"You okay?"

My thoughts were drowned out by Kevin's voice.

"Y-Yeah. I just..." Ibinalik ko ang mga mata sa kabilang dako ng daan kung saan ko nakita si Yeri at nakita ko sila ng kasama niyang lalaki na naglalakad pa rin. I am not seeing things! She really is with a man!

"You just?" Kevin raised a brow.

"N-Nothing." I stammered.

I sipped on my glass of water to avoid his accusing eyes.

"Really? You look like you've seen a ghost."

"Hindi, ano ba. Kumain na nga tayo," sabay tawa ko nang peke.

Kumain nga kaming pareho at nang matapos ay agad ding bumalik sa mga hotel na tinutuluyan dahil pareho pang may trabaho kinabukasan.

The next day, I woke up on my usual time and changed into my leggings and racer back to take a thirty-minute jog. When I got home, I took a cold shower and ate my breakfast after. I then prepared to wait for the service outside the building.

Maaga pa kami dahil magpe-perform pa ang BTS. We were given a separated room from other artists and we got there a few minutes before the boys.

Abala kami sa pag-aayos nang pumasok sila at bumati sa amin. They then went to their designated seats after changing into their performance clothes and we started doing their makeups.

Halos hindi na ako makalinga pa sa ibang direksiyon dahil sa sobrang pagkaabala. We are chasing our time so we really have to make it quick and with no mistakes so we won't have to repeat.

"How was your day yesterday?" Jimin asked while I was busy with his cheeks.

"Fine," matipid na sagot ko.

"I heard you were with Kevin."

Napatigil ako at nakipagtitigan sa kaniya. I nodded when my eyes met his'.

"We went out for a quick dinner. How did you know?" I asked curiously.

"We ran by him yesterday and he told us he's with you."

"I see." I nodded and continued doing his makeup.

Nang sa wakas ay natapos kami, nakahinga ako nang maluwang. I stretched to ease the numbness of my back and closed my eyes for a bit.

After a while, they were informed that they'll be starting in just a few minutes so they went out and prepared on the backstage.

Isinalampak ko ang sarili sa couch nang makalabas silang pito. Nahilot ko ang sentido nang maramdaman ang kaunti pang pananakit ng ulo dala pa rin ng hangover ko dahil sa pag-inom noong isang araw.

"Are you okay? You look sick." Yeri suddenly appeared in front of me with an obvious worry in her eyes.

Pinakatitigan ko siya ng ilang sandali, iniisip ang nakita noong nakaraan. She was with a man, and I am certain it was not Jungkook! But I thought something's going on between the two of them? Is she... cheating on him?

Sumama ang templa ng mukha ko sa naisip. Kung tama ang hinala ko, sigurado akong hindi ko siya mapapatawad.

"Hey-"

"I'm fine. It's just a little hangover," I answered her with a small smile, sounding dismissive.

Nakita kong bahagya siyang natigilan. Malamang ay napansin niya ang bahagyang pagsusungit ko. Sa huli'y pinili niya na lang na huwag pansinin iyon at ngumiti sa akin.

"Alright. Would you like to take a medicine?" She offered genuinely and I almost slapped myself for instantly feeling guilty. She just looked innocent! And her face seemed like that of an angel who cannot make any wrong!

"No. I'm good." I smiled at her awkwardly.

"Are you sure? I may have a medicine in my bag." She still insisted.

Umiling ako. "I'm really fine. It's not something to worry about."

She sighed. "Alright. But tell me if you'd like to take the medicine, okay?"

I nodded. "Alright. Thank you."

She smiled in response and excused herself.

I sighed and mentally scolded myself for acting like a brat. Wala naman siyang ginagawang masama sa 'kin pero dahil naiinis ako ay napagsusungitan ko tuloy siya. Hindi ko lang kasi mapigilan. If she's in a relationship with Jungkook, why was she with another man last night?

She should treat herself lucky that a promising and wonderful man like Jungkook is in love with her... or is he?

Napabuntong hininga ako nang maramdamang unti-unti na namang umiinit ang ulo. Bago pa ako tuluyang masakop no'n ay tumayo na lang para lumabas.

Naglakad ako sa pasilyo. Plano kong bumaba para humanap ng makakain. Nang makakita ako ng mapagbibilhan ay agad akong um-order at naghintay na ma-i-serve iyon.

When my food arrived, I went back to the floor we're in. I can't take my time because the boys may come back in any minute and we'll have to do their makeups again for the awarding.

Tama nga sa naisip ko, matapos ko lang maubos ang kinakain ay dumating silang pito.

I stood up from the couch and faced their way. My eyes got in contact with Jungkook for a few seconds but I immediately retreived mine. I don't know but seeing his eyes just makes me reminisce that scene on the corridor and the scene last night.

Ilang sandali ay ibinalik ko ang mga mata sa kanila. My heart hammered when my eyes met his for the second time. God, he's not looking away!

I cleared my throat nervously and looked away. To avoid another eye contact, I chose to just go to Jimin's seat and ready the makeup brushes I am going to use.

We took our time doing their makeups. They were dashing with their suits and hairstyles that complimented their makeups well.

The award show ended with the group carrying a lot of awards. Well, what would you expect from a phenomenal group?

They took selfies and posted it on their social medias before we left the venue. They asked us for dinner with them and we all gladly accepted it... except for Yeri who said that she still has something to do.

I eyed Jungkook and waited for his reaction. I saw him clenched his jaw for a short period of time and immediately went back to being poker-faced.

