"SAENG-IL CHUK-HA-HAMNIDA CHANYEOLIE!"

The house was full of birthday shouts and cheers on the day of his birthday. It was a Saturday so everyone was present. Baek and Tao had called their martial arts teachers to excuse them from class today. Papa had take it upon himself to invite the boss' children to be a part of the birthday celebrations at the paintball arena.

Chanyeol was woken up by Chen's loud singing and the rest of us woke up and went to their room. We crowded in his room as he smiled like an idiot while we sang happy birthday to him.

Luhan had prepared a birthday cake for him while we sang. He ran down the stairs to get the cake from the fridge. He had not told anyone about it for fear that the cake won't last overnight. Instead of waking up at twelve midnight, we just decided to sing happy birthday to Yo oppa in the morning.

Chanyeol sat on his bed and thanked everyone. He made a little speech while we crowded around him on his bed. Luhan brought the cake and stuck a candle on top and lighted it. He asked Chan to make a wish before blowing the candle. The elf giant oppa got teary eyed while he thought about his wish and the bullies chorused.

"Uljima! Uljima!"

He grinned at last and blew the candle.

Sehun: It's party time! Let's go! Let's go!

Tao: It's not even nine o'clock yet.

Sehun: Let's go!

Kai: Shut up. It's just seven. I wanna go back to sleep.

Chan: I'm not going back to sleep. I'm going to eat my cake.

Me: Can I have a slice?

Chan: Of course. Lu ge, where's the cake knife?

Luhan: Huh? I didn't get it.

Chan: How are we going to eat it then?

Tao: Whole?

Luhan: No eating inside the room.

Chan: But it's my birthday. I can do what I want.

Luhan: Since when did we have that rule?

Chan: Since....today?

Kris: Who needs a knife....when you can do...this...?

And he dipped his finger onto the cake and made one big swipe before he put his finger in his mouth and it.

Kris: Mmmm...it's yummy. Give it here. Imma eat it.

Chan: Hey it's mine!

Baek: Ewww. I'm not going to touch that part where you stuck your finger in.

Kris: Suit yourself.

Luhan: Go down the kitchen and eat properly orz.

Kris: Haoba. Let's go! Let's go!

And we all went downstairs with Kris leading the pack. He was also the one carrying the cake. He placed the cake on top of the cupboard while he went to look for the cake knife. Of course we, the short people were not able to reach it. Chanyeol was able to reach it though and he brought it to the dining table. Kyungsoo went to get the plates and Chen got the forks. I sat on my seat and waited for the cake to be divided equally.

Baek: Kris ge, your share is the one where you stuck your finger in, okay?

Kris: Hahahaha! Yes, and more.

Baek: Don't be unfair.

Luhan and Suho had gone down the stairs together. They were carrying a big box downstairs. It was not giftwrapped, but it somehow looked as if it was a birthday present for Chanyeol.

Xiumin sat on his chair with a blank look. He clearly just woke up. Kai and Tao sneaked up behind him and, "BOO!"

Xiumin: Oh my fu-! Kai and Tao!

The two just laughed and went to sit on their respective chairs. Lay was silent. As usual. He had a camera in hand, though. And he caught the moment when Xiumin jumped from his chair after being surprised by Kai and Tao. Sehun drummed his fingers on the table and swung his foot back and forth.

Chanyeol: What is that?

Luhan: Your birthday gift from me, Xiumin and Suho.

Chan: You pooled?

Luhan: Yep.

Chan: Can I open it later at the party?

Suho: Okay. But the reason why we brought it down now is that...you might wanna take a look at it and use it later?

Chan: Wicked. Sure.

And he grabbed the big box and shook it. Whatever was inside, it sort of jiggled. He ripped the brown paper wrapper.

Chan: WHOAAAA! KAMSAHAMNIDAAAA! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!

Luhan: Shhhh... Mama and papa still sleeping.

Chan: Ooops. Duibuqi hahahaha.

It was a paintball marker or gun. There were several gel capsules inside as well. We knew the paintball arena will provide the equipment during the party, but Chanyeol had been expressing himself really well that he wanted to have one himself.

Kris had sliced the cake and was now placing a slice on each the plates. Kyungsoo helped distribute and as soon as he got his share, he went to his seat and started eating without talking. Baek checked Kris' share and looked if it was indeed the one where he had stuck his finger in. Kris chuckled and he turned the plate around so Baek would see.

Kai went to reaching out his hand sneakily into Chen's plate and tried swiping his finger on the icing. But Chen saw him and snatched the plate away and went to sit at the kitchen counter. Tao covered his plate as he ate. Kai was seated beside him and was eyeing the icing. Kris placed the rest of the cake back in the fridge. "This is for mama Wu and papa. Nobody else touch it."

