'If you think that everything's sugar and gold,

Then get ready to be surprised.'

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10:36 pm
30th December 2024
In the hotel restaurant

*ting ting ting ting ting ting ting*
The spoon tinged against the wine glass, everyone's chatters silencing slowly. Now there was silence on the table, except for the small eating noises coming from the other end, near Taehyung.

"Ahem" Namjoon cleared his throat. "Taru, Y/N" he softly said to the two busy girls chewing off their chicken and not giving a damn. "Y/N!" he whisper-shouted again and Jungkook chuckled under his breath. The two best friends looked up from their plate, just to look at around fifty eyes staring at them. One of them, being Bang Si Hyuk's.

"I'm so sorry" Taru quickly threw the chicken wing back in the plate, wiping off her face. You did the same, looking back at the old man who was waiting for you both to finish. "Alright, are you done there ladies?" he finally spoke and the both of you chuckled embarrassingly.

"So today, is indeed the day before the Grammys. Yet another nomination for us in the biggest award show in the world. I need to hear some claps!" he said the last line loudly and all of you clapped, Taehyung and Jimin hooting with genuine smiles on their faces.

"So there are three reasons for this celebration. The upcoming Grammys that we are attending tomorrow being the first one; the second one, any guesses?" He asked with a smile and Taehyung raised both of his hands, ready to hear the cheers and hoots following after from the whole staff on the other tables and from the main table as well. "Yes, yes. Happy birthday to the hidden weapon of our group, Kim Taehyung."

Everyone clapped again and Taru quickly pecked his lips, followed by a hug by Bang PD nim for which Taehyung went to the other end. Coming back to his place, Taehyung sat down and then Si Hyuk continued.

"Now, the third reason, is something that I won't tell because I'm too tired. Jungkook-ah? Mind if you do it for me?" he said, a playful smile lingering on his lips as he looked at Jungkook, sitting down. After a few seconds, Jungkook stood up, nervously chuckling and eyeing Hoseok. Hoseok grinned, looking at him with encouraging eyes.

"Ah I- this is so nerve-wracking there are so many people here" he quickly said under his breath but everyone could hear it because of the pin-drop silence, causing small giggles to escape everyone's mouth. You were also excited, looking at Jungkook with shining eyes, ready for him to speak.

Jungkook sighed, "I'll just do it tomorrow" he whispered almost sitting down before a stern voice stopped him. "Jungkook" he saw Hobi eye him, seriously threatening him with a stern look. "Stand up." He said and Jungkook shook his head in defeat, taking a deep breath, and finally speaking.

"Tomorrow evening, we'd be starting a new year. Tomorrow, it'll be my first time ever going to a solo nomination at the Grammys. It's beautiful, but at the same time is scary." He grinned. "Everyone here, the staff and crew, I love you all from the pit of my heart for making this happen for me. You all are my family." He softly sighed, meaningful words escaping his mouth.

"I couldn't have my eomma and appa here with me today, my mom's health is not perfect. She cannot travel a lot. But for this 'something' that I'm about to do, I need my family's support. So help me out okay?" He smiled to each and everyone sitting in the room, a few people tearing up because of his words.

"I chose this day," he got out of his place and started walking softly to the opposite side of the table. "Because it is the best. We had so many things to do - but I thought taking your time for this small thing wouldn't take long." He stopped behind you, you were getting inquisitive for what he was about to do.

"And as much as I hate to prove it right what Bangtan had said a few years ago, now I can't stop." He said and Hoseok smiled brightly, ready for it to happen. "Y/N" he softly nudged you and you looked back, he held out his hand for you making you stand up. "Oh?" you questioningly asked him and he grinned.

Now you were standing in front of him, everyone's eyes on the two of you, causing you to blush. "What are you doing?" You softly asked and he blinked his eyes, showing his teeth to you. "Are you drunk?" you meant to say it softly, but the defining silence made it come out a lot louder and everyone was chuckling at that, even Jungkook.

"Brace yourself" he softly said and you still stood like a rock, holding his hands with both your hands. Then he left your touch, kneeling down on one knee, right in front of you. 'Oh no' your mind screamed. You had an idea about what was about to happen. Of course you had an idea. 'No Jungkook, please don't' you screamed in your head.

His hand went to his pocket, but just to frown later. "Hobi hyung, it's not here" he softly said disappointed, before hobi checked his own pocket to find the small box. "Kook, you sucker" he said and threw the box to Jungkook, followed by a giggle from the crowd again. "Finally" he smiled at the box, not sparing you a glance.

