I don't know how to feel about this show anymore. Those anonymous letters, one drama after another... It's supposed to be all about my Match, but I've barely seen Jimin lately. I didn't even get the chance yesterday. Going to that movie premiere was a new experience for me, though.

Suddenly, there were knocks on the other side. I opened the door and was greeted by Fred.

"Good morning, Ms. Lee. I came to notify you that the cruise will depart from the harbor in half an hour. So in the words of my wise Master: 'Get your party outfit and have fun without me!'"

A cruise!? Without Jungkook? Well, he did warn he would keep his distance...

"Did he give a reason as to why he isn't joining as the host of the show?"

"I'm afraid he did not, Ms. Lee. But you do not have to fret. It's very hard to get rid of Mr. Jeon. Now, if you may excuse me, I shall leave you to get dressed."

I bowed as he left. Just as I was about to close the door, it was yanked open again.

"Don't you miss me, Ms. Jimin's Match?" There stood Jimin, in his black shirt with two buttons open, his hands in his pockets, making him look extremely hot.

His presence was electrifying, the slight smirk on his lips sending my heart into a frenzy. 

"You look like a warning?

"What warning hunny?" He grinned

"A warning that I might fall for you harder" He laughed

"Stealing my lines?" he replied, stepping closer. "I heard about the cruise and thought I should join in on the fun."

His gaze was intense, making it hard to focus. "I knocked on your room a few times in the morning, but later left thinking you were busy."

"Busy dreaming about you," he said, his voice low and seductive. "Now, let's get you ready for that cruise. I have a feeling it's going to be unforgettable."

As he stood there, so close I could almost feel his breath, the confusion and drama of the past few days seemed to melt away. For this moment, it was just us, and the world could wait.

30 minutes later

I stood in front of the mirror, the soft light highlighting my white lace dress. The intricate lace hugged my figure perfectly, flowing down into a skirt that moved with me. As I adjusted the thin straps, the cool, smooth fabric felt like a second skin, modest yet alluring. The dress transformed me, making my eyes sparkle with confidence. I pinned back a loose curl, the final touch to my styled hair. Taking a deep breath, I slipped on delicate, strappy heels and fastened a silver bracelet around my wrist. 

I grabbed my purse as I rushed outside

"Quick Ms. Lee, get into this car" Fred yelled from a distance as I hopped inside the Lamborghini. 

"Y/n-ah!" Jen hugged me

"We saw your event yesterday! You did great in the Red Carpet!!" Kiara added

WAIT- How? They're not allowed to watch. My confused expression gave them an idea about what I was wondering.

"We blackmailed Fred and secretly watched the live" Taehyung explained giggling

"Oh my, what did you blackmail him with?"

"We once caught him drinking during his work hours, which is strictly restricted in the staff's policy."

I face-palmed as we talked with each other about the recent situations and views we're facing from the audience.

It all felt very peaceful. I had a wonderful time with my match, as we delved into conversations about our favorite books, travel destinations, and shared interests. We laughed over funny anecdotes, exchanged thoughts on current events, and even discovered some surprising common hobbies. 

"We've reached!" Taehyung exclaimed as we all boarded the cruise. It was incredibly luxurious!

"Woo-hoo!" we yelled, enjoying the blue sea.

"Hey, guys!" Lauren entered. "You look amazing!" he whispered in my ear.

"What's the point of whispering if we all heard you?" Ishan remarked, raising an eyebrow.

"Guys, Lisa's on fire!" Kiara yelled.

"What are you talking about? Y/N's the one killing it here!" Laurent said, defending me.

"Guys! LISA'S ACTUALLY ON FIRE!" Jennie shouted, her voice rising in panic.

"THROW HER INTO THE SEA ALREADY!" Jimin yelled as we all rushed to Lisa and dragged her into the water. Chaos erupted as a local threw a cigarette near Lisa's gown, which quickly caught fire.

"Damn, this party is getting wild," Iseul commented with a grin.

"My dress!" Lisa gasped, near tears. As I assessed the damage, an idea struck me.

"How about I give you a makeover!?" I exclaimed as everyone turned to look at me.

"You can do that?" Lisa asked, hopeful and surprised.

