Y/n's POV

"Doah-ssi, what are you doing here?" Mrs. Bong left already, leaving me alone with Doah. I hope Xiaoting didn't start showering or else we'll hear her.

"I came here to give you the fruits. The maids aren't allowing me to go inside but thankfully, Mrs. Bong helped me." She smiled brightly then looked inside my room. "You're using a Lavender cologne? You know, the one like Xiaoting unnie's"

"Oh... yeah... I like Lavender" I awkwardly chuckled, making sure i can get through this situation. "Are you going somewhere, unnie?" She asked. "Your closet is open so Im guessing you're going out?"

Very nosy.

"Oh, yeah... im going out for a check up" I lied. It feels so wrong lying but I must do it to go out with Xiaoting. "Ah, need someone to accompany you? Im here" No, I dont.

"It's fine, Doah-ssi. Mrs. Bong and Ms. Kim will accompany me today. Doctor said I need some elderly with me"

"But aren't we old enough to take care of ourselves?"

"It's a Chinese doctor so it's different, I guess. I must go now, Doah-ssi. See you later" I was about to close the door when she randomly hugged me out of nowhere. I tapped her shoudlers immediately then broke off the hug, pushing her off the door so I could close it. I placed my ears on the door to know if Doah's still there.

As I heard her heels walk away, I went to lock the door then knocked on the silent bathroom. I guess she knew Doah came by. "Xiaoting? Are you done?"

"I didnt moved at all here. Is Doah gone?" She asked. She knew.

"Yes, you can shower now"

"Okay, go change quick. We need to catch the sunset later"

Third Person's POV

"Hi guys, I'm back"

"Welcome back!" Bora greeted Doah. She was cleaning the dishes when the younger came. Xiaoting left earlier so the work were all passed to Bora. Youngeun was on her bedroom, same goes to Yurina. Doah is the second member to go home.

"Where did you go, Doah-ssi?" Bora asked. "I bought some fruits with my mom"

"Where did the fruits go?" Bora looked at Doah, noticing shes not even carrying a thing. "Y/n unnie's. I bought them for her" Bora just nodded her head smiling. Bora knew everything. She knew that Doah has an interest on Y/n and Xiaoting is engaged with Y/n. She also knew that Yurina has an affair with Xingqiao and Yaning and Cai Yubing are currently dating. The source of her knowledge is Wen Zhe, her c-line bestie. She is very observant around her too and lately, she found out that Xiaoting's mom is strict for some reasons. Xiaoting's mom once visited their house, looking for her daughter, but Xiaoting wasnt there that time. Her mom was very cold to them, not actually all of them but specifically Yurina. Bora noticed the way her mother talks to the other girl. Seems like she doesn't want Yurina dating her daughter. The question is, does Xiaoting's mom knew about their relationship? Bora thought it was only them and some trainees knew...

"Where is Xiaoting unnie?" Doah looked around the kitchen. "I thought she'll cook dinner with you, where is she?"

"Oh, she went shopping with the C-girls. You know, it's been so long since they hung out" Doah believed then left the kitchen room. Bora sighed in relief, she just lied. But she has to do it. She wants Xiaoting to have an happy ending, not to Yurina who's been cheating the whole time.

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Bora went out to visit Cherry Bullet's dorm when suddenly, these 2 girls in their disguise walked by. She immediately recognized the voices and it was Yurina and Xingqiao. Both were her teammates in Utopia and of course, she's friends with the both of them. She was about to approach them when she heard the words "baobei" which means "baby" in Chinese. It was thought by Wen Zhe because she's learning Chinese with her.

Xingqiao most likely call everyone "baobei" but Bora clearly heard that it was Yurina who said that, not Xingqiao.

"Where do you want to go next, baobei?" They were talking in Korean but Yurina used baobei instead of Xingqiao's name which is sus.

"Let's eat hotpot together! We can invite some-"

"No, no. It's okay if it's just the both of us, come on" Yurina pulled Xingqiao somewhere away from Bora. Bora didn't conclude that Yurina is a cheater that time because she lack evidence, but as their team spend time together, she witnessed how flirty Yurina was to Xingqiao when Xiaoting's not around. Xingqiao seems oblivious about Yurina's actions because she doesn't care at all. But for Yurina, Bora thought that she likes Xingqiao and Xiaoting at the same time. How did Bora knew about Xiaoting and Yurina? Yurina told her during Utopia team spend time together. Bora wasn't there when Xiaoting confessed.

