Fell In Love With Kai

Chapter 18: Unspoken Revelations

The pulsating beat of the music slowly faded as the show came to an end. The crowd erupted into cheers, but amidst the celebration, Nora felt the urge to escape. She turned to leave, hoping to avoid any encounters, but Kai's voice cut through the crowd.

Kai: (breathing heavily after the performance, spots Nora trying to leave) "Nora!"

Nora: (startled, freezes in her tracks)

Kai: (catching up to her) "Wait, Nora. We need to talk."

Nora: (hesitant, avoiding eye contact) "There's nothing left to say, Kai."

Kai: "Nora, please. Just hear me out."

Nora: (sighs) "Fine, talk."

Kai: (nervously) "I never meant for things to go this way. The media, the rumors... it all got out of hand. I wanted to protect you, but I ended up hurting you instead."

Nora: (guarded) "You think an apology changes everything?"

Kai: "No, but I want you to know that... I care about you, Nora. More than I realized."

Nora: (frustrated) "Kai, I can't—"

Kai: (interrupts) "Just let me finish. I've been crazy without you and Minji. I've missed you, and not a day goes by without me regretting everything."

Nora: (softens) "Kai, it's not that simple. I can't just forget everything."

Kai: (desperate) "Then help me make things right. Let me try to fix this mess I've created."

Nora: (pauses, conflicted) "I... I don't know if I can trust you again."

Kai: (sadly) "I understand. But before you go, just one thing—"

Nora: (unexpectedly kisses him, then pulls away) "That's the only thing you get. Goodbye, Kai."

Kai: (stunned, watches her run off, hand on his lips) "What just happened?"

Back on the stage, Kai, still processing the unexpected turn of events, took a deep breath and returned to the mic. He felt a mix of confusion and joy, uncertain of where this would lead.

Kai: (calling his sister) "Hey, sis, I need to talk to you."

Sister: "Kai, what now? Is everything okay?"

Kai: "I met Nora tonight. After the performance. I tried to talk to her, to fix things."

Sister: (skeptical) "And how did that go?"

Kai: "It was... unexpected. She kissed me."

Sister: (pauses) "Wait, what? Kai, are you sure you're not making things more complicated?"

Kai: "I didn't see it coming, sis. It just happened. But I feel like there's more to say, more to understand."

Sister: (sighs) "You can't keep going back and forth, Kai. It's not fair to either of you. What are you trying to achieve?"

Kai: "I don't know, sis. Maybe closure. Maybe a chance to make things right. But I can't just let it end like this."

Sister: "Kai, be careful. Nora has her own feelings, and you can't play with them. You've got to figure out what you really want."

Kai: "I know. It's just... complicated. But I'll try to sort it out. Thanks for listening, sis."

Sister: "Take care of yourself, Kai. And try not to make things messier than they already are."

Kai: (addressing EXO members) "Hey, guys, we need to talk."

Chanyeol: "What's up, Kai? Something on your mind?"

Kai: "I saw Nora tonight, after the performance. I tried to talk to her, to fix things."

Baekhyun: "And? How did it go?"

Kai: "It was unexpected. She kissed me."

Sehun: (grinning) "Whoa, Kai! Spill the details!"

Kai: (serious) "This is serious, Sehun. I didn't see it coming. But now, I feel like there's more we need to figure out."

D.O.: "Kai, you know you're treading on thin ice. What's your plan?"

Kai: "I don't have a clear plan, but I can't just let things end like this. There's too much left unsaid."

Suho: "Kai, you have to be careful. This isn't just about you; it involves Nora too."

Kai: "I know, Suho. I just wanted you guys to know what's happening. It's a mess, but I need your support."

Xiumin: "Support you we will, but don't drag her into more confusion. And don't forget, we're here for you, buddy."

Kai: "Thanks, guys. I'll do my best to figure things out. Just wanted you to be aware of what's going on."