ramen | JiminxYou

XIX

(This chapter is revised. Refer to the latest Author's Note)

The seven men where guided by the flight attendants to the first class area of the plane, since there were fears of sasaengs invading their already little privacy.

There were 3 aisles, and those aisles had 2 seats each row. They were unlike the economy's peasant like benches, they can be lowered down so you can sleep comfortably, and they had the best cushions – better than their sofas at their homes.

Taehyung and Jungkook sat at the backmost row of seats in the center aisle, Jin and Namjoon just at the front of them, and again, at the front of them, is Hoseok and Yoongi. Meanwhile, Jimin was pretty much alone in the topmost row. In fact they were the only occupants of the first class area, since no wealthy businessman would go around the world at 2 in the morning.

The staff on the other hand had economy class tickets, so they went there instead.

Of course, the staff gave Namjoon the camera, since he was the most "trustable" when it comes to filming. He started filming soon afterwards, helping Jin broadcast an "Eat Jin" featuring candies and seaweed snacks.

"Yo Jimin, want some snacks? I brought some." Jin offered him a pack of seaweed crackers, which he accepted.

Taehyung and Jungkook, well...

"So, even if we didn't finish the match at the dorm, I'll be sure to defeat you now."

"Let's see then, rabbitboy."

Hoseok and Yoongi where tightly sleeping at the back, with the latter's head resting on the former's shoulder.

As for Jimin, he was quiet. It seemed like minutes turned to days, and hours turned to years.

*I wish someone was here so I can chat with her instead.*

Those thoughts ran across Jimin's mind, as he thought of a girl...

Bored, he instead got his earphones and blasted some music through his ear.

Wae honja saranghago honjaseoman ibyeolhae

Soon enough, they all drifted asleep, and joined Yoongi and Hoseok in their dreams.

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"Ahh. It's been a while since I felt the tropical breeze!" Jin said as he grabbed his hat from his 1 ton bag.

Namjoon nodded as he putted his shades on, even though it was 5 AM in the morning and everything was still dark as their album.

The staff didn't actually follow them. They secretly left early from the airport so BTS can experience at least some free time. Of course, Namjoon still had their camera, fortunately, it's not yet cracked. As for their bags, they were still carrying it. They actually didn't bring much. Most of them had only 2 bags.

It was pretty early, not much taxis were at the airport. No one knew of their arrival in Manila, so there wasn't any traces of fans waiting for them.

After years of waiting, they grabbed a cab. It was painted a combination of maroon and yellow. They got two cabs, since obviously they all wouldn't fit in a single one. Jin, Hoseok, and Jimin took the first cab, while Yoongi, Namjoon, Taehyung, and Jungkook took the other one. They all showed the picture which the staff gave them while they were on flight, it was a picture of a hotel.

It took 25 minutes for them to arrive to that hotel. It was called the Manila Hotel, and it looked grand from the outside.

Jin immediately posed after getting out of the cab, giving his Polaroid camera to Jimin, asking him to take a shot.

They soon went inside, and it was breathtaking. Large mirrors adorned the walls, huge columns occupied the floors, and chandeliers were hanging from the wooden ceilings.

A text arrived to Namjoon's phone.

Mr. Kim, you have been booked by your representatives this 5:23 AM, just claim your card in the front desk.

Manila Hotel Front Desk Representatives

"I guess the staff already checked in and included us." Namjoon announced to everybody. Everyone was tired and this was a relief than waiting for 1 hour just for checking the hotel if there were any rooms.

The seven of them quickly went to the front desk, where they claimed their room cards.

"So who's with who?" Jimin asked, and they went for a little game called rock, paper, and scissors.

"Jimin and Hoseok!"

"Yoongi, Jungkook, and Namjoon!"

"Jin and Taehyung!"

Everyone was laughing as they went to the elevators, discussing on what to do once they unpacked. They talked of watching a movie, playing games, and other stuff.

The seven went to their respective rooms, and they unpacked.

"Hyung, did you bring my toothbrush?" Jimin asked Hoseok as he was scavenging for it in his mountain of clothes.

"Gross." Hoseok just laughed at Jimin's mistake.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door of their room.

"I'll go open it."

He looked through the hole, and surprisingly, it was everyone.

Jimin immediately opened the door, and behold, Taehyung and Jungkook brought a bunch of CDs, Jin and Namjoon brought a ton of snacks and drinks.

"Where's Yoongi?" Hoseok asked, looking around for his buddy.

"As soon as he got here, he immediately slept. He's so tired, I guess." Jin replied as he ate his seaweed snack. It was the same one they were eating in the plane.

"Shall we go and watch?" Namjoon asked, as he sat and all of them formed a circle.

Jimin and Hoseok agreed, since they both wanted to relax, while still having some bonding time with each other.

Everyone was seriously focused in the movie. It was a horror/suspense one, which made them awake throughout the night.

Suddenly, the door opened. Everyone was shocked, and Jin even twitched.

"Guys, does anyone of you know any make-up artists? Mrs. Lee didn't get here because she filed a leave for absence just right now." It was a staff member.

"Jimin?" Taehyung, who was beside him, teased Jimin.

Jimin, still busy browsing his Instagram, suddenly got back to his senses, and quickly replied to the staff member.

"Sure director-nim. I'll go call someone to see if she's available." Jimin replied. He didn't show his excitement, but rather he was happy that someone's coming.

"Alright. Tell that girl we'll pay for her expenses." The staff replied, and he closed the door.

"JIMIN!" Hoseok shouted as he and the others teamed against him to tease him. Jimin's cheeks were burning.