Episode 12 - This Time is Over

Rollin' in the Deep

     Baro’s eyes opened wide as he stared nervously at the gun pointed at him. “Uh… Hyung… That gun isn’t loaded. I-I emptied the bullets.”

     “Jinyoung! Put that thing down!” Shinwoo shouted angrily. “What in the world are you doing with a gun?”

     “Relax,” Jinyoung’s arm dropped to his side. “You guys should know I would never pull the trigger.” He inched his way to the window, trying to dodge the sun rays as he quickly opened it to drop the gun outside. “There. I got rid of it like I said I would,” he shifted his gaze to Baro again, “but you’re still going to tell us what’s been going on. What were you doing at the store last night?”

     Shinwoo, Gongchan, and even Sandeul looked extremely confused at what Jinyoung was talking about. 

     “Okay, okay…” Baro slumped his shoulders as he realized there was no way of getting out of this. “Just like Shinwoo, I’ve been struggling with making ends meet, but I was caught up in taking the easy way out. After I got my hands on a gun, I used it to scare people enough to give me the cash I needed. I promise I never shot at anyone. I never planned on it. I just used it to give people a scare, that’s all,” Baro explained nervously as beads of sweat formed on his forehead. 

     “That makes sense…” Gongchan said to himself as he remembered seeing the bullets on Baro’s car floor. Baro never loaded the gun.

     “I guess it does,” Jinyoung said as he started to believe Baro. “It seems like we all had a rough seven years. The sad part is, I’m sure we all would’ve had a better life if our entertainment company didn’t go out of business.”

     “Uhhh…” Sandeul groaned, as if he agreed with Jinyoung. 

     “Well, just because WM went bankrupt doesn’t mean B1A4 had to split up,” Gongchan noted. “We could’ve stuck together even though our debut was a fail.”

     Jinyoung stared at the floorboards in silence. He recalled the moment when he received the news that WM Entertainment was coming to an end. Jinyoung remembered how ashamed he was. He thought for sure it was his fault that he let both his band and agency down. 

     After Jinyoung heard the news years ago, he was so upset that when he returned home, he tore up his music sheets for O.K, Remember, Only Learned Bad Things, Bling Girl, and Only One: all of the songs on their first album that had just hit the store shelves days before. The songs weren't good to him anymore. Still in tears, Jinyoung called up the other four members and told them that WM was over… and so was B1A4. Jinyoung told them that their band—the huge project that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives on—was done. Jinyoung didn’t think he could continue making music with them since it would remind him of his failure. He let everyone down. 

     “It’s not your fault, hyung,” Gongchan said as he patted the leader’s back as he easily read Jinyoung’s mind since he looked so sad. “We gave it our best, and I know that if WM didn’t go bankrupt suddenly, we would’ve been huge!”

     “Channie is right,” Shinwoo said as Baro nodded, agreeing with him. “We had so many great ideas for the band. Too bad we didn’t stay in contact. We could’ve at least played some songs together.”

     “I think that’s everyone’s fault,” Baro admitted. “It would’ve been great to stay friends with all of you.”

     “We would’ve kept you out of trouble!” Shinwoo laughed as he gave Baro a friendly shove. 

     “Well, we’re all here together now,” Gongchan said, smiling. 

     “You’re right!” Baro hopped to his feet. “It would be cool if we gathered to hang out, maybe once or twice a week. We could bring snacks, and play video games, and–”

     “That’s not exactly what I meant,” Gongchan interrupted, scratching behind his head. “Let’s get back together, and work as B1A4 again! We don’t need a big entertainment company to fund us. We could do this simply for fun, and perform on the streets and local events.”

     “Andwae,” Jinyoung said, sharply. He glared at Gongchan for bringing up the idea. “That would be a lot harder than it sounds. I know you were able to juggle your werewolf transformations and B1A4 at the same time, but I’m not a vampire for just one night a month! I’ll always have to deal with my cravings for biting into people. On top of that, if the police found out what Baro has been up to, they’d want to have a talk with him. What if they arrest him?”

     “Saaa… nnnd…” Sandeul tried to say his own name and point at himself with an uncoordinated arm. 

     “And Sandeul is practically a zombie!”

     Shinwoo chuckled in the corner of the living room. “I’m glad at least I don’t have any major issues.”

     “Hyung! Is your bathroom flooding?” Gongchan noticed a puddle of water that was seeping in from under the door. 

     “Ugh! Not again!” Shinwoo hurried, grabbing an armful of towels and a tool box before heading to the bathroom.  

     Gongchan sighed deeply, “We could find a way to make it work… I know we all had a lot of fun being in a band, and we can make some awesome songs.”

     Jinyoung shook his head, grimly. “You’ll just have to face the facts, Gongchan. B1A4 will never get back together again.”

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DolphinWorld
1998 streak #1
Chapter 50: Oh, the story has ended? Wasn't expecting that. But also glad that they all got that happy ending they deserved. Anyway, I had fun reading this and maybe some day see me again in any of your other stories. Good luck for your future endeavours. Take care!

PS you didn't Mark this story as completed. Just letting you know ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #2
Chapter 49: Ooh, you got me there!! For a moment I thought Sandeul is turning into a zombie again. Also, I'm glad they are having a good time with gigs and all. And if that's Jinyoung at the end, then I'm curious of why he's back. I mean if he's back for good? Anyway, will be eagerly waiting for the next update ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #3
Chapter 48: Sandeul is permanently cured? He really won't turn into a zombie again? Wonder how they managed to do that. Also, how did Sandeul know where Jinyoung and Baro was or up to? Wasn't he a zombie already when those decided to do what they did? Anyway, Gongchan and Shinwoo having fun at the grocery store was cute. But them spilling out the entire orange bin, did they face any repercussions? I'm curious of that. Can't wait to read more. Hope to see an update soon ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #4
Chapter 47: Oh no no... What's wrong? That cliffhanger is illegal. Anyway, I'm kinda glad that Shinwoo and Gongchan had each other in times like these. Can't wait to see how things would go further. And now that I've caught up with all the chapters, I'll be eagerly waiting for the next update ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #5
Chapter 46: Aww poor Shinwoo! But at least Gongchan is with him. I mean they are there for each other. Anyway, can't wait to see how this develops further. Will be back later to do so ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #6
Chapter 45: That was the hospital where he's getting treatment? And I wonder what Baro did this time. Also, where's Gongchan and what he's up to? Can't wait to see how this develops further. Will be back later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #7
Chapter 44: Sandeul chewing on things, I mean other people's arms/shoulders and even his own hands is kinda funny. And I get where Jinyoung is coming from. Just hope there might be another way to handle this situation. Anyway, can't wait to see how things would develop herein. But will be back later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #8
Chapter 43: Oops, it did turn out like that in the end? At least the organiser took it as a special event and it's ready to do any future recommendations. That's a good thing right? Also I'm curious, was Sandeul biting on Shinwoo all the while they were talking to that manager? If so, what did she think about that? Anyway, will be back later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #9
Chapter 42: Ah, I thought I had caught up with all the chapters and was waiting for an update. My bad! Anyway, I'm glad that their planned performance went without any hitch and the crowd seemed to be enjoying their music as well. But they are gonna extend their performance now? I mean the members are all not in their best condition. So it's kinda making me anxious. Hope, that would go smoothly as well. Anyway, can't wait to read more. But will be back later to do so ^^
DolphinWorld
1998 streak #10
Chapter 41: It was nice to see what each of them felt while waiting for their performance to begin. But since it is just starting, my anxiety is still over the roof, wondering about everything that could go wrong. Anyway, I will be back later to read more ^^