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-The next morning-
-7 February,Monday-

You're in your room busy doing a live stream.

Stella: Love you guys*finger heart*
I'll see you all soon😄

You smile and give a small wave before ending the live.
You pick up your phone and go into your weather app.

Stella: My weather app says that it'll start snowing tomorrow...
I love snow*smile*

There's a light knock at your door.

Stella: Come in.

Your slightly ajar door swings open and Jungkook steps in with a big smile.

Jungkook: Hello,Miss Stella^^
You seem very happy today*dimples*

Stella: Yes,I am.
My weather app says that it'll snow tomorrow*smile*

He lets out a loud gasp. His nut brown eyes wide.

Jungkook: Really,Miss Stella?!

You nod furiously.

Stella: Yes,really!:)
It's going to snow!

He jumps up and down pumping his fists in the air.

Jungkook: I love,love when it snows^^
Yoongi hyung too! But his favorite season is actually Spring.

Stella: Me too!:)
I love the snow but Autumn is actually my favorite season.
But snow is really amazing.

Jungkook: Yayyyy^^

He stops jumping and his expression turns serious catching you off guard.

Jungkook: Okay. Enough of that.
I should be serious.

He clears his throat and his serious expression relaxes.

Jungkook: Miss Stella,I'm sorry for bothering you...but the reason I'm here is Hoseok hyung said that I should come and get you...
He says that he wants to show you something...

Stella: Okay...
And it's fine.
You don't have to say sorry.
Anyways.
Let's go:)

The two of you head to the livingroom and you look at the expressions of the others.
You feel confused and a little concerned.

Everyone looks so serious...except Kook...

Did something happen?

Hoseok: Morning,Stella.
I know you feel a little nervous seeing everyone like this...
But don't worry.
Nothing bad happened.
But I want to show you something.
It'll take a bit of time but it's fine.
I already got Yoongi to let your boss know that you might be a little late this morning.
So everyone get in the car and let's go.

Stella: O-okay...

Yoongi hands you one of your jackets and your backpack as he already packed your stuff for you.
You take them and nod in thanks as you all head out and get in Namjoon's car since his car can fit 8 people.
He starts to drive.

I don't know where we're going,but I feel nervous...

Hoseok gives Namjoon directions and I'm lost in my thoughts.

The car ride feels so long...

After some time the car stops and we get out.

-Inside the police station aka Seoul Police Station(SPS)-

Why are we here at the police station?

Stella: Hoseok,why are we here?

Hoseok: You'll see...

He walks away and whispers something to the person behind the counter.
You feel someone else standing next to you but it doesn't really register.
Their hand holding yours and giving it a gentle squeeze.
You jump a bit in surprise at the touch.
You look and see that it's Yoongi.
That he's still holding my hand.
He looks at the floor looking between embarrassed and sorry.

Yoongi: Sorry...I'll let go...
I did mean to scare you...

He lets my hand go and my hand falls to my side.

Yoongi: I just saw that you're worried...
I'm sorry for holding your hand like that...
I thought maybe it would help a bit,but I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable.
I should've asked first.

You shake your head.

Stella: No,it's fine.
You did help and I appreciate it.
I just got a bit startled.

I nervously grab a hold of his hand and his russet brown eyes widen a bit.

Stella: I really do appreciate it...
Thanks.

He continues to look at the floor as a shy smile spreads across his face.

Yoongi: You don't need to thank me...

Hoseok rejoins you all.

Hoseok: Ok,guys...
Only 5 of us can go in.
The rest have to wait here...

Stella: Okay.

Hoseok,Jimin,Yoongi,Namjoon and I go in while Tae and Jin stay with Kook.
We enter a white room.
It looks like some sort of detention room.
There are glass panels splitting the room.
As I continue looking my eyes fall on a familiar face.

Officer Yeong.

Stella: Good morning,Officer Yeong.

He nods.

Officer Yeong: Morning.
Mr. Min Hoseok over there brought in two men last night.
He says those two are the ones who attacked you.
We have multiple prisoners who fit your description.
We need you to identify them.
Are you up for it?

I feel myself trembling.
Seeing glimpses of what happened to me...
Of what could've happened...
I take a shaky breath...
Trying to stop my voice from wavering...

Stella: Yes,I am,sir.

It comes out as a whisper.
Officer Yeong looks at you for a second before nodding.

Officer Yeong: Good. Take a good look at each of them and be honest if the ones who attacked you are there.
Don't be scared.
Just face the glass panels.

He says pointing at them behind him while stepping side.
You hear a door open from behind the glass panels and 12 men come inside and get lined up with three other officers.
One stands at the end of the line of prisoners while another stands at the front with the other one standing next to him by the now closed door with their hands on their guns just in case the prisoners try something.

Officer Yeong: Take your time,Miss Kim.
They're behind the panels and they can't see or hear us.

You nod looking at each man and don't see the thugs.

Officer: None of them look like the thugs that attacked you?

He asks with his hands behind his back.
You shake your head feeling a little tired.

Officer Yeong: It's fine.

He looks at the officers behind the glass panels taking out his walkie talkie and clicks the button.

Officer Yeong: Bring in the others.

He says talking into it.
You guys can see the one officer behind the panel looking down at his walkie talkie.
He nods to the other officers and the other officers nod back.
They take the prisoners away before different prisoners come back and get lined up.
You once again look at all the lined up prisoners but don't spot the thugs.
The prisoners get taken and replaced and you continue to look at them.
The process repeats and after 20 minutes you start to feel tired and like you're wasting Officer Yeong,the other officers and the guys time.
You feel like giving up.
But then just as you're about to do so you see the thugs as they're being brought in with the new prisoners.

Stella: It's them!!!

All the guys look at the two that I'm pointing at.
They look badly beaten up and have the same clothes on as the day that they attacked me.
Their clothes seem damp and have dirt marks all over them.
Their hairs are messy and they have visible dark circles around their eyes.

They're in really bad shape.

I kind of feel sorry for them.

Officer Yeong: Are you sure,Miss Kim?

Jimin glares at him.

Jimin: Are you trying to say that she's lying?!

Hoseok: Calm down,Jimin.
He's just doing his job.

Officer Yeong nods.

Officer Yeong: Yes,sir...
I'm not saying that Miss Kim is lying.
I'm just asking if she's sure because if she accuses the wrong guys and they get charged with the crime...
Falsely charged.
It wouldn't be good.
Asking these questions is part of my job.
I don't ask them to make the person being questioned to doubt themselves.
So are you sure that those two are the same guys who attacked you,Miss Kim?

Stella: Yes,I am.

Officer Yeong: Do you have any evidence that they're the ones who attacked you or that they did?

He glances at me with pity and sadness.

Jimin: That's it!!!!
I've heard enough!!!!

Everyone looks at him.

Jimin: It's clear that this police officer doesn't believe you!
Let's go somewhere else where the police will actually do their job!

He grabs my hand pulling me after him.

Stella: No,Jimin...

His brown eyes widen.

Jimin: But----

Stella: Officer Yeong is asking valid questions.
We can't just leave...
I don't want to leave...

Jimin slowly nods his head.

Jimin: Yah...
Fine...
I'm sorry...

Stella: It's okay...
We'll leave in a bit,okay?

Jimin nods letting go of your hand as Namjoon watches.
You turn your attention back to officer Yeong.

Stella: Other than the light scar and memories of that day...
I have nothing to prove it...

Officer Yeong: I'm sorry to say this...
But nothing will happen without evidence...

You stay silent.

Officer Yeong: I know Mr. Min Yoongi was there and defended you...but you'll need more evidence and witnesses...
One witness and your statement won't help much.

I don't know how I'll do it...

Officer Yeong: You'll need to gather as much as you can...

He looks at me with sympathy in his dark brown eyes.

Officer Yeong: Miss Kim,I know you're telling the truth...
My daughter was sexually assaulted when she was 12...
The boy was her age and he got away.
I can see in your eyes that you're not lying.
You have the same look in your eyes that my daughter had that day...
The look I still see in her eyes from time to time.
But I can't let my personal life affect my work but what I can promise that I'll try my hardest to help you in your case.

My vision gets clouded by tears...

Officer Yeong: That's all.
We'll call when we find anything of use,Miss Kim.

He exits the room leaving you guys behind.
You look at Jimin and see he has a worried expression.

Jimin: Hey...
It's okay.
Hoseok caught them.
They're behind bars.
So don't worry,okay?
Do you want some coffee?
I could go get you some.

You shake your head as you wipe your tears.

Stella: No,it's fine.
I just want to go...
I should get to work.
We all should.

Jimin: If you're sure you're up for it...

You all exit the room and nod to the officers as the others are getting up and following as you all head out and get into the car.

The second Namjoon starts driving you let out a breath getting ready to ask questions.
Namjoon looks at you through the rearview mirror and then at Hoseok who's sitting in the front passenger seat next to him.
Hoseok looks at him understanding.

Stella: So...

They all look at you.
Namjoon only glances at you through the rearview mirror as he's driving.
You look at them.

Stella: What happened to the thugs?
I mean.
They look badly beaten up.
Just.
What happened exactly?
From the start?

Hoseok: Well.
Yoongi was frustrated that the police still didn't make any progress with finding the thugs.
He even said that he'd go out alone that night to look for them himself.

You look at Yoongi feeling surprised but not super surprised as that does sound like something Yoongi would do as you've gotten to know him more during your stay with them all.
Yoongi doesn't look at you as he already knows what you're thinking.
Aka "Why would he put himself in such a dangerous position?".
You don't ask the question as you already know the answer.
Plus the guy rescued you from a BURNING building so what he almost did honestly isn't that surprising to you.
Namjoon stops the car as the roads are full of cars and the roads are being worked on.
Traffic starts moving but it's pretty slow as Namjoon allows the car to slowly creep forward before having to stop the car again.

Hoseok: As Yoongi was about to head out.
Namjoon spoke up and that stopped Yoongi in his tracks.
Namjoon said that Yoongi won't do the search for the thugs alone.
That me and him will help.
Namjoon said that the three of us will do it without you guys knowing.
He formed a plan.
He would try and find any clues and will also describe the criminals since he has hyperthymesia.
Basically it means Namjoon can remember things in great detail but just like any person he does forget things.
And with everything he remembers just like any person the details of what he remembers will not always be entirely accurate because as said.
He also forgets.
Anyways he said I would be the sketch artist.
Actually painter since I can't draw.
Yoongi would try and think of anything that could possibly help us locate the thugs.
He said we would start our search at dusk the next day.

Stella: Wow.

You look at Namjoon through the rear view mirror as you're honestly surprised at what Hoseok said.
Namjoon feels you looking at him through the rear view mirror but keeps his chesnut brown eyes on the slow moving traffic.

It's surprising that Namjoon did that...

Hoseok's voice brings you out of your thoughts.

Hoseok: We've been working on trying to catch those two thugs since Friday last week,but we didn't find anything.
Since Namjoon can remember better due to having hyperthymesia syndrome and as a result of that he could remember the description of the thugs pretty well that Yoongi gave to the police officers.
Since I can paint I made a painting of what the thugs look like.

Yoongi leans over a little showing you a picture of Hoseok's painting of the thugs that he took.

Stella: Wow. It does look almost exactly like them.
You can really paint.

Hoseok smiles proudly showing his dimples before his smile dissappears. Yoongi puts his phone away.

Hoseok: Anyways.
I'll definitely burn that painting if I get it back after those thugs are found guilty since then there will be no need to keep it.
Or the station can keep it.
Either way I don't care.
But back to what I was saying.
The night before the picnic Namjoon told me that he found out where the two thugs might have been hiding and so we planned to meet up and search the locations at 09:55 later in the day.
But then as we were getting ready to start our search we got your message of the picnic and so they couldn't follow through with the plan.
Or well.
Yoongi and Namjoon couldn't.
But I could*smile*

Your chocolate brown eyes widen.

Stella: You mean.

Hoseok nods.

Hoseok: Yah. The story of my company.
I made it up.
I lied.

Stella: O.o

Hoseok: I don't like lying and recommend it but it was for a good cause so.
While you guys were having the picnic I was searching all of the locations alone and finally found the two drunk at some empty lot.
It was already night when I found them.

Your eyes widen even more and your eyebrows shoot up.

Stella: You really searched that long?

He nods.

Hoseok: So yah.
They were drunk.
So drunk that they didn't even know I was there until I said something.
I mean you'd think that they'd be alert and sober but nope.
I guess they did some drugs too because I smelled some stuff on them aside from the clearly alcoholic smell.
Anyways.
So I gave the thugs two choices:
Go with me peacfully or get some bruises and broken bones before going to jail.
The two chose the latter clearly since they charged at me.
To defend myself I had no choice but to fight back and injure them that they couldn't fight anymore.
It didn't take long at all.
I left them their in the dirt to go get the rope.
I didn't worry about leaving them alone since they were already wasted and injured so they couldn't actually do anything.
I went back and tied them up and dragged them to my car.
And by drag.
I literally mean drag.
Which explains why their clothes were dirty and why they had scratches.

Your eyes widen even more as you listen.

Hoseok: I took them to jail and was told to bring you the next morning aka today.
I only told the others this morning since everyone was asleep already and I was exhausted.

Your shock slowly fades away as you feel appreciation growing in your heart.

Stella: Thank you,Yoongi,Hoseok...

Yoongi and Hoseok smile at your thanks.
You look through the rearview mirror at Namjoon.

Stella: Namjoon.

Namjoon looks at you through the rear view mirror and gives a firm nod before stopping again.

It's better than nothing and I really appreciate all the effort they put in...

Jimin: And what about me?>:(

Hoseok looks at him.

Hoseok: What are you talking about?

Jimin: You know!

He throws his hands up into the air and his hand bumps against the car's roof.

Jimin: Ouch;_;

Jimin rubs his hand.

Hoseok: ...

Jungkook: Jimin hyung,are you okay?:(

Jimin looks at him and shake his head as his messy beach waves shake wildly with his movement.

Jimin: Of course not!
Hoseok just said that he,Yoongi and Namjoon went behind our backs and searched for those thugs.

Hoseok: Not really.

Jimin looks at him.

Hoseok: We.
Actually Namjoon.
Just decided that we'd keep it between the three of us and let you guys know after finding them and turning them in.

Jimin: THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT IT MEANS!
YOU GUYS WENT BEHIND OUR
BACKS>:(

Hoseok: Oh my God.
Stop being so dramatic.
You're turning into a second Jin.

Jin frowns.

Jin: That would be a compliment for anyone and everyone in most instances.

Taehyung: I don't know about that*mumbling to himself*

Jin: *bombastic side eye*

Jin tears his dark brown eyes away from Taehyung.

Jin: For everyone it WOULD be a compliment in most instances but this time it's not.
You're seriously calling me dramatic.
I'm not dramatic.

Taehyung: Triple. Whitening. Fluoride. Toothpaste.

Jin turns his head so fast that it almost looks like his neck was going to snap.

Jin: That was being reasonable! Not dramatic!
I have to make sure I look my best,okay!
How would you feel if I went and took some of your stuff without asking?!>:(

Taehyung rolls his almost black looking dark brown eyes.

Jimin: Anyways*waving his hands in the air*

He looks at Hoseok through the rear view mirror.

Jimin: Why didn't you guys at least involve me?
I would've helped.

Hoseok: Because we would've never have caught the thugs if we did.

Jimin lets out a loud gasp and crosses his arms.

