to.get.her. | BTS

열 하나 - huh.

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The next morning...

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Nova's POV

5:50 a.m

I opened the door to the large dance studio, where the deep darkness and fresh specks of dust greeted me. The automatic lights flickered on as I walked in, blinding me. I blinked a few times, heading towards the mini stand-up desk area in the back corner.

Most of the back corner contained hidden cables connected to overhead speakers. On the mini-desk, there was a computer that could control the music played on the speakers, which had originally been there. But what was beside it, I couldn't bring myself to believe.

It was a jumbo-size coil ponytail.

It looked exactly like what all the straight-haired girls wore in their hair nowadays, except the coils were bigger in size.

"Woah," I breathe.

Now, I know what you're thinking. 'It's just a ponytail, Nova', but no. Call me insane, but I take a strong liking to these spiral ponytails. I have wanted a coil ponytail for the longest time, but I found they couldn't fit around my voluminous hair. But what intrigued me about this one before me was that it was jumbo. It looked like it could actually fit in my hair.

I scoff.

It was even the color I liked, a crisp white. I have been looking for a ponytail like this for a while now. Most Korean convenience stores don't have sturdy ponytails for my type of hair in general. I'm always returning to buy a new pack two weeks later.

After inspecting the hairband, I grabbed it and stretched it. My assumptions were only proven.

It was made of plastic, which made it almost unbreakable compared to the elastics I use. It almost stretched to the length of my wingspan.

Is this a new prototype or something?

I slowly set the fascinating ponytail back down to its original spot.

I look at the clock. I had spent five minutes checking out this new ponytail. I look around.

I was told I had complete ownership of this practice room, so I am confused as to why someone's ponytail was here.

Did I leave the door unlocked yesterday night?

Employees and staff members aren't allowed to bring office or studio keys home; we keep them in a key room. I suspect the custodians and the cleaners use them for easy access.

Once I figure out who's this is, I'll have to ask them where they bought it.

I check the time again. I don't have enough time to run over to Employee Services; the boys were bound to arrive soon.

As I began warming up, it dawned on me. Yesterday, I was conversing with one of the staff members while the boys were on their snack break. Ryu Narae was very intrigued by my hair and kept asking questions. I remember complaining to her about the difficulties I faced with it, and I brought up the topic of coil ponytails.

"Ah, Narae, I really need one."

"Haven't you tried the convenience store?"

"A thousand times."

"How about the hair salon?"

"They'll ask to perm me."

"Aish. I'll go check for you when I have time."

Narae was one of the nicer staff members; she reminded me of a mother. She must have bought it for me as a housewarming gift.

I walked back to the desk. I looked around for any note, or symbol that this was a present, but it was just the ponytail, sitting there. I begin to doubt my own thinking. 

Who am I kidding? It's not even wrapped.

I slipped the ponytail into my bag. I made a mental note to ask Narae about it.

"Boo!" a chorus of voices sounded behind me.

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