For some reason I woke up with a smile on my face. I felt… good.

I didn’t know how to explain it.

I got up and checked the time.

“I doubt they’re awake. It’s 5 in the morning. Why am I awake?” I asked myself.

I shrugged and went to go wash my face and get ready for the day as quietly as I could.

As expected, no one was awake. The whole dorm was silent.

When I finished washing up I walked out into the living room and smiled when I saw Taemin.

WAIT!

Smiled? Why am I smiling??

I ran my fingers through my hair and looked at him again.

I felt bad for taking his room last night… but at least now he looked comfortable.

I continued on to the kitchen and opened the fridge silently.

I let out a low sigh and thought.

Should I...?

I debated the idea running through my head and finally decided to do it.

It had been a while since I’ve cooked but that didn’t mean that I forgot how to.

I used to make French toast on the days my dad never came home and I was up in the morning.

Sure, I did get caught a few times, but still, in my eyes, it was worth it.

I grabbed out the necessary ingredients and got started.

I was so focused on my work I didn’t even notice the person watching me until he said something.

“You’re up early.”

My eyes shot up and found a sleepy, yet happy, looking Taemin.

His hair was messed up and he had this still asleep look in his eyes and his smile.

God.

His smile.

I mentally slapped myself for thinking about that and then did it again when I realized I was staring at him.

I quickly looked away and continued prepping the ingredients.

“So what?”

He let out a chuckle and I could feel his presence getting closer.

My back was turned to him and I didn’t intend to turn around. I didn’t care if that piece of delicious toast burnt, I wasn’t going to face him.

“French toast? I didn’t know you cook.”

“You don’t know a lot about me Taemin.”

He paused and then spoke again.

“That’s true, I suppose. But it’s also the same for you. You don’t know a lot about me.”

True. I really didn’t know a lot about him. But it wasn’t like I wanted to know or anything.

“Whatever.” I said, flipping the piece of toast around some more even though I could tell it was done.

 “I think… you need to take that piece out…” he said.

I sighed and rolled my eyes and just decided to take his advice. I lifted the charcoal colored bread out of the pan and turned around and headed for the plate with all the other unburned perfect pieces of toast on it.

I tried not to look at him when I did this but it was hard since he was right in the way.

“Yah, can you move?” I asked and he just moved right out of the way without a word.

I went back to making more.

I felt weird because I knew he was still there, watching me, and yes, it creped me out a little but at the same time… there was a good feeling to it too.

When I finished the batch it turned off the stove and got a stack of plates out and separated two without thinking about it.

I took four pieces and put two on each of the two plates and then brought it over to the table and grabbed the syrup.

I sat in front of mine and started to pour syrup on mine.

When he didn’t sit down I looked at him and saw him eyeing the other plate.

“What? You don’t want any?” I asked him making him glance at me confused.

“Wait… it’s for… me?” he asked, sounded like an idiot.

It was cute.

No! Stop thinking like that!

I mentally slapped myself again.

“No, it’s for the imaginary 6 foot tall pink bunny standing behind you.”

His eyed widened in even more confusion and I couldn’t help but let a smirk form on my face.

“I mean, if you don’t want it, that’s ok with me. I can always eat it.”

I said which made him quickly sit down and bring the plate in front of him.

God… he’s so… so cu—

Stupid. He’s so stupid.

I corrected myself.

Seriously, what was wrong with my brain today?

He took a bite and I couldn’t help but smile when I saw his expression.

His widened and sparkled and a huge grin formed on his face.

“Oh. My. Gosh. This Is. Delicious.” He said before taking another bite.

“Slow down or you’ll choke.”

We ate in silence, well except his occasional moan he let out after taking another bite, until he finally spoke, directing all my attention away from my own food.

“Mi Young…” I looked up at him and could see the seriousness in his eyes.

“Y-yeah…?” why was I stuttering?

“…Last night… I… I know it isn’t my business… and… you probably don’t want me bugging you about it…but I just wanted to say... that…if you need to talk to someone…” he scratched his neck nervously.

Honestly I didn’t want to hear this… but at the same time I felt grateful.

