I finally realize it
So I love me
Though I'm not perfect,
I'm so beautiful

Mexico City -Mexico

The group and the crew arrived with much anticipation in Mexico City. They were tired but excited to meet the Mexican ARMY.

Their concert will be at the Pabellon Oestse Arena, and the group can't wait. They will have only a one-day show in the city. But they arrived two days to relax and get themselves psychologically ready for the concert performances.

The Mexican fans were beyond themselves with hysteria. They couldn't wait to have a glimpse of their icons.

BTS will perform in Mexico City on Wednesday, July 29, at the West Pavilion of the Palacio de Los Deportes at 8 pm.
Ticket prices were no joke, and it went from a
- VIP $ 2,800 (for sale only at Academia Ninshi)
- GENERAL $ 1,500 ticket price. The rich ARMY bought VIP Standing and seating seats.

The maknae -line can't wait to check out their hotel amenities. Jim and Jungkook hope the food is good.

Management booked them in the BARCELO MEXICO REFORMA hotel.

The drive to the hotel was relaxing. The routes to the hotel were not congested. Have Jin had a soul-mark attack on the flight, he could deal with it. Jhope decided to get some ice from the flight attendants, and he cautiously patted the ice between Jins' fingers.

The ice cube merged in with the feelings of frostbite on his flesh. Poor Hyung was wincing but kept his discomfort away from his band members, not to worry them.

He is not against finding his soulmate. He's already 22 years and ready, but he's so afraid that he won't be able to spend enough time with her. It will be too demanding to sustain a relationship. What will the fans think or even react to him getting a soulmate, the obsessed saseang fans, his agency? 

What if she doesn't want a celebrity soulmate that's too busy for romance? What if he is the string where he cannot live without her, especially on tours? Will she tolerate his active lifestyle?

They arrived at the hotel. Their bodyguards and management were on their post.
Sejin and Hobeom were sorting out all the room reservations.

The Hyungs each got their rooms. Jin and Namjoon got suites because of their positions in the band.

Yoongi got an executive room. It was because of his need to stay up till morning hours busy with songs. It helps not to disturb his Hyungs.

Jhope loves company and he, and Taehyung decided to share a Delux double room.

Jungkook and Jimin were rooming this time. Jimin already decided that the two of them will watch his favorite Bollywood movies.

The group was waiting in the foyer of the hotel.

Yoongi frowns," Since when are you into Indian films?"

Jimin raises his eyes cutely," Since always, my Yoongles. You are so indifferent to what is happening around your lovable Chimmy that you don't even know my latest passion."

Yoongi rolled his eyes." if you are going to shake your buT the whole time, driving us all crazy with that Bollywood moves, know it... ...you'll die"

Jimin pours:" You are a grandpa, guys tonite. We'll watch Bollywood."

Namjoon grinned, "Your taste in everything these days is becoming very weirder by the day."

Jungkook mumbles, "Was he ever normal?"

Jimin gives Jungkook a stink eye, "I heard you."

Jungkook grinned dryly," That was the intention."

Taehyung chuckled, " I'll watch with you, Jimin. I learned it is very interesting movies. My mom also likes Bollywood movies. If there are subtitles, count me in."

"Oh, my twin, I can always count on you; 95-liners must stick together." he grasped a surprised Tae around the neck with glee, overjoyed that someone will hang with him.

Jhope whispers in Jins' ears," I hope this will keep him from creating dating scandals. But Mexican girls are adorable, and maybe they won't tame him just yet. "

Jin was erupting out of laughter with his signature windshield laugh.

"If it can keep him out of trouble, I'm all for it. The hyungs are so done with them maknaes naughtiness..."

The band looked at them with lifted brows. But Jhope just gave his cute dimpled grin and followed the management to their allocated rooms.

In the elevator, Taehyung asked Jimin excitedly what will they be watching. Jimin was just beaming and declared to him he'd see.

Namjoon glanced at Jimin with steely eyes, "Is it a movie that your mom will be able to watch with you? Age-appropriate for Jungkook."

Jungkook looks at Namjoon with open jaws, " I'm almost 18 years."

Jimins'jaws dropped, "Oh, my word, Joonie! Do you think I'm going to corrupt Taehyung and Kookie?...it will be a comedy. If you don't trust me, we'll watch it in your suite, ok...that's established."

Namjoon looks at a nonchalant Jimin in shock. Jimin just gives him aegoys.

