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Jungkook stared at the little girl in front of him, like they were engaged in some kind of staring contest. He couldn't believe what he had heard, two weeks after marriage and his cousin decides to adopt a child.

"Thanks for this bro" Jimin tapped Jungkook's shoulder and left for work.

"Hi I'm Jungkook, your uncle. You can call me Kookie. So what do you want to do?" Jungkook asked the little girl who had formed a bossy posture.

"Makeover!." She half yelled excitedly, and gave him eyebrows signalling he was going to be the model for all of this.

Jungkook had no choice but to settle on the stool, while she took Rose's make up products, her little legs skittering over the place.

"I'm going to make you very pretty, Kookie Samchun." She smiled, starting with the eyebrows.

Jungkook was bored out of his mind, so he faced his phone, scrolling through Instagram posts.

"All Done. Kookie Samchun, you look so pretty. I'm going to take a shot of this and send it to Appa and Omma" She chuckled

As Jungkook looked in the mirror, he realized that his eyebrows had been transformed into two fierce, sculpted slashes across his forehead.

They were so angular and dramatic, they looked like they belonged on a villainous anime character, not on his face. He laughed awkwardly, trying to hide his horror and wondering if anyone would even recognize him with his new look.

"Jungkook's jaw dropped. 'You've gotta be kidding me!' he exclaimed.

He grabbed her little arms and tickled her mercilessly, making her squeal and giggle. 'You're a little devil, you know that?' he said, still tickling. 'I can't believe you'd make me go shopping looking like this!' But deep down, he had to admit, her playful mischievousness was kind of adorable.

"Toys!" She screamed, almost defeaning Jungkook's ears.

"You can grab anything you want, Little devil" He smiled, ruffling her hair. He found her quite cute, it was still unbelievable to him that he was an uncle. And now, He was going to spoil Jia with lots of love and gifts.

After filling up the cart with series of toys, They proceeded to check out. The list of reciept becoming as long as a rope.

With Jungkook and Jia all loaded up with their purchases, they head out of the store, trailed by a small army of overworked employees carrying Jia's loot. They make it to the car, and Jungkook starts stacking boxes and bags in the trunk, trying to fit everything in. It's like a game of Tetris, but with toys instead of blocks.

"Thanks" Jungkook says, giving them tips and entering the car.

"Kookie Samchun, I'm hungry" Jia turns to him with a cute pout.

"Arraso, lets head to Subway"

"Yay" Jia says enthusiasticly, raising her hands up.

"Enjoy your food. You look like your Appa here." the Subway employee says with a playful smirk as she hands over their sandwiches.

"You sure you're not her Appa?. Wow, I thought you were" Jungkook just shakes his head and laughs. "Nope, just her bodyguard," he says, winking at Jia.

The employee's eyebrows shoot up in surprise, but she just nods and grins. "Well, she's one lucky girl, then." Jia smiles at her, with sauce all over her lips.

"Omma!" Jia screams over the facetime and Rose waves at her weakly, You could see sadness wash over her face, even with her pretend smile.

"Hi Noona" Jungkook says and she waves too with a smile.

"How are you doing Jia?"

"I'm doing great. Kookie Samchun took me to the toy store and now we're at Subway, I'm eating a sandwich. And it tastes so yummy Omma. Omma where are you?"

"That's good. You have to thank your Kookie Samchun okay?" And Jia nodded her head vibrantly, which looked cute.

"I'm at a Meeting. I'll call you later okay?, Bye Jia, Bye Kookie" Her face zoomed out of the camera.

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ROSE

"Everywhere Rose went, she could see Kim Jennie's smug, smiling face looking down at her. She started to feel like she was in a horror movie, like Kim Jennie was haunting her.

She felt like she was going crazy, like she was being erased from the world. She couldn't even escape her at home - her own followers on social media were posting about Kim Jennie, abandoning Rose and her once-promising career.

Kim Jennie's face was everywhere now. Posters in the shops, billboards on the streets, even on the home screens of people's phones. Rose couldn't escape it. Everywhere she turned, Kim Jennie was there, mocking her with her success.

"I'm Sorry, he's not returning to the office." The secretary told Rose and her Manager, Juwon.

