CHAPTER 7

I plopped down on my bed and stared at the ceiling, I thought back to what I did at the university. It was a really dangerous thing to do, I did like Alanna but it was stupid of me to ask her out like that. I was always being stalked, I barely had enough privacy, and the only private place for me was our dorm and BigHit. I was putting Alanna's reputation at stake, I didn't even think of what could have happened to her, she could get hurt too. I was selfish that I put my feelings in front of everything.

But, despite that being dangerous, I smiled at the thought of me going on a date with Alanna. There was no doubt that I was attracted to her after we met, she stuck in my mind ever since we met in that park, I always felt the need to be near her. She was beautiful, she seemed shy at first but as she warmed up, I could tell she was beautiful inside out. No wonder the other members liked her the first time they met. She's a great person.

I got up from my bed and went to the bathroom and cleaned myself. I sat down on my bed and read the script we got for our comeback live. I memorized my parts and looked through the other members as well, we had to be careful about making mistakes, so we often look through all the parts in case we had to help each other.

After I finished reading, I looked at my phone and went to Weverse, I commented on several posts, and I was really glad that they made the application. The posts our fans made were hilarious, it always made my day to see their posts. After doing that, I put down my phone and went to sleep.

*

"Yeonjun, time to wake up" I heard our Manager's voice and I slowly got up from my bed. I was really tired but I got up anyway, I went to the other members' room to see our Manager having a hard time waking up Beomgyu.

"Let me do it," I said and pinched Beomgyu's butt. He yelled aloud, "OW!" And sprang up from his bed, he rubbed his butt and pouted at me. I just chuckled and ruffled his hair, I went out to the kitchen and take out six bowls, I took everyone's cereal out and prepared mine. I called our Manager to eat, I always felt bad for our Manager since he always woke up first, slept late, and prepared everything we needed. I always did the least I could if possible.

"Right, I have to tell you. You, Soobin, and Taehyun cannot go to class today." He said and sat down. He prepared himself a bowl of cereal and munched on it.

"A staff informed us yesterday," I replied, I bit my lower lip and looked at our Manager. He probably noticed it too and raised his eyebrow at me.

"Uh, I need to ask you something." I started, and he put down his spoon indicating he was listening.

"I know it has not been long since we debut but I was thinking whether it's possible to go on a date?" I mumbled, I knew it's almost impossible to date an idol, and telling our manager this was probably not the best idea. But, if I informed him about this sooner, I thought it could help me in the future too.

"Hm, it's probably the best not to date right now. But, you guys are hardworking and I do not doubt that dating is going to affect your work. I trust you guys in that. And actually, I was a bit surprised that you guys absolutely did not pay attention to dating before, I find that really amusing. Ah, right, is it another idol?"

"No, I met her in the park I always go to. I was being stalked and I hid, she suddenly came and we had to hide. And she's also a freshman at our university and also in the same class as our younger members." I filled him in briefly.

He nodded, seeming to be in deep thought, "I don't know which one is better, a celebrity or non-celebrity. And the most important thing you have to worry about is your fans, some are going to support you and some will not. That girl might get exposed to social media or even worse get hurt. You have to be extremely careful about it.." the other members also came out and sat down with us. They probably heard what we were talking about.

"Well, let me continue. Listen to me clearly, I know it's impossible not to fall in love and we will never be against that. But, your status is not really ideal to put out your private lives. If you want to date, I am not going to stop you, but think through everything before you do it. Planned out every detail, you know well that your private matters are not safe outside. And another thing, are you guys close with 'His Girl'?" We all nodded, I was suppressing a smile when he called Alanna 'My Girl'.

"I think it's better not to hang out much, you don't have to cut off interaction, but keep it private. Not all students will keep your secrets as they do in high school, though the university has rules, we don't know what a person is capable of." He finished, the members looked a bit sad, I was too. But, we all understood it was for the best.

After the long discussion, we got ready and went to work, I decided to inform Alanna of our whereabouts and the discussion we had that morning, except for the dating part, I needed to talk to her about that in person. It was a relief when she said she understood.

*

I told my Mom about Yeonjun from the beginning and I was glad she was very supportive of it. She was a bit worried about him being an idol and told me to be very careful. I also didn't know how things will turn out, and I felt a bit cautious since things were going too well. I was worried too. I did not know what was in store for me and neither was I scared about it, I had made a decision and I was determined to stand my ground.

I was getting ready for class when I got a text from Yeonjun, he told me about what their manager said, I completely agreed with it too. I was actually getting uncomfortable at the stares, no one said anything to me but I knew I did not really look that great to them. I had Haeun to hang out with so I won't feel lonely without the guys. Thinking of Haeun I called her and asked her to wait for me at the campus.

We went inside the lecture hall and sat down, I looked around but there was no sign of the guys, I guessed they had a schedule. I and Haeun literally become best friends on the second day we met. Our personalities were really compatible so we got along well.

"What?! I was going to scold you for leaving me with Soobin, but girl, tell me everything!" Haeun exclaimed when I told her about the date. I told her everything from the beginning and she kept on squealing as if we did something really particular.

"God... I wish I have someone to date too, I am way too lonely. I don't even have anyone to talk to except you and I read our lecture topic in advance." She pouted, and I just laughed at her cuteness.

"Well, who said there is no one?" I said and raised an eyebrow suggestively, she threw her empty juice box at me and blushed. I knew Soobin was a great guy and there was no doubt there definitely was an attraction between them.

I got a text from Soobin, I looked around to see whether he was secretly looking at us, but I didn't see him anywhere.

Soobin

Hey, can you perhaps give me your friend's number?

I giggled and looked at Haeun, "Someone wants your number~" Her eyes widen, and took my phone and read the text. Her face reddened and gave me back my phone completely flustered.

"So, do you want me to give him?" I asked.

She moved around her seat clearly embarrassed about the situation. She mumbled out, "If you want to, " and quickly got up saying she had to use the toilet. I laughed at her actions and decided to tease Soobin too.

Alanna

My friend? Who?

Soobin

You know who I am talking about.

Alanna

No, I don't. Who is she?

Soobin

You are so mean.

Alanna

No, I am not. I am just confused. 😊

Soobin

Then, can you give me Haeun's number?

I giggled at the text. I probably looked crazy but I was too excited to even care.

Alanna

Why don't you just ask her?

Soobin

I can't believe I am friends with you.

Alanna

Well, I guess you don't want it then?

Soobin

Why are you so mean? ☹ Cmon Alanna

Alanna

Haha, I was just teasing you. Here ********

Soobin

Even though you are really mean, thank you.

Alanna

So, you like her? 😏

Soobin

No, she's a friend now and I want to add her to the group chat

That was extremely lame.

Alanna

Oh, that's good then. She has a boyfriend anyway.

Soobin

Really? Who? Hurry

I put down my phone and put all my things in my bag, Haeun also came back and we got ready to go home. I teased her all the way home and I never knew this girl could be that shy. After I reached home I checked my phone to see multiple texts from Soobin. I felt bad about teasing him like that, but I needed to have fun sometimes.

Soobin

Cmon Alanna, don't ignore my texts

Is she really in a relationship?

I am so stupid, though I could have a chance

I laughed my butt off at his texts, I smiled widely and replied.

Alanna

Busted 😗