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"Aren't you pretty famous?" She teases as Jungkook gently places her on the bed and picks up her suitcase at her request. A small smile playing on his lips, "And what about it?" He replies, unzips the bag for her and opens it with ease. The pain killer resting at the very top.

"You aren't allowed to be this sexy," She murmurs with a smile, popping the painkiller open and slipping off her shoes, socks. Jungkook leaning casually against the dresser table laughing.

"And you, is being clumsy always your thing?" He asks, half joking as he watches her, her nose scrunched up, playfully, "Not at all. Didn't you notice? It was a little strategy to get you to carry me?"

A genuine laugh throbs through Jungkook's chest. But when he watches the state of her feet, his expression turns a little serious, more tender, as he sees her spray her feet with a little pained expression on her face.

Two soft knocks interrupt the moment, and both look up to find Suzy and Yumi standing at the door with concern on their faces. "Can we come in?" Yumi asks.

"Of course." She calls them in and Jungkook moves aside taking a seat back at the dressing table as the girls sit at the bed with her.

"Do you want some help with that?" Suzy offers, reaching for the spray. The girl hands it over gratefully. Thanks her for her help.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Yumi ever so soft spoken asks, watching Suzy helping her out, worry etched in her tone. The girl thins her lips, "just bad luck."

"If I'm not wrong we don't know your name, do we?" Suzy questions, curious and the girl realizes, gapes, "My bad, I'm Ivy."

"Ivy?" Yumi confirms and she nods, looks up at Jungkook who's just listening to their conversation, "Your turn." Ivy points at him and he's amazed. "You don't know my name?"

She shrugs. "Not until you tell us."

He's struck. Didn't know girls who didn't know them were chosen for this show. Kinda makes him a little sad but comfortable. At least they will see him for him. No standards or judgments.

"Jungkook." He says and they all nod trying their best to remember his name. Yumi introducing herself next and Suzy next. He politely engages with them in the conversation as a pair of footsteps coming in distracts them.

"Hey, um—we got another guest." Jimin calls for everyone. "If you're done we gotta go downstairs—" he glances at the girl, "Hope you're alright?" And she nods, shows her thumbs up, "As perfect as ever." And tries to get off the bed. As Jungkook stands up straight ready to help her.

"I'm good, you should go." Ivy suggests Jungkook, "Will be a little tortoise, but I'll make it for sure." A little hesitant, Jungkook debates wether he should leave it be or just help her but looking at how she just wants to do this on her own now he accepts it.

Bows at the other two girls and leaves the room as Ivy gets off the bed and twirls her feet a little. Feeling much better. "Gotta rest up for a bit tonight haha."

Yumi grabs her by her waist, helping her to walk, "No worries, you're doing very well." She encourages her and Ivy pouts at her, eyebrows scrunched together. "You give big sister, for real."

"Hm?" She doesn't get her gen z slang. And it makes Suzy totter who understands it. "She says you're like a big sister." And right after she hears it, her cheeks blush, "'My, my, I'm not that old."

And they smack their foreheads, chortle and help her get downstairs until they stop when the view from downstairs is seen from above that makes them all stop in their tracks.

A girl steps inside the house, quietly drawing all of the room's attention her way. She's wearing a red crimson dress. A war, which meant. Stuns them. Her dark, wavy hair falling past her hips.

The dress is simple but something about it strikes the attention. Thin strips on shoulders. Square neckline that highlights her collarbones. A thin necklace sparkling. Small diamond earrings catching the light under.

There's some easiness in the way she walks. Steps calm and unhurried. Unaware of the attention she's receiving she takes the seat, as if the space was meant for her. It's no grand entrance but the presence is so hard to ignore.

And from across the room, Taehyung notices her. His expression changing, a glint in his eyes as he moves through the crowd cutting through everyone with a purpose that brings even more attention towards her. The girls eager to see who made him act like that.

"Finally." Taehyung steps up as the remaining members notice him directly to greet the girl. "Y/n." And he takes your name in a whisper. His smile so bright you'd do anything to live in this moment again.

You smile politely. "Y/n, indeed." You reach out to shake his hand and he grabs it happily as if he's too happy to see you. The remaining members watching the interaction very keenly.

