✨ Mall

@Christian Yuᴬᶜᵗᵒʳ Joohyun kept her smile on her face to hide all the panic and worry in herself as she nodded to him. Joohyun watched his serious expression falter as the smile that spread across his face as she noticed that he looked much more handsome smiling - not that he wasn't before but his smile added an extra charm to his demeanor. She almost blurted that out but simply nodded again. "You're welcome," Joohyun spoke as she waved with both of her hands as just stopping with her hand that held her drink not to spill it. "Okay, my manager will too. You get safe getting home too!" Joohyun watched him leave just ignoring any people or paparazzi as she walked to the spot that she would have been picked up by her manager after calling him. She also ate her cinnamon roll to destress herself and calm her flip-flopping stomach. The ride back to the company was silent as Joohyun leaned her chin on the window sill of the car window just looking at the sky as she could hear their manager speaking about Joohyun had told him, "It was my fault in the end - don't make me look like a saint or trapped lamb." She shot her manager a look as they pulled up to the company. She was told to go inside while he spoke to Christian's manager and not to eat any more sweets while they were waiting.

Joohyun could only nod as she could hear her manager speaking to someone else that just telling them that they were at the company, and Christian and himself could come by to speak about the incident whenever they could get here. Joohyun just walked to the usual meeting room that they used as she sat down in a chair just crossing her legs. Joohyun watched her manager walk in the room as she opened to speak, "Before you yell at me again - I never thought anything would happen or people would think that we were a couple as I've hung out with other males as a trainee and when we debuted. I didn't think this time was any different. I wasn't thinking like Irene, the idol but as Joohyun who got too excited about hanging out with a friend and sweets. I am sorry, and I'll be careful from now on - but manager-nim - I am not going to let this bring us down." Joohyun said as her manager just brushed his hair back.

"First it's Yiren and Changmin - now you and some troublesome actor - I swear, Joohyun - you've got to get out of your dreamland and start acting your part beyond Bloom activities. Let's hope we can figure this out and nip it in the bud before it gets too big and CEO Young puts her wrath out on us," He spoke as Joohyun sighed. "I called his manager and he said they'd be right over to discuss things. You don't leave this spot while I got outside to wait for them - and drink water you're cut off on the sweets fro awhile," He picked up her barely drunk drink as Joohyun pouted a bit as he left the room just leaving her alone. He walked to the front of the building just waiting for Christian and his manager just tossing the drink in the trash. Back inside, Joohyun just laid her head down on the glass table just closing her eyes as she thought about today.

@Moon gayoung A soft smile reaches my lips when you hook our arms. "It is.." I agreed quietly. "How have you been, Gayoung?" The question kind of hung in the air for a moment.

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ He took her cup and went to throw it in a trash can. When he walked back to her he was a little shocked. "Bleach my hair? Why?"

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ "Oh. Okay~!" He said, smiling. He looked around for a spot to throw his cup away. "Are you done?" He fixed his hair, smiling.

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ "Umm... Should I stop calling you noona then?" He asked, not wanting to make her uncomfortable. "Really?" He gave a small smile. "Good. Then I'm the first to call you noona!"

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ He smiled as he watched her put her number in his phone and take a picture for her profile. He smiled and set her name as J-Noona~. "Sweet~! Now I have your number, noona~!"

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ "Sweet! Yeah. We'll organize that some other day~." He said, humming softly. He pulled out his phone and handed it to her. "Sure. Go ahead~." He smiled back at her happily.

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ "Sure! That sounds like fun!" He said, smiling happily. "I do enjoy playing games. I think that would be really cool. Just an entire place full of games."

