Riding my bike to work was always a struggle. I always risked being late for work. This time I would only be several minutes late. I wonder if he would notice.

I rushed into the Smoothie Shack. I was greeted by a glare from Josh. If being late didn't piss him off, the poem sure did. I knew I was going to get fired at any moment so I had my resignation papers folded in my pocket if he even dared.

I didn't make eye contact with him but I apologized anyway.

"Take your uniform off." He said.

I finally met his eyes. He looked stressed and his eyes were consumed with fury.

I knew it was more than just me being late, if it was that at all.

"I said TAKE IT OFF!"he yelled. Once again everyone was looking. He could demand this only because the uniform was just a hat and a vest over my T-shirt.

"No . I have work to do.". I said defiantly.

His eyes grew big and I could count the prominent red veins. He was never like this. He looked on the edge of going insane. Drugs? No it wasn't like Josh at all. Lizzie? He would've just broken up with her. Whatever it was he was visually suffering.

I kept taking orders when he came over to me and grabbed my vest around my collarbone attempting to rip it off.

"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" I screamed at him. Some male customers stoop up and said ' don't put your hands on her.'

He didn't answer but he went at it again causing me to loose my balance and hit my head on the paper towel dispenser. He finally ripped it off and when I stopped struggling. He took my hat -catching a lot of hair I might add- and slammed it to the floor.

"GET OUT!!" he spat pointing to the door. The veins her prominent in his arms and neck. He was breathing heavily and waiting for me to move.

The only good part was, I hadn't been fired.....I think. I heard some costumers complaining about how they treat the workers, on my way to the door.

I hated Josh, but I think Josh was feeling way more than hate when he looked at me. Good I thought. Maybe I was making him suffer.

Where was Rap Monster anyway? He wouldn't put up with this. I walked all the way to the back of the building but I stopped short when I heard arguing.

"You have the gun? I ain't waiting any longer. You made a promise, and you ain't getting any money without it. Even if you don't have the gun, I'll beat you till' you can't walk anymore and I'll-" a low voice said.

My heart was beating so fast and loud. Calm down. I kept telling myself. I looked over and saw Rap Monster surrounded by a group....actually a gang.

Rapmonster was wearing a black beanie and he had his head down and hands in his pockets.

"I know man," Rap Monster said "I'll have it by tomorrow. But let's not do this here, don't bring this matter to my job. You know where I live." Rapmonster said solemly.

The leader of the gang -or so what looked like the leader- rolled his neck then punched Rap Monster in the stomach.

"All right big guy" the leader said " but that was a warning.

My breath caught. How could he punch Rap Monster like that? What did he mean by 'gun' . He wasn't serious.....it had to be some code name.

They finally left as Rap Monster coughed and held his stomach.

"Moni!" I yelled running up to him " are you okay?! Who are they? You're not going to give them the gun right?"

Rap Monster looked up at me. " I'm fine. Don't worry about it." He said a lot more serious than he was yesterday.

"No you're not okay. You can talk to me. I won't tell anyone. What's going on? If you tell me you'll feel better. Like when I told you about my breakup." I insisted.

He started walking toward the bench we sat on the other day and sighed. "It's a long story kid. I'm not sure you want to hear it." He said getting a cigarette from his pocket.

I showed him my look of disapproval. "Gimme that. And I want to hear it" I pressured him.

He rolled his eyes and placed the cigarette in my hand to throw away. "I'm going to get you to quit smoking."

"And I'm going to teach you not to fall for jerks. There were obvious signs he was cheating on you." He knocked on my head. "I'm starting to wonder if there's a brain in there."

"Hey," I said fixing my hair. "In my defense, I had no parental guidance". I whispered.

"No parents huh? Yeah, me too. But I guess I'm a little different." He said staring ahead.

"So are you going to tell me why the gang was here?"

"Sure. But I warned you it's a long story."

