60 : flash, beep, slam

Y/n and the group became increasingly busy over the next few days. While her group's schedules were still frozen, Xiaoting followed Y/n around. She only has three days of vacation left, one of which is Y/n's birthday.




Xiaoting decided not to attend Y/n's promotions the day before her birthday because she was preparing something at the private residence. An indoor date, just like how they used to celebrate birthdays. It is also their 5th anniversary today as lovers.




12 is a very special number for both of them. A lot of events happened every 12th of time or day to them. The first time they met was on September 12th, 2006. The second instance occurred on December 12, 2012, while Xiaoting and Y/n were on holiday with their parents in Switzerland. That was the time Xiaoting realized she had a crush on the other girl. Their birthdays and anniversaries were always on the 12th of something. Strange, but beautiful.




Since it's Sunday, YXY has returned home after filming an episode of Weekly Idol. Y/n had no idea about Xiaoting's plan or where she was at the time. Xiaoting simply told her she had her own schedule for today, and she immediately believed her.




"Please put it here..." Xiaoting was arranging the displays in the family house while waiting for Y/n. She also cooked with the maids, and thankfully, Kazuha was not present. It made her job a lot easier.




"What do you think, ajhumma? Will she like this?" she asked one of the elder maids, crossing her arms and looking around the house and the foods on the small table in the middle. "You worked hard for this, of course young master will like it..." the elder assured. The house appears to have been meticulously decorated, with holographic cutouts in one corner and candles to create a more romantic atmosphere. Y/n did this for Xiaoting's 20th birthday, and now she wants to repay her efforts.




"You two look cute in every picture; when did you start dating?" the elderly lady inquired as she examined the pictures on the walls. Pictures from when Y/n and Xiaoting were 7 to when they were 22. The bestfriends stood by each other and promised not to end their friendship. If only they could see the future, their younger selves must be proud of how they are doing now...




"When I was 13, I had my first love, and that was Y/n. I started feeling things as soon as we turned eleven, but I thought it was just infatuation, but every time, we grew closer to each other and be open to all. She was like... a safe house... home. I can tell her everything, and she will listen. She understands me well and can read me. That's why I liked her; she's unlike any of my other friends," Xiaoting explained, tearing up a little as she recalls the moments that were photographed; the pictures on the wall appear vivid in her memory; events that she will never forget.




"How did she know she also likes you?"




The lady behind her asked. Xiaoting smiled as she saw the picture Y/n took after they got together in Paris, her biggest smile plastered on her flushed face, hands holding the photographer's, who is Y/n.




"She only told me one story."







"How did you like me?"




"Well, you're the only person who genuinely cares about me... and... you're too obvious," Y/n chuckled as she snapped photos of everything around her. They became a thing a few hours ago, and it is still her birthday. They were walking around Paris, taking pictures and eating food.




"What do you mean? You have a lot of admirers," Xiaoting wondered out loud. She read all of Y/n's fan letters, and they were all... she thinks it's cringe... She likes Y/n, and she despises Y/n' admirers.




"So you want me to date them instead of you?"




"NO!" Y/n was taken aback when Xiaoting shouted at her. Eventually, Xiaoting's face turns red with embarrassment. She tried to look away, but it was too late.




"Sure... I only like you... not them," Y/n laughed, lightly tapping Xiaoting's shoulders before returning to take pictures of the surroundings.




"I like you.... because you're always there for me. I had no friends when I was younger because they were afraid that if they became my friends, their lives would be in danger. But you're different. I was moved when you told me you wanted to be friends with me. And now, you want to be my girlfriend. I never thought I'd marry or date someone because of how screwed up my family's life is"I started noticing you just now," she says back to Xiaoting, who is carefully listening to her. " This year. You were also... protective? I suppose? I also noticed you... giving me the unknown looks, you know, you keep staring at me for no apparent reason. I noticed my contact name has a heart on it on your phone. Your mother also told me that you tell them more stories about me than about yourself. When I was about to sleep in your house one night, I heard you whisper "I like you," but I wasn't sure if you were dreaming. I was waiting for you to confess just to be sure, and now we're here. Now that I've confirmed that you like me, I clarify that I like you too," Xiaoting couldn't stop hiding her own smile, as well as Y/ n's. They were standing side by side just below the Eiffel Tower. "If I could live forever with anyone, I would choose you," Y/n added, inching closer to Xiaoting to get her hands. The younger girl was obviously red at the moment and her smile was ear to ear.





Flash.




Another click was heard, and the camera flash made her vision blurry.




"Ouch," Xiaoting blinked several times, still smiling.




"I'm sorry, I just wanted to photograph this beautiful woman at this beautiful time."







"I guess she was unsure and confused at first, but after I confessed to her, she finalized her feelings and reciprocated..." Xiaoting explains, smiling as she walks around the photos on the walls. After they got together, Xiaoting was worrying because she thought Y/n was just pitying her that she told her she likes Xiaoting too, but as time passes, Y/n demonstrates to Xiaoting how important the girl is to her. Y/n began writing poems in Chinese because she is proficient in the language. Y/n also made a lot of things, such as origamis, to give to Xiaoting every day on their way to school. Y/n also sealed her lockers so that no one could drop their letters anymore. Every day, the older would tell her driver to go fetch Xiaoting from their apartment, and Mrs. Song would make lunch for both as Y/n instructed. After they became girlfriends, a lot of things changed. Their time for each other became more precious than what they had before.




