" What should I do? " You questioned him. 


He bit his lips and looked away with a pained expression. 
He couldn't. 
How can he tell his best friend to be honest to the public, when he has a girl to protect. 
He couldn't. 
How can he tell his best friend to lie to the public, to protect the girl he loves. 


Everyone was feeling tense. They felt and imagine if they were in YoungJae's shoes. 
You especially, reliving those worries that held you back the past years. 
It was terrible that it happened. 
Even terrible that it happened to one of them. 

What was this? A test of faith? 
A test of courage? 
Or just a test, like to tease them? 
Was this what they have to accept when they decided to be an idol? 
Faced pressure from the press about their private lives, and struggling to protect the ones they love? 
Or is this, just a test, to mould them into a stronger person. 


 

"Just break up, " HimChan hissed. 





His words echoed twice in the silent room. 
Everyone shot him a horrified look.

"WHATTT?!?!!?!?!?!?" you could hear everyone exclaiming in unison. 

'Him... Chan.. " YongGuk started slow and cautious. 
Zelo just looked shocked. 
They were the only two in your vision. 
You didn't want to imagine the look on Daehyun's face. 

 

He gave a long sigh and ran his fingers through his hair. 
“Look, what choice do we have now? Stay together, huddle and cry?!” He gestured wildly.

"The fans," he pointed towards the window. " are out there! " 
“Their eyes.. ” he pointed dramatically at his own eyes, “are watching our every moves. ”

He kept silent as he glanced through everyone’s eyes. 
It was as if he was trying to register hard in everyone's mind. 
He was right.
He was so darn right.
One wrong move. 
That's the end. 
Maybe not the ending, but you know, it's a downhill ride from here. 
Just read the news you'll know. 

Or those variety shows, even pioneers or old idols have confessed and warn idols to not reveal their private lives on variety shows like Beatles Code. 
It's a given. 
That revelation... is... is a downhill ride. 

"But... " Zelo spoke up, but never finished. 
YongGuk just pulled Carmin closer. 
And YoungJae, was so panic-striken he couldn't move. 

And again, you refused to look at Daehyun. 
 

Him Chan continued, "And.. if both of you are still lovey dovey, you both are not gonna get away with this. "
He snapped.  

He's right. 
Another date out in public.. 
Or any acts of affection... 
It could be a possible threat to anyone, or even everyone. 

Imagine if this blows up, under the watchful eyes of the fans, how they scrutinised every image, video, their reactions..etc. 
Anything could be blown up and make a huge mess. 
And... 
By that time, it would be terrible. 
And yes, breaking up would be the best solution..
Both parties won't be oblidged to be together.. 
They will not need to hang out.. 
It would at least.. well divert the attention, if there is...  but.. 

You bit your lips. 
Its realising. 
The fear..
All this while.. 
Those worries you had, thinking it would be better to leave dae.. 
" We could work it out... " JongUp started. 
" Yeah.. " Zelo chimed in. 
" Breaking up.. is a little.. " Yong Guk muttered solemnly. 
Again, you didn't hear Daehyun.
Nor did you hear Young Jae. 

You groaned and let your mouth take charge of the whirlwind in your mind, “I just said, "
You rolled your head back as you lazily spat the next few words,
"NO OTHER NEWS Agency reported. No one will know. ”
You were fighting with your own emotions. 

"But, they will eventually if there are more dates, out and about with you guys! " HimChan rebutted. 

"We can't possibly not date just because of the fans? " You growled. 

"Then if you can't do that, these will obviously happen! " He yelled back. 

"These happen is not our fault! " You fisted your hands. 

" And how do you explain what we're stuck with?! " 

" What are you implying...?! " You gritted your teeth. 

" That this whole thing started because of all these lovey dovey acts!
You all aren't cautious enough. And.. damn.. you have so much to be cautious about,... 
What about B.A.P's image?
ALL THAT WE BUILD.. can be tarnish in a single second with media.. and those... " 
 

"Kim HimChan! " You snapped.

