A new day, a new city. After picking up my bags from the carousel, I sat in the taxi taking in the view of the city. You could probably say I'm a workaholic, but my job allows me to travel to different cities, days...even weeks at a time. This time around, I'd be staying for two weeks and I couldn't be more excited! I've been to many Asian countries before, but this was my first time in South Korea. I was in Seoul specifically for work, but couldn't help but get excited at the fact that I was in the same city as Exo! My small circle of friends and family would describe me as quiet and reserved, but I'm a huge closet kpop fan.

I arrived at my hotel and staff greeted me by name. At first I wondered how they knew my name, but then I remembered I was there for work and were probably expecting me. "Good morning! Yes, I'm checking in." I greeted as I handed her my ID and credit card. "Oh and you can call me Mimi!" Mimi wasn't my real name. In fact, it was just a nickname short for miracle. I was a born premature and my parents kept calling me their "little miracle" and after a while, it just stuck.

"Your room has already been paid for and you've been upgraded to our executive suite." She said as she handed my credit card back to me. I was puzzled. "Was it my company? I usually pay for it on my company card." She searched the hotel computer with a furrowed brow. "Hm... It doesn't say who covered the charges, but all expenses have been paid for. Here's your room key~ Enjoy your stay, Mimi!"

I was laid out on my bed inside of my impressively huge hotel room when jetlag started hitting me hard. My eyes were starting to close even though it was the middle of the day. It was still bright out, but the lights in my room began to dim as my eyes began to shut I felt the world become darker and darker around me before I dozed off into a peaceful sleep. 

The next morning I woke up well-rested and ready to get to work. I stared out at the city from my hotel room looking across the river. The building where my first meeting of the day was just across the way so I was calculating how long of a taxi drive it'd be. The sun was shining brightly and I had a feeling it'd be a great day. I adjusted the shower water to the perfect temperature and got ready for my day. The lights in the bathroom began to flicker a bit which worried me, but I continued on... didn't want to be late for my first meeting. I finished getting dressed and stepped back out into my room when I saw it. A storm. A violent and murderous storm. I knew it was monsoon season in Seoul right now, but this was much worse than I thought it'd be. I ran towards the window and looked down at the streets below and saw slight flooding in some areas. How could so much rain fall in such little time? The raging river seemed higher and the waves crashed onto the sidewalks that lined it. I was shocked. Utterly speechless. 

My phone broke my concentration as it rang causing me to flinch at the sound. My meetings were all cancelled for the day due to the terrible weather and were to be rescheduled for another day. I was slightly bummed, but slightly relieved that I didn't have to go out in such treacherous weather. I turned my head back to the windows... the rain had calmed down. It was still pouring, but the rain wasn't slamming against the building anymore. It was actually quite nice.

I was seated at a table at the glass encased restaurant downstairs waiting for my food to come out, dressed in more casual clothing. I decided not to waste the day in my room and get some work done so I brought my laptop with me. My food had arrived and the waiter placed a small box on the table. I looked up at him surprised and before I could ask, he said that it was left for me. I was starving since I hadn't eaten since I'd gotten off the plane yesterday morning, but curiousity got the better of me. I closed my laptop and picked up the small box. A jewelry box? I shook the box near my ear listening to what could be inside when a warm hand clutched mine and took the box. I turned my head to look at the man standing behind me now holding a crystal necklace with a dainty charm hanging from the chain. 

"Hello Mimi." He said brightly. I was speechless again. I stared at the man as he placed the necklace around my neck and sat down across from me. I quickly scanned the room and it was completely empty. There was no other guests in the restaurant but us. My mind raced and concern washed over me. 

"What are you doing here? What if you get caught?" I asked him. He looked a bit confused by my questions. "That's the first thing you say to me after doing all of this for you?" He gawked. 

I didn't understand why he's doing this or why he's doing it for me, but what I did know was that if he's caught... there would be so much controversy. He has a status to maintain and I didn't want to be the person to compromise that. I wasn't angry. I was just so concerned about him that the "why are you here? how do you know me? and why are you doing this?" questions wouldn't come to me.

"What I want to know is what you're doing her—" I began to speak but he cut me off. "It's the middle of the day on an a rainy day... we are meeting as business colleagues. Where's the harm in that, right? That's what fans or paparazzi will think if they did happen to see me. Although, highly unlikely since I rented the entire place. Don't worry about it." He sounded so sure of himself. It kind of threw me off. I wasn't expecting this sort of attitude from him. He's usually always so upright and well mannered and somewhat timid and careful.

"Mimi, listen..." His voice softened as he took my hand. "You're probably wondering how I know you... but I've known you for a long time. For years and years." All I could do is stare at him... I'm not sure what was going on but I felt like I was being rushed. And I didn't like it. "And I finally have a chance to see you again... a chance to tell you all of this."

Whatever was happening... didn't feel right. "I don't remember ever meeting you. I'm sure I would've remembered." I didn't want to hurt him, but he was spouting nonsense and I didn't know how to react. "And why are you doing all this?" My tone went from concern to skeptical the more I thought it through rationally. He must've spent an impossible amount of money just for this. It felt so odd and surreal that I didn't know how else to handle it. 

He began to get flustered. I don't think he was expecting this kind of reaction from me. "Mimi, I've waited a long time for this... why aren't you getting it? Is it because of him?" It sounded more like a statement than a question. He bit his lip, stood up and began pacing. The storm picked up again but much more violently, the restaurant became humid and the glass walls began to fog up. "Mimi, I really... really care so much about you...why can't you see that? I'm doing all this for you." He said desperately. 

