Seoul, South Korea

Jung Kook is sitting alone at the bar and observes the golden liquid subscription in a bucket while daydreaming. The last two weeks have really drained his energy and mind. Preoccupied with day-to-day meetings with the manager to discuss the effect of this scandal to his reputation, facing journalists who demanded affirmation, soon the family the scrambling and his mother had fallen ill when she heard rumors that his deceased son committed a crime, as well as tracks the whereabouts of Nam Joon, who apparently is hiding from reporters right now.

It took a few days before Jung Kook managed to find Nam Joon. Jung Kook still remembers how Kim Nam Joon's face paled when Jung Kook saw him. It turns out the coward did not intend to disseminate the problem of his deceased brother with Ji Eun. It's just that time he was drinking along with some of his friends -one of them is a journalist- in a drunken state he brings up whatever performed by Jung Kook's brother. But he never mentioned the name of Ji Eun and vowed never to do so. However, he realized he is an accomplice in this matter and can be dragged to jail. He has even plans to move to Canada, where his parents lived, in order to avoid the disaster.

Jung Kook sniffed and sipped his drink. "At least he still has a brain, "he muttered to himself.

Although Kim Nam Joon had promised to shut his lips tightly, Jung Kook still thinking about how to dampen the rumors that had already spread and how he could escape from the journalists who continue to chase after him. Over the week Jung Kook barely sleeps thinking of what to to do next. Suddenly today, something happened completely that he was not expecting. Someone who could help Jung Kook to dampen the scandal, or even complicate the problems that already exist.

A woman who claimed to be his brother's ex-girlfriend somehow felt that she was involved in the scandal. This morning she held a press conference to provide a statement that the scandal was not true and that the relationship with Jung Kook's brother with the girl that was involved was not based on coercion.

Jung Kook really doesn't know why the girl feels like she's the rumored victim. Maybe she really never had a relationship with his brother and she really misunderstood because she thought that she was the one involved in this gossip. Or maybe she was just looking just for the sake of popularity boost of her career as an actress. Or maybe she wants to make a profit from the family through this problem.

"Hey, friend. Have you been waiting long? "

Tae Hyung's voice interrupted his reverie. He turned and smiled at his friend. "Not too long ago," he said. "Besides, I know a famous singer like you certainly do not have time to spare time before midnight. "

"You yourself is also very busy even before you went to London and today you contacted me. " Tae Hyung sits beside Jung Kook and ordered drinks from the bartender who approached him. Then, he turned back to Jung Kook. "How are you? I've heard about what happened. Absolutely shocking, isn't it? "

"Mmm. It is surprising, "added Jung Kook in honesty.

"Do you know the girl?" Asked Tae Hyung.

Jung Kook shook his head. "But I'm going to ask my lawyer to see her, to ensure that woman is not seeking for anything on this situation. "

Tae Hyung nodded. "How is your mother now?"

Jung Kook sighed. "Still the same. But I think the situation will improve after she hears that her beloved son was not a criminal as rumors say. "

When the phone rang Jung Kook. "Who else would call me at this time of the night?" He murmured in himself and put the phone to his ear. "Hello?"

"Jung Kook?"

Jung Kook's eyebrows rose in surprise when he heard the sound of Ji Eun on the other end. "Ji Eun? What's wrong? Is there any problem? "

Tae Hyung looked surprised to hear Jung Kook speaking a different language.

"No everything is fine," said Ji Eun quickly. "Just curious how you doing over there."

He smiled. "I am fine."

Ji Eun hesitated, then said, "Jung Kook, I know what's going on there and I understand why you do not want to tell me, but ... "

"You know about it?" Jung Kook interrupted somewhat surprised.

"Yes, I know."

Jung Kook took a deep breath in. "Ji Eun, I'm fine. Really. I can handle it. Do not worry. "

"Then, what is the situation now?" Asked Ji Eun.

Jung Kook tells her the shocking incident this morning.

"Really?" Ji Eun's tone was flat, emotionless.

"Yes. But you don't have to worry. I already took care of everything."

"I hope so." Ji Eun paused, then said quietly, "Before I hang up the phone, I have something to say to you. At first, I did not want to say anything, but after a second thought, I'd better say it directly to you. "

Jung Kook immediately turned wary. "What's wrong?"

"I ..." Ji Eun sighed, "I've decided to go back to Japan. "

Jung Kook furrowed his brow in surprise. "What? Why? "

"I ... I need time to think and resolve my problem myself. "

"What problem?"

