Chapter 59: C-57

C-57

I cover my mouth in shame as I finally realise what I've been saying.

I want you. I'm all yours. Take responsibility and don't leave me.

HUH?!

"Hey, don't kiss-and-run me."

Minho tries to peel my hands off my face but I don't let him. I can hear his teasing laugh and it only makes me feel more embarrassed!

"Don't be shy now. I'm all yours too."

I huff and push him away when he pokes my cheek.

"I shouldn't have done that! Now you're just teasing..."

"Did what?" He shrugs. "I think I forgot. Do it again."

"Hmp!"

My face burns as I drag my IV stand between us, peeking and glaring at his triumphant grin that just goes wider and wider.

Minho's eyes crinkle into crescent moons at my embarrassed state, clearly finding joy in my misery. He even has his hand on his stomach like he's out of breath. I love how he looks so happy but he's such a tease!

"Why are you like this?"

"Aw... Don't be mad, it's just a kiss."

"Oh?" My voice comes out smaller than I intend to.

Maybe it's just a kiss for him but it's very important to me. It's my first kiss... I know it's clichéd, but I've always thought that it's meant to be special.

Minho's eyes widen a little and he shakes his head so fast. He moves the IV stand barrier between us and rests a hand on my head.

"I didn't mean it like that." His ears turn red.

"It's okay... You can kiss anyone you like, I was gone for four years anyway..."

"No..." He scratches his nape. "I was just playing cool, really."

"Playing cool?"

He takes my hand and places it on top of his chest where I can feel his heartbeat... and it surprisingly mirrors mine. Erratic, warm to the feeling, making me fuzzy all over, serving the cause of my euphoria. A soft look is displayed across Minho's face as he shrugs like it's not a big deal.

"I wanted to look cool and not be an idiot who'd stumble over a kiss, but here we go. Tsk."

Why is Lee Minho so cute?

"Who, uh, who's your first kiss then?" I look away.

He chuckles and tilts my head back to face him. "Cute."

"You didn't answer my question!"

"Soonie."

"Oh." I bite the inside of my cheeks to stop myself from smiling.

"Don't worry, I've only kissed four lips in my entire life."

"F-Four?" My almost-smile falls.

He smirks. "Jealous?"

I purse my lips. "You're my official first, but you're actually the second person I've kissed today so I guess it's only fair..."

"Just kidding. You're my fourth kiss after Soonie, Doongie, and Dori so you wouldn't be worrying about anyone-- huh?" He blinks as if my words just processed in his head. "Who the fvck?"

I blush and Minho squints at my reaction.

"Is it Jungwoo? Brush your damn teeth later and I'll make sure to have that kiss fvcked off your mind in no time."

"But it's on his forehead though?"

He blinks hard, then he smooths his hair back with a frustrated sigh. "How can I forget who's talking..."

"Maybe that's actually my first kiss?" I fiddle with my fingers.

"No fvcking way. I'm your first, and second, and third." Minho glares. "What happened to 'if it's not you, then who'?"

"Okay, we're each other's first then."

Minho rolls his eyes and flicks my forehead. He takes my IV stand and crouches down, and I happily accept the piggyback ride! I prop my chin on his shoulder as he carries me back to my room.

I can't help my grin when I think of a very bright idea. I immediately put my plan into action and stole a kiss from his cheek, burying my face in the crook of his neck after.

"Fourth kiss!"

Minho chuckles. "Yes, our fourth."

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Min(e)♡:

You like flowers right

Y/n:

yes!

Min(e)♡:

Will it make you heal faster?

Y/n:

maybe not

but it'll be nice to have some :>

Min(e)♡:

Okay here you go

Y/n:

:|

wow

Min(e)♡:

The best of both worlds

Welcome

Y/n:

thanks a lot

i can already feel myself rejuvenating

Min(e)♡:

Heal sooner so you won't miss me that much ;)

I shake my head as I turn my phone off. It's been a few days since that blissful sunset at the roof garden and I'm still here at the hospital for monitoring. I'm only staying here for a week so I'll be discharged in two days.

I didn't know four kisses could change Minho so fast. It's for the better because he's not blaming himself for the things he's not responsible for anymore, but I didn't know he'd turn into such a confident and cocky guy. He can be a real tease sometimes!

