chapter 2

Xiumin's POV

The island is green and blue. Not a minute has passed by and I am already amazed by the natives here. Dark skin, blonde hair and some of them with blue eyes. Their skin looks soft. Most of them wear open shoes. Women wear flowers on their ears while others wear crowns made of them. Most of the houses are made of wood. Everything looks so traditional, Yet so beautiful.

"Welcome to the Solomon Islands." My tour guide, Louanna, welcomes me a thousand times as we walk off the bridge. Her calm yet charming voice makes me want to hear her talk over and over again. She turns around and throws her hands in the air with her eyes closed, feeling the air the ocean breeze provides.

"Being on this island is one of the best choices you have ever made, trust me, Mr Min Seok." She smiles. Her teeth shine well under the evening sun. Like many who live here, her hair is blonde and her eyes are dark blue, shining like the sky itself. Her boyfriend jeans perfectly fit her slim body.

I look around and take a deep breath for myself. The site of Louanna makes Sehun pop up inside my head. Should I try dating one? I mean, they don't know who I am. Plus, Who knows? Maybe I'm destined to find my other self here. On the other side, maybe this is just how much influence Sehun has over me. My little brother is always so optimistic when it comes to love.

"Since you wanted a house which is a little bit far from other people, my team and I thought this one is the best for you." Her finger points at the house.

"We also tend to make our guests have a taste of our culture through the house. I'm quite sure you'll like it here."

"I like it already!" The excitement forces my legs to step inside the house.

"Wow!" The house is made of wood, more like a traditional apartment. A wooden sofa-like bed which is hanging, with its white net while on the woody wall lies a line of string light.

"It looks more beautiful at night." Louanna steps inside.

"I can't wait then."

"You are Korean, right?"

"Obviously," I look at her.

"Well, you're handsome. And by the way, my manager told me this house always brought good results with couples. A little bit of shame that you came here alone." She smiles.

"Well, I'm single," I smirk.

"Well, the girl next door seems to be single too. Maybe you two could chitchat and see what happens. After all, you came here to have fun." She smiles. "Food is on its way so please take some time for yourself. If you need me, I'm available 24/7" We both smile at each other before she leaves.

"I could live here forever," I say to myself as I keep looking around. After a while of exploring my apartment house, I take a shower. The cold water calms my body heat and now I feel extremely amazing and more excited. I finish every business there and come out fully clothed in black shorts and a white T-shirt. My hair is still wet but that is how I like it since it's still hot.

The smell of well-made pork draws me to my sitting part of the apartment. My mouth is drooling just with its nice aroma.

The food is served on square wooden plates and covered with banana leaves. I remove the stick-less umbrella and the leaves. The smell of the pork becomes stronger. I take the note beside me which says: Today's menu: roast pork, taro root chips with traditional ketchup, coconut pudding for dessert and pineapple juice. Please put the pudding in the fridge if not using it at the moment.

I surely need a lot of exercises. This is the first day and I am welcomed with such a meal. I take a fork and a knife and cut a piece of it. I close my eyes as I feel it inside my mouth. "MMHH,"

I should learn how to make this. Possibly it won't be this delicious but it will taste good.

Suddenly, my door opens without a knock. A girl in her mid-thigh short dress closes the door behind her. Her eyes still look outside from the window.

"Is something wrong?" To the point, you've decided to interrupt my privacy without thinking twice?

"Well... I'm sorry. I called for help but no one is answering the phone."

"And what's wrong?"

"There are centipedes in my house. I just killed two of them. I'm afraid they might bite me when I'm asleep." She still looks frightened.

"Well, let me check someone I Know." I take my phone from the table and dial Louanna's number. She doesn't pick up.

"Well..." She looks down, biting her lower lip.

My eyes land on her thigh and legs, a little too thick compared to how small the upper part of her body is. Her hips are small but perfectly curved. Her thin arms and long slim fingers make her even more beautiful. Her face is perfect with those freckles, not to mention her lips. Those thick moist lips...

NO! NO! NO! Let's not go there. I wouldn't want to make this whole situation worse for me, right?

"Well, can I... stay here for the night? I can even sleep on the couch. Please?"

It was until now that I realized I am breathing faster and my chest is producing sweat.