Chapters 1 to 19 have been re edited.
In other words there are changes so it's best to read from the start because you might experience confusion and you will miss out on some stuff if you just continue ahead without going back.
It's up to you.
I'm just trying to improve my work and doing my part in notifying you.
Enjoy💜

You're sitting in the livingroom holding a letter that was addressed to you in an envelope.
You look at the letter as Jimin,Jin,Jungkook,Taehyung,Hoseok and Yoongi wait and watch.
You look at the letter and open it.
And it says...
"Dear Miss Kim

I formally invite you to the funeral of my two sons. I understand the discomfort you might be feeling at the thought of attending and so I want to assure you that you're in no way obligated to come. But at the smallest possibility that you do decide to attend then feel more than free to bring whoever you want with.
Location: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Date: 13 February
Time: 09:00-13:00

Sincerely yours
Mrs Han."
You look at the letter surprised folding it up as you didn't expect to receive something like this.

Why would she invite me to their funeral...?

Jimin notices your shocked expression.

Jimin: Hey...are you okay?
What does it say?

Jimin's voice and questions snap you out of your thoughts and without a word you pass him the letter.
He looks at it for a second before taking it.
He unfolds it reading it silently as you watch him.
You see his expression going from neutral to shocked...
To serious...
To finally angry...
He gets up immediately and crumples up the invitation.
Throwing it to the floor as it rolls on the grey tiles making everyone look at him.

Jimin: WHAT THE ACTUAL FREAKING FUCK!?!?!?!?!
What the hell possessed her to send you this shit?!?!?!
THIS HAS TO BE SOME SICK PRANK OR SOMETHING!!!!!
RIGHT?!?!?!?
Is she getting some sort of sick thrill from doing this?!?!?!
Fucking hell!!!!
Maybe she is!!!!
Afterall she gave birth to those two fucking bastards!!!!

You flinch at his yelling.

Jimin: Seems like craziness runs in their family!
Not surprising at all!

You get up from the couch and stand infront of him looking at him.
But he's too busy yelling and clouded by anger to notice.
You grab his hand and look him in the eye causing him to stop yelling and look at you surprised.

Stella: Jimin...please stop yelling...
Please...

You say softly.

Jimin: Her expression looks so tired and sad...
And her voice is so low too...
I'm just upsetting her even more...
I will...
Sorry...
I didn't mean to yell...
I'm just angry...

Stella: It's okay...
I understand...
You're not just yelling for just the sake of it.
You're actually upset.

He nods silently.
Hoseok gets up walking over to pick up the crumpled up letter as Jungkook follows.
Hoseok picks up the letter uncrumpling and smoothing it out as he starts reading with Jungkook curiously peeking over his shoulder to read too.
Hoseok looks at the letter in surprise. Jungkook's expression mirroring Hoseok's as he looks at you.

Jungkook: Miss Stella,are we going?

You look over your shoulder about to answer but.

Jimin: NO!
HELL NO!!!
We are not going!
No need to even think twice about it!
Seriously! We don't even need to doubt not going!

Stella: Jimin...

Yoongi: What does it say?

Hoseok turns around as he's still looking at the letter.

Hoseok: It's a letter from the mother of the two thugs...
And...
She's inviting Stella to their funeral...
Saying that she's not obligated to go,but if she does decide to go then she can take whoever she wants to attend with her.
The funeral is tomorrow.
It's at XXXXXXXXXXXXX.
From 09:00 to 13:00.

Everyone falls silent.
Not a sound to be heard.
Until Hoseok breaks the silence...

Hoseok: I don't know what to say other than the fact that I didn't expect this...

Taehyung: Yah,this is completely unexpected...
But we can't say what Stella should do.
Maybe she wants to go.

Jimin: Why would she want to go to the funeral of those two motherfucking BASTARDS?!?!
You're making it sound like this woman!
Mrs Han or whatever is inviting Stella for tea and crumpets like they're old friends!
Like she's not the woman who gave birth to two criminals!
And not just two random criminals either!
So what?!
Huh?!
What should Stella do once she arrives there?!
Should she go and give her condolences and say "I'm so sorry for your loss. Your two sons attacked me and attempted to rob me completely unprovoked when I was minding my own business.
And when I had nothing they could take then they attempted to rape*emphasizes the word with hate,disgust and anger* me. Afterwards they would've probably slit my throat and left me for dead because what? I wouldn't have been any use to them anymore after that and afterall I'm just a woman who's barely started living life. And I'm a nobody to you. So what would it have even mattered,right? But that's all good and fine because you're having it worse than me. You lost your two precious sons and that's a lot worse than the fear and pain I had and still have. It doesn't matter that I almost lost my life,dignity and peace because two were lost instead. I'm so so sorry"
Huh? Is that what you expect?!

Taehyung: Not at all...
But you should calm down.
This is already upsetting Stella.
We shouldn't make her even more upset...

Jimin lets out a sigh as he looks at your face.
Yoongi sighs too as he looks tired.

Yoongi: I didn't expect for our morning to start like this...

Jimin: That's for sure...
But seriously who in their right mind would think that any person who got attacked and almost raped would happily go to the funeral of the people who did those things to them?!
They were her sons and she obviously knows what they did.
I'm sure she's most likely just like them!
Maybe the whole family is!

Taehyung: Jimin makes an excellent point...
I know that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover...
But at times you should...
Especially if there's a huge possibility that your life could be in danger...
You can't be worrying about hurting someone's feelings then.
Your safety and life is more important.
You know...
A lot of times the family members of the perpetrators act like they mean no harm...
But they do mean harm...
They're just masking their intentions.
This occurs a lot more when the perpetrators are in jail or...dead...
Then the family of the perpetrators may think it's their family and that they've been punished for nothing and so then they of course blame the victim.
Also known as victim blaming.
They'll blame the victim because they're seeing the perpetrators as the actual victims and the real victim as the perpetrator...
Usually if someone's family gets hurt.
Be it intentionally or unintentionally...
Most people would take it to heart and would want to get some sort of revenge.
I'm not saying that this is the case.
I'm just laying out all the cards so Stella can understand what she might be getting into if she does decide to go...
Afterall you wouldn't jump into a pit of fire while knowing that you'll get seriously injured and might even die,right?
People can be very cruel and manipulating.
And so she needs to think hard.
Just because you make a seemingly harmless decision...
It doesn't mean that it won't cause some sort of harm in the long run...
But I'm not saying that she should be paranoid either.
I'm just saying she should think hard.
Because if she does decide to go...
Then the second she arrives there...
She'll be surrounded by strangers...
Not just any strangers...
Strangers who are family of those thugs...
Friends...
Acquaintances...
People are unpredictable...so...
It doesn't matter that you're the one that got hurt.
That those two caused it.
Because people will most of the time stand with their flesh and blood.
If she decides to go then she should be alert.

Stella: I'll go...

Jimin looks at you surprised.

Jimin: What?

You look at him.

Stella: I said I'll go...
I have nothing to lose by going anyways...

Jimin: But you have nothing to gain either...

His expression turns serious.

Jimin: But what you might lose is your life.
We don't know these people...
They could be crazy for all we know...

Stella: Well...
I didn't know you guys either when I was brought here...
But I learned that none of you meant me any harm...
Most in my situation would've run away but I didn't...
Just look around...
Six guys...
One went out...
And then there's me...
One woman...
Living in the same apartment.
I trust you guys.
And who's to say that those people aren't trustworthy?

Jimin: But our situation is different...

He looks at Yoongi.

Jimin: Yoongi,back me up.

Yoongi: I can't...
She's right...living with us...
If we were any different...
Then things could've ended very differently for her...

Jimin looks at the rug not satisfied with what Yoongi said.

Jimin: Seriously...

He looks at you.

Jimin: Then what do you want me to do?
What do you want us to do?

Stella: I---

Jimin: Do you expect us to just let you go in there alone?
Well...that's not going to happen.
We're coming with you.

Your eyes widen.

Stella: What?

Jimin: Exactly what I said...
Either we go with you or you don't go.
I'm not letting you put yourself at risk..
So we go with you...
Or we don't and you stay*pointing at the carpet with his right index finger*
Take your pick.

He's not joking...

No trace of joking...

Jimin: So?

Stella: Are you serious?

Jimin: Of course...why would I lie?

He smiles showing his dimple.

Jimin: Plus if anything happens then I get to kick their butts and rescue you.
Maybe even carry you out of a house on fire like in typical action movies*wink*

You can't help but laugh at what he said.
He smiles even more.

Jimin: Nice...you're laughing...
Remember your face isn't made for looking sad eventhough you look good with any expression.
Though I prefer seeing you smile.
You have a cute smile and cute laughing nose wrinkles*eye smile*

You laugh even more.
As Jimin continues to smile at you feel yourself getting a little shy but you try not to show it.
You lightly squeeze Jimin's hand that you're still holding.

Stella: Thanks,Jimin...
You're a great best friend.

He smiles even more.

Jimin: Oh...no need to thank me...

He leans a little closer.

Jimin: I aim to please...

You look down avoiding his gaze as you understand the double meaning of the sentence which makes you feel even more shy.

I wonder if he maybe knows about THAT dream that I had...

But how would he know anyways?

Sure...he's good at reading people but he's not a mind reader...

So why am I even feeling so nervous?

Jimin: Mhm...gotcha,lioness...

Jimin moves back a little as his smile dissappears.

Jimin: We'll just need to be careful...
The media as always has caught wind of what happened and so if you plan to go out...
Then try not to draw any attention to yourself.

You nod.
Jimin looks at the others.

Jimin: So are you guys also going with or...?

Yoongi: Of course we're going with!

He looks at the others.

Yoongi: Right,guys?

The others agree and Jimin smiles.

I feel so lucky to have them...

Stella: Thank you,guys...

Jimin looks at you as you're looking down.

Stella: I'll need all the support that I can get...
So thank you...

Jimin: Don't worry...
We'll be with you every step of the way...

After finishing breakfast and chatting with the guys a bit more I go to my room unplugging my phone from the charger and turning off the switch to send a message to the groupchat with Hansol and Jen.

You put your phone down and go to the bathroom to take a shower and do your routine.
After you finish getting dressed and so on.
You take your wallet that has the money in that you got paid with on the 31st last month from your job,your apartment key that Yoongi gave you last week so you can come and go as you want without having to ask for one of the guys to open or lock the door for you and of course your phone.
You send a message to Hansol and Jen in the group saying that you're getting ready to leave the apartment and we'll meet them soon at the café.
You take out a mask and put it on to avoid getting recognized when you go out.

This mask paired with my favorite cap will definitely help and so now I can go meet Hansol and Jen feeling less nervous about being spotted.

You exit your room walking down the halls and enter the livingroom.
You don't see anyone as you walk towards the door reaching for the handle.

Yoongi: Hey,where are you going?

You jump and turn around to see Yoongi.
His russet brown eyes widen slightly.

Yoongi: Sorry for startling you...
You don't have to tell me where you're going...
It's none of my business but I'm only asking...

Stella: No,it's fine...
I'm going to Jen's workplace to meet her and Hansol.
They heard about what happened and I told them the rest...
About the letter.
They're going with us tomorrow.
I hope that's okay.
I asked them to come with.

