"Remember what I told you if people find out about you and Joon. You must know what happens isn't going to be as happy as your relationship" Brandon tells me as we were in the limo.

"I know. How many times— he cut me off, "enough for it to get through your thick ass head. This isn't a game. This is your career we are talking about. And one bad move could mess everything we worked so hard for up" he explains to me.

I rolled my eyes facing the window. The sudden chuckle that came out of Brandon's mouth caught my attention.

"For a guy with a IQ of 148 and a very smart girl, you guys are idiots. I mean you guys really think that once people find out you two are dating that everything will be fine. That you guys will no longer have to do anything secretly?" He asks.

Which was true. We both thought that once news get out, Joon and I won't have to pretend that we aren't dating, that we will be able to do things without sneaking out.

"If or once the news get out... your relationship will no longer just be your relationship. It will be a everyone's relationship. A public relationship. Where nothing you do will be in secret. Meaning if you happen to release a new song... people might think it's about Joon. Or if Joon some how in a bad mood, people will think it's because of you" he explains letting me know that if Joon and I wanted any shot of happiness in relationship, no one else should know about it.

Which is understandable.

"So what do you suggest?" I ask him seriously.

"Date. Tell the world. Don't tell the world. It's completely up to you, but keep in mind of the consequences that you'll have if people find out" he says as the limo came to a stop.

I turned look to see we arrived at a large business building. The ones CEO run.

"We'll talk about this later. Let's go" he says.

After exiting the limo and entering the building we finally made it the room.

"sorry were late" Brandon says as I followed him into the conference room.

"It's fine. We actually were just starting anyway" the man says motioning for both Brandon and I to take our seat.

Laid out on the table was a script.

"So in this film, You will be playing Maya Harrison who is an average girl whose a transfer student into to the most prestigious, rich performing arts school in Korea, where she is everything but normal to everyone. Mainly because she is the only black girl in the school" The man explained to me causing me to nod.

I was liking everything I was hearing so far. The film so far sounded decent and I could see my fans enjoy watching me become this character.

"So your character is a quite the opposite of you if we're being honest. Maya is shy, and all though she has a great voice, she also has stage fright" he tells me.

I nod.

The mans eyes jot towards the door that was opening causing everyone else to turn and look.

"good... our other main actor is here" the man says clapping causing me to turn and see a tall figure.

He looked built, I really couldn't see much of the face because of the shades that hid his face.

Brandon stood up which caused me to stand up as well. "Uh— Normani... meet your love interest Lay Zhang" The man said as the name rang a familiar bell.

I remember the name from somewhere. But where?

I smiled slightly, lifting my hand and waving at him. The figure smiled softly before taking off his shades.

Lay. As in Lay from Exo.

Now he's familiar. I've met some of his members like Kai, and Sehun. But never him.

"hello" his accent was adorable.

"hi" I said slightly nodding.

The man walked towards Lay and his manager handing him the same booklet everyone in this room had.

"You, Lay.. will be playing the charming, talented but over-cocky Kim Seo-Joon. You will be playing the popular boy in the school we're all the girls love you and all the boys want to be you" he says causing Lay to nod.

"But... There's a catch" he says stepping in between Lay and I.

"You too will hate each other, therefore causing a love connection. That will either bring joy or chaos to both of your lives" he explains overly excited causing me to turn at Brandon who eyes were glued to the paper.

"It would be amazing if we see a little scene of the two right now" Brandon mentions.

"If that's fine with you guys... can you both turn to page 42, and start from there" the man tells us.

I grab the booklet and flipping to page 42 as was told before reading the lines I look up to see Lay reading over his lines.

"and... action" a voice yells out almost startling me. I cleared my throat before getting into character.

I sighed before approaching him like the script told me to do so. I let out a light hysteric laugh.

"You think your all that, don't you? Just because every girl in this stupid school worships you? Well, let me tell you something Kim-Seo-Joon. I don't kiss ass. And unfortunately for you, you never get to tap mine." I say looking at him seriously as if I was actually Maya and he was actually Seo-Joon.

Lay then smirks before looking back as the script tells him to do so, he turns back to me.

"Let's make this clear so there won't be any confusion. I'm here. Your.. down there. I'm like a king in these halls. People worship me because I'm a God. You... are simply a peasant. Don't flatter yourself. I wouldn't kiss you if the population of the world depended on it. So be grateful I even gave someone unpleasant looking as you a chance" he says and it felt like he was actually talking about me.

He was surely a better actor then me. Holy shit.

"How about I you do my favor, and I'll do you'll one in return. You stay out of my way, and I'll stay out of yours" I say as the script tells me. Lay them walks pass me causing me turn about and scold him.

