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"Great work today, guys. You make a good team.", Ms Emily praised us just a few minutes before our shift was over, flashing us a rectangular smile.

The day went by so quickly, I didn't realize that our shift was almost over. Working along with Felix made my jod ten times better and more entertaining. We cracked jokes when we were in the kitchen making the orders and goofed around a lot. I also saw him playing around with a child whilst taking her order. He was so sweet and kind. His face would lit up every time he made the little girl smile and it automatically made my day.

He really enjoys being here, doesn't he?

"It's a pity you won't be working with us anymore, Felix.", miss Emily gave him a sweet smile, patting his shoulder with a loving face.

This boy managed to make Miss Emily love him in no time. How can he do that? It's amazing how he can make everyone adore him this easy. Like, wow.

Felix just gave her a small smile, trying not to show off his emotions too much.

I could clearly understand that he got attached with her as well and didn't want to leave, even though he had to.

"I know, I would love it if I stayed for a little more but I can't.", he glanced at me for a second, before turning his head back at her. "I'll come for a visit sometime. Hopefully."

"Please do. Rosalynn and I would be so happy to have you again here. Right Rosa?"

As they both gave me a stare after miss' Emily words, I quickly nodded at her, earning a smile from both of them.

If only she knew...

If it was so easy for him and the rest of the group to come here again, I wouldn't be this devastated.

But as idols, they are very busy bees and have so many things to take care of. Hence, I should be thankful for everything and not complain. Their place isn't here after all.

"Okay, now. We should wrap it up and close the coffee shop in a bit. After we have cleaned the place that is.", her bossy aura made its appearance and made both Felix and I chuckle.

Of course she would order us to clean the coffee shop after our shift ends. She always does anyway.

"Roger that ma'am.", Felix saluted, earning a genuine laugh from miss Emily.

"Leave it to us captain. This place will be clean in no time.", I played along, slightly making my voice tone deeper to imitate a man's one.

"I want everything cleaned up to the bone. If I notice even a mere dot of dust, I'll execute you.", Ms Emily continued as well with a strict tone, but her childish smile was visible and it made my heart soft.

I love seeing her happy.

I love it when Felix smiles and laughs with his whole heart as well.

I love seeing everyone that I love happy.

'Okay we get it lovebird. Go clean the dishes now.'

If I were to bang my head on a wall, would you shut up or at least hurt in some way?

'Nah. I'll still be here. Pissing the living shit out of you, honey.'

Thought so. Darn it.

'Hah, l know you love me deep down and you would miss me if I stopped talking, honey. It's not like you have anyone else to talk to, when the boys leave.'

Ouch. You didn't need to do me dirty like that, ya know.

'The truth hurts, honey. Just accept it already that you are single as a pringle and everything will be easier for you.'

Neomu lonely... Neomu so lonely.

'You didn't-'

Oh, but I did.

'That's it. I'm out. I can take no more of your multi-stan self. Bye.'

Finally...

'What was that?'

N-nothing. You may leave now, babygirl.

'...'

Hehe. ArE yOu lOs-

'Shut your mouth. I can take this much references for today.'

I just found a way to shoo you away. Thank God.

"What are you thinking about?"

A voice snapped me out of my conversation I was having with my inner self, as I kept washing the plate in my hands.

I turned my head and made contact with Felix, who was staring at me while sweeping the floor.

"Mm, what?"

Felix chucked at my confused face and he shook his head.

"You were spacing out for a moment there. Is everything alright?", he now showed concern.

"Oh. Don't worry about it. It's normal for me to space out. I can't control it sometimes.', I laughed awkwardly and he nodded in response.

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After about 10 minutes, we had finished cleaning everything and now we were on our way to the exit. Miss Emily left 5 minutes ago and told us to close the shop instead. Before making my way to the door, I quickly packed some donuts for the boys later.

We don't want to displease them now, do we?

Grabbing the keys, I followed Felix to the entrance and closed the door, locking it afterwards.

"Hey, Rosa?"

Felix said from behind me, once I made sure I locked the door properly.