Yoongi: It's fine.
If you feel even more comfortable with them coming along then it's fine.
You don't need my or the others permission.
Your comfort matters.
And also we know Hansol and Jen.
And I think it's good if they come with.
That Jen will be there.
She'll be able to comfort you better if you get upset.
So I think it's a great idea that they're going with.

You feel your heart warming up a little.

Yoongi: And also I see you're wearing a mask.
It's good.
Especially paired with your favorite cap.
It'll definitely help you a lot.
People...
Especially the media go crazy sometimes...
So wearing this mask along with your cap is smart.
It also looks nice on you...

Stella: Thanks:)

Yoongi nods.

Stella: Well...I should get going.
They're probably at the café waiting.

You turn around and reach for the door handle again.

Yoongi: Wait!

He grabs your hand to stop you.
You let go of the handle turning around.
His eyes widen.
He immediately lets go as soon as he realizes what he did.
He looks at the floor and you see his ears turning pink.

He looks so cute...

Yoongi: Uhm...I mean...
I'll take you there if you want...

Stella: Thanks.
But you probably have other things to do...
I'll just walk...
It's okay.

Yoongi: Yah...

He looks at you.

Yoongi: I do have other things to do...
But I'd like to take you...
You'd get there quicker...
There'll also be less chances for you to get spotted.
Taking you there won't take that long anyway...

Stella: But I don't want to trouble you.

Yoongi: It's fine.
You're not troubling me.

You give a small nod smiling.

Stella: Okay.
Let's go:)

Yoongi smiles.

Yoongi: Yah,let's go*chin dimple*

You both exit the apartment and take the elevator that's opposite the apartment down to the lobby before heading out the building and into the underground parking lot through the entrance of it.

You both walk to his car and get in as he starts the engine and carefully pulls the car out before turning the wheel as you watch impressed at how he's maneuvering the wheel and checking around for any obstructions while reversing before he puts the car in drive and turns the wheel before he starts driving slowly.
He stops at the exit of the underground parking lot and looks around before he turns his wheel to the right and you both drive off heading towards the café that Jen works at.
After a while you both arrive.

Yoongi: We're here...

He says looking out the window at the café before looking at you.

Yoongi: Have fun and be safe,okay?

You smile and nod adjusting your cap and mask.

Stella: Yep.

Yoongi: And remember to contact me when you're done.

You nod and open the door.
You're about to close it but.

Yoongi: Uhm...Stella?

You poke your head inside making your long ponytail fall over your right shoulder.

Stella: Mhm?

Yoongi: Uh...well uh...
Please don't wait for me outside,okay?
Stay inside the café...

You reach over and squeeze his hand lightly making his eyes widen a little.

Stella: Of course.
I'll wait inside with them till you come and get me.
Now go home and do your other things.
Also make sure to rest and I'll see you later,okay?

He nods and you let go backing out before closing the door.
You back a little onto the pavement of the side walk as Yoongi looks out the window seeing you wave to him.
He smiles and gives a small wave before driving away.
You turn around walking to and into the café.
You look around seeing that the café is completely empty save for Jen and Hansol who are sitting at a table.
You slowly make your way over to their table and look at them.
Jen's on her phone and Hansol's deep in thought and so they don't notice you.
You pull out the chair and sit down.

Jen: Sorry,Miss...
But that seat is for our friend.
She'll be here any minute now.

She says still busy on her phone.

Stella: Oh! What's her name?

Jen jumps a bit and nearly drops her phone as she hears your voice and then looks at you.

Jen: Oh! You're here! O.o

She takes a breath putting her phone down and smiles.

Jen: This is great!
Now we can talk.
Hansy!
She's here!

Hansol: ....................

Jen looks at Hansol and frowns slightly as she puts her hands on her hips while Hansol continues thinking as he's in a world of his own.

Hansol: Mhm...uh-huh...
OWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!

He yelps.

Hansol: MY TOE!!!! MY BIG TOE!!!!!
YOU JUST STEPPED ON IT!!!!!

Jen smiles.

Jen: Yes! I did! And I'll do it again!!!:)

Hansol panicks and moves hitting his toe against the metal pipe under the table.
He winces letting out a breath.

Jen: I mean it:)

Hansol raises his hands in front of him.

Hansol: Please don't!!!!
Your feet are humongous!!!!
It hurts!!!!
Ah...
So much;_;

Jen frowns deeply.

Jen: My feet are humongous?!?!?! Did you seriously just say that!?!?!
Well!!!!
Just look at yours before talking!!!!
Dinosaur feet!!!!
I'll get back at you for that!!!!!

Hansol raises his hands even more as he looks scared.

Jen: You won't see it coming:))))))))

Hansol: Uhm...
Help...please...

You try not to laugh.

Jen: But...

She smiles.

Jen: I might spare you...if...

Hansol: If what?

He asks still scared but also a little suspicious.

Hansol: She's probably going to say something crazy! Especially with that smile!;_;

Jen: If you tell me who or what you were thinking about so so deeply:)

Hansol lowers his hands rolling his chocolate brown eyes as he sits straighter while fixing his green jersey.

Hansol: Oh come on...
I wasn't thinking about him.
But I was thinking about how I should try out this trick Yoongi sent me a video of.
He filmed the video as well as demonstrated the trick himself.
He said that it's one of his tricks to make food taste better.
It's so easy---

Jen: Yah...I won't spare you:)

Hansol: What?! Just because I was thinking about cooking and not the mysterious red haired grey eyed masked man?
I really wasn't thinking about him...
I haven't seen him for a few days now.

Jen: No,it's because you're trying to lie that you weren't thinking about him for even a split second.
Uh! Hello!
I have eyes if you haven't noticed!
My lovely older brother!
I'm a walking love detector!
And the love that's radiating off you at the moment is off the charts:)

Hansol folds his arms and looks at the table.

Hansol: 숨길 수가 없어...그렇지?
(I can't hide...can I?)

He says to himself under his breath.

Stella: No,you can't*laugh*

He looks at you a bit surprised.

Hansol: You understood what I said?
I mean I'm not trying to say that...uh...

Stella: Yes,but my Korean isn't that good.
It's fine.
I understand.
Afterall I didn't get to see many Korean people in New York and so English was my main language of communication.
I rarely used Korean.
Maybe I should try to get better at it.
Especially now that I'm living here.

Jen smiles clearing her throat and you look at her.

Jen: Maybe Namjoon could teach you.

Hansol: Yes! Please take all the attention away from me! And keep it that way too!!!!

Jen: He seems to be very intelligent.
Looks and brains.
Such a sexy combination.
Don't you think so,Stel?;)

You feel yourself blushing as she lets out a laugh and then looks at Hansol.

Jen: And you!

Hansol gulps.

Jen: You need to ask that guy out or do something at least!

Hansol shakes his head.

Hansol: Not happening.

Jen leans back in her chair and puts her hands over her dark brown almost black looking eyes as she sighs.

Jen: You'll regret not doing it...

She peeks through her fingers at him.

Jen: You will.
So I really suggest you do something.

She sits up straighter and looks at you.

Jen: But anyways...

She gets up from her chair and heads to the counter.
She takes out 3 mugs and pours coffee in them.
She takes a tray and puts the three mugs of coffee on it before walking back to the table.
She smiles putting down the tray and place the mugs of coffee down before sitting.
You take one side of your mask off allowing it to hang on the other side as you three pick up your mugs.

Jen: Tell us the tea:)

Hansol: It's actually coffee in this case.

Jen: Doesn't matter!:)

She says as you take a sip of your coffee.
You tell them about how Namjoon came in and everything.
You also tell them about this morning:)
Namjoon~~~~

Jen: Ahhhh!!!!!!!!*high pitched squeals that could break glass*

You put your mug down covering your ears and Hansol does the same as Jen continues to squeal.
She stops squealing as she beams at you.
You take your hands off your ears and Hansol does the same.
Hansol shakes his head a bit.

Hansol: My poor ears!!! First my toe!!! Now my ears!!!
What's next?!?!?
Aish.
It feels like my ears are gonna bleed.

Stella: So I want to ask something----

Hansol: Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!
My tongue!!!!!!!!

He sets down his mug as he fans his tongue with his hands.

Hansol: Ah...
Meh thongue...

Jen smiles.

Jen: You jinxed yourself!
The coffee is still hot!
There's some ice in the freezer in the kitchen.

Hansol gets up and heads inside getting some ice.
Soon he comes back putting the ice cubes in his mouth and sits down.
Jen turns her attention back to you.

Jen: I seriously can't believe it!!!!:)
But anyways...
What did you want to ask?

Stella: Well...

Just as I'm about to ask.
Something from the window catches my attention through the peripheral vision of my left eye.
Naturally I look at the window.
And I see Namjoon standing right there! Outside the café as he's busy talking on his phone!!!!
He taps on the screen and starts walking.

Shit! Shit! SHIT!!!!!

I think he's going to come in here!!!

He'll see me for sure!!!!

I have to hide!!!

Jen's smile fades as you swallow and there's a look of utter panick all over your face looking at your mug infront of you on the table.

Jen: Uhm...hey...are you okay?
You look like you've seen a ghost...

Without warning you immediately jump up from your chair almost knocking everything over as you dart further into the café towards a tall,wide,blue vase.
You waste no time as you hide behind it.
Before Jen and Hansol can even ask why you're hiding...
They hear footsteps and see Namjoon stepping into the café.
Jen immediately gets up from her chair and runs behind the counter.
Namjoon approaches the counter quietly.
Jen smiles bowing her head.

Jen: Good morning,sir.

Namjoon: Namjoon's fine...

Jen: Okay...Namjoon.
The usual I assume?

He nods.

Jen: Coming right up!:)

She makes Namjoon's usual order as you stay hidden.
You clutch your chest to try and calm your heart.
The only sounds you hear are cups clicking,the coffee machine,your breathing and heartbeat...
Nothing else...
But out of curiosity you peek out from behind the vase.
You see Namjoon still standing by the counter as he waits and watches Jen pouring his coffee.
But then he looks at the vase that you're hiding behind!!!!!
As soon as he turns you hide fully again.

Gosh!!!! My heart feels like it's going to explode!!!!!

Why does he have to be so hot?!

Why does he have to be hot,intelligent and mysterious?!?!?!?

Hot and intelligent is already wow.

But then you add in mysterious?!?!?!

O...M...G...

And then not only that!

He also unfortunately!

OBVIOUSLY HATES ME!!!!

And obviously I'm not happy about that part.

I mean who would be happy having people hate them?

Especially if it's someone that they live with.

But he's so HOT!!!!;_;

So fucking hot!!!!

What the hell?!?!?!

Is God trying to punish me or something?!?!?!

What did I even do?!

T_T

As you're internally panicking and questioning why all this is happening Namjoon continues to look at the vase that you're hiding behind.
Hansol tries to act like you're not there at all as he still has ice in his mouth.
Half melted as you're busy questioning your entire existence.
I would say calm down but I can't.
I mean it's KIM NAMJOON! NOT PANICKING IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!!
Namjoon continues staring intensely at your hiding place.

Namjoon: That vase...
I feel strangely drawn to it...

Jen: Namjoon?

He tears his chestnut brown eyes away from the vase and looks at her.

Jen: Here's your coffee...

Namjoon takes it.

Jen: But unfortunately we don't have anymore cinnamon cookies...
I just remembered that the last were sold yesterday.

Namjoon: Oh...
It's fine.
I'll take a bacon,lettuce and sandwich.
Extra bacon please.

