Time's embrace: Hides, hurts, heals (BTSXreader)

Chapter 9

You got ready and went in hall at 8:20 to wait for others, next you saw Namjoon and Seokjin coming down, you greeted them and sat there waiting for others, after a few minutes J-hope came down with Yoongi, at the same time the doorbell rang, you made them sit there and moved to open the door revealing Lisa, you both greeted each other. After a couple of minutes Jungkook and Taehyung came down chatting with each other.

As always, it was already 8:40 and Jimin was still getting ready. You got to his room and knocked the door. "Coming!" Jimin said and after half a minute came out of his room.

"Jimin you are always late" you said with a touch of anger.

"Sorry miss" Jimin said with his usual charm "Now let's go" you both got down in hall.

You all got into the car as usual and left for the club, after a few minutes you all reached the club.

The club was vibrant, filled with energy and music that made the walls pulsate. You arrived with Lisa and the boys, feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Namjoon stayed close to you, a reassuring presence amidst the crowd.

Lisa was leading the boys through the crowd, introducing them to the modern marvels of the nightclub scene. Yoongi and Seokjin seemed a bit out of their element eyes darting around the room as they tried to make sense of the pulsating lights and thumping music.

As the night progressed, you noticed Seokjin standing awkwardly by the bar, clearly out of place in the modern setting. His eyes scanned the room with a mix of curiosity and discomfort, occasionally landing on you. Each time they did, you saw a flicker of recognition and sorrow in his gaze, reminding you of what you had discussed earlier. You felt a flutter in your chest, a mix of confusion and curiosity. Namjoon noticed it too and subtly placed his hand on your lower back, guiding you towards the bar.

"Want a drink?" he asked his voice warm and inviting.

"Sure, something light," you replied, your eyes darting back to where Seokjin stood, now engaged in conversation with Lisa.

Namjoon handed you a cocktail, his fingers brushing yours. "You seem distracted," he said, concern evident in his tone.

"It's nothing," you said, trying to shake off the feeling "Just a lot on my mind."

"Is it about the time machine? Or something else?" he asked, his eyes searching yours.

Namjoon noticed your gaze and leaned in slightly. "Why don't you go talk to him? He looks like he could use a friend," he suggested his voice warm but a hint of something more lurking beneath.

You nodded, feeling a strange pull towards Seokjin. You approached him slowly, not wanting to startle him.

"Hey, Seokjin," you said gently. "How are you holding up?"

He turned to you, his expression softening. "This place is... very different from what I know," he admitted. "I feel out of place."

"I can imagine," you said, offering a sympathetic smile. "Would you like to step outside for a bit? It might be quieter."

He nodded appreciatively, and you led him out to the terrace where the noise of the club was muffled, and the night air was cool.

"I'm sorry if this is overwhelming," you said, leaning against the railing. "I didn't think about how different this would be for you, you have come from different time period and adjusting here is..."

"It's alright," he said, standing beside you. "I'm just... trying to understand everything. It's all so strange and new."

You both stood in silence for a moment, looking out at the city lights. Seokjin's presence was calming, yet you could sense the weight of his past bearing down on him.

"You remind me of someone," Seokjin said suddenly, his voice barely above a whisper. "Someone I lost."

"Irene?" you asked softly.

He nodded, his eyes distant. "She was my world. And when I lost her, I thought I'd never feel anything again. But... seeing you, it brings back memories. It's confusing, it is different, I don't know what exactly I am feeling but..."

You felt a pang of sympathy for him. "I'm so sorry, Seokjin. I can't imagine what you're going through."

"It's not your fault," he said, turning to face you. "But it's hard to separate the past from the present. And being here, in a different time period, a different place with familiar faces... it's even harder."

You both just stood there in the silence of night feeling the cold breeze.

There inside the club Hoseok and Jimin were thriving in the energetic environment, their moves fluid and effortless as they danced with a group of strangers on the dance floor. Lisa was watching them dancing so flawlessly, spellbound by their movements.

Taehyung and Jungkook were laughing and chatting with each other, their smiles infectious as they soaked in the lively atmosphere. Yoongi hovered near the bar, watching the chaos with a mix of fascination and trepidation. He seemed the most apprehensive about the unfamiliar surroundings, his eyes wide as he took it all in. Namjoon escaped the club and went out.

The terrace door opened, and Namjoon stepped out, looking between the two of you with a concerned expression.

"Everything okay out here?" he asked, his eyes lingering on you.

"Yeah, we're just talking," you said, giving him a reassuring smile.

"Good," Namjoon said. "I just wanted to make sure you're alright."

Seokjin nodded. "I'm fine, just... trying to adjust"

Namjoon walked over to stand on your other side, creating a subtle but noticeable tension. "It's a lot to take in, I know. But we're always here for you, Seokjin."

Seokjin gave a small, appreciative smile. "Thank you, both of you."

The three of you stood there, the night air wrapping around you, each lost in your own thoughts. You could feel the unspoken emotions hanging between you all—Seokjin's grief and confusion, Namjoon's protectiveness and something deeper, and your own conflicted feelings about everything going on. 

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