11 days later

Information on Zahara's upcoming album Ruminate is released. All the tracks are hidden (as in only says Track 1 and whatnot) except for one track called Better.

Better is by Banks irl but in this, it never exists as Banks' song but as Zahara's.

Music video is released the next day.

A hate hashtag rose up for Zahara by k-netizens who dislike/hate Zahara for being in the K-pop industry. They tricked international fan bases of other groups, including LFTMers into using the hashtag, believing it was to show support for Zahara (I say international bc it's in hangul and a lot of international fans can be tricked like that). The hashtag stated for her to kill herself. It trended worldwide for quite the amount of hours until Korean fans of these fanbases that were tricked spread what the hashtag meant. Zahara did see the hashtag trending but none of the posts. She wasn't allowed to check social media due to it.

A week later

Another track off of Ruminate released along with a music video. The track is called Hands On Me featuring ASAP Ferg.

Hands On Me is originally by Ariana Grande featuring ASAP Ferg but just for this story, it doesn't exist in that way but as Zahara featuring ASAP Ferg.

Also released, another version (same song just Zahara added) of Tired by G Herbo feat. Lil Bibby. It was suppose to be released last year but was delayed. Reasons were not released. So it would be Tired by G Herbo feat. Lil Bibby & Zahara and it's 4:48 long instead of 3:38.

9 days later

Ruminate is released.

Ruminate's Tracklist:
1. 21 Grams
2. Up & Away
3. Mis-happen feat. G-Eazy E
4. Hands On Me feat. ASAP Ferg
5. Do It
6. True Loyalty feat. DEAN
7. Wishful E
8. Better
9. Funny E
10. Kingdom Come feat. Luma
11. Your Perfection
12. Aim
13. Released E

Bruno Mars contributed to the lyrics of Funny

Frank Ocean contributed to the lyrics to True Loyalty

Just like with Hidden, Kayne West produced Released.

Zahara contributed to every song on the album other than vocals.

21 Grams by Niykee Heaton

Do It by Selena Gomez

Better by BANKS

Kingdom Come by Demi Lovato feat. Iggy Azalea

Hands On Me by Ariana Grande feat. ASAP Ferg

(A/N: again, songs that are irl of other artists that I mention in this story are Zahara's songs is just in this story not saying they actually are.)

- Up & Away is a soulful, slow-burning ballad about when you're with a certain guy, he makes all your stress go away, puts you in a great mood, also like in a high. Taking you up and away but now that he's gone, you're unable to get that feeling again. You're yearning for it. Became considered to one of the hardest songs to sing vocally.

- Mis-happen is a pop-rap collaboration that has double meaning. One meaning being of a one night stand being a mistake as the other is a relationship being a mistake.

- True Loyalty is about family, those who are true and always there for you for whatever. That's what true loyalty is. By family it includes your blood family and those that are very close to you that you consider family.

- Wishful is a soulful R&B infused track about "a break up" at least that's what's released to the public. This was actually how Zahara feels when she finds out Taehyung "has a girlfriend". Wishful as in she wishes she didn't feel so empty and wants her old self back.

- Funny is a funky infused club track about a girl who's trying to make you jealous. She tries and tries but it just doesn't work on you.

- Your Perfection (a short snippet of this song "your perfection, perfection, perfection, your perfection.." is teased on Zahara's Instagram, with a short clip. No words on the clip so Zaharators are left thinking that it's "you're perfection" instead of 'your') is about Taehyung and Yeona but that's certainly not released to the public. Basically calling Yeona, Taehyung's perfection

- Aim is a synth heavy pop track about getting confidence within yourself and to really not stress yourself on what others think that much.

- Released is a crunk/R&B fusion track which is basically a pt. 2 for Hidden but this time she's saying how she can't keep hiding her feelings from this guy (Taehyung but obviously that's not released to public) and others as it is a torturous feeling because it's eating her up. She's having a hard time doing simple activities because of these feelings and she hates that so much. So she's done with being like this as she feels like a complete fool. She's contemplating on giving up her feelings. She's fed up with this and wants an answer.

next day

21 Grams MV is released. It's not your usual MV.

A month later

Information on Zahara's upcoming tour, Muse Tour, is released. It officially begins September 11, 2017. Zahara still has not come back to social media. She was on the cover of this month's issue of Vogue. Other than that, to everyone else, she's MIA.

25 days later

LIVELY, the duo project group debuts. This includes all members of LFTM and 2x2. (A/N: you'll learn more of 2x2 other then their names later on if you keep supporting me ^^)

LIVELY is a duo project group formed under both BigHit Entertainment and Vibrantly Entertainment. It has a total of 9 members. Luma, Huri, Yari, Cai Lu, Zahara, JoJo, Hyo-J, EunSook, and SeoYun. (Remember when I said a few chapters back that LFTM became friends with several other idols/idol groups? 2x2 is one of those groups).

