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.
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I'm just trying to improve my work and doing my part in notifying you.
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Jin: That one.
It looks like they have just about everything.

Stella: Okay.
Let's go:)

Jin and you make your way towards the store,but then-

Unknown: Stella?!

You hear someone call your name and Jin turns towards the person...
You turn your head to see who it is...

Stella: It's you?!?!

You realize it's the guy from the airport aka Hansol.
Your exclamation gets the guys's attention...
They crowd around you and Hansol.
You blink and when you open your eyes...
You see Hansol's closer,but keeps a respectable amount of distance.

Wait...what's his name again?

Oh! At the airport he said his name is Hansol.

Hansol: Are you okay?

Stella: Yes,Hansol---

Yoongi: Do you know him?

Jimin: Hey,Stella.
Is this guy giving you trouble?
'Cause if he is...I'll take care of him...

Jimin says with a frown looking between you two as he cracks his knuckles.
Hansol raises his hands in defense.

Hansol: I---I didn't do anything,okay?!

Taehyung: Jimin,not every problem's solution involves fighting.

Hansol furiously nods.

Hansol: I agree with the stripey haired guy.

Taehyung: "stripey haired guy?"
My name is Taehyung.

Jimin: I don't care what he---

Stella: Jimin,calm down. I know this guy.
I don't know know him,but I do know him...you know?

Jungkook: My head's spinning
( @ _ @ )

Jimin: You do?
How?

Hansol: She and I met at the airport when she arrived here.
She's new to South Korea so-

Jimin leans forward...suspicious.

Jimin: And how do you know that?!
Have you been stalking her or something?

Hansol: No,do I look like the stalker type?

Jimin: I don't know. Do you?!

He narrows his eyes.

Hansol: How am I supposed to know?!

Yoongi: Jimin,stop interrogating the guy.
You're scaring him.

Jungkook: Yoongi hyung is right.
Intimidating people isn't nice,Jimin hyung:(

Taehyung: Interrogating,Kook.
Not intimidating.

Jungkook: Both are bad. Interrogating and intimidating:(

Jimin: I'm not interrogating or intimidating him! I'm simply asking him some simple questions.
And he should be scared=_=
It's not my fault if he feels interrogated and/or intimidated.
If he's not guilty of being a stalker then why would he feel intimidated and interrogated?🤔
As I said I'm not interrogating him at all nor am I trying to intimidate him.

Taehyung: Jimin.

Hansol: Actually...it feels like an interrogation to me. And maybe I feel interrogated because I'm being interrogated;_;
And frankly eventhough you're saying you're not trying to intimidate me which I do not believe for a second I still feel intimidated.

Jimin: Well it's not. And you're not.
And frankly I can see you're feeling intimidated but that's not my fault now is it?

Hansol: ;_;

Taehyung and you: It does look like an interrogation though.

Jimin: Does not!
Well...tell us the rest,Basol...
Hasol...Blanson...
Whatever your name is.

Hansol: It's Hansol and it means big pine tree...thank you very much!
As I was saying...we met at the airport. She looked lost.
I took it upon myself to help her as any decent human would.
We chatted a bit and I gave her directions to her apartment building.
And off she went.

Jimin: K...*still suspicious*

Hansol: So back to what I was saying---

He fixes his cap and looks at you with his chocolate brown eyes.

Hansol: Are you okay?

Jimin: Why's he even asking?
Why wouldn't she be okay?
Does he think we kidnapped her or something because he knows she's new here and now all of a sudden we're with her?
Or! Is it because he just wants to make sure we haven't kidnapped her so HE can do it?!?!
I don't like this guy.

Hansol: I saw on the news that the apartment building you were living in burned down.
I heard on the news that you were one of the 3 people that were stuck in the burning building,but you got rescued by some crazy guy that ran into the building without any protection.

Yoongi: Hey,I'm the crazy guy:)

Hansol: Oh! Hey,sorry for calling you crazy.

Yoongi: It's fine. I do realize what I did was beyond crazy. Most wouldn't do it so don't feel the need to apologize for what was obviously a crazy move on my part*smile*

Jimin: It was a crazy,stupid and dangerous thing to do!
I'm so proud of you,Yoongi!

Yoongi: Thanks*gummy smile*

Jungkook: So you helped Miss Stella?

Hansol: Yes,yes I did.

Jungkook: Thank you so much!!!!

And before you all know it---
Jungkook grabbed Hansol into a tight hug.

Jungkook: Thank you so much,Mr. Hansol! You're really,really nice:)

He says with a huge smile and his nut brown eyes tightly closed as he's hugging Hansol just as tightly.

Hansol: Uh...Thanks...O.o

Taehyung: Jungkook,Hoseok hyung told you to stop hugging people out of the blue...
Especially strangers...
You could get into trouble for it one day...
He's not here right now but I'm sure he'd say it again.

Jungkook: But I love hugs:(
Also Mr. Hansol smells really nice!
Mostly like pine!

Taehyung: I know,but you can't just touch someone you don't know.

Hansol: It's fine.
It was just unexpected.
No worries and thanks😄

Jungkook lets go.

Jungkook: See,Mr. Hansol doesn't mind it.
Mr. Hansol,you're very nice:)

Jen: Hansol?!

Jen: There you are. You just ran away.
This place is packed!
Do you realize how long I've been searching for you?

Hansol: Sorry. This is the girl from the airport and she is also the same girl that was in the burning building.

Jen looks at you with a smile and her black looking dark brown eyes that have nothing but a look of excitement and friendliness in them.

Jen: It's nice to see you again,Stella:)

Stella: You're Jen,right?:)

Jen: Yep.

Hansol: Wait...you know her too?

Jen: Yes.
She's one of the customers I served on the 23rd this month.
I remember her saying that she's new here.
When you mentioned a Stella and the news also...I thought it was 2 different people.

Stella: Haha. Nope. It's just me.
Also I saw you on the news.
You were being interviewed on what happened.

Jen nods.

Jimin: Tae,where's Hobi?
Do you know where he went?

Taehyung: Don't know...
He hasn't been back since we all split up so Jin and Stella could shop.
I'm sure he'll be back soon.
He's probably in some art shop right now looking at all the art.
Namjoon's not here either.
They're probably with each other.

Jimin: Yah,you're right.

Jimin and Taehyung whisper back and forth to each other.

Jen: But wow.
I really didn't know it was you.

Hansol nods.

Hansol: Anyways it was nice seeing you again and I hate to do this but Jen and I have to go now...
But we really hope to see you again and we're glad you're okay.

Jen: Wait! I have an idea!

She exclaims with her eyes lighting up.

Hansol: Lord,save us all*mumble*

Jen frowns for a second before rolling her eyes.

Jen: Since we're going to get coffee...
Why doesn't Stella come with?

Stella: Me?

Jen: Yah!

Hansol: She can come with if she wants.
But don't feel pressured to say yes.
She's a little you know...*making his eyes huge while gesturing to Jen with them*

Jen: Great and I'll ignore the rest of what you said and I hope Stella does too.

She smiles looking at you.

Jen: Meet us at my work place at 10:49,okay?

You nervously fidget with your locket around your neck that's hidden under your shirt.

Stella: I----

Jen turns to Hansol.

Jen: Let's go! We have other errands to run.
We'll see you there.
Remember.
10:49.
Bye:)

Before you can answer you see they've already walked away and dissappeared amongst the other mall goers.
You look at the guys.

Stella: What just happened?

Jin: You got invited to have coffee with them.

Hoseok: Hey,guys,did I miss anything interesting?

He asks as he makes his way back to you guys.

Jin: If a girl and a guy came up here.
The guy said he met Stella at the airport on the day she came here and heard about the building burning down.
And the girl with him was interviewed on the news,says she served Stella at a café that she works at and they invited her for coffee at that very café before they literally just left like 30 seconds before you came....
Then yes you did miss something interesting.
She has to meet them there in like a bit over an hour and 29 minutes.

Hoseok: Getting acquainted with more people?
It's a good idea.

Jimin: By the way...
Where were you?!?!
You just disappeared without saying a word to any of us?!?!
Yet I get scolded for doing almost anything!

Hoseok: Calm down.
I had to use the restroom.
Or would you have rather prefered that I pee here?
And probably get arrested for public indecency?

Jimin: I'm not saying that! Just next time follow your own advice of telling where you're going. If you can't then don't give advice.

Hoseok: Or---
I could just take my shoe off and hit you over the head:)

Jimin: ( ' • • )

Hoseok: Uh-huh...Keep in mind that I'm older than you:)

Jimin: Only by 3 years =_=

He whispers.

Hoseok: What?*heart smile*

Jimin: Nothing!

Hoseok: So have you two finished shopping?

Jin: We haven't even started yet,because that guy stopped us before we could.

Hoseok looks at his watch.

Hoseok: Well...then you two better get on it.
It's 09:08 right now.

Jin: Right! Let's get it on,Stella.

He says looking determined.
Jin and you look head into a store and look around for anything you might like.

Jin: Ohhhh
This is nice*dimple smile*

He turns around and shows a pink crop top with a matching pair of pink pants and pink high heels...Very pink with lots of lace...

Jin: Pink is such an awesome color.
I absolutely love it!
It'll look awesome on you and you'll definitely be the center of attention!

Stella: The outfit is very nice...but...
Not my style at all...

I'm looking for clothes to wear and not to look like a barbie doll or a pink,frosting covered cupcake...

And I definitely do not want to be the center of attention;_;

Jin: Okay.

Jin says as he turns around singing a tune as he rummages for something else.

Jin: You're triangle shaped,right?

He asks as he continues to look for another dress.
Triangle shaped meaning hips are noticeably wider than the shoulders with a defined waist.
You blink.

Stella: Uh...I guess...😅

You say seeing yourself in one of the big mirrors.
Jin continues to rummage and then he stops.

Jin: What about this? It has some flowery and butterfly prints on it.

Jin holds the dress out for you to examine it.

It's so beautiful!

Stella: I love it! It has blue and yellow in. And I love butterflies!:)
But not only that!
It's the perfect length too!

Jin: Okay.
I'll put it in the basket.
Now we need to get you some jackets,accessories,jeans,shirts,shoes,
jackets,pajamas,undergarments etc.
We can get you some makeup also for when you go out to events or work or whatever. Also some toiletries like a toothbrush and face cloth.

I don't know how to apply makeup.

Stella: Sounds like a plan!:)

Jin and you do some more shopping.
Well he actually does most of the shopping. You mostly just watch.

He seems really in his element here:) Jin has great fashion sense. He takes things and put it in the basket eventhough I say I don't need that or I don't know if and when I'll wear it. But I'm not being ungrateful though.

He just keeps saying "But if you have to go out to events then you'll have all of this:)".

I don't know when I'll get to wear some of these dresses and tops...

Since my social life is basically non existent ;_;

Only social life I have is being on camera and talking with my followers when I stream and of course when I do some vlogging;_;

He keeps on gravitating towards the bright pinks;_;

You think as you see Jin making a run for a blinding bright pink jacket.

Pink is a nice color but why does he have to go for the bright ones?!?!

Stella: Jin! Wait up!;_;

You rush over.

Jin: Hey. What do you think of this?

Stella: ;_;

Jin blinks.

Jin: What's wrong?

You take a breath.

Stella: Look,Jin.
I really don't want to seem ungrateful.

Jin raises an eyebrow putting the bright pink jacket over his arm while holding the basket full of all the stuff you two picked out.

Jin: Yah?

Stella: I don't wanna seem rude or anything but I really.
Really.
Don't want that jacket.

You look at the jacket and shiver.

Stella: It's so pink.
I'm not trying to be like "Oh. I'm not like other girls or whatever" but I really don't like bright pinks.

Jin: *blink*

Stella: Please don't take offense.
Obviously pink is your favorite color and I think it's a nice color.

You say looking at the pink bandana he's wearing with white dots forming patterns as well as his bright pink jacket that he's wearing.

Stella: But I prefer calmer pinks.
The bright ones are a bit too much for me.
I'm sorry.

Jin blinks and then smiles.

Jin: You're really something.