"I'm Taehyung." He let go first and you clasp your arms around your purse. Know its all a pretend game for now. Say your name out aloud now. Only you two knowing how you know each other and how big of a fan you are of them. Just you. Bow in tiny at him as he moves back so others come to you too.

"Maybe we should take a seat first." Namjoon makes way for everyone to take a seat and your soul aches with the pain of acting to not know him. Jimin removes the pillow fallen on the sofa so you can take your seat comfortably. His eyes meet yours and yours with his.

The knowing look in his eyes that said 'Y/n, mhm so that's her after all'

You saw him at the night of the concert. Looking way prettier than before. Everyone looking ten times handsome than they usually look. You think you're about to throw up  due to nervousness but gradually dig the feeling in not making it obvious.

Jungkook runs down the stairs and slows down as soon as he sees you. His eyes dropping on your dress and then back at your eyes looking at everyone.

"Hey," He takes your attention and your breath is stuck in your throat as he ruffles his hair and drops on the sofa with ease, initiating a conversation with you. God, you don't know if you can handle this.

"Excuse me," you get up and everyone's suddenly sitting up straight noticing your discomfort. "Where was the restroom again?" You ask politely and Taehyung gets up, "let me help you." And the others get up too, "Would you like to rest somewhere or—" you bow at whoever said that, "Thank you, I just need to go to the restroom." And leave with Taehyung who shows you the way.

Taehyung's aura eating you up altogether too. Kim Taehyung. "Skye sent you a hi." You pass him the message and he immediately smiles, "I see, I was just talking to her before coming here."

"Nice."

He stares at you with an intense gaze, and you feel warmth creeping up your neck. Skin turning clammy. "Are you okay?" He gets a little worried noticing the change in your stance.

With a little nervous chuckle you pull out your kerchief and dap at your forehead. "I'm just trying to not faint here honestly."

He twists his lips, an understanding smile resting there, "Very overwhelmed?"

You nod, expressing how everyone's presence is effecting you. As you both reach the bathroom door, he gently pushes it open for you. "I'll be right here if you need me," he assures, "But please, try not to faint in there."

You manage to give out a weak smile, and before you step inside, you pause, glance back at him, see the worry in his eyes evident, "Thank you," you whisper, the words holding more weight than you expected.

And as you close the door behind you, you let out a heavy breath. Look at your skin becoming pale. You look like a dead princess. Your lips lighter shade of red, eyes dull, cheeks tinted pink. Hair falling off your shoulders till your waist. Arranged and poised.

The production team giving you the theme of a rich girl since you come from a rich background. Your dad being the CEO of one of the top brands in Korea.

Maybe it was a bad idea to accept this proposal.

It's true you've been single. A chance given to have something romantic with BTS—something like a dream. But it's too scary. Too wholesome to see the people you've stanned for years you have looked upon to watch over you like this.

A few minutes pass and as you try to regain your composure, there's a gentle knock on the door. Taehyung's voice filtering through, soft and calming. "Hey, you still with me in there?"

The sound of his voice so considerate and reassuring, makes you smile despite your state, "Yeah, I'm still here." Your voice steadier now.

"Good," he replies, voice warm, "Take your time. No rush."

His words become a soothing balm to your heart. They all really knew how to be so comforting and gentle. Them being exactly the same as they're portrayed, not a single lie of their personality.

You look at yourself one more time in the mirror. Tell yourself you got this. That there's no need to feel intimidated and that they're just your long lost friends. Friends. You all knowing everything about each other. You knowing their struggle and them knowing your support for them.

Feel relaxed. A small smile coming in your lips. The calmness coming in you. You're way ahead of everyone. You got this. A plus point of how you're an army.

Open the door now and Taehyung is leaning against the wall, his eyes closed waiting patiently for you. It wasn't a big deal. You are friends. Best friends. Armys and BTS are bonded for life.

"Thank you for checking on me," You whisper and Taehyung stands up straight, and looks at you, sees how you look way better than earlier. Smiles back, "Glad you're okay." And you smile more. Extend your arm ahead for him to walk to the hallway and he chuckles bopping his head and leading the way.

