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You put your earbuds in before you fell asleep, so that when your alarm went off at five, it would only wake you up. The loud beeping ensued and you quickly pulled out your earbuds as you sat up, instantly taking notice of a pull on your hoodie.

You looked down and saw that Jacob, who was on the floor sleeping next to you, had moved over to you in the night and grabbed onto your hoodie. You found this cute, but you had to get going.

You gently tried to remove his hand, but he woke up at the feeling. "Why are you awake?"

"I have to go do something for a few hours, but I'll be back later." You whispered.

He nodded tiredly and retracted his hand to his chest. You quietly got up and walked around everyone so that you could get ready for practice. Once you were ready, you grabbed your keys and looked at all of them sleeping peacefully.

"Cute." You whispered.

After making sure the door was locked, you were off to the circus tent.

"Okay, I have something important to say!" Everyone gathered around you, and you smiled at them. "Did everyone see the news?"

Blaze, one of your fire eaters, shook her head. "I didn't see it."

"Well, people have been asking for a reveal of Chase. As you know, my hidden identity and my mystique is one of the key points of our show, besides your incredible talents, that is." You elaborated. "I'm worried that not having that factor will drive people away from the circus. I keep my identity hidden with crazy masks and voice changers, it's a sight to see. Yet, people are asking for it and it'll bring good business. What do you guys think?"

"I think if people really enjoy the circus, they'll stay no matter what happens." Lucy, one of your tightrope walkers, replied.

Ego, one of your clowns, nodded vigorously. "It'll put on a beautiful show. An amazing performance with the reveal of the beautiful ringleader. I think people will eat it up."

"I don't think you should." Blaze said. "People may be disappointed. Once they make a person in their head, they'll probably be let down once they see who that person really is."

Button, one of your aerialists, slapped her arm. "Don't be so rude. It's her choice."

Blaze held her hands up. "I'm just giving you my honest opinion, Minji. You've been hidden ever since you were a child."

"That is true." You said. "But everything must come to an end at some point. At the end of the day, it's my decision, and I hope that no matter what I choose, you'll all be supportive."

"Always!" They yelled.

"Okay!" You clapped. "Let's run it again. Make sure you stretch, drink water, and make sure those hoops are going high this time! We can't afford mistakes."

You were trying to hurry back to your penthouse, anxiously bouncing your leg in the elevator. You were hoping that the guys weren't awake, because if they were, they'd ask questions and you didn't want to lie or tell them the truth just yet.

You unlocked the door and quietly walked in, taking your shoes off. You walked into the kitchen and grabbed a water bottle, but when you turned around, you saw Jacob at the counter. You almost dropped your water as he tried not to laugh at your surprised expression.

"What the heck!" You whispered. "Where did you come from?"

He pointed to the pallet. "Where I was when you left this morning?"

He remembered that you woke up.

"Where did you go, if you don't mind me asking?"

"I had to practice for something that's coming up." You told him, which was true

Jacob nodded and rubbed his eyes. "Speaking of practice, I have a game today. Do you want to come and watch?"

You smiled, not realizing that your cheeks got red. "I would love to."

"Why is Minji blushing at eight in the morning?" Hyunjae sounded.

Your hands flew up to your cheeks and you felt the heat on your palms. Why were you blushing all of a sudden? You shrugged it off and took a drink of your water, letting Jacob and Hyunjae observe you.

"I guess I'll make breakfast?" You suggested. "Can someone else help me?"

Jacob held his hands up and walked away, as did Hyunjae. Hyunjae quickly woke Chanhee up, despite you telling him not to. "Chanhee's a good cook, he can help you."

You pouted. "But he was sleeping."

"It's okay, Minji." Chanhee smiled as he stood up. "I needed to get up anyways."

So he helped you make a big breakfast for everyone. One by one, the smell woke everyone up, and everyone sat at the table.

"Did you guys sleep well?" You asked.

Hyunjae ran a hand through his hair. "Like a baby."

"Me, too." Sangyeon agreed. "I don't think I've ever slept on a pallet so comfortable before."

"I'm glad I could make my floor memorable."

They chuckled and continued eating. You didn't notice, but Juyeon caught Jacob admiring you. At Juyeon's expression, everyone else looked at Jacob.

"What?" Jacob questioned out loud.

You looked up as Juyeon shook his head. "Nothing, don't worry."

You took a drink of water and played with the rings on your hands. "Do you guys think that everyone's true identity should be revealed at some point?"

Changmin thought about it for a moment. "I think so. It's inevitable - someone will know sooner or later."

"Why do you ask?" Younghoon added.

You shrugged innocently. "I was just wondering."

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