I waddle through the house picking up trash. I go to bend over and almost scream, everything is sore. Kihyun eyes me weirdly as he disinfects the coffee table.

Kihyun: Why are you walking like that?
Me: I slept wrong.

He nods not asking anymore questions thank God. The doorbell rings and I go to open it. Changkyun stands there with sweatpants and a thin white t-shirt on.

We have a two second stare off before I step aside so he can come in.

Kihyun: You really came!

Yes, he did. Twice.

Changkyun: Of course, I said I'd help clean. I never go back on my word.
Kihyun: Bri and I did pretty much everything this morning except the kitchen.

I tune them out as I try to scrub the mystery liquid out the corner of the carpet. I have no clue what this could be and honestly I don't want to know.

Judging from their interaction Changkyun must've snuck out my room successfully last night. After we had sex I went right to sleep, I don't know how or when the party ended.

Thank God Kihyun is somewhat responsible or else I'd be upstairs sleep while a bunch of people party in my house.

After endless scrubbing the stain finally comes out. I toss my cleaning gloves away and sigh, I'm tired. My phone rings and I answer it excitedly once I see the name.

Me: Shownu!
Shownu: Hello little cousin, how are you?
Me: Surviving, how are you?
Shownu: Good! I was just calling to let you know Wonho and I are in town for the week.

I gasp.

Me: The whole week?
Shownu: Yes, we'll be by to visit later.

A scream falls from my lips as I hang up the phone. Shownu is my favorite cousin ever and his bestfriend Wonho is like an older brother to me. If I murdered someone right now Wonho would help me bury the body while Shownu worked on a story to help clear me.

Not to mention they're party animals which is a big yes.

I run into the living room and slap Kihyun's arm repeatedly. He shoves my hand away giving me an irritated look. Changkyun chuckles but doesn't say anything.

Me: Guess what?
Kihyun: You're moving out?
Me: Shownu and Wonho are coming to visit later.

He grins.

Kihyun: Really?
Changkyun: Wonho and Shownu? Who's that?
Me: My cousin and his friend! They're like brothers to me.

He nods understandingly.

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Mahogany stares at me wide eyed while I recap the events of last night. She lets out a 'wow'.

Me: What about you?
Mahogany: I danced with Kihyun a little.
Me: A little?
Mahogany: Yes, he got distracted by some other girl.

My face falls as her smile wavers. I take a seat on my bed next to her and wrap my arm around her shoulder.

Me: He's stupid.
Mahogany: Bri.
Me: Well he is, how can he not like all of this beautiful melanin.

She lets out a soft chuckle before shaking her head.

Me: Your number one supporter is coming to visit.
Mahogany: Who?
Me: Shownu!

Her bright smile returns to her face making me smile again as well.

Mahogany: Is Wonho coming too?
Me: Yes.
Mahogany: Oh we're about to get so fucked up.

I high-five her.

Me: You know it!

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how are you guys? i hope everyone is getting enough rest and eating the meals they deserve!