Taemin POV:

I enter the house quietly.

All the lights were off and the house was dead silent. I take out my shoes and head to me and Maki's shared room. I decided to leave my bookbag in the car knowing no homework will be done tonight. It was already 11 o'clock and all I wanted to do was crash and turn my brain on off.

I shall not go to an attraction park again for at least ten years.

I open our bedroom door quietly. The room was dark and the only lights on, which made me notice the vacant bed, came from the bathroom. I enter and close the door.

"Ma-"

"URGH."

I frown and dart my eyes towards the bathroom door. I could hear small coughs echoing inside.

"Makise?"

"URGH."

I hurry to the bathroom. What I found inside put me in utter confusion. Makise was head first in the toilet.

"Makise, what the-?" i look at her arched back in horror as liquid escaped her mouth violently into the toilet, splashing like colorful art. She coughed and looked up at me. Her face was paler than usual, black bags were under her eyes as if she hadn't slept in days.

She seemed exhausted.

"T-Taemin...I- URGH. "

She throws her head back in the toilet. I frown and try not to gag at the smell.

"I'll be right back." i say quickly and hurry to the kitchen as quietly as possible as not to wake up my mother.

I grab a glass and fill it up with cold water. I hurry back up the stairs slightly spilling some water.

"Here." i say as soon as I reach her. She was sitting opposite of the toilet, back against the wall.

"Thanks-" she tries to reach but I kneel down and bring the glass to her lips. Something was definitely wrong.

I felt extremely nervous.

She gulps the water slowly. Halfway she lifts her hand signaling she didn't want anymore. I take the glass away and put it next to our toothbrushes.

"Are you alright?" I ask even though I knew she wasn't and that she would tell me the opposite.

"I-I'm alright." she breaths out.

I sigh as i see her trying to get up.

"Wait."

I pick her up bridal style, and take her to our room. I hold back a groan as i put her on the bed in a sitting position.

"You need more water?"

She shakes her head and looks down at her hands.

I decided to let the lights off in the bedroom, too much light could also make her dizzy and worse.

"So what happened? Sick?" i ask remembering her text saying she wasn't feeling well.

"I-I just ate something bad." she studders weakly.

I nod slowly. I had left her again, and now...

"You should go to sleep, I bet you had a long day. " she chuckles.

I snap out of my thoughts and smile. I help her as she weakly goes under the covers. I go inside the bathroom and change myself into my pj pants and a simple white shirt. I then turn off the light and go to my side of the bed and lie down as well. Of course it took me awhile before I slept. Mixtures of happiness and guilt made it hard for me to fall asleep.

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"Oh, good morning sweetie. Where is Makise?" my mother questions me as soon as I enter the kitchen where she was busy making waffles.

I loved the smell of my mom's waffles.

"Morning Mom." I smile softly and go to kiss her forehead. "She's in bed still asleep. I think she's sick."

"Mm..she's been looking pretty weak nowadays. I didn't even notice.. I feel so bad. " My mother sighs sadly.

"Don't worry. It wasn't just you." i admit. I hadn't paid attention to Makise at all. I didn't notice that she was feeling sick and that her skin was close to being transparent. She also barely ate, which was scary for her. She loved snacking and trying Korean food.

"I have work today but... I'll Just stay here and take care of her."

"No mom. I'll do it."

"But, you have class today."

"I know, but it's easy classes and I have no exams. I'll just ask people to give me notes. You get to work... I'll take care of Makise."

I felt responsible for Makise's health. And not only that, my mom was getting things done. She'd explained a few nights ago that things were going smoothly, and that if she kept pushing, we wouldn't even need my step-dad's money.

"Ugh, such an angel." she pinches my cheeks and hands me a plate of waffles.

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"Okay... Where did the carrots go?"

I frown looking at my witch looking soup mixture. I tried making a fancy Japanese soup, which i regretted now.

I look at my phone which had the instructions for the broth.

Then it vibrates and I receive a message.

From Key:

>Are you skipping again?!

I shake my head and text him back.

>No, Makise is sick. Taking care of her.

>OH, please don't tell anybody.

I hurry and text the second message quickly. I wouldn't want Minho to hear i skipped School to take care of my sick wife.

I put my phone away and mix whatever was going on in this soup of mine. I had cut things quite nicely, though it took me an hour or so, but the results..

"Tae? What are you doing?"

I jolt up to find Makise staring at me from the kitchen entrance in confusion.

"Oh, Makise. I was making you soup. You should go back to bed since you're sick okay?"

