“Oh shit! Guys!!! Come here!!” Jin who had just looking at
the calendar cursed and calling the other member to the living room.
“In a minute, hyung. I almost finish this level” Taehyung
shouted from his room.
Namjoon drag his feet along with Yoongi who seems more
lethargic than usual because of their practice for their upcoming concert and
flop down on the sofa, near Jungkook who was doing his homework.
Hoseok came out from the shower with his hair still wet and
towel on his waist. “What’s wrong hyung?”
“I’ll tell you guys later when everyone here” said Jin
curtly.
“Tae, just pause your game and come here” Jimin came out the
room not too long after with Taehyung behind.
“Good. Now you all here, do you know what date is it?”
“One week before our concert?” Jungkook chimed in. Everyone
else nodded.
“That too. But what’s more is it’s less than a month from
Y/N noona’s birthday” Jin said matter-of-factly. Namjoon looked shocked, Suga
just twitched, Taehyung and Jimin looked at each other while Jungkook open and
closed his mouth in a gape. What break the silence is Hoseok scream.
“At that time, we will do our album tour. Noooo!!!”
Jin nods. “That is why, I think we need to plan something so
she won’t feel alone on her birthday”
***
The first time I met the group was during their move. It was
the day when I was so sick of work and just want to laze around the house so I
took some leave days, and they are so damn noisy!! I get out of my safe and
warm room just to see what kind of commotion was there but then my eyes was
greeted by 7 (yes, it’s seven and not just one) beautiful young boys, perhaps
younger than my brother. I didn’t know who they were at first. Because of my
work, I rarely watch TV. Even my social life is kind of limited since I don’t really
like to go out. Dating is another years of absence and I don’t even think about
it. I can even say I’m a loner, but as long as I’m happy with it, I don’t really
care.
One of them notice me glaring at them and he bow politely.
Later on I know him as Yoongi, the bleached blonde guy. Another one notice me
and he was so beautiful it kind of making me forgot how to breathe. “I’m sorry
for all the noise. We thought it was best to move on the working days because
it won’t disturb others since they will be at work” he smiled and I just
remember to exhale. He was Jin. “I was taking some leave, so yea… It’s okay you
guys can go on.” I stuttered weakly.
An orange haired boy (yes, I call them boys because I know
they are way younger than I do) came jogging to my fence and greeted, “I am
Taehyung, nice to meet you” I notice his smile is bright and immediately liking
him, not knowing how mischievous he can be at times. At that moment I decided
to cook something for the boys since they won’t be able to cook for a while
with all the stuffs they were downing from the truck.
The one who tend to the door was Jin and he gave me a bit of
startled look before he smiled. “Oh, the neighbor from before. What can I do
for you?”
“Ah… I was wondering that you guys must be busy cleaning the
place that you probably getting hungry so I bring something to eat. It’s not…”
I couldn’t even finish my sentence when someone shoved me through the door. “..much..”
Flustered, I was inside the place before I knew it and the one who pushed me in
took the tray I was holding. “I’m Hoseok. Thank you for this, we are actually
famished and can hardly wait for our manager to get back with food” He had a
very bright smile and I liked him already. “I’m Y/N”
“Then… I’ll get back” I’m not used to be with a lot of
strangers so it was a very awkward situation for me but Jin hold my shoulder
and even encourage me to sit down in one of the clear area they prepare to eat.
“We cannot accept your kindness with empty hand, so I hope you can join us?”
Receiving that kind of gesture made me a bit uncomfortable so I nodded weakly.
“Time to eat guys!” Jin called out and soon the place is
crowded with all the boys coming out from different rooms. When they first saw
me, they were frozen at place but then Hoseok said, “Y/N Noona brought some
food for us” and sat beside me while Jin on my other side. Soon they followed
suit and we ate together, even after the Manager came back. That day, I learned
that they were an idol and that the place they were staying will be their
second dorm.
Due to their schedule, I often see them going back home at
crack of dawn, exhausted. Their bodies developing in rapid growth which amazed
me since my own brother, Ken, didn’t even have their build and he was kind of a
gym rat. I often sent them some food, and they repaid it by helping out at my
place sometimes. I kind of feel they were just like my brother, especially
Taehyung, whose birthday on the same day as Ken.
***
“I was looking for some bouquet” said Suga “But I’m confused
what kind of flower she like?”
“Rose will never be wrong” Namjoon replied while he was busy
browsing with his own laptop.
“But the meaning can be misinterpret by others. I don’t want
to put Noona in difficult situation, especially in front of her crush” Hoseok
said while scooted closer to Suga, trying to see what kind of flower
arrangement the web offered.
“It’s not exactly her crush. It was him who showed some
interest first, but I wish Noona could elaborate some more. You know how timid
she can be with guys sometime” Jin reminded by how Y/N act the first day they
were moving. At first he was a bit cautious because he thought that Y/N was a
fan, and it will complicate things if it was known where they were living now.
But when they knew she didn’t even have a clue as to who they are, and that she
thought of them as dongsaengs, they warmed up quickly to her and even think of
her as their family replacement.
“Lily looks nice” Jungkook who just came back from school
dropped by the small studio they had in the dorm before going to his room.
“What do you think of this?” Taehyung showed a picture on
his phohe, of a long stemmed pastel flower with several colors. “Her image fits
this flower”
“What was that?”
