What Are We?

iv

Oh! Have I mentioned my sister's boyfriend is a member of the biggest band in the world, (They are still in hiatus and will be preparing for a comeback in a few months time.) who is managed by the company that I work for.  If I haven't told you, well there you go, he is.

The band consists of 7 members - Yoongi, my sister's boyfriend. Namjoon, married and had a daughter a few months ago, Hoseok, a literal sunshine, Jimin, and Taehyung both equally charming and Jungkook who was out of his mind at the time as he has an interview in a couple of hours. He doesn't want to reek of alcohol or risk a hang over.

Then there's this guy. I remember him as the loud guy, cracking up dad jokes every chance he gets. He's the oldest in that group of friends but he could easily be the youngest, couple his antics with his looks, I won't blame anyone for thinking the same.

But he's only like this with his friends though. He's quite reserved when we were introduced. He simply acknowledged my existence and didn't talk to me for much of that night.

I'm so glad Jimin kept me company whenever my sister is out of sight. He's the sweetest guy I've ever met. A literal angel. His face glows and his smile just melts you away. The way he speaks is so calming and comforting that I just fall into a trance when he speaks to me.

Ever since that night I've had a crush on him. And every time I hear that he's in the office that day I make an extra effort to look pretty and cute. Hyejin always teases me about it but it's harmless. I mean I'm not going to do anything about it, I just want to look nice and I don't know maybe my life will turn into a manhwa. But yeah I don't stand a chance with Jimin. I'm too rough on the edges, feisty and hot tempered.

But back to the looming figure on my right. I see him stand up from his seat as the others in his table also got up to leave. Instead of going up front though, he started going to our table. What's he doing? Is he going to talk to me now? Finally talk to me now that he know I'm not just the sister of his bestfriend's girlfriend, that I'm actually contributing to the company that he's also in, getting trained in various sides of the business? I know he first started his 'internship' at the talent and recruitment division and then moved on to the marketing division. Come to think of it why was he at the board meeting earlier for the expansion of the pattiserie? Do they need marketing strategies for that already? Is it that far in the project? Before I can speak, he is already right at our table when he spoke.

"Hi guys, you were at the meeting earlier right? I'm Kim Seokjin I've been newly appointed to head the review of the pattiserie expansion. I didn't get to greet you after the meeting." He gracefully lowered his head. "Sorry I have a few drinks on me but I can't pass this chance up since we will likely be working close together very soon. Better start early right, we will be doing team dinners hopefully soon." He introduced himself as if we don't know him as Jin of BTS. Mr Worldwide Handsome.

Instead of greeting him back, my drunk self can only say "But you're in the marketing division."

He laughed "That's concluded a week ago. I'm in the hospitality division now which your team is under." Damn has he always looked this good. His face is a bit flushed from alcohol but still flawless.

Junki and Hyejin stood up and dragged me up as well but Jin told them not to worry and to just enjoy their drinks and he'll see us at work soon. He left before I can say another word.

Junki and Hyejin were ecstatic at this news cause it seems like the expansion is definitely going ahead. I, on the other hand is unsure why I'm not to happy about this. If it was any other member I will be happy to spend time with, especially if it's Jimin, but Jin is the only member that I haven't had the chance to talk to. He isn't mean to me or anything but he's just.. he's not the same with me as he is with his members making me feel so uneasy and uncomfortable around him. He's very nice with my sister though and with Namjoon's wife. It's like he doesn't like me. Do I have to date or marry one of the members? Is that what it takes so that he'll crack jokes with me? I mean I love dad jokes but I hold myself from laughing at them cause I feel like he doesn't want me to.

"..I'll make love to you.." I picked it up quickly and didn't even look who it was. This song is quite embarrassing in public. Much to Junki's delight, I left the table and took the call outside.

"Hello?"

"Hi Saab! It's Ellie!"

"Hey sis. What's up?"

"You cheeky monkey, you knew about Yoongi coming over and didn't tell me."

"Well it won't be a surprise if I told you." I'm stopping myself from asking her any updates as I don't know if Yoongi went through with it. He was very nervous when I last saw him.

I heard giggles and kissing sounds.. ewww.. why call me now.

"I just want you to be the first to know, I'm engaged! Yoongi told me you knew about it and helped him pick out a ring so thank you. That's all!"

A lump formed at my throat "I better be the first to know, I got blisters on my feet going with Yoongi oppa in every jewelry store and lost sleep browsing online for your ring." Why can't I just say I'm glad she told me first. Not her new found friends, her new best friend. I was her best friend. We were best friends before she lost her memories.

"Of course. And you're my favourite sister so just makes sense. Prepare your maid of honour speech ok?"

"Congratulations sis! I'm really happy for you. Gotta go now I'm with friends." I hang up the phone before my voice crack again.

I gathered myself together before heading back in when I noticed a slumped figure on the side of the road. I squinted my eyes, making sure I'm not just seeing things. I'm a bit drunk so my vision isn't reliable right now. I got closer and it became clearer.

It's Jin.