Rose was shocked when she got the email saying she had won a ticket to Anna's fan meeting. She had heard that due to its popularity they would be releasing more tickets, but she hadn't thought that she would be one of the lucky ones.

She had first become interested in Anna because she was BTS's soulmate. It was hard not to compare their situations. Rose wondered what life was like for her having Idols as soulmates, how did they meet, how did they react. Now that they've shown how happy they are to the world, Rose imagined having that for herself.

On the other hand, she wasn't sure she would want the kind of attention Anna has, good or bad. Rose was a rather private person, and although she worked with Idols, it was behind the scenes. She was there to make the artist look good, not to be noticed herself. It was something she had thought about a lot of the years, knowing that her soulmate was becoming more and more well-known around the world. However, it seemed she wouldn't have to worry about that for a while anyway.

As she queued for Anna's fan meeting, there was an atmosphere of anticipation running through the crowd. As Anna had only been seen on her YouTube videos and a few of BTS's V Lives, no one was sure what the fan meeting would be like, and everyone was curious to see what she was like in real life. They weren't disappointed.

During the first performance, Rose thought that it made sense that Anna was the soulmate of the members of BTS, she had the same talent and passion for music that the boys did. Anna was also as cute and sweet in person as she had come across in her videos.

In a way, Anna meeting ATEEZ at the MAMA's had been the beginning of Rose's latest rollercoaster ride. Meeting BTS's final soulmate had got the younger group talking about soulmates and ultimately asking about hers. If it hadn't been for that, Hongjoong might have never put two and two together and figured out who her soulmate was, and then Wooyoung wouldn't have tried to help her meet him.

So, when Anna did a cover of one of ATEEZ's songs, Take Me Home, Rose got overly emotional. She missed the young Idols that she had spent the last two years with.

When it came to her turn to have her minute with Anna, she was ready with her question. It had been difficult to decide which question to ask, knowing she would probably only have time to ask one. However, what she hadn't expected was the question that Anna asked her.

"Rose? You worked with ATEEZ, right? Yeonjun asked me to look out for you."

"He did? Oh, did Wooyoung ask him to get me a ticket?"

Rose couldn't believe that the Idol had done this for her, again.

"Um, no, I believe it was Changbin, from Stray Kids. You seem to have a lot of friends in the industry."

"Friends of friends. ATEEZ are great and really kind, too kind, considering I was just a member of their staff."

"Oh, I'm sure that's not true - Listen, if you're free after the show, stick around, I'd like to talk some more. Okay?"

Rose barely had time to agree before she was being ushered away so that the next fan could take their turn. As she made her way back to her seat, she was a little dazed at what had just happened. Anna was as nice as she appeared in her videos and Rose was hopeful that she could make a new friend.

Rose was also thinking about the fact that she now owed another Idol, and she didn't know how she was ever going to pay them back. At least, with Wooyoung he did it so that she could meet her soulmate, but Changbin had no reason to go out of his way to get her a ticket for a show she just wanted to go to.

Between Changbin and Felix, Rose wondered why the two Idols were so nice to her. She also wondered how they would react when they found out that she was their leader's soulmate. Since they hadn't said anything, she assumed that Wooyoung hadn't told them yet. If they reacted well, then she hoped it would mean that being a part of Chan's life would be easier. That was if she ever got the chance to be a part of it.

Although she had seen the vlog on Anna's YouTube channel of her 24-hour song cover challenge, seeing her perform Phobia by Stray Kids was impressive. The video showed BTS's soulmate putting together a cover of her chosen song from scratch, ready to perform in front of HYBE staff to keep her spot as a trainee, all within 24 hours. Rose knew the original song very well, as she knew all of her soulmate's songs, and she loved Anna's version of it too.

After the fan meeting ended, Rose hung back until everyone else had left before approaching the staff member who had been watching over Anna during the meet and greets. She was led to a room backstage where BTS's soulmate was waiting.

"Rose! Come in. Do you want a Hotteok?"

"Hotteok?"

"Yes. It seems someone sent a food truck for everyone to enjoy after the show."

"That's so thoughtful of them."

