Chapter 21

2AM

Jin: *walks into Zahara's hospital room to see Taehyung asleep by her side, holding her hand. Sighs as he walks over to him, nudging him awake*

Tae: *eyebrows furrow and he yawns before opening his eyes. Sits up and looks at Jin*

Jin: She's fine, Taehyung. Let's go back home, she just needs rest. She'll be out later today.

Tae: But–

Jin: She had a panic attack and you know she's living off vitamins causing her to become more exhausted easily. It wasn't something worse, it was just a shortage of breath and tiredness.

Tae: I don't–

Jin: Plus...Yeona is looking for you.

Tae: I don't care if she's looking for me, Zahara–

Jin: Taehyung, we have practice–

Tae: Hyung, I can't help but feel responsible for this. She's killing herself because of–

Jin: something you didn't cause. It's not your fault, Taehyung. Stop blaming yourself. It's been a little more than one month, from how your relationship with her was, I understand why she's acting like, especially with the other things she has happening that she has been dealing with her whole existence. I understand this is destroying you too, Taehyung but right now, you need to go back to the dorm and sleep. Focus on work, our tour is only starting, think about armys. Also, talk to Yeona, we need to get this damn shit over with. It'll be over soon than you think.

Tae: sure, it'll be over and so will my relationship with Zahara. By then it'll be too late. Going on tour, none of us will be able to talk to any of them because we'll be busy–

Jin: Taehyung

Tae: Please stop Taehyung-ing me! Why can't CEO-nim or Hobeom hyung tell them?

Jin: they believe it's something one of us should do

Tae: but why??

Jin: because if they do it now the girls will get offended and asking why we didn't tell them in the first place and why they are the ones telling them which could affect our relationship with all of them!!

Tae: OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM IS ON THE LINE BOTH WAYS WHETHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT

Zahara: *eyebrows furrow as she stirs around in her sleep and slightly moans*

Taejin: *attention goes to Zahara*

Jin: *pulls Taehyung up from the chair by his arm, motioning him towards the door while still staring at Zahara* go, Jackson is here to stay with her.

Tae: Jackson is here–

Jin: *looks at him* go!

Tae: *defeated, Taehyung walks out with his head hung low*

Jin: *looks back at Zahara, feeling really bad for her and now even worse because of arguing with Taehyung. Taehyung usually never raises his voice. Sighs as begins to walk out*

*that fucking fill-in manager fucked everything up...*

Taejin: *go in the elevator, go down to the main lobby, walking past the waiting room and they see Jackson*

Jackson: *straight face, arms crossed against his chest as he wore a mask (A/N: Like in Harrow, when I say mask like that, I mean a mouth/surgical mask. I will say when it's a different mask.) and looks at Taejin for a second then walks away without saying a word to them. He hates that he's not speaking to them because well, they are all his friends as well. Goes into the elevator and to Zahara's room*

Tae: *I understand he's pissed too...so is Vernon. They became closest to her other than the girls. They became closest before I or any of the boys ever did. Jackson and Vernon both got to know just about all of her before I ever did, hell, I'm not even sure if I know everything about her. All I know, is that I know a hell of a lot. Zahara...I wish you woke up while I was in the room.*

Jackson: *sits down on the chair by the hospital bed that Zahara's currently asleep on. Sighs at he looks at her peaceful state, pulls down his mask* Zahara...I hate that you are doing this to yourself, I really do. You've been in and out of the hospital one too many times already and it's only been less than 2 months since that incident with Taehyung and Yeona happened. *looks down as he holds her hand, caressing the back of it with his thumb* I understand that you are in love with him, but you're killing yourself over this. It's not worth it. Think about LFTM. Think about LFTMers. Think about Zaharators. Think about your mom, Gabe, Victoria. Think of me and Vernon. Think of the others that mean a whole lot to you. Think about how it'll affect all of them...how it is affecting them all. *looks back up to her face to see a tear rolling down her cheek*

Zahara: *woke up when he held her hand and looks over to him* I'm sorry..

Jackson: No, no, don't be Zahara. *stands up and hugs her carefully, not wanting to hurt her*

Zahara: *moves over, making space for him to be able to lay down*

Jackson: *lays down and she lays her head on his shoulder as her arm wraps around his waist*

Zahara: *a few more tears roll down her cheeks*

Jackson: let it all out, Zahara.

Zahara: *once he says that, she cries more* it hurts..

Jackson: what does?

Zahara: everything..everything hurts. Physically, mentally, everything.

Jackson: you need to stop living off of vitamin capsules. You really have gotten a lot thinner and quick, it's scary how quickly it happened.

