Battle of the Boyfriends ~ Lucas & Hendery[WayV]

Chapter 5

*June 26, 2023*
It is the end of my spring semester in Korea. Lucas is back in China, doing various activities as rumors of solo projects arise, while Hendery stuck around with the other members. WinWin is also there, having been given the opportunity to visit his hometown for the first time since he got scouted for SM Entertainment. Ten and YangYang, as usual, are off as the iconic duo they are themselves.

While all of this is going on, I'm having to pack up my bags, getting ready to move back to my college city, Las Vegas, Nevada, by the last day of this month. It's been a tough time for me. Not only have I been able to make these awesome friends while out here in Seoul, I've also have been able to learn some important lessons. I've learned to not take everything for granted, and to feel blessed that I've gotten this incredible experience of a 3-month long education at one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. I feel proud of myself that I was able to keep my grades up well enough to even make my transfer into Yonsei University in the first place. Lastly, saying goodbye is the hardest part of returning home. Sure, I'll get to see my family again, but what I'm leaving behind. . . I'll never forget and always try to keep in touch. Thus, my journey back to America begins today. Thank you, Seoul. Thank you NCT. Just thank you for everything you've taught me in the past 3 months that's made my university education worth while. This is not goodbye, just a simple; see you soon. . .

A week goes by, and unfortunately, the WayV and NCT 127 members were packed full with their schedules this month, so they were unable to say goodbye to me in person, but they wished me a safe flight and their farewells through text. I would have liked a goodbye in person, but I have to be understanding of their schedules too. Sometimes, it never lines up. Well, I'm at Incheon International Airport now. I'm waiting at my gate, nervously shaking my leg while watching the seats around me fill up. While the previous year was not the best for me, overall, I feel like traveling alone for the first time allowed me to mature more. With all that said, our pilot calls for us to board our plane, and we all line up. I'm one of the first people in line. I'm wearing a mask just for my own sake because I know how tough these past few years have been. Finally, I find my seat in the plane, and I'm ready to go home now.

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I'm sitting in my room, not paying much attention to my group chat with NCT, just focusing on my current assignments, due dates, and projects that are much more heavy than my freshman year. I've heard from my elder cousin that my senior year of college should be the easiest out of the four-year education I'll be receiving. That's a relief because so far, my freshman year was light and my sophomore year was heavy with all three types of work in college. I'll be expecting my senior year to mirror my junior year. That is just my prediction. I've been grinding so hard in college thus far that I think I need to take a break. Good thing winter break is coming up and I'll have time for recooporation. Some me time after all the stress I put myself under. It should be nice. The little pause for winter break. I'll make sure to make it worth it. Take some time to reflect, all that good stuff.

*Winter Break | Dec. 16*
Ah, the time has finally come. I've just been sitting in my room, and I'm contemplating whether or not to go back to my old hometown to visit my family for Christmas or stick around Vegas. It's fun for a bit then it gets old fast, in my opinion. Since, personally, I'm not a party person, I don't go clubbing nor do I even fathom the idea of drinking since I just turned 20 last month. I'll try to figure something out during this long break. That same day, I hear the doorbell being rung. I run downstairs to answer the door, not expecting anyone special for today. When I open the door, standing there is Lucas, him and his 6'0 glory over me. His hair adds an extra 2 inches, at least. Well, anyways I stand there stunned, but step aside to allow him inside.
"Hey." Lucas said.
"W- what are you doing here?" I asked, anxiously looking him up and down.
"I just had to come see you." Lucas said.
"Why? Why me?" I asked, getting more and more nervous, but Lucas takes a step closer to me.
"Look at me. . . Cuz you're cute." Lucas said, forcing me to look me straight into his eyes.
"Look, I'm 4 years younger than you, are you serious right now?" I asked.
"I don't care about age. You are my type." Lucas said.
"Am I really that pretty?" I asked.
"Ayy, stop being so insecure, girl~" Lucas said, putting a hand on my face.
"Wait a second." I said, turning away.

I dragged Lucas to my room so we could talk in private. I plop down on my bed and Lucas sits down next to me, trying to approach this carefully. We chatted for like an hour or so. By the end of our conversation, we shared our first kiss as I gave into Lucas's flirtatious attitude. He's truly my personal ideal type. I never wanted this relationship to happen, but it just did seemingly by accident. Our feelings happened naturally, but I feel I can see what'll happen if we go through with this. Only God can tell, but I have a bad feeling about this relationship going forward. If I'm right, I'll cry for months on end by the this "relationship."