"My soulmates are the sweetest."

Rose smiled politely as she sat down. Although she was tempted, she didn't take a Hotteok. After eating so many of Felix's brownies on his last visit, she had been on a strict diet as a consequence.

"So, I have to confess my reason for asking you to stay."

"Okay?"

"I was hoping we could become friends? Yeonjun spoke very highly of you, and well, I hope you don't mind that I know that you lost your job."

"Oh."

"He told me that ATEEZ are very upset about it, but he didn't know - do you mind if I ask why they fired you?"

"Sure, why not. They fired me because they found out that my soulmate works at a different entertainment company."

"Work? As in...?"

"He's an Idol, yes."

"Wow."

"Yep."

"How are you dealing with that? It's a lot, I know."

"Yes, well, it didn't turn out quite as I'd hoped it would."

"Oh, if you need anyone to talk to about having an Idol as a soulmate, I'm your girl."

"I'll keep that in mind, but you see we're not bonded."

"It's okay to take your time. It took me two months before I bonded with -"

"It's not like that. When we first met, he didn't do anything. It was like he didn't feel..."

"Oh my - I can't even imagine what that must have been like for you."

"Sorry to lay this all on you."

"No, it's okay, but only if you want to talk about it."

"Actually, it's really nice to talk to someone about it. I don't have a lot of friends - apart from ATEEZ and their friends apparently."

"I feel the same way. I only have my soulmates, the younger groups, and a few of the trainees at the company."

The two girls smiled at each other, feeling that they understood one another.

"Noona!"

Suddenly a cry echoed down the hallway outside the room, before a body came running through the door. Anna stood up and Rose watched as a loving smile took over the other girl's face.

It was Jungkook that came rushing in. The singer wrapped his strong arms around Anna and lifted her up. She let out a gasp of surprise before laughing. When he didn't put her down straight away, Anna wrapped her legs around him.

"You were amazing!"

"You saw?"

"Of course! I wouldn't have missed this for anything."

"Was it really okay?"

Jungkook leaned his head forward and rested his forehead against hers.

"More than okay. You were born to do this and today was only more proof of that."

Rose couldn't look away as she watched the couple and how they gazed adoringly at each other. Jungkook rubbed his nose against Anna's making her giggle before caressing his cheek with her fingers. At first, she smiled at the sight and the obvious love the two shared, but then she had to look away at the thought that she would never have this.

"Jin-Hyung, I think we're getting old."

"Speak for yourself!"

Jin and Taehyung appearing in the doorway brought the couple back to reality. Anna blushed, realising Rose was still in the room and indicated for Jungkook to put her down.

"Did you three sneak out?"

"Of course not, Darling."

"It was Jin-Hyung's idea!"

"Yah! Taehyung, watch who you're accusing!"

"You see Rose, being the soulmate of an Idol can also be a babysitting job."

"Noona, I know Jin-Hyung can be a lot sometimes, but don't you think that's a bit harsh."

"Yah! Come here you little-"

Jungkook hid behind Anna, using her for protection from his oldest soulmate.

Rose watched the whole interaction with interest.

"It's obvious that you're made for each other, and you love each other very much."

"Thank you. It was a lot at first, but we worked it out eventually. I like to believe that everything happens for a reason. You'll get your happy ending too. In the meantime, I might need a makeup artist soon. I can get Jin to pull some strings if you're interested?"

"Really? That's very kind but I don't want to owe anymore favours."

"I've been told recently that it's okay to accept help. Even so, let's keep in touch, okay?"

"Definitely. Thank you for taking the time to meet me and for giving me a ticket for today. It was a great show."

"Thank you for wanting to come and now Stray Kids owes me a favour. Win-win."

Taehyung wrapped his arms around Anna from behind and hid his face in her neck.

"I better get these three home. See you soon!"

Rose watched them leave after waving goodbye. Taehyung was still wrapped around Anna and Jin jumped on Jungkook's back, who carried him as if it wasn't a full-grown man he had clinging to his back.

She wondered what it must be like to be a part of a soulgroup of eight.

I bet you never get lonely.