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Panic rushes through me when the limo starts to slow down. The windows are tinted black, blocking my view of the world and only making my nerves worse. Oh man I'm so scared. Despite dressing the part, I don't fit into this lifestyle at all. What do people even do at these balls? Just chat and sip champagne?

My body begins to shiver uncontrollably, anxiety and nervousness stir within my stomach while the bones of my knees knock together repeatedly. Jimin, who I guess notices this, plants his hand on top of mine over my lap. My face snaps up to his in a jump.

"It's okay, I'm nervous too. You'll be fine." His voice sounds reassuring and soothing. My body eases from the warmth of his palm.

After we stop the limo driver opens our door and we all climb out. My eyes bulge at the building before me.

It's a HUGE mansion with a fountain up front, fancy cars lined around us and a massive staircase leading to the large double-doored entrance. Men in suits stand outside clinking wine glasses and chatting amongst their selves, some sparing glances at us.

"Is this real?" Mina whispers to me without looking away from the mansion.

I turn to my right and see a grey Ferrari parked between two other luxury cars. Taehyung must be here already.

"Yay we're at the soccer ball!" Kimmy takes small hops making her boobs bounce, Jungkook bites his lip eagerly.

"Finally!" Teddy tugs Gretchen's arms, "What're we standing around here for? Let's go go go!" She pulls her inside. Jungkook slips his hand around Kimmy's waist and enters with her.

Jimin then wings his arm out to me, I soon link my arm around his before we enter together.

The mansions interior is the largest place I've ever been to. The ceiling feels like it's with the sky, two long red-carpeted staircases conjoin at each end of the ballroom to the indoor balcony that scaffolds around the room. The walls and decor follow an opal and gold theme with marble flooring. Marble pillars scatter around the rim of the ballroom also.

There's a few thousand people here, making focusing on a single person not easy on the eyes.

Amongst the crowds of people we see Chrys walk over to us in a priceless gown. It looks like mine, except much longer with a matching head and neck piece, paired with her hair she really does look like Cleopatra. It's expected that she'd be the best dressed here.

"I must admit I'm impressed," She nods at us slowly, "you all scrub up well."

"Thanks, you look great too." I reply.

"Well duh I know that street urchin."

Just as I'm about to clap back she says, "Kidding." And rolls her eyes playfully. "My father said he wants to meet my friends, so he may try to talk to you each. Also there's a lot of important people here, so don't give Teddy any sugar."

"I won't eat any I swear, I'm on my best behaviour!" She salutes.

"In that case, enjoy the party." Chrys bows then walks away.

Teddy spots the long and expensive snack table across the room with a giant champagne tower on the end. "Whoa look at all that food! We'll be right back!" After pouting excitedly she drags Gretchen out of sight.

"Took you guys long enough." We all look straight to see Winter standing before us with a champagne glass between her fingers.

Her hair is the usual raven style, she wears a long, sexy dark violet gown with a draped neckline and a low cut behind, exposing her back beneath her long dark hair. Her makeup is extremely smoky, paired with mauve lipstick. The whole look gives a moonlight vibe. Jungkook's eyes become glued to her, closely eyeing her up and down with a whistle.

"You all look good. Where's Teddy and Gretchen?" She ignores him.

"Uh, that would be them over there." I point. Winter looks over her shoulder to witness Teddy stuffing a fat turkey leg in her mouth while Gretchen tries to clean sauce off her dress.

Just then a guy approaches us, walking right up to Mina.

"Carlos, there you are!" Mina hugs him. "Oh this is your new boyfriend?" I ask.

"Yep, Carlos say hi."

"Hola a todos, Estoy feliz de estar aquí."

"Uh... Mina?" We all turn to her cluelessly.

"Yeah so, I may have left out one tiny detail... Carlos doesn't speak any English."

"He d...— then how did you two even meet?? And how did he even know how to get here?"

"Love Lilo, love." She holds his hand sweetly. I hold my forehead knowing the lifespan of this relationship.

"Oh stop, it's cute." Jimin nudges my elbow.

"I can speak Spanish too you know." Jungkook grins at Winter, "Papi wants mami's chocolate."

"Mami wants papi to shut up."

"Wow you two are so good at Spanish!" Kimmy claps, making Winter raise her brow.

"Whatever, I need to use the bathroom."

"Me too I'll come." Jungkook says. Winter stops him by holding a hand to his chest, "Nice try."

"No I'm serious, I really need to go. I'll get lost if I go on my own."

"Fine, but don't get any ideas." Jungkook pecks Kimmy goodbye and leaves with Winter. Mina and her new boyfriend then fade away too.

It's just me and Jimin.

