Love On Fire

Chapter 18 Glory

The fashion show started out with a big entrance. The suspense, black and pink theme of the whole production was overwhelming. It was both thrilling and beautiful at the same time.

The first and second set of models graced the runway confidently while some of the school’s famous students and alumni gave out a special song number.

After Dean and Jessi’s performance, Jessi introduced the next artist and Rose came out of the runway singing an Ariana song.

I'm talkin' to ya
See you standing over there with your body
Feeling like I wanna rock with your body
And we don't gotta think 'bout nothin' ('bout nothin')
I'm comin' at ya
'Cause I know you got a bad reputation
Doesn't matter, 'cause you give me temptation
And we don't gotta think 'bout nothin' ('bout nothin')

From one of the scaffolding stages on the second floor, Jimin took of his mask when he saw his girlfriend rock out the runway with her unique voice and overpowering charisma. His mouth was hanging open and he couldn’t help but be amazed by her. It was his first time to see her dressed in grunge with her hair in braids. She was so breath-taking that he thought he was really going to lose his mind and pants in that moment.

When she sang the refrain, the third and final batch of models start to walk out the runway.

These friends keep talkin' way too much
Say I should give you up
Can't hear them, no, 'cause I...

Tzuyu and Jennie were watching the show from backstage. They were dancing along to Rose’s performance oblivious to the clowns lurking around the area.

I've been there all night
I've been there all day
And boy, got me walkin' side to side (side to side)
I've been there all night
(Been there all night, baby)
I've been there all day
(Been there all day, baby)
And boy, got me walkin' side to side (side to side)

Jimin fumbled with his radio phone when it hissed.

“PUGSLEY WHAT ARE YOU DOING! PUT THE DAMN MASK ON! COPY!”

Jimin looked down and saw his accomplice giving him a code 2 signal.

“Copy! Sorry Jester.” He apologized putting his character mask back.

“Please let’s be in…character…”

Jimin heard V’s voice trailed off. He turned back to the stage and saw that it was Lisa who was walking and owning the catwalk. Rose walked along with her, almost dancing to the song.

Lisa was on fire. To say that she was beautiful was an understatement.

Jimin smirked inside his mask. He looked at V’s direction and saw his friend about to take of his Joker mask.

“JESTER! FOCUS!!!” Jimin commanded on the radio phone.

“Yep. Yep, I’m focusing, I’m focusing. Copy!” V responded jumping in his place to release his anxiety. This isn’t a drill anymore and it’s not a good time to get distracted. He blames Lisa for being that gorgeous.

The fashion show’s almost over and they’re play would begin soon.

“Frankie, are you in position?” V called out to their third man.

“I am, Commander Jest. To your signal.”

“Alright…let’s do this guys.” 

Meanwhile at the other event, Big Bang just ended their number leaving the stage to the host of the night, Lay Zhang.  Namjoon and Jungkook were entertaining some business tycoons while Suga and Jin were discussing their own plans for Winter break when Hobi came over their table.

Jin clutched Hobi’s collar as soon as the latter got to his seat.

“How’s my sister? You didn’t do anything to her did you?” Jin asks, his grip tightening.

“N-nope!”

“Okay. We’re good then.”

Hobi let out a gasp. “Seriously Hyung, I respect your sister…”

“Just making sure.”

When the 2 businessmen left, Namjoon and Jungkook got to talk about their plans for the night.

“Is everything good? How is Yugyeom settling in?” Namjoon asks JK while choosing his food in the buffet table.

“He’s fine. I already told him what to do.” Jungkook answered in the same manner while texting on his phone.

Namjoon looked back and saw Jungkook wasn’t getting any food.

“Aren’t you going to eat?” Namjoon said looking at Jungkook in disbelief. His friend doesn’t normally ignore buffets.

“Nah, I’m going to eat at home.” Jungkook replied looking at his watch.

Namjoon eyed him suspiciously but before he can ask, Jungkook beat him to it.

“My uncle’s back.”

“The senator?”

“Yeah…and I honestly don’t know what will happen after tonight. I said some things to him at the mansion.” Jungkook confessed worried about himself.

That night when Jennie and Wonwoo came over at V’s house, Jungkook was relieved to hear that everything’s under control. But not until his erratic uncle arrived. He couldn’t help but feel like something’s about to go wrong.

Namjoon sensed Jungkook’s worries and put his arm around the maknae. “Hey, don’t worry too much. We got you. It’s going to be fine. I promise.” He comforted. Namjoon knew how Jungkook’s uncle can be, and even if he’s a little worried about the situation he still looks at the positive side that is their friendship. Sounds gay but it’s worth fighting for.

Hearing those words, Jungkook was very thankful he got friends like Namjoon. For him, they just make life seem easier. At least he’s not going to deal with the problems alone.

Back at the fashion show, all the models were on the isle for the final walk of the Halloween 2016-2017 collection. After the models, Tzuyu, Nayeon and Jennie walked together and the audience applauded them for the fun show.

All the people were hyped up especially when a masked Joker walked towards the stage raising a Happy Halloween Banner. The music suddenly changed from pop to hiphop. 

Head, shoulders, knees and toes...

Swag.

The speakers were blasting GD’s Crayon while The Joker was jumping his way up the stage. If it weren’t for the bright lights and the music, the girls would get scared at the hideous mask of the Joker.

Why so serious?

Tzuyu and Nayeon was feeling bad about this but Jennie was busy looking for the person who was in charge of the confetti.

Why isn’t the confetti released yet?

Then Jennie was surprised when the Joker grabbed her shoulders and posed. Another guy who was wearing Pugsley Addam’s full mask was in front holding a camera gesturing them to get ready.

 Then after the count of three, a bunch of black wigs were dropped on the whole venue – everywhere except the stage. Some people screamed and some people marveled at the production.

“Say sliiiiiime!”

At the moment The Joker said those words, a bucket of soft wet olive green slime poured on the three girls heads. The smell made it even worst. The Pugsley guy was taking shots of them from different angles.

Jennie screamed in anger while the two girls call for security. The people were taking pictures everywhere and this would definitely get published in the school’s paper making D’Argan Three legends of Business Dev’s night once again.

The two masked heroes danced tackily. They pointed up towards where their other member is and the spotlight followed showing a masked Frankie guy holding a slime bucket.

When the two funny guys saw Jennie sending them daggers through her eyes, they waved one last time at the crowd and sprinted off. Then a cage slowly descended from the ceiling, with Frankie holding on to the chains, trapping the three screaming girls.

The crowd enjoyed the show and clapped for the whole team.

Without any clues about what’s happening on the runway, Lisa and Rose were chilling backstage with some new found friends.

Lisa was greeted by Dean and he was flirting with her which wasn’t obvious to the girl while Rose was entertaining the boys of Day6 talking about musical interests and whatnot. 

This was the scene masked Joker and Pugsley arrived at. When they reached the backstage, all eyes were on them and their aura scared both the girls and some guys.

The Joker walked arrogantly to Dean and pointed a nerf gun to the guy’s head. While Pugsley pulled a fake armalite rifle from his pants scaring the Day6 boys but Rose. 

“Oh, I didn’t know mascots are welcomed backstage?” Dean commented.

“Why wouldn’t I be? I go where she go. Touch her and you’ll suffer under me, you want that pretty boy?” The Joker said in a creepy voice.

“Tch. You’re demented.” Dean chattered and walked back to his dressing room.

The Joker hit the wall with his palm cornering his Harley. Lisa put her hands in front of his chest and looked away in disgust.

“You’ve been naughty my baby doll.” He said in his nasal husky voice, bringing his face closer.

Admittedly, Lisa was a little shaken when she saw The Joker but right now she felt like somehow she knew this guy. She looked back at him and squinted her eyes.

“Oh really? How am I naughty, Puddin?” Lisa spat his nickname like a curse. She looked at him without a hint of humor but she couldn’t help but trace the face of his mask. The work impressed her that she was unconsciously caressing his chest because of their closeness.

V was gritting his teeth inside his mask not being able to resist her. He placed his other hand on the other side of the wall making no room for her to escape.

“Say Mr. J, have you been obsessing over Gucci lately?”

“Huh?”

Lisa looked down on his signature Gucci loafers. Her eyebrow raising up when she realized who the person is behind the mask. She pulled the collars of his coat and kissed his masked face.

While The Joker and Harley were having their small talk, Pugsley and Rose were waiting for each other’s moves.

Rose was walking backwards when the guy wearing a fat mask walks closely towards her with the rifle gun. When she realized that there was no way out but forward, she bravely grabbed the fake gun and snapped it in two using her legs. Jimin gasped inside his mask. 

But he decided to put up with her as he shakes his arms and crouched forward as if he’s going to tackle the girl.

“What the heck? Let me through!” She shrieked.

Pugsley shook his head and challenged her.

“Fine!”

Both of them attacked and Rose managed to pin the guy down by jumping on him.

Then she heard Pugsley giggle to what seem really familiar to her. The next thing she knew she was flipped over and he was on top.

“JESTER! LET’S GO!” Pugsley grunted in a growling voice without taking his eyes off her.
Rose took the time to look at his eyes and found it soft and caring. 

“Jimin…” She blurted, about to reach out for his mask.

But before she can do that, Pugsley jumped to his toes and stood up. He grabbed the Joker before Jennie could get to them. 

They managed to exit through the window inside one of the dressing rooms. When they got out, they took off their costumes and set it on fire in the makeshift pool  Jungkook prepared on the ground. They let their costumes float on top of a plastic plate burning and left their signature note.

Taehyung drew a heart with an english cursive sign of D’Argan 3.

They bumped their knuckles together for a job well done.

“Good evening everyone and thank you all for coming in tonight. As everyone knows, we are celebrating Business Dev’s recognition as the most active participant of Seoul International University festivals and I am so glad to have that honor as newly elected President of the student council.” Lay started his speech. Then the dean of Business Dev stepped in and whispered something in his ear.

“Mention BTS and their successful philanthropy last year. Do we have an award prepared for them?” The school dean asked.

“Y-yes sir. I was just going there.” Lay answered and smiled awkwardly getting annoyed at the small thing.

“Okay, go on then.”

Jimin casually walked back at their table pulling a seat beside Jungkook. The other boys just looked at him.

“And as I was saying…” He cleared his throat and spotted the six boys he want so much to divide and conquer. But that could wait. He smirked when he didn’t spot Taehyung in their table. Sehun made sure to him that the kid stayed in his place.

“Aside from the glory, I would as much would like to share it with these 6 fine men.” Lay announced making the guests wonder why there were only 6 of them.

Taehyung was on his way home smiling to himself when the scene with Lisa at the fashion show played on his mind. His reminiscing was cut short when he remembered that he’s got another task. Not for The Circle, but for BTS. He was about to pass by a 24 hour stop shop when he decided to call Sehun.

“Yes, hello? Um, I have something to give to you. Let’s meet at the 7/11 down the street.”

Sehun turned off his phone and watched the light’s from V’s place turned off. He went first to 7’11 without any idea that the real Taehyung was already there.

Mingyu came out of V’s place, slouching with a huge black hoodie on. He took a short cut and met V at some dark alley along the way.

“Here’s Jungkook’s phone. All you need, you can find there…and here’s the video. Play it along with my log. I’m going first.” V gave the phone and the usb drive when he met Sehun. He acted bored like Suga is every time they were having karaoke.

“Wait….you really wanted to do this?” Sehun asked curious as to why Taehyung was betraying his friends.

“I’m just doing what I think is right. I’m waiting for justice to take it’s resolve. Besides, that’s what the Circle is all about right? Eye for an eye…tooth for a tooth.” V smirked turning his back on Sehun.

“What the hell is he talking about?” Sehun muttered to himself.

“May I please invite the BTS members front and center.”

The boys looked at each other and awkwardly walked up the stage.

“What’s up Lay Hyung?” Hobi asks Lay.

Lay reached for a plaque of appreciation and gave it to Hobi.

“As President of the student body council, the whole school grants you this plaque of appreciation for your outstanding performance as students and for your exceptionally good moral conduct.”

Namjoon looked at Suga and both of them gave each other a questioning look.

“It got to our dean and the University President about your philanthropy last summer.” Lay explained.

“B-but that was held private.” Namjoon admitted. “H-how?-”

“It’s alright Namjoonshi, you know the students here, no news is left unpublished.” Lay cackled. The boys looked at each other not sure if they wanted to accept the plaque of recognition.

“Let’s give it up for BTS!” Lay cheered and the guests applauded.

Then an unexpected person came in the hall. It was none other than Jungkook’s uncle, Ahn Kangta.

Jungkook thought he was going to die then and there. His face paled in terror. It was worst than seeing his hyungs dancing the Gangnam Style .

“Senator Ahn, glad you can join us! Please grab a seat.”

The boys went back to their table not sure anymore if it was a good idea to come there.

“And while we’re at it, here’s a small tribute video for our beloved Bangtan Scouts.”

“I want to puke.” Jungkook muttered, massaging his chest.

Jimin patted his shoulder as he frowned on the big LCD screen.

“Hobi Hyung, can you please call Seo. Please tell her I- I mean we can’t make it to dinner.”

“What?” Hobi scrunched his face in confusion.

The sound effects coming from the video got everyone’s attention. 

At first the video showed pictures of the boys together reaching out to children at orphanages. There were even some pictures of them giving donation to Ferry victims. Clips and montage of them helping the needy.

“I don’t like where this is going…” Suga pursed his lips and crossed his arms. 

Then the ugly happened.

The pacing of the video changed from sweet and inspiring to rude and controversial.

“Oh man, here we go.” – Suga.

Jimin was hiding his face in between his hands when a picture of him and Taehyung dancing in the middle of girls showed up.

Then Hobi’s picture making out with a girl was flashed next. He was about to stand up when Jin and Suga pushed down his shoulders to get back on his seat.

A lot of embarrassing photos came up along with malicious headlines that made their guests question their real personalities.

And then there was the worst.

The last and the most scandalizing of all was the video of Jungkook where he was found smoking pot,  getting wasted with es. At the corner of his eye, Jungkook can see his uncle standing up from his seat.

“Please stop the video!” Lay called but the video kept on playing.

It played until it reached V’s log.

“Good evening. I’m sorry for spoiling your night. My name is Kim Taehyung and this is the real BTS. Now, feel free to judge us now that the truth is out. And also… I quit! I just had had enough.”

Namjoon stood up, his eyes never going away from the screen.

“This is too much!” Jin wailed in anger.

“God, what a bunch of losers!”

“They’re just like those boys!”

“Has Jungkook always been this trashy?”

After the scandalous video was played a lot of people recorded the video and posted it on social media. People were also giving them the look.

Lay walked towards them and apologized for what happened. Jin was the one who faced Lay.

“Lay…how did this happen?” Jin glowered balling his fists.

“I don’t know…but tell you what…”

Lay held his shoulder and whispered. “You and your friends…are done.”

“I’m sorry.” Lay spoke sarcastically. He smirked and patted Jin’s arm.

Then Jungkook’s uncle came over and dragged the boy out of the event hall. Namjoon and Hobi followed and tried to save their friend.

“This immature acts should be put to end Jungkookah!” His Uncle spat while his friends tail him.

“Sir let us explain. It wasn’t his fault, he was actually set-” Namjoon tried to explain but the senator cut him off.

“And you! Who do you think you are to influence my nephew with your dirty doings! I’m only telling you this once, stay away from my nephew or I’ll get you all expelled understood!”

Jungkook couldn’t let his uncle maneuver his life again. That is why when he got the chance to get out of his grip, he pushed his uncle to the ground and Namjoon threw him the car keys.

“Hey Jungkookshi!!!”

 Jimin saw Jungkook and got in the front seat as the latter sped away. 

“Put your seatbelt on Hyung!”

“What the hell man slow down!” Jimin scolded his friend but JK was unstoppable now. His breathing was ragged and his heart was beating faster than normal.

Rose and Lisa were listening to Jennie’s heavy rants and cussing inside the car. Their cool friend was in a terrible mood because of what happened in the fashion show. 

Wonwoo let out a small giggle hearing Jennie’s story.

“What? Is that something funny to you?” Jennie snarled at her fiancé who was driving them home. 

“No…no ma’am. I’m sorry for my reaction.”
Jennie hissed at him.

When they got home and opened the gate they saw Jisoo sitting by the veranda looking like she’s been cheated on.

“Unnie? I thought you were with the guys?”
Lisa exclaimed walking towards Jisoo.

Jisoo stood up and borrowed Lisa’s phone.

“What happened to you?” Rose asks concerned about Jisoo’s actions.

“Oh nothing…just Hobi locking me up in my own house.” Jisoo said bluntly and put the phone on his ears. “Hello Jin Oppa? WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!?! YOU TOLD HOSEOKAH TO LOCK ME HERE IS THAT RIGHT?!”

Lisa and Rose stepped back in Jisoo’s scolding while Jennie and Wonwoo were just watching not far back.

“What? What do you mean hospital?” Jisoo’s face painted her worries alerting Rose and Lisa as well.

Jisoo’s reaction calmed down as she sighed in relief. “Okay oppa, take care.”

“What happened to the guys Unnie? Are they okay?” Rose asked her voice full of concern.

“Jungkook and Jimin got into an accident. But their fine…but they hit someone…and he’s not fine.”

Rose ran inside to get the car keys.

“Chaeyoungie!” Lisa called and followed her best friend inside.

“Hey, you guys calm down okay!” Jisoo called out and went inside the house leaving Jennie and Wonwoo outside.

“You still think this will work?” Wonwoo said the question flatly given the unexpected situations they’re in.

“It has to. Or else everything we sacrificed will be put to waste.” Jennie answered and hurriedly went inside to the girls.

Jimin was sitting with Suga while Jungkook was leaning on the wall while waiting for the doctors to announce the status of the patient. However, Jungkook’s uncle and Jin was at the concierge paying for the hospital bills.
It wasn’t long when the girls arrived at the hospital with Wonwoo walking behind.

Jimin turned his head and stood up when he saw Rose coming to him. The boys composed themselves as the girls arrived.

“Oppa, I heard the news! Oh my god are you okay?” She said throwing her arms around him. “I’m so worried about you.” She said almost tearing up.

“I’m fine Chaeyi…” He assured her while throwing a glance at Jennie and Wonwoo.

“Man I wish I had a girlfriend.” Namjoon whispered at Suga.

“Shh…focus.” Suga answered and straightened up when Jisoo walked towards them.

“Where’s my brother and Hoseokah?” Jisoo said looking for the other guys.

“Hobi went home to check on his cousin. And your brother’s at the nurse’s station trying to fix…things.” Suga answered.

Lisa went to Jungkook’s side and asked for questions.

“What happened Jungkookah? Where’s that alien?”

Jungkook sat on the bench and Lisa followed him. He sighed before answering.

“I wish I wasn’t the one telling you this but…V Hyung…” He hesitated.

“What’s with V?” She frowned and waited for him to finish his sentence.

“Please be calm…”

“Jungkook, what happened to my boyfriend?”

Jungkook gulped when she stared at him seriously.

“H-he quit our friendship. He…betrayed…BTS.”

“I-I don’t get it. Explain everything from the very beginning and tell me how the hell did you and Jimin get into this accident!”

Jungkook leaned away when her voice started to raise.

“I don’t think I’m the best person to tell you the whole story.” He recovered and patted her skinny shoulders.

Then the operating room doors opened revealing a gorgeous doctor.

“Alright, which one of you rascals ran over Mr. Ong?” 

“Nick?” Lisa stood up at the sight of her brother.

“Sis?”

Jungkook raised his hand getting everyone’s attention. Then Jimin gently pressing Rose’s elbows as if he’s asking her permission to leave. 

“Okay…everyone involved in the accident, come with me. I need to talk to you guys in private. Talk to you later Sis…anyway…these your friends?” Nick noticed and scrunched his forehead.

“Yeah…go ahead Nick.” She sighed, anxious about everything.

“Wait Doctor, I’m involved too!” Suga raised his hand.

“I was there too!” Namjoon seconded.

“Alright fine, get inside!” Nick spat and closed the door after Namjoon.

Lisa pinched the bridge of her nose and went to Rose’s side who was now in the verge of tears.

“Lisa…what if something bad happened to that guy? What if Jimin Oppa and Jungkookah get jailed? What if…oh god!” 

“Shhh…it’s going to be fine Chaeng, I promise.” Lisa said hugging her friend.

Jennie was in deep thoughts while she was watching her friends worry about the guys. When she talked about the plan with BTS she knew it was easier said than done. But she was still surprised to see that it is really difficult. She felt like their situation is already testing her to confess. But she also knows that it’ll only take patience to beat the enemy. She sighed while weighing their chances.

“Are you okay?” Wonwoo hummed distracting her from her thoughts. He placed a stray hair behind her ear.

“Yeah. Just a bit brazed that’s all.” She smiled at him to ease up the mood. Then she caught a suspicious guy dressed in nurse robes as he passes through the hallway.

Jisoo walked over to the two holding the cross pendant on her necklace.

“I don’t feel good about this. I mean, aish, these bastards…” Jisoo cursed flatly making Jennie jump. Jisoo only curses when she’s really worried. Jennie’s not new to this but it still fazes her to know that her best friend is stressing out.

“Girls, what are you doing here?” Hobi shuffled in, still in his Givenchy tux.

Jisoo grabbed his arm and made him face her. “Tell me what happened Hobi Oppa! And first of all why did you lock me in my own house! You guys planned this did you!”

“Jisoo please, I didn’t lock you on purpose okay, it was an accident.”

“Oh yeah? Then why took my phone with you? Jin and Joonie oppa knew I forbid them to go to that event but you still pushed and went!” Jisoo said, her eyes were hopeful for a reasonable explanation.

“Jisooyah…”

“Please oppa…I don’t like being scared. Especially now that my best friends are involved.”

This time Rose was the one who faced Hobi.
“This is about those guys who wanted you out right? The ones that Jin Oppa warned us about that night when he brought us Dalgommie? I’ve heard some students talking about that blog after the fashion show and how you guys are fake! What was that about? I can’t help but think that what happened here and those rumors are connected. So just please tell us what happened!” Rose announced making Lisa interested.

“N-no, it’s not that. Girls please calm down. What happened was an accident. All of us were just as worried as you are when we found out okay.” Hobi assured her biting his tongue to keep him from saying unnecessary words.

“Rose-shi, girls…we’ll fix this alright.” Hobi assured them.

And then Jin walked in the hallway eyes widening at the sight of the girls. Then he frowned at Jennie who was avoiding his eyes.

“What are you girls doing here?” He asks repeating Hobi’s line earlier. That moment, the boys together with Dr. Nick, came out of the emergency room. They were all seemed worried and their expressions were tired and restless. Nick called his sister to have a word with her while the guys came together to talk.

“What happened?” -Jin.

“The patient’s fine, just minor injuries.” – Namjoon.

“Where’s Jungkook’s uncle?”

“He’ll be here in a few.” Jin responded.

Suga couldn’t help but put his frustrations on the wall as he punched it. Everyone flinched when he suddenly clutched Jungkook’s shirt and pushed him by the wall.

“What is wrong with you and why did you took off like that!? If it isn’t because of you, that video wouldn’t happen and Taehyung wouldn’t betray us!”

Jin came in between the two and pushed Suga. “Stop it Min Yoongi! It’s not his fault. Don’t throw your anger on him.”

“Guys stop!” Rose cried making Jimin guilty.

“Jin Hyung…you’re seriously taking his side?” Suga scoffed. 

“Would you open your small mind Suga! If I hadn’t known, it was you who first had that bad habit! It’s you who influenced JK!” Jin pointed at Suga.

“Hyung! What the hell is wrong with you!!!” Namjoon defended Suga who was pacing backwards in guilt and shame. “Must you bring up the past!” 

“Hey, are you really going to fight here?” Jimin called trying to be the peacemaker but Namjoon ignored him and threw more accusations towards Jin.

“If we’re bringing up the past then should I bring up what happened in Jeju? That time when you almost give up on your thesis paper because you couldn’t come up with a solid idea for your precious movie! Who was there with you? Wasn’t Suga Hyung?” Namjoon had enough and pushed Jin away.

“Hey, enough of that Kim Namjoon!” J-Hope pulled Namjoon away and stepped between them. “If you think you’re so great then you shouldn’t have given your keys to Jungkook! For a smart guy you could be really stupid sometimes.”

“What the hell did you say?” Namjoon yelled.

“Oh you ing heard what I said!” Hobi shouted back.

“Guys!” Jisoo shouted concerned about the boys. Lisa and Rose were hugging each other afraid of the situation the boys were in. 

Jungkook finally had the courage to meddle and stop his friends from fighting before they beat their heads off when his uncle showed up.

“What is going on here?” His uncle announced in a stern voice. The guys break away from each other and paid attention to the senator. Suga pushed Jungkook’s hands off his shoulder when the latter tried to reach for him.

Jin hissed at Suga and Hobi stepped in the way to stop the two from bickering again.

“Uncle, I thought you went home already.” Jungkook bluntly huffed.

“How can I go home when my stubborn nephew is facing a ton of problems?” Mr. Ahn shook his head and glared at Jungkook. He then turned to Jungkook’s friends as if he’s memorizing their faces. Based from what he’s heard earlier from their conversations, these boys have probably gone through a lot. His nephew kind of made him think about the good old days when he was young and wild just like his nephew.

“By the way, you’re coming with me to Singapore. You don’t have to refuse because whether you like it or not you are going.” The senator dictated. “We will fix this problem of yours without anyone getting expelled and it’s best if you’re not here. I would die before I see you get humiliated like that again.”

“I’m giving you five minutes.” Mr. Ahn sighed looking at the kids and turned his heel away.

Jungkook wiped his faced with his hands and faced the ceiling. “I know sorry is not enough…but…”

“Go.” Suga said bluntly.

“Suga Hyung, I didn’t expe-”

“You heard your uncle Jungkookah.” Jin mumbled.

“I can’t just leave! You guys are my best friends. We’re brothers!” Jungkook smiled but it was as if he was talking to a dead air when no one, not even Hobi, reacted. His hope was turned down when Namjoon said the most hurtful thing anyone can say to a friend.

“Friends help friends to push each other up. But you brought us down Jungkookah. I don’t think you have the right to call us friends…let alone brothers.”

Rose couldn’t help but disagree. “N-namjoon oppa! H-how can you say that to him?”

Jimin held her shoulders tighter.

"Jiminie...do something..." She whispered to him. 

"This is something I can't control. We've been fighting a lot lately." He answered looking out for Jungkook.

Jungkook bit his lip and nodded at Namjoon. He bent his head down and slowly walked away getting convinced that it was probably for the best of everyone.

“Wonwooyah…bring these girls home. It’s getting late.” Namjoon sighed and walked away in a different direction. Suga followed him while Hobi stayed with Jin. Jimin kissed Rose goodbye saying that he has to knock some sense to Suga because he knows his friend was upset.

“You girls go home; you’ve already witnessed a lot of drama in one day.” Jin smiled emptily at Jisoo who was frowning at him.

“I don’t know you anymore.” Jisoo snapped and retracted her steps from her brother. “Let’s go girls. There’s nothing more to see in here.” She sighed lazily.

Jin and Hobi watched as the girls they came to know as friends slowly walk out of the hall and out of their lives. Their worst fear is that whatever lie they all said today, might come true tomorrow.

Inside the car, Jungkook asked his uncle to stop by at Hobi’s place to get some things and also to say goodbye to Seo. When they got to their place the lights were already out. He got his bag and packed some clothes but before heading downstairs he stopped by Seo’s door and peeked inside. He slightly opened her door enough to see her silhouette covered by the duvet. She was facing the other side of the room and her long black hair was sprawled on her pillows. 

Jungkook sighed and let himself in. He leaned by the corner of her door frame and smiled.

“Hey Eunseoshi…how dare you sleep at me and blew off our dinner? Aigooyah”

Seo was actually awake that time. She just doesn’t have the courage to face him because she knows from Hobi what happened with Jungkook. She doesn’t want to compromise with him now that he’s making her assess her feelings. 

Feelings that are strong and scary.

“You know…you’re going to be happy the next few days.”

Seo thought Jungkook was finally going when he started talking again.

“You know…I didn’t really get the chance to thank you properly…tch, I don’t think I’m doing it properly now but still. Thank you. And I’m sorry. We didn’t get along well in the first place and I was a jerk to you, but you still behaved nicely towards me and I think that was cool.” He said smiling to himself. A few seconds pass by and he heard their car beep outside.

“I’m going to miss you Seo…”

Seo waited for more but she didn’t hear a word.

Few seconds tick by and still, nothing. She only got jumpy when she heard the gate closed.

Is he going away or something? She thought.

She can’t help but turn around and when she didn’t see him anymore she run downstairs out the loft only to see a black car disappearing at a distance. She doesn’t know why but she felt something pricked through her heart.

A/n

Waaaaaah, I don't like to write dramatic sceeenes because it makes me feel down. (But i love torturing meself haha)

You probably know by now how successful our boys have become since DNa came out. I just hope that wherever they go (same for blackpink) and no matter how far their careers would take them that theyll still be humble. I wish they would stay like the dorks they are back in 13 and that fame wouldnt get to their heads.

Peace owwt!

'Til next chap hommies ^-^