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And yet another boring, hot day.

You sat on the couch with D.O, Chanyeol, Sehun and Tao. Sehun was on a lollipop while Tao giggled as he pulled the stick out of Sehun’s mouth endlessly.

“Ya!” Sehun warned. Tao just grinned.

D.O puffed air on his cheeks. “It’s boring, hot and unproductive today. All we could do is lounge on this stupid couch.” He sighed, lightly hitting the cushioned chair.

You nodded glumly. “I’m bored.”

Despite the hot weather, Chanyeol still had his big smile. He lightly jumped up and down on the couch. The 4 of you looked at him weirdly.

“Let’s go swimming!” He chimed. D.O’s eyes widened more, a small smile on his face.

“Right!” Tao and Sehun nodded too. They all looked at you expectantly. You just nodded. “Sure, that’ll be fun.”

Tao grinned after hearing your answer. He sped off the living room with a silly smile on his face. “I’ll tell the others!”

Suho came in the living room after a few minutes. “Fine, we’ll go. But we’ll eat lunch here. After lunch, off we go.”

Kris followed with Kai and Baekhyun.  Tao was trailing behind, smiling victoriously.

“I think we need to enjoy the sun, after all.” Kai commented, sipping ice-cold soda. Chanyeol stood up and snatched the soda from him, sipping like there’s no tomorrow. Kai just blew a raspberry.

“I’ll prepare lunch.” Baekhyun offered. The others just looked away, avoiding his eyes. They didn’t want to help, just eat. You lightly chuckled.

“I’ll help you, Oppa.” You jumped off the couch and followed Baekhyun to the kitchen.

“So, what’s for lunch?” You peeked behind him, looking at the refrigerator’s contents. He smiled and shrugged innocently. “I honestly don’t know.’

You your chin, deep in thought. “Do you have veggies? Some meat and stuff?”

Baekhyun blinked and opened the refrigerator. He pointed the contents. You eagerly checked for ingredients.

“We’ll have Chinese food for lunch.” You smiled as you got out the ingredients. Bakhyun looked at you in amusement.

“You cook?” You smiled innocently and huffed. “Of course. If I can’t I’d be dead by now.”

Baekhyun looked at you curiously as you chopped the onions expertly. “Dead?”

You continued chopping and answered him without looking up. “In China, I get home pretty late at times, and I’m usually starving. So, I learned to cook for myself.”

He nodded in understanding. “Don’t you have maids?”

You stopped chopping and prepared the pan. Baekhyun’s gaze followed your back. “Yep. But I hate to bother them in the middle of the night. I’m disturbing their rest time.”

He smiled warmly at what he heard. A part of him softened. You turned around and met his soft gaze on you. “Is there something wrong, Oppa?” He smiled even more at your innocence.

“Nothing. Should I sauté the garlic?” He offered, reaching out for the cooking oil in the cupboard.

 “Yep.” You nodded and went back to cooking.

Sehun entered the room and peeked behind your backs. “What’s that?” He pointed to the food you were mixing.

“Seafood. Chinese food.” You replied nonchalantly, engrossed. He turned to Baekhyun and urged.

“Hyung, what’s that?” Baekhyun pushed Sehun Away. “Sehun, stop annoying us here. You can prepare the drinks, if you want to.”

Sehun’s nose cringed. “No thanks. I’m out of here.” He walked out, bumping on the cooking oil in the edge of the counter. He just shrugged and went out. A pool of oil splattered on the floor.

“Should I place some seasoning here?” Baekhyun asked, his arm extended towards you with  a spoon filled with sauce. You smiled and tasted it. Baekhyun expectantly waited for your judgment. “How’s it?”

You smiled. “It’s tasty. That’s enough.” He clapped victoriously.

Both of you were finishing up. You went to the cupboard to get some plates, not noticing the pool of cooking oil.

Baekhyun placed some of the dishes on dining table and arranged them neatly. He went back and saw you about to step on the pool of oil. He acted immediately upon seeing the upcoming impact.

“Be careful!” He ran to your place in attempt to hold your waist and pulled you.

Your eyes opened wide at the contact he made. But instead of being safe, Baekhyun slipped, his body awaiting the impact to the floor. He tightened his grip on your waist as the both of you fell down.

“Ow.” Baekhyun winced in pain. Your eyes were shut, because of the impact. Baekhyun groaned. He was lying flat on the cold marble floor, with you on top of him.

You slowly opened your eyes and saw Baekhyun’s face inches away from yours. His grip on your waist was firm. His eyes opened, and the both of you stared at each other. His eyes were glued to yours. No one dared to neither talk nor move.

"You guys done? I’m hu—“ D.O stopped short at the counter top and looked at both of you. His eyes darted to the awkward position.

He slightly coughed. “Better get up before Kris checks here.” He said and walked away, suppressing his bafflement and laughter.

Both of you were too baffled to move. Baekhyun still had his eyes wide opened and so is yours. Your breathing was unsteady.

Sehun walked in, whining. “Ya! Where’s the—“ He stopped short upon seeing both of you.

“Hyung! Minhee!” He cried, waking both of you from you frozen states. You quickly stood up and helped Baekhyun stand up as well. He was still wincing in pain, rubbing his back.

“Gwaenchanha?” Baekhyun asked. You nodded, hiding your flushed face. You looked at him in concern, hearing him groan a little.

“I’m sorry.” You mumbled. He slightly laughed. “It’s not your fault. Someone must’ve spilled the oil.” He sarcastically said.

Sehun blinked. “Oops. Mian.” He sheepishly smiled and ran off. Baekhyun snickered. "Aish, Sehun, really."

“What’s the matter?” Kris walked in with an expressionless face.

Blood and heat rushed to your cheeks. Kris waited for an answer.

“I slipped.” Baekhyun blurted out, smiling nervously.

Kris shrugged and turned away. “Let's eat. Baekhyun, make sure you’re fine, we’re hitting the pool later.” He waved off.

“W…We should eat now.” You stammered, securing the plates on your hands and walking away from Baekhyun. He closed his eyes and breathed.

*What was that?! Embarassing.* He mentally face-palmed himself.

The 9 of you ate normally on the table. Everyone complimented your cooking. You smiled in gratitude.

“Mei, this is good. You’d qualify for a good wife.” Tao smiled as he attacked the food on his plate.

You chuckled. “Thanks. Baekhyun Oppa helped me out.” Baekhyun smiled at your direction. You nodded and shyly went back to eating.

“Baekhyun cooks well too.” Suho commented nonchalantly. The others nodded in agreement, engrossed in eating.

D.O had a sly smile on his face. “He’d qualify for a good husband, while Mihee qualifies for a good wife. Perfect.” He wiggled his eyebrows at you and Baekhyun. Baekhyun slightly choked on his food. You turned red and shot D.O an intense glare. He just stuck his tongue out.

The others sensed something was going on, but then they ignored it and diverted their attention back to their food.

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oh my Bacon. 

oh my Minhee.

oh my D.O, what a bully.

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