Alarm Clock - SHINee (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYZwnVbxyA)     ----------------------- Narrator’s P.O.V:     Naeun yawned loudly after eating dinner, “…I think I’m gonna turn myself in early tonight.”   Twelve pairs of eyes stared back at her. Xiumin slurped on his drink, “Already? So soon?”   “Yeah, Naeun. Why don’t you watch some TV with us or something before you go upstairs?” Kai clapped a hand on her shoulder.   Naeun shook her head, “I appreciate the offer, but no thanks.”   Suho noticed her difference in behavior and his expression turned unreadable, “Yeah, guys. I think Naeun’s too tired tonight. Don’t press the issue if she’s not willing.”   Naeun’s gaze softened as she gave the leader a small smile. Suho caught it and nodded back with an understanding grin.   *Thank goodness for Suho oppa.* She let out a relieved sigh.   Naeun got up out of her seat and pushed her chair in. It was Sehun and Chanyeol’s turn to wash the dishes today, so she didn’t have to help.   She turned to EXO-M and gave them a friendly smile, “It was nice to meet you… oppas.” She chuckled half-heartedly. EXO-M laughed along.   “You sound like this is our last time meeting each other.” Chen accused.   Tao nodded along, “Yeah! We’re gonna see you tomorrow, remember mei-mei?”   Naeun smiled, “Of course I know. I’m just glad I finally got to meet you. The other oppas talked about you a lot.” She put her hand on Chanyeol’s shoulder. His hair was no longer frizzy, but straightened out.   “Yeah, we missed them too.” Luhan admitted, lightly ruffling Sehun’s hair. He bit his lip to hold back his smile, and Naeun couldn’t help but watch the scene with a warm gaze.   Just then, Sehun caught her gaze and Naeun frowned at him. He furrowed his eyebrows as if to say, ‘What?’   ‘Just because Luhan returned, you’d better not ditch me for him!’She mouthed, pouting adorably. Sehun let out a snort, stifling his laughter.   ‘Of course not, pabo! You’re my bubble tea buddy, after all.’   Naeun smiled at that, ‘You’d better stay true to those words, Oh Sehun.’   ‘Yeah, yeah.’He rolled his eyes and she giggled.   Naeun glanced at the clock and hummed. *Well then, it’s my queue to leave.* She waved at the twelve boys, “Goodnight, oppas.”   “Goodnight Naeunnie!”   “’Night, mei-mei!”   “Sleep well!”   “See you in the morning.”   “Goodnight… Naeun-ah.” Naeun spun around and froze at the last voice. Baekhyun was gazing at her with tender eyes that made her heart flutter.   She bit on her lip and kept her gaze low, “G-Goodnight.” Naeun her heels without a word and put a hand over her palpitating heart, walking up to her room. *Byun Baekhyun… You don’t know the effect you have on me. And I didn’t either…. Until today.*   Baekhyun’s face immediately fell from Naeun’s muttered response. She had been smiling and charming towards the others all day. Why did she act so differently to him, and why so sudden? He crinkled his eyebrows, deep in thought and silent panic.   *Think, Baekhyun, think.*   ---------------------------------   When Naeun reached her room, she closed the door shut and leaned back on it. Her head was spinning like crazy.   She slowly and gradually slid down the door until she hit the cold floor. *I acted so cold to Baekhyun oppa downstairs… Why did I do that? Why didn’t I just act normally?*   “Because you love him.”Her conscience mused.   *Shut up.* She grumbled aloud and rested her head on her knees. Her long arms automatically wound around her legs as she sighed.   “Love… huh?”   “But what about your angel?”Her consci