Guy’s face was closing in to Boa’s, who had her eyes closed…I knew what was coming.

- Taemin Pov –

My heart shuttered the moment I saw Boa walking into the garden holding hands with a guy I don’t know. My heart ached even more as they hugged in the field of flowers, my eyes got teary as I knew that my tears will come soon. The guy pulled back from the hug a little and his face was getting closer to Boa’s…the pain in my chest worsen as his face was getting closer to hers…But before I could see furthermore, my sight went dark as I felt hands covering my eyes.

‘Close your eyes. I’ll take you away.’ I heard Byul’s voice said

I nod slowly

‘Keep your eyes closed’ she repeated ‘ I’ll tell you when you can open them’

I felt her hands leaving my eyes before she slipped one of her hands in mine and pulled me away from this place. Our walk was in silent none of us said a word…my tears were already  dripping down my cheeks...I cried silently to myself. I heard a sound of a door opening, she tagged on my hand again meaning for me to walk again.

‘Sit down’ she said pushing me down a little by my shoulders ‘ you can open your eyes now’

I listened to her and reopened my teary eyes, even if I wanted to see where I was I couldn’t because my sight was blurry from my tears. But I knew this was a place I’ve never been to before, but that didn’t matter because right now… I was into much pain to even care. Byul didn’t say anything as I cried for a while more.

-5 Minutes later-

My tears were still falling and the pain didn’t lessen…no it doubled

‘Yah, Stop crying now. You’ve cried for 15 minutes already’ Byul said in attempt to joke

However I didn’t stop...no I couldn’t stop the tears. I heard a sigh which came from Byul, she came in front of me and kneeled down to meet my eye level. Her right hand came up, caressing my cheek

‘please stop crying’ she said softy while brushing away my tears with her fingers

I shook my head ‘ I can’t…’ whispered softly out since I couldn’t find my voice ‘ it hurts’

Byul for the first time gave me a gentle soft smile which caught my breath for a moment.

‘I think I know…how to make you feel better’ she said

She let go of the side of my face which made me miss her gentle touch. She walked towards a white grand piano that was in the center of the room, she sat on the piano seat and laid her fingers on to the piano keys lightly. She turn to face me and gave me another gentle smile before pressing down on the keys. The room was fill with rich sounds of the piano.

(Shinee - Im With You )

 

 

Baby, don’t be sad
Sometimes no matter how much we think about it,

we won’t understand
It may be cruel,

but the road that stretches ahead of us
Holds our wishes


Even on rainy mornings (Baby don't cry)


Even when love is about to fade (Baby don't cry)


I won’t leave you on your own (Baby don't cry)


Baby don't cry
Always stay by your side

 

Hearing her melodic voice…and just like the first time I’ve heard her, It was breathtaking and it still stunned me…at how beautiful her voice was and how perfect she looked when playing the piano. But what made me heartfelt was the song she had chosen to sing for me.

 

There are days (When I lose myself)


When the person in the mirror seems like a different person
(When I need someone's help)


But don’t give up, let me see your smile


Hey, how about seizing the way that’ll turn out right?


Someday a day will come when you can talk with a smile
(Don't cry, cry...)

 

The song was for me…for me to smile again. My tears had stopped as I was watching and listening to Byul’s performance before me.

 

So come on, baby, hold out your hands


Believe in the light that shines through the clouds


It’ll take away all your worries


It’s all OK now
Even on distant mornings (Baby don't cry)


Even when you lose your love (Baby don't cry)

I won’t leave you on your own (Baby don't cry)


Baby don't cry
Always stay by your side

 

Without even knowing it, a smile tugged on to my lips…the pain in my chest was gone. As I felt my aching heart was slowly healing…I was touched and happy because of Byul.

 

Baby, don't cry anymore (Baby don't cry yeah)


It's gon' be alright (It's gon' be alright)


Baby, don't cry anymore (Baby, don't cry anymore)


You'll see the sunshine (See the sunshine)


Baby, how much longer? (Baby don't baby don't cry)


You've been tryin' alone
(You've been tryin' alone)


Baby, don't cry anymore (Baby, don't cry anymore)


You'll see the sunshine (You'll see the sunshine)

 

The song ended as she got up from her seat and made her way back to me. She kneeled in front of me again with the same warm smile, which made my heart felt warm.

