Chapter08

"Great!" Sehun said. He then started running to each room, popping in his head, and screaming, "Ashlee's staying over! Big sleepover in the living room!"

One by one, they all came out dressed in their pajamas and carrying their pillows. Tao and Kris managed to move all the furniture back and spread out blankets on the floor in the open area.

"Here's some sweatpants and a t-shirt to wear. It's a little big, sorry," Luhan said as he approached you. You smiled at him, shaking your head.

"It's fine. Thank you." After you were done changing, all twelve boys were all spread out across the blankets, sitting in a circle. You found an empty spot next to Luhan and Kris and sat down.

"What are we doing?" you asked as you looked at all of their faces.

"We usually did this before we went to bed during our trainee days. You know, just talk and relax," Luhan whispered.

"Stop!" Baekhyun shouted playfully at Chanyeol who was poking him nonstop. "It tickles!"

"Stop! It tickles!" Chanyeol mocked his best friend in a deep voice. You laughed at their immaturity, but also smiled at how close they were.

"That's not funny!" Baekhyun said, trying to keep a straight face.

"That's not funny!" Chanyeol mocked him again, earning a slap on the shoulder from Baekhyun.

"Okay, guys," Suho said, sitting up straighter. As soon as he said those words, everyone seemed to get more serious and quiet. For a moment, it was quiet while everyone was thinking and reflecting.

"I'm hungry…" Lay said out of the blue, staring out into space with his mouth ajar. You were about to laugh, but realized no one else found it funny at this time.

"I miss home," Kris said, next to you. You turned to look at him and saw his eyes looking towards the floor. "I want to call them to see how they're doing, but if I do, I think I might miss them even more."

"Me, too. But I feel like this was my dream and I should be able to handle it because I'm doing what I love, aren't I?" Tao added.

Suho nodded, understanding what s meant.

"I've been feeling a lot of pressure lately with all these concerts and performances, especially with our seniors. I feel like since everyone's paying attention to us, we always have to be careful in what we say and do. It's hard to keep things private," Luhan said.

"I've heard the fans trying to find out about my family," Kris said, agreeing. "But I guess we knew that would h