Please read the author's note that's between chapter 150 and chapter 151 and the chapters after that again because otherwise you won't understand this chapter.

I sat next to Yongguk in the tiny bumper car, Yongguk was the one driving. The others parted into pairs as well and settled in the different cars.

"Where do you want to go?" Yongguk asked.

"Hit your idiot friend." I ordered and Yongguk scanned the area, looking for Himchan and Sey.

"Move over, you slowpoke." I heard Himchan's voice as his car hit ours.

"Himchan.." I growled.

"You are an easy target because you are so slow.." Sey commented.

"We are not that slow.." I argued, defending my boyfriend. "We are not in a race, everyone here is driving slowly."

"Excuses." Himchan teased.

"Gukkie, please hit him." I asked and Yongguk obeyed. Our car moved backwards and hit Himchan and Sey's car.

"I guess we're even now." Himchan smiled.

~

"Let's hit Youngjae and Narae." Daehyun offered and Eun Hee agreed immediately. Daehyun sped and hit the said car.

"Jung Daehyun!" Youngjae exclaimed and bumped into their car strongly.

"What?" Daehyun asked.

"Give me back my girlfriend." Youngjae demanded.

"I don’t want to." The older male stuck his tongue out.

"Then I'm kidnapping yours." Youngjae declared and started moving the car in a different direction, running away from Daehyun. The latter started chasing after Youngjae's car, annoyed.

~

"Let's bump into Yongguk and Hyeri." Jongup offered and Yujin agreed. They moved towards their target, watching Yongguk driving his car slowly.

"Not so fast, guys." Zelo and Sumi's car bumped into theirs.

"We want to bump into Yongguk." Yujin explained. "Please help us."

"Deal." Sumi said happily and Zelo glared at her, not liking the idea. "Just do what I say."

Zelo sighed and gave up, listening to the female next to him. As long as she is not creating drama..

~

The bumper cars were fun. Everyone targeted me and Yongguk but it was nice.

"What now?" Sey asked, holding Himchan's hand tightly.

"There is a gift shop over there.." Eun Hee said and pointed at a colorful building. "I want to go."

"I'll buy you whatever you want." Youngjae said, holding her hand tightly.

"Who said I want you to buy me things?" Eun Hee muttered and released her hand from his grip.

"Eun Hee!" Youngjae whined cutely.

"Idiots." Daehyun shook his head, watching the two.

"I missed you." Narae said and kissed his cheek. Daehyun blushed.

"You are cute." Narae commented and pinched his cheek. "Let's go."

~

When we entered the gift shop I dragged Yongguk towards the dolls area. I grabbed an elephant doll and showed it to him excitedly.

"Isn't it cute?" I asked.

"It is." He smiled brightly. "Do you want it?"

"No. I shouldn't waste money on this kind of things.. Just looking at it is enough for me."

"Babe." Yongguk caressed my cheek. "I'll buy it for you."

"Don't. You are always buying me things."

"I want to spoil my girlfriend."

"I don't want you to spoil me."

"Just treat it as a gift for the holiday, okay?"

"You are my gift, I don't need anything else." I said and hugged him tightly, burying my face in his shirt.

"So stubborn.." Yongguk sighed and caressed my back.

"Yuck." I hard Sumi's voice and pulled away from the hug, glaring at her.

"I see that you found a doll that represents you.." she commented after noticing the stuffed toy in my hand.

"Too bad they ran out of snakes, it describes you perfectly." I retorted and she rolled her eyes.

"You are insulting the snakes." Yongguk said, moving my hair behind my ear.

"You’re right."

"Idiots." She muttered and walked away.

"Let's go, I'll buy it for you." Yongguk said and took the doll from me, hiding it behind his back so I won't be able to take it.

"Yongguk!" I whined. "Don't waste money on me."

"I'm wasting my money however I want to." He stuck his tongue out and moved towards a different section in the store. I sighed and followed him.

~

"How do I look?" Sey asked Himchan. She wore bunny ears, making Himchan smile.

"It suits you." He smiled.

"Try something as well!" She asked and Himchan examined the different ears on the shelf.

"What about this?" Sey grabbed lion ears, showing them to Himchan.

"I don't want it."

"Why not? It's cute!"

"It won't suit me."

"Just try it." She tried to convince him. He sighed and let her place the ears on his head. "See?! It looks good!"

"Let me see." He said and took out his phone. After examining his appearance he glared at his girlfriend.

"It looks ridiculous. I told you it won't look good on me."

"Don't be a party pooper." Sey pouted.

"I'm taking it off." Himchan declared. He placed the lion ears back on the shelf and Sey frowned.

"I'm keeping mine." Sey declared.

"You should, it suits you." He smiled.

~

"Choose whatever you want, I'll buy it for you." Youngjae said while he and Eun Hee walked around the gift shop.

"There is no need to." Eun Hee stated dryly.

"I'm trying to reconcile with you. Why can't you forgive me already?"

Eun Hee stopped walking and stared at Youngjae, placing her hands on her waist. "What are you apologizing for?"

"Everything. I'm sorry I didn't have anything nice to say to you in the morning, I'm sorry for telling you what to wear, I'm sorry for not knowing the reason you are mad at me and I'm sorry for losing to that goblin earlier."

Eun Hee sighed. "Okay. I forgive you."

"Really?" Youngjae was surprised. She said it earlier as well but she was still mad at him afterwards.

"Yes. I don't like arguing with you."

"I don't like it either."

Eun Hee stared at Youngjae and slowly approached him, placing her lips on his. They shared a soft kiss and parted only when they needed air.

