Your POV: 

My first week of working for the translating company and at the cafe was absolutely tiring.  As soon as Monday rolled around, I got up and headed straight to the daycare center.  Afterwards, I ran to the cafe and worked until closing time, which is 10 pm.  The rest of the week was pretty much the same, just switching out my schedules with the community center to teach my lesson and help out.  Then on Saturday, I would work at the cafe in the morning and get calls on a phone the translator offices gave me.  Sunday was my only day of rest.  I mean, I still had to watch Minkyung and do other stuff, but I did get a chance to rest a bit. 

While I was on break at the cafe, I sat near the big windows in the front, since it was packed and almost every table was taken.  Looking out the window made me realize how chilly it was starting to get.  Fall was definitely approaching.  It also made me think of how to get to and fro from home and work since I wouldn't be able to use the car and none of my coworkers live close by. 

I was enjoying my latte when my phone buzzed.  I pulled the phone out of my back pocket and turned it on, just to see that I got a text from Jongdae. 

Jongdae [1:24 pm]: Hey!  How have you been?  Where's the cafe that you work at?  I'll come see you there ;)

I smiled unknowingly and texted Jongdae the address of the cafe.  After I finished drinking my latte, I cleaned up and got back to work.  A few minutes later, I spotted Jongdae walking in with his hoodie up and sunglasses on.  He slowly made his way over to the counter while slipping his glasses off and putting them in his pocket.  Then, when our eyes met, he smiled brightly and slipped passed a couple people to get to me. 

"Hi there, Miss Han," he greeted with his usual eye smile. 

"Hey, Mr. Kim," I greeted back.  "What would you like to order?" 

"You," he answered flirtatiously. 

I felt my cheeks burn up, but kept my composure.  "I'm not available at this time; maybe later on tonight?" I said, playing along. 

He laughed and leaned his body against the counter.  "Fine, I guess I'll just have a cup of coffee then." 

"Alright, coming right up." 

I put in his order while he went to sit in the closest seat to the counter.  Then I turned around to start on the coffee that he wanted.  When I was done making it, I picked up the cup and headed over to Jongdae.  He was on his phone when I approached and placed the coffee on the table.  I was about to walk away until he grabbed my wrist and stopped me. 

"Don't you have a little bit of time to hang out?" he asked with a pout. 

"No, I can't.  I just finished with my break," I replied.  "But we can hang out after I'm done.  I can check out in a bit since I came in early today." 

His face brightened as he nodded his head in agreement.  I laughed before I went back to the counter to continue working.  During my shift, Jongdae sat in his seat and watched me while signing or taking pictures with fans once in a while.  I smiled when I saw him with the fans.  He was such a nice person and I loved that side of him. 

It was about 2:30 pm when I finished cleaning up and went to clock out of work.  I quickly changed into my regular clothes and headed out to the front where Jongdae was waiting for me.  He put his hoodie back on and we walked out of the shop together. 

"So," he started, "What did you want to do?" 

"Can we got to your secret hide-out?" I asked. 

He smiled and nodded.  "We'll have to take the bus, though.  Baekhyun's out using the car." 

"Okay, I'm fine with that." 

"Alright, let's go then." 

Jongdae's POV: 

When we got back from being overseas, we had a day off.  Kris, Joonmyeon, Minseok, Tao, and Kyungsoo decided to stay home and sleep the day away while the rest of us either went out or had a schedule of our own- like Chanyeol who was still shooting the "Roommate" show.  I, on the other hand, was stuck at home because Baekhyun had taken the car and our manager already drove Jongin and Yixing off to the practice room.  I had nothing to do and boredom was starting to take over. 

I had sat on the couch, watching t.v. for the last hour and it was so boring.  Then my mind drifted to Areum.  We texted for the past week, but we haven't gotten a chance to see each other in person for a while.  So I texted her to see if we could meet up.  I knew she was at work, but I had absolutely nothing to do and I didn't mind waiting until her shift was over so that we could hang out afterwards. 

When she replied and texted me the address to the cafe, a big smile grew onto my face.  Just as I was getting ready to leave, Tao came by and asked, "Where are you going?" 

"I'm going out to meet Areum," I replied while grabbing my wallet. 

"Oh, can I come?" 

"No."  I just wanted to hang out with Areum by myself.  Just me and her.  No one to disturb us.  Bringing Tao along would be something like a third wheel, and I wouldn't get a chance to talk with her because Tao would just keep blabbing on and on. 

"Why not?" he whined. 

"Because I said no." 

"But, hyuuung!" 

"I'm leaving now!" I announced to whoever was up and listening, and slipped my shoes half way on and left. 

After closing the door, I heard Tao whine some more to Joonmyeon, who was awoken by his whines probably.  Before I could hear them finish their conversation, I was already making my way to the elevator.  In the elevator, I put my shoes on correctly and sighed in relief. 

I went straight to the cafe and saw her working at a register.  I made my way to her and ordered a cup of coffee.  After I paid for my drink, I went to sit down at a table that was closest to the counter.  As I waited for my coffee, I couldn't help but stare at her and think how beautiful she was.  She was so kind to all the customers and smiled to everyone.  It just made me fall even harder for her. 