Jimin: You know that's not true.

Hoseok raises an eyebrow at him as he turns in his seat.

Hoseok: You know it's true.
Also if we let you in on the plan then you would've ruined everything by going in guns blazing.

Jimin: That's not true.
I can be calm.
Calmer than Jin.

Jin: Why the heck do you have to drag me in?!

Hoseok: That's not true.
Eventhough Jin has a flare for dramatics.
He's still calmer than you.

Jin: ;_;
Now I'm being ignored;_;

Jungkook: No,you're not,Jin hyung.
They're just talking right now.
*hugging his arm*

Jin: Thanks,Kookie;_;

Hoseok: You're the exact opposite of calm,Jimin.
The EXACT opposite.

Jimin goes on to list many and I mean MANY things on why they should've included him in the secret investigation.
While Hoseok just sits and ignores.
Jimin gets annoyed as he sees Hoseok's not paying attention.

Jimin: Are you even listening?

Hoseok: No.

The others laugh as Jimin pouts while I see Namjoon rolling his chestnut brown eyes in a way that seems like he's not annoyed.........maybe happy?

Guess I'll never know...

Namjoon stops in front of my workplace.
Namjoon's car has 8 seats and the seats at the front of the car have doors obviously and so do the seats infront of where I'm sitting and so whenever we sit back here at the back we have use the doors of the seats infront of ours as the car only has 4 doors.
And to get out easier the seats can obviously be folded by pulling the backrest part of the seat if you're sitting in that seat or next to it and if you're sitting behind it then you push backrest part.
Taehyung and Jungkook pull their backrests of their seats.
Jimin gets up and out to make it easier for me to get out.
I take my backpack and jacket.
Slinging my backpack over my left shoulder and my jacket on my left arm as I'm about to get out when I feel someone grab my shirt from behind and I see that it's Kook.
He looks at me with wide,sad eyes...

Jungkook: Miss Stella,why are you getting out without giving me a hug?>:(

Stella: T^T

I give him a hug and a small peck on his head and get out.

Jimin: And where's my kiss?:3

You're about to reply but.

Namjoon: Jimin,get in.
I have to get to work and drop Tae off as usual.

Jimin frowns but his frown disappears as he looks at you again.

Jimin: Since I'm not getting one.

He gets down on one knee and takes your right hand.

Jimin: I'll give one instead.

He kisses the back of your hand and you blush hugging your jacket tightly in your left arm.
Namjoon looks through the rear view mirror with a blank expression but there's a trace of annoyance too.
A few people watch and nudge each other while smiling.
After a few seconds Jimin pulls away and looks at you as he's still holding your hand and on one knee.

Jimin: I hope you have a great day*small smile*

He smiles making his one and only dimple that's on his right cheek more visible.
You blush.

Stella: Uh. Same to you. Bye!

You quickly hurry into the café leaving him on his one knee as his hand is still stretched out while he watches you hurry inside.
There's a faint smile on his face as he lets out a chuckle.

*Honk*

Namjoon sounds the horn of his car and Jimin frowns before getting up.
He gets inside and they drive off.
As usual you take orders and serve customers their food and drinks.
Time flies by and before you know it the time is already 12 o'clock.
You take your backpack and go to the park to have lunch.

You look around.
You reach inside for your chopsticks holder that has your chopsticks inside and as you do you feel a small plastic bag and what feels like a piece of paper.
You raise an eyebrow and pull your hand out.
As you do you see it's a packet of your favorite trail mix with a piece of paper about the same size of the packet stapled to the packet on the other side.
You turn the packet around to read the piece of paper.

Stella: "Dear Stella

I know that you're probably going to feel under the weather after we all get out of the police station and drop you off at work so I thought why not pack you a packet of your favorite trail mix.
Also if you look inside you'll see a small container with raspberries,raisins and pieces of star fruit"

You lean over and look inside your backpack as you reach in.
You grab a hold of something and pull it out only to see it's the container he's talking about in the note.
You put the container down and look at the note again.

Stella: "I know that food doesn't make everything better,but know that I care for you and that you're not alone.
You have us so don't worry too much,okay?
I hope you find this note and enjoy the mix of raisins,star fruit and raspberries and your favorite trail mix and also your star fruit smoothie and lunch.
And that you'll feel better.
But even if you don't then it's okay.
I hope you have a relaxing day at work.

Best wishes,Yoongi"

You sigh.

Stella: Thanks,Yoongi.

You hug the bag of trail mix with the note stapled to it before setting it down next to your bottle and lunch.
You reach inside taking out your chopsticks container.
You put it down and reach in taking out your sanitizer.
You spritz some and put the bottle back in your backpack.
You rub your hands together allowing the sanitizer to spread.
You open your chopsticks container and look at all the couples all over the park.

Man 1: You look beautiful,babe.

Woman 1: You're just saying that*blush*

Man 1: Believe what you want,but to me you look beautiful as always.

Man 2: Happy hundred days anniversary!:)

Woman 2: You remembered?!

Man 2: How could I forget the day I met the love of my life?

High school boy: Ellie...
I know...that we've been friends since childhood...
I don't...want to make things weird...
But I've liked you since I first saw you at the sand box...

High school girl: What?!

The boy sighs and looks away.

High school boy: I'm sorry...
I shouldn't have said that...
I made things weird,right?
Just forget about it...
I'll see you tomorrow at school...

High school girl: Where do you think you're going?!

He turns back around a bit surprised at her angry expression.

High school boy: Home?

High school girl: Are you an idiot?
How can you confess your feelings to your childhood best friend and then have the nerve to say that she should just "forget about it"?!?!

High school boy: I----

High school girl: I like you too!!! Stupid!!!!
It took you long enough to admit you like me!
Now give me your hand.

He gives her his hand and she smiles.

High school girl: Hehe:)
You're cute when you're shy.

You sigh as you look away.
Trying to not look at any of the couples happily inlove.

Valentine's day is only 7 days away...

And love is in the air...

And here I don't have someone...

I know I shouldn't feel this way...but I miss Leo...

He was my first everything after all...I loved him and miss him,but I know us not working out was for the best...

Even if it hurt and still hurts...

I'm not the only one suffering from this feeling of being lost without my love...

My mom was my dad's first love after all and he was hers too...

He must be missing her a lot now as it grows closer to their anniversary which is in March.

I hope that all these couples won't have to suffer this kind of heart break...

Or to get cheated on like me...

This month will be very difficult for me...

I have to gather evidence to prove that those two did what they did,I'll be having my first Valentine's day without Leo...which is difficult...and worst is...

Our anniversary is on Valentine's day...

It's so funny...

The day of love and couples...and I don't have that...

The day of love and couples is supposed to be a happy day for all...

But all it does is remind me of my heartbreak.

Ironic isn't it?

The day of love is the day my heart got broken by my first love.

How can I be happy on that day when the guy I thought loved me back and would never hurt me betrayed me...

I just wonder.

Will I ever be happy?

Happy with my life as a whole...truly happy...

I already lost a part of myself when mom died...

Then Leo cheated and left me...and I lost another part of me...

Will I ever feel whole again?

Or will I just keep losing pieces of myself bit by bit?

I shouldn't think like this...but it's easier said than done...

Getting your heart broken isn't easy...

Especially if you gave it to someone you loved and trusted with your entire being.

I'm struggling with this heartbreak...

Since the "wound" is still fresh...

I really loved him and I still do...but I won't be stupid to take him back...

It's just difficult to believe that the kind guy who used to love and take care of me...would hurt me like this...

Is there something wrong with me?

Will I be able to make any guy happy?

Or will he just be disappointed? And leave me too?

Just 7 days and it'll be a year already...

A whole year...

He probably doesn't even know/remember and even if he does I'm sure he doesn't care.

He probably even forgot I exist.

He's probably with another woman.

Am I that replaceable?

You sniffle as your vision blurs and tears roll down your cheek.

Jen: Hello,Stella,I saw you----

Her smile dissappears as she takes in your tear stained face.

Jen: Why are you crying?

She asks concerned.

Stella: Me?
I...I...
I'm not crying at all...
There's just some dust in my eyes...
And why would I cry? I have nothing to cry about...

Jen: I know you're lying...

She walks closer and sits down in front of you.

Jen: Look me in my eyes and tell me you're not crying at all.

Stella: I...I...

Without a word she wraps her arms around you and you break down.

Stella: I mis...s...s him....
I...loved...him...
A...and I still do too...
He betrayed me...but I still miss and love...him...

Jen: Stel...
I know you loved Leo a lot...
And that you still love him.
But from what you told me when you went to the bar with me and Hansol...
I don't think he deserves to have this much power over you...
You don't need him...
You never needed him...

She takes out a tissue from her jeans and gently dabs your tears.

Jen: Everything you went through in your life...you pushed through...
You did it even before Leo's time...
He was an asshole to you and he'll get what he deserves one day.
Live your life...
Be happy as you possibly can...
You have the guys and now you have me and Hansol too.
I know that this is probably a shitty thing I'm going to say...
But everything happens for a reason...
You love the guys a lot,right?

I just nod,because I can't speak with how hard I'm crying...

Jen: You've probably gotten very close with one of them,right?

Stella: J-Jimin...

Jen: Ah!
Jimin?
The one with the honey blonde dyed hair?
Same height as you with a dimple and freckles?

You nod silently as she continues to dab your face and then stops.

Jen: Now just imagine how life would've been if Leo didn't show his true colours...
You most likely wouldn't have come here at all...
Meaning you would also mostly likely never have met anyone of us and even if you did.
Who says that things would still have turned out with us all meeting and being friends?
You don't need anyone else to make you feel whole again...
Only you can heal yourself completely...

You sigh.

Stella: You're right,Jen.
He was an asshole...
It's just I can't believe he and the guy from years ago are the same person...
Did he ever really love me?

Jen: I don't know...
Things change all the time...
Feelings change...
People change...
The change can be good or bad...
We can't stop change...
It's inevitable...
Come on...
I'll take you home...

You shake your head.

Stella: There is no need...
I can't keep running away from my problems...
I'll need to face them sooner or later...

Jen: If you ever need to talk...Hansol and I will always be here...
We love you,Stel.
It feels like I have a sister in you and I do see you as my sister.
We see you as part of our family.
Don't give up,okay...?

I nod.

Jen: Great.
Now let's have lunch*smile*

You smile widely as she takes out her food and you both eat and laugh together.
She sees the note stapled to the packet of your favourite trail mix as you pick it up.
She reads it and teases you a little making you laugh even more.
Soon break is almost over and you both pack away your things.
Jen gets up and you take your backpack and jacket as she helps you up.
She gives you a hug.

Jen: Just breathe.
Everything will be fine,okay?

You nod and she lets go.
She runs off and you slowly start to walk back to the café.

I can honestly say that I feel calmer...but not a whole lot better...

It's better than how shitty I felt though.

-Time skip-

It's already time to go home...

I'm glad...I just want to be in bed and be alone...

I walk home at a normal pace and after 15 minutes I arrive.
I head inside and take the elevator to our floor.
The elevator dings as the doors open on our floor.
I take out my keys and quickly unlock the door and slip into the apartment trying to not alert any of the guys who may be home...

-In your room-

I sit on the bed...
And a knock sounds at my door.

Not now please...

You think as you don't have the energy to face anyone right now.
The door swings open and Jimin comes in with a smile.

Jimin: Hey,princess,how was work?

You stay quiet.
Not looking at him.
His smile slowly fades.

Jimin: Why are you so quiet?
Did something happen?

He asks worried.
He walks over to you and kneels down infront of you.

Jimin: Hey...
You're worrying me...
Look at me...
Please look at me...

I hesitantly look at him and his eyes widen.

-In Yoongi's room-

Yoongi: I should probably make dinner.
The others aren't home yet.
Only me and Jimin are here.

He walks to his door.

Yoongi: I wonder what I should make.
Maybe I should send Stella a message and just ask what she's craving since I honestly don't know what to make.
I have too many ideas.

He opens his door.

Yoongi: Maybe I should pick three dishes and then I'll ask her which one I should make.

Yoongi nods his head stepping out of his room.

Yoongi: Yah. I think that sounds like a good idea-

Jimin: Why does your nose and
eyes look so red and puffy...?

Yoongi stops dead in his tracks.

Yoongi: What?

He slowly creeps along the wall and reaches your room as it's next to his.
He peeks inside and spots Jimin kneeling infront of you as you're sitting on your bed.

Jimin: Have...have...you been crying...?

You avoid looking at him when he asks the question...
Not knowing that Yoongi's listening in and watching as he hides behind the wall.

Jimin: Is it what happened at the police station that upset you?

Stella: ...

Jimin: Is it a combination of different things?

I wince at the question...

Jimin: So it is...
You can talk with me about it...if you want...

Stella: It's just*sniff*

Jimin nods making it known that he's listening to you.
You swallow and let out a shaky breath as you wipe your nose with the back of your hand.

Stella: It's just the fact that in 7 days...
In 7 days it'll be the happiest day for couples but the worst for me.
Not only is it the day that Leo broke up with me and cheated on me.
Or rather the day I caught him cheating.
It's also our anniversary date...
Anniversaries are supposed to be happy.
But...*choke*

Yoongi listens in and continues to watch carefully as Jimin nods and gently places his hand on the top of yours.
He gently squeezes it to comfort you and encourage you to continue.
You take a breath before continuing.

Stella: I saw so many couples at the park today when I was on break.
They all looked so happy.
I'm not jealous or anything.
I'm really happy for them all.
I hope they all stay together and that they'll be happy.
I just...
I don't understand what I did to get cheated on.
Why did I deserve for it to happen to me?
I just feel so worthless.
I just.
I feel like.
Will I ever make a guy happy?
Or will he find me boring and not enough and then he'll leave me.
Or worse.
He'll cheat.
Exactly like Leo.
Leo was my first everything and I really loved him.
I really did.
And I...
I still do...

Jimin: ...

Stella: I seriously don't know how I still do.
I don't...
*sniff*

Tears stream down your face.

Stella: I don't want this.
I don't.
I shouldn't have any feelings for him and yet I still do.
How pathetic is that?
I thought he was the one.

You let out a bitter laugh and more tears roll down your cheeks.

Yoongi: She's really hurting...
He really hurt her...

He thinks with a sad expression.
Jimin squeezes your hand once again.

Stella: I just don't know if I'll ever be enough you know?
I mean.
There are so many women out there.
More interesting.
Fun.
Not boring and plain like me.
I really am replaceable-

Jimin squeezes your hand more making you stop.

Jimin: Don't say that.

Stella: Why?
It's true.
He slept with so many women so clearly I'm replaceable-

Jimin shakes his head.

Jimin: You're wrong.

You look at him.

Stella: What?

Jimin: And no.
You're not pathetic for still loving him.
You're a loyal person.
Even after he hurt you so badly you still love him.
He doesn't deserve it at all.
Your heart and its love is precious.
You're not boring.
You're not plain.
He's an idiot for not seeing it.
He's an idiot for not being able to appreciate what he had...
You're not replaceable but he sure is...

Stella: ...

Jimin: You're fun too.
You're amazing too.
You're interesting too.
Princess.

He gets up and sits next to you on the bed.
As he does that Yoongi pulls away a little as to not be seen.

Jimin: You're amazing.
I really believe that.
You're beautiful.
You know what makes you even more interesting,amazing,fun and beautiful?

You look and at him and shake your head.