"I missed you." Youngjae said.

"I missed you too." She said and grabbed his hand, entwining their fingers together.

~

"Look!" Narae dragged Daehyun towards a specific stand in the shop.

"Chocolates?" Daehyun looked at the thing that attracted Narae's attention, amused.

"Yes. Who doesn't like chocolate?"

"People usually go for dolls and ears in places like this, why did you bring me here?"

"Are you actually complaining about something related to food?"

"No, I'm just surprised." He rubbed the back of his neck nervously. "Are you sure that's what you want?"

"Yes."

"Okay. We'll take whatever you want."

~

"How does it look?" Yujin asked Jongup after trying a pair of green sunglasses with a large frame.

"It suits you." Jongup smiled. The glasses were obviously too big for her but Jongup found it cute.

Yujin took out her phone and examined her appearance. "I think it will look better on you."

"No way."

"Try it."

"No."

"Please.." She begged.

"Alright." He gave in and tried the sunglasses. It looked ridiculous and Yujin started laughing hysterically.

"Is it that bad?" Jongup asked.

"Yup." She replied, trying to control her laughter.

"Let me see." He asked and took her phone. He examined his appearance and decided to take a few pictures with it.

"What are you doing?" She asked.

"Making a memory." He replied sheepishly. "And I can upload it online when my fans are feeling sad.. It will definitely cheer them up."

"You are so thoughtful." Yujin said. "It always seemed like you are more distant from your fans compared to the other members, but looks like you are just as caring as them."

"You don't have to say you love them out loud every time you see them to make it meaningful.. Sometimes it's the little things that matters."

"That's true."

"Although sometimes I wish I was as expressive as Himchan or Daehyun.."

"But then you will lose part of your charm." Yujin commented. "It won't be the same if you're expressive as them.. This way when you do say something it's way more meaningful."

"That's true."

~

"Zelo." Sumi called.

"What?"

"Buy me something."

"Why would I?"

"Everyone is buying things for their girlfriends.." She pouted.

"You are not my girlfriend." He reminded her.

"It doesn’t matter. Buy me something."

"I don’t want to."

"Why are you so stingy?" Sumi complained. "You earn a lot of money."

"That doesn’t mean I want to spend it on you." Zelo retorted.

"Buy me something!" She whined.

"Okay." Zelo sighed. He realized she won't let him go if he keeps rejecting her so he decided to do what she wants for his own peace and quiet. "I'll surprise you."

"Okay." Sumi beamed.

Zelo searched the gift shop and returned to Sumi several minutes later, after purchasing the selected item.

"Here you go." He placed the wrapped present in her hand. It was small but it's not the size that matters, right?

Sumi unwrapped the paper gently, only to reveal a tiny and ugly keychain with the name of the amusement park on it.

"What is this?" She exclaimed, the annoyance obvious in her voice.

"Your gift."

"It's ugly. Take it back." She placed the keychain in Junhong's hand.

"First of all, it's rude to return presents. And you didn't say what kind of gift you want so I chose whatever I wanted." He shrugged. "I'll give it to Hyeri if you don't want it."

"I'll take it." Sumi declared and took the keychain from him. "Thank you."

~

After we had lunch we strolled around the amusement park, looking for a fun ride to try. Near the pirates' ship I noticed a stand where you play a game in order to win a prize, usually a stuffed toy. I scanned the prizes and my gaze landed on a particular prize I was interested in – A Tigger plush doll. I grinned and dragged Yongguk to the stand. I'm going to get it.

Yongguk didn't notice the doll at first so he didn’t understand why I'm so fixed on this stand but when he saw what I was looking at he smiled widely.

"What do we need to do?" I asked the worker.

"You need to hit the squirrels when they come out of the holes. You can choose a doll according to the score you'll get." He explained.

"How much is the Tigger doll?"

"350 points." He replied. That's a lot of points.. The doll is medium sized but it's still a lot. I'm not sure I can do it..

"I want to try!" I declared, trying to sound confident. I'm going to get it for Yongguk.

"Babe." Yongguk nudged my arm. "You don't have to do this."

"I know, but I want to." I smiled reassuringly.

I paid the worker for the game and I started playing. I tried my best to hit everything so I could reach the number of points needed for the doll. When the game ended my score appeared on the board – 320.

"What doll do you want?" The worker asked. "You can take everything up to here." He pointed at the lower shelf and some dolls on the medium shelf.

"I want the Tigger doll." I pouted.

"Then you need to try again." The worker smiled.

"If I play again, do you add up the score or do I need to reach 350?"

"You need to reach 350 again."

"Then give me the Eeyore doll." I asked and the worker took it off the shelf to give it to me.

I showed the doll to Yongguk. "I think it suits me."

"You're prettier than the doll."

"Hold it for me while I try to get Tigger?" I asked and gave him Eeyore.

"I want to play again." I turned to the worker. On the second try I reached 345 points.

"Excuse me." I used all my aegyo to attract the worker's attention. "Can I get the Tigger doll?"

"You need five more points." He stated dryly.

"Can't you give it to me? It's only five points.." I pouted and tried to look miserable. I need that doll.

"Do you know how many people ask me to do the same for them every day? I can't break the rules."

"You're right. I'm sorry." I apologized and bowed. "I guess I'll try again."

"I want the Tigger doll." I heard Sumi's voice calling the worker. I was too busy playing that I didn't notice that she played the game as well.

"I was here first." I told Sumi, glaring at her.

"But you can't afford it." She mocked and pointed at my score board. "So I can get it if I have enough points."

