My mind felt heavy as I stared into my reflection in the changing room mirror.

I was aware of the many hands that pulled at my black and white jeans and my white shimmery tank top. Even the hands that rubbed make-up into my skin and pulled at my platinum blonde hair felt distant.

Someone was talking to me but I couldn’t here them. My throat felt dry and I looked desperately around for some water.

“JiYong stay still.” Naomi frowned as the bracelet she was trying to put on me fell to the ground.

“I need some water.” I said to her and she handed me a water bottle.

“You look nervous.” She crossed her arms and eyed the complete outfit.

“You have no idea.” I tried to smile but I couldn’t seem to.

“I’ll be watching. Don’t be scared ok?” Naomi reached for my face then quickly put them down as my GD TV camera came over.

“JiYong I need you to get on stage now.” My manager waved me over. I nodded and left.

NAOMI’S POINT OF VIEW

I smiled as I watched the audience sing happy birthday to JiYong before he performed Heartbreaker.

“Nervous?” YoungBae smiled as he came in with Boss trotting at his feet.

“YoungBae!” I smiled as he sat next to me on the couch and we both turned our attentions to the flat screen TV.

“JiYong didn’t look too happy.” I admitted.

“He’ll be ok.” YoungBae wrapped an arm around me and I smiled as the music started.

The red projection apple spun then fell and JiYong stepped out. I held my breath almost thought the whole performance.

I didn’t realize that I needed to breathe until JiYong walked back in.

His eyes brightened as he smiled at YoungBae and I. The back up dancers clapped as the followed him into the room.

“You were amazing!” I smiled walking into his opened arms.

“Thank you.” He muttered into my neck and let me go.

“Perfect as always!” YoungBae hugged JiYong and I felt relieved.

GDRAGON’S POINT OF VIEW

“Dad!” I yelled as I opened the door and Naomi and I took our shoes off.

“You were great on stage today.” My dad came out of the kitchen and his eyes fell on Naomi.

“I want you to meet Naomi.” I put my hands on the small of her back and pushed her ahead of me so my dad could have a better look of her.

“Hi.” Naomi bowed and my dad smiled bowing back.

“She’s beautiful…” My dad smiled. “You always had an eye for unique things. She completely complements that.”

My father was always more observant then my mother. He knew what went well together and liked everything to have almost a complementary feeling. I smiled knowing that him saying that we complemented each other was a good sign.

* * *

“GaHo don’t look!” I tried to cover the puppy’s eyes as Naomi undressed.

Naomi looked down at me and smiled rolling her eyes.

“You shouldn’t get in front of the baby!” I scoffed and GaHo chewed on my hoodie sleeve.

“Fine then I’ll get dressed in the bathroom.” Naomi sighed.

“No, that’s ok!” I jumped up pulling her close.

“JiYong were going to be late for your party!” She whined between kisses.

“Alright I’m getting dressed.” I walked into my closet pulling on a graphic loose black t-shirt and black jeans.

I walked out as she pulled on her electric blue strapless dress. “Wow.”

Naomi smiled. “Let’s get going.”

* * *

NAOMI’S POINT OF VIEW

I smiled as guest began to come into the chique private restaurant. I recognized a few people and faces like 2NE1, Se7en, Teddy, Kush, and the Big Bang boys.

I let JiYong drag me around the room introducing me to his friends and family. I smiled and tried to remember all the names and faces. Gummy, JiYong’s English teacher, Master Wu, Perry, and JiYong’s sister Dami.

Some eyed our joined hands curiously but none mentioned it.

“Naomi you look amazing!” Bom smiled and Sandara nodded once JiYong left to go speak with the GD TV camera.

“Thank you.” I smiled. My eyes fell on Cherin who glared over at me from her class of white wine.

“So how are you two doing?” Sandara winked and I felt my face get hot.

“Good I guess. We’re still trying to keep things on the on the down low.”

“Its hard but always stay on guard. The paparazzi will feed off on any dirt they can get.” Bommie nodded.

“Especially with all the attention paparazzi have been giving JiYong from his several scandals.” Cherin came over.

I stared at her and frowned. “What do you mean?”

“JiYong has been known for his leud behavior on stage and off. I’d be careful if I were you. Your not the first or the last girl he’s ed up.” Her raspy voice irritated me and she smiled.

“Um what Cherin means is that…” Sandara swallowed. “JiYong had an eventful past but not anymore.”

“If that helps pretty little Naomi sleep at night.” Cherin smiled as JiYong came over and wrapped his arm around my waist.

“Ladies…what’s with the little circle here.” He noticed our cold expressions and gave Cherin a nervous glance.

“We’re just chatting, that’s all.” I smiled up at him.

“Yeah about tabloids, nothing too serious.” The sarcasm was thick in Cherin’s voice.

“Oh…Well reading that is a waste of time.” JiYong said after a while and I could tell that something was wrong.

“Cherin obviously doesn’t” I stared up at him.

“What were you saying about me?”

“Nothing but the truth. You should try that sometime.” Her eyes were icy as she glared up at JiYong.

“Honestly can we all just be happy! It’s JiYong’s birthday!” Bom clapped her hands and smiled.

* * *

“Had fun tonight?” JiYong asked as Naomi and I sat on the carpet playing with GaHo.

I frowned at him and he stopped smiling.

“Naomi don’t ruin this.”

“JiYong did something happen between you two?” it was the only explanation why Cherin could hate me so much.

“It’s in the past now…you and me are what matters right now.” JiYong sat up holding my face in his hands.

“I know…but she keeps giving me bad feeling.” I touched his nose with my index finger and he smiled.

“Cherin can get mean sometimes but she’s totally harmless, I promise.” JiYoung moved close kissing me.

I closed my eyes as the kisses trailed down my neck and I sighed tangling my fingers into his hair.

GaHo made a whining noise and JiYong turned as I gasped.

“!” JiYong yelled.

GaHo jumped and looked up at his father. His lazy eyes went back to the small poop on the carpet and he sniffed it.

“! Don’t do that!” He grabbed the puppy and handed him to me.

I watched amused as JiYong cleaned it up and I placed GaHo in his cage.

I crawled into bed and JiYong followed, his arms wrapping around me tight. I smiled as he kissed my shoulders.

“Good night.” He whispered.

“Good night.”

“Good night GaHo!” JiYong yelled and the puppy yawned in reply. JiYong and I laughed at the sleepy puppy.