"Did you forget how Jungkook introduced me? I'm a fashion designer and my mind has a perfect plan to transform this burnt dress into something for the better." I responded.

"But you don't even have anything with you right now," Kiara added. I chuckled.

"Fred" I called out. "Can I get a paper and pen?" In an instant, he handed over the small writing pad from his pocket.

"Give me a twirl Lisa." She did what I asked. Analyzing, I noted a few things on the pad.

"Fred, please get me all these in my room, 207"

"In a moment" he bowed walking away

"Why don't we go to my room Lisa, and Jen and Kiara can accompany us?" They nodded as we all walked away

"I am looking forward to seeing what you have planned," Kiara said.

"Suree" I laughed as we entered my room

"Lisa, go get changed into this robe and get me the dress" Just then the room bell rang.

"Here's all the stuff you needed" Fred extended a bag. I thanked him as I got my stuff ready on the table.

"The dress!" Kiara handed me the dress

"It seems like an operation!" She giggled.

As I cut down a few parts of the dress, they watched me anxiously. I carefully selected intricate lace and some red beads to accentuate the dress's simplicity. I added delicate embroidery along the neckline and sleeves, incorporating a subtle shimmer that caught the light beautifully. From the white cloth, I made a heart shape and sewed red cloth and beads on the side.

My meticulous stitching and innovative design choices turned the once modest dress into a sophisticated, head-turning piece. This wasn't just about making a beautiful dress—it was about sharing my creativity and love for fashion.

"Done" I sighed ith relied. I looked behind and their reactions were priceless. Their eyes widened with amazement, and they couldn't stop complimenting the intricate lace and shiny decorations. 

"Wow, this is incredible!" Kiara exclaimed while Jennie marveled at the delicate embroidery, running her fingers gently over the stitches. They were genuinely impressed by how I turned a simple white dress into something so stylish and beautiful. 

"You have such a talent for this," Lisa embraced, praising me, and filling me with pride and happiness. Their enthusiastic reactions made all the hard work and creativity worth it.

"I'M EXCITED TO SHOW THIS TO THE BOYS!!" Lisa exclaimed as she ran away and we followed her

"OH MY GOD" Laurent yelled out as Lisa stood out the most "Did you just turn this dress-" 

"I did" I interrupted

"You've got talent!" Jimin said as he encircled my waist with his arms

"Aww, thanks" I hugged him as we all walked to the hall room.

"I need to share some gossip!" Taehyung whispered

"What is it?" I asked

"I think I saw Iseul giving a lap dance to our cruise captain" he laughed

"No surprise there" I added, laughing.

The evening flew by as we bonded over our love for adventure and curiosity about the world. It was a refreshing and memorable experience, leaving all of us eager for the next time we could get together and continue our engaging discussions.

As I glanced at my watch, I excused myself and walked outside.

Standing on the deck of the cruise ship, I felt the cool breeze gently brush against my face as I watched the sun dip below the horizon. The sky was painted with brilliant shades of orange, pink, and purple, reflecting off the calm ocean waters. The sound of the waves softly lapping against the hull added to the serene atmosphere. I leaned on the railing, soaking in the breathtaking view and feeling a deep sense of peace and contentment. 

"Things are going by too fast." I was startled at the sudden voice behind me

"Do you remember the time when I proposed to you in high school?" I glanced at Jennie who stood next to me admiring the ocean.

"I do" I uttered

"I somewhat blame myself for what happened between you and Ha-eun. I kept telling you to move out of her place and break all ties with her. I kept nagging you about it, to the point where I made it all seem trivial. I should've either sat you down for a serious conversation or let it be."

Then she went silent, and I contemplated my thoughts.

"I... I want us to give our relationship another chance Y/n..." I stare at her with wide eyes  

"I feel confused and overwhelmed. My feelings for you have remained as strong as ever, yet I'm growing some for Ishan... I don't know..."

I could feel her anxiety, her fear, and her confusion. I knew she was struggling to make sense of her feelings and was trying to find the right balance between her feelings for me and her growing feelings for Ishan.

"Our breakup was due to a lot of misunderstandings and third-party insinuations. Don't we owe it to ourselves to be together just for us?" She questioned as she gazed at me.

