Our Friendship Diary ‖ JJK·BTS

13- Not Today

Jaykee

19 February 2017

Knowing that today is my beloved Sunday, what always comes to my mind is to sleep a little while longer until 10.30 am instead of 6.15 am. Nevertheless, I have to sacrifice my plan because today is different. Even worse than my waking time before, my brother, who is sort of a low key ARMY, comes bursting my door without knocking to wake me up.

With a little reluctance, I squeeze open my eyes while listening to what he trumpets towards my unprepared eardrum. "Sis sis sis, BTS had just uploaded a new MV." I know the new song's name – Not Today. "I believe you'll love it, sis. This MV is more hype than Fire!" The word 'really' eventually appears in my mind in block letters and bold alongside with a question mark and an exclamation mark.

Upon hearing my brother's comments, I immediately am wide awake while what happens next is me, springing up from bed and sprinting downstairs to watch the music video using the television. I don't care whether or not my brother has followed or my father would allow, I just want to see the boy I'm fond of.

"That's early," says my father when he takes another bite on his whole meal butter-kaya bread.

"Morning dad," I salute without even looking at him while my instincts and desire drive me to the remote control. Light footsteps soon can be heard, indicating my brother has returned to finish his breakfast.

"I won't forget to eat, dad." My brother reassures although my father doesn't seem to be convinced. As he doesn't voice out at the sight of me turning on the TV bravely, I decide to try my luck and continue the short procedure. After entering the Youtube channel, the word – not today – is then typed on the Search bar.

After choosing on the right square that is presented with the very title, the three of us then start watching the video. Once the music starts, I keep reminding myself not to fangirl especially when my father is around. Unlike Spring Day which is soothing, the boys in the music video are seemed to be showing their magnificent dance moves.

In fact, Namjoon's hair colour is different again. This time, it's purple instead of light brown. His narrowed eyes almost drives my soul right into the television as I watch him rapping his lines. People dressing in black surrounds him, adding the effect of "woah" in all their audience.

Chong jojun balsa!

My mouth turns circular when the dancers behind the boys appear together in the group dance. Watching them dance under the pink sky and on a big piece of ice, those background dancers make me think about the walkers. What I mean is those who'd acted in Alan Walker's Alone MV. When all the members dance with Jungkook leading in front, it is when the scene becomes inerasable in my mind.

"Sis, we have to go," says my brother as he ruffles my hair along his way to the door. Unlike the international schedule, Sunday is considered as the first school day for students studying in Malaysian government schools. As Malaysia is a multicultural country, this type of schedule is designed for the Muslims as they need to pray longer on Friday if I'm not wrong.

"You should have brushed your teeth first, Qi." My father reminds in his solemn, fatherly style while following my brother to the door. His right hand is holding onto the handle of his Lenovo bag.

"Sorry dad, but I'll do it after watching the video." My father stays silent as he sees me smiling. During all those days I've spent to study for exam, I seldom laugh and smile and grin. What only appears on my face is my furrowed brows. Maybe this is why he doesn't choose to stop me.

After watching the gentlemen leave, I pause the video before darting upstairs to brush my teeth. Then, I run back down to the living room to switch on the jogging machine. Yes, I am fully motivated to get myself fit thanks to the song. Perhaps the word 'not today' means today is not a usual Sunday for me to waste like before. While running, I play the video and repeat it thrice.