You raise an eyebrow.

Jin: Just because we're helping you doesn't mean you've lost the right to verbalize your feelings.
I honestly respect your honesty.
You're living with us now.
See us as your friends,okay?
You can talk with us about anything.

You smile.

Stella: Thank you.
Really thanks.
Also I think bright pinks are more your thing.
I don't think they'll look as awesome on me.

Jin smiles proud.

Jin: Thank you.
I always try to look my best you know.
Also I think they'd look great on you but obviously I won't force you to wear them.

Stella: Thanks.
But maybe I'll even like bright pinks one day.

You say looking through all the clothes hanging from the hangers.

Stella: I mean people change and evolve.

Jin nods as he puts the bright pink jacket back.

Jin: Yep.
That's true.
Also hey.

You look at him.

Stella: Yah?

Jin: I just wanted to say sorry.

You raise an eyebrow.

Jin: My best friend Namjoon.
I want to say sorry for his behavior and any future behavior.

You look at him confused.

Jin: I mean the way he's acting towards you.
I'm sorry for it.
He's quite a reserved person and doesn't talk much.
He comes off cold a lot of the time but please don't take any of his actions personally.

You look at the top your holding for a few seconds before looking at Jin as you nod.

Stella: Okay.
I understand.

Jin smiles.

Jin: Awesome.
Now let's get some amazing and even more amazing clothes than that obnoxiously bright pink jacket.

He says to lighten the mood and you laugh.

Stella: Yah! Let's do it!

Jin smiles and you follow him to the hair products.

Jin: Okay.
So now we need to get you some shampoo amongst other hair care products.
We'll move onto skin care after this.

You nod.

Jin: So first.
I can see your hair is 2a wavy just like mine.
Fine hair with thin waves and high density aka a high number of hair strands.

You nod.

Jin: So we know your hair type,but we need to know other information like what's your hair porosity and so on so we can get the right products for your hair.

You nod again.

Jin: What smell(s) do you prefer?

Stella: Vanilla,hibiscus and coconut.

Jin: Ok. Anyways.
So I'm assuming that your hair tends to also get oily pretty fast by your roots huh?

You nod.

Stella: Yah,I need to wash my hair every 2 to 3 days since my hair is straight at the roots because of the weight of my hair and my roots get oily pretty fast.
I have a lot of hair I tell you;_;
The mid-lengths and ends of my hair are prone to dryness.
And my roots lack volume too as stated because of my hair being tailbone length when straight.
Honestly because my waves are loose there's not much difference length wise when I rarely straighten my hair.
It's just like an inch difference I think.
And it's just always lacked volume there but the length obviously got rid of any and all little volume I had at my roots.
My hair's also fine but that you obviously already know.

Jin: I see.

He looks through the products as you watch.

Jin: What's your hair porosity?

Stella: Normal.

Jin throws products in the basket as he continues to listen to you.

Jin: How's your hair in humid conditions and in high humidity?
Does it get frizzy?

Stella: Well. Yah.
My hair's frizz tends to be more apparent in humid conditions or when overly disturbed during drying.
And it'll react to high humidity by becoming a bit frizzier and slightly more wavy.
And when I sleep it gets a little frizzy too,but the frizz is more apparent with the humid conditions and so on.
I always dampen my hair when brushing because if I just brush it dry then my hair will just get poofy.

He throws in more products.

Jin: How's your hair in styling?

Stella: It's honestly very flexible in terms of styling.
It can be easily straightened or curled,but the downside is that it also struggles to hold styles without the help of styling products.

Jin throws in a few more products and looks at you.

Jin: Okay.
These seem like they're good but we should look through them first and if you think you see something better then swap it out,okay?

You nod and you both look through the products he picked.
After a bit you two put back the products you swapped out.

Jin: Perfect.
Next up is skin care and we should also get you a brush,wide tooth comb and so on.

He quickly walks off and you follow.

Jin: Go ahead and pick whatever you like.

You nod and take a brush and wide tooth comb along with a few ribbons,hair ties and scrunchies.
You put them in the basket and Jin once again walks off as you follow.
He stops by the skin care section.

Jin: Do you need some help?

You shake your head.

Stella: It's fine.
I'll take it from here.

Jin: Okay. I'll be over there.

You nod and he walks off.
You look through all the options and squat reading the labels.

Stella: Mhm.
Normal...normal...normal-
Aha.

You pick up the product as it's perfect for your skin type and also it's vanilla scented.
You look for more.
Not long after you have everything you need and you're about to head to Jin but you see the underwear section and decide to head to it.

Stella: I need to get some since all my stuff got burned.

You look through everything.

Stella: I just want some simple stuff.
Maybe a few nice bras and knickers but most of them should be simple.
I hope they have my size.

You look at the bras.

Stella: Here's size 65F½.

You continue to look.

Stella: Where are all the 65D's?

You continue to look a find a few bra's that are your size.
Keep in mind that these are Korean sizes.
65D is Japanese/Korean bra size.
65D is 30D in US and UK,8D in AU,80D in Fr/Be/Es and 1D in IT.
You continue on to take more simple knickers after getting enough bras and enough sets of nicer underwear.
You feel a little embarrassed as you walk over to Jin with the stuff.
Jin stops humming and sees you.

Jin: What's it?

Stella: I feel kind of bad and embarrassed that you have to do this.

Jin: Are you feeling embarrassed about the underwear?

Stella: A bit.

Jin: Ah. It's fine.
It's just clothes.
Everyone wears clothes.
Just put everything in the basket and let's continue shopping*smile*

You nod feeling more relaxed as you put everything in the basket.
He picks up the basket.

Jin: Now let's go get you some heat styling tools.

You two head to the heat styling tools and pick out a hair straightener and a hair curler.

Jin: Do you want a diffuser and a blow dryer?

Stella: Just the diffuser.

Jin: Good choice.
It's better for your hair too.

He takes it and puts in the basket.

Jin: Let's get some hair curlers,heat protectant and whatever else we need.

You nod and you both get a big pack containing big blue hair curlers and also green ones.
He throws it in the basket and you get the heat protectant.

Jin: I don't think you need any bedding since there's enough.
Silk pillows cases and so on.
Anyways.
Come on.
We have more shopping to do.

You and Jin continue to shop and enjoy yourselves finding everything you need and like.
Including a few bags and a backpack for you to take with when you go to work plus a few more backpacks.

Time goes by and you two finish shopping. Jin and you head over to pay but Jin pays.

Stella: Hey,Jin.

Jin: Yep?

He says putting his wallet in his pocket.

Stella: Thanks a lot and I'll definitely pay you back when I have the money.
Unfortunately I don't have any of my stuff with me since...

Jin looks at you and shakes his head as he turns.

Jin: It's fine.
You don't have to pay me back.
Agreeing to go shopping is good enough payment and as I said you can see us as your friends.

He picks up two of the bags.

Jin: Friends are there to help each other.
And you're our friend now.
So don't worry,okay?

You smile and nod.

Stella: Okay.

You take the last bag and you both head out the store.
As you two come out you guys see the others waiting.
Yoongi's surrounded by multiple brown paper shopping bags as Jungkook's devouring a sandwich and Hoseok and Taehyung are each holding a small bag of their own.

And Jimin's wearing a hat that he didn't have before.

Jimin: Hey there,princess*smirk*
Like my new hat?
It just bought it.
Think it'll be my favorite since it's in my favorite colors.
What do you think?

He says pulling the front of his hat down posing.
You look at him.

Stella: Hey there,flirt*smile*
Wow.
I like yellow too.
It's one of my favourite colors.
And your cap...
I love it.
Makes you look more handsome.

Jimin's chocolate brown widen for a second as you decide to play along.

Jimin: Wow. I think I just died:3*eye smile*

Taehyung: And I think I'm going to barf.

Jimin: *BOMBASTIC SIDE EYE*

Jungkook: Oh! Are you okay,Taehyung hyung?
Do you need to see a doctor? O.o

Taehyung: I might just need to if whatever this*pointing between you and Jimin* is continues.

Jimin looks at him annoyed and you stiffle a giggle.
Namjoon looks at you for a second but you don't realize.

Jimin: Fine.

Jimin takes a deep breath.

Jimin: My friend Taehyung over here is about to barf and shit his pant---

Taehyung immediately grabs Jimin and covers his mouth.
Many of the mall goers look at the 8 of you but especially at Taehyung and Jimin.

Taehyung: Do that again and you'll lose a lot of inches from your height.

You blink.

Hoseok: It's a joke.
Jimin's the shortest amongst us 7 and he also has small hands.
The smallest hands of us 7.
We say he has baby hands*pointing*

Stella: Oh*looking*

Taehyung: Understand?

Jimin nods.
Taehyung looks at the mall goers.

Taehyung: I'm sorry,everyone.
His name's Taehyung and for some reason he likes announcing when he's going to deficate and referring to himself as a second person when he does so.
He's somehow normal yet also not normal.
Please enjoy the rest of your day and ignore my friend who doesn't quite have all his marbles.

The mall goers all slowly go back to what they were doing.
Taehyung lets go of Jimin fixing his sunglasses and Jimin inhales deeply.

Taehyung: Don't do that again=_=

Jimin: You really like bullying me.
Don't you?;_;

Taehyung: You started it.

Jimin: I didn't.
You started it.
I was just flirting with the beautiful lady infront of me*winking and smiling at you*

Stella: 🤭

Jimin looks at Taehyung with a deadpan expression.

Jimin: I couldn't help myself and then you had to butt in=_=

Taehyung: Yes,because it was gross and we have somewhere to be.

Jimin: You're right.

Taehyung opens his mouth.

Jimin: On the second part!
Not the first part.
Afterall I can just continue my flirting later😌

Namjoon rolls his chestnut brown eyes and Taehyung shakes his head.

Hoseok: As you can see.
Jimin just says anything that comes to his mind.

Stella: Says and does.
I mean he literally kissed my hand last night.

Namjoon: He did what?

You blink as you realize what you said and see all of them looking at you.
Jimin smirks.

Stella: I...uhm...he...kissed my hand?

You say lowering your volume more and more.

Namjoon: He did?

Jimin: You bet I did and I could've done more honestly.

Stella: 🍅

Namjoon: ...

Jungkook: Did Jimin hyung ask permission?

You blink and look at Jimin before looking at Jungkook.

Stella: Uh. I don't think so...
But it's fine*mumble*

Jungkook looks at Jimin.

Jungkook: You didn't ask permission?

Jimin shakes his head.
Jungkook's expression saddens a bit.

Jungkook: That's not nice,Jimin hyung.
You should always ask permission:(

You look at them all kind of surprised.

Jungkook: Hoseok hyung always says that and Taehyung hyung said it too.
Asking permission is important.

Jimin: You're right.
Next time I'll ask permission for sure and if I don't then Stella can scold me or something*smile*

Jungkook smiles.

Jungkook: Awesome.

They're all pretty decent.

I like them.

I think living with them will be quite the experience.

Stella: Anyways. I see you guys did some shopping as well.

You say gesturing to the bags surrounding Yoongi and the bag in Hoseok's hand as well as the one in Taehyung's.
Yoongi nods.

Yoongi: Yes,I thought I should buy some more groceries since we're running out.
I also bought some of your favourite cheese,nuts and seeds.
Cheddar cheese.
Your favorite nuts.
Hazelnuts,walnuts,macadamia nuts,chestnuts,almonds,peanuts,cashews,acorns.
Your favorite seeds.
Sesame seeds,chia seeds,poppy seeds,flax seeds,sunflower seeds,hemp seeds.
And I didn't forget your favourite trail mix either.
I made sure to get the right trail mix.
It contains all the nuts and seeds I mentioned plus raspberries,raisins,dried star fruit with vanilla extract.

Stella: Aw. Thanks.
You really know the way to a girl's heart*smile*

Yoongi smiles shyly.

Jungkook: Yoongi hyung is awesome!!!*going ham on the poor sandwich*

You blink watching.

Jimin: Uh. Jungkook's very passionate about eating and well anything to do with food😅

Stella: I see.