He looks back before saying, "watch your back, Maya. Before you know it, you'll be just like one of these other girls. Worshiping me. Wanting to be with me. Fantasizing about me. And who knows? I might even make you fall in love" he smirks.

"With you? I rather die"

"See you around, newbie" he says before walking in a different direction.

I looked down at the script realizing the scene was over, seconds later the sounds of hand clapping surrounded the room.

I looked up to see those standing and applauding both lay's and I performance.

I nod softly.

"That was great" The voice of Lay says approaching me making conversation.

"Thank you. You did amazing. I didn't know you were that good of an actor" I say complimenting him causing him to smile.

"We start shooting in two weeks. Until then read over your scripts. Your managers will be informed of the dates for the photoshoot covers coming in a couple of days. I look forward to working with both of you on this project" the man says.

-

I swallowed hard walking up the stairs of the familiar house. I rang the door bell waiting patiently.

Although it was time for me to go home, like I had told Brandon I was going after leaving the meeting. There was something I had to do.

Something I didn't know how to fix but knew it needed to be fixed in the first place.

Seconds later the door opened and stood Got7 very own leader JB. I slight smile appeared on my face, as he opened the door.

"hey" I say.

"h-hi. W-what are you doing here?" He asked me.

"I need to talk to Bam. Is he here?" I asked him. He looks back into the house for just a second before turning back to me.

"I-i really don't think it's a good time right now" he tells me.

I sighed. Bam probably told him to say that. Maybe he doesn't want to see me. Which I completely deserve. Not only was I willing to give up not talking to him for Joon. I was also willing to give up my friendship with him for joon.

"Bam?" I raise my voice ignoring what JB just told me. I sighed, "I know your in there, Bam! I just want to talk okay" I shout out needing him to hear me.

There was so response. Just more of JB looking at me and making sure I couldn't see inside the house.

"Bam.. please" I say softly.

Still no response.

What did I expect? For him to be completely find with what just happened.

"I know you hate me and you have every right too. I hate me for what I did to you. To us. But please just t— I was cut of by his voice "I don't hate you" he says calmly.

Causing me look up with my teary eyes to see him standing in the door frame.

"You don't?" I asked before swallowing hard. He chuckles before rolling his eyes.

"How can I hate you?" He asked making me smile.

I don't deserve him. Although I don't have the feelings I should have for him. I can help but wonder what if I did. Would things have gone differently in America.

Would Joon and him even got into a fist fight.

"Are you just gonna stand out here or come inside?" He asks me. I nod before walking into the house.

The door shuts, and I follow Bam out of foyer and into the house. We turned the corner and sitting on the couch were a few of his members watching tv.

Their conversation stopped as soon as they saw me, I slightly smile and nodding greeting them.

"Hey" I hear Jackson says walking out from the kitchen holding a plate of food looking at both Bam and I.

"hi" I say greeting them.

Things were so awkward between us. I mean I wasn't close with the members of Got7 like I am with the boys but it was never like this. Not even when I first met them.

Meaning bam and Jackson probably told them what happened the other night. I follow Bam into the kitchen, "you want some ramen?" He asks.

I shook my head knowing this conversation shouldn't take that long.

"So what did you want to talk about?" He asked so calmly and causally as if he didn't know why I came over here.

"First off, I wanted to apologize on behalf of RM. he was in the wrong for hitting you. Secondly, I want to apologize for putting either of you in that position. I should've been clear about my feelings towards both of you guys and I wasn't. So I'm sorry" I say.

"Why are you apologizing for something you can't control?" He asks me.

"What happened could've of been avoi— he cut me off, "but it wasn't. It happened. And it was dealt with. RM and I already talked things out so you have nothing to apologize for" he tells me.

He was too calm for a guy who literally was ready to go to war and fight for my love a couple of nights ago.

"Talked things out?" I asked him.

He turns away from the stove and nods.

"I don't understand"

He sighs before turning and facing me. "RM made it clear that you and him were a thing and I made it clear that if he's what you want... I'll let you go" he tells me causing me to nod.

"Unless.. that isn't what you want" he says catching me off guard.

"Bam"

"I'm joking" he says before laughing causing me to laugh nervously.

He seemed different.

It wasn't like I was talking to the Bam I always knew. It's like he changed.

I was about to say something when my phone began to ring. I pulled it out from my back pocket and the caller ID displayed Joon.

He was probably expecting me to be home right now. I stared at the screen deciding whether or whether not to answer it.

"Aren't you going to answer?" Bam's voice caught my attention.

"Nope. If it's important he'll call again" I say before pressing the decline button.

"Trouble in Paradise, already?" He asked me.

He most definitely is acting different.