That's true.. I looked at her score. She had 360 points, meaning she could get the doll if she wanted to. I'm just annoyed I couldn’t get it myself and I know she is doing it on purpose.

"Here is your doll." The worker said and gave Tigger to Sumi. She smiled triumphantly.

"Babe, let's go." Yongguk grabbed my hand, entwining his fingers with mine. "I have so many Tigger dolls already, I don't have where to store them anymore."

"I wanted to get something for you." I pouted.

"I know, but the only thing I need is your love, okay? So don't think about it too much." He said and kissed my forehead.

"She annoys me." I muttered.

"Then ignore her. She wants to annoy you, don't give her the pleasure to see you like that."

"I was really trying to get that doll for you."

"You know I wouldn't get even 50 points if I tried playing the game, right? So I appreciate your effort. They were exaggerating with the amount of points you need for this doll.. It's not worth it."

"You're not mad at me for not getting it for you?" I bit my lower lip nervously.

"Of course not. Why would I be mad about something like that? You give me more meaningful things than that doll."

"Like what?"

"Like what we did last night.." He smirked and I hit his chest.

"You are only using me for , aren't you?" I . I know he was just trying to lighten the mood and make me feel better and I was thankful for that. He might seem like a ert that only talks about all the time, but he is really sweet and caring and he is only doing that to distract me from whatever bothering me since I usually get worked up when he mentions the topic.

"What ? You are not giving me anything." He complained.

"So last night was nothing to you?" I asked.

"I didn't say that."

"Then what did you mean?"

"You've grown up a lot. When we just started dating you wouldn’t even let me mention around you and now you're letting me joke about it." Yongguk ruffled my hair.

"You are avoiding my question." I stated. I'm not letting him get away with it..

"It means a lot to me.. Both the physical touch and the conversations we had last night."

"You can do that with other people as well." I shrugged.

"Making out? You'll kill me if I'll even stare at another girl."

"I meant.. If we're not in a relationship."

"I don't want to be in a relationship with someone else. I have you." He pinched my cheek and I slapped his hand. He chuckled.

"Even if we fight all the time?" I asked quietly.

"That's how we communicate."

"That's not funny."

"I love you." Yongguk said and leaned in to kiss me. I smiled against his lips and kissed him back.

"Gross." I heard Sumi's voice but I ignored her. I couldn't care less what she thinks at the moment.

~

"Honey." Himchan called.

"What?" Sey asked.

"Let's have a date tomorrow."

"Why so suddenly?"

"Well, we didn't have a proper date for a while now so I thought it would be nice to do something like that."

"I thought you didn't like dates because we can get caught.."

"I like dates, I'm just worried we'll get caught so we're pretty limited in what we can do. And I also love doing what we usually do together." He smirked.

"I'm on my period, we can't have ." She poked his chest.

"Didn't you have that last week?"

"No, my stomach hurt because I didn't eat anything that day."

"Don't starve yourself, it's affecting me as well." He pouted.

"Said the one who eats one meal a day so he could lose weight.."

"That's different."

"How is that different?" She exclaimed.

"I'm not hurting you by doing that."

"You are hurting me because it's not healthy."

"You're not my mom, don't tell me what to do." Himchan growled.

"You don't even listen to your mom." Sey retorted. Although she didn't meet her in person yet, Himchan told her that ever since he was a kid he was going against him mom's wishes even if she only wanted the best for him. He often regretted it but it didn't change his behavior.

"That's not related." He muttered and Sey rolled her eyes.

"You're such a big baby sometimes." She sighed.

"So go on a date with this big baby?" Himchan tried to act cute.

"Yes. But you better plan something nice."

"Will do."

~

After a few more rides we finally returned home, tired but happy.

"It was fun." Eun Hee commented and flopped down on the couch in the living room.

"It really was." Youngjae sat down next to her.

"Hyeri." Sey suddenly called.

"What?"

"Come with me for a moment, I need your help."

"Okay." I smiled and followed her to our bedroom.

~

"I need to call my parents." Narae said and got up from her seat.

"Alright." Daehyun smiled warmly and Narae went to the kitchen in order to get some privacy. In the meantime Zelo sat next to Daehyun in the empty spot Narae left.

"I'm sorry for kicking you out of our room last night." Daehyun apologized.

"It's okay, you should spend some time with Narae." Zelo smiled.

"You're growing up well." Daehyun ruffled Junhong's hair playfully.

"I had good mentors."

"Of course you did, you have me." Daehyun smirked and Zelo elbowed him.

"Today was tough."  Zelo changed the topic.

"Did Sumi bug you?"

"Do you have to ask? You already know the answer." The younger male sighed.

"Well, at least now we're not divided into couples so you don't have to tolerate her on your own."

"Yeah, at least that."

~

"Oppa." Hyeri called sweetly when she came back from the bedroom. "I missed you."

"We just spent the whole day together.." Yongguk said.

"I know, but I still missed you." She said cheesily.

"I missed you too." He smiled. Hyeri hugged him, leaning her head against his chest.

"You are staying tonight as well, right?" She asked while hugging him tighter.

"If you want me to stay." Yongguk replied.

"I do." She beamed.

"Guys, the show is starting!" Youngjae called from the living room.

"Let's go." Yongguk smiled and grabbed Hyeri's hand. She nodded and followed him to where everyone was sitting.

~

"Hyeri, that's awesome!" Jongup commented when we watched "Pitcher King".

"Thank you." I said shyly.

"How did you manage to do it together? It's really hard." Zelo asked. The expression on his face told me he was amazed.

"A lot of practice."