 “Thank you Taemin... it really does mean a lot to me… but I don’t really like talking about that stuff... but thank you really.”

I could see his surprise in his eyes.

I felt surprised myself. Why was I saying this? Sure it’s true… but... it was just weird.

A grin formed on his face and he nodded his head.

“Ok. I understand…” he went back to eating and I nodded.

“Oh, also, thank you for the bed. It was really comfy.” he said playfully and I felt a blush creep onto my face.

“No worries…”

“What’s going on? You’re eating without us?” I heard Jonghyun asked and we both looked over to see Jonghyun, Minho and Key walking into the kitchen.

They all seemed to give me a look of concern but I just smiled and played it off.

“Here, sit.” I said, getting up and walking to the other plate with the rest of the French toast on it. I had wrapped it up so it stayed warm.

I brought out the extra plates and put the big plate on the table.

All of them sat down, Key sat next to me on my left, Minho on Taemin’s right and Jonghyun on my left.

“I didn’t know you could cook.” Key said.

“Just French toast. It was the only thing I could get away with making without my dad finding out---“

My eyes widened at what I found myself saying and I froze. Everyone’s eyes were on me now and I didn’t know what to do.

“Mi…Mi Young…?” I heard Key say softly.

I could feel the tears threaten to come out.

Think of something. Think of anything! Come on you idiot! Anything!

Suddenly, to my relief, Onew walked in and tripped on his feet in the process.

Everyone’s eyes were now on him and he looked up.

“F-French toast?” he asked and we all broke into laughter.

He got up and quickly ran to the table and took two pieces and dumped the syrup on them.

After taking a bite he looked at Key.

“Thank you!!!!!!! These taste better than before!” he said causing everyone to chuckle and me to blush a little.

Key looked a little angry.

“Yah, I’m never making you food again.”

Onew pouted in confusion and looked like a sad little bunny.

“Wh-why?”

“I-I made them…” I said with a nervous smile.

His eyes widened and he looked at me and then at Key.

“O-OOOh! …ahem… they’re…really good… Key’s are better though.” he quickly tried to cover up his mistake.

“YAH! I was sitting right here when you said they were better! You dummy!” Key yelled in his Umma voice and then let out a sigh.

“They are better though… Mi Young… you’re going to have to make the French toast from now on.” He said, without really giving me a choice.

“That’ll be your job.” He stated.

“O-ok…” I answered nervously.

“Does that mean you forgive me, Key Umma?” Onew pleaded hopefully.

Key shot him a death glare, “Nope. You owe me mister.”

Onew’s face fell and a frown formed on his face.

“It’s chicken night though...” he whined.

“Well I guess you’re missing out then, huh?”

“Nooo! I can’t miss chicken! You’re chicken is the best! Please!!!! Is there something I can do?! Please!”

“Hmm… go get me a drink! You’ll be my personal maid for today.”

All of us started laughing except Onew who sluggishly got up and got his ‘master’ a drink.

“That’s the price I pay for chicken…” Onew mumbled.

Luckily for me no one questioned what I had said earlier.

They all got dressed while I cleaned up. Key had offered to do it for me but since I had made the mess and I was already ready I told him to go get ready instead.

Finally when they all came out we headed to the door and grabbed our shoes.

I was surprised when I saw all of them put on hats and shades but I understood.

When we got outside I couldn’t keep my eyes off of them.

The sun hit them and they looked like gods, even with their faces covered up like they were.

They all looked so much better than I did and I was a bit jealous.

They’re skin was milky white and scar less, well except for Key who had a tiny scar under left eye, but no one really could tell, as where I had scars all over my body.

My face luckily had none, but it was still an ugly shade of… whatever skin tone I had.

I let out a sigh and followed them out of the dorm area.

They said we should walk, seeing as how, showing up in an SM Entertainment van and then walking out with their faces covered, seemed like a recipe for disaster.

The mall wasn’t far from the dorm but it wasn’t close either.

We made small talk the whole way there and it was enjoyable.

When we arrived I was blown away. The size of the mall was more than 20 school building put together.

Key chuckled and looked at me, “Never been here before?” he asked and I shook my head.

