IDOLS (18+)

12. A NEW FRIEND

Hazel knew she was hurt bad and she doesn't put anything before herself usually. Call it selfishness or self importance, as you wish. But this time she decided to bare some pain and not let herself be known as the-girl-who-messsed-up-on-her-first-day. She limped and made her way back to the shooting arena with her phone. Not having the mood to reply to wishes anymore, she just sat on her chair the whole time, trying her best to distract herself from the terrible pain. After this she only had to move once during the break before another game's props were being setup. This time too before rolling the camera Hazel went for, thankfully, the last touchup. Even though they looked completely fine, she had to do it, since that's what the job requires. This time too, she went for Jungkook, Jin and Namjoon. Jin saw Hazel's limping but decided to keep quiet looking at Hazel trying her best to act like nothing was unusual. Jungkook and Namjoon thankfully didn't notice her when she was going to them and when she moved side to side from one to other it wasn't a very obvious limp. Hazel successfully pulled off the whole day without letting anyone else know.

After about five more minutes, BTS were now leaving. The whole crew gathered and bowed to them in farewell. Hazel along with Moonyoung stood in the extreme corner of the crowd of the crew. The boys bowed back to them thanking everyone.

Thanks a lot to everyone. Great work.

Namjoon said. But Jin added the next moment.

Everyone, please, be careful and healthy. And, Mr. Shin, it was a great shoot today, maybe you should let your staff take rest a day or two. They deserve it.

Haha. How can you not do it when Kim Seokjin said it himself, Mr. Shin?
One of the crew members insisted. And looking at his face, it was very clear to everyone that Mr. Shin was very pleased with today's work. He instantly replied.

Yes, of course. You all did a great job today. Two days off for this whole crew. But only because the schedule is light now. Next week we're all packed, so prepare yourselves in these two days.

Yes, sir!
All screamed in unison. Hazel was relieved. She knew she'd need rest for her badly sprained ankle. She glanced up at Jin and it looked like he was satisfied to see her relieved, because she found him looking at her with a small, satisfied smile on his lips. Hazel returned a smile. But unlike Seokjin, a big, bright one. He blinked his eyes in understanding and turned to join the others having some small talks with Mr. Shin. The crew members scattered all around the place again, packing back up to leave for their two day holiday. All excited. Hazel grabbed on to Moonyoung's arm tightly to return to the green room. She first cast a confused look at Hazel, which was accompanied by concern within a moment when she limped a step. But before she could say anything Hazel signalled her not to, and she obeyed. Having reached the green room, Moonyoung helped her get seated. Hazel narrated the whole incident of the accident and what happened after that. Moonyoung looked at Hazel and gave her a pleased smile. She helped Hazel pack up and also her own stuff up while talking. She was happy to know that the boys were such good and kindhearted people. She then narrated an incident which was very similar to this.

It was my first day too. And I made a little mess as well. Looks like we got some things in common.

Both chuckle lightly.

I lost my pendant. I didn't realize when my chain got unlocked and it just fell off somewhere. After finishing my job, we still had some time to start the shoot. That's when I realized it and started searching for it. I found the chain near to where I was standing but the locket seemed to have disappeared somewhere.

Was it some special locket?

Yep. Like your ring, this is my lucky locket.