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"After that day, I made up my mind that I will confess to her no matter what..." he paused, while looking at the columnist who was hanging on to everything he said.
 

As embarrassing as it may sound, he decided to reveal the next events that unfolded from the unexpected and memorable day. "...even if it meant purposely leaving my wallet in her car," he continued. His driver's license was in it, so he knew that sooner or later, they will meet again. "It was a risky and desperate scheme so I can meet her again."
 

But the columnist thought different. It was not desperate. She thought that was very sweet.

[flashback]

Kris froze for a second when he read the message from an unknown number.

Finally, what he'd been waiting for--- her text message with regard his wallet.
 

It was in February 21, exactly a week later that she contacted him. He was in SM building with the rest of EXO, practicing for their comeback. They were given a fifteen minute break and he did not want it to end just yet, not when she finally contacted him.

He quickly glanced around to make sure no one is paying attention to him. He had to keep his expression in check. But deep inside, he wanted to smile in delight.
 

Annyeonghaseyo Kris-ssi  ^_^ This is Dara noona.
I found your wallet in my car the other day.
Mianhe, it took me just now to contact you.
By the way, I got your number from Dong Hae.
When can we meet?
 

Annyeonghaseyo Dara noona.
Ah really? And I thought I lost it somewhere else...
When will you not be busy?

 

He was holding his breath while waiting.
 

A few minutes later, she replied.
 

Is the day after tomorrow fine with you?
 

He knew that she's very busy at the moment. AON concert will begin in a week's time. He wanted to watch it if only he had no schedule.

But who was he kidding--- to watch the concert even if he had free time was impossible. He may have to wait for the fancams then, as always.

Ne, that's fine. But where should we meet?
 

At the market?
 

Why noona, you want some fresh air again? ^_^
 

Before sending the message, he re-read it. He felt a little guilty for lying but what can he do, he was desperate to see her again.
 

Maybe ^_^ 
Anyway, let's have a quick meet-up around eight o'clock?
 

Quick meet-up she said. Kris couldn't help but feel disappointed.
 

Instead of dwelling on that, he did something unexpected.
 

Noona, will you accept if I want to treat you to dinner?
It’s for finding my wallet. And for giving it to me despite your busy schedule.

 

Several minutes passed and he slowly felt nervous and regretful for doing what he did.
 

What if she found it weird, found him weird? He did not want to scare her away. He had to control himself.
 

Aigo. Are you trying to pay-off my dinner treat? O_O

 

He couldn't help but chuckle quietly at