Chapter 4

"Anything for my sister, hyung."

They admired how Mark acted as a big brother to her sister. Although Mark could be crazy at times, he's serious and really responsible when it comes to his sister.

Well, you can't blame him. He's also scared to lose his only confidant (aside from his brother and parents who are in Canada.)

Mark sighed, admiring the sight of the banners, balloons, and other decorations that were hanging and scattered everywhere.

There were pictures of Haejin, with Girls' Avenue and NCT. There were also pictures of him and Haejin. Some were with their sunbaenims (most especially Sehun, Baekhyun and Chanyeol). Of course, Haejin and Jaemin's pictures can't be missed.

"Wow so this is how Mark Lee is as a brother," Johnny teased him.

"Like I said to Yuta-hyung earlier, Johnny-hyung. Anything for my sister. Anything for her." Mark smiled.

"I'm proud of you Mark." Taeyong patted his back.

"Why are you guys like this? I'm only doing my responsibilities as her brother." Mark said, stomping his foot which made Taeyong and Johnny laugh.

"Which reminds me... Jaemin-ah! Haechan-ah!" He went towards the two who were doing the final tasting and touches.

"We're done with the food, Mark-hyung!!" Haechan said.

Mark nodded, "Jaemin-ah, since you're her boyfriend, could you please wake her up?"

Jaemin nodded, "Okay, hyung!"

Jaemin rushed towards Haejin's room. Mark signalled everyone to be quiet.

Jaemin silently opened the door. She saw his girlfriend still sleeping. She was hugging her ice bear stuffed toy.

He sat beside her sleeping form silently as he gently shook her shoulder.

"Love... wake up now..." He whispered.

Haejin slowly opened her eyes. Although her vision was still hazy, she could recognize the voice clearly.

She stretched her arms and legs, feeling satisfied when she heard her knuckles crack.

"What date is it today?" She asked, eyes closed.

"Today? It's May 13. Why?" Jaemin asked, trying to hide his smile.

Haejin's eyes shot wide open, "It's the 13th of May? It's the 13th of May! Today's May 13!!" She said, sitting up and squealing.

Jaemin smiled, "Happy Birthday!" He hugged her.

She hugged back, "Finally! You remembered! Thank you." She was smiling from ear to ear.

Jaemin chuckled, "I never forget your birthday, Haejin-ah. I just pretend that I forgot about it."

"I know, I know.." She said, nodding.

Silence. Jaemin took the opportunity to stare at her. He admired how peaceful she looked even though she was in a comma for months.

"Thank you, Jaemin-ah.." She said out of the blue.

Jaemin raised a brow, "For what?"

"For not leaving me... You could have found someone better than me in those months... But y-you stayed. You c-could have found someone better than me... someone who's healthier, and b-better... Th-thank you... I c-can't ask for more..." She wiped the tears that escaped her eyes.

He hugged her once again, "Hey, don't say that. Tell me, how could I find someone better than you if I already found the best girl in the world?" He smiled at her.

Then he continued, "I can't do that, love. It's only you. The answer? It's you."

Haejin slapped his back lightly while wiping her tears, "Yah, you really had the guts to quote a lyric from our theme song, huh?"

Jaemin chuckled, "Well, I got time for you."

"Yah, why are you being like this!!" She hid her face.

"Aaaaa, Jinjinnie is blushing!!! Aigooo~" He cooed.

Meanwhile, NCT, who were downstairs were already thinking what in the world happened to Jaemin that would take him that long.

"Mark-hyung what's taking them so long?" Jisung whispered.

Mark shrugged, "I have no idea. Wait, let me text him."

To: 나재민이 (Na Jaemin-ie)
Yah! What in the world is taking you so long?!!

Other Dream members also messaged Jaemin.

Jisung
To: 재민형이 (Jaemin hyung-ie)
Hyung we're literally dying out of hunger here. Have you forgotten that we haven't eaten breakfast yet and it's 11.

Renjun
To: 재민이 (jaemin-ie)
야 빨리와! 배고파! (Yah hurry up! I'm hungry!)

Jeno
To: 나나 (nana)
야 뭐하고 있어? 배고파! (yah, what are you doing? I'm hungry!)

Chenle
To: 재민이 형 (jaemin-ie hyung)
Hyung? Where are you??

Jaemin received their messages all at once. Then he remembered that he was supposed yo wake Haejin up. But things lead to this.

Mark shook his head, "Why did I ordered him again? It should have been Chenle."

"Shh! They're coming!" Lucas told them.

"Where are the other members?" They heard Haejin asked.

Mark, who was hiding behind the sofa, was counting to three, signaling the other members.

"HAEJIN-AH SAENG-IL CHUKHAHAE!!!" They all screamed at once.

"I knew you were hiding something." She told Jaemin. They all laughed.

"You woke up early to prepare this? Woah, who made that collage?!" She asked, amazed by the collage that was in a frame that was displayed.

"Kun-hyung did that." Mark said.

"Wah~ Thank you Kun-oppa!!" She smiled at him.

"You're welcome, Haejin-ah!" Kun smiled back.

Haejin then went towards the wall with sticky notes. Seriously, do they have sticky note obsession?

Her eyes scanned the notes that were given by the NCT members. Deciding that there were many, she moved on to the next part of their surprise, saying that she'll read the notes one by one later, after they eat.

She moved on to the box that was lying on the floor. Mark lifted it up and Haejin opened it. At first, she was dumbfounded when she only saw a string. But when Mark told her to pull it, she was really surprised. A compartment opened and there was a picture of her, Girl's Avenue and NCT.

"Woah, who did this?" She asked.

"Doyoung-hyung, Jungwoo-hyung and Taeil-hyung." Mark answered.

The living room was filled with balloons. Not just any special balloons, but there were polaroid pictures that were attatched on the end of the string.

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hello, cutting this short bc i'm sick. love you all.♡