—AUTHOR'S POV—

Jungkook and Winter enter one of the mansion elevators. After pressing the numbered button the door seals and the two are hoisted up.

Jungkook leans against the wall, admiring the sight of Winter's back profile while she stands centred and holds her arms.

"You can quit gawking perv."

"You know, if this elevator stopped right now I'd tear that dress off of you."

"You would try."

The lift stops abruptly.

Winter looks up at the numerals displayed above the door, they haven't reached their floor yet. She taps the button repeatedly but nothing seems to happen.

"I think we're stuck."

"Yes!" With no time to waste Jungkook begins to unbutton his shirt.

"Keep your clothes on pig—"

Out of nowhere the lift jerks, the two wobble before falling at full speed. The elevator crashes to the ground, making them both collapse hard on the floor.

A minute later Winter and Jungkook slowly raise their heads and look at each other, shocked that they're still alive.

"H-hello?! HELLO!" Jungkook gets up and screams at the ceiling. "Oh man... That's it. We're dead. We're gonna die in here I just know it. We're gonna die we're gonna die we—"

"Would you shut up! Someone will find us in a minute gosh!" Winter regains her posture.

Jungkook grabs her shoulders and shakes her wide-eyed. "I-I-I CAN'T chill out! We're below the ground floor how is anyone supposed to find us?! We're gonna decay down here aren't we?! Aren't we?!"

She watches Jungkook breathe heavily while he paces around the small space.

"Hang on... are you claustrophobic?"

"Yes yes YES yes yes I'm claustrophobic can't you tell! The walls are closing in! There's no room in here I can't breathe!"

Winter slaps him hard in the face. He leans over the floor holding his sizzling red cheek.

"You need to relax. Someone will find us soon, we have to be patient."

Jungkook takes a deep breath and brings himself to nod.

—LILO'S POV—

The number of people in the ballroom was a little overwhelming, so I told Jimin I wanted to go to the gardens for a while. I'm glad I did, because it's one of the most surreal sights I've ever witnessed, and he was sweet enough to come outside with me.

My heels tap across the wooden bridge that covers the pond beneath us before the smooth pebbled path. Tall hedges with door-frames surround us like a maze, it feels like we're being separated from the outside world, which is extremely peaceful. I'm surprised nobody is out here.

Candle-lit lanterns that hang across the trees and floor spotlights illuminate the garden to make it look like a fairytale, passing fire flies look like little pixies. We continue to walk underneath to tunnel of pillars, overgrown leaf branches and more lanterns drape over our heads and sculptures meet us every few steps.

"Let's sit over there." Jimin points to an oval hammock with two pillows on it just north from us. It looks like it was carefully twisted weaved out of branches.

We each lie next to each other on the swings, my head rests softly on the plump pillow while my legs hang over the edge.

As the swings rocks back and forth my chin points to the sky, vines and white roses snake up the ropes of the swings followed by the dark sky that's been littered with stars and the prominent half moon.

The only sounds to be heard are crickets and the flowing water of the fountain nearby.

This is just what I needed.

"Relaxing, right?" Jimin says quietly, probably trying not to interrupt the calming atmosphere. "I can't remember the last time I just lied under the moonlight like this."

I nod, "This is a first for me. I can't believe Chrys lives like this, it must be paradise."

"Then let's not leave yet." He takes my hand and chuckles sweetly. I blush when my hand has been captured by his for the second time tonight. He notices the pink on my cheeks and let's go, blushing also,

"Sorry, that was rude of me... I shouldn't have done that when you have a boyfriend."

I turn away from him and look back up at the night sky, a sigh emits from my mouth.

"I don't. Tye and I aren't together anymore."

"You broke up? Why?" Jimin elevates his torso quickly.

My shoulders shrug, "I needed a break. I still care about him as a person, but I have to focus on myself before I can dwell on someone else." I explain. There's a moment of silence after that.

"Lilo, I know I'm not one of the girls, but if you ever need anything you can always come to me. I'll help you through whatever you need me to."

I return the smile he gives me, Jimin is the best guy friend a girl could ask for.

"Thank you Jimin. That means a lot, honestly."

We stay silent after that for a few minutes...

"We don't have to go back in yet," he speaks up, "but when we do let's stay in our couple. Just a little longer. I don't know if I'll be ready to go off on my own." He chuckles in embarrassment.

I nod with relief,

"I'm glad to hear you say that. I think going off on my own will give me an anxiety attack. Let's remain together."

A smile prints on my face as I stick out my pinky, Jimin smiles back and sticks out his. It's pretty much the same length as mine, making me chuckle. Soon after our pinkies tangle together.