Pretentious

Like a tourist guide, Rana Mae showed Kaleb around. It's not a park or a mall he could enjoy, but as a kid in heart, he was happy seeing new people.

She almost forgets about the brushes still in her hands. She only noticed it when she saw Kaleb glaring at it.

Rana showed him that she is giving the brushes she gets to the make-up stylist.

The stylist wasn't aware why she is handling those brushes but she accepts it anyway, then Rana left with Kaleb eating his bread happily.

She is panicking from the inside. This is not the first time she did it for the seven of them, but it still feels new to her.

The only truth she told them is that she has chocolates and some other foods inside, that she could not eat afraid of gaining weight.

Those chocolates were from her fans to share with The Weekends. They know that Rana is giving them chocolates because Kaleb unintentionally talked about it once in an interview.

He really said he likes her because she gives him delicious food and it makes him happy.

Instead of getting mad at her, and to add there is no reason for them to get mad, her fans gave her more not knowing she's been avoiding the group.

I mean, they denied the dating rumors even after dating him.

How could she not? Jin's career is at its peak, and dating rumors will spark a love-and-hate relationship with his fans.

Rana knows what it feels like to lose fans and lose the career she had once.

She knows how hard it was for them to get that far, especially in their industry. Because there is certainly someone better and more handsome or beautiful than them.

But hard work sure pays off. Now that they are reaping what they sow, sabotaging his career is never in her mind.

"You know what I don't understand?" Rana looks at him with questions written all over her face. "We love our fans as much as they do love us, but sometimes I don't get why they have to hate the people we loved and I don't see the need of spreading hate.."

Rana could not speak. She did not see that coming from him. Well, he is the youngest among them, and given the chance, he is either eating or playing with V or with the eldest. "I understand our fans."

"Do you?" they turned around at the same time to the emotionless Uno who was carrying food. Maybe it's for both of them. "That's the reason why you are hurt and suffering."

Rana narrowed her eyes at him making Kaleb laugh, "That's mean." He said looking at the food. "Is that mine?" He is smiling from ear to ear!

Uno simply nodded his head and proceed to his favorite hobby, roasting his best friend with the truth. "That's mean but I am not lying." Uno laughs as he is enjoying the food. "She knows it herself."

"But I find it sweet and thoughtful," they switched their attention to the innocent kid devouring his food. "Because we all know that until now they hold each other's heart. Sometimes being in a relationship with the person you love is not enough."

Uno crossed his arms in front of him, "Why is that so?" with his French accent.

"Why do you ask me? Ask them," he said innocently.

Rana hugs Kaleb, and he instantly blushes. "Don't take advantage of her, Kaleb." Saddened by what Uno said, Kaleb slowly pulled out from the hug when Rana pulled and insisted on the hug.

"It's just a hug, Gramps," she grumbled while still hugging the child.

"You are spoiling them too much. Don't spoil them. You are not responsible enough to baby him." Rana is upfront and honest, but her best friend is savage and nonchalant. He does not care about her feelings anymore.

"Ouch," Kaleb said laughing.

None of the three dared to talk after that. Rana and Uno know each other well, this is why they chose to keep quiet about their thoughts.

In fact, Rana Mae knows that what Uno said was right. Well, he is always right.

That is the truth and reality of Rana's life. She's afraid of taking risks again. Unlike, when she was just starting her career because before she doesn't care about a single thing.

When the boys gathered, their manager could not stop scolding Kaleb. He is watching their weight for their comeback but then there's Kaleb who couldn't say to a food.

Eljin's face couldn't be painted when he found out how much chocolate he ate.

He is like a mother figure to the six of them since he is the oldest.

He can't even blame Rana for giving him chocolates.

"You were a good listener before, Kaleb." Jin said exasperatedly. They could hear him talk fast like he was rapping a certain line from their song.

Kaleb doesn't know how to react, he wanted to laugh but he was afraid that he'll get mad even more. "I'm sorry it was my fault I didn't ask anyone of you."

Jin could only sigh as an answer, "Kaleb, what do you have to say?" Nathan said upping his game as the officiator.

