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“Gege, why is Dad coming here?” You breathed out.

Kris seems unaffected on the other line. “I don’t know. He didn’t say anything.”

You felt your heartbeat fasten. “I hope it’s not something bad. I’ve been good lately.”

“Trust me, he’s happy nowadays. Maybe he just missed you.” He comforted you with his monotonous voice.

“That was comforting, Thanks a lot, Ge.” You said with pure sarcasm.

He didn’t even notice. “You’re welcome. Love you. Bye.”

You sighed, placing the phone down. 

“I’m bored!” Sehun bolted on your room and jumped in your bed. Luhan followed, smiling. “Me too.”

You rolled your eyes at them. “So you guys decided to bother me?”

Sehun nodded eagerly. Luhan smirked. “Obviously.”

An hour later, you were dragged by the 2 boys to a bubble tea shop. Sehun and Luhan skipped happily towards the entrance. You glumly followed.

“You could’ve gone by yourselves.” You muttered beside them. Luhan faced you and smiled.

“Come on, mei! You’re such a bore! What are you, an introvert? Since when?” He scoffed.

You weakly looked at him and sighed. “Since you guys got so annoying.”

Sehun grinned and poked your shoulder. “I got vanilla for you.”

“Hey! I want to choose too!” You whined.

“Too late.” He stuck his tongue out and handed you your bubble tea.

The three of you walked aimlessly on the streets of Myeongdong, chatting. Luhan was updating you about the happenings in China, and Sehun asked millions of questions. He was intrigued about how you lived there. Your friends, your school. Everything.

“She was pretty spoiled there.” Luhan nodded.

You shot him a look but he just ignored you. Sehun laughed. “I knew it.”

While strolling around, entering random shops, you bumped into Kai. He just exited a popular café, an unreadable expression in his face.

“Oh, you three. Let’s eat out. I’m bummed.” He pulled the three of you to a rice cake stall. He stuffed himself with street food. The three of you exchanged confused looks, but just shrugged it off and ate with him.

“What happened, hyung? Why the long face?” Sehun nudged Kai’s shoulder with a barbecue stick. He rolled his eyes. “Broke up with Hannah. Too clingy. Too talkative. And she shares the same blood with Sekyung.” He snickered.

Luhan cheered. “Assa! You two, pay up! I want blueberry cheesecake and… a happy meal!” He grinned.

Kai huffed. “I was right. You guys were betting.”

You crossed your arms. “I thought I would win, though.” Sehun rolled his eyes at Luhan. “You’re lucky this time.”

After stuffing yourselves, you decided to buy what Luhan was craving for. Kai was already laughing and messing around.

“You’re such a playboy Oppa.” You snickered. He laughed and ruffled your hair. “I know that.”

“But you didn’t have to break up with her since she’s Sekyung’s… cousin. She may be different.” You replied, making him his chin.

“But she’s too clingy. She texts me non-stop.” He shuddered. *Aigo, Jongin Oppa.*

Chanyeol, D.O and Baekhyun were just doing random things at the condo unit. Suho was out for work, as usual. Out of boredom, Chanyeol puffed air in his cheeks and flicked a soda can open. Baekhyun watched the view from the window; D.O was experimenting on the kitchen.

“Kyungsoo! Are you done there? I’m hungry.” Baekhyun wailed, sighing. No response came, so he decided to leave Chanyeol and go to the kitchen.

“I’m busy.” D.O. said sternly as Baekhyun set foot in the kitchen. He was stirring sauce to his pasta.

Baekhyun sighed for the nth time and sat on the counter top. He sipped on a box of juice, mindlessly looking at random things.

“Kyungsoo… what does it mean when you get nervous without any reason?” Baekhyun blurted out, legs dangling back and forth like a little child. D.O smirked and glanced at his friend.

“Does that involve a person?” He cooed. Baekhyun tensed all of a sudden.

“Uh… well, yeah. When you see a person there’s this something inside… What is it?” He looked at D.O’s back curiously.

“Like… you want to appear best to that person? You want to know more about the person… but you get nervous?” D.O. pretended to be very busy, yet he added to Baekhyun’s confusion. He was sizing him up.

Baekhyun was nodding eagerly to what D.O had said. “Yeah, those stuff. Do you know what it is?”

D.O faced his friend with a knowing smile. Baekhyun was anticipating an answer, his eyes rounded while his mouth was slightly agape.

“I could only think of one thing, Byun Baek…” He muttered; enjoying Baekhyun’s facial expression change.

“And that is…?”

D.O purposely looked at Baekhyun intently. “Attraction.”

Baekhyun cringed at the word. He shook his head and hurriedly finished his drink.

“Oh, T..thanks.” He scrambled away, thoughts like whirlwind on his head.

D.O smiled as he heard the door to Baekhyun’s room shut. He knew what he was so confused about. And he loves the situation even more when Baekhyun slightly opened up.

“We’re watching a movie. Wanna come?” Chanyeol just entered on Baekyun’s room freely. Baekhyun sneered at him. “What movie?”

“I don’t know. Anything. We have to get out, it’s so boring! Besides, the others will meet up with us.” He complained, jumping on Baekhyun’s bed. He stared blankly at the ceiling.

Baekhyun nodded and shooed Chanyeol away from his room. The taller male frowned like a child and slowly walked away, slamming the door as he got out.

As soon as Chanyeol got out, he ran to his mirror to style himself.

"Do I look good with this expression?" He looked at his reflection, oozing charisma.

He smiled at what he did. "Why am I so excited when it comes to... seeing her?"

He shrugged off the fact and prepared himself. *I must be crazy.*

An hour later, you sat on the movie theater’s lobby, waiting for the others. Your legs were sore from all the walking. The three guys dragged you to this and that.