"She was really bad at first." Yongguk said and I hit his shoulder. I was sitting on his lap so his shoulder was the closest thing I could hit. It was either that or his head, so I chose the less harmful option.

"Why are you hitting me? I was just telling the truth." Yongguk exclaimed.

"I thought she didn't need a reason to hit you.." Daehyun teased.

"I'm not that bad of a girlfriend." I commented. "I usually have a reason and even so I apologize afterwards. And it's not like my blows are that strong.. He barely felt it."

"You are an amazing girlfriend." Yongguk said and rubbed the sides of my body gently. "When you are not mad at me."

"Which is never?" Himchan teased. "Hyeri is always mad at you for some reason."

"Himchan, shut the up." I growled.

"Don't curse, you brat." Himchan scolded.

"Hyeri, calm down." Yongguk ordered and tightened his grip around my body.

"Then tell him to stop bugging me." I asked quietly.

"Himchan, stop bugging Hyeri if you don't have a death wish." Yongguk told Himchan.

"Fine." Himchan sighed.

"Wow, that's cool." Jongup exclaimed when he saw Cheng Xiao doing acrobatics. It was really random but I was grateful that Jongup changed the topic.

We kept watching the show quietly when my phone kept vibrating, signaling new notifications. When I looked at my phone I realized why.

"What's wrong?" Yongguk asked when he noticed that I was distracted.

"Look." I showed him my phone. Zico uploaded a picture of me to one of his social media accounts. It was from the show when I was riding the unicycle while doing juggling. He captioned it as "Impressive" and tagged me. That was the reason I started getting notifications all of a sudden.

Yongguk froze. His hands that were placed on my body dropped to the couch and he clenched his fists.

"I don't like this idiot." Yongguk growled.

"Just ignore him." I said.

"Tell me if he does anything else. I'm not going to let it slide if he continues bugging you."

"Okay."

~

"Eun Hee." Youngjae called.

"What?" She turned her attention to the male sitting beside her.

"I want to go on a date with you."

"Now?" Eun Hee asked, confused. It was so sudden and random.

"Not now." He poked her forehead. "But I really want to spend some time alone with you."

"Okay, let's do that." She smiled brightly. "Maybe after everyone goes to sleep?"

"Sounds like a good idea." Youngjae smiled.

~

The show finally ended and we watched the dance show I did with Jongup. I was still nervous for some reason even though Yongguk already saw the dance when we recorded it.

When we filmed the show I was busy rehearsing and getting ready for our dance hence I didn't see a lot of the other dances, so it was nice watching them today. Everyone was creative considering the theme we had.

It was finally my turn to dance with Jongup. I felt Yongguk hugging me tighter but I didn't complain.

"You did well." He whispered in my ear.

"Thanks." I felt my cheeks heat up. "I.. Was actually nervous.. You wouldn't like it.. Because it's y."  I admitted.

"I love everything related to you." Yongguk smiled. "I'll always support you as long as you're doing it because you want to."

"Thank you."

Now it was the final scene when Jongup was lying on the bed and I sat on top of him. Yongguk moved my hair aside and kissed my nape.

"Yongguk.." I whispered.

"Good job with the dance." He said and planted a few more kisses on my neck, moving towards my right ear. I bit my lips so I won't moan out loud because it'll be embarrassing.

"You know, I do remember promising you a private dance.." I turned a little so I could see Yongguk's face.

"Tonight?" He asked.

"Yes, tonight."  I smiled. "After everyone goes to sleep."

"I can't wait."

"That was y." Sey commented when the dance ended. "Hyeri, I didn't know you had that side of you when it's not with Yongguk.."

"Well, Jongup is an amazing partner." I smiled.

"You were amazing." Yujin complimented Jongup. "It was really hot."

"Thank you." Jongup smiled sheepishly. "Hyeri is a gifted dancer."

"Thank you." I said, smiling shyly. "You are one as well."

~

When the show ended we decided to have dinner. Himchan was in charge this time because I made breakfast but he still made sure to make fun of me from time to time.

"Why don't you talk to him already?" Yongguk asked me.

"He is an idiot." I commented.

"He is my best friend. I know both of you care for each other as well, so you should stop fighting over petty things."

"Did you forget what he told me yesterday?" I exclaimed, glaring at Yongguk. "It wasn't a petty thing."

"But you know he was right." Yongguk said.

"I'm not talking to him until he apologizes." I declared.

"Fine." Yongguk sighed. "Don't talk to each other if you don't want to, but don't expect me to take sides."

"You are never on my side anyway." I commented bitterly.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Yongguk asked.

"You always take Himchan's side."

"That's not true."

"Forget it. I don't know why I'm even trying.. It's not like you'll change your mind and go against your best friend."

"Hyeri." Yongguk growled. I could tell he was getting annoyed so I decided to drop the subject because I didn't want to make things worse.

"I'm sorry. I won't mention this again." I said softly. "I'm not going to come between you two."

"You are not getting in between us."

"Whatever." I rolled my eyes and stood up, approaching Daehyun and Narae. "Narae, I need to ask you something."

"What is it?" Narae asked curiously.

"Can I borrow her for a moment?" I asked Daehyun and he nodded.

"What is it?" Narae asked when we were sure he couldn't hear us.

"It's about our cooking lessons." I said. "When do you want to start?"

"You finished promoting, right?" Narae asked and I nodded. "How about we'll start after the holiday?"

"Sounds like a good idea." I smiled.

"Great."

~

In the meantime, Daehyun approached Yongguk.

"Is everything okay? You look annoyed." Daehyun asked.

"Hyeri can drive an elephant crazy sometimes." Yongguk sighed.

