For the second time in a day (well stricly speaking it was the morning of the next day, but since I hadn't yet gone to sleep it didn't count) I was on the flats building where Ha In lived. 

This time, I made my way to the elevator, and to her front door. 

My heart was beating to an alarming speed and I took a deep breath before I rang the bell. 

As it sounded it dawned on me how late it really was. 

What if she had fallen asleep while I was coming? 

Before I had time to panic the door opened to reveal a Ha In on pyjama and a messy bun. 

-Minhyuk-ah? - she mumbled. 

-Ha In-ah...I woke you up didn't I? I knew I shouldn't have come this late... 

I stopped as I had to surround her with my arms to keep her from falling, as she had thrown herself against me. 

-God I've missed you so much - I heard her say against my ear. 

I smiled, hugging her closer. 

-I've missed you too - I answered. 

-What are you doing here? - she asked, separating from me a bit, just enough for us to look into each other faces. 

-The dance practice is done and we saw you were still fumbling with your phone, and the guys said I should come to see you... - I told her, one of my hands caressing her cheek - I'm sorry I woke you up. 

She shook her head. 

-The guys are wise, you should listen to them more often, I wasn't sleeping - she told me with that smile of hers that melted me from the inside out. 

-Well you should be - I responded, pushing her forehead with one finger. 

She scrunched her face and my heart skipped a bit, I couldn't hold back anymore. I leaned in to kiss her softly. 

When our lips parted I look at her bright eyes, her cheeks softly reddened. 

-Nevertheless - I continued - I am glad you are not. 

Once again, she gifted me with a smile, and answered. 

-I also am, god I am so happy you came, I wanted to see you so badly - she hugged me once again and I responded to the hug, slightly lifting her from the ground. 

-Come on, we should get inside, you are barefoot you could get cold - I pointed out. 

And I carried her inside her house, still holding her by her waist. She giggled and pushed my shoulders so I freed her, and as she closed the door, I took my shoes off. 

-When will you have to leave? - she asked then, I was giving my back to her, but I heard her wary tone. 

-Well... - I started, grinning from ear to ear, thanking she couldn't see it - you know we are extremely busy with the whole comeback preparations, and now we've got that change on the dance... 

-I know... - she said, disappointment all over her voice even if she tried to hide it. 

-Even so - I continued, taking my jacket off - today we were meant to have had a free night, so we won't need to be there until 11, perhaps even later. 

I turned around to see a hopeful smile on her face. 

-Really? - she asked, looking like a kid on Christmas day. 

I nodded, and she jumped victoriously, only to stop when I started laughing at her. 

-Don't laugh at me you idiot - she punched my arm. 

I stuck my tongue at her, and she did the same. 

-Did you have dinner? - I was about to open my mouth but she continued - of course you didn't, come here. 

She went into the kitchen, and when I followed her I saw how she busily took food out of the fridge, they looked like the leftovers of what was meant to be our anniversary dinner. 

Once again, my stomach twisted in regretfulness. 

-I'm sorry I wasn't here for dinner - I told her, watching her from the door. 

She stopped heating the food for a minute to look at me. 

-Stop apologizing Minhyuk, I've told you over and over again, I don't mind, I don't give that much importance to specific dates, I'd rather treasure the moments we spend together, other than count the days on a calendar and celebrate moments out of obligation more than love. 

I couldn't help but smile. 

-Look at you, you've improved so