The Rules: Book Five

Chapter 7

It wasn't long before the caravan of BTS members and their security pulled through the secure gates of SoFi.  Being inside the gates was one of the reasons Su was so comfortable with making this trip happen. Their two SUVs parked in private VIP spaces while their extra security detail stayed closer to the exterior gates.

"I always forget how big this place is,"  Kook said as they all climbed out and gathered together.  A representative had been assigned to lead them through the labyrinth. Before walking over, he waited for them to exit their cars and pull themselves together.

"Gentlemen.  Thanks for coming. If you will follow me, Jessi and Ed are this way."

"Thank you."  Namjoon smiled as Su watched the guys fall in line behind their escort. As he followed the group, he messaged Pak to let him know they had arrived.

"How far out are they?"  Yoongi had slipped back and took up pace with him.

"Hmm."  Su's phone dinged, and he smiled,  "They just landed so they won't be long."  Yoon looked at him, confused, "Landed?"  Their escort stepped to the side, saying, "They're through here."

"Hey guys! You came!" they all heard Jessi yell out over the microphone, filling the stadium with her voice. Ed and Jessi were on the stage, waiting for everyone to arrive. They got up and walked over to meet them, as Su stopped and stood off to the side.

"Hi Jessi, we heard you were in town.  How are you?"  Kook grinned as she sauntered over to the group.

"Hey yourself, Jeon Jung-kook.  I'm good! I got in yesterday, so I'm fighting jet lag, but you know."

"Nice to see you again, Ed.  Thanks for letting us crash your practice session."  Hobi grinned as everyone greeted each other.

"No worries, you guys are welcome anytime.  I was thrilled Jessi was able to get Suki to agree to come.  She's been so busy that it's been hard to pin her down a time that works."

"She is definitely hard to pin down. Glad she could find the time." Jin grinned and stepped forward to shake his hand.

Su watched BTS joke around with Jessi and Ed, catching up as they waited for the last three to arrive.

It wasn't long before they heard Jae's familiar cackle float into the space.  Yoongi and Kook were standing next to Tae and heard him suck in a breath as Ed called out. "There you are!  OH, you brought the rif raf with you today."  He joked as Gaga strolled along with Suki and Jae. Joon watched Pak, Choi, and Quon all stop and stand with Su, smiling and eager to check in.

"Listen here. You interrupted a very lovely lunch, so I had to come along and see what you were up to." Gaga fired back, and Ed grinned. "Sorry, Love."

"You gonna ask her, or should I ask her for you?"  Jin whispered in Tae's ear.  "Shut up,"  he hissed with a smile.  They all knew he was anxious to talk to Gaga.  This would be the first time they would have her real undivided attention. 

"Hi, I don't think we've met."  Gaga held out her hand as Jessi pulled her starstruck self together. "Well, hello, fellow East Coaster. Nice to finally meet you! If you know Suki, I'm sure you know BTS. They seem to be thick as thieves these days."  Jessi poked fun as Jimin caught Ami throwing a subtle look.

"Nice to see you again, Gaga."  Jin reached out first and shook Gaga's hand. "It looks like you all had fun today."  The boys looked at all three, but each lingered on Ami a little more before staying present in the moment.

"Boys, it's nice to see you all again. I'm glad we have more time to talk."

"Good to see you, too. "  Namjoon smiled as they all greeted her individually.  When it was Tae's turn, Jae and Ami watched the six step to the side so that Tae could have his moment.  He stepped forward, trying to keep the stupid grin on his face to a minimum.