AE RA : I dare you to say something that you really wanted to tell any one among us. But, there is a condition. That is, it has to be done anonymously. If we are able to guess the name your words are directed to, you fail your task.

JM : (-goofing to V with a grin-) It's gonna be fun. Come on, Tae!

Taehyung, who was leaned forward with his thighs supporting his elbows, stared at his hands with a sheepish smile at Jimin's tease.

Without further a do, Taehyung started with clearing his throat while avoiding eye contact.

TH : (-playing with his hands-) To the listener, I might've not said this in words but, I really wanted you to know my true feelings.

Everyone anticipated and already had a hunch of the person being Rae but stayed quiet to let him complete his confession.

TH : I feel like I have known you for a long time yet I failed to trust you wholeheartedly. So, I just wanna say that in future, oblivious I may be, I would always try to be on your side like my heart wants to.

They were quite puzzled how to feel at his apology when they were actually hoping for a love confession instead. But everyone felt well fed only by the way he was all smiley and blushing.

HS : (-teasingly-) Taehyung-ah wasn't it supposed to be anonymous? Even your cheeks scream who you're talking about.

Everyone, except Rae, giggled teasing the boy till he shyly hid his face looking down.

Rae, sitting right next to Taehyung, had an inevitable blush crimsoning her cheeks with her heartbeat growing speedier.

JM : So, he failed his task, right?

AE RA : Yeah... (-to taehyung-) But, I will let you have your airpod back since it's hard to come out honest when you are at fault.

Everyone cheered on Ae Ra's remark as she handed over the airpod to Taehyung seated on her right.

TH : Thank you.

Genuine smiles could be seen in their faces as they seemed to really get into the game omitting all their worries and concerns aside and just enjoying the company.

Gradually with time, it was Rae's turn to pick an item from the bowl and not many were left either.

She picked a silver earring and found the owner to be Jungkook.

Rae quite squealed to get him as she was already curious about him from not too long ago but the very day itself.

RAE : Okay, so... (-everyone anticipates-) Are you dating Keiv Ya?

Keiv Ya choked on the sprite she was sipping at Rae's unexpected question, turning all the heads towards her in suspicion.

Little did they know that earlier when Rae and Taehyung were casually strolling in the garden, he wanted to show Rae about that sequestered place. Reasonably when they reached there, they found K-K hugging to their surprise but didn't disturb their moment and left quietly.

Keiv Ya cleaned around her mouth while coughing which made the girls grin sensing a possible yes from Jungkook as they looked at him with small smirks.

SERAH : You okay? (-to Keivya-)

She couldn't speak and just nodded as now all the eyes were focused on Jungkook.

RAE : Shall we take your silence for a "yes"?

JK : (-chuckles-) No, no. There's nothing between us. We are just good friends.

Keiv Ya expected the words he said very naturally, but was confounded at her feelings conflicting with her. It made her realize they were not on the same page as she was.
Though she would've answered the same if she was asked the question, yet it weirdly  hurt her to be fully clear that they were 'only' friends.

RAE : (-saying to Taehyung-) We might've misunderstood. (-to Jungkook-) Well, I am sorry if it was too personal, (-in english-) you, too, Keiv Ya. I am sorry.

KEIV YA : Don't worry. It is just a game. Atleast you are clear about it now. (-smiles-)

Jungkook was staring at her when she replied. The moment she turned her head to him, he instantly looked down at his hands — nodding to her answer.

Unwillingly, the atmosphere between Jungkook and KeivYa became awkward, and even more aloofed as they already were sitting far apart with Serah, Namjoon and Hoseok between them.

The game continued till it came to Serah. It was time Ae Ra had to take her leave since her flight was two hours from then.

As Serah got Hoseok as her pick, they resumed playing while Jin went to see Ae Ra off.

J : Shall I drop you off at the airport?

AE RA : Oh! No, it's fine. Don't bother, it isn't that late anyways. It's just nine.

J : I don't mind though.

AE RA : That's really sweet of you, but you should better be with them now. (-smiles-) I really had fun with everyone. Thank you, and pass it to others too.

J : It was great having you. And I was quite blown away by the terrace thing. So thank you.

AE RA : (-chuckles-) I wasn't expecting myself doing that, too. (-recalling-) And about the thing we talked in the kitchen earlier. I am really sorry about it. Hope you don't have any hard feelings.

J : Oh, come on! Don't be silly. Of course, I completely understand. (-smiles-)

Meanwhile, back to the others, the tension was real now. Taehyung happened to pick Yoongi's keychain, and asked a question which had everyone lose their smiles at the latter's reaction.

The question related to Yoongi's decision pertaining to whether he would move past history and continue as a united group or otherwise.