Of course.

He loves his bacon,eggs,beans and everything in his breakfast that's why he always has that English breakfast every morning.

He loves pork products.

I mean who wouldn't?!

Jen nods and as she gets the sandwich Namjoon once again looks at the vase you're hiding behind.

Jen: Here's your sandwich.

Namjoon puts down his coffee and takes out his wallet and hands her the money before putting his wallet back in his pocket.
Jen puts the money in the register.

Jen: I see you keep looking at that vase over there.

Your eyes widen as you hear about the vase aka you're hiding spot right now.
Jen closes the register and looks at Namjoon.

Jen: We got it today.
It's a vase from the Joseon era.
It was owned by King Kangmin.

Namjoon starts coughing and Jen's eyes widen.

Jen: Omg...are you okay?

She takes a bottle of water and extends it to Namjoon.

Jen: Here's some water.

Namjoon stops coughing and clears his throat.

Namjoon: It's fine...
I'm okay...

He picks up his coffee and container with the sandwich in.
He turns around.

Jen: Wait! Your change!

Namjoon: You can keep it.

He quickly walks out of the café.

Jen: That...was unexpected...

She looks towards the vase as you're still hiding not wanting to peek out in case Namjoon comes back or hasn't left completely.

Jen: Anyways...
You can come out now,Stel.
He's gone.

You slowly come out from behind the vase as you get up and dust off your clothes looking to make sure he's gone.
After confirming that he is you stand up straighter and relax.
You walk towards Jen and let out a sigh of relief.
Jen chuckles smiling.

Jen: Are you okay?
You practically flew out of your chair.
And it's obviously because you saw him:)

Stella: I don't want him to know that I'm here.
He might think that I'm following him or something.

Hansol: Mas...sk...

Jen: We don't understand,Hansie.

Hansol spits the remaining ice into his mug that's still full of coffee.

Hansol: That was gross but now you two will understand what I want to say.

He looks at you.

Hansol: You could've just put your mask back on.

He says pointing at your mask that's still dangling from your ear.

Hansol: And not have looked at him. Plus you have your cap on too.
He wouldn't have recognized you.

You sigh and look at him.

Stella: Have you ever actually looked into Namjoon's eyes before?
I mean actually look.

Hansol: Nope...

You and Jen walk back to the table and sit down.

Jen: His gaze is so intense.
It feels like he's looking at your very soul.

You nod.

Hansol: You two are overreacting.

You shake your head.

Stella: You'll see one day.
Also...
Even if I didn't hide then what's to say that he wouldn't have recognized me?
I mean...
He was looking around the café.
Maybe he did see me.

Jen: Yah.
And also he was looking very intensely at the vase you were hiding behind.
It seriously looked like he was just about to walk over to it.

Hansol: But he didn't.
You shouldn't worry.
He didn't see you.

You try and calm down a little more before asking what you wanted to ask.
You look at Jen.

Stella: I wanted to ask...
What Namjoon likes to eat here...

Jen smiles.

Stella: I heard what you said about the cinnamon cookies.

Jen: Uh-huh...

She leans back in her chair.

Jen: He likes those a lot.

Her smile dissappears.

Jen: But they're quite popular here so they're sold out...
Plus the last ones were sold yesterday.

Stella: Yah...I know...
I was going to buy some to thank him for everything he's done.

Jen: Are you sure that's the only reason?

She asks with a smile.
You feel your face warming up yet you remain silent.
Jen starts laughing as you continue to blush and pick up your mug to drink some coffee.

Hansol: Come on...stop teasing her.

She lets out a chuckle as she continues smiling.

Jen: Okay...I'm done teasing for now.

Stella: ;_;

Jen: So about the cinnamon cookies...

She sits up straighter.

Jen: I can give you the recipe.
Our recipe has a secret ingredient though.

You and Hansol look at her shocked.

Stella: Jen,are you even allowed to tell us this?

Jen shakes her head.

Jen: Not in the slightest...
If anyone found out that I did then I could get fired.

She smiles.

Jen: But it's okay...
I trust you and I know you won't give the recipe to anyone else.

You smile gratefully.

Stella: Wow! Thank you,Jen!:)

You bring your mug to your lips as there's still more than half of the coffee left.
Jen nods as you take a sip.

Jen: Now by baking and giving it to him...
You can say it's your way of saying thanks to him for everything.
Also.
Do you remember the handsome guy that I mentioned when I served your food the same day you came here for the first time?

You nod as you continue drinking your coffee.

Jen: That was him.
Namjoon is handsome guy and handsome guy is Namjoon.
Jin was also with him.

You swallow as you almost choke on your coffee.

You and Hansol: Are you being serious?!

Jen: Super dead serious!!!!!

She squeals.

Stella: Wow...just wow...

Jen: Maybe Mr.Hot and mysterious likes you a lot more than he admits.

The thought of it makes your heart skip a beat.

Stella: I didn't expect that...

The last thing I expected was that...

You shake your head to chase away the thoughts of Namjoon.

Stella: Uhm...
I've made up my mind.
I'll bake the cinnamon cookies tomorrow night and then I'll give them to him on Valentine's day.

Jen: *even more squealing*
Remember to tell us everything when you do it.

You laugh saying okay.
The three of you talk for hours and then you realize how late it's getting.

Stella: It's getting late...
I should get going.
I'll go sit in the park and then go home.

I know I promised Yoongi but I really want to go outside.

Get some fresh air and I don't want to bother Jen and Hansol.

I can take care of myself and can't expect my friends to protect me all the time.

Plus the park isn't that far so it'll be fine.

You all get up and you hug Jen and Hansol.
You wave.

Stella: Love you guys! See you:)

Jen and Hansol smile as they wave back.

Jen: We love you too!:)

Hansol: Yah! See ya:D

You start walking and soon arrive at the park putting your mask on before going in.
You look around to see a few people as they're busy with their own things not even looking at you.
You pull your cap a bit more down.

The park has people in it.

Not surprising.

It's a park afterall.

But luckily it's not overflowing with people.

Though this doesn't mean I should be careless.

Infact I should be even more careful and try not to draw any attention to myself because it'll be easier for anyone to notice if someone else does something since here's not a lot of people.

You head to a bench sitting down and relax a bit.
You take out your phone.
A few minutes go by and you're ready to go home.

Woman: I said no!!!
Leave me alone!!!!

You look and see a man and a woman not too far away as the woman looks very annoyed and the man smiles.

Creep: Come on...
Just give me your number...
It's not that big of a deal so stop causing a scene.

Woman: Again I said no!
Just leave me alone!!!

The man's smile dissappears his demeanor changing completely as he walks closer to the woman.

Creep: No...give me your number right now.

The woman looks a bit scared but soon puts on a confident yet annoyed expression.

Woman: Go to hell,creep!!!
Let me go!!!!

The man smiles pinning the woman as her expression crumbles revealing fear.

Woman: Let me go!!! Or else!!!!

Creep: Or else what?!
What are you gonna do about it,shorty?*laugh*

As you continue to watch and see the other park goers completely ignoring the situation that's becoming more and more serious you feel your blood starting to boil.
Without thinking you put your phone away and march up to them.
Feeling your anger growing with each step you take.

Creep: If not your number then at least give me a little peck...

He says looking at the woman's lips with a disgusting smile and her fear becomes more evident.
He leans in smiling as the woman grows more and more panicked.

Woman: Someone please help!!!!!

She whisper yells helplessly.
Begging for someone...anyone's help.
You wordlessly grab the man's shoulder.
He stops leaning in at the sensation.

Creep: What the---

You yank him off the woman making him fall as the woman shakes.
You immediately tell her to run.
She thanks you with tears in her eyes and takes off.
All the other park goers look at you completely taken a back as you loom over the creep.
He gets up almost immediately and looks at you pissed.

Creep: What the hell?!?!?!?

Stella: Learn to take fucking no for a fucking answer! You fucking creep!
Keep your disgusting hands to yourself!
I'm so fucking sick of people like you!!!
Thinking you can do anything you want!
Not caring about how it affects others around you!!!!
What a fucking pitiful excuse of a man!
*scoff*
You know what?!
You're not even fit!
Not deserving of being called a man!
But you're a pig for sure!!!!!!

His face twists into an ugly yet terrifying scrowl as he raises his hand above his head.

Creep: YOU BITCH!!!!

Just as he's about to hit you...
Your hand flies out grabbing his wrist stopping him from hitting you.
It stuns him and you take advantage spinning him around.
As you spin him around you take the chance of grabbing his other arm and pin them behind his back restricting his movement.
You waste no time and push him to the ground as he falls face first into the grass.
He rolls on his back.
He groans in pain as you tilt your head crossing your arms and shake your head.

Stella: Tsk...tsk...
Not so confident now are you?
Next time you think of ever doing something like this again...
Then remember how you're laying on the ground in pain right now.
Take it or leave it.
But remember not everyone's going to be taking your shit silently.

The creep turns his head looking at you as he's still laying on the ground.
And what you see scares you...
Images of the thugs laying unmoving flash in your mind and you back away slowly.

Stella: I...I...
I...

High school girl: Hey,did you see that?!

She asks completely shocked and a bit terrified.

High school girl 2: Yah!!! I saw it!!!

People begin whispering and pointing at you.
As you look at them you feel like you're busy suffocating.
You immediately turn around to walk away as fast as possible.
But then...
Someone grabs your shoulder.

Man 2: Wait a minute...
Aren't you the girl from the news?

Instinctively you turn around pushing him away quite hard and then turn around as you take off running.
The man and other park goers watch as you run away.

Man 2: Wait!!! We just want to ask some questions!!!!!

You continue running and this makes everyone run after you.
They yell and scream that they only want to ask some questions.
You keep running.
Carefully dodging people and cars.
You run faster running around buildings.
Not thinking where you're going as all you want is to lose them all.
Soon you put a good distance between yourself and them but they're still following you.
Not looking like they'll give up easily.
Your lungs begin to burn but you continue running.
You turn another corner and as you start to get tired you almost trip but catch yourself on a lamp pole and continue to run.
You look over your shoulder and then you get pulled into an alleyway just as the people turn the corner and run past the alleyway yelling at each other and asking where you went.
You don't move for what feels like forever.
As you realize they're gone...
You smell a familiar,comforting,inviting scent...

Cinnamon....coffee...patchouli...?

You look up and your suspicion is confirmed...

It's Namjoon O.o

You realize that your body is against his.
His arms around your waist.
His chestnut brown eyes glued to the only exit as well as only entry way of the alleyway.
Trying to listen and make sure that the people are all gone.
After not spotting anyone he looks at you.
He slowly takes your mask off completely.

Namjoon: You should be more careful...
The media and even people can be very crazy sometimes as you just saw...

You feel his breath on your face.
You look down embarrassed realizing his one hand is still on your waist.
And as you look up again at him.
You see him eyeing your lips.
Your breath hitches.
At that moment Jen comes running and stops infront of the entrance/exit of the alleyway.

Jen: Stella,are you---

Her words are cut off as her eyes widen seeing you pressed up tightly against Namjoon with his one hand still on your waist.
You blush as you look at her still against Namjoon.
Just then Hansol comes running out of breath.
Jen lightly nudges him as he sees what she's looking at.
Jen smiles.

