EXO Academy

Chapter 20

Ae Cha's POV

I followed Luhan into the dining room which had candles lit, flowers petals on the floor and music playing in the background. He pulled out a chair for me.

"Please, sit here Agassi. Xiumin will be downstairs shortly." He walked back out and I stared around. Where were the others? Was this really a date? Now I really started to get really nervous. I craned my head to try and spot anyone around.

"K-Kris Oppa!" I saw him pass by and beckoned him to come. He was also dressed like a butler. "Yes, Ae Cha?" "Where is everyone?" "Oh, everyone left. They had things to do." "Why are you dressed like this? Why are you here?" I asked. "Hmmm, Um I'm here to help Xiumin hyung." "Help him with what exactly?" Kris looked a little worried.

"Okay, don't tell anyone that I told you this but this is kind of a date that was set up so that you could be alone with Xiumin hyung." "D-date?!" "Yeah, but don't worry. Everything will turn out great okay? Just relax and be yourself and I'm sure you'll be Xiumin hyungs style. Anyways, I have to head back to the kitchen. Fighting, Ae Cha!"

He briskly walked away, leaving me behind in the dining room. God, now I was really nervous. I was getting red and sweaty that I tried fanning myself with the napkin. "Are you hot, Ae Cha. Would you like the venue to be changed to outside?" Luhan walked up behind me surprising me. "Oh, no its okay. I don't want to cause any more trouble." "No trouble at all Ae Cha. Please come out to the garden."

Luhan lead me outside near what seemed like a barrier of pink roses with a cherry blossom tree in the center. And a small table with two chairs below in the shade. I sat back down and turned to admire at the beauty of it all. "When will Minseok get here?" Luhan smiled. "He should be done about now, I'll go check up on him." I was left alone again with my thoughts and anxiety.

An eternity seemed to pass even though I'm sure it was only a few minutes when I saw Minseok walk up. "H-hello Ae Cha." I stood up. "Hi." I whispered. "I'm glad you came." I smiled. "Of course, why wouldn't I?" We stood there quiet for a moment. "Let's sit." Said Minseok.

We both took our seats and it grew in an awkward silence again. "How are the two lovebirds doing?" Out walked up a Panda. "Tao?" The Panda shook it's big head. "I don't know who this Tao person you speak of, I'm the love panda! I'll also be one of your waiters for today!" I stifled a laugh.

This was too cute. Xiumin glanced over at me trying not to laugh out loud. "Alright then, love Panda. What will you be serving us today?" Asked Xiumin. Kris came up behind, wheeling in two dishes. "Today the meal will be Kimchi spaghetti! Enjoy, it was made by the world famous chef Do Kyungsoo!"

'Love Panda' waddled over one by one placing our plates on our table. Then he grabbed a bottle of wine as clumsily poured us a glass, spilling it while trying to keep his head in place.  "I will leave you two alone now." Waddling away quickly Taos butt wiggled in the costume.

By then I was gasping for air as well as Xiumin. "Well, they do try. I'll give them that." He said. "This was really nice of you to set up." I said. "Oh, it wasn't my idea really. I have no idea that this was going to happen. I think we were both set-up. When I came downstairs I couldn't find anyone and Luge just ushered me out here."

I giggled. "Well it's fun, either way." We were quiet for awhile as we ate and I took sips of my wine. "How are you feeling?" Asked Xiumin. "I'm feeling better Xiumin-ssi. Thank you for asking." I felt the blood rush to my cheeks. "You look really beautiful this evening. I don't think that even the roses can compare to you."

I blushed even more. "Oh no, I don't think I'm that pretty." I gulped down a mouthful of wine to calm myself down. "But you are."  I heard him whisper. Oh, God. Is this really happening? I couldn't stop smiling. "You look really handsome tonight too. I wasn't even sure that it was possible for you to be more perfect." I uttered out.

I opened my eyes in shock. Did I just say that out loud? Minseok also in turn blushed and stare at his plate. "I'm not perfect." He smiled.

Xiumin's POV

I was so confused earlier when I walked up and saw Ae Cha all alone in the garden. I was speechless at how beautiful she was. It was very awkward to talk to her but I was happy to be with her. I had to remind myself to thank Luhan and punch him for setting this up. The 'Love panda' came in this time with what I think was dessert but I wasn't sure. "I present to you, a Picasso Kris original!

There were sparklers on top with a horribly decorated cake. I couldn't help but laugh. We were each served a piece. "Before you both take a bite, it is customary that you each feed each other a piece of the cake." "Since when?!" I sputtered out. "Since now, so do it!" Exclaimed Luhan. He popped out with a camera. Since when was he there?! I looked over at Ae Cha smiling and laughing and I felt myself relax.

"Do it Minnie hyung!" Yelled out Kai. What the hell?! Where did his voice come from?! "Minnie?" Asked Ae Cha. Oh god, no not this! Anything but this! "It's um a nickname they gave me." I explained. She giggled and I bit my lip. She walked up with her piece of cake. "So 'Minnie' are we going to do this?" "O-okay."

We both held out some cake with forks and fed each other. From the noise that was made it was like we had saved mankind. Then there was a flash and I blinked confused. Luhan just smiled with a camera in his hands. "Go away." I said. Luhan continued smiling. "Alright, we'll leave you two alone now, don't do anything we wouldn't do." He winked. I sighed as they left.

"I'm sorry." I said turning to Ae Cha. She shook her head. "It's okay, I didn't mind." "Would you like to take a walk?" I asked. She nodded. "Sure." We walked down the rows of roses just taking it all in and stopped at the gazebo. Out of nowhere music started to play.

From the bushes I squinted and I thought I saw Kai and Chen mouthing something. "Ask her to dance!" They hid back into the bushes. "Would you like to dance?" I asked her. She blushed so cutely. "I don't really know how to dance." "It's okay, I'll show you." I said.

Gently I took both of her arms and wrapped them around my neck and then wrapped my arms around her waist. Slowly I moved my feet and she stumbled along like a child. I found it adorable and. I pulled her closer to me. She laid her head against my shoulder and I rested my chin on her head. She shifted her head up and looked at me. She smiled. "I like you."