"No. It's just this conversation is important" I tell him and seconds later it begins to ring again.

Of course, it was Joon.

Why wouldn't he stop calling.

"Looks like that phone call may be more important" he says.

I placed the phone on silent.

"Well whatever it is can wait" I say seriously.

Bam still focused on making his Ramen.

"C-can you stop that!" I blurted out unintentionally causing him to look at me in confusion.

"I came over here to talk to you... and It's like I don't even know who you are anymore. You rather pay more attention to your stupid Ramen then me" I complain.

"What do you expect for me to do? You expected for me to be happy. So cheerful to see you. I don't want you to see be as just a friend anymore. And since your into jerks, and dickheads like RM I guess I have to become one" he says.

I roll my eyes.

"Your ridiculous" I state crossing my arms.

"What? I mean I can't even look you in the eye and be okay with that fact that you chose him over me. You gave up our friendship for him." he says stating all he was holding back since I walked into the house.

"And I regret it, okay!" I confess causing nothing but silence in the kitchen and him looking at me.

That was the truth. Do I regret telling him that we can't be friends just for Joon and I. Of course.

"What?" Bam's voice sounded as if he cracked because it was so unexpected. My phone then buzzes on the counter.

I sighed in annoyance picking up the phone and answering it.

I quickly placed it to my ear, "What?" I asked with a tone.

"Where are you? Do you know how many times I called and text you? I was worried sick", The voice of Joon asked causing me to rethink and recollect myself.

I needed to calm down.

"Sorry. I-i was busy. I was with Brandon working on my new project" I lied not wanting to let him know on my actual whereabouts.

Especially if he found out that I was over at Bam's.

"is she okay? Where is she?", A familiar voice in the background asked sounding either like Jimin or Taehyung, causing me to worry.

"Why? What's wrong?" I asked causing the attention of Bam.

"If your near a television.. turn it to channel 2" he tells me.

"Why?" I asked.

"Mani... just do it.", his voice no longer sounded how it usually sounded.

I turned to Bam.

"What happened?" He asked.

"I don't know"

I walked out of the kitchen with the phone attached to my ear going to the living room where the members of Got7 were watching tv.

I picked up the the remote from table and changing the channel to two. Getting the expected reaction from them.

"hey.. we were watching that!" Jackson shouts at me.

"Do you see it?" Joon asks me.

"What am I supposed to be looking for?" I asked him.

"You'll know when you'll see it" he tells me.

"Is everything okay?" Bam asked from behind me. I turned to him and shrugged my shoulders, it wasn't until I heard my name that caused me to stop.

"Mani.. your on tv"

"Normani Kordei caught kissing a member from BTS"

My heart pounded furiously. I slowly removed the phone from my ear pressing the end button turning around to see a video of me and Joon in the elevator.

The phone dramatically fell to the ground.

"Two of K-Pop's hottest idols, RM and Normani of BTS are dating rumor has it. A video was uploaded on YouTube of the pair sharing a kiss in a elevator"

My mouth dropped. There it was. The clip of where Joon and I were in the elevator. The same clip of where I told him to watch out for the camera.

The same day where Bam was about confess his feelings to me. The same day Joon confessed his to me.

I noticed the members of Got7 look between Bam, Me and The television continuously.

"Neither of the pair, or BigHit has confirmed accusations. But this video does bring up questions on how long the pair has been dating, or even if there dating at all"

"Those of you don't know Normani joined the worldwide boy band back in the middle to ending of 2018"

It was literally so shocking. How did word even get out. The only people who knew were the girls but they wouldn't say anything.

And Shownu. But he wouldn't say anything either. Not even the members knew. Of Brandon knew but I don't believe he would do something like this. He was same person warning us not to go public.

I mean the only person I could think of was...

I slowly turned around facing Bam.

"Mani" he asked me in confusion.

I wanted to tell myself he wouldn't do that, but I couldn't help but suspect of doing something like this.

I mean I know Bam wouldn't try to hurt me but for the last couple of days he's been upset and you know people do dumb shit when there upset.

"Normani? A-are you okay?" He ask me.

"I ne-need to go" I say quickly rushing to the door with footsteps following behind me before I could reach for the door handle I was stopped.

"You need to think this out. If you go home, they're might be dozens of fans and paparazzi waiting for you" he tells me.

"I-I can't. I need to go home. I can't stay here" I tell him.

"Mani"

"I'll be back" I tell him before quickly leaving the house. I rushed down the steps, making sure no one was around, and I got into the limo.

"Where to now?" Sean asked.

"The Airport. Please" the words came out of my mouth. I had no idea what I was doing but what the one thing I knew I was good at was hiding.