Chapter Thirty-Seven

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"Oh Joon, this is beautiful," I gasp.

"It's my favorite movie," he replies, his words dancing around my ears like the most beautiful poetry I've ever heard.

We silently watch the morning unfold as the colors paint the sky. The temperature begins to warm slightly, causing the fog to slowly lift off the water, bringing an air of magical mysticism. I am so thankful I agreed to get up at three in the morning for this experience. When the sunrise finishes its opening ceremony, I reach over and squeeze Namjoon's hand gently for a moment.

"Thank you so much for sharing this with me," I say, overwhelmed by the serenity of the moment. "I really needed this," I say almost to myself.

"It's nice to have the opportunity to share this with someone who I knew would appreciate it," he replies. Quietly I study his profile, smiling as I watch him appreciate the scenery.

When the sun hangs proudly in the sky, I question, "So Joon, where are we?" I glance around at the property now that I can see it better in the morning light.

When the sun hangs proudly in the sky, I question, "So Joon, where are we?" I glance around at the property now that I can see it better in the morning light

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"This is a property we rented earlier in the year to film a show for ARMY. This was the perfect excuse to rent it for the day. It hasn't aired yet, so the location is still a secret, but after the show airs, I won't be able to come back here ever again because the fans will figure out where it is and want to see it. You know once we hit the road to promote the comeback we will be in the states executing the plan you helped us create and then we will be on tour nonstop for well over a year. This is the last chance I will have for a long time to just be free."

His words weigh on me heavily as I consider how much I've come to rely on the members as part of my daily life in such a short time, and now I will have to go back to my regular life. I've never been so attached to anyone I've worked with before, so to have seven people impact my life in this manner is so unexpected.

"It's going to be so weird not seeing you guys anymore."

"I know, we really enjoyed working with you, Lil. Are you hungry?"

"Joon, I'm always hungry," I say, furrowing my brows.

He laughs with me, and I love how easy it is to be with him. "Come up to the main house; I have it set up for us."

"You are seriously surprising me today!"

"Good! Come on," he leads me to the main house across the yard from the boathouse. Inside on the kitchen island is a selection of breakfast items, complete with a box of my favorite tea bags, along with juice and water in the fridge.

"This is so nice," I say, surprised. "Oh my gosh, did the driver set this up for us? I should go bring him something. Is he going to be alright stuck here today?" I can't help but worry about his comfort too.

"Lil, you are sweet, but I promise you he is fine. I arranged it, so he has the house across the street to himself today and plenty to eat and drink. I told him to enjoy the amenities so he can relax as well in the meantime."

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