Narrator's POV:

Years passed by and Charlene became close to the idols during these years. Just a few months ago she turned 18 and is also nearly done with school.

 

Charlene's POV:

After school, I made my way to Rochelle's because I promised her to drink some coffee with her and to sleep overnight. Suddenly my phone rang.

"Yep?" I answered.

"Hey, Charlene! Wanna go with me and some friends clubbing?" Mae asked.

"No, sorry. I already planned out my day." I answered.

"Are you still mad at me because of that?" she suddenly asked.

"A little. Anyways, my mum is waiting at home, so–"

"I will come by tomorrow." she interrupted me.

"WHAT?!" I yelled out loud as the people stared at me.

"S-sorry." I apologised.

"What?!" I continued with a lowered voice.

"Yeah. Why? Any problems with it?" Mae asked.

"Yes! I-I mean yes because...because I still have a meeting with my teacher tomorrow." I lied.

"Is it more important than me?" she asked as I rolled my eyes in annoyance.

"Sorry. But it's really important to me." I told her.

"Okay. When do you have time then?" she asked with an annoyed undertone.

"Dunno. Maybe before the summer holidays? I still don't know." I told her.

"Anyway, I have to go now. Mommy is waiting for me." I told her and hung up before she could protest.

I sighed as the incident from a few days before replayed in my head.

Seriously, I need some space from her for now.

 

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Mae and I visited Rochelle at home because we wanted to do something together again. We sat down on the couch and watched old videos we made when we were younger. After laughing about the crap we filmed, we drank, ate chips and were talking about our problems, secrets and the old times. I then told them what just happened to me a few days ago in school.

"My schoolmate has a crush on me," I stated.

"What?!"

Both of them were shocked. I showed them a picture of him. Rochelle immediately agreed with me that he looked like a playboy. Mae at the opposite told me to give him a chance. She even told me that there could be also a chance that I could fall for him. I told her no because he was a real jerk.

Suddenly Mae started to argue with me.

"Why don't you just give him a chance?!" she yelled.

"Because I hate him! I would even peel my eyes out so that I don't have to see that stupid smirk of his!" I yelled back.

"JUST GIVE HIM A FREAKIN' CHANCE!"

"YOU'RE NOT MY MOTHER MAE MARTIN!" I then said. Mae's eyes grew bigger as I continued to yell at her.

"DO YOU KNOW HOW ANNOYING THIS IS?! YOU'RE ALWAYS BOSSING AROUND EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE NOT THE ELDEST HERE! I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE ARE THINKING THEY CAN CONTROL ANOTHER PERSON'S LIFE AND DECIDE THEIR DECISIONS! YOU BECAME ANNOYING AND SPOILED EVER SINCE YOU GOT INTO K-POP! BUT WHENEVER WE'RE CHATTING TOGETHER WITH SHINEE, BEAST OR OTHERS, YOU ALWAYS ACT THE INNOCENT ONE! I HATE THIS PART OF YOU! WHERE'S THE MAE I KNOW?! THE ONE BEFORE THIS ALL CAME?! WHERE IS SHE?!" I yelled. I then took my bag and made my way back home.

The next day, Rochelle called me and asked if I wanted to sleepover at her place. I asked my mum and she agreed to it. I called Rochelle back and told her what my mum told me. We both squealed like two little girls as we planned on what to do during the night.

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As I arrived at Rochelle's place I rang the doorbell. She opened it.

"YO GIRL!" I cheered and we hugged each other.

"I missed you so much!" Rochelle screamed as she didn't let go off of me.

"I missed you too." I chuckled.

We then made our way to the living room and packed out my stuff.

 

As Rochelle grabbed my phone she looked around the list of songs when her eyes widened.

"INFINITE?! Since when?" she asked surprised. I laughed and took it from her hands.

"Long time. Don't act surprised. You already know." I grinned. Suddenly a creepy smile spread across her face.

"I just realised that you're close to Teen Top's maknae, hmm?" Rochelle asked as she smirked.

"It's not what you think. We're best friends; nothing more." I laughed.

"Oh really? I don't think so. Charlene and Changjo sitting on a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N– AH!"

Rochelle screamed when I started to tickle her.

