NARRATOR

You fiddled with the hem of your long blouse while waiting for the gates of your Gnagnaam house to open. Baekhyun would glance at you once in a while, giving you weird looks.

“I’m the boyfriend meeting my girlfriend’s parents, right?”

Immediately, you stopped daydreaming at the sound of his voice. You gave him a questioning look. “..Yes.”

“Then why does it seem like you’re more nervous than I am?” He chuckled, tapping his long slender fingers against the steering wheel. You let out a loud sigh. “I… honestly don’t know.”

Butler Jang cheerfully greeted you at the entrance of the house. He wiggled his eyebrows playfully at the sight of Baekhyun.

“Good Morning, Young Miss! Good Morning, Young Master Byun!”

You gave him a tap on the shoulder, giggling. Baekhyun smiled and gave him a little nod as the both of you passed by him towards the enormous living room. 

“I set fire to the rain~ Watch it burrrrrn~” Mr. Wu skipped down the stairs, singing at the top of his lungs.

You chuckled and crossed your arms. “Seriously, Papa? Adele?”

He immediately stopped singing and grinned at the sight of the two of you. “Hello, you two!” He fastened his pace down the stairs and hopped on the last step.

“I think I know the reason the both of you are here?” He teased, his lips curving to a sly smile. You slumped down the couch and grumbled, while Baekhyun sheepishly smiled and nodded.

BAEKHYUN

Uncle Wu cheerfully asked me questions, sometimes teasing Minhee. Minhee would always grunt or sneer, her eyes locked on the screen of the Ipad.

“So, she finally opened her eyes and saw you?” Uncle Wu whispered, smiling. I gave him a small nod. “I’m happy she did.”

“Just take care of her, Byun Baek. I know you’re a great man.” He encouragingly squeezed my shoulder and stood up. “Okay, love birds.”

“PAPA!” Minhee’s cheeks blushed in an instant, as she bit her lip and scowled at her Dad.

Uncle Wu chuckled and ruffled her hair. “I’m calling the lady of the house.” He pointed to the picture of Minhee’s mom on the wall, as he ascended the stairs.

My heart skipped a beat at the thought of meeting Minhee’s mom. I met her several times before, and she’s Kris girl version. Like how Minhee inherited Uncle Wu’s outgoing attitude, so did Kris inherit his attitude from his mom. Aunt Wu may be… expressionless at times, firm and… well a little cold.

“Don’t worry. It’s just like meeting Kris Ge.” Minhee plopped beside me and poked my cheek. I can feel my brows knit together, creases forming on my forehead. “That’s the point.”

She lightly giggled and poked the spaces between my eyebrows. Something inside me softened with the sound of her giggles, the sight of her smile. Unconsciously, I was already smiling back.

“I thought you were nervous, Hee?”

She shrugged. “Not anymore. I know my parents.”

We were talking about her parents when her phone vibrated on her small purse. She read the text message and smiled.
“Byunghyun Oppa’s inviting us to dinner. He’s bringing her girlfriend.” She smiled; her usual bright smile that mesmerizes me every time.

 That smile.

I leaned in and kissed the tip of her nose. “Okay, my piggy.”

After a few minutes, Uncle Wu skipped down the stairs again, this time with Aunt Wu trailing behind him, expressionless.

“Hello kids. I’m back!” Uncle Wu chimed, waiting for Aunt Wu at the end of the stairs.

“Mama!” Minhee hopped towards her mom and kissed her cheek. She smiled affectionately at her daughter for a second and gave me a slight nod. “Hello, Baekhyun.”

Immediately, I bowed. “Good Morning, Auntie.”

She chuckled monotonously and tapped my shoulder. “No need to be so formal, boy. Sit down.”

Minhee and Uncle Wu were giving me thumbs-up. I slightly smiled at their childishness.

“Mworago?!” Aunt Wu stood up from her sitting position. Uncle Wu held her shoulder to calm her.

My heartbeat raced. I’ll do everything for her to accept me, please.

I'll prove to every person here that I'm worthy of you, Wu An RAN.

“You’re saying that Kris has been ing you guys?!” She clucked her tongue, her face annoyed.

“That boy has gone too far.” She muttered.

Silence overpowered. Did I hear right?

“You’re… not angry at me or Baekhyun Oppa?” Minhee’s eyes twitched as she looked at her mother.

Aunt Wu scoffed. “Angry? No! Why would I be angry if you love each other? And Baekhyun changed you, for goodness sake!”

“Then why are you shouting?” Uncle wu chuckled. “I am shouting?” Aunt Wu breathed out. “Sorry, impulse.”

“I’ll take care of Minhee, I promise.” I stood up from my seat and smiled. Aunt Wu’s emotionless face showed the slightest sign of agreement. Her lip twitched. “I know that, Baekhyun.”

“Thanks, Mama!” Minhee tackled her mom and kissed her cheeks endlessly.

“Get off me, An Ran!”

Uncle Wu and I looked at the two opposites bicker there, with knowing smiles on our faces.

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