"Hi! You must be (y/n). Minghao has told me a lot about you", the girl said, going over to hug her.
Minghao coughed awkwardly while scratching the back of his neck.
"Ah I'm so sorry. Didn't even introduce myself. I'm Sarang, Minghao's girlfriend", she smiled, extending her hand.
"Girlfriend?", (y/n) was quite surprised.
"Yeah, we met during the summer so it's still new. Anyways, can we have extra pillows? My back is super sensitive so if I sleep wrong, it's hell for me", she said.
"You're not my girlfriend Sarang", Minghao rolled his eyes.
"Hey I tried. I thought jealousy would help. Sorry (y/n)", Sarang smiled at her and left the room.
(Y/n) was really confused. Minghao smiled at her cluelessness.
"Don't mind her. She likes teasing", he said.
"You?", she asked
"Girls", he smirked.
She blushed and looked down at the floor.
"Hey, when do you finish?", he asked.
"I just need to wash the dishes and clean the kitchen up a bit. Why?", she asked.
"Let me help", he smiled.
~~~
(Y/n) was washing the dishes while Minghao was cleaning up the stove. She took a few glances at him, thinking about how much he's grown up. When he looked over at her, she quickly looked away. Minghao smiled to himself and took steps closer to her.
"You know, my mom would tell me that you've been asking about me. Did you really miss me that much?", he asked, standing next to her.
His chest was touching her shoulder. Her hands were shaking so much that the sponge fell out and into the water.
"Am I making you nervous?", he asked.
"You're my best friend. Why would you make me nervous?", she asked.
"Maybe because I'm not that shy nerdy boy from back then. I've changed you know. Well not entirely. I still collect comic books so...I'm not exactly sounding cool at the moment, am I?", he chuckled awkwardly.
"Why would you wanna be cool? So far for me, going to the same school, cool is just another word for fake. You're not like that. You always showed me the real you, no matter how dorky it is. I think that's why we got along so well", she said.
She turned off the sink and placed the dishes to dry. She turned back towards Minghao who was staring intensely at her.
"You haven't changed one bit. Physically and personality wise", he said.
"Is that a good thing?", she asked.
"It's a very good thing", he smiled.
~~~
"So what's with the maid getup? I thought since my mother knew you very well, she'd let you wear something else", he said.
"I told her to treat me as any other employee. But she can't help it. She loves me", she chuckled.
"Of course she does. Who wouldn't?", he said.
Her smile disappeared as her cheeks flushed. They were sitting on the swings from when they were kids. She slowly looked over at him, only to realize he was already looking at her.
"You know, I kept wondering how you look like since that last time I saw you. I kept wondering about a lot of things", he said.
"Like?", she asked.
"Like the time you messaged me that one specific thing. Remember?..well of course you don't remember. You were drunk", he chuckled.
"That was a stupid night for me. I haven't taken a single drink after that", she said.
"So? What you said, you didn't mean it?", he asked.
"I..I was drunk. You know people do crazy things when they're drunk", she laughed awkwardly.
"Alcohol is poison to bring out the truth. If you don't want the truth to come out, don't drink alcohol", he said.
"Yeah, too late for that", she mumbled.
He got off of the swing and stood in front of her, placing his hands on the chains. She kept her gaze on his shoes. His hand was placed under her chin and slightly raised it up. He leaned down and softly smiled at her.
"Are you embarrassed?", he asked.
She bit her lip. The look he was giving her made her stomach flip.
"Because you shouldn't be", he smiled before leaning closer.
She lightly gasped. Their lips almost touching.
"Minghao! I think I broke your shower!..oh...am I interrupting something?? Sorry! Continue with your kissing or whatever!", Sarang yelled from the back door.
(Y/n) looked away while Minghao chuckled. He grabbed her hand and both of them walked back inside the house.
"Done? Is she a good kisser?", Sarang asked, chewing on gum.
"Sarang-"
"Can I kiss her?", she asked nonchalantly.
"Okay I think it's time for you to go to sleep", Minghao lightly pushed Sarang towards the guest room.
"Aww I'm just trying to have fun", she pouted.
"Say goodnight", he said.
"Good night (y/n)", Sarang sang as she waved flirtatiously at her, closing the door to her guest room.
"I'm sorry about her. She gets like that to embarrass me", he chuckled.
"It's okay. I like her. She seems nice", (y/n) smiled.
"You're not falling for her are you?", he teased.
"Minghao! How can you say something like that?", she said, fanning her face.
"Just making sure your heart is still available for me", he smiled.
"Good night Minghao", she smiled, rolling her eyes.
"Good night (y/n)", he smiled back.
