JR’s POV

As the leader, I wanted to make sure that we were always together. I told them that if for some reason, were ever separated, that we would have a specific meeting place. The small cafe that we shared our first meal together as a new complete group, Nu'est M. We agreed to meet there on Christmas Eve, a special time of year for everyone around the world.

It's been five years since I've last seen them all. Minhyun, Aron, Baekho, Ren and Jason. They had all been so precious to me, my family and my best friends. I wish I never lost them, but some things just can't be helped. Every year on Christmas Eve I sit at the small table, staring at the large Christmas tree that the owners of the cafe put up every year. And every year they never show.

I'm hoping that this year, they'll come.

There was a soft blanket of snow that covered the ground. It was beautiful and peaceful and seemed to make all my worries disappear for a few minutes. As the clock struck ten, my fears came back. Things just weren’t the same any more. I’ve been missing my family for so long. We were once a popular idol group, but only after a few years of performing, we went our separate ways. Things in the group changed, priorities were organized and in the end, Nu’est just couldn’t be sustained.

There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about them. I still hear from Jason occasionally, but those times are few and far between anymore. Anytime I asked him if he was going to the meeting spot on Christmas, I never receive an answer. And this year is no different.

Honestly, I don’t know why I continue to come. A part of me knows that they won’t ever show up. I guess it’s just the leader in me, always going in hopes that maybe the group will come together once more.  Sometimes I hate my hopeful wishes, they never come true.

After nearly two hours and three drinks later, I decide to just leave. If they haven’t shown up now, they won’t show up at all, just like every other year. Glancing to the large clock standing tall in the nearby shopping district, I took in the time. Only fifteen minutes before its Christmas. Fifteen minutes before another year passes for me and I’m left alone.

Sighing, I grabbed my bag and start to leave. But there was just something that stops me. A feeling that washes over me that’s just so unexplainable. I’ve never felt it before, but it’s so strong I stop in my tracks and turn to face the tree once more. It was so beautiful that no matter how many times I take in its beauty, I’m always left in awe. As my eyes travel down the tree, the landed on a body standing in front of it, admiring it too.

I must be seeing things; it couldn’t be who I think it is. Rubbing my eyes, I tried to clear away this figment, but he was still there. My mouth fell open and I took a step towards him.

“Jason?”

The male turned and looked at me, a grin spreading over his face. It had been five years, but it was like he hadn’t aged all. Still so beautiful and youthful looking.

“Jonghyun.” He called happily. I tried my best to not run over, to just walk and look cool. But I knew in the end I looked like an idiot as I gave a half skip and pulled the older male into a warm hug. “It’s been a long time.”

“Yeah.” I whispered, sighing happily. Pulling back, I stared at him and nodded. “A really long time. What are you doing here?” I asked.

“Well, you texted me didn’t you?” Jason asked and chuckled.

“Well yeah, but I text you every year and you haven’t come before.” I reminded him.

“Well I wasn’t in South Korea at the time.” He explained. “I just happened to be in town when I got your text and decided I would surprise you this year.”

“Well, it’s certainly a surprise.” I said and hugged him again. His arms wrapped around me as he returned the hug. I was starting to feel a lot better and all my worries in life were starting to float away.

“Jason-hyung? JR-hyung?”

We pulled away and I turned, staring at the two males standing only a few feet away. There was no way I couldn’t recognize them. Like Jason, it looked like they hadn’t aged either. “Minhyun, Aron-hyung.” I greeted.

“Wow, I didn’t think you would be here this year.” Minhyun said and blushed. “It’s been so long.” I nodded, shifting in my spot. I was itching to hug them too, but they seemed a bit reserved at the moment.

“Sorry we haven’t come sooner, life has been crazy.” Aron said with a smirk.

“Don’t we know it?” Jason asked and nodded, looking at the three of us.

“It’s good to see you guys.” Minhyun said.

“It’s good to see you guys too. You look…the same.” I told him and he laughed.

“You do too.” I don’t want to believe what he said, I’m sure I looked older and most likely not as handsome as before. But the longer I stood there, talking with them, I felt like my old self. Now if only Baekho and Ren made an appearance, things would be perfect.

“Oh my god!” That shout had me grinning. Minhyun and Aron were tackled by the overly hyper maknae that suddenly appeared. And after a few brief hugs, the male was hugging me and Jason too. “I can’t believe you guys are here.” Ren said and pulled back. “Wow, you guys look the same.” He said and frowned. “No, you’re older, but aged finely, like fine wine.”

“Fine wine?” I asked.

“It’s his new hobby.” Baekho said from his spot from behind Minhyun and Aron, surprising the two. “He takes it a bit too far sometimes.”

“Are you calling me an alcoholic?” Ren asked and frowned. “Why did I marry you again?”  He asked smirking.

“Because I do everything you demand of.”

“Correct answer.” Ren said with a nod. He turned and stared at me and Jason again, before looking back at the other three. “Well come guys, group hug.” He said. Little Ren has grown up so much. So much so that he’s being the leader now and bringing us together. Slowly we all moved together and embraced and that feeling of completion washed over me. I haven’t felt it since Jason had been added to our group.

It was a warm, comforting feeling, one I never want to go away again. Above us, the clock struck midnight and I grinned. “Merry Christmas.”

“Merry Christmas!” the other cheered happily. After five years, we were finally back together, even if for just one night. I know that in the future, we’ll be seeing more of each other, and though our days as Nu’est and Nu’est M are over, we’ll always have each other until the end of time.

It’s turning out to be a very merry Christmas this year.

Merry Christmas for those who celebrate it! Though this is posted on 12/24 and Christmas is really 12/25. For me, I've always celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve, it's a family tradition, thus I post my christmas story today. 

I love you all who have subscribed and have been waiting patiently. The year is soon over and for those of you keeping track, in less then 3 and half months Nu'est will be celebrating their second anniversary! For me, this is a wonderful Christmas Present, coupled with the debut of Nu'est M. I love each and every member and I hope you all do too.

Spend Christmas with your family and have a wonderful time and who knows, maybe Santa will leave you a special present under your tree and make it a very special Christmas for you too! For those of you who don't celebrate Christmas, then continue on with your lives, but be a little bit extra jolly on the 24th and 25 and many good things will come to you! (wow...I feel like I'm a fortune cookie now. XP)

Happy Christmas everyone! And have a Merry New Year!!!! =^.^=