Exo Imagines

The Healing Process (Lay)

(A.N.) I've been away for so long I am so sorry to anyone who reads these or just started to read them. But, I'm back!~

"What do you mean, he stopped talking to you?"

Your best friend, Yixing, bolts up from the couch, concern in his auburn eyes.

"He just...stopped. I heard nothing else from him."

"Are you upset?"

You shrug, determined to lock your sad feelings away. Yixing was a great friend who had always listened to you, you didn't want to burden him with more of your problems.

"I think I'll get over it soon enough," you assure him. Your boyfriend, who you had met this summer, had recently stopped contacting you. You had a feeling he would at some point, it's hard to keep up with long-distance relationships. But, you had grown attached to him, and knew every one of his quirks, his habits, his gestures. You had late night Skype calls with him, and teary eyed confessions. He made you feel like you had to tell him everything, even the embarrassing things. He had been jealous of other guys, even Yixing. It was tiring, but you still loved him and wanted to keep what you had going.

"_____, let's go out."

You look at Yixing with wide eyes, unable to think of anything to say.

"I know you're upset, but going out with someone who likes you and cares about you will help. I don't expect you to have feelings for me too right away, because this is all part of the plan. We can call it...Project Healing Process!" He explains, his dimple showing as he smiles kindly at you. Yixing was cute, and was always sweet and gentle with you. You figured you would give it a try.

The first date was awkward, with spilled drinks and stutters. Your heart ached for your ex-boyfriend, and you were worried about losing your best friend over all this.

And then you went on a second date with Yixing. This one was less formal - you two just went for a walk in the park and had a picnic lunch. Your heart melted a bit at every cheesy joke Yixing made, and your smile became more genuine. Getting to know Yixing as a romantic interest was completely different from the best friend persona he always had. You found yourself staring at his lips when he talked, you had never noticed how soft they looked. You memorized the flecks of gold in his eyes by the fourth date as you lay under the stars, your legs overlapping with his.

"So, does that thought of that jerk still bother you?" Yixing asks, propping up on one elbow to look at you.

"We're getting there."

The dates became more frequent and much more intricate, rose petals scattered over a dining room table and soft music playing in the background. You loved this side of Yixing, the complete romantic. You were beginning to forget about that guy completely.

Until, one day, as Yixing was cuddling you in his arms on the couch, your ex showed up on your doorstep.

You heard three clear knocks on your door. Peeking out the window, you saw his face, looking regretful and apologetic.

"Who's here...? Oh."

Yixing looks over your shoulder, and you hear a low growl elicted from his throat.

"I'll answer it," he says, walking towards the door. You follow, staying close behind him.

"What are you doing here?" Yixing asks calmly, glaring at the boy in front of him.

"I came to see _____. I'm so sorry, please forgive me. It was stupid of me to ignore you and go off with other girls."

You take in a shakey breath and step out from behind your boyfriend.

"I want you to leave this house right now. I'm with Yixing now, and I couldn't be happier. You betrayed me, and he has been here for me the whole time. Your face is making me sick. Come on, Yixing. Let's get back to our movie."

The strength in your voice even takes you by surprise. Yixing grins down at you and slams the door in your ex's face.

"You were brave, _____. I'm so proud of you."

"It's all because of you, Yixing. You healed me."

His eyes meet yours and he lowers his head, pressing a soft, sweet kiss to your lips. Your eyes flutter shut, your heart racing. Happiness is flowing through your body, knowing you can now forget all about that boy and focus all your love on the one most important to you - Yixing.

(A.N.) Next up is Kyungie! I think...I'll have to brainstorm....

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