Sooyun's P.O.V

 

"Aigoo, my arms, back and whole body hurts already!" I complained. It had barely been an hour. And we wasted more than half of that time going around looking for cleaning equipment - except, I wouldn't exactly call an old rag and a bucket of soapy water 'equipment'...

 

Myungsoo chuckled. "Ah, my beautiful angel. You were simply not born to do strenuous activity."

 

"Of course not! I was born for greater things," I replied proudly, thinking of the responsibilities I had as the first Lotus Blossom Angel. Aish, that's right. I have to keep it a secret. I mentally made a note to not blurt out the first thing that comes to mind. I don't want Daehyunnie to get mad again ... :(

 

Thinking of him, I felt my spirit go down. Pabo Lee Sooyun, why did you have to say it like that?! Daehyunnie looked so angry… Phooey.

 

Even without my lotus blossom, it was probably really obvious that I was feeling a little down.

 

"Sooyunnie, beautiful angel, what's wrong?" Myungsoo came up to me and pulled the rag out of my hands.

 

I pouted. "Mr. Kim is a big, evil meanie," I decided to say instead. Hawhawhaw, I managed to cover myself. So proud, so proud :P. "Making us do this and for so long too! Hmph!" I crossed my arms in a huff.

 

"Sooyunnie angel." Myungsoo uncrossed my arms and held both of my hands in his. "Thank you for standing up for me. You really didn't have to. Now you have to go through this too."

 

I broke out into a big smile, pulling my hands out of his to wave away his thanks. "Nah, no worries! I was standing up for what I believe is right. By the way, that Mr. Kim wouldn't be so 'powerful' anymore if more people revolted him."

 

Crossing my arms again, I scowled and muttered, "Daehyunnie was so right. 'Dictator' couldn't be more correct a word to describe him."

 

"I've been meaning to ask, but, why do you live with Daehyun?" Myungsoo asked, looking me straight in the eyes.

 

"Daehyunnie and I knew each other from Busan. I didn't know anyone here and needed a place to stay, so Daehyunnie was kind enough to take me in," I smoothly lied. It was a story Daehyun and the other boys made up and made me recite many many many times. Hmph, I could have used all that time to watch more KPOP videos instead…

 

"What about your parents?"

 

I looked down. "I… don't have parents," I forced myself to say. Of course, he would take it another way and not understand that I never actually had parents.

 

"I- I'm so sorry, Sooyunnie."

 

"No it's alr--" I looked up to be cut off by Myungsoo hugging me.

 

I let out a laugh. "Myungsoo-ah, it's okay. I'm fine, really!"

 

"Oppa. Call me 'oppa'," he suddenly said.

 

Tilting my head to one side, I repeated, "'Oppa'?"

 

"Mm," he nodded. "I'm older than you, so you can call me 'Oppa', right?"

 

"Ah, yeah, Myungsoo-oppa!" I smiled.

 

Myungsoo-oppa broke out into a happy smile and pinched my cheeks. "Aigoo, my beautiful Sooyunnie angel is so cute that it's killing me! What can I do?"

 

Glancing at the clock, I gasped. "You can quickly go clean because it's already nearly 5 o'clock!!!" I panicked. "Oh no, and nothing much has been done yet!"

 

Quickly pushing him off and shoving a rag into his hands, I grabbed one myself and started scrubbing so quickly my hands became a blur. "Hurry hurry hurry I WANT TO GO HOME!!!"

 

Myungsoo-oppa laughed at me then started working alongside me.

 

A moment later, Myungsoo-oppa broke the silence. "Beautiful angel, is there anything you would like me to do for you as a token of thanks for today?"

 

"Hmm…" I stopped to tap a finger on my chin in thought. "Let me sleep while you clean by yourself!"

 

His eyes popped. "What! Really?!" He looked at my adamant expression and sighed. "Okay, Sooyunnie, if that's what you really want, then ok…"

 

Next I shocked him by bursting out into laughter. "Hahahaha! Aww pabo-oppa! Of course I won't let you clean by yourself! I just wanted to see your expression. Hehehe."

 

He narrowed his eyes at me playfully. "Aish, you devious little Sooyunnie," he said, then started chasing me around the classroom. I squealed as he caught me, laughing while flicking me in the forehead. A gesture which reminded me of Daehyun.

 

"Your punishment!" Myungsoo said, before going back to cleaning. I just stood there, pondering over the strange feelings I had today.

 

Daehyun's words, "It's just that… I'm worried about you. I don't want you to get hurt, you know that?", lingered in my head, as I remembered those gentle eyes he gazed at me with. That face I just wanted to stare at, but was too scared to. It was almost as if I was too shy or embarrassed to look at him… and I didn't understand why. And why is my heart pumping so hard? Ah, must be from when I was running away from Myungsoo-oppa. Yeah, that's it.

