Chapter Edited on 19 June 2013 (:

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[Byul HyunRi’s POV]

A flurry of bubbles escaped from the corner of my mouth and I knew that it was time for me to resurface from underneath the lukewarm water. So, I did. I was in the empty female hot spring and every now and then, laughter would erupt from the male hot spring, which was only a wall away.

Aigoo… What should I do? Ever since I came into realization that I actually love KyuHyun, I’ve been avoiding him. And, he has been on my mind ever since then, too.

I leaned back and slapped a towel across my forehead dejectedly. I really have no idea what I should do.

[Cho KyuHyun’s POV]

”I can’t take my mind off you, off you – off my mind!”  Henry and EunHyuk were mad dancing in the middle of the water while SungMin covered RyeoWook’s eyes.

I shook my head; hyungs and Henry weren’t even drunk at all – they merely act as if they’re drunk. It’s a total relief that there wasn’t anyone else apart from SJM that were in the hot spring. I really didn’t want any innocent human beings to be traumatized for life.

“KyuHyun, what are you doing over there at that corner?” EunHyuk called giddily. “Come and join us! You can be our lead singer!”

“Wae~?!” ZhouMi waddled into the middle of the water and pouted. “I can be the lead singer too!”

“Arasso, arasso,” EunHyuk patted ZhouMi’s head, “You shall be our lead singer.”

When ZhouMi started singing a drunken version of our song ‘Perfection’, I knew that it was my cue to make a sneaky escape, put on my clothes and run like the wind out of the hot spring.

[Byul HyunRi’s POV]

After washing up, I left the hot spring and decided to go for a walk. I shivered lightly as the cool night breeze blew. I stopped in front of the outdoor pool and admired the full moon’s reflection on the wavering water surface.

I sighed, hoping that the cold breeze would be able to wake me up so that I could think properly.

Then, I realized that there was the reflection of someone else on the water surface, standing next to me.

“HyunRi?”

I turned around, meeting KyuHyun’s eyes – his cheeks were still slightly flushed from the hot spring. “Oh! Hello…”

He walked towards me and frowned disapprovingly at my wet hair, jacket-less shirt and shorts. “What are you doing here?” He placed his hand on my shoulder. “Aren’t you afraid of catching a cold?”

KyuHyun’s hand felt as if a thousand times heavier than usual on my shoulder as I continued to stared into his soft brown eyes.

“There’s something that I’m much more afraid of then catching a cold.” I blurted.

“What is it?”

“I-It’s nothing,” I quickly said.

KyuHyun raised his eyebrow uncertainly, “Really?”

“Yup,” I hesitated to reply.

KyuHyun removed his hand from my shoulder and walked towards the pool edge. “You know,” he said while facing the water, his tone was now serious. “SJM’s long stay in Taiwan would end in 5 days.”

I looked down, “I know.”

“After this, Super Junior will resume their usual schedules in Korea.”

I bit my lip. I know that, too. That’s when you’ll disappear from my life, right?

“And I’ll be really busy with my schedules. You’ll be busy with your life, too.”

Tears rolled down my cheeks, I quickly wiped them off before KyuHyun could notice them.

“But we can still see each other, right?” KyuHyun softly asked.

Seconds later, I looked up and my eyes met his. He must have seen the tears in my eyes, because anxiousness crossed his face and he quickly came over to me.

“W-what’s wrong?” KyuHyun held onto my arms and peered at my face worriedly.

“Nothing,” My voice broke. “It’s just that, I thought we won’t be seeing each other anymore after this long stay ends – when I’m not your translator anymore.”

His expression softened and gently whipped away the pathetic tears on my face with his fingers, “Of course we will still see each other. What were you thinking?”

Finally, I said everything out.

I told him everything that has been on my mind for the past few hours. I told him that I’ll be afraid that I’ll be greatly affected after we return to South Korea, about how much I’ll miss life with him. I even blurted out the part about wanting KyuHyun to be part of my life – even if it means only being his translator, even if I secretly yearn to be more than a translator to him.

I calmed down a few seconds later. Then, embarrassment flooded inside me. I had practically just confessed to him! If it wasn’t for KyuHyun, who was gently holding onto my arms, I would had jumped into the pool and drowned myself on the spot.

“So you’re afraid that we’ll no longer see each other after the long stay ends?”

I nodded, unable to meet his eyes. It’s not as if there’s a choice of turning back now.

KyuHyun bent down, trying to meet my eyes. When he did, I noticed that his eyes were shinning with hints of happiness and playfulness.

“You don’t have to worry about that. We’ll still see each other, alright?”

“I-If you like.” I mumbled, still uncertain about reality. I didn’t want KyuHyun to do that out of sympathy.

“I like.”

“Oh…” My heart almost flew out of my chest. Does that mean that he...

Silence filled the atmosphere as we both remained quiet, trying to absorb everything that just happened. Finally, KyuHyun broke the awkward silence.

“You know, I’m afraid of something, too.” He said slowly, his face inches away from mine.

I looked at him shyly, “What is it?”

KyuHyun slowly leaned in and whispered, “I’ve had this fear ever since you turned up on the doorstep of SJM’s dormitory.” His lips were brushing against mine. My heart was beating wildly. “I’ve been afraid that I might…do this.” He leaned in and pressed his lips onto mine.

My eyes widened and my body instantly froze.I didn't know what that kind of feeling was at that moment. It was probably a mixture of shock, bliss and confusion. So this is what it feels like to be kissed by your perfect crush? It feels good and rewarding, as if it was worth it investing so much of your emotions on that special someone. My eyes softened and I closed them. It felt so surreal. 

But what if KyuHyun kissed me out of pity? What if this is just one of those just-for-fun or thank-you-for-crushing-on-me type of kiss? He hasn't actually verbally comfirmed that he likes me back. It feels risky. Don't just leave me hanging, KyuHyun. It'll hurt so much more because my feelings for you are getting stronger by the second.  

After what it seemed like forever, KyuHyun pulled away and I opened my eyes, meeting his intense orbs.

"HyunRi, I..." A rare but faint blush formed on his face. "I like you."

It hit me, KyuHyun likes me...?

"That day, you turned up on the doorstep of our dorm...I was so confused over my own feelings because I found out that I was actually feeling, I'm not even sure, excited? - that you were back in Korea. You returned and we started interacting. We talked, we argued and I started to learn more about you. You invaded my dorm, my work life and my thoughts. I started thinking about you more often, be it how hilarious you would look in a Barney the dinosaur costume or if you were still having difficulties adjusting to your new job. It felt nice that we started treating each other as friends.

"When you returned back to the dorm a few weeks ago all wounded and bruised, I experienced something that I thought my heart would feel for you. You looked so hurt and my heart ached so, so badly. I started suspecting my feelings for you.

"Then, we interacted more. I discovered how delicate you are and how pretty you look against the sunset..."

Tears were welling up in my eyes as I absorbed every single word he said. 

"My feelings for you...they're genuine."

A tear rolled off the brim of my eye, staining it's way down my cheek. 

"Hey," KyuHyun gently wiped the tears away. "Don't cry."

More tears fell and I pouted, feeling like the biggest loser ever for crying but also feeling so blissful at the same time. I picked myself up and smiled, "I'm just so relieved and glad for hearing those words. Thank you, for telling me. My feelings for you are genuine, too."

He smiled sincerely back at me because pulling me into a long and warm hug.

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A/N: Finally after about 1234534 chapters, KyuRi admitted their love for each other~ Phew… Took me long enough to write that. Kekeke.

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