She smiles weakly and comes next to me, looking over the soup.

"Mmm. It looks good." she nods.

I hide my surprise and nod.

"Right, so go to bed, I'll be right there.

"Wait, shouldn't you be at school today?"

"Makise." I glare at her playfully.

"Sorry, I'm going." she chuckles, and leaves the kitchen.

I shake my head and look over my soup proudly. I pour a little in a bowl to taste it a few minutes later, it didn't taste bad so I take another bowl and fill it up for Makise.

I grab two spoons and place both the bowl of soup and spoons on a tray before heading to our room.

"Hello." I knock softly and enter the room when she says i can come in.

"Here's your soup miss."

I bite my lip carefully bringing it to her. She was sitting on the bed, legs stretched and back on the ed rest.

"Thank you Tae." she says when I place the hssmjsbs on her lap.

"Mhm." I stretch and sit next to her. watching her eat slowly.

"It's good." she smiles after her third mouthful.

I smile.

"Good. Finish up so I can take you to a hospital later." i get up and get ready to go downstairs to fix myself a bowl but her voice stops me.

"W-Wait. There's no need for me to go to a hospital. I'm okay really."

I frown and look at her.

"Are you sure?"

She nods and gives me a weak reassuring smile. I nod and go downstairs. Well, I'll have to keep a close eye on her then.

I make myself a bowl and look at my phone. I had received a message from Minho.

>Hey, Key told me something happened at home, is everything okay?

I bite my lip and text back. I didn't want to lie to him but..

>Yeah, just a last minute thing :)

>OH.. okay. Hope it all gets resolved then :)

It will =)

I put my phone back in my pocket, take my bowl and head upstairs.

"Hey." i smile heading back in our room.

"Oh. You're eating here? You don't have to... "

I sigh and sit next to her.

"Well, I am anyways."

She nods and takes a spoonful of her soup. We eat in silence. It was always awkward between us. We didn't talk much after our marriage and since i am an awkward social person, and she is slightly shy, it doesn't help either.

"Taemin.."

"Mm?" I raise an eyebrow and look at her. She was biting her lower lip awkwardly, deeping the spoon inside the bowl and mixing it.

"What do you think about me?"

"What?"

"Ha, this sounds stupid to ask you now but...You won't leave me right?" she frowns and places her free hand on her lap. She seemed in battle with herself. I didn't know why..Perhaps did she somehow find out about Minho?!

"Makise, why would I-"

"Just promise you won't leave me. P-Please!" She looked at me directly in the eyes. /her eyes were full of emotions, hope, despair...I didn't understand.

"No matter how hard it gets... Please."

"I..I promise Maki." I say feeling something in me break. "I won't leave you."

She sighs and nods her head, looking back down at her bowl and taking a spoonful. I just stared at her, her belly. I wasn't sure how I will deal with this...

"Mm.. Feel like watching anime?" I say needing distraaction.

She smiles brightly and nods her head quickly.

"Heck yeah."

I chuckle and put my bowl on the nightstand. Anime was the one thing we had in common. She tells me the name of an anime i haven't watched yet, she says it's a must watch, so we spend are whole day having a marathon off this anime.

I stare at the white ceiling. Makise was once again fast asleep next to me, but I couldn't sleep at all. I had a boyfriend, a boyfriend i had pretty strong feelings for. Strong enough to make me realize that i was missing things in myself. But I was married, to a person who also deserves the best.

How was I going to deal with this now?

Brr.Brr.

I frown and look at my phone standing next to my night lamp. The screen was lit and I could see that i had a new message notification.

Minho?

>Hey, you feel like heading out?

>Minho, you're awake? It's almost midnight...

>No, my phone is on auto-text my Taeminnie♥.

>(¬_¬)

>(｡'▽'｡)♡

>I hope that's not my name on your phone, I'd hate that.

>Why, it's cute?

>Barely.

>Plus I'm not cute, I'm hot and sexy.

>Not trying to pull at my own tail, but I'm the sexy one in the relationship babe.

I blush. Babe.

>Whatever you say flaming charisma. So, you missed me even though we only didn't see each other for one day?

>Can you blame me?

>True...I'd miss me too TBH.

>(¬_¬)

> Okay, I'll meet you somewhere ～(^з^)-♡

>Okay, at Mello's café

>Got it! See you!

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Even though I groaned and mumbled about not believing i was out this late, I was actually exited. I can't believe I would leave my house this late just to meet this guy.