 

"Myungsoo-oppa," I called. He stopped to look at me.

 

"Hmm?"

 

"Why is it that I feel like I can't look at someone in the eye when I'm usually really comfortable around them?" I asked him curiously.

 

"Is this about… Daehyun?" Myungsoo-oppa's smile dropped a bit when I nodded. "Ah… did something happen?"

 

"Well," I felt a little flustered just thinking about. "He was just exceptionally nice and gentle with me today. It was different and I felt different. After he was like that, I felt almost too embarrassed to talk to or even look at him…"

 

There was a bit of silence before Myungsoo replied. "Well, uh… Um… It's normal to feel like that when somebody suddenly treats you a little differently, because they've never done that before."

 

I looked at him with wide eyes. "Really?! So it's normal?"

 

He nodded. "Yeah. But after a while, you'll get used to it and the feeling will go away. So don't worry, Sooyunnie-angel." Myungsoo smiled at me.

 

"Ah, I see," I sighed in realization. "Thank you Myungsoo-oppa!" I threw my arms around him in another hug, to which he returned and laughed.

 

"Pabo angel."

 

Honestly, I didn't mean to say that Daehyun was a distraction and upset him. It's just that, I felt a little awkward with him there at the time… But I'll make it up to him!

 

"Myungsoo-oppa, if you really want to thank me for today, then there's something I have in mind," I said sneakily while stepping back.

 

He raised an eyebrow. "And what might that be?"

 

I clasped my hands together excitedly. "Could you take me by 'Fantasy Delights' afterwards!"

 

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Author's P.O.V

 

The two continued to diligently clean (surprisingly), with the occasional chatter. Already, it was dark outside. Sooyun noticed this and checked the time to see that it was 8 o'clock.

 

"Omona!" she called out, catching Myungsoo's attention. "It's already 8! Oh no oh no oh no 'Fantasy Delights' closes at 8.30! What should I do what should I do what should I do!" Sooyun started fidgeting and jumping around frantically.

 

Myungsoo couldn't help but to chuckle at her funny yet cute reaction. "Don't worry, Sooyunnie angel. I got this," he assured, while pulling out his phone.

 

A few minutes later, the door slammed open to reveal a figure, followed by many others in cleaning attire.

 

"Hey Hyung, that was quick." Myungsoo smirked and went over to do the guy-handshake, whilst Sooyun just stared on in confusion. After observing the situation for a few more seconds, she suddenly snapped her fingers.

 

"Ah! Myungsoo-oppa, you got people to help us clean!" she marvelled.

 

"Bingo! Hired them," Myungsoo winked.

 

"Who is this pretty girl here?" his Hyung stepped forward and asked in amusement. "Could she be the 'beautiful angel' you were talking about L?"

 

"Hello! I'm Lee Sooyun. It's nice to meet you!" Sooyun cheerfully introduced.

 

"Nice to meet you too. I'm Kim Sunggyu, Myungsoo's friend. You really are as beautiful as he says you are."

 

Sooyun giggled, while Myungsoo elbowed him hard in the ribs.

 

"Ow! Yah, Hyung comes here to help you and you treat me like this!" Sunggyu snapped, hitting him in the head with a random book he found.

 

"Err, sorry Hyung." He coughed awkwardly. "Well, let's get going now before Sooyun's place closes."

 

When they got to the front school carpark, Sooyun was about to walk out the front gate until a hand pulled her back. "Sooyun, over here."

 

They came up to a sleek, black car. Sunggyu smiled at her. "I'm driving."

 

Sooyun's eyes twinkled in wonder. "You can drive?!"

 

"He's a uni student, a year older. Graduated from high school last year," Myungsoo explained.

 

"Uwaah," Sooyun nodded. "So Sunggyu-oppa is the same age as Yongguk-oppa and Himchan-oppa!"

 

"Ah, yeah. Haven't seen those guys in a while," Sunggyu said thoughtfully. "They were alright, I guess."

 

Soon enough, Sunggyu pulled up outside 'Fantasy Delights'. Myungsoo got out and escorted Sooyun inside. Looking at the display, she saw a huge range of cheesecakes and clapped her hands excitedly at the sight of them.

 

"Omo, these look amazing! Daehyunnie would love these!" she squealed.

 

She had a little conflict with herself over which cheesecake to get, while Myungsoo gazed at her with a little disappointment. So it's Daehyun again, huh…

 

In the end, she picked out two whole cheesecakes. One 'Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake' and one 'White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake', both which she happily received over the counter after paying for them.

 

 "You look so happy," Myungsoo commented.

 

"Of course! It's cheesecake!" she beamed back.

 

Stopping outside Daehyun's house, the two guys 'wowed'.

 

"So that kid actually has a house. And a pretty fine looking one too," Sunggyu said.

