"I will throw up, what is this smell?", Chaerin gagged as she held her palm to her nose.

"Weed baby. Weed", Alison replied taking a drag of the joint in her hand. "Want?", she offered it to Chaerin who politely refused.

"But why is there so much smell in the air? Its just driving me nuts"

"You never came to frat parties, did you?", Alison laughed. "You get used to it when you are crammed into a house where everyone has a joint in hand"

"I need some air", with that the woman pushed past the people as she walked out of the party. Her eyes widened as she saw Jimin with a girl in the corner, dangerously close to her. She gasped as the next second he kissed her passionately. Thankfully for her he did not notice Chaerin, allowing her to discreetly run out of there.

"And Aunt Song Hee thinks her son is a religious boy that attends church, is a virgin wallflower that doesn't know what sex means and is allergic to girls. Well done fooling all of them Jiminie", she scoffed before walking towards a railing overlooking the beach.

Removing her vape stick, she put it in her mouth as she took in the flavored substance and releasing a puff.

"You vape?"

She turned to the side to see Jungkook standing there with his packet of cigarettes. He put one in his mouth and lit it before supporting himself on the railing.

"Yeah I do"

"Any reason in particular for starting?"

"I used to smoke cigarettes back in high school. Maybe a year into university as well. The pressure of excelling everywhere and having unrealistic expectations for yourself can be a little maddening. This was my vice. I stopped though eventually. Used vape to get myself off the cigarettes and hopefully will let go of this soon", Chaerin replied. "What about you?"

"Something similar to you", Jungkook replied taking a drag. "Except the pressure was from the family that had unrealistic expectations from me. Also, you don't mind me smoking here right? I mean since you have given it up, you know like the temptation—"

"Oh no its all right. I don't feel it anymore. Its been 2-3 years so..."

"Okay, that's nice. Hopefully I can give it up too. I tried once but it just pulls me back again", he smiled sadly.

Chaerin nodded as she understood what he was talking about. "Party is too loud for you?", the man continued.

"That and the smell of the weed is overbearing. Its become a smokebox inside"

"That's why I left too. To catch a break", he tapped the ash of the stick. Silence fell on the duo again as they stood there away from the bustle of the party. "Uh, also, sorry about the pool thing the other day. I didn't mean to 'not' help you I just—"

"Ah I can understand", Chaerin chuckled. "Don't worry. Taehyung told me. The watch is expensive. I'd die of shock if that $150,000 thing stopped working because of me. Funny tho, this has happened with me before. It was Alison's party two years ago. Some drunk guy threw me in the pool. Alison didn't jump in either because she was wearing like a $300,000 Cartier set. She kept yelling from outside, gave me instructions on how to kick my legs and put my arms in a butterfly position like I could follow her tutorial when I was almost dying. Fortunately Taehyung jumped in and helped", with that she chuckled.

Jungkook smiled at the funny story. "She is quite amusing", he remarked.

"She is a whole ass clown", Chaerin shook her head. "But that's the best part about her"

"Also I was thinking", the man immediately straightened up. "As a way to apologize, can I buy you dinner after we get back to LA? Just to you know express that I am sorry"

Chaerin was stunned for a moment before she nodded. "Sounds like a plan"

"Cool!", Jungkook replied and the woman was surprised at his smile. He looks like a bunny, she said to herself. "I guess I'll head back into the party. See you inside!", with that he took a few steps back while still facing her.

"A few drags and I'll be back", the woman smiled. Jungkook nodded before ultimately disappearing from there.

Chaerin's phone rang and she removed it to look at the caller. "Yes mom"

"Why are you up so late?", the woman from the other side spoke.

"Mom, if you know it was late why are you calling?", Chaerin laughed. "I am in Palm Springs. I told you remember?"

"Oh yes yes. Jimin's with you right? Stay close to him okay. He is a responsible and a good boy. You know there's a lot of strangers and stuff so guard your drink. Don't consume too much alcohol", the woman praised her nephew.

"Yeah mom, Jimin sure is responsible", Chaerin sarcastically said as she saw Jimin in the distance run towards the house with what looked like a box of condoms in his hands.