Turning my heels, I came face to face with a rather flustered Felix.

Why is he blushing all of a sudden?

"Yes Lix?", I replied with a questioning look to the pink-looking boy.

His once pink face was now flushed with a deep shade of red at the sound of the nickname I used to address him.

He gulped and chewed on the inside of his cheek before replying.

"Go on a date with me."

I felt my heart having a complete freak out in my chest, as my eyes instantly widened at the sound of his words. I felt my blood rushing through my face, making me feel hot at the feeling and my brain seemed to just switch itself off for a solid ten seconds, where I just stared at him in disbelief.

I tried to process what he said but I still malfunctioned.

I tried to slow my breathing and think of what I should say. In a moment like this, so odd and unpredictable, it's almost impossible to think rationally.

He wants to go on a date with me? All of a sudden?

"Like, r-right now?"

"Yes.", he stated confidently, his eyes never leaving mine.

"What about the boys? They'll start nagging us for being late."

"They won't, don't worry.", he chuckled with a smug smile.

"Chan will keep them occupied, I've already told him about this."

Wait a second-

Chan knows? And he'll even cover up for us? Wow, okay. And here I thought he would be stricter as a leader.

'The way that even Chan ships you both, makes me laugh at your stupidness.'

Oh shush.

Him asking me to go on a date, at this hour, with this situation, is so random.

Being alone with him and knowing that it's a date as well, after what happened last night, it makes me go crazy and my stomach is twisting all over.

We might also get in trouble if someone catches us. Anyone to be precise. Let alone the boys, they will get suspicious and if something goes wrong, we'll be doomed.

It's very risky.

But at the same time, I really want to spend more time with him, even if its for the first and the last time.

But it might not be a good idea...

"Okay then.", I finally replied.

"Okay?", Felix couldn't believe my answer.

"Okay.", I smiled shyly, blushing like crazy.

"Let's go on a date."

A rectangular smile was plastered on his relieved face and he rushed over me to hugged me. Wrapping his arms around my waist and holding me tight.

I was taken aback from his sudden move and the feeling of his body touching mine sent shivers up my spine.

Soon enough, I returned the hug, pressing him further on me by wrapping my hands around his neck, tip toeing ever so lighlty to reach him.

"You are all mine for today.", he whispered lowly, whilst still hugging me, his breath fanning my ear that made me shiver once again.

A visble blush made its appearance on my cheeks and Felix smiled widely to that sight.

Once we broke the hug, he quickly took out his phone and went to his contacts.

I assumed he wants to call Chan, maybe?

"Hey, mate.", he said once the person he dialed picked up the phone.

Unfortunately for me, I couldn't clear out what Chan was saying, however hard I tried.

nOt thAt I wAs cUriOus.

"Yes, we'll be leaving now... Mhm, okay mate, thanks a lot... Just don't break or burn anything, don't leave them unsupervised.", he smiled awkwardly whilst looking at me, rubbing the back of his neck.

Break? Burn? What exactly are they going to do in my house?

"Yes, we'll be back before 11... They'll have plently of time to prepare it.", he whispered the last part so lowly that I couldn't even hear it.

"Okay, mate. See you. Thanks again, bye.", and with that, he hung up the phone.

He was now focused on me, still smiling like an idiot, as if he was a kid that made a mess and tried to hide it from his parents.

I raised an eyebrow at him with a questioning face.

"What exactly are they gonna do in my house?", I folded my arms, waiting for him to answer.

"What do you mean? They will just chill, as always.", he grinned innocently, but I could sense his lies behind this breathtaking smile.

"Oh really? Because I'm sure I heard you saying 'don't break or burn anything'.", I commented, now more curious than before.

"It's nothing to worry about. Let's go now.", Felix just chuckled and grabbed my hand, starting to walk while dragging me along with him.

"Go w-where?", I gulped at the sudden warm feeling his hand sent to mine.

"You'll see pretty soon, love."

Not asking any more questions, knowing that I wouldn't get any from him either way, I looked down on out hands.

I saw that he intertwined our fingers, keeping a firmer grip this time. I blushed madly and raised my head to look at him, only to see him slightly blushing as well.

