You have to do something nonetheless, it is either him or your family, for tonight, at least…

Unless…

The door creaked open slowly, with your little head slowing peeking through the slit between the walls and the door.
Six boys dancing to their new song as they practiced.

"Jaki?" "Noona!! " " Ji Yeon!!"

You’ve got their attention.

"Group Huggggg~," HimChan yelled.
You witness the six innocent boys immediately turning into evil oppas smirking as they approached you with their sweaty bodies.

"Ewwwwwwwww"

"Aww, Jaki don’t you like hugging me?"

You glared at him playfully, but this was just Daehyun being Daehyun.

"I brought some Ddobbokki! " you lifted the bags in your hands.

It immediately brought about an overwhelming response for your purchase with loud Whoops and Yeah~

You sat next to Daehyun, and watch him devoured the spicy rice cake. 
He saw you staring and caught your eyes.

Eye conversation. 
“Are you okay?”
You nodded. 
“Do you..wanna talk about it?”
You paused.  
“Is that the reason why you’re here?”
You nodded. 
“Do you want somewhere quiet?”
You shook your head.

You started to speak before he probed you further, “Hey, Do you guys wanna have dinner at my house tonight?”

Nervous Glances Exchange Moment. 
Daehyun could totally tell something was amiss.
He stared at you, but you’re avoiding his eyes.

YongGuk spoke up, “It… is fine, I guess. We didn’t inform ahjumma, it would be impolite to impose on her”

"Don’t worry about your dinner, I’ll order pizza for you guys"

That immediately took the maknaes, Zelo and JongUp’s hearts, as you witnessed their tongue slid slowly over their lower lips.
You chuckled.

You are still avoiding Daehyun’s eyes.

The rest of then stared at Daehyun for his consent.
He spoke up, “Jaki, let’s talk outside. “

Silent gasp was heard.. You were pretty sure that was Zelo.
 

"Jaki, What are you doing?"

“Well, you know.. Just… “

“Is there something you wanna tell me? You’re planning something aren’t you?”

“I.. ” 

You have so much to tell him but you simply cannot. How would he feel if he knows how much your mum hates him…
Besides, he is promoting soon, you don’t want to disturb him.
And… Ah, Baek Ji Yeon, What are you doing, he would feel just as bad if he goes today… you mentally scolded yourself.
 

”Ji Yeon? ”
 

His eyes held so much worry and insecurities, your heart pained at his expression. This silly boy…
 

"Just… I want you to meet my Mum"
 

"Any particular reason?"
 

"…"
 

"She hates me, doesn’t she? "
 

Your eyes widen, “Jaki, that’s… “
 

"It is alright, " he gave a soft smile, "which mother wouldn’t after I broke their baby girl’s heart so many times?"
 

"I.. "
 

"Don’t worry, Jaki, I will prove it to her "
 

"I am sorry.. "
 

"Honey, don’t cry. Why are you sorry?" He gently wiped your tears as both of you headed back in the practice room.
 

The boys saw your after-crying face, quite a contrast from Daehyun, who went in with his fist pump into the air, yelling, “______ is treating us PIZZA!”
 

You laughed, to lighten the atmosphere when deep down, your body is in a state of nervousness that twisted your intestines in all sorts of angles.
You felt his steady hands around your shoulders, he knows you too well.

"Ah,.. Ji Yeon-ie you may have to leave the room now.." YongGuk requested softly.
 

"Aww, come on. I promise I’ll be quiet and won’t film you guys, or spill anything… "
 

"But you’re a Baby"
 

"…"
 

You left the room upset, with Daehyun sending you away with worried eyes.
You were actually quite happy since you could have more time to think though how to go about doing this.
 

*zzt zzt*
From: Mum
“I have asked Tim to join us for dinner”

WHAT?!