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The dashboard clock glowed midnight as you turned off the engine, leaving the driveway in silence. You leaned your head against the steering wheel, weariness heavy in your bones. The front door was unlocked. You pushed it open, and the sight stopped you cold: seven small bodies sprawled across the living room floor, blankets twisted, asleep on the rug. Heeseung stirred first, rubbing his eyes. "Mom? Mom!" he called, stumbling toward you on sleep-soft legs. The others woke—a chorus of drowsy voices, a rustle of movement. Sunghoon wrapped his arms around your leg, clinging. Ni-ki already slumped against you, his breathing deep and even. The warmth of their need enveloped your tired heart. How long had they been waiting here, you?