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Girl's Day - Cupid

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March 6, 2006:

I'm turning nine this year, and today's my birthday. All my friends are coming and he is coming too! I can't wait until my birthday party starts. My cousin, Hyorin coordinated this wonderful day for me. She's the best cousin and coordinator ever! Her husband is Bang Youngguk, the hallyu star who is smart, handsome, and everything a woman needs. I'm envious of her, but I still love Hyorin. She's like the sister I never had; she's been there for me, done everything with me. 

I look at the clock. It reads 9:40. Twenty more minutes until people start coming to my birthday party! All my friends and classmates will be there. I sit in the kitchen, admiring my mother and father making the delicious cookies and sweets. Smiles are plastered on their faces as their hands move in circular motion.

I could feel the lovey-dovey aura around them as they work perfectly together. Suddenly, my father slipped his hands into the bowl when my mother's attention was elsewhere, and grabbed some of the cookie mix and pressed it together between his thumb and index finger. I placed my hands over my mouth as I quietly laugh at his next action. He walked over to my mother and wiped his fingers onto my mother's cheek. 

Mother let out a quick gasp before realizing what my father did. She turned around to see father with a mischievous smile plastered on his face. "Got you." My mother pretended to be angry, but I could tell she was very amused by my father's actions. Then, I saw her hand sneakily reach into the mixture bowl and grabbed some mixture herself. "Don't let your guard down!" My mother cheerfully yelled as she swiped her fingers gracefully over father's cheek. My father's eyes became wide at once, and cupped my mother's cheeks to prevent her from escaping.

"You're going be punished." he said in a low, deep tone. My mother's cheeks became hot red at once. "S-Stop it! Minah is here!" she reminded my father, while trying to push him away. Father's eyes wandered to me. "I'll leave. You guys are too lovey-dovey, it makes me sick!" I stuck out my tongue at them, slid open the door to the patio, and let out a subtle smile. 

"Minah! Over here!" I heard Hyorin called. She was wearing a white loose blouse, that was slightly tucked in her denim blue shorts. She looked like a beauty, as usual. Her hair was curled and left dangling on her shoulders. As I approached her, she ran over to me and picked me up. "How's my little birthday girl doing today?" She smiled and gave me a peck on the cheek. I nodded, "Mother and father is at it again." Hyorin gave a cute laugh before placing me on the healthy green grass. 

I looked around the patio. Usually, it was plain and boring, but today, Hyorin made it look spectacular. Four long white tables were set out, with two flowers placed at each end. In the corner, there was another table specifically for my presents. I can't wait until the clock reaches 10am. I'm just too over-filled with joy!

"It's beautiful unnie. Thank you for doing all this." I wrapped my arms around her thin stomach. She patted my head and fixed my dress. Oh this dress, she also bought it just for this special occasion. It was pink and designed for princess, as she told me. 

"Baby, you're here already." a deep and handsome voice said. I looked towards the sliding doors. It was Youngguk oppa! Hyorin smiled and approached him. He gave her a quick kiss on the lips, and I smiled cheerfully. She elbowed his stomach and he made a face. "Minah's looking!" she whispered. Youngguk look at me and waved. I waved back and walked over to the table that contained the plates of delicious five star foods that my uncle, a chef, made.

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B2ST - Oasis

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Finally, it reached 10am, and my friends started flowing in. The parents dropped their beloved children off, and waved goodbye. I gave my greetings to everyone, and guided them to the patio, where all the fun began.

A familiar black family car pulled up to the driveway. Out stepped the chauffeur, and opened the door for his master, Jung Daehyun. Daehyun gave his chauffeur a bow, and diverted his attention to me. He waved and I smiled. "Oppa!~"

I looked to the girl with black sleek hair running towards Daehyun. Haeri. Lee Haeri. She ran towards Daehyun and gave him a peck on the cheek. He didn't move an inch. He didn't smile nor flinch. My heart began to feel uneasy at once. It was like Haeri was clutching onto my heart, and squeezing it roughly. I couldn't breathe. I left the door open for them  to come in, as I forced myself to walk to the patio.

"Minah!" a high-pitched male voice greeted me. Suddenly, I felt a bit better. "Hey, Baek." The male in front of me, who was just a little bit taller than me, with brown hair and cute eyes, is Byun Baekhyun. One of my childhood friends. "This party rocks! You always throw the best parties every! Happy birthday, Minnie! Nine punches!" He began punching me lightly at my arm. I giggled lightly at his playful personality. This was our tradition--give punches to the birthday boy/girl. I was turning nine, so I received nine punches.

He stopped, and whispered something to me. I turned around and looked at Daehyun and Haeri, arm in arm, approaching me. "Happy birthday, Minnie." Daehyun softly said. My cheeks felt hot, and I nodded.

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The party ended soon, and everyone went home. Baekhyun, Daehyun, and Haeri was still here. Their parents said they would be arriving to pick them up later than usual, so they had to stay with me until then. Haeri decided to watch something, and we all agreed on "Full House".

Thirty minutes into the drama, Baekhyun announced he needed to go to the restroom. We all nodded, and he quickly ran to the restroom without any further word. Daehyun and I laughed at him, mocking his stupid mind. "He shouldn't have stuffed his mouth with all those food!" I nodded in reply. 

Haeri was getting bored, even though the drama was playing the best scene. She yawned and mischievously scooted closer to Daehyun. Daehyun noticed and inched farther away from her as possible, until he reached the end of the sofa. I noticed this, and let out a small unnoticeable sigh. I was sitting on the soft carpet, hugging my legs. 

"Minah, could you be the wonderful host and grab some refreshments for us?" Haeri suddenly requested. I turned my head and looked at Haeri, but mostly at Daehyun. Daehyun didn't say anything; his eyes were glued to the television screen. I stood up, and asked, "What do you want?" "Oh, something not fattening, like popcorn and water?" I nodded. "Make sure to grab some for each of us!" 

I was fuming up inside, but kept my calm facade on. I walked into the kitchen. I couldn't see them anymore--there was a wall that blocked my view of Daehyun. I sighed again, and grabbed four bowls and four small cups. I took a bag of popcorn out of the cabinet and placed it in the microwave. I pressed 1, 3, and 0 on the microwave and pressed start. As I waited for the microwave to give the signal that the popcorn was ready, I quietly walked over to the living room.

My heart dropped at once. The sight that I was seeing....I can't believe it! I rubbed my eyes, thinking that this was a nightmare, but no! I kept on rubbing and rubbing, but the scene didn't change. Tears ran down on my face out of frustration. The sight was not happeneing....not on this day...the day that I thought would change everything!

Things would change, but not the way I thought of. I walked back to the kitchen, quietly crying. I couldn't believe it.

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Haeri's POV

"What do you want?" "Oh, something not fattening, like popcorn and water?" Minah nodded. "Make sure to grab some for each of us!" 

Oh, that stupid girl. Anyways, time to put my plan into action. I took my eyes off the television screen and looked at Daehyun. I need the perfect timing.... Then, just as if on cue, I saw the shadow of Minah coming from the kitchen. 

It's now or never. I blocked Daehyun's view from the television by placing me on top of him and stared intensely into his eyes. He opened his mouth to protest, but I shut it by placing my lips over his. He muffled something ambiguous, but I didn't care. I saw the tears that ran down the cheeks of Minah. I became ecstatic at once. This is what you call "killing two birds with one stone." 

She ran back to the kitchen at once. A smirk was apparent on my face as I heard her quietly weeping. Mission accomplished.