It had been several hours since Shancai had left and we all headed to Meizuo's house to hang out for a while. I was getting worried and so was Lei because we hadn't heard anything from her since she said she had just landed in London.

"We lost contact with Shancai after her message this afternoon." Ximen said as Lei continued to call her to no avail. I nervously tapped my shoe against the floor as I thought about what could have happened to her and why she still hadn't contacted us since this afternoon.

"She probably saw Ah Si already. Ah Si must have been so touched." Meizuo teased, trying to break the tension in the room.

"Shancai, why are you here?" Ximen said, pretending he was Ah Si as he turned to Meizuo.

"Ah Si, I missed you so much. I'd surely be with you no matter where you go." Meizuo dramatically replied as they shared a laugh and I rolled my eyes before hitting him on the shoulder. Meizuo pouted and I smiled innocently before he kissed the back of my hand lovingly.

"I have a bad feeling." Lei said as I turned back to him and agreed.

"Me too. I think something happened." I said and Meizuo rubbed my hand in comfort.

"Don't worry. Believe in the fighting spirit of the weed." He comforted.

"Why does it feel like the calm before the storm?" Ximen said, looking worried.

"It seems Ah Si's mom had everything figured out. So, it went without a glitch this time." Meizuo concluded and I frowned before plopping down on the couch beside him. I rested my head on his shoulder as my arms crossed with his, our hands still intertwined.

"I hope... Ah Si can come back safely." Ximen said and I sighed.

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It was the middle of the night and Meizuo was staying over to help me out with some paperwork despite my protests. We both had dinner with my parents and Sooyeon & Tyler earlier and Mom offered him a room to sleep in since we had finished a little late.

He was on my bed, going through some of the company's monthly reports while I was on my desk, flipping through the online catalog. I was going through some of the clothes when Meizuo suddenly closed my laptop.

"What- Zuo, I have to finish it by tonight, Sooyeon jie is still waiting for them." I explained and he shook his head.

"I talked to your sister AND your parents and they agree that you should take a break." He said.

"He's right sis! Use this time to spend some time with your boyfriend!" Sooyeon shouted from outside my door, making me blush profusely. Meizuo just laughed as he cleaned up the papers on the bed and stacked them up nicely on the table near my closet.

"Come here." He said as he led me to my bed, and I slowly curled up against him. Sighing, as exhaustion finally settled in. He hugged me towards him as I snuggled against his neck, my arms around his waist.

"Zuo?" I asked, with my eyes closed and he hummed in response.

"Do you think Shancai and Ah Si will be okay?" I asked and he sighed.

"I hope so Shui. They're both strong. I'm sure they'll be okay." He reassured me.

"I can't imagine being in their situation Zuo..being forced to stay away from the one I love.." I said, opening my eyes and looking up at my boyfriend.

"That will never happen Shui. I won't let it. I've didn't wait for the past 10 years just to let you slip through my fingers. I love you so much and I won't let you go that easily." He said, kissing my forehead and hugging me tighter.

Before I knew it, I had fallen asleep.

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I looked at Shuijing's face and smiled to myself. It's been almost a year now since we got together and I still can't believe she's mine.

I was so stupid when I was younger. I went out with other girls because I was too blind to see that my dream girl was actually my best friend.

I smiled wider when I remembered when I started seeing her differently.

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"IT'S THE F4!"

I smiled as the four of us walked through the halls in our uniforms. I winked at some of the girls who screamed in glee and excitement. We were all heading to the cafeteria to get some food. Shui's class was running a little late so we decided to wait for her at our usual table outside.

It was Valentines' Day, so our table was full of flowers, chocolates and other sweets. We sat down and were probably talking for about 30 minutes, waiting for Shuijing to arrive. Jing was currently away on a field trip with her class and her schedule was the least similar to our so Shui usually ate lunch with us and we sometimes dropped her off at home.

"Guys! Sorry I'm late!"

I turned my head and saw Shui, carrying 2 huge bouquets of red roses. The bouquet was so big that we could barely see her.

"A little help please?" She said from behind the flowers, prompting Lei and me to stand up and take the flowers. Lei took the first one while I reached for the second one. My breath got caught in my throat as I took the flowers from her, revealing her face.

Since when did my best friend become a goddess?

Her hair was curled loosely (probably Jing's doing) and her lips were painted a glossy pale pink color. I never noticed how pretty she was despite her just wearing her uniform. She had on some black thigh-high stockings and black 4-inch pumps (Jing's advice because she wanted to look taller). On top of her head was a brown French beret and her ears were pierced with small diamond stud earrings.