After the final line up, all the members moved to this new house. 5 months later, Y/n moved to the neighborhood that made Xiaoting and Yurina bond less. Bora was again curious about the situation. The first time Y/n went in to eat dinner with them, Bora felt this bad tension between Xiaoting and the other Chinese. There were times when Ruiqi, Xiaoting and Y/n talk in Chinese on spot and of course, Bora were slowly processing their conversations. She then heard about this 'engagement' and asked Wen Zhe about it. Bora wasn't shocked at all knowing Y/n and Xiaoting were already engaged. Cleaning the house is one of Bora's duties. She once cleaned Xiaoting's room and noticed one of her jewelries outside the cabinet. She took it and placed it back inside her closet but there was this ring, a very sparkly one, in the middle of the boxes.

"Engagement ring? Ah, no. Probably her mom gave that" Bora knew it was but she doesn't want to assume some things. She kept a lot of secrets in her and never let anyone know about it.

Y/n came and Bora observed her very well. From head to toe, she followed her movements and concluded that she's a good person. "Unnie! Y/n unnie said you were her bias in Planet Girls" Youngeun shook Bora who was just sitting beside her. "I envy you"

Y/n saying that she was her bias was +1000 points to Bora. You looked sincere and is never favoritism (Y/n explained in her live why she likes Bora, it was because of her talents). She thought it's going to be Xiaoting because Y/n's talking a lot about Xiaoting too in the live.

At the time, she hated Xiaoting knowing she cheated but that anger didn't last long. Now, Bora wants the both of you together as you also mentioned that you 'will marry Xiaoting'. She knew you were being serious so she asked for the help of Mrs. Bong as an alliance to this mission. Mission of getting the two of you trust each other again and be together again.

Shim Sojung
We reached Incheon
We'll be back later night

Kim Bora
Copy
I told Doah you were with C-girls
She was asking for you earlier

Shim Sojung
Why?
That's new
She never asked about me before

Kim Bora
She has a crush on Y/n, right?
And she knows that the both of you are best friends
she's being sus about it
Be careful around her, okay?

Shim Sojung
Ne
Thank you

Kim Bora
For what?

Shim Sojung
You've been helping me a lot,
Thank you

Kim Bora
Anything for you and to my YXY bias

Shim Sojung
Y/n is your bias?

Kim Bora
Of course
Likings must be reciprocated
If im her bias, she's my bias too

Xiaoting's POV

I chuckled as i hid my phone back inside of my padded jacket. The sun is close to set and we reached our destination on time. It was an hour far from Seoul then we ate at some family restaurant. No one noticed us because both of our groups aren't that still relevant to South Korea. Add that inside the restaurant were old people of muddle aged that doesn't care about youth music anymore.

"Who are you talking to?"

"Bora... she said Doah was looking for me earlier"

"Why?"

"I dont know as well... but don't worry, Bora is covering us up" Y/n nodded her head, slurping the Ramen bowl in front of her. The weather is was cold. It's already orange outside as well so I guess the sun is setting.

"I'm done, let's go" we cleaned our table then went to pay for the check. "You two looks familiar" the woman cashier said. "Are the both of you Chinese?" We nodded our heads then the woman ignored us again. She looked at us once we left the counter suspiciously. What if she's a sasaeng?

"Let's go" Y/n has this earpiece on her ear to tell the guards that we're set to go to the beach. Guards were following us around but not that close to us so that people around would not suspect us being celebrities. We're not that famous though, but still, there might be enemies of our parents around.

"It's cold" I whispered as i brush my two hands together. Y/n turn around to look at me, since she's walking ahead, then went beside me, grabbing one of my hands with hers. Oh how I missed these type of moments. Before, holding hands is a normal thing, but since we got this issues between us, it's rare now.

"Just for today" I heard she whispered to herself. Oh, I remembered she's only letting me talk to her just for today... we're still in 'space' but since she was bored, she put a time out first. 

"Ah, I remember. Since you're going home, check what Ma Yuling brought for me, okay? Don't forget" she's thinking of pther things right now, really?

"And tell Liang twins, if you cross paths with them, that I have something for them but they will only get it once I return home" she got something for them but for me?

"Oh, and Mom said that I forgot my favorite pajamas at home, can you pick it up for me?" Ha, that banana pajamas? It's cute but she loves it more than she loves me... foul.

"Xiaoting?"

"Yeah? Yes, of course! Anything for you"

"Thanks"

Thanks? No "You're the best" or something? Or kiss or high five? She really changed, huh. I messed up so bad.

"Dont worry, I will repay you once you come back... so do it quick" finally, something for me! I thought she's never gonna return those favors. "You're not talking, are you okay?" She went on a stop, realizing we're beside the shore already. The sun was like 4 inches away from the sea in our point of view. It's nice to see since there were no clouds around and the shore seems empty.

"I am, I'm just... you know, you've been talking about other things, not about you, or me, or us" i confronted her. It made me really sad to think that this was supposedly our time together, just the two of us and nothing else but she was talking a lot about other girls.