 

Sooyun laughed. "Thank you both so much for today. I'm really grateful!" With that, she held up the 'White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake' and handed it to Myungsoo who was beside her. "This is a token of my gratitude for the two of you. So enjoy!"

 

"Aww Sooyun! You really didn't have to, but we can't say no to food!" Sunggyu flashed her a smile and reached over from the driver's seat to pat her head. "Thank you Sooyunnie."

 

"Beautiful angel, you're always so thoughtful," Myungsoo laughed, before getting out of the car and escorting her to the front door after she and Sunggyu said their goodbyes.

 

"Thank you Myungsoo-oppa, for clearing everything up. Now I don't have to feel awkward around Daehyunnie anymore!" Instantly, Sooyun wrapped her arms around him, being careful not to crush her beloved gift.

 

Her hug took him by surprise. "Ah, no problem." They pulled back. "So, I'll see you tomorrow?"

 

"Yep! Goodnight, Myungsoo-oppa!"

 

"Goodnight, beautiful angel."

 

He watched as Sooyun went into the house and closed the door behind her before sighing quietly to himself. I'm sorry for lying to you, beautiful angel. But I don't want to lose you already. At least, not without a fight.

 

 

Daehyun's P.O.V

 

My eyes flickered open when I heard a sound coming from the front door. I looked around to see the living room. I must've fallen asleep on the sofa while waiting for her. Is she back yet?

 

Getting up from the sofa to stretch, I heard footsteps coming towards the living room. Sooyun appeared, holding a decorated box.

 

"Oh, Daehyunnie" she said when she saw me.

 

"Mm. You're back," is all I said. Aish, why do I feel like I don't know what to say to her?!

 

She came up to me, hanging her head low. "Umm… Daehyunnie, about today… I'm sorry. I knew that you were just worried about me and wanted to help me, and… I didn't mean to say that you were a hindrance or anything… I'm sorry."

 

I was thankful that she apologized, but really, she didn't have to. Because it was me who over-reacted. I should really get a hold on with this temper of mine.

 

Sooyun lifted her head and held out the box in front of me. "I bought you cheesecake! Hope you like it."

 

My eyes widened in surprise. She actually went to the trouble of getting me this? My heart felt warm, as I also felt a smile creep up onto my face. "Pabo Sooyunnie."

 

"What! I get you a cheesecake because I know you like it and you call me a pabo? You the pabo! Hmph!" she pouted.

 

There you go. The real Sooyunnie's back. I chuckled.

 

"Yes, thank you Sooyun for the cheesecake. You really didn't have to… I'm sorry too. I over-reacted…" I apologized. "But… are we all good?"

 

"Yes, we are," she laughed.

 

"Then can we cut the cheesecake?" I slyly added. She hit me playfully on the arm.

 

"It's always about food with you, Daehyunnie!"

 

Opening up the box, I couldn't help but to express myself out loud. "WOAH!! This looks amazing! Where did you get this from?"

 

"'Fantasy Delights'!" she perked up. "Myungsoo-oppa's Hyung, Sunggyu-oppa, drove us there!"

 

I gaped at her. "You met Sunggyu? And you call them both 'Oppa'?!"  I don't believe it… Unintentionally, I started sulking.

 

"Why, Daehyunnie? What's wrong?" she asked. I just pouted at her, as a mischievous smile took over her face.

 

"Ey ~~~ Could it be… that you're jealous, Daehyunnie?"

 

I felt myself flush, but protested anyway. "O-Of course not! Why would I be!"

 

"Because I call them 'Oppa' but I don't call you that," Sooyun simply answered.

 

"Preposterous!" I turned away from her and walked towards the kitchen. She skipped behind me.

 

"Daehyunnie is jealous, Daehyunnie is jealous! ~~~ " she sang.

 

"Yah, I'm not! Stop that!" Putting the cheesecake on the table, I made out to be busy looking for a knife.

 

"Stop what 'Jelly-poo Daebutt'?" she taunted.

 

Whipping my head around, I saw her smiling at me innocently. A little too innocently. I won't be fooled by that face! "What Jelly-poo Daebutt?! It's Daehyun!"

 

Sooyun blinked at me. "You're jealous, so you're Jelly-poo Daebutt!"

 

"Hey, I'm not a Daebutt! And I'm not jealous!"

 

She waved my words away with her hand. "Whatever you say." Before I could even register what happened next, Sooyun had already grabbed the knife from my hand and started running up the stairs to her room with the cheesecake.

 

"Hahahaha! I've got your cheesecake now, Jelly-poo Daebutt 'Oppa'!"

 

"Yah! Give me back my cheesecake!"

 

I quickly ran after her, very quite aware of the great big, silly smile I had plastered all over my face.

 

 

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Aren't they just adorable? Hahaha

Rivalry, ooh. Well, sorry Myungsoo, but I'm on team Daebutt ;P

 

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