Chapter 2: Thanks For Waiting

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-Nara's POV-

-What are you doing here? – You asked, confused while looking at him surprised.

-I came before you; it was clear that someone that famous like you would be on TV, don't you think. – He said before grinning. –I missed you. - He added.

You sighed. -I did, as well. – You said before you started to hug Leedo tightly.

Right after that, you two got out of your mother's house and started to walk around the nearby streets.

-So, my mom knew that I came back since the beginning, huh? – You said, surprised.

-Indeed, everyone got the news from TV, and yeah, she acted like if it was a surprise. – Leedo explained.

-So, Xion knows? – You asked, concerned.

-Yes, but why do you worry? – Leedo asked while looking at you.

-After the letter I send him, I'm afraid to see him again. Leedo, I can't see him just yet. – You stated while looking down at the floor.

-Hmm, okay. I understand your position; after all, you left because you wanted to make your mom proud. – Leedo grinned.

-Yes, but I don't know if everything I did was worth the sacrifice. – You admitted before you sighed.

-Hey, don't feel down. Everyone is with you. – Leedo assured as he patted your head gently.

-The others agree with you? – You asked, confused.

-Yes, and it was everything because your mother told us the whole story after our concert in Seoul. - Leedo disclosed.

-I owe her a lot of things. – You said as you released a slight smile.

-We all owe her a lot of things. Ah! You should've seen when she brought us her delicious food to the dorms~ so yummy. – Leedo said happily.

You chuckled. -You've been under good care after all. – You spoke as you smiled.

-Yes, yes, but nothing was the same without you, Nara. – Leedo stated as he stared at you with a smile.

-Why do you look at me like that? – You asked while blushing a little.

-I just wanted to see if you still the same little Nara. – Leedo told you before he chuckled. –And you still are. – He said while grabbing your cheek.

-Yah! Of course! I didn't change that much. – You complained cutely.


*Moments later*

Leedo and you; went to your house, and as soon as you arrived, you made a video call with the rest of your friends. And just as he said, they were happy to see you. Luckily Xion was with your mom, so he wasn't there with them. Between everyone, you started to talk about your job and how you got transferred to Seoul, and then they shared with you their days as artists and how they were enjoying today's day off work.

After talking for a while with them, you ended the call. Leedo and you; started to speak calmly once again.


*Current time*

Right now, you two were on the backyard just lying down on the grass while cloud gazing.

-I love the days like this, without work and just chilling out. – You said while enjoying the breeze.

-After all the work you've made, you might be exhausted. – Leedo said as he kept on looking at the sky.

-Just a little, but I'm okay. – You assured before chuckling slightly. –I'm thankful that at least my boss gave me this day to get everything done. - You admitted.

-That boss of yours is tough. Don't you think? I would've given you two days free before going to work. – Leedo stated, a bit annoyed.

-Leedo, you don't know him. He's like that because he wants the best for the company. – You told him.

-Ah, Nara, don't defend him. – Leedo complained as he looked at you, which made you giggle a bit.

-You still treat me as if you were my older brother. – You said as you looked at him happily.

-Of course! And now that you came back, I'll do anything in my power to keep you here. – Leedo assured.

-Why's that? – You asked.

-Because I missed you! And Xion will kill me if I let you go again. – Leedo laughed slightly.

-Why are you laughing? Did he tell you something? – You curiously asked as you laid upside down with your arms reloading on the grass.

-He just informed me that he's excited to see you and that wants you to stay. – Leedo disclosed while smiling.

You sighed. -How am I going to see Xion? – You asked, concerned while looking to the sky again. –I'm scared. – You murmured.

-You shouldn't be; only try to remember the friendship you build up with him. He misses you, Nara. – Leedo said as he looked at you, worried.

-But what if he gets mad at me? – You asked.

He chuckled. -Xion won't get mad; believe me! That your letter calmed everyone, and we were happy that you were back. – Leedo stated as he smiled at you, trying to comfort you.


*Nighttime*

Leedo left a while ago since he wanted you to rest peacefully after today's tough day of work; after all, you barely arrived this morning, and your house needs to get organized more. So, right after Leedo left, you started to do the few things you needed to get done until night arrived. You were exhausted; you haven't rested at all since you didn't sleep in all the flight.

Before you could sit down, you heard the doorbell ring.

-Going. – You shouted while walking to the entrance.

As soon as you opened the door, you saw him standing right there, and without any warning, he got inside your house and started to embrace you tightly.

-I thought I would be the one to see you first. – Xion whispered as he embraced you with all his warmth.

Your arms were down; you can't hug him, you can't touch him. You feel guilty for everything you've done. Xion noticed right away your lack of confidence, so he placed your arms around him as you tried to let the moment go.

-I'm sorry. – You said with a cracking tone of voice.

-You said enough with your letter, don't need to repeat yourself, Nara. – Xion said as he placed his hand on your head while holding you against him.

-How did you get my location? – You asked as you started to hug him.

-Your mom, she's always talking about you and how much you made her proud. So, it wasn't difficult to get your location out. – Xion spoke with a calm voice.

-I knew she would do something like that. – You said as tears started to drop down your cheeks. –I missed you so much. - You stuttered.

-I missed you more, Nara. Please, don't leave me again. – Xion murmured as he kept embracing you tightly.

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