As soon as you get in you see everyone gathered. Hobi and Jin joining everyone too. Jungkook glancing at you to check on you and you mumble how you're okay as he gives you a gentle smile.

Introductions happen and you sit with the girls who gets curious about you and you checking upon leg of Ivy who happened to fell right at the entrance.

"We have a last participant yet to come right?" Hobi asks and everyone nods, "Yep still not here." Jungkook answers. Crosses his legs over another and leans comfortably at the couch. The door bell having him to sit back properly immediately.

The girl comes in with a sweet smile on her face, "Hello~" she's wearing thin plats with her small hair reaching till her shoulders. A cute floral dress length of her thighs. Her arms toned, legs worked out. A cute baby face.

'She works out' hits everyone as she bows at all and waves at the girls as soon as everyone makes place for her to sit. "I'm Jackie." Her lips glossy, a foreign accent on her tongue.

Jin uncrosses his arms, leans forward, "Are you from Korea?" He asks and she bops her head, her eyes hiding behind her smile, "I was born here, went states to study and came back again." And everyone hums in understanding. Mesmerized.

A foreigner was a strong candidate. They all think.

"So everyone's here." Jimin exclaims and receives a yes. A small cukoo from corner of the room taking everyone's attention at the same time.

"What was that?" Ivy asks, her eyes wide. Anticipation surging in everyone's eyes.

Taehyung stands up, "Lemme check" he says, moving towards the voice. He finds a large, ornate wooden box in the corner, old fashioned design. He presses a button, and the box opens with a click to reveal a plastic rooster holding a letter in his beak.

Taehyung impressed, chuckles at the extraordinary delivery. Returns to the group with it. "Looks like we got ourselves a rooster delivering messages," he announces, and sits back.

He opens the letter now, reading it out aloud.

"Dear housemates,

Welcome to your first day in the house. To start things off, we have a little activity to help you get to know each other. The boys will share their dating perspective and preferences with the group. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to give a bracelet kept in a small container on the table to someone whose perspectives connect with yours. This is not just about romantic interest but finding common ground and understanding with each other. Enjoy the process and let the connection begin!"

Jin as soon as he hears it he groans with his head back, "What if we never fantasized any of that?" He asks to Namjoon next to him as Namjoon pats his leg, "Maybe just think what you want and let it out."

"Not as easy as you say it."

"C'mon Hyung." Namjoon meets eyes with him, "You got this, just imagine your future self with a girl and what you'd expect to provide or receive."

"Why are you so good at this, you never even dated." He hits Namjoon with this line and he sulks. "Who told you to be honest regarding this..." and he bites his lips looks up and finds you bringing the container of bracelets onto the table.

Removing the decorative kept on the table Hobi makes place for you to place the container, "Thank you." Tells you thanks and you bop your head before taking the seat.

"So..." Namjoon rubs his hands, "Who wanna go first?" And Yoongi points at him, "You, obviously" grins after making him the victim as the rest other guys completely agree. Letting out a tired sigh, Namjoon slaps his hips softly, "Aight, then uhm..." he scrunches his brows, his index resting under his chin in deep thinking.

"I feel like—as for me I'd like to date someone who understands me." He agrees with himself, his fingers clasping together, "Someone who'd be ready to stand by my side even in my bad times—how much ever hard it gets. As I'll be doing the same for her too." And he looks up, "Yeah, something like that."

And everyone just sit in awe with how deep feels. The girls feeling warm at his thoughts.

"Manh why'd you have to set the bar so high" Hobi awkwardly chuckles, side eyes and looks down, and Namjoon gets a little embarrassed, "Ah no no."

"Honestly, I think as for me I'd like to date a person who'd accept me for who I am. With all my flaws and imperfections. Who's as passionate as me about things. Sense of humour would be a plus but more like who'd support my ambitions and understand my career while also having her own dreams and goals." Hobi leaves everyone speechless as he nods at his words. "Yeah."

There's good few minutes silence until someone takes a deep breath. "Damn ya'll are way too serious." Jungkook chuckles, folds his arms and leans back in his chair as if he's got all shit figured out. "For me it's someone who can match my freak."