Jen: Ohhhh~~~
I was about to ask if you're okay but you seem more than okay.

You look at the ground and shyly remove Namjoon's hand from your waist.
He exits the alleyway and you follow.
He looks at you.

Namjoon: Be careful next time.

You nod as he looks at you for a second longer.

Namjoon: I'll be going then.

He walks to his car unlocking it and opens the door.
He looks at your mask that he's holding.

Namjoon: I still have her mask...

Namjoon looks at you and makes a ball of your mask and then throws it to you.
You catch it and he wordlessly gets into his car and drives off.
Jen jumps up and down teasing you as you watch the car drive away and Hansol's still trying to catch his breath.

Jen: STEL!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!!!!
We saw EVERYTHING at the park!!!!
You were such a badass!!!!!!
You and Namjoon!!!!!! Ahhhhhh!!!!!!

Hansol: Water...going to pass out...

Jen looks at him.

Jen: See?!
You should do some running.
Maybe join me when I practice cheering at university.

Hansol: *completely rethinking his whole life*

Jen turns her attention back to you.

Jen: But wow...
That looked so nice and cozy:D

You blush and tell them that it was nothing making Jen chuckle.

Jen: Okay;)

Stella: Uhm...I'm going to contact Yoongi to come get me.

Jen: Okay...
Come back to the café and wait there.

You nod.
The three of you walk back to the café while Jen keeps going on and on about how if she knew about you and Namjoon in the alleyway then she would've made sure that no one even went close to it disturbing you and Namjoon.
Hansol doesn't say anything as he's still recovering from running too much.
You three arrive at the café and Jen gives Hansol a big ice pack to cool down.
There's nothing that ice can't fix,right?XD
Well according to school nurses.
After a few minutes of waiting Yoongi arrives.
You say goodbye to Hansol and Jen and Yoongi greets them with a smile.
You get in the car and all of you wave before Yoongi drives away.
You take off your cap and mask as he's driving.
He looks at you and his eyes widen a little before he looks at the road again.

Yoongi: Hey...are you okay?

You tell him everything that happened and what Namjoon did.
Well...not everything but you know:)
As you finish Yoongi sighs in relief.

Yoongi: It's good that Namjoon was there...

You nod.

Stella: I'm sorry for breaking my promise.

Yoongi shakes his head.

Yoongi: Don't say that.
You helped a woman who clearly wasn't going to get any help from the other people in the park.
So don't worry about it.
All that matters is that you're safe.
Unharmed.

Stella: Thank you,GC...

He nods silently and continues driving.
After arriving at the apartment building's underground parking lot entrance Yoongi drives in before parking and locking the car after you both get out.
You both head out of the underground parking lot and head into the apartment building taking the elevator up to your shared apartment with the guys.
You both enter the apartment.

Stella: We're home---

Jimin rushes to you and hugs you before you can even process.
But eventhough you feel a bit confused you hug him back with a smile.
He pulls back after a few seconds with a serious expression.

Jimin: I heard what you told Yoongi...
We were talking on the phone and he forgot to end the call and so I heard everything.
Are you okay?!

He continues fussing over you.
You let out a laugh and he looks at you confused.

Stella: Sorry...
It's just...
I've never seen you this worried before...
It's adorable*laugh*

He smiles.

Stella: And yes...
I'm completely fine.
It's all thanks to Namjoon.

Jimin's smile fades as you mentioned Namjoon while you sneakily look around the livingroom in search of Namjoon but instead you see that he's not there.
That it doesn't look like he came back since he left this morning.

Maybe he isn't here yet...

Or maybe he's in his room...

Possibly reading.

I hope he comes soon...

You do now do you? Hehehehehe:)
Namjoon and Stella~~~~

Author;_;

You smile at Jimin.

Stella: And our daily run also helped a lot.

Jimin smiles showing his dimple while doing his classic eye smile.
After some chatting Yoongi serves dinner and Namjoon enters the livingroom and sits next to you as no other seats are open.
After eating dinner you thank them all and say goodnight.
Mostly looking at Namjoon as you do.
You take a shower doing your usual routine and then head to your room to change.
After changing and everything you head down the halls and to the kitchen while looking at your phone as you're reading through the message that Jen sent aka the recipe for Namjoon's favorite cinnamon cookies.
As you walk into the kitchen and stop in front of the fridge you open it checking it and everything else to make sure all the ingredients including the secret ingredient is there.
After triple checking you head back to your room.
You crawl into bed and dream of Namjoon:D
I mean who wouldn't?:)

-The next morning-
-13 February,Sunday-
-08:15-

You're already awake fully dressed as you're standing by your bed staring out the sash windows.

Today is the day of the funeral...

You think as you stare at the buildings,cars and people outside.
You didn't know what to wear and so you put on an off the shoulder black dress that ends under your knees.

You straightened your wavy,three toned hair earlier and left it untied as it ends just above your tailbone.

I really look like the splitting image of my mom...

Especially with my hair loose...

It's what dad always said and still says.

You think as you look at your reflection in the window.

He doesn't know about anything that's happened since I came here.

Nothing.

You also put on lip gloss and sit down on your bed picking up the pair of short black heels before putting them on.

You pick up your small,black bag that have your keys,wallet and phone in.

You put it over your right shoulder.

Jin was right...

Him going crazy at the mall did help...

But the question is...

Is this outfit appropriate for a funeral?

I mean...

I did think carefully while picking what to put on.

I don't want the family and friends of the thugs to think I arrive there at the funeral all dressed up showing that I'm celebrating the fact that the thugs died.

Because I'm not.

I don't want to make the wrong impression.

I just want to go there. Have there be no misunderstandings or anything and then come back home.

But I think this outfit has to be appropriate for a funeral,right?

Your thoughts are interrupted as you hear a knock on your slightly ajar door.

Stella: Come in...

You say still looking out the window.
You hear the door swinging open a bit more and someone walks in before the door closes fully.
You hear their footsteps as they stop behind you and tap your shoulder.

Jimin: Hey...

You turn around to see that it's Jimin smiling at you.

It's Jimin.

Stella: Hey...
I can't believe I'm...
We're really doing this...

Jimin: Don't worry...
Just say the word and we'll ditch the funeral for ice cream or something.

You smile for a second before it drops.

Stella: Jimin...

Jimin: Mhm?

Stella: Do you think this is appropriate for a funeral?

I gesture to my clothes and everything.

Stella: It's just...
I don't want them to misunderstand me...
Think I'm happy or something...

Jimin carefully looks at your hair and outfit before meeting your eyes again.

Jimin: Yah...
But who cares about it being appropriate or what they'll think...
Wear what you want.
But you do look stunning though...

Stella: Thanks...*sigh*

You brush your hair out of your face and Jimin's expression goes neutral.

Stella: I guess you're here to get me?

Jimin: Yah...
We still have time before we leave...
But I didn't want you to stay in here until then...
But...
If you prefer being here alone then I can go and I'll come back later.

You shake your head.

Stella: I'm glad you came...
I think it's best if I go with you instead.

He gives a small smile.

Jimin: Okay then...
Let's go to the livingroom.

He says putting his hand on the small of your back as you two walk to the door.
He opens it and leads you out of your room as he closes the door behind him.

-In the livingroom-

You and Jimin enter the livingroom
You look at them all as they don't notice you and Jimin.
Seeing that Namjoon's not there.

All of them are dressed similarly...

Well...except Jimin and Hoseok...

Stella: Morning,everyone...

All of them greet back as they notice you and Jimin.

I was on the verge of saying "good morning"...

But it's not a good morning for the family of those two...

And it's not a good morning for me either because I'm attending their funeral...

I don't know why I'm even doing it...

Maybe it's because I lost my mom...

I've only gone to one funeral in my whole life...

My mom's...if you could even call it a funeral since there wasn't a body to even bury...

I know how it feels to lose someone you care about...

Mrs Han lost both her sons...

I lost my mom...

Different times.

Different people but the hurt is the same...

But at least I have my dad,the guys as well as Jen and Hansol.

I'm not minimizing my own pain...

But at least I still have my dad...

Imagine just losing both of your parents...your siblings...

Or even your whole family all at once...

There are many horrors in life...

But the biggest one...

You never know what will happen next...

Good or bad...

If you can prevent it...

Or if you can't...

Everyone hears the sound of footsteps and look towards the hall.

All of them are here so that has to be Namjoon.

Namjoon enters the livingroom wearing an all black outfit and a watch.
The first few buttons of his shirt open like some of the guys.
Namjoon silently looks at you all.
After a few seconds he looks at you...
Looking at your outfit as you hold your bag tightly.
He tears his eyes away from you and looks at the others as he crosses his arms.

Namjoon: I see everyone's dressed appropriately...
Everyone except Jimin and Hoseok.
Why?
We need to show respect while attending this funeral...
Honestly speaking...
Respect is the last thing those two deserve...
But...
We should be respectful...
But still cautious.
Now answer my question as to why everyone here except Jimin and Hoseok are dressed...

Hoseok: I won't be attending the funeral.
My company has contacted me again...
I'll be there the entire day.
But be sure to give my condolences to their family.
And also don't forget to take it with you,Yoongi.

Yoongi nods.

Jimin: They were nothing to me.
Just two bastards.
And I do what I want!
I felt like not wearing black and/or white.
And so I decided not to.
Them being dead is good so I decided to wear nice,bright clothes that clearly represent my feelings about them being dead and their funeral.
Which is happiness.
I don't owe them a damn thing.
I'm not going there to mourn the death of two people when the world's clearly a lot better without them in it.
I'm only going because of Stella...
The more of us there with her...
The better...

Namjoon: Okay then...
I guess we can go...

He looks at his watch.

Namjoon: It's already 08:30.

He looks at Hoseok.

Namjoon: We'll see you later,Hoseok.

As you seven exit the building leaving Hoseok in the apartment.
Jen pulls up in her car as Hansol's in the front passenger seat.

They greet you all and ask if you're all ready to go.
You nod.
You,Jin,Taehyung and Jungkook drive with Namjoon.

Jimin takes his motorcycle and Yoongi takes his car.

All of you including Jen and Hansol in her car drive behind each other.
Namjoon's car at the front taking the lead.
After a few minutes you all come to a stop arriving at the cemetery.
You all get out after parking.
You look over the green grass and trees of the spacious well kept cemetery in silence.
Headstones and graves dating far back.

Jimin: A penny for your thoughts?

You look at him.

Stella: I'm fine...
Don't worry...

Jimin: Okay...but remember what I said...

He takes your hand and gives it a gentle yet encouraging squeeze.

Jimin: Just say the word,okay?

You nod as you squeeze his hand back and then let go.

Stella: I see that only five other people are here...

He looks.

Jimin: Mhm...

Then looks at you again.

Jimin: Not surprising...

Mrs Han: Welcome...welcome...

All of you look at the source of the voice.
A woman walks up to you along with an older looking man and a woman with two other women trailing behind her.

Mrs Han: Welcome...
I'm happy you could all make it...
I'm Mrs Han.

Jimin: Don't be too happy.
We don't plan on staying long...

Mrs Han continues smiling at all of us.
But I think we all notice the dark circles and how her nut brown eyes are puffy.

Yoongi: Here,Mrs Han...

Mrs Han looks at him as he extends a big basket.

Yoongi: It's some food I made...
I know you probably don't feel like cooking...
Just put the food in the fridge.
I made enough for 5 days.
You can keep the basket and containers.
Everything that's inside.

