only ones who know- arctic monkeys

~YOONGI'S POV~

"Y/N, are you okay?" Yoongi asked, looking over his shoulder from where he sat at the computer with Namjoon and Hoseok. You were hunched over the coffee table in the studio, hands covering your face.

"I'm fine," you said, the sound coming out muffled. Not believing you, Yoongi got up and stretched before making his way over to you.

It was the following Monday night after the rap concert with Hoseok. More videos were posted online, and it seemed that popularity was growing every day. Yoongi had started to think that maybe Namjoon was right; maybe they would be able to debut successfully.

Since everything at the concert had gone well with Hoseok, Bang PD was very pleased and said that he wanted Namjoon, Yoongi, and Hoseok to continue producing together. Yoongi and Namjoon were surprised when Bang PD hadn't announced, "Surprise, here's yet another new person to work with!"

Luckily, Yoongi and Namjoon actually really liked working with Hoseok. He was a positive presence to be around, and he worked really hard.

"C'mon, what is it?" he asked again, sitting down beside you and gently pulled your hands off of your face.

"I'm not going to be able to pass this test," you groaned in frustration.

"What test?"

"My last final exam. You know, the one I need to take tomorrow and pass so I can graduate University on Friday? Ugh, I'm done for," you complained, covering your face with your hands again.

"Uh oh, Y/N needs a pick-me-up. I'll be right back," Hoseok said suddenly, running out of the room.

"I'm sure you'll be fine. You're a good test taker," Yoongi reminded you, reaching out to once again hold your hands.

"There's just so much pressure on this test, and it's really stressing me out. I'm one more problem away from ripping my hair out," you complained, leaning back into the couch, seemingly giving up.

"Okay, look. You can't be that negative. You're just going to psych yourself out even more," Namjoon suddenly butted in, removing his headphones. "I can hear your freaking out even over the music."

"Sorry," you mumbled, and Yoongi laughed.

"Joon is right, Y/N. Overthinking it is just going to stress you out even more. Have some confidence. You've had some of the highest grades in your entire department this year, right?" Yoongi tried to convince you, his voice gentle.

"Yeah, you're right." You sighed.

"So, study a little bit more and then stop. Make sure you get a good night of sleep, eat breakfast before you go in the morning and you'll be fine," he replied. He would usually hate seeing you this stressed out, but he really believed that you would do fine on the test. In fact, he actually thought it was a bit cute how worried you are for something he knew you were well equipped for.

Hoseok entered the room again, waving around a bag of Skittles, "I thought something sweet might cheer you up," he grinned, handing it over to you.

"Thanks, Hoseok," you smiled, and Yoongi did too. He appreciated how Namjoon and Hoseok had immediately accepted you, treating you well and with kindness.

"Oh, but you're not allowed to share them with Yoongi. I know how he is with snacks," Hoseok snickered.

Yoongi rolled his eyes, "I've known you for a whole week, and I've only stolen ONE banana milk."

"Yoon," Namjoon called out, turning from the computer again.

"Huh?" Yoongi asked.

"Why hasn't Y/N invited us to her graduation yet?" Namjoon chuckled, raising an eyebrow at you.

Yoongi turned and looked at you, "That's actually a good question."

"I wasn't going to give you guys the invitations until I passed my last exam," you admitted a bit shyly, shifting uncomfortably beside Yoongi.

"Are you really that unconfident about doing well?" Hoseok seemed concerned, his face contorting into a frown.

"Maybe?" You grimaced slightly, ripping open the bag of skittles.

"That's right, eat those Skittles. Candy makes everything better; that's my life motto. Candy also makes me have to go the gym more; that's my second life motto," Hoseok said, eliciting a laugh from you.

"Well, since all of us except for you feel confident about your test, why don't you go ahead and give us those invitations?" Namjoon proposed the idea, and you complied, reaching into your backpack.

"One for you," you said, passing the card to Yoongi. "One for you, and one for you," you said, getting up to give Namjoon and Hoseok their invitations.

Yoongi opened his card, overlooking the printed "You're Invited" message, and looking onto the handwritten message at the bottom.

Yoon-

Thanks for helping me get through this school year. We've had many ups and downs, but I'll always be grateful for the day you showed up at Youth & Impulse looking like a scared puppy. We've both come so far since then, and I would be really happy if you would come to my University graduation ceremony.

~Y/N <3

A smile spread across Yoongi's face as you sat back down beside him on the couch. "Thanks, babe," he said quietly, giving you an extremely quick kiss on the lips.

"How many times am I going to be forced to see you guys kiss?" Namjoon complained.

"Well, technically, no one is forcing you," You replied with sass that caught everyone off guard.

"I agree with Y/N," Yoongi smirked.

"C'mon, Joon. I think they're cute," Hoseok gushed, tossing you two a smile so big it caused his face to scrunch up.

"So, you're all going to come on Friday, right?" you asked, changing the subject from kissing before things became any more awkward.

"I'll be there," Namjoon waved his hand, slipping his headphones back on and facing toward the computer.

"Me too," Hoseok nodded.

"And I'll obviously be there," Yoongi smiled at you, sneaking one more kiss while Namjoon wasn't looking.

"Obviously."

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~YOUR POV~

You had successfully passed your final exam, as the boys previously tried to convince you that you would, you were on track and ready for graduation. It was a surreal feeling; to finally be graduating after so much time and work you had put in while being on campus. But, in another way, it felt good. You had accomplished something huge, and you were proud of yourself for that. You were proud of yourself for continuing on, even throughout all of the drama and issues in your personal life.