My parents found out that I sneaked out so they limited visitors, and now I'm stuck with myself and occasional visits of Jeongin. He can't stay here for long because he's still a fragile baby despite all his audacity so I just spend my time on my phone. Minho is keeping me company by texting random stuff.

"First my Gong Tae-kwang and now Hwang Sun-oh too?"

I fume as the last episode of Love Alarm season one ends in a cliffhanger. It seems like the tables will turn just when I didn't get second-lead-syndrome. Why do all my picks end up heartbroken?!

Y/n:

WHEN IS SEASON TWO COMING

don't you dare Scarlet Heart me :

Min(e)♡:

👍🏻

I giggle to myself and turn my phone off so I wouldn't be tempted to chat with him all day long. I don't want to be clingy because what if he gets tired of me? That's scary! My only knowledge of romance comes from KDramas, so I'm just following how the female leads always wait for a few days before contacting their crush.

I turn on the telly and rewatch Miracle in Cell No. 7 to pass time. I just feel like crying and the masterpiece is a certified tearjerker. Five minutes into the movie, I hear eight consecutive knocks from the door.

"Delivery!"

I frown because I don't remember ordering anything. I sigh and eventually get up because the delivery guy must've mistaken the address.

"You can pay me with a kiss."

"Min?" I'm dumbfounded when I open the door and see him in his uniform, holding a grocery bag full of ramen and my favourite crisps and ice cream. "What are you doing here? I thought you're busy."

He shrugs with a cheeky grin. "Priorities."

I let him inside and he immediately struts into the living room, throwing the food on the table and flopping on the sofa. He laughs when he sees the movie that's playing.

"What a sucker."

"Hyunjin and I love this film." I sit down beside him and glare a little. "I didn't tell you that I'm already home but here you go surprising me."

"I'm way ahead of the game." He looks around. "Where's the others?"

"Oh, they're all out. I'm alone."

"What? That's dangerous!"

"There are guards just lurking around outside so don't worry..." I smile. "...and you're here now."

"It's just... the two of us?"

I nod and he looks even more stressed.

"This is definitely dangerous. Why didn't you tell me your parents aren't home?"

"You didn't ask." I frown. "What's wrong?"

He sighs. "You know how they say that once you've had a taste, you can't get enough?"

"Eh?" My frown deepens. "We already slept together so why are you so worked up?"

"People will get the wrong idea when you say that." He chuckles and scoots closer to tap my lips. "We have to work on that mouth of yours."

I pout as I watch him get up to prepare the ramen I'm craving for, then I gasp as I remember something Felix told me about. I fumble with the remote to change the movie.

"Have you watched Parasite already? I haven't yet but I saw the ramen recipe they did there! Let's have that!"

He stifles a laugh as he comes back to the sofa after putting hot water on the noodles. "I don't think you're mentally ready for that movie."

I look at him suspiciously, but he doesn't reply so I hit play out of curiosity. It starts playing and it's quite interesting.

"Felix recommended this to me so it must be good," I comment.

"First the drama llama and now that meme boy." He raises a brow. "You seem close."

"Felix says we're bestfriends, but Hyunjin also says that."

He squints his eyes this time. "When did that happen?"

"We're KDrama and meme buddies, don't you know? Jinnie even calls me babe sometimes." I chuckle.

He smiles emotionlessly. "He what?"

"Ah, and remember when my cuts opened? That's maybe because Lixie keeps shaking me!" I giggle. "His hugs are always so tight but I know he doesn't mean any harm."

"Oh yeah?" His tongue pokes in his cheek. "Tell me more."

"Thank goodness Seungmin's always there looking after us. He's just so caring! Then there's Jisung who's always so gentle with me. He's just the cutest! Have I told you about Hyunjin's love for-- huh?"

"Hmm?" Minho is smiling, but his eyes tell me otherwise. His jaw is clenched and his teeth seem to grind as he talks. "Go on."

"But... you look mad?" I fiddle with my fingers.

"No!" He shakes his head and smiles more. "I love hearing you talk about how they call you babe and hug you and care for you and be gentle with you."

"But you sound sarcastic?"

"Tsk." He purses his lips and folds his arms. "I'm the one who's here but you keep talking about those annoyances-- I mean friends of yours..."

"Sorry... I was just excited about having bffs." I look down.

