[A/N: OMG. OVERDOSE HAS BEEN RELEASED, and exostagram is contributing to the scarcity of my ovaries. More than that, I happily announce MOONLIGHT as this fanfic's official soundtrack. Also, thanks everyone for reading and passionately commenting on the previous chapter. P.S. Thank you to seasidecarnival for the ever beautiful poster!]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DywEPQ5HMTM

>>>SEUL MIN'S POV<<<

"How much are you anyway?" Baekhyun asked insensitively.

Images of me doing ual things with other men suddenly filled my mind. I was not the kind of girl, and even if I were that kind of girl, I would not be ashamed. 

At least I can feed my mom.

At least I'm not stepping on anyone. 

Of course, it hurt. There was no way I would not get hurt. Not only was I offended, but my whole dignity was crushed.

I only cry once in a blue moon, but indirectly calling me a e just did it for me.

My eyes started to produce waters filled with hurt as I looked behind me.

Speechless, degraded, and sick, I could only manage to look at the face of Byun Baekhyun.

I usually try to make myself laugh whenever I cry, but that night was different. 

I ran away as quickly as possible while Baekhyun stood motionless. All of my energy to sew the stage outfits had been drained by words that lacerated me and cut my skin with a Swiss knife.

Seul Min, be strong. You can make it to your night shift, and you will work like you have no fever. You will carry on as if Baekhyun never offended you. They're just words, anyway.

But no, no matter how I tried to strengthen myself that night, everything hurt so bad.

>>>BAEKHYUN'S POV<<<

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What did I just do? What the hell was that, Baekhyun? Did you seriously say that? Ugh. This is bad. This has gotten overboard. I need to do something, but wait.

I can't move.

When Seul Min started running away, all I could do was stare at her back and regret every ty thing I told her.

"I'm sorry." I whispered, inaudible. Unheard by the person I wronged.

To be completely honest, I wanted to beat myself up for wrecklessly saying very offensive things to Kim Seul Min.

That night, as I walked and continued to curse myself on the way to the dorm, I bumped into Luhan hyung. He just got back from a date with Chae Rin.

"Ey what's up with you? Didn't you get any girl tonight?" Luhan hyung teased me. We walked to the dorm together, and I told him about what I said to Seul Min.

"Oh man. Oh man. You remind me so much of myself when I used to bully Chae Rin. I say, apologize properly. For all you know, you two might develop feelings for each other. " Hyung advised before entering the dorm.

Feelings? No. I don't really want, however, like a grown man, I think I need to apologize. It would be worse if I fail to apologize, but developing feelings for Seul Min is not something I see. I'd rather fall for Chanyeol.

No homophobic references but I guess Seul Min and I just don't click.

>>>SEUL MIN'S POV<<<

My flu had gotten worse by Thursday, but it did not stop me from coming to SM to prepare EXO's clothes for M-Countdown.

Feigning strength, I smiled cheerfully when I entered EXO's dressing room, but in reality, I just wanted to collapse on the floor and rest and go to the hospital.

But I am Kim Seul Min.

Nothing will stop me from getting adequate pay.

"You okay?" Chanyeol whispered to me. "No. Apparently, a flu struck me, but I think I can manage." I replied discreetly, making sure that no one else could hear.

"Perhaps meds can help." Chanyeol told me. I smiled at his curt attitude. "Baekhyun's looking for you. I wonder why." Chanyeol