I didn't know how long I stared at her because I was suddenly met with a sting on my left cheek.

"Ow!" I exclaimed, holding my cheek in pain. I turned to Ah Si who had slapped my cheek jokingly.

"Close your mouth. You've been staring at Shuijing for 2 minutes." Ah Si scolded as Shuijing, Lei and Ximen laughed.

Shuijing walked away and sat beside Ah Si who handed her a piece of chocolate from the box he had opened. I watched as she happily ate the caramel-filled one and laughed along with whatever Ah Si and Ximen were arguing about.

I didn't realize that I was still standing there, Shui's bouquet in my hands, smiling. I was smiling along with my best friend even if I didn't know what they were laughing about.

I didn't realize that my heart was beating so fast. I didn't even realize that they all stopped laughing and Shuijing had stood up and walked closer to me.

"Zuo? Are you okay? You're really red. Are you sick?" She said as she felt my forehead, concern written all over her features.

"Y-yeah. I'm fine Shui. It's just a little hot Shui." I explained, giving her a reassuring smile.

"If you say so Zuo." She said smiling before she walked back to her seat.

It's official.

I had fallen in love with my best friend.

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I was having lunch with Sooyeon jie and my parents when my phone suddenly rang. I excused myself to answer it.

"Hello?"

"Shui, it's me." My eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"Lei, hey. What's up?" I asked.

"I'm in London. I just found Shancai." He explained calmly.

"What do you mean you 'found Shancai'? Did something happen? Did she find Ah Si?" I asked, worriedly.

"Ah Si broke up with her. He told her not to look for him again." Lei said.

"WHAT? That's it- I'm flying over. I'm calling Ximen and Meizuo. I'm going to kill Ah Si." I said, beginning to walk up the stairs to pack my things.

"Wait Shui-I'll take care of Shancai okay? I know Ah Si has his reasons why. He'll realize his mistake soon enough Shui. Just give him a little time." Lei pleaded and I sighed.

"Lei, I'm worried about Shancai. She's been through enough hasn't she? I know she's strong but a girl can only take so much until she breaks." I explained.

"Just trust me Shui okay? Just let Ximen and Meizuo know okay? If I need help, I'll call you guys immediately."

"Okay Lei. Give Shancai my love and take care okay? Bye."

"I will Shui. Bye."

I sighed before texting Meizuo and Ximen.

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"So what happens now?" Ximen asked from across the table. We all met up with Xiaoyou, Li Zhen and Qinghe at a restaurant after lunch as I told him what happened with Ah Si and Shancai. Xiaozi was in London as well so I opted to call her via video.

"Shancai should just come home and forget all about Daoming Si. All she ever gets from that jerk is tears. He can go to hell for all I car-"Qinghe continued to complain but stopped when he saw Ximen and Meizuo glaring at him.

"I feel bad for Shancai. I just hope Huaze Lei is making sure she's okay." Xiaoyou worried for her best friend. Ximen sadly smiled and lightly patted Xiaoyou's back. I fought the urge the smile. This wasn't the time to start shipping people.

"She'll be fine Xiaoyou. Lei's there. He won't let anything bad happen to her." Ximen comforted and I nodded in agreement.

"I wish we could do more for them. I'm getting really worried. Auntie Daoming is really out for blood." I said. Meizuo pulled me closer to him, rubbing my shoulder.

"They're fine for now Shui. And Lei did say he'll let us know if he needs help." Meizuo reiterated and I smiled sadly.

"I know Zuo, I just feel like this is just the beginning. I can feel that Auntie still has something else planned." I said.

"Well, Xiaozi has already rejected her engagement with Ah Si, so what else can she do?" Ximen asked.

"Auntie keeps pushing me to marry Ah Si. My parents have already said no but she keeps insisting." Xiaozi explained through the phone.

"See? Xiaozi may have rejected it but Auntie is still insisting on it. I just hope whatever she has planned doesn't work. I'm scared of what will happen if it does. What if it doesn't just affect Ah Si and Shancai but all of us as well?" I asked, grasping Meizuo's hand tightly.

They all remained silent and I sighed before sitting back against the couch, Meizuo's arm around my shoulder. I rested my head against his shoulder as he kissed my forehead.

"Don't worry Shui. Whatever happens, we'll get through it." Meizuo comforted. I smiled before leaning against his chest.

I hope so Zuo.

I hope so.

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This will probably my last update for a while because I have a week until finals (wish me luck and pray for me guys huhu)

Anyways, please read the next part for some announcements and my awaited face reveal.