Luhan: Alright, so the party starts at eleven o'clock. Have you sent out your invitations?

Chan: Yep. All of them.

Luhan: Good. So, to be sure, there will be at least 50 people who will be going.

Chan: Yep. Not all my classmates will come, though.

Luhan: Nevertheless, it's an estimate.

Chan: Hmm...

Luhan: Everyone should be ready by nine. Get it?

All: Yes, Mulan.

Luhan: WHAT?

All: Sorry, Mulan.

Luhan: No one will get out of this house alive.

All: Okay, jiejie.

Luhan: All of you go back to bed now!

Kris: You're too touchy, Mulan. Loosen up.

Luhan: I'm trying to organize a party here.

Kris: Go back to sleep. I'll handle this.

Luhan: Okay fine.

And he waved his hand in defeat and went upstairs. Kris turned to look at all of us and shook his head.

Kris: Guys, let's not give Lu a hard time on this.

Xiumin: Agreed.

Kris: This is serious.

Suho: I'm not guilty.

Kris: I'm not saying you were, Snow White.

Suho: Aish...

Kris: Ayt. So, yeah. Nine o'clock, we're supposed to be ready to go to the venue.

Sehun: Why so early? Isn't the party at eleven?

Kris: Yes. But we are the host, remember?

Sehun: Okay.

Xiumin: And we're supposed to make sure that the equipment is ready when the party starts.

Chanyeol: I have MY equipment right here. All set for the battle ahead.

Tao: Can I get one for my birthday next year?

Kris: If you behave.

Tao: I have been behaving, if you haven't noticed, ge.

Kris: Whoops! No, I haven't.

Kai: How about me?

Xiumin: Let's not talk about everybody else's birthday. We're celebrating Dobichan's birthday today.

Chan: I'm the star of the show.

I finished my cake and brought the plate to the sink. Kyungsoo was already there, washing his plate. He took mine and washed it too. I went back up my room and tried to go back to sleep. I still had an hour and a half...at least.

I could hear the other boys running around the house now. I didn't know who went back to sleep and who stayed awake. I woke up an hour and ten minutes after. I got up and walked over to the door. Luhan was pacing back and forth outside the bathroom. Whoever was inside was taking a long time. I got my towel and went to sit outside the bathroom. Chanyeol got out from the shower and grinned. Okay. So he was there. First time he took long to shower. He wiggled as he walked back to their room. Luhan slapped his as he passed by him. Chan tried kicking him, but Luhan dodged him sideways. He knew Chan had long legs, so he sidestepped and evaded the horse kick. LOL.

"BAEKHYUN! GET OUT OF THERE NOW! IT'S MY TURN!"

Tao was shouting, accompanied by a constant knocking on a door. Kris had shushed the panda gege. Sehun was using the other bathroom and Kyungsoo was done. Baek and Sehun were having a sort of competition on whoever would finish last, again. Tao gave up and ran downstairs. He didn't like taking a bath on the downstairs bathroom eversince we moved here. He said he was shy passing by the househelp with just his towel on. I guess this time he didn't have a choice.

Luhan had gone in the shower after Chanyeol, so I sat outside waiting for my turn. Suho and Lay had finished taking a bath. Xiumin would have been the one taking a bath inside. Mama and papa were also probably taking a bath...together...uhm...

Let's not get there, okay. It's awkward. LOL.

Namjoon had texted that he, Taehyung and Yoongi would arrive late because Yoongi had a swimming competition that morning. We wished him good luck and to get the gold for the school team.

We arrived at the venue fifteen minutes after nine. Luhan and Xiumin went to the party coordinator right away and did a rundown of the event. Kris went to check the indoor field and equipment. Suho called the caterer and the bakeshop.

Tao and Kai went to explore the indoor field as they followed Kris around. Chen and Sehun went into an debate as to the rules of the game. Sehun kept insisting that Chen can only join one game with no rules because he'd be cheating again. Chen just laughed it off and saying Sehun was just scared to lose.

Kyungsoo went to try out the goggles, jerseys and pants. He laughed when the pants came off. It was too big for him. Lay went to try one out, too and laughed when the athletic supporter looked like a turtle's shell on him.

Lay: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

Kyungsoo: Teenage mutant ninja turtles!

Lay: Turtles in a half shell. Hiyaaaa!

And they pretended they were holding swords and fenced around. Kyungsoo wore one of the oversized supporters and was laughing when it came off as he tried to dodge Lay's finger used as a sword.

Papa and mama arrived later with the boss's children. Seul Gi looked like an angel with her pastel colored shirt and white shorts. Lay smiled and waved at her. Kyungsoo poked his sides and shook his head. It was as if they knew something about the situation, but didn't say anything about it. Jeno greeted Chanyeol in Korean and he gave his gift. Taeyong greeted as well, for formalities' sake and because there was papa. After he gave his present, he went to look for an empty seat and plugged his earphones on.