You look at Hoseok and Taehyung.

Stella: And what did you two buy if you don't mind me asking.

Hoseok: I don't mind telling and showing.

Taehyung: Me neither.

Hoseok lifts up the small white bag and takes out a canvas and a few paint brushes.

Hoseok: Some paint brushes and a painting of my favorite artist.
Aka Vincent Van Gogh.

Stella: Wow. It's cool.

Hoseok: Yep. Really cool.

He says proudly putting the canvas and paint brushes back in the small white plastic bag.
Taehyung takes out a shirt.
He puts the bag between his side and elbow so it doesn't fall.
He carefully opens the shirt.

Stella: Wow. You're a Potter fan?

Taehyung nods.

Taehyung: Yep. I am.

Jimin: Yah,a huge one at that.
He's watched all the movies.
He has the merch too and as you probably already know his favorite character is Harry Potter himself.
And I am a fan of the cool,iconic Michael Jackson*smile*

Taehyung: He is.
He has his songs and so on and he even knows some of his moves.
Like the moonwalk.

Jimin pulls his cap down and is about to moonwalk but Taehyung grabs his shoulder.

Taehyung: Please don't.

Jimin: *pout*

You chuckle.

Stella: That's all seriously cool though.

They both smile showing their dimples and Taehyung carefully folds the shirt and puts it in the bag.

Jungkook: Anyways! We should get going!
Miss Stella needs to get ready so she can make friends!
Well actually make MORE friends since she's our friend already^^

Jimin: *eye twitch remembering that Hansol will be there*
Yah,you're right😅

The others help Yoongi to carry all the grocery bags as the eight of you head out to the car.
Yoongi and them put the most of the grocery bags in the trunk.
You guys get in keeping the rest of the bags with you.
Taehyung gets in where Jin sat.
Jin looks at him confused.

Taehyung: What?
Don't you want to sit infront with Namjoon?

Jin blinks and then smiles.
He immediately walks over to the passenger side and Taehyung rolls his dark brown eyes with a small smile before closing his door.
Jin gets in and sits up straight feeling happy.
Namjoon puts on his seatbelt and you do the same and see him looking at you through his side mirror.
He checks his surroundings while reversing before you all drive off.

-In the car-

Hoseok: There's only 49 minutes left...

Jin: Really? O.o

Hoseok: Yes.

Jin: O.o

Hoseok: Why are you surprised?
You always get lost in time when it comes to fashion.

Jin: It's just that's more than enough time.
You're acting like I shopped so long and that we only have 5 minutes left or something.

Hoseok: You were busy for 25 minutes and that's still a lot.
Luckily Joon is taking one of the faster ways to get home.

Hoseok looks at Namjoon through the rear view mirror.

Hoseok: Namjoon,you're gonna have to step on it...
If we wanna make it home and drop her off at the café in time then you're going to need to speed up just a bit.
I know what you're probably thinking.
You don't have to go over the speed limit.
Just go a little faster.

Jimin rolls his eyes as Namjoon nods his head and drives faster.
Jin smiles widely looking at you with pure excitement that's visible in his dark brown eyes.

Jin: When we get home I can help you put together an outfit that will knock them all dead:)*dimple*

Jungkook stares at him in disbelief.

Hoseok: If you do that Jin then she'll be more than 3 hours late.
Just look at how much time you spent shopping.

He says tapping on his sky blue watch.

Jin: Fashionably late:)
And fashion is an art.
Just like how you don't like rushing yours I don't like rushing mine.

Hoseok rolls his grey eyes as some of his red hair falls in his left eye and he brushes it away.

Hoseok: She'll still be late though and being late isn't a good impression.
Jungkook,why do you look so shocked and scared?

Jungkook: Jin hyung just said he's gonna kill those people...
They didn't do anything to us...
So why? *on the verge of tears*

Jin shakes his head.

Jin: No,Kookie,I didn't mean it like that...
I didn't mean it as in the literal sense...
I meant it figuratively....
Like when they'll see Stella they'll be so shocked by by how beautiful she looks.

Jungkook: Oh! Great:)
I thought you meant it literally:(
But I know my Jin hyung wouldn't do something like that*bunny smile*

Jin: Of course not:)
It's just something people say.
But seriously though!!! I can't wait to help you with your outfit!!!:)

Hoseok: Jimin,you look livid:)
What's on your mind?

Jimin: You guys are talking about outfits and dropping her off in time....
But you guys haven't even asked her if she wants to go...

Everyone looks at you expectantly...well not Namjoon since he's driving...
But you do see him glance at you through the rear view mirror for a split second.

Jin: So do you wanna go?:)

Stella: Well...I...
Yes,I actually do:)
I do want to go.
I mean life is all about new experiences,right?

Jimin looks out the window frowning.

Jin: Yes!!!*dimple*

Jimin: I don't think it's a good idea...

Hoseok: Woah,Jimin...
Since when do you think?

Jimin doesn't answer.

Jungkook: Why wouldn't it be,Jimin hyung?
Mr. Hansol and Miss Jen seem like nice people.
Mr. Hansol is very,very nice*cute bunny smile with dimple*

Jimin: Because anyone can fake being nice or civil,Kookie.
People can be really deceiving and hide their true intentions very well behind an innocent,kind looking smile...or even act like they don't have any ill intentions. There are bad people out in the world...
People pretend to be a friend but then...
They stab in you the back...
Some don't even bother putting on a mask and they still manage to hurt you.
You can't trust anyone so easily...
They may be a nice person one minute,but turn into your worst nightmare the next.

The atmosphere in the car suddenly feels colder.
All of the guys look uncomfortable...like they understand what Jimin is trying to say...
Like there is something hidden in what he said that only they can understand.
The tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife...
It feels like he isn't just saying those things just for the sake of it...
It feels like something happened that made him think this way...

Jimin: So be careful of being too trusting...

Jungkook: Not everyone though:(

Jimin: I know...
But it's safer to think everyone has bad intentions instead of just trusting everyone blindly.

Jungkook: I'm sure Miss Stella will be alright😄

Jimin: I hope so.
I really have a bad feeling...

He mumbles the last sentence only for himself to hear.

Jin: Enough negative thinking...
Let's just focus on getting you ready and dropping you off.

He claps his hands excitedly.

Jin: Ohhh.
I have so many ideas for outfit combinations:)
Once I'm done you'll look great!:)

Stella: With your help...I'm sure I will:)

Jin: You're too sweet!!!
It's nice to hear people say it every once in a while:)
I'll make sure that you look great and you'll arrive at the café in time....
And if you're a bit late I'm sure they'll understand.

Stella: And I could just text Hansol if I'll be a bit late.

Jimin widens his eyes.

Jimin: Text?!?!?

Yoongi: Jimin,calm down,don't-

Jimin: So he has your number and you have his?!
It's not safe to just give out your number to random strangers!!!!

Stella: 😲
😅

Jimin: Especially if it's a guy!!!!
There are a lot of creeps out there!!!!!
Plus he's obviously older than you!!!!
Not by much but still!!!!

Taehyung: So you're saying that giving a guy you don't know your number is more dangerous than living with seven guys that you also don't know?
Plus we're also older than her.

Jin: Tae does make a good point.

Jimin: No,I'm not saying that!!!
I'm saying that just giving your number!!! To a stranger!!!! A guy of all people!!!
Why am I reacting like this towards the fact that...that Blasol guy has her number?!
The thought that they could easily meet up...
It makes me want to gag!
This is really not like me!
It's so weird! Why am I reacting like this?
This is not normal!!!!!
Is a dangerous game!!!!!!!!

He continues to rant.

Jimin: And-

Hoseok grabs and squeezes his ear.

Hoseok: Shush...

These two again*chuckle*

Jimin: *gulp*
OW OWW OWWWWSIDJDJCKCNSJSIE
JXNSBDJdifFISBEJSJCNDKJDJFNCFJAJFJDNJWNFJEJ!!!!

Jin: What language is that?

Taehyung: It is the "Jimin is in pain and is being dramatic as usual because he learned it from Jin" language:)

Jin: I'm not dramatic!!! But there should actually be a language named after me:)

Hoseok: Or I'll squeeze even harder!

Jimin: Too hard!!! Too hard!!!!

Hoseok loosens his grip a bit.

Hoseok: There...

Jimin: 🥲

Hoseok: Now while I fully agree with you of how dangerous giving your number to a guy that you don't know is...I would appreciate if you could quiet down,because I am tired and you're starting to give me a headache...:)
You can always express what you think without being dramatic and yelling...
So will you keep quiet or do you want to do this the hard way?:)

Jimin: *panick* I will be quiet.

Hoseok: Promise?

Jimin: I promise!

Hoseok: If you break it...then you'll be in trouble:)
And possibly lose an ear:)
Capeesh?*heart smile*

Jimin frantically nods as Hoseok lets go.

Hoseok: Okay.

Namjoon: Guys,we're home.

Namjoon expertly parks the car infront of the building.

He drives so nicely and here I haven't even gone for my learners yet...

Maybe I'll do it in the future eventhough I actually enjoy walking to almost every place.

The guys get out and you wait for a car to drive past as it pulls out from the apartment building's underground parking lot.
After the car has driven by you open your car door and get out.
The guys take some of the grocery bags from Yoongi's shopping as you try to carry all your bags on your own...

Jimin: Need some help?
I could carry you and the bags for you:3*smiling widely and eye smile*

He flexes his muscles and you try not to laugh.
Namjoon rolls his eyes as he closes his door.

Taehyung: You look like you need to poop.

Jimin: =_=

Jungkook: Jimin hyung can poop in a bit.
But right now we should help Miss Stella.
Helping is good.

Jimin: I don't need to poop;_;

Taehyung: Didn't seem like it.

Jimin narrows his eyes at him and Taehyung laughs.

Yoongi: Anways.
Let us help.
You need to get ready.

Jin: Exactly.
We have to be good hosts.

He says with a big smile as he pulls at his jacket.
You smile appreciating them wanting to help.

Stella: I really appreciate it but you guys don't have to worry.
I'll do it.

Yoongi's about to say something.

Stella: It's really fine.
You guys head inside and I'll be there soon.

Yoongi: Okay. But if you need help then...

You nod and listen to their footsteps as they walk away with the grocery bags while you turn your attention back to all your bags trying to pick them up.

I'm okay with asking and accepting help...

It's just I don't like feeling that I'm bothering people by needing and asking help...

I'm already living with them...They're already doing so much for me...I don't want to bother them any further...

I'm weird,right? I'm just overthinking everything,right? It wouldn't surprise me since I'm an overthinker...

I guess I just...

I don't want to feel like...I felt with dad after mom died...How I'm feeling now with the guys right now...

I don't want to feel like a burden...

I don't want to complicate things for them...and get in the way...

I know that I shouldn't think and feel like this...

But it's difficult...

You continue trying to carry all bags simultaneously as you struggle.
While doing this and being lost in your thoughts...
Suddenly---
Two hands grab the five bags out of your hands.
You feel a light tug and your door gets pushed closed and you hear the car's locking sound go off as well as footsteps.
You look and see Namjoon carrying the five bags not even glancing back as he's walking towards the apartment building.

He really is confusing...

A mystery...

One minute he's sort of nice to me and then the next he doesn't say anything,doesn't look at me and seems like he's trying to avoid interacting with me...acting like I don't exist.

Jin did say that I shouldn't take anything personally though.

Namjoon did afterall just help me.

And also it's clear that he's the leader of them all.

If I can call him that.

Whatever he thinks...I think I shouldn't bother him...

Though I must say that I'm drawn to him and that he intrigues me.

But honestly...it doesn't matter...I won't be here for long anyways...once I have enough money then I'll leave.

I should stop standing around and go inside...otherwise I'll be late!

You run towards the building.

-Flashback to just a bit ago-

As you were busy trying to take your bags the guys walked away.
They were all chatting and Jungkook was skipping happily carrying some of the bags.
Yoongi,Jimin,Taehyung,Jin,Hoseok headed inside the building with Jungkook and Namjoon being the ones behind them still having to go inside.
Namjoon stopped a few steps away from the building and looked at you over his shoulder to see you struggling.
Jungkook stopped singing as he saw Namjoon not walking to go inside.