Jimin: It's because you have something that Leo and those women who slept with him while knowing he was taken don't have.

Stella: And what's that?

Jimin: Self respect.

Your eyes widen a little.

Jimin: You were hurt.
And you're still feeling some of the hurt which is completely understandable.
But you've never begged Leo to take you back.
I'm sure the thought of begging him has never crossed your mind,right?

You nod.

Stella: Yah,it really hasn't.
I still love him but begging is just not...

Jimin nods.

Jimin: Exactly.
Instead he should be the one begging.

Jimin places his right hand on your left cheek turning your face to him.

Jimin: He lost something more precious than gold and diamonds.
Than money or anything valuable.
He'll realize it one day and by then it'll be too late.
You deserve better and you will get it.
And that guy will be lucky.
So lucky.
That guy will win your heart and love and he will cherish it and you.
Leo will be forgotten already.
I'm honestly jealous*smile*

A small smile forms on your face.

Jimin: But really.
He doesn't deserve these...

He puts his other hand on your other cheek and his thumbs gently wipe your tears.

Yoongi: I shouldn't be doing this.
I should leave.
Please take care of her,Jimin.

He quietly leaves heading to the kitchen.

Jimin: These are valuable.
He doesn't deserve this.
He doesn't.
He doesn't deserve space in your mind.
He doesn't deserve your tears.
He doesn't any of your emotions wasted on him.
He doesn't deserve any of it.
He's undeserving.
You were and still are the full package.
You were just at the wrong place.

You sniffle as more tears come out and he rests his forehead against yours as you both close your eyes.
You both open your eyes looking down as your foreheads are still resting against each other.

Jimin: We're here for you.
I'm here for you.
Whatever you need.
Be it an unfunny joke or a shoulder or anything.
I'm here.

He lifts his head up a bit as you both look into each others eyes.

Jimin: Mhm?

You nod.
Jimin smiles showing his one and only right dimple.

Jimin: Awesome.

Jimin takes his right hand off your face and takes your left hand from your lap.
He brings it to his mouth and kisses it.

Jimin: I better take advantage of giving hand kisses because I'm sure your future partner wouldn't be happy*chuckle*
Or who knows maybe~~~
Maybe I'm gonna be that lucky guy*teasing smile*

Your eyes widen and let out a small laugh.

Jimin: Whatttt.
Anything is possible*chuckle*

You nod as you continue laughing.

Stella: Right.
Anything is possible.

Your laughter is interrupted by a huge yawn as you feel tired and drained.

Jimin: Mhm.
You should sleep.

You nod closing your eyes.
Jimin gently takes you by your shoulders and stands up while laying you down.
He gets on the bed and closes the windows as he sees you shiver a bit.
He gets off the bed and gently takes the blanket.
He opens it and puts it over you.
He moves your hair and puts it over the blanket.

Jimin: Is there anything specific you want for dinner tonight?

Stella: Korean beef stew...
I'm craving Korean beef stew...

Jimin nods.

Jimin: I'll be right back.

You nod as your eyes are mostly closed.
He heads out your room,down the halls and into the kitchen.
He gets a glass of water taking a coaster and heads back to your room.

Jimin: I got you some water in case you-

He stops as he sees you're peacefully asleep.
He smiles and walks over to your desk.
He puts the glass on it and places the coaster over it to cover it.

Jimin: I hope you have a peaceful rest and I'll ensure it.
I'll tell the others not to disturb you...

He walks out and closes the door behind him.

Stella: ...

Jimin walks down the halls and heads into the kitchen.
He finds Yoongi as he's busy taking out veggies.

Jimin: ...

Yoongi sees him.

Yoongi: Hey.
Do you need something?

Jimin: Stella said she's craving Korean beef stew for dinner tonight.
Can you make that for tonight?

Yoongi: Sure. I don't have a problem doing that.

Jimin: Also...
I know you heard everything.

Yoongi pauses and then turns his attention to rinsing the veggies not saying anything.

Jimin: It's fine.
I'm not mad.
I just.

He holds up his arms infront of his face and balls his hands into fits.

Jimin: Okay.
I am mad,but not at you.

Yoongi looks at him as he's pacing up and down.

Jimin: I'm mad at that idiot.
That cheater of an ex,Leo.
How the fuck can a dude be such an idiot?
Fuck.
Did he even think and use his head before cheating?

He stops pacing and looks at Yoongi.

Jimin: Of course not.
He only used his dick head to do the thinking for him instead of his actual head.
Even if he used his actual fucking head he would still have been an idiot because he doesn't have a fucking brain.
The dude has to be blind or something because God.

Yoongi sighs and Jimin rubs his eyes brushing his 2b blonde dyed thick wavy hair from his face.

-In your room-

You roll around as you feel the need to pee.
You continue to roll around not feeling like getting up.

Nooooo.

I don't want to get up right now.

Let me sleep.

The need to pee increases and you squeeze your legs together trying to hold it in but the feeling of needing to seriously go just worsens.

Fine.

I'll get up.

You sigh and get up slowly yawning.

Jimin: I can't believe it.
Seriously.

Huh?

The two of them hear footsteps and look to see Namjoon approaching.

Namjoon: Are you seriously
talking about this again?

Namjoon's home?

What are they talking about?

I feel like whatever they're talking about will cause Jimin to explode as even just the sight of Namjoon obviously annoys him to his core.

You tip toe to your door opening it and in the hall outside the kitchen Namjoon lets out a sigh.
You look into the direction of the kitchen hall and slowly start to make your way to the bathroom that's next to your room.

Namjoon: But really?
You two are talking about this again?

Oh so another one of them is home.

But what the heck is Namjoon talking about?

You think as you continue to tip toe to the bathroom while holding onto the wall.

Namjoon: I mean really?

He asks with a blank expression that he wears most of the time and Jimin looks at him more annoyed as he's asking the question like he was ranting about something insignificant.

Jimin: Of course.
It's not something to just toss aside like nothing.
She got fucking cheated on,dude.
She got CHEATED ON.

You freeze in place.

Jimin: Do you get it?
Huh?

You turn around and tip toe down the hall.
You reach the end of the hall that if you turned into the hall on your left you'd see the kitchen on your right and the livingroom at the end of the hall.
Opposite the hall you're standing in is the hall that has Taehyung's room as it's next to the hall that leads to the livingroom as the kitchen is behind his room with his room and the kitchen being separated by a wall.
Opposite his room is Hoseok's room as it's next to the not long hall that has the sliding door leading to the balcony.
And the wall you're standing there next to is Jin's room.
Opposite Jin's room is Yoongi's room.
You watch as you hide and see Jimin and Namjoon standing opposite each other.
Namjoon's standing outside the kitchen door and Jimin's standing inside facing him fully as he glares at Namjoon.
Jimin takes a step closer to Namjoon as he continues to glare and Namjoon stays completely still keeping his eye on him.
The apartment door opens and you hear Jin and Jungkook laughing as you hear Taehyung and Hoseok's voices.

Jimin: Or is your high IQ too
low to grasp the simple concept?
Huh?

You see Namjoon looking into the livingroom and then back at Jimin.

Namjoon: Just stop it,Jimin.

Jin,Taehyung,Hoseok and Jungkook enter the hall and you pull back a little to not be spotted.
Jin,Hoseok and Jungkook's smiles dissappear as they enter the hall and all of them stop next to Namjoon.

Namjoon: Seriously.
Just stop it.

Inside the kitchen Yoongi's awkwardly busy with cutting the vegetables but you don't see him as the hall is long and the kitchen is near the start of the end of the hall that Namjoon,Hoseok,Jin,
Jungkook and Taehyung are standing in right now and so from this distance you can't really see far into the kitchen.
Plus Jimin's blocking the way as he's standing in the doorway.
But you know Yoongi's in the kitchen as you hear some stuff being moved around inside.
Jin,Hoseok,Jungkook and Taehyung look between Jimin and Namjoon.

Namjoon: I mean it.

Hoseok: What's going on?

Jungkook: Are you two fighting?:(

Namjoon shakes his head.

Namjoon: I was just asking a simple question and as usual Jimin is overreacting.

Jimin scrowls.

Jimin: I'm not overreacting!

Namjoon looks at him.

Namjoon: Yes,you are.
Not surprised.
You need to learn to keep your emotions in check.

Jimin: Oh fuck.
Just keep your advice to yourself.
At least I express my emotions eventhough it's extreme at times!

Namjoon: All the time.

Jimin: Just shut up!

He says taking a step closer to Namjoon exiting the kitchen.

Hoseok: Whoa.

He says getting in between them.
He looks between them and then settles his gaze on Jimin but Jimin pays no attention to him as he's only focused on Namjoon.

Hoseok: Hey,what happened?

Jimin takes a second before looking at him.

Jimin: Your friend over here butted into a conversation between me and Yoongi.

He nods his head back towards Yoongi inside the kitchen.
Hoseok looks into the kitchen and Yoongi doesn't say anything.
You continue to watch as you're hiding.

Jimin: A few minutes ago I went to Stella's room as I heard she came from work.
I was going to greet her but I saw she was a little off when I entered her room.
She didn't want to look at me when I asked why she was so quiet and so on.
She cried.
Yoongi basically heard everything too as it was happening.

Yoongi: Yah,I did...

Stella: ...

Jimin: In case you've all forgotten.
Her and Leo's anniversary is coming in 7 days.
Or what used to be their anniversary.
What would've still been their anniversary if that fucking idiot kept his dick in his pants.
Valentine's day.
A day that's supposed to be happy but isn't happy for her.
She confided in me telling me how she missed him.
This fucker of an ex,Leo.
She told me how she's feeling worthless.
Questioning if she'd ever make a guy happy or if he'd find her boring and leave or worse.
Cheat...
That she still loves him and doesn't want that.
He was her first everything,Namjoon.
She thought he was the one.

All of them are silent as Jimin continues.

Jimin: She doesn't see herself as deserving...
She thinks she's not fun,interesting.
She thinks she's plain and boring.
Replaceable...
I tried telling her that none of that's true and that her ex was an idiot but she's finding it hard to believe it seems.
After I was done she seemed to be feeling better but obviously she's still not over him.
She's in her room.
Sleeping.

Not...

Namjoon doesn't say anything as Jimin looks at him.

Jimin: She's still fucking hurting.
Can't you understand that?!
The guy she thought she'd stay with.
Her boyfriend of 5 years cheated on her with not one.
Not two.
But 30 different women!
He fucking tossed her aside like he was just some kid who got bored of a toy!
She's not a toy.
She fucking loved and still loves him and he didn't and definitely doesn't fucking deserve it.
Seriously.
Can't you understand?!
Huh?!
She's my best friend and I'm not gonna let anyone fuck her over.
Least of all you,Kim Namjoon*glare*

The others are silent and a bit surprised at Jimin's anger as Namjoon just stares at Jimin.

Jimin: Did you hear what the fuck I said?!

Namjoon: I did.
Frankly I don't care.
She's not my responsibility.
She's an adult.
Life goes on and people can't just sit around and let their emotions control them.
Sitting around.
Crying over some guy isn't going to do anything for her.
Do you think he's even thinking about her?
Most likely not.
His life has continued.
She's wasting her time.
Crying over him isn't gonna change a thing.

Stella: ...

Jimin: Some guy?!
You really are a piece of fucking work!!!!
You're not listening at all.

Namjoon: ...
I'm listening.

Jimin: No! You're not!
If you were listening then you would've showed some care.
Some empathy!
Something!
But no.
You just go around repeating the same fucking thing.
Emotions. Don't let them get in the way.
Emotions. They just control you.
Emotions-

Namjoon: I never said that-

Jimin: But that's what you meant and always mean when you talk about emotions!!!!
You never fucking express your emotions!
Never and you wanna tell others about emotions?!
Pf!
Like how you had the fucking audacity to tell me to stop this thing I have with Stella.

Your eyes widen and Jungkook,Jin,
Taehyung's eyes widen too as they look between Namjoon and Jimin as Hoseok's still standing near to make sure a fight doesn't break out from how angry Jimin obviously is.

Jimin: I'm not gonna end it.
She's my best friend.
Why the hell do you care?
She's not your friend obviously.
You don't treat friends like crap but you've been treating her exactly like crap.
Like she's not worth an ounce of respect.
That she's not even worthy for you to look at her.
To even give her the time of day!
You're a piece of shit.
Mind your fucking business.
I'm not gonna end my friendship with her because of your fucking jealousy or whatever the fuck this is.

Namjoon's fists ball and Jimin sees.

Jimin: Hm?
What?
Getting angry like earlier again because I'm again talking the truth?
Huh?
Are you actually gonna punch me this time or is Hoseok gonna stop you again?*smile*

Hoseok: Jimin-

Jimin: No. He fucking loves to tell you to handle me.
He fucking loves to send you to fix me like earlier when I'm perfectly fine.
He fucking loves telling you to stop making excuses for me because I'm an adult,right?
That I should own up to my mistakes,right?

Hoseok: ...

Jimin: Well since he says that then he should follow his own advice.
Own up to his mistakes.
To fix himself before trying to fix others.

Namjoon's hands relax as he takes a breath.

Namjoon: I don't have time for this.

He turns.
You realize he's heading your way and you pull back.

Jimin: Hahaha.
Again running.
Run,run and fucking run.
You coward...

Namjoon's hands ball into fists again but he doesn't stop as he continues down the hall heading your way.
You pull back a bit more turning around about to run to your room but then you hear Namjoon's voice.

Namjoon: Your best friend's clearly not sleeping.

The others still standing in the other hall look but don't see you as you're behind the wall in the other hall and Namjoon's also in the way.
You turn around looking at him.

Namjoon: I'll be in my room.

He glances at you and walks past.
You look over your shoulder as he heads to and into his room.
You look infront of you as you hear footsteps and see it's Jimin as he has a small smile on his face.

Jimin: Hey.
What are you doing up?
Aren't you tired?

The others walk to you two as Yoongi stays in the kitchen sighing as he's stopped cooking from all the yelling.
You glance at the others.

Stella: I...I needed to use the toilet,but...

Jimin's smile falters a bit.

Jimin: Oh...

Stella: ...

Jimin: I...uhm...
Since you're awake.
Do you maybe want to go for a run?
To cool off?

Stella: I...yah.
*nod*
I don't really feel sleepy anymore...
Just give me a few minutes.

He nods and you turn around walking down the hall to the bathroom.
As you do you glance at Namjoon's closed room door before you open the bathroom door and head inside.
Jimin sighs as the door closes and Jin places his hand on his left shoulder and squeezes it.

Jin: It's okay.
Just.
She'll be okay.

Jimin: I hope so...

Jin claps his shoulder lightly and looks at Jungkook as he has a sad expression.

Jin: Come on,Kook.
Let's go play some video games in your and Jimin's room.
You said you wanted to play*small smile*

Jungkook: Yah,but I don't really feel like it now...

Jin: Okay.
Wanna watch some tv?

Jungkook shrugs.
Jin sighs.

Jin: Okay.
Let's go.

Jungkook nods and Jin claps Jimin's shoulder one more time before letting go as he heads down the kitchen's hall to the livingroom leaving Jimin,Hoseok and Taehyung behind.

Jimin: ...

Taehyung: Hey,Jimin.

Jimin: Mhm?

Taehyung: I'll talk to Namjoon,okay?

Jimin shakes his head.

Jimin: It's fine.
I don't wanna cause problems for you.
Thanks but just leave it.

