[Tae Bi's POV]

                My life starts to run like a fairytale after Yoon Gi and I became a couple. I got to meet the fun boys of BTS, whom I considered stars that were hard to reach; I had the luxury of time to eat with them; witness their naughtiness live; and feel their genuine care for a stranger like me. They’re as approachable as Suga, but Min Yoon Gi stays the best among them. There are more instances that happened to us that I could really compare to fairytales. Suga became the entrance to the new chapter of my life, and I would be forever grateful to him.

                Sadly, in every fairytale, acrimonious situations also make its appearances, and it’s inevitable. Whether the main characters like it or not. A fairytale won’t be a fairytale if there are no antagonists who could help the whole story look interesting and the protagonists braver.

                When their manager - whom I thought was kind - narrowed his eyes at me, I already realized that he’s not in favor of Suga and his relationship with me. Typical talent managers are like that. As much as possible, they don’t encourage their protégés to date someone, most especially in public. They are making these talented people look like puppets who don’t have a heart to love. Well, it’s wrong because they’re not puppets! I want to stand up for Suga when his manager told him to deny our relationship in front of reporters, but he quickly walked outside before I could even speak to him.

                Then, Suga looked at me, searching for answers. No, he’s not looking for answers because he definitely knows what to say, he’s just waiting for my approval. So, I mouthed Do it.

                When everyone came in, Suga quickly grabbed me in the elbow and whispered in my ear, “Stay with them.” He said, referring to the boys.

                I was expecting for a ‘Stay with me,” not ‘with them’ because I have to be by his side once he started talking with these media people. I want to hear what he has to say, but when he nodded at Jin, he’s determined to face them alone. Jin took my arm carefully, asking me to come with them. I was reluctant because I don’t want to leave Suga here alone. His manager might threaten him more or do something more terrible just to make Suga change his mind. I don’t want it. He needs me there.

                All the guests took their seats already and the manager was trying hard to distract them by talking too much, but most of them were looking at us.

                “Let me join you. You don’t have to do this alone,” I told Suga, in a low voice.

                He held my hand tightly before letting me go, “I don’t want you to suffer anymore. Please, Tae Bi. Let me handle this. I now know what to do.”

                I was about to protest, but the members surreptitiously walk me away from Suga. Jin’s hand is still on my arm and someone’s pulling the hem of my shirt at the back. I tried to struggle in finesse way because a part of me doesn’t want to catch the attention of all those reporters. I suddenly stopped moving when Yoon Gi turned his back on me and joined the small group of gossipers. I feel somehow betrayed and abandoned.

                “Let’s go upstairs,” I heard Jin spoke to the boys, even though my ears and eyes were still on Yoon Gi. They all walked upstairs, and I’m free. Free to run to Suga, but my feet won’t move. “Tae Bi,” Jin’s now talking to me, and I admit that he has the gentlest voice on this planet. I looked up to him and he told me to go up. Because of his amiability, I couldn’t find a reason to refuse. After my one last look at Suga, I climbed upstairs, with Jin behind.

                “He’s doing this for you. So don’t be sad,” Jin tried his best to calm me down although I’m not struggling anymore to go downstairs. I was standing by the window with my arms crossed. My mind was occupied with possible answers that Suga would say to the reporters, maybe that’s why I remained quiet. Or maybe, it’s because of the way Suga turned his back on me a while ago. I palmed my face and sighed.

                “I’m so worried. I don’t know why,” I told him when he stood in front of me. He also leaned on the wall and crossed his arms. I couldn’t help but admire his beautiful face. No wonder he has the most number of fans among BTS. It felt like I was looking at a very bright angel with no wings. Rap Monster and Jungkook were the ones who stayed with us here while the other three went downstairs to eavesdrop. Jungkook’s sitting on the bed, he’s not talking since we got here. He’s just tapping on his phone as if he didn’t care of what’s happening around him. Perhaps it’s his young age, too.

                “You don’t know the reason why you’re worried so why don’t you just let it go since it’s useless in your head?” Rap Monster spoke. He’s sitting on a stool near to us. Rap Monster has been so good to me since this morning. I consider myself lucky for being treated well by this gentleman. He’s the last person I was expecting to be approachable, but I was wrong. He is friendly and kind and easy to get along with. Rap Monster is never a monster.

                I just smiled for a bit to what he has said. He’s somehow right. But I just figured out that I was lying. I absolutely know why I’m worried. I’m worried because of the outcome of Suga’s interview about our relationship. Suddenly, a memory of news report flashbacked in my head.

                “Wait,” I stood straight, looking more aware of my surroundings. Jin’s eyes were still on me. “When I was in Ansan, I happened to see this news report about Suga’s relationship and BigHit’s statement. The company already confirmed that he’s in a relationship, right?”

                Jin looked at Rap Monster and I saw Jungkook paused from what he’s doing with his phone. Jin nodded and that’s not what I was expecting because I thought his nod would mean ‘You’re right! We must stop them from interviewing Suga’. But his nod just turned out like ‘Yes, we know that, period.’

                “Aren’t you going to stop them? Everyone knows it already. What’s the purpose of asking him again?” my eyebrows furrowed and the fact that we’ve been waiting for an hour made me uncomfortable.

                Jin put his hand on my shoulder. I could sense that he’s trying to transfer his calmness to me, but my whole body is closed to such energy like that for now. “Let’s just trust Suga.” He told me, then, I saw an unnoticeable sign of anxiety in his eyes. He, too, is worrying just like me. That made me boil.

