Main Character: Ouyang Guang, Sun
—A boy and his path to dazzling stardom—
"He wasn't born an idol; he just turned growing pains into a crown."
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"1, 2, 3," ten people shouted in unison, "WE ARE ONE!"
It was late at night when he returned to the dormitory. Ouyang Guang collapsed on the sofa, looking at the gifts piled up in the living room, feeling like he was dreaming.
Zhang Yixing came over and handed him a cup of hot milk: "Drink it before going to sleep. We have a schedule tomorrow."
Ouyang Guang took the cup, and the warmth passed through the ceramic to his palm. He suddenly remembered something and took out the pair of cufflinks from his pocket: "Brother, help me put them on."
Zhang Yixing smiled, took the cufflinks, and gently pinned them on his shirt cuffs. The silver metal shone slightly under the light, and the words "EXO SUN" engraved on it were clearly visible.
"Happy Birthday!" Zhang Yixing said the old-fashioned blessing, but couldn't help but ruffling his hair again.
"Brother Yixing! You said you wouldn't rub my hair!" Ouyang Guang protested, but didn't really avoid him.
"Okay, come here." Zhang Yixing waved at him.
Ouyang Guang followed him to the balcony. The night breeze brought the coolness of late summer, and Zhang Yixing took out a small velvet box from his pocket.
"This is..." Ouyang Guang took the box, and his eyelashes cast tiny shadows on his face in the moonlight.
"Open it and take a look." Zhang Yixing leaned on the railing, with a smile in his voice.
A pair of exquisite sun-shaped earrings lay quietly in the box, emitting a soft golden glow under the moonlight.
"Remember what I said before?" Zhang Yixing reached out and patted him, "No matter it is the solar calendar or the lunar calendar, I will celebrate your birthday twice a year."
Ouyang Guang nodded, and the scene of last year appeared in front of his eyes. Yixing's brother took him to eat longevity noodles and gave him a pen. It turned out that it was because he was going to be a senior in high school this year.
"I spent a long time choosing this pair of earrings." Zhang Yixing picked up another earring and looked at it under the moonlight. "The shape of the sun is just like your name. I will give you a pair every Sunday until..."
"What did you get?" Ouyang Guang asked.
Zhang Yixing smiled and shook his head: "Until you get tired of me." He paused, "Come, I'll help you put it on."
Ouyang Guang obediently turned his face to the side, feeling Zhang Yixing's slightly cool fingers gently pinching his earlobe. The earrings felt a little stinging when they passed through the ear holes, but were soon replaced by a warm feeling.
"Alright." Zhang Yixing took a step back to admire his masterpiece, "It suits you very well."
Ouyang Guang ran to the bathroom to look in the mirror. In the mirror, there was a small sun shining on the boy's earlobe, which made his eyes look particularly bright.
"Thank you, brother." He turned around and hugged Zhang Yixing, burying his face in his shoulder, "I will wear it forever."
Zhang Yixing staggered a bit due to his sudden hug, and patted his back with a smile: "Be careful, my old waist can't take it."
"Ah! I'm sorry!" Ouyang Guang quickly let go of his hand and nervously checked his waist injury.
"Just kidding." Zhang Yixing ruffled his hair, "Go to bed quickly, you have a schedule tomorrow."
On the first day of his eighteenth year, Ouyang Guang received the best gift in the world! Love, dreams, and companionship all the way.
The stars are shining and the future is promising!