Ja-Ja-Jackpot {{Block B Fanfic}}

By the time things had settled, Minseo was a trained employee of Ziaco's Circus. She was turning 18 in less than 3 weeks, and super excited to be 18. Her past was, well, the past, and she preferred it that way. No one really brought it up to her in casual conversation, so she was able to finally almost forget about it.

"Good morning~!" U-Kwon knocked on her door in the guest house. She stirred slightly, her hair a mess and her eyes almost glued shut with mucus. Rubbing her groggy eyes to open - she peaked over her covers towards the door, "Hm?" She murmured.

"Minseo?" U-Kwon knocked again.

"Come in..." She coughed a little, trying to find a voice in her dry throat. She sat up, fixing her tank top and nodded with a grumpily tired face that was exhausted. "The sun is shining! Time to wake up, sleeping beauty~!" He opened the curtains, the sun blasting in to the room. She quickly hid under her blankets and grumbled, "Close it~"

He laughed and sat on the bed next to her, "Wake up~!" He playfully shook her. She glared at him, pulling the covers down, squinting at him as the light blinded her. "I am awake."

"You sure?" U-Kwon quirked a brow.

"No." She fell back against her pillows with a laugh, "I love this pillows Jaehyo made me."

"He does like to do everything." U-Kwon chuckled, patting a pillow with his palm. He had been awake since dawn, and was excited to wake her up when the sun was finally out.

"Hey oppa?" She blinked over toward him.

"Hm? Yes?" He always blushed a little internally when she called him oppa, but he tried to stay civil and friendly.

"Do you think Zico would allow me to sing today?" She tilted her head. Ever since that night of her singing like Zico's late beloved, she had been petrified to sing. Zico would ask her often, just to get her to do something other than janitorial work. He really didn't like seeing such a pretty girl like her willingly scrubbing tile floors of bathrooms.

"Who are you and what have you done with my Minseo?" U-Kwon laughed, flabbergasted, "My Minseo never ever wanted to sing again~!"

"Well my U-Kwon never woke me up as soon as the sun came out, so, bleh." She stuck her tongue out, fixing her hair.

"Hey guys!" Taeil knocked on the door before entering.

"Good morning, Taeil." They replied in unison.

"I'm so ready to sing today, oh my goodness, the weather is so nice! Can't wait to walk around and get some exercise!" He grinned, making a motion with his hands like he was running.

"Oh! Taeil, can I ask you something?" Minseo raised a finger to grab his attention.

"Hm?

"Can I sing too?"

Taeil's smile went to complete confusion, "When did you want to start singing..."

"I don't know, I just, I woke up and thought, I want to sing! It's just a hankering." She shrugged. She was honestly excited to, also. She hadn't really tried to sing in over a month - so why not? She began to get out of bed, fixing her sweat pants. U-Kwon stood as well, making her bed.

"So you want to sing?" Taeil said again, "Hm, maybe we could wander specific parts of the grounds?"

"O-Oh, really? That can happen?" She grew excited, more inflection in her voice.

"Let's ask Zico! But first, get dressed." Taeil gave a nervous chuckled and scurried out of the room and to the living area of the guest house. She looked at U-Kwon and giggled before shooing him out to change. She put on the gold sequin skirt Jaehyo made her as well as white tights and a white dress shirt with a red and blue tie. Brushing her ever so messy hair, she put it in 2 ponytail's on the sides of her head.

"I am ready~!" She stepped out, putting on her black clog-like heels. She stepped out of the small building with Taeil and U-Kwon, headed toward the main house where Zico was probably preparing. Knocking twice, Minseo entered first, a big grin on her face.

"Guess what!" She smiled, her hands behind her back, bouncing on her heels.

"What?" He grinned, looking at her through the mirror on his vanity. He was preparing his hair and makeup, getting ready for today's show. Minseo grinned and giggled a little.

"I want to sing!"

Zico stood immediately, "That's, that's amazing! When do you want to start?"

"Today! Taeil said we could walk through the grounds in different areas, and I could collect tips or something too!" She nodded, begging for a yes.

"Of course! I'll give you a purse for tips, awe, I'm so excited~!" Zico kissed his hand before gently placing it to her cheek, "So excited!"

Zico, over the course of a month - became more and more like a father to Minseo - but in the very pleasant and nice way. Nothing like what she used to have. He always was there for her, even painting her nails when she felt sad or hopeless. He wanted her comfortable, and he even gave her a necklace from his own collection.

"Thanks, appa." She playfully winked and walked off with Taeil happily. They went to the grounds, preparing for the circus to open at noon. U-Kwon stood with Zico, sighing.

"What's wrong?" Zico tilted his head.

"It's a secret, okay?" U-Kwon glanced around. He honestly was nervous to tell anyone, but he needed to know if it was a good idea.

"Okay?"

"I'm going to ask Minseo to go steady on her birthday." He bit his lip with a shy smile.

"Be prepared, I'll go mad appa on you, don't break her heart~." Zico shook a finger at U-Kwon. He smiled, "Make sure you do it right, do it in privacy so she doesn't feel pressured, also. Just, make her comfortable."

"Always." U-Kwon nodded, and put his hands to his chest, like he was hugging himself, "She just, ahhhh she gives me butterflies!"

"You're so cheesy." Zico scrunched his nose before completing finishing touches on his face. He walked out of the room and on to the grounds, leaving U-Kwon alone.

U-Kwon let out a content breath, "I'll make you happy, I just know it." He saw her out of the window, hiding a giggle as she looked over and waved.

He winked, waving back.