Grace Xiu

Jimin and I walked out in the garden after breakfast and spent most of the morning and afternoon with each other.

We took time and soaked in the beautiful scenery and flowers, climbed trees, laid down on flower beds, made flower crowns and gave them to each other. We played Hide And Seek, Charades, Tag, and Guess That Snake (a game we made up).

We impersonated Cathy and Hannah like professionals.

Overall, it was like a date between 10 year olds.

But, it was still the funnest time ever.

When we got tired from the playing around, we sat under the shade and talked and talked together.

Nothing "romantic". We had a normal, friend-to-friend conversation with different, random topics.

Like, one of those "past midnight" conversations.

I don't know where we are in our "relationship", so I really didn't want to spring up any questions regarding that. Especially now since I'm "recovering" from a breakup. I didn't want to make things awkward.

It's been only 2 days and all this happened...

What is life?

What is my life?

It's crazy to think all this happened in only 2 days....just a weekend.

Jimin and I just got to reminiscing too. Even he didn't mention anything about our relationship or any relationships actually.

We both gossiped about Cathy and Seokjin and exposed them to each other, making jokes here and there.

It was nice.

And shady.

I've never noticed how well we communicate with each other.

We connect well.

Other than my girls, Jimin is the one person I can talk to for days straight about anything and anyone.

I like that.

I like him.

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Alright.

Tonight is the LAST NIGHT of this weekend's Spring Formal. The last full day here in this fine hotel. Tomorrow, we are packing and saying goodbyes (although I'm sprinting out of here when the sun hits 'cuz I don't want to talk to anybody, I just want to leave).

Tonight is also where the Spring King and Queen get announced and they will get to spend the night in a private yacht.

I was so pumped for this specific party, but after what happened, I don't feel like attending.

What was the point of going if I don't want to win?

I know Seokjin and I can't get it. It should be obvious that we're not together anymore. Word spreads.

If I see Cathy's damn face again, I swear I'll end her for real this time. I'm sick of her and her hoe gang.

What else could I do, though?

Everyone was going to this party. Might as well attend too.

And....my dress can't be passed up.

No, honey, no.

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"They're here! They're here!" Jasmine screeches and hops around the balcony while swinging her arms. "THEY'RE HERE! OMG!"

Ashley and I ran outside and looked over the edge.

There, in the parking lot, was a huge, black limo with big roses on the front and back. The words "JENNIFER VU DELIVERS" were in the middle in gold letters. Seconds later, two other basic, black limos pulled up and parked next to the van.

"That's my mama." Jasmine bit her fist as she watched the limo. "Being extra."

"Damn, the dresses came in a better ride than us." I snickered.

Paparazzi and fans started surrounding the hotel parking lot, screaming and flashing pictures.

If it weren't for the hotel security working their butts off to keep them away, we'd get mobbed.

My girls and I ran downstairs to greet Jennifer and our dresses for tonight.

"Hey, mom!" Jasmine shouted and hugged her.

We greeted her too with hugs.

"Look at my babies. All grown up and slaying media." She laughs and clasps her hands together. "And look! Those are mostly your fans!"

She pointed behind her and once we looked at the crowd, they got louder.

I didn't pay much attention to what they were screaming, there was too many.

As Jasmine and Ashley were checking out the van, Jennifer pulls me away by the arm.

"Words speaks like wildfire, sweetie. I don't know how this happened or what exactly happened...or if it's true, but," She pulls me closer. "Are you alright?"

She didn't say much, but I knew what she was saying.

"I'm doing alright now." I whispered, smiling to assure her. "How bad is it on the internet?"

She shakes her head. "Let's just say, if you need to get away from the world for awhile, just come talk to me. I know a good place."

"Mama! Where are the dresses?" Jasmine shouts, gettibg our attention.

"Hold on, honey!" Jennifer yells, then turns back to me. "Grace, you better not keep everything bottled up. If you are in need if help, you know who you can talk to....and you know where I live."

I nodded. "Thank you."

She winks at me before rushing to the van to open it up.

"Alright, here are your dresses! My crew will bring them up to your hotel room. We cannot let ANYBODY see them before the actual party. So, when did it start?" Jennifer asks.

"It started 15 minutes ago. People wouldn't dare to be late to this party, so there shouldn't be anybody out now." Ashley answers.

"Perfect. We'll need about an hour to prepare you girls, then you can be on your way to make a Cinderella Entrance."

"Will you be joining us?" I asked her.

"I will not, sadly. I have a fashion show to attend in a different city in about 3 hours."

"So you have to leave right away?"

"Yes! Now, less talking and more moving!" Jennifer holds up her finger and motions her crew to the hotel. "Get the dresses in! Get everything in! We have an hour! MOVE! MOVE! MOVE!"

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I sat in my chair as people around me were putting on makeup and doing my hair.

They were rushing, but their skills were definitely not dented by that.

It literally felt like I was attending the AMAs or something.

After some minutes, it was now time for me to put on the dress.

THE DRESS!

THE!

DRESS!

The one that Jennifer was about to give Cathy, but we caught them on time.

I almost fainted when I saw it in the closet. And when the people were bringing it up in a long, white box that looked too much like a coffin.

The extraness is real.

And it's here.

It was too majestic, I had to have 3 people help me put it on.

*Knock*

"Hello? Grace?"

Jimin?

Sh*t, it's Jimin.

"Yes?" I called.

"Where are you? The party started already!"

"I'll be down! I'm just getting ready! Go back down. I'll meet you there." I shouted.

"Oh, ok!"

Wait, I haven't even seen Jimin in his attire yet.....

Lowkey excited to see what he has to serve tonight.

Am I getting a snack?

Or a meal ;)

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"Ugh, what would I do to be young and beautiful again..." Jennifer cupped her face as she admired us.

"Stop, mom. You can pass for a college student." Jasmine joked.

"But look at you girlies!" She ran over and gave us three a big hug. "So beautiful. I might cry."

Her photographers took some quick shots before rushing out of the hotel and back into the limos.

Jennifer stepped back and looked at us like we were her newborn babies.

"So grown up. So gorgeous. My dresses look amazing on you all............ALRIGHT! I got to go! I'll see y'all back home! Have fun. Stay safe. Don't do the sex. Praise Jesus. I love you all. Don't ruin the dresses. Kisses!"

She scurries out of the hotel in seconds, leaving us standing there, awkwardly.

We were an hour and a half late for the party, but we didn't mind. It's not like the party was going to end anytime soon.

"Are you ready, girls?" Jasmine grabbed our hands.

I nodded.

"Ready to show them who the real queens are." Ashley laughs.

"Time to show how much you've already move on from Seokjin." Jasmine nudged me. "Put the EX in EXTRA."

I rolled my eyes, but agreed. "I do love showing people how better I am without them."

"And showing how lucky your boyfriend is." Ashley winks.

"What boyfriend?" I scoffed.

Jasmine and Ashley just smirked at me.

Girl senses.

"I will trip you." I threatened them with a finger.

"Please. You know if I go down, you all are coming down with me." Jasmine flips her hair. "Our dresses will break our fall anyways."

We all laughed together as we headed for the entrance of where the party was being held.

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Ashley ↓

Jasmine ↓

Grace ↓