This is chapter is dedicated for you RoxanaAntal 🎆
I wrote this chapter since you said that Joanne need a happy chapter for her ❤
Instruction : 1. You can choose to listen the music if you want when you see the symbol : 💋
Do you think you know what will be in this chapter? 😉
p/s : Baekhyun smile is brighter than my future 😘 ↓↓
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JOANNE POV
"Joanne." A motherly, crinkled smile appears on her face.
I was shocked to met Madame Regina while on my way to school.
This will be the third time I had been meeting her.
"As expected, you are the gifted one. You are destined to meet him at the first place.You really enjoys spending with him, huh?"
"Maybe meeting you is the last, perfect gift for Baekhyun." She added.
"M-madame Regina.." I stammered, don't know what to say more.
"You looks troubled." She pointed.
"Nah, I'm fine." I smiled while shaking my head.
How can I be fine if she keeps telling me that Baekhyun will leaving me every time we met?
"Have you find a date for the masquerade ball?" She asked.
My eyes widened in instant.
"How did you know about the event?" I asked in surprised tone.
Madame Regina chuckled softly.
"I.. I didn't really plan to go there." I murmured, pinching my knuckle.
She eyed my movement with a teasing smile.
It is half true tho since I have no date to go there.
"Oh, your birthday is on that day too, am I right?" She asked.
How does this old woman know?
She always creeping me out in her own ways.
"Y-yeah..." I rubbed my nape with an awkward smile.
"What do you want for your birthday?"
"What?" I blinked.
"I'll granted one wish of yours, Joanne. Just one wish."
"One wish?"
"Yes, just one wish. You can wish for anything."
Anything?
I found my lips moved by itself.
"I want..."
"I want Baekhyun to be my date at the masquerade ball. I won't ask for more. I just need one night where everyone can see us together."
I found myself staring at the mirror at the night of masquerade ball, remembering how I met Madame Regina three days ago.
I was wearing white gown tonight.
It is a simple chiffon dress.
No revealing slits and so on.
It fits me perfectly.
I applied light makeup since I'll be wearing mask so there is no need to wear heavy makeup.
I pressed my lips once I applied red lipstick.
I clasped my hands nervously.
I really wanted my wish to come true.
I haven't seen Baekhyun since three days ago.
He said he is going to meet Madame Regina but I never thought it'll takes three days.
I must say that my life feels empty without him since I usually listens to his loud voice each morning I woke up and every night before I went to sleep.
As I averted my gaze, I saw a white box under my table.
I haven't seen the content of the box, yet I know it's from H.
I take the box and put it on the table.
Then, I pulls off the pastel pink ribbon before opening it.
Inside it is a white, feminine bunny mask, which I can wear to the masquerade ball.
IF YOU WEAR THIS MASK, I OWED YOU A DANCE, MILADY.
- 01001000
I flipped the card that I had read many times.
Should I wear it or not?
Dancing with the psychopath?
Or dancing with my perfect date?
Knock. Knock.
The soft knocks startled me.
The door creaks open and I saw Mom from here.
"Your date is here." She winked with her thumbs up.
My heart swells.
I can't stop myself from smiling sheepishly.
Baekhyun is here?
My wish come true?
I almost squeal at that thought.
I take the mask that Mom bought for me instead of the one that H gave.
I wouldn't let H ruin the chances that Baekhyun and I have tonight.
We deserves a peaceful night and I could already feels butterflies in my stomach.
I am so excited and nervous at the same time.
Tonight I decided that I wouldn't bring my phone.
If anyone see Baekhyun and I, this will be our official date and I don't want any gadget to disturb our date.
Mom let me put on my heels in my room since it is a new heels that she brought yesterday.
She leads me downstairs carefully, holding my hand.
From here, I could see him wearing black suit.
My smile broadened, my heart soared.
I could see his hands tucked in his pocket while he is facing Dad.
"Jo, you looks beautiful tonight."
My smile faded right away.
My face expression turns into a confused one.
"Taehyung?"
"Taehyung told me that he will drives you there." Dad said with a wide smile.
"Oh.." I mumbled.
I can't help but sounded disappointed.
"Let's go?" I queried.
"Sure." He extends his hand.
I accept his hand although I'm in hesitation.
"I'll take care of her tonight, Mr and Mrs Cha." Taehyung said.
"Thank you, Taehyung." Dad replied with a proud smile.
"Have fun!" Mom waved at us.
Once I heard the soft click from the main door, I pulls my hand from his arm.
"Why are you here?" I asked, my eyes not meeting his.