Taehyung nods.

Taehyung: I'll be on the balcony,okay?

Jimin: Yah.

Taehyung heads to the sliding door,unlocks and opens it before heading out onto the balcony leaving only Jimin and Hoseok.

Hoseok: ...

Jimin: You're probably mad huh?

Hoseok: Of course not.
You were right.
Namjoon means well.
It's just...

Jimin: ...

Hoseok: Just forget about it and focus on her.
She's your friend,right?

Jimin nods.

Hoseok: Just go for your run with her and then when you're both back things will be better.

Jimin: Mhm.

Hoseok gently rubs his back and feels his phone buzzing in his jeans front pocket.
He looks at it and takes his phone out.

Hoseok: Ah. It's work. I gotta take this.
I'll see you later.

Jimin nods and Hoseok walks towards the open sliding door and out onto the balcony.
Jimin sighs and heads to his and Jungkook's room.

-In the bathroom-

You flush the toilet and sigh feeling guilt.

I'm just causing trouble huh...

You sigh and wash your hands.
You open the door and get out.
As you do you see Namjoon's room door opening.
He comes out and sees you as he was about to head to the bathroom.
He walks over wanting to go in as you're standing infront of the bathroom.

Stella: Sorry.

You say for being in his way and because they got into a fight because of you.
You move out of the way and walk towards your room.
You head inside and close the door behind you.

Namjoon: ...

Namjoon heads inside the bathroom.

-Inside your room-

You change out of your clothes and change into warm clothes to run in as it's feeling even colder right now.

As you finish dressing you stick your thumbs through the holes at the end of the sleeves.
You spray your vanilla scented body spray and apply some of your vanilla scented hand lotion.
You plait your signature ponytail and head to your desk taking one of your small silk navy scrunchies and tie it to the end of your hair so your braid doesn't come loose.
You head back to your bed and grab your cap and put it on.
You pick up your backpack and take out your lunch box,bottle,chopsticks holder that contains your chopsticks and also the container that's now empty of the mixture of raisins,raspberries and star fruit that Yoongi put in.
You take out the empty trail mix packet that contained your trail mix.
You tear off the note and leave it on your bed.
You throw the empty plastic bag in your bin.
You head to your door and open it planning to head to the kitchen and at that moment Namjoon comes out of his room.
He stops and looks at you.
You look at him and lower your head as you turn your back to him closing your room door.
You walk down the hall hearing his footsteps behind you.
As you reach the end of the hall his elbow brushes against your right arm and he turns right.
Heading into the small hall leading to the balcony.
You look at him as he walks out the sliding door while you turn left into the other hall that leads to the kitchen on your right and the livingroom at the end of the hall.
You reach the kitchen and head in as you see Yoongi.
You walk in further and closer to him as he doesn't notice you.

Stella: Hey,Yoongi*smile*

Yoongi jumps and accidentally drops the knife he's holding.
It falls with the blade facing down.
You drop all your things quickly pushing Yoongi out of the way as the knife almost goes through the front of his left sneaker.
He stumbles and the knife and your stuff falls to the floor.
He stares at you with wide eyes.
You look at him.

Stella: Are you okay?

Yoongi: I'm...

He fixes his jacket nodding.

Yoongi: Yah. I'm fine.

Stella: I'm sorry for scaring you.
You almost got hurt because of me-

Yoongi: It's fine.

Stella: ...

Yoongi walks over and picks up the knife and your stuff.
He sets them on the counter.

Yoongi: It's really fine.
Shouldn't you go to Jimin?

You look at him.

Yoongi: I-I mean that you two are going for a run,right?
I'm not trying to chase you away-

Stella: No,it's fine and yes.
We're going for a run,but I'm waiting for him.

Yoongi: Oh...

He picks up the knife and washes it.
You see the beef strips on the cutting board as he cuts them up.

Stella: Yoongi-

Jimin: Stella:D

You look over your shoulder and see Jimin standing outside the kitchen with a smile on his face.

Jimin: Are you ready to go?

Stella: Uh sorry.

You pick up your bottle and lunch box.

Stella: I still need to wash these and-

Yoongi: I'll wash them.

You look at him.

Stella: But.

Yoongi: No buts.
It'll only take a minute and you probably want to refill your bottle with the either the star fruit juice or smoothie,right?

You blush a little and Yoongi smiles.

Yoongi: It's fine.
Let me do it.

He smiles taking your lunch box and bottle from you.

Yoongi: You can go wait with Jimin in the livingroom.
I'll wash,refill and bring your bottle,okay?

Stella: Sure and thanks,Yoongi.
Also I really appreciated what you did.
Thanks.

Yoongi smiles nodding.

Yoongi: It's a pleasure.
Now go.
I'll be there in a bit.

You nod turning around and Jimin gently takes you by your arm as you two walk into the livingroom.
The two of you walk in to see Jin and Jungkook as they're playing a video game on the tv as they're sitting on pillows on the floor.
Jungkook presses a few buttons on his controller and Jin loses the game.

Jungkook: Hehehehe.
I win^^

Jin: Yep! You won! Good job,Kookie*ruffling Jungkook's hair*

Jungkook: *giggling happily*

You smile watching.
Jin's about to say something but notices you and Jimin through the corner of right his eye.
He looks over his right shoulder.

Jin: Hey,guys.
Still going for that run?

You nod and Jungkook looks and sees you and Jimin as well.

Stella: Yah.

Jin: Great. By the way you look nice.
You did a great job picking out those clothes.
They'll keep you warm yet comfortable and stylish while running.

Jungkook: Yep! Miss Stella looks amazing as always^^

You smile.

Stella: Thanks.

At that moment you four hear footsteps.
You guys look and Namjoon emerges.
You see that he has a tank top on and shorts with socks and sneakers.

What? Where's he going? That doesn't look very warm...

He looks at you as he stops a litte bit behind you.

Namjoon: Excuse me.

You move close to Jimin to get out of Namjoon's way as the wall of the kitchen aka where he's standing right now is noticeably longer than the wall opposite it.
Namjoon nods and walks past you.

Jin: Hey,where are you going?

Namjoon: I'm going for a run.

Jin: What-

Stella: Like that?

They all look at you.
Your eyes widen a little as you realize you said it outloud and how it sounded.

Stella: I...I just meant that it's not the best clothes to keep warm in this weather-

Namjoon: I'll be fine.

He says cutting you off.

Namjoon: It's not that cold.

Jin: I don't know...
It's literally 0 degrees Celsius...

Namjoon: I'll be fine.

He says looking between you and Jin.

Namjoon: As I said.
It's not that cold.

Stella: ...*looking down*

He looks at Jin again as you continue to look at the floor.

Jimin: Dude...you're such an idiot.

Namjoon looks at him turning to him.

Namjoon: What did you say?

Jimin: I said that you're-

You quickly grip Jimin's right hand with your left and squeeze it to silently tell him not to say anything.
Namjoon sees it and Jimin bites his tongue.

Jimin: Have a good run.

Namjoon nods and looks at Jin and Jungkook.

Namjoon: I'll be back soon.

Jin and Jungkook nod and he walks around the couch and them to go to the door.
He opens it and closes it behind him and as he closes it he makes eye contact with you before the door closes completely.

Stella: ...

Jimin: ...

Jin: ...

Jungkook: *looking like a deflated bunny looking between you three*

He doesn't say anything for a bit.

Jungkook: Miss Stella,Jin hyung and Jimin hyung.

You three look at him as he gets up and walks a bit to his right.

Stella: Yah,Kookie?

Jungkook: Come here.
All 3 of you.

You,Jimin and Jin glance at each other.
Jin gets up and walks to stand next to Jungkook on his left and you and Jimin walk over to them.

Jungkook: I just want to say that you shouldn't misunderstand Namjoon hyung.
He's one of the most amazing people ever.
He's not as mean as he seems and you think he is.
Don't worry.
Everything will be okay and I'm sure you'll become one of his favourite people just like you're one of mine.

Your eyes widen and he comes closer and wraps his arms around you giving you a warm hug.

Stella: Omg. You're so adorable.

Jungkook: ^^
Jin hyung.
Jimin hyung.
Why are you two just standing?
Aren't you two going to join the hug?
We need to cheer up Miss Stella and hugs always help^^

Stella: T□T

Jimin smiles and Jin smiles too.

Jimin: Of course.

Jimin and Jin join the hug as the four of you hug.

Jungkook: Everything will be okay,Miss Stella?
Namjoon hyung is really a nice person.
Please don't hate him.

Your eyes widen.

Stella: Hate?
Ah. No.
Why would I?

Jimin: ...

Stella: I don't hate him*smile*

Jungkook smiles.

Jungkook: Awesome.
It would be sad if two of my favourite people hated each other:(

Stella: Yah,but I don't hate him so don't worry,okay?

You say ruffling his hair.

Jungkook: Mhm^^

The four of you continue to hug.
Yoongi comes out the kitchen holding your bottle filled with the star fruit smoothie he made especially for you.
He smiles as he sees you four hugging.

Jungkook: Everything will be okay.

He rubs your back as his head is still resting on your right shoulder.
Yoongi continues to smile and soon you and the others break the hug.
Jin spots Yoongi.

Jin: Hey,Yoon*smile*

You,Jimin and Jungkook look.

Yoongi: Hey*smile*

He walks over to you as you turn around fully.

Yoongi: Here.

He holds out your bottle.

Yoongi: Washed and refilled as promised.

You take it with a smile.

Stella: Thanks😄

Yoongi nods.
Jimin looks at you.

Jimin: Anyways.
We should go.
We'll be back in like half an hour.

He gives a wink only for Yoongi to see and Yoongi blinks silently saying he understands what Jimin's trying to say.
You,Jin and Jungkook don't even notice it.

Jimin: Let's go.

You nod and wave to Jin and Jungkook as you and Jimin head to the door and he opens it for you.
They wave back as you and Jimin head out.
Jimin closes the door behind him.
The two of you take the elevator.
The exact same one you all usually use as it's opposite the apartment and the flight of stairs heading down are to the left of the apartment as the apartment is at the end.
The two of you get inside and the doors close.
You sigh.
Jimin looks at you and takes your right hand giving it a gentle squeeze.
You look at him through the corner of your right eye and give an appreciative nod before he lets go of your hand.
The doors open revealing the lobby and he gets out as you follow.

Jimin: Last one to Amory café is a rotten egg:D

He says smiling and laughing as he runs off and out the building.
Your eyes widen.

Stella: Hey! You're cheating! Just wait till I get you!!!

You run after him.
As Jimin runs he checks the streets before running over and you do the same.
He's quite far ahead of you.
You guys turn corners and so on.
You run faster and then you get an idea.
You stop running as you spot an alleyway.
You smile and quickly duck inside.

Jimin: Come on,princess!!!!

He spins around as he stops running.

Jimin: You can-

He gets cut off as he doesn't spot you.
He blinks.

Jimin: Princess?

You don't say anything as you hear him calling.
Jimin looks around trying to see if you stopped somewhere.

Jimin: Stella?

You again don't say something.

Jimin: Where are you?

He asks as he starts walking back the way he came from as he turns his head this way and that way.

Jimin: Stella?

You get ready to jump and scare him as he gets near the alley way that you're in as it's on his right.
You smile with your bottle next to you on the ground.
He gets right next to the alleyway.

Jimin: Stella-

You leap up and out of the alley.

Stella: I'M JINOSAURUS REX!!!!! RAWRRR!!!! FEAR ME!!!!!!

You yell hunched over a little while making claws with your hands and your cheeks get pulled up as you show your teeth wrinkling your nose making small lines going down your nose appear and you pull your eyebrows together.

Jimin jumps and almost trips as you scare him.
He sees it's you and you start laughing loud and hard at his expression and how much he jumped and got scared.

Stella: Omg*laughing*
Your face.

You say laughing while struggling to breathe and your stomach starts to hurt from all the laughing as you hold it.

Stella: Your face.
It.
You.
Omg.
You look exactly like the little baby chick figurine in my room.
You really do.
Omg.
You look so cute*laughing*

Jimin smiles.

Jimin: Is that so,lioness?

You stop laughing.

Stella: Lion what-

You're cut off as Jimin pushes you back into the alleyway and pins you against a dumpster.
Your eyes widen and you blush.

Stella: Wh...what are you doing?
What did you just call me...?

Jimin: Mhm...
I don't know.
What does it look like I'm doing?

Stella: I...you...

Jimin: And I called you lioness.
Cause you look like one.
Thought I should call you that since I'm all of a sudden a baby chick*smile*

You blush even more and don't say anything.

Jimin: Mhm?
Are you getting shy?
Where's your courage you had just now?

Stella: I*gulp*

Jimin leans in and you feel your heart racing.

Jimin: You are.
Cute*small smile*

He pulls away and you stay frozen in place as he walks out of the alleyway.
He stops and looks over his left shoulder at you as he brushes his beach waves out of his face.

Jimin: You coming,lioness...?*smirk*

Stella: I...
*blink*
*just nodding*

Jimin smiles.

Jimin: Then come on*smile*

He dissappears around the corner and you let out a huge breath.

God. He seriously enjoys teasing me. I thought my heart was going to stop or something;_;

Jimin: Lioness~~~

You jump as your thoughts get interrupted by Jimin's voice.

Stella: I...I'm coming!

Jimin chuckles loudly and you blush.

Stella: I mean I'll be there right now!!!!!*wants to dissappear*

Jimin: Okay. Okay*smile*

You push yourself up from the dumpster and walk over to your bottle.
You pick it up and walk around the corner heading to Jimin.

Jimin: Ready?

Stella: Yah.

Jimin: Okay. Let's-

Stella: Last one there is a rotten egg!:D

You say running off as fast as you can.
Jimin watches surprised.

Jimin: Hey! You're cheating!!!*smile and eye smile*

You look over your shoulder while running.

Stella: You did it first. I'm just being fair*wink*

You look infront of you again as you continue to run before going around the corner.
Jimin chuckles shaking his head.

Jimin: Ready! Set! Go!

He starts running and you both have an amazing time.
So amazing that you two don't even realize how much and long you two have been running.
You two enjoy it so much that neither of you even look at the sun as it's slowly setting.
You two stop outside a pottery place.
You breathe heavily.

Stella: Whoooo!
*jumping up and down as I spin around*
I win! Again!
I'm the running champion!!!!

Jimin chuckles as he's out of breath leaning forward.

Jimin: Yah,but you only won by 1.

Stella: It's a win nevertheless.

You say with a small smile flipping your braid over your left shoulder.

Jimin: Right*smile*

You look around and see that it looks a little darker.

Stella: Huh? It looks like the sun moved a bit.

Jimin stands up.

Jimin: Yah.
It's going to start getting dark.

He looks at his black and red watch.

Jimin: It's 18:00 right now.

Your eyes widen.

Stella: You mean to say we've been running for 1 hour and 34 minutes?! O.o

Jimin nods.

Jimin: Yah,and you did amazingly.
I'm proud of you.

He says with a smile holding out his fist.
You blush with a smile and bump your fist against his.

Jimin: BOOM!

He says making you jump a bit as his hand flies open while he pulls it away slowly.
It startles you a little and then you laugh while saying and doing what he did.
He smiles.

Jimin: Let's go home.

Stella: Race you there?

Jimin: Yah,but this time we'll be fair.

You nod and you both get down like how people typically do in a race.
You're holding your bottle in your right hand as it's laying on the ground.