And the girls starts to laugh out aloud as his dimples appears. Shrugs, "As simple as that." And the guys smile, getting second hand embarrassment. Taehyung sitting upright and tapping at Jungkook's arm to get his attention on him now. "My turn," he starts and everyone turns to him.

His boxy smile attracting everyone, "A second version of me." He scoffs a laugh and everyone squints their eyes trying to figure out the answer. He points at himself sitting upright, very happy to share his thoughts, "Like—super attractive and—" and Jimin hits him, "YAH—" laughs and he giggles, obviously kidding.

Yoongi interrupts everyone and says one word, "Attractive"

"Let me finish mine," Jin grabs a pillow and cuts of Yoongi, looks at everyone, "I haven't really thought about it but maybe someone who can make me outdo in thinking they're prettier than me—"

"YAH YOU TOO?" Yoongi smacks him and he laughs as others scoot down the sofa, double embarrassed. Taehyung immediately does a proud hi-five and Jin gives in. Very proud giving that answer. The girls laugh among themselves and you just stare at them being themselves and thanking God how you got this opportunity to see so.

Then Suzy daps her lips, "Okay Jimin's left now."

And Jimin looks up, "Ah," and you smile. Ivy chuckling, "You really thought you'd run out of this didn't you?" And he just softly laughs, "did I just get caught?"

"Sucker" and Jungkook neck blocks him with his arm as Jimin just taps on it and Jungkook let goes. Jimin fixes his hair and leans back comfortably. Thinks a little, small smile on his lips, "Someone who's warm as sunshine, kind, who'd make me comfortable in their presence."

And the girls bop their head, impressed as Jimin just squints back in his seat little embarrassed. Jungkook patting his back as he whispers back something that makes Jungkook laugh.

Clasping his hands, Namjoon takes everyone's attention. "Now we shall start giving out bracelets?" He urges and the girls chuckle, "Sure."

"Jackie should go first since she came in last." Someone says and Jackie caught off guard, gapes, laughs, and accepts it. "Alright—" and she picks up a bracelet. The guys wanting to get buried deep in a cave as the moment finally comes where they're being judged as a love interest.

Jackie stands, smiles, and walks past Jungkook, heading straight for Taehyung. "Alright," she breathes hard, holds out the bracelet, palm open, expecting him to take it. Everyone gasping and quietly laughing excitedly.

But something in Taehyung changes. The warmth on his face dropping. His smile barely there anymore. He accepts it with a respectful nod, but you could feel the distance between them. It wasn't hard to miss.

It's not that Jackie isn't pretty—she is—but he just doesn't seem to care. And this is where you wonder what makes Taehyung ick, especially why he's so drawn to Skye.

You watch how Taehyung whispers something to Jungkook, who was sitting next to him after Jackie walks away. Jungkook responding quietly back. Their exchange out of reach. Something's happening but you can't put your finger on it.

Yumi now nervously picks up a bracelet taking your attention. Her shy smile adding a charm to her as she walks over to Yoongi whose surprise is pretty evident, but he accepts it with a gentle nod. Yumi bows slightly and quickly returns back to her seat.

Suzy goes next, her fingers grabbing a bracelet with a playful expression on her lips. "Alright, here we go..." and she walks over to none other than Hobi, who looks up with curiosity and surprise, "Me?" He asks.

"Yes, you." Suzy chuckles, "Extend your wrist, please..."

The room erupts with laughter and kicking feet in the air by the sudden straightforwardness and boldness of Suzy. Completely taken aback Hobi gives in, and extends his wrists as she helps him wear it.

As laughter's and playful banters happen around you, your eyes drop on the pile of bracelets. Its made of little stars and moons. A little bow at the very end making it very pretty looking.

You got someone on your mind who'd look really nice in those and before you could talk yourself out of it your hand reaches for it, grasping one.

It was this time that you feel Taehyung's gaze on you, sharp and curious, but you keep your focus on the bracelet determined to give it to the person you got in your mind.

You take a steady breath and everyone notices you getting a bracelet. "The person I'd like to give this bracelet..." the name echoing in your head. You stand and suddenly the room feels a bit smaller. Make your way across the room.

Jimin sitting off to the side, not expecting much, just observing with his casual demeanour. But as soon as he watches you come towards him he looks up at you, a flicker of surprise on his face.