My heart automatically started picking up pace, that I almost felt that it would burst out at any moment.

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As we were walking on the pavement holding hands, like a normal couple would do, I couldn't push away a question in my mind.

"Why are you doing this?", my curiosity took the best of me.

Don't get me wrong. I'm more than happy to be with him on a date right now. If I had the power to stop the time, I would do it, just for me to cherish this rare moment. But, all this, all the quality time we spend together, will make it harder for us to apart.

Felix had his attention fully focused on me as he stopped his pace to look at me.

"Doing what?", he questioned innocently, even though he pretty much knew what I meant.

"You know what I mean, Lix."

"I just- I don't know...", he sighed and inhaled deeply afterwards, continuing with his speech.

"But I'm sure of one thing. That I want to be with you. I want to spend my time only with you, before we leave. Probably that's why.", he gave me a weak smile as he stared deep into my eyes, with a faint tint of pink flushed on his cheeks.

I felt my heart clenching at his words, but not only because of that. His face held pain as well, something that I hated seeing on him. His eyes hid things and so many emotions that I couldn't read. Though, I knew that I felt the same. I couldn't bring myself to grow apart from him and the boys. It's always hard to say goodbye.

I know from first hand, once I had to say goodbye to my parents. It was like my world shuttered into millions of pieces that I couldn't glue back together. Despite being very young that time, I was old enough to realise the emptiness and the hole I felt inside me, when I didn't have my mom and dad to comfort me and cherish me, like they used to. Not even my grandma was able to restore me back fully.

But, as time passed by, I got used to this hollow gap in my heart and lived up to it. I learnt to be less needy for things and be satisfied with what I had. And I was happy, nontheless.

But one month ago, when these eight dorks showed up infront of my house, changed everything, and I can say positively that they restored me back, again. Though, I'll have to say goodbye for once more and I don't believe to myself that I'll be able to handle this twice.

I bit my lip and blinked my eyes, in order to prevent any tears from rolling down. I then let go of his hand and went up to hug him. I knew I wasn't good with words when it comes to comfort a person, so the only way of me to show that I truly care, is to show it with actions and that's what I did. Wrapping my arms around him, I drew shooting circles in his back as I buried my head on his neck. Felix returned the hug almost immediately, holding me tight to his body, as if it was the last moment on earth.

"Me too, Felix...me too.", was the only words I could form and Felix didn't seem to mind. Instead, he lightly kissed the top of my head, caressing my hair that made me melt in his warm and soft embrace.

"Enough of that. Let's continue with our date, shall we?", Felix broke the hug and took my hand in his once again, not even waiting for my reply.

I show his eyes glistening under the sun and made me realise that he had teared up as well.

Not wanting to ruin our moment, I gave him a wide smile and waited for him to lead the way, since I wasn't aware of where he would take me.

He, on the other hand, had a smirk creeping up his lips as he came closer to my face. My heart slowly going balistic at the sudden close proximity of our faces. He then leaned slightly and kissed my cheek, making my face flush red.

After that, he dashed off, running away from me, embarrassed of his own actions as he giggled like a little kid.

"Hey!", I started chasing him from behind, still feeling like my heart would burst out any moment.

"Come back here, right now Lee Felix! You can't just kiss me and run off like that.", I screamed angrily, even though I couldn't help my wide smile spreading across my face and my giggles escaping my mouth.

He started laughing at my actions and stopped running away, making his way back to my direction.

Oh thank God. I don't have a good stamina for that.

After our little run away we had, we continued walking under the broad daylight, him leading the way and me following him like a lost puppy. Soon enough, I realised that he was heading towards the forest. Though, I had questions to ask him, like, why are we going to the forest or what are we gonna do there, but I fought them back and chose to remain silent during the walk through the woods.

Our steps were heard throughout the walk, walking on the fallen leaves of the trees and making crunchy sounds. The birds were chirping louldly, flying all over the place, as the sunlight picked through the tall and slim trees, making the view more beautiful that it already was.