Jimin: Ready! Set! Go!

You both jump up and run laughing as the streets are completely empty and silent with only your laughter and sounds of your running echoing.
Soon you two arrive at the apartment building.
You two don't see Namjoon as he comes jogging from the other side.
You turn your head to the right checking the entrance of the underground parking where the cars exit and they enter the underground parking lot by going through the other side as it's the entrance to the underground parking.
You also check the parking above the underground parking lot exit "road" and also the road that's on the right of the underground parking lot exit that allows cars to come back down from the parking lot above the underground parking lot as people also park there since there are also parking spots on the sides and back of the building for people to park.
You continue running only focused on that not noticing Namjoon.
He doesn't notice you either as he's also just focused on his jogging.
You run around the corner of the exit of the underground parking lot.
As you get around the corner and you're about to run a bit faster to get to the building's entrance.

Jimin: Gotcha!!!!:D

Jimin runs up behind you and grabs you and lifts you up by wrapping his arms around you.
Your eyes widen and you laugh and scream as he spins you around.
Namjoon slowly stops jogging as your laughing and screaming draws his attention.
But you don't notice him at all.

-On the 5th floor balcony where the apartment is-

Taehyung's standing on the balcony drinking his favourite drink.
Kuding tea.
He's drinking it from one of his many Harry Potter mugs.
You scream and laugh even louder drawing his attention.
He look down and spots you and Jimin as Jimin spins you around and your legs,braid and bottle swing in the air as you laugh.
Taehyung looks out of the corner of his right eye and spots Namjoon as he stands motionless just watching silently.
Taehyung sips his bitter tea and he hears footsteps behind him as one of the guys exits the sliding door and comes onto the balcony.

Jin: Ugh! Who's screaming and laughing so loudly!
I need peace and quiet to make myself more handsome!>:(

Taehyung: There.

He gestures holding his mug and takes another sip watching silently.
Jin raises an eyebrow feeling curious and walks over.
He stops next to Taehyung and looks.
He sees you and Jimin as Jimin continues to spin your around.
Making sure that he has a strong hold on you.
Jin smiles.

Taehyung: And look.

He nods with his head.
Jin tears his dark brown eyes away from you and Jimin and looks to where Taehyung nodded at.
His smile falters as he sees Namjoon.

Taehyung: I just hope that Jimin will be careful.

He says sipping his tea.

Hoseok: Hey,guys.

They both turn and see as he smiles with Yoongi smiling and standing next to him as they coming towards them.

Yoongi: What are you guys doing?
Dinner's ready-

He stops and spots you and Jimin.

Stella: JIMIN!!!!! AHHHH!!!!!
OMG*laughing*

Hoseok's attention gets grabbed by your screaming and laughing and he sees you and Jimin as well.
They hear footsteps and see Jungkook coming out onto the balcony.

Jungkook: Yoongi hyung!

He runs over.

Jungkook: When are you going to dish the stew?
I'm really hungry-

He stops talking as he sees and you Jimin as he continues to spin you.

Jungkook: Aw.
Jimin hyung made Miss Stella happy.
That's good^^

He turns his head a little and sees Namjoon as he's still watching in the exact same spot.

Jungkook: Oh! Namjoon hyung's also back!^^

Yoongi and Hoseok spot Namjoon as they didn't see him before.

Yoongi: ...

Hoseok: 😬

Yoongi: Everyone,let's head inside.
They'll be here soon and they're definitely hungry.

Jin,Taehyung,Hoseok and Taehyung all nod their heads quickly and walk to the sliding door as Jungkook looks down at you,Jimin and Namjoon.

Taehyung: Hey,Kook,you coming?

Jungkook tears his nut brown eyes away.

Jungkook: Yah! I'm coming!

He runs in past Taehyung and Taehyung heads inside closing and locking the sliding door behind him.

-Back on ground level-

Jimin continues to spin you.

Stella: Ah!!!! Okay*laugh
That's enough.
I'm getting dizzy*giggling*

He chuckles and stops and your braid swings around the back of his neck and part of it falls laying on his right shoulder.
He sets you down and you laugh feeling dizzy as everything's spinning.

Stella: Whoa!*stumbling*

Jimin puts his arms around you to keep you up and you hold onto the front of his shirt.

Stella: I feel so dizzy*laughing*

Jimin: Hahaha.

Stella: I thought you wanted to play fair hehehe.

Jimin: Mhm. Yah,but then I thought since you scared me that I'd scare you back*dimple and eye smile*

You laugh and tears roll down your cheeks.
Jimin smiles.

Jimin: That's it.

Stella: Huh?

He brings his thumbs to your eyes and gently wipes the bottom of them.

Jimin: These are the only tears you should shed.
Happy ones*smile*

You blush as you stare at him.
Jimin looks at Namjoon as he's still in his spot.
Namjoon tears his eyes away after a second.
Namjoon crosses the entrance road that's coming from the parking lot above ground and then he crosses the road of the entrance of the underground parking lot and walks around the corner of the entrance as he heads to the building's entrance.
He heads inside as you're completely oblivious that he was even there.
Jimin turns his attention back to you.

Jimin: Let's head in.
Mhm?

You nod as your face is flushed and Jimin smiles as he pulls his thumbs away from your face.
The two of you walk to the building as you silently walk next to him.
He stops and bows with his left hand behind his back and his right extended out to the doors.

Stella: What?

Jimin: Beautiful ladies first.

Stella: Ai. There's enough space,chick.

Jimin: I know but beautiful ladies first.

You smile shaking your head as you head inside.
You stop and turn around looking at him as he's still bowing.

Stella: Are you coming inside now?

Jimin: I don't know.
Is the beautiful lady inside yet?

There's a small smile on your face and you nod.

Stella: I guess so.

Jimin: Mhm. I don't really believe that.
I need a real answer confirming.

He says looking as you still bowing.
You fight back smiling even more.

Stella: Yes,she's inside so come on in.

Jimin smiles as he slowly stands up straight and then turns walking in.
You shake your head while smiling.

Stella: You really are something else.

Jimin winks at you and you laugh as you both head to the elevator.
You both get in and he presses the button for the floor where the apartment is aka the 5th floor.
The doors close and soon open again revealing the apartment door.
Jimin stays in his spot and you look at him.
He smiles lightly and you chuckle.

Stella: Really?

Jimin: Yes,really*smile*

You playfully roll your eyes as you step out of the elevator before he does.
You head to the door as you're about to open it and then Jimin grabs your hand.

Jimin: No. Allow me,beautiful lady.

He lets go of your hand and opens the door.

Stella: *smiling*

Jimin: Are you going to continue to smile at me like that or are you going to go inside?

Stella: *clearing throat*😅
*quickly heads inside*

Jimin chuckles heading in as well.
As you look up and he closes the door your eyes widen to find that all the guys(except Namjoon) are there and sitting on the couches while looking at you and Jimin.
You blush a bit and Jimin steps closer as he's standing behind you.

Yoongi: Hey*smile*
How was the run?
I hope that it was good.

At that moment the door opens and lightly bumps against Jimin.
You all look and see Namjoon.
Jimin moves out of the way and lightly moves you as well.
Namjoon opens the door fully and gets inside.

Yoongi: Hey.
You're also back.
That's good.
So did you guys have a good run?

Stella: Mine and chick's was amazing.
I didn't even realize the time.

Yoongi: *blinking*
Chick?

You nod.

Stella: Yah.
I came up with the nickname after I scared Jimin because he cheated on our run today.
He looked like a cute little baby chick that got startled plus that little chick figurine in my room helped me come up with the idea for the nickname.
I think the nickname suits him.
I mean just look.

You open your arms wide gesturing to Jimin's face and hair with your hands holding your empty bottle.

Stella: See?
His blonde dyed hair really reminds me of a chick too.
It's so thick,fluffy and soft and makes me think of a nest*smile*
How his hair is and the color really makes him look more like a baby chick than he already looks like.
He looks so innocent T^T

Hoseok: Yah,but he's not.
He's the most dirty minded person I've ever met.
*hospital lounge flashback*

Stella: Since he calls me princess
,beautiful and even sleeping beauty it's only fair that I give him another nickname too.
Which is chick*smile*

Namjoon: ...

Taehyung: I see it honestly.
Chick.

The others except for Namjoon nod agreeing.
Jimin smiles proudly.

Jimin: I love the nickname honestly.
It reinforces the idea that she finds me,Park jimin,undeniably adorable*smile*

You chuckle.

Taehyung: Aish. Don't turn into a second Jin.

Jin narrows his eyes at him and Taehyung smiles.

Jimin: Anyways. I even gave her another nickname.

Jungkook: Oh. What is it?

Stella: He chose lioness*blush*

Hoseok: Lion...ess?

Jimin: Yah,I think it matches.
I mean look at her.

He puts his right hand at the back of your head and his left hand under your chin.

Jimin: She really reminds me of one.
Especially the eyes.
And look at this.

He moves his left hand from under your chin and places his index finger on the tip of your nose before gently pushing it up and your head forward.
Your eyes widen.

Jimin: Just look at how her nose wrinkles just like a lioness.
I love seeing them when she laughs.
It's so cute.

You blush a little with a shy smile.
Hoseok smiles.

Hoseok: So we have a chick,a lioness and a bunny?

Stella: And a cat!

You point at Yoongi.

Stella: Ginger cat.

Yoongi blushes as everyone looks at him.

Stella: Remember I said it at the hospital?
You can see that as my nickname for you.
I might come up with more in the future*shrugging while smiling*

Yoongi nods blushing.

Taehyung: Don't forget Hoseok.
Mother hen*chuckle*

Hoseok rolls his blueish looking cloud grey eyes with a smile.

Jungkook: All that's left is Namjoon hyung,Taehyung hyung and Jin hyung.

Jimin: I think you meant all that's left is Namjoon and Taehyung.
Jin is an alpaca.

Jin's eyes widen.

Jin: Since when?!

Jimin: Since now.
I mean you like alpacas so*smile*

Jin just narrows his eyes at him while pouting as Jimin chuckles.

Namjoon: Anyways.
My run was fine.
I'll be right back.

He walks past you and Jimin heading past the flat screen TV that's standing on the cupboard and then going past the couches as he goes to and into the hall.
He walks past the kitchen and dissappears into the hall.
No one says anything.
Yoongi clears his throat.

Yoongi: Anyways.
I'll go get our food.
You two get comfortable.

You nod as you and Jimin walk over sitting down next to each other as you put your empty bottle down.
Yoongi gets up taking your empty bottle as he's about to head to the kitchen to go get the food.

Jungkook: I'll help!

Yoongi: Okay. Let's go*smile*

Jungkook smiles jumping up and running after Yoongi to the kitchen.
As you guys wait.
None of you say anything.
Jin,Hoseok and Taehyung glance at each other silently.

Jungkook: 🎶Dinner is coming🎵
🎶Dinner is coming🎵

Yoongi: Be careful so you don't trip or spill the food.

Jungkook: Okay,Yoongi hyung^^

The two of them come out of the kitchen and hall entering the livingroom.
They set the trays down that contain the bowls of food.

Your eyes widen as you see the bowls of Korean beef stew.

Stella: Omg.
I love beef.
You made Korean beef stew? O.o

Yoongi nods.

Yoongi: Yah,Jimin said you were craving some.

Stella: But how does he know that? O.o

Jimin: You told me yourself while you were falling asleep when I asked what you were craving for dinner.

Stella: Oh. I don't even remember.
I guess I was really tired.

Jimin: Yah,but don't think about that.
Focus on the delicious food Yoongi made*smile*

He says trying to not let your thoughts drift to what happened earlier before you both went for your run.
You nod understanding and smile at Yoongi.

Stella: Thanks,GC.
I really appreciate it.

Yoongi blushes.

Yoongi: It's no problem...

Stella: I just hope everyone's okay with this...
I mean I don't want anyone to have to feel like they have to eat this because of me when they maybe don't feel like they're in the mood to eat it-

Yoongi shakes his head.

Yoongi: No,it's fine.

Taehyung: Yah,we love his cooking.
It's no problem.

You smile feeling relieved.
At that moment Namjoon comes out of the hall in a change of again not so warm clothes as there's a towel hanging around his neck.

Again? It's really cold and he's again wearing just a tank top and shorts.

Now he's even wearing flip flops;_;

I guess it's good. I mean at least he's not walking barefoot on the cold tiles.

Namjoon approaches and sits down on the couch that's on your and Jimin's left.
He's sitting near the end of the couch.
Jin's sitting on his right.
He sees you looking as he understands what you're thinking.
You don't say anything not wanting to cause trouble or anything as you tear your eyes away from him.
Yoongi and Jungkook serve the food and they sit down.
Jungkook's sitting on your right.
And Yoongi goes and sits in between Taehyung and Hoseok on the other couch that's on your right.
You all start to eat using your chopsticks.
Yoongi smiles as you eat the food clearly feeling happy.
Namjoon glances from time to time.
Jimin chuckles and holds his bowl in his left hand and lifts up his right grabbing the front of your cap.
He pulls it off and you look at him through the corner of your left eye.

Jimin: So you can properly enjoy your food without the bowl bumping against your cap*smile*

You smile lightly as you continue to eat and Jimin pulls your cap to the left and then push it to dangle at the back of your head.
A few minutes ago by and you finish drinking the soup as you already ate all the beef ribs and put your chopsticks down.
You finish drinking the last bit of the soup as you lean your head back holding the bowl up against your lips.
You sit up straight and take the bowl away and let out a content sigh.

Yoongi: I hope you enjoyed.

Stella: More than enjoyed.

You say smiling.
You stand up.

Stella: I'll take everything to the kitchen.

Yoongi: It's fine.
You should go take a shower and-

Stella: No,it's fine.
You made dinner.
Let me do this.

Yoongi: Okay*smile*

You fix your cap before bending down as you pick up the trays.
You stack the two trays on top of each other and gather the bowls and chopsticks as you put them on the stacked trays.
You see that Namjoon is still busy.
You wait as he drinks his last bit of soup and lets out a sigh.
He looks at you.

Stella: Are you done?*pointing at the bowl*

Namjoon nods and extends the bowl and his chopsticks.

Jimin: ...

You reach out and take them before looking down at the other bowls and chopsticks as you set his on the stacked trays.
You pick them up and turn about to walk past Jimin,Jin and Namjoon.
Jimin lifts his legs up so you can walk by.
You smile at him appreciating it and he winks with a small smile.
Namjoon glances playing with his black pearl bracelet on his right wrist that you've come to realize that he wears it all the time except for when he goes out obviously to exercise and then comes back sweating.
You've also come to notice he really likes that bracelet and treats it with care.
At the end of this you guys should see a comment icon pop up.
Click on it to see a link that'll take you to a picture of how Namjoon's bracelet looks like if you're interested.
You walk by Jimin and Jin moves back a little.
You walk by and Namjoon moves his legs out of the way to his left without looking at you.
You go past and Namjoon watches you go still through his peripheral vision as he moves his legs back again.
You go into the kitchen.
You head to the sink and turn on the tap as the water's lukewarm.
You put in the stopper and throw in some dish washing liquid.
You hear footsteps and see it's Namjoon.
He stops at the doorway for a second as you two look at each other before he tears his eyes away.
He walks over to the bottom mount fridge.

Poor fridge.

He's even taller than you.

He has to be like 6 feet or something.

The fridge is 71 inches aka 5"91667 while I'm 5"9.

