Before Sehun could run over and blow their cover in front of the photographers, Suho thankfully spotted the girls and jerked his head in their direction as he wandered over. The leader led his flock toward them, grins plastered on their faces as they surveyed them.

"Girls! You all look lovely." Suho grinned, hugging Liz, Cat, then Nana. The rest of the group followed suit, including Chanyeol who hugged Liz hesitantly, Tao hugging them all tightly, and Sehun who subtly murmured to Cat as he hugged them too.

"Thank you, Suho-ssi, everyone." Liz grinned, bowing slightly to the leader, her smile seeming a bit too tight after Chanyeol hugged her. "When are you guys performing?"

"In about an hour..." Sehun murmured, his eyes not leaving Cat's as he talked. Oh how he wanted her to be on his arm, and not his hyung. "Hello guys." He spoke quietly, looking at the SHINee boys and bowing.

"Hello everyone." Onew chirped, smiling and returning the bow.

"Okay guys, you four have to go get your mics on, shoo." Liz chuckled, rolling her eyes and waving her hands at the SHINee boys. "Your coordi-noona is going to lose her mind if you're not backstage in the next five minutes. Go."

"Fiiiiine..." Taemin groaned, turning on his heel and walking back toward the backstage, the rest of the guys following suit.

"You look... beautiful." Sehun muttered under his breath, swallowing hard.

"Thank you, Sehun-ah." Cat replied, reaching out to flick off a piece of lint from his jacket, twisting her wrist in just the right way to let it catch light on his bracelet on her wrist, which make his eyes go misty. Turning around to put her back to the photographers, she sighed softly. "I love you. Now don't repeat it, the photographers can see you." She mumbled, acting as if she was smoothing his makeup as she ran her fingers over his jawline, pulling out a de-shine pad from her purse to give reason to touch his face.

Tao looked at Nana and sighed heavily, putting on a faint smile as he saw Kris standing with Nana. "You look lovely, Nana-ah." He murmured, rubbing the back of his neck. "Remember our deal, Kris-ssi?"

Kris nodded sternly, leaning over and wrapping his arm around Nana's shoulders tightly, which would appear to the photographers behind them as if he was taking a tighter grip on his girlfriend, but appeared to Tao as a promise of protection.

A faint sound over the intercom gave an alert for everyone to find their seats, and EXO bowed to the girls before they shuffled down to the stage once more. Kris turned and looked at Nana, smiling gently for the cameras before walking off after his hyungs.

With SHINee and EXO gone, this left the girls alone by the door, with the flashing of the lightbulbs of photographers behind them, and the buzz of excitement in the room ahead of them. Taking a deep breath, Liz nodded, and walked toward the door, murmuring to the guard at the door before descending the stairs to go to their seats.

"Wait, you mean you weren't kidding when we were in the front row, eh?" Cat whined, finding her name at her place around the table, looking up at the stage, which had been centered directly in front of her.

"Don't complain! We shall be seeing up the nostrils of all the greatest idols SM has to offer." Nana crowed, chuckling as she sat at the table next to them, which was emblazoned with EXO's symbol. She was positioned closely to the girl's so they can talk, but at the separate tables.

Liz chuckled and rolled her eyes, sitting down immediately at her placement, sighing as the lights dimmed. "Here we go."

The MC came onto the stage, to wild applause as she announced what was going on that night. During her speech, SHINee slunk to their table, sitting down between the girls. All four were fighting with their mics, and they looked at each other playfully, grinning. The MC waved her hand back, and some other groups from SM came on, performing wildly.

Time progressed, and Cat shivered absently in the cool air. Running her hands up and down her arms, she cursed herself for not bringing a jacket. Key caught her movement out of the corner of his eye, and he immediately took off his own jacket, draping it over her shoulders. Flushing faintly, she thanked him quietly, looking back up to the stage and watching politely.

After a few minutes SHINee stood, rolling their necks and heading toward backstage, and Key gently took his jacket from her shoulders, his finger grazing the back of her neck. He leaned down and murmured they'd return in a few moments and to enjoy the show.

The lights dimmed quickly, and soon the entry music of "Why So Serious" came over the speakerphones, causing screams of excitement to bounce around the arena. Soon they appeared on the stage, Minho in the forefront as he did his usual intro. Throughout the showcase both Onew and Key stole glances to the girls in the front row, and Liz couldn't help but laugh as they both made various faces at their table. Naturally, all three of them looked at each other, before making faces back at them, sticking their tongue out, thumbing their nose, etc to get them to laugh as they did.