"Dont be upset about it... we've been talking about 'us' earlier in our house, right?"

"But still! I mean... we're going to separate again for a month. I dont want to waste this time, im going to miss you" she opened her arms to hug me. I pouted, noticing how small I am to her now. I swear she grows taller day by day! "Are you eating well? You've become more thin now... and little"

"Hey! I'm not thin or small, you just grew a lot. Stop growing, will you?" She chuckled. Even her voice started to change a bit. But it's pretty, I think her vocal range also changed, that's why.

"I will stop once I'm taller than our CEO already"

"What's his height?"

"173 cm, the shortest member of their group"

"173?! I'm 168! And I'm sure you're 170 now... you were 165 before! Life is kinda unfair... how did you grow taller?" I feel like I'm in the top of the world before because I can see my members heads from above, but now, I feel small because of Y/n. You Dayeon is also growing, Hikaru as well! Hikaru was very small during the camp, but one time she opened the house doors for me, i noticed that she's above my shoulders now.

"I just sleep... and stretch a lot. Look, my neck is longer now too!" She moved back her hair off her shoulders. "And my jaw is well defined now... im not double chin like you anymore"

"Oh yeah? But double chinned girls are the prettiest!" I fought back. That's what elders say so, so...

"Of course, you are pretty. I used to think I'm pretty before too but right now, I think I'm more handsome" she posed for a second then took off her her hood. "Hey, people might recognize you"

"No, and besides, I wear mask and a hat. I'm sure they won't recognize me"

"Okay... but be careful, okay?" I lifted my hands to her cheeks. She's not sick anymore but I can feel myself getting hot minute by minute.

"Your hands are cold" she giggled before placing hers on top of mines. Her hands slid down to my arms upto my shoulders then to my neck. "But this part is warm, are you okay? You're not feeling tired, arent you? Or dizzy?" She asked while placing her hands on top of my forehead. I closed my eyes for a bit but felt myself get more hotter. My lips started to get dry behind my mask and my head started to pound slightly. 

" i think we should head home now" sighing as she pulled me in for a hug. I wrapped my arms around her waist then pulled her closer. "Let's stay for a bit"

The sound of waves invaded our ears, Y/n swaying me gently. She was humming into a song that I dont know while caressing my hair slowly. The sun already set and the stars started appearing above us.

"Im sad"  I heard her mumble. She's sad over what?

"I cant take care of you because we have schedules" seems like she read my mind. "You dont have to... I have 8 sisters to help me at home"

"Correction, 7 sisters and 1 girlfriend"

"You're my only girlfriend, girlfriend" I playfully punched her side. "And she's going home tomorrow, yay"

"Why?"

"Because she wants to go home? I dont know the reason because I didnt asked her about it"

"Wha-... What kind of girlfriend are you, really? You should've asked why-"

"Stop with the love advices, will you?"

"Okay, sorry. But take care of yourself too. I told you not to sleep beside me when I was sick but you didn't followed my instructions, look at you now" she clicked her tongue repeatedly. "You didn't obey me too so I just returned it. Yes,  I will take care of my self. I love you so much that's why I took your fever and trapped it in my body instead" I felt her shook her head, im sure she's grinning right now too.

"Lets go home, your members will get worried if you don't come home by 10"

"We didn't take pictures yet... lets take some first" i heard her sigh then took out her phone. She's not a selfie person but I guess she changed after she debuted. I also noticed she took out her necklace with our engagement ring on it so it'll be included in the photo. I didnt bring mines, sad.

She changed her hairstyle into a short one for the first time too

"Hey, you didn't followed me back on weibo" she reminded me. Oh yeah, i forgot. Weibo is the only social media I can personally use but I cant post on it. Our company is really strict, huh. I wish our company is like Y/n's, more free and joyful.

"I will later, let's go?"

"Let's go now..." she grabbed my hands, intertwining our fingers together then dragging us out of the white sands. I wish this moment could last forever but too bad I have a little fever in me.

"I will send you fruits everyday while I'm on my work"

"You dont have to, focus on your promotions only, i can take care of myself"

"I cant just set aside my fiancée for my work..." I felt ny cheeks burn up as she called me hers again. "Take care when I'm not around, okay laopo (wife) ?"

"Whats with the new nickname?" I chukcled, nudging her lightly. "Should i call you laogong then? (husband)"

"You can call me whatever you want, bao (bei) " she smiled as she looked at me. "Call me baby"

"By EXO?"

"You're no fun"

While the guards were waiting at the van, one of them started giggling on his own.

"What's so funny, sir?" The other guard behind him asked.

"Nothing, I'm just listening to boss' conversations"