You recognized the small box. Oh yes you did. Horror was slowly taking over your face. "Y/F/N" Jungkook started, loud and clear this time. "I've known you for three years, been through with your sadness, been through with your happiness. Fought with you, cried with you, smiled with you. And believe me, pampering a girl like you isn't fucking easy" He chuckled, looking in your eyes.

"Y/N, I love you." As soon as he said that, the crowd was roaring as loud as ever, not letting him complete. Everyone was in tears except the bangtan boys, who were too excited for the moment to blur their visions. Once it quietened, Jungkook could complete. "Would you marry me?" he opened the box in his hand still kneeling down with a huge grin.

Everyone started to cheer, applause all around. Everything was so lively to Jungkook. So very lively to him. But for you, it was a whole different story. You were looking at him with shock, your eyes completely empty and without emotions. Everything was in slow motion for you, and suddenly everything was blurry. All the sounds, all the chants were all gone. You could hear that screaming sound in your head, making you reactionless.

Everyone was on their feet now, clapping like anything. "Say something, idiot." Jungkook urged again, ready to hear a yes from you. But your reaction was something no one expected. "Jungkook" the words left your lips so naturally. He looked at you, not minding the chaos and the only focus he had was on you.

While he was there, kneeling in front of you, your wide eyes looked down, then at all the other people. And then, you left.

You walked out of the scene with haste steps and Jungkook's face left its glow, eyes suddenly empty. "Go after her" Yoongi said softly from beside when the crowd quietened because of the scene going on. "She might've been in too much of a shock" Yoongi said again, patting Jungkook's back.

Jungkook nodded and smile, a little bit of hope coming back to him. He was about to go out, but just so he wouldn't create a scene, he turned around, raising the box to show it to everyone. "I'll be back with her, people" He grinned and everyone clapped. "Go get her" the make-up artist shouted.

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"Y/N!" you heard panting behind you, looking back you saw him, standing in front of you. You were on the balcony, trying to calm yourself down. When he looked at you carefully, your eyes couldn't match his and he frowned. "Did I do something wrong, baby?" He quickly asked, cupping your cheek.

"No" you shook your head. "Then? Do you want to say yes personally to me?" he smiled, trying to be caring and gentle. "No" you said again, and his eyebrows furrowed again. "I mean yes -" You stopped, hesitantly looking away. "Hey Jungkook?" you said, tears in your eyes. "Hmmm?" he asked, voice still soft and calm as ever.

"What if I'm not ready?" you finally said, uneven breaths leaving your mouth. "What?" he asked again and you looked at him, a sorry look on your face. "Are you trying to say-" Jungkook started but you stopped him. "I'm saying that.... I may be not ready for this." You said again, his heart shattering down slowly.

"Okay" he breathed out, looking down and then looking at you again, a painful and forced smile on his face, before he pecked you on your cheek. He looked away, gulping and then looking up, trying to compose himself. A small chuckle left his lips. But you knew that the chuckle wasn't out of joy. It was out of sorrow and self-pity. It was to hide his tears. He then turned around, not looking back at you, and left the balcony.

"Shit" you cursed, hitting the railing with your hand once he was gone. You buried your face in your palms, trying to forget every single thing. How could you? Your Jungkook didn't deserve this. He didn't deserve this treatment. The tears in your eyes were threatening to come out, but sadly couldn't. Because you were too sad to cry.

A/N

NOTE : THIS UPDATE WAS PURELY DUE TO THE HAPPINESS OF BTS COMEBACK. IT WAS ALREADY WRITTEN, AND I SWEAR I'M STUDYING. 😄

I'M NOT STUDYING.

Probably made it obvious, but yeah.... That happened... heartbreak heartbreak. More drama to come. More drama. It's the Grammy's after all.

https://youtu.be/gwMa6gpoE9I

OKAY NOW LET ME START. BANGTAN SONYANDAN IS SUCH A BAD BOY GROUP. They didn't let me study. The come back is killing me. And I'm unable to die. Who's gonna pass tomorrow's exam? I need Y/N to teach me computers a bit....

https://youtu.be/UNdad29_G20

my favorite song from the album.

STREAM PEOPLE, STREAM FROM MY SIDE TOO.

God bless me so that I can pass the exam tomorrow. And yeah, Junganya_04's sympathy.