The Only One For Them (A BTS Soulmate AU)

Chapter 26

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After the escapades of Ari's induction into such an esteemed club, sleep was evident. The duration of the flight consisted of eating, sleeping, and random conversation. Knowing it would be the start of a new day when they landed, prompted the group to stay in a completely stress free state.

At 6:40am the plane descended onto U.S. soil. California at this time was already bustling with activity. Same will go for the soulmates walking off the plane. The day's agenda consists of them having to run through a full practice before the shows start the following day.

Coming out of the terminal, you could see just how packed LAX was. Signs lit up for terminal direction, drivers picking up their passengers, and tons of civilians who are local and visitors all rushing about. People were filling the space quickly, but not because they wanted to get a look at BTS.

Were they noticed?

Of course.

But people minded their business. Army and others who are just aware of them did admire at a distance. Some Army even tweeted about seeing them, but their privacy was not invaded.

"It's always so different when we come here. There's no sea of reporters, or people trying to grab at us." Hoseok spoke lightheartedly as they headed towards the exit.

"They kind of pay us no mind. Here the celebrities are still kinda treated like the people they are. It's nice honestly." Yoongi glances around as he walks. It's become a habit the more he's grown as a person to watch his surroundings.

"I feel so respected, yet hurt. Why deny the world pictures of Mr. WorldWide Handsome?"

Ari almost stops walking, and laughs while stumbling to keep up.

"Yo this is why I love you! Our man's confidence is sky the fuck high."

"And he's acting as if he likes every shot of himself fresh off a plane." Namjoon glares at the oldest playfully before the façade starts to crack and he smiles.

"Okay maybe sometimes my puffy face isn't my favorite, still doesn't change the fact that it's handsome."

"It certainly is." Taehyung bumped the eldest's shoulder.

As they make it outside, Sejin is already talking to the drivers to ensure the location was communicated amongst them.

"Alright, split yourselves between the two cars so we can get going. Practice and a run through will be at the stadium in about a hour and a half. We can't get to the Airbnb and back in that time, so we'll grab some food, and go straight to the stadium."

"You sound professional so early in the morning. Aren't you just a ray of sunshine." Jimin poked at their manager.

"I know right. I can hardly maintain balance right now."

Sejin rubbed his temples, yet still gave a cheesy grin.

"It's just because you're hungry Jungkook. Beefy ass. Just get in the car you overgrown baby."

"Don't do my baby like that Sage. You're cranky right now because you're hungry too...... but I give you 10 points for sounding like me just now. Beefy ass? I'm rubbing off on you old man." Ari cooed.

"And because I like you, I'll let you get away with calling me Sage." She snickers as he waves them off ready to jump in the leading car......... until his phone rings.

"Hello?"

"You've got to be kidding me! They still need to-"

"Alright, we'll be there." Sejin scrunches up his face. His eyebrows almost fusing into one.