Mrs Han takes the basket from him with a touched smile.

Mrs Han: Thank you,dear...
It means a lot...

Yoongi smiles showing his chin dimple.

Yoongi: No need to thank me,Mrs Han.

The funeral goes over smoothly.
There was lots of crying from Mrs Han and the 4 people as you and the others just stood silently and the priest continued to speak.
The funeral comes to an end as the coffins of the thugs are buried in covered with sand next to each other with their headstones and bouquets of flowers.
You greet Mrs Han and the others as you,the guys,Jen and Hansol are about to leave since the service has come to an end.

Mrs Han: Wait!
Since you're all here...
Would you all like to stay for lunch?

In her voice/eyes you can hear/see that she hopes for a yes.
You feel a little torn on what to say but quickly make up your mind.

Jimin: Actually---

Stella: We would love to...

Mrs Han smiles looking a bit happier.
Jimin looks at you completely taken by surprise.

Mrs Han: Great.
Let's all get some food.
There's a food truck over there*pointing*

You nod giving a small smile and the others follow her as she's on her way to the food truck as it's across the street from the cemetery in a park.
As you're about to follow your hand gets grabbed.
You stop and turn a little seeing that it's Jimin.

Jimin: Why did you say yes?
I thought you'd want to leave asap.
You already dealt with this.
You shouldn't even have received this invitation.
No person in their right mind would've sent this invitation knowing the circumstances.

You sigh and turn fully to face him.

Stella: Because.
We can't blame her.
She's not at fault.
She's a completely different person from her sons.
She deserves respect,Jimin.
You may not agree with it but she deserves respect and to be treated with it.
She's a good person.

Jimin: ...
*sigh*

He lifts up your hand to his lips and kisses it.

Jimin: Whatever you say.
Just know that I'm here for you,okay?

You nod.

Stella: Yah.
Now let's go.
I'm starving*small smile*

Jimin smiles and his eyes smile as well bringing attention to his tiny,light freckles.

Jimin: May I at least continue to hold the beautiful lady's hand?

You chuckle.

Stella: Of course.

He smiles and continues to hold your hand as you both head across the street to the park where the others are already seated by a long brick table with seats that are also made out of bricks with the food truck not too far away.

Yoongi: Hey,I ordered for you both already*pointing at the food*
I hope you don't mind.

You look at your plate that has a nice big grilled cheese sandwich with fries.

Stella: I don't mind.
You actually read my mind with what I wanted to order so thanks.

You say with a smile as you and Jimin sit down next to each other with Yoongi nodding.
You all eat your food silently for a bit.

Mrs Han: Miss Kim?

She says as she looks at you.

Stella: You can call me Stella.

Mrs Han nods and sighs.

Mrs Han: I'm sorry for what my sons put you through.
I'm very sorry...

Jimin frowns in his spot next to you as he swallows his bite of food.

Jimin: Saying sorry doesn't change what happened...
What could have happened...

He says the last sentence as his right hand that's laying on the brick table in a fist is visibly forming a tighter fist
Mrs Han nods looking at him and then looks at you.

Mrs Han: My sons...
They weren't like this before...

She sighs as you all wait for her to continue.
Jimin looks at her skeptical.

Mrs Han: It all started when my husband aka their dad was framed...
Thrown in prison...
And then...

Her eyes becomes a bit shiny as she looks down.

Mrs Han: And then he got executed...
The police found out too late that he was innocent...
All of it made my two sons change completely.
They used to be mischievous but then...
They changed...
They started getting involved with the wrong crowd...
I wanted to help them...
To stop them...
But I couldn't take what I was seeing...
My world was crumbling around me and no matter how much I tried...
I just couldn't rebuild it...
I just...
I was mourning...
And my sons were struggling even more because my husband was dead.
And I couldn't be there for them...
Be a proper mom because I had to work even harder to look after us all...
I'd come home tired.
Almost every night I got a phone call and almost every time it was from the police...
They would bring my sons home...
Say that they were caught doing drugs...
Stealing...
Everything just felt so out of my control...
It made me so upset to see them like that...
I understood that they were angry.
That they needed an outlet but what they did wasn't the right way...
I felt so powerless...
I was trying my best...
I had to choose between providing for us so that we could live.
Even if we were just barely surviving...
Or me being there for them...
I don't know if I made the wrong decision...
I wonder if I chose to work less...
To be there for them.
Would they still be alive today?
Would they be happy?
Have jobs and families?
I don't know...
I was working and still am working as a nurse at a small clinic and it didn't pay well so I was struggling emotionally and financially.

You feel a small lump in your throat as she says she was and still is a nurse because your mom was one too.

Mrs Han: I never took my days off because I needed that little bit of money more than ever...
But still it wasn't enough.
I had to get a second job.
I went to work at a butchery.
Sometimes I had no sleep.

You feel your heart aching for her.

Mrs Han: But I did it all for them.
For my boys.
After I...
Got the news...

There's a silence between all of you.

Mrs Han: I left my job at the butchery since my job at the clinic is enough for me...
*sigh*
I only had my sons and this man and woman...
Aside from them...
I had no one...
And now...
I only have the two of them...
I'm sorry...
I'm not making excuses for what my sons did.
I'm not trying to gain pity or anything.
I just wanted you all to know and understand that my sons were good people years ago...
They weren't bandits...

You nod feeling sorry for her.

I understand her completely...

What her sons felt...

I understand...

But what they did wasn't right.

It doesn't justify their actions but I understand...

Jen sets down her food as she swallows.

Jen: I know how I could help with money.
My and Hansol's.
My brother.

She gestures to Hansol.

Jen: Our dad is Mr.Lee.

Mrs Han and the others look at her.

Jen: Anyone who's interested can come to the company for an interview.
My dad's looking for new people to employ.
Even if it's just part time.
The pay is nice.
Even for part timers.
You get vacation days and everything.

Tears of joy roll down Mrs Han's cheeks as she has a small smile on her face.
Mrs Han grabs Jen's hands squeezing them as more tears roll down her face.

Mrs Han: Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you so much...

Jen smiles and squeezes her hands back.

Jen: It's okay.
You all shouldn't worry,okay?
I'll show you everything.

Mrs Han: Thank you.

She lets go of Jen's hands and wipes her tears.

Mrs Han: I'll be there.
I'll definitely be there.

Jen gives her contact details to her and Mrs Han gratefully accepts it.
You all continue eating...
The mood a little lighter than before.
After eating and talking some more you all thank Mrs Han and the others before leaving.
You go with the guys and Jen and Hansol.
You thank them all for coming with you.
You three hug and part ways as they drive away.
You and the guys drive away.
As soon as you all arrive home and head into your shared apartment you immediately head to your room and pass out on your bed.
Dress,heels and all as you're too tired to change and just want sleep.

-At night-

You let out a yawn as you wake up.
You roll over and move your hair out of your face as you blink the sleep away checking your phone.

Stella: It's 22:30...
I should get up and make the cookies...
But I want to sleep some more...

You feel your eyes drifting close and you pinch yourself.
You bolt up from your bed letting out a yelp as you almost trip over your feet.
You put your hands over your mouth.

Stella: Wait...the walls of the bedrooms are soundproof.
Anyways...
I should make those cinnamon cookies.
I mean seriously,Stella!
Namjoon did so much.
Seriously.
I'm sure he stayed up late into the night while trying to find those thugs just to help you.
The least you can do is make him some of his favorite cookies.
I mean he did look a bit upset when he heard that Jen's workplace ran out.
They're his favorite.
Just make some for him and then you can sleep again,okay?
Deal?

You sigh and facepalm as you sit down on your bed again.

Stella: If other people were here they'd probably send me to an institution without even blinking;_;
Having conversations with myself like there's another me.
Aish.

You get changed into an oversized black tee and white shorts.
You wipe off the remnants of your lip gloss that is all over your face.
You quickly loosely braid your hair so it doesn't get in the way while baking and most importantly so that Namjoon doesn't find a long,brown,blonde or red hair in one of the cookies when he tries them.
You flip your long braid over your shoulder and nod taking your phone and phone stand.

Stella: I'm sure everyone's asleep already...
Operation bake the cinnamon cookies making sure everyone's asleep and I don't get caught or wake anyone is ago!!!

You walk to your door and carefully open it as you peek out into the hall but luckily don't see anyone or any of their doors open.

I can't confirm that they're all asleep and not laying awake in their rooms but at least I don't see any of them out here so that's a plus.

You sneak out of your room checking the bathroom first.
You keep an eye on Namjoon's closed door for a second as you're standing by the bathroom like you're some kind of thief that's trying not to get caught.
You then head down the halls slowly and carefully.
You look through the sliding door as you move the curtain a bit and don't see anyone on the balcony.
You walk down the hall as you reach the kitchen and peek inside and then look into the livingroom.

It seems like the coast is clear...

This is actually pretty fun:)

Sneaking around.

Trying to not get caught.

You smile to yourself and head into the kitchen.
You put your phone next to you on your phone stand and go live.
Notifications of people joining your live and commenting pop up as your phone beeps with each new notification.
Your viewers ask you how you've been doing and that they heard what happened from the news.
You tell them how you,the guys and two of your other friends went to the funeral earlier today since you received a letter from their mom saying that you could attend the funeral and bring anyone you want.
Your viewers go crazy as they ask lots of questions.
You of course answer but give carefully calculated answers as to not invade anyone's privacy.
You don't mention anything of what Mrs Han told you.
You tell them how Namjoon,Yoongi and Hoseok helped catch the thugs.
You only mention your friends first names for privacy of course.
You tell your viewers exactly what happened when you found the thugs dead.
Your viewers ask questions about Mrs Han.
Saying that it's suspicious of her to just invite you to her sons funeral especially after what they did.
You just smile and shake your head.

Stella: Mrs Han is a sweet woman.
She's kind.
You shouldn't be making judgments on her just because of the actions of her sons.
Never judge a book by its cover.
You might not even take the time to look inside.
And miss out on a world of beauty for judging for too soon.
We shouldn't be so fast to judge.
We don't know others circumstances and feelings.
Talking and judging is easy.
But we'll never really understand unless we're in that person's shoes.
I mean...
Who of us would be happy if someone judged us?
Mhm?
How would you feel if someone judged you on something you loved doing?
Something you have no control over?
You'd feel hurt and wonder why people are being so mean and judgmental instead of trying to be understanding,right?
Well...
We should be nicer to others and to ourselves...
Less judgmental.
I mean why would we do something to someone which we wouldn't want others to do to us?
Doing something then getting upset when someone decides to do the same to you makes you a hypocrite.
And I don't think anyone likes hypocrites or wants to be one,right?

Most of your viewers respond agreeing with and supporting your words and point of view.
They ask what you're busy doing.
You smile.

Stella: Well...
You know the guy I mentioned?
Namjoon.

You say as your smile widens and your viewers say yes and ask what about him.
You clear your throat.

Stella: Well.
I'm planning to make some cinnamon cookies for him as a thank you gift for everything.
I heard they're his favorite...
I'm honestly not sure how they'll come out though...
Since I've never attempted to make them before.
I'm honestly a little nervous.
What if they get burned or something and he doesn't like them?

Your viewers tease you saying the cinnamon cookies seems more like a Valentine's gift and/or maybe even a love confession.