You open your mouth, but nothing really comes out. "Um–yeah," voice barely audible. Jimin gives you a small smile noticing your shyness. "Thank you," he says softly, voice warm and sincere, as if he was genuinely not expecting it but appreciates it.

After handing him the bracelet you quickly turn back to your seat, screaming internally. And as you sit, you can't help but glance at him looking at his bracelet, having his fingers brush over it thoughtfully. He's quiet, but there's definitely something about him that had you do it.

Suzy now gives a playful nudge to Ivy, "Go on, it's your turn." Ivy blinks thrice, hesitates for a second before leaning forward to pick up a bracelet. Just as her fingers lift one, Jungkook is already up.

"Hold on, let me make this easier." He says and sits in front of her. His tone little deep and teasing. Ivy looks up at him totally taken aback.

The room starts to fill with laughter and funny comments. Having you pretty shocked and excited at the same time.

"Really, Jungkook?" Ivy tilts her head, there's amusement in her voice, a little challenge too.

Jungkook makes an eye contact with her, his brows little frowned, "Why not?" He smugs, "You'd never know until you try."

And her eyes narrows, "Very bold of you."

Jungkook's smile breaks even more, he shrugs, "I've been known to take risks." Ivy clearly holding back herself from laughing out aloud. "Yeah?"

"What can I say, Ivy? Always been the freak."

"And I'm freaker, let me warn you."

"Even better."

This was too entertaining for her. She challenges him back, leans forward, eyes lowering, "And what makes you think I'm gonna just hand it over to you hm?"

"Call it intuition."

Her lips twisting in resisting smile, "You got lot of nerve huh."

And he rests his hand under his chin, eyes now on the bracelet, "And you've got the bracelet." He glances up with a steady gaze at her.

And for a moment, the eye contact stays for few good seconds until Ivy softly laughs, shakes her head and asks for his hand as he gives it to her and she ties it around his wrists.

"There," her tone soft, "Satisfied?"

Jungkook gets up, lifts his wrists admiring his wrists, a grin appearing on his lips, "Couldn't be better," and gives her a playful wink, now looking at the camera and giving it a kiss.

Jimin watching from the sidelines, buries his face in his hands, "I swear, I don't know this guy." He jokes, is so done. Whereas Jungkook simply laughs enjoying every bit of this.

"Alright," Jin gets up, shows his disappointment, "let's wrap up with no one left." He resists his bursting smile, acting depressed, sad one. Namjoon getting up too. "Same, Hyung."

"I think we should cook something." Yumi speaks up, completely ignoring Namjoon and Jin's pathetic act. "Yes, please." And Suzy gets up too, "I'm ready to throw myself at food."

"I gotta freshen up too." Ivy sighs, Jackie agreeing, "Same." They all say they'd be back in few minutes as you take off your jewelry. Put it in your pocket ready to follow them. The guys busy talking amongst themselves.

You notice Taehyung lingering by the refrigerator, his brows slightly furrowed as he looks into it. Curious, you walk to him. Peek inside the refrigerator and Taehyung shifts, makes space under his arm for you to take a look.

As the cool hits you, you scan the shelves containing kimchi cans. Juices and fruits. The lower shelf with all vegetables and greens.

Taehyung sighs, lips twisting in frustration, "I'm too hungry to cook anything right now." His eyes searching for a quick snack to appear out of nowhere.

You hum, "I've got a recipe that'll be ready in fifteen minutes, wanna help?" You suggest, keeping in mind that they're just normal people and there's nothing to get all awkward about and that you'd do same for your friends too.

"A recipe?" He asks and you nod, already tying your hair back in preparation. With a small smile Taehyung steps aside, giving you room to move as you start gathering ingredients from fridge. The other members curious to see what you up-to.

You nod to Taehyung. Friends, remind yourself.

Notice Namjoon coming over, look at him and he looks like he's ready to do something to help you. Smile. "Could you help me washing the vegetables?" Separate the green and hand them over to him.

And Namjoon is slipping off his rings, rolling up his sleeves and taking over the greens, "Absolutely," he agrees turning to the sink and getting the work done.

Hobi slides next, "What do you need me to do?"

"Spinach..." you say, handing it over. "Can you boil it?"