"Please count me out...I require a catnap" Yoongi yawns a little.

The boys each had settled in their rooms. The maknae-line went to explore the hotel with two bodyguards. The staff of the hotel was fangirling discreetly when they saw the younger band members. Jimin was winking at some of the female staff, and they were swooning and almost fainting at that adorable maknae.

Taehyung sighed, "Oh great! Here we go again?"

Jungkook chuckled lightly," That's our Chim for you."

Namjoon called them to inform them about vocal and dance rehearsals at a nearby studio. The boys quickly head back to the rooms to get ready for their rehearsal wear.

The boys had a four-hour rehearsal at a studio in Mexico City, going through the setlist and choreography. They were tired when they got back to the hotel.

Jin felt all of a sudden so exhausted. He was resting on his bed and reminiscence on the day's events. He stretches out his fingers and studies them carefully. He was feeling the coming "soulmate" stress. He had mixed feelings about meeting his soulmate.

He is so nervous around girls these days, and he can't even dare to look them in the eyes. He is terrified to half-bond with anyone anywhere. He knows his parents wish for him to bond with a Korean girl. Will they acknowledge her if she's from another culture? Will her family accept him? Will she love him?

But everyone knows this FATE always gives you what you need, not what you want. His mom wants him to come home and see if he can bond with one of the two CEOs' daughters. But those girls gave him hell at school. No wonder his dad decided to send him to all-boys schools and as a transfer student in Australia.

His dad felt he'll be too distracted by the fangirls when he is in high school hence the All boys schools. Strangely, he wore glasses, but now he feels self-conscious and insecure.

ARMY boosts his morale by telling him he is the most handsome and he looks great in glasses. He had to affirm it to himself. That is why he gains confidence in telling himself and the world how handsome he is.

He knows he is good-looking, but he needs to tell himself that, he hated how he constantly looked. He decided to take a quiet nap.

It was time for dinner. Jin woke up with the sound of the alarm that indicate he needed to change. He ran to the bathroom for a quick shower.

The maknaes were on high tonight. Hotel management booked out the side of the restaurant for the whole Bangtan crew...

They enjoyed a hearty meal and retreated to their respective rooms. The maknae-line was playing PlayStation games. Jhope and Namjoon were on laptops working on their lyrics for the rap line.

Jin wanted to sleep a little, but Sungdeuk and Sejin gave instructions to the leader to convey to the rest of the band. About the schedule for Wednesday.

......................

The next day.

The boys woke up early for breakfast. Jin and Jungkook were very excited to do a segment for  ARMY.

Bts did soundcheck and rehearsal from 9 am - 3 pm. From 4 pm-5 pm, they went for a radio interview at a youth station, talking about the tour and any upcoming albums. Then they had lunch @ a small exclusive Mexican restaurant. The rest of the day, the boys enjoy themselves at the hotel.

After a refreshing shower, the boys all decided to go hang out in their leaders' room. Namjoon was busy writing lyrics on his laptop when he heard the rowdy boys' voices outside his hotel room.

As usual, all of the maknaes enter with the maximum amount of noise. Namjoon was shaking his head and opened the door wider for the boys.

"Heya Joonie-Hyung, we came and delivered you from your excessive loneliness," Jimin jovially entered.

"Oh, please, I was ok until you arrived." Namjoon dryly states.

Taehyung chuckled," Jimin wants all of us to watch something on Netflix. Some Bollywood movie."

Namjoon scrunched up his nose," I hope it is not all about dancing...I'm not in the mood to watch anything about dancing after "Mr. Son Killing machine" had us rehearse till my joints felt like grandpa's joints."

Jin snickers," I'm just here to keep an eye on the maknaes. Sejin and the other managers went for a drink to relax. So, the bodyguards are stationed at the elevators for this floor."

All the boys had their shoes off and made themselves comfortable on Namjoons' double bed.

Namjoon rolls his eyes, looking at the boys on his bed, "oh, made yourselves at home, by all means."

Jhope chuckled, "Thanks, Joon, must I order room service...where's your room menu?" He is looking around at the tables for the leatherbound folder.

Jin smiled, "I'll like us to have a fresh fruit dessert platter and cranberry juice."

"Savoury and sweet treats dessert for all of us. And a bottle of wine...sorry, Maknaes. You can have sodas" Jhope snort.

Jungkook chuckled," Who will notice..."

Jimin snickers," When you stagger out of the room. Bang Pd got eyes everywhere. I'm sure he  already knows what I'm up to for next week, so I'll stay safe."

