YOONGI
Wednesday, 8:09 P.M.
ME: Hi.
NAMJOON: Hey.
ME: How was the wedding? Did you finally say those vows you've been practicing in the mirror for three years?
NAMJOON: And then some. I'm pretty sure I rambled. Jin had to cough loudly to signal me to wrap it up.
ME: Ahhh, married life.
NAMJOON: You'll get there soon.
ME: I'm sorry for not showing.
NAMJOON: I figured you wouldn't.
ME: Are you upset?
NAMJOON: No. The present you sent was enough. Jin has already claimed it his Super-Mario collecting case.
ME: But it's a scrapbook with both of your names. It's supposed to be for making memories.
NAMJOON: Tell him that.
NAMJOON: So what's your plan? Hide out until things calm down?
ME: Continue music. Maybe do a stage name and disguise my face.
NAMJOON: Are what they saying that bad?
ME: No. Other reasons.
NAMJOON: What kind of stage name are you thinking of? You should be something people can easily recognize, but still disappear when needed.
ME: That makes no sense.
NAMJOON: Sure it does. Something that blends in.
ME: But stands out?
NAMJOON: Exactly.
ME: Very descriptive.
NAMJOON: What about paint? It has all kinds of colors, and when you are in a familiar room, it goes unnoticed most of the time.
ME: Paint? Really?
NAMJOON: What? It could be something.
ME: I'll think about it.
NAMJOON: How about something describing paint as a whole? That way you're not limited to one color.
ME: You're really not giving up on this.
NAMJOON: This is what you get for being a no-show. Anyway, I'm thinking something shiny.
ME: I'm not putting on any glitter.
NAMJOON: That would be a sight to see.
ME: In your dreams.
NAMJOON: Oh! What about "Gloss"?
ME: Gloss?
NAMJOON: Yeah! Like a finishing of paint. Something added to make it shiny.
ME: . . .
NAMJOON: Call me when Gloss gets a hit single.
ME: It will do for now.