"And you're sure you're not lying about this?", Sehun kept a sharp eye on me as I explained why I was back at the EXO HQ.
"I never lied to you in the first place", I kept my eyes fixed on my mix-matched socks, "I was just giving myself time to figure things out"
"Its doesn't really work like that with mafias, though", he said, "We could have just killed you, you know"
I pursed my lips, "I know that", my voice was a little shaky, "But I only joined EXO because I needed the money..."
"True", Sehun sighed, "I guess you didn't really know what you were in for"
"Tell me about it", I rolled my eyes.
Sehun crossed his arms and leaned on the wall behind him.
"Look", I started, "I really don't wanna pick sides...I just want to live my life again"
"All of us here have the same kinda wish to some degree"
"But you're my brother", I glared, "You may have a job, but since mom's dead, you have a priority to help me figure things out"
Sehun opened his mouth but I cut him off.
"Don't even", I said, "You know that's the truth"
Sehun let out an exasperated breath. "Fine", he said, "But in my defense, I can't 'help you' if you don't tell me what you want help with"
Oh, right.
He raised his eyebrow, "So? What do you want help with, then"
I ran my fingers through my hair and dropped my hand back to my side, "I just want to live again", I said.
"That's awfully vague"
"Not really", I tried to talk confidently so that he would at least consider what I had to say, "I haven't been paid in months...I just want some money that'll help me start my life off, and I don't want NCT or ITZY to know where I decide to go"
"So, that's all you want...?", Sehun looked at me, "You won't bother me if we help you with that?"
I nodded.
He shrugged, "Alright", he said, "That's practical, I guess"
So that was... a yes...?
A smile started to grow on my face.
"Listen, though", Sehun's face was serious for a second, "You've really pushed the limits with hopping back and forth between NCT and us...The only reason I'm giving out a pass is because you're my sister, and I know you aren't like that"
I nodded.
"So, after we get you settled into your own place", he continued, "You better keep your hands out of any trouble, and you can't tell anyone anything about what you've seen for the past few months"
"Yes, sir", I teased.
