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7 months have passed....
A new year has arrived...
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Jimin Park

Soft, soft.

It feels so nice around my fingers.

Makes me want to stay.

I love clouds.

So fluffy.

So warm.

So soft.

If only I could stay like this forever-

"JIMIN!"

My door flings open and I scream out loud, waking up so abruptly. I fall off my bed before I could see who it was who interrupted my dream.

"JIMIN! OH, MY GOSH! JIMIN!" The yelling continued, but I was too confused to process anything that's happening.

Still tangled in my bedsheets, I peeked over my bed leg and saw Namjoon standing in front of the door with his arms out. His eyes were as big as his head.

"What the hell, you tree." I groaned and rolled over to my back. "I was sleeping."

"Dude, get your ass up!" He shouts and pulled out his phone, his arms still out. "Get up and check this out RIGHT NOW!"

"Oh, my gosh, Namjoon. If this is another one of those articles talking about men rompers, I don't want to know-"

"Dude, just get up!" He screamed once more.

Groaning, I stand up on my feet and walked over to Namjoon, who was frozen with his eyes on his phone screen.

"Why are you so urgent and loud?" I rubbed my eye. "You nearly gave me a heart attack and that isn't good for my health. There's an event this weekend. It's a big one, you should know."

"Jimin, you need to see this." He says and shoves the phone in my face.

I grab the phone and read whatever was on the screen.

"ASHLEY ZUNG, JASMINE VU, AND GRACE XIU ARE COMING BACK"

"Oh, sh*t!" I covered my mouth.

"Yes! And it's not a rumor! Jasmine's mom confirmed it and I got a text from Ashley."

I continued to stare at the title.

"COMING BACK" it read.

My heart did a front flip as I start hopping around with excitement. I cheered out loud and made some girly noises as I shake my hands around.

THEY'RE FINALLY COMING BACK!

I stopped jumping after a minute and cupped my face.

"I'm gonna see Grace again."

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"Hair, check. Makeup, check. Attire, check. Voice, check." I mumble to myself as I move around in front of the body mirror.

"Yes, yes, you look nice. You always look nice. You are looking better as always." Namjoon responds in a mumble too.

I let out an excited sigh. "I'm going to see Grace. After so long, we're going to be together again. What am I going to say? How will I greet her?"

"Jimin, this is Grace. Grace Xiu. Not the Queen of England."

"She's the queen in my heart."

"I meant that she's the same Grace you knew awhile ago. You act like yourself, Jimin."

I nod and nod. "Act normal. Act like Jimin. I am Jimin. I am me. Act like me. Normal. Me. Casual. Cool."

I took a million breaths and continued to practice my "cool look" in the mirror.

I want to look extra handsome for Grace.

I want to look amazing when we are together, so when the cameras capture us, haters will see how good we look.

Flexing.

"Jimin! The limo is here! So, is my wife! Come help us take pictures!" Namjoon shouts from downstairs.

I take one last turn in the mirror before running downstairs, making sure to keep my shoes free of scratches.

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"Dude, look." Namjoon leans over and hands me his phone.

On his phone, there was a video sent by Ashley. I pressed on it and immediately started sweating, already knowing what Ashley was about to record.

"Oh, Jimin, you're not ready for this snack!" Ashley laughs and turns the camera around.

Grace's back was turned and she seemed to be fixing her hair.

"Turn around." I whispered and continued staring at the beautiful back view she gave.

She was only wearing a simple, silky robe, but it still looked more magnificent than any other I've seen.

"Look at him." Jennie giggles and leans on Namjoon's shoulder. "He's so in love with her. It's the cutest thing."

I looked at the couple with obvious red cheeks.

"Jimin isn't ready." Jasmine's voice makes me look back at the video. "Or is he?"

"I'm ready." I chuckled.

I'm not.

"See you at the party." Jasmine waved and the video ends right there.

I started sweating as I hand the phone back to Namjoon.

I don't know if I'm nervous, or too excited, but I can definitely hear my heart punching my chest like it's trying to get out.

"What do I do?" I blurt out, rubbing my knees. "Once I see her, I-I will freeze and look like a total child."

"You won't freeze, Jimin." Jennie assures with a laugh. "Once you see her, you're gonna want to get your hands on that package."

"Whoa, Jennie." Her husband's eyes widen.

"What? Don't act like you're innocent, sweetie. Grace is here to play and her poor man is worried about how he's going to start." She shrugs and leans over to me. "You should be worried about how you're gonna stop."

I choked and loosened my collar.

"Jennie!" Namjoon awkwardly laughs and makes her sit back up. "Let's not worry Jimin more."

"I'm just trying to help."

"I'm sure you are, babe."

I cover my burning face.

Great.

Now I can't stop imagining things.

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We all arrive at the venue, camera ready and prepared to be blinded by the famous lights.

I wish Grace was here to walk with me in.

Jennie steps out, then Namjoon.

They attach their hands and give a quick kiss before walking down the red carpet.

I step out after and walked cooly towards the entrance of the huge venue.

I was too absorbed in my own thoughts and worries, I didn't focus on the paparazzi or reporters.

I just smiled, waved, and continued walking.

I enter the ballroom and there was already people dancing and drinking inside.

I passed them and sat at an empty table.

Waiting for my princess to come.

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Grace Xiu

What will I say to Jimin?

How will I greet him?

How will I find him in such a big room?

I took a deep breath and met with my girls downstairs.

Jasmine's mom runs out with her phone and starts snapping pictures.

"Ok! Enough pictures! Let's get you girls in the limo already. We can't be too long or the paparazzi will decrease." She rambles and rushes us out the door.

"Makeup?"

"Check."

"Hair?"

"Check."

"Dress?"

"Check."

"Shoes?"

"Che- OMG! My heels have a scratch on it!"

We all screamed out in panic.

"Oh, never mind. It was just the reflection of the window."

"Damn, Jasmine. This isn't the time for jokes."

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Ashley

Jasmine

Grace