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❝When the dark night puts everyone to sleep, when everyone's asleep,
I can't sleep because of my countless thoughts,
Hoping that I'll think of something.❞

-Hyunjin-

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Lee Hajoon, the older brother of Lee Eunbyul.

He was the only one, else than their auntie Yae, cared and loved Eunbyul after their irresponsible parents abandoned her just because of her unfortunate life, a life with no voice.

Hajoon would sneak back to Korea and live secretly with Eunbyul, every night he would sing her to sleep with his angelic voice. Sometimes at midnight, they'd go out to watch stars until dawn came.

He, along with Eunbyul, had dreams, dreams beyond their reach.

Eunbyul wished to sing. But she obviously couldn't. So she started composing songs for her brother to sing.

They had auntie Yae design them a special indoor studio just for the two of them. They'd spend hours in that room.

Hajoon wanted to be a singer, an idol, but their parents forbid his dreams from coming true, as they saw him as an only child.

Their parents were famous businessmen, so they wanted him to follow their footsteps. And also because of their famous reputation, they abandoned Eunbyul because they were ashamed of baring a girl that had no voice.

They also only wanted to have boys, not girls. Their love for money and fame had blinded them.

Despite that, Eunbyul was an innocent and joyful little girl, who accepted her fate and lived happily.

But tragedy struck.

Hajoon suddenly disappeared. No one could find him, nor could Eunbyul.

And the days he vanished was the days Taemi stepped into her life, making it miserable.

She cried nightly, hoping one day to find him.

But it's been years. She lost hope and believed he was a goner.

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- Eunbyul's POV -

Face it Eunbyul, he's never coming back.

Fuckkk I'm such an idiot believing one day he'd come back.

It's pointless, like waiting for a comeback from Pristin sunbaenims. (I'm looking at you Pledis)

"Byulie! Where are you?" Hyerim's voice rang clear, as expected of a vocalist.

I walked downstairs, reminding myself that I still have amazing friends.

As I saw them looking and waiting for me in the dining room, I tapped on the table to grab their attention.

"Found her," Wonwoo smiled pointing at me.

Oh my Lord, his smile...

I tried so hard to keep calm and smile back. I sat down on the table.

I was shocked.

"I know right, I doubted Mingyu too, but turns out he really is an amazing cook!" Mihae squealed nomming on the food the six-foot giant made.

I dived in along with everyone else.

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THE FOOD WAS GIVEN FROM THE HEAVENS.

After finish eating, I looked at Mingyu and gave him a thumbs up. The others already went to the living room playing games.

He deserves more than a thumbs up.

I wish I could say it to him.

"Glad you liked it, Diamond," He smiled back and started cleaning up.

Diamond?

I tapped his arm and moved my hands, What do mean Diamond?

He chuckled and kept cleaning without looking at me, "because you are flawless like one."

oH?

My face felt hot instantly. I stared at his face for at least 1 minute. I didn't even notice when he finished cleaning the dishes.

"I know I'm handsome but you don't have to stare," he chuckled bringing me back to reality.

I felt shy so I bowed and left the room.

AHHHHHHHHH

"Byulie? Why is your face so red? Are you sick??" Hyerim rushed to my side, causing the others to look as well.

I shook my head unable to say anything.

But Jeonghan laughed and spoke, "She is sick, but not any normal sickness," he leaned his back on the sofa and looked at me smiling, "her sickness is incurable, and it seems that she first had the sickness, am I right, Eunbyul?"

Shit, he knows.

And he's teasing me.

Everyone didn't understand what he said though, I'm delighted for that.

"What do you mean hyung? Is she really sick??" Seungkwan still didn't know what he meant.

THANK THE GODS.

"Anyways, wanna play video games?" Jeonghan changed the topic, tapping on my Xbox.

What? I'm a gamer ;)

I nodded, despite the fact that he just teased me.

Let's play!!

Me vs Jeonghan.

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"HOW?!" Seungcheol shouted throwing the controller away.

Why?

I won all of them.

:)

"I told you, she's a pro," Hyerim unnie patted my head laughing her ass off at Seungcheol.

"But-" Seungkwan tried to speak but Mihae went in front of him and laughed.

"Not butts, it's late y'all, it's 2 am! Jihoon and Jeonghan already passed out!"

I looked at the couch to see the two sound asleep.

"Aw, the poor things," Yeonha unnie giggled and turned off the game, "Come on, sleepy time now."

"But we're not babies! Don't tell us what to do!" Chan stomped his feet and pouted.

...Are you sure about that?

"Aish, just go sleep, or do you need me to sing you a lullaby?" Hyerim unnie laughed quietly.

I giggled as they all went to the guest rooms.

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4 am.

And I'm still not asleep.

Wow.

I walked silently to the kitchen. My mouth felt dry.

"Still awake? This late?"

I jumped at the sudden voice behind me.

It was Joshua.

I nodded my head and took out my phone:

I have insomnia, why are you still up?

"Ah, me? Keep it as a secret okay?" He winked.

WHY SO CLOSE BRO.

All I could do was to nod.

He held my hand and led me out in the streets after giving me his coat. It was freezing out and we were both in our PJs. I was about to stop him, worried that he might catch a cold, but he was dragging me so fast, I couldn't even do anything.

We soon reached a small alley across the streets.

A small abandoned house stood there under the shimmering lights of the moon.

I heard a small "meow" under the wooden barks of the house.

"You hear that?" Joshua asked me while still holding onto my hand.

I nodded, distracted by the cute purrs and meows.

Joshua led me to a small part of the house and lifted up a box.

There lain a cute little kitten.

Joshua held it up in his arms, "I found him when I was on my way home a week ago. The poor thing was left behind, so I always wake up early in the morning just to feed him."

His eyes were on the little kitten, petting him.

He's so cute~

I pet the kitten's little nose. He squirmed around, making an adorable face that could just kill me.

"I wish I could keep him," Joshua whispered, "But I don't think the members would like that, and Jihoon is allergic."

I frowned at that.

Suddenly, an idea hit me.

I took out my phone and pressed in contacts while Joshua was looking at me.

I texted my aunt.

me

auntie yae~ can i ask you for a favor???

@4:56

auntie yae

sure, but what?

@4:57

me

can i adopt a kitten? but if i can could you make a small cage for me? he's still quite small

@4:57

auntie yae

alright, but make sure u take care of it. i'll send u the design this weekend, send mr. hwang the design, tell him i ordered him to haha

and stop being so kind-hearted, always adopting stray animals.

@4:59

me

thank you~ i love you~

@5:00

auntie yae

love you too, and stop staying up so late!

@5:01

me

nae!!

@5:01

I clicked onto Notes and wrote on it to show to Joshua:

I'll adopt him~ You don't have to worry now, you can come over my house any time to play with him, kay? :)

His eyes brightened up as a happy smile plastered across his face.

"Really?! Thank you, Eunbyul!"

He brought me into a bone-crushing hug.

He smells nice.

Finally, after about 2 minutes of hugging, he released me. Staring into my eyes, I felt as if I was about to burst.

"Hey, I know we haven't known each other for long, but..."

He paused, biting his lips and avoiding eye contact with me.

But when he spoke again, I was the one who stood still.

"I like you, Lee Eunbyul."

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