Ariana POV

        I was shocked by Sunggyu's reaction. "Don't worry" I meekly said. "I'll be fine. I've been through worse" I nervously chuckled.

        "I don't care what you've done in the past!" he screamed at me. Then his face relaxed a little. "I don't want to see you pushing yourself too hard" he said with genuine concern written on his face.

        I couldn't help but reply "I won't."

        He seemed satisfied with my answer and relaxed.

        "Hyung" Myungsoo spoke up. "We need to go and change for our next set."

        "Right" Sunggyu said. Then he looked at me and gave me a hug. "I'll see you after the show" he whispered in my ear, causing me to get weak in the knees. Then he ran off with Myungsoo, leaving me standing in a daze.

        "You alright?" Hoya asked as he placed a hand on my shoulder.

        I quickly turned around and nearly fell on the floor. "When did you get here?"

        He chuckled a little. "You've been standing there since before we went on stage" he gestured to Dongwoo who was standing beside him. "Are you alright?"

        Am I alright? What just happened?

Sunggyu POV

        I'm still a little pissed at Myungsoo for doing this behind my back, but I'm thankful he did. Now I get to sing this song with her.

        "Hyung, you look happy" Woohyun teased me when we got to our dressing room. "Did something good happen out there?"

        "Maybe" I smirked.

        "OHHH! Look who's happy that he got to sing with Ariana!" Sungyeol joined in.

        I usually hate when they tease me like this, but today I really don't mind because she said that she wanted to sing with me. Not any of them, just me.

Ariana POV

        The concerts went well and the fans seemed to accept that I was a part of it. Even the first few musical performances went well. Things really seemed to be looking up for me, but that is when everything usually starts to unravel.

        Sunggyu and I had been performing well together and the musical seemed to be a success. Then, the night before the last performance, I received a call from my father.

        "Hi Dad, what's going on? You never call me" I smiled as I answered the phone, thankful it wasn't my mother or sisters.

        "Your grandparents were in an accident."

        "Are they okay" fear washed over me and I knew that things were not okay. My father never calls, so it has to be bad.

        "They were rushed to the hospital and stabilized, but they are both still unconscious. The doctors told us to prepare for the worst."

        I broke down in tears. Why did this have to happen? "Where are they?"

        "They are currently in the ER but they will be moved up to the ICU shortly. You should come home as soon as possible."

        "I will" I sobbed.

        My father hung up the phone and I just cried. When I had finally regained my composure, I called the airport and booked the earliest flight for the morning after our last performance. Although I wanted to rush home to see them, I didn't want to let the director and the rest of the cast down, especially Sunggyu. Then I called the boss and told him the situation.

        "Are you sure you don't want to go now? I'm sure they would understand" he said sympathetically.

        "I'm sure" I replied. "Also, please don't tell the guys about this. I don't need them worrying about me needlessly."

        "Are you sure you want to do that?"

        "If I were to tell them about it, they would want to come with me and we both know that isn't possible."

        "I understand" he replied. "When will you be back?"

        "I'm not sure if I'll be able to come back any time soon."

        "Well, just know that we will always be here waiting for you when you do."

        "Thank you" I smiled with tears in my eyes.

Sunggyu POV

        It was the last day of the musical and I was so excited. I had decided that I would confess to her tonight.

        The guys came to see our last performance and because we had another schedule here after the musical was over. After the performance, the guys came back stage to congratulate us. They even brought Ariana a large bouquet of flowers. Since it was going to be Ariana's last night in Japan because the boss said that she had another schedule booked, we all decided that we would go out and celebrate together. The guys even said that they would pay for it, so we weren't about to pass up this opportunity.

        We all had a lot of fun laughing, joking and drinking that we lost track of time. By the time we realized, it was almost three in the morning.

        When we arrived at the hotel, the guys kept pushing me towards Ariana. I knew that they were all hoping that we would reconcile and maybe even get together. Even though I had said that I would tell her, I was still very nervous.

        The elevator arrived and they all crowded into it. When I tried to get in as well, they just kept pushing me out. The doors shut and they all took off, leaving me alone with Ariana.

        "Guess they can't stop teasing you" Ariana giggled.

        "Guess so" I laughed.

        The next elevator arrived and Ariana and I got on. Thankfully our rooms were on the same floor.

Ariana POV

        When we got off the elevator, Sunggyu walked me to my room. He has really changed since I first arrived in Korea. I was worried that we would never be able to laugh together again. I'm glad that we can at least be friends before I leave.

        "Thank you for seeing me to my room" I blushed a little.

        He rubbed the back of his head. "It's not a problem" he smiled.

        I opened the door and said "Have a good night."

        He took a step forward, leaned in close and kissed me deeply. As we parted, I felt my heart start to race. He started to turn away, so I quickly grabbed his hand.

        "Where are you going?" I asked.

        He looked at me and blushed. "Uh.....I.....My room."

        He tried to move away from me, but I pulled him towards me and started kissing him once more. "Don't go" I whispered as we parted.

Sunggyu POV

        Does she even understand what she is saying?

        "Ariana...."

        "Please Sunggyu, don't go" she sounded desperate.

        I could feel my heart racing. "I...I don't think that would be a good idea" I said. "I don't want us to do something we might regret."

        She took a step forward and kissed me again. "I want this Sunggyu. I want us to be together tonight. I'm not going to regret anything because I love you."

        I looked in her eyes and could tell she was being honest. I leaned forward and began kissing her once more. We then moved into her room and slowly and passionately made love together.

        The next morning, I woke up to her sleeping peacefully by my side. I couldn't believe what had happened the night before. I heard her moan as she opened her eyes.

        "Good morning" I smiled as I gave her a peck on the lips.

        "Morning" she bashfully smiled back.

        "I should get going before the guys wonder where I disappeared to."

        She hugged me tightly and said "I wish we could stay like this forever."

        I kissed the top of her head "Don't worry, we'll have plenty of time together when we get back to the dorm. I promise."

        Then I got out of the bed and got dressed. I looked over at her and she was still sitting on the bed, just wrapped in the blanket. All I wanted to do was pull the blanket off her and make love to her once more, but I knew that I had to go. I walked over to her and gave her one more kiss before saying "I love you Ariana." Then I left.

Ariana POV

        The kiss he gave me lingered on my lips and, as I heard the door latch, the tears began to fall uncontrollably.

        "I'm sorry Sunggyu" I wept into my pillow.