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2 years ago

  Uncertain and fresh off the train from Marietta, Ohio I stepped past the bouncer and pushed open the glass door. I was met with the stench of sweaty bodies, cigarettes, and alcohol. Although putrid, I couldn't be phased by it if I wanted to work here. I know what the place is and they won't hire a prissy princess who can't handle a sea of men.

I asked the bouncer for him but he simply laughed in my face.

I pushed aside the thought and made my way to the bar where a pretty girl with a lot of cleavage cleaned the bar top. Her eyes gleamed at the sight of another female but it soon turned questionable as she eyed my outfit.

My scruffy sneakers, unflattering bootcut jeans and zip up sweater definitely aren't a good look but it's the only clean thing I had left. I ignored the pettiness in her gaze and asked, "Excuse me?"

"Are you lost hun?" She smiled. A male tossed a beer back in the seat next to where I stood and coughed out a laugh. I overcame the burning of my ears and continued.

"Not at all. Where can I find Jeon Jungkook?"

Annoyingly, she had the same reaction. She laughed. In my face. The man, unknowing of the joke, laughed as well.

"Who even are you?"

"Yes or no?" I barked, quiet but frustrated enough to speak up. I don't have much time before he comes looking for me and I need enough money to get better locks put on my door.

"No sweetie, I can't tell you where to find him cause you're a stranger and we have strict policy. Get lost or I'll get security."

I didn't waste time on a response but turned toward the crowd and began my search for him myself. My new landlord, Maggie, an older woman with grays and fragile posture told me the address of this place and gave me the name Jeon Jungkook. I asked her for a description but she simply laughed and said I'd know when I find him. I then proceeded to ask if she ever met him herself, but she walked away from me.

When I asked Maggie for work I would've never imagined she'd drop the name of a strip club, but this is my best option at the moment, given I'm a dancer and have been for years. I never made it to dance school or college but I know I'm good. It's come out of the mouth of anyone I've ever met.

I turned a quiet corner and sighed impatiently. Two bouncers waited at the bottom of the stairs, blocking my entry.

"He's up there I'm guessing," I rolled my eyes, prepared to get turned down again.

"Can I help you?" One answered.

"Can I speak with him?"

Both men sized me up for a long while. Looked at each other. Looked back at me, then laughed.

Out loud. Now the fourth person to do so regarding this man Jungkook. Now my blood is boiling.

"Go fuck yourself."

I turned away and made toward the direction of the female bathrooms. They're empty, not to my surprise, as it's only men in the crowd tonight. The female staff are nowhere to be seen either. The bathroom is empty when I enter, and the hall is just as empty and quiet as it was when I exit.  I'm about to make my way toward the crowd when I turn the corner and walk into a chest.

I step on him. He didn't wince, but I did, and began frantically apologizing at his feet.

My heart and mind weren't ready to be met with his face. I looked up at the tall man before me. My lips parted.

He raised an inked hand toward me. I froze before placing my hand in his and shaking it.

"You're looking for me?"

I swallowed, and nodded silently like an idiot. He didn't say anything. I wiped my hands on the sides of my jeans before continuing.

"Yeah. Yes. Um, Maggie sent me." I blurted, without questioning how he knew I was the girl asking around for him.

His eyes fell to my feet and slowly burned a path on their way back up.

I felt so small underneath his gaze. I mentally cursed my outfit. My hair. My posture. My lack of confidence, and my whole existence by the time he met my eyes again.

Looking down at me, he hummed.

"Come back at 12."

I don't have a phone but I'm positive it's around 12 p.m now.

"...A.M?"

He raised a brow at me. Before he could take it back I nodded like a helpless puppy.

"I'll be here."