Can't help falling in love.. (On Hold)

Parallel Paths - The Actor meets the producer

°°° ..Present time.. °°°

°°° ..2023.. °°°

______________________________________

On the shooting spot of his first drama, Jin stood tall as the male lead. The Director, a foreigner with a keen eye, praised his performance with genuine admiration.

"You were absolutely brilliant," he exclaimed, his voice filled with awe. "I couldn't have asked for a better lead for this drama."

Jin's cheeks flushed with pride as he bowed respectfully. "Thank you so much, sir. It means a lot coming from you."

The Director, a man who had discovered Jin's talent in an unexpected way, smiled warmly at him. "You know, Jin, when I first saw your face in a magazine, I was drawn to it instantly. Little did I know, you would exceed all my expectations as an actor too."

As the Director continued to sing his praises, the other actors joined in, showering him with compliments and admiration. The whole staff buzzed with excitement, gossiping about his talent and charm.

After the shoot wrapped up for the day, the Director gathered everyone to announce the next step - recording the OST for the drama. But before he could finish, Jin hesitantly raised his hand, a shy smile gracing his lips.

"Um, Director," he began, his voice soft but determined. "Could I... Could I sing the OST myself?"

The Director paused, taken aback by his request. "But Seokjin-ah, you're already the main lead. Are you sure you want to take on more responsibilities?"

Jin nodded earnestly, his eyes sparkling. "I haven't sung in a long time, and I really want to do as much as I could to the drama. Please, let me do this."

The Director studied him for a moment before nodding in agreement. "If that's what you want, then I trust you. Let's arrange for you to meet the producer tomorrow, and you can discuss the OST together."

With a grateful smile, Jin thanked the Director. He walked away from the shooting spot, surrounded by the echoes of praise and encouragement.

Returning to his spacious new home that he bought a month ago, he felt a sense of tranquility wash over him. He wasted no time as he went straight for a soothing shower. He removed his locket and placed it gently on the table before stepping into the warm shower.

His room has countless photo frames of his memories as BTS. Group photos, some serious, some hilariously candid, adorned the walls.

But amidst them all, one frame stood out - a precious moment frozen in time, capturing only Jin and his love, Yoongi, their smiles a reflection of the happiness they once shared.

As he came out of the shower with new comfortable clothes, his attention was drawn to the buzzing of his phone. With a curious glance, he picked it up to find a flurry of messages from his fellow BTS members.

As he read through their messages, a bittersweet pang tugged at his heart. It had been too long since the seven of them had spent time together. All members are currently in their solo projects. Though Jin had shared the news of his lead role with the five members, Yoongi remained a mystery. No one knew what he was doing as there wasn't any information given about his solo projects.

Just as Jin settled onto his bed, securing his locket around his neck, there was a video call from Jungkook. With a fond smile, he accepted the call.

"Hyung! Congratulations!" The 5 members exclaimed in unison, their smiles genuine and heartfelt.

Jin's own smile widened at the sight of his beloved dongsaengs.

"Thank you, guys," he replied, his voice tinged with gratitude. "It means a lot to me."