Jungkook: Are you okay,Namjoon hyung?

Namjoon looked at you for a second before looking at Jungkook as Jungkook waited for a response.

Namjoon: Yah.
I'm fine.
Just.

He glanced at you.

Namjoon: Could you take these bags inside for me?
I just remembered something.

Jungkook: Of course,Namjoon hyung.

Jungkook takes the bags without hesitation.

Jungkook: Whatever it is go and do it.
Take your time.

He rushed inside the building and Namjoon looked at you as you continued to struggle.

Namjoon: ...
*sigh*

Namjoon made his way over to you with big yet quiet strides.
You continued to struggle and didn't realize that you were going to walk back into the road.
Namjoon made his way over to you and quickly stopped you from going back into the road,took the bags from you,pulled you out of the way to close your door locking it and walking away before you could register and you didn't even know of it.
You were and are still completely unaware of how you were going to walk back into the road and that Namjoon stopped you.

-End of flashback-

You rush into the apartment and go to your room.

All the people in the building looked at me like I am crazy,but I HONESTLY don't care!!! I have somewhere to be!

Jin: Ah!
No,maybe this one?
Maybe if I put this with this?
Better but not good enough.

You look up to see Jin mumbling to himself...
The things he bought laying on your bed in front of him as his back is facing you.

Stella: Jin,what are you doing here?

Jin: Thinking what would look good on you for this occasion...
And also so that you don't look overdressed,but also not underdressed...

Jin: Where were you?

Stella: Outside.
Namjoon brought the bags in for me.

At that moment you hear footsteps.
You and Jin both look and see Namjoon as he's standing outside your room.
He looks at you two for a second before walking by as you two hear his bedroom door open and then close.

Jin: I see.
Anyways.

He continues looking at the clothes and accessories.
You walk up next to him.

Jin: Hm...

You also look at the items and think.

Stella: Mhm...
What about taking those tennis shoes and white socks?

Jin: You're right. And then you can just wear this plaid shirt with this top. And maybe...

He digs through the clothes and accessories and pulls out what he was looking for.

Jin: And maybe this silver bracelet.

Stella: Yah,and I can wear that butterfly anklet also:)

Jin: Butterfly anklet?

Stella: Yah,your neighbour didn't only put some clothes in that bag...
She also put in an anklet with butterflies on:)

Jin: Wow! That was nice of her:)
Now that we have the outfit sorted out...
I'll leave so you can get ready.

You nod as Jin walks out and closes the door behind him.

You apply sunscreen and quickly get dressed before fixing your favorite baseball cap as your dad bought it for you.
You make sure your locket is still around your neck.
You look at yourself in the mirror with a smile.

Stella: Comfortable yet stylish:)

You pick up the vanilla scented hand lotion amongst others that you and Jin bought at the mall.
You open tube and squeeze some out before closing it and putting it down.
You rub it into your hands and then spray a little bit of vanilla scented body spray on your clothes.

Stella: I should go now. They're waiting and I don't want to be late...

You quickly take your phone and go to the livingroom finding only Jimin there.
He looks at you as his chocolate brown eyes move up and down slowly.

Jimin: Hey*eye smile*

You smile and walk over.

Stella: Hey.

Jimin: You ready to go?
By the way you look and smell nice.
Is that vanilla?

Stella: Yah. Yep. And thanks*shy*

Jimin smiles.

Jimin: Great. Let's go.
The others are waiting outside.

You nod and the two of you head out as Jimin locks the apartment door behind him.
The two of you take the elevator opposite the apartment.

-Outside-
-Downstairs-

You and Jimin hop in.
You give directions to Namjoon on where the café is.
Namjoon,Jimin,Jin,Yoongi,Jungkook,
Hoseok,Taehyung and you drive to the café in silence.
You glance over at Jimin and see him staring out the window with a frown.

Jimin still looks a bit irritated? Upset? I don't know what he's feeling...but it looks like he's calmer right now.

He can really switch up fast huh.

I mean just now he was smiling and now he's looking like someone shat in his cereal or something.

Jungkook makes conversation and the atmosphere feels warm.

I know I said it before! But I'll say it again!!!

He.is.cute!!!

He is a good person and must be protected at all costs!!!

As you're looking out the window watching all the people and cars you feel a light nudge against your arm.
You look and see Yoongi holding out a card.
You raise an eyebrow as your chocolate brown eyes meet his russet brown eyes.

Yoongi: My number.
I'm sure you don't have the other card I gave you.
Please contact me when you're ready to come home.

He says with a bit of a nervous expression.

Home...home...home...

Weirdly enough him saying "home" to me sounds normal...

It feels normal and not like I met him like 3 days ago...

It actually feels safe there...Yes...I mean safe as in if something happens then I'll be okay,because I have them...But I also mean safe...as in like...

l feel like I belong there? Like this is where I'm supposed to be?

I don't understand it...

When mom died..home...didn't feel like home without her...

And it feels like living with the guys...it's starting to feel like home...

I'm being stupid*chuckle*

I'm sure if they knew what I'm thinking that they would laugh and agree with me.

You smile and nod.

Stella: I will. I promise. Don't worry.

Yoongi nods letting out a breathe as he relaxes and shows his gummy smile which makes your heart flutter a little.
You take out your phone and look at the card Yoongi gave you.
You type in his number and save it.
You put the card in your pocket and quickly shoot Hansol a text explaining that it's you and you'll be at the café soon...
After some more driving you arrive at the cafe in record time.
You say goodbye to the guys and get out to meet Hansol and Jen.
You walk to the cafe doors but then.

Jungkook: Miss Stella!

You hear someone calling you.

It sounds like Jungkook.

You turn to see Jungkook running towards you.

Stella: Yes,Jungkook,what is it?

Jungkook: Well...

Stella: Yes?

Jungkook: Can I maybe get a hug?

He asks as he looks at you with his nut brown doe eyes.
You stay silent.

He is just too adorable!!!*cuteness overload*

Jungkook: Miss Stella,you don't have to if you don't want to...
I wouldn't want to make you feel uncomfortable...
I just thought I should ask first as Hoseok hyung and Taehyung say.

You shake your head with a small smile.

Stella: No,it's fine...

Jungkook: Really?

He asks with big eyes.

Stella: Yep,you're not the only person that loves hugs😄

You say as you open your arms gesturing for him to come closer.
A smile spreads across his face.

Stella: Come on. Bring it in.

You take a few steps towards Jungkook and hug him.
He hugs you back.

Jungkook: Miss Stella,please be safe and I hope you enjoy yourself*smile*

Stella: I will,Jungkook.
See you soon,okay?

Jungkook: Okay:)

You let go of him and pat his head and he smiles.

Stella: See you*smile*

Jungkook: Bye*wave*

He walks away and you turn your attention back to the café.

Now I should meet them.

You again walk towards the café doors...

Jimin: Stella!

And again someone calls out to you...
And again you turn around to see who it is.
This time you see Jimin running towards you.

Stella: Yes?

Jimin: Give me your hand.

You look at him surprised thinking how can he just ask for your hand like that.

Stella: W---why?
*feeling a little shy thinking back to how he kissed my hand*

Jimin: Just do it.

You shake your head.

Stella: No.
Not before you tell me what you're going to do.

He sighs and then smiles.

Jimin: You really are stubborn...do you know that?

Stella: Yes,I got it from my mom:)

Jimin: Well...I got to say...
I love women...

I think that's pretty obvious.

He leans in with a smirk on his face...
His blonde dyed hair falling over his chocolate brown eyes that have a mischievous look in them.

Jimin: Especially women who are stubborn and do what they want*smirking with eye smile and dimple showing*

While you giggle like a schoolgirl Jimin takes the chance and gently takes your hand in his.
He puts something in your hand and closes your fingers around it.
He lets go of your hand and you lift up your hand opening your fingers to look at what he put in your hand.

As you look you see a small bottle with the words "Pepper spray" written in bold capital letters.
You look at Jimin.

Stella: Why are you giving this to me?

Jimin: Well...pepper spray is a great thing to use when you're in danger.
You can use it when none of us are there to help you...
And you can use it on the Blasol guy if he does something out of line😁

Stella: Thanks,Jimin:)
And his name is Hansol.

Jimin: It's my pleasure:)
Also I don't care what his name is:)

Namjoon loudly honks the car's horn.

Jimin: I should get going...
The others are getting impatient and you have to go inside.

He turns to you with a smile and bows.

Jimin: I bid you adieu,my fair lady;)

You giggle and nod as he walks away.
You watch as the car drives away before you head inside the café to find Hansol and Jen.
You look around but don't see them.

Where are they?

I hope I didn't take too long...

I take out my phone to look at the time.
Just as I do it goes from 10:50 to 10:51.

Okay...so I'm late but I'm here.

But where are they?

Maybe they're running late...

Jen did say they have other errands to run...maybe that's why they're not here yet.

I guess I'll just wait here till they arrive...

Jen: Stella,over here:)

I look up and to the direction of who called me.
I see Hansol and Jen.

Stella: Hey,guys:)

You smile and walk over to them as you wave.

Hansol: Hey:)*showing his one and only right dimple*

Jen: Hi:)
I'm happy that you're here.
We were worried that you decided not to come.

Stella: It wasn't necessary to worry...
I sent Hansol a text saying I'm on my way.

Hansol: Oh. I didn't know...
My phone is turned off right now...

Stella: Doesn't matter...at least I'm here:)

Hansol: Yah,I'll order us some drinks.
So what do you two want?

Jen: Cold mango coffee please.

Hansol: And you,Stella?

Stella: A cup of black coffee please:)

Hansol: Okay:)
I'll get myself a Café au lait.
You two can get us a table while I order our drinks.

He says as he turns to the employee behind the counter and orders your drinks.

Hansol: One cold mango coffee,one black tea and one Café au lait please:)

Jen: Come let's go get ourselves a table.

You nod and the two of you search to look where you three will sit.
After walking around for 2 minutes Jen and you decide to sit at one of the tables that are outside of the café.
At that moment Hansol arrives with your drinks.

You three sit down and enjoy your drinks as the sound of the wind and birds whistling sounds.

Jen: Stella,I'm sorry about what happened...
It was unfortunate that the electrical fire started...
Honestly it's really shitty.
The owner was obviously in the wrong and had the audacity to write there in the smallest letters that I've ever seen that in no way is he obligated to reimburse all his tenants if something goes wrong.
How selfish and slimy*frown*

She says with sympathy clearly visible in her dark brown eyes.

Stella: Yes,it was...
But at least I'm okay...
If Yoongi hadn't been there...

Jen: Yah...

Stella: I'm lucky to have those 7...

Hansol: Guys,let's not talk about it.
Let's talk about some happier topic:)
Today is a beautiful day.
Let's not ruin it with negativity.

Jen: Yes,you're right.
Let's talk about the fact that Stella has 7 handsome men that care for her:)
And that there may be a few of them that like her;)

I nearly spit out my black coffee.

Hansol: You okay?

I nod my head.

Hansol: Just ignore what my sister said.
She doesn't have a filter so she says anything that comes to mind😅

Stella: You two are siblings?

Hansol: Yes,we are the Lee siblings:)

Stella: Nice.

Hansol: Stella,is someone going to pick you up or are you going to take a taxi?

Stella: Oh! My friend is gonna pick me up once I text him...

Jen: And who is this "friend"?

Stella: The one that helped me...
His name is Yoongi...

Jen: That's a nice name.
Can I see a picture of him?:3

Hansol: Jen!

Jen looks at him.

Jen: What?
I just wanna see.
There's nothing wrong with it:3

Hansol shakes his head as he takes a much needed sip from his drink.

Stella: I don't have a picture of him.

As you say that a light bulb goes on in your mind.

Stella: Wait!

You put your cup of coffee down and reach into your pocket.
You pull out the card Yoongi gave you.
You lean over the table a little and show the card to Jen.

Stella: Here.

