Paris was beautiful at night. May forgot her worries for just a little bit as they wandered around, heading in the direction of the Eiffel Tower. She had always wanted to visit here, but none of her missions had brought her to France yet.

They boys were energetic as always, singing some of their songs as they twirled down the street, passing around a camera.

She smiled at them fondly, loving how at peace she felt with them.

No. You can't think like that.

She gritted her teeth and started to walk away from them a little. You have a job to do. She turned around and glanced at him. Her heart broke.

I can't. I can't do it.

Her bottom lip trembled, and she turned her back to the group, cupping her hands to her face.

They were so invested in their song, only one of them noticed her wandering away. He broke off from the pack and tapped her shoulder.

May spun around, balling her hands into fists. "O-Oh!, Jongho, you scared me..."

His eyes widened for a second, noticing she had been crying. He placed his hands-on top of hers to get her to lower her fists and didn't break the contact when she had relaxed. "Why are you crying?" He asked gently.

May shook her head and went to turn away, but he reached up a hand and placed two fingers on her chin to make her look at him.

"Why do you try to hide yourself from us?"

Her knees started trembling. There was a warm feeling in the pit of her stomach that she didn't understand as she looked at the man in front of her.

"Please, Alice. Please talk to me." His voice was so soft, but it still broke over her.

Everything I've told them, is a lie...

"I can't..."

"Why?" He took his thumb and brushed away her tears.

"Because, you wouldn't want me if you knew what I am." May looked at him, keeping her face emotionless, before pulling her hands away from him and walking back to the hotel.

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"What was that about?" Seonghwa said, walking over to join the youngest member as he watched May walk away. "Is everything ok?"

"No. She's hiding something from us. She said we wouldn't like her if we knew what she is. What does that mean?"

"It means she has a past she doesn't want to share with us. Give her some time." The eldest said, walking back to the other members.

Jongho stood by himself for a long moment, thinking about what he wanted. Ever since she had started to open up a little bit, he had found himself drawn to the mysterious girl. Her smile, her real smile, could light up the room. He felt the overwhelming need to protect her. He always joked around that he would protect the members, since he was the strongest among them. But she was different.

He looked back at the group once, made eye contact with Seonghwa, then followed May.

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May was just about to enter her room when she heard him call her fake name. She sighed, wiped the tears from her eyes, and turned her head slightly to say, "Go away, Jongho."

"Nope, you're coming with me." He grabbed her forearm and dragged her down the hall and back to the elevator.

"I'm serious, Jongho. I just want to be alone right now."

"Too bad. I think I know a way to make you feel better, for now at least." He smiled back at her and May felt her stomach flip.

"Jonghoooooo." She whined a little. He chuckled and the corner of his mouth rose as he looked at her.

They got off on the first floor and he led her into the fitness studio. She looked around, confused as to why they were here. "Here, put these on." He handed her a pair of gloves then put some on himself before leading her to a punching bag. He held it and nodded at it, raising his eyebrows.

"You brought me down here to work out." He's crazy.

"I find it helps me when I have something on my mind. Plus, I have to keep up with this figure." He flexed his arms and made a ridiculous face, pursing his lips a little as he posed.

May laughed. He really does prove he's the youngest sometimes. Then she rolled her neck, letting it crack several times before she took a few swings at the bag.

"You've got good form! Don't forget to bend your knees a little more though." He said, trying to encourage her.

If only you knew that I'm holding back right now.

May bounced on the balls of her feet, then unleashed a powerful combination of punches and she ended by spinning on one leg and bringing the other one up to make contact with the bag. She hit it hard enough that Jongho stumbled back.

"Damn." He said.

May ran her hands through her hair and smirked. "What were you saying?" She rolled her shoulders and took a turn holding the bag for him.

His eyes narrowed as they focused on the bag, but in watching his movements, she knew he was holding back a little. She hid her face behind the bag for a second so she could smile at how sweet it was.

They didn't speak for a long time. It was a comfortable silence as they took turns letting out their stress. May had to admit, she did feel better when they were done, and she was laying on the floor panting.

"Hey, Alice?"

She hummed and turned her head to face him. A blush crept into her cheeks when she saw him staring back.

"When you're ready... will you tell me, what's been bothering you?"

Her good mood was gone instantly. She sat up and turned away from him. "I can't. Please just forget about it." She stood and started walking away.

Suddenly, hands grabbed her shoulders and spun her around. She felt lips on hers as Jongho smashed into her. Her eyes widened at the sensation and she froze. Wh-what??

Jongho pulled away, keeping his hands on her and searching her eyes. "I can't just forget, Alice.