J POV

            I knew things were bad when after a concert, Donghae and Kyuhyun came up to me. The members generally avoided having personal contact with the workers, especially me, but this time, the two beelined straight over.

            “Jasmine,” Donghae called.

            I looked at the two approaching me. They had displeased expressions on their faces and I waited. Donghae looked hesitant but Kyuhyun knew what he wanted to say and would be more than happy to say it.

            “We really need you to make up your mind. This constant flip flop between the two are really causing a rift in our group. I can’t have you risking our reputation and our brotherhood. We promised before to stick together, but you’re making it really difficult.”

            Donghae spoke up. “We’re not saying it’s your fault. By all means, no. Because there is always the factor that Sungmin is too stubborn to give you up and Eunhyuk was being a jerk when he toyed with you. But now it’s up to you. Both of them are at your mercy. You need to make a decision. Please make it a quick decision. I’d rather they not got chosen and have to cope than to have to constantly compete.”

            I looked at the two members, utterly speechless. How did they expect me to choose? If I chose Sungmin, I would be lying to my heart. But if I chose Eunhyuk, then I would be throwing a valuable friendship.

            “Choose wisely, please.”

            I nodded and decided to give it some thought. That night, when I went home, I saw a letter in the mail. My heart thumped. This was the news I’ve been waiting for all along. I knew that now I had to make up my mind. I knew that everything was up to me. And I stared at this envelope, this envelope that housed my future and knew how I would decide.

            It was with a painful heart that I came up with my conclusion. I know how things would end now and I was eager to end it. But I had to be artful and not hurt them in any more ways. I want it to be a neat tie and to bring the two together as well.

            I took out my phone and debated on how to word things. I typed carefully, choosing my words along the way. I bit my lips and finally hit send.

            I want you two to prove why I should choose you. I know it’s been painful for not only your members but for the two of you, having to ruin this friendship you have over a girl.

            I cannot possibly choose. One between the person I have feelings for and another friend whom I also have feelings for. You may think the ball is in my hands, but I’m telling you that no, indeed, the ball is in your hands. I wish for you to prove to me why I should choose you.

            Please, I want the two of you to meet me this time tomorrow. Prove to me why I would be better off with you and not the other. Choose well.

                                                                                                            -Jasmine

            It was cold and it was to the point. I didn’t want to sugarcoat it. They needed to know how urgent it was.

E POV

            My phone beeped with a text. When I read the contents, my mouth fell open. So she wanted us to do a contest? Wasn’t her feelings enough? I grit my teeth. I will fight for her.

S POV

            I stared at my phone. So this was what everything has come down to. She couldn’t choose herself and now would be needing our help. I knew that no matter who won, we would have lost regardless. Either way, we wouldn’t have won her true heart.