✓ | The 8th

Chapter Five

I looked nervously at the crowd.

"Hello," I spoke into the microphone. My heart beating faster than ever in my life, my hands shaking as I struggled to hold the microphone.

Jimin appeared next to me, his hands on my right shoulder. "This is BTS' new member!" Jimin spoke loudly, making the crowd cheer

"And I'm happy to say, I'm no longer the maknae," Jungkook said with his beautiful smile, you could see how much he loved being on stage as he looked over the crowd. Something in his eyes showed so much emotion. "I will no longer be teased"

"And she's so nice!" Hoseok burst out with a smile.

I couldn't help but laugh. I was nervous and had nothing to do but stand there. For the rest of the concert we just talked to the many fans in the crowd. All huddled together, listening intently and giggling when something was said. I didn't know quite how to feel. Did they really accept me or were they just faking it for the boys?

I was happy and extremely blessed to join this group, I knew I had to work hard to stay in this position and train hard just like everyone else.

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There we stood, Namjoons hands firmly around my waist pressing me close to his mid section.

"Are you ok?" He looked down worried.

"Mhm," I hummed and quickly got out of his arms. "I was only going to slip, it's fine"

He nodded and smiled. "Good"

I nodded too, now awkward and nothing to say.

After a while he finally spoke. "You're amazing"

I looked at him with a smile, but deep down I didn't know what he was talking about.

"Don't ever think bad about yourself," He put his hands over my shoulders. "And you're another member of BTS, like the rest of us, don't think little of yourself"

I nodded and smiled. Something in my heart triggered. "Thank you"

He smiled and winked down to me. "Any day"

He begins to walk away but then stops as I called out to him. He turns around, glancing at me with his glittering eyes.

"Do you think I belong here?" I ask softly, fidgeting with my fingers. "This is a boy band and I feel embarrassed to think people see me as. . . you know, a hoe-"

"I think, truthfully, you do belong here," Namjoon steps up to me again with a positive smile. "You're vocals, your rap, your dance skills, it blends incredibly well into this group. No matter your sex. It's just women power," He stops, giving me an approving nod. "I was skeptical at first, but I see your potential, don't let the haters talk you into hating yourself"

I nod with a soft smile. "Thank you Namjoon- oppa"

"If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here," He assures, patting my head childishly, a charming smile on his face.