Fell In Love With Kai

Chapter 11: A Bold Move

After months of traversing the globe on their world tour, Kai found himself back in Seoul with a heart full of newfound emotions. The constant presence of Nora in his thoughts had only intensified during their time apart. Unable to contain his feelings any longer, Kai decided to make a bold move.

One evening, he found himself standing outside Minji and Nora's door, anticipation coursing through his veins. With a determined knock, Minji opened the door, greeting Kai with a smile.

Minji: "Kai! Long time no see. Come on in."

Kai stepped into their home, glancing around before asking about Nora.

Kai: "Where's Nora? I wanted to talk to her."

Minji: "Oh, she's on a work trip in Busan. She'll be back in a few days. Why? Is everything okay?"

Kai, not wanting to reveal the depth of his feelings just yet, played it cool.

Kai: "Yeah, just wanted to catch up. How has she been?"

Minji: "She's been good, a bit busy with work. But hey, why don't you leave her a message or something? I'm sure she'd love to hear from you."

Kai, seizing the opportunity, decided to take a step forward.

Kai: "Actually, Minji, do you mind if I get her number? I'd like to surprise her with a message when she gets back."

Minji, understanding Kai's request, smiled and handed him Nora's phone number.

Minji: "Sure, here you go. Just don't make her blush too much."

Kai chuckled, grateful for Minji's support.

Kai: "Thanks, Minji. I'll make sure it's nothing too embarrassing."

After leaving Minji's place with Nora's phone number in hand, Kai couldn't shake the excitement building within him. Eager to connect with Nora, he returned home, opened KakaoTalk, and entered her number.

As Nora's profile picture loaded, Kai found himself staring at a captivating photo. It was a snapshot from a royal wedding, and Nora stood beside her mother, exuding elegance in a black caftan with her brown wavy hair cascading down. The image painted a glimpse into Nora's world, and Kai was captivated by the beauty and grace she exuded.

A single tear escaped Kai's eye, a testament to the emotions stirred within him by the profound connection he felt with Nora's story. Unbeknownst to Kai, Sehun, who happened to be nearby, caught sight of his friend's emotional moment.

Sehun: (teasingly) "Kai, my man, what's going on? Shedding a tear over there?"

Kai, startled by Sehun's presence, quickly wiped away the tear and tried to play it off.

Kai: "It's nothing, just... got something in my eye."

Sehun, not one to let things slide, smirked knowingly.

Sehun: "Something in your eye, huh? Or is it someone on KakaoTalk?"

Kai, realizing he was caught, couldn't help but chuckle at Sehun's playful teasing.

Kai: "Okay, fine. It's Nora's profile picture. She looks amazing, and I... I don't know, it just hit me."

Sehun, ever the mischievous friend, grinned.

Sehun: "Looks like someone's smitten. Nora must have quite an effect on you."

Kai: "Yeah, she does. There's something about her, Sehun. Something special."

Sehun, understanding the depth of Kai's feelings, gave him a friendly pat on the back.

Sehun: "Well, my friend, I'm all for it. Pursue what makes you happy. Who knows, maybe Nora is the missing piece to the Kai puzzle."

Kai, grateful for Sehun's support, nodded.

Kai: "Thanks, Sehun. I appreciate it."

Sehun: (grinning) "Well, well, looks like someone has fallen for our mysterious Nora. Don't worry, Kai, your secret is safe with me."

Kai: (playfully rolling his eyes) "You're enjoying this too much, Sehun. Can't a guy appreciate someone's beauty without it turning into a spectacle?"

Sehun: (teasingly) "Sure, sure. Just appreciating beauty, I get it. But you know, this might be the start of something more than just appreciation. Nora seems to have cast a spell on you."

Kai: (smirking) "A spell? Come on, Sehun, don't get carried away."

Sehun: (mockingly serious) "I've seen it all, Kai. The tear, the sighs – classic signs of someone under a spell. I'll be your wingman, just in case you need one."

Kai: (laughs) "Thanks, but I think I can handle this on my own. Nora and I, we're just... figuring things out."

Sehun: (raising an eyebrow) "Figuring things out, huh? Sounds like the beginning of a K-drama plot. Are we in for some romantic twists and turns?"

Kai: (smiling) "Who knows? Life is full of surprises. Just promise me you won't turn this into an EXO reality show."

Sehun: (grinning) "No promises, my friend. But seriously, I'm happy for you. Nora seems like a great person, and you deserve a shot at something special."

Kai: (grateful) "Thanks, Sehun. Your support means a lot."

As the banter between Kai and Sehun continued, a sense of camaraderie filled the room. Little did they know, this playful teasing and encouragement would become a cherished memory in the unfolding story of Kai and Nora's connection.