"My past. I know I keep running away from my past. I think it's time for me to deal with it. "

Jung Kook still does not understand. "And ...?"

"That's why I called you. While I rearranged my life, I really can not think of anything else. I had to confront myself before I could face the others. " Ji Eun paused. "Including you."

"What?"

"Therefore, I think it's good if we don't keep in touch... for a while."

Jung Kook's brain went blank for a moment, and he was almost certain that his heart stopped pounding. Ji Eun will leave. Oh God, Ji Eun will leave. He feels his body paralyzed. "For a while?" Jung Kook repeated tone flat then swallowed. "How long?"

"I don't know," said Ji Eun quickly. "I just think we both need time to think. So that we really are sure about what we want. "

He drew a deep breath, trying to calm the panic that suddenly attacked him. "You mean you are not confident with your feelings," he said slowly. "Is it difficult for you to believe me?"

"Have you forgotten the real reason why you came to London?" Ji Eun replied to Jung Kook's question without answering his. "You came to London to work with Bang Si Hyuk. Because you aspire to be a famous director. "

"I ... I don't understand the connection ...?"

"Be a famous director."

"What?"

"Be a famous director," repeated Ji Eun. "After that, if it is still there is a chance... we can meet again. "

Jung Kook was silent. Once again he sighed and looked down. He does not want to wait. He didn't want Ji Eun to leave his side. A part of him that reluctant to understand that Ji Eun needs to take time. To restore her confidence. Also to believe in Jung Kook. This is a very difficult decision, but ... "All right," Jung Kook said finally, "I can wait."

Ji Eun did not say anything.

"If you take the time to trust me, I can wait." Still no sound on the other end, but Jung Kook is sure that Ji Eun heard what he said. "I'm going to be a famous director like you said. And, Ji Eun, when we meet soon-and we will surely meet again, whether you're ready or not you have to give your answer, "said Jung Kook.

There was a pause, then he heard Ji Eun muttered, "Thank you."

Tae Hyung glance when Jung Kook hanged up the phone and finishes the rest of the drink in one gulp. "Who's Ji Eun?" Asks Tae Hyung's tone is plain.

Jung Kook let out a heavy sigh and pushed away his glass that is already empty. "She really drives me crazy," he grumbled.

Tae Hyung chuckled softly. "Aren't all women do so?" He said. "Besides, if she does make you crazy, why don't you just let her go?"

Jung Kook did not answer immediately. He was thoughtful for a moment, then smiled grimly and shook his head. "I also hope to be that easy," he muttered.

Tae Hyung looked at him as he did not understand what his friend is telling him.

"The problem is I can not let go of her," said Jung Kook. Then he gave a short laugh and said, "Really stupid, right?"

Tae Hyung just smiled a little and took a sip. "Don't we all become stupid when it comes to women?"

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Ji Eun closes the phone in slow motion. Suddenly she felt sad even though she kept saying to herself that she had done the right thing. However, she is doing all this for the sake of her and Jung Kook. As she said earlier, she needs time to think. About the time of her past and future. Also on Jung Kook. Currently, Ji Eun really couldn't stand in front of Jung Kook and looked into his eyes without feeling embarrassed. She feels disgusted.

As for Jung Kook... Ji Eun is sure that Jung Kook will also need time to think. Jung Kook might say that his feelings have not changed even after he knew about the past of Ji Eun, but Ji Eun was not sure if Jung Kook will still feel like that after a sufficient time to really think things through. Ji Eun wants to give more opportunity for Jung Kook to withdraw before he regrets it.

A tear fell down her cheeks and Ji Eun removes them quickly. Why is she crying? Why suddenly her heartaches? Ji Eun sighed deeply and exhale slowly.

The answer to all of her questions is simple.

Because she, Lee Ji Eun, foolishly handed over her heart and soul to Jeon Jung Kook.

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A/N: I definitely love the last sentence of this chapter. It's so sweet. I love these two <3 If you guys have seen the teaser for BTS's Life Goes On, they filmed it on the same location, same house, where Eight was filmed! Remember our JK is the director for this new BTS music video. There's so much uaenarmy and kooku moments this month. Soo happy! I really wonder if they're actually dating or not. Maybe I'm being delusional right now. Anyway, I'm gonna be up late tonight to wait for the premiere of Life Goes On. Who else is doing it? Let's go Army! ^.^

Also, make sure to check my other story, Cloaked Heart. Thank you :)

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