Prologue

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I walked towards the playground with the birthday present in my hand. I looked around, but I couldn't see any of my friends. I'm not lost, am I? I'm sure this is where he said to meet... 

You look around and see picnic tables on the other side of the playground. You smile and walk over. When you get there all the kids stop what they are doing and stare at you. On of them stands up from eating cake and walks to you.

"Taehyung-ah... what are you doing here?" The kid asked confused.

"I-it's your birthday party... why wouldn't I be here...?" You asked hesitantly.

A kid stood up from the other side.

"Just tell him to go home. He's so annoying, maybe he'll get the message!" He yelled as if you weren't there. Your chest got heavy and a pang of heat ran through your body resting in your face, ears and hands. You felt tears stinging at your eyes as the kid looked at you.

"Go home Taehyung, I- we- don't want you here." You dropped the present and card and ran off. You didn't want them to see you cry. Finally you were invited to something and you were made a fool. The tears stand your eyes as you ran through the streets towards your house. You ran inside and slammed the door.

"Mom! Mom!" You cried. She was in the living room on the phone.

"-yeah I need you to postpone the shoot until the afternoon, I have an interview with 'Celebrity News' in the morning. Yeah. Mhm. Thank you manager-nim. Yep see you tomorrow." She hung up.

"Mom!" You said crying. She looked down.

"Why don't they wanna be my friend!" You pulled on her sleeve.

"Taehyung! Your hands are filthy, this dress costs a lot of money!" She swatted away your hands.

"Sorry mom..." You said pulling your hand away and sniffling.

"Give them money... then they will like you. It's what I always do." She said not entirely paying attention to you.

You think. "Ok... I'll try I guess." You say grabbing your allowance and walking back outside and towards the park. You get to the picnic tables but most of the kids are gone. One of them points at you and whispers to one of the other kids. When you get close enough one stands up.

"I though I said to go home." They looked at you with a disgusted look.

You held out the money. "Will you be my friend?" You asked.

They looked at you and smiled. "Yeah!" They took it and waved it at the other kids. They all crowded around you. You gave them each their own stack of money.

You weren't alone anymore after that.

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