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Truth or Dare ?

Sooki's POV

As time passed by, things went back to normal. We all were back to everyday life. The time I spent with my boys was almost like a routine : on Monday it was Seungmin's time. Usually, we would just play all the duo video games we knew and bicker about how lame the other was (don't even get me started on It Takes Two, we almost killed each other). On Tuesday, it was Han's turn. We would spend time together watching anime or walking around the city at night just talking about everything and anything. Wednesday was dedicated to Hyunjin. We would usually dance together or watch K-dramas. Thursday was my alone time, or rather mine, Bin and Nomi's. Since she and Bin were dating, they were basically stuck together. It was either she was at the dorm or he was at our apartment. So we would spend the night cooking, doing our skincare and gossiping. Changbin loved being one of the girls for a night.

The new thing was Friday night. I would spend all my nights at the studio with Chan. We got closer at the time being, we would just do our own stuff while being together and chit-chat from time to time. Around 1 am, we would go outside to grab snacks and talk while walking by night. I have to admit that we had fallen asleep on the couch a few times, and the rest of 3racha would never let us forget that since that one time they woke us up. And finally, Saturday night was our night all together, just having fun and goofing around.

And that was basically it. I lived my life like that. Just being with my loved ones, no drama involved. It was calm, all too calm.

Saturday was a big day. The boy would have to turn a clip for their soon come-back. It was a long and tiring day, as we constantly needed to change their make-up to fit all the sequences. But there was also a lot of waiting, the time for the staff to change the set.

The first part of the shooting went smoothly. The staff started changing the last decors and it will be around an hour to get everything done. As we were waiting, we all sat in a circle and talked for a while. But we all got bored quickly. I was laying my head on Seungmin's lap, playing a phone game with him, I.N and Hyunjin when Han suddenly exclaimed : "Let's play a game !". I.N replied, not even raising his head from his phone : "Already are.". Han side-eyed him. "I mean all of us I.N.". Seungmin mumbled as he was concentrating: "No thanks.". Han pouted, sad to be rejected. Lee Know noticed and went on : "Come on guys. Let's play a truth or dare together, and that's not up to discussion.". We all stopped playing and paid attention to the others. What can I say ? No one wants to mess with Lee Know when he does something for Han.

Nomi clapped happily. "Yeay truth or dare, it's been a while !". Changbin patted her head and laughed. "Agreed.". Lee Know smirked as we all straighten up. "Time for some drama. Let's start with Hannie. Truth or Dare baby ?". Jisung didn't even hesitate : "Truth.". Lee Know grinned : "Make some agyeo during the shooting, so it will appear on the clip.". Everyone laughed as Han pouted. "I shouldn't have trusted you on this one...". Lee Know gently nudged him. "Oh come on, I could have been meanier. Your turn Hannie.".

Han's face lightened up as he searched for his next victim. "I.N truth or dare ?". I.N side-eyed Han, who was smiling widely, proud of his future revenge. "Truth or Dare baby bread ?". Jeongin flexed his chest and proudly chose : "Dare, of course.".
Han's smile widened, his eyes shining with a mischievous gleam. "My little Jeongin... Our come-back is approaching, right ?". I.N looked at him suspiciously. "Right...". Han continued : "And to promote it, we have challenges to do with other idols, right ?". Changbin quickly guessed what Han had in mind and started clapping excitedly. "Ooooh, this is gonna be gold.". Our quokka took his time before pronouncing the sentence, it was too much pleasure to torture the maknae. I.N lost it : "Come on, Han spill it !". Han pointed his finger towards the poor baby bread. "YOU will be doing the challenge with JYPapi.".

Everyone lost it as Jeongin's jaw dropped. Hyunjin was crying from laughing. Changbin and Lee Know were rolling on the floor, laughing their asses off. Chan patted his maknae shoulder, trying to comfort him while fighting his own smile. Han was so proud of himself : next time his baby bread would think twice before saying no to him.

I.N was annoyed by his brother, aka Hyunjin, for making fun of him, and he was ready to make him pay for that. Since Hyunjin confessed to him a while ago that he did kiss Sooki in the practice room, he knew those two never talked about it. And he was determined to make them. I stopped laughing and gulped as I felt I.N's eyes on me. He smiled as he asked me the fatal question. "Soo. Truth or Dare ?". 

