𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬

twenty-seven ✪

I gulped, turning around. Standing in front of me was my supposed to be fiance, Cai Xukun.

Changbin let go of my hand, "Took you long enough."

Xukun shrugged, "Sorry but Zeren and I needed to talk."

"What did he say?" I asked, getting curious. He and I still need to talk too.

"That he was sorry. And he said he'll only talk to you if you say yes to our marriage."

I furrowed my eyebrows. Why me? Xukun said no, too, right? "Why should I say yes when you completely disagreed to marrying me?"

Xukun walked slowly infront of me and cupped my cheeks, "Once, there was this girl who I met under the night sky. She was this tall," He motioned to a height where it could reach his knees. "We spent so much time together, and you know the best part? We promised each other to get married someday."

I blinked. I didn't remember this - OH

"Kunkun, do you want to get married too?" I asked during the wedding of our family friend, Li Ronghao. We were 9 years old.

Xukun nods, "I want my wife to be as beautiful as that." He points at the bride.

I pouted, "Who do you want as your bride? Is it Jieqiong?"

Xukun laughed as the bride and groom were having the toast. He ruffled my hair, "Why would I want Jieqiong if I have you?"

I felt myself grinning, "For real? You'd marry me????"

"Of course. Here," He took out the string that was used to tie the invitation and tied it around my ring finger, "There, so now everyone knows you're engaged. And that you're my fiance."

He held out his pinky finger, "Promise me we'll marry each other."

I held out mine and we crossed our pinkies together, "I promise."

"That's silly." I said, pushing the thoughts away. "We were 9!"

"So?" Xukun said, shrugging the idea off. "That doesn't mean I'm not going to marry you."

I pushed him away, "Forget it. I heard you loud and clear in there. You disagreed. I refuse to be a fool who's going to chase you around. I've done enough of that already."

I was about to walk away when I felt a hand around my wrist. Xukun pulled me back, our noses too close with each other.

"Stop being so stubborn and accept my feelings already." Xukun whispered, enough for me to hear. "I want to do this on my own, Xinyi."

I saw how his eyes look so serious. I've never seen Xukun act like this before.

I still remember those hearts he always gave to me. I kept it in my room, it's in one of my drawers.

I bit my lip, trying to avoid his eyes that you could drown into if you're not careful.

"I like you, Zhu Xinyi," Xukun confessed before I can even speak. "So much that it's breaking me apart not to be with you. And with Yanchen gone. Can I -" He started stuttering. "Can I have my chance now? I think I waited long enough."

I stopped myself from crying. This is the moment I've been waiting for ever since I realized what I truly felt for Xukun. I like him too, duh, is that even a question anymore? Plus HE'S CAI XUKUN.

I was about to say something when he slowly leaned in. I closed my eyes and -

"Are you guys gonna do it here?" Changbin. I totally forgot he was still behind us.

I sighed, looking back at him, "You're still here?"

He shrugs, "It would be rude to leave,"

"Why didn't you tell us you wanna go?"

"It would be more rude to interrupt your thing." Changbin replied, motioning to Xukun. "Now children, continue."

I rolled my eyes at him and moved a little away from Xukun, "Why don't we just head home? It's getting late anyway."

"Wait!" Xukun exclaimed. "We're leaving?! Just like that? I didn't even get an answer yet!"

I ignored his question and started walking to the direction of my house.

"Xinyi!" Xukun screamed, following from behind.

Changbin laughed as he walked beside me, "You know you're going to give him an answer soon, right?"

"Maybe," I chuckled, not looking back at Xukun.

Xukun groaned, "Thanks a lot, Seo Changbin!"

Changbin gave him a thumbs up before running away as Xukun chased him around.

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A/N: I apologize for updating so late and for the short chap

I'm not myself the past few days and I'm dealing with some shit.

Thank you so much for being patient with my updates! Sml guys 🤗

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