Once the song was done, the four guys bowed, and screams erupted over the arena. The MC walked over to them, and bowed, then said the guys had a special announcement, handing the mic to Onew. The girls paused, raising their eyebrow at the group who were grinning excitedly.

"As you know, the MV for this song was released a few months ago. You and fans said they loved it, but do you know how it truly came to be? If it wasn't for a certain two girls, this MV wouldn't haven't have happened. Our original girl for the MV came down with the flu, and a certain young woman stepped up to the plate to help us." Onew grinned, looking down at Liz who was now staring at him open mouthed.

"Oh god... don't do it, Onew... don't do it..." She murmured under her breath, gripping Cat's hand tightly.

"And her sister made sure that everything looked flawless on that camera. You all know of them, but do you know who they are? Ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to introduce to you our good friends and the ladies on our arms, Elizabeth and Catherine Bennings!" He threw his hand down toward the girls, causing cheers of excitement to blast around the arena.

Key and Minho scurried off the sidestage to the table, holding their hand out to the two of them with grins on their faces. "Bastardsss...." Liz hissed, accepting Minho's hand while Cat took Key's. Together the four of them raced up onto the stage, both girl's flustered and flushed pink as they stood front stage, staring at the hundreds of people at tables.

"Ladies and gentlemen! These two ladies are not only our makeup and choreographer noonas. They work with the group we're all here to honor as well. They've helped with their MVs, their rehearsals, even helping them create their looks. So I believe that they deserve the right to introduce the next, and most important, performer." Onew grinned, and handed the mic to Liz, who stared at him in shock before taking it and swallowing hard. Grabbing Cat's hand, they both stepped forward to the edge of the stage where the MC was beckoning.

SHINee made their way off-stage, and Liz took a big breath before breathing hard and bowing to everyone, Cat immediately following suit. "H-Hello everyone! This was very unexpected but we really appreciate the warm welcome you're giving us. We have worked hard with both groups here to get them stage ready, so they can give their all to you." Nerves got the best of her, and she handed the mic to Cat, who stepped forward, still gripping her sister's hand tightly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's with great honor we are able to introduce twelve of some of the hardest workers SM has ever seen. Besides the SHINee boys, of course... and for the record we had no idea we were to come up here. Thanks a lot, Onew-ah." She crinkled her nose at him at the table, sticking her tongue out, causing laughter to ripple through the arena. "Well we've stood here for far too long, and frankly I can't stand much longer in these high-heels. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back to the stage, EXO!"

Quickly Cat and Liz swept off stage, back to their table where they eagerly crumpled into their seats between the SHINee boys, water shoved into their hands and jackets draped over their shoulders. The lights dimmed again, and soon twelve guys ran out on stage, dressed in various shades of black and gray. For a few moments they ripped around the stage, until falling into their "tree of life" form.

Sehun, being the front of the tree, stared down at Cat, breathing heavily from nervousness and excitement. Smiling, Cat mouthed 'fighting' at him, and waved her finger at him, breathing in exaggeration to remind him to calm down. When they broke apart to do their dancing, Cat leaned over to Liz and furrowed her brow. "When did Sehun have rainbow hair...?" She whispered quietly, and Liz laughed, shaking her head.

"He had it for the past two days. You didn't notice?" She replied, chuckling as Sehun had his solo, a proud smirk on his mouth.

"I... I guess not." She stammered, leaning back to watch the showcase. Her hands knotted tightly together on the table, wringing the napkin in front of her nervously.

Without even thinking Key reached over and rested his hand on hers, murmuring for her to calm down as his thumb rubbed the top of her hand gently. As Sehun came over to the edge of the stage he frowned faintly at the contact between the two of them, and his dancing immediately became more intense and vicious.

Nana too, was very nervous. went dry as she looked up, seeing both Tao and Kris on the edge of the stage, and she stared at Tao happily, grinning at him as she knew the photographers would interpret it as she was staring at Kris.