His expression softens as he pulls me closer, resting my head on his shoulder and putting his arm securely over mine.

"No, I'm sorry. You can talk about your bffs again. I just got... envious of the attention."

"They're my friends and I like them, but I like you more."

"I know." He chuckles softly. "But no more them for today or else!"

"Okay!" I salute at his joking glare and we giggle at each other before focusing back on the film.

I start to relax in his touch and soon after, I find myself encircling my arms around his torso, his body heat making me fuzzy all over. I'm basically clinging to him but it seems like he doesn't mind, which makes everything better. I didn't know cuddling felt so nice. His faint cologne hits my nose and I drown in cosiness. Before I could stop myself, I already planted a chaste kiss on his neck.

"Y/n? What was that for?"

My face heats up when I realise what I did. "You just smell so nice."

He breathes deeply, nodding and focusing back on the movie.

I put my head back on his shoulder and just stare at his side profile. He looks so much more interesting than whatever show is on. His eyelashes are long, his nose is so pretty, his lips are so cute and once again I can't stop my hand from reaching up and tracing his defined jawline. His Adam's apple bobs up and down as he gulps, and I can feel his breathing deepens. I'm pulled out of my trance when his hand catches mine, putting it down as he finally turns to me. An eyebrow cocked up, his eyes are dark as he looks at me questioningly.

"Now your whole attention is on me?" He squints his eyes.

"Y-You just look so pretty."

His chest heaves up and down and he takes the water and gulps everything in one go. I follow as his eyes dart to the telly, widening a little. It displays the parents of the kids lying on the living room sofa to watch over their youngest child who's camping outside. He mutters a curse and grabs the remote to shut it off.

"Why turn it off? I was watching!"

"No, you're not."

"I am!"

"Well, I don't want to watch it anymore."

"How am I supposed to find out what'll happen?"

"They'll just sleep."

"But I wanna see!"

"Too bad then."

"Fine. I'm just going to ask Felix what happened!"

"Tsk. You never learn, do you?" He glares as he swipes my phone away and throws it onto the next chair.

"Are you angry?"

"No." He glares at my phone.

"But you're glaring?" I pout. "I just wanna ask Felix..."

He clicks his tongue. "Is this sofa comfortable?"

"Huh? Yeah, I think." I jump on my seat a little. "Yes, it is."

"Then I'll just show you." I gasp when he pins me down the sofa, his eyes are dark as he tilts my face up and parts my lips with his thumb. "I have to teach this mouth how to behave."

His lips lace with mine, moving hastily that I can barely keep up. The temperature rises, making my heartbeat erratic in anticipation and nervousness. He breathes through the kiss and refuses to let go for oxygen as he takes the air out of me. Then I feel a little dampness as his tongue graces my bottom lip, tingling my skin, my whole lips quivering under his touch. My mind is going places as he drives me crazy with his pace. He says he's not mad, but he's making me feel it. He nips at my lips ever so lightly, before aggressively sucking like he lost self-control.

"Mmn!"

He pulls away, panting heavily as his gaping lips hover over mine, hot breath fanning my face. I'm pretty sure that I look as dishevelled as him.

"You bit me!"

"That's what you get for teasing me."

"When did I do that?"

He sighs. "I don't care how close you are with your friends, as long as I'm the only one who gets to bite you."

I blush hard as his finger wipes my swollen lips. "Y-You said you don't bite!"

"There's this thing called lying."

Minho pulls me up and now I'm sitting on his lap. He uncuffs and rolls up the sleeves of his shirt, fanning his face with his hands because it did get a little hot in the room. He looks so good as he pushes his hair back effortlessly that I can't help but stare.

This time, I'm the one to plant my hands on his chest and my lips on top of his. I wait until his mouth moves so I can follow. He has an arm securing my waist, the other hand has his fingers slightly pulling on my locks, making me gasp as his tongue slips in to tangle with mine. It feels so warm and I don't know what to do, so I let him lead everything.

"Fvck..."

"Minho... p-please."

"Please what?"

I open my hazy eyes halfway, trying to find where his lips are so I can keep up. I whine seeing his satisfied smirk, and then bury my face on the crook of his neck as I feel my face heating up so high. "Don't tease me."

"Use your words then."

I cover my face with my hand. "I change my mind!"

"Just kidding." He chuckles. "Don't hide your pretty face now."

