^^ SHANSHAN ^^

I made my way to JK's bedroom, where I usually sleep every time we visit his parents. I know I couldn't sleep in my house yet. It would be dangerous to sleep there while having my house being renovated.

After closing the door, I leaned on the door with a groan. I hate myself. How come I still get easily distracted every time people are bringing up the topic about my family? I just couldn't control my hatred towards my family because of what they did to my best friend's family. Each time I heard about them, my body would shake from anger and my blood boiling with resentment. I am not afraid of them anymore. What was left with me was anger towards them, and they knew it. Since I know the truth behind my father's successful business- he used a large amount of money he took from Jungkook's parents and used it to start his business- he wouldn't bother me anymore.

I calmed myself before going into the bathroom to take a shower. I couldn't let the thought of my family ruin my day.

^^ JUNGKOOK ^^

"You shouldn't have said anything. Aigoo," my dad said as he sighed. "She must be upset."

"Next time. I'll be more careful," my mother uttered before standing to take all the dishes in the sink.

"I'll help you, eomma," I said, standing with her.

"Adeul, I think you should go and see her."

"Don't worry, eomma. I know her. She needs to be alone for a while," I comforted her while grabbing the soap and sponge from the counter. "I will talk to her later."

"I don't understand why she still can't get over them," my mom said, handing one plate for me.

We fell into silence as we focused on washing the dishes while dad continued to drink his tea. After a good while, we were done cleaning up the kitchen and were ready to end the night. I went upstairs to check on Shanshan, wondering what she was up to.

"Shanshan-," I opened the door, only to find her putting on her clothes, "I didn't see anything!" I exclaimed before quickly turning my back.

"Yah! Pervert!" She shrieked as I felt a pillow hit my back.

"Get out!"

I immediately obeyed her, pacing outside with my mouth pursed and my eyes opened wide with shock. After a minute of standing behind the door, I heard her faint voice inside.

"Come in."

I opened the door and slowly entered, my body growing hot when my eyes fell on her. She has already changed into matching sleepwear. Obviously, she picked it from my closet.

"Where are your manners?" She asked, sitting on the bed while glaring at me.

"S-sorry.. wait- why should I be sorry when you were the one who didn't lock the door? And look! Those are my clothes! First of all, did you ask permission before wearing those?" I said, pretending to be angry while the image of her only in her undergarments still lingered in my mind.

"Whatever," she replied before lying on bed and pulling the blanket over her.

"Hey, the bed is mine this time," I said, pulling the covers. "Aren't I going to receive a special treatment today because it is my birthday?"

Every time we come home, she sleeps on the bed while I choose whether to sleep in the living room or on the bedroom's floor.

She turned to her side, turning away from me and pulling back the blanket. "You're not getting a special treatment today."

"Why?!"

"Because you're a pervert."

"What?! Seriously that was an accident!" I dropped myself on the one-seat sofa. "I'm not a pervert." I glanced at her, her back facing me with her beautiful long hair spreading on the pillow. "My mom is very sorry about a while ago. She didn't mean to hurt your feelings."

She mumbled, "I know."

"Are you... okay now?"

"Yeah."

The thing that followed was silence. Believing that Shanshan was okay, I got up and went to the bathroom, stripping my clothes away. "My night is not over yet. I need to talk with Army on Vlive."

After taking a good time showering, I got out of the bathroom, feeling fresh with my damp hair and clean body. Shanshan was still lying on the bed, her body turned over facing me while she was fast asleep. "Such a sloth," I silently grinned as I walked over to open my wardrobe. I checked on her again just to make sure that she was already in dreamland before using the wardrobe door to cover myself while putting on some clothes. Once again, the thought of her almost naked while putting on her sweater made me feel weird. "Jungkook, stop!" I shook off the thoughts, trying to forget about it. "Admittingly, her legs are... never mind. Overall she has a nice body, fit and sexy."

I could feel myself blushing while talking to myself. "Ah. Jungkookah. Stop." I hit my head on the side, trying to stop myself from my weird thoughts. "Stop it. Stop it, will you?"

Just then, I noticed a beautiful small gift box put in the smaller compartment of the wardrobe. I didn't realize that it was there before. "What is this?" I slowly took it in my hands and opened it, revealing a beautiful bracelet with my name engraved on it and my birthstone. I picked it with a smile as I examined the object. "Gosh, it's made of silver!"

I saw a slip of paper inside. Picking it up to read, I smiled with a sneer. "To my best friend, do not lose your gift. It is very expensive, as worthy as your life, so wear it until you die." I let out a small laugh.

I was grinning from ear to ear as I walked towards her sleeping form. "Hey..."

^^ SHANSHAN ^^

"Shanshan, where in dreamland are you right now? Zombieland?"

I heard a chuckle as my sleepy thoughts got stirred by a gentle voice. I am now half asleep, getting more conscious while hearing my best friend talk.

"Thank you for everything... thanks for bringing me here. It has been a long time since I celebrated my birthday with my family." He sighed, fixing my hair.

I remained my eyes shut as I listened more to his words, fighting the drowsiness inside me.

"I'll cherish your gift. I promise I won't lose it- wait..." He said in awe. "Look at this."

I heard him breathe as he pulled my hand that was supporting my head, my head falling on the soft pillow as he held my wrist. "You have the same bracelet as me. Is this a couple bracelet? You're always feisty, but sometimes I admit you're sweet." He spoke while he massaged my wrist softly. I felt him put my hand over my belly as he stood up, awaking me into full consciousness with the next thing he did. He kissed my forehead. My breathing stopped as I pretended to be asleep, controlling the sensation I felt from the kiss that sent a warm current all over my body.

"Jal ja." (sleep well)

My fingers gripped on the blanket as I sensed him go away and heard the door close gently. After a few seconds, I jerked up and touched my forehead.

"O my god, he kissed me!"

I could feel my cheeks grow hot while I touched my forehead. This was the first time I was kissed by Jungkook. "Ah, JK! Don't ever do weird things on me."

I laid back on the bed, feeling my hot cheeks against my palm, calming my heartbeat down as I returned back to sleep.

^^ JUNGKOOK ^^

I made my way down to the living room as I turned on my phone to do a live video for my birthday, almost overwhelmed to see the number of viewers go up quickly. "Hello everyone, I'm back." I waved with a smile on the phone, not too loud enough to wake everyone up.

Since I didn't prepare anything for my live streaming and unexpectedly came home to Busan, I could only sing for them and do small things they wanted me to do while avoiding questions about Shanshan and me. Some fans asked about her, how we're doing, and asking if we are dating already. I pretended I haven't read them, already used of fans shipping me with her and sometimes other artists. An hour later, I checked the time as it approached 11 o'clock in the evening. "I need to sleep now, or I would wake up late in the morning."

I decided to end the Vlive, saying my birthday speech and gratitude to army. While I talked, I noticed a comment, making me pause and feel uneasy. 

"I don't believe in a boy-girl friendship. They would always end up falling in love with each other. I'm waiting for the good news that JK oppa will tell the public that he is dating his best friend."