I really don't like you.

Jin's head peeked from the door and smiled when he saw us. He pushed the door open and he entered with his brothers. They brought gifts and food as well. Chanyeol went to greet them and thanked them for the gifts and food. J had said that Jin was the one who cooked it.

Chan: Jinjja?

J: Jinjja.

Chan: I should have enrolled in cooking class with you then, hyung.

Jin: I can teach you, if you want.

Chan: Yes, yes please.

Jin: Okay. Anytime you and I are free. You are welcome to come over our house.

Chan: Ah, excellent. Thank you, hyung.

Kai: Jiminnie! Over here! Kookie!

The two who were called grinned and went to slap Kai's back and he, them. I stole a glance at Jungkook, but he did not even look at me. It was like he was giving me the silent treatment. I felt something prick my heart.

Ouch.

Why was he ignoring me?

Was it because of Taeyong?

I went to sit where mama was sitting. She was talking to Suho now and was discussing about how the party would start. Suho would act as emcee. The games would start after lunch. But before that, a small presentation by each guest or group of guests.

I leaned back on my seat and watched Taeyong and Jungkook alternately. Taeyong kept to his corner listening to music. Jeno sat beside him but said waved to everyone who came in and who greeted him. Seul Gi went to talk to Luhan and Xiumin. I saw Tao raising an eyebrow as he sat, observing Seul Gi.

Kai, Jungkook, Jimin and Sehun were talking animatedly in their corner. Not once did Jungkook turn his head to look at me. Taeyong though, glanced at me once and when he saw that I was looking at him, he winked.

Can I shoot him now?

Chanyeol's paintball gun was on the chair beside me and I was tempted to aim it at him and hit him hard on the face. When he saw my murderous face, he got up from his chair and walked over to me.

Oh god, please no.

I should behave and be a nice host. Papa was there.

What about Jungkook?

What about him?

He was ignoring me. Maybe if I talked to Taeyong, he'd start talking to me again.

Taeyong: Hi.

Me: Hmm..

Taeyong: I don't bite.

Me: Not yet.

Taeyong: Hahahah. Really. I don't bite.

Me: Tell it to your face.

Taeyong: I've been talking to myself for a long time, so my face knows everything.

Me: So?

Taeyong: Let's start over, ne? Hi, I'm Taeyong.

And he reached out a hand. I looked at it and smirked at him.

Me: I'm Xiao Yi.

Taeyong: Woo-oh..Handshake?

Me: No thanks.

Taeyong: Ahhh...do you know that it's rude?

Me: Said the one who was rude first.

I looked away and focused on the door. Chanyeol's friends have arrived. Taeyong picked up the paintball gun and sat on the chair. He examined the gun.

Me: Don't touch that. It's not yours.

Taeyong: Ooops. I was just...never mind.

And he placed it on top of another empty chair. He was seated beside me and he looked at me. I ignored him as I watched the people coming inside. My brothers were busy with the preparations. Papa was at the door with Chanyeol, greeting the guests.

Taeyong poked my arm with his finger. I got annoyed and turned to look at him. As I turned around, I met Jungkook's eyes. He smirked and looked away. He disappeared again.

Where did he go?

Why was he ignoring me?

I wanted to scream and ask mama for help, but there were a lot of people now. The party was about to start. I closed my eyes and faced Taeyong. I slowly opened my eyes and narrowed them.

Me: What do you want?

Taeyong: I just want to talk to you.

Me: Why?

Taeyong: Aren't we supposed to be talking?

Me: I don't think so.

Taeyong: Then, what's the point of this arrangement if we are not even going to talk to each other?

Me: There's no point. I don't like you.

Taeyong: And you like Jungkook.

That was not a question. That was a statement. I glared at him. He raised both hands as if to surrender.

Me: Oh, so you know how to surrender, huh?

Taeyong: Of course.

Me: So, don't talk to me.

Taeyong: I wanna get to know you more.

Me: I don't want to.

Taeyong: What if I tell your papa....?

Me: That's blackmail.

Taeyong: I'm only following orders here.

Me: You can break the rule once in a while.

Taeyong: Easy for you to say.

Me: Why? Your appa gonna ship you to Timbuktu or something?

Taeyong: Worse than that.

Me: What?

Taeyong: I don't need to tell you. Look, if you don't wanna talk, fine. Bye.

And he stood up and walked back to where he sat before.

So...he was also...like a prisoner of some sort.

He had to follow whatever his appa wanted him to do.

Because he was the guy.

He was supposed to be the one to follow in his appa's footsteps.

