"Will you be my boyfriend?" I asked, kneeling infront of the dumbfounded boy. With a strange sensation filling my chest, I waited for his answer.

He was dressed in black with strips of grey baggy pants and tshirt which had the design of a skeleton. To my suprise the only part of his body which was visible were his eyes. Those vicious brown eyes had stolen my heart and buried it in the deepest part of the earth. I was ready to be chained in the most silent room, maybe even tortured. That was how much I loved him.. But the main question remained..

Did he love me back? Did he feel the same way I felt for him? We did confess to each other, but that was almost 10 years ago. We were just kids back then unaware if it was just attraction or..No.. I could not think that way.. I closed my eyes and I could feel a lump forming in my throat. I could hear some murmurs. People were recording this while some girls gasped and everyone maintained a good amount of distance from me.

Why were they acting like that? Didn't people cheer for the couple during public confession? Then why was I receiving such a weird response?

"Yes."

My thoughts were interrupted by his deep husky voice. I stared at Baekhyun, my lips parted as I absorbed what he had said. A yes? I sprang to my feet and asked again.

"Was that a yes? For my proposal?"

I felt his gaze on me for a brief moment, and there was no doubt that he was smiling behind that black mask. I tried to imagine him and it made my knees weak and my chest tight. He took a step forward and held my shoulders with his firm hands. Over the years he had topped me in terms of height and he bent down to my ear level. His touch had sent shivers down my spine, but then I noticed my legs did not tremble anymore. His touch was warm, assuring and oh! I wish I could find a word to describe this beautiful feeling!

"How many times do I have to say a yes just to make you believe that I am yours. And you mine.. Taeng, even after all these years my feelings for you haven't faded. I still remember how you welcomed Kwan and me with open arms and a pure heart. And when I felt down, let it be summer,winter or thunder you would always wait for me at our secret hideout.. You.. You were always there for me.."

"And where did YOU disappear! Do you know how much I longed for you? I kept staring at the door hoping that you would show up! But no never did! Why?" Tears threatened my eyes, I sniffed and tried to calm myself. This was the best day of my life and I did not want to make it sad. But at the same time I needed answers..

"I am so sorry.. I had drifted to a faraway land.. But now I am back just for you and I promise that you will treasure this night for the rest of your life!" Saying so wiped he wiped my wet cheeks and pulled me into a hug. I did not hesitate and wrapped my arms around him. At that moment, I realized how thin his frame was. Since childhood itself Baekhyun was extremely energetic and ate comparatively less. But if he was still the same then it was a serious issue. I mentally promised myself that I will talk to him about it later..

"What is wrong with her? Why is she behaving like that?" I heard a girl whisper. Baekhyun clasped my hand, I could feel his urgency.

"Let's go somewhere else!" Before I could answer we were already walking, I did not know where but it seemed like Baekhyun knew where were heading. There was an eerie silence. Our fingers were interlocked and I slowly rested my head on his left shoulder.. I had always craved to share this moment with someone I loved.. And it was finally happening..

"Why didn't Kwan join us?"

"Well she had some important work." He answered while kicking a stone.

" It has been such a longtime! Has she grown taller than me? I hope not! Oh also does she still like him? Ah I really wanted to meet her!"I exclaimed with closed eyes, just then I felt Baekhyun's index finger on my lips. His left hand was around my waist and he pulled me closer to him, due to our height difference my back was slightly arched and I had to stand on my toes.

His mask had slightly slid down, revealing his nose. We were barely few inches apart and his calm breath on my neck made my cheeks burn. I wished I had put on more makeup to hide those red tints..

"Do you really want someone too interrupt our romantic night?" Saying so he winked at me. If Baekhyun was not holding me at the moment then I would have probably sunk to the ground. I inwardly cursed at that burning sensation in my stomach.

"N-No.. It is n-"

"Do you want that?" He brown orbs stared right in my soul. His grip tightened and I looked away. I could debate on the fact that no one has ever blushed as much as I did. Just then he started laughing.. He knew how much impact his voice, touch and presence had on me and he was seemingly enjoying it.

"Let's sit for while." He said staring at a spot near the river bank. At we sat, the breeze kissed my cheeks. It felt so good.

"This feels so unreal.." Yes, it felt like a dream which I did not want to end.

"Taeyeon I-" Before he could even start my phone rang. It was my mom. I was about to decline the call but Baekhyun gestured me to answer it.

"Taeyeon! Where are you! How will long will you take? It is already too late!"
"I will be late mamma.. I have some work! Bye bye!" I could hear my mother mutter something but then I ignored it. Baekhyun's eyes screamed confusion but I gestured him to ignore it.

"You were saying something?"

"Yes I was." His voice was low and he turned himself towards me. Before continuing he stared playing with my fingertips. By the way the atmosphere changed, I knew that he was nervous.

"You love me a lot don't you?"

"Yes." I instantly answered. There was no doubt in that.

"Will you continue to do so even if I left again? Without a word and my actions gave you nothing but immense pain?" He asked me while firmly holding my hand. I could feel sweat forming on my forehead, why was he asking such questions?