I pout. "Minho, what are we?"

I ask the most important question in the moment just as he is about to go for another kiss. He's never clarified anything to me and I just need to hear it.

"Seatmates."

"No, not that."

"Friends."

"But friends don't kiss..."

"In that case, we're special friends."

"Are you... s-serious?" My heart sinks and my eyes begin to water.

"Of course not, silly." He flicks my forehead and wipes the corners of my eyes. "I was busy earlier, right?"

I nod and he smiles proudly.

"I actually went to your dad's office."

"Eh?!"

"I know I'm great, don't mention it." He shrugs playfully. "So I asked him if I can finally ask you out officially and he said yes but..."

"But what? What?" He laughs at my impatience. He can't just cliffhang me!

"Geez, okay. He said yes but... he told me to wait until graduation and those only daughter stuff. So right now, I'm just your suitor. I'm courting you for formality if you didn't know yet."

Some people cry when they're happy and I'm one of them. I feel so soft and fluffy inside!

"You didn't have to, you know?"

My heart melts as he smiles softly and tucks a stray hair behind my ear. "I want to. It's not enough that you like me, I need your family to like me too. I'm greedy and selfish like that."

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A few days passed since Minho started courting me for formality and I've been enjoying it a lot. It's like I'm back to the 8th grade crush phase where it feels like I'm floating on cloud nine whenever he talks to me.

Is this the reason why people get in a relationship? Well, we aren't together officially just yet because my dad is adamant on me not having a boyfriend until I finish high school. I'm really looking forward to our graduation that's a week from now and I'm so excited on what'll happen!

Min(e)♡:

What are you doing

Thinking of me?

Y/n:

i'm watching Barbie movies with Innie

Min(e)♡:

Gonna hit the gym wanna join?

Y/n:

no thanks

you look healthy enough

why do you need to go there?

Min(e)♡:

I'm going with the guys

Min(e)♡:

Bin won't shut up about gaining some weight 🙄

Y/n:

tell him he looks fine!

Min(e)♡:

What

Hell no

Y/n:

why not?

I get an incoming call instead of a reply.

"Hey, Min--"

[ "How dare you?" ] he greets accusingly.

"What, why?"

[ "Why would you call him fine? I'm your suitor and you just called me healthy enough!" ]

"Okay, okay. You look amazing." I laugh at his pettiness.

[ "Tsk. Anyway, won't you really join me?" ]

"I'm pretty sure I won't be able to do anything than just watch you guys there."

[ "Come and watch me now, I'll make it look so easy." ] I can almost see Minho's smirk from the playful tone of his voice.

"I'm busy watching important stuff with Innie." I gaze at my little cousin who's happily singing along with Liana and Alexa.

He sighs in defeat. [ "Don't blame me if you wake up all puffy-faced because of your ramen cravings." ]

"You told me not to starve myself!"

[ "I didn't say eat unhealthily. Tsk. I'll wear a sleeveless shirt, changed your mind?" ]

"Have you forgotten that I'm not allowed to go out?"

[ "Can't you just heal faster?" ] He groans frustratedly. [ "I'll just talk to you later then. Don't miss me too much." ]

As if I would! Well, maybe just a bit.

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Chan:

Your boyfie told me to tell you that he's working out hard coz his phone died.

Y/n:

not my boyfriend yet!

Chan:

Sorry can't read lies.

How can you resist this dude?

Chan:

Oooh look at them guns.

How you like that, Y/n?

His friends are so goofy. Birds of the same feather really do flock together.

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The following week was a little busy for me because of my follow-up treatments. Minho is also busy so we didn't see each other for the whole week and we just communicated through a series of chats. He went home for a couple of days to inform his parents about our most awaited school event.

I'm getting a little antsy as the graduation day gets nearer and nearer. It feels so weird because I'm not getting married but I'm having cold feet.

Min(e)♡:

I took Dori home and I think they're bonding well

Y/n:

wow such close friends

Min(e)♡:

😑

Y/n:

hehe let them adjust for a while

you're like that too when we first met

Min(e)♡:

What

I'm the warmest person ever 👀

Y/n:

sure

Min(e)♡:

Look I'm bonding with Soonie

Y/n:

she looks tortured :o

Min(e)♡:

I treat them with gentle care wdym 😒

Y/n:

so cute! ♡

Min(e)♡:

I know I am

Y/n:

I meant Soonie

Min(e)♡:

😑

Y/n:

kidding!

both of you

Min(e)♡:

You're really whipped for me huh

Y/n:

but i'm not the one begging for kisses last time

Min(e)♡:

TSK

I giggle to myself as I remember how Minho's face turned pale when I told him that no more kisses until we're officially together. He even wanted to go back to my dad's office and take back his word.

