After my success in trapping both Jueun and Chenle in the makeshift bathroom, I left the premises to retreat back to the second floor. The amusement I had let something completely skip my mind. That is, until I was finally back upstairs. There I saw Ten and Taeyong near the drink table. A smile was stretched across Ten's face like nothing ever happened.

     Is it crazy to say that he looks happier with Taeyong? Is it also funny how the song coming from the band could fit this situation so well?

     " Congratulations 넌 참 대단해, congratulations 어쩜 그렇게  (Congratulations you're so amazing, congratulations how could you be so fine)?"

     I felt a complete drop seeing Ten catch my stare, widening his eyes and smile at the same time. "Johnny!" he called to me. I was surprised he could recognize me under my Willy Wonka costume I was able to quickly make up while at Hyunji and Jisung's.

     My gaze dropped while ducking my head. I didn't have the strength to talk to him or Taeyong anytime soon.

     "아무렇지 않아 하며 날 짓밟아 (how could you trample on me)?"

     A hand gently fell onto my shoulder before I could start walking away. I traced the arm with my eyes up to reveal Ten. Taeyong was just behind, staring at me with deep blue colored contacts to go with his Jack Frost costume.

     "I've been trying to get ahold of you ever since Friday night," Ten told me, still his hand resting on my shoulder. I jerked away from his touch.

     "It seems the only thing you have ahold of is Taeyong," I retorted while refusing to look him in the eyes. "Congratulations, you jerk."

     "Congratulations 어떻게 이래? congratulations 넌 절대 내게? (Congratulations, how could you do this? Congratulations, you won't ever come back to me)."

      While walking off, I could just hear Ten call to me one last time before the music and people surrounding us drown out his voice.

      "I want to explain! Johnny, I—"

     —don't love me anymore... I get it.

     And just in time for a slow song, huh?

     I can't believe he actually had to guts to show up tonight. We were supposed to go together as dates, and now he's here with Taeyong. I didn't even know he had an attraction towards guys. He seemed straight from all the other times I've seen him around.

     A blue blur suddenly shot into my vision as I collided with a figure. I steadied the quick person, realizing it's Jeno. His face paint was starting to melt and his skin started to lightly show in certain places. His white beard no longer was on his face, but around his neck. Jeno just seemed completely out of breath.

     "What's up with you?" I asked in a concerned tone.

     Jeno blew air out of his mouth, fanning his face with his hands. "I really need some air." He pushed passed me, running down the stairs.

Jeno's P.O.V

     Just seconds ago, I was having fun with Renjun. Dancing and laughing like normally. The band was amazing, the people were incredibly friendly, Renjun was just so...

     I pushed away whatever was coming to mind with my gut twisting. I moved passed Johnny, wiping my sweating brow. Whatever is happening to me, I don't like it.

     The cool night air hit me hard, but relieved me from feeling overheated inside the barn. Once the slow song picked up, Renjun decided to joke around and wrap his arms around my neck, pretending to slow dance. At first, I went with it, snaking my arms around his waist and laughing, but then it started to feel too real.

     A week ago I wouldn't have run off. I would have played along and not think of it as anything different. The only thing I could picture during that moment was his head leaning on my shoulder and me holding him closer.

     I shook my head violently, trying to erase my current state of mind.

     "Why aren't you enjoying the party?" a lonely voice asked me. "It seems to be bang bang banging in there."

     I tilted my head to the side, looking at G-Dragon rested against the barn with a bottle of a clear reddish liquid lazily held in his hand. His eyelids were dropping with a tired and drained look.

     "The question is why do you look so worn out when you're hosting?" I asked to avoid his question.

     "Just feeling a little down. Someone's playing with my emotions." He brought the bottle to his lips, letting a splash of alcohol fall in his mouth. "After I drown out my feelings, I'll be in the party mood."

     I cocked my head to the side. "Do you think it'll numb my feelings too?"

     G-Dragon let out a chuckle. "I don't think thirteen-year-olds should be drinking alcohol." The bottle was set on the ground as G-Dragon plopped down next to it, leaning against the barn wall. He gave the grass beside him a pat for me to sit down as well.

     The red paint on the old barn was starting to chip with age and could peel off with my light touch while I slid down next to the host of the party. The legend himself.

     "Tell me your struggles," G-Dragon prompted.

     A slow sigh ran passed my lips while my head hung low. I picked at the grass while thinking of how to explain what I was feeling. "There's this guy who's been my best friend for a long time. Recently, I've been kind of awkward around him because I think the way I feel about him is changing. He makes me nervous. Everything he does, the way he looks..." My hand pulled the red beanie off my head and clutched it while the other hand ran through my messy hair.

    "So, you're falling in love with your best friend, huh?" G-Dragon huffed a laugh. His eyes traveled between the stars above. "Been there done that."

     "I think I like a guy, but I'm not gay."

     "Well, sometimes you're gay, but then you're not gay. And sometimes you're bi, but we don't know what that is. It's all or nothing here."  G-Dragon made hand gestures, going from side to side with each point. "Sometimes you're falling for someone, but you're also standing. At the same time, you're sitting, but lying down. Then you're flying, and also swimming. Now you're just in your room with him,but then a girl." His tone began to get louder as he continued. "And now there's three guys and two girls with you and you don't even know how you ended up here!"

     I gave him a long and confused stare as G-Dragon held his head in his hands in distress. "Okay... thanks for the inspiration?"

     After another second of being tense, G-Dragon loosened up and turned his head in my direction."You just have to go with the flow, my friend. It's not bad to be gay, but it's not bad to be straight. And-"

     "THAT'S ENOUGH, THANK YOU!"

(A/N): it's been a hot minute since I updated this, huh?? XD