Jen: Wow O.o

Hansol: Hm?*taking a sip of his drink*

Jen takes the card and you sit back.

Jen: This is Yoongi.

Hansol leans over to look at the card.

Jen: Oh. The ginger haired one.
He obviously looks like a Yoongi and also look.
Very handsome.
Beautiful eyes too that really match him overall.
I mean he really has a warm look and feel to him and his eyes really show it too.

Yah,he's a really warm person.

She points at the card.

Jen: He's also a headchef at this place called Dante's restaurante.
And he's only 22 years old.

She says reading off the card.

Hansol: Wow. That's impressive.

Jen: Yah.

She looks at you and gives you the card back.
You take it and put it in your pocket.

Jen: So what are your thoughts on him?

Stella: Mhm...well...
He's sweet,caring,soft hearted and considerate.
A really warm and comfy person to be around.
He helped me to do shopping-

Jen: Wait huh?
Back track,girl.
Back track hard!

Hansol: 🤦‍♂️

Stella: 😅
Uh well.
The day before yesterday I got grabbed by this old guy.

Jen: Huh?!

Stella: I just served his food and did my duties as a waitress.
The guy was asking my number and so on and I declined politely.
He didn't like the answer...

Hansol: Wow.

Stella: The other customers didn't help.
He was saying some of the most messed up stuff.
That I should go with him and saying I shouldn't be working because I'm a woman.
He was talking like we're in the 1200s or something.
Honestly speaking I was terrified.
But I did everthing I could to try and get away from him.
When I insulted his appearance I really struck a nerve.

You take a sip of your coffee and put it down.

Stella: He was going to slap me.
But then he didn't.
It was Yoongi.
He was standing between me and this Dean guy.
He said some stuff to him and Dean basically told him to mind his own business and that I was enjoying the "attention" he was giving me.

Hansol and Jen make disgusted expressions.

Stella: Obviously I wasn't enjoying it.
Dean tried to get me but Yoongi shoved him.
Needless to say.
It pissed Dean off even more.
He charged at Yoongi and Yoongi slapped him.

Hansol and Jen's eyes widen.

Jen: He did?!

You nod.

Jen: Well! It serves him right!

You nod again.

Stella: Yoongi told him to stay where he was if he didn't want a another slap but if he wanted another then it could be arranged.

Jen lets out a low whistle.

Stella: It got Dean to back off and then the police rushed in.
Dean was trying to make it sound like he was attacked by Yoongi.
It didn't work and he got taken away.
Yoongi comforted me a bit.
The whole time before Yoongi came I saw the flash of red by the doors and I finally saw it.
It was another guy.
He came inside and it turns out he and Yoongi knew each other and that he called the police.
His name is Hoseok.

Jen claps.

Hansol: Not ignoring the rest of what you said but that's a nice name.
Hoseok.

You nod.

Stella: Yah,a good name for a good person.
Honestly they're good people.
I did thank them and I wanted to go back to work but I wasn't feeling well.
Last thing I remember was Yoongi calling me and trying to catch me.
Hours later I woke up in a hospital room.
Yoongi barged in and he was kind of awkward😅
He apologized and said he just wanted to check in on me.
My idiot self just made things more awkward by staring at him;_;
I mean who the heck does that?*takes a sip of my coffee*
Anyways I just nodded before I could say something stupid.
Hoseok came running in.
He was scolding Yoongi that he shouldn't just barge in because what if I was changing.
I didn't have to change but I understood what he was saying.
Yoongi got embarrassed.
Hoseok said I just fainted from being too stressed.
I felt kinda bad having put them through all that.
I mean I didn't even know them and they were treating me like a friend.
Not many would just help a stranger.

Jen: Mhm.

Stella: Anyways Hoseok said that the said doctor I could go home.
Weirdly I didn't want to.

Jen: That's understandable.
You had a rough day.
You're still adjusting to life here and you found comfort and safety with them.
People tend to immediately grab hold of it and cling to it.
It's just human nature.

You nod.

Stella: Yah,but obviously I couldn't just stay.
I mean they did what they did but just because they did that didn't mean that we were friends you know?
Some people just do stuff to help.
Because they want to help.

Jen: Right.

Stella: So I got up,took my backpack and I was going to exit the hospital room but then Yoongi cleared his throat.
I obviously stopped as I was wondering what he wanted to say.
Hoseok questioned him if he wanted to say something and Yoongi said yes.
He said he had an idea.
Ah.
I'm talking too much.
I should stop huh?

Jen violently shakes her head.

Hansol: She lives for the "tea"

You look at him confused.

Stella: Tea? What tea?

Hansol: Like news.
Gossip.
Stuff like that.

Stella: Oh.

Hansol: Yah.

Jen: Yep! So continue spilling the tea!:3

Stella: 😅
Okay.
So Yoongi said he had an idea.
He went on to say how women get targeted by men.
That I'm alone and defenseless and still a bit weak.
Which were all true and I didn't take any offense but he even apologized for what he said and said that he's sorry if it sounds like he's degrading me and that it's not his intention.

Jen: Aw. He's a really sweet person.

You let out a short laugh.

Stella: Yah.
You have no idea*small smile looking into mug of coffee*

Jen: *lightly nudges Hansol's elbow with a small smile and wiggling her eyebrows*

Hansol: *questioning look*
😑

You look at them and as you do they immediately put on their previous expressions.

Stella: Anyways.
Yoongi said "We can protect and look after her. This'll make things easier for us all"

Jen raises her eyebrows a little.

Stella: I found it a little weird and surprising to be honest.
I mean who would just invite a stranger to move in with them?
I was literally panicking on the inside.
Like what would my dad think?!
What would he say?!
All I knew is he wouldn't go "Oh! My only daughter living with 2 strange men? Wonderful. I fully approve!"

You say the last sentence dramatically with a smile before your expression falls and Jen snorts.

Jen: Yep.
Classic dad.

Stella: Yep.
If anything he'd probably come here and book me a place to stay.
He'd do anything aside from letting me live with guys.
Eventhough I'm a grown woman.

Hansol: Yah,but he's just concerned about your safety.
He really loves you.

Stella: Yah.
I love him too*smile*
Anyways as I was internally panicking Yoongi was trying to get my attention by calling my name but obviously I didn't hear because I was internally panicking!

Jen chuckles.

Jen: Yah,we got that*giggle*

Stella: I screamed because I was startled from him screaming my name.
He looked so cute T^T
Like a surprised kitten.

Hansol and Jen look at each other and at you.
You realize what you said.

Stella: *cleats throat*
Forget I said that.
I did not just compare a grown man to a kitten.

Jen laughs and you feel embarrassed.

Hansol: Jen.

Jen: Sorry*trying to not laugh*
*eventually gets it right to not laugh*
Continue*holding hand over mouth*

Stella: Anyways.
Hoseok scolded Yoongi a little.
Yoongi said sorry but honestly I didn't see the need so I just said there's no need.
He's really something.
Kept on wanting to apologize but stopped when I said no buts.

You continue to tell them about the rest.

Stella: So then Hoseok had to leave.
He left and I asked Yoongi if he's sure he wants to walk me home and that I can walk myself and that he probably had more important stuff to do.
He literally said he didn't and what else is more important than a lady's safety.

Jen: O.o

Hansol: O.o

Stella: Yep.
Very sweet and considerate as I said.
He walked me home as I led the way but then while walking I remembered that I had no food at home since I didn't do any shopping the day before.
I didn't feel like it and I already had dinner over here.
I just thought I'd do shopping the next day.
Honestly I didn't feel like shopping.
Yoongi asked what was wrong and I told him that I had no food at home.
Only my favorite trail mix.
I didn't want to waste money on buying fast food since it's not healthy and buying and cooking food is cheaper than buying something you know?

They nod.

Stella: I said how I said I'd go shopping so I better do it.
Yoongi agreed and said I couldn't just have trail mix as dinner.
He was right.
He said we should do some shopping.
I didn't expect that at all.
He said he's going with me.
I wanted to retort but it's like he read my mind or something.
He said he knew what I was going to say and that he wasn't taking no as an answer.
I did agree and we did shop for groceries.
*continues talking*
After I got those I saw the ice cream;_;
They had two of my favourites.
Vanilla and cookies and cream T^T
But I came to my senses and told myself I shouldn't be wasting money like that and that I already got the other stuff I liked.
Plus ice cream isn't healthy.
Yoongi told me that he didn't think its a waste of money to treat myself once in a while.
And that I probably don't eat ice cream every single day.
He was right.
He said most of the stuff I got was healthy anyways and that it's not like I bought a bunch of junk food.
He brought up how I'm new here and that I had a pretty hard first day at work so he thought I should spoil myself a little.

Jen: He's a whole green forest.

You raise an eyebrow confused.

Hansol: She means that he's a good guy.
No red flags.

Stella: Oh. Well that is the truth.

Jen: Yep! Continue spilling the tea!

You smile.

Stella: I agreed and said I'll treat myself in moderation.
I took only the tub of vanilla ice cream and said I'll only take that as I already treated myself by taking the other things I liked.
The two of us did some more shopping and I honestly enjoyed it.
We got to the counter and the cashier was ringing everything up.
I asked him if he maybe wanted something.
He said he didn't.
I gave the money to the cashier but then she told me that they only take bank cards and credit cards.
Not cash.
I don't own a credit card.
It's easy to fall into the trap of using the card and then next thing you know you'll be in debt.
I do have a bank account but I don't ever put any money in there ever.
I prefer to keep my money with me.
And then Yoongi said he'd pay.
I wanted to say he didn't have to but you guys obviously know what he said.

They nod.

Jen: That he didn't mind.

You nod.

Stella: Yep and that it was just 27 000 won.
I knew that but it wasn't my 27 000 won so it really felt like a lot you know?

They nod.

Stella: Anyways after he was done paying with his card.
I gave him the money I owed him.
It was 40 000 won.
It was for him for covering the cost of my groceries and also for the unknown but definitely not small amount he and Hoseok had to pay for my hospital fees.
I didn't know how much the hospital fees were so I just added 13 000 won.

Jen: Wow.

Stella: I just thought that it's the right thing to do you know?

Hansol: Yah.

Stella: He said I didn't have to pay them and that he was happy helping.
I said I knew that but it would make me feel better if he took the money.
Eventually he agreed but he only took the 27 000 won for the groceries and told me to keep the rest.
I did and he took the bags.
I wanted to carry one but he said I shouldn't strain myself.
I wanted to say something but he had this serious look and I just agreed😅
He can really switch up fast.
I opened and held the door for him as I felt like it and plus his hands were full with the bags.
We walked to my apartment building and he was looking at it.
I took the bags and thanked him but he was still looking at the building.
I was heading to the entrance but then he called me.
He took out the card I showed you two.
Obviously the one he gave me that day is somewhere in the rubble of my old apartment building.

Jen: Yah...

You clear your throat.

Stella: Anyways.
He extended it to me and I went back to him,took the card and asked what it was.
He said his number incase of an emergency.
That if I needed anything then I could text or call him.
I thanked him and went back to the apartment.
When I got into my apartment I felt so tired.
So,so tired.

Jen: Completely understandable.

Stella: Mhm.
I put all my stuff down and looked at the card.
As you guys know.
The one I showed is the exact same as the previous card and contains information like his work number,name and so on.

They nod.

Stella: I started making myself dinner and I wanted to check the same and so I checked my phone.
I saw a message from my boss.
It was sent a few hours back.
She said she heard about what happened at work and was sorry for not being there.
I said it was fine and that I was okay.
I told her about how Yoongi and Hoseok helped me.
And how Yoongi helped with shopping for food and when I had to pay for my groceries.
*continues talking*
And then we both went offline and I continued to make my dinner.

You pick up your phone.

Stella: I'm not much of a cook but.

You show them the picture you took.
They look at it impressed.

Jen: Wow. You're definitely a better cook than me.
Looks delicious.
Great job.

You smile.

Stella: Thanks.
Usually I just make easy stuff but I thought I should make myself some proper food.

Hansol nods and you put your phone down.

Stella: Anyways. I enjoyed my food and decided to play some guitar.