Min(e)♡:

Look he thinks you're so evil for that deal

Y/n:

:

Min(e)♡:

I'm the whipped one after all

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Min(e)♡:

Guess who

Y/n:

Chan and Changbin look so good!

Min(e)♡:

😑

Y/n:

you look the best

Min(e)♡:

Good girl

Y/n:

what are you guys up to?

Min(e)♡:

We're gonna go to his parent's party

He needs support

I can't give him that but my presence is enough

Y/n:

poor Changbin

Min(e)♡:

He's rich

Anyway I'll take you as my date

Y/n:

nice try but mum's home

Min(e)♡:

But who will I go with

Y/n:

aren't you Changbin's date?

Min(e)♡:

He wish

Do you think I should wear this?

Y/n:

eh?

isn't it a formal party?

Min(e)♡:

We don't always need to do what society wants us to

Y/n:

sigh

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Changbin:

y/n, please tell your boyfriend to stop gaming

he's such a useless friend grr!

Y/n:

what's he doing?

Changbin:

he's ignoring me because I hid his giraffe costume!

so fvcking childish

Y/n:

you know how stubborn he can get

i don't think he'll listen to me :

Jisung:

i think i found my soulmate.

Y/n:

???

Jisung:

so pretty

so cool

so effortless

so bad

AND I LIKE IT

Y/n:

this is unexpected

Jisung:

I think I finally moved on.

Y/n:

from what?

Jisung:

nvm that just look at this

Jisung:

now I get why you like him and I totally agree with you

Y/n:

i'm kunfused

Jisung:

i didn't realise BADBOIS LOOK THIS GOOD UP CLOSE

i said that platonically

Y/n:

you're so funny Jisung

but that's my boy :|

Jisung:

yeah I know...

You didn't have to say that...

why does he look mad though

oh he's suddenly glaring at me?

Y/n:

why?

Jisung:

Did you fvcking block me?

Y/n:

:O

Jisung:

THIS IS NOT FUNNY Y/N

Y/n:

oh

hey there Min

Jisung:

😒

Y/n:

✌🏻

Jisung:

Unblock me now

Y/n:

👎🏻

Jisung:

Y/N

Y/n:

MINHO

Jisung:

You're dead when we finally meet

Y/n:

aww come on

you wouldn't stop texting me instead of hanging out with them

how are you supposed to be best buddies if you're ignoring them?

Jisung:

😒

Y/n:

just give it a try

it'll be worth it

promise!

Jisung:

What will I get in return?

Y/n:

eh?

Jisung:

There's nothing free now

Do you want me to behave or not?

Y/n:

fine

whatever you want then

just not something I can't do!

Jisung:

Don't worry we've done it a lot of times already 😉

That's a promise

Y/n:

yes sir

Jisung:

Good girl

Jisung:

hello this is Jisung now

haha

hehe

hihi

hoho

huhu...

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Min(e)♡:

Maybe they aren't that bad

Y/n:

see?

now you have more friends!

Min(e)♡:

Jisung is fine just kinda loud

Seungmin is okay just too quiet

Y/n:

how about Hyunjin and Felix?

Min(e)♡:

The one who calls you babe and hugs you to near death?

Y/n:

:

Min(e)♡:

Y/n:

wow! :D

that's good

you guys ate quite a lot huh

it's okay as long as you enjoyed!

Min(e)♡:

Check your balance

Y/n:

why?

wait...

it's the same

Min(e)♡:

When the two found out they're paying

Min(e)♡:

When Seungmin found out who's paying

Min(e)♡:

btw that Hyunjin guy says he'll call you bro now :D

Y/n:

MINHO

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Changbin:

i know we're all excited about graduation

i know we're all excited about moving out

i know we're all excited about finally escaping high school

i know we're all excited about what the future offers

but can you please tell your boyfriend to shut the fvck up?