And you instantly felt a hand across your shoulders. 
You knew it was Daehyun. 
You didn't want to look at him. 
Your brain is going so crazy from this... you don't want to leave Daehyun. 
You promised, you promised him, You promised yourself. 
You will stick through everyhing. 
Fight for him. 

You groaned and rolled your head back. 
" I didn't come here to fight. " You gave a long sigh. 

" I ...I  am just as frustrated and worried as all of you. 
I could save this.. really.. I just.. I just ... " you could feel your tears threatening to fall. 
" No.. I won't leave.. " you muttered. 
" Again.. " you whispered to yourself. 
" I could save this.. " 


You're pressing on your life line as a journalist. 
The fact that you could possibly turn the tables around. 
Its.. crazy. 
Its scary.. 
Its worrrying. 
But, you have to be thankful you chose the path of journalist. 
At least, now.. there's a slim chance of covering this up.
And, it's up to you to save them. 

For Daehyun . 
For B.A.P

"Right... " Words of sacarsm rolled of Himchan's mouth. 
And a soft scoff followed after. 

 

You ignored, " I said, " You muttered threateningly under your breath. 
" I could save this. " You glared at him. 

" I.. I.. " You took a breath. 
" Just need to come up with a story. " 


HimChan gave a long sigh and looked away. 

You rolled your eyes at HimChan. 
Even though he was right... 
He usually was.. This is wrong. 
No! Why are people breaking up just because they are afraid to reveal. 
Being famous doesn't mean you can't love. 

And.. damn.. You can't imagine being in her shoes. 

If.. Damn.. If it was you.. 
Oh gosh.. you would have broke down or something. 
But.. be strong Ji Yeon.. be strong. 

You your dry lips, and reluctantly left the grip of Daehyun. 
You have to be strong. 
Everyone has to be. 
When you know YoungJae is looking at you, 
"Just trust me, YoungJae. " You tried to make your voice sound assuring

You bit your lips. 

This.. This is too frightening for him. 

He had his hands wrapped around his girlfriend protectively. 
A beautiful girl with the prettiest eyes and two cute dimple. 
Just a look at her, you know, she was the sweetest thing Youngjae could have.
She was biting her lips, while forcing her smile. 
You could have swore she was either shivering or trembling.  
Your heart felt a familiar sting


" Trust me. " You repeated yourself. 

YoungJae gave a short nod, and looked at her. 
She lowered her head and leaned closer to his chest. 
Just as if it gives her a sense of security. 

"Bleh... I'm getting out of here!
You people don't see the severity of situation, all stuck in your fantasy. " 
And the door slammed. 
He left. 

Everyone gave a quiet glance at the closed doors. 

" I.. need you, " You let your hands rest on Youngjae's shoulder. 
" To do me a favour. Please. " 



"What? " he asked softly. 

"Find out for me. Please. Who send these? I can't track... " you mumbled. 

He gave it a thought, still, he forced a laugh, or a short chuckle, " That's not a favour. "
He pressed his lips into a solemn smile, " I would have done it myself. What you are doing... " he couldn't finished. 


You smiled. 
He gave you a smile, and place a hand on your shoulder, " This.. " 
He gulped, " is really important to me, I... I... "  

You nodded as if you understood.. 

"Hey guys.. we gotta go. " Yongguk mumbled. 
As much as he wisheed to stay here, and protect his girlfriend. 
They can't forget their dream. 
It's life really. 
You can never let yourself sink in that negative revelation of reality. 
You have to move on and be stronger. 

His hands were tightly wrapping around Carmin. Almost protectively. 

They are fighting to keep their angels by their side. 
Its outrageous, but... sigh.. 
 

You managed a smile, as you found Dae back hugging you.
“Hey, “ he whispered.
“ Yeah? “ you smiled, still not looking at him.
“Thank you. “ He said softly.
You almost asked, “ What For? “ but you know it better yourself.
You turned around and looked into his eyes.
“ Don’t… thank me. “
You your dry lips, “I don’t know if … “ you sighed, “ it will work out… “

He just smiled, tipping your chin slightly to make sure you’re looking into his eyes.
And that smile, he always does that lifts his cheek bones up, and create the most beautiful eye smile that melts your heart every time.