I'd never seen him like this before. I've never seen the man that tirelessly lead the boys that I love through tough times look so cowardly before. I wanted to understand him, but this man wasn't the same man that I grew to love and care about. "Joonmyun, what's gotten into you? Why are you like this?" I began to question him. As far as I remember, this is the first time I've ever met him or any Exo member in my life and all of a sudden he's here—paying for my accommodations and buying me fancy jewelry. Ah, that's right... the necklace! I took the necklace off to inspect it further. It was a small crystal raindrop which encased a small amount of water which seemed to be boiling inside. How is that even possible?

Exo's leader has always been an incredible person through my eyes. He was humble and hardworking. Constantly thinking of the fans and s, but I never expected to see this side of him. He stood at the window staring out at the raging waters. "Joonmyun..." I said softly. "Are you alright?" I stood up and walked towards him with the necklace in one hand. "Suho..?" 

"Mimi... you don't understand, do you?" He muttered almost inaudibly. "I love you... why isn't that good enough for you?" I stepped back. Shocked. I looked around and everything seemed to be frozen. The rain water had frozen in place, floating in thin air. The waves from the river, inert. I lifted the necklace in my hand and the entire necklance was frozen solid. I was terrified. How was he doing this? Does he really have powers?

He turned around to look at me. "You really don't remember me, do you?" He trembled. I stared at him trying to figure it out, but all I could see was anger building up inside of him. "It's because all you see is him, isn't it?" I couldn't figure out who he was talking about, but he was letting jealousy consume him. "Tell me! It's because of him!" He reached his boiling point. Everything unfroze at that moment and a large wave crashed through the window and knocked us against the glass walls of the restaurant. Water from the river kept rushing into the restaurant and we were trapped. If he really has powers, why wasn't he using it! We're gonna drown!

"Joonmyun!!!.... Joon...myun-ah" I screamed, but got no reply. I searched for him at the surface as the water rose, but he was no where to be seen. Debris rushed in so I ducked down below the surface to avoid being crushed and that's when I saw him. Unconcious and trapped beneath a few tables. I resurfaced, took a deep breath and dove back under. I tried pulling him from the debris but he was pinned down and I was losing air. I didn't know what to do, I scanned the area frantically and I began to panic when all of a sudden there was a flash of light, followed by a forceful wave that knocked me backwards and he was gone. A few seconds later, there was another flash of light and a deep blunt pain erupted in my head before losing conciousness. 

Hands tensely resting in his lap, Chanyeol stared down at his feet while I read his heartbreaking letter. He doesn't sweat from heat, but beads of prespiration rolled down the sides of his face. A few minutes had passed since I'd finished reading the letter, but I couldn't take my eyes off of it. We sat in silence, trying to read eachothers minds, trying to figure what to say.

I couldn't accept his heart. I was always sure I'd love any Exo member if they ever confessed to me, but now that it's actually happened... I guess my heart has already decided. Kai... Kim Jongin.

"It pains me everyday as I wake up and see the image of your loving face looking towards someone else. Towards someone else that I, myself, treasure as well. That someone else... reciprocates your heart." I felt like I had read this line over a thousand times, but I still didn't understand. I couldn't comprehend those words properly... maybe I was afraid of them? They were as plain as day, but I couldn't figure it out. Is it about Jongin? I mean, how could it be, right? How could someone I've only known through music and Youtube know me? Reciprocate my heart? Out of all the Exo-L's in the world, all three million and counting, why me? 

"Chanyeol, I—" I wasn't sure what I was gonna say, but I felt like I needed to say something. "I... you... I just..."

Chanyeol shot straight up, turned towards you with a huge smile, his face blazing red. "Lulu! It's okay! I understand!" I couldn't help but feel like he was faking it. His smile wasn't genuine, his words said he was fine, but the tears in his eyes said otherwise. I stared up at him not knowing what say. All I knew in that moment was guilt. Because even though the words were never said, I had just broke Park Chanyeol's heart.  

"Are you okay?" I asked cautiously. He let out a soft giggle and reassured me playfully. "Of course, I am! Why wouldn't I be okay?"

I smiled back at him and he seemed to get a bit brighter after that. I was really hesitant to ask, but I did. "You know how I feel.... about...?" I couldn't bring myself to say his name out loud in front of him. 

"Jongin? Yes... I know all about it." He replied. "And I know how he feels about you too." He said biting back a tear. 

"He knows me?" I felt warmth build up in my cheeks. "What do you mean? How does he feel about me?" My excitement was apparent, but I tried to be cautious about it. 

"He... he feels the same way, Lulu. I mean why wouldn't he." Chanyeol sadly mumbled, but quickly changed his tone. "I'm happy for you! For both of you... I just want you to be happy. That's all I could ever want in this world, isn't it?"

His words never match his feelings now... it's almost like he was trying to convince himself rather than telling me. I was shocked by what he told me, but I couldn't shake the guilt of not being able to reciprocate Chanyeol's feelings. "Really? That means so much to me Chanyeol! You know I care a lot about you right? I'm really sorry..."

He stared straight up fighting tears and then giggled again. "No no no, don't apologize. We can't change who love, right?" The more he held back tears, the more his voice cracked as he spoke. It was slowly breaking him down.

He sat down and took the letter from my hand. "Don't be alarmed, okay?" I nodded as he opened his fist and a small flame erupted in his palm. He moved the flame from his palm to a fingertip and placed the letter above the flame. He drew a picture of a star and a planet and a few musical notes he hummed as he drew with the small flame. I couldn't believe my eyes, their powers are real... I was so in awe as the flame burned the drawing into the paper that I didn't notice that he was letting tears fall from his eyes.

He turned to me and asked in a serious tone, "Lulu...we're still friends right? I need—I can't not have you in my life."

"Of course, Chanyeol. Friends?" I held out my pinky and he locked his with mine completing the promise. "Friends."