“Come on,” he pulled me along with him.

I followed them to a cloths store and was shocked. I had never seen that many cloths before in my life.

I knew I would never be able to afford anything here and I felt bad. I wanted to find a shop that wasn’t expensive, but they kept insisting.

Key picked out a few pairs of skinny jeans that looked like my size and Jonghyun and taemin picked out a couple of shirts and asked Key’s opinion.

Minho an Onew just looked around the shop randomly.

Key shoved me in the dressing room and told me not to come out until I was changed.

I slid the black pair of skinny jeans on and then picked up the baggy grey shirt and put it on just like Key had instructed.

I looked in the mirror and was happy that none of my scars could be seen.

“O-ok…” I slowly opened the door and looked down at the ground.

I waited for their reaction and when I didn’t hear anything I looked up to make sure they were still there.

Taemin was looking to his right but kept looking at me from the corner of his eyes. Minho and Onew had their jaws touching the floor and Key and Jonghyun had huge smirks on their face.

I looked down at myself and blushed, it looks terrible. I knew it. I should just stick to my sweat pants.

“I’ll get changed quickly…” I said quietly.

“Take it off and change into the other two outfits, we are definitely getting this one.” Key spoke and I raised my head in confusion.

“Huh?”

“Honey, you look hot.” He said and walked over to me, putting his hands on my shoulders.

“Huh?” I was frozen from his words. He had to be joking… right? There was no way I could EVER look hot.

“You. Look. Hot. Don’t try to deny it. You can’t. Even the girls who work here are staring at you in jealousy.” He whispered and winked at me causing me to turn all shades of red and pink.

“Right Min-ah? She looks good huh?” he asked, obviously talking to Taemin.

I guess they give each other pet names for when they’re out.

Taemin looked at us, shocked and tried to hid his face. He shyly looked over at me and nodded and then quickly looked away.

Was he… nervous…?

Key shoved me back into the room and after trying on several different outfits we finally were able to check out.

And then it was off to another store. Key always distracted me before paying and I was never able to see the price of each purchase.

“Taemin, Jonghyun, why don’t you take Mi Young to get ice cream real quick, we’ll meet you over there and then we’ll go to lunch, ok?”

Key said and Jonghyun and Taemin just nodded.

I wanted to protest but I knew I would lose in the end so I just walked away with them.

I was really worried about the price of everything. I didn’t want to owe them anything more than I already did. I need to get a job to pay them back….

“Don’t worry about it Mi Young.” I heard Jonghyun say. I looked up at him with question in my eyes and then looked down at my ice cream.

“I’m serious. Key had a pretty good life, living as an only child. His Grandmother really loves him and she’s very rich. He called her a little while ago and explained what was going on and she quickly agreed to help out. And don’t start thinking that now you owe Key’s Grandma anything, ‘cuz you don’t. he was fully planning on doing this even if she hadn’t helped out.”

“…Why?”

“Because.  To be honest, Key is really a fashion diva. He loves shopping and will go whenever he gets the chance. Don’t think he’s spoiled though. he really isn’t he works hard, it’s just fashion and that stuff makes him happy. He told me the reason he wanted to take you shopping was because he could tell it was something you never really got to do before and he felt bad. He thinks everyone should be able to express themselves through clothing. He thinks it’s important to show a good-looking you, who care about themselves. He says that whenever he sees some dress poorly and not really care about their looks he can tell they’re sad in some way. Especially when he sees someone who is truly beautiful, yet still won’t put the effort in to make themselves appear beautiful. Key’s really good at picking those people out. I mean did you see how you looked in all those outfits? To be honest I would believe it if you told me you had model experience.”

I blushed and looked down refusing to show my face.

Why are they so nice to me? I’m not beautiful… I’m anything but that…

‘You’re ugly, pathetic. No one will ever love you!’

Appa’s words ran through my head and I felt a frown form on my face.

“Yah! Dino-puppy-saurs , what are you saying about me?” I heard Key yell and looked up in time to see Key and the others approaching us and Key hitting Jonghyun lightly on the arm.

I smiled a little and Key looked over at me with a smile on his face.

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