Zahara: I know..

Jackson: Why did you stop eating though? You already fit the 'Korean' standards...why get more thinner? Especially at the rate you were getting thinner.

Zahara: I just..I haven't been able to function correctly..I don't really know what else to say about that.

Jackson: well, from now on, slowly step by step you'll be going back into a normal eating habit. Along the way, the girls, Vernon, I, and others will be there by your side and cheer you up, okay?

Zahara: *slowly nods*

Jackson: Cai Lu filled me in on what happened before you fainted..she threatened you?

Zahara: *nods*

Jackson: are you..scared?

Zahara: I don't how I feel..I don't know what she's capable of.

Jackson: you're capable of a lot too

Zahara: I know but still..

9 days later
4 days ago, Caution, LFTM's first full album came out.

Caution Tracklist:
1. Bitter Sweet [4:45]
2. 그림자 Shadow [3:40]
☆ 3. 문제 아동 Problem Child [3:45]
4. Check It Out [4:22]
5. 밤 The Night [3:37]
6. Rain & Fire [4:10]
7. Like Me [3:25]
8. 믿다 Believe [3:43]
9. Full of Hints [3:57]
10. 윙크 윙크 Wink Wink [3:27]

- MVs that came out off of Caution were for Problem Child and Check It Out

- They promoted with title song, Problem Child and Check It Out

- Promotions lasted for 2 weeks

Today, Upcome, Kanye West's latest single featuring Zahara was released at 12AM PST. It's topping the charts and trending worldwide. The MV was not released as it is being filmed today.

Currently in Rajasthan, India in the Thar Desert.

Zahara: *Things are getting set up to film a scene. Behind the scenes for this MV are being filmed which is what's being filmed right now. The camera for behind the scenes is on her right now. She's being fanned* we're currently in the Thar Desert which is also known as the Rajasthan Desert and the Great Indian Desert to film some parts of Upcome. This is my first time in India and the parts that I've seen so far are beautiful. The humidity is no joke here. I saw a gazelle for the first time! It was close to us and we made no sudden movements. I dropped my phone though..and it ran off real quick. Luma was suppose to come here with me but her cousin was released from the hospital. Nothing bad happened to her cousin! Her cousin gave birth and she's now home with the baby and Luma is with her.

Director: Zahara come over here!

Zahara: that's my cue

in New York

Namjoon: NEW YORK–

Yoongi: Namjoon-ah, quiet down!

Namjoon: *looks at Yoongi* is a beautiful place..

Hoseok: it's always busy here

Jimin: I can't find our two maknaes

Hyung line: EH?

Jimin: but I went to Hobeom hyung and he said it's fine

Jin: it's fine?

Jimin: *shrugs* it's what he said

Yoongi: he knows where they are then

Namjoon: yeah but where would they be in New York? *they all shrug*

Namjoon: I guess they'll be just fine on their own since Taehyung's English is a hell of a lot better now.

Hoseok: what if he got in contact with Zahara again and Zahara's here in New York?

Yoongi: she's not in New York

Jimin: how do you know?

Yoongi: because......I asked CEO-nim and he said that she's in India...

Namjoon: India?

Jin: why is she in India?

Yoongi: *shrugs*

meanwhile with Vkook

Kookie: hm, maybe I should start putting more effort in learning more English now.

Tae: *chuckles* I put more effort into it since the day I first met Zahara.

Kookie: you really worked your ass off then

Tae: *nods slowly as he looks up* this is the apartment building..*walks towards it and looks at room numbers, presses the button that rings for room 5. Hears someone coming down the stairs and the door opens*

Victoria: *in complete shock to see Taehyung ringing the bell* Taehyung?

Tae: Hi Victoria..

Victoria: *looks at Jungkook* and Jungkook?

Kookie: *waves hi with a slight smile*

Victoria: *looks back and forth at them not believing they are actually here then blinks a few times* uh..come in, come in.

Tae: *bows a bit as he walks in along with Jungkook* thank you

Victoria: *shuts the door then leads them to her apartment. They walk into the living room* you boys can sit on the couch..would you like anything to drink? Water? Soda? Coffee? Tea?

Tae: water is fine *looks at Jungkook* do you want something to drink?

Kookie: *shakes his head*

Victoria: *gets him a glass of water then sits on the recliner to the side* what..brings you both here?

Tae: Victoria..have you spoken to Zahara?

Victoria: Two days ago. It's hard to be able to speak to her because of how busy she's been..how is your girlfriend?

Tae: that is what I came to speak to you about..