I stuffed my hands in my jog pants and looked around. I should've worn his Adidas track suit, but we still hadn't washed it. I take out my phone and text him.

>I'm here.

After a few seconds my phone vibrates again.

>Me too.

>..Where?

I frown and look around. All i could see was my car parked across the street.

>Look up.

I look up again. But nothing but my car and-

"Boo!"

I clinch my fist and jump up startled. I turn around ready to punch someone in the face. Of course that someone was him.

"Bi- Minho! You scared me!"

"I'm sorry," he says in between laughter. "You're so cute, i had too I'm sorry."

I pout and fix my hair.

"Why did you call me out here anyways? "

"Just because, I missed you and wanted to hang out."

"And so you had to be an ass and scare me?" i say still trying to sound angry.

"Come on, Taemin forgive me. I'll buy you a hot drink to make it up for it."

He grabs my hand and guides me inside the cafe. I let myself get dragged but still keep on the attitude.

The place was a little eerie. And it was creepier because of how late it was open and the few people actually inside. Minho however didn't seem to mind too much.

"Yo, Kuhn." He smiles arriving in front of the cashier. Behind, stood a guy smiling brightly. He had a few ear piercings- well many, dirt blonde hair and thick eyebrows.

"'Sup frog prince."

Minho pouts and glares at the other playfully.

"Thought we weren't doing frog nicknames anymore."

"Meh." the other chuckles and pulls his tongue.

He then finally looks at me and looks back at Minho a little questionably.

"OH, this is Taemin..Um.." he looks at me for a while then back at the other named Kuhn. "My close friend."

Kuhn grins and hits Minho on the shoulder. "Look at you go."

Minho pulls his tongue out and grabs my hand. I look up at him blushing slightly.

"Hi Taemin." the other waves at me.

I bow slightly and smile.

"Hello."

"I hope you'll let me get to know this guy, since you never tell me about anything anyways." Kuhn crosses his arms.

"Sure I will, so can we order now?"

"Tch, mean froggy. So what would you guys like to order?"

Minho looks at me, bringing the other's attention to me.

"Just hot cocoa, please." i smile softly.

He smiles and puts my order in on the machine in front of him then looks at Minho.

"An Americano. "

I look at the both of them. Minho rolls his eyes and Kuhn clicks his tongue.

"You and your dark coffee..you'd think you're heartless."

Minho chuckles. Kuhn motions for me to bring myself closer, which i do hesitantly.

"Yah, you should try to make your boyfriend try sweet stuff too." he whispers in my ear and I chuckle.

"Alright." i grin.

"What did you tell him?" Minho frowns, slightly tightening his grip on my hand.

"Secret. Alright, i'll be right back." Kuhn grimaces and leaves towards the coffee machine.

Minho looks at me eyebrow raised.

"What did he say?"

"Secret." i grin pulling my tongue at him. He shakes his head and ruffles my hair.

The other then comes back with our hot drinks. He gives them to us for free, saying it was because for once Minho had brought a date at his place. Minho argues a little but gives in.

"He seems nice." i smile as we head out.

"Mm. When he wants to be I'll admit. But he can be ridiculously cocky."

I chuckle and take a sip off my hot cocoa. It was hot and tasted great. My eyes wander on Minho and what he was wearing.

"Minho, aren't you cold?" i frown looking at his basketball shorts. He was wearing a fitted gray jacket and black and white Nike basketball shorts witch black nike running shoes.

"Not really.. okay a little." he chuckles. "But I'll be fine." he smiles and I shake my head. This guy...

"So where are we going exactly?"

"Right there." he smiles pointing at a park right ahead.

The park was lit by tall light poles. This was actually my first time seeing this park. We entered the park and I observed my surroundings. Minho had his arm on my shoulder since i used both hands to drink my hot cocoa. The walkway was made of dark red bricks, and the trees and grass around was nicely trimmed. A few night bugs could be heard buzzing around the light poles, it slightly bothered me since i hated bugs but I tried my best to ignore them.

We take a sit on a bench and quietly drink. The drink was making me warm, but Minho's body next to me did too. He was quietly sipping on his Americano, sighing every other minute. Was I boring? But I didn't know what to say... Crap, would this count as a date?

"Hey, want to play 21 questions? " i break the silence.

He raises an eyebrow at me. I pout slightly and shrug.

"Want to get to know you that's all."

"Sure. Why not?" he chuckles. He drinks from his Americano and shakes the cup. It was empty. He giggles and throws it in the trash across from us, making it in.

