Catherine's POV

I spent all of soundcheck seething... I do the tasks given, and make sure everything is set for tomorrow. I wrangle members, stylists, and even a rogue security guard who was in the wrong place. I run from the green room to the stage area so many times, I am exhausted.

When they are getting ready to wrap up, Hobi comes and tells me that his sister will meet us at the restaurant. I nod and tell him I also have to take Jimin and Taehyung shopping after lunch. He smiles and tells me that Jimin has been talking about it all morning.

I look to my left and see the stylist from before standing, watching the soundcheck. She's completely staring at Jungkook, but he doesn't seem to notice.  I ask Hoseok if he knows her name, and he tells me that she is Aureum, Jungkook's stylist. He frowns seeing her there because she's not supposed to be.

I'm about to go and tell her that she needs to leave the stage area, when Jihye shows up. I greet her, and ask if the 2 ladies need anything. Aureum says something that makes Jihye snap her head towards her in what looked like shock. I don't know what she said, but it doesn't matter in the end. I force a smile and speak to her knowing Jihye will translate if she doesn't understand.

"You can't be here during soundcheck or shows. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to ask you to move away."

Aureum looks at me full of disgust, and says something. Before anyone else can say anything, I hear a loud male voice from behind me. I turn to see Jin coming towards Aureum in an angry way, and pointing toward the exit. I don't need to understand the words to know he told her to leave. All eyes are now on us.

"Hyung?"

He seems to be coming to defend his stylist, and I scoff. This causes him to look my way, and I turn away to face the stylist again.

"Again... You aren't supposed to be here during this time. Please leave the stage area."

I try to maintain my temper. I feel a presence behind me, but don't turn when she again says what she did before. Jihye, grabs her arm and tries to pull her away. Jin is fuming, and then Hoseok steps in front of her. He says something low and quiet, making her look down like a scared child. She doesn't say anything else, but manages to stare daggers at me before leaving. Great! I've made a new friend...

Jin comes to my side. "Cafferine... You ok?"

"Sure... She's obviously my biggest fan! I know we're going to be the best of friends."

"You funny!!"

"Hyung? What happen?"

Jin opens his mouth to speak, but I'm quicker.

"Don't worry... I took care of it."

"I not ask you."

I gasp at his cold tone, and Jin taps his arm to try to warn him.

"I know you didn't. But since it was MY problem to solve, I gave the answer. What's your issue with it?"

"What you say to Noona Aureum ?"

"Me? I told her she couldn't be here, because she can't. Why don't you ask your hyungs what SHE said to ME? Now I have a couple things to do before lunch so if you'll excuse me..."

I stormed away so he wouldn't see my tears. I'm burning with anger and I have to get a handle on it. I was almost to the green room when Yoongi caught up to me.

"Slow... Down... Cafferine!"

I stop and he's panting because of running to catch me. After he calmed his breathing, he asked if I was alright. I said I was fine. It's the biggest lie... I can't be weak right now, or I'll break down. Ever since I saw Jungkook touching that bitch, in that way, I've been burning... I want to slap him... I want to pull her hair out... I want to kill... But I can't show it here...

"You not... Tell me."

"I AM fine Yoongi. Do you want to tell me what that girl said to me?"

"It not important..."

"Sure it is. She said something to me that made Jin yell. I'm not going to do this job if people are going to take advantage of my inability to understand... You know... I have a business at home where I understand the words when someone insults me... Maybe I should just go back and run that..."

"Fine... She call you bad name."

"What exactly?"

"It not important."

"STOP.SAYING.THAT!!"

"How it help?"

"It will help me decide what to do the next time I have to deal with her. If people hide what she said from me, it feels like you're protecting HER! Is that what's happening? You guys are protecting her?"

"I only protecting you."

"By keeping me in the dark?"

"Fine... She call you whore..."

I felt my heart crack a little. That word thrown at me again... I fight the tears that prick at my eyes and just nod. Saying a thank you I turned and walked away. This bitch better stay away from me...

