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I am because we are (Ubuntu) [Permanent Hiatus]
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A/N: OH MAH GHAD 100 SUBS! Ok... Let me ummm... *flies to the sky and sprinkles rose petals everywhere*

Thank you to everyone who has subbed! And upvoted! And commented! Like I always say... at least offline lol

No matter the number, all of it is precious *sends kisses to everyone* (づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ

And because of that (and since it's also Kyungsoo's birthday HAPPY BIRTHDAY SQUISHY!)...

Double update! Wheeeee~ So incase anyone missed, the previous chapter is the first update.

Word Count: 1682

 

 

A beautiful fully bloomed red rose was placed inside a coffee cup on top of the café’s counter. A note written in scrawny cursive handwriting was placed underneath its coaster.

 

It was fifteen minutes passed eight when Baekhyun and Kyungsoo arrived at the café, having no scheduled morning classes that day. Baekhyun was the first to spot the simple romantic setting. He approached and upon reading the note a huge knowing grin appeared on his face.

 

“KYUNGSOOOOO!!!”

 

Kyungsoo appears from the backroom wearing the café’s uniformed apron while trying to tie it behind him. “Don’t scream so early in the morning!!”

 

“BUT KYUNG!! LOOK! ISN’T JONGIN SO SWEET!” He receives a harsh thwack on his head and a frantic Kyungsoo looking around forgetting that the café was empty as the sign was still flipped ‘closed’.

 

“Don’t shout his name you annoying screeching person!!”

 

Immediately upon realizing, he covers his mouth with a hand and a sorry look on his face—not really sorry.

“Sorry!” He scream whispers. “I was excited because Nini is so sweet!!”

 

Kyungsoo felt his blush about to appear but was distracted by the nickname. “Why Nini again?”

 

“’Cause if we want to be able to talk about them.. we need codenames.” Baekhyun smiles like a little kid given a new toy.

 

 

 

The two boys found the gesture overly cheesy but extremely sweet and romantic, Kyungsoo proceeding to snap pictures of it in his delight. Baekhyun was feeling giddy, happy at his friend’s blooming love life.

 

“So have you given him your sweet yes?”

 

“Shut up Baek.”

 

“Oh c’mon~ I wanna knoooow~”

 

“No I haven’t.”

 

“But whaaaaaai~? You like him, he clearly likes you too.”

 

“Yes but, he’s a member of Team des élites Beaux.”

 

“What about him being a member of Team dez eleet Buu.”

 

“Just say Team E.B. will you. I don’t know if you’ve forgotten but one of the main reasons why they’re labelled such is because they’re one of the few groups that consists the rich of the rich. I don’t think I’ll pass judgment.”

 

“You have more chance than I do.” Baekhyun mutters quietly.

 

“What did you say?”

 

“I said, you have higher chances of approval from his family than other people who obviously only aims for his money… Besides, his family seems to be very welcoming and supportive of their son.”

 

“Okay, but if I were to be in a relationship with him it’d either be in secret or out in the open with no in between. I want my privacy thank you.”

 

“Oh. Doesn’t a secret relationship sound exciting to you!?” Another thwack on the head by Kyungsoo.

 

 

 

He found it cute and adorable, but he also couldn’t help but feel envious. Watching the blooming relationship between the two was heartwarming for him, it was like watching puppy love between two teenagers when they’re both in their twenties already.

 

But it also reminded him of status—Jongin was the youngest son of a family with parents owning an advertising agency in demand by different high profile products of both local and international. Kyungsoo was the son of a local renowned chef and an owner of a line of restaurants, mother a highly acclaimed event planner of big local names. And Baekhyun was—

 

Baekhyun was nothing.

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exocholic
[Ubuntu] Hello! Just to let everyone know, a little update on the last chapter, it's already on the works! It looks like it's going to be a very long chapter though. So I may have to see if I'll update with what I currently have or just the whole last chapter in one go. But finally getting there! 😭

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MyLipsOnEXOs
#1
This fic is definitely the perfect one for winter. If anyone scrolls the comments they’ll see how often I reread this! At this point I would buy a physical copy of it.
Maya1990
#2
Chapter 95: When I saw in the title that it's in permanent huatus I went to the last ch to see where did it stopped and I swear to god I cried .... the pain I felt was REAL, the last 1000 words broke my heart 💔 now I want to read the whole thing knowing very well it will get me depressed
JuliaByun #3
Chapter 95: August 2023 and I still long for this story 🥹 I keep coming back because it demands my attention. I hope you’re doing great and well authornim ❤️❤️
walkinginmoonlight #4
Chapter 95: Ahh sometimes I get reminded of this fic and just how like, lovely it is? It's been years since I've last reread it, but I still remember it fondly, gosh the times when it had just started I still clearly remember. I was just reminded of aff being a thing today and had to try and remember my login.. I cannot remember if I commented on this chapter already but! Even if it's not the complete end, it's half of the end, so we've come pretty far since the beginning 😊 I know updates went from quick to rather slow, but seeing it's been awhile I got a bit worried so checked your twitter, and it's nice to see you're still doing well! Or, seemingly doing well. That you're still around and still enjoying our EXOs~❤️ so I hope you are doing well! And thank you for the very memorable fic 😊
MyLipsOnEXOs
#5
I've lost count of which rereading this is but this shall definitely always be my comfort fic. Whether it's the writing style or the details or the flow or the characters or maybe all of that together, there's just something that has me always coming back.

I read this for the first time in 2018, 5 years later it still holds a special place in my heart. I usually avoid starting new fics that haven't been updated recently, but just like my very first comment on this fic "It's on permanent hiatus but the foreword has me entranced so I will read it", the story is truly entrancing and gosh I'm grateful I read it!
Exofanland #6
Chapter 95: had to reread the last few chap bc its been so long and yes i am still crying my eyes out.
dreaming777
#7
Chapter 95: Hi there, I've left my aff account for so long an happy to see this update!!!! And truthfully I didn't expect I would still bawled my eyes out 😭
uwuness
#8
i keep coming back here just to check if authornim's have an update but no rush authornim, i can still wait :)))))) i'll reread this again because i'm missing this so much~

take care always~
uwuness
#9
i miss this so much 😭
hearteututu #10
Chapter 95: I’m back after many years and this made me cry so much. I really love this story and can still remember every scene vividly. Tysm for this wonderful and heartfelt chapter 💕