Y/n's POV

"Nice medal" Xiaoting grabbed the gold medal hanging from my neck and then pulled me closer intentionally. "You really run so fast, you should've aced the events back in high school" Both of us knew I got this athletic skill but my dad won't let me go to crowded places, even in school, he doesn't want me to join the other students in opening ceremonies. I just watch from the building, looking at Xiaoting who mostly leads the daily exercises. "You got a medal too, where is it?" I asked her. I noticed she wasn't wearing hers as soon as she hopped into the car. She and her members just got out of the gymnasium, YXY manager already talked with Kep1er's to let Xiaoting and Hikaru join the group for their vacation.

"I told Shiro to display it in our dorm. It's the only medal the group has right now..." Their group only joined gymnastics and relay, they came last in the relay.

"I see... did they go home now?" I peeked out of the car's window. Fans are taking pictures but they can't see what's inside of our car because it's tinted. "They did, let's go home too"

Mr. Kim immediately drove back home and as I instructed, he directly went to the group's house first. "Are you sure about this?" I asked her for the last time. She wants to talk to Zigin and I'm letting her because she said she can take it. "Let's do this"

Finding Ziyin wasn't that hard. She was already waiting in the living room, again, like a mother to me. Some members were also there because they just got home as well. "Are you two going to the other house?" Ziyin-jie immediately asked. I nodded my head and then pulled Xiaoting forward. "What is it?" Ziyin questioned.

"Jie-jie, can I talk privately with you? And Y/n" My cousin's eye darted on me first then back to Xiaoting. "Okay" She stood up, leading us to the dark hallways of the underground studio. No one will probably hear us there because even when there's a member in their studio, the walls are soundproof.

"Go on" Ziyin stopped in the middle of the hallway, crossing her arm. "Jie, I'm sorry I slapped-"

"That's goods. Y/n deserved that, next" I was shocked at first but yeah, I deserve that slap. "Well, I'm sorry for getting angry at her... we fought a lot of times and I couldn't now guarantee you my promise that I will never hurt your cousin" They had promised. Ziyin made Xiaoting promise her a lot of things including to not make me cry but I guess another broken promise. "I will never hurt her again this time, I will control myself very well, please forgive me" Xiaoting plead. Ziyin was just staring at her coldly. Ziyin-jie... always the protective cousin.

"Fine... for the last time, okay? One more, I'm telling this to your mother, Y/n" I nodded then with that, she left immediately. Xiaoting shouted a thank you before holding my hands again. "Is she for real?" I heard her ask. I think she's talking about Ziyin's forgiveness.

"She's real, come on now" I pulled her outside then we sneakily passed the other members in the kitchen. We went straight back to Mr. Kim's car then he drove us to the bigger house. As we got there, I was surprised at how many maids greeted us today. Some of them were from the group's house before. I observed their faces and noticed Mrs. Bong is still isn't around.

"Good evening, Miss Yang and Miss Shen, " the head maiden greeted. "Good evening, Mrs. Lin" Just like Mrs. Bong, both she and Mrs. Lin are half Chinese.

"Uhm... can I ask a thing, ajhuma?" Mrs. Lin lifts her head at me. "Yes, ma'am?"

"Do you know where Mrs. Bong went?" I finally asked. "She's having her vacation ma'am. But don't worry, she's fine" Without hesitation, I dismissed the maids and then pulled Xiaoting inside with me. We haven't eaten dinner yet but I'll cook later after a shower I guess.

"Come on" Xiaoting pulled me inside of the bathroom. Don't get us wrong, showering together is a normal thing. We've been showering together since we were kids! It just shows how strong our bonds are. Although Xiaoting herself got shy showering with me as we became teens, I now understand the reason why. She started to like me that time.

"You're looking so stressed, how about I give you facial treatment?" We eventually finished showering and ate dinner after. Now, she's making me sit on the couch in the bedroom. "Let me get some things" She excused herself and then went to the bathroom again. I checked on my phone to see any notifications and only saw one from the manager. She said I got some schedules tomorrow and then a break before the debut day.