‘Good. You stopped crying’ Byul said happily

She raised her hand to my cheeks to brush away the stray tears and stains, my cheeks turned light pink as her hand came in contact with my skin.

‘Are you going to be okay?’ she asked me

I nod slowly and smiled ‘I’ll be fine…thank you Byul’ I said ‘but you know…’

I trailed off as I pulled her in for a hug, which surprised her. I hugged her tightly.

‘All I needed was a hug’ I finish off my sentence

‘Tsk…you should have just told me, in the first place…’ I heard her mumbled

I chuckled ‘but…I really like your performance for me’ I said smiling wholeheartedly ‘ thank You’

‘Glad I could help’ she said ‘ But seriously…let go of me now before I rip your arms off’

I laughed a little as I let go of her. She stood up while I looked around

‘Where are we?’ I asked looking around and was in awe at how pretty the place looked

‘My secret place’ she said ‘ which I’ll need you to close your eyes so I can take you back to the dorm’

I pouted ‘ you can tell me!’ I said

She shook her head ‘I took you here once and that’s the last time’ she said

I pouted ‘Taeminnie is not closing his eyes’ I said

Byul took the scarf which was around my neck

‘Then I’ll blind fold you’ she said as she tied it around my eyes

‘Aww why’ I whined

‘Because…this is my peace spot. If I told you, I’d be an idiot’ Byul joked

After finishing tying, she told me to stand up which I listened. Her hand was placed in mine again as she lead me the way back out.

-During the walk-

It was a silent walk but it was the comfortable kind of silence, but Byul broke it

‘I really mean it…’ she suddenly said

‘Hmm?’ I responded confused by what she meant

‘The song I sang….I really mean it. ‘ she said ‘Don’t give up, let me see your smile, If you really like her don’t give up…but I want you to always smile sincerely’

I was glad that the scarf was covering most of my face now…because I knew I was blushing red hearing her saying this…but it made me happy

‘I won’t leave you on your own , I’ll always be there for you…so please don’t ever feel sad again’ Byul added

My heart was definitely beating really quickly, my whole body felt warm...warm from Byul’s kindness and her comfort. I am grateful and thankful to have someone like Byul with me.

We then came to a stop as she removed the scarf from my eyes.

‘We’re back at the dorm now’ she said

She then turn to face me as she got something out from her pocket. My eyes widened

‘Here’ she said holding out the bag of Cookies I’ve made ‘even if she may have someone already, I still think you should give her these’

I took the bag of cookies from her hand

‘If you give it to her…I’m sure she’ll be grateful and that you feel a little better’ she said ‘ I’ll come with you, If you want me to’

I smiled ‘ Thanks You Byul. You’ve done so much for me’ I said

‘Aishi! Stop thanking me! I get it!’ she said annoyed ‘c’mon lets go and find her’

Byul walked ahead of me, I grinned as I walked next to her

‘After I give them to Boa-ah, let’s have lunch together’ I said happily

‘Yah, don’t push your luck’ she said giving me an irritated look

But I ignored it…I was too happy.

- Hallways –

We walked through the hallway looking for Boa.

‘Taemin Oppa!’ the sweet voice of my crush called me

I turned around and smiled ‘Hi Boa-ah’ I greeted

Boa looked at Byul who was next to me

‘Well, I gotta go and find Kahi and Uee now, Cya’ Byul said

‘WHAT?! SHE’S GONNA LEAVE ME?!’ I mentally screamed

I looked at Byul begging her with my eyes not to leave. But She ignored it and walked pass me

‘Be a man and do it’ Byul whispered as she walked pass me.

Byul turned at the end of the hallway. I turn back to face Boa… Byul was right, I have to do this on my own…even if it hurts me.

I faked a smile ‘ Boa-ah here!’ I said holding out the bag of cookies ‘it’s for you’

Boa took the bag and smiled at me ‘ Thank you Oppa’ she said

I smiled as it made me feel good to have given her my hard work of making those cookies

‘Taeminnie will see you later, okay?’ I said grinning

Boa smiled and nod ‘ okay, bye Oppa’ she said

- Your Pov-

I continue to walk down the hallways for 10 minute before stopping

‘This should be good enough’ I thought to myself before u-turning and went back the way I went

I only needed to give Taemin time so he can give Boa the Cookies, and since I guess it should be over now, I’m gonna head back to my tree house and rest. But when I walked back, I saw Boa. She stood in front of a bin.