"Eomma got me tickets to Korea!"

"Tickets? You mean plural?"

"Yes."

"Can I go with you?"

"I'll think about it."

It was time for Chanyeol to open his gifts. As each guest went to the makeshift stage, they asked him to open their gift. Papa went to the stage and gave his gift; a new set of skateboard accessories. He also gave a thick envelope which turned out to be the two-way plane tickets to Korea. His eomma could not make it and just sent her present via papa.

Before the games started, Suho, Kai and Chen invited everyone to watch the pre-gala show in school the next Saturday evening. They had three gala shows before the Christmas holidays and the pre-gala was exclusive for the school; students, teachers, parents and family.

I heard Kyungsoo calling Chagiya and inviting her to watch the play. He was lucky that the bullies did not catch him calling her. If they did, he would have been the of all jokes that day.

Then the games started. Everyone who wanted to participate changed into their battlegear. Most of Yo oppa's classmates brought their own gear and equipment. I got in my gear as well. I had really wanted to try playin it so I insisted. Luhan made sure I was in his team. I saw Jungkook briefly, on the other team. I thought he saw me and went to disappear behind his team. Chanyeol was on the other team, while Jin was on our team. Luhan had our flag while Chanyeol had their team's flag.

I barely escaped the first few minutes and had to hide behind Luhan as the other team was vigorous in shooting anyone within sight.

"Foul! Foul!"

"What do you mean foul? This ain't basketball!"

"I dont care! Foul!"

"Oi, oi, Tao you're tagged!"

"I'm not!"

"You got yellow paint on your back?"

"It's not yellow paint!"

"Baekhyun! Tagged!"

"Jimin! Tagged!"

"Xiao Yi! Tagged!"

I at this game. I walked slowly towards the exit of the arena. I hit someone on the way out. I turned to apologized. It was Jungkook.

Me: S-sorry.

Jungkook: It's okay.

Me: I can't win this game. Jiayou!

Jungkook: Go somewhere safe.

Of course.

But anywhere with you is safe for me.

But I couldn't stay. I got tagged. I was on the other team.

Me: Okay.

And I saw him smile.

He's not mad at me.

I smiled back.

As I got out of the arena and went back to the seats, I took off my gear and paintball gun. I placed them on top of an empty table. I heard Tao talking to someone on the phone.

Yeah. He got tagged first.

I walked over to him and sat on the chair beside him. It was not his phone. I looked at the back and saw Xiumin's initials. He had an "X" sticker at the back of his gadgets, so I knew it was his phone. I turned to look at Tao.

Me: Who is that?

Tao: Shhh...wait.

I waited as he ended the call. He looked really happy and grinned. He pinched my cheeks after that and pocketed the phone. Xiumin was still in the arena. He was not tagged yet and someone called. Tao happened to be there to answer it.

Tao: Xiumin hyung's got a girlfriend! Yasssss!

Me: Who?

Tao: Sohee nuna!

Me: How did you know?

Tao: I spoke to her now.

Me: Zhen de ma?

Tao: Zhen de.

Me: Ahhh! Gongxi, Xiumin ge.

"Xiumin! Tagged!"

Tao jumped off from the chair and went to stand by the arena's door. I followed him. Xiumin walked through the door with a smile. He was not expecting to be tagged so soon. He called out to Luhan, "Jiayou Lu! Get the birthday boy will you?"

Tao: Hyunggggg!

Xiumin: What?

Tao: I wanna meet Sohee nuna!

Xiumin: Who? WHAT???

Tao: I know.

Xiumin: Oh dear lord...

And he facepalmed.

Baekhyun heard Tao and went rushing towards us.

Baek: Did I hear you right? Xiumin hyung's got a girl?

Tao: Yes. I spoke to her just now.

Me: I heard him talklng to someone on Xiumin oppa's phone.

Baek: Ayiiiiiii! I wanna meet her!

Xiumin: Please help me.

Kris who had not joined the first game walked over to us and patted Xiumin's back.

Kris: Cat's out of the bag. Prepare to tell the General.

Xiumin: Do I have a choice?

Kris: Nope.

"Jungkook! Tagged!"

Xiumin: How to tell papa?

Kris: Want me to help?

Jungkook appeared on the door. As he exited, he looked at me. But before he could say anything, Kris ge saw him and said, "You, get away from my sister."

Buzz killer.

I turned my back on Kris ge and made a face at Jungkook, who chuckled.

"Xiao Yi. Come over here."

Fine, dragon king.

Happy birthday, Yo oppa! Double update indeed. I'm not very much okay about the Die Jungs photobook. All because Kris was cropped out from them pictures. I hope you liked the double update. Chanyeol thanks you all for attending his birthday.  → ♥♥♥ 吳愛你們！我愛你們！