Yah,he's definitely taller than 5"11.

He opens it as you take the dish washing cloth and throw it in.
You can't really see what he's doing as he's bending down and reaching into the fridge while holding onto the fridge door with his right hand.
All you see poking out from above the fridge door is black hair and part of his body poking out from behind the fridge door and of course part of his legs.
You put the bowls and chopsticks in the water and then make bubbles as you stick your hands in the water.
Namjoon closes the fridge door and you see out of the corner of your left eye that he's took out his favourite fruit.

Dragon fruit. Specifically white dragon fruit.
He walks over to you as you're busy washing the bowls and chopsticks.

Namjoon: Sorry.

He grabs the tap and turns it to the other sink as he's standing next to you on your left and rinsing the dragon fruit.
He takes the other stopper and you blush a little watching him out of the corner of your left eye.
He takes the fruit brush with his right hand and starts cleaning the dragon fruit.
You silently watch as the only sounds are the guys talking in the livingroom,him scrubbing the dragon fruit clean and the water running from the tap.
Soon he finishes and puts the fruit brush down after rinsing it under the water.
He closes the tap holding the dragon fruit in his left hand.
He turns to you and you immediately look at the bowls while you continue to wash them with your left hand as you're left handed.
He catches you.

Namjoon: *clears throat*

You look at him.
He points at the drawer the you're standing infront of.

Namjoon: I need to get a knife to cut this.

Stella: Oh right.

You move out of the way and he bends down a bit opening the drawer.
You catch sight of a bit of his chest as his tank top falls down a little.
You see hints of blue and green at the center of his chest but can't make out what it is.

What is that? Is that another
tattoo? How many tattoos does he have?

He lowers his head looking through the knives thinking about which one to take to cut the dragon fruit.
As he does you see his dragon tattoo at the back of his neck fully as the back of his tank lifts up a bit exposing his full tattoo.
Of course you're seeing it as it looks upside down due to how you and him are positioned.

Just flip your phone if you want to see it properly.

Seriously. He has nice tattoos but how many does he have?

You think to yourself as you glance between his wing tattoo that's covering his shoulder,upper arm and part of his forearm and his dragon tattoo at the back of his neck.
He starts straightening up immediately pulling the knife away holding the blade down in his right hand with the dragon fruit still in his left hand.
You immediately go back to looking at the bowls and chopsticks as you almost drop one of them.
Namjoon glances at you and closes the drawer.
He puts the dragon fruit and knife down and walks around you.
He stops behind you and you feel the back of his left hand brush against your side as he stretches out to take the cutting board.
You freeze in place and he picks the cutting board up and backs up.
He goes around you again and puts the cutting board on the island.
He grabs the dragon fruit and knife from the counter and puts the dragon fruit on the cutting board.
He holds the dragon fruit down with his left hand and cuts it in half using the knife in his right as he's right handed.
He takes one half laying it down and cuts it in half.
He takes one of the halves of the piece he just cut in half and cuts it four times.
He repeats the process till the dragon fruit halves are all cut.
Leaving 16 pieces as the whole dragon fruit is cut up.
He puts the knife down as all 16 pieces are neatly laid out on their sides next to each other going from left to right with the sides with the peels are all facing to the left.
He turns around as you're still busy washing the bowls and chopsticks.
Girl.
It's just 8 bowls and chopsticks.
You should've been done already:3

Oh shush. I'm making sure everything's properly clean.

Sure. Sure:)

;_;

Namjoon looks at you over his shoulder as you continue to wash the bowls and chopsticks.
He turns around fully and walks over.
You can feel that he's behind you.

Namjoon: Sorry.

You look at him as he again points to the same drawer.
You silently move to the right again and he opens it again and again the front of his tank top opens.
Your face turns pink and you keep your eyes glued to the bowls and chopsticks.
Or at least you try to:3

AUTHOR!!!!!

HEHEHEHEHE.

;_;

He takes out a spoon with his right hand and closes the drawer taking one of the bowls you just washed before going back to the island.
You move again to properly stand infront of the sink.
You look over your shoulder at what he's doing.
He picks up one piece of the dragon fruit with his left hand and moves the spoon it to the right end of it.
He digs the spoon between the flesh and the peel.
He scoops out the white seeded flesh of the dragon fruit going from right to left and allows the whole fully intact piece to fall on the cutting board before setting the empty peel down too.
That sounded a little dirty if I do say so myself:3

AUTHOR!

Stella: I'm going to hit you over the head with these chopsticks!!!!

Namjoon freezes and looks over his left shoulder at you.
You freeze and your eyes widen as you two look at each other silently as he's holding a new slice of the dragon fruit in his left hand while holding onto the end of the spoon with his right hand as he was about to scoop out the dragon fruit flesh.
You visibly panick as he doesn't say anything and continues to look at you.

Stella: I wasn't talking to you!
You see there was this fantasy thing that I read and the main character told one of the other characters that she'll hit him over the head with her chopsticks.
I really wasn't talking to you( ' • • )

Namjoon: *silently staring*

Stella: I...I'll just go back to washing the bowls.
You continue on.

You say turning your attention back to the bowls and chopsticks.
Namjoon stares at you for a second longer before he goes back to scooping out the flesh of the dragon fruit.

See! You almost made me look like an idiot!!!!!;_;

He probably thinks I'm crazy!!!!

😅

And now you have nothing to say!

Stella: Tch.

Namjoon: ?

Namjoon shakes his head going back to scooping out the dragon fruit flesh.
He sets the empty skin down and picks up another piece of dragon fruit scooping out its flesh as well.
He puts the empty skin down.
He repeats the process until all of the dragon fruit flesh are in the bowl as he cut them all up and all that's left on the cutting board are the peels of the dragon fruit.

He stops and sets the empty skin and the spoon down.
He walks over and then around you again.
He stops on your right and reaches up.
He opens the cupboard and takes out the blender.
He closes the cupboard and reaches over as he leans towards you.
He grabs the tap and pulls it to him and you.
He rinses the blender out as you stand unmoving.

He smells like cinnamon,coffee and patchouli...

Honestly it fits him.

Stella: *silently enjoying the smell while my nose moves trying to get as much of the smell as possible*

You don't realize that Namjoon's watching.
He tips the blender over as the water falls into the sink you're standing infront of.
He pushes the tap back again and pulls away.
He turns to his right walking to the other part of the counter that's connected to the one you're standing infront of.
He plugs the blender in.
His smell gets a little faint as he's not next to you anymore.
He walks past you again and the smell invades your nose.

Stella: Mhm.

Namjoon: ...
*silently picking up the bowl containing the dragon fruit flesh*

He walks to the blender and puts the bowl down.
He heads to the fruit bowl that's on the island and takes one of the bananas.
He heads to the fridge and opens it.
He takes out one of the containers that contains strawberries.
Jimin's strawberries;_;
He takes out a container of his plain Greek yogurt and a bottle of honey.
You've come to realize he has a bit of a sweet tooth.
I mean you see he literally has chocolate pudding cups in the fridge and you see him with one every day.
Or well.
Not every day but you're sure he eats at least one every day or maybe more.
You're not sure if he eats more than one a day but you're 100% he eats one every day.
I mean it's not like you're watching him every second.
That would be plain creepy and weird*shiver*
Yoongi confirmed that Namjoon does like sweet stuff.
Especially puddings,chocolate cake and fudgy brownies.
He especially especiallyyyyy chocolate puddings that's why he has the chocolate pudding cups.
So he eats 1(?) a day and in the morning he has his usual breakfast that has black pudding.
Anyways.
He bumps the fridge door closed with his right elbow and again stands next to you.
Girl. GIRL!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!
YOU'RE SERIOUSLY STILL DOING THE DISHES?!
I MEAN THE BOWLS!
CHOPSTICKS!!!!

Fine. I'll finish.

Geez;_;

Namjoon puts the items down.
He opens the container and takes out five strawberries.
He sets the container down and rinses the strawberries.
He takes the items and is about to walk around but.

Stella: Uh...

He stops and looks at you.

Stella: ...

Namjoon: What?

Stella: You didn't clean them properly*pointing at the strawberries*

He looks at the strawberries as water drops from them and his hands.

Stella: You do realize that they have pesticides amongst other things crawling on there,right?
They could make you sick.

Namjoon: ...
*looking at the strawberries*
*silently puts the items down turning on the tap and takes the fruit brush and starts scrubbing the strawberries*

You smile silently as you take out the clean bowls and chopsticks from the sink.
You reach over Namjoon's muscular arms and put them in the dish rack.

Namjoon: ...

You take the last few bowls and chopsticks and again reach over his arms putting them in the dish rack as he doesn't move away and continues to clean the strawberries.
You pull your soapy hands back and look at the tap as Namjoon's using it.

Stella: Uhm.

He looks at you and looks at your hands that are full of foam.
He moves his hands from under the tap and you smile gratefully as you rinse your hands.
You pull away and shake your hands before drying them with the kitchen towel.
Namjoon finishes and puts the fruit brush back down and closes the tap.
He picks up the items and reaches out for the knife that he left on the cutting board that's on the island where he left it.

Seems like he's going to make himself a smoothie.

He walks past you heading to the blender.
He throws in some of the dragon fruit flesh.
He cuts up the 5 strawberries and throw them in as well.
He puts the knife down and peels the banana.
You watch and Namjoon senses.
He looks over his shoulder and you blink.

Stella: Uh. I'm going to make myself some decaf coffee.
Do you want some?

Namjoon shakes his head.

Stella: *awkwardly moving over to him and quickly switches on the kettle before backing away as fast as possible*

Namjoon: *paying minimal attention to what you're doing as he's cutting up the banana*

I see you.
He's cutting a literal banana okay:)
He throws in the sliced up banana.
You see him looking around on the joint counters.

Namjoon: Where's the spoon?

You spot it on the cutting board and quickly grab it.
You put it down close to him on his left on the counter and quickly back away.
He spots the spoon and looks at you as you're acting oblivious while taking your favourite mug from the dish rack.
He picks up the spoon and picks up the bottle of honey as he flicks the lid open with his thumb.
He pours the honey onto the spoon and stops after it's full.
As he's busy with that you pick up the container of strawberries and close it.
You open the fridge and put the container inside.
You close the fridge door and watch Namjoon.
He throws the spoon of honey into the blender as well before closing the bottle and putting it down.
He adds in about a ¾ cup of the Greek yogurt.
You realize something and move to the freezer.
You open it and take out a bag of crushed ice.

Stella: Wait.

You walk over to him and he looks at you over his shoulder.

Namjoon: Mhm?

Stella: I've never made or tasted a dragon fruit smoothie but I'm sure it needs some ice.

He looks at the bag of crushed ice in your hands.

Namjoon: Right.

He takes the bag.

Namjoon: I almost forgot.

He turns around and opens the bag as you watch.
He pours in roughly half a cup.
He turns around and sees you're still there.
You reach out your hands.

Stella: I'll put it away.

He looks at you for a second before handing you the bag and crushed ice.
You take it with a smile and head to the still open freezer.
You put the bag in and close the door as Namjoon slowly turns his attention back to making his smoothie.
He picks up the lid and puts it on.
He holds it down as he turns on the blender.
It makes noise as it blends all the ingredients.
You hum as you pick up the cutting board he used.
You throw the peels away and head to the sink putting the cutting board in it.
You head over to him and take the knife and spoon that's next to him.
He glances at you and you walk back to the sink.
You start washing the cutting board,knife and spoon.
The kettle finishes boiling.
You make your decaf coffee.
Namjoon switches off the blender and unplugs it.
He walks over and opens the cupboard taking out his favourite dark blue mug.
You open the fridge and take out a hand full of poppy seeds and close the fridge.
You pick up your mug of decaf and move to the island leaning against it with a smile as you eat the poppy seeds.

Both of us love blue.

It's both of our number 1 favorite color.

He loves light blue especially and red.

While I love blue,green,yellow and white.

I love navy especially.

It's honestly funny.

His favourite mug is one of my favourite blues.

My most favourite blue and my favourite mug is his favourite blue and we both have the same phone models and phone cases too.

You unintentionally smile and Namjoon looks at you thinking that you're smiling at him.
Well. Who could blame him? I mean you are sort of smiling at him.
You realize and immediately your eyes widen and you take a sip of your coffee as you're feeling awkward.

Namjoon: ...

Namjoon closes the cupboard and picks up the detachable part of the blender.
He puts it down and takes off the lid.
And picks up the blender.
He pours the smoothie into his mug.

Wow. Looks and smells nice.

You think watching as he pours the smoothie.
He puts down the blender and drinks.
You watch as you drink your coffee.
He lets out a sigh and looks at you as you're looking at him while drinking.
He sets down his mug and picks up the blender.
He puts it back in the cupboard and tne takes the lid and blender cup.
He walks over to the sink and unscrews the bottom of the blender cup and pulls the bottom away revealing the blades.
He washes everything thoroughly before putting them on the dish rack.
He pulls out the stopper and the water goes down the drain.
He reaches out and picks up his mug containing the smoothie he made and also his bowl of dragon fruit.
He looks at you.

Stella: ...

Namjoon: ...

Does he have something he wants to say?

Namjoon walks past you and out the kitchen after a few seconds as he heads down the halls going to his room.

Obviously not...

You hear footsteps and look at the kitchen doorway.

Namjoon?

You see it's Yoongi.

Yoongi: Hey.

He walks up to you.

Yoongi: I thought you went to sleep already.

Stella: Actually-

His russet brown eyes widen as he looks the clean bowls and other stuff.

Yoongi: You did the dishes?

Stella: Not all of them-

Yoongi looks at you.

Yoongi: It really wasn't necessary.
I was going to do them.

You smile.

Stella: It's fine.
I didn't mind at all.
I also cleaned some of the stuff Namjoon dirtied when he came to make his smoothie.
Plus.

You look at him.

Stella: A certain cat loves and needs his sleep.

You say with a smile looking at Yoongi and he blushes.

Stella: You should go sleep.
You look tired.

Yoongi: I honestly am.

Stella: Then go sleep.
You deserve it.

Yoongi: But it's too early-

Stella: It's never too early to sleep if you're tired.
Go sleep.

Yoongi: ...
Mhm.
...
*sigh*
Okay.

He looks at you.

Yoongi: I'll go sleep.

You smile.

Stella: Awesome.

You drink the last bit of your coffee and put your mug in the sink.

Yoongi: After I wash your-

Stella: Nuh-uh.
It's just a mug.
Leave it.

You grab his right arm.

Stella: You're going to your room and you will sleep and I'm going to mine and sleep.
Understand?

He nods slowly.
You smile.

Stella: Come on.
Let's go.

You lead him out of the kitchen and head to his room as your room is in between his room and the bathroom.
You two stop infront of his closed room door as you let go of his arm.

Stella: Now go to sleep.
It's already dark out.

He nods.

Yoongi: Goodnight,Stella.

Stella: Goodnight,CGC.

Yoongi: CGC?

Stella: Cute ginger cat.

You say with a smile.

Yoongi: Oh...

Stella: Now go inside.

You say heading over to your room.
You look at him smiling.

Stella: Goodnight*smile*

He nods while blushing as you open your door heading inside and close it.
A soft smile appears on Yoongi's face as he continues to blush before he opens his door heading inside and closes it behind him.
You do your usual routine after a bit.
After you finish you get in bed and fall asleep.

-Next morning-
-8 February,Tuesday-

I lie awake in bed...feeling better...