"Can we watch now, Jimin?" Taehyung whined.

"Ok, chill!" Jimin fiddled with the remotes until he found the desired movie. "Ok, it's called 3 Idiots. My favorite Bollywood actress is Kareena Kapoor. Very hot and spicey".

Everyone made themselves comfortable around the room, on the floor, on the bed, or sofa. The maknaes are very giddyThey like to explore new things.

Namjoon furrows his brows," What is the movie all about?"

Jimin read the synopsis of the movie they are about to watch," er...In college, Farhan and Raju form a great bond with Rancho due to his positive and refreshing outlook on life. Years later, a bet gives them a chance to look for their long-lost friend whose existence seems somewhat elusive. Don't worry, and you'll like it.Sit back and relax."

They watch with anticipation. Jhope and Taehyung were in stitches. The older Hyungs were just smirking at the happy maknaes. They all enjoyed the movie and ate some of the fruit and sweet treats.

After the movie, Jimin told them he'd be looking up mv of Indian singers online. Check out for dance inspiration.

Jin winced," you are not going to let us dance those strange...Bollywood moves  with you?'

Jimin grinned," Of cause not...let us just see, why don't we have Indian dance moves as part of our choreography.  It will be dope."

"Speak to Sungdeuk...but let's see what's rocking in India, "Jhope suggests.

"Ok, here is an mv of a guy called Dhruvesh Patel... I heard he is a Tarnished and is dating a beauty queen...maybe he is the R&B singer of India" Jimin dances around while pressing on the mv.

https://youtu.be/iHdUda4oV9o

The boys were smirking at the sultry voice of the singer.

Jungkook smiled," wow, their girls are gorgeous...we never use girls in our MVs anymore. A pity"

Jimin chuckled, " The poor girl in our debut videos got a lot of hate. The fans were too much jealous because she liked our Mr worldwide handsome..." they all peer at Jin, who is sitting with Namjoon in deep conversation.

Jhope giggles, "Jin-Hyung felt so bad when  he pushed her too roughly against the lockers...in Boy In  Luv."

Jin looks at them with raised brows, "Are you talking about me...why?"

Jhope snickers at his Hyung," Only about the time you push our model against the lockers in one of our videos, and how bad you felt...you apologized numerous times...she fell head over heels for you..."The boys burst out of laughter when they recall Jin-Hyungs adventures.

"Come look at the video. So smooth...The model is gorgeous.."Jimin gestures to them to check out the smooth sounds. Jin and Namjoon turn their heads toward the flat screen tv.

Suddenly Jins' heartbeat started to speed up, and shivers ran up his spine at the sight of the most beautiful girl he ever laid eyes on. She was mesmerizing. Strange emotions started to emerge from deep within him. He encounters a peculiar awareness like never before, from her curly mane to her wide and big eyes.

The sting in his fingers began to react. He felt how a cold, frozen feeling enters his fingertips. Shaking his fingers discreetly under the table, Jin started to look and feel worried.

Just looking at the girl made his soul mark react. Who is she? He couldn't break his eyes from the tv screen...He was glued and entranced at the same time. 

Namjoon look worried at Hyungs changed demeanor, "Are you ok, Hyung?"

Jin just nodded with unfocused eyes as he quickly glances at Namjoon and promptly back at the screen.

"Er...w...who are they... again?" Jin stammers it out. Jeez, what is wrong with him? He encountered more beautiful women than her in his lifetime, but since when did he suddenly get so physically attracted to this girl...and an Indian girl... a stunning one at that...gosh.

Jimin furrows his brows in concentration," The artist is Druvesh Patel, and the girl is er.. let's see Samiya Dholakia if I'm not mistaken. She is Miss India or something...beautiful girl. Last year I came across the pageant and watched it, and... you know cute girls always attract my attention..."

The rest of the boys laugh at him cause they all know what a pervert he can be. Adorable baby face with a naughty nature. He and Taehyung got their soul marks last year, but Jimin turned out Tarnished.

He loved his status, free to find love independently, not destined to receive one by the system. They all envy him. That's why he can tease and flirt around with many girls.

Jin wasn't listening to the group. He was murmuring the girls' names over and over in his mind trying to engrave them into his memory.

He needs to find out more. But he doesn't want the boys to know. He doesn't know either why he became so invested in a stranger. But she captures his attention. She is so ....so...oh my word.

