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My video went viral. It was crazy how many people saw it. It was so crazy that my song was streamed almost a million times on the first day. It was so crazy that JYP gave me a contract. It was so crazy that I now had staff and was planning a whole album with them. And it was all thanks to Jeongin and the boys. I nervously sat in front of the piano in one of the practice rooms. Jeongin stopped practicing his dance and looked at me, confused. "What are you doing?" he asked.

"I wrote you a song... to thank you for everything," I whispered, embarrassed. "You don't need to thank me, are you crazy?" Jeongin said, coming over to me. He sat next to me on the piano bench. "Just listen," I said and started playing soft notes.

***

Windows down, it's warmer out, I'm feeling better 
Pause it now, or slow it down to keep forever 
One year back, I'd never had something to treasure, but now I do 
Can I stay a little longer here with you?

Driving in the fast lane, burning down the highway 
No one understands me like you 
Doing everything we only ever dreamed, 'cause 
I could never do it until you 
Took all the shattered parts, and held my broken heart 
You got me from the start 
So if it's reckless and insane, I'll do it anyways, 'cause 
No one understands me like you do

Letting go of all our ghosts, return to living 
You're my home, the lights that glow 
When the world is dimming 
It's you and me versus everything 
This time, we're finally winning 
'Cause to hold you is to know that I can hold on to the feeling of

Driving in the fast lane, burning down the highway 
No one understands me like you 
Doing everything we only ever dreamed, 'cause 
I could never do it until you 
Took all the shattered parts, and held my broken heart 
You got me from the start 
So if it's reckless and insane, I'll do it anyways, 'cause 
No one understands me like you do

And to little me 
I'd tell her, "Wait for it, you're not the only damaged kid 
Who just can't seem to catch a break 
You'll find that peace of mind one day 
In people who feel like a home 
Who'll root for you and watch you grow 
Like pulling stars straight from the skyline 
The kind of love that lasts a lifetime"

Driving in the fast lane, burning down the highway 
No one understands me like you 
Driving in the fast lane, burning down the highway 
No one understands me like you 
Doing everything we only ever dreamed, 'cause 
I could never do it until you 
Took all the shattered parts, and held my broken heart 
You got me from the start 
So if it's reckless and insane, I'll do it anyways, 'cause 
No one understands me like you do

***

I looked nervously at Jeongin as soon as I finished the song. He was smiling brighter than I had ever seen, and if I saw it right, his eyes were a little wet. "This is so beautiful," he said, slinging his arm around my shoulders and pulling me into his side. "No one ever wrote a song for me."

"It's just... if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be sitting here right now," I whispered. He pushed me away a little bit just to cup my face. "I love you, Suki," he whispered. I couldn't keep my smile from spreading as I heard those words. "I love you too, Innie," I said back, closing my eyes as he leaned in. His soft lips on mine felt like heaven on earth. It was like they were meant for each other. And I couldn't stop thinking about the fact that it felt like I had finally found my soulmate.

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