Gabe: *comes running into the living room and over to his mama*

Victoria: *picks Gabe up and places him on her lap and looks at Taehyung*

Tae: Zahara and the girls still up to today don't answer my..messages or phone calls. Not just mine but also the rest of the boys' phone calls and messages. It has been destroying me not being able to talk to her–

Victoria: with all do respect, how do you think she's doing? She looks fine but I know her better than anyone else, she's a disaster but she's not making it known. This has eaten her up, Taehyung.

Tae: I wanted to tell her

Victoria: that you were seeing another girl while playing around with her?

Tae: No that's not what–

Victoria: so you met another girl and completely threw Zahara out of your life?

Tae: no! That's not–

Victoria: what else could it possibly be then?

Tae: please, let me explain..after I explain, I hope you can tell her everything.

Victoria: you can explain..but I can't promise I'll be able to tell anything to Zahara anytime soon because of her schedule.

Tae: thank you

2 hours later

Boys (minus Vkook): *out eating*

Vkook: *walk into the place the rest of the boys are eating, walk over to their table and join them*

Jin: where have you two been?

Kookie: we took a trip

Yoongi: to?

Kookie: a place

Hoseok: Taehyung, why are you being so quiet again?

Boys except Jungkook: *look at Taehyung*

Jimin: which place?

Tae: we went to Victoria's apartment..I told Victoria what happened with the fill-in manager and Yeona and everything.

Namjoon: *was drinking soda and chokes on it. Coughing* you..went to see Vic-toria!?

Yoongi: *eyebrows furrow* you know where she lives?

Tae: I still remember from a past conversation with Zahara and Victoria, that's why I know.

Hoseok: damn

Jin: I don't even remember what I did last week.

Jimin: what did she say? Is she going to tell Zahara?

Tae: she apologized and said she hated the fill-in manager for what he has done. She mentioned her hatred for Yeona for shit she has done and that she feels terribly bad for me and the rest of us but especially me.

Namjoon: is she going to tell Zahara though?

Tae: she told me that she'd try as soon as possible but doesn't think that will be anytime soon due to Zahara's schedule. She said the last time she spoke to Zahara, Zahara told her about her schedule for the year.

Hoseok: the year? Like the whole year? Are you sure she said year?

Tae: *nods* I'm sure and well, it's not actually confirmed, everything after next week. It's more of goals of things to get done...if that makes sense.

Yoongi: did she say what they were?

Tae: *shakes his head*

Kookie: when Tae explained to me what she said with that, it confused me too. What I think that means is an excuse of hers and a way of saying she's not going to tell Zahara.

Namjoon: it does sound that way..but remember when Zahara told us all the same thing about her schedule before she came to Seoul? She explained it in a similar way.

Jin: you're right..she did explain that to us.

Jimin: did Victoria mention anything about trying to talk to one of the girls?

Tae: I asked her about that, she said that she'll try. We know how the girls are, though.

11:30 PM in Rajasthan
1PM in NY

Zahara: *is being filmed for behind the scenes* Day 1 of shooting the Upcome music video was a success. We got all the shots we needed here so now we are on our way to Nepal. There are a few different spots will go to in Nepal and this is also my first time going to Nepal. *smiles* I'm excited. Yari will be joining us over there. Last time I spoke to her, she told me she was really excited to go. Someone..did join us a few hours ago. *looks behind camera towards the guy with 'the unknown identity' in those few music videos of hers but obviously, the camera does not turn to him. Her smile grows a little more* so the trip will be even more fun.

Kayne: I've been having fun *laughs. Even though he's not showing the blunt. You can tell he's on something and some of the smoke shows on camera*

Zahara: *smile goes back into a slightly smaller one as she shakes her head*

meanwhile in NY

Boys: *out eating again, waiting for Hobeom*

Jin, Hoseok, Jimin, and Jungkook: *eating*

Yoongi, Namjoon, and Taehyung: *still waiting for theirs*

Tae: *finishes his soda*

Jin: you're not going to finish all your food

Tae: yes I will

Jin: no you won't

Tae: just watch me when I get my food then

Jin: suit yourself

Boys: *hears the door of the restaurant open as they have little bell on them to signal it, they look over to see Hobeom with a serious expression on his face. Then they hear the bell go off again. The one that came through the door behind Hobeom, was Yeona*

Yoongi: what the–she's here!? *says it loud enough for only the rest of the boys to hear*

Taehyung: *sighs loudly as he puts his head down on the table* Jin hyung, you're right about me not being able to finish my food because I have lost my appetite.

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