Jen: You play guitar? O.o

You nod.

Stella: Yah,I didn't sing and play in a long time.

Jen: You can sing too?! O.o

You nod.

Stella: And dance.
Not amazingly but.
I used to write songs too.
I was in quite a few clubs when I was in school.
Including some gymnastics and ballet.
I didn't belong to those clubs for long though.
My parents love dancing and so naturally I know a few dances.
I'm a little rusty though but it's fine.

Jen claps impressed.

Stella: Unfortunately I don't have my guitar anymore.

Jen nods with a sad expression.

Stella: But it's okay.
I'll buy another soon.
Not super soon since I have to prioritize you know?

They nod.

Stella: Anyways after I finished my routine I went to sleep.
I've been suffering from some weird dreams since I came to Korea.
I don't really want to get into it but when I tried to wake up and move I couldn't.
I was panicking and then I heard a voice.

Jen: Yoongi's.

You nod.

Jen: It was really selfless.
Crazy yet selfless of him to put his life in danger to save you.

Stella: It really was.
So then hours later I woke up in a room.
Well.
I was awake but my eyes were closed.
I knew I was in a bed.
I heard two voices.
One was asking if I'll be okay and the other said they're not sure.
I was obviously scared because I didn't know where I was,where Yoongi was and who those two people were.
I decided to take a peek to try and see who they are.
One of them realized I was waking up and told the other.
I turned my head and saw them.
And as most people would.
I freaked out and jumped out of the bed.
It was Jimin and Taehyung.
Or as you know the one with the blonde dyed hair and the other one with the brown hair and green stripes in his hair.

Hansol: Oh yah.
How can I forget the one who was interrogating me;_;

Jen: Yah,he told me about it.
I think he's a little traumatized from the experience*chuckle*

Hansol: Of course I am!
He looks like one of the most unintimidating people to ever exist and he's also shorter than me by like 4 inches at least but the way he was acting like he was taller and stuff.
He's actually pretty intimidating.
It was terrifying!
I don't know if you guys even understand;_;

Stella: 😅

Jen chuckles.

Stella: He may have gone a little overboard but he's actually pretty sweet.

Hansol: I don't think I really believe that.
Maybe to you but definitely not to me;_;

Stella: 😅

Jen: The tea,girl!!!!!

Stella: Right😅
*takes a sip of my coffee*
*puts it down*
So yah.
I freaked out and threw my baseball cap at them as it turned out to be Jimin and Taehyung with me in the room.
They dodged it and hit the wall behind them.
Jimin was covering his ears from my screaming.
I questioned who they are and Taehyung motioned Jimin to do something and Jimin seemed like he was attempting to calm me down.
Obviously it made me panick more because all I saw was two guys and how I was alone with them.
But I told him to not come any closer.
Since I was panicking because I just saw I was in a room with two guys I don't even know.
I grabbed the pillow near the end of the bed that was under my feet.

Hansol and Jen: O.o

Stella: I know. I know.
Not the best choice of a weapon but I was panicking and didn't want to waste time.
Plus it was the closest thing to me.
Or so I thought.
I could've actually grabbed one of those big books on the cupboard behind me.
But as I said.
I was panicking and the last thing my brain was telling me was "Look behind you for something to defend yourself with and while you do that you might get jumped"
I didn't even know there was a cupboard behind me so I just grabbed the nearest thing in sight that I knew was there and in my case it was the pillow.
I told them that if they came any closer they'd regret it and Jimin basically gave up and told me to stop yelling and asked if I was trying to make him go deaf or something.
That he heard glass shattering;_;
Of course he was just overreacting but it did stop me from yelling again🥲
Jimin told Taehyung get the others.
Obviously I felt a litte more panicked than before and Taehyung left the room.
Going of what Taehyung said I asked if that means there are more of them.
Jimin said yes.
He got my baseball cap that I threw at them earlier from the desk behind him while I was panicking even more internally because at that moment I was thinking that so there are more of them.
I was also worried about Yoongi.
Thinking maybe they kidnapped me and tied him up somewhere.
Jimin told me that whatever I was thinking wasn't true.
I tried covering up what I thought but he wasn't having it and told me not to try and lie because he's good at reading people and so I just gave up on trying to lie.

Hansol: Yah,he's so good at reading people but he literally thought I was stalking you.
Like seriously.
How does this face*smiling and pointing at himself showing his dimple*

Hansol: How does this is make anyone think of a stalker?!
Seriously*brushing back his 1c brown straight hair*
I really don't see it;_;

You take out the pepper spray Jimin gave you and show it to them.
They both look at it.

Stella: He gave this to me before I headed into the café and said I could use it on you if you try something😅

Hansol: Ah!!! Seriously?!;_;
That guy really doesn't like me!
Seriously?! Pepper spray?!;_;
Even saying he wasn't interrogating me and wasn't trying to intimidate me when he was clearly doing that and trying hard to intimidate me and it clearly fucking worked!;_;

You put the pepper spray away.
Jen chuckles and pats his shoulder.

Jen: It's okay.

Hansol: ;_;

Jen looks at you.

Stella: So then Jimin held out my baseball cap to me.
My dad gave me that baseball cap.
Anyways I didn't want to risk taking it since I was still on edge obviously.
Jimin obviously got a little fed up and came closer.
I backed away and I got kinda of distracted when I saw he had freckles and he took the chance to put the cap on my head.
He backed away.
It was just dangling because I put my hair up into a bun on top of my head before I went to sleep.
He laughed at me.
Then I heard what sounded like two people running and I saw it was Hoseok and Yoongi.
Naturally I felt relieved seeing him and of course Hoseok too because I didn't know know them but I did know them.

Jen: Right.

Stella: *continues talking*
After all that I fell asleep.

Jen: Aw. He really is sweet.
And honestly Jimin and Hoseok's friendship sounds hilarious.

You nod laughing.

Stella: It really is.

Jen: Go on.
There's more tea left,right?

You nod with a small laugh.

Stella: Right.
Hours later I woke up and saw the sun setting as the bed I was laying on was right under the window in the room.
I felt a little confused but then remembered everything that happened.
I knew I had to get up but I really didn't feel like it.
I mean the bed was comfortable and it smelled citrusy.
But of course my stomach had other plans and interrupted me.
So I reluctantly got up and saw my slippers.
I put them on and went in search of food.
I didn't know where to go as there were multiple doors.
I went down one of the halls not knowing I was going literally past the kitchen which I was looking for.
The kitchen door was closed.
I didn't want to open any doors because I didn't want to alert anyone I was awake.
What I walked into at the end of the hall was the livingroom.
I saw Jimin relaxing on one of the couches and Taehyung and Hoseok were engaged in conversation not too far away.
Obviously I panicked because I was looking for the kitchen and didn't want anyone to see me.
I tried to retreat but I accidentally bumped over a glass bottle that was on a small circular table between me and the couch against the wall.
It obviously fell and broke on the grey tiles before I could do anything.
I tried picking up all the broken glass but Hoseok told me not to because I'll cut myself.
It was embarrassing to say the least when I got up as I knew they were all looking at me.
*continues talking*

Jen: Wow. He really is a flirt🤭

Stella: Yep.
He really is.
Anyways after I saw the time on his watch I was honestly shocked because I really slept a lot.
He asked if I didn't look at the fult...
Fatam...

Hansol: Hermle Fultam Wall Clock?

You nod.

Stella: Yes.
That thing.
And yah.
I didn't even see it.
I was just focused on getting food.

Jen: Completely understandable.

Stella: After I said I didn't I asked where Yoongi was.

Jen: :3

Stella: Don't give me that look.

Jen: 🤭

Hansol: 🤦‍♂️

Stella: So I asked and Jimin of course as you've probably gathered by now.
He took the chance to tease me.
Saying "Ohhhh~
You're looking for your boyfriend?
Don't worry! I'll call him for you;)"
He freaking screamed "YOONGI!!! Your girlfriend's looking for you!!!"

Jen snorts loudly and Hansol smiles listening.

Stella: He freaking grinned at me!
I seriously think not only did he do that to embarrass me but to also pay me back for how I screamed;_;

Jen: XD *clapping while laughing*

Stella: He said "He'll be here any minute now! Just have some patience~"
It was so embarrassing T□T
I told him that me and Yoongi weren't gf and bf.
We didn't even know each other.
We still obviously don't since I only met him on Monday with Hoseok.

For reference it's still 26th of January aka Wednesday on this day in the story like it's been since chapter 8. In case you've guys forgotten this story takes place in 2022 as it was said in the first chapter. Because I started writing this story in that year and I go off on how stuff happens in my stories by using the calendar of the year that the story's set in. I came up with the idea while I started writing for the first time aka this story when I was on BU.
If you guys haven't noticed I've been writing the days and dates down in chapters when the day changes so you guys can know which day it is and how long it's been in the story.
It just makes it easier to write that way. This tip could help other writers so I really encourage using this tip.
Anyways back to the story.

Stella: *continues talking*
It really seems he likes embarrassing me;_;

Jen: Yep! I can really see it! XD

Stella: *continues talking*
And then when I approached Joon he just walked away.
He obviously doesn't really like me.
Earlier today at the mall Jin told me not to take his behavior personally and I'll try but it won't be easy...

Jen: Yah. I understand.

Stella: *continues talking*
You remember Emma Cho?

Jen nods.

Stella: The guys showed me a recording of the broadcast.
And then they told me about how the building burned down.
It wasn't easy hearing that I lost everything.
My money.
The last recent picture of my mom and I...

Hansol and Jen glance at each other giving a sympathetic look as they understand.

Stella: I didn't mean to.
But I broke down.
I just.
Everything spilled out of me.
Everything.
About how I felt about my life.
About my ex.
I'd...I'd rather not elaborate on those parts if you guys don't mind.
I'm not ready to talk about it again.

Jen: It's okay.

She reaches out and pats your hand.
You sigh.

Stella: After I calmed down a little I asked them where I was.
I got told I was in their apartment on the 5th floor of the apartment building.
I asked how I got there and Hoseok told me that Yoongi was out for a walk and sat in the park*pointing to the park that's down the street on the same side as this café but opposite the café you work at*
He saw smoke coming from my building and ran to it.
He questioned a guy about who was still in the building and he mentioned the people and my name.
He ran in and fire fighters yelled.
When the reporter,Emma Cho,told the camera man to turn the camera the broadcast ended.
That's when the broadcast ended.
Naturally I was surprised.
Because seriously.
What person runs into a burning building?
I mean it's not his job.
He's not a fire fighter.

Jen: He's just a really good person.

Stella: Yah. A really good one.
No doubt.
He said that luckily Yoongi found me after breaking down 10 doors of different apartments...
That he carried me out but the first floor was already fully engulfed in flames and spreading.
So he went back up since he couldn't go out there.
He took me to the rooftop of the building and he had to jump down 7 floors with me to safety and land in a life net that the fire fighters were holding down below...
We were both rushed to the hospital.
Yoongi called them and they rushed to the hospital.
The doctor said that both of us were lucky that we didn't suffering any major injuries...
The electrical fire's smoke caused my airway to collapse...
That's why I couldn't breathe...but luckily I was just unconscious when Yoongi and I arrived at the hospital...
Hoseok said that I probably couldn't smell properly because there was also smoke from some harmful chemicals.
Some people who were in the building said they had problems with smelling and it was caused by that smoke,but my sense of smell will come back little by little.
He said it probably already has maybe.
And it did.
I can almost smell as good as before.
I should just give it time.
*continues talking*
And then he took out the money I gave him and he wanted me to take it back.
Of course I refused.
I mean I gave that to pay him back and he wanted to give it back.
When I refused and told him to keep it he told me he'll keep it but that I can ask for it back any time.
I found it sweet but said I wouldn't.
*continues talking*
So then I decided to listen to Yoongi about staying there at the apartment.
I mean I'm sure even if I didn't listen he would've probably locked me up to make sure I don't go to work*small laugh*

Hansol: As you said. He's definitely a caring person.
He's treating you like he's known you forever.
Definitely a good person.

You nod.

