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He wandered nervously around the room, so much so that the guys were getting dizzy, just from looking at him. He just couldn't stay still, more so than usual, because today was Aria's birthday, and he was currently setting up a surprise for her.
"Stop moving around so much," Sanha whined.
"Yeah." Rocky agreed with the youngest member. "I'm sure Aria's going to love it."
"You think so?" Just the thought of her sent the butterflies in his stomach wild. He felt queasy, but at the same time, he was excited.
He had been preparing the surprise party for months and had spent endless nights writing a song just for her. Now was the time to perform it for her; with help from the other members, of course. In a way, he was happy that he wasn't alone, and he had the support of the others.
He stopped his pacing and helped them finish setting everything up.
"There, we're done!" The guys collapsed to the ground in a huff and they admired their handiwork.
MJ looked behind him and noticed lit candles on the floor that were formed into a heart-shape. "Wah! That looks so cool."
"That was me!" Eunwoo beamed with pride.
"Nice work," MJ praised his friend.
Then his phone beeped signalling he had a text.
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ARIA: i'm outside now
MYUNGJUN: ok i'll come down now wait for me
ARIA: always 💗
He locked his phone with a smile and told the others that he was going outside to get Aria. Then he hurried towards where she was.
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"You're here!" MJ cheerily said once he opened the door for her.
"Of course." Aria smiled happily at him.
He held the door open for her, and without hesitation, grabbed her hand. Then he proceeded to pull her up the flight of stairs. "How was uni?"
"It was ok..." Aria looked downcast, and MJ squeezed her hand comfortingly.
"What's wrong?"
"Ah, it's just no one wished me a happy birthday." She sniffled and tightened her grip on his hand. She wanted to forget her day and focus on being here with M; it was a certainty that he would be able to cheer her up. Seeing him always made her day better.
"Really? Maybe they didn't get a chance to?" MJ reassured her. "And you're here now! I'll make sure you have the best birthday ever."
"Thanks, Junnie." She gave him a close-eyed smile, and then she joined him in skipping to the practice room.
"Right, close your eyes. Don't open them until I tell you to."
"Ok!" She shut her eyes tight and allowed him to guide her into the room.
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A scent of vanilla enveloped her, and instantly she was filled with a profound warmth. A small smile painted her lips, and she stood where MJ positioned her.
"Ok, open your eyes."
Her eyelids fluttered open, and she gasped in wonder at what she saw.
Streamers the colour of pastel pink fell from the ceiling, and balloons of the same colour decorated the walls and floor. A lone table was set up against the wall and was laden with her favourite foods, amongst them all was a beautiful cake; the candles lit and waiting for her to make a wish. On the floor was a heart-shape made of candles - that was where the vanilla scent was coming from.
At the far end of the room was a small stage, and on top were the members of Astro, smiling down at her. The one with the widest smile was MJ.
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After Aria had stopped her happy tears and was sitting comfortably, Astro began to play her birthday song. It was titled 'With You'.
As the song began, their eyes met and MJ thought that she looked the prettiest when she was looking at him. Right now, was the highlight of their day - especially hers, and he wanted it to be perfect for her... Special, even.
He jumped down from the stage and took her hand in his own. A spark of electricity travelled between them, and he pulled her up, so he could twirl her around the room.
He remembered back to when they had first met, and how she had taken his breath away. She was as pretty as a picture, and now she was even more so.
He wanted to be with her, and he wanted her in his arms. However, for now, he didn't know her true feelings, and he didn't want to make her uncomfortable. So, he was going to wait until the right time to let his feelings known.
Right now, he was content just hanging out with her and surprising her with things like he was doing right now. Seeing her happy was everything, and he wanted to make her even happier.
As the song went on, he stole glances at her and he saw her smile.
She was his dream.
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