I Got Married to an Idol?! [EXO Kpop Fanfiction]

Chapter 23 - A new year, a new you

A gift wrapped box was thrust into Jiyoon's lap as soon as she sat down in the car seat. She looked up to see Luhan focusing on the ignition and backing the car out of the parking space, ignoring her stare. She held up the box, shaking it slightly to feel what could be inside. However, Luhan had already filled the box with tissue paper to stop any rattling from happening, and he had to bite his lip to stop from laughing; he couldn't believe he guessed her actions so easily.

Jiyoon tore away the silver wrapping and white ribbon to reveal a red box. Running her fingers over the smooth texture of the box, she found the edge of the lid and slowly lifted it; she was scared it was all a prank. When nothing popped out, Jiyoon put aside the lid and peered inside. By now, Luhan had driven outside of the car park; the night traffic wasn't heavy and let him cruise on the road at his own speed. He watched Jiyoon from the corner of his eyes; she pushed aside the tissue paper to expose a camera. "Oh wow," she beamed, holding it up and turning on the device.

Luhan was ready as Jiyoon turned to face him to take a picture; he smiled serenely as the flash went off. "Wha- how'd you know I was gonna- never mind," Jiyoon spluttered, then looked back at her new camera. She turned it off and placed it back into the box, noticing the photo album at the bottom. Flicking open the cover, she saw a handwritten message on the first page.

Merry Christmas Jiyoon<3 I may have only been here for a few months, but already I feel as if we've been together for a very long time. I probably sound cheesy, but doesn't everyone when they've fallen in love? This album will be a way for us to store our memories, because a picture is worth a thousand words and more. Then we can always look back and reminisce our past and laugh, cry, hit each other (though I really hope you won't) and say, "We really do love each other a lot!" So, let's keep making more memories and one day show them to our children in the future and guide them to have a love as great as ours.

XOXO Luhan, your soon-to-be husband (^3^)v

Jiyoon suppressed her laugh, the message was exactly as she expected if not even cheesier than usual. In the end, the more she thought about the cute message the more she wanted to smile and laugh. In the end she did, "Ahaha, when did you do this? Thank you!" She said, smiling brightly at Luhan. It was his turn to blush and look away. Jiyoon smiled and leaned over to kiss his cheek.

By the time they arrived home, it was already quite late. Luhan parked the car nearer to the house than usual - "It's too dangerous for you, especially wearing such high heels," - and they made their way to the front door holding hands. Jiyoon shivered from the cold night air and cuddled closer to Luhan for warmth, surprising him. He smiled, slipping his hand out of her grip and instead pulled her closer by her waist. "Come on, let's go in," he said, unlocking the door and pulling her with him.

The two made their way quietly upstairs and got ready for bed. Jiyoon was too tired by now to say much, quickly changing in the bathroom before sliding under her covers. Luhan had changed in the room, so he was already under the covers, warming the bed. He wrapped his arms around her, pressing his lips lightly to her forehead and whispered, "Good night, love." Jiyoon only sighed happily and closed her eyes, falling asleep almost instantly.

---New Year's Eve---

Christmas had passed by quickly and it was already the last day of the year. Since it was New Year's Eve, the Park family, along with EXO and their managers and Jiyoon's two best friends, succeeded in securing a private area to watch fireworks near the Han River, mostly because EXO had insisted on celebrating with Jiyoon. They had invited others too, but they were all busy celebrating with their own families, and the family members of EXO were busy as well. However, Jiyoon was happy to celebrate the New Year with these twelve rambunctious boys.