Chances

Chapter 3: London

After his call with Hyejin Song, Namjoon called Seokjin telling him he needed to fly to London to speak to their photographer prospect as soon as possible and to bring Jimin with him. Jimin so happened to be staying in their shared apartment having chicken and beer with Seokjin on the their couch and upon hearing this both complained and gave excuses about how they were busy that week and that they had a ton on their schedule. The duo could see Namjoon roll his eyes from the other side of the screen, already expecting that answer, Namjoon pulled up their time tables as evidence that the two of them had the least amount of work to do and could spare a few hours to fly to London, meet with Hyejin, and fly back.

"Aniiii, why can't Taehyung fly from there to London, that would be an easier trip." Seokjin reasoned. Which was in fact true, New York was closer to London compared to Korea so Taehyung piped up from the bed next to Namjoon "Hyung, I'll meet you guys there!" Namjoon pointed the camera back to him after Taehyung waved goodbye. 

"Wait a minute if he's going why do we have to come with." Seokjin exclaimed, turning to look at Jimin as he said so. They had a mini staring contest after a few seconds passed Jimin looked towards Namjoon and said "Okay, we're coming!" Laughing at a now beet red and complaining Seokjin who kept asking why he had to go if the '95 liners said they'd be there. Namjoon reminded him that he was the eldest and should be looking out for the youngers boys. And it was his job as head of production to see to it that they get her on board.

Which is how Seokjin and Jimin ended up on a flight that same night heading to London. When they landed in the London City Airport they met up with Taehyung who arrived just an hour before they did, who was currently stuffing his face with some glazed doughnuts. With the two each getting a bite they claimed their luggage and headed for the nearest hotel, checking in a deluxe suite which had  two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a living room.

Settling down and claiming their beds, the 95 liners claiming the room with twin beds while Seokjin got the master's, they caught up with each other and spoke about how exhausting the flight was. Taehyung still not getting over his jetlag from the Korea to New York trip had now felt more fatigued from the New York to London flight, Jimin hugging him and caressing his hair as a means of comfort after hearing so. Seokjin walked in and got into the hug as well before telling them their itinerary.

It was only 2 P.M. in London and they had scheduled to meet with the photographer at 5, she was surprised yet delighted that they could meet up with her so soon but informed them that she had a shoot at 3 and was afraid she might not make it on time. On the bright side, she added, they could visit her on set and see how she works then grab coffee or dinner afterwards. The three boys said they'd love to see her in action first hand and so she sent them the address of where the shoot would be held and that's exactly where they headed straight after grabbing a bite to eat.

They were half an hour early and didn't quite think the pier where they stood couldn't possible be the location. But in the fair distance, behind a large fishing boat, Jimin spotted a flashing light go on and off. Walking towards it they could already here her, giving directions and anecdotes the capture the movement and expression she wanted in the photos. Crouched down with less people surrounding her than they thought was the photographer. So they assumed since she was holding a camera in her hand. 

Dressed up in a simple white crop top with denim jeans and black open toed stiletto heels, they thought she must be crazy dressing that way during the cold and wet autumn season. She didn't seem to be bothered by the gusting cool winds that made Jimin and Seokjin bury their already freezing hands deeper into their pockets.

They stood quietly, observing her, and the crew which they counted only one, two, five people in attendance excluding the photographer and model. It was 'impressive' Seokjin thought, whenerv they had to shoot they had at least 20 people assisting them. He wondered why they were so few in the first place. 

"Okay let's check out the film." The photographer finally stood up from her crouched position, walking over to the man with his assistant who showed her the film roll. She pointed to the photos and spoke in a hush, advising him on the details he must add and emphasized what not to remove, like the birth mark the model had on her upper arm, post-edit. The visual director and his assistant took notes and hung on to every word she said.

Hyejin Song had a particular taste about how her photos should turn out, not complying to her specific directions meant she would sue the company and have the photos taken down and replaced immediately. Which she has done, several times causing her to be a real pain in the ass, but has taught the companies she's worked with and the one's who wanted to work with her to take her and her work seriously. Of course, there were stubborn magazine editors and employers who didn't listen to her threats nor took her reputation of suing literally which in turn cost them hundred thousands of dollars against her in court. 

Taehyung informed his two band members about this while the visual director asked more questions about each photo. Hyejin was glad to respond to his quims and the boys were highly optimistic and were encouraged by how much she valued her work. When they finally finished the roll, Hyejin came to hug the model and tell everyone it was a wrap for the day. She stayed chatting with the model, talking about the photos and the outfit she was wearing. Hyejin gushed over the model, admiring how the greens and yellows with bits of violet and gold looked "absolutely marvelous against the contrast of London's dreary weather not to mention how it complimented her warm skin tone." Others might have assumed she was saying these things just because but Hyejin was genuinely dazzled and interested in the model and her thoughts about the shoot. The model equally ecstatic to be having the opportunity to work with young and brilliant Hyejin and she hoped that they'd get to work with each  other again in the future. 

With that, she picked up her camera off the tripod it hung from and collected the rest of her equipment. She always brought her own set of lenses, clicker, tripod, extra batteries and chargers with her on photoshoots. She was very picky with everything, not only with her equipment but she liked her shots a certain way, even down to the editing that she shouldn't have control over but do, she also wanted a small crew composed of people who actually needed to be there. She didn't like crowds or wasting other people's time that's why she proffered a nice intimate group of people to work with.

After most of the crew left and she had finally finished packing her equipment. She looked towards where she knew her assistant would be and saw she was talking to three men. Zipping up your bag and stalking towards the small group you call out your assistant's name and she in turn meets you halfway bringing you your leather blazer and matching gloves. Nearing the spot where your assistant used to stand you finally recognize the three boys as the members of BTS. A wide smile spread across your lips as you neared them, hugging them each one by one and giving them a peck on the cheek as you moved on to the other.

"Hi it's nice to meet you guys." You breath out and see the shock on their faces when they hear your accent but ore importantly when you speak to them in English. Namjoon had told the guys that she could speak Korean so they wouldn't have trouble communicating but there they were now, unable to utter anymore words besides "Nice to meet you too."

"I honestly can't believe you got here so soon, I was speaking to Namjoon only yesterday and wow do you guys deliver." Hyejin chuckles, them not understanding has yet to register or even cross your mind until the eldest member piped up in broken English "sorry, we no understand, can you speak Korean?"

"Oh right of course 미안해 (sorry) English is my first language now." She chuckles speaking in Korean. The boys tell her it was quite alright and commended her on her Korean. A little more small talk later she suggested they go for a meal now that it was almost six in the evening, her assistant fetched her her car and she drove them to a nearby restaurant famous for their craft beer. Saying she likes a more casual atmosphere when having meetings as to create deeper bonds that were more than work related the boys agreed and off they went after she dropped off her assistant near the tube.