I'm Your Only Hope

Beginnings

It's the last schedule for the day, a small number of staff and all of BTS are gathered in the studio to film a dance practice for their latest song. They've practiced the routine twice and almost everyone is waiting quietly for everything to be reset.

"Does he ever stop moving?"

Jhope and V, a BTS member looking stunning in head-to-toe black, are playing around in the middle of the room. Suga is sitting on the floor next to Ami, the two of them watching the very active pair placidly. V suddenly does a wild move, saying something ridiculous as he spins, and Jhope explodes in a boisterous laugh.

"When he sleeps," Suga says. He tilts his head slightly. "Usually."

Ami huffs. Jhope collapses onto a laughing V.

"I guess it is harder to hit a moving target," Ami replies.

Suga huffs.

"Why don't you play with them," Ami asks, turning to Suga. She blinks a few times, his loud black and white striped shirt momentarily screwing with her eyes.

Suga rolls his head to face her and gives one of the most sarcastic blinks she's ever seen.

"You're the one who needs to get close to the guy," he says blankly.

Ami grimaces and looks away.

Jimin, wearing a beautiful gray shirt over horribly shredded jeans, has joined Jhope and V in laughing and playing around. Jungkook is standing too, though off to the side, looking unsure whether he wants to join in or not.

It's been a few days since the music video shoot, but Ami still hasn't figured out how to better ingratiate herself to Jhope. She's not good with people, which hasn't been an issue until now. She needs to be close to him in order to better protect him. Even with Suga watching him at night, and her job keeping her all but glued to his side during the day, there are still times when he's on his own. Personal time she needs to somehow get herself involved in. And hopefully effect.

At least if he intends to carry on like last night.

The schedule had ended earlier than expected, giving everyone an evidently rare evening of freedom. Ami had hoped Jhope would just go home and relax; call it an early night after such a long day. But no.

Apparently all the moving and socializing he'd done during the day hadn't been enough so he'd gone out with friends. She'd thought about making Suga invite himself along, but talked herself out of it. He is, afterall, just a Servant. It's not his job to protect, it's hers. So she'd gone. After Jhope had gone to multiple clubs, almost getting spotted a couple times, he'd finally called it a night around one in the morning. And then they'd gotten up at six.

Ami still hadn't forgiven him.

"Alright," the director says, calling for attention. "Let's go!"

All the members who aren't already standing rise, stretching and laughing and otherwise pumping themselves up for the shoot.

Ami turns to Suga who still hasn't moved. "Have fun."

"Oh, I will."

He jumps to his feet with unusual eagerness and walks briskly up to the others, who greet him loudly. Ami sighs.

He's so different from the others, Jhope especially, yet they all welcome him with excitement. Obviously they're forced to spend time together because of their job, but they don't just tolerate him, they seem to genuinely like him. How'd he make them do that?

The boys line up, the talking and laughing continuing right up until the music kicks in, then it's all seriousness. Sort of.

They're focused as they jump into the choreo, flowing through the moves with apparent ease, but it's different from the music video shoot. They smile easily, add extra flourish to certain moves whenever they like, and even shout on occasion when the mood strikes. The music video had been all about high concepts and professionalism, emoting specific emotions as the story of the song demanded. This seems to be more about having fun.