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Jonghyun holds the door open for Yeona, Chanyeol and Taemin to walk through, back out onto the street after they have finished their drinks at the cafe. Jonghyun takes Yeona's hand as he steps out the door after her, and she gazes up at him with stars in her eyes.

"I'll see you both tomorrow!" Yeona says, directed at both Taemin and Chanyeol in front of her

"It was lovely to meet you, hyung!" Chanyeol says to Jonghyun

"And you too, Loey!" Jonghyun replies

After their goodbyes, Yeona and Jonghyun turn to walk towards Jonghyun's car, parked in the opposite direction to where Taemin had parked his. As soon as Yeona reaches the passengers-side door, both her and Jonghyun jump in fright from the loud noise behind them.

"Hyung!" Chanyeol shouts

He sprints the length of the street until he reaches them, and Yeona looks worriedly at her friend, unsure of what was worth such an outcry.

"Can I have your number? I would like to hang out with you, hyung." Chanyeol says shyly

"Of course!" Jonghyun replies

Yeona giggles at the exchange, and she sits in the passenger seat as she watches her boyfriend and her friend exchange numbers, before they hug again while saying goodbye. Jonghyun walks around to the drivers side and steps into the car, immediately reaching across to hold Yeona's hand for the drive back to campus.

"Now I'm the one who's going to be jealous of Chanyeol." Yeona teases

"Well, as he did say so himself, he is very handsome." Jonghyun teases her back

Yeona giggles, happy to know that her boyfriend does and will get along with her newest close friend, relieved that there is no bad blood between them.

"My dorm or yours, Jagi?" Jonghyun asks

"Mine, please? We can stop by yours first if you need anything?" Yeona replies

"That works for me." Jonghyun says

Yeona is silent for the short drive home, mesmerised as she listens to Jonghyun while he sings along to the CD he has playing. A soft ballad-style, yet his voice is powerful and strong, unwavering as he hits every note. She loves him, she really does.

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Yeona kicks her shoes off once inside of her dorm, and Jonghyun follows not a moment later behind her. Yeona drops her bag on the floor, and then drags her feet along the ground until she reaches her bed, flopping straight down onto the mattress. She feels the weight shift next to her as Jonghyun joins her, and she turns her head to face him.

"Do you mind if I shower quickly?" Jonghyun asks

"Not at all, take your time!" Yeona replies

Jonghyun kisses Yeona on the tip of her nose, before rolling over and standing back up. She watches him as he undresses, obsessed with everything she sees but too exhausted to even move. She watches as he steps forward into the bathroom and closes the door, and she listens as the shower starts running, and Jonghyun's voice echoes through her room as he sings while under the water.

His words replay in her head, I love her more than the moon loves all of the stars in the shining night sky, and she feels the tears she held back, start to form again. She stands up, and without a second thought walks straight into the bathroom, not knowing what else to do to calm her down from the incoming panic attack.

Jonghyun's eyes widen as he turns to see Yeona as she steps through the door. He observes the way her arms are wrapped tightly around her stomach, as if she is in pain. He notices the tears in her eyes, and he stops the water, instantly stepping out and grabbing a towel to wrap around himself.