Napalunok ako, bahagyang nasaktan na ganoon ang epekto ng sinabi ni Yeri sa kaniya. He's like controling himself not to burst and containing the anger within him.

He's...

Muli na namang nagtagpo ang mga mata naming dalawa. His lips parted a bit, like as if he wasn't aware that someone's watching him. Iniwas ko ang mga mata at piniling kausapin na lang si Chae Soo at Sae Young. Matapos ang ilang sandali ay naglakad na rin kami upang umalis.

We went to a well-known restaurant. We were guided into a room reservation, making it more private. Pagdating namin, nakahanda na ang mga pagkain. Sa sobrang dami niyon ay talagang halos punuin na ang kabuuan ng mahabang lamesa. It was stocky-designed table where people sits on the floor.

Napatagal ang titig ko roon, medyo namamangha sa dami noon. When will I ever get used to this? Korean people really likes to eat a lot of foods, so I should not feel surprised anymore. I should really get myself used to it.

Magkakatabi kaming umupo na mga makeup artists kasama rin ang ilang stylists. Sa harap naman namin ay ang pito na kung titingnan ay aakalain mong pinagkaitan ng pagkain sa loob ng isang buwan.

I stopped myself from laughing when Jin excitedly surveyed the table. His hands were even put together as he rub it.

Kung iisipin, sobrang swerte naming mga makeup artists at stylists nila. Sino ba naman ang hindi su-swertehin kung ganitong nagagawa naming kumain kasama ang isang kilalang grupo. Ah, hindi lang pala kilala kun'di isa sa mga pinaka tinitingalang grupo sa mundo ngayon.

This is a previlege for us. We are so lucky to be the makeup artists of such generous and awesome men. Hindi kasi nila iniisip ang katayuan nila sa buhay. They socialize with all people, no matter if the person's well-known or just a normal and simple being.

We started eating and the boys kept on talking and laughing so we couldn't help but to laugh with them, as well. They make such good jokes! 'Yon nga lang ay maraming hindi ko masabayan dahil bukod sa sariling lengguwahe nila ang kanilang ginagamit, kadalasan pa'y ang mga biro na sinasabi nila ay may koneksiyon sa kanilang kultura kaya sila lang din ang nakakaintindi.

Doon ko lang natantong ako lang pala talaga ang hindi koryano sa aming lahat. I never felt being left out even once that I haven't even noticed that.

Napasulyap ako sa cellphone ko nang umilaw iyon. I saw an email from Kevin and since they were all busy laughing and talking, I decided to read the email he sent.

[email protected]

I need your opinion about something. What time are you going home?

[email protected]

I'm not sure. I'm having dinner. Maybe in an hour.

[email protected]

Alright. I'll wait in front of the hotel you're staying.

[email protected]

Bakit? Hindi ba pwedeng magbigay ako ng opinyon sa email?

I arched my brow.

[email protected]

Hindi.

[email protected]

Bakit?

I smirked wickedly, thinking now on how to piss him.

[email protected]

Basta! Andaming tanong!

I laughed. Napakagat nga lang ako sa labi nang makitang tiningnan ako ni Jungkook at Jimin.

[email protected]

Ikaw na nga humihingi ng pabor, ikaw pa masungit.

[email protected]

Pagbigyan mo na. Libre na lang kita Samgyeopsal.

I couldn't contain my laugh anymore. I let out a bark of laughter, only enough so I wouldn't acquire much attention from the group but my laugh didn't escape the maknae line's ears.

"Sorry..." I awkwardly apologized and put my phone away.

Nakita ko kung paanong sumunod ang mga mata ni Jungkook sa cellphone ko. That made me gulp for no reason. Tuloy pakiramdam ko'y nahuli ako sa akto ng isang matinding kasalanan.

I cleared my throat to at least get his attention and so he would stop staring at my phone.

He stared seriously at me, now without any emotions. When will he ever stare at me with emotions? Seriously, he looks like a robot most of the time! He just doesn't really care about anything!

Nakipagtitigan ako sa kaniya, hindi gustong magpatalo kahit unti-unti nang nagigiba ang pader na itinayo ko. Jimin saved me when he asked me.

"Why were you laughing, Tryza?" He asked, smiling and enthusiastic.

"I..." Napatingin ako sa cellphone ko. "I was just talking to..." My eyes went back to Gguk and he seemed like he's waiting for me to continue, though his eyes still looked serious. Damn, I feel like I'm making up things! "...someone. Yeah. I was talking to someone." I smiled at Jimin.

He smiled back at me and continued talking to the other guys. Napabuntong hininga ako nang sa wakas ay nawala ang atensiyon nila sa akin.

Muli kong ibinalik ang tingin kay Jungkook pero wala na siya sa inuupuan niya. I looked around and saw him in the far corner, his back on us, and his phone on his ear.

"Eodiya?" I heard him but I didn't understand. "Naega ganda."

When he turned around, our eyes met. He still wore the same serious expression. He looked away and started walking in a fast pace until he reached his hyungs. He whispered something into RM's ear and I saw RM nodding. After that, since the other people were busy talking, he just left in a hurry without anyone noticing except for me.

When he left, I went even more quite. They tried engaging me to a conversation and I also tried my best to be responsive but my mind would always fly to the reason why he left.

I was in wonder and confusion. But deep within me, I know that I have a lot of speculations. And everything includes Yeri.

And I know it's not healthy... because I am badly affected. And I don't like it. I feel like I was being consumed by a spiral and slippy hole that it's impossible to crawl my way up again. I was trapped and caged with my... with my feelings for him.

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A/N: Expect Chapter 9 tonight! Merry Christmas!