The Bangtan Gal

Dope

Chapter Summary: BTS film and promote Dope. Jen supports Black Lives Matter and talks to Namjoon about his comment about Tae and J-Hope's "too black" skin color. Jen reveals a hidden talent and celeb crush during SBS PopAsia TV.

Words: 7,000+

Author's Note: Just a warning that there is a little angst in this and also mentioning Sandra Bland. Angst but the chapter ends with fluff!

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"Wow, I look like shit this morning." Jennie laughed as she checked herself out in the vanity. She sat on a chair, while the stylist began preparing the makeup.

"You need to sleep! I'm starting to see bags."

Jennie looked at who the words came from. It was Janae, an African American stylist she's known since her Amity days. Big Hit decided to hire her so she could work on Jen's hair and makeup. She was also there to aid and guide the stylists on what to do with Jen's hair if she wasn't around, so they wouldn't damage it like they accidentally had done. Janae freaked out when Jen had told her that her hair was falling out. But it wasn't any of the stylists' fault. They just weren't used to her type of hair and she had to keep that in mind.

Janae is a 28 year old stylist who mainly worked with Amity but recently branched out. She was light skinned, naturally a light brunette and curvy. Huge animal lover, too.

Jen grinned sheepishly. "I may have stayed up to finish catching up on one of my shows."

Janae rolled her eyes. "You have not changed. You're still that same teen staying up late when you damn well know you have to get up early for a music video shoot. What am I gonna do with you? Haven't you learned your lesson?"

"It was worth it, but I have no idea what to do with my life now because I have to wait until the next season. I...I don't know what I'm going to do for the next few months. This is horrible."

"What's horrible are these bags. You should be getting more sleep."

"It's too early for lectures, Nae." She sighed as she got her makeup done.

"Ah, another music video. I like that this will have various concepts with the outfits. Reminds me of that one song from Amity that you guys did."

"Heh, yeah..." She murmured as her mind drifted to the pleasant memories of the group.

'Why does fame negatively change people?' Jen pondered.

The five of them were so tight. Occasional misunderstandings and arguments here and there but that's normal with friendships. But as the popularity grew, some wanted more opportunities, and they started to forget the concept of what a group effort means since they wanted to always be in the spotlight. Solos were given, but opportunities were lost.

But Jen had no regrets. What's done is done, it is what it is.

But she had hoped that maybe one day...they could...

"You alright, babe?"

Jen looked up. "Huh?"

"You spaced out."

"Oh, I do that. It's nothing."

"How long have I known you?"

"Since I started my teenage years."

"Right. So, I know what you were thinking about. And it's okay to think about it. Hailey, gosh she used to be such a sweetheart. Trinity and Layla too. Now they're snobby little female dogs who want everything for themselves, forgetting about those who helped them be who they are today. I hope they can repent and wise up. And I hope one day the five of you can at least rekindle. You ever think about that?"