"Sometimes I think back on the times we've spent together and wonder why I ruined it for us... I started a feud, and it's still going on. I feel bad for Y/n for keeping up with me, but I want her by my side forever." The mood changed abruptly, and Xiaoting wished she could go back in time to when everything was fine, when it was just her and Y/n.




"So... Do you wish to let her go? "The maid asked, and her heart sank. "I... I'm baffled... I gave her numerous problems and... No, I want to be with her in a peaceful manner... Not like this, I want the one before," Xiaoting said, almost crying. She wants Y/n to be happy but she is aslo the source of Y/n's pain. "I don't know anymore... I wanted to be with her, but a part of me thinks she'll be happier if I'm not around." She sniffles.




"You two are a perfect match. She cares about you and I know we, the maids, can see it with our own eyes. She loves you and I'm sure she's happy with you too. The only problem here is you two's occupation. You wanted to live a peaceful life, go live private... I'm sorry for barging in to your life story but that's the only thing I can advice," the older maid tapped her shoulders before leaving the room.




After they debuted as idols, Xiaoting realized how messed up everything was. They gained a lot of exposure, to the point where people began bugging into their private lives. As other people's boundaries grew between them, their relationship began to fray. The maid was correct; perhaps living a private life is the answer. But here's the rub... when? When will they return to their private lives? YXY is only a year old.




Beep.




Xiaoting was taken aback when he heard a horn. When she saw a van approaching their gates, her sad face curved into a smile. She took one last look at her design before fixing her dress and leaving the house to greet Y/n.




As she nervously approached the door, the scene made her entire day fall apart when she saw Y/n and THAT maid exiting the same van together.




"Ani... it's okay, unnie; thank you for helping me," Kazuha said softly as Xiaoting approached them. "You sure?"




"Yeah... oh, I just realized it's already midnight... happy birthday!"




"Thank you very much, Kazuha-"




"Happy birthday," Y/n jolted after hearing a deep voice behind her. "Hey, baobei. Thank you," Y/n was about to kiss her lips when Xiaoting turned her head, making Y/n to kiss her cheek instead. "Ting?" she asked quietly. "Is there something wrong?" she questioned in Chinese.




"Nothing," Xiaoting replied with a fake smile before returning to the house. Y/n pursued her, completely forgetting about Kazuha outside. Inside, she was astonished by the room she had just entered. Everything was arranged, and there was a small table in the center with foods. "Xiao-"




Slam.






A slammed door cut her off. She went up immediately because it came from the second floor. Their bedroom door was closed, but Xiaoting forgot to lock it. When Y/n went in, she saw Xiaoting sitting quietly at the edge of the bed. She was staring at the vanity across the room, where a purple letter had been placed on the table.




"Bao... what's wrong?" Y/n inquired as she approached Xiaoting and caressed her back to help calm her down. Y/n looked at where Xiaoting was staring and saw the letter, which, like the previous ones, was placed in a lavender colored envelope with a rose next to it. Y/n gently squeezed Xiaoting's shoulders one more time before leaving her side to read the letters that Xiaoting had prepared.




She took it and read what was inside.




"Happy 23rd Birthday and Anniversary to the love of my life! I love you so much, let us grow old happily and in peace together!"




In peace? But why is she suddenly upset with me? Y/n questioned herself.




"Thank you, babe. You're the sweetest. I also saw your set up in the kitchen, I'm hungry, let's eat." Y/n extended her hands to Xiaoting, but the other girl was still in her phase. The older woman sighed and knelt in front of her, her hands on Xiaoting's lap.




"If I did something wrong, I'm sorry. Please, let's not fight today... or tomorrow... or anyday... I hate it when you ignore me like this, especially on my special day... I want to spend my special day with you, tomorrow, I'll take you somewhere, please. Let's not fight," Y/n begged as she caressed her lover's face. Right now, Xiaoting returned her gaze, a small frown on her lips.




"Please tell me what's wrong."




"It's just... I didn't get to be your first greeter today... I was so close but Kazuha beat me to it... I'm sorry for ignoring you," Xiaoting said, standing up and straightening her clothes. "You weren't the first one last year, either. And, it's just a greeting, Ting. Having you beside me on my special day is more important... did you know that my birthday last year was boring without you goofing around? You're here now, and I'm content... come on now, babe. Let's eat the food you prepared." Xiaoting finally melted and loosened up after Y/n's words. Both of them chuckled before finally smiling to each other again. "I'm sorry, I was... jealous." Xiaoting admitted. Her words made the older grin, pinching the shorter's cheeks before placing a kiss on her forehead.




"I'll never trade you for anyone, Xiaoting. Never"






































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A/N

Hi, I'm back! Been inactive for 2 months after that accident :<

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