It was close to the final performance of the night when she left to run for the restroom. The ones upstairs were occupied so she had to go down two floors to find another one. Good thing is, there's almost no one on this floor – the downside is, the elevator's taking way too long for her to go back up. Remembering the stairs she used to come down earlier, Lisa's legs speed up to the emergency exit. Her members already gave her a displeasing look when she excused herself, but she just couldn't hold it in anymore!

Reaching the second floor, she stopped her tracks when she heard a loud slam of the heavy door. It sounded like it's coming from the floor above her.

"What the hell does this mean?" A man's voice appeared. It sounds like he's trying to contain his anger.

"You really wanna do this here? There are people around –" Now it's a woman.

"Do I look like I give a shit? You don't just send this to me before the event and expect me to pretend like everything's okay!" She can hear the footsteps pacing back and forth. "Just tell me, why now? Why suddenly?"

Silence.

"Answer me – why the fuck would you suddenly ask for a break-up and through a text message?! Really – what kind of a person are you?!" The man is shouting now.

"I met someone else, okay!" The woman shouts back and there's silence again.

Lisa doesn't have a clue on who these two people are – whether they're idols or the crews – but one thing's for sure, the tension is too strong that even in the silence, she can feel the intense vibe from where she stands. Oh, this is way too personal! Lisa contemplates on leaving – feeling like an intruder in a lover's spat, but she's too scared to move, afraid that her heels would make a sound.

"You're cheating on me?" She can hear the pain in the man's husked whisper. A part of her can't help but feel a bit emotional over the situation. She had never been in a relationship before, and she might not know the first thing about break-ups or cheating lovers, but she had watched a lot of K-dramas where a similar scene had occurred. It's always heart-breaking to watch. But this isn't a drama. It wasn't staged. This is real life, and the man's pained voice is real.

"I'm sorry. You're just always not around and free for me anymore and I..." The woman tried to reason it out. No, girl, just stop at 'sorry'. "You used to make time for me!"

"I was on tour! I thought you, out of all people, would understand that – would support that! I called you every chance I had –"

"It's not the same, Jungkook! I feel like I couldn't talk to you anymore –" Wait, Jungkook as in Jeon Jungkook? As in Bangtan's Jeon Jungkook?

"Yeah, because you have someone else to talk to now, right?"

"He paid attention to me! All you ever talk about nowadays are your members, tours, fans –"

"Because you fucking asked! What the -"

Lisa can't help but frown, finding herself agreeing with his sentiments. She could feel how frustrating it must be for him, being forced to understand the cause of their shattered love.

"Look, maybe this is for the better. I don't wanna lie to you anymore –" It's only now that she realised how distant the woman's voice is. She could tell now that her minds made up.

"Please..." He sounded resigned. He sounded tired. Lisa's soft heart breaks upon hearing his plead and her eyes begun to tear up. "I'll fix it, I'll change. Just don't...don't go,"

"I'm sorry...I can't,"

There's a few seconds of silence again before she heard the door opening and closing. Her shoulder lumped down as she sighs, wiping a tear that fell involuntarily earlier. Wow, that was intense!

She can't believe she'd just witnessed an actual break-up! And not just anyone, this is Jeon Jungkook's break-up! The most beloved maknae idol - a member of the most popular group in South Korea, the nation's heartthrob and pride! Lisa can't help but wonder who the girlfriend is to be able to cheat on him and left him coldly like that. How would his fans and the media react if they know what their golden boy had just gone through?

Nevermind, it's not her business to pry. As idols, it's hard enough to put on a mask every time they go out, Lisa's not about to make it harder for him – especially after what he just went through. After making sure that it's quiet, she continued her steps upstairs.

Should she tell her members about the encounter? No, better not! Not that she doesn't trust them to not tell anyone, it's just wouldn't be right to share something that is too personal like that. Plus, they might go around asking their Red Velvet and Twice friends if they know who the girlfriend is. Idol groups may lead separate lives, but they still have time to learn about rumours and gossip about it.

She looks up to find Jeon Jungkook, sitting on the stair beside the door, eyes locked onto hers. Shit! Why is he still here? His face is red, and he looks hurt – but his eyes are cautious. Lisa couldn't move, scared that she'd be called out for eavesdropping on their conversation. After a few seconds, he looks down to the floor. Her heart drop at the sight. He looked so defeated.

What can she do? Just leave, Lili! But he looks so upset.

"Jungkook sunbaenim," She ignored the voice in her head and approach the guy, who's still looking down. "Are you okay?"

Now, now is the best time to leave! When he didn't respond, she sits down beside him. Now we're at the same level. It's something that she learnt from her mom. She would always crouch or kneel until their faces are at the same level whenever Lisa's too upset or mad to speak. It worked on making her talk and open up on whatever's bothering her.

She noticed the slight flinch on his shoulder, but other than that, he's still silent. Lisa peeked at her watch. There's still a bit of time.