I nodded my head. If Rap Monster was going to get himself into any type of issues it was %100 my concern. He was my friend, and I wasn't going to let petty things destroy him like smoking or gangs.

"Basically, my parents don't get along too well. Yeah I'm 18, but I still care. My dad has abused my mom so bad she is on life support with brain damage." He said almost starting to cry, but he held it together "I dropped out of colledge to start paying for her surgeries around 19. I couldn't afford it anyway, and I can't apply for any real jobs because I don't qualify." He took a pause "when money gets tough, or I have to move my location, I have no option but to keep up with paying the bills for her life support. Sometimes I have to go get the money" he said with a guilt raked tone "by that I mean I go to those boys, and I give them stuff. Not stealing, just trading. Stuff of mine, they are the only ones who want it. A gun, some other crap. And it helps me ya know? I don't know when she's going to heal up, but I haven't been able to see her in three years. And I have no idea why-" he put his head in his hands.

I could tell he was done explaining. I wanted more than anything a better life for him. I thought my life was hard while he woke up every morning wondering if his mom was alive. I wondered where his dad was, and other things, but now it wasn't the time. All I could do right now is wrap my arms around him. I couldn't say anything. I don't understand, and I'm fortunate.

After a long moment he looked up and said "Thanks for listening, I actually feel better. No miracle but still a little relieved. Don't judge me."

I smiled at him thankful I could put him at ease just a little ." Namjoon, I would never judge you. And I'm really proud of you for staying strong and sticking up for your mom. But don't do anything too dangerous. Please, even though the consequences may be brutal. Please make sure the gang won't hurt anyone with the gun. You don't want to assist murder." I told him.

He looked so depressed it broke my heart.

"You're right. I'm trying to protect a life, but I don't want to take away one in the process. I'll call the hospital and ask for some time."

I smiled "thanks Moni. I don't want anything happening to you."

He pulled me into a hug for a long time. I could feel he was hurting.

When he pulled away he finally said "well, I know what comes next for me..." He said sadly.

I'm pretty sure he was talking about meeting up with the gang tomorrow. I went on my tippy toes and put my hand on his shoulder "be strong, and if you need to talk- anytime- call me. And don't hesitate."

"Thanks April." He gave me a fist bump then walked into the Smoothie Shack. As for me, I knew I wasn't going back in there, so I was on my way home.

I saw a lot of cameras and a movie set. Cool! I thought as I looked over to see what was going on. I saw Jin and I kept walking closer. A security guard asked me to stay a distance but I could still hear. Jin was confessing his love to a woman I didn't recognize.

"Wow he is an amazing actor." I whispered under my breath.

As he got closer to the girl they kissed. I giggled, it's fun seeing Jin act. He was living in a completely different life under the camera light. It was nice knowing a movie star. A bunch of girls were crowding as well as holding up there smart phones in attempt to capture a picture of Jin.

I waved at him on his break and he waved back. He started walking my way. "Hi beautiful what brings you here?"

"I came to see only the best actor in town!" I said.

"Well I believe you made a wrong turn!" He laughed.

"You're so cool Jin, I didn't know you were a movie star."

"Oh of course! How do you think I mastered blowing kisses to all the swooners of the world?"

I smiled. "Well, I don't know about that, but you must be parched" I handed him the half melted smoothie I was suppose to give to a customer but I got chewed out before I could.

He took the smoothie and curtsied which made me giggle "thank you ma'am, half melted as I like it". "Would you like to stay until I'm finished? I can treat you to lunch."

"I'd love that. I said. I'll be sitting on the bench watching you glow. Hwaiting!"

He blew his signature kiss to me and walked back in set with his half melted smoothie.

"I'd like to incorporate this into the movie." He pointed to the smoothie talking to the director.

I laughed. Jin was too funny.

"Oh....okay...." The director said.

"Excellent! " Jin proclaimed then began to act again.

A/N: In my story Jin is 25 if you were wondering.