I thought about it. Judging by how the dare was worsening (not to mention that I was a wimp), I chose the truth. Han booed me, and Lee Know insisted : "Such a pussy.". I shot him a death stare, but Jeongin was smiling, obviously happy with my choice. The question he asked me filled the room with heavy silence. "Have you ever kissed one of us ?".

I was utterly shocked. What was he talking about ? What does he know ? I gave a quick look in Hyunjin's direction. He was trying hard to keep a poker face, but the death stare he gave Jeongin said it all. Of course, he would have said it to his little brother. I discreetly glared at Chan. His head was low, I couldn't see his eyes due to his cap. But I noticed his ears slightly red, and his pinched smile. 

I couldn't lie, otherwise, I.N would expose me and I didn't want any of them to find out like that. Hell, I didn't even tell Seung and Hannie about it. I gulped and kept my head low, as I whispered a small : "Yes". Most of the boys gasped about the revelation. I knew it would only be a matter of time before one of them asked the question everyone was dying to ask. I had to find something, quickly. And just like that, a miracle happened.

Felix stood up and yelled, with pure panic in his eyes : "IT WAS AN ACCIDENT OKAY ?!". All the heads snapped to him, including mine. And then it clicked. I remembered what he was talking about and laughed as the relief flooded into me. I.N asked, dumbfounded : "You kissed her too ?!". I tried to calm down things : "Guys it's not what you think.". Lix was living an internal crisis as he sat back down and put his head in his hands. I started explaining before anyone in the circle started to make wrong assumptions : "One day Lix and I decided to take a nap. As always we were cuddling, he was squeezing me like I was his pillow. You know, the one with Changbin's face on it ! I wanted to tell him he was the best cuddler ever but at the same moment he leaned to kiss my forehead. So he ended up kissing my lips. I laughed it off but the poor guy was traumatized. He kept apologizing every day for almost a month.". Felix needed to justify himself once again : "I swear I didn't want to kiss you, that felt so wrong ! I'm so sorry Soo !". I giggled and went to cuddle him. "Lix it's okay, it's a funny story.". He didn't even know it, but this accident led him to save my life today. I sighed, relieved.

"Okay, but if Felix is the one that kissed you, why I.N said you too ? Who else was he referring to ?". I side-eyed Jisung. He gave me an apologetic smile, but I knew he couldn't help himself. And I could relate, because we both were eager for gossip. I would probably have done the same in his situation. We're not besties out of nowhere, huh ? I looked around to find an escape as everyone's gaze was on me. I looked desperately at Nomi, hoping she would save me like always. And I saw she was trying hard to find a distraction. Then, her eyes lighted up. She had an idea.

She grinned evilly before turning to Seungmin : "Yeah Seungmin, who is the other guy ?". God Nomi you're a genius, I love you. Such a shame I didn't think about that myself. Seungmin raised his head, his ears instantly turning red. "I don't know what you're talking about.". Nomi snapped back : "Oh, you sure about that ?". Seungmin was threatening her with his eyes. As for the other, they were turning their head from one side to another like they were watching a tennis match. "Positive.". "So you don't remember Valentine's Day ? Last year ? Our apartment ? The living room ?". Seungmin stopped her, his whole face now red from embarrassment. "ENOUGH. Okay, okay, I remember.". He covered his face with his hands, and I was enjoying the moment.

Personally, I totally assumed what happened that night. But for the shy Seungmin, it was another story. Han fell back, laughing : "Oh, I totally forgot about that ! This is priceless !". Chan looked at us two confused, and a bit... annoyed ? "Looks like you two have explaining to do.". I shrugged : "Fine by me.". Seungmin looked at him practically begging : "Can we not ?". Lee Know patted his tight as he said : "Sorry Seungmin, but judging by your reaction, we all want to know.". I clapped to bring attention : "Okay, so Once Upon A Time –". Seungmin interrupted : "Let me tell ! If I'm gonna be humiliated, I'd rather do it myself.".