Hoseok's POV

Watching Catherine doing the job she was hired for, makes me smile. She's serious, and professional with us when she needs us to do something. I watched her be firm with the security guard to move him away from where he was. He smiled at her even though she told him to leave. She's good at getting people to do what she wants.

I don't know what happened with Jungkook, but there's definitely something off. I heard a little of a conversation he was having with Yoongi hyung, and maybe his father doesn't support his relationship? I get it because my Mother wouldn't be a fan of me being with a foreign girl either... But since that's not my problem anymore, my only concern is if Catherine is alright.

I'm watching her ignore Jungkook unless it has to do with work. I decide to let her know that my sister will meet us at the restaurant. While we're talking she sees Jungkook's stylist, Aureum come to stand at the side stage. She asks me if I know her. I let her know the name, and watch as Catherine politely tells her she needs to leave.

Aureum... She's in love with Jungkook. We have told him repeatedly that she's trouble for him. It's difficult though, since she's been his stylist for 4 years. He views her as a friend... He's hidden all the times she's offered him sex... Maybe he's actually done it with her... He'd never tell us either way. Jihye is my stylist, and she keeps an eye on her, but doesn't turn her in for the crap she pulls. She wouldn't want to hurt Jungkook. Change for us is hard.

What happens next was surprising. Aureum called Catherine a whore after being asked to leave. Jin heard it and yelled at her to shut up and not call her that. Catherine told her again to leave the stage area. When she still refused to move and even dared to call her 'whore' again, I couldn't take it.

"That's enough Aureum. If you want to keep your job you'll shut your stupid mouth right now. I know about your husband and him moving in with his new girlfriend... If you want that information kept secret you'll cut the shit."

She looked scared and she should be. It's completely inappropriate for her to speak to Catherine the way she did. Jungkook, not having heard the hateful thing Aureum said to Catherine, spoke when he shouldn't have. I can see the anger and hurt in Catherine's eyes when he asks her what she said.

After she tells him off, Catherine walks away. Jungkook looks to Jin hyung, and Jin tells him that he's an idiot. I nod and Jungkook is confused. Yoongi approaches Jungkook and smacks his head.

"Your slutty stylist, that should have been fired a long time ago, just called the woman you say that you 'love' a whore. Way to go making it worse..."

With that said, Yoongi runs after Catherine. Jungkook looks lost all of a sudden. I see that he doesn't know what to do. Jin tells him he should not have questioned Catherine... He hangs his head, nodding.

I shake my head at Jungkook's upset face and turn to leave.

"Hobi hyung. What did you say to Aureum?"

"Why are you so worried about her Jungkook?"

"I... Nevermind."

"Remember what I said Jungkook... I won't go easy on you."

I turned and headed to change for lunch leaving Jin to console a confused and lost Jungkook. I should feel bad for him, but I can't. He got the girl... And he's fucking it up. Why can't one of us get this right?

Catherine's POV

I'm nervous to meet Hobi's sister. Has he told her we're just friends now? Will she think badly of me for being with Jungkook? Am I even 'with' Jungkook anymore? I keep questioning everything in my head that I don't realize we've arrived at the restaurant until Hobi touches my arm.

"You ok? I call you alot..."

"Yeah... Just thinking... And I'm a little nervous..."

Hobi laughs at me and tells me not to be. He says his sister is really sweet, and just wants to get to know me. I agree and take a deep breath to follow him out of the van. The restaurant is packed, and I'm concious of the fact that this could be a bad idea. I say that to Hoseok, but he continues, and enters a private room where just one girl is sitting.

I breathe a sigh of relief and Hoseok chuckles at me. We approach his sister and she stands to hug him. She's beautiful, and I smile seeing them together. We do introductions, and sit to order. I'm not hungry at all because I'm nauseous from the adrenaline earlier. I decide a bowl of soup seems safe. Hoseok just gives me a look, but decides to let it go.

We spent our time talking, and his sister is amazing. She showed me pictures of the clothes she designs, and I chose a couple outfits I want to buy. Her English is ok, but we use the translation app on my phone to help us. Hoseok just watches us fondly. I have a moment of regret for letting him go, but the love my heart has for him is that of a friend.