He jumped up, " Guys would you excuse me? I'll like to go and take a nap before dinner. The movie was funny, Jimin...thank you."

Before anyone could say something, Jin was out of the door and sprinted three doors to his room. He pressed his key card in and rushed in, lock his door and throw himself in his chair with his frozen hand in his hair.

"What in the world just HAPPENED"! He was out of breath, panting with a thumping heart. 

What in the world just happened in Joonie's room?...did he half-bonded with a stranger? How in the world?... No, it can't be...He never read about bonding through inanimate objects. Only when you physically meet your mate..as near as 2m from you...that is what he read. Or was he just entranced with the appearance of this beautiful girl...Gosh... he felt the fear enters his heart... It can't be.

 He only dated a girl in his first year of college, and like all the other hyungs, he had to break up with her when he debuts. They were only dating for three months. His then-girlfriend was devastated, but he wanted to try the dating game, but it wasn't advisable after you reach over 20 -years due to the soul mark system. What if his then-girlfriend wasn't his soul mate? It would've been more painful after they invested so much in the relationship. 

But why does he feel this way, now? He was content being a single pringle...but this charming girl...Samia  or whatever her name is... derailed him.

He wanted to find out more about her. Jimin said she is a beauty queen. The current Miss India of 2014. Oh, my word, she let his body react violently. What is it about this girl? Maybe he is lonely...yes, that might be, or it's perhaps because his soulmate is near...that might be the primary reason he gets the awareness of girls now...

He quickly went on youtube and search for  Samiya  Dholakia. His eyes widen at her beauty. 

https://youtu.be/GkF7k034few

(A/N: just pretend the footage was from the year between 2010-11 when she was 16-17 years old)

https://youtu.be/ELupQpTwy2k

When he searches for her interview on a news channel, he was floored. This girl is the epitome of beauty, no wonder. She won so many prestigious beauty pageants. His mother also is an extremely beautiful woman. She was a Miss Korea in her days.

He inhaled sharply when he connects with her beautiful big eyes. Gosh! He quickly got out of the app not being tempted to watch the interview a hundred times more. 

Jins' mind couldn't be settled. He was thinking the whole freaken time about this girl. No, this is ridiculous. Does it mean he's going to get the awareness of every girl he sees? He jumped up and went to take a shower to cool off his brain,  hopefully, get rid of the sudden raging hormones.

...........................

The concert day.

Jin had to get himself mentally ready for the concert in the evening. His soul mark was acting out severely. He even stood up with stiff and numb fingers. Hopefully, his fingers will be ok. He'll use his other hand to hold his mic. 

He felt unsettled, but after a hearty breakfast the morning, he was ready for action. The Mexican Army was so excited. The ticket companies sold out the arena, and the lucky ARMY could attend their soundcheck and rehearsal stages. 

https://youtu.be/1U4F3vd66r8

https://youtu.be/dUu7_XIUiP0

The group shows once again that BTS didn't come to play. They came to take over the world and set the stage for World-Domination. The concert was a huge success. They gain more fans in Mexico. Latin Americans especially love their sunshine. Jhope. 

The next day before they will leave to complete the rest of the Latin American tour, management took them to sightsee. They all made sure that they were comfortably dressed. Their management and bodyguards were highly excited to spend a relaxing day with the boys. They want the boys to have fun and visit the best sights in Mexico City. Taehyung couldn't wait to take photos. Jungkook took his video camera because he recently found out that he loves making home videos and editing.  Maybe he'll pursue it further as a hobby or future career path after disbanding.

They went on Xochimilco, Coyoacan, and Frida Kahlo Museum tours for the day.

The boys were so excited to explore the rich culture of Mexico. They ride on the canals, took numerous photos, and selcas of each other. Send some to their families. The crew will use some in their Bangtan Bomb segments or post some on Twitter for their beloved ARMY.

They went to museums and ate tacos at local restaurants, enjoying the local cuisine at its best.

A/N:  Wow, I can't believe that I took so long with Epiphany. Apologies all my Soekjin -stans. I hope you enjoy this chapter. 

A big shout out to all the readers who constantly vote and comment. Don't be shy to comment your thoughts on the chapters or books as a whole. I love reading them, keeps me motivated to carry on. Thank you for even adding the books to your readers' list. I appreciate it so much. I do not take it for granted. I will reveal Seokjins ' soulmate's name in Sweet Nights' next chapter; if you are a Taehyung stan, kindly check out this book for her debut.