I do apologize that it has been nearly 2 months since I last updated. I really have no excuse for it or at least a simple one. I don't even know if anyone is reading this lml but if you are, I'm genuinely sorry.

2 days later

LFTM: *in BigHit, Yari is currently in recording for the last song off LFTM's next mini album for their comeback. Rest of the girls are in a practice room, dancing old choreographies that they have learned of other artists*

BTS: *just arriving to BigHit as Namjoon and Yoongi are to be in a meeting soon. The rest had nothing to do so they came.*

BTS (excluding SugaMon): *enter into a practice room*

Jin: what are we even going to–

Hoseok: go live?

Tae: what will we do?

Kookie: *shrugs*

Jimin: wait, altogether?

Hoseok: I don't know

Kookie: how about we go separately?

Tae: you'll take an hour

Kookie: I won't, I promise.

Jin: what if I want someone to join with me?

Jimin: okay so let's choose. Who wants to do the live by themselves?

Taekook: *raise their hands*

Hoseok: so then the three of us together?

Jin: yeah

Jimin: WE'RE FIRST. WE'RE YOUR HYUNGS.

Taekook: ...

Kookie: ok

Tae: we'll be behind camera

~

LFTM (excluding Yari): *just finish dancing to Bang Bang Bang and now it's Huri's turn to choose a song*

Huri: *trying to think* there are so many though

Cai Lu: choose one

Luma: Zahara, can I have some of your water?

Zahara: of course *tosses Luma her water bottle*

Huri: obviously I'm going to choose one–OH. I KNOW. *puts on Dumb Dumb by Red Velvet*

All: *quickly get in position*

40 minutes later

Cai Lu: my turn to choose! *puts on Danger by BTS*

Girls: *quickly get in position*

Tae: *he chose to go last, is talking to army when suddenly he hears Danger playing. Eyes widen slightly as he listens* who's playing..? Army, we are going to investigate. Can you hear the music? *gets up and walks out of the room, walking down the hallway, towards the direction he hears the song playing. Reaches the door, and places his ear against the door. Can hear laughter within. Opens the door* what's going on in here?

Girls: *stop as they are spooked by his sudden presence and all turn towards him*

Tae: *flips the camera on the phone over at them so army can see* from the looks of it, LFTM is dancing to our song.

Hoseok: THEY'RE HERE!?

Tae + Girls: *hear rapid footsteps down the hallway*

Huri: psssh, aniya, we aren't.

Tae: mmhm

Zahara: ARMYY~ *waving hi towards the camera*

Rest of the girls: *wave hi as well*

Cai Lu: hello~

Luma: how are you all doing?

Huri: we hope you are doing well!

Tae: where's Yari?

Zahara: *walks over and whispers in his ear, where she is*

Tae: ooh okay!

2seok + Kookie: *enter the practice room*

Hoseok: YA! You didn't have to shove me!

Jin: I wanted to come in first

Kookie: *laughing but then quickly stops as he realizes Danger is on* were you all dancing?

Girls: ...maybe

Hoseok: I want to watch!

Tae: *flips camera around as Jungkook gets in shot as well* army, would you like to see the girls dance Danger even though Yari–

Yari: *enters the room*

Everyone: YARI!

Yari: AHHH HI!!

Tae: let me repeat that, army!! Would you like to watch LFTM dance Danger?

Taekook: *reading comments and almost all are saying yes. Looks at the girls* they want to see

Girls: *nod. Cai Lu starts the song from the beginning and they all get into position again*

after Taehyung finishes living stream

Zahara: *laying on the ground with her arms and legs spread as she stares up at the ceiling, catching her breath*

*What is Brian's goal in all of this? Why is he doing all of this? What does he want? Momma still isn't awake..what the hell did he do.*

Tae: *smiles as he quickly walks over to her, laying his belly on hers, trying to plank*

Zahara: YA TAE! *trying to push him off because it's hurting her*

Tae: *giggles and he moves, laying next to her and hugging her*

Zahara: *holds her stomach as she shakes her head*

*I'm not able to go back to NY to visit my mom because we've got to start practicing for our comeback which, I understand but–*

Tae: I was going to kiss the side of your head but you are sweaty

Zahara: and you forcefully hug me when you are all sweaty and smelly and gross

*What if..*

Tae: you love it, admit it.

