Chapitre 15: Game Changer
A week after I started my production lessons with Yoongi, an announcement was rolled out to the media for the acquisition of JG Entertainment and in turn, our internship program with BTS. There were different reactions to it. Our fans were basically raving about the big opportunity of improvement but some antis were in on making it seem like we are using the sunbaes.
There were very hurtful words. Some even targeting us personally saying we don't look like idols, that we have not talent and we do not deserve the honor to be mentored by BTS. Yuri and Hyunju were the ones who got really worked up with the fiasco. I'm not really that much affected by such internet tirades. I've experienced much worse.
"Who does she think she is?"
"She's not even beautiful!"
"Great talent?! What's so great with her? She's just ordinary."
"Ha! If they've only seen her two years ago they wouldn't even bat an eye for her. She looked like a pig!!!"
And they laughed. Thinking I wasn't there. And all I could do was shrink inside that cubicle and thought of reasons why my 'friends' said those things about me.
"Jungie" it was Jin Ju eonnie who woke me up. "Time to wake up sunshine. We're goin' to BH today."
"Today?" I answered half asleep.
"Yeah. We have a press conference later, remember? Bang PDnim requested that all of us come from BigHit going to the venue." She explained.
"I see. Okay. Let me fix myself."
"Before you do though, Yoongi's here." Sooyoung eonnie popped her head at the door.
"Huh? We're goin to BH, right? Why is he here?" Couldn't he wait there?
"Well, if you look at it. We might be busy the whole day. The rest of our schedule remained the same. I think theirs did too so we'll be busy today." Jin ju explained.
"You might not have the time to charge later. Besides, he's already prepped. Make up and all." Sooyoung added.
"What?!" I scrambled to my feet. I shouldn't have made him wait like this. Since he also told me he might stay late at the studio before I left BH last night. Damn! He only had little sleep. "How long has he been here?"
"Hmmm about 30minutes." Sooyoung replied.
"What?! And you're only waking me up now?"
"Well he told us not to wake you up unless it's because of the schedule for the press con." Jin Ju raised her shoulders with palms face up in the air. As if, she just really did as she was told.
"He did that?" And they both just nodded.
"He's really very considerate, huh?"
This remark made me remember that one time I came from an exhausting dance training session. He had some snacks and an energy drink brought to his studio and though he said he had something to do, he didn't move when I accidentally leaned on him as I fell asleep while charging.
"Why are you smiling like a dog?" My sisters snickered at me.
"What? No! I'm not." Though I can already feel my whole body go warm.
"Really huh? Then why are you all red?" Ugh! This won't do.
"Ugh! Whatever. I'll just go." And both started laughing their asses off.
He was busy on his phone when I got out. He didn't even notice me standing beside the sofa, watching him. His earphones on, eyes full of concentration. The garage band app was open. He's editing music. Did he even sleep? I can't really see the traces of sleeplessness since he's all made up. His eyes aren't even red.
He only turned his head towards me when I plopped down the sofa.
"Hey."
"Hey Agust D. Busy?"
"You caught me, huh?"
"Too workaholic." He just smirked. "Let's charge. I know you need it."
And just like the days before, he put his hand on my cheek as the other held my hand. We both drifted into a nap until it was time to go. I saw a small pout on his lips as he was instructed to leave first. I knew he wasn't able to get enough. Hopefully, I can squeeze in some time to see him. He really looked so tired.
"Jungie, we're here." Hyunju's excited voice woke me. Yeah. That charge really wasn't enough, I still feel exhausted. I hope we both get through the day without any incidents.
We were ushered into a waiting room with chairs in front of lighted mirrors and my heart did skips. This is like how it is when you become an idol. You sit on one of those chairs to have your hair and make up done before going on stage to the sound of cheers from your fans. The skips started to become gallops as I became elated.
A cute eonnie peeped inside and as she saw us, ushered others in.
"Hi, you must be the girls from JG, right?" We were still quite half asleep as all of us just nodded. "Great! We will be your cordi team for the day. Nice to meet you." And all of them bowed as we did in turn.
The same eonnie took me by the arm and guided me to the chair on the right.
"I hope I picked the right girl. Yoongi specifically told me to take care of her. You're Eunjung, right?" I was actually quite surprised so I just blinked at her. "Please tell me you are. I'd hate it if I need to ask them one by one." And she really looked quite nervous that I had to smile.
"Yes, I am." It was like her life was on the line as she blew the breath she was holding in.
"Thank God! I'm Hyeonji, Kang Hyeonji." I shook the hand she offered. Wow! Her hands are really soft.
"Cho Eunjung." And her eyes disappeared as she smiled at me.
"Yoongi described you very well. He really pays attention to details." He memorized my features? "So, I heard you guys are now under BigHit. Are you excited?" To which I just nodded, afraid I might start squealing if I open my mouth. "I can feel it, you know? I felt the same when they told me I got to join BigHit. And it's the best decision I made." The twinkle in her eyes make me hopeful of the days to come.
Hyeonji eonnie told me stories of her stay in BigHit. Apparently, she has been working for the boys for about a year now and she was just assigned as the head cordi for our team. She must have skills and it's very apparent with how she did my hair and make up. She asked me to close my eyes during the process so I was surprised to see a new person in the mirror when it was all done.
"Whoa!"
"Eonnie I wish I had your skills!"
"Wow. She was already pretty but you made her look godly eonnie."
And it was true, I no longer recognize the girl looking at me.
"Heol! Eunjung-ah! You just might really snatch one of them with that pretty face!" Jin Ju eonnie teased.
