024 | Chapter Twenty-Four

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December 16th, 2015
Sora

"You're dating?" The girls gaped as Sora told them about her and Taemin. She gave a small nod and Qian squealed.

"I was totally waiting for this!" Juyeon laughed

"You have to keep it a secret, though." Sora smiled, "I don't want anyone to know really."

"Omo," Xhiu smiled "Good for you, that's great!"

"Is everyone packed?" Lin questioned as she walked out of her room, hairbrush in hand using her other hand to brush her teeth.

"Yeah!" The girls all chorused. Lin was leaving in a couple hours for her flight to China, but everyone else was leaving the next day. It was early in the morning and everyone had woken up to say goodbye to Lin before she left for China.

"Okay, I'm ready to head out." Lin said as she grabbed her suitcase and put her coat on.

—•—

"I hope you don't mind that I told them." Sora said to Taemin as they sat in the dance room.

"I told my group too," Taemin chuckled, Sora gave a sigh of relief at his response. The two were in the dance room alone despite Halcyon being on hiatus, she still felt the need to do work.

"How's Key?" Sora asked as she crossed her legs.

"He's okay, he still keeps contact with Izumi," Taemin said with a small nod. "How about you, how're you doing?"

"I'm coping, we're just taking it day by day. I hope this hiatus will do us good and we can recover from this." Sora explained

"You can, you guys are great." Taemin smiled

"That's not what the netizens think. Have you seen the articles and the comments under videos and photos?" Sora sighed "I don't want the others to see them, I feel so bad for them. I can't help but feel the worst for Lin, she's been getting so much hate and I have no idea why."

"What do they say?" Taemin questioned

"I'd rather not talk about it, it makes even me feel terrible." Sora mumbled, Taemin lightly shook her and smiled.

"Lighten up, how about we try another dance?" He said as he stood, he held a hand out for her and she grabbed it. Taemin walked over to the speakers and looked back at Sora. "What song do you want me to play?" Taemin questioned

"Surprise me," Sora grinned

—•—

"Your birthday is coming up soon," Taemin said as he flipped through the television channels. The two had come back to the Halcyon dorm since everyone was out. "What do you want?"

"Food and books," Sora said not entirely paying attention since she was so engrossed in the show.

"Sora," Taemin whined, "Pay attention to me." He said, Sora groaned and turned towards him and her eyes widened when he pressed his lips to hers. She was frozen for a moment before she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed back. Taemin chuckled and pulled away after a couple moments and grinned, making Sora roll her eyes at him.

"You ruin everything," She mumbled as she released him, looking back towards the television. She didn't want to look away, but the blush on her face was too noticeable that she didn't want to embarrass herself. Taemin saw of course, but didn't say anything, he only smiled.

"But really, what do you want for your birthday?" Taemin questioned

"Just give it to me on Christmas, I'll be gone for my birthday anyway." Sora said waving him away, Taemin lightly pushed her away but then pulled her against him.

"I'm home, unnie!" Juyeon exclaimed as she burst through the front door. She paused when she saw the two cuddling on the couch and then grinned. "Hey you two!" Juyeon grinned as she sauntered past the couch. "I'll just be in my room making last minute preparations before tomorrow." Juyeon said as she slowly walked to her room. "Bye, Taemin!" She exclaimed before she closed the door to her bedroom. Taemin chuckled and turned his attention towards the television.

"Where is everyone anyway?" Taemin questioned

"Lin set off for China today and everyone else is just out really." Sora explained "The rest of us leave tomorrow."

"You know, Tao left for China today too for the holidays." He laughed

"Omo~" Sora chuckled as she thought of those two on a flight together.

"So," Taemin started "You'll be back before Christmas? I have to wait that long to see you again?" He said with a small pout.

"I'm not going out of the country!" Sora laughed "I'll just be a bit further than usual, that's all."

"Nonetheless,"

"Aw," Sora chuckled as she grabbed his arm, lightly tugging him closer. Taemin wrapped an arm around her and pulled her into a tight hug. "I can't breath." Sora managed to say.

"Too bad," Taemin grinned, loosing his grip but still holding on tightly.

"You really know how to annoy me." Sora muttered as she crossed her arms. Taemin laughed and pressed a quick kiss to her cheek, making her blush yet again.

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-kaizar / plsyoongi / jisooahs / tao-fu

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