Author's pov

The branches of the trees creaked against the window making squeeky noises. The bed which looked vacant, lightly shifted as a foot came into view from under the bedsheet.

Jungkook looked outside as he squint his eyes open. He stretched and got off the bed with a sleepy expression.

He grunted as he saw the cloudy sky, making him feel to get back to bed. The door opened as another sleepy head peeked through the door.

''Good morning, Kookie.'' Taehyung mumbled in his deep voice.

''Morning, hyung. I see you are awake so early.''

''Early? We're late. Suga hyung woke me and Jimin up two minutes back. Hurry, we need to leave in ten minutes.'' Saying that Tae dashed out of the room.

''Ten minutes? Did I sleep that long.'' Jungkook mumbled to himself scratching the back of his head while looking for toothbrush.

Jimin and Jungkook were the last to reach downstairs. They were all waiting for them.

''Did you prepare for the presentation Jiminah?'' Suga asked while filling his mouth with some bread.

''Yes, I'm going to blow everyone's mind today.'' The younger replied enthusiastically.

But Jungkook's mind was absent. His eyes were scanning to meet someone. He looked over the couch, which was her usual sleeping space. But it was empty. He looked around the kitchen to see any signs if she were there.

''Jungkookie, eat something. What are you looking around for?'' Jin asked.

Jungkook shrugged and sat on the couch and ate the bread which was left for him. He thought to himself that she might have slept off in the basement. But he didn't have enough time to go and check.

They all left the house shortly.

Ara's pov

I couldn't believe my eyes. Is this even real? Am I really with them?

I ran towards them as they extended their hands and engulfed me in their warm hug. We didn't talk for a while, we just enjoyed each other's presence. I held onto them so tightly fearing that if I let go I might never see them again.

They took me to a place that seemed so familiar. I looked at them clueless, they smile at me as if they understood.

''Welcome home sweety.'' Dad exclaimed.

''We missed you Ara.'' Mom joined.

This is my home. My memories rushed back to me. I remember playing around these garden, chasing the butterflies as mom watered the plants. My first ride in the bicycle as dad clapped so happily at my success.

I stepped inside my house. The warm homely feel embraced me. I missed being here. I missed them. The living room looks just like how I remember. The pale green cushions on the white leather couch. The stain I made on the carpet while I sneaked dad's wine from the cupboard. Everything, every single part of my life with them rushed back to me.

''I see, you still have the bracelet.'' Mom joined me on the couch as she linked her arms with me.

''Do you remember how we chased around to make her remove it?'' Dad laughed as he reminisced those days.

They bought me this bracelet for my 10th birthday. I haven't removed it ever since. I just added more links to it, to fit me. This gift was so special for me.

One day I saw them fighting over something and that feared me that they might get separated and leave me alone. I cried a lot and slept through the whole night bawling. But they confronted me and told that was just a silly fight. They loved each other immensely and it's common to have some disagreements. And all this will only make their bond grow strong and firm. They will never leave me and I will always be there little angel Ara.

So this bracelet meant everything to me. It was the day I learned what love meant. How surreal and amazing it can be.