Rogue Hearts | PJM ✅

Chp. 12: One of Us! One of Us!

Dallia's POV 🌼

After Jimin's lesson, I walk with him to the front door; as we approach the lobby area, we hear some loud chatter.

"Jimin, Dallia, come join us!" Lily calls out with a wave.

She is standing in front of Ari's desk with another woman. There is also a man I recognize before he even turns around. I instantly know this is Jungkook, and I'm surprised with myself. I guess all those episodes of Run BTS Binna used to watch sunk into my brain before I moved into my own apartment. 

"What's up?" Jimin says while nudging Jungkook lightly with his elbow.

"Lily wants to learn how to box!" he exclaims, his doe eyes wide with surprise.

"Really?" I ask. I'm filled with curiosity about the conversation we just walked into.

"Jungkook. Jae. -This is my vocal teacher, Dallia." Jimin introduces me as everyone bows politely, acknowledging each other, but I notice Jungkook smirks at Jimin, and I wonder what is happening between the two.

"Yes, Jungkook takes boxing lessons, and I really want to try it out," Lily sounds exasperated.

"It's not that I don't think you can box, Lily. It's just that I'm not sure how Yoongi will take it if I bring his fiancee to boxing practice after she's finally fully recovered from surgery," Jungkook trails off with concern in his eyes.

"Oh, come on! Lily has been fine for months now! It's time to stop treating her like she's fragile," Jae says confidently.

I have never met Jae before, but she is beautiful, and her tone is confident. I admire that she speaks her mind so easily.

"Yes, listen to my best friend, JK! Bring me; I'm not fragile, dammit!" Lily laughs, but I detect a slight pleading in her voice.

Jungkook rubs between his eyes while Ari expresses she thinks she'd like to try to box as well.

"Ummm," I utter quietly, and I regret the sound has fallen from my lips immediately after the fact.

"Do you have something to say?" Jimin urges gently, and I know he can tell I'm nervous.

"Oh well, um, this isn't any of my business -I know I don't know any of you very well," I begin.

Jimin clears his throat loudly, "Ahhh-hemmmm!" he pretends to cough, and I can't help but giggle at his antics.

"Though, I'm getting to know Jimin, of course," I laugh shyly while correcting myself.

"That's right," he says proudly while rocking his head back and forth slightly, pleased as punch with himself.

"But if all these women want to take a boxing lesson, do you think your teacher would be interested in hosting a group session? Perhaps some sort of women's self-defense class where the group can learn the basics of throwing a punch, protecting your face, and being aware of someone's approach and surroundings..." I trail off while everyone stares at me, and I start to feel self-consciousness overwhelm me. Dae always told me I was socially awkward, and her words start echoing in my head, making me nervous.

"Have you boxed before because you seem to understand what it is about?" Jungkook asks.

"Oh, no, my girl...ex-girlfriend... always said I wasn't good at anything athletic...but I think it sounds fun..." I choke out my voice a little shaky.

I sit back and realize my confidence really hasn't been the same since being dumped so harshly by the love of my life. I seem to have lost my power; I need to feel like I can carry on without Dae. A group activity may help my confidence, especially a class like this. Maybe this would do the trick, but of course, I would never invite myself.