Babymonster One Shot

Dorm Romance (Part 3)

It was a typical evening at the BABYMONSTER dorm. Practice had wrapped up, and the members were lounging around the living room, enjoying some downtime. The chatter was light, and laughter echoed through the room. However, it wasn't long before the teasing began, and tonight's prime targets were none other than Ahyeon and Chiquita.

Chiquita, always the nurturing one despite being the youngest, had become infamous for babying Ahyeon. It hadn't gone unnoticed by the rest of the group. Ahyeon would try to brush it off, but even she couldn't deny that she enjoyed the extra attention Chiquita gave her. And, of course, that only fueled the teasing from the others.

As they sat around, Ruka suddenly smirked and leaned forward. "So, Chiquita, when did you officially become Ahyeon's personal assistant?"

Ahyeon immediately groaned, burying her face in her hands. "Please, not this again," she muttered, her cheeks already turning pink.

Chiquita just smiled innocently. "I'm just making sure Ahyeon-unnie takes care of herself. You all know how hard she works."

Pharita snickered from her spot on the couch. "Yeah, we've noticed. She can't go five minutes without you hovering over her, making sure she's okay."

Ahyeon looked up, glaring playfully at Pharita. "It's not like that!"

Rora, who was sitting beside Asa, joined in, her grin widening. "Oh, really? Because it looks a lot like that. Remember that time Chiquita practically spoon-fed you during dinner last week?"

The room erupted in laughter, and Ahyeon felt her face grow hotter. "That was one time!" she defended herself, though her protests were drowned out by the giggles of her fellow members.

Ruka, never one to let an opportunity for teasing slip by, leaned over and whispered loudly to Pharita, "I bet Chiquita tucks her in at night too."

Pharita gasped dramatically, playing along. "Oh, I'm sure she does. I bet there's even a goodnight kiss involved."

By now, Chiquita was laughing along with the rest of them, while Ahyeon tried to hide her embarrassment. "You guys are ridiculous," Ahyeon said, though a smile tugged at her lips.

Rami, who had been quietly observing the chaos, finally decided to chime in. "Honestly, it's adorable. Ahyeon's always acting all cool and mature, but then there's Chiquita, doting on her like a mom."

Asa, who had been mostly quiet, nodded in agreement. "It's like you're the baby and the mom at the same time, Chiquita."

Chiquita shrugged, unbothered by the teasing. "What can I say? Ahyeon-unnie needs someone to look after her."

Ahyeon rolled her eyes but couldn't help but smile at Chiquita's calm reaction. "You're all impossible."

"Impossible but not wrong," Ruka quipped, giving Ahyeon a cheeky grin.

As the teasing continued, Rami sat back, observing the dynamics between her members. Rora and Asa were sitting close, sharing quiet smiles. Ruka and Pharita, though always teasing each other, had an undeniable chemistry. And now, even Ahyeon and Chiquita had their own little bond, with Chiquita constantly doting on her.

It hit Rami all at once-everyone around her was paired off. Rora and Asa, Ruka and Pharita, and now Ahyeon and Chiquita seemed to have something going on too. Meanwhile, Rami was the only one left without a partner. She felt a twinge of loneliness in the midst of the laughter.

Pharita, noticing Rami's quietness, nudged her gently. "What's on your mind, Rami?"

Rami blinked and smiled softly. "Nothing much, just... realizing I'm the only single one here."

The room went silent for a moment as the members exchanged looks, realizing what Rami was saying.

Ruka, ever the jokester, tried to lighten the mood. "Hey, being single just means you have all the freedom to do whatever you want!"

Pharita nodded. "Yeah, plus, you don't have to deal with all the drama of a relationship."

But Rami just shrugged, her smile fading a little. "Yeah, I guess." She appreciated the attempts to cheer her up, but it didn't quite shake the feeling that she was missing out on something special.

Chiquita, ever the kindhearted one, looked at Rami with concern. "You're not alone, Rami-unnie. We're all here for you."

Rami smiled at her, grateful for the sentiment, but the feeling lingered. She was happy for her members, truly-but it didn't stop her from wishing she had someone special too.

For now, though, she brushed the thought aside and joined back in the conversation, not wanting to bring down the playful mood. There would be time to deal with her feelings later. For now, she just wanted to enjoy being with her friends, even if she was the odd one out.