"I will continue to love you with all my heart. Even if it hurts a lot, I don't think I will be able to stop myself from having those feelings for you.. Baek, you are my everything. You have no idea how fast my heart beats when I see you.. I miss you more than I know and I love you more than I can show. Do you know if there was a shop of happiness then I would buy every single thing from you even if the prize would be my life.. But why are you saying such things? Is your family moving somewhere? We can still be connected through our phones.."

My throat felt dry and I couldn't trust myself to look in his eyes. He gently turned my face and before I knew it our foreheads were touching and we were kissing. It seemed that the city had paused and it was only us.. It was happening too quickly and I did not know how to react..But the kiss.. It was not forced.. I felt happy and comfortable..

"Thank you so much Taeyeon.. For loving me.. For letting me know that there is someone who will always love me unconditionally.. T-Thank you.." His eyes were moist and he creased my cheeks. We didn't speak for a while but his eyes displayed pure emotions.Just then my phone chimmed..

It was 11:45 pm. I knew that mum would be mad at me if I stayed down till late but I wanted to spend more time with Baekhyun. To my suprise he got up and dusted his pants..

"Well I think we should go back. I don't want to be beaten up by your father!" I couldn't help but agree more and laugh. We quickly exchanged our numbers and parted ways. And yes, I did expect scolding. My mother and father lectured me for almost thirty minutes but honestly I did not mind it. I was too happy and shamelessly smiling.

After I retired to my room I realized how much tired I was. While walking I was quite energetic but now I could feel the stress. I tossed myself on the bed and before my head touched the pillow I was alseep..

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"Wakey Wakey~ It's time to-" What in the world! I quickly turned off the alarm. No matter how much I was used to, to Felix's voice the alarm scared me.

"6:35?" Yeah I am significantly late. Even though it was still early I decided to scroll through my notifications. Just for sometime? I won't hurt. After turning on my wifi the first message which I got was from Baekhyun!

Hey sweetheart. 5:43 am
Good morning! 5:43 am
I love you.. 5:55 am

I smiled and replied "Good morning luv" and a heart emoji but for some reason the message was being sent. Maybe network issues. I before getting out of the bed I checked his last seen.. It was 5:55 am ,I guess he was an early riser unlike me!

I quickly got prepared and after half an hour I was sitting in front of my makeup desk, adjusting my hair. I was still drowsy but also excited to tell my bestfriend Tiffany about whatever had happened last night. I grabbed my bag, locker keys and ran downstairs. After receiving several instructions I cycled to school. I ran straight to the lockers and found Tiffany and Chen writing something in a small book.

We were assigned a group project and Kai and me were least interested.

"Oh look someone finally remembered her friend?" She scowled at me. It was understandable since I ditched her and spent time with Baekhyun. I walked to her and pulled her into a hug.

"I am sorry! Really!" I genuinely meant it. Judging by the look on her face I thought that she would quit talking to me for a week or so but she started laughing and forgave me.

"Tiff! You will not believe what had happened yesterday night!" Chen stopped writing and Kai rested his chin on the older one's shoulder and started listening.

"Well I proposed Baekhyun and he said a yes!" Tiffany's eyes widened.
"Wait what?! Are you talking about Byun Baekhyun?" Chen suspiciously asked.

"Yes!"

"How is that possible? Didn't he and his family die in a car crash longtime ago?" I froze. Die? What was wrong with them! How could they say something like this!

"Just stop it Chen! Stop saying such things about him! We literally spent the entire night in each other's arms!" Anger took over me.

"No Taeyeon he is not lying. My father had himself removed his name from the school's registration. He and his family died on November 1st around 5:50 or 5:55 am and almost 10 years ago. Infact Chen's fathet attended their funeral so he knows." Kai completed..

"THIS IS ALL NONSENSE! I will show you our texts!" I quickly pulled out my phone and checked WhatsApp. Since he was the last person I texted, I expected his name to be on the top but it was not there...

"How do you remember the time?" Tiffany asked Kai who quickly typed something in his phone and kept it inside.

"It's because that was the same time when I was traveling with my parents to visit my extremely sick grandmother. It was a horrible year.." Chen slowly massaged his shoulders. He knew about their family crisis and financial loss..

I tried to search Baekhyun's name in WhatsApp, Messages as well as my contact list. But it was nowhere.. My hands were shivering.. How was this possible? My legs felt weak and I almost lost my balance. Tiffany quickly held me.

"How is this possible.." I said even my voice was almost inaudible..
"Tae what happened? Are you alright? Should I call for help?"

"No.. I don't understand.We spent so much time together.Tiff. We even kissed each other..And now I can't even find his number..How.."

"Are you sure you that it was not a ghost?" Kai said and started laughing.

"Shut up Kai! He is AS REAL AS YOU AND ME!" I shouted on him. He seemed slightly startled and Chen sighed, he kept his notebook inside the locker and closed it. I still could not digest the situation when I looked my eyes widened with shock and happiness, I could see Baekhyun in Chen's locker's mirror!

"He is here! He is here! I knew it!" Tiffany stared at me as if I was a mad woman.

What suprised me was that he was still wearing the same clothes which he wore yesterday night. But I did not mind that at the moment. I quickly got up and turned around and...

He was not there...