“Hey we should get going now, it’s getting late” you say to IU after the two of you are done buying your celebratory treat.

“Okay let’s go, I wouldn’t want to stay on the streets all night if the school gate is closed.” she agrees and takes  your hand, pulling you out of the shop.

“See you tomorrow!” IU beams then waves to you before she walks into the school compound.
“Ne, see you!” you wave back and walk off after seeing IU safely walk inside.

On the way home -- to EXO-K’s mansion, your brother’s words about  Baekhyun pop into your mind. You wonder why he said that, then shake your head to clear it. *Tsk, why do I even care? It’s not like I’ll ever have a crush on that jerk-face, right? * You hum to yourself and continue walking.

Soon you reach the front porch of the house. You open the door and see that the boys are waiting for you at the living room.

You smile and walk in. “Hey guys, I’m back!”

Everyone, minus Baekhyun, who is napping soundly on the couch, *As always, that lazy ,* looks up upon your arrival.

“Noona welcome back!” Sehun’s face lights up and he embraces you warmly.

“Thank you Sehun,” you smile and gently pat his head. Sehun’s eyes turn into crescents.

“Have you eaten yet?” D.O asks, walking up to you  with a concerned look.

“No. But it’s okay-- I’m not hungry,” you reply.

Suho goes again at his rub-neck habit. “By the way, Yoon Mi-ah ,we’re sorry for the way we acted just now.... with your brother and everything...” he says.

“It’s okay,” you tell him, not wanting him to feel bad about it. “My brother was being overprotective anyways.”

Suho nods and smiles, so you know he is at least feeling a tad bit better about the whole situation.

“I’m gonna go take a shower, okay?” you say, excusing yourself from them and starting to head to the bathroom.

“May I join you?” Kai teases loud enou