“Here.” Kai sat beside you and handed you a cold bottle of Iced tea. You closed your eyes and placed the cold drink on your temple, your forehead. The coolness calmed you somehow. Your mood was slowly getting destroyed by the tiredness.

*Home, home, home. I want to go home and just relax.*

“So… what happened yesterday? When you and Baekhyun hyung got out of the resto?” He started, nudging your side. Slowly but hesitantly, you opened your eyes. You just wanted to go home and bury yourself in bed.

“We talked? What else could we be doing?” You answered, irritated that Kai disturbed your comfort moment. Your brows furrowed as your lips twitched.

“Are you PMSing right now?” He said nonchalantly while his eyes scanned the place.

You looked at him with wide eyes. “What the? No!”

“Can we just go home? I’m tired!” You complained, throwing tantrums. The three guys moved away from you.

“Stay away, you’re embarrassing.” Luhan shoved you away playfully. You stomped on his foot and stuck our tongue out. He whimpered at the pain. “Ow,Minhee! What was that for?!” He helplessly clung on to his sore foot. Sehun looked at you, horrified, and hid behind Kai’s back.

“You are clearly PMSing.” Kai pointed out. You approached him and he quickly stepped back, with Sehun behind him.

You rolled your eyes. “I’m just tired. You guys dragged me from place to place. We didn’t even bring a car! My poor legs.” You faked to wipe a tear and massaged your legs.

“The wrath of the PMS.” Sehun snickered.

“How many times do I have to tell you? I am not having my period! It ended a few days ago!” You screamed at him. People looked at your way, some murmuring. Luhan shook his head and sighed. Kai face-palmed himself.

“Seriously, you didn’t have to shout.” Sehun hissed. You shot him a death glare in return.

“Look, It’s Minhee!” D.O nudged Baekhyun’s side. He just nodded glumly and looked at you from afar. Chanyeol and D.O walked ahead of him, prancing towards the lobby.

“Don’t go near her!” Sehun warned as he guys approached you. Chanyeol rolled his eyes at the maknae and enveloped you in his bear hug. “Annyeong! How  was your day?” He murmured, caressing your hair. Sehun, Luhan and Kai were anticipating your wrath.

“It was fine. I’m tired. I want my bed!!!!” You stomped around, the urge to go home occupying your mind.

“Told ya.” Sehun whispered to Chanyeol. You shot him a look and he looked away immediately.

“What happened?” D.O tapped your back. You pouted and looked at the 3 guys. “They’re accusing me.” You mumbled.

“Of what?” Baekhyun asked, his eyes filled with curiosity.

“She’s PMSing!” Luhan declared, a sly grin on his face. You sighed and rolled your eyes at them.

That night, it was peacefully quiet. You went to bed early after a tiring day with the guys who dragged you anywhere they liked. The others fell asleep too, for who knows what reason. Baekhyun was the only one awake. He was turning and tossing around in his bed, uneasy. He tried drinking milk, but it didn’t get to him. His body was fully awake, and he hated it.

The clock ticked midnight. Hopeless, Baekhyun sneakily went out of his room to entertain himself. He sat on the living room, the tv airing some old variety show he’d seen a hundred times. With nothing else to do, he stared blankly at the television screen.

Something was bothering him lately. His mind would often have a heated debate session with a little voice inside him. He was dying to make himself calm down.

“Oppa?” You yawned, looking at Baekhyun who was sitting like a zombie on the couch. He looked up and saw you. “Minhee.” He blinked.

“You’re still up? Not tired?” You grabbed a bottle of water and sat beside him. He looked at you and sighed. “I don’t know… Insomnia?”

You chuckled and hit his shoulder. “Eiii. Maybe you’re thinking of something.”

A small smile crept up his face. “Maybe.”

With the quiet surrounding, the only sounds were the soft hum of the television and your breathing. Baekhyun was still deep in thought, as if he’s looking at nowhere.

“You can tell me anything, if that helps.” You yawned. Baekhyun looked at you and poked your nose. He stood up and pulled you up. “Go to sleep. It’s late.”

Just like a child, you firmly shook your head. “I don’t want to.” He snickered and sat back to the couch. A sigh escaped his lips when you stubbornly sat beside him again.

Silence overpowered, but it wasn’t awkward for both of you. Unknowingly, you started to feel safe and contented with his company. He too feels happy with you around.

 “Should I… sing you to sleep?” He chuckled.

 You just nodded, feeling the heavy weight in your eye lids. Baekhyun started humming, and slowly words came out of his mouth. The harmony was perfect, making you close your eyes, feeling the sweet melody rush in your system. Baekhyun smiled as he sang. He didn’t know why but his heavy feelings seem to disappear slowly. He looked at you slowly approach dreamland. Your head slowly moved to the side, finally resting on his shoulder.

He finished his song with the last notes perfectly. A smile tugged on his lips.

“What are you doing to me, Wu An Ran?” He whispered, looking at your sleeping state. “I don’t know if this is right… this feeling. But somehow… I like it.” He softly moved your bangs aside, examining your face.

“Hmmbalmain, prada, chanel, Christi…hmm.”You mumbled softly in your sleep. He chuckled lightly, hearing you dream about designer brands.

*This girl, really.*

Gently, he carried you back to your room. Not wanting to wake you, he slowly placed you on the soft mattress. You automatically cuddled on your pillow. He smiled as he tucked you under the covers.

“Sleep well, Minhee.” He whispered as he closed the door and proceeded to his own room.

Deep inside him, it bothered him. So many questions flocked his mind. But after the small encounter with you, he was able to get some peaceful rest, a smile lingering on his face.

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HELLO :> awwwe, Baekhyun!

why would Minhee's father come? hmmm

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