Y/n:

what did he do this time?

Changbin:

i'm really happy that he's happy

but i don't appreciate him blabbering nonsense

it's kinda alarming to see him like this

what is he so worked up for?

we all know you're gonna say yes tsk

Y/n:

he's worried I won't?

Changbin:

he's so cocky about it but the fvcker's been bothering us on what to do

he doesn't know how to ask a girl out

lmao rookie

don't tell him I told you about this

Y/n:

i won't :D

Changbin:

what did you do to make him look so happy?

Changbin:

whipped piece of shit 🙄

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My heart thumps loudly once I step out of the car. I can't help the smile that's forming on my lips as I cling on my mum's arm whilst walking towards the event hall. My dad is carrying Jeongin who's a little bit dazed because he just woke up.

"Someone is excited."

"Stop!" I swat Yuta's hand when he ruffles my hair. I had a hard time styling my fringe and he almost messed it!

"Happy graduation!"

"Hello, guys!" I greet Jungwoo and the others when they appear beside my cousin. "Thank you, but the event hasn't even started yet."

"Better earlier than never. Tada!" I laugh when they show a little sunflower pin.

"We didn't bring flowers because we know someone will get it for you," Jungwoo says as he pins the sunflower with little laces on my toga. "There, nice and pretty!"

"Walk like you own the stage, gurl. We'll take photos of you like a pro later." Ten winks and Yuta holds up a camera.

"Congratulations, Y/n! Just enjoy the moment and don't mind them." Kun pats my shoulder reassuringly.

My parents and the guys head to their designated area, and that's when I start to look around for the blue-haired boy I didn't see for a week.

I don't know why I feel nervous all of a sudden. Like I'm antsy and giddy and happy all at once!

"Noona!" Jisung waves after I see him guiding his parents to their seats.

"Hey, Jisung! You look so neat today."

He pouts. "I get that I'm always messy but you could've said I looked nice instead. Hmp!"

I chuckle and pat his head. "You look neat and nice."

"Oh, isn't it that girl that's been MIA for the past weeks?" Felix's deep voice startles us and as we turn to him, we see a grumpy dandy boy being dragged along. He glares at the freckled boy who creased his uniform a bit.

"Hello, Valedictorian!" I greet Seungmin and his cheeks turn a slight pink, smiling a little and scratching his nape.

"Thank you, Y/n..."

"Let's hangout later with Hyunjin, okay? Bring your other friends too 'cause we're gonna party HARD-- ouch!" Felix scowls when Seungmin hits his head with a water bottle.

"He said he'll treat us dinner because he's finally out of his godforsaken dorm, and that means food and not alcohol. Do you even drink?"

"Yeah, yeah, genius." Felix rolls his eyes to the moon and back before dragging him away. "See you later and you can bring the little bread if you like!"

Jisung and I look at each other before shrugging. Just then, he squints his eyes and points past my shoulder.

"Aren't those Minho's friends?"

My eyes widen and my heart starts beating erratically again. He laughs at my reaction before shaking his head and gesturing towards our seats.

"I'll go ahead."

When Jisung left, I breathed in and out deeply to regulate my flustered state. Why am I feeling shy now?

I looked around in anticipation and I did see Chan and Changbin but there's no him. I frown and roam my eyes around in an attempt to find him.

Someone clears his throat from behind me, a very familiar voice that makes my heart beat so fast like it's bursting out of my chest. I bite my lower lip to stop myself from grinning too widely and looking like a fool.

"Looking for me?"

I turn around and see flowers in front of me, a bouquet of pretty forget-me-nots just like his hair. Then he puts it down slowly, and I finally see Minho suppressing a smile with red ears and twinkling eyes.

"Hi..."

"Hi, pretty baby."

My cheeks flare up even more at his teasing compliment. He chuckles and lifts my chin up, putting the bouquet on my hand and kissing it before letting go. My eyes widen at the sudden display of affection.

"We've already kissed so much but you still get so flustered."

"N-Not in front of people!"

He shakes his head and taps my lips. I'm saved by the bell when the mc announces the start of the program.

"We'll talk later." He moves his face closer, hot breath tickling my ear. "You better be ready because after this, I'm not your suitor anymore." Then he pats my head and leaves me standing there dumbstruck.

