I picked my lipstick from the table. I was almost done getting ready for my fan meeting with Zelo. I was so excited as I put the last lashings of makeup on. Grabbing my phone, I left my apartment for the fan meeting.
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The fan meeting was a success! I was able to show Zelo my artwork, which I think he really appreciated and I felt like I would burst with joy. This was my third time meeting Zelo, the first and second times being in California and Florida, respectively. This time I was meeting him on his home turf, Korea. Each meeting, something special had happened. The first time, in California, I said good evening to the boys as I took my group photo and I recall Zelo saying "hello and good evening" to the back of my head. The second time, Zelo and I had awkwardly hug for our individual photo. I distinctly remember the fact that he did not let me go when it was time for the pictures to be taken.
I left the venue and began walking towards the subway. On a whim, I decided to stop at a restaurant for some dinner. I had just sat down and placed my order when there was a commotion at the door. A dinner party of about 10, walked through the door and sat down at the table adjacent to me. I didn't think anything of it until the last member of the party walked through the door. I saw blonde hair.... It was Zelo! I couldn't believe it and sat there in shock as he approached his table.
My order arrived as his party was placing their order. I couldn't help but steal glances in Zelo's direction every once in awhile. I noticed that each time I did, we would make eye contact. I quickly looked away, blushing and focused on eating my food. The desire to eat had left me completely, but for proprieties sake I continued. The room suddenly felt too small and I felt like I had to find some fresh air.
I stood up, shakily to look for the restroom. The restaurant was a converted house, so it was a bit confusing to find. Once inside, I rinsed my mouth and looked in the mirror. Despite the circumstances, my makeup still looked good. I opened the door and walked into the corridor, right into someone's chest.
"Excuse me!" I said immediately, without looking up.
An amused chuckle was the response I got. I looked up.... And almost fainted. It was Zelo.
"Are you ok?" He asked
"Yea, sorry about that I wasn't looking where I was going," I responded.
I looked at him, he was wearing different clothes from the fansign, a pair of ripped jeans and a plain white t-shirt. He was very tall. He wore a bemused smile on his face that was momentarily replaced by concern.
"Are you going to be ok?"
"Yea, I think so", I took a step forward and stumbled. Faster than I realized, Zelo caught me in his arms. He looked down at me with a worried expression on his face. I suddenly remembered our awkward hug during our individual photo, this was the same feeling!
Momentarily stunned, I couldn't help but feel like I was the luckiest girl in the world. I closed my eyes and took a shaky breath. I was so close to Zelo, I could smell him. He had a fresh scent that I wanted to breath in forever. Reluctantly, I let go. Zelo did not.
"I want to get to know you", he whispered into my hair.