While I waited, I also had some fans come up to me.  Thankfully, there wasn't a lot, but I really did just want to sit and relax, but I knew I couldn't ignore them.  All the love that they give us is something I will appreciate everyday and forever.  They're my fans and I loved them, too. 

Once Areum was done with work, we stepped out into the streets and decided where to go.  Personally, I didn't care where we went, as long as I got to be with Areum then anywhere was fine with me.  When she picked to go to my secret little hide-out, we made our way to the bus stop and waited. 

As soon as we got to my hide-out, we took our shoes off and dipped our feet in.  I was walking around around peacefully in the water until I suddenly felt cold water hit the back of my shirt.  When I turned around, I saw Areum smiling innocently while slowly backing up.  I chased after her and finally caught her on land.  I pulled her back into the water and began splashing her as much as I could.  She tried fighting back, but ended up backing up instead.  She kept backing up and I kept following her until she tripped backwards onto the grass and I fell on top of her.  Our faces were only inches apart and we could hear each other's breathing.  I froze and didn't know what to do. 

After a moment of just staring at each other, I cleared my throat and finally got up.  "I-I'm sorry.  I didn't mean to," I apologized while blushing. 

"It's okay," she said quietly and sat up. 

I nodded my head and looked away from her.  The atmosphere was awkward, but I didn't know what else to say.  I took a peak at her and saw that she was looking right at me.  Her cheeks were also a rosy and I couldn't help but think how cute she looked. 

"You're blushing so much," she said with a giggle. 

I brought my hands up to my cheeks to feel if they were hot or not and asked, "Is it bad?" 

She giggled some more and shook her head in reply.  I smiled, still embarrassed, and continued to cover my cheeks.  Then Areum's phone made a ding noise.  She took her phone out of her pocket and looked at it before sighing and turned it off. 

"What is it?" I asked. 

"Nothing," she said and smiled weakly. 

I looked at her and tried to comfort her.  "You know, if something is bothering you, you can always come and talk to me." 

"Thanks, Jongdae." 

It was silent for a second before she started speaking.  "Well, I don't really know how to say this...  I guess...  I think I'm in love with this person, but he has someone else.  Honestly, I don't mind if he has someone else if he's happy and all, but he keeps coming to me and it confuses me." 

"Oh," I replied, a little disappointed.  "Have you told him how you felt?" 

"No.  I think I would just be interfering with their relationship if I did.  Besides, he doesn't love me back anyway." 

"How do you know?  Have you asked him how he feels?" 

"No, but he's only seen me as his best friend or sister." 

After hearing her say that, I knew who she was talking about.  Baekhyun.  I felt bad that Baekhyun didn't know her real feelings, but I also wanted her to myself.  I was conflicted.  I wanted her to be happy and be with me, but would being with me make her happy?  Silence filled the air because I didn't know what to say.  I didn't know how to reply to that. 

"I'm sorry," she apologized.  "I didn't mean to make things awkward." 

"No!" I said, immediately.  "I was just thinking.  That's all." 

She bit the bottom of her lip and took in a short breath.  I looked at her and saw the sadness in her eyes. 

"Who is it?" I asked, hesitantly. 

She looked at me and fidgeted for a second before answering, "Baekhyun," in a quiet tone. 

I put my arm around her and tried comforting her the best as I could.  "Well, since you care about him so much, I'll try talking to that idiot for you," I said with a smile. 

"Jongdae, you don't have to do that," she said and looked up at me. 

"It's fine.  You need to tell him how you feel and fight for your feelings.  Besides, he doesn't understand that he has someone special standing right in front of him, and I think he should at least know that much or at least know that he should stop causing you to suffer." 

"You make him sound like the bad guy," she said with a giggle.  "But thank you, Jongdae." 

After she said that, she scooted closer to me and leaned on my shoulder.  I felt my cheeks get red again when she came closer to me, and it got to the point where I knew that my face was so red that you could totally tell that I was blushing.  Thankfully, Areum was resting her head on my shoulder and didn't see how red my face was turning. 

We talked for a bit longer before we hopped back on the bus.  The bus took us back to Areum's house.  When we got there, I called Baekhyun to come pick me up since he had the car.  While I waited for him, Areum and I sat at her doorstep and talked a little while more. 

Annyeong guys!  It's been sooooo long since I've updated and I'm soo very sorry!  :(  I just got back from vacation on Saturday and I was unpacking and stuff.  So I didn't get a chance to write out the whole chapter until now.  And again I'm so sorry that I didn't update more.  Especially since school will be starting soon for me, I won't be updating as often.  Probably only on the weekends if I'm not lazy.  I really wish that I didn't have to go to school :(  It ... Oh!  How did you guys feel about this chapter?  And about you and Chen?  But anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I'll probably put up another chapter soon :) 

Thanks!

~Angelflyer

(6/6/18)

Hi guys!  I finally update!  I'm so sorry that it's been so long... I'll try to update more often now since school is over :)  I haven't written in so long and I missed it!

I'm not even halfway done with editing the chapters!  I need to pick up the pace haha :D