"But we've been here since 5am!, Hyah..."

"... It's fine. Could we meet him tomorrow?" Rose asked.

"You could stop by, but I don't think you'd see him. Excuse me" She bowed and left for her cubicle.

"Who do these people think they are!. They once flooded our office with scripts for you before, now they're doing this!" Juwon spat, clearly unsatisfied.

Juwon was not only her Manager but her best friend, she hated it when Rose wasn't treated right and how Rose never reacted to it.

They both graduated from the same high school and college, so they had been close nit friends since then.

"Juwoniee, Do you remember what you told me when I first received a script?" Rose turned to Juwon who was driving.

"Of course. I said it was just the beginning, You were going to make it big and I was ready for it" She chuckled softly.

Rose smiled, reminiscing those good times "Yeah. I think it's the ending now"

"It's not ending yet. Don't worry, we'll fix this. Maybe we'll go pacify Director Nam tomorrow?" Juwon said and Rose nodded.

"You can drop me off at that Bar, I want to see someone" Rose pointed to the far away cafe from them.

"You're going to meet him again?, Why?. Your Mom already warned you to stop seeing him, focus on your marriage and your career now please"

Rose smiled, "It's fine. I love him and I won't stop even if My Mom disagrees" With that, she stepped out of car and waved Juwon goodbye.

She stepped into the pub bar, the stench of alcohol overwhelming her nostrils. Lost of people gathered there, some for team gatherings, some with their partner. She didn't need to wear a mask, they were all drunk but she decided to, anyway.

She strolled towards a man wearing a black Jacket and signaled for him to follow her, they both stepped out of the bar and began strolling down the road.

"Are you okay?. I heard Jennie's stealing your scripts?" He asked and she didn't respond, he could feel something was up so he hugged her.

She began to sob as he stroked her hair while hugging her, she needed this. Crying her soul out in the middle of the empty street, late at night.

When she was done, he went into a convenient store and got her ice cream, specifically Vanilla, her favorite.

During their childhood together, anytime she cried, he always got her ice cream and immediately she'd become a happy puppy.

"Thanks Jin" She smiled, licking the ice cream judiciously.

"It hurts me to see you cry, Don't cry anymore. How's your husband?" He kicked the air.

"He's doing Okay. I should message him that I'll be going home tomorrow morning" She suddenly remembered and texted him.

"So, what did you find?" She turned to him, curiousity eating her away.

*****

Rose walks in, shoulders slumped, her expression weary and defeated. She holds a blanket over her, as it was super cold in the morning.

"Hey, sorry. I had to sleepover at my Manager's for a project" she lies through her teeth, Jimin opens his tablet and shows her the news headlines.

ROSE ACCUSED OF INFIDELITY AS SHE'S SEEN HUGGING ANOTHER MAN PASSIONATELY.

She scoots in closer and sees the picture of her and Jin hugging, but it isn't what it looks like. She was sad and he was just comforting her, but she couldn't tell Jimin about him, not yet.

"I don't care who you Cheat with!. This shouldn't affect my business!. Take care of your mess. I hate liars more than anything. I thought you were different, but I guess not" Jimin spat venomously, jamming his door after him.

Rose wanted to explain but she didn't know how to, she wanted to say it isn't what it looks like but couldn't. She just leaned beside her door, hot tears streaming down her face.

The knock on Rose's door woke her up from her daydream.

"Omma!, It's Jia!" Jia announced and she quickly opened the door for Jia.

"Good morning Omma!, I'm going to the park today!. Appa is taking me, he said you can't come. Why?" She pouted, hugging Rose from her neck.

"Omma is sick, but you'll go for me right?. Have fun for me okay?. Be a good girl."

Jia buried her head in Rose's neck, a small pout forming on Jia's lips, "Omma, I don't want to leave without you. Please come, please, pretty please" She urged Rose but She only smiled and shook her head.

"Jia, it's time!. Let's go!" Jimin called out from the door, not wanting to be with Rose in the same room.

Even though he acted like he didn't care, deep down he was hurt. He was beginning to like Rose. And something didn't feel right, so he called his secretary to hire a PI to find out who that man is.

He wasn't going let go of Rose easily, not without a fight.

