Dear diary

This is so boring. I can't wait for class to be over already - I don't get it, if the professor isn't going to lecture and there is no classroom activity, why do we have to stay in here until the bell rings? Why...

The bell rings, signalling the end of class and nearly everyone rushes towards the door, eager to get away. Tao leans back, putting his pen down and watches the crowd and there is no need of words to convey what he's feeling towards this display of impatience. He packs his stuff, taking his time.Getting up with casual grace, he hefts his own bag over his shoulder and is about to march out of the class like its his personal ramp when someone grabs his arm, halting him.

His initial intention is to whirl around and just heave the person away - his fear of ghosts sneaking up on him has made him particularly sensitive but as his eyes fail to catch the person immediately, he glances lower and spots the culprit.

Luna: Hey!

Tao (annoyed she's stopped him just to say hi): Hey.

Luna: So... um, me and my friends are having a sort of party in a couple of minutes. Wanna come along?

Tao (perks up at the mention of party): What sort of party? 

Luna: Just a small birthday bash thingie... we wanted to surprise her!

Tao (excited): I love parties! 

Luna takes in this rather unusual display of interest - unusual because in class, Tao is very serious and sort of aloof with his class mates. The only time anyone has seen him laugh is when he's with his friends, Sehun and Kai. She rather likes this. 

Luna; That's great! We'll...

Tao (interrupts her): There's food, right?

Luna (a bit peeved): Duh.

Tao (not the least bit caring about her tone): And cake?

Luna (frowning a little): It wouldn't be a bash without it!

Tao (punches her shoulder in excitement): You're the best!

Luna (rubbing her shoulder): OW!

Tao skips away excitedly, then rushes back at her and asks if he can make a trip to the restrooms and gives her a thumbs up before rushing off again. Shaking her head, Luna goes back inside the class and picks up her stuff, party things she's brought and the gift for her friend.

Meanwhile, Tao is in the restrooms making sure his hair looks perfect and that he looks good enough for pictures. Testing it, he takes out his cellphone and takes a couple of selfies, posing properly. The pictures turn out great so he decides he'll upload them later and heads back towards the class, in time to see Luna coming out, loaded with various things. 

At first, he simply walks beside her, feeling really excited especially since he's seen the balloons but then, she asks him to help her carry things and he complies. When they reach the designated spot, all the girls spot working to stare at them. Luna smiles and grabs Tao's free hand.

Luna (introducing him): This is Tao... the guy I told you about.

Friends whistle and giggle a little, then slide beside her, unabashedly ogling at him as he puts the stuff down, bending over rather spectacularly. A few girls pretend to swoon behind his back but he straightens and they busy in arranging everything. Luna tells Tao to help her blow up the balloons, so he gets busy with that and is so dedicated to the work that even the subtle - and no so subtle - questions about his and Luna's relationship don't register. After a while, everything is set up and everyone just gives up any pretense of working simply to ogle at him. 

Just when he's getting tired of working on the balloons alone - even Luna is just staring at him - the birthday girl arrives and everyone gets up to greet her and give her birthday bumps and throw up party poppers, blast a few balloons and then, start giving her gifts. The girl exclaims over everything she gets and is very very long winded, even breaking down and crying. 

Meanwhile, Tao is fidgeting impatiently in his seat, eager to get the party started. Which, in his book, only happens when you cut the cake and attack the food. Sadly, the girls still look like they'll be talking, so he nudges Luna's hand. Luna, who's been engaged with her friend all this time, glances over her shoulder and exclaims. Dragging the birthday girl by her hand, she brings her in front of Tao and smiles proudly. 

Luna: Victoria, meet Tao. Tao, Victoria!

Victoria (smiles graciously): Thank you for everything you've done! This party means so much to me...

Tao looks at the girl, wondering why she's still blabbing about the party and thanking everyone. All he did was blow up balloons and tells her as much. 

Victoria: You didn't have to and yet, you did. Luna is so lucky to have you...

Tao (unable to take it any longer): Look that's all very nice and everything and I'm sure this means a lot to you but seriously, I'm only here for the cake!

There is a shocked silence at his announcement as Luna's mouth gapes open and Victoria casts her a rather meaningful look. Nodding, she smiles graciously again. 

Victoria: But of course! We shouldn't keep anyone waiting - to the cake!

Tao (whoops with joy): To the cake!!!

Luna is left alone, still in shock, as the rest of her friends gather around the cake and Tao takes the place right next to Victoria as she cuts the cake. He's the one who sings 'Happy birthday to you' the loudest, then goes on to spread the cream on her cheeks and then run around, trying to avoid the same fate. A friend slips a camera in her hand and smiles sweetly, 'Make sure to capture the moments!

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