"Revenge time!" I announced.

"Ahahahaha! Okay, okay, okay, okay! I'll stop! Hahahaha!"

I stopped tickling her and we both laughed.

 

After 5 minutes of laughing, we finally calmed down.

"Want to eat?" Rochelle asked. I nodded. We went into the kitchen and made some cupcakes. After eating we sang karaoke, watched dramas and made a lot of random stuff before going to bed.

 

The following day Rochelle and I woke up around noon We ate lunch and went afterwards to Elizabeth's.

"Hey!" Elizabeth squealed and hugged us tightly.

"Come in you two!" she squealed and dragged us into the apartment.

"So, anything new from...you know," Elizabeth asked and stuffed a piece of pizza into . We shook our heads and she pouted in disappointment.

I told her a few years ago that the three of us knew the idols personally although some people prohibited me to do so.

I took my iPod out and got online. Just a few seconds later, a new message arrived.

Unknown: Charlene! Why is Mae mad again?! Now tell me, young lady, what have you done this time?

I raised a brow and wrote back.

Charlene: 1. Who the hell are you?
2. What did she tell you, please?
3. I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING OKAY! SHE STARTED FIRST!
Unknown: C'mon Charlene! We all know you're jealous because Mae already had many boyfriends before you! Including idols!
Charlene: WTF? Why should I be jealous because of some stupid reason like this?
Unknown: Oh, it's on!

Elizabeth sat beside Rochelle as she wrinkled her nose.

"I think it's Yoseob," she said. I guess she's right since Yoseob is always protecting Mae from me.

Unknown: Hey dear, sorry because of Yoseob. He just...you know. Btw, it's Gikwang. ^^

I sighed in relief and wrote Gikwang back.

Charlene: Hey! (:
Gikwang: Sorry again. The others locked him into the bathroom.
Charlene: It's ok. I'm already used to it.
Gikwang: Is he always like this to you?
Charlene: The past few months, yes.
Gikwang: Sigh. Don't worry. I will protect you from him with Dongwoon and the others. :)
Charlene: Thanks a lot, but I can handle it by myself. ^^
Gikwang: Don't forget; you're my ex-wife. I still have the responsibility for you! xD
Charlene: Okay, okay, EX-husband! XD

 

How we came to the ex-thing?

Well, when I first chatted with Gikwang, I chatted with Mae at the same time. Suddenly he said I was his wife. I immediately asked Mae who told me the following: "Since Yoseob is your son, Gikwang is your husband 'cause he is his father!"

My eyes widen and I began to scream around like some ill kid.

After around three to four months I got sick of it because he always cared more for Mae and not me even if I was his 'wife'. I told Mae that I wanted a divorce. Mae told him, but instead, he said it was okay for him since he already had a crush on another girl. I sighed but continued my life as a 'divorced wife' to forget about it.

 

Gikwang: Sorry but I have to go now. I'll come later again ;)
Charlene: You don't have to. Just go to sleep or else you will look, ugly man! XD
Gikwang: I ALWAYS look good; doesn't matter if I'm sleepy or not ;)
Charlene: Yeah, yeah. Dream on Lee Gikwang. Now go or you will look ugly self-lover!
Gikwang: Ok. Bye, sweetie! <33
Charlene: Bye soon-ugly-face XD
Gikwang: Yah! You mad?!
Charlene: Okay, okay! XDD
Gikwang: Whatever XP

Gikwang then went off as we all laughed.

"I somehow think that Gikwang has a crush on you." Elizabeth suddenly said. Both of us gave her a confused look.

"What? I mean, isn't this obvious? The way he's talking and calls you. He also became very protective of you." Elizabeth explained and pointed at me. Rochelle nodded slowly. I just shrugged and continued surfing around.

After all, Rochelle and I went back to her place. We were talking about our dreams, the idols and family. I then slept again at her house and the next day we went to drink bubble tea.

After this, she brought me home and I was alone once again because my parents went to work, Anthony was searching for a workplace and Blaise was visiting a friend. I continued to write on my fanfiction until I fell asleep on the floor.

 

The next week, we brought Elizabeth to the airport, because she was the first one to leave for Korea. We hugged each other before she went off to her gate.