Positions:

Luma - Lead Dancer, Main Rapper

Huri - Lead Vocalist

Yari - Vocalist, Visual

Cai Lu - Vocalist

Zahara - Main Vocalist, Main Dancer, Maknae

JoJo - Lead Dancer, Vocalist

Hyo-J - Lead Rapper, Vocalist

EunSook - Lead Vocalist, Face of the Group, Rapper

SeoYun - Main Vocalist

Order of member from oldest to youngest: JoJo, Hyo-J, Luma, EunSook, Huri, SeoYun, Yari, Cai Lu, Zahara

There were a lot of complains by fans beforehand (as in before LIVELY) saying that Zahara doesn't get enough lines to show off her vocals (Zahara didn't get a lot of lines even for rapping). So for LIVELY they changed that a bit.

Info also released was that not all the times will all rappers rap. At times it will be only two (Luma & Hyo-J). At times it will be only one (Luma).

They debuted with single, Cupcake and it's a cute lively concept which isn't usual for the two groups (even though LFTM's song Shy is a cute song, they only promoted it 3 times). The goal of this song was to show a side that isn't shown by both groups.

Cupcake is about being with a guy and when you're with him it's sweet like a cupcake (yes I know there are savory cupcakes too but I'm not talking about them). It's cutesy and idk how to describe it other then it's sort of like Cupid by Oh My Girl. The choreography is not simple. Both groups are known for having challenging choreographies.

A week later

LIVELY achieved an all-kill with Cupcake and have won 1 award so far.

Another week later

LIVELY won 2 more awards. Could have been 4 but for 2 they got 2nd place.

Next day

LIVELY had their goodbye stage and won again.

Next day

2x2, LFTM (aka LIVELY), and BTS all arrive at MBC to film for Weekly Idol. The first group to arrive was 2x2, then BTS and then LFTM. They were put in separate green rooms getting makeup done, etc. There was a little bit of extra time before they had to get on set. Everyone was done getting ready except for Zahara. They had her change because apparently the outfit they had her wear was much too similar to Hyo-J's. So they changed her outfit.

Zahara: *walks out of the green room and begins walking down the hallway where they told her to go. She's looking down as she puts on the rings the stylists gave her to wear*

Tae: *walking out of the green room and walking to go to the bathroom because he spilled juice on his hand and it's getting sticky. Sees Zahara. Stops walking*

*this is my chance to talk to her*

One of the two LFTM stylist: Yaa! Zahara-ah!

Zahara: *she stops and turns around then looks up* Ye?

That same stylist: Zahara, come back here, please. We forgot to remove the tags.

Zahara: *laughs as she walks back into the green room. They remove the tags. As she was walking out the door she bowed* thank you! *she shuts the door as she turns around beginning to walk only to crash into someone* ow..*looks up to see that it's Taehyung. Looks back down as she clears her throat. She bows a bit* sorry..excuse me.. *steps to the side and begins to walk away but Taehyung grabs her hand*

Tae: Zahara wait. We need to talk, I'm not joking.

Zahara: *she turns back around and softly yanks her hand out of his* Taehyung, now's not the time..

Tae: and when is? It's been over 5 months and I haven't been able to speak to you at all. Please Zahara.

Zahara: ..fine but make it quick or we're going to get scolded.

Tae: have you spoken to Victoria yet?

Zahara: I haven't been able to. I haven't been able to have a full out conversation with her in such a long time due to my schedule..why?

Tae: *fuck and I know I don't have enough time to explain everything right now*

Tae: *pulls her into LFTM's green room and politely asks the stylists in there to leave for a few minutes and to let them know when they MUST go. They obeyed. Notices makeup removing wipes*

*those will be good enough, right?*

Taehyung: *grabs one and cleans his sticky hand* I won't be able to explain everything to you right now because of how much time we have so..do you hate the boys?

Zahara: no, never.

Tae: do the girls hate the boys?

Zahara: no, never.

Tae: do you hate me?

Zahara: no..never that.

Tae: do the girls hate me?

Zahara: we don't hate any of you guys. We're all just angered by you..well, at least I'm not anymore. I'm not sure about the girls.

Tae: you're not angry or upset?

Zahara: honestly..I'm not. Doesn't mean that it doesn't still hurt but I don't really care anymore. There's nothing I can do about it so why stress over it?

Tae: wait, so you're still my friend..?

Zahara: who said I stopped? The only difference now is that..we won't be as close..and I won't be coming to you when I want someone to talk to. We're friends but not as close as we were.

Tae: Zahara..

Zahara: can you really blame me, Taehyung?

Tae: ...

One of the stylist: guys you better go

Tae: *doesn't remove his eyes off of her* I miss you..

Zahara: *staring back him*

*I miss you too*

Zahara: *looks down and begins to walk out of the green room*

Tae: when can I explain everything to you?

Zahara: *stops but doesn't turn around* I don't know..I kind of don't want to know whatever you have to say..

Tae: Zahara, but this is really important. Why would I continue stressing about it after 5 months?

Zahara: my schedule has been very hectic lately..I'm not sure when you'll be able to.

*when will my schedule lighten up a bit..I'm kind of curious now of what he has to say. Why did he bring up Victoria?*

Tae: c-can I at least get a hug?

Zahara: *softly sighs* you know that would just hurt me more..

Tae: you're right..it would hurt us both afterward but help us in the moment.