Stella: A love confession? Really?

Zerolover: It really does seem like those though!

Armyvet: Yep! It reminds me of this legend or something in Japan!
If you confess under a cherry blossom tree on a Friday then you and that person will be happy and together for life!

Justagirl: Yah,but in this case it wouldn't be on a Friday! Tomorrow's Monday! And as far as I see there are no cherry blossoms since it's literally Winter.

Armyvet: Still!!!!!

You laugh and roll your eyes.

Stella: You guys are too much...
A love confession*chuckle*

You continue laughing as you feel yourself blushing a bit.

Stella: Anyways...
You guys can continue asking questions while I bake.
It'll be fun.
Like you guys are here and I'm talking to you all.
What do you all say?

Your phone beeps even more as your viewers agree and you smile.
You open the tap turning your phone stand and start washing your hands.

Stella: It's also good to make sure to wash your hands and make sure they're clean before you work with food.

You turn off the tap and grab a rag as you dry your hands off.

Stella: Now to get all the ingredients.

You check the comments and answer while getting the ingredients and other things you'll need.
And of course this version of cinnamon cookies is slightly different since it contains a secret ingredient.
You put the secret ingredient one side away from your phone so no one sees it.
You switch on the oven so it's warm enough for when you want to put the cookies in.
Your viewers ask when they'll get to put faces to the names you mentioned.

Stella: Mhm...
Well...
Honestly speaking...
It depends on them.
I don't want to force them.
Or trick them to come on here or anything.
If they accidentally came into the frame then that's it.
But I won't try to persuade them to come on here.

After a few minutes you finish using all the ingredients as you made the cinnamon cookie dough.
You take out a roller and a circular cookie cutter.
You roll out the dough and cut out the cookies using the cookie cutter.
You roll the dough into a ball and again roll it out using the roller and then cut out the cookies.
You repeat until no dough is left.
You do the remaining steps before placing the circular cookie dough shapes in the trays.
You pick them up and put them in the oven to let them bake.
You close the oven door and soon the smell of cinnamon cookies fills the kitchen.
You answer questions as you continue waiting and the smell of the cinnamon cookies gets stronger and continues to spread around in the kitchen.
You're so busy answering questions that you don't even see Jungkook entering the kitchen.
He closes his eyes and lifts his head as his nose twitches from the smell of the cinnamon cookies that are baking in the oven.
His eyes widen at the smell.

Jungkook: Cooooookkkieeeeee...

You jump in surprise as you almost knock your phone over looking at Jungkook standing by the door as he's eyeing the oven.
It looks like he's not even registering that you're there.

Jungkook: Cooookkieee...

He walks around the back of the island heading towards the oven as you watch stunned.
He kneels down and opens the oven door reaching for the hot cookies.
You immediately grab him to stop him from burning his hand.
You close the oven and the cookies continue baking.
The hot air from the oven dissipating.
Jungkook looks at you with wide confused eyes.

Jungkook: Cookie?

Stella: Yes,Kook,I'm baking some cinnamon cookies.

You help Jungkook up.

Stella: It's a thank you gift for Namjoon.

Jungkook: May I have one,Miss Stella?

He asks with puppy eyes that you simply can't resist.
You smile and nod.

Stella: Of course!
But only on one condition.

He tilts his head curious.

Jungkook: What is it,Miss Stella?

Stella: You won't tell anyone about this.
Okay?
No one.

Jungkook smiles nodding his head while showing his dimple.

Jungkook: Of course...
I won't tell anyone,Miss Stella^^

Your phone starts beeping even more as your position infront of Jungkook mostly blocks him from your phone.

Lazygirl2.0: OMG!!!! Who's the cute guy?!

Dead: AND HOT!!!!
OMG!!!!! SO FREAKING HOT!!!!

Kpopper128: What's his name?!

Jungkook turns his head a little looking at your phone revealing more of his face and your phone beeps like crazy.

Jungkook: Miss Stella...your phone's beeping a lot.

Stella: Yes,it is.
Kook?

He looks at you.

Stella: Would you like to be in my live?

He smiles and jumps.

Jungkook: Yes!!!! I'd love to!^^

You smile.

Stella: Okay.
Just be a little more quiet.
This is your mission.

He looks at you with big eyes.

Jungkook: Mission?

You nod.

Stella: Yes.
Your mission is to help me make sure we can get these cookies done.
Remove any and all evidence so the others won't know because if they find out then it could ruin Namjoon's surprise and we don't want that to happen,right?

Jungkook: So I'll be saving Namjoon hyung's surprise and the cookies?

Stella: Exactly:)

Jungkook's expression turns serious.

Jungkook: The cookies need rescuing. I'll work hard,Miss Stella.

He salutes.

Jungkook: I'll make sure to try my hardest and succeed in this mission,Miss Stella.
Namjoon hyung's surprise shouldn't get ruined.
He's awesome and deserves a nice surprise.

Hippopotamus: OMG!!!!!!!T^T

You smile picking up your phone from its stand.

Stella: Yah...
He's awesome...

You clear your throat and flip your phone's camera view so Jungkook gets seen as he's smiling.

Stella: Okay...introduce yourself:)

He waves.

Jungkook: Hello!^^
My name is Jeon Jungkook but my hyungs.
Namjoon hyung,Jin hyung,Yoongi hyung,Hoseok hyung,Jimin hyung and Taehyung hyung as well as Miss Stella.
They sometimes call me Kook.
That's the end of my name so they made it my nickname:D
I also get called Kookie.
I love my nicknames and so you can all call me Kook and/or Kookie*bunny smile*
*leaning close to phone*
What are your names?^^

Dead: I think I just died.

Princessa: @Dead your username is already dead.

Dead: I know and now I'm even more dead;_;

Hippopotamus: @Dead I'm dead too T^T
I think we're all dead at this point.

Birdie: He's so cute!!!! T^T

Jungkook looks at the comments surprised.

Jungkook: I'm cute?

Birdie: Yah,I just died and went to heaven.

Love313: Well...
I just died and I think I might be going to hell;_;
It's fine though.

Miss121211: @Love313 same.

Birdie: Anyone want to attend my funeral? There'll be lots of food.

Jungkook: But if you're dead then how are you typing? O.o
Is it your ghost? O.o
So cool!!!!

Princessa: Gosh!!!! Stella!!!! You're so lucky!!!!!

Dead: Yah!!!! He's so adorable and handsome then just imagine how the others look!!!
I'd be even deader than dead!
The deadest!!!

Jungkook smiles as he continues to reply to comments with you.

Dead: Can you do some aegyo?

Princessa: I think he does it without even realizing.

Angel: Yah! Did you see his eyes!? He looks like a bunny!

For those who don't know "aegyo" is the act of acting cute. It's very much in Korean culture. A lot of Kpop idols do it.
You check the comments and laugh.

Stella: Yah,he does.
Kook,would you like to do some aegyo?
You don't have to though.

Jungkook: I'll do it!^^

He says giggling and puts his hands on his cheeks as he smiles.
He does some more aegyo as he laughs and smiles making your phone beep a lot.

Lovelygirl: If I weren't dead before...
Then I sure as hell am now...

A few minutes go by and then you see that the cookies are done.

Stella: Kook,the cookies are done.
I'm going to end the live now.

Princessa: NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! T_T

Birdie: We want to see more of him!!!!

Jungkook smiles.

Jungkook: Oh!
If your viewers want then I could maybe make a gaming channel.
Then they can watch me play^^

Princessa: Please do!!!!

Jungkook: Ok!^^
My channel name will be JK4Y.

He spells it out to make sure they all understand.

Jungkook: I'll make it tomorrow!^^
Right now it's cinnamon cookie time!:)

Princessa: Are you all writing this down?!

Birdie: I sure as hell am!!!

You smile reading the comments.

Stella: Ok.
Say goodbye to them.

Jungkook waves.

Jungkook: Byeeee^^

You end the live.

Jungkook: Now for the cookies!^^

You put on a pair of ovenmitts opening the oven and take the cookies out.
You put them down on the island as there's more space and snap a picture posting it.
You take a clean kitchen towel and put 10 out of the 30 cookies on it before handing it to Jungkook.
He hugs you and says thanks.
You tell him that he can go sleep and you'll clean up.
He nods saying goodnight.
He proceeds to eat all 10 cookies happily putting the kitchen towel down and runs back to his and Jimin's room.
You clean up everything switching off the oven.
You place the remaining 20 cookies in a beautiful blue metal container with patterns on it of flowers,stems and leaves.

You close the lid.
You take your phone,camera stand and the container full of cinnamon cookies to your room.
You put your phone and camera stand down getting on your knees and hide it under your bed next to the book pushing both further in so no one can easily see them.
You get up and stretch out deciding to go and take a shower since you're already awake.
You do all that and then after you're done you continue on with your routine.
Not long after you're finished and get into bed tired and then fall asleep.

-The next morning-
-14 February,Monday-

You smile.

It's morning:)

But soon your smile falters as you remember.

It's Valentine's day...

It would've been Leo and my anniversary...

Just as you start thinking about Leo your phone buzzes.

Yoongi: Morning:)

You jump a little and see Yoongi.
He looks at you quietly and you give an awkward smile.

Stella: Morning.

Yoongi: How are you feeling?

He asks softly. No smile or anything.
You sigh putting down your phone and rub your eyes as you sit up.

Stella: I'm fine...
Just a bit stuffy in here.

Yoongi: She doesn't sound fine...
I hope what I have for her cheers her up.
At least a little.

Yoongi wordlessly gets on your bed and opens the bottom left window for you.
He sees your underwear hanging on its usual spot.
Aka the handle of the bottom right window.
His face flushes a little and he averts his eyes.

Yoongi: Better?

He asks looking at you.

Stella: Yes.
Thanks...

Afterwards he gets off your bed and reaches for your hand with a small smile waiting for your reaction.
You don't say anything as you feel your cheeks heating up.

Yoongi: Come on.
Let's go.

You nod silently as he helps you out of bed and you continue looking at him a bit surprised as you both walk out your room down the halls to get to the livingroom.
Yoongi takes you to the livingroom still holding your hand as the others watch.
Each of them obviously a little bit surprised seeing Yoongi holding your hand since him doing stuff like this isn't usual.
He silently smiles as he leads you to the couch and sits you down letting go of your hand.
Hoseok and Taehyung exchange small smiles only for them both to see.

Yoongi: Uhm...I'll be right back,okay?

He walks away.

Mhm...

Is it just me or did Yoongi seem shy just now?

He's shy most of the time...

Well...

He wasn't really when he took my hand and led me here for all the others to see us holding hands but I'm not complaining about it...

It was nice honestly.

I just mean that right now he seemed a little more shy than usual...

Is it because he now realizes that everyone was looking at us?

As I wait for Yoongi to come back I keep myself busy by chatting with the others.
Namjoon's sitting on the couch typing...
Looking handsome as usual...
No surprise there...
Yoongi comes back with a plate and sets it down as I continue looking at Namjoon.
I look at Yoongi as he looks at the rug shyly.

Yoongi: Happy Valentine's day,Stella...

