Echo

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I hop the fence trying my best to avoid the sprinklers before rushing up the steps. My heart races slightly as I hesitate to knock. "Maybe I should go home..." I mumble turning to go back down the steps. I pause in my actions realizing what I'm doing. I can't run anymore so I reach up prepared to knock and the door swings open revealing Jungkook who stares at me with wide eyes before tackling me into a hug. I yell out in pain it quickly turning to happiness as Jungkook squeezes me tighter.

"God I'm so happy to see you!" "I'm more happy to see you kookie!" I say squeezing him back. He pulls back to look at me in confusion , "You understood some of that!" "Yeah! I did actually Hyuna has been making me practice my Korean on this fancy online website. "It's kinda boring because she won't let me use my phone when I do it but..." My voice dies down as I glance around Jungkook looking into the house. The wind blows slightly as I let go of Jungkook to go into the house him following behind.

"Where are the others?" my footsteps bounce off the walls of the living room as I pace around the couch. "They're at the studio they should be back in a few minutes. I sit on the couch sinking in before looking back at Jungkook. "They hate me don't they."

Jungkook sighs before gathering his words. "We were worried." Before I can even reply the door to the house swings open and all the guys fumble in laughing. I stand up out of awkwardness and watch as all the guys stop and stare. Jungkook staying put on the arm of the couch pushes me forward slightly. I swat at his hand my eyes staying focused on the boys. "Echo?" Namjoon says quietly his eyebrows furrowing together out of disbelief.

"Surprise..." I say in a unsure tone trying to test the atmosphere. It's quiet for a few more moments before Taehyung, Jimin and Hoseok scramble around the coffee table shoving each other to see who can get to me first before pulling me into a big group hug. I laugh as I'm pulled in every direction by the boys.

All of a sudden the warmth is pulled from me as Jin pushes them out of the way with a big smile " My turn!" He pulls me into a hug before picking me up and spinning me around. I laugh again as I'm put on my feet before stumbling slightly only to be pulled into yet another hug by yoongi. "I'm happy to see you..." He says into my ear before going to join the other boys on the couch.

Only one more person left. Namjoon stands back awkwardly before shuffling forward we stare at each other for a moment and I smile. I already know that he's gonna wanna talk to me and I'm not prepared for that but I can't hide anymore. If anything I have to do this if not for myself for Dean. I break eye contact with Namjoon before turning to the boys and clearing my throat. "I've been practicing this but it's not the best so go easy on me."

"I'm sorry that I left I had a lot on my plate and I couldn't handle it and I cracked...under pressure. I know it wasn't the most adult thing to do but I've learned my lesson and I'm ready to fix my mistakes. All of them." I say turning back to look at Namjoon. "I'm done running from my problems." I look at everyone individually to make sure they understand I am being sincere.

"Oh and one more thing! I've missed you guys!" I say In somewhat broken Korean. All of their eyes go wide before the room erupts in cheers. I really did miss them.