"But that's one of the reasons you love her, right?" Daehyun smiled.

"Right."

"What do you think they are talking about?" Daehyun asked, pointing at Narae and Hyeri. "They didn't want to talk next to me."

"Probably girls' stuff.."

"Probably.."

"Daehyun." Yongguk grabbed the younger male's attention.

"What?"

"Do you think I'm not supporting Hyeri enough?"

"Is it about Himchan or something else?" Daehyun asked.

"Both." Yongguk admitted.

"I think Himchan is just worried about her. He might be harsh, but he has good intentions."

"And?" The older male asked, knowing Daehyun has more to say.

"And on the other hand, Hyeri is also spoiled and sometimes you need to put her in place."

Yongguk stayed quiet and Daehyun kept talking. "I think you are doing an amazing job." He patted Yongguk's back. "It's not easy to deal with both of them and you are doing great."

"I really hope so." Yongguk sighed.

"I don't think Hyeri is really mad at you." Daehyun said and Yongguk gave him a questioning look. "She keeps staring at you."

Yongguk looked at the girls' direction and noticed Hyeri was indeed staring at him. When she noticed he was looking at her she pouted and diverted her gaze to Narae.

"Even I can tell she is having a hard time. I think she just needs support at the moment, and she would appreciate your support more than anyone else."

"Maybe you are right."

~

"Are you mad at Yongguk?" Narae asked curiously.

"Yes." I admitted.

"What did he do?"

"It's complicated." I shrugged.

"He is coming over here." She informed me.

"Hyeri." I heard Yongguk's voice just when Narae finished talking.

"I'm going to talk to Dae." Narae said, finding an excuse to leave me with Yongguk.

"What is it?" I asked dryly.

"I'm sorry." He apologized. "Do you feel like I don't support you enough?"

"Yes."

"Okay, I'll be more supportive in the future. I'm sorry for making you feel that way."

"I'm sorry for being childish." I apologized as well. I know it's not entirely his fault, I'm not that selfish. "I don't like arguing with you."

"I know. I don't like it either." He said and hugged me.

"I'm really sorry."

"It's okay." He kissed the top of my head.

"Do you still want that private dance tonight?" I looked up at him. "I think it could also be like a make-up for the argument just now, without the ."

"That's so like you." Yongguk laughed. "Let's do that."

"Well, for the record, we are slowly making a progress."

"We are and I'm happy about it, but I also want you to know that I'm willing to wait." He said while staring intently into my eyes. I could tell how sincere he was from the way he looked at me.

"I know. Thank you."

"I love you."

"I love you too."

"Food is ready, you erts!" Himchan called from the kitchen.

"I'm going to kill your friend someday." I murmured and Yongguk sighed.

"Do it when I'm not watching."

"Deal."

~

Dinner went by fast. The food was delicious and everyone chatted with each other. I think it was the most peaceful meal we had in a while, without anyone arguing.

After dinner we settled in the living room with alcohol and snacks.

"Hyeri.. I think you're in the search ranking." Yujin suddenly said while looking at her phone.

"Huh?" I quickly checked my phone as well. The rest did the same.

"There are articles as well." Youngjae commented.

"Amazing." Sey exclaimed.

"You're going up to the first place." Yongguk informed me.

"Weird.." I mumbled. I don't know what I did to deserve that..

"Our group is on the search rank as well!" Eun Hee exclaimed happily.

I clicked one of the articles to check what all the commotion was about. It was an article about the dance show. I checked another article and it was about the pitcher king show. So I guess I'm on the news because of the holiday specials..

"There is an article questioning if you're dating Zico." Sey said after a moment.

"Why would I date that bastard?" I muttered.

"Did you fight with him or something?" Narae asked curiously. Since she is not hanging out with us a lot she is unaware of certain things like my "connection" to Zico. But the less people know about it the better.

"Something like that." I replied. "I just don't like him."

"What do we do about that article?" Yujin asked.

"There is only one of it, right?" I asked and she nodded. "Then let them be. As long as it's not spreading around.."

"You just need one article to spread it around, it doesn’t matter if it's true or not." Himchan commented.

"Well, the company will probably take care of it. It's a false report anyway so we have nothing to worry about." I said.

"What if they start digging around and find out you and Yongguk are dating?" Eun Hee asked.

"It’s the company's interest as well to keep it hidden." I stated. "Let's just ignore that and be happy that we are getting positive attention."

"You should be happy, it's a good thing." Daehyun said.

"That's true." I smiled. I decided to upload a picture of the search ranking and added the caption: Thank you so much!! I'll work harder from now on. Refresheners, I love you. Have a happy chuseok and make sure to rest a lot and eat a lot of delicious things <3.

"So cheesy." Himchan commented after reading my caption.

"You and Daehyun do that all the time." I retorted.

"Well, it doesn't look cheesy when we do it." Himchan said.

"Are you sure about that?" I mocked.

"Shut up."

"You just don't have anything to say because you know I'm right."

"Please stop arguing, you two." Yongguk said.

"He started it!" I exclaimed.

"Then be the grown person and don't answer him." Yongguk said.

"I'm way more mature than her." Himchan declared, pouting.

"Then why are you pouting like a baby?" I mocked.

"Hyeri, stop." Yongguk ordered me. "Both of you, either work things out or ignore each other because I can’t handle your constant fighting anymore."

"Fine!" me and Himchan said together.

"Are they always like that?" Narae asked Daehyun quietly.

"Yeah.. They are like a cat and a mouse. You'll get used to it at some point."

"I hope so."

"Why didn't you start playing?" Jongup asked, returning from the bathroom. He seemed oblivious to the intense atmosphere between me and Himchan.

