song of the chapter: when the party's over - billie eilish (idk why Wattpad is not showing the videos...)

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"Jihoon hurry up! He'll call in any second." Mom says to dad as she sits beside me on the couch, we have the laptop on the table in front of us.

My dad comes with a tray of cupcakes and hands it to us before sitting beside my mom and I.

Just as he sits, my brother's face comes to view in the laptop. Mom starts clapping and dad smiles at the sight of his son.

"Lee!" I exclaim as I see him.

My brother smiles before settling his camera and sitting down on the office chair, "Guys, I really miss you all." he says.

"Miss you too son, how are you?" My dad asks him, eating one of the cupcakes.

My dad is crazy for sweets.

Lee sighs but covers it up with a smile, "I'm fine," but then shakes his head, "Mandy and I are going through a rough patch right now, but I'm fine."

"Are you guys fighting?" Mom asks, concerned.

Lee nods, "I moved into an apartment while things settle down," he responds passing his hand through his light brown locks, "and I'm about to ask for a few weeks of vacation."

Mom nods, "That's good baby, you need a vacation for work."

My brother smiles, "Yeah, that's why I'm going to see you guys, and I am going to bring Kino with me."

And that's when the three of us scream in happiness, knowing that we will soon see Lee and his oldest son Kino soon. My brother and my nephew are coming home for a few weeks. Finally.

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The silence reigns between us three as we sit on a bench, Jimin's hand grasps the phone. Three rings are heard before a voice we all know well answers.

"Hi?" Jean asks, not knowing the number.

"Is this Jean?" Jimin asks.

"Y-yeah, who's this?" Jean responds, he stutters at the beginning.

Jimin chuckles, "I'm a friend of someone who knows you but that's not important right now," he pauses, "is it true that you'll have a baby soon?" Jimin inquires, staring at Jungkook and I.

I start biting my nails in nervousness. There's only two things that could happen: he hangs up or he insults the living daylights out of Jimin which could result in him hanging up.

"How did you–you know Bree?" Jean asks.

My heart stops. So it's true...

Bree is pregnant with his baby.

Jimin sighs ignoring Jean's question, "Tell me, why don't you want Bree to keep the baby?" Jimin responds.

Jean responds quickly, "That's between Bree and I, but if you really want to know well, I just don't want to take care of it," he says angrily, "anyway, I don't even know you and you shouldn't be inside people's business."

And then he hangs up.

We all stay quiet, looking at each other. Jimin places his phone on one of his pockets before sighing.

"That dude's a prick." Jimin says out loud.

Jungkook nods, "Tell me about it."

I need to talk to Bree. Right now.

"I can't believe this." I say as I get up and take my keys out of my purse.

"Baby?" Jungkook asks as I was about to start walking, he grasps my wrist.

"I promised her. I told her I would always be there for her," I say, "I didn't even believe her. But now she needs her family." I conclude.

Jimin nods, "She's done some messed up things, but you're right."

"Bree is still human, and we all make mistakes." I respond, taking them by surprise.

"So what will you do?" Jimin asks.

I take a deep breath before responding, "I'll go talk to her personally, so I'll leave early today."

"I'll go with you." Jungkook says.

I hug him, as a thank you.

Jungkook looks at Jimin, "Hyung, tell the professors we will be absent and please send us the work."

Jimin nods, "No problem, call me if anything."

We both nod before I continue my walk to my car. Jungkook holds my hand, anchoring me and all my mixed up feelings. He makes me feel safe, he is my home.

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The door in front of us makes me even more nervous, but I gulp before my knuckles touch it. I knock three times before her voice is heard.

"If it's Ana again, no I won't buy any other cake of yours. Thank you." she responds, her voice is raspy.

I sigh, "Bree, it's me," I pause, "and Jungkook. Can we talk?"

In a heartbeat, the door opens and a disheartened Bree appears before our eyes. Her red hair is pulled up into a messy bun, she is still in her pijamas and has a somber expression on her face. She sees me, and runs up to me, hugging me tightly before sobbing.

I hug her back, feeling horrible for even doubting her. Sure she did hurt me, tried to separate me and Jungkook; but she's my family. She's like my sister. Now, it's time for me to be there for her. Just like how she did, when I had gone home crying after Jungkook broke up with me.

I had told her it was because I had a bad day. But she still made sure I had forgotten about what had happened for a few hours.

"I'm sorry, Bree." I tell her as I pat her back.

She tries speaking but can't because she stares at Jungkook who stands behind me.

Standing up straight, leaving my embrace she answers, "I should formally apologize to you," she tells Jungkook before she glances at me, wiping her tears, "to the both of you."

I take notice of the small bump that had begun forming in her belly. I smile.

"But first, you should come inside," she lets us go into her apartment, "sorry for the mess. Today's my day off and I was about to start cleaning–"

Jungkook shakes his head, "It's okay."

Bree takes a few of the clothes on the couch and places them on the table before motioning us to sit. She stands while we sit.

"Would you like anything to drink?" she asks but Jungkook beats her up to it.

He stands up and responds, "You sit. I'll get us three some drinks from the kitchen. I lived here for a few months so I know where the drinks are." he leaves to the kitchen, leaving Bree and I.

I pat the spot beside me, and she sits there.

"There is no reason for you to be so kind to me after all I did." she chuckles, not believing what she sees.

I shake my head, "You are still my family, as I am still your family too."

Bree nods, "I'm sorry, Dae-Dae. I really am, and it's okay if you don't believe me. I understand–"

I take her hands in mine, "I forgive you, Bree." I tell her.

"And I do too." Jungkook replies from behind us, where he has a smile on his face.

"Thank you, thank you so much." Bree says before hugging me, and motioning Jungkook to get into the hug. Which he does.

It's rare for me to do author's notes on this book. Since this update is being posted in New Years I wanted to do one.

This year has been hard for all of us. 2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year, literally. But we have pulled through and now 2021 is coming.

I urge you all to continue staying safe, wearing masks and taking all the precautions you can. I really wish you all a happy new year. I hope for 2021 to be a year filled with love, blessings and many many good memories.

Love you guys. Thank you for your love and support always. I read all your comments and appreciate every single one of them, even if I don't respond sometimes. I appreciate the readers who always vote/comment on all the chapters (you know who you are), thank you, love you. And I also appreciate the  silent readers who don't vote but still love this story and the characters.

Thank you all.

I love you, truly. Happy New Years! See you in 2021.