That same stylist: both of you go now or else you'll get scolded or in trouble.

Zahara: Ye, unnie. *bows as she walks past her*

Tae: ...thank you noonas *bows to both of them and follows Zahara*

After filming, they all went out to eat together. Filming went great. Lots of smiling and laughter, full of fun. They all went in separate vans to the restaurant. All got there at the same time. Their labels arranged it beforehand.

Zahara & EunSook: *first to walk into the restaurant first, arms linked to each other's, laughing at EunSook's joke*

Boys: *let the girls go in first*

Namjoon: *standing all the way in the back with Taehyung, waiting to go in* so did you tell her?

Tae: we didn't have enough time

Namjoon: *sighs* damn..

Tae: but all the girls including her don't hate us. They were all just angry and upset towards me. So I'm guessing they thought every time any of you tried to contact them, it was for me so it's why they ignored you. Zahara isn't angry or upset towards me anymore and she's unsure whether the girls are.

Namjoon: wait she isn't?

Tae: she basically said that she doesn't care even though it still hurts.

Namjoon: ...how does that make sense?

Tae: it still pains her but she's become more carefree of the situation. She doesn't care that "I'm with Yeona" *fake coughs* that stupid bitch *fake coughs again then clears his throat* (A/N: if you don't realize, Taehyung is calling Yeona the stupid bitch, not Zahara.)

Namjoon: wait, doesn't care as in she'll still be with you?

Tae: no, doesn't care as in it doesn't matter to her that "I" damaged her so badly because of–

Namjoon: wait what?

Tae: aish! Nevermind.

Namjoon: but wait is she still going to be talking to you?

Tae: I don't know, maybe? She said she's still friends with me, that the friendship never stopped between any of us except that the only difference is that now my friendship with her isn't as close. She won't coming to me when she needs someone there for her as in a shoulder to cry on or some advice or anything like that.

Namjoon: do you think she's lying..about not caring?

Tae: I..couldn't tell.

Namjoon: you more than anyone should at least–

Luma: you're talking about Zahara, aren't you?

Vmon: *look at Luma*

Luma: I came out here because you both look absolutely ridiculous standing out here alone, in the middle of the sideway.

Vmon: *realize that everyone had already gone inside*

Luma: did she tell you that she didn't care anymore too?

Tae: *nods*

Luma: you couldn't tell if she was lying?

Tae: *shakes his head*

Luma: you couldn't either..none of us girls can tell anymore but I think she's lying..she's like trying to cover it up. Trying to cover up the fact that she's dying inside..Jackson nor Hansol nor Jungha can tell either but they agree with me.

Namjoon: how come she had been spending more time in America?

Luma: work. She has been filming for season 2 of Dicey. She also travelled around to film music videos. Especially for the fact that she wanted to challenge herself even MORE by having a new music video release every 2 weeks. She's plans on having a music video for each song on Ruminate.

Tae: ...she's still killing herself. Knowing her, she doesn't even realize she's doing so.

Luma: exactly.

Namjoon: damn..does she at least talk more?

Luma: when out in public together, yes. She hasn't really been speaking much otherwise. She's been here for work only. This is the first time in a while we're going out to eat as a whole. She just works and works and works. So when we are home, she's usually in her room sleeping.

Namjoon: maybe she's just trying to distract herself.

Luma: maybe or maybe she's trying to make time fly by faster.

Tae: or both because without distracting yourself with doing something, time won't fly by fast.

Luma: *looks down* I miss her..

Vmon: I miss her too..

Tae: Luma..since you're actually talking to me..can I explain everything to you?

Luma: explain what?–

SeoYun: Huri unnie asked me to tell you all to hurry up. *all attentions goes to her* We've already ordered our drinks....sorry if I interrupted something important..I was just doing as told. *walks back in*

Luma: *looks back at Vmon then back at the restaurant* we better go back in before we feel Huri's wrath or worse, Cai Lu's.

Tae: *sighs* when is Zahara going back to America?

Luma: I don't know when she's going back to America but she's going to Amsterdam tonight so she can begin filming for her next music video.

Vmon: tonight?!

Luma: she has a lot of work to do..it's insane. You should take a look at her schedule.

Namjoon: she's going to end up in the hospital again..

Luma: yeah..again. It's not an unusual thing for her to be going..

Namjoon: really?

Luma: Trent calls CEO-nim, CEO-nim tells Hobeom oppa, and Hobeom oppa always keeps us updated with what's going on with her since she rarely uses her phone over there because she wants to focus on work.

Tae: what about her mom? What about her father? How does she know how they are?

Luma: Trent gets notified and he keeps her updated.

Tae: how does he get notified?

Luma: ...I can't say anymore.

Namjoon: when can Taehyung explain to you?

Luma: *looks back at the restaurant* let's start walking in..and come over tonight. The girls are all going to go and accompany Zahara.

Tae: you're not?

Luma: no because I'm taking care of 3 dogs.

Namjoon: 3 dogs?

Luma: all my cousin's. A, uh...friend Zahara asked to stay there to watch over them until we go back has been there.

All: *begin walking in*

Tae: okay, just let me know when to go over.