"Amazing, Moon Jongup." I muttered.

"As expected, Jonguppie." Himchan muttered at the same time and everyone started laughing, making Jongup even more confused than before.

"See? You can agree on some things. Now hold onto that while we try and spend the rest of the evening nicely." Yongguk said.

"Uppie, come here." Yujin patted the empty seat next to her, where the said male previously sat. He settled next to her, draping his arm on her shoulders.

"Let's do a drinking game!" Sey exclaimed happily.

"Which one?" Daehyun asked curiously.

"Truth or dare!" Sey jumped.

"Are we kids?" Himchan mocked.

"You didn't have a problem last time we played it.." She retorted.

"Let's change the rules to make it more interesting." Himchan offered.

"What rules?" Zelo asked.

"You can pick a person to ask and the turn goes to that person but he can't ask the person who asked him. If the asked person refuses to do his mission he needs to drink or he'll get a penalty, which is to drink something made by the rest of us. 'Dares' can include drinking alcohol or other things." The older male explained.

"So when exactly do we drink?" Sumi asked.

"If the person succeeds in his mission all of us are drinking."

"Sounds good."

"What if someone from the bystanders refuse to drink?" Eun Hee asked.

"Have a dark knight to drink it for you or you're out of the game."

"Deal." Everyone agreed.

"Who is the one starting?" Narae asked.

"The one who suggested the game." Himchan said and looked at Sey.

"I want to ask.. Eun Hee." Sey said.

"Truth." Eun Hee said.

"What do you like about Youngjae?"

"I have no idea.." Eun Hee replied and everyone laughed. Youngjae frowned, glaring at his girlfriend.

"He is sassy but caring at the same time. I know I will be in good hands when I'm with him, even if he is too awkward and embarrassed to show his true feelings." Eun Hee continued talking and Youngjae slowly relaxed, letting a small smile appear on his face.

"Alright, let's drink." Sey said happily and everyone except for Eun Hee downed their shots.

"I choose Zelo." Eun He said.

"I want a dare." Zelo said after pondering for a short moment.

"Do a handstand with one hand."

"What the hell? It's really easy! It's like asking Hyeri to sing." Himchan complained.

"Well, that's my dare." Eun Hee claimed, defending her request.

"I'll do it." Zelo stood up and did his mission. Everyone drank and Zelo sat back in his place.

"I choose Himchan." Zelo declared.

"I want a dare." Himchan smirked.

"Let someone draw on your face with a permanent marker." Zelo said, satisfied from his dare.

"Can I volunteer?" I asked. "It's going to be a sweet revenge after what he did to me on ISAC.."

"I'm not doing this." Himchan declared.

"Are you scared?" Youngjae teased the older male.

"No." Himchan claimed. "Anyway, I'm not doing that. No one is touching my precious face."

"Then drink up, loser." Youngjae mocked.

Himchan drank and chose Youngjae for the next round. Youngjae, being scared of Himchan's revenge, chose 'Truth'.

"When was the last time you slept with a girl?" Himchan smirked, knowing it was a sensitive subject for Youngjae. He might act all sassy and confident but he is not as experienced as he claims to be in this particular aspect.

Youngjae blushed, and so did Eun Hee. She wanted to know the answer although a part of her was also scared to find out the truth.

"It was a long time ago." Youngjae said, trying not to reveal too much.

"Wait, you mean it actually happened?" Daehyun teased and Youngjae sent him a death glare while everyone else laughed.

"I want a detailed answer. How long ago?" Himchan asked.

"A few years ago?" Youngjae tried. "And it did happen." He glared at Daehyun.

"And I thought Yongguk was miserable.." Himchan commented.

"Himchan, shut it." I growled. "Yongguk is happy. Our relationship is not based on like yours. We actually talk to each other."

"Hey!" Sey exclaimed. "We talk to each other as well."

"When? Between round one and round two? Or was it during the ?" Daehyun mocked and everyone burst out laughing.

"Next time do it harder. I barely felt anything this time. I want more!" Youngjae imitated Sey's voice, trying to portray the conversation between Himchan and Sey. The laughter increased, except for the frowning Himchan and Sey.

"At least I know how to have . Do you even remember what to do?" Himchan mocked Youngjae.

"Of course I do." Youngjae said confidently.

"Alright, drink up." Eun Hee said, changing the subject.

~

The game continued as everyone answered different questions and did several dares. The alcohol made people more daring so the game was more amusing.

Now it was Sey's turn to ask and she chose Sumi.

"I want a 'Truth'." Sumi said.

"Alright. How does it feel like being rejected by Yongguk all the time and seeing him being lovey-dovey with Hyeri, something you'll never be able to achieve?" Sey asked, smirking.

"I know it's only temporary so I don't mind. He can have fun for now, he is going to be mine sooner or later and he'll realize what it is like dating a real woman and not a baby like Hyeri." Sumi said confidently.

I tried to pretend her reply didn't bother me but I failed because Yongguk noticed it. He entwined his fingers with mine, placing my hand in his lap. It was his way of letting me know he is mine and that I have nothing to worry about. It calmed me down a little but I was still worried and anxious. What if he'll really think I'm a baby? Adding to Himchan's comment from earlier, what if he really is miserable and he'll get tired of me soon?

"I wonder how it's like living in a fantasy world like Sumi.." Sey commented. "You are going to get badly hurt when reality hits you."

"That's not your problem." Sumi muttered.

"Thankfully."

"Drink up." Sumi ordered and everyone downed their shots.