Stella: *continues talking*
So then when I got to the bed I saw a folded piece of paper and some clothes.
I read the note.
I don't have it on me but I can remember what it said.
"Dear Stella

I know you unfortunately don't have your belongings other than your phone and the clothes on your back right now...So I've taken a t-shirt,pants and a pair of socks of mine...for you to wear...
You don't have to wear them...I just thought that it's colder tonight so you would maybe want something warmer to wear and that doesn't smell like smoke...I hope you have a good night's rest.

From: Yoongi"

Jen: Awwww.

Stella: I found it really sweet.
I mean he's doing so much.

Jen: He really is.
So.
What did you do?
Did you wear the clothes?
How did it feel?
Did they smell nice? Maybe like him?:3

You clear your throat.

Stella: I did.
I mean I didn't have anything else to wear.
If I wore my pajamas again I would've smelt like smoke since they weren't washed.

Jen: Ah. So did his clothes smell nice?

Stella: Yah*clears throat*

Jen chuckles.

Stella: Anyways.
After I finished everything I went to sleep.
I again got another weird dream and woke up from it.
I tried going back to sleep but had no luck.
I couldn't fall asleep again.
I was obviously annoyed since I only got 4 hours of sleep but I took the chance to explore the apartment.
I saw a sliding door and I obviously checked it out and it led to a balcony.
I didn't even know they had one since I didn't look out the window in the room I was in and I was inside the apartment the whole time.
Honestly the view was amazing.
I felt relaxed.
And then it was interrupted by someone.
I was kind of freaked out as I heard someone talking to me but didn't see anyone.
Eventually I saw it was Jimin sitting on the ledge of the balcony.
He said he's been there since an hour ago and naturally I was freaking out because the apartment was on the fifth floor and he was literally sitting on the edge of the balcony.
He could've easily slipped.
*continues talking*
And then I fell asleep.

Jen: Wow.
Just wow.
He's a real flirt🤭
And from what I hear.
Joon and Jimin doesn't see eye to eye.

Stella: Yep. You can say that again.

Jen: But he's honestly also sweet.
Right?*looking at Hansol*

Hansol: I guess;_;

Jen: Are you still thinking about what happened at the mall?

Hansol: Of course!
I basically got attacked by an angry bird!
No warning or anything!;_;

Stella: Don't let Jimin hear that.
Luckily he's not here.
I have a feeling he would have gone crazy again*chuckle*

Hansol: I can't handle that;_;

You and Jen laugh.
You tell them about what happened the next day aka earlier today before and after you saw the two of them at the mall.

Stella: And yah.
Here I am.

Jen: Wow.
You're so lucky.
I counted five guys.
They're all handsome.
I'm sure the other two are also handsome.
Honestly everything you said.
It really sounds like something out of a movie!

Hansol: It sure does.

Jen: And don't worry.
I'm sure Joon will warm up to you sooner or later.
As you said.
Jin said not to take his behavior personally.

You nod and drink some of your coffee.

Jen: So...
Has any of them caught your attention?;)

You choke.

Hansol: Jen!?

Jen: What?
I know you're dying to know too!

Hansol: Just a little,but you can't just ask people such personal questions.

Stella: It's fine. So far as I know none of them have.

It kind of feels like I'm lying.

Stella: I mean I literally don't know them so how would that even happen?

Jen: Okay*not really believing you but lets it go*
Tell us about youself.
We've been talking for so long but we haven't even properly introduced ourselves.
I guess that's a good thing since it shows we're comfortable.

You nod.

Stella: My name is Kim Stella. I was born on 13 April 2000. My parents are both Korean. Before I was born my parents moved to America,New York city. I was born and raised there. I love singing. I can sort of dance. I love reading fantasy stories and watching any type of movie. I like being in nature,taking pictures outside,making vlogs and live streaming on my channel to talk with my followers:)
In some ways I'm claustrophobic.
When I was in school I was a part of almost every club...I was a bit of a nerd:)
I also like doing yoga in the morning,but I haven't been doing it for a couple of days with how hectic everything's been. My favourite drink is black coffee.
I don't have my driver's silence and I've never learned how to drive but it's okay since I actually enjoy walking places instead.
Taking in the sights and nice fresh air.
I love star fruit and my favourite colors are blue but especially navy,green,yellow and white.
Blue is my most favorite out of the three.
I love nuts and seeds too.
And raisins.
And I'm crazy about cheese.
Omg.
Cheddar cheese especially*basically drooling while thinking about cheddar cheese*

Jen: Wow! That's so cool!
And you have a channel?

Stella: Yep.

Hansol: So cool.

Jen: What's the name of your channel?

Stella: It's Starrystar🌟.

Both of them take out their phones and start typing.
Your phone buzzes two times.

Jen: You have a new subscriber now on YT and follower on IG:)

Your phone buzzes again two times.

Hansol: Dido.

Stella: Aw.
Thanks,guys:)

Hansol: No problem*dimple*

You pick up your phone and go into Instagram following the two of them back.

Stella: And done.

Their phones beep.

Stella: I followed you guys back.

They smile.

Stella: So tell me about yourselves.

Jen: My name is Lee Jen. I was born 30 December 2000. I'm Hansol's younger and only sister and sibling. I'm a university student at Kang University. I love dressing up and going out to parties. And basically go wild!:) I'm also cheer captain of my university's cheerleading squad.
I sometimes model too.
Like part time.
It's pretty fun honestly.
And I'm crazy about anything mango and papaya flavored.
But I love mangos and papaya but I especially love mangos!!!!
*takes a huge sip from her not so cold mango coffee*
And my favourite color is purple.

Stella: *chuckle*
That's awesome.
You're really a social butterfly huh?

Hansol: Yes,she is. And I'm the one who tries to keep her from causing trouble.

Jen: You love partying too!

Hansol: Yes,but to an extent.
I'm more tame than you are and I rarely go to parties.
I'm Lee Hansol.
I was born on 25 November 1997.
I'm the manager of a burger joint called "Two Star".
It's a franchise.
I love fashion and I'm the one who gives my sister advice on what to wear while she's great at makeup.
We can both give advice in outfits and do makeup but she's just better at makeup and me at fashion.
Just like my sister I model sometimes but rarely.
I don't like being in the spotlight.
I love croissants especially the nutella and strawberry ones*mouth is practically watering*
I also working out.
Like light workouts and doing yoga.
I also like doing breathing exercises.
I also enjoy drawing and listening to music
My favorite colors are green and purple.
My dream is to one day become a world renowned fashion designer.

Jen: And when he does! I! His sister will get the sibling discount:)

Hansol: Who says that?*laughing*

Jen: Hansol!*pout*

Jen playfully swats Hansol's shoulder.

Hansol: Ahhhh! It hurts!!!! Please forgive me,Almighty Jen!!!! Please have mercy!!!
I'll do anything!!!

Jen: Anything?:)

Hansol: Yes,anything!

Jen: Then when you become a world renowned fashion designer...I want the sibling discount on everything! Muahhahaha.

Hansol: It seems I have no choice*feigns being sad*
I'll do it!

Jen: Good. I shall now stop torturing you.

Stella: You two are very funny. I don't have siblings but it's nice to see siblings get along like this:)

Hansol: We may work on each others nerves sometimes,but we still love each other:)
But seriously Jen...you do work on my nerves sometimes:)

Jen: Right back atcha.
Also you may not have siblings but you can see yourself as our sibling.
Him as your older brother and me as your amazing baby sister:3
Right,Hansy:)

Hansol nods and you smile.
Also just wanted to remind you guys that Hansol's name is pronounced Han-sol. Hansol. And his nickname is pronounced Han-see. Han like the surname Han. So yah if you forgot and instead read it as Hensel. It's not right. It's Hansol. Let's continue!😄

Stella: That's nice of you guys.
Also may I ask why you call him Hansy?

Hansol: Sure. It's my nickname that Jen gave me.
When she was a baby she couldn't say my name and so she instead called me "Hansy":)

Stella: That's adorable^^

Hansol: Yep,it is:)

Jen: Hansol,stop embarrassing me!

Hansol: Sorry:)
No can do.
As your older brother and only sibling...it's my job to embarrass you:)
Plus you do it to me so...we're even.

Jen: *pout*

Hansol: Awww.
Just look at her pouting*trying not to laugh*

Jen: Don't.you.dare...

Hansol starts laughing and his laughter is infectious and so I start laughing too.

Jen: Guys,stop it!

Jen continues to pout as me and Hansol laugh but soon she can't hold herself to be serious and starts laughing with us.
The air is filled with our laughter.
A waitress approaches.

Talia: Hey,Jen and Hansol.

She nods to you and you nod back.

Jen: Hey,Talia*smile*

Talia: Do you three want to order something to eat?

Jen violently nods her head.

Jen: Yes!
I'd love 3 mango tartlets please.

Talia: Okay and you,Hansol?

Hansol: Two nutella and strawberry croissants please.

Talia nods her head and looks at you.

Stella: I'll have one nice big slice of my favorite vanilla cake.

Talia: Awesome.
I'll be right back with your orders.

She walks away.

Jen: Also...
Your hair.

Stella: Mhm?

Jen: Are those the actual colors of your hair?

You smile nodding.

Stella: Yep.
I've had them since I could remember.

Jen: I think they look cool,right?*looking at Hansol*

Hansol: Yah.

You smile and the 3 of you chat and enjoy yourselves.

Soon Talia brings our desserts and we thank her before digging in and continuing our conversation.
Time goes by as we laugh and chat.
Suddenly my phone lights up from receiving an automatic message.
My eyes catch the time on the screen and widen as I realize that 5 hours and 10 minutes have gone by.

Stella: Guys,it's 16:01.

Both: Already?!

They ask looking at each other and then you.

Hansol: We should probably get going then...

Jen: But I don't want too...

Hansol: It's fine. Stella has my number.

He puts the money underneath his plate.

Jen: That's good!!!
Stella,can we have your number?
Actually can I have your number?

Stella: Yah,sure:)
It's XXXXXXXXXX.

Jen: Done:)

Hansol: Okay. Let's go.

The three of you get up.

Jen: It was nice seeing you again,Stella. I hope we'll see each other again soon.

Stella: We will.
I work just over there*pointing at the café where I work at*

She nods and the three of us hug each other goodbye.

Hansol: We'll see you around:)

He says as he waves.

Jen: Bye:)

And with that...they left.

Jen's purple mini convertible disappearing down the road.

Stella: They left,it's getting late and the cafe is closing in 3 minutes...

You say looking at the sign saying that they're closing earlier than usual.

Stella: I should probably message Yoongi that I'm ready.

Now all I have to do is wait.

In the meantime I can take some pictures and post them on my IG.

I look and walk around as I snap a few pictures.
More than 30 minutes have gone by...
The cafe's is closed and Yoongi hasn't responded back.

It's eerily quiet...

I shouldn't focus on that. I should focus on the sounds of nature...

The warm sun...

Deep breaths...deep breaths...Yoongi will be here any minute...

You hear someone running.
You feel nervous and look around holding your phone tightly.

Stella: Who's there?

You listen and don't hear anything...
You sigh as you shake your head.
You put your phone in your pocket.

Stella: Must be my imagination...

Deep breaths---

Again you hear someone running.

There it is again...

I'm gonna walk to a place with more people...and text Yoongi again...

I think that would be better than staying here...I feel very uneasy...So I should go.

It's not smart to stay here alone.

I hastily turn around---
And come face to face with two men...
The one on my left looks like he's younger than the man on my right although he's more built and standing infront of the other guy.
The other guy who's on my right looks even more intimidating...
He's skinny but he scares me more than the other one.

Bad guy 1: Hello,darling,you look lost...

The one on your left says.

Bad guy 1: We can give you a ride home...

I shouldn't look scared or anything. I should act calm as to not tip them off when I make a break for it if needed.

Stella: No need...
My boyfriend is on his way.

A lie...but a lie that is necessary...

The guy behind him takes 3 steps toward me...

I have a bad feeling about these guys...

I take 3 steps back.
The guy in front reaches his hand out to grab my arm.
I shakily take 3 more steps back.