"I'm back" I heard Xiaoting walk back into the room with boxes in her hand. I was about to help her but she pushed me back down and straddled me. "Stay put... the beauty products were left untouched on the cabinets... you don't use them?"

"You do know that I don't let these chemicals touch my skin, right?" I missed a lot of things because I was locked up at home. During college, I don't even wear make-up but I guess they didn't notice it. But as I debuted as an idol, make-up started filling my face day by day.

"You should get used to it" She replied as she smacked a whole face mask into my face. "Don't worry, it won't ruin your beautiful face" she cutely giggled then pecked the tip of my nose. "I'll just go get something downstairs, don't take these off" My eyes were covered by cucumber then I felt her get off my lap. I can hear her footsteps go away and then go back again. She stopped in front of the room, just across from me but I can't see her.

"What is it?" I asked but I received non.

"Did you forget something?" I asked once again but she only roamed around the room without replying. "Are you angry?" Oddly, she's not replying to me after being sweet to me a couple of minutes earlier.

"Baobei..."

"Yes?" Another person talked right in front of me. Wait, didn't Xiaoting just went behind me or something? I can hear her walking around the room earlier. "Sorry I took so long," It wasn't her, isn't it?

"You just came here?" I asked, taking off the thing from my eyes.

"Yeah? Why? Did someone go here?" She raised an eyebrow. "I heard someone walking around while you're gone... I was calling for you but they never replied. I thought you were them" I suddenly got chills. Was it true? My mom said there was a ghost in this house while they were staying there...

"Maybe you're just tired... here" Xiaoting handed me some water and vitamins. "Drink this then we go to sleep" I drank it up and then laid down on the couch. "What are you doing there, we're sleeping on the bed" She forcefully pulled me up to the bed forgetting that we were still on our bathrobes. "We should change first, sorry I forgot" She went to the cabinet and then threw a pair of pajamas at me. Xiaoting also went to lock the doors, I can sense she's creeping out as well. She believes in ghosts, I don't.

"Are you free starting tomorrow?" I changed the topic because the atmosphere feels gloomy with all the ghost things. "Yes, why?"

"Are you going to stay here all alone?" Her eyes largen, shooking her head in a rush at the same time. "No way"

"Then go with me, we'll just rehearsal tomorrow" Xiaoting agreed to my plan and as soon as she changed into pajamas already, she joined me in the comfy bed, resting her head on my arms this time. My arms hurt but it's fine. Anything for Xiaoting.

"What's this?" She asked as her hand was rubbing my stomach. Her way to stay warm. "You're working on your biceps now, huh?"

"I don't exercise but I guess all those dancing made something" The dance in the main song wasn't that hard but the b-side that we're going to promote has harder steps. It is called Fearless. The steps to that song are very timed and fast.

"I like it. Continue dancing, it's good for you" Xiaoting has been encouraging me to dance since we were still young but my body refused to do it. But after the surgery, I can move freely now so I'm a bit motivated.

"You know, I learned something from Dayeon unnie" I chuckled as I recalled a memory. Dayeon and I were in the practice room one time and she told me two things.

"What is it?"

"She said, to impress you, I should practice a lot in dancing" That's what Dayeon told me. "You should. You know I majored in dancing, I want you to major in it too"

"There's another thing that she told me"

"What?"

"Dancers are good in bed" me and Xiaoting laughed all together but she stopped in the middle all of the sudden. "Wait, is she inviting you?"

"Inviting what?"

"I mean, she's telling you that because she's a dancer, it's like "Hey, I'm a dancer, I'm good in bed, you should-"

"Of course not, love. Unnie was just advising me, stop overthinking" I dotted her forehead and then pulled her closer. "Sleep now" I kissed her crown and then closed my eyes. I was so tired but I'm happier when I talk to Xiaoting. I could never get tired of talking to her. "I love you"

"I love you too, baobao" She can't reach my face but I felt her peck my collar. "See you in dreamland"

Third Person's POV

Buzz

Y/n's phone vibrated on the nightstand and her eyes shot open. It was still dark in the room, Xiaoting's perfume evaded her nostril. The LED alarm clock behind Xiaoting's sleeping figure displayed 4 am, it's been 6 hours since she slept. She untangled Xiaoting's arms and legs around her first before sitting up, getting the phone on the table beside her.