"Yonggukkie oppa." Sumi called sweetly. "What do you choose?"

Yongguk knew that choosing a dare can get him in trouble so he went for 'Truth'. Little did he know that this option might get him in an even bigger trouble..

"Who is a better kisser, me or Hyeri?" Sumi asked, smirking.

I paled. I had a feeling I'm not going to like his answer. I released my hand from his grip and brought it back to my lap. Yongguk looked at me worriedly.

"I'm going to drink." Yongguk said and grabbed his glass.

"Don't you dare!" I warned him and he placed his glass down immediately. "Drinking means you are choosing her and you are just trying not to hurt me, so you might as well answer her question."

"Babe.." Yongguk called softly.

"Answer her. What are you so afraid of?" I asked.

"Your reaction." He replied quietly.

"Just answer the damn question so we can keep playing. I want to drink."

"You shouldn't drink so much." He commented, staring worriedly at me.

"I'm not a baby, I can decide things on my own." I stated dryly.

Yongguk sighed and turned his attention to Sumi. "You are a better kisser than Hyeri."

Sumi's smile widened. She got exactly what she wanted. On the contrary, my heart felt like it broke to pieces. That is what I was afraid of hearing.. He prefers her.

"Calm down. Don't let it show that you are hurt.. Don't let her feel like she won." I tried telling myself, but I'm not sure it worked.

The room was too quiet and I started to feel suffocated. Yongguk kept staring worriedly at me but I ignored it. When he tried to grab my hand I pulled it back. He sighed and stopped trying, thinking it's better to let me calm down.

"That's not surprising since you got your experience from sleeping with everything that has a pulse." Sey mocked Sumi, trying to break the intense and awkward silence.

"So does your boyfriend." Sumi retorted. "And please don't act like you're innocent because it's pathetic."

"I can sleep around however I want and still be more innocent than you because you are so dirty. Aren't you embarrassed looking at yourself in the mirror?"

"No. I love looking at myself in the mirror, I have nothing to be ashamed of." Sumi said proudly and Sey rolled her eyes.

"Let's keep playing." Jongup said, trying to change the topic.

"Hyeri, what do you choose?" Yongguk asked.

I sighed. Of course He'll choose me.. On any other occasion I would be the happiest but right now I felt the opposite. Maybe I should pick a dare so he won't ask me how I feel because I'm not in the mood for that at the moment.

"Dare." I finally said.

"Kiss me." Yongguk asked.

"Yah, that's not fair because the two of you are dating!" Himchan exclaimed and Sey hit his head to shut him up.

"Alright." I said. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Yongguk leaned in to kiss me and soon I felt his lips on mine. I tried to act like nothing happened and like I'm fine but Yongguk knew better than that. My kiss told him that I'm annoyed and sad. On the other hand, his kiss tried to tell me that he is worried and that he loves me. Maybe I was selfish, but I chose to ignore it.

When we parted I noticed Sumi was frowning. At least she didn't notice I wasn't really into the kiss..

"Drink up." Daehyun ordered.

"Uppie, what do you choose?" I asked, giving him a fake smile.

"Truth." He replied.

"What are you thinking about at the moment?" I asked.

"I want to sleep." Jongup said innocently and everyone started laughing.

"Sounds like Jongup indeed." Daehyun said.

~

The game continued but I wasn't really paying attention anymore. My mind kept drifting to what Sumi asked Yongguk even though I tried to ignore it and focus on what's going on in the game. Yongguk didn’t try approaching me either, which made me feel even worse. A part of me was scared he is not trying anymore because he simply gave up or he got tired of trying and getting rejected all the time. I sighed, which didn’t go unnoticed by Sey, who kept looking worriedly at me. Yongguk stared at me for a moment as well but diverted his gaze quickly, shaking his head. He really gave up on me..

"Yongguk, truth or dare?" Sey asked.

"A dare."

"Kiss Hyeri's.." She scanned me and then smirked when an idea came to her mind. "Kiss the part that turns you on the most in Hyeri's body."

"I'm afraid that part is rated so I can't do it in front of everyone.." Yongguk apologized.

Squeals were heard and I rolled my eyes at his antiques.

"What part is it?" Himchan asked curiously.

"It's between me and Hyeri." Yongguk said shyly.

"Aren't you just avoiding this dare because this part doesn’t exist?" Sumi asked.

"Of course it exists!" Yongguk exclaimed. "I'm just being considerate of other people, unlike you."

"Well, since alcohol doesn't affect Yongguk anyway, how about we'll find another dare if everyone agrees?" Sey offered.

"What kind of a dare?" Daehyun asked curiously.

"Body shot? Or a massage.. Or a make out session!" Sey exclaimed, new ideas coming to her mind.

"What will embarrass Hyeri the most?" Himchan pondered out loud.

"Make out session." Everyone except for me and Yongguk replied together. I rolled my eyes.

"What if I don't want to do that?" I asked.

"Well, you're not a function here." Sey stuck her tongue out at me.

"I can do that." Yongguk said after staring at me for a short moment with an unreadable look in his eyes.

"Alright. Give us five minutes of passionate make out session." Sey ordered. "Starting now."

Yongguk got closer to me and cupped my face. Slowly he leaned in and kissed my lips. I was tensed but tried to play along to satisfy everyone and make Sumi shut up, even if it meant I had to pretend everything is okay between me and him at the moment. I kissed Yongguk back and everyone cheered. Slowly, his right hand found my waist. If we were alone he would probably try to discard my shirt but he stayed respectful because we were being watched and just rubbed circles on my skin without touching my shirt. My hands moved to tug his hair while I deepened the kiss and slipped my tongue into his mouth. He smirked against my lips and played along. The kiss heated, to everyone's squeals and approving looks. Parting for a short moment to get some air, I smirked and nibbled on his lower lip while his hands moved to draw patterns on my back, beneath my shirt. I cupped his face, pulling him closer to me, and his lips. Yongguk moaned softly and I smirked. He attached our lips again for another passionate kiss.