And fortunately, Stevens was feeling up to attending your graduation as well. You were so happy you didn't have to have the awkward boyfriend introduction conversation with him, seeing he had known Yoongi for practically just as long as you had.

The boys arrived at the event hall early so that you had some time to see them and help get them to their seats before graduation began. You tried your hardest not to stare as they walked through the door, though, because they had come in practically looking like models.

You had seen Yoongi in nice clothes from his time at Youth & Impulse, but there was something about the way he looked with a full suit and jacket on that you feel a little weak in the knees.

And you had never seen Namjoon or Hoseok in anything other than glittery outfits and street clothes. To see them both in formal suits made you realize how attractive they really were. To see Yoongi, Namjoon, and Hoseok all looking that fine and walking together was definitely an experience.

The funny part was, you weren't the only one who noticed their beauty. Several eyes were on them as they walked in, you met them in the middle of the aisle.

"You look beautiful," Yoongi greeted you, grinning and leaning in to modestly kiss you on the cheek.

"Thanks for coming," you said looping your arm with his. "Thank you, guys, for coming as well," you nodded at both Hoseok and Namjoon with a smile.

"Happy to be here!" Hoseok smiled back, seemingly giddy as he bounced on the balls of his feet.

"Hey, do you need to pee or something?" Namjoon asked.

"I'm just excited. This is exciting!" Hoseok defended himself, shooting a frown at Namjoon.

"Do you guys want me to show you to your seats?" You interrupted before Namjoon and Hoseok had the chance to get into a full-fledged argument about being "too excited."

"Sure," Yoongi agreed, and you led them to their seats. Just as you all arrived, Stevens had too. He must have entered through the opposite door.

"Stevens! I hope you don't mind, but I have you sitting with Yoongi and some of our friends," you exclaimed, happy to see him. You knew you should've been going to see him more in the past few weeks, but your visits had been few between school and all of the prior drama with Yoongi.

"No problem at all. Yoongi, great to see you again," Steven's grinned, momentarily letting go of a crutch to shake his hand.

"Good to see you again too, Sir. I've missed seeing you around. Uh, Namjoon, Hoseok, this is Stevens. Y/N's uncle, and my boss at the café," Yoongi introduced them, and Stevens shook their hands as well.

"Nice to meet you, boys," Stevens said politely before you helped him sit down.

"You too, Sir," Hoseok smiled, his dimples showing.

"Yes, you as well," Namjoon nodded.

"So, you guys can sit here, and maybe after we can all go out for dinner or something?" you offered, hopeful.

"Sounds good to me," Yoongi shrugged, sitting down beside Stevens.

"Count me in," Namjoon complied, taking a seat next to Yoongi.

"Wait, but Y/N?" Hoseok seemed confused about something.

"What is it?"

"What about the rest of your family? Your Mom? Dad?" he asked, eyebrows furrowing in confusion. You were quiet for a moment, shocked by the question, and also unsure of how to answer it. Yoongi immediately jumped to your defense.

"Yah, shut up! What's with all the questions anyway?" Yoongi waved him off and Hoseok gulped, nodded, and sat down. He was frowning slightly, and his feelings seemed hurt even though he wasn't admitting it.

"It's okay, Hoseok," you forced a smile, trying to reassure him because he honestly hadn't done anything wrong, "This is it. Just you guys and Stevens."

He nodded, not saying anything else.

"Well, I uh have to get going. It's going to start soon," you said, and then left.

The entire ceremony went by much faster than you were previously expecting it to. You were gleaming with pride and excitement as you accepted your diploma, feeling incredibly accomplished and slightly embarrassed- Namjoon, Hoseok, and Yoongi were making a rather large amount of noise from their intense cheering, to say the least. Nonetheless, you were happy and happy that they were proud of you too.

Someone must've left after you had walked to go and by you some flowers, because after the ceremony was over, they were all holding four individual bouquets, handing them to you all at once.

"Guys, this gesture is very sweet, but I can't hold all of these," you chuckled, heart soaring and filled with more love than ever.

After taking an insane number of photos and saying goodbye to a few fellow classmates, you were ready for a nice dinner out with the four of them. But, Stevens decided to leave early as he was really getting tired. He encouraged you to go have fun with the boys anyway and to not worry about him. Reluctantly, you agreed.

"I know a good place, and it's not far from here," Namjoon offered once you were all outside and ready to walk to dinner. Yoongi carrying your heels for you as your feet hurt and you were tired of being taller than him.

"Lead the way," you agreed. The sun was just going down and the weather was amazing outside; everything just felt blatantly right.

Then, the first group of fans came up to the boys. It didn't bother you at first; they were nice, and just wanted a few quick photos before being on their way.

And then, the second group came. They were just as nice as the first, and the boys treated them with kindness. So, you were fine with it. They were attractive boys who were rising to stardom.

And a third group came. Three different groups of fans interrupted you guys before you had even made it off the first street. But, you forced a smile. It was okay. This is who Yoongi was. This is who his friends were. Yoongi was apologetic to you about the interruptions on a night that was supposed to be at you, but you waved him off. It wasn't his fault.

But then, finally, as you guys were comfortably settled in the restaurant, something else happened.

"You know, Y/N, I just wanted to say I'm really proud of you. Graduating is a huge accomplishment, and you've worked really hard to get here-"Yoongi was saying sweetly before there were 5 girls suddenly beside the booth.

"Are you Suga?"

"Rap Monster?"

"J-Hope?"

And that's when Yoongi really got mad.