Manager Kim
Sorry to wake you up, good morning
The schedule today is moved to 10 am
You can go back to sleep now

Y/n sighed in relief then plopped down back to bed, unconsciously landing her arms on top of Xiaoting's sleeping face. "WHO'S THAT?" Xiaoting bolted up. "O-oh- I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you-"

"Ah, it's just you, it's okay" Xiaoting sheepishly smiled then laid back down in Y/n's arms. "Why you so up this early, bao?"

"Manager Kim messaged, she said my schedule will start at 10 am"

"What time is it right now?"

"4:15 am"

"Go back to sleep" Xiaoting faintly whispered but Y/n was now half-awake. She can feel her leg muscles hurt because of the relay so she made a decision. "I'll go jog, you can continue sleeping here" She never heard Xiaoting disagree so she stood up and did some minimal stretching. Y/n went to the cabinet, got changed into some comfortable clothes, brushed her teeth, washed her face, and went outside the room. As she went to drink cold milk in the kitchen, she saw someone sitting on the counter already this early. The person was wearing a maid's dress and has earpods on her ear. Y/n decided to dodge the person and straight-up went outside.

"October, why are you so cold?" Y/n patted her arms to release some heat then started running down the mountain track. It was dark outside but the moon shines bright tonight. The stars were also clear in this part of Seoul. When you go to the main city, the stars are not that visible. The mountain air is also fresh unlike the ones in the city.

On her way, she met a lot of wild cats and dogs on the trail. If only she have food with her, she would feed them already. She jogged past YXY's house and Sehun's. Many well-known personalities live there as well, but Y/n can't name them all. As she reached the main entrance of the village, she jogged back up to the mountain and as she ran sweating on the trail, the rays of the sun started appearing on the horizon already. The view in the area looks so perfect. Y/n rarely sees the sunrise and sunset in China because their house is filled with huge trees and huge gates.

After hours of running, her legs led her back to the house already. Xiaoting was sipping on her cup, waiting in the kitchen for her girlfriend to come home.

"Hey," She heard Y/n panting behind her. Xiaoting felt a little disappointed when Y/n past her and decided not to hug her or kiss her at least on the cheeks. "Here's your coffee, ma'am" Someone handed Y/n a coffee but she politely pushed it away saying "Sorry, miss. I can't drink coffee" She looked at the maid and was surprised, another young maiden in the house just like Shiyu when she first met her.

"Uh, do you work here?" Y/n asked. It was the first time she saw this maid. "Yes, I've been working here before you came, ma'am" Xiaoting was watching the two girls across her talk to each other like acquaintances. "Ah, it's my first time seeing you here"

"I was the one who gave miss Xiaoting the pain relievers last time..." Y/n heard the maid whisper. "What's your name?" Xiaoting felt her heart clenched after Y/n's question. She bit her lip, the jealous feeling is coming back.

"I'm Kazuha, but the head maiden calls me Nana" Y/n nodded without any further questions because she felt Xiaoting burning holes in her already. Y/n smiled awkwardly at her girlfriend who was sitting across from her.

"I'll shower now-" Y/n tried to escape her furious girlfriend but failed.

"I'll shower with you," Xiaoting said. Y/n gulped as she looked at Kazuha who was looking embarrassed beside her. "Ting,"

"Come on, babe. I can smell you from afar. Let's get you cleaned up" Y/n smelt herself but she only smells like lavender. Before she could even run and lock herself up in the bathroom, Xiaoting already grabbed her by the fabric of her tracksuit and pulled her away from Kazuha who was blushing madly.

"Xiaoting, you don't have to-" before Y/n could protest, Xiaoting pulled her by her shirt and kissed her in front of Kazuha. Y/n was confused but is sure Xiaoting is jealous at the moment but the way she acted jealous this time... Y/n finds it sexy though. Unlike the ones before, Xiaoting looks like she's going to kill Y/n.

"You didn't brush your teeth?"

"I did-"

"I'll help you, come on, let's get out of here."