"And your time is up." Sey said and me and Yongguk parted. I think it was the first time I was happy Yongguk does things slowly because I didn't have to do much and our make out session didn't progress much.

"Can we drink now?" I asked and Sey nodded.

"Sumi, what do you choose?" Yongguk asked.

"Of course I want a dare." Sumi smirked.

"Then kneel in front of Hyeri until the end of the game."

"As if." Sumi snorted. "I'm going to drink."

"Hyeri." Sumi called after drinking her shot. "Truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"How long do you think it'll take until Yongguk dumps you?"

"An hour." I replied dryly. I noticed the other people in the room whispered things to each other but I tried to ignore it.

"Babe.." Yongguk called softly.

"I'm sorry but I'm really tired and I think I drank too much so I'm going to sleep. Please enjoy the rest of the game." I stood up, bowing slightly. I hurried to the bedroom and climbed to my bed, burying myself under the blanket.

~

"I'm sorry, I'm going to go after her." Yongguk said and entered the bedroom. Inside, Hyeri was curled into a ball, her knees folded to her chest. He climbed up to her bed and sat on the edge.

"Leave." Hyeri ordered, not poking her head out.

"According to you, I still have 57 more minutes until we break up." He stated.

"Then you can leave now if you want to, consider this as us breaking up." She muttered.

"Why do you keep trying to break up with me?" Yongguk asked bitterly.

"I'm saving you the trouble of dumping me."

"Who said I want to dump you?"

"Isn't it obvious?" She scoffed.

"Not to me."

"You and I are not a good match."

"Says who?"

"Yongguk, please leave. I don't have the energy to do this now." Hyeri finally poked her head out of the blanket and looked at him. It was obvious she was crying but she didn't try to hide it.

"Why are you mad at me?" Yongguk asked.

"Do you really not know?"

"No."

"You embarrassed me in front of everyone." She accused him.

"Did you want me to lie?"

"Yes!"

"You know it would have been worse if I lied and you found out about it afterwards.." Yongguk stated. "And I'm not a liar."

"Did you ever think about my feelings?" Hyeri asked.

"I'm always thinking about your feelings, that's why I'm walking on eggshells ninety percent of the time because I don't want to annoy you."

"I didn't know I was making you this miserable." She said quietly.

"Well, you are too focused on yourself to notice anything else."

"What is that supposed to mean?!"

"You're selfish. The only thing that matters to you is what you are feeling and what's going on in your life. When was the last time you stopped to think about me and my feelings?"

"I do that all the time."

"Then why isn't it showing?" Yongguk asked bitterly.

"Well, you don't have to date me."

"Is that what you really want?"

"Does it matter? If one of us is miserable then we shouldn't be together."

"Hyeri.." Yongguk sighed.

"You hurt my pride." She stated quietly.

"Do you know how many times you hurt mine?"

"My pride is the most important thing to me."

"I thought I was the most important thing to you.." He said, his voice filled with sadness.

"Well, you are not going to be here forever."

~

"Move over." Sey pushed Youngjae out of the way. They were all standing outside of the bedroom, trying to eavesdrop to Yongguk and Hyeri's conversation.

"Yah!" Youngjae exclaimed.

"I'm her best friend and I'm worried." Sey claimed.

"That doesn’t give you the right to push me!"

"Would you shut up? I can't hear anything!" Sumi complained and everyone glared at her. She is the reason they are in this state in the first place.

"Never mind. Do whatever you want." Sumi trailed off, sensing the hostility towards her.

~

"Do you even trust me?" Yongguk asked.

I still sat on my bed, hugging my knees to my chest. Yongguk didn't try to get closer to me since he got on the bed and now he was staring at me with an unreadable expression on his face.

"Of course I do."

"Then why do you keep doubting me and my love for you?" He asked bitterly.

"If I didn't trust you I wouldn't tell you my deepest secrets."

"And at the same time you are still hiding things from me and doubting me like I'm some stranger you just met and not your boyfriend."

I kept quiet and Yongguk continued talking. "You know, I really can't deal with you sometimes." He sighed heavily. "You are really making me question how our relationship lasted until now."

"I guess we weren't meant to be after all." I said, trying not to sound like I'm hurt.

"Can you stop being a drama queen for a moment?"

"No. That's the way I am, take it or leave it."

"Aren't you tired of the constant fighting and arguing? I am tired of it."

"No one is holding you here by force, you are free to leave." I stated. "That's the way I am and I'm not going to change myself for you because I'm not sure you're worth it."

"I'm not worth it?" Yongguk mocked. "You are the one that keeps saying she is not good enough for me and now I'm the one who is not worthy? At least you're consistent."

"Just off." I muttered angrily.

"I will." He said and got down from the bed. "Maybe if you were a little less selfish and actually looked at the people around you and consider their feelings we wouldn’t be fighting so much, including this fight. You are the reason our relationship can't last."

I bit my lower lip, trying to stop my tears from falling. "Go to hell. And you can take Sumi with you. Now you can date a real woman and not a selfish baby like me."

"Gladly." He said and walked out, the door slamming behind him.

Author's Note:

Last part of this triple update :D

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Thank you for reading and still staying here with me. Hopefully the next update will be soon.

M.