"On it." And he's already filling water in the pot.

You move next to grab the rice bag. Turn and find Jungkook. "Yep—I know you must be good at this," you say, holding out the can of rice with a little smile, "Mind cooking it?"

Jungkook blinks in surprise, then recovers as quick, flashes a smile, "Um-sure thing." And gets on cooking rice.

Grab a carrot from the counter and spin it playfully in hand before tossing it to Namjoon who catches it at the hint, "Careful with that knife," you warn slightly, playfully, and Namjoon grabs the knife, chuckles with his dimples deepening, "Alright, ma'am."

"Jin," you open the cupboard, "Can you please arrange soy sauce, sesame oil, cooking oil, bean sprouts out in a bowl for me please?" And he doesn't hesitate, gets on picking out stuff, "What are we making anyway?"

"Bibimbap" you wear the apron, try tying it before Jimin comes behind you, "May I?" And your heart quickens up, "Thank you." And he hums, ties it up for you as your cheek's reddens a little.

"I think I'll fry eggs." Yoongi gets on his own as you pass him the eggs, "I appreciate it." Say it to him and he nods softly, "No problem."

Within minutes, you mix all stuff, with rice still cooking. "Almost done." You wash your hands, "Can someone arrange the food table?" And Taehyung nods, "I'll take care of it." Namjoon helping him out too.

The girls come down and watch a very busy kitchen and hall. They slow down in their steps. See you spoon a little food and feed it to Jungkook who asks what it tastes like.

Jimin who cleans the kitchen slap, asking you if you still need something. Namjoon asking if the table was good enough. Taehyung checking on you if you were done. Hobi standing removing spoons and forks, handing one to you for you to taste too.

Yoongi sitting and watching you get done with cooking. Jin cutting small onion pieces for you for salad.

"Seems like we missed a lot..." Yumi stands, fazed. Half laughing and half awkward.

"Do you guys know how to cook?" Jimin comes to pour water in the glasses as they shrug, "Yeah few stuff" get into the kitchen to watch you wipe the sweat off your forehead.

Before Jackie could hand over you a handkerchief Taehyung comes way earlier, very nonchalantly hands over the tissues to you as he picks few stuff from the slap and leaves.

Whisper him a thanks and Jackie retracts her hand. Gets a little upset. "Think I can help you with something?" She asks anyway, "Could've waited for us at least, shouldn've helped you haha." She announces and you look up, "oh—"

"Nah—It was me, I was just really hungry, couldn't wait—my bad." Taehyung blows the smoke off the cooking untensil until Jin opens the exhaust. Him defending you initially hitting Jackie.

"Sweet." She nods.

"How about we all sit—" and you slightly get pushed aside when Jungkook comes to pour food in the bowls. "Yeah, now go and take the seat. We'll bring it over."

"Let me help you with that." Ivy walks on her one leg, the other leg barely staying on the ground.

Jungkook glances down at her feet and then at her face, brows raised, "You sure about that?" And chuckles, "We don't want another accident to happen."

And she twists her lips, stands taking support of the kitchen slap, "I feel bad for not helping."

"Next time." Jungkook answers on behalf of you, "At midnight maybe we can taste your cuisine."

And her smile brightens up, "Sounds good."

"Now take that seat." He points at one of the tables and she listens, gives you an appreciation nod whispering how the food smells good and sits down with the help of Yumi. The rest others taking their seats.

Within few minutes the kitchen gets cleaned and everyone settles on the dining chairs occupying all of them.

You did it. Successfully made it work. Miss your friends to whom you could rant all this about but no phones are allowed and no contact with the world outside. Skye was gonna come after a week or so. You'd thank her for having feeling like home after having Taehyung take care of you.

Him sitting right opposite to you and laughing on something Jungkook telling him about.

"The food is really tasty," Suzy calls for you, her mouth full of food, "I lub it." She smiles, thanks you and you bow at her appreciating her comment. "I'll prepare more for you, if you'd like."

Yumi agreeing from other side. "Next time, let us help show you our culinary skills too." She giggles and you feel apologetic. Wipe your lips. "I'm sorry, I just acted on impulse. Should've waited."

