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Yixing loves the idea of falling in love. Right from school days he was not only known for his good looks but also for breaking hearts. Both girls and boys fell in love with him instantly. He was good in studies, sports, singing and dancing. When Yixing danced, his audience stayed rooted to their seats. Yixing’s father passed away when he was 10 years old. His mother was a lawyer busy all around the year. That was when his paternal uncle Tao, his father’s younger brother, moved in with them and took care of him and his older brother Luhan. Luhan was also a looker. Both the brothers were blessed great looks and brilliant brains. Luhan was following their mother’s footsteps and was studying to be a lawyer as well.
Yixing was closer to his uncle as Tao was a classical dancer and owned his own dance academy. He felt it was easier for him to look after the boys as he was flexible with timings. So Yixing ended up spending most of his free time in Tao’s dance academy. Tao was worried that Yixing was too distracted with extracurricular activities that he often failed in Maths in High School. So he struck a deal with Yixing to motivate him.
“Lay, if you pass in all the subjects in your finals and get admission in a decent college or university, I will send on a holiday abroad. You can choose the university and also choose the country where you want to spend your summer break.” challenges Tao.
“Really?” Lay screams excitedly. He always wanted to backpack in Europe. This will be the best opportunity for him to explore culinary schools there. He wants to become a chef.
“Yes. It’s a promise.”
“Thank you. I will not let you down.” Yixing hugs him and then runs to his room to study.
After three months, Yixing not only passes high school but also gets admitted into Woosong University with a scholarship. Uncle Tao keeps his promise and arranges for a one month trip for both Yixing and his best friend Jongdae. The night before his Europe trip, Yixing finds out that Luhan is planning to propose to his boyfriend Xiumin.
“Congrats Gege. I didn’t know that you two were serious.” says Lay.
“Thanks. It took a lot of convincing but finally Xiu said yes.” Luhan beamed with happiness. Seeing his brother glowing, Yixing too wanted to meet someone and fall in love.
The next day they leave for Paris. They were to spend a week there and then move to Germany, Monaco and finally Spain. It was rushed and jam packed itinerary but both Yixing and Jongdae were looking forward to it. Their flight was perfect and they land in Paris during night time. Their hotel room faced the Eiffel Tower.
“Must say uncle Tao has great connections. He should have been in travel business.” Chen says excitedly.
“Yeah. Dad too wanted him to open his own travel agency but Tao uncle was more interested in dancing.” Lay recollects the day when uncle Tao refused to take his dad’s money to start his business. His admiration for his uncle grew more.
“Okay let’s hit the sack. We leave early tomorrow.” says Chen.
“I hope we meet cute guys.” Lay says excitedly. He wanted to meet someone and have his first kiss. No one knows that although he had several boyfriends he has never been intimate with anyone.
On the last day of their Paris trip:
The bus tour takes them to Versailles. Yixing looks around little bored but Jongdae is busy clicking pictures. They stop by a small restaurant. After stretching out, Yixing walks into the book cafe while Jongdae orders their food. While browsing the aisles, he bumps into someone and drops his books. When he bends down to pick them up, he sees a cute guy. The guy smiles at him. Yixing winks and the guy blushes.
“Hi” Yixing smiles knowing that his dimples are visible.
The guy blushes more and says hi.
“I am Yixing. You are?”
“I am Suho.”
They pick up their books and start walking towards the checkout counter.
“Visiting?” Yixing asks.
“Yes. Summer break before college starts.” replies Suho. “And you?”
“Same. Where are you from?”
“I am from Busan.” Suho says shyly. He looks at him curiously.
“Oh I am from Seoul.”
“Nice. I will be attending university there.”
They start chatting forgetting about everything. Suddenly Jongdae appears in front of them.
“Where were you? I tried calling you but you didn’t answer. We missed the bus.” Chen pants loudly.
“Oh I was busy talking to this cutie that I forgot about the time.” Yixing smiles at Suho flirtatiously. Suho blushes.
“Now what do we do? “ asks Chen.
“Don’t worry. We can figure out something.”
“Well I am going to call the tour guide.” Chen goes to make a call.
Suho who was quite all this while speaks. “Where are you guys heading to?”
“To Germany. Our flight is at noon tomorrow.”
“ I can give you guys a ride to your hotel.”
“No we have checked out. We were planning to spend the night in downtown and catch a cab to the airport tomorrow.”
“Okay then if you okay with it, I can take you around here. I have been here for almost 10 days and leave day after tomorrow so I have rented a car.”
Suho takes them to the hostel where he is staying. They book a bunk bed and leave their bags and go out for dinner. The town center is pretty and they find lots of street food stalls. Chen and Suho hit it off too. Yixing finds out that Suho is going to study medicine. Yixing tells him that he’s going to be a chef.
“That’s so cool. Why cooking?” asks Suho
“I love to recreate new dishes from the same old recipes. And I am planning to open my own restaurant.” Replies Yixing.
They spend rest of the night eating, playing games in the stalls and chatting. When they return to the hostel, Yixing and Suho end up in the lobby chatting more.
Yixing finds Suho really quiet and fascinating. He feels attracted to him and also wants to kiss him.
“Hey hold on. Don’t move.” Suho stops Yixing. He then pulls out an eyelash hair fallen on Yixing’s cheek and places it on his palm.
“Now close your eyes and make a wish.”
“No way. Don’t tell me that you believe in such silly things”, Yixing laughs.
“Yes I do. Now make your wish fast.” says Suho anxiously.
Just to indulge him, Yixing closes his eyes and whispers. He then opens his eyes.
“Now blow it. Whatever it may be your wish will come true.”
“This is childish.”
“Oh come on Yixing.”
Yixing blows it. “Now.”
“Nothing. You just wait for it come true.”
“Man. This is so silly.”
They laugh at that. They continue to chat. The fire in the fireplace is slowly dying out. Yixing badly wants to kiss Suho. He moves closer to him expecting him to move away. Suho realises what Yixing is upto. He doesn’t move. Yixing moves closer confidently now. He finally kisses him. It’s a soft kiss. Just touching of their lips. Sweet, soft and tender. Yixing finds Suho’s lips soft. After few minutes they break apart. They seem dazed.
“Wow.” exclaims Yixing.
Suho blushes. They end up talking the entire night.