The door to the private room opens and Jimin comes in, followed by Taehyung. They sit at the table with us excited to go shopping. Taehyung asks Ji-woo if she wants to come with us. Hoseok answers by saying they are going to meet their father. I get up from the table and thank the Jung siblings for lunch. Ji-woo gives me a hug and tells me she'll send me the clothes I liked.

Heading out with Jimin and Taehyung, I wear the mask and bucket hat I brought. We get in the van with the security and start our adventure. These 2 are fun to be around, and before I know it I'm smiling like an idiot. They made me forget about the anger and the absolute humiliation I was feeling earlier after realizing Jungkook was probably fucking his stylist.

I found a gift for Jimin's birthday which is in a few days, and now I'm excited.

Taehyung saw what I bought and laughed, but said he'll love it. The 3 of us walked alot, and had a really fun time. I took the photos they asked me to take, and just enjoyed being with these friends.

When we'd finished our shopping, and tour around the city, we headed to the hotel. I headed to my room, hoping that I could find Bridget after I dropped off my purchases. As I walked, I see Jungkook's room door open and Aureum emerging looking disheveled... She sees me and smirks turning back.

I see Jungkook with his hair messed up and she gives him a kiss on the cheek. He smiles until he sees me... The smile disappears, and he pushes her away. I scoff and continue walking by, ignoring the need to punch something. As I round the corner, the first tear falls. I walk faster and get inside my room. Falling to my knees, I clutch my shirt above my heart. It hurts... I can't catch my breath... Why does this always happen to me? Did he really love me? Or was I just a game?

As the panic hits full force, I run to the bathroom and throw up... I feel used and disgusting. Maybe I am the whore she called me as... I will never find anyone I guess. I'm damaged after what Jacob did... Good enough to fuck, but not love...I try to stand to rinse my mouth but the room spins and I fall to the floor. I register a knocking and the doorbell, but it disappears and everything goes dark...

Bridget's POV

I see Tae and Jimin come in the common area and I immediately look for Catherine. Not seeing her, I ask Jimin where she is. He said she was going to drop her bags in her room. I decide to head to her room to see what she bought, and hear about her day. Yoongi told me what that stylist bitch called Catherine. These guys don't understand that the words slut and whore are super sensitive for Cath. I hope she was able to shake it off...

I get to her room and ring her doorbell. She doesn't answer, so I start knocking and ringing the bell... Nothing... Not again... I head back to the common area, and let Yoongi know I need the master key from security because Catherine isn't answering. He gets right up and we hurry to get the key.

When we're back in front of her door, I try the bell and knock again in case maybe she'd been in the shower before... But she didn't answer. I open her door and we go inside. I see the bags from shopping dropped by the door, but no Catherine. Heading deeper into her room, I see her inside the bathroom door laying on the floor. Rushing to her, I check her. She's not hurt that I can see. She'd been sick as evidence of that was still in the toilet. Yoongi picks her up and places her on the bed. I flush her toilet, and head to grab a water from the mini fridge.

I turn back to see Catherine's eyes open now but she's just staring at the ceiling. I bring her the water, and call to her. She looks to me and the tears coat her eyes. She puts her arm across her eyes to hide it from me. I ruffle her hair, and tell her to drink the water. She sits and does what I say. After a few deep breaths, she opens her eyes again to meet mine.

"What happened? Did you eat something that didn't agree with you?"

"I don't know... I think it was a combination of things. I'm ok. I'm sorry I scared you B."

I feel like she's holding back right now. I look at Yoongi and ask if he can give us a few minutes. He nods and leaves, but not before giving Cath a kiss on the temple. My sweet man is concerned I can tell.

Me - "So... stop the act now... It's just us. Tell me what's going on..."

"I feel stupid... I think Jungkook is fucking his stylist. That bitch called me a whore, and she's probably been screwing him even though she's married... Who's the whore?"