With a low voice, "Next time can you please ask your fans to get me a non-fattening chocolate?"

"Kaleb," none of them could laugh when they heard Jin's warning tone.

Rana already knew he is annoyed just by hearing how his voice changed, "Kaleb, next time we should ask your brothers first. You know how Jin is worried when one of you has to skip meals. He is just worried you get sick. Don't give him a headache, okay? Especially Nathan."

They looked at her, she didn't even notice her tongue slipped. Jin smirks as her ears turn red, "I'm sorry." he slowly bows his head as everyone pats him on the back.

Yep, in their world, they have to maintain a certain figure to look pleasing to the eye. It's sad and heartbreaking but it is the truth we have to face in everyday life.

The day went extra noisy because of the boys. They are all present in the area, so expect the chaos that is about to happen.

But they know how to stay in their lanes, all they did was watch Jin and laugh at him every time they could.

The company car fetched them, and when it was time to say goodbye they all look like a kid being sent to a daycare.

There were endless hugs, and just like that, the six of them didn't even notice it was already night.

"I know you're going to miss my handsome face, but I don't want you guys to be sad and heartbroken not seeing my face." Everyone inside bursts out laughing when they saw Jin handing everyone a collage of his face with different emotions.

Kaleb hops in closer to him, happy. "Thank you, Eljin." He appreciates little things.

Harold laughs happily as he keeps staring at his face, while Uno does not care a little bit. They are roommates all of his life, what's there to miss? "I had enough of your face."

Jimmy found it cute that he already took pictures of him with Jin's face. Everyone's attention went to V who was staring at it and then throws it without hesitation. "I captured that!" Jin said with his phone in his hand.

He simply shrugs his shoulder and laughs, "It was just a joke, bro!"

But it was too late, Jin already posted it and reported it to the fans. "Reporter Jin is at it again," Jimmy said laughing at the reaction of the fans. "The fans said you should find a wife!"

No one laughed except him and Rana, the laugh that says, that's not funny. But I am going to laugh because it's uncomfortable.

I mean, if I am in the moment I would joke that way. But Jimmy could not read the situation right now.

Nathan pats his shoulder as he led him out of the place without looking back, "That was awkward." V commented fanning himself with his hands. "I'll go ahead, Rana." He even winked at her before walking.

Kaleb walks toward her, leaning closer and carefully watching her reaction. "I don't find it awkward. Because someday we'll have our own family. Right?"

Uno laughs a little. This kid is really innocent, "You still have a lot to learn. Come here. I'll teach you." he looks confused and curious at the same time. He waved his goodbye and smiled at her.

"I don't know, but I am sure I told everyone about us." this guy is unbelievable. He is really talking it out with her?!! Is he really confirming their break-up after ghosting him???

"Ah," she answered awkwardly. I mean, how do you answer an ex?

Confusion is written all over his face as he walks away from her scratching the back of his head, "Oh, did I miss talking it out with Jimmy?"

If Rana can turn herself from an emoji she would because her emotions are all over the place. "He's weird."

"He is an introvert. So it's given that he doesn't know how to end a conversation without making it weird and ended up with weird and embarrassing himself." Rana commented laughing while watching him.

Manager Nim pats her on the shoulder and gave her a jacket, "Years of being with him. Of course, you'd know him."

Rana gets shy with the comment. It's music in her ears that some people are recognizing her as part of his life, even if it's all in the past.

Shavinna thought that their day would never end.

It's not the first time that they have been in a lock-in taping, but it's tiring now that she has to act with her best friend's ex.

She could not see him just like before.

Because Eljin was a sweet and caring boyfriend. He is sometimes full of himself and strict, but when he loves, he loves.

She lays beside the sleeping Rana Mae. Both of them are exhausted to death. But they were trained to endure.

Imagine dancing for the whole day, to only have a water break.

Imagine singing until you exhaust your strength to sing more.

She couldn't help but smile when she remembers something that happened before.

Rana Mae is a sleepy head just like Uno, it doesn't need time for her to fall asleep. Even with a mask on her face, if she's on the bed she will fall asleep.