I can feel his eyes on me so that's why I keep my gaze away from him.
"It's obvious, isn't it? I want to send you there." Taehyung answered while we walks to his car, his parents car.
A Nissan Serena S-Hybrid.
The car is just too big for both of us yet I can't help but to admire the design of the car his parents just bought.
"You wouldn't want to walk there, right?"
That is when I realised about that.
But walking with Baekhyun doesn't sounds bad..
Not at all.
"Yeah.." I mumbled, rubbing my nape using my hand.
We get inside the car and he drives slowly.
He drives with extra care because it'll be hell for him if there's scratch on this new car.
I keep quiet while on the ride.
I knew Taehyung since we are baby.
We are close even though we always fight with each other.
But right after someone said that Taehyung has feelings over me, everything change.
I couldn't see him as my childhood friend now.
And he told me what he feels about me too.
We sit just next to each other in classroom but I felt so distant from him.
He keep his eyes on me too for the past weeks which makes uncomfortable.
"You okay?" Taehyung asked casually, glancing at me before turning his gaze back to the road.
"I'm fine." I replied in low tone.
"I'm sorry." Taehyung sighed.
"For what?"
I turns my head when I saw Taehyung looking at me for a brief second.
"Are you with someone?" Taehyung asked.
I lifts my head to look at him.
"Are you dating with someone?" He repeated.
"Why are you saying so?" I questioned.
"Your eyes are different from the first day you're here." He said, his eyes fixed to the road.
I let out an awkward chuckle.
"You're an observant person recently, is it?" I snorted.
"So who is that guy?" Taehyung asked.
"Taehyung, would you stop it..." I said in annoyed tone.
"So you're dating someone." He chuckled.
I hummed weakly as I decided to just ignore him.
I crossed my arms and look out through the window while thinking deeply.
Who am I dating?
Does being with ghost actually makes sense?
"Can we still be friends?"
When I shifted my gaze, I saw Taehyung giving me his pleading look.
"Since when you need permission to be my friend? We knew each other since we were in diapers." I replied.
Taehyung chuckled, our eyes locked before I tore my gaze away.
His lips pulled into a small smile.
"Happy birthday, Jo."
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I had been drinking soda and sitting at the corner of the hall since I came here.
Taehyung is with me at first but then he met his female friends and decided to dance with them.
I am alone with Mina right now.
She is a nice girl, there's no doubt of that.
I startled when the big light in the hall is turn off in sudden.
The hall is now dimly light.
A slow song is played.
Most of the couples in front of me wrapped their arms on each other partner while I sipped my soda quietly, observing everyone.
Suddenly, I saw a man walking to me.
The light shines on him which makes him become the center of the attraction at that time.
I could see the shadow of him on the ground.
His footsteps echoes in my ears.
My breathe hitched, the soda that I was drinking was long forgotten.
He's wearing a white button up shirt with black suit.
His long sleeves is rolled up to his elbow, showing his slender and muscular arms at the same time.
He makes that simple clothing looks sexy.
Only he can makes me feel this way.
His mask covered most of his face except for his eyes, lips and jaw.
I recognise that cheeky smile.
I know that lips.
"May I dance with you?" His melodic voice sends shiver up to my spine.
Mina, who sat on the bench with me grinning at me.
"Go dance with him, Supergirl!" Mina encouraged, pushing my arms lightly.
She can see him too?
Am I dreaming?
He holds out his hand.
I slowly brought my shaky hand to his hand.
This time, I could feel real flesh and heat from his hand.
Madame Regina had really granted my birthday wish.
"Baekhyun." I whispered once we are away from other people, my eyes never leaves him.
"You looks like you're going to passed out." Baekhyun chuckled, my hand was limp in his grip as I was too afraid to move it.
"A-am I?" I stuttered in panic, blinking my eyes several times.
"Loosen up, Joanne." Baekhyun chuckled, shakes my tense shoulder lightly.
He pulls me to the center of the hall.
From here, I saw Taehyung looking at me but I couldn't focus on him when there's a certain handsome man asking me for a dance.
Baekhyun stopped once we are at the center of the hall.
He wrapped his arms on my waist while I put my arms around his neck.
We swayed lightly with the rhythm.
I don't know why but the thought that he is real brings tears to my eyes.
Since I wear heels today, we're almost on the same height.
Our eyes are on the same level where I felt like I'm losing myself when I stared at his deep, strong gaze.
He is a beautiful man.
"You're so alluring tonight." He compliment with a wink.
I chuckled.