"Again, the graduation ceremony will start in five minutes. Kindly return to your assigned seats..." The announcer's voice trails off and I can only think of one thing.

What does it take to be Lee Minho's girlfriend?

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"Congratulations, graduates!"

We all cheer and cry and hug each other because finally, we all passed! I wipe my eyes with the back of my hands as I feel overwhelmed with happiness. Everyone's smiling and shouting in joy and it's such a pretty sight.

I'll never forget how our batch's valedictorian kindly dissed our Maths and Science professors and how he said he won't miss us. Seungmin totally encouraged us by saying, "We may have finished this nasty stage of schooling, but depression is yet to come. Brace yourselves."

"Stop crying, love," mum says.

"But you're crying too."

"It's just..." She blinks repeatedly. "My baby is not a baby anymore!"

My dad facepalms. "You got your crybaby personality from your mother."

My mum rolls her eyes and my dad just laughs, kissing the top of our heads and hugging us.

"Anyway, we'll get going. You can hangout with your friends for the rest of the day and we'll just celebrate tomorrow. I made a deal with a young boy and I must fulfil it." Dad sighs. "My daughter is a lady now."

"Who's the crybaby?" Mum laughs at Dad's teary face. She pulls him with her and they start to walk away. "Have fun, sweetie."

"Not too much fun!" Dad shouts before disappearing.

"Where's the ice cream?" Jeongin excitedly looks around because my parents allowed him to go with us.

"Later. We'll have to find the others first, okay?"

"Oki!"

"Have you seen Minho?" I ask Jisung when I spot him by the exit with Seungmin.

"I think he went to the main building? Not sure." He shrugs. "By the way, Felix told me to gather everyone here so we can all go together."

"I'll just check on Minho first. Can you watch over Jeongin for a bit?"

"Of course, go on."

Where could he be?

I skip through the hallway with a stupid smile on my face. A notification pops up on my phone and I check it, widening my grin even more.

Min(e)♡:

rooftop

This is it! He's finally going to ask me the question I've been waiting for! I run to the rooftop feeling extremely excited, giddy, and happy.

Also, a lot nervous.

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Minho's POV

I frown when I can't spot Y/n anywhere. Did she go home already? I thought her dad and I made a clear deal?

"Y/n?" I ask Jisung when I spot him huddled near the exit with Seungmin and Felix who's torturing Jeongin's cheeks.

"Huh?" He looks visibly confused. "I thought she went to check on you?"

My frown deepens at his answer. I look at my friends and they all shrug. Just then, Jungwoo and the others approach us.

"Hello! Y/n said a Felix boy invited us for a dinner celebration?" Kun asks.

"That's me!" The freckled boy waves excitedly. "Nice to meet you, but where's bestie?"

They all turn to me and that's when I feel it. Something is extremely wrong. I rummage through my pocket for my phone but I feel none, which is weird because that's the only content of it. I squint my eyes at two particular guys.

"Give me my phone."

"I don't have it!" Chan says.

I glare at Changbin and he immediately holds up his Samsung. "It's not me!"

"This is not the time to bullshit around."

"I swear we don't have it!" Chan looks around and then his face lights up. He picks something a few meters away from us and returns with a phone that looks like mine. "You just dropped it, dumbass."

I roll my eyes and snatch it back from him, not bothering to say thanks and immediately clicking on Y/n's contact.

(Cry)baby:

heading to the rooftop now

see you, Min!

Then I really did drop it, seeing a message that I don't recall sending her.

"What's up with you?" Chan shakes his head. "I know you have money, but you shouldn't just treat your things so recklessly like this. Be like me! I managed to use my phone to its fullest potential for five years before buying a new one--"

"Fvck."

"Wha-- Are you cursing at me now? I'm older!"

I grab my phone back when a message pops in. My grip gets so tight that I thought I broke the gadget. The guys get alarmed and they look at me questioningly. I close my eyes and breathe deeply to control my rage before showing them.

Their jaws drop whilst Jisung and Jungwoo look like they're about to faint. Jeongin really did faint.

"T-There's no way!" Jungwoo panics. "We hired people to look after her! What the fvck?!"

My fists shake as I start to see red. I was about to ask her out. We're supposed to be celebrating now. She's supposed to say yes to me before this day ends... but no, she's in danger again.

Bambam took her.

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Btw this is Jisung and Y/n: