“B.A.P! BANG YONGGUK! B.A.P! KIM HIMCHAN!”

I laughed as I heard the fan’s cheers as I cheered along, Minhwa chuckling. She wouldn’t admit it, but she was also cheering for Zelo.

Oh, hello there! Long time no see! It’s been five years. Five incredibly interesting and happy years.

“Namu, have you heard what Manager Kang said?” Minhwa asked pressed as I tore my eyes away from Daehyun on stage as I looked at her with curiosity.

“What do you mean? What did he say?” I asked curiously as Minhwa smirked, shaking her head.

“Ha, I thought you knew. I know you guys will love the news. Oh, they’re finished.”

I glanced back at B.A.P who was already walking backwards to the backstage, the staff rushing to greet them to change them into their outfits for the next performance. I and Minhwa backed away a bit, hoping to not get in anyone’s way.

We were invited here by the boys, but the staffs weren’t pleased. One even threatened to call the police until we taped with ducktape, tied her hands with rope and locked her in a closet somewhere.

Hey! It was Minhwa’s idea! Not mine!
 

Eh, she’ll live. Hopefully.

“Minhwa! Namu! Weren’t you guys eating at the cafe the last time I saw you?” Jaehwa, Minhwa’s twin sister, asked as she bounded after us. I admired her group’s concept.

Oh? You weren’t informed? Jaehwa already debuted in a group composed of six girls, including her. Except, not in Pledis anymore. She still missed Baekho, but she really loved to work in TS. So, there was the trainee exchange and Jaehwa ended up in TS and with 3 years of training by her side, she finally debuted.

I’ve met the members already, and they really are cutie pies despite their fierce concept like B.A.P.

“Yeah, but the café ran out of donuts,” I responded sadly, shrugging.

“It’s all because of you though, Joo,”

“What?! You were the one who gobbled up the donuts as if you haven’t eaten in three years!”

“How did you know that?!” Minhwa gasped as I rolled my eyes, shoving her. She always pulled things like that.

Just then, a pair of hands blocked my vision by covering my eyes. I smiled to myself, already knowing who it was.

“Jung Daehyun!” I shouted as I turned around, surprised it wasn’t him. It was Himchan who was pouting cutely.

“Yah, who’s this Daehyun guy?! Are you cheating on me? Again?” Himchan exclaimed as he put a hand above his chest, feigning hurt. I raised an eyebrow at Himchan but laughed all the same.

“You guys are done changing? That was fast,” I commented as Himchan shrugged, flipping his red hair.

Why red hair? Because that’s their concept now. Their concept now is how the princesses and prince always look down at the people who are of lesser status of them, and how they always push people around like they own them. B.A.P dressed up as princes and mocked the real ones.

That’s how bold they are, and on top of that, their hair is all fiery red.

“Of course we’re fast, WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF FLASH!”

“Himchan, have you been reading English comics again?” I heard Yongguk ask wearily as Himchan shrugged. Minhwa and Jaehwa laughed as they hugged Yongguk.

“I missed you appa!” Minhwa told Yongguk as Jaehwa giggled. I leaned on someone’s shoulder as I watched the three. They acted like a family ever since Minhwa got together with Zelo and Jaehwa with…you know, let’s not reveal it yet.

“Kids, are you doing alright? Is the apartment great?” Yongguk inquired as both of them nodded their heads ecstatically. Yongguk bought them an apartment, and the three of us stayed there. I, Minhwa and Jaehwa.

“I’m glad. Now go to your respective partners.” Yongguk faintly shooed them away as Minhwa stuck her tongue out as Jaehwa shoved her playfully.

“So-“

“AH!” I yelled in fright as I jumped away from where I was leaning. Daehyun chuckled and raised his eyebrows in response. I clutched my heart as I panted a bit, scared.

Even after five years, he only changed a bit. His hair was fiery red, as always, his eyes still has that mischievous twinkle, and his smile gave off an air of arrogance sometimes.

He still was my turtle.

“You were seriously scared of me? Really?” Daehyun asked skeptically as I chuckled to myself, ruffling the fringe that was in my eyes.

“A little, you red turtle. How was the performance? You have one more before this Dream Concert ends, right?” I asked as Daehyun went over to me, hugging me softly.

“Yeah. And after that, we can go on our own now. Myeongdong? The meat restaurant? Eight o’clock?” Daehyun whispered secretively as I pushed him away, wagging my finger.

“Can’t. Manager Kang has something to say, and I want to know if it includes I, Minhwa and Jaehwa.” I blew the bangs off my face and crossed my arms defensively, smirking.

“But jagiya, almost everything we do involves you three. Jaehwa teaches us manners, and you and Minhwa are our choreographers, also with Junhong and Jongup. Can we just ask him in the morning?” Daehyun whined, his shoulders going limp.

I was about to laugh and say something when the PD called B.A.P back to the stage.

“Wish me luck?” Daehyun asked hopefully as I grinned.

“Good luck.”

“Good luck kiss?”

“Maybe. If you guys execute Step 21 well. Now go!” I playfully punched Daehyun in the shoulder who sighed and frowned.

“You know sometimes, I think you’re my drill instructor, not my girlfriend,” Daehyun retorted as I sighed. He turned his back on me as I stopped him by hugging him from behind, pecking his right cheek.

“Good luck turtle. Tomorrow, Myeongdong, the meat restaurant, eight o’clock,”

“Sounds like a plan, love.” Daehyun smiled and patted my head before ascending to the stage, taking his place among the B.A.P members.

Yes, we were in the Dream Concert along with EXO, BTOB, Teen Top, etc..

There were only a handful of old groups, but they were memorable. Those six guys along with the other rookies who debuted in the year 2012 made a big impact on the music industry, as well in us.

They were going to be legends. Maybe not like DBSK, maybe not like Super Junior or Shinhwa.

But they will be. Just wait and see.

“You know, I think Jaehwa has gone loco after she and You-Know-Who got together,” I heard Minhwa whisper in my ear. I glanced at her, puzzled until she pointed at Jaehwa who was twirling around, her hands in the air and a dreamy smile on her face.

She looked like she was on Cloud 9.

“Then I guess Lord Voldemort is doing something right,” I joked as Minhwa glared at me.

“You’re impossible. I haven’t seen her this loony ever since she got into TS. Is she okay?” Minhwa endlessly questioned as my head was stuck in nodding.

Honestly, I was happy Jaehwa got her dream boy.

And it was none other than…

Moon Jongup.

Surprised? Not surprised? Okay.

“She’s too in love with him you know. And you know how Jongup’s new to this love thing,” Minhwa grumbled as I patted her shoulder, squeezing it.

“I know Min, I know. Give them time, and they’ll be fine.”

~.~

“So Manager Kang, what seems to be the problem?” Yongguk asked professionally as we gathered in the meeting room. We were all seated in our own spinning chairs, and because we only went here a few times, we decided to make the best of it.

We had a spinning chair fight on who could go the longest without feeling disoriented. Jaehwa quickly gave up, so that left Minhwa and I.

Of course we thought about the others and how they will be annoyed!

So we did the competition in the corner, where we can hit nobody.

“Did our album sales drop?” Jongup asked worriedly.

“Do the fans hate our aegyo?!” Youngjae followed, his eyes wide.

“If this is about a fan tricking me into signing a marriage contract, it definitely is not half the truth,” Himchan piped up as Manager Kang slightly chuckled.

“No Jongup, Youngjae and Himchan. Gratefully. I would just like to say that your album sales were higher than the last album. Ten times higher. We already reached three hundred thousand members in our fancafe, and we’re planning a world tour for all of you.”

Manager smiled as B.A.P cheered in happiness. I stopped my spinning chair and lay on the floor. I started to see stars, unicorns and a bunch of Daehyuns doing aegyo.

“Unicorns eat more than you, Daehyunnie,” I mumbled dreamily as I heard a thud, and I guessed Minhwa gave up too.

“But, since you guys worked so hard, we’re giving you all a tour.”

“WHERE?!” I immediately stood on my knees, looking at Manager Kang with wide and expecting eyes along with Minhwa who just appeared, looking distressed but smug.

“To Boracay, Philippines. You call will be going there the day after tomorrow. So, I would like you all to pack your things first thing tomorrow morning. Oh, we have a company dinner later. Jaehwa, you have to ride with B.T.B okay? You need discuss your concepts so you all would be familiar with it. Minhwa and Namjoo will in the staff car. Separated from the boys,” Manager Kang said strictly as everyone started to protest.

“Quiet everyone! You guys are getting too touchy, and you guys might get hurt when crazy fans see you together, okay? Now everyone go to your dorms and wash-up.” Manager dismissed as we all stood up. I wobbled a bit, grabbing a hold of anything that steadied me, and gratefully, it was Daehyun’s hand.

“Come on puppy, let’s get you to your apartment.” I frowned at him, puzzled. We all exited the meeting room and was on our way down the floor.

“Aren’t you going to change?” I asked him as he shook his head.

“We’re too tired. We’ll crash in your apartment first, and we’ll wait for you guys. Hey, do you have any food there?”

“Daehyun!” I scolded playfully as he chuckled to himself, intertwining our hands. I looked at our promise rings together and smiled.

“I’m not kidding though,” he continued seriously as I rolled my eyes.

“Yes, there’s some left over Ddeokbokki-“

“YAY!”

~.~

“Alright guys, everyone here? Okay, Minhwa and Namjoo in the car now.” Manager Kang snapped his fingers expertly, pointing to the car. I looked at Minhwa determinedly as she nodded. We had a plan of course.

“Manager Kang, did you see the dent in the car?!” Minhwa immediately exclaimed as his eyes widened.

“A dent?! Where?”

“Oh, IT’S HERE!” That was the signal. Minhwa led him behind the van as I ran towards B.A.P’s van, getting in safely and sitting beside Himchan.

“Namjoo! Sit here!”

“SHH!” All of us shushed Daehyun who slumped, huffing. Just then, Yongguk started to drive beside Manager Kang’s van, an easy get-in for Minhwa.

“Oh? Where’s Namjoo?” Manager Kang immediately questioned, standing straight up as Minhwa gulped.

“She’s in the van. We should get going, right?” Minhwa encouraged, smiling. He and Minhwa went back to the front, Manager Kang getting in first.

“Bye Manager Kang! See you at Myeongdong! By the way, we’ll have our own dinner! Jaehwa’s with us too, don’t worry! Bye!” Minhwa bid as she closed the van door at manager’s shocked and bewildered expression.

Minhwa immediately ran inside our van, sitting beside Zelo, Himchan closing the van’s door.

“Yonggukie, to Myeongdong!” Himchan told Yongguk who nodded happily.

“Will manager be okay?” Zelo asked innocently as we all chuckled.

“Nah, don’t worry about him. He has his girlfriend to flirt with. That’s if, he’s girlfriend didn’t run away from his oh-so kissable lips.” Himchan imitated Manager Kang kissing his girlfriend, imagining the girlfriend was the air in front of him. We burst out into raucous laughter.

I was about to stand up and go over to seat beside the turtle when his voice stopped me.

“Sure, we’ll meet tomorrow. I love you too.”

I sat back down, my eyes straight ahead. Himchan and the others didn’t notice my creased eyebrows and silent form throughout the night.

Who was Daehyun talking to?

Did you guys like it? Leave your thoughts and reactions :) Oh yeah, I'll be going to Boracay on April 5 and stay there until April 7, so expect no updates till then ^^ But don't worry, this epilogue isn't finished yet. This is just the beginning :)