“It was snapdragon. The meaning is the flower is I am
dazzled by your charm”
“Nice. Let’s put it as one ingredient” Suga quickly scribbled
on his note. “Why don’t we try to find flowers that resemble her then?” he
added with a several head bobbing up and down in agreement. “That settles it
then. Give me your suggestion and I will try to combine it later”
“I’m thinking of order a custom cake for her, and when we
came back them we can make one” Jimin suggest.
They spent their whole free evening trying to make a plan
for their beloved Noona’s special birthday that they won’t be able to attend
to.
***
It’s been weeks since I saw them coming back from their
world tour and they were still so busy, preparing for their concert, they said.
I wasn’t even surprised anymore with their schedule. I learned to enjoy their
songs, and their performance awe me. How could someone so young have that much
energy, and that the energy are transferred to all the audiences. They are
dazzling I might say.
Their concert already ended, and so one day they came to my
doorstep and bid farewell because they need to promote their album now. And a
bit of sadness crept in my heart because I know I will once again be alone.
Alone. It’s a very sad word. Lonely, dark. I was alone until
my baby brother came to me. My world suddenly bursting, full of colors and I
cannot even imagine a world even more wonderful than that. Those years of
watching him grow up, went to school, going on his first date. Unknowingly, a
tear drop on my cheek while the reminiscence of my late baby brother relapse
with the farewell the boys. And suddenly I felt pulled to a very warm hug.
Several of them actually with the words of promises that they will always be in
contact with me and that they are never forget me even if they were away,
followed by more tears from me and I can even saw Hoseok eyes turned watery and
Jungkook even sniffled a little.
***
I can hear my secretary squeal even before I see her running
to my room. “Y/N, there is a special delivery for you!” and she dragged me to
the reception desk with so much force I stumbled a little. I was confused by
her giddiness but I let myself to be brought. There I saw a beautiful flower
bouquet full of every single color I love, some of flowers I don’t even recognize.
But the bouquet itself was colourful and I was speechless. “There is a card!!”
she picked it up and try to open the card but I snatched it from her. “Know
your place, you bitch!” I said to her playfully.
Inside there was a message, ‘Even though I cannot celebrate
it with you, please know that I will always thinking of you. Wait for me.’ It
was cryptic and I’m confused as of who the sender was. “Delivery for Y/N” This
time another delivery man from a well-known patisseries. The secretary and
receptionist eyes were bulging so big I quickly open my phone and take their
pictures. “Who is this from?” I asked. “It was a preorder cake, so I don’t know
the sender. But there is card.”
This time the card says, ‘I always love how your soft scent
linger behind. And how soft your skin is like the top cream of cake’ I burst
out laughing even though I haven’t even finished reading. The card would be
from Jimin because he always try to be like a Shakespeare but always end up
with cheesy pick up line. I open the cake box and hear collective gasp
including mine. It was a simple cake with the shape of carry-on, with my photo that
I don’t even know how and where were taken printed on it and there also
scribbling on it, ‘Happy Birthday our Smiling Princess’
***
“I hope Noona likes our surprise” Taehyung said while he
were being make-up.
A ring came through to Jin phone. “It’s Noona” Jin calmly
said before flipping open his phone while the other members came closer.
“YAH!!!” A loud shriek making Jin flinched and he hesitantly
put the phone on loudspeaker for the sake of his ear drums. The other members looking
at the phone and Jin, “How could you…. Who was responsible of doing this if it’s
not you, Jin? This is… this is so extravagant I don’t deserve all this, boys.”
A sniffle.
Everyone looked at each other, worry etched on their face. “It
was your birthday!” “We thought you will like it” “We’re sorry we can’t be
there” “Don’t cry Noona” “I love you Noona” Everyone try to say something at
the same time but it came out as a series of incoherent shouting on Y/N’s side.
“Yah.. Jiminie…”
“Yes Noona”
“Do you think you’re a Romeo? Hahaha… It was obviously you
who wrote the card on the cake.”
Jimin smiles sheepishly while the others laughing at him.
“And Yoongi, when did you take my photo?” Yoongi was taken
aback. “It was beautiful I want you to send me the file” Everyone attention now
on him, the photographer of the group, and he was smiling bashfully.
“Tae,” “Here”, “I know you’re there. Your choice of flower
is interesting as usual, but it’s beautiful” Everyone eyes now on him, trying
to protest that they are, too, took part in it. “The rose must be from Namjoon,
baby breath from Jin, freesia from Hoseok” now everyone eyes widen because how
accurate the guess is. “Larkspur must be your choice, Kookie. Peony from Jimin
and Lilium Casablanca must be Yoongi’s”
“How… “
“How come I guess it? Perhaps because I know your
personalities better, my dear Kookie” They can see the smile in her voice and
it warm their heart instantly.
“We will be back soon, Noona. Then we will properly celebrate
your birthday together” said Taehyung.
“Delivery for Y/N”
“What is this guys?”
They looked at each other now with curiosity. They only have
plan for 2 surprises but…
“Oh my god! How could you? Boys, we surely need to talk
about your extravagant spending this time. A hand bag?!”
“It’s… not from us…”
“Noona got a secret admirer!!!”
~~
So I will end this here if not this will get sooo long I
would be run out of ideas. But a simple wish wont hurt right? I;m gifting myself with a not so secret gift for my upcoming 30th birthday this time.