He pressed his lips on yours,
“ It will… “ he whispered after pulling back, his lips were still close to you.
He.. was worried for you too. .
Your heart felt solemn though he was trying to tell you how much he love and appreciate what you are doing.
He gave you a long silent hug, rubbing rhythmically on the small of your back, before reluctantly breaking off and leaving the room with the other four.

You fiddled with your fingers as you looked down on the ground.
Sigh.

You turned around to face Carmin and Meli.
You forced a smile, “ Lunch? “

Both of them mirrored each other’s movements, biting their lips and shaking their head slowly.

That’s right, even you can’t eat anything.

You tried to liven the mood.
You put out your hand to Meli first, who looked frightened,
You have to be strong. 
“I’m Ji Yeon, Baek Ji Yeon. “ You flashed a warm smile.
She gave a shy smile and took your hand and gave it a soft shake..

“And.. you must be Carmin.. “
You kept your smile and shook her hand.
She gave you a smile, but you know both of them aren’t into introductions right now.


You gave a small chuckle, :” Both of you are exactly how I imagined girlfriends of Guk oppa and YoungJae. “

They gave a polite nod.
You probably shouldn’t have said that.

“Where are the rest? “

“ Hyerim is schooling right not, “ Carmin replied,
“ And Eunmi is already at the Recording Studio. “

“She is their coordinator, “ Meli added softly.

You nodded.
This was getting nowhere.

“ Look… “ you started out softly.
“ I really know this isn’t the right time, “ you sighed.
“ But I wanna ask you guys a couple of questions if you don’t mind. “ you let loose a giggle. 





“Alright! Questions! “ You tried to eagerly ask them everything.
How did they met B.A.P… how did the whole process of them confessing and becoming their girlfriends come about,.
You figured, it would be a better topic to discuss with them instead of coming up with a story.
You should ask B..A.P for that.
They have to make the decisions themselves.

“ So.. “ Carmin held back a laugh, “Yong Guk was like sooooo nervous, he had lingered by my doors for quite some time, he came up to me and nervously placed a caricature of myself. “ Carmin burst out laughing.
“ I was like, … “ Carmin enacted her expression that day, “ So I said,… is that me?  And he nodded shyly.
And it was like the most beautiful art work I have ever seen. It was so sweet of him, and he drew it on a score sheet, empty score sheet. He was sooooo sweet I had to agree when he asked me out. “ Carmin giggled.

You couldn’t hide yourself.
You knew YongGuk was so shy at such stuff that’s why you always and asked if he’ll ever get a girlfriend.

“And you? “ You looked at Meli.
She giggled, “ He just sang for me, but he was so adorable like a.. like a… “ she couldn’t help but burst into laughters,
Carmin finished her sentence, “ PRINCESS JAE! “

You laughed hard at this.


Both of them stopped laughing for a while and looked at you. 
“ You? “ They both asked in anticipation and in unison.

You bit your lips,.. and sighed.
“He… " you pondered a little. 
How do you describe Dae? Where do you start? 

He... was your everything that's for sure. 
"He.. , " You didn't finished, as your phone vibrated. 

(1 new Email) 

To: [email protected]
From : [email protected]
Fwd: RE: Queries

Dear JiYeon, 
In regards to your queries, I have already requested for answers. 
The email that I had forward would pertain to your questions. 
In any case, please verify and get a coverage for this news. 
It is pretty queer no one has the news, but it would be beneficial to have a first hand on this. 

To: [email protected]
From : [email protected]
RE: Queries

Dear Dir, 
I have already tracked the source of the news. 
These photos were claimed to be taken only three days ago. 
And, it happened that the person who sold the news to us, was an anonymous Australian. 
No other details was revealed. 
Considering Language Barrier, the provider has seeked to provide us with the relevant news especially since we feature a permanent section of KPOP. 
Not sure if this is relevant,  the person did not request in exchange for money, only after some time he agreed to be paid withAUD $200. 
And, he has specially indicated that only this news agency would have the news. 
FYI. 

Best Regards, 
Mel. 


 

That's weird.