Huri: *sighs* when will I ever get a relationship like that?

Cai Lu: samee

Luma: eventually Huri, eventually.

Cai Lu: what about me?

Yari: maybe if you weren't so sassy–

Cai Lu: Yaa..

Lari: *laugh*

Taera: *laughing as well*

Huri: *holding her laughter back*

Zahara: *tries moving away so she can get up but Taehyung doesn't let go* ...Tae?

Tae: hm?

Zahara: I want to get up

Tae: ani

Zahara: Tae

Tae: *ignores her*

Zahara: Taehyung.

Tae: *ignores her*

Zahara: *tickles him until he lets go, quickly stands and walks out of the practice*

Everyone else: *confused*

Tae: did I do something wrong..?

Luma: aniyo

Tae: then..?

Girls: *looks at each other, having a conversation with their eyes*

Cai Lu: *nods and walks out of the practice room to search for Zahara*

Tae: I still don't understand how you all can have a full out conversation with each other like that

Girls: *shrug*

Cai Lu: *finds Zahara on the phone, waits until she finishes*

Zahara: *sighs*

Cai Lu: what happened..?

Zahara: Well, I–.....I can't say.

Cai Lu: huh?

Zahara: I need to speak with CEO-nim

Cai Lu: he's still in a meeting with Namjoon oppa and Yoongi oppa and others

Zahara: then I'll have to wait

Cai Lu: is everything okay though?

Zahara: ..it's not okay. Everything is not okay.

Cai Lu: Zahara..what's going on?

Zahara: more complex things than we thought were going on..

Cai Lu: Zahara, you're scaring me.

Zahara: just..don't worry about it.

Cai Lu: how can I not worry? You're my sister!

Zahara: *hugs her* don't worry yourself over it. Worry more over practice.

Cai Lu: *hugging back* I'll always be worrying about you, you know that.

Zahara: *pulls away* let's go back

Cai Lu: will you ever tell us?

Zahara: when the time comes, you will all know.

Cai Lu: Zahara, we want to help you now though.

Zahara: just being there for me when I need it is more than enough, I promise when the time is right, you will all know. It'll be soon enough.

Cai Lu: this year?

Zahara: hopefully

Cai Lu: okay..

3AM

Zahara: *finally leaving BigHit but with a clouded mind. Taehyung's going to pick her up in Jin's car. She's masked as she waits for him. Looking around in case she sees the car but doesn't. Goes on her phone and begins to scroll through her twt feed as she hears tires screeching. Just as she looks up, someone in all black is running as her at full speed and before she could react, instantly picks her up, taking her over to the car. She begins screaming for help and wiggling her whole body to try and get out of this person's grip. As they get to the car, he shoves cloth in her mouth and attempts to shove her into the car. She kicks off the car each time he gets close to the car. She gets her arm free from the strong grip and begins to pinch the person hard as she can't do much else. This person puts her down but still has a hold of her as he turns her around to face him. She removes the cloth from her mouth, throwing it elsewhere as she screams again for help. Fortunately, Hobeom was still in the building and heard her*

Hobeom: *runs out* LET HER GO! I'M CALLING THE POLICE *already calling the police as he runs over to them*

Tae: *happens to just arrive and sees what's going on, just leaves the car parked right in the middle of the road as he quickly gets out of the car*

Person: *looks around and quickly shoves Zahara down to the ground, entering the car and driving off quickly*

Zahara: *breathing begins to get heavier as she begins to start having a panic attack*

Hobeom: FUCK! The license plates were covered!–oh sorry–Zahara!!? Are you okay!? Did that person hurt you or touch you in anyway?

Tae: *runs over to them, quickly getting onto the ground, pulling Zahara into his arms. Hugs her and rubs circles on her back as he whispers in her ear* it's okay..everything is okay..small breaths..I'm right here with you..you're okay..breathe..

