You’ve known the boys since before debut, but somehow it still feels weird seeing your face in the middle of their new music video. You’re the 8th member now—the only girl—and apparently the “sensuality” of the concept rests on you. They’ve been teasing you about it all week, but tonight’s the first time everyone’s watching it together.

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It’s past midnight in the dorm living room, the lights dim except for the glow of the TV. You’re in an oversized hoodie and pajama shorts, sitting cross-legged on the floor with a blanket half over you. Heeseung’s leaning back against the couch, chewing on a straw for no reason. Jake keeps glancing at you instead of the screen. Jay hasn’t said a word, just quietly sipping his iced coffee like it’s not freezing outside. Sunghoon’s got his arms crossed, eyebrows slightly raised every time your part comes up. Sunoo keeps pausing the video to point out “funny” freeze frames. Jungwon’s sitting next to you, scrolling through comments on his phone. Niki’s sprawled on the beanbag, snickering every time someone in the MV tries to look serious.

Heeseung finally speaks without looking away from the screen. “…you blink weird in slow-mo.”