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II - Meeting

"Mommy, mommy! Hurry up were almost there!"

      The air was crisp and cool as Kaili exclaimed from excitement. Happiness radiated from her face. She was absolutely the prettiest little girl anyone could have set eyes on. But don't take her mother's word for it. After all, to a mother, their child is the most beautiful in the world. But take my word for it.

      She has big round eyes that shine  as if tiny stars are trapped inside, glistening with every blink. Because of her father's Oriental heritage, the corner of her eyes slightly stretch out making it seem like she's always cheerfully smiling. Her hair is long and black and it slightly waves from the bottom, she got those waves in her hair thanks to her mother. Usually little Kaili likes to tie her hair in a ponytail getting all the strands away from her face, but today she had her mom fix it so it can naturally fall on her shoulders making her hair match her mother's. Her skin is that of her father's, a creamy pale that looks porcelain against her black hair. Despite the slight diferences, Kaili seems to be an exact replica of her mother Natali. Except, her mother's skin is slightly tanner. The type of tan color that the colorless are willing to sit for hours in the sun to achieve that beautiful tan color. In fact, Natali could easily stand out in a crowd. Amongst all the other Korean faces, you could tell right away she wasn't of a Korean decent. She could be confused sometimes as Philippine, but in fact she had no Asian decent in her. She was a Hispanic and as a Hispanic her body was also different from the others. She was very far from fat, but she wasn't as skinny as a twig either. She had the right curves that were emphasized as she walked. Jeans would hug her nicely at her hips and thighs and her blouses would flow beautiful at her chest and waist.

      Yesterday was little Kaili's birthday, turning five years old. Her biggest surprise was when her mom told her that she will get to see EXO  at their fan signing event the very next day. Like mother and daughter they both adored those twelve men. While Kaili has only known about them for the few years of her life, Natali has seen them grow into full grown men for the past almost nine years. Through all the rumors, lawsuits, dating scandals, everything, Natali has been there cheering them on and supporting them. The nerves ate her up alive knowing that the  moment she has dreamed of countless of times is finally happening. But Natali isn't forgetting the fact of why she's there. It's for her beautiful daughter jumping in line from excitement. She has to keep reminding herself "you're a 25 year old woman now, clam down, your fangirling days are over"

      "MOMMY I CAN SEE KRIS! I THINK I CAN'T BREATH, MOMMY I'M GOING ON CARDAC ARREST" Kaili panics as she sees only two more people in front of her. Natali can't help but laugh at her daughter that's panicking and trying to hide behind her.

      "It's called cardiac arrest and no you're not having a cardiac arrest," holding her daughters hand she starts making her way to the first member trying really hard to get herself together and not completely lose her shits and panic at the age of twenty five. Slowly member by member she introduces her daughter to them one by one as  Kaili hides away from them from  shyness. But now it's Natali's turn to hide from shyness. As she looks up to the next member, she sees the man she's been in love with for the past (almost) nine years. He sits there while charmingly smiling at the passing fans that are infront of him. Kim Jongin.

      Politely and delicately she bows her head in front of him as her hair cascades down her shoulders. Little did she know this small gesture, and the way her hair fell, caught this man's attention. Slowly pushing her hair behind her ear she spoke softly praying she doesn't mess up her Korean, "I have someone I would like for you to meet"

"Oh really?" he smiled up at her and observed a small person hiding behind her.

      Oh God his smile. It sent electricity down her body she was scared of collapsing right there on the floor. It was even more beautiful in person.

     "Yeah," Natali slowly pulled out the little girl from behind her and the little girl seemed more confident in front of him then she did with the other members. "I'd like you to meet my daughter" The word daughter brought out a small 'oh' out of his lips. Deeply he was wishing the beautiful girl in front of him would have said the little girl was her sister, cousin, or just some random girl she picked up as an excuse to meet him.

      "Hello Mr. Kim Jongin, my name is Kaili," she said with such determination and confidence that her mother was even shocked. Just a few moments ago she wouldn't step out from behind Natali and now she's standing proud in front of Jongin. "Your name is Kaili huh?" said Jongin with one of his very cheeky smirks while looking up at the blushing Natali. "Yes, I don't know if you can tell but I was named because of you. My mom really loves you- "

      "Ok Thank you Kaili, that's enough sharing" Natali said nervously laughing while covering her daughters mouth. She felt herself panicking from the inside. Her cheeks were flustered, but what caught her the most off guard was that Jongin's cheeks were also beginning to be tinted pink as he chuckled at Kaili's confession about her mother.

      "Well Kaili, I think your name sounds better then mine. And you are one beautiful little girl! You look just like your mom," he slightly looked up at Natali who was showing very obvious signs of wanting to pass out, he couldn't help but chuckle at this woman's cute embarrassed face and her attempts not to panic. "Her husband must be very  happy to have her in his life," he finished that sentence with an odd tone that Natali couldn't help but notice.

      "Oh no," Kaili quickly interrupted, "my mom isn't married to my Dad anymore."

      "Really?" A smugish smirk was soon plastered on his face as he turned to look at Kaili, "well then, do you like this oppa*?" he says pointing to himself. "Yes I like you very much!" Kaili said with the cutest smile to accompany her words.

      "Ma'am please step to the next member" said one of the workers directing the fansign so chaos doesn't occur. As Natali nodded to Jongin to possibly say goodbye for the last time to him, he told Kaili to get closer to him so he can tell her something in her ear. As he whispered into her ear, he eyed Natali from the corner of his eyes. Pulling out from the whisper he quickly wrote something on paper folded it and put it in her hand and said, "don't let anyone get this ok. I'm trusting you." With a big smile she answered "Ok!" and then stepped next to her mom moving to the next member. Four members where left after Jongin and Natali could feel Jongin's stares all the way until she made her way to the last member. That was the first time she has met the person she has fallen for. Never in her dreams did she actually think the day would ever come where she could see him. He was sitting right there in front of her. His smile was there and it was for her. He looked at her in the eyes and smiled. Natali was in a daze, a dream she never wanted to wake up from. But as she walks away with Kaili holding her hand and skipping down the pavement, her heart starts to sink. She's walking away from the man she loves. Even though he smiled at her, she still knows the reality, he will never love her back. To him she's just another fan. Since the beginning, Natali made the mistake of loving him as more than just an idol. She  loves him as the man that he is.

(*Oppa: a korean expression girls say to males older then them.)
A/N: I really hate being a koreaboo but, the word "oppa" seemed fitting for a five year old lol. Don't worry I won't overuse it lol.