"Not allowing other people to ruin it this time?" She whispered, closing the gap between us.

My mouth gaped as I couldn't find the words to express my feelings. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I felt my heart race and my palms sweat.

"Perhaps it is time for you to find out who these feelings actually belong to. Is it for Ishan or for me?" She smiled as she leaned her head over my shoulder

"You're right. Either way, I'm not expecting you to answer right away about this" Her eyes shined as we both gazed at the sunset.

As we soon parted ways, I saw Iseul and Jimin talking next to the bar section. And looking at Jimin while talking, I could sense he was annoyed so I decided to walk up to them

"Um... I hope I'm not interrupting anything?" I asked.

"Not at all. I was just leaving," she said, walking away.

"Lol, what just happened?" I chuckled, still trying to process the scene.

"Iseul being Iseul. What else?" he sighed, gesturing for me to sit next to him.

"No, she's NOT being Iseul. The real Iseul would have thrown me a really good snarky remark... resulting in me kicking myself when I thought of a great comeback way too late. So, what's going on?" I asked

"Promise not to tell anyone?" he whispered, I nodded. All of a sudden he pulled my chair closer to him

"Okay, so you know how I said I was going to the beach yesterday? Well, I did. And don't take this the wrong way, but I was really hoping you would join me."

"Why would I take it the wrong way?"

"Because of what happened next." He sighed "So there I was, catching the waves and all... And Iseul showed up, flirting with me as always. So you know how it goes, one thing led to another, blah, blah and I ended up falling in her trap..."

There was an awkward silence

"Did you guys sleep together?" I questioned with a straight face

" What! No! I'm still not done with my story. We kind of fooled around a bit... But when it came to actually being serious, I... I couldn't do it. I kept seeing your face.

"Wow... I'm flattered. But I still don't understand where you're going with this."

"The thing is, I like you, Y/n! Though I'm gonna take some time to understand my feelings for you, for sure I have no feelings left for Iseul. I don't know whether we will be a couple after the show, but for sure I want us to be friends till the end...You're the first girl I'm pursuing to stay. Maybe not as a partner but as a friend who I can rely on."

"You don't have to answer right away about this." A whisper escaped his lips as he gazed down

I smiled and hugged him I smiled and clasped him in my arms.I knew that no matter what happened between us, I wanted to be in his life. I wanted to stay in his life as a friend and as someone who he could rely on, and I wanted him to be able to trust me and talk to me about anything.

"Also, Iseul and I did nothing. I just locked her in her room and ran away"

"For real?!" I burst into laughter hearing it. "Now I get it" I added

"Hey Jim" It was Ishan

"I need to borrow Jimin real quick! Please!" He pleaded as I nodded and Jimin walked away with him

First Jennie and now Jimin. Am I in some bad romantic comedy? Or are the producers messing with me again?

"Hey, Y/N," I found Taehyung and asked, "May I join you?"

"Why not," he said, settling next to me and handing me a glass.

"I was just looking for you. I grabbed some pineapple juice from the bar for you."

"Aww, thanks," I said, appreciating the gesture.

"I've been meaning to tell you something—"

"PLEASE, NOT YOU TOO!" I exclaimed without thinking, startling him.

"Poor boy," I muttered, feeling guilty.

"Should I leave?" he asked, looking nervous.

"No, no. Sorry. I was just... thinking out loud," I explained, feeling embarrassed.

"That's fine. I do the same sometimes," he reassured me.

"You do?"

"Of course. It helps me sort out my thoughts. Anyway, I've been meaning to ask you... Do you have any plans for July 27th?"

"That's the Saturday after the end of the show, right?"

"Right. I know this might come out of the blue, but would you like to be my date for a wedding?"

A WEDDING WHAT?

"Depends. Who's getting married? If it's you, I'll have to pass." I joked.

He replied with a mischievous smile and said "Why? Would you be my best woman?" We laughed

"It's my sister getting married. We're very close, and she's been bugging me to bring someone special..."

"What about Kiara? I thought you had a thing for her?" I saw his flustered face and I was right

"Your rival?"