"Ooh, look at you ball player." i cooe playfully.

"Ball is life." He wriggles his thick eyebrows, crossing his legs.

I roll my eyes and hand him my empty cup. He chuckles and takes it, doing the same, he throws it right into the trash bin.

"So, 21 questions you were saying?"

I roll my eyes and nod.

"Yeah."

"Okay, you start."

"Mmm, favorite color?"

"'Blue. You?"

"Black."

"Interesting. Favorite food?"

"Banana Milkshake."

"I am secretly a Reese's fan. Although I shouldn't since they give me a little bit of a reaction."
Minho chuckles.

"Allergic to peanuts?" I question.

"Not really, it's a weird thing that only happens when I eat them." he chuckles.

"Oh..." I nod making sure I remember never to buy him Reese's for Valentine's Day. "I never actually had any when I think about it..."

"Are you serious? you definitely need to try them. This is the Reese's egg season so you should definitely try them."

I smile and nod. "I will then."

"So, your turn." he says and I nod.

"Alright, something you hate."

"Losing. " he nods nonchalantly.

"Mmm..homework for me."

"If you had one wish."

"To be able to do what i love,you?" I nod to myself. He stares at me for a little. "What?" I frown.

"Mmm, not sure. I'm quite content at the moment." he glances at me and I blush slightly, rolling my eyes.

"Something people don't really know about you."

I bite my lip slightly. The first thing that popped up in my head was of course Makise. But now, I don't think I had the courage to tell him.

"My dad...he left when I was 10 years old... Don't look at me like that , it wasn't that bad.. well for me, my mother suffered most." i chuckle nervously.

"Oh, I'm sorry Tae.."

"No it's okay, your turn." i hurry to push the subject away from me.

"Mmm... My brothers are adopted."

"What?!"

He chuckles and nods his head.

"Doesn't look obvious huh? I'm sort of like the miracle child my parents were able to have, but they couldn't after me."

"Oh...I wouldn't have guessed that, you guys kind of have the same eyebrows." i chuckle.

"I know right, I swear my parents Just wanted kids with thick eyebrows." he chuckles. "But yeah, your turn."

"Mmm, what is a habit you have?"

We keep on going. Probably asking more than 21 questions. It was more fun, than i expected. Being with him, feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Protected.

"Your turn." he grins stretching his arm behind me.

"Kink?" i ask surprising me and him both. I bite my lower lip and look at him slightly embarrassed.

"Hopefully, you'll find out soon." he grins and looks at me, making me blush more and almost choke on the air around us. It was started to get hot, or was it just me?

"You?"

"I-I have none." i studder slightly.

His face comes closer to mine. My breath began itching as his hot breath hit my nose, he smelled of coffee. But it was kind of sexy at the moment, not repulsive. It brought goosebumps to my whole body.

"You're lying, I bet you have one."

I shake my head and look straight into his eyes. He grins, and brings himself close enough to whisper in front of my lips. "I'll find out one way or another then."

I moan softly as his lips clash unto mine. Shit was he hot.

I grip unto his jacket and bring myself even closer to him, kissing back as passionately as he was kissing me. It was a soft but passionate kiss.

He breaks the kiss and I open my eyes slowly. His face was so handsome up close i could die.

"Hey, how about a date next weekend?" he grins making me smile goofily.

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I bring my head back, slightly stretching in the process. I was back home and it was about one o'clock in the morning. I had been inside Mint for a few minutes, thinking about everything again. The night went over and over in my head, like a movie. Everything was perfect with Minho, but I was still stuck. How should i fix this issue...

I take out my phone after awhile. I'm not sure how to fix this whole thing, but I can start by doing things right.

>Hey, Eunbi...

>Tae. Haven't seen you in so long, is something up? Did you get your wife knocked up or something?

I roll my eyes and text back.

>Let's break up.

>....Did I do something? Are you angry?

>No... Just think we should end this.

>Mm. I wish you'd called me or at least talked to me face-to-face..but I won't be a bitter ex. I just hope you're doing this because you're becoming mature for you and your wife. I'll miss you Tae, this was to happen sooner or latze. :) ciao xx

>Ciao. :)

I sigh and look over her message again. I will really miss this woman but.. this was something i had to do. I send this to all the girls on my phone, apologizing and ending any sort of connection we had by deleting their contact number and even my social media accounts.

Hopefully, I will be able to get things together.

Author Note: Low key promoting SMrookies and UP10TION lol