I look from him to the table.
There's a plate and on it is my favorite pancake...
But it's different from how it usually looks.
The pancake is in the form of a cat face.
With cat ears.
A little heart nose and heart eyes...
They're made from strawberries that he clearly sliced in half and then craved the top out a little to make it more heart shaped.
Whiskers and a mouth drawn with chocolate sauce.
On the left side there's a little chipmunk pancake and on the right there's a little squrriel pancake.
Both have details just like the cat face pancake.
There are raspberries on the rim of the plate.
Underneath the cat face pancake in chocolate sauce the words "You're a stellar person and I hope you have an even more stellar day" are written.
A heart at the end made with chocolate sauce and there are also small stars on the right and left sides of the pancake made out of chocolate sauce too.
And there's of course a fork as well for you to use of course so you can eat.

Yoongi: I hope you like it...

You immediately get up walking around the table as you wrap your arms around him turning him and pull him to you for a hug.
You rest your head on his shoulder.
His russet brown eyes widen and his breath gets caught in his throat.

Yoongi: *might faint if you hug him too long*

Stella: I love it! It's so cute! Thank you!:)

You say lifting your head as you look at him before resting your head on his shoulder again hugging him even more.

Stella: I can't believe you actually remembered...

He smiles shyly and hugs you back gently.

Yoongi: Well...
You did mention you loved these animals and especially cats.
Plus you did compare me to a cat*laugh*

You laugh as you look at him your arms still around him.

Jimin: *not impressed*

Namjoon: *staring blankly as usual*

Stella: And I love the pun you made. Stellar*giggle*

Yoongi smiles.
You look at the pancakes on the plate still holding him as he's also still holding you. Aish. This is fucking cute T■T Anyways! Back to the story!

Stella: It looks so cute.
I feel kind of bad to eat it...

You let go of Yoongi and he holds onto you a second longer before letting go.
He sits down as you head to your seat.
You pick up your fork cutting off a small piece of the pancake cat's ear as Yoongi watches with a smile.
Patiently yet excitedly waiting.
You bring it to your lips taking the bite.
Almost immediately it melts in your mouth.

Stella: Mhm...is this flavor heaven or something?

You ask as you continue eating.

Stella: Yoongi,are you sure you're a human?
Because your cooking skills are seriously out of this world.
I mean it.
Wow.
This is so good.

You continue eating happy as Yoongi smiles watching you.

Yoongi: I try.
I'm very happy you like it*gummy smile*

You continue eating as you savor each bite.
After finishing you thank Yoongi once again and all of you head to different parts of the apartment.
After you finish getting ready you bend down and reach under your bed for the container full of cinnamon cookies.
You get up dusting yourself off.
You open the lid and sigh in relief that the cookies are still fine.
You close the lid.

All I have to do is give him the cookies.

Thank him and walk away before I do and /or say something embarrassing.

I can do this!

You exit your room determined as you look for Namjoon.
As you approach the livingroom you see him sitting on one of the couches busy reading a book.
You're hiding in the hall peeking at him XD

Okay...

Just walk up to him,give him the cookies,say thanks,walk away.

You repeat the words a few more times in your head before nodding to yourself.
And just as you're about to head inside and give him the cookies...
He closes his book getting up and you immediately run down the halls hearing his footsteps.
You unintentionally slam your door shut.
I'm pretty sure the all of them heard it with how loud it was.
You carefully listen to his footsteps.

They don't sound like they're here.

They sound like they're near the kitchen.

You hear the kitchen tap open and close.

Oh...he must be drinking water.

His footsteps sound again heading down the hall and fade.
You facepalm.

I can't believe I just ran away...

I don't even know how I didn't hit my head.

I wasn't even focusing on where I was going.

Luckily he didn't see me at least.

Okay...

Take 2!!!

You exit your room going down the hall as you peek around.
You see the sliding door's open.
You walk closer looking around and spot him on the balcony still reading as he's sitting on the edge of the balcony like Jimin did.
You step onto the balcony.
Namjoon's back is facing towards you as you silently look at him.

Okay...

Namjoon's chestnut brown eyes widen as he reads.

Namjoon: Wow...I didn't see that coming...

You immediately run back inside scared that he'll turn around and see you.

-In your room-

You sigh as you look at the container full of cinnamon cookies while you sit on your bed.

Why can't I just give it to him?!

You rub your temples.

It should be easy...

And it is but I'm just making it more complicated than it needs to be...

You smile clapping your hands as an idea comes to mind.

I know!

Jen and Hansol!

You take out your phone and go into the group.

I can ask them for advice.

They both go offline as you look at the ceiling.

Yah...that wasn't the kind of advice that I was expecting...

But I shouldn't knock it before I try it...

But before I do anything...

I'm going to relax and do some yoga.

I mean it's only 08:13 right now...

There's still plenty of time to give Namjoon the cinnamon cookies.

You hide the cinnamon cookies under your bed once again and then change into a sports bra and tights.
You take your wireless head phones and put them on.
You connect them and your phone choosing some music.
You take out your yoga mat and unfurl it before laying it down.
You stand on the mat facing your bed and the window.
Hours fly by as you do yoga and feel yourself relax.
Your muscles relaxing as you sweat out your stress and worries.
You're so focused that you don't hear your door opening and Jimin stepping in.
He looks around for a second before looking at the floor.
His chocolate brown eyes widen but soon a mischievous smirk appears on his face.

Jimin: I believe that's the downward facing dog position,right?:)

You immediately jump up almost tripping as you come face to face with him.

It's Jimin!!! T_T

You panick a little and cover your chest with your arms as you wrap them around your neck.

How long has he been standing there?!

My ass was practically in his face!!!!

Wait! I seriously hope that he didn't see my underwear!

God! This is a freaking nightmare!!!!;_;

He chuckles.

Jimin: What are you doing?

He asks gesturing to your arms around your neck and your elbows covering your chest.
You laugh awkwardly.

Stella: St-stretching!
It's always good to stretch before and after exercising so you don't hurt yourself ( ' • • )

Jimin: Uh-huh...

You clear your throat as you shift in place.
Your arms still in the same position.

Stella: Uhm...anyways...
How long have you been standing there?

Jimin: Not long...
I literally came in to check on you and then...
I got a view and you look nice.

He says the last sentence teasingly.

Stella: *about to pass out from embarrassment*
Uh...I...

Jimin: Hey...
Don't worry about it.
I also wanted to ask you if you wanted to go for a walk with me.

You scratch the top of your head but then immediately cover your chest again as it seems like Jimin's going to laugh at how you're acting.

Jimin: So...do you?

Stella: Uhm...s...sure...
I'll just take a shower and we can go.

Jimin: Okay then...
I'll be waiting*smirk*
Be sure to take your time,okay?

You blush nodding as he exits your room closing the door behind him.

Stella: That really just happened*facepalm*

After getting ready the two of you go for a nice,long walk while chatting.
Stopping every so often to take a few pictures of yourselves as well as the places and things you see.
Hours fly by as you both walk back and enter the apartment as it's night time.
You smile happy as you both step into the livingroom.
Some of the guys are sitting on the couches.
Yoongi smiles as he sees you both.

Yoongi: Hey*gummy smile*

You wave and smile.

Stella: Hey:D
Where are the others and why does it look like you're all planning something?

Yoongi chuckles.

Yoongi: You read my mind*smile*
They're in their rooms. They'll be here soon.
Actually all of us are going to the park.
The one by your workplace.
And we'll have a picnic under the stars.

Stella: That sounds awesome.

Yoongi nods.

Yoongi: Yah.
Actually I wanted to cook but they all convinced me not to saying that we'll just buy something at Jen's workplace.

You smile excitedly as they all get up and the others come out.
You head to your room taking one of your bags to put the container of cinnamon cookies in.
You put on your vanilla scented hand lotion and spray.
You all head out and drive.
Soon you all arrive at the park.
You all head inside and Yoongi spreads out the blanket on the grass.
Yoongi,Jin,Jimin,Taehyung,Hoseok and Jungkook all walk out of the park walking to Jen's workplace to buy food.
Leaving you and Namjoon alone as you're both the only two people there.
Jimin didn't want to go but Jungkook asked and who the hell can say no to him?
You walk around as Namjoon's sitting on a bench next to a tree reading.
You stealthily go over and hide behind it.
You're giving some stalker vibes.
Chill and just give him the cookies already;_;

Stella: Jen would've probably shoved me from behind this tree already if she was here...

You whisper to yourself.
Namjoon closes his eyes for a second before opening them and closes his book.

Namjoon: You can come out from behind that tree...
And tell me what you want...
Since it seemed like the whole day you wanted to say something but you kept running away.
And I know you were hiding behind that vase yesterday.
Did you think I really didn't notice?
If you want to say something then just say it...
I'm not going to bite you know.
So stop running.

You freak out a little bit behind the tree trying to stay calm.

How does he know? O.o

Also I wouldn't mind if he did bite.

I mean he really has a nice jaw,teeth and well everything;_;

Namjoon: You're probably wondering how I know,right?

You don't say anything.

Namjoon: Well...

He clears his throat.

Namjoon: You weren't very subtle about it...
And I usually observe things...
Very closely...
Like how there was a third mug on the table yesterday and the chair that was pushed back like someone sat in it...

Shit!!!!!

Namjoon: That's mostly how I know.

There's a silence between you both as you're still hiding behind the tree and he continues staring straight ahead sitting on the bench.

I still have a few minutes left to quickly give the cookies and not feel nervous with the others watching.

As you're thinking you see Namjoon standing up grabbing his book.
He looks at the tree you're hiding behind.

Namjoon: I'm going for a walk.
I'll be back soon...

You stay completely silent.
He looks at the ground infront of him.

Namjoon: I guess what you wanted to say probably isn't that important.

He turns on his heel and walks away as you watch.

He's leaving!!!!

I need to stop him...

If I don't do it now...

You immediately come out of hiding.

Stella: Namjoon! Wait!

Namjoon stops and turns around.
As he walks over and stops infront of you you feel nervous holding onto your cross body bag's strap while looking at your feet.
He crosses his arms waiting.
Looking at you intensely making you even more nervous than you already are.

Namjoon: Mhm? What is it?

Stella: Well...I...

Remember Jen's advice.

You imagine that he has antlers and buck ears on the top of his head.
It actually helps you feel more relaxed.
You open your bag taking out the metal container as you look up at him holding it out to him.

Stella: I baked these for you...
It's my thanks for the other day...
Payback for how you paid for my food the first day I came here.
My thanks for...
Well...everything...*smile*

Namjoon looks surprised but doesn't say anything.
He looks at the metal container.
Not making any move to take it.
After a few seconds his eyes meet yours.

Namjoon: I don't want anything...
I don't expect to get something in return...

Stella: I know...
But I still wanted to show my appreciation for you...

Namjoon shakes his head.

Namjoon: It's really fine.
You didn't have to do this.

He turns around about to walk away.
But before he can you blurt it out.

Stella: It's cinnamon cookies!!!!

He stops dead in his tracks and turns around.
He looks at the container as you open the lid.
His eyes widen as he looks at the cookies and you again extend the container to him.

Stella: Here...take it.

After a while he puts his book down on the ground.
He looks you in the eyes and puts his hands over yours to take the container.
You stand still as the warm palms of his hands cover the top of your hands.
You let go pulling your hands out from under his as he holds the container.
You smile.

Stella: I hope you'll enjoy them...
Last night was the first time I made these cookies.

He continues staring at the cookies and you laugh a bit.

Stella: Go on...try some.
They're all yours.