                “Jin, something bad is going on, am I right?” I said, putting down his hand from my shoulder. I looked at Rap Monster to see if he knows something that I don’t know, too. When his eyes and mine met, he quickly looked away. They’re hiding something from me.

                “Okay,” I nodded and started to walk to the stairs, but Jungkook quickly grabbed me in the wrist.

                “It is scripted. Don’t interrupt,” he spoke like I’m not older than him. I stopped and he let go of me.

                “What do you mean, scripted?” I asked. Those reporters are getting on my nerves.

                Jin tried to distract Jungkook by sitting by his side. But the maknae didn’t entertain him. “Manager told Yoon Gi hyung to take back everything he has said about his relationship with you. He must tell the reporters that he and you are just very good friends.”

                “Jeon Jungkook,” Jin stopped Jungkook from talking although he already said what I wanted to hear.

                “Besides, it is the fans who want to reconfirm everything from Suga himself,” Jungkook continued.

                With that, I felt an arrow stuck in my head. I ran downstairs with no hesitation. Jin and Rap Monster were calling my name but I didn’t look back. Good friends? Will Suga really do that? What am I supposed to do? Is that the reason why he easily turned his back on me? Is he going to leave just like what Peter did to me? He’s the only family I got here in Seoul and yet, he’s throwing me away? Is he? I’ve got a feeling that he would deny his relationship with me this time. Is that the reason why he asked me to stay away from this? No way. Please no.

                My heart’s beating terribly faster than my footsteps. Everything we had would be a waste. This feeling is worse than what I’ve had felt when Peter and Charmaine betrayed me. This is the ultimate reason why I am worried – Suga’s response. He has the utmost right to prioritize his career, but I won’t and couldn’t accept it if he denies our relationship and neglects every memory we are sharing.

                Jimin, V, and J-Hope were sitting in the kitchen. There’s no light that could illuminate their faces but I’m sure those three dark figures are them. Jimin was the first who noticed me because he bolted up, then the other two did the same. I looked away and headed to living area where there’s light and noise.

                “We thank you for your time,” I suddenly halted when I saw the visitors preparing to leave. Everyone’s all smiles, including the manager. And Suga. They all seemed happy and satisfied about the outcome of the interview. Their similar reactions were opposite to mine. My fists were still balled and my mouth’s zipped from screaming Suga’s name. All I want for him to do is look at me. Our distance isn’t telling me how far we are from each other, but how different we are from one another. He belongs to his world, not mine.

                I heard footsteps fall behind. In an instant, the people finally noticed me, or the boys at my back. Suga’s eyes met mine and his smile abruptly faded. That made me think that he lost to his manager, or he listened to his mind instead of his heart, ignoring my Do it. The ground I was standing on was starting to pull me down. Suga really brought me down and I don’t know how to stand up again. The manager didn’t give the reporters time to bow at us and sent them outside the house with his ever fake smile. When only the eight of us were left inside, Suga rushed to me. My eyes widened and that’s when I realized that my vision’s blurry. What’s the purpose of his sudden approach? He should be avoiding me, right?

                “Tae Bi, you’re crying. Why?” his voice brought me back to our fairytale. He touched my cheek just to wipe off the tears and held my shoulder. He’s worried.

                “You’re smiling a while ago. Why?” I ignored his question because I’m prioritizing his answer than my own stupid tears.

                He raised his brows in surprise and looked at s, as if accusing them of my sudden cry.

                “Am I supposed to cry?” he asked, and he showed his smile. How could he smile in front of me? After what he has decided, he could still manage a smile?

                I put down his hand before responding. I was going to shout at him for hurting me this much but he spoke again.

                “We should all smile because I told them for the nth time that we’re dating. Now, should I cry?”

                I couldn’t utter a word because of great shock. What I did is pull him against me for a tight hug. It’s a relief. I am relieved. He really did it. Suga is my Suga. He is not like Peter. He couldn’t betray me just like what he promised. He’s true to his words and I have no doubt of his love for me anymore.

                “Never turn your back on me again like that,” I said while my head was still buried in his chest. He caressed my hair and it sent shivers down my spine.

                He took my hand and walked me outside the door. I had a feeling that what he’s doing right now would bring commotion. The fans outside saw us in a split second we stepped out of the door. Their attention transferred from the reporters to us, and as expected, they screamed at the top of their lungs. The manager saw us, too, and he couldn’t hide his surprise. Cameramen of each broadcasting companies took their chance to take pictures of me and Suga holding hands.

                “Umm…what are we doing here?” my feet were starting to move back, but Suga didn’t let go of my hand. He waved a hand to everyone and beamed.

                “Everybody, this is Kim Tae Bi! She’s my girlfriend! It would be our pleasure to receive your support for the both of us,” Suga exuberantly announced, and I’ve never seen him as cheerful as that. I thought most of them would say ‘boo!’ and start throwing their slippers at me, but it’s so flattering to hear their cheers and see their support for our relationship. Nobody’s frowning and leaving the place. They all seemed like they’re really waiting for this to happen. Having a considerate heart is what makes ARMY different from other fandoms. I’m proud to be part of this family. Their applause and Suga’s words brought tears to my eyes. It still feels like I’m dreaming. I never thought my simple life would arrive at this fantastic chapter. All of these happened because of Suga – a superstar who loves a ‘commoner’ like me. I really thought he would leave me alone in the air a while ago by denying our relationship. But then I realized it’s just testing my trust in Suga. Now I know he loves me as much as I love him. I love Min Yoon Gi to the core and everyone knows that. No matter what happens, even if he gets ugly or fat, I would still love this unpredictable crazy rapper.