Yoongi, avoiding to answer it, just replied that he was having a headache due to the drinks and went inside the farm house. Although, his response had a further layer to it : Su Ah's memories now were taking over with all the liquors he had adding more to it.

Taehyung was already upset to chase him away when Jimin had an outburst.

JM : (-pissed tone-) Tae, when are you going to learn what and when to talk?

TH : Yah, why are you saying that? (-a little hurt getting accused-)

JM : Seriously, Tae?! I mean, we all noticed him being quiet about this topic. Did you have to bring this up now?

TH : Everyone asked whatever they wanted to know. So did I. And wasn't it all of us who wanted to know his thoughts?

JM : Yes we did, but for God's sake Taehyung, he is Suga hyung. Don't you know him? Why didn't you just let him be about this?

TH : (-raising his voice-) Okay! I am sorry. I didn't know it would be that big of a deal.

JM : (-yelling louder-) Well, now you clearly kno-

NJ : (-cutting him off-) Boys, stop!

They went silent but glared at each other. Serah sensing all the girls being uneasy signalled them to quietly leave and get in the farm house leaving the boys there.

NJ : What are you two fighting over? Nothing happened, alright. Don't be so groundless.

HS : Yes, and it took long to get everything settled. Don't spoil it now.

JM : Well, he already did.

NJ : Jimin!

TH : (-firing back-) What do you want me to do, Jimin?! Should I-...

HS : (-cutting him off-) Taehyung-ah! (-scolding them-) Will you guys stop?!

Between their verbal fight, Jungkook felt being the reason behind it all again and pressed his lips close- quietly drowing in his guilt.

JM : (-normal tone-) I mean, we hardly found Suga hyung and now what if he disappears again?

Jin returned by then and although didn't know the whole matter, he heard their quarrel from the gate.

NJ : He won't, and that's enough, Jimin. Taehyung, too. We have our flight past midnight. We will be leaving in an hour for the airport. (-stands up-) And I do not want any more of you two before that. (-leaves-)

Hoseok followed him after. Namjoon was upset to be wrong about his judgement that everything finally returned back to its place when it was clearly scattering again. He took it as his biggest challenge to keep BTS together this time no matter what.

Jimin tried to control himself but unwillingly came on Taehyung earlier remembering the time, when he had to wait for Yoongi outside his house just to get in touch with him. Only he knew how time stayed still for him through those cold nights.

He got up from his seat wanting to obey the leader's words and went inside- his anger getting best of him surfacing in every inch of his body.

Jin, then, had Taehyung and Jungkook get up from their seats and head inside only to find the former wiping his silent tears.

J : (-giving him full attention-) Taehyung-ah, why are you crying? (-trying to console him-) Yah, don't worry. Yoongi won't leave again. I assure you with that.

TH : (-breaks in tears-) I didn't know he would be so upset with my question. I just genuinely wanted us all to get back together.

Taehyung's tears being stimulating to Jungkook's, the latter also had tears forming in his eyes making Jin lose his mind.

J : What is seriously wrong with you two?! Why are you both crying as if everything's over? No, tell me. What exactly is wrong here?

JK : It's all because of me-

J : (-cutting him off-) Jungkook stop with your self-blaming games already. And Taehyung, when did we ever break up to "get back together"? We are still BTS, our contract isn't over. So, get your shit straight and don't make the vibe dull and sombre here.

The young boys, feeling the infuriation in his tone seeing them cry, wiped their eyes off of the tears controlling not to do it again.

In an hour, as the time to head to the airport neared, the ambience amongst the boys was tensed and quieter than ever.

Yoongi was unaware about the Vmin fight and just thought everyone must be tired to be so quiet and didn't bother about it further.

Serah and Aria dropped off the girls in their respective stay places and headed to the airport before the boys.

The former also informed Bang PD about the situation on the way to the airport.

The boys followed them ten minutes later with their three bodyguards. The ride was the quietest of their whole trip.

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By two in the morning, they all reached the dorm, yawning and rubbing their eyes from the tire- Yoongi being the only one who couldn't get a sleep throughout the journey.

They, without exchanging any words, headed to their respective rooms to just sleep through the night pushing everything for the next day.

Serah and Aria, straight from the airport, went to their homes hoping the boys would be okay in the dorm.

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Next morning

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As the boys gathered in the hall around the time they had to leave for the agency, there were six of them present with the eldest rapper absent.

JM : I will see him.

Everyone agreed to Jimin going to Yoongi's room to call him out and went outside to wait until he was back with him.

The driver drove the Van to their door with a few getting in and a few still waiting for updates from Jimin.

Meanwhile, when Jimin knocked on Yoongi's door, he . . .

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Did Yoongi disappear? :'(
At this rate, are they going to be back again?