"Sunbaenim, I think you could use a bit of fresh air,"

Jungkook looks up to her questioningly as she curved up a smile.

"Come on, I know a place!" Without even thinking, she grabbed his wrist and pulled him up the staircase, climbing up to the fourth floor. She didn't glance at him once - knowing that he might throw her a weird look, but she also didn't let go of his hand, thinking he might stop following her. He needs this! Although my feet is killing me in this damn heels!

Once they reached the top floor, she opened a door that led them to a dark, empty space. Jungkook looks around. At first glance, it looked like an office area, minus the desks and other office equipment. Then he realized that it's abandoned – or probably still under construction, with the wires hanging and laying around.

The panels at the end is missing its glass windows, letting in the dimmed lights from outside and the cool night's breeze. She led him to the edge before letting go of his hand, and he takes in a deep breath, calming his heart beat after the anxiety of being cheated and dumped, as well as the additional blood-pumping climb to the floor.

"How did you know about this place?"

That's the first time Jeon Jungkook had ever said a proper sentence to her. Of course, there had been the usual greets whenever they're at events like these – but they'd just bow at each other. At the stairs when he was talking to the girl, she could hear the husk in his voice. But now, his voice is clear and soft. Lisa took a chance to look at his profile. He's calmer now.

"I got lost before when I was here –"

"So it's a habit huh?"

Lisa tilts her head, not understanding what he meant.

"To be at a place where you're not supposed to," The flicker of recognition crossed her face, slightly embarrassed now at what Jungkook had implied.

"I'm sorry...it wasn't my intention. I was at the restroom downstairs and it took so long to wait for the elevator so I –" She mumbled, shaking her head while looking down to her knotted fingers.

"How much did you hear?" He asked drily.

"Um...all of it...I think," She peeked up to see him passively staring straight ahead. In this light, he really looked like Prince Charming, she thought. A broken Prince Charming.

She had always been a fan of Bangtan Sonyeondan. Or in short, BTS. She got her mother and aunt hooked on them too and even got them tickets for the group's upcoming concert in Thailand. She admired their perseverance and dedication to each other, and to making good music. But of course, she couldn't just admit it out loud like other idols do because when you're from YGE, the only people you can praise are the people from YGE.

"So what do you want?" His question caught her off guard. He turned to her with a smirk.

"What do you mean?" Lisa can't help but blush under his stare. She didn't noticed how close they were standing next to each other before, but now...

"What do you want from me? So you won't tell anyone," Now it's her turn to frown.

"Jungkook sunbaenim, I don't want anything from you," She shakes her head slightly.

"Then why did you bring me here?"

"Because I thought the fresh air would make you feel better – my God, are you –" The cheek of this guy!

She takes in a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. When she squared her shoulder and look back up to him, his lips are curved in a wicked smile, waiting for her to explain.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. It's not my business to tell. I just thought if I wanna be alone and think things through, I'd rather do it here than at the stairs – where my partner just admitted to cheating on me and dumped me coldly –" She gasps and covers her mouth immediately, regretting her choice of words. "Oh my God, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to sound so harsh!"

Although, he didn't seem to be offended by it.

"I mean, I know you're upset cus you know – who wouldn't – I don't know who she is and I'm sure she's great - though I don't know anyone who are that great but would cheat on the person they love, so I guess she can't be that great, right?" Okay, now she's mumbling. And had basically insulted his girlfriend. Pull yourself together, Lili!

It's really hard to think straight with Jungkook being so close and staring at her like this so she takes a few steps backward. The difference it made surprised her as she could easily form her thoughts and words properly. Jungkook tilts his head slightly, studying how her concerned eyes looked too big on her small face, the little pout on her plump and pink lips, little details in this proximity that he never seemed to notice.

He'd never seen her this close before. Of course, from a far, she looks like a doll. He admitted of how attractive she is since the first time he saw her on the stage months ago but he never thought more about it. But as she stands before him now, Jungkook finds it hard to look away. She's really beautiful, even with a frowned face. Did I upset her? Why is she moving farther away from me?

"What I'm trying to say is, Jungkook sunbaenim – what happened back there is your own story to tell. It must've been really upsetting for you – I can't imagine how you're feeling. I don't know about you, but my mom told me to always help a person in need. So, this is the only way I can help. You don't have to worry, I promise I won't tell anyone. Just...take all the time you need to be okay," She backs away further and further while Jungkook's pinned on his spot, eyes still frozen on hers.

"Lalisa," She heard him as her hand reached the door knob, and she turned back to him with a small smile. He knows who she is!

"I don't mean to pry, sunbaenim. But what you said to her, that you'll change? I mean...I don't know much but I know that there are no excuses for cheating. Empathy is very rare nowadays. I can't even say that I have it...but if you heard it from where I was standing, you'd probably understand where I'm coming from when I say this. It's not your fault that she made that choice. Don't forget that. I'm sure you've tried your best. I hope you won't beat yourself too much over it."

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