six || txt (COMPLETED)

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.·:·. comeback .·:·.

Ara fidgeted nervously, the last thing she wanted was a no. She had had to convince everyone to stay overtime for her. To record her lyrics to her seven songs.

She had delved so deeply into her work, sometimes Beomgyu came over with food to make sure she ate.  If it was any other member –even her boyfriend– she'd shoo them away, stating she'd grab a snack, or that she'd just ate. But Beomgyu didn't care for her antics, and he would sit there until she finished the last bite.

Even if work was hectic. Even if he was needed somewhere else. He'd sit, watch her eat, and tell her all about the last few days with the boys.

Now, sitting in between her members, having Bang Sihyuk listen to her final version of the seven songs, she felt both shielded and naked. As if her soul was within reach, the lyrics so personal, so intimate she felt like everyone could see right through her skin and into her heart.

A heart that had been deeply hurt both by others and herself. A heart that had fought against all odds, a heart that refused to stop pumping blood, pushing life through her. A heart that was both so strong and so, so fragile.

"Who signed on this?", was the first word that left the old man's lips. Ara's eyes widened and she panicked, looking all around for her mentor. Shit. No one had actually signed for her project.

"What do you mean?", Yoongi looked as baffled as she felt. "You did"

"When?"

"When you assigned her to be under my wing", he replied. He looked at her with knowing eyes, and then his eyes fell on Sihyuk. "If not, then I will sign for it".

"Do you believe this to be a good work?", the old man raised an eyebrow. He was a very cold businessman when he wanted to, despite being almost like a father figure to her.

Ara had to remember he actually was a businessman, and his job was to make sure only impeccable work was released. This was to prevent herself from being too discouraged when he said they couldn't do their next comeback by using her songs.

"Yes, of course".

"And I will be on this comeback, if you allow me", she added.

Suddenly, all eyes fell on her. Yes, it was true. She had been working hard on this for months –eight, to be specific– and she was proud of it. But during the course of that time she had also pondered on Yoongi's words. She did love to make music, and she wasn't planning on straying from it, but she also loved performing.

And if she could give an ounce of her magic away, to someone that would take it and cherish it, she would. Because she had found magic in music, and she was definitely going to try her damn best to make someone else find it too.

"Okay...", the man went over the songs. "No title for any tracks?", he peered over to her.

Her members were silent as this was all a surprise for them. Not the songs, but the fact that she was planning on coming back. She had missed the previous comeback, and they thought she maybe needed more time, since she hadn't quite told them she felt ready to start again.

"How about we do this... you guys get together, listen to the album and come up with the titles of the tracks and a tentative order for them to be released in the album. I've recently been contacted by the Jonas Brothers agency... there's a project underway. If you guys want it, you may have to wait for a week more since I am still pondering on it. That could be the eighth track".

Ara felt like she could explode.

"For realsies?", she asked.

The old man huffed, his eyes closing with a small smile and he looked proudly at her. He tapped on the third track and then to her.

"This one...", he said. "This one is amazing. Good job, kiddo", he laughed at the way her jaw touched the floor.

"Someone pinch me", she stated but then swatted Beomgyu's hand away. "Don't touch me".

Everyone giggled and then the man got up, bowed slightly and left the room. As soon as he closed the door behind him, Ara screeched, finding her boyfriend and launching for him, finding her safe place in between his arms.

"I did it", she looked at him and he kissed her forehead, patting her bsck lovingly.

"Of course you did", he replied. "I never doubted these songs were masterpieces. My baby made them, how could anyone reject them?"

"Okay, Romeo, let us into the celebration", Beomgyu said and quite literally shoved Ara out of his arms and into a bear hug. "Congratulations, beautiful", he murmured against her ear. "You're amazing, so, so amazing".

She looked up at him with her eyes wide and filled with tears.

"I love you", she stated towards her friend.

"I love you, too", he replied and hugged her a little tighter for a little longer.

She hugged then Soobin, and Taehyun, and Kai. Her world was here, in this room. Suddenly, another set of familir arms surrounded her, and the sweet smell of Jimin invaded her senses.

"My little baby!", he cooed. Ara giggled while wiping her tears from her cheeks. "I am so proud of you; you're all grown up now", he tucked her hair behind her ear. "You shluld be proud of yourself. I know I am the proudest in this room", he hugged her again. "I will never stop saying this, you are meant to be here".

She nodded and hugged him tightly, the familiarity of his hold made her feel so warm and comfortable.

Then, it was Yoongi. The man was a but awkward at the hugging time, not being the skinship type of person, but his gummy smile said it all.

"You reslly should be proud of yourself. I have been honored to mentor you, and I can't wait for the next songs you will produce. Keep going, Ara. You are a force to be reckoned with", he said.

She smiled.

After all this time, she felt like so. She felt invincible being TXT's sixth member. Then and forever.

I can't wait for you guys to read the epilogue omg so close to the end!!! Please vote and comment!

-baobab