// A week later // 

Jaehyun had been staying at my apartment instead of their dorm. He was equally angry with Mark as the other members. 

I had been receiving messages from the members, especially Johnny and Doyoung about how upset they were with Mark and how he was staying at a hotel for the filming of the show. 

Mark didn’t say a word to them before leaving for filming and everyone knew it wasn’t like him to be like this. 

Johnny told me that Mark was always the most kind one out of all of them. No matter how hard or difficult the situation, Mark was there to resolve everything to make sure it was at bay. 

I couldn’t think of any valid reason for Mark to turn into someone like this. I spent much of my nights crying, blaming myself and thinking of all of the things I might have done to cause this. 

Jaehyun promised to stay with me and take care of me, just as he promised me that night. 

It was Christmas Eve and Johnny, Doyoung, Haechan, and Taeyong all offered to visit Jaehyun and me at the apartment. 

Although I wasn’t quite ready to celebrate the holidays, I knew that having company over would be better for my mental health. 

*Ding Dong* The doorbell rang. 

I opened the door and saw the boys standing outside, carrying all kinds of foods. 

Taeyong smiled, “Flowers and cake for our precious Eunji! Merry Christmas!”

It felt so nice to have such a good support system around me during this time. 

We set up the table with the chicken, cake, and flowers that they brought and we gathered around. 

“Before we eat our dinner, I just want to say something,” Jaehyun said, giving me a smile and raising his beer glass, “I just want to say that although it’s been a hard week for Eunji, I’m so proud of her for being this strong. You’ve always been strong.” 

“Damn right she is! Mark will come to his senses,” Haechan yells, quickly shutting his mouth after realizing he had mentioned Mark’s name. 

I laughed, “It’s okay, Haechan. I’m just so happy that all of you are here. Seriously, I don’t d