Zahara: *take the short breaths and slowly begins to calm down. She buries her face in the crook of his neck and shoulder as she wraps her arms around him, hugging him tightly*

Tae: it's okay baby..*still rubbing circles in her back as he looks up at Hobeom who's still on the phone with the police as he gives info to them*

Hobeom: *looks at them with worry eyes as he continues talking*

Tae: you can cry if you want to

Zahara: *shakes her head* I don't want to..I'm sick of crying. I'm sick of having to deal with this sort of thing. I just want it to be over..

Tae: you think this has something to do with Brian?

Zahara: who else would it be? *lifts her head up and pulls away enough to look at him in the face*

Hobeom: *finishes talking on the phone with the police and is now on the phone with Hitman Bang*

Tae: I mean you've got a point..why don't you guys call the police on him?

Zahara: with what proof?

Tae: ...

Zahara: I certainly don't have any proof with me

Tae: I'm sorry

Zahara: Aniya, don't apologize..I know you are only just trying to help but soon enough Tae..

Tae: soon enough what?

Zahara: soon enough, this will all be over.

Tae: *confused*

half an hour later

Hobeom, Hitman Bang, Taera: *all at the police station*

Hobeom + Hitman Bang: *at the front desk speaking with the cop*

Zahara: *laying down in the bench, her head on Taehyung's lap, facing his tummy*

Tae: *stroking her hair*

Zahara: *shuts her eyes, she's really tired* you can go back home you know?

Tae: Ani, I said I would bring you home, didn't I?

Zahara: you should sleep or at least go relax

Tae: Ani, *puts a piece of her hair behind her ear with a finger* I wouldn't be able to sleep nor relax knowing that you'll still be here. Plus, with me here, you won't have a panic attack.

Zahara: why are you so sweet to me?

Tae: mm maybe because I love you?

Zahara: mm maybe so. I love you too.

Tae: you need some sleep though

Zahara: mm

Tae: *looks over at Hobeom and Hitman Bang*

Hobeom: *senses him staring, turns his head, whispers to Hitman Bang before walking towards Taera* someone might see you both

Tae: so? Friends do this too..

Hobeom: I know but..you know..

Zahara: it's okay. *opens her eyes again, with just one look anyone can tell she's exhausted. Sits up while rubbing her right eye* I did tell him to go back home–

Tae: I don't want to–

Hobeom: I suppose she does have a point but Taehyung is a witness so..he can't leave.

Zahara: oh yeah, I forgot about that.

Hobeom: should I get you both a coffee?

Taera: please

Hobeom: *nods as he walks away*

a month and a day later

LFTM make a comeback with mini album Stage1: Love or Lust?

Stage1: Love or Lust? Tracklist

1. Maybe Love: Intro [2:52]
2. Lover Boy [3:35]
3. My Baby [3:58] <- title song
4. I Know [3:47]
5. Just Leave [4:02]
6. Hanker [4:18]
7. They Don't Know [3:56] <- also promoting with this song
8. Maybe Lust: Outro [2:50]

The MV for My Baby released today at 8PM KST. The MV for They Don't Know is to be released a week later at the same time. They will start to perform on music shows the day after the MV for They Don't Know is released.

How they contributed to this mini album:

Huri: Maybe Love: Intro (lyrics), Lover Boy (lyrics)

Luma: Hanker (lyrics), Just Leave (composition), Maybe Lust: Outro (lyrics)

Yari: Lover Boy (lyrics + composition), Just Leave (lyrics)

Cai Lu: My Baby (lyrics), They Don't Know (lyrics)

Zahara: My Baby (lyrics), I Know (lyrics) Hanker (lyrics + composition), They Don't Know (composition)

two days later

LFTM is getting interviewed about Stage1: Love or Lust?

MC: I see you've all worked hard for this comeback. From the few clips in the MV of the choreography for My Baby, I'm anticipating for when you all begin to promote on music shows.

LFTM: thank you!!

MC: Now, let's get more in depth of what this mini album is all about.

Huri: Well, this whole album is in this girl's perspective and is about a girl who is infatuated with a guy she knows she shouldn't be falling for yet ends up doing so.