"Yeah, but it's okay." Jackie gives you a little laugh, "It tastes good at least." And everyone silently laughs. Namjoon picking up the salad plate and picking himself some greens as Jin helps him with it.

"Genuinely..." Hobi starts, serves himself more rice, "I am curious about your all types." The rest other guys agreeing. "Yeah it's unfair how they won't give you a chance to share your type either."

"No, once it strikes twelve we can do whatever we want." Ivy smugs mid eating, having all brows raised at her. "Do you mean you've been waiting for it to strike twelve?" Hobi asks and she chuckles, flips her chopsticks in style, "Duh."

Everyone bursting into tiny laughs. You almost choke as Taehyung pours water for you. Thank him.

"It's already 9 pm." Namjoon checks the time, "What do we do until then?" He asks checking on his watch. Yumi gazes at him, "I've got a feeling they're going to have us confess our feelings from today in some way after food."

Jin nods, "Right?" He adds, chewing nonchalantly, "I was thinking the same thing." The group nods.

Ivy turns her eyes to Jungkook, "You better be careful this time."

And Jungkook paused mid-bite, raising a brow, "Me?"

She nods.

"Not to sound full of myself, but I know I'm getting at least one confession. And if not, some day will be mine." His jaw clenches and unclenches as he speaks, having Ivy's eyes falling from his eyes to his jaw.

"Let's see how far that confidence takes you." She retorts.

"You wanna bet?" He leans in slightly, his voice dropping to a lower, more heavy tone.

"No bets."

"Loser."

And she looks at him wide eyed. "I'm not a loser."

"Could've fooled me. You're acting like one." He replies teasingly only to rile her up.

"Yeah? Wanna fight?" And she gets up abruptly ready to throw fists. Jungkook casually leaned back in the chair with his arms crossed, "With that broken foot? I doubt you'd even reach me."

She lets out a sarcastic chuckle, clearly offended, "You wanna try me?"

"Go ahead."

"Alright—alright." Jimin stands up, getting in between them. "We don't want anyone ending up in a hospital tonight." He guides Ivy back to her seat and gives Jungkook a warning glance, "And you—calm down. Do not act like that with her."

And Jungkook mumbles something in his breath, too low for anyone to catch up.

"Alright I'm done." Yoongi takes a breather, who was silently enjoying food mid chaos. "Thank you for the food." He gets up and Yumi gets up too, "I'm done too." have Yoongi extend his hand toward her plate, "I'll wash it with mine."

Both of them walk towards the sink as Yumi denies, tells him not to do it for her and that she'll do it herself. Him asking twice and her shaking her head. He nods. And as she washes the plate he simply stands beside her.

She glances at him mid washing and thins her lips inside, "You need something, Yoongi?" She asks and he meets her eyes, "Just waiting for you to finish up." And she blushes. For the fact that she chose him as her type and him acting like such has her rolling all over.

"The food's all finished, dang." Ivy stretches, lets out a grunt, "You must've been hungry." Namjoon glances at her as she nods stiffly, "I was, now I don't think I can even walk. My ass is literally—" she cuts herself from cursing, "My bad."

And Namjoon laughs. "It's alright." And Ivy laughs too. "I'm just so used to being all crazy, don't mind me." And Namjoon picks up a spoon, the rest on the table getting done with their food. "You've no idea how as a leader I get to hold back tons too."

And Ivy leans back in her seat, bops her head at him, "Let yourself loose, captain." She picks up a drink, pours it for him, "Want some?" And he extends his empty glass, "Since you're already pouring it for me, sure."

"My pleasure." And she fills his glass. Namjoon accepting it gladly.

Everyone's wrapping up the table until the rooster howls, startling everyone in the process.

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Alright that's one big of a chapter lol
Hope ya'll loved it ;)

Make sure to follow @luvyrself7 on instagram for any updates and yayy do ya'll like the new cover haha?

So much to happen, I'll try to post as quick as possible.

I'm moving into university next week and Fall semester is starting, I'm super freaked out. Help. I wanna stay delusional but I can't  T T

How was the summer for ya'll by the way?

I think for me, I had all failed wattpad moments fr sjjssj

Until then take care and make sure to vote and comment, muah

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Love ya