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*****

KANG JINA

I'm sorry" She heard a shrill voice say. There stood Taehyung, Right in front of her, freezing. He fainted in her arms out of Cold.

She looks at Taehyung's freezing cold body in her arms, feeling a mix of guilt and panic. She knew she had to get him back to the his house, but she didn't have the strength to carry him on her own. She looked around desperately, hoping to spot someone who could help.

Jina drags Taehyung's limp body through the sand, sweating and cursing under her breath, as they trudge towards his apartment he mumbled three seconds ago.

The streets are deserted, the only sound is the crunch of their footsteps. She's determined to get him to safety, but her anxiety is mounting with every step.

Jina drags him into his apartment building and lets him collapse onto the wall. He's still muttering under his breath, his teeth chattering, and Jina is trying to piece together what he's saying.

Suddenly, she hears him mumble a four-digit number, and she realizes it must be his apartment code. She quickly enters it and the door unlocks, giving her access to his place.

Jina sets him down on the couch, and begins to look around for the kitchen. To boil water and warm Taehyung up.

As the water heats up, she takes a moment to take in the space - it's surprisingly neat and stylish, with modern furniture and a cozy vibe. The warm lighting and minimalist decor make the apartment feel welcoming, despite the dire circumstances. She drapes a blanket over Taehyung's shivering form, and starts massaging his cold hands to bring some warmth back into his body.

Jina smacked Taehyung's head, eliciting a yelp of surprise from him. 'What were you thinking, going into the freezing sea water like that?' she chided, her voice a mix of exasperation and concern. Taehyung, still shivering, could only manage a sheepish grin in response.

"Cold" Taehyung stuttered, shivering. He held onto her tightly which caught her off guard.

As Taehyung's arms tightened around her, Jina felt her annoyance give way to a fluttery feeling in her stomach.

She realized, with a start, that his embrace was surprisingly comforting, despite her desire to scold him for his foolishness. The warmth of his body against hers was undeniably pleasant, and she had to admit, she didn't mind being this close to him.

Jina tried to act nonchalant, but her cheeks were starting to flush. She couldn't deny the warmth she was feeling, both physically and emotionally. But she wasn't about to let Taehyung know that.

She put on her best poker face, hoping he didn't notice the flush in her cheeks or the slight quiver in her voice as she asked, 'You didn't have to search for those shoes. It's Okay, I have other things to remember my Omma by "

"Shower" Taehyung managed to say again, and Jina nodded.

She led him into the bathroom, turned on the shower, and helped him out of his wet clothes. As the steam from the hot water filled the room, Taehyung began to thaw out, his muscles finally starting to relax. Jina couldn't help but notice the way his wet hair clung to his forehead, his chiseled jawline glistening with drops of water.

Jina didn't know when she bit her lips, and stared at his structured abs for a long period of time.

As Taehyung stepped into the shower, Jina handed him a towel and turned to leave, but he reached out and gently grasped her wrist. 'Thanks,' he murmured, his voice low and husky. "I'm sorry, and Thanks"

Jina felt her pulse quicken as Taehyung's warm hand lingered on her wrist. She hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do, but then she took a deep breath and turned back to face him.

Their eyes locked, and she could feel a current of electricity pass between them. Suddenly, the steamy shower seemed to be the only thing that existed, and everything else melted away

She kissed him this time and He kissed her back, closing the door to the toilet. Water drained on them like rain, as they held a passionate kiss.

She broke it like she came to her senses, and breathed "I can't"

"Why?" His eyes communicated to hers.

"You don't even know my name. I don't know yours" She suddenly got angry and before she exited the door, she turned to him "Set a new passcode" and closed the door after her.

"Kang Jina. Your name is Kang Jina"Taehyung whispered to himself, getting out of the shower.

"Hyah!, Kang Jina!. Get it on straight!" Jina patted her face, as she was walking home. She was on a thin line of having sex with someone she had met once, maybe twice, oh yeah thrice. But she still didn't know his name, she defended herself to herself.

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My Corner

Hey y'all, so Jin is the same thing as Seokjin, don't get it twisted. He's also a new character, who is he to Rose?, Does Jimin have a new rival. Comment who you think he is >>>>