"Why do you think he's screwing her?"

"He was flirting with her and fondling her hair. When he realized I saw him, he jumped away from her. He was guilty..."

"He touched her hair? That's it?"

"I'm not crazy B... When I got back just now, I saw her coming out of his room. Her clothes looked messy, and Jungkook too... She kissed his cheek and he smiled at her. Then he saw me and pushed her away... A little too late though. They'd clearly been messing around."

"God Catherine... Why didn't you punch that bitch?"

Catherine laughs and nods her head sadly.

"I should have... Him too..."

"You should talk to him Catherine. Ignoring him isn't going to fix anything."

"I don't know... I feel so dumb letting myself fall for him. I let Hoseok go for a playboy... When did I become this stupid? I used to recognize people like him. See through the lies... How did he fool me?"

"Maybe he didn't... I can't believe the love I saw in his eyes was a lie Catherine... You should talk to him."

I see her look down and not say anything. I ask if she's taken her medicine today and she shrugs. I stand and get her pills. Bringing them to her, she looks up and I can see the tears again.

"Cath... You have to take them. You know the benefits build over time, and skipping them can cause you problems."

"I wasn't skipping them on purpose 'Mom'... I was... Well, I just forgot."

"Here... Take them now. And then brush your teeth, change into something comfortable, and go talk to Jungkook."

"I'll do everything but the last. I'm not chasing after him. He has his 'Noona' now."

I can't argue with her when she's like this. I get up and tell her I'm going to go and get her something to eat since she'd tossed her dinner... She doesn't fight back and I head to the door. When I open it Yoongi is waiting for me. We walk a little before he asks what happened. I explain to him about what Catherine saw... He looks livid. He excuses himself and I'm sure I wouldn't want to be Jungkook...

Catherine's POV

Waiting for Bridget to bring me some food, I put on a pair of leggings and grab a t-shirt from my suitcase. I realize it's Jungkook's, and I stand still just lifting it to my nose. I inhale the smell I find so comforting. The image of Aureum leaving Jungkook's room comes back and I throw the shirt down and grab one of my own.

The doorbell rings and I go to open it for my friend who hates to wait.

"What did you... Jungkook..."

"Hi"

"What do you want?"

"You"

"Funny... Seriously. What do you want?"

"To talk"

I know he isn't going away, so I move into the room with him trailing behind. I walk to my suitcase grabbing his shirt and toss it to him. He catches it and looks confused.

"You should hold on to that and give it to your Noona."

"You my Noona... What is going on?"

"I'm not your Noona Jungkook."

"Why? Cafferine... I love y"

"STOP!"

Jungkook looks surprised when I shout at him. I almost apologize, but don't.

"But... I lo-love you..."

"I'm all set with this Jungkook... I'm tired of being toyed with. I fall in love and get hurt every fucking time. Thanks for the sex though... You're amazing in bed."

I turn away and he grips my arm harshly turning me back.

"TAKE THAT BACK!"

"WHY? GO TO YOUR NOONA AND SCREW HER! YOU'RE FREE FROM ME NOW! I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU HAD TO MAKE ME BELIEVE YOU WERE IN LOVE THOUGH! I WOULD HAVE FUCKED YOU ANYWAY SINCE I'M JUST A WHORE!"

"SHUT UP! I NOT FUCKING HER!"

"SUUUURE!! I FUCKING SAW YOU GUYS! CLOTHES AND HAIR ALL MESSED UP! DON'T ACT LIKE I DIDN'T!"

Jungkook grips his hair with his hands and yells in frustration... I watch him and want to reel in my words from the past minutes, but can't.

"JUST GO! YOU'RE FATHER WON'T ACCEPT ME, YOU'RE PROBABLY SCREWING YOUR MARRIED STYLIST, AND I'M DONE BEING PLAYED WITH! I'M GOING BACK HOME! I CAN'T DEAL WITH ANY OF THIS WITHOUT LOSING WHAT'S LEFT OF MY MIND!!"

"NO!!! YOU NOT LEAVE ME!!"