@Christian Yuᴬᶜᵗᵒʳ "Nothing has even happened yet, you're only making it a big deal by talking about it and bringing it up," Joohyun sighed as she looked at him. She knew that she a was public figure, but she wasn't famous like other big stars out there. Bloom had some fans, but they were widely popular by any means - Joohyun was simply just a little fish out there, which this would a dangerous and possibly career ruining rumor, and settlement just had not been realized by Joohyun as before people didn't know her name but now they did. Joohyun frowned as his tone changed as she didn't quite understand what he meant like a guy like him as she didn't see anything wrong with him or being around him. "I don't understand, what do you mean 'like a guy like you'?" Joohyun held up her drink one hand and made air quotes with the drink and her free hand, "You look like any other guy plus some tattoos, which yes some don't like - but it's not a crime to have them. Plenty of idols have them, sometimes they are covered up and others not." They had really talked about either one of their pasts, so Joohyun didn't understand that Christian wasn't well perceived by others or didn't have a good reputation in the industry. Joohyun lowered her arms to her side as she hadn't quite thought about that part - as Bloom technically didn't have investors or people offering them deals for things yet. She sighed as she didn't want to make things hard for Taeyeon or Yiren anymore than they already were. "I just don't think about these things when I got out. I try to separate Irene from Joohyun as much as I can so I don't lose myself, so right now I am thinking like Joohyun not Irene - but I suppose that is stupid of me to think I can even separate that now that everyone only thinks of me as Irene," Joohyun sighed as she looked at her feet just seeing a flash out of the corner of her eye.

Joohyun shot off a glare at the man hiding behind the plant as she shook her head. She pulled out a card from her bag just handing to Christian as she shook her head. "Don't think that only my future is the only thing important here, Christian - your future and goals are just important no matter what you're past is," Joohyun had pulled out her phone just texting Bloom's manager about someone calling them soon about something that happened. Joohyun took the Cinnabon bag just pulling his snack out and grabbing his hand as she placed the small wrapped treat's bag in his hand as she didn't think it was fair of him not get what he paid for. "You keep your treat," Joohyun let go of his hand as she spotted the person still following them as she nodded. "No, I should be the one apologizing since I am one everyone is following and wants to catch doing something that they can blow up - it's my fault that we got in this mess so you don't have anything to be sorry for," Joohyun spoke as she nodded. "I am not a little girl, you know - I've been on my own for a long time, so you don't have to put everything on your shoulders - we can help each other and take care of this together," Joohyun gave him a soft reassuring smile.

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ He laughed. "I see, I see. I can teach you." He said, smiling. He nodded quickly. "I'd love to meet your dogs! I love dogs!" He said excitedly.

@Christian Yuᴬᶜᵗᵒʳ Joohyun had always been the type of where she didn't care about going out with or with a disguise or something to cover herself up knowing she would attract attention. She had always felt strongly about that idols were regular people underneath it all - human beings - that deserved the right to do things with friends or by themselves without having to worry about everything little thing or person that they associated with when they were out. If her fans didn't like that then were they really her fans, to begin with. "Thank you," Joohyun told the cashier as she had noticed the panic forming on Christian's face as her smile dropped as the guilt and worries about ruining another person's outing came flooding back into her as she pushed that back just letting the clam and the relaxed smile appear back on her face as she held her drink in one hand. She felt him pull her by the wrist to the side as she listened to him speak just mostly looking at her feet, so as not to look at his face so she could push back all the emotions and gather herself. Joohyun finally looked up as she nodded, "Yes, that was my song." Joohyun crossed her arms as her eyes narrowed. "First off, I am sorry if I wasn't clear about my career or what I do - but why should I have to hide myself to be able to enjoy a snack with my friend? I have gone out plenty of times with my other friends and group mates and nothing has ever happened." Joohyun started, "Idols are regular people in the long run just because I sing on stage and do things in the media - doesn't mean I don't deserve the rights that anyone else has to not worry about what might happen or whatnot might happen."

She sighed as she stood there. "I don't care about rumors or about negative comments, really. What they say isn't important or what they think isn't important as long I know who I am and others that I care about know who I am. Even if something stupid comes out, I am still going to live my life how I want and fight for my dream because no one can take that away from me. I might be a big scaredy-cat when it comes to most things - but when it affects my dream, my friend's dream, or people I care about then I not backing down." Joohyun nodded as she looked at him. She ruffled her hair just pushing it back out of her face as she sighed. "Again, I apologize for upsetting you - but I don't want this day to be ruined so we can just go somewhere with fewer people to enjoy our sweets.?" Joohyun asked as she looked at him.

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ "Mhmm... They're fun. I could do them all day." He said, humming. He laughed. "Those are very, very low odds, Jennie." He hummed as he ate his ice cream so it didn't melt.