I should get up and get ready to go to work...

The day goes great...
Between spending lunch time with Jen and Hansol coming too.
Jen of course teases me when I tell them what happened yesterday.
She teases me multiple times by calling me by the new nickname that Jimin gave me "lioness".
Hansol tells her to stop teasing me as it's making me shy but she still teases me every few minutes and eventually Hansol just gives up.
Both of them also praise Jimin for how he acted.

The day feels so long,but I'm having a good time.

After all I have many things to be happy about.

Soon I got back to work and they also go back to theirs.
I go on about doing my job.
After some time goes by Isabella(my and my coworkers boss and owner of the café) comes out and tells us all to go home early since it's snowed all night and icy roads aren't safe.
As I check the time I see that it's only 13:30.
She also tells us to enjoy the snow and have fun.

I may not talk to her often,but she's nice...

A perfect balance between being our boss and someone like a friend to us all.

I take my backpack slinging it over my shoulder and say goodbye to my co workers and boss.
They all wave and say goodbye to me.
I head out of the café setting off home.
I softly sing as I walk.

Stella: 🎶Life is amazing isn't it🎵
🎶It's beautiful and unpredictable🎵
🎶Full of surprises🎵
🎶Bad and good🎵
🎶But🎵
🎶But it's what you make of it🎵
🎶Oh yah🎵
🎶It's what you make of it🎵
🎶Turn the dark into light🎵
🎶The bad into good🎵
🎶Night into day🎵

You stop singing.

Stella: Nice. I haven't written a song since the day I met Yoongi.
Honestly I'm glad I have my phone.
All my songs are in my notes app.
I think I should write this song down too.
Immediately.

You quickly take out your phone and start writing the lyrics down as you sing it.
As you finish typing something white lands on your phone screen.

Stella: Huh?

You look up and see it's lightly starting to snow.

Stella: It's snowing*smile*

Just like the snow is falling gently...

There will always be blizzards in life...

Big or small...

Easy or difficult...

Expected or unexpected...

The calm before the storm...

Will you trek through the blizzard even if you're alone or will you turn around?

It's a part of life...

We'll all face blizzards and making the decision of what to do at some point...

But it's about how we handle it...

To always pick youself up again.

No matter how much and how hard you fall...

No matter if you feel buried under 6 feet of snow...and feel like you can't get out...

You don't have to face it all alone...

You're never really alone...

There may be someone who you don't know or don't like and they may be the person cheering you on the hardest without you knowing it...

Get up...no matter how long it takes...

You'll feel proud of yourself for one day standing up instead of staying down...

These were my mom's words that she always told me.

And I'll always remember and keep them close to my heart like the locket she gave and entrusted to me.

I will make my parents proud...

I will make my friends proud...

But most importantly...

I will make myself proud...

You continue your walk home as the snow falls gently.

-In the apartment-

You enter the apartment and close the door.
You turn around and jump as you see Jungkook.

Jungkook: Hiiii,Miss Stella!:)

He grabs you and gives you a hug as he jumps around lifting you a bit off your feet.

Hug...too...tight...

Can't...breath...h...e...

Hoseok: Kook,you're hugging her too tightly...
You're going to suffocate her if you keep doing it...

Jungkook immediately lets go and pushes you away.
His eyes wide.

Jungkook: Sorry for hugging too tightly and pushing you,Miss Stella:(

Stella: It's fine!:)

He gives his famous bunny smile T^T

Stella: I didn't expect such a welcome.
But I loved it.
Although I did get startled*laugh*

Jungkook: *tiny giggle*
You have a fluffy hug lifetime membership...
And I really hope you'll use it a lot,Miss Stella...

Stella: Someone please get me some adoption papers T^T

Hoseok: That won't be happening:)

Stella: Why not?T_T

Hoseok: Because Jimin and I already adopted him yearss ago...
So Kook is off limits.

He says laughing a bit.

Stella: I'll still take Kook T^T
With or without adopting him.
But why is he so adorable?T^T

Hoseok: I think anyone who meets Kook asks themselves the same question...

Stella: I never thought a grown man could be so cute...T^T

Hoseok: He's also older than you:)

Your eyes widen.

Stella: You're older than me and you still call me Miss?!

Jungkook: Only by a few months...
My birthday was in last month aka January before we met you.

So that has to mean that the rest of the guys still have to have their birthdays this year I guess.

Jungkook: And calling you by your name doesn't feel right,Miss Stella^^

If I had to leave this Earth right now...

I would be happy because of Kook! T^T

Stella: You're just too cute.

Jungkook: ^^
*giggle*

Stella: Also why are you all here?
Aren't you guys supposed to be at work?

Namjoon: Yes...

Your eyes widen as you look over your shoulder to see Namjoon relaxing on one of the couches.

Was he sitting there the whole time?

Namjoon: But all of our bosses told us to go home because of the snow and such.

He's talking to me? O.o

I thought he wouldn't after yesterday...

Even if yesterday didn't happen the last thing I would've expected is him talking to me while literally looking at me.

This is so weird...

I really hope I'm not blushing right
now T_T

Namjoon: ...

Stella: Oh...
My boss,Isabella,also said the same thing.
She's seriously amazing.
Instead of having us stay and work she just sent us all home and told us to enjoy the snow.
She honestly feels like something between a friend and a boss eventhough we're not even friends.

Jin: That's really cool and nice of her.
She really sounds like an amazing person in general.

You nod.

Stella: Yep,she definitely is.

Jungkook: Miss Stella?

Stella: Yes?

He jumps up and down with a smile.

Jungkook: Hoseok hyung said that all of us are going to the park and we'll be getting shaved ice and building snow men^^
We'll have so much fun!!!
We can make snow balls and make forts out of snow too^^

Stella: That sounds fun!:)
So when are we leaving?

Hoseok: In a few minutes...
The others are somewhere in the apartment,but they're all busy with something...
Once they all come here...then we'll go...

Stella: Okay.
I'll go change into some warmer clothes then.

You head to your room.

You take out a blue beanie,royal blue gloves,black faux fur(fake fur) waterproof anti-slip winter ankle boots with a thick sole,an extreme oversized cream colored puffer jacket,a soft,warm long sleeve white thermal top with a round v neck,opaque high waist thermal elastic leggings and a plaid pattern pleated skirt.

Stella: I should take some safety shorts as well.

You take out a pair of safety shorts and head over to your bed.
You move to the corner of your room where the top of your bed is and you get dressed.
You tuck your shirt in.
You spray your vanilla scented body spray and apply your vanilla scented hand lotion.
You untie your hair and you put it down before putting on your blue beanie.
You grab your gloves and you walk over to the full length mirror while putting your phone down on your desk before standing infront of the full length mirror.
You smile looking at yourself.

Stella: I don't really take pictures of myself but taking one wouldn't hurt.

You pick up your phone putting your gloves down.
You take a selfie as you close your right eye and puff out your cheeks.
You go into Instagram.
You type a caption before posting.
Almost immediately your picture gets liked.

You smile as you see Jimin liked your post.
You get a notification that he made a comment.
You click on it.

Stella: He really is a flirt🤭

You again like his comment and type out a reply.

You hear Jimin laughing.
He likes your replies and you get a reply back from him.
Your phone buzzes with notifications as your comments from earlier get liked by some of your followers.

Your phone buzzes more as your previous comments get liked by some of your followers.

You bite your lip blushing.

Stella: Why did you have to mention the live?!;_;

Jimin: Haha.
She really said that in a live?
Wow,lioness*chuckle*

You bite the inside of your lower lip as you blush.

Stella: Nooo. Whyyyyy?;_;

You read Jimin's replies.

Stella: Well...I am blushing so he's not wrong but I don't know about the "looking beautiful while blushing" part...

You look in your full length mirror.

Stella: I look like a tomato;_;
How does it he get it right to make me so shy so easily?;_;
I mean I always have been like this but not this bad;_;

You go out of Instagram as you blush and hear Jimin chuckling.

Jimin: Mhm...
I guess I better finish.

Stella: Yah,you better!
You just omg.
I can't believe you said all that;_;

You say looking at the wall as the bathroom is behind it eventhough you know Jimin can't hear you as the bedrooms and surrounding walls of the are sound proof.
Aka people from outside the room/apartment can't hear what's happening inside the room/apartment unless the doors and/or windows are open and if the people listen in by using the keyhole.

Jimin: *chuckle*
She's probably listening
in right now and blushing.
So cute.
I should really get done though otherwise her claws might come out and scratch me...
Not that I'd mind.
*busy washing his hands as the
water runs from the tap knowing full on well that you're listening in*

Stella: 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅!!!

You stuff your phone in your cream puffer jacket's left pocket as you blush.

Stella: I better get out of here before he says something that will literally make me turn into a tomato.

You pick up your gloves slipping them on and fix your blue beanie before you turn walking towards your door.
You put your left hand on the handle and push it down pulling the door open.
You head out.

Stella: Oh. I'm so excited.

You close the door as you're facing it.

Stella: It's going to be so much fun-

You're cut off as you turn your head to your right and see Jimin coming out of the bathroom with his upper body naked wearing a towel around his waist.
He smiles at you as steam comes out from the bathroom behind him.
Water drips down his chest and abs.

Jimin: Well...now you saw them and now all there's left is to touch and feel. Remember what I said?
Whenever,wherever and however...*smirk*

Stella: OMG-*wide eyes while blushing*

You're cut off once again as two hands fly over your eyes.

Stella: OMG!!!!*flailing arms*

Hoseok: Jimin! What are you doing?!

Jimin: I'm giving her something to look at.
To enjoy*eye smile smirking and showing his dimple while chuckling*

You blush moving your eyes behind Hoseok's hands and you can see Jimin a little through the gap between Hoseok's middle fingers and ring fingers.

Hoseok: I think you gave her a view that nearly scared her to death.

Stella: *legs shaking and might give out from looking through the gaps of Hoseok's fingers at Jimin*
*images of Jimin flashing in mind*
*might just literally pass out*

Jimin frowns and then looks at your legs.

Jimin: I don't know...
The way she's shaking doesn't really say "nearly scared to death"*smiling*

Hoseok: Just go and get dressed.
We need to go.

Jimin: But-

Hoseok's right hand slips a little off your right eye exposing it.

Hoseok: Go and get dressed right now before I-

Jimin: Okay. Okay. Geez.

He looks at you.

Jimin: I'll be back soon*smile*

He walks over to you and Hoseok and you blush as you look at him while he heads to his and Jungkook's room that's opposite yours.
He opens the door and looks at you over his shoulder.

Jimin: Just say the word:3

He winks and blows a kiss heading inside before closing the door but leaving it slightly ajar.
You continue to blush as Hoseok's still standing behind you with his left hand over your left eye and his right hand underneath your right eye as you're both looking at the slightly ajar door.
Hoseok looks at you as you're staring at the door.
He takes his hands off and steps back leaning a little to his right trying to look at your face.

Hoseok: Are you okay?

You snap out of it and look to your right looking at him.

Stella: Uh...I...yah.
Uhm.
I gotta go.
I'm a little thirsty*quickly walks down the halls*

Hoseok sighs shaking his head.
He walks over to the door and knocks on it.

Hoseok: Finish up.
You have 3 minutes.

He looks at his watch.

Hoseok: Two minutes and 55 seconds.

Hoseok walks away and Jimin groans inside his and Jungkook's room as he gets dressed.
You run into the kitchen and stop inside breathing heavily as you blush.
You walk over to the fridge shaking from nerves.
You open it and take out your smoothie that you made from your favourite nuts and seeds.
You take a huge gulp drinking it.
You pull the glass away from your lips as you swallow.
You shiver.

Yoongi: Are you okay?

Stella: Ah!!!!*jumps and spills a little of the smoothie*
*looks at Yoongi*

Yoongi: O.o
Uhm.
Sorry.
Are you okay?
You're shaking*looking at your hands and legs*

You wipe your mouth nodding.

Stella: Y-yah.
I'm okay.
Just...just a little cold.

Jimin: Is that so?

Your eyes widen as you and Yoongi look to see Jimin walk further into the kitchen.

Jimin: Need some help warming up*smile*

Stella: No,it's fine-

Yoongi: Are you sure?
You should stay warm-

Stella: No-no.
I mean yes.
I-I mean.
I'm fine.

You put your glass down on the island and run past them both going into the livingroom as you left them both in the kitchen with the fridge still open.
Yoongi looks at him and Jimin smiles like he has no idea of why you're acting like you did.

Yoongi: I'll put this away and close the fridge.

He walks over to the glass that contains your left over smoothie.
He picks it up and looks to his right at Jimin.

Yoongi: You should go get Stella one of the scarves Jin bought her.

Jimin nods smiling and walks out of the kitchen and down the halls.

-In the livingroom-

You're still visibly panicking.
Hoseok,Namjoon and Jungkook are also in the livingroom.
Namjoon glances at you as your eyes dart around the place.

Namjoon: ?

Stella: *sees Namjoon looking*
*immediately looks away and goes back to internally panicking*

Namjoon: *really confused but shrugs it off remembering how you yelled yesterday while you two were in the kitchen*
Probably some new habit I guess.
Or it's just how she is.
Either way I don't care.
*takes out his phone and occupies himself with it*

Stella: *really internally panicking*

*Footsteps*

Stella: *continues internally panicking*

Jimin: *standing behind you and leans down to your right ear*
I know what you're thinking*smirking while whispering*

Stella: AH! OMG!*jumps turning around and loses balance*

Jimin catches you and he smiles looking down at you as you're holding onto the front of his shirt with your left hand and holding onto the left shoulder part of his jacket with your right hand.

Jimin: Careful...
You really have it out to ruin your beautiful face and self huh?

You blush.

Namjoon: ...

Hoseok: *sighing*
Enough flirting.
You already freaked her out enough with your shenanigans.

Namjoon's ears perk up but he continues to keep his eyes on his phone.

Jungkook: Oh! What did Jimin hyung do?

Hoseok looks at him.

Hoseok: He's irreversibly traumatized Stella.

Jungkook's eyes widen and you blush even more.
Jimin smiles more as he sees your reaction.

Jungkook: Really?! What did he do?! O.o

Hoseok: He came out of the bathroom with just a towel on around his waist.
Stella unfortunately saw it while she was about to come here to the livingroom.

Jungkook's eyes widen even more as he looks at you and Jimin while Jimin's still holding you.

Jungkook: That's not nice,Jimin hyung.
You should say sorry to Miss Stella:(

Jimin nods looking at you.

Jimin: I'm sorry.

Stella: ...

He leans down pulling you closer.

Stella: !!!!!

Jimin: I'm sorry for not warning you but not sorry for what I did...*whisper*
I could and would do it again*whisper*

Stella: 😳

Hoseok: What are you whispering about?

Jimin: Nothing.
Just saying I'm sorry.

Hoseok: *obviously doesn't believe it knowing Jimin*

Jimin: I'm sorry.
Do you accept my apology?*leaning down*

Namjoon: ..............

Jimin: *leaning down even more* Mhm?

Stella: *wide eyes and internally panicking*
Yes. Yes. I accept your apology.
You can let me go now*basically dead*

Jimin smiles slowly and nods.

Jimin: Sure...

He carefully pulls you up.
Your hand clutching the front of his shirt relaxes and lays against his chest and your other hand is still holding onto his left shoulder part of his jacket.
Jimin smiles gesturing with his eyes to how you're still holding onto him.

