Sehun Fluffs

The EXO Family

Somehow, Sehun decided that it would be a reasonable choice to bring me into the dance studio with all the EXO members during their rehearsal. Correction: Sneak me in. The company has already tolerated us dating, but they drew the line at me coming into contact with him when a rehearsal, perfomance / interview is on to make sure that he stays focused.

Being the golden maknae, he is a definite rule breaker and is currently trying to defy the manager's directions as usual. That's the perk of dating the adamant & defiant maknae, I assume?  The catch? No one is supposed to find out about his great heist.  Splendid. Now remind me again how I got into this mess.

"Now where am I supposed to hide if they were to spring up on us & ensure that you guys are not up to no good?" I huffed, venting my stress onto Sehun. If I get busted, they might actually force us to break up by blaming me of being a distraction.

Sehun offered nothing except his warm hand which he softly extended to me as we tiptoed through the long-winded hallway and towards the safety of the practice room.

"Hush now, jagi, you'll just have to trust me." My heart warmed instantly & I wanted nothing but to let that phrase sink in & melt my insides into a puddle of soft marshmellows. However, a slightly more persistent tug from Sehun made me stumble into the practice room of EXO. He swiftly clicked shut the door & pressed me against it, breathing a quick sigh of relief.

"Gosh that was close." He rolled his eyes at the thought of going through such immense measure over something so mundane like hanging out with his girlfriend. Thankfully, both of us seemed to be one of the exceptions, what with the huge publicity wrecked up by us favoring the boost of EXO's popularity.

Sehun smirked pomposly as he gave me a tour around. 

"Oh~ Hello hello look who it isssss...." Baekhyun teased while making embarrassing mum faces at the sight of us.

"Annyeong, Baek-kki~" I immediately brightened at the sight of one of the most easygoing members of EXO, who insisted that I call him Baekki as it 'strengthens our bond', a notorious statement he made in Knowing Bros that is every bit true.

The rest of the members filed in gradually & greeted me with a friendly regard, a contrast to how I thought they would react to my impromptu  presence. They went straight to work with no more waffling around, their alter ego of the playful, immature boys switched into no-nonsense & charismatic dancers with a snap of a finger.

At that moment, I truly understood the fan's obsession with them & just exactly what they saw in them. Overflowing potential & an opulence in energy.

 I speculated in awe at their slick & sharp movement and  aside from sporadic slips & mistakes every now and then, I could've been witnessing perfection itself. I was unsure if Sehun spend most of his time staring at the mirror normally, but was doubtful that a diligent guy like him wouldn't use the mirror to perfect his movement.

His gaze was undoubtfully on mine, & unflinchingly so. Throwing me flirtatious (albeit unnecessary) winks & knowing smirks every now and then, I clucked my tongue in disapproval in something that I would normally swoon about. 

"Not now..." I mouthed while throwing him a cautionary glare. He threw me an adorable pout before nodding in obedience. I was just about to get comfy & admire the majestic hip thrusts for the 'Lucky One' choreography (Sehun's being extra forceful & prominent today) when the loud exchange of banter from the 2 managers rang through the hallway, a herald of their routine checkups on their most profitable group. 

The members fidgeted nervously and threw me warning look as I sprang up and frantically caught Sehun's eyes, relying on him to tell him the next step. He hissed frantically: " In the changing cupboard!"I dashed inside the small EXO's wardrobe at the corner of the room without any thought like my life depended on it. 

I pressed my palm against my heart to stop the overworked beating of my heart that's sure to give me away, and took slow, deep breaths to calm myself down.

The door opened  as the music went on without missing a beat. I assumed the EXO members looked natural enough to pass inspection, as the managers only murmured for them to "Keep it up" before closing the door behind them. 

I could picture Sehun's nervous darts of glances & the biting of his lips when he's nervous, and was blissfully thankful that the managers paid no attention to small details as such.

The cupboard was blinded with incoming light as the door creaked open, and I cringed back at the harsh lighting.

Readjusting my vision, I saw Sehun's worried & apologetic expression dotted with a few wary faces of the EXO members peeking over his shoulder. 

'Monster' was blasting in the background, a cringing contrast to the intense situation we're in. "Jagiya, gwaenchandha?" He pulled me out of the small cupboard and observed any signs of distress in me. One would presumably be miffed at the impertinence of being stuffed into a cupboard like an asylum seeker. 

"Sehun, I'm-" I started before he interrupted again: "Mianhae, jagi... Seriously, what boyfriend would put their girlfriend in such an uncomfortable situation, aish!" He ruffled the back of his hair frustratedly, blushing at the inconsiderate move.

"Sehun, I-_ I tried to pacify him and make him feel a tad bit better, but Kai cut me off this time: Y/N-ah, I think I'll go talk to the manager about a better plan, for I don't see any problems with you staying in here and all-"

"Oh my God, you guys! Can you just let me finish?" I exclaimed in sheer exasperation. The guys gaped at my sudden outburst before I lost my composure and my words came out with a string of giggles: "That.... was the most fun I've had in a while."

The boys visibly relaxed & Chen whooped in appreaciation at my carefree nature while Sehun broke out into a "I knew it" grin before pulling me into his embrace and whispering softly in my ears: "This is exactly why I love you so much. You're just so different."

I looked up at him but only another peal of giggles came out, half because I'm in his warm, familiar-smelling hoodie, and half because of the excitement of the huge getaway I've stealthily maneuvered. He rolled his eyes playfully before murmuring: "Iriwa.... (come here)"

Gently, he pressed his lips against mine to shut me up, and I happily obliged. That is, until the members started hooting: "Yah, get a cupboard!"

"She's a keeper, Sehun!" 

After the Great Heist, the members realised that I was like no other and accepted my idiosyncrasy with open arms. Suho took my good nature as an invitation for him to practice his  notoriously bad dad jokes on, all of which I smiled in a forced manner through the leader's undiminished enthusiasm.

Me and Chanyeol? We clicked almost instantaneously due to our similar attitudes, and he became my go-to member whenever Sehun's occupied with something else. 

As of the penguin oppa D.O., though silent and clam throughout me and Sehun's relationship, he opened up to me in his own, special way by disclosing his very own recipe of omelette which he often cooks for the members. Honoured that he appointed me as EXO's chef-in-command when he's busy, I spent hours mastering the art of frying and scraping burnt scraps off the pan while Sehun dealed with the by-product of my endeavours.

Even cool Kai transformed into lovable Nini to accomodate me. I've later found out that he's the softest member of EXO, and kept each and every one of fan's gifts to him in a special cupboard, which I was bestowed access upon.

Baekhyun still couldn't believe that I've defeated him in his favourite video game, and constantly begged me to teach him 'my ways'. Somehow, Mario Kart isn't exactly his best friend.

Xiumin oppa recommends me his favorite rom-coms and hold heated debates about the myriad of dramas we've both devoured. Chen? He indoctrinated his "Awae" on me in no time, something that drove Sehun crazy. 

All in all, I was considered a member of the huge EXO family, something that wouldn't have happened without the Great Heist.