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ She watched her smile and hug him. He hugged her back happily. Beomgyu smiled happily and took his ice cream back. "You're welcome, noona!" He said happily. "I love claw machines."

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ He hummed and shrugged. "Sure." He said, following her over to the claw machine. He scanned the plushes that he could see. He spotted the penjuin and handed his ice cream to her. "Hold that. I'll get you the penguin." He said, smiling. He started up the machine and focused on the penguin. He got it in three tries. He pulled it out of the machine. "Here you go~!"

Beomgyu nodded quietly. "Mmm... I see... Well.. At least you're here with us!" He said, smiling a little. He looked around, nodding a bit more. "Exactly~." He pretended like he didn't see her sneak more of his ice cream and hummed softly.

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ "Oh... I'm sorry..." He said, frowning a little. He laughed softly and watched her take a small bite. He nodded, smiling. "I'm not really picky about ice cream. As long as it tastes good!"

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ He nodded, smiling. "They are really good people. They're very supportive. What about yours?" He asked, humming softly. He leaned forward to take the bite, smiling. "Ooh. That's really good. Want some of mine?"

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ He hummed softly, nodding. "They originally wanted me to take over the business... But supported my dreams anyways. I think they're already proud of me for being here." He said, smiling. He nodded. "Sure. Is it yummy?"

@Christian Yuᴬᶜᵗᵒʳ Joohyun nodded as she looked at him, "Okay, from now on we should keep a running tally of who can remember our names the longest, and whoever has to ask again then has to buy food. I know that it won't be me though so prepare your wallet," Joohyun teased with cheeky smile and wink as she turned around as they walked up to the cashier just smiling at her as she noticed her look, hoping the women wouldn't say anything or bring more attention - so Joohyun played it off like she hadn't noticed until Christian mentioned her gardening club as Joohyun had a puzzled look on her face as she peered at him. "Gardening club? I am not in one of those," Joohyun mumbled confusedly as she turned to the cashier, just wondering where he got the gardening club from. "Can I get a white chocolate mocha and cinnamon roll with the vanilla creme inside?" Joohyun told the cashier as Bloom's song started to play in the background clearly on Joohyun's part and her voice was easy to recognize as Joohyun didn't react to it mostly because she had heard it so many times already.

@Christian Yuᴬᶜᵗᵒʳ Joohyun had already picked out what she wanted as she lowered her feet to back to the ground as she knew that she was shorter than most but totally short but more petite in size. Joohyun didn't seem to mind it or the thought registered in her mind about being out with a male like this and what people would think about it as she had gone to these places before with male friends, but then again she hadn't debuted yet then. Joohyun glanced back at him as she pivoted just turning around to face him. "I usually always either get the regular cinnamon rolls or the cinnamon rolls with vanilla creme inside. Oh, the chocolate bread cinnamon rolls are really good too," Joohyun beamed up at him as she then shook her head. "Ah, it's okay. Sometimes I am not that great with names either. It's Joohyun." She lifted back up on her tiptoes again as she leaned forward a bit, "But you might hear others call me Irene since it is my stage name, but you can call me either one - I'll answer to either them. Knowing me, I'll just answer to 'hey you' too." She lowered back on her feet just giving a soft laugh as she realized that she probably ask him his name as well. "Since I reminded you of my name then could you do the same for me - so i can lock it in my brain," She looked at him.

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ Beomgyu laughed, swatting at Jennie's hand. He nodded and waited as she ordered the ice cream. He takes his and hums softly, looking down at it. "Mmm..." He said, hummed. He looked back at Jennie when he heard her question. "Hmm... I guess... It's something I've been wanting to do... And I want my parents to be proud of me~."

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ Beomgyu let out a small laugh. "You should be honored~." He teased, smiling. He hummed to see if he could spot any stores that seemed interesting to him. "Mmm... Mint chocolate chip is good~."

@Kim Jennieᵀʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ Beomgyu hummed softly as they walked through the main doors to the mall. "Mmm... No. I haven't been here before." He answered, humming. He followed Jennie while looking around.