Yari: As in the 2nd song of our album Stage1: Lust or Love, Lover Boy, it shows how this girl is in love with this guy and is letting this guy know that she is.

Cai Lu: As for our title song, My Baby, it's this girl basically bragging about this boy who's now her boyfriend and is stating things that only he does for her as well as how he's only hers.

Huri: In I Know, this girl is actually talking to herself, saying how she knows that she shouldn't be falling for this guy but can't help it because of the things he does for her.

Luma: Just Leave shows the girl basically telling this guy that she knows he's trouble and if he's going end up hurting her to just leave her now even though it will hurt her. In Hanker, it displays a very, loving and...intimate side to this relationship. What I mean is in this song the girl is alone and wants her boyfriend with her. She is yearning him and is having..flashbacks of some of their late nights.

Zahara: As in They Don't Know, the song displays how the girl believes the relationship is perfectly well even though her friends are telling her the opposite. The song also displays how the guy isn't spending too much time with her throughout the day but only at night since he's busy.

Yari: With the Intro and Outro, it's this girl asking herself whether this guy actually loves her or if it's just lust.

MC: Awow, so the whole mini album is a story. With each song it's like a chapter in a story.

Cai Lu: Ye, basically.

MC: I congratulate you all. You did amazing work on this mini album, I love all the songs. Again, anticipating for when you all start promoting!

Huri: thank you so much, really.

Yari: it means a lot

Luma: we hope we don't disappoint LFTMers. The choreographies keep getting harder and harder.

MC: is it true that Eunju-ssi choreographed this dance?

Zahara: *smiles* Ye, Eunju unnie choreographed the dance for My Baby along with another song on the mini album that shall remain a secret for now.

a few hours later

LFTM + BTS: *at the LFTM residence, all in the gaming room*

Vmon + Hari: *versing each other on Just Dance*

Yoonra: *just chilling on the couch*

Everyone else: *playing some other vide game*

Yoongi: we haven't actually gotten to have a one on one conversation in a while

Zahara: yeah, we haven't. I miss them.

Yoongi: I miss them too, how about this, let's go up on the roof or something and let's catch up.

Zahara: if you're going to ask about the situation with Brian, there isn't much I can say.

Yoongi: Alright

10PM

Tae: *carrying Zahara up to her bedroom as she fell asleep on the couch again. He gets to her room, he places her on the bed carefully. Tries to stand up straight again but she keeps her arms wrapped around his neck*

Zahara: *groans* don't go..

Tae: *softly smiles as he kisses her forehead* I've got to go..

Zahara: stay a little longer..

Tae: I thought you were asleep

Zahara: I was..

Tae: you're so tired you can't even open your eyes right now

Zahara: don't tease me right now..

Tae: okay, I'll stay for a little longer

Zahara: *smiles*

Tae: *goes over her to lay on her other side, wraps an arm around her body, pulling her closer to his body*

Zahara: *wraps her arm around his waist, laying her head on his chest*

Tae: *stroking her hair* how's your mom?

Zahara: she says she's good

Tae: do you know what happened now?

Zahara: she said she still doesn't want to talk about it..I'll get it out of her eventually though.

Tae: *nods his head a bit* you know..I've always wanted to have a conversation with your father but I'm too scared to.

Zahara: wae?

Tae: because he's a scary man

Zahara: ani, I meant why have you always wanted to have a conversation with him?

Tae: to try and figure out the reason as to why he does this to you and your mom.

Zahara: I don't think anyone will ever be able to get that out of him

Tae: but I'd like to try..

Zahara: *lifts her head up and kisses his cheek*

Tae: *holds her closer* I'm scared for you

Zahara: wae?

Tae: no one ever knows what Brian could do next..sure it's been pretty calm so far..but, literally about a month ago he had someone try and abduct you.

Zahara: I know..but don't worry about it

Tae: uh, I'm going to be worrying.

Zahara: *yawns* then don't worry too much

Tae: how are you so calm about this?

Zahara: *begins to speaking more slowly as she's drifting to sleep* because there's...nothing I can do *yawns again* yet

Tae: yet?

Zahara: *slowly nods her head but stops when she falls asleep*