We Are One

fin.

They have many names.

Kings of kpop. Daesang machines. Idols. Stars. Legends.

But to them, they'll always, simply be EXO.

They'll always be one.

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"The greatest thing in life is doing what people say you can't do."

- Kim Minseok

The oldest in the group. The wise one. The one the rest look up to.

Maturity. Something that Minseok is forced into embracing long before his time. He has to. For the sake of his group. Sacrifices are made. Sacrifices always have to be made.

But he is willing to give up whatever is needed. Willing to do anything for this family of his. When he looks at the younger boys, a wave affection washes over him. Anytime he needs a reminder for why he is here―why he is living this harsh, unforgiving life―all he has to do is glance over at his dongsaengs.

"Minseok hyung, do you want me to massage your back?"

"Minseok hyung, can you help me out with this portion of the song?"

"Minseok hyung, can you come eat dinner with me?"

"Minseok hyung―"

Minseok smiled. Yes, sacrifices have to be made. But they are always, always worth it.

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"Let's love while doing things we like."

- Oh Sehun

The maknae. The baby. The boy who is forced to grow up in the blink of an eye. The man who shoulders responsibility that others his age can't even comprehend.

Yes, he's pampered and adored by his hyungs. Yes he is taken care of by his brothers. Yes. Yes. Yes.

But he does his own share of taking care.

Bringing that smile back to Baekhyun's face when it manages to sneak off.

Curling comfortingly around Yixing when the self-doubt literally radiates from the dancer on those long nights.

Joking around with Kyungsoo to help him relax before a big concert.

Massaging Junmyeon free of his pent-up tension and bringing him tea to unwind.

Sehun. The one who is taken care by his members. The one who takes care of his members.

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"No matter what happens, I will make my dreams turn into a reality."

- Kim Jongin

Jongin spends his nights sweating away in the practice room. Straining his body past its limits, long after the others have retired. Pushing.

He'd be content to die on the stage. Die performing. He's said so himself. It might seem a bit extreme to the outsider but to him, this is his life .

He was born to be Kai of EXO.

And when he pushes himself a bit too hard. Gets a bit too caught up in his determination, there's no need to worry. One of his members will always be there to catch him. To keep him grounded.

He'll never have to worry.

He enjoys teaching his members as well. Loves seeing the outcome of their jointed effort on the stage.

He relishes those days of hard work he puts in. Revels in being up there in front of thousands, with his brothers by his side.

The stage is his life. EXO is his life. And he'd have it no other way.