Bad guy 1: Hey,don't worry. We're not gonna hurt you...
We just want to help:)

Without a second thought I hastily turn around and run!
But then---
I get grabbed by the one who tried to grab me in the first place.
His one hand is around my neck and the other covers my mouth.
I try to scream,but his hand is covering my mouth so my screams don't come out fully.

Stella: MhmHahamhm!

I try to scream but still nothing.

I want to do something...but I don't know if they're armed...

Either way me doing something could cause things to go south...

Bad guy 1: Shush now...
Don't do anything stupid,come with us and we'll let you go:)
But if you don't cooperate...

He mimics a neck slicing sign with his hand.

Bad guy 1: Come on. Let's go before anyone sees us.

Your phone falls out of your pocket as they drag you,but none of you notice it.
They drag me behind the café and duck through a big hole in the wire fence before pulling me deep into the woods that's fenced off.
The one that grabbed me proceeds to throw me hard against a boulder...
My head hits the boulder...
And I hear a sickening crunch.

Yoongi: Stella?!

Yoongi calls out to you but neither you or the thugs hear him.
You feel and smell your blood dripping out of your skull,down your neck,into your clothes going down your back,onto your clothes,onto your hand and finally onto the ground...
It smears against and drips onto the boulder as well.
The only sounds you hear are the ringing in your ears,your blood dripping and the faint sounds of nature around you...
Most of it drowned out by the ringing in your ears as you continue laying your head against the boulder...

Bad guy 1: You idiot!
We're not trying to kill her! So don't be so rough!

Bad guy 2: Let's just do what we came for and go.

He looks at you as you barely manage to look up.

Bad guy 2: Hey,girl,it's your lucky day*gives bone chilling smile*
Or should I say unlucky day*evil grin*

He says as he lets out a maniacal laugh.

Yoongi: Stella?!

I hear Yoongi's voice calling out to me...
His voice is a bit distorted,but I can still recognize it.
The two thugs seem to have heard it too as the one who was laughing stops almost immediately.
I open my mouth to scream...
But the other thug points a gun at me...

Yoongi: Stella,where are you?!?!

Bad guy 2: Shut that pretty,little mouth of yours...
Or I'll blow it off...

He says in a low voice as they continue to listen as Yoongi calls out to you.
His calling getting more and more frantic.
You feel your heart aching hearing how concerned he is.

Bad guy 1: It seems your little boyfriend is looking for you...*evil smirk*
All you have to do is give us all your valuables and we'll let you go:)

I quickly put my hand into my back pocket...

Stella: Here!!! Take my phone! Just let me---

I realize that my phone isn't in my jean's pockets...

I must've dropped it when the thug grabbed me...

Stella: M--my phone is...gone...

Bad guy 1: Then give us all your money!!!

You shrink back against the boulder in fear.

Stella: I don't have any money on me...I mean it...I don't have anything.

Bad guy 2: Don't lie to us!

The other thug raises his hand and slaps me hard across my face.
He slaps so hard that that I almost fall over,because of the impact.

Stella: Ow*near tears*

I touch my left cheek...
And it burns...

Stella: Ah...

I wince from the pain...
My cheek feels like it's on fire...
Tears roll down my cheeks as I try to stay quiet to not anger them more.

What...what did I do to deserve this?

Bad guy 1: Check her pockets to see if she's lying.

Stella: I---I promise...I have nothing of value on me...

Despite my protests of the thugs searching...he still does it...

Stella: P--please....

Bad guy 2: Shut. up.
Or you'll get more than a slap.

I keep quiet and silently weep...
Hot tears stinging my eyes and running down my cheeks while the thug searches me...

Bad guy 2: She has nothing...
I only found the bottle of pepper spray on her.

I completely forgot about it...I could've used it...

But a gun against a bottle of pepper spray...it's obvious who would win...

Bad guy 1: We can't just leave without taking something!!!

The other thug lets out an evil chuckle.

Bad guy 2: She has something that we can take...
What's more valuable than a woman's self respect?

The thug gives the other thug an evil smile while looking at my body...

Bad guy 1: Hahaha.
You're right...

I know exactly what they're planning and I'm scared...

Bad guy 1: Let's do it*evil grin*

Stella: P---please just let m---me go...
I w---won't tell anyone...

Bad guy 1: So which one of us will go first?*evil smile*

They continue their evil conversation...
Completely ignoring my pleading.

Bad guy 2: I'll go first*unsettling smirk*
I'm your older brother afterall and I have to test first to make sure it's good enough before you try.

The thug takes 4 steps towards me.
He looks at my body...

Bad guy 2: *sinister laugh*

And reaches out toward me!

Stella: Yoongi!!!! Help me!!!!

I desperately call out to Yoongi for help...
That's the last thing I know before I pass out...

-Before Yoongi's arrival at the café-

Yoongi: 🎶Pada! Taderada! Pada! Taderada!🎶

Yoongi is singing joyfully while cruising through the city...
Unaware of what's about to happen.

Yoongi: My phone is probably fully charged now so I should pull over,switch my phone on and check if Stella sent me a message yet.

Yoongi pulls his car over and turns off the music as he unplugs his phone.

Yoongi: Okay. Let me check.

Yoongi sighs feeling guilty for only checking his phone right now as he's thinking that you're probably waiting for him as he said you should contact him and he'll get you.

Yoongi: I should go right now.
Okay. Let's go...

He starts the car and drives in the direction of the café.
He drives exactly on the speed limit which is 60 km per hour.
He keeps the speed eventhough he's supposed to slow down.
After a bit he stops in front of the café and sees no one...
It's completely silent.

Yoongi: This is it...

He says as he gets out of his car and locks it before heading to the cafe's closed doors with the closed sign hanging on the inside.

Yoongi: Seems like the cafe is closed...

He looks around.

Yoongi: Where on earth could she be?
She's supposed to be here.
Did she maybe take a taxi?
No...she doesn't have money on her.
Maybe she walked home.
But if she did then she would've contacted me again.

He looks around as he starts to get worried.

Yoongi: Stella?!

He waits for your response but nothing.

Yoongi: What should I do?

He sighs and then gets an idea.

Yoongi: I can call her through her phone...
I'm sure she'll answer.
Maybe she just forgot to tell me where she'll go instead of/while waiting.

He takes out his phone and looks for your number.

Yoongi: Here's her number.
Now just to press call...

He presses call and waits...and waits...

Yoongi: It's just dailing...

He doesn't say anything and is about to end the call but then he hears some buzzing.

Yoongi: Huh?

He follows the sound and stops at a table and looks at the ground.

Yoongi: A phone?

He bends down and picks it up.

Yoongi: Wait a minute...
This...this...
This blue case.
...This is Stella's phone...

He dusts your phone off while getting back up.

Yoongi: Why is it here? On the ground?

He ends the call and puts his and your phones in his pocket.

Yoongi: Something isn't right here...
Stella?!?!

No response...

Yoongi: I'll call out to her again...
I'm sure she'll answer.
Stella,where are you?!?!

The sound of a glass bottle shattering from inside the café rings out as it interrupts Yoongi and catches his attention.
He turns around.

Yoongi: Hey,wait!!!!

He says as he runs to the now open café doors with his arm outstretched.

Yoongi: Have you by any chance seen a girl with a blue plaid shirt,black baseball cap,a shirt with a chipmunk on,looks like she's in her twenties? And about this height. She has long,dark brown wavy hair with gold and red strands.
Her hair sits just a little bit above tailbone length.
Her hair was tied into a ponytail.
She has downturned chocolate brown eyes and pale ivory skin.
She was supposed to meet a guy and girl here...

The female cashier looks at him suspicious.

Cashier: And what if I have? I can't just give out such information...
You may have ill intentions with her and I won't take that risk...

Yoongi: Please,please...please tell me...
I'm a friend of hers...
I'm supposed to pick her up...but I don't know where she is...I called her...I texted her...and then I found her phone by that table over there...

Cashier: That is where she and the two people sat..but I still can't give you information.

Yoongi: It...it's fine...

Yoongi turns around and looks a bit more in hopes of seeing you...but he doesn't...his sad expression getting even more sad as his worrying gets worse wondering where you are and if you're okay.

Yoongi: I'll just leave to go look for her some more now...
Thanks for your time,Miss.

-Flashback-

Cashier: Finally it's lunch time.

Hansol: Stella,is someone going to pick you up or are you going to take a taxi?

Stella: Oh! My friend is gonna pick me up once I text him...

Jen: And who is this "friend"?

Stella: The one that helped me...
His name is Yoongi...

-End of flashback-

Cashier: Wait!

Yoongi: Yes,what is it?*sniff*

Cashier: If you tell me your name...then maybe...maybe I'll tell you what I know...

Yoongi: R--really?

He asks with a small yet hopeful smile as his russet brown eyes light up.

Cashier: Yah,you seem to care for her a lot...

Yoongi: I do...

Cashier: But I'll only tell you...if I'm satisfied with your name...

Yoongi: My name is Min Yoongi.
First name is Yoongi and my surname is Min.

Cashier: Hmm...

Yoongi: Did I say something wrong--g?

The cashier points to where you,Jen and Hansol sat.

Cashier: She sat over there with the guy and girl.
The girl aka Jen is my coworker and the guy's her brother aka Hansol.
When closing the café...I was about to clean the tables inside...and I saw her.
The girl who you're looking for standing by that table...
I saw her texting on her phone and after a few minutes I came to check if she is still here...but she wasn't...so I assumed that her friend...Yoongi...came to pick her up...
I apologize for making you worry like this...

Yoongi: It's fine...
Thanks for the help...

Cashier: I'm sure she's fine...

If only the cashier knew how wrong she is...

Cashier: I hope you find her soon.
Good luck.

The cashier locks up the café and leaves.
And Yoongi walks to the table.

Yoongi: The cashier said that Stella stood right here...
She was on her phone...
I received Stella's message at 16:05 and I read and replied to it at 16:40...
Stella promised me that she would contact me and wait for me...

Yoongi sighs.

Yoongi: I know what to do...
But it will be invading her privacy...
To heck with privacy,Yoongi!!!
She's missing!!!
It's either this or you worry your ass off...

He takes out your phone easily cracks your phone's password...
Obviously it would be easy...since your password is literally 1324 =_=

Yoongi: Let's go into contacts and check if there's any clues...
Here are only a few contacts...
Dad.
Mom...
*sigh* It must be hard to lose a parent...
Yoongi...
Jung Leo...
She still has his number...but he's blocked.
Here's a Mr Jung and Mrs Jung.
Obviously Leo's parents.
They're not blocked and from what Stella told...
It seems they have a good relationship...
Let's check if she texted them anything about her whereabouts...

He checks all of your contacts and finds nothing...

Yoongi: Here's nothing...
Wait...
Here's a contact...
It's named "Hansol(airport guy)"
He's the one that was at the mall with that Jen girl...
He'll definitely know where she may be right now...I hope...

Yoongi sighs and Hansol goes offline.

Yoongi: That wasn't helpful....
Let's check her gallery...maybe she took some photos...Tae did say that Stella was talking to her phone when he went to wake her for breakfast this morning...it seemed like she was livestreaming or something...
Mhm? What's this?

He looks at a picture you took.

Yoongi: What is that?

Yoongi zooms into the picture...
He sees the arm and shoulder of someone in the corner of the picture.

Yoongi: By the look of the form...it looks like a guy...
A guy in his late 40s to early 50s maybe?
I have a feeling this guy knows something...or he's somehow involved in Stella's disappearance...

He goes out of the app and puts your phone away as he rubs his eyes.

Stella: Yoongi!!!! Help me!!!!

And then he hears you calling him for help.
He looks in the direction from where your voice came from.

Yoongi: Stella?!

Without a second thought he breaks into a sprint.

-End of chapter 9-

While waiting for Yoongi to pick you up...you got ambushed by two thugs. You got dragged behind the café into the woods. Yoongi is now searching for you and heard your cry for help. He is on his way to help you. Will you both be okay and get away unharmed? Find out on the next chapter of Fate. Thanks for reading💙
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