"Yes he is very well behaved. Your aunt always keeps saying how lucky she is to have him as a son. Anyways, I just called to have a chat. I thought you must be up studying but I forgot you already graduated. Mom's getting old and forgetful", the woman giggled. "But you have fun and take care of yourself"

"I will mom. I'll call you when I get back. And tell dad to go slow on the sweets. He used my online shopping account and bought himself six boxes of chocolate cookies. To the hospital address so you wouldn't find out. I think he forgot I get emails from that website. He must have hidden it in his cupboard, take it away"

"Oh Si Mok that sneaky fool", the woman angrily spoke. "Okay sweetie you get going, I'll go deal with your dad and his cookies"

"Bye", Chaerin smiled as she cut the call and headed back in. "Oh to learn the art of deception from innocent church boy Jiminie"

———•••———

"Hey Hoseok! Did you see Alison"

A seemingly drunk Hoseok looked back to Chaerin. "Alison? Alison Brie? Yeah I saw her last month at a—an— an inauguration party I think", the man replied.

"No I mean—", Chaerin looked on confused. "He is wasted", Yoongi suddenly spoke up, taking the man aside. "I think your friend went to the rooms on the second floor. I am not sure if I saw it correctly, there was a lot of smoke but she had company", he implied suggesting Alison took a man along.

"Ah I see, thanks Yoongi"

The older gave a gummy smile as he helped Hoseok sit on the couch. Pushing past people, she walked towards the stairs. Ignoring the lewd sounds coming from one room, she peeped her head into an empty room.

"ALISON!", she yelled as she looked around. "Hey excuse me!", she grabbed a drunk girl. "Did you see a woman here wearing a hot pink dress? About 5'3 and has red hair"

"Maybe that room, I think", the woman pointed at a door. "Okay, thanks, also, are you fine?"

"Yeah", the woman chuckled madly. "I am fine. I am fine. My boyfriend tells me everyday that I am fine. He says I got a fine body. I got a fine ass. And he says I got a fine pu—"

"Okay! Okay", Chaerin yelled. "I get it. You are fine. Get going"

With that she walked towards the room the woman pointed at. "She must be hella drunk right now and will regret this tomorrow, let me stop it before there is no going back"

With that she opened the door. Half expecting the woman to be passed out on the bed, she was pleasantly surprised to see her entangled in a man's body, kissing him deeply. With widened eyes she took a step back. As the man pushed her to the side, what took her by surprise was the man.

A very drunk Alison was making out with an equally drunk Jungkook.

———•••———

"Chaerin!"

"Chaerin!"

"I am here"

"Chaerin my head! It hurts!"

The woman groaned as she opened her eyes before looking around. "There is medicine on the bedside and a glass of water along with lemonade", the other replied.

Alison sat up with a groan as she reached out for the medicine. She downed the water and the drink in a go to satisfy her parched and dehydrated throat.

"I drank too much didn't I?"

"The bartender said you took 9 shots of vodka"

"Oh shit, I shouldn't have", the woman shook her head. "I am stupid. Also", she removed the white sheet and looked at herself. "Did you change me?"

"That dress looked hella uncomfortable and I am sure the sequins were itchy. So I got you here, changed you into pajamas. Removed your lenses so you don't sleep in them. Took a wipe and cleaned out your make up. Put on your night cream for you and tucked you in. It was a task doing all of it. Not to mention you almost threw up on me and punched me in the face while I was pleading you to open your eyes so I could take the lens out"

"Chae you...", the woman pretended to fake cry. "You are the best", With that she hugged her best friend tightly, kissing her cheeks.

"Miss girl", Chaerin spoke, typing something on her laptop. "So you and Jungkook huh?"

"Oh that! Shit Chae, I don't even remember most of it. We were flirting by the bar. I challenged him to a shots competition. We both had so much. I won, I guess. He seemed like a lightweight. He was gone after the 5th shot I guess. So the bet was that he was supposed to give me something if I won. And I think I grabbed his collar and took him with me. Damn, even I was surprised with how horny I was"

"So you—you guys are a thing now?", the other woman asked.

"Nah of course not. It was just a drunk hook up. Nothing more. And you know me. People I hook up with, I am not interested romantically in"

"Are you sure Alison I mean the way I saw you guys passionately making out"

"Nah", Alison aggressively shook her head. "He isn't even my type. I probably won't see him after this trip. Its nothing. I don't want to date him"

"Okay if you say so", Chaerin smiled.