‘Tsk, like I would want something like this’ I heard her said

She held out a Bag which I knew well what it was…Taemin’s bag of cookies and threw it in the bin. I frowned at this and walked to her. She turned around to see me and right away she smiled innocently

‘Hi’ she said sweetly

I ignored her as I went to the bin and reached in, taking the bag of Cookies back out

‘How could you throw something he had work hard on away’ I stated unhappy

Her eyes widen as she looked at the cookies and then back at me. Her innocent smile dropped as her true personality appeared. An evil smirk came

‘So what? I don’t want something like this’ she said smirking

I glared at her ‘Then why would you accept it, in the first place.’ I stated

‘I was just being nice. Tsk that idiot is too naïve’ she said disgusted

My eyes narrowed at her ‘You have no idea how much effort he took to make these for you’ I said bitterly ‘ His not the idiot. Your just a fake B****’

She glared at me before smirking ‘Oh you like him don’t you?” she mocked ‘ too bad his in love with me’

So she knew of Taemin’s feelings…and yet she just uses him for her benefits…someone like her…disgust me.

‘Think what you want but…’ I said darkly, before I grabbed her by the collar and pushed her to the wall ‘You better stop toying with him or else’

Her eyes widen in slight fear, I let go of her collar.

‘Or else I’ll make you regret it’ I threatened before leaving

- 3^rd Person Pov -

Taemin returned back into the dorm with a smile on his face.

‘Oh, Hey Taemin!’ Onew greeted

Taemin grinned ‘I’m back Hyung’ he replied

Taemin went to the kitchen and got himself a carton of banana milk, drinking it. The guys, Nana, and Jungah came into the kitchen to ask how the confession went. Yes, they knew because Key had told them.

‘How did it go?’ Minho asked

Taemin smiled at Minho ‘She already has a boyfriend’ he answered

Everyone looked at each other confused by the Maknae’s not sad expression.

‘And…you’re not sad about this?’ Jonghyun questioned

‘Yeah…shouldn’t you be…I don’t know…crying?’ Nana asked

Taemin gave them a weird look ‘ why should Taeminnie be crying?’ he asked

This surprised everyone

‘Erm...Taemin…you are feeling all right…right?’ Key asked a little worried

Taemin smiled ‘Byul already took care of me, so I’m fine’ he said

Taemin finished his banana milk and threw it in the bin

‘Taeminnie will go to rest. If you need me just call me’ Taemin said grinning

When Taemin left everyone looked at each other still surprised by Taemin’s behavior…but then they all had a smile on

‘Byul took care of him, huh’ Jungah said smiling

- Your Pov-

I returned to my tree house still feeling a little mad. I closed the door behind me and sat down on the couch

‘How could there be someone like that in this world’ I thought angrily

I was mad because even though if Taemin is annoying and is like a child…he was still a good person and he doesn’t deserve this. My anger cooled down as I looked at the bag of cookies on the table in front of me

‘Aishi…he really wanted her to have it...But I can’t just tell him she threw it away’ I thought

I picked up the bag and opened it, the cookies looked descent enough to be eaten. I guess I’ll have to be the one to eat this then…I picked up one and took a bite out of it…only to chock…I hit my chest as I swallowed It down

‘DOES HE REALLY LIKE HER OR DOES HE WANT TO KILL HER?!’ I mentally screamed as I got the cookie down

The cookie…DID NOT I repeat. DID NOT TASTE GOOD!. By the taste of it… I guess he had gotten Sugar mixed up with Salt cause all I could taste was pure salt…

‘DID HE EVEN TRIED THESE BEFORE PACKING IT?!’I questioned in my mind

I groaned…I seriously dug my own grave. I went to the fridge and got out a carton of my home made banana milk and went back to the living room.

‘I’ll be in the toilet for the whole night after this…’ I muttered to myself as I ate the cookies and drank a lot of banana milk.

You might think I’m crazy which I agree with you but…Taemin took 6 hours and had put a lot of effort…even if I can’t taste that…but yes he did work hard…so I don’t want his effort to go to waste.

‘Taemin, if I live though this…I will cut off your hands so you’ll never cook ever again’ I thought irritated