"I CAN'T STAY!!"

We're both panting because of the screaming... It's like all the air has been sucked out of the room and we both are left not knowing what to say or do...

"please... don't go... i love you..."

"you'll be fine. it wasn't going to work anyway... i can't win... not with your father or your fans, so what's the point?

"i don't care... my father will like you after he know you. my fans too... if you stay I will show it to you... please... don't leave me... i can't lose you."

"what do you want jungkook? to drive me mad? my heart is hurting... I saw you with her..."

"you not understand... nothing happen... she just my friend."

"well... your friend has feelings for you. have you had sex with her?"

"wh-what that m-matter?"

"so... yes..."

"not after i meet you... never again..."

"well she is obsessed with you. i can see it."

"then she be fired. if that what you want... i will do it... just don't leave me. i am beg..."

"begging"

"huh?"

"you said 'i am beg' when it should be I am begging."

He chuckles "ok. I am begging. don't leave me... please"

I smirk at him and still forward. "you call that begging?"

Jungkook drops to his knees and grabs my hands. He senses my playful tone and he begins kissing my fingers...

"Please... Please... I begging you... Don't leave me... I love you... Please stay..."

A smile splits my face as I can't take it anymore. I don't know how to stay mad at this man my heart yearns for.

Author's POV

Yoongi and Bridget stand at the door listening to the couple shouting at each other. Bridget is about to go in and kick Jungkook's ass, but Yoongi stops her. They are both hoping that the love will win over the anger. They are smiling and holding hands listening to Catherine correct Jungkook's English. Things are going to be ok...

Bridget winks at Yoongi and walks in like they haven't been listening the whole time.

"Cath, here's a sandwich... Oh,hey Jungkook...."

"Hello"

"Thanks B."

"Anytime sis. Now eat it and get some rest. You've got a busy day tomorrow."

Catherine nods and takes the sandwich from her best friend. She walks her to the door seeing a smirking Yoongi. She smiles to him and bids them both good night.

Going back to the bedroom, she finds Jungkook sitting in the bed without his shirt. He's unwrapped the sandwich and placed it on the night table with a bottle of water. Catherine feels shy suddenly seeing him in her bed. It's been a long day, and alot has happened since they woke up in each other's arms.

She sits down and picks up the sandwich. She takes small bites and tries to figure out what she is feeling. On one hand, she's happy... But on the other, more prominent hand, she's terrified!

"Hey... What you thinking?"

"I don't know... Just stuff."

"Stuff? What stuff?"

"Why does your Dad not like me?"

"Who tell you he not like you?"

"Are you saying that I'm wrong?"

"He not say that. He not know you yet."

"You didn't answer my question. Please tell me. I can't do anything to show him I'm not what he thinks, if I don't KNOW what he thinks."

"He think that American and Korean values too much different."

"Is that it?"

"He see you hugging Hobi hyung without shirt. That make him upset... Me too..."

"I'm sorry. I... I do not see him as more than a friend. You believe that, right?"

"Yeah... I also sorry for what you think about Noona Aureum."

Catherine doesn't speak because she is still upset about the stylist. She knows Jungkook says she'd be fired. Catherine feels guilty, but knows she can't continue to work with her. She's just worried what will happen because she sees the way Aureum looks at Jungkook.

"I not love Noona Aureum. I never love her. I only have love you Cafferine."

"I love you too Jungkook. I'm just scared..."

Jungkook moves to sit behind Catherine and brings her back to his chest, wrapping his arms around her. He puts his chin on her shoulder and whispers in her ear how much he loves her.

"don't be scared cafferine. i will not let you be hurt. i promise to you. i love you so much. my heart hurt when you not with me."

Putting her sandwich away, Catherine turns to look into Jungkook's eyes. They share a sweet kiss and lay down together. They spend the next hour just talking and laughing. As the night goes on, they touch each other more, and when they can't hold back anymore, they make love to one another. Their bodies attached in the most intimate way, whispering and moaning how they feel and the promises of staying always. together.

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