After a while he picks one up and bites into it.
As he eats it you see the corners of his mouth turning up ever so slightly.
But quickly it vanishes.
He continues looking at the cookie in his hand.
You feel a little worried at how he's looking at it.

Did I maybe do something wrong?

He seemed to have liked it but...

Stella: Does it taste okay?

He looks at you as you ask the question.
He silently closes the lid and bends down placing the container on his book.
You look at him confused as he stands back up again.
You're about to repeat the question thinking that he might not have heard.
But before you can he grabs you...hugging you...
His arms around your waist.
You feel his breath on your neck as his head is resting on your shoulder.
You're in complete shock.
Your eyes wide as you're frozen in place.
But quickly you come to your senses and put your arms around him.
As you hold him you feel that his back is completely hard.

He loves reading but he obviously doesn't skip on taking care of his body.

His arms are big too...

You start feeling even warmer as he continues to hug you.
Especially since all this is surprising.
After a few moments.
He lets go stepping away not looking at you.
You stare at him still a little shocked with your face completely red.
He bends down picking up the container and his book and gets up again as he continues not looking at you.

Namjoon: Thank you...

And he turns around walking away leaving you still in shock as you watch him go.
You continue standing there shocked about what just happened.
Not believing how you didn't faint.
You can still feel his warmth on you eventhough there's a slight breeze.
As you come to your senses you look around not seeing anyone.
You take the hem of your shirt and sniff it.

Ah! Now I smell like him!( ' • • )

What am I even doing?!

Am I going crazy or something?!

It does feel like it to be completely honest...

As you're thinking.

Jimin: Hey*smiling with eye smile and dimple*

You jump turning around and see Jimin smiling.
Some of his wavy honey blonde dyed hair falling in his face.

Jimin: Are you okay?

Stella: Well...you seem to love sneaking up on me*laugh*

Jimin: Yah...

His smile fades.

Jimin: But seriously though...
How are you?

You see the others returning and Namjoon isn't back yet.
You wait for them all to be a good distance away before letting out a sigh.

Stella: Today is...
Would've been my and Leo's anniversary date...
Honestly speaking...
I've just been trying to keep myself busy to not think about it...
But...

Jimin nods in understanding and takes your hand to comfort you.
He leads you out of the park.

Stella: Where are we going?

Jimin: Not really far.
We'll just take a walk around the block and come back before the others notice.

You nod following him.
After walking you two stop.
The streets completely silent.
You shiver a bit and Jimin notices.
He wordlessly turns you around making your back face him.
He takes off his jacket and puts it over your shoulders.

Stella: This really wasn't necessary...
Now you'll be cold...
And what if you get sick?
Mhm?
What then?
I don't want you to get sick...
You should take your jacket back.

Jimin: It's fine...
And even if I do get sick...

He smiles.

Jimin: Then you'll be there to help me,right?
My nurse...
Nurse Kim Stella...*smirk*
It has a nice ring to it...

You gulp hearing the smile in his voice.
Feeling his breath by your ear.
His hands on your shoulders.
You're feeling too nervous to turn around with knowing how close he is.

Jimin: Look at how nervous she is...
Every hair standing up...
She smells even better now...
Namjoon's smell gone...
Like it was never on her...

He slowly runs his fingers over your shoulders lightly pressing his fingers in as you stand completely still.

Jimin: She's so tempting...
She smells so good...
I just want to turn her around and taste her...
Her pale ivory skin looks so soft...
So delicate...
And those brown eyes...

Jimin slowly licks his lips.

Jimin: Eventhough I really don't want to...
I should stop and step away...
If I don't...
Then I won't be able to...
And I don't think she's ready for any of that...
Yet...at least...
I don't want to pressurize her...
But what I'd give to hear those sounds again...

Jimin backs away taking his hands off your shoulders and you turn around feeling like you're finally able to breathe again.
Not blaming you by the way hehehehe.
He smiles showing his dimple as he looks across the street and then looks back at you.

Jimin: Just wait here...
I'll be back in a second.

Before you can respond he walks across the road and into a Japanese shop that's still open.
You stare at the sky as you wait pulling his jacket tighter over your shoulders as you smell his scent.
It makes you feel warm,safe and relaxed.
You smile as you wait.
Jimin comes back after a few minutes looking at you with a neutral expression.
You look at him as his hands are behind his back.
Seeming like he's hiding something.
You raise an eyebrow curious.

Stella: What are you hiding?

Jimin: Many things*laugh*

Stella: I meant behind your back...

Jimin: Oh...you meant that...

Stella: Wow...

He smiles as he presents you with a small bouquet of 7 roses.
Two yellow,two deep pink,two light pink and one blue.

The blue one in the middle as the others surround it.

Jimin: These are for you...
I was going to get you your favourite flowers along with these roses.
Peonies and especially coral charm peonies as they're your favorite peonies and of course a few carnations but especially the Nahema and royal blue carnations as they're you're favorite ones but unfortunately the shop didn't have them so I was just left with the roses I picked out.
The yellow ones symbolize our friendship...
The deep pink ones symbolize my gratitude...

You look at him confused.

Stella: Gratitude?

He nods.

Jimin: Yes...
I'm grateful for having you as my best friend...

You feel yourself blushing as he looks at you.

Stella: Oh...

Jimin: The light pink ones symbolize my appreciation for you...
And the blue one...
Mystery.

Stella: Mystery?

Jimin: Yes...
I know that I can know you for my whole life...but I'll always learn something new about you every day.
Something new from you and I enjoy it.
And also...
Blue's your favorite color...
So it just made sense...
Felt right...you know...

You continue blushing.

Jimin: It would've been nice if I could've gotten those other flowers as well but it's fine.
Here...

He extends the bouquet to you with a smile.

Jimin: Happy Valentine's day,lioness...

Stella: They're so beautiful...
I'm so touched...

Jimin: Yes,they are.

He says clearly looking at you.
You take the bouquet with both your hands.
You see your vision becoming a little blurry with tears and Jimin smile dissappears as you sniffle.

Stella: Thank you...
So much...

You wipe your tears with your left hand.
He gently pulls you in for a hug.
You rest your head on his shoulder with your face buried in his neck as you wrap your left arm around his waist and he rubs your back and he rests his chin on your shoulder.

Stella: Thank you...

Jimin: Hey...it's okay...
It's okay...

You turn your head with your head still on his shoulder as you look up at him and he looks down at you with a gentle smile.
You can see in his eyes...
Hear in his words that he really cares about you.

Stella: Thank you...Jimin...really...

He chuckles and wipes your tears with his left hand still holding you with his right hand around your waist.

Jimin: You don't have to thank me so much...
Just keep smiling...

You give a small smile and he smiles more.

Jimin: Beautiful...

He presses a light kiss on your head.

Jimin: Remember...
Relationships are like roses...
Some have more thorns than others.
Which will hurt you at some point...
But the important thing is that you don't allow it to control you.
You pull the thorn out and heal your wound.
Ask for help from the people who you love...
Who love you...
Don't give that Leo jerk the satisfaction of letting him upset you like this...

You nod.

Jungkook: Where are Miss Stella and Jimin hyung?

He asks loudly from the park.

Stella: So much for saying that we'll be there before they notice*chuckle*

Jimin: Well...
It's all your fault:)

You let out a laugh as you're both still holding each other.

Stella: How so?

Jimin: Well...I'm here with an extremely gorgeous woman so of course I'd be distracted.

You blush.

Jimin: It's not surprising that Kook noticed that we're not there.
Especially you.
You're like his favorite person.

Stella: That's cute.
I feel the same way.

Jimin pouts acting upset.

Jimin: And I'm your best friend.
Ow.
My heart hurts so much.
I think I need the hospital.
Ah. My vision is going blurry.
Send help.
I need nurse Kim Stella.

You blush pulling away and playfully punch his right arm with your left hand balled into a fist as he laughs.

Stella: Such a flirt*giggle*

Jimin: For you yah*wink*

You laugh shaking your head.

Stella: You're too much*chuckle*

Jimin: Mhm...well...
Do you prefer if I wasn't?:)

You put your hand over you mouth as you laugh so hard that no sound comes out and Jimin smiles.

Stella: You're just...wow...
*giggle*

Jimin: Well you're even more.

He's really something.

I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard.

Felt so happy almost instantaneously.

You catch your breath from all the laughing and smile at Jimin.

Stella: Come on.
Let's go:)

He nods putting his right arm around your shoulders as you two walk back.
As you two arrive you see that Namjoon's back.
Leaning against the tree with his arms folded as he looks at you and Jimin.
The bouquet of roses you're holding carefully.
Jimin's jacket over your shoulders.
And Jimin's arm around your shoulders as you're firmly pressed into his right side.
Namjoon's expression is blank as it usually is.
Jimin sees how Namjoon's looking at you both.
Especially you.
Jimin's arm leaves your shoulders and instead he takes your left hand as Namjoon continues watching.
Jimin leads you passed Namjoon as you two walk to the others as some of them are already sitting on the blanket with a bunch of food and a few drinks.
Namjoon watching every move.
You see him watching you but try to act like you don't.
You can feel him still looking at you.
Knowing that he knows you know as he doesn't show any emotion but that doesn't make his gaze any less intense.
You,Jimin and the others sit down.
Namjoon walks over and sits down as well.
Jungkook sitting at the far right.
Then Hoseok.
Then Yoongi.
Then Jin.
Then you.
Namjoon on the far left.
Then Taehyung.
And then Jimin as you're both sitting next to each other.
The rest of night you all spend watching the night sky.
A moonlight picnic under the stars.
The stars shining brightly and twinkling as if to say "It's going to be okay".
You smile looking at the sky as you realize that you can honestly without any doubt say that you're happy.

-Later that night-

Namjoon's standing on the balcony as he's looking at the sky.
After a few seconds he looks at the open container still with some cookies in that's on the ledge next to him.

-Flashback-
-The day before yesterday aka Saturday-

Namjoon was sitting on a bench busy peacefully reading as he usually does.

Woman: I said no!!!
Leave me alone!!!!

He closed his book and carefully watched and saw everything.
How you defended and protected the woman.
How you put that creep in his place.
Everything.
He saw everything growing more surprised as he watched.

Stella: Run!!!!!

He continued watching everything.

Man 2: Wait!!! We just want to ask some questions!!!!!

Namjoon watched as his expression turned serious.
He hid behind the tree closed his eyes and vanished into thin air.

-End of flashback-

He looks at the container silently.
Footsteps sound as they grow closer.

Hoseok: Namjoon?

Namjoon looks over his shoulder at him.

Hoseok: What happened the day before yesterday...
I know you probably saw what happened and used your powers to help Stella...
It can't be a coincidence...
After you left here I know you went to the park...
You love reading there sometimes...
So yah...
I put two and two together.

Namjoon looks at the street below.

Namjoon: You're saying it can't be a coincidence but it is.
It's a coincidence that I was at that alleyway...
I didn't use my powers either...

Hoseok's cloud grey eyes fall on the container as Namjoon's back is still facing him.

Hoseok: Cinnamon cookies? A gift from her I assume...

Namjoon: Mhm...

Hoseok: Okay then...
I'll see you later...
Goodnight...

He turns around heading inside and closes the sliding door behind him.
Namjoon picks up the container as he looks at the cookies.
After a few seconds a small smile spreads across his face.

-End of chapter 18-

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