Chanyeol had his moments on the edge of the stage too, but his gaze was almost steely as he stared at Liz, which made her painfully aware of just how close Onew was to her. Her brow furrowed as he glared at the leader, and she leaned back, whispering into Onew's ear about something, her eyes never leaving Chanyeol's. Fury darkened his eyes and he turned away, the song drawing to a conclusion. The end pose was both Sehun and Luhan, and Sehun made eye contact with Key, his gaze intense and very territorial.

The girls leapt to their feet, screaming excitedly and applauding the group as they bowed and waved to the audience. The MC stepped forward thanking the group for their performance, as well as everyone else to coming and to have a safe drive home. Stage hands ran on-stage, quickly ushering the boys off stage, while the coordinator came over and said that EXO had requested the attendance of the three girls.

Nodding, they murmured quietly to SHINee that they'd return in a minute, then scooted backstage. "Cat-ah! Sehun-ah has requested your presence in the back dressing room, and Liz-ah, Chanyeol in the front." One of the coordinators announced to the girls, then turned to Nana. "Tao-ah is looking for you in the wings."

The girls split up, and Cat chewed her lip nervously as she looked for the back dressing room, knocking quietly once she found it. "Sehun-ah? It's me." She murmured, and the door opened, his long arm snaking out to grab her wrist and tug her inside. Yelping in surprise, she couldn't help but gasp as he pushed the door shut, pressed her against the wall and formed his mouth to hers firmly.

His hands dove around her waist, pulling her tightly to him. He smelled strongly of sweat and his cologne, leaving her feeling lightheaded as he trailed kisses down the side of her neck. "S-sehun... we have to be careful... we could be caught." She murmured, trembling against his forceful touch.

Pulling back, his eyes were intense and lustful, causing her knees to get weak. "I don't like how he touches you... He's too... familiar. You're mine, Cat." His voice was almost a growl, causing her to shiver as she stared at him.

"...Take me, then..." She whispered, her breath catching in .

He groaned, burying his face in her neck and pressing himself to her hard, and a moan escaped her lips as she felt his lust pressing against her leg. "When we get home... Be in your room at 2am." He murmured, pressing his mouth to neck and dragging his teeth across her collar bone.

Finally they pried themselves apart, staring at themselves for a few moments before smirking. "Fine. I'll see you in the next few hours." He muttered, winking as he opened the door and walked out, leaving her panting in his wake for a few moments. Excited she ran out, wanting to find her sister, but instead found Key, waiting patiently outside in the arena, leaning against the wall.

"Key-oppa. You didn't have to wait." She protested, looking at him wide-eyed as he smiled gently at her.

"It's alright. It's my job to make sure my date gets home safe. M'lady?" He held out his arm to her, and swept into a deep bow, causing her to giggle.

"Fair enough. Do you know where my sister or Nana is?" She asked as she slid her arm through his, allowing him to lead her toward the limo waiting outside.

"Nana left with Kris, and Liz is already in the limo. She doesn't seem too happy... But wouldn't talk to me." Shrugging, he pushed open the door, smiling tightly at the fans who screamed excitedly again.

"Key-ssi! Cat-ssi!! When did you start dating?!" Fans cried, causing the two of them to pause and look at them in surprise. "You two are the perfect couple!"

Key swallowed hard and looked at Cat, his eyes conflicted. "Don't answer, Cat. Don't acknowledge them." He murmured, then groaned as he felt a raindrop hit his head. "Quick! Inside!" Throwing an arm around her waist they ran toward the limo, hearing the crowd creep closer, crying out questions about their relationship status.

Once she was safely inside, Key nodded politely to the fans and slid in himself, pulling the door shut and locking it immediately. "Well... this is a tricky situation..." He murmured, and dropped his face into his hands, rubbing his temples as Cat sat there in shock, staring at Liz, who was wrapped in Onew's jacket tightly, and resting lightly on his chest, both of them half asleep.

Cat sighed after a moment, and looked at him with a kind smile. "Everything will be fine. Mr. President will take care of the press, Key-oppa." She smiled and leaned over to him, kissing him lightly on the cheek. "Thank you for everything."

Leaning back against the chair, she couldn't help but shiver at the huskiness she had heard in Sehun's voice, and she bit her lip in anticipation. Tonight would be the night, the night they finally commit themselves to each other... and she was both terrified and horribly excited. Guilt tinged her thoughts as she looked over at Key, who had leaned back as well, a faint smile on his face as he dozed. She liked him, too, but at the same time she loved Sehun and wanted to be with him... however... how would this effect Key?