We walked in peace for about ten minutes more, holding hands and sinking in our comfortable and calm silence. We didn't need words to describe how blissful we both felt in each other's presence, instead, we chose not to speak.

Soon enough, it hit me where he finally wanted to take me.

The lake that held so many beautiful memories of my life, came to the view. But what it surprised me was that, it wasn't how I remebered it.

Everything seemed to be in place, apart from one little thing. Something was added to the ground, near the edge of the lake's clear waters.

"Who did this?", my eyes shot in both surprise and confusion as I examined the area.

There, was laying on the grassy ground a big table cloth, with food displayed on top. Various delicious snacks where packed delicately in bowls, with two wine glasses and a flower bougette.

"I may or may not have asked Chan to prepare this all morning...", he sheepishly chuckled, rubbing a hand through his neck as he stared at me, watching my reaction.

Wait...

Chan prepared all this while we were at the coffee shop? With his consent? After warning Felix, earlier this morning, about the risks he had taken when he... When our little encounter happened?

"Do you like it?", Felix had a panicked expression, probably thinking that it was too much and he had scared me out.

"Are you serious? I freaking love it!", my eyes lit up, like a child that got its Christmas present, and I went up to hug him.

"Thank you.", I whispered.

Felix let out a sigh of relief and he smiled widely, overjoyed with my positive respond.

"I'm glad. For a moment there, I thought you would run away or something.", he chuckled and broke the hug.

"I would never!", I giggled and let him lead me towards our little picnic spot.

Once we sat comfortably on the cloth, Felix picked up the wine glasses, that mind you were mine and basically everything here was mine, and poured me some orange juice.

"My lady.", he spoke formaly, with a smirk playing on his lips as be handed me over the glass.

"Are we seriously going to drink orange juice from a wine glass?"

"Yup, we are. Apparently Chan, wanted to make this whole date fancier for us.", he said and we both burst into a bark of laughters that echoed through the whole forest.

"Do the boys know?"

"Well... Not exactly..? They do know that we will take awfully long untill we return back home, but they are occupied with something else, so don't worry about them getting suspicious."

"Occupied with what exactly?", the same topic as previously came to the view and I took the opportunity to ask him again.

"You'll see when we get back home. Besides, curiosity killed the cat, you know?", he teased.

"Well, it's my house we are talking about but, just for this once, I'll let it slide."

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As time went by, Felix and I were having the best of fun. We were mostly talking about little daily things and cracking jokes. I tried to teach him how to throw rocks on the water and make ripples afterwards.

Key word, Tried.

Although I did my best to show him all the tips and tricks I was taught from my dad, Felix still kept doing it wrong and that occurred us laughing non-stop. At some point, he got frustrated with himself and started splashing water on me.

I don't know how splashing water on someone else could help ease your frustration, but it sure helped him. He started chasing me, grabbing me by my waist and raising me up to the sky whilst spinning me around, to the point I could throw up the brownies we ate earlier, that he made himself.

Of course afterwards, he made sure I was dry and warm enough, in order for me not to catch a cold, so he kept me warm in his embrace.

You can imagine the zoo of butterflies I had inside my stomach every time he came closer to me.

Although, I couldn't possibly catch a cold in this weather, as it would be summer time soon and the temperature was warm enough.

But he insisted on hugging me to warm and dry me up and take responsibility of his actions. So, as the obedient girl I was, I stayed close to him, embracing each other for the rest of the time there, continuing talking about irrelevant topics.

"What will you do when we leave?", he asked out of the blue as we laid down on the cloth, watching the clouds moving. He turned his body slightly to the side and looked at me, playing with my hair. I still kept my gaze to the sky though, feeling a bit overwhelmed with our close proximity, but in a good way.

I sighed deeply, closing my eyes before replying, not knowing exactly the answer to his question.

"What I was doing before you guys came here, what else? I mean, I don't have anything else to do other than keeping my grandma company and working on the coffee shop. You know how my life is already."

"Oh, right, you have your grandma here...", he whispered but I still heard it.

"Won't you get bored at some point, though? Don't you want to break free from this routine?"