Elixir

Chapter 8

3rd October 2017

BTS Dormitory filming room

RUN BTS episode 22

It was Chuseok festival that dawned in Korea. Chuseok literally means 'autumn eve' the harvest festival. The wave of celebration swept through Seoul, and hit the BTS dormitory too.

The filming room, on the third floor was full of joy and chortle. The members were supposed to be dressed up in the traditional costumes for the day. The makeup room was flooded. Helena, being the part of the staff, helped in the dressing and styling of the members. She tried her best to avoid Taehyung. She neglected his stare, and dodged all his moves to get to her. She stayed around Namjoon and took over his styling. The senior make-up artist, Kim Da Reum, the one Helena met on her first day, did Taehyung's makeup. Her sharp eyes easily caught his, following Helena and his gestures that were directed at her. A motherly smile came up on her face... the boys are growing up... The only fact that she forgot was that Helena was the 'married personal assistant'- Kim Bora.

Everyone was ready. It was time.

The filming room was lit up and the shooting started. Helena now felt relieved, now he can't do anything, but I can. She kept a brief watch on him.

After two hours, the shoot was done. The members went back and undressed to their casuals. Jin went to Gwacheon after the shoot to meet his family and carry out the traditions of Charye, Seongmyo and Beolcho.

"Let's have Seongpyeon!" Jhope proclaimed merrily as remaining six members gathered in the common hall. They chanted away their fatigue as they took in the aroma that floated over the fresh bean stuffed rice cakes. The plates were decorated with Hangwa, a traditional rice flour dish which is coloured artistically on special events. There were yugwa, Dasik and a bowl of Japchae (Namjoon's insistence). Everyone quenched their thirst with Baekseju and finally savoured some Gangjeong. Contended with the delicious cookery, everyone went to their respective rooms to have rest. The Japan tour was nearing in. 'we cannot mess this up, it's the finale' Namjoon addressed to everyone that evening, 'we have two fansign events before that too. Conserve all your energy till 14th'

That night, despite of consuming more alcohol than ever, Taehyung couldn't sleep. His red eyes were stuck to the moon and he murmured some lyrics. He pulled out his notebook and scribbled the words that appeared in his head. He was confused and blue. Such drastic stream of emotions had never collided with him. He was a chirpy clean leaf, untouched by lust, unstained. Pure.

He couldn't figure out how did one lone girl affect him this bad. The pages were pressurized under his pen. Another phase, another song. The same girl. Writing a song was never this miserable.

Jin returned in three days and everyone was looking forward to one jolly day when the whole world showers messages and sends uncountable pricey gifts- Jimin's birthday. 'It's a small surprise' Namjoon had told the previous day.

"SAENGIL CHUKHAYE JIMINAHHH!" it was 13th October, and everyone burst out in Jimin's face. The blond guy gave his cute smile, and everyone chorused 'chim-chim!' Twitter was outpouring with birthday tweets from armys and it went wild after the members tweeted for Jimin.

"Happy 22nd, my friend!" Taehyung hugged him tight and Jungkook dived between them. Jin brought him a cake and everyone dug in smacking their lips in cream. The spy didn't stay long for the celebration, she just led Jimin till the room where the boys hid with the cake, then she vanished, leaving behind a note.