Jimin: I thought you said you wanted me to let go and I did but here you're still holding onto me.

He leans in.

Jimin: Not that I mind...

Stella: *blushing with wide eyes and immediately lets go backing away*
Uh...*looks at Jimin as he's smiling*

Jimin chuckles.

Jimin: You're cute*eye smile*

Stella: *looking down*

Namjoon: ....................

Jimin: *chuckle* Mhm.
Anyways.
I brought you this.

You look to see he's holding a nice blue warm looking scarf.

Jimin: Yoongi said I should get you one of your scarves but I thought one of mine would be better to keep you warm.

He leans in.

Jimin: I know it would work better than one of your scarves and also it smells just like me...*whispers smiling*

You blush as he pulls away.

Jimin: So yah.
This should keep you warm and stop you from shivering from the cold.

He steps forward and you stand still as he holds the scarf in both his hands.
He lifts it up and over your head.
He pulls it around the back of your neck and drapes the ends on your shoulders.
He lets go with his right hand still holding the other end with his left.
He carefully takes a hold of your hair lifting it up and pushes the scarf's end underneath your hair.
He sets your hair down and does the same for the other side.
After he's done he takes a hold of the scarf's ends and carefully ties the scarf.
He finishes and smiles as you're still blushing.

Jimin: There.
That should help*smile*

I'm not sure that it's the scarf that's doing the most helping with making me warm;_;

But wow. It really smells like him. So nice.

Citrusy. Peppermint. Rosewood. Jasmine and a hint of vanilla...

Stella: *eyes closed enjoying the smell*

Jimin: *smiling while watching*

Namjoon: ...

Hoseok clears his throat noticing the atmosphere.
You all look at him and then Taehyung enters the livingroom.

Taehyung: Is everyone ready?

Namjoon looks at him.

Namjoon: Well.
Not all of us.
We're all still waiting on Jin.

Taehyung sighs rolling his eyes.

Taehyung: Of course.

He walks over and sits down.

Taehyung: Might as well make ourselves comfortable since we'll be waiting a FEW minutes.

Namjoon nods and you all sit.
Yoongi enters and sits down as well already knowing why you're all sitting.
To make the time go by faster you talk a bit with Taehyung.
He tells you all about his job and that it's enjoyable working with students that are near his age...
After all it makes his job easier too since the students like him.

Hoseok: That's it...

He gets up and walks before turning around to face you guys as you all look at him.

Hoseok: Jin is taking too long.
I'll go call him.

Taehyung: Please do.

Jin: No need:)

You all look and see Jin standing next to Hoseok.
He's posing with the back of his hand on his forehead as his head is leaning back and his other hand on his hip.

Jin: No need to call and wait anymore!:)
The handsome!!!
The wonderful----

Hoseok: The idiot I wanted to leave behind,but decided not to is here:)

Jin puts his hands on his hips and smiles.

Jin: At least add the word "handsome" in that sentence.
None of you would've left without me.
I'm the face of this group.

Jimin: Correction: butt.

Hoseok turns his attention to all of you.

Hoseok: Now that Mr. Fashionably late is here...we can finally go.

Jin: *SoUl SuCkInG gAsP*

Hoseok: What now?
Did you forget to brush your teeth or something?!

Jin: Taehyung!!!!

Taehyung jumps a bit.

Jin: You BEAUTIFUL!!! BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!!
We're twinning right now!!!!*gesturing as they're both wearing the exact same puffer jacket in the exact same color*
We really should dye your hair purple too!*so happy*

Taehyung: What have I gotten myself into?

Jin: Get over here!!!!
I need to take a picture of us and put it on my Instagram!!!!

Taehyung: NOPE!!!!

He runs around the livingroom trying to get away from Jin.

Jin: Tae?!?!?!

He runs after him.

Jin: JUST ONE PICTURE!!!!

Taehyung runs the other way and Jin follows.

Taehyung: Get away from me!!!
HELP!!!! JIMIN!!!!

Jimin: Did anyone hear something?

Namjoon: Mhm...nope...

Stella: O.o

Wait!!!

Am I seeing things?!

You blink multiple times.

Nope...O.O

They're standing NEXT to each other!!!!

And they look less irritated by being near each other!!!! O.o

Did I wake up in a parallel universe or something?!?!

All of you watch as Taehyung trips and falls and Jin trips over Taehyung's feet and falls on Taehyung's back.

Taehyung: GET OFF OF ME!!!!!

You see Jimin smirking.

Stella: Get your mind out of the gutter!!!!

Jimin: I have no idea what you're talking about*most innocent smile*

Taehyung: Why are you so heavy?!?!?!

Jin: *DRAMATIC GASP*

Yoongi: Are you okay?

Jin: Of course not!!!!
I'm on a diet!!!!
Right now I weigh 1 kg less than you!!!!
I weigh 72kg!!!!!
And here you called me "HEAVY"!!!
He seriously called me heavy so I'm not okay!!!!

Taehyung: I think Yoongi was asking me----

Jin: I'm lighter than a feather for that matter >>:(

Taehyung: You just said 72kg!
Being lighter thanks a feather is not possible----

Jin: TAKE A PICTURE WITH ME---
Otherwise----
JIM WILL GET IT!!!>>:(

Taehyung: No!!! NOT JIM!!!!

Stella: Who's Jim?

Jimin: Jim is the first Harry Potter book Tae got.
Tae loves reading...
Especially complicated and boring stuff...
A great example of both boring and complicated is maths:)

Hoseok: You only say that because you don't have a brain:)

Jimin: I'll ignore that comment and focus on whatever this on the floor is...

Taehyung: YOU'RE A MONSTER!!!!

Jin: One picture and I won't do anything to Jim.

Taehyung: ...
...
...............
Fine.

Jin smiles and the two of them get up.

Jin: Now everyone get out of the photo taking area!:)
And Stella since I heard you do live streams and like taking pictures...
You should take the picture.

Stella: Okay:)
Let me just take my phone out----
Woah!!!
Where did you get that camera?

Namjoon: That looks an awful lot like my camera...
That went missing 3 weeks ago...

Jin: That's because it is:)
I'm saving your camera from yourself:)

Namjoon: I have no idea what you're talking about*acting clueless*

Jin: Does the kitchen incident from years ago ring a bell?
Or maybe the hundreds of phones you go through every year?:)

Namjoon: ...............................
Maybe...

Stella: Wait!!!
Hundreds of phones?! Every year?!

Jin: Yep!
If you haven't noticed...Joon is basically the God of Destruction...
It's definitely one of the reasons that he doesn't go out a lot aside from work and exercise.
He unintentionally breaks things...
Mostly his own devices...he buys a new phone almost every week.
You won't really notice when he has a new phone since he ALWAYS buys from the same company.
It's always the same brandmodel,phone case and color and everything.
Blue.
It's called something like Le tronics or Electronics of Lee or something like that.

Namjoon: Lee Electronics...

Jin: Yah,that! Lee Electronics.
Anyways he just doesn't know his own strength sometimes...
He has always been this way.
But honestly he's getting better at not breaking stuff,but yah.

Stella: That's kind of cool...

Namjoon: Cool but irritating sometimes...

Jin hands you the camera.

Jin: Anyways take the picture and then we'll all go:)

Stella: Okay:)

Jin poses by leaning back with his one arm outstretched into the air and leg outstretched in front of him. His other hand on his hip and his other leg bent slightly. A smile on his face.

Jin: Come on,Tae!!!:)

Taehyung: Fine...

He bends his knees to appear shorter as he pulls a funny face bending his elbows as he places the backs of his hands on either sides of his head.

Jin: Nice!!!:)

Stella: 1...2...3...

You snap the picture.

-At the park-

After I took the picture we all went to a small shop near the park.

Hoseok: Okay...*looking at all the menus on the overhead screens as you're all standing behind him*
What flavored shaved ice does everyone want?
Also what toppings?

Jungkook: I'll take 5 cups of shaved ice with a mix of the different sauces and syrups^^

Namjoon: Coffee flavored with white dragon fruit pieces.

Jin: Mhm...

Taehyung: You're probably going to take plain shaved ice with caramel sauce and toffee pieces?

Jin looks at him.

Jin: Yep.
It's delicious and I think my diet can wait.
Bring on the delicious shaved ice.

Taehyung nods.

Taehyung: I'll take my shaved ice with lots of chocolate sauce.

Jimin and you: Vanilla flavored shaved ice-

You and him look at each other smiling.

Stella: Mhm. You can go first*smile*

Jimin: I was about to say that.
Are you sure?

You nod smiling.

Jimin: Okay*smile*

He looks at Hoseok.

Jimin: I'll take vanilla flavored ice cream with strawberry sauce and pieces of strawberries.

Hoseok nods and Jimin looks at you.
You smile.

Stella: I think I'll have the same.
Just add some raspberries to mine alongside the strawberry pieces.

Jimin smiles and Hoseok nods.

Hoseok: I'll take mine with chocolate sauce and passion fruit pieces.

He orders everything.
All of you go to different parts of the shop.
You walk over to the wall and lean against it.
You slide a little down it.
You guys wait.
Jimin looks at you smiling as he's standing by the table that's on your left.
You glance at him a few times.
Each time you do you see he's still looking and his smile continues to grow whenever you glance at him.
Each time you glance and see him looking and smiling you feel more and more shy.

Stella: What is it? Is there something on my face?

Jimin smiles walking closer as he shakes his head and stops infront of you.

Jimin: No...
I'm just admiring how beautiful my best friend is.

He says with a small smile brushing your hair out of your face and to the side.
You blush looking down with a smile.

Stella: You really flirt a lot.
Do you know that?

Jimin: Yah. It's really fun.
Especially with how you get so shy so easily*smile*

You blush more smiling looking at him as you're still leaning against the wall.
You try to look at his freckles instead but it doesn't help and you blush even more.
Jimin chuckles as Namjoon glances between the two of you from where he's sitting by one of the tables on the opposite side of the shop.

Jimin: ...

Stella: *blushing*

Server: Here are all your orders.

You all look and see the server placing the cups of shaved ice on top of where the ice cream is being displayed in.

Stella: Uhm. I.

You gesture with your eyes how Jimin's so close that you can't get out from either side as the tables are in the way.
He smiles nodding and backs up getting out of the way.
You straighten up and pull away from the wall as the others are already at the counter.
Jimin follows.

Hoseok: Thanks.

He hands the money as the others take their orders.

Hoseok: The rest is your tip.

The server smiles and bows his head in thanks.
Hoseok nods taking his cup of shaved ice.
You take your and Jimin's.
You smile turning around.

Stella: Here's yours*smile*

He smiles back taking it.

Jimin: Thanks*wide smile showing right dimple*

You nod.

Jungkook: *eating his shaved ice like his life depends on it while holding the rest of his shaved ice with his arm*

Hoseok: Aish,Kookie.
Slow down.

Jungkook pulls the empty container away from his face with a smile as his nose and mouth area are full of pieces of shaved ice and a mixture of all the sauces that was poured on his shaved ice.

Jungkook: Hehehe^^

Namjoon picks up one of the tissues from the nearest table and turns to him.
He gently wipes his face as Jungkook giggles.

Jungkook: That's ticklish ^^

Namjoon finishes and crumples up the tissue.

Namjoon: Let's go.

Jungkook: Yah! Snow here we come!!!!

You guys exit the shop and head over to the park.

All the bodies of water frozen and shimmering.

You all enjoy your shaved ice.
After finishing Jin takes pictures with Namjoon's camera.
Jungkook sits in the snow playing and laughing.
Yoongi and Taehyung are having a conversation as Taehyung's laughing.
Jimin's busy with something on his phone.
Namjoon's standing off to the side watching the snowflakes.
And Hoseok's watching as you're both standing quite a bit away from the others.
You walk over to him.

Stella: Hey.

Hoseok: Oh hey...
Are you enjoying yourself?

Stella: Yes.

He smiles.

Hoseok: Good.

His smile fades.

Hoseok: Also...
I don't want to bring it up right now..
But we'll have to start looking around for proof one of these days...
Officer Yeong said that nothing can be done without it..

Stella: Yah...
But we'll figure it out...

He smiles.

Hoseok: Yes,we will.

Stella: I have a question for you...

Hoseok: Shoot.

Stella: Is it just my imagination...
Or are those two a bit nicer to each other?

I stealthily motion towards Jimin and Namjoon.
He glances at them.

Hoseok: It seems like they aren't going to do something to each other so that's good...

Stella: Yah,I still feel bad for how they almost fought because of me.

Hoseok shakes his head.

Hoseok: It's fine.
They're just you know.

Stella: Mhm.
Anyway----

Jin: Jeon Jungkook!!!!

You all turn around and see Jin's hand in Kook's mouth O.o
What a weird scene...
Turns out Kook had taken some cones with him to make some snow cones to eat...
Jin saw and is now basically elbow deep shoveling all the snow out of Kook's mouth...
A sight you'd never thought you'd ever see ( ' • • )
But don't worry Kook is completely fine...
He was just hungry...😅

-Flashback-

Last night Jimin was standing on the balcony as usual.

Jimin: Just calm down...
Don't overthink...
And just get it over and done with...
The sooner it's done the better...
Like ripping a bandaid off...

The sliding door slided open and Namjoon stepped onto the balcony.
He stopped and his eyes widend a bit as he saw Jimin by the ledge looking down at the street.

Namjoon: Why is he here?
Of course he'd be here...
He comes here most of the time...
I don't have energy for his insults...

Just as Namjoon was about to walk back into the apartment...

Jimin: I know you're there...
Namjoon...

But Jimin knew that he was right there...behind him...
Jimin looks over his shoulder at Namjoon.

Jimin: So you can turn around now...

Namjoon didn't say anything.
After a few seconds he turned around and saw Jimin standing with his back towards him.
Jimin didn't say anything or turned around.

Namjoon: Do you have something to say?

Jimin: Yes...
...............

Namjoon: .......................

Jimin: .................

Namjoon crossed his arms.

Namjoon: Whatever it is...
It doesn't seem like it's important...
I need to get to bed...
You can tell me tomorrow...

Namjoon was about to try and walk back into the apartment...

Jimin: Thank you.

But then Jimin thanked him...leaving him surprised...
Namjoon turned around and saw Jimin facing him.

Namjoon: You're thanking me?

Jimin: Yes...

He frowned.

Jimin: You could be a little thankful that I thanked you...
Also no need to look so surprised...
I may hate you,but I can be civil and be thankful...
Afterall...
You're the reason those culprits were found...
You're the reason Stella is safe from them...
You're the reason they're now where they belong...
You used your status for something good...
Hoseok told me and the guys about that part...
So thanks...

Namjoon continued blinking. His mouth slightly open.

Jimin: Close your mouth otherwise a fly will fly in there.

Namjoon snapped out of it.

Jimin: Don't think that I like you now...
I still hate your guts.
Got it?

Namjoon: Yah,I got it.
Crystal clear...

Jimin walked towards him and stopped next to him.

Jimin: One last thing...
Don't go around telling the others about all this...
I don't need them thinking that I'm being all buddy buddy with you...

Namjoon: Got it...

Jimin: I'll go and try to get some sleep...
You may go now...

He walked into the apartment and closed the sliding door behind him as Namjoon stood there silently for a few seconds.
Both of them unaware that Hoseok was peeking from his bedroom window and that he heard everything.
He had a smile on his face.

-End of flashback-

-End of chapter 14-

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