"Okay those go over there" I point to the far end of the room near the stage. This would be our third fundraising party. Ever since I've joined the organization my days have seemed to become brighter. I wanted to do my best for everyone, and I knew I wasn't the only one. I've been told time and time again that if it weren't for me, these parties wouldn't even occur. Despite all that I still find myself endlessly grateful to everyone. Especially Yoosung, although he is a hopeless game addict there is something about him. There's a childlike brightness to his smile that I can never get enough of.

"Liz!" I turn to see Yoosung walking over to me.

"Yoosung! It's good to see you. What are you doing here?" I respond, a bit flustered.

"I heard you were setting up for the party tomorrow and I didn't want to let you handle it all alone, since everyone else is busy with work I might as well help in their place right?"

"Ah yeah, okay. We need to set up the tables near the back for the food. Can you carry them over there?"

"Yeah!" he starts to walk off before turning around again. "Um, by the way Liz.. I um.. I just want to thank you again for doing all this. If it weren't for you none of this would be happening." And with that he jogged off to the storage room.

I felt the heat rush to my cheeks as he jogs off. What was that..? Why is my heart beating? I have no experience with relationships and love, only the things I've read in books. But all of those scenarios were simply impossible. I decided to ignore it and continue my work. After all, this isn't the place to think about these things. As i start walking toward the stage my vision becomes hazy. Crap.. I had stayed up far too late contacting the guests. Looking around i see a nearby vending machine. Maybe I'll get lucky and there'll be coffee. Hah. Caffeine. I feel like 707 now. My head hurts. I really hope there is something there to help.

Yoosungs POV

Ahhhhh I can't believe I just said that. She must think I'm crazy now, she practically hears that everyday what was I thinking? I bury my head in my hands in an attempt to calm down. "Okay.. time to get to work" I tell myself. Grabbing my first table I start rolling it down the room. Instantly I notice Liz. God she's amazing the thought didn't overtake me anymore. I remember back when I first realized these feelings for her I was so excited. She is so sweet and nice and just. Perfect. I know I'm not the right one for her though, as much as I would love to have her. She probably doesn't feel the same. I keep telling myself that, but i can't help but think that on that snowy night when we held hands. There must have been something there.

After setting the table down I glance back over to Liz. She moves unsteadily toward the vending machine. Maybe she's hungry? I should buy her something, I want to be helpful to her.

"Helloooooooo" I say as a walk up next to her. Ugh I sound like an idiot.

"Ah, Yoosung.. I thought you were doing the tables…?" Her words sound exhausted and slur slightly. She must be really tired. I chuckle to myself.

"Yeah but I saw you over here and was wondering if you'd like anything from the vending machine over there?"

"Oh yeah, is there any coff-" she suddenly tilts forward.

"Whoa whoa whoa! A-are you okay?" I caught her just in time. I need to stay with her.. What in the world happened?

Liz POV

It's suddenly warm.. Am I in my bed…? Wait no, I was setting up the room for the party and went for a drink. I snap back to attention and realize I'm against someone's chest. This sweet scent.. Yoosung? I lift my head and look, only to see that I was correct. Despite being tired before I'm suddenly wide awake.

"Liz are you okay?" I hear Yoosungs voice. Much louder now than ever before, being so close to him. I look up at him, not wanting to lose the contact.

"Mhm, I'm alright. I was just up really late last night and it must be affecting me now"

I wonder how long I can stay like this, with him so close to me. The warmth of his chest and the sound of his breathing so close to me is both comforting and exciting at the same time. Yoosung seems to notice the position we are in but doesn't move away. I wonder.. Does he feel the same way I do? I close the remaining distance between us, so that he is no longer just supporting me but instead just holding me near him. As I wrap my arms around him he speaks up.

"U-uhm L-liz a-are you sure you're alright?" hearing him sound so flustered causes me to giggle a bit.

"Yeah I'm fine, can we just.. Stay like this for a while..?" I did not realize how scary speaking my thoughts was until I did so. Yoosung loosened up a bit from his somewhat stiff stance and hugged me gently. I don't know how long we stayed together like that, but all too soon the silence was broken.

"Liz… do you.. Uhm.. L-Like me?" I moved back ever so slightly. I wanted to tell him but the contact between the two of us was something I am not willing to lose just yet. I look up at him, pleasantly surprised at the height difference.

"Yeah Yoosung, I like you" Both of us turn red instantly. Yoosung barely holding back his smile.

"I l-like you too Liz" he says as he blushes immensely. He slowly hugs me tighter closing any remaining distance between us.

"I like you a lot.." he whispers.

We must have stayed like that for ages, but it only felt like seconds. When the time came to let go all I felt was a sense of loss. It was as if my entire body is reaching out for him. Aching for his warmth.

"Liz.. Lets.. talk more about this after the party. I want to confess to you properly, somewhere we are alone." He says as he blushes. " W-well I'll get back to the tables.. Please take care of yourself okay?" And with that he walked off back to his work. I never knew my heart could beat so fast in one moment. Wait.. confess.. Properly? Does that mean… No no, I mustn't think about these things right now. But.. I really hope we can meet up for this soon. As I watch him walk off I can't help but feel warm. Even on a cold night like this. I can't wait till the party ends..

Yoosungs POV

Oh my god I can't believe that just happened. My heart is going insane I need to calm down. Ahhhhh she likes me back. I'm so so happy. I hope I can meet up with her soon. I want her to be mine already. M-maybe I'll finally get my first girlfriend? I wonder what Rika thinks from up in heaven… Ah.. Rika..

My heart seems to slow as I recall her memory.

"Rika, do you love V?"

"Yes, I love him a lot"

"What do you love about him..?" I replied sounding a bit sad, this isn't good.

"V has this world to him.. A warmth that just draws me in. You need to fall in love soon Yoosung, its times that you're young like now that you can experience these things."

"Mm.. I'll do my best!"

I couldn't tell her back then… About how much I loved her. More than a cousin would, past that boundary. I couldn't tell her about my feelings but I felt like she knew they were there. And I'm sure that if V hadn't shown up.. She would've chosen me.

I wake up from my daze. Rika.. Rika.. Rika… I've betrayed her.. After all Rika…

I'm in love with you.