'Who's your first kiss?'

After the restaurant incident, the girls and I decided to bond over a sleepover. We talked about out interests, hobbies and our love lives.

'My first kiss was in third grade when I kissed my crush. It was really awkward because we kissed while we were riding a waterslide,' laughed Jihyo.

'You think that's bad? I had hay fever the day we kissed and I sneezed all over his face,' said Dahyun.

'How unfortunate,' I laughed.

We wore our onesies as we gathered around playing cards.

'Man, I'm tired. We have practices tomorrow, right?' Rose asked.

'Yeah, we do. I love our songs! It totally portrays our personalities,' said Jisoo.

'I know! I got some help from Namjoon, he's really good at composing,' said Jihyo.

We all started giggling.

'Namjoon and Jihyo, sitting in a tree, K I S S I N G!'

Jihyo blushed bright red and exclaimed, 'no! It's not like that! He's just a friend!'

'Deny it all you want,' I said.

- 2 HOURS LATER -

'Hey guys, I want to tell you something.' 

As we got ready for bed, I decided it was time to tell my story. Everyone averted their eyes to me as I started.

'It links to why I got emotional at the dinner today. I wasn't going to tell anyone but I can trust you all enough,' I said.

I took a deep breath.

'It all started three years ago...'

Flashback...

'Anthony, when will you come back?'

In the hazy summer days of Italy, Anthony and I sat under an apple tree. We'd usually come here to bond while our parents worked.

'Three years.'

'Why did you choose the military?' I asked.

Anthony thought for a moment while he his gelato ice cream. 'Well, I always had a passion for helping others and I was always an athletic person so I'd figured to join the military.'

I nodded as I sighed sadly. He was leaving for his training course in two days.

Anthony ruffled my hair as he smiled.