"Omo! Our Jungie is really a beauty." Came Sooyoung eonnie's remark.
Hyunju gave me a peck on the cheek and winked at me. "You're now my official girl crush."
"Ewww Hyunie that's gross!!!" I joked and she pouted at me before laughing.
All the fuss stopped when Byung Ho oppa came to tell us we'll wait for the sunbaes before going to the venue. I immediately followed him as he went out.
"Oppa."
"Oh Eunjung-ssi. Do you need something?"
"Uhm, I wasn't able to charge fully earlier. Can I...?"
"You can charge your phone at the van. You know that, right?"
"No... no that... I mean..." And he mouthed an O as he realized.
"I want to help you but I don't know where their dressing room is."
"Oh I know" And turning my head I found Hyeonji eonnie at the corner. "I can take you there."
Byung Ho oppa looked unsure but when he saw her ID, we proceeded to follow her.
I heard Jungkook-sunbae's muffled voice as Hyeonji eonnie poked her head inside a dressing room.
"Noona."
"Hello Jungkook-ssi. Is Yoongi here?"
"Yes. He's sleeping."
"Oh? Great timing then. I brought him a gift."
"Huh?" And she pulled me in with her.
"Oh! Eunjung-ssi." Jungkook sunbae said, obviously loud enough to alert everyone they have a visitor.
Namjoon sunbae readily abandoned his phone. I guess he was reviewing some videos.
"Eunjung-ssi, how've you been?" He looked at me with his naturally dark brown eyes and I lost all sense of being. Is this how it is when Kim Namjoon looks at you in the eyes? I wished I went to those fan signs before. If I only knew.
"Eunjung-ssi, are you okay?" He asked again with his deep, sultry timbre. I felt a slight elbow on my side. I need to remember to thank Hyeonji eonnie later for that.
"Ah, yes. Yeah, I'm fine." Atleast my tongue worked today.
"You guys stop harassing her. Just let her in already." I would know that irritated voice anywhere by now. Yep, I was right. He wasn't able to charge enough.
"Yoongi sunbae." My lips immediately reacted with his name. It was close to a whisper and yet...
"Yes Eunjung-ssi." He still heard it. As a sign I was welcome, he tapped the empty space beside him. Just like what he does when he's at the dorm.
"Uhm, looks like he needs me. Thank you for welcoming me Namjoon sunbae, Jungkook sunbae." I gave them little bows before rushing to sit beside Yoongi.
Little did I know that someone was following my tiny footsteps and as I sat on the sofa, my hand automatically found Yoongi's and my eyes settled on the man who has always made my heart do somersaults who's now sitting on the coffee table.
"S-sunbae?"
"Huh?" Yoongi promptly opened his eyes thinking I was talking to him but then found their leader sat on the coffee table. I think he knew what was about to happen, he just chuckled softly, smirked then closed his eyes again. "Be ready Eunjung-ssi."
"Ready? What, why?" But it was Namjoon sunbae who answered me this time.
"Sorry Eunjung-ssi. I just can't keep it anymore. I've always been curious about soulmates since my parents are soulmates." His parents are soulmates? But, they look so warm and loving when they're with him. Aren't they supposed to be all over each other? Like my parents? Now I'm the one who's curious.
"Your parents?"
He gave me his cat smile. The one where his eyes closed into crescents and his dimples unabashedly showing. "Yes. I guess that's one thing I kept from the public."
"Amazing" I whispered but just like Yoongi, he heard it clear as day.
"Yeah, it is. I've read different stories and reports about soulmates as I grew up but I'm still quite curious." He chuckled softly this time. "I know it's silly but I wanna know more about soulmates."
"I don't think I'm a good source sunbae. I've only been a mate for what? Like, two three weeks?" Why don't I know the exact period of time? I'm quite sure it felt longer than that.
"No. You are. I mean, you're a living proof and you're in my generation. I didn't wanna pester my parents with my questions." Am I really seeing a slight blush on his cheeks?
"Okay, I'll try to answer them then."
The next hour in the waiting room was time well spent with my two idols. One, comfortably sitting beside me, charging. And the other, happily talking with me. I felt Namjoon sunbae's genuine curiosity about soulmates as he seemed like he came prepared with his questions and thoughtfully, asked some follow ups too. Made me wonder, is this the inspiration he had when he was writing songs for LY: Her? Lyrics in DNA and Serendipity surely suggest being brought together by the choice of the universe.
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Whew! The day surely went by in a blur again. Though I'd have to admit, Eunjung is really quite an interesting person, just like what Yoongi hyung told me. I can understand why he's already quite attached to her. She's as easy as a light breeze yet her eyes hide all the depth inside her, like the vast ocean waiting to be explored.
She had the same level of wit as Yoongi hyung. Very quick to formulate answers. I now see how she follows her lessons well. Soon, I'm sure, given the right tools, she can reach Yoongi's level in music production. And though I haven't seen her perform, I can feel her passion and somehow, I can see immense talent in her. I don't know how this can be but my body vibrated with her during that hour. And I can't seem to forget those hazel doe eyes.
Fuck! What is this?
Hold your horses Kim Namjoon. You well know she's taken.
But no, I mean, theoretically they are not together... yet. They are soulmates but they're not in a relationship... yet. But that could happen given that they will basically be together every single day. However, there's also a chance they wouldn't.
And why am I thinking this way towards her? This is not right. Man, Kim Namjoon, you gotta keep yourself in check. Yoongi's a very generous person but I doubt he'd like to share his mate.
Ahhhhh, no. This really won't do. I really gotta sleep. Maybe my thoughts will change in the morning.
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