"Well, I found out my sister is getting married to Kiara's cousin Vihaan. And they got some function where the girl's family and boy's family have a competition and that includes Dance Battle."

"Oh, In that case, How could I say no?" I smiled

"Awesome! My sister's gonna love you!"

"Oh yea-" 

All of a sudden I felt dizzy. I staggered and had to grip the wall to keep from falling. I took a deep breath and felt my heart rate return to normal. A sudden heaviness on my shoulders pulled me into deep sleep, smothering me like a warm, heavy blanket. Until it all went black... Hours or seconds, I didn't know how much time had passed. But there was silence, and there was nothing... and there was a familiar voice calling my name.

"Y/n... Y/n?"

Where... where am I?

And why do I feel so groggy?

"Gosh, you're awake!" I cleared my vision and found Jimin

"Here, have some water" He helped me lean back on the headboard and got me some water

"Jimin, what happened? Why am I in my room?"

"Don't you remember what happened?" He asked

"Umm, not really. I think I was talking to Taehyung and then it all went dark suddenly."

"Okay, so you pretty much remember everything." He answered, "That's good. It means you didn't hit your head when you passed out." He added

"Passed out?"

"Yeah someone put some sleeping powder in your drink. But I heard it was a normal dose, and we found a bottle of that medicine at the bar. Seems like you got someone else's glass." He explained

"Oh..."

"You've been out of it for ages."

"Ages? How long was I out? What time is it?" I asked

"Umm, eleven, I think?"

"In the night? That's like what, fifteen minutes?" I sighed in relief

"Try in the morning." He remarked, laying back on the bed.

My jaw dropped.

I WAS ASLEEP FOR TWELVE HOURS?

"No worries, You didn't miss much. Most people were worried about it, anyway. The crew doesn't want to get sued." He explained

"By the way... How come you're in my room?"

"Yeah, I've felt bad what happened yesterday, to be honest. So I kind of kept an eye on you. Just to make sure you don't need a doctor or something."

Jimin has been with me for the last twelve hours!? Even though we're on a cruise, he could have enjoyed the late-night party that was planned.

"Thank you. Seriously. It must have been terribly boring to just watch me lie there" I looked embarrassed. But then I felt his hand patting my head

"Not really" He giggled "It was actually hilarious. You talk in your sleep." He remarked playfully

"I do!? What did I say?!"

"Are you kidding me? I'm not gonna give away my ammo just like that. Besides you should probably sleep some more." He commented

"Hey, I just slept for twelve hours!"

"Well, If you want me to keep you company and warm you up in this cold night..." He quipped flirtatiously

Thinking about it, I'd love to spend some quality time with Jimin... not to mention having someone to share my bed with.

"In that case... Please stay"

"I was hoping you'd say that!" He jumped out of bed "Lemme grab some juice and snacks" He rushed out of the room

Uhh, what is he planning?-

"I'M BACK!" He panted

"You were quick-"

"I think I forgot to mention-" He locked the door "I stole this from Fred" He took out the iPad he had hidden inside his jacket.

"You're a little stealer aren't you" I chuckled. He giggled as he kept his jacket on the chair and joined me inside the warm blanket.

"Let's watch a movie! I recommend The Notebook." He said setting up the iPad.

Nestled comfortably on the bed beside Jimin, I felt the warmth of the shared blanket envelop us. Laughter bubbled up between us as the romantic comedy unfolded, each joke and playful scene making us giggle. Jimin's eyes sparkled with amusement, his smile brighter than the screen. My heart fluttered every time our eyes met, the shared joy creating a palpable connection. We exchanged playful banter, our shoulders brushing against each other. The lightheartedness of the movie perfectly mirrored the blissful ease I felt in his company.

AT 2:00 PM

As soon as the clock hit 2, we freshened up and went out to the dining area for lunch.

"Hello!!!" Taehyung hopped on Jimin, whereas Jennie hopped on me

"Are you okay now?" Ishan inquired

"I'm fine. Let's get some food now!"

We sat down and were served a delicious meal. The food was delicious and the company was even better.

We laughed and chatted about a wide range of topics. It was an enjoyable lunch.

An abrupt scream startled us...

"OH MY GOD! THE SHIP IS SINKING!"