@Christian Yuᴬᶜᵗᵒʳ Joohyun laughed a bit as her cheeks flushed a bit at being scolded for not looking where she was going. "The girls tell me the same thing in practice that I should be careful," Joohyun spoke as she knew that all he said was true but she didn't like to think that way as she always worried enough about looking okay on stage and whatnot. "I would like to think that my voice is brand and that is why people like me, but looks are important to for fans to be captivated by you," Joohyun nodded as she shook her head not wanting to think about it. "Ah, don't speak like that it took me too long to even get where I am not to think I could be replaced is scary," Joohyun crinkled up her nose, "You got to think positively and always have in the mind to chase our dreams no matter what people say. Our dreams ours to keep, and I won't let anyone try to take it from me just because they didn't like one little thing that I did." Joohyun gave a short nod as her eyes formed half-moons at the sight of Cinnabon just not even really noticing him place his hand on the small of her back as he guided to them to the line. Joohyun stood in line just lifting her feet up, standing on her tiptoes to be able to see over the person in front of them in line so that she could read the menu to pick out what she wanted.

@Christian Yuᴬᶜᵗᵒʳ Joohyun had been busy with practice and other activities with Bloom so she hadn't gotten too many chances to get out lately, so she was glad when someone wanted to hang out with her not worrying about the chance fans or others would ruin the day. She guided them through the mall easily not even seeming to worry about wearing a slight disguise like most idols would, but rather she just dressed like she always would in something comfortable but put together. She was simply happy about being out with a new friend and the fact they were getting something to eat that had sugar in it. "There's a Cinnabon this way," Joohyun pointed in a direction as she looked back at him with a smile," I know it's a chain place - but honestly they have the best cinnamon buns around here." Joohyun kept walking just walking beside him. "And then if you still have room, there's a really cute hut type vendor that makes bubble tea and mini cakes by one of the department stores," Joohyun turned her head to look at him just almost tripping over a sign as she pivoted around it just laughing at herself. "We won't get to any of them though if I hurt myself by having two left feet, some times wonder why the girls trust me to dance with them," Joohyun shook her head as she walked.

@Wang Yirenᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ(SH) @Kim Taeyeonᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ Joohyun smiled as she sat down at the kitchen table just starting to make her plate of food. She looked over to Taeyeon as she nodded. "You're welcome, unnie." She answered as she watched her bring over the tray of glasses. "Thank you," Joohyun said as she was scooping some rice on her plate and getting what she wanted to eat. She started to eat just smiling at the taste as she didn't realize that she had been so hungry. "It is good," Joohyun agreed with her.

@Wang Yirenᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ(SH) @Bae Joohyunᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ Taeyeon chuckles and nods. "Alright, mango juice it is then." She pours the juice into the glasses that Joohyun got. "Thank you again." She then puts the glasses on the tray and brings it to the table. "Here is your juice and Yiren's." She said as she gives both of them their juice and sit down to eat. "Let's eat~" Smiling to them she starts eating the Chinese foods. "It's so good~"

@Wang Yirenᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ(SH) @Kim Taeyeonᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ Joohyun looked up from setting out the take out containers as she nodded towards Taeyeon. "Of course, it was no problem. I figured it would go by faster I set everything out," Joohyun finished setting things up as she bit her lip thinking about what kind of juice that she wanted. "Today let's go with mango juice!" Joohyun smiled to her as she walked over to a cabinet just getting out three glasses for them as she set them down on the counter near the fridge. "I got out some glasses for us to pour our drinks into," Joohyun added

@Wang Yirenᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ(SH) @Bae Joohyunᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ Taeyeon smiles as she sees that all the foods are already being unpack. "Thank you Irene." She said with a smile. She nods to Joohyun and open the refrigerator. "Well, we do have juice. Orange juice or Mango juice?" She ask her as she turns around and tilt her head waiting for her answer. "Oh, Yiren. What do you want to drink?" She asks Yiren once she comes in the kitchen.

@Wang Yirenᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ(SH) @Kim Taeyeonᴮˡᵒᵒᵐ Joohyun nodded at Taeyeon as she had already come to the kitchen table. She started to unpack the delivery containers so that it would be easier to make their plates, while Taeyeon put Prince to his bed to sleep. Joohyun also got some plates and chopsticks for everyone. She smiled as she nodded at the words of let's eat. "I would like some juice or tea if we have any but if we don't then water is fine," Joohyun nodded to Taeyeon.