"You're not bad too." I snorted.
To be honest, I couldn't stop myself from smiling ever since I saw him.
I bet my muscles on my face will be sore by tomorrow.
"Not bad only? You're ridiculous!" Baekhyun huffed in a playful way.
He stared at my face, not on my eyes for a moment before his lips formed a smile.
He moved his right hand from my waist to my hair.
He plays with the tips of my hair.
"Your hair looks amazing as always too."
"I'm glad you think so."
Baekhyun pulls me closer.
He leans closer to my ear.
"Happy birthday, Joanne." Baekhyun whispered, giving me a hug.
A simple hug and simple words that brings thousands of emotion sparked in myself.
"Thank you, Baekhyun."
We dance to the music, he leads the dance showing me how to dance gracefully like he is.
I moved my feet carefully, afraid that I might step onto him.
I could feel others staring at us but neither of us would stop what we started now.
He twirled me around and the skirt of my dress flared out, showing fluttering blur of white color.
I giggled as he did so.
Everything seems timeless.
As the music ended, he pulls me closer till our forehead meets, his hands cupped my cheeks.
His lovely gaze melts me.
"Any birthday wish?" He asked in whispering tone, eyes kept to mine.
I don't want this night to end, Baekhyun.
It'll be embarrassing if I told Baekhyun about this.
He would make fun of me because of this.
So, I decided to keep it by myself.
"If I tell you, my wish wouldn't come true." I replied with a playful smile.
"Very well." He grinned.
Baekhyun take a step backward from me.
He intertwined our hands and lead me somewhere else.
It took a few seconds before I realised that he brings us outside.
The music from the hall slowly faded.
The sky is so stunning tonight.
The moon is shining.
The dazzling stars can be seen from here.
It is a bright night.
We sat on a bench that is facing the school's field.
It is much peaceful here, as we got our own privacy.
Our hands still intertwined, Baekhyun never let go of my hand tonight.
The wind outside is not chilly, but enough to cools my flushed cheeks.
"I want to see your face." My lips moved on its own.
When I finally realised what I just said, I immediately regret it.
"I-I'm sorry. Y-you don't need to unmask y-yourself!"
Baekhyun shouldn't take off his mask.
If anyone that knew Baekhyun saw him like this, they will freak out!
Baekhyun stifled a refreshed laugh.
"Why are you apologising?" He asked between his laugh.
His hands move to pull the ribbon of the mask at the back of his head.
"You shouldn't take off your mask! What if anyone see it!" I whispered.
"Are you afraid that you're would fall for my charming face?"
"Baekhyun! You know what I meant!" I mumbled.
Baekhyun smiled once again, this time showing his teeth.
"I would love taking risk if it for you to be happy, Joanne."
My cheeks reddened instantly as I stared at the ground.
I saw he put his mask on the bench.
Slowly, his hands moved to the back of my head as he take off my mask too.
My heart hammering against my chest went I saw his hand reaches out to my face.
He lifts my chin using his slender fingers.
He looks just the same as I imagine.
His face without bruise is charming.
Everything become slow motion when his face leans closer to mine.
I close my eyes, I could feel my eyelashes against my skin.
Baekhyun placed a soft kiss,
On my forehead.
Sparks erupted on my body, I feel tingles all over.
He hold my head, he keep his lips on my forehead awhile longer.
We're both reminiscing the time, together.
"Don't go." I can heard myself whispering.
He knew what I'm saying because his eyes glistened with tears as I do.
Baekhyun's force his lips to crack into a smile.
"Look into my eyes..." He hold my hands.
"I'll be by your side."
At that moment, I swear to myself that if you ever leave me Baekhyun,
I'll find the universe if it all it takes for me to find you again.
Baekhyun pulls me into his warm embrace once again.
He put his chin on top of my head as I rested my head on his chest.
My hands wrapped around his neck while he placed his arms around my waist.
This memories will never fade nor die.
Baekhyun shall remained in my heart and my memories eternally.
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💬 Do you love this chapter as much as I do? :') Comments about what you think about them 😍
This is the first book that I didn't write about love-hate relationship between main characters.
I never know Baekhyun and Joanne's relationship can be this beautiful :'))
I think their relationship is pure so I decided that a kiss on the forehead is much meaningful, special for both of them ❤
💬 I promised to one of my reader that I'll reveal a member of H in this chapter but I don't have the heart to ruin this chapter about BaekJo. I'm so sorry 😭
I promise that I'll reveal a member of H in the next chapter!
Because of all of you, I'll update the next chapter in Saturday!
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