Together You and I

CHAPTER 12

CHAPTER 12

MAE's P.O.V.

I glanced at the glass wall beside me and saw my reflection then return my gaze to IU who is sitting gloriously like a Goddess with BTS. I looked like an ugly commoner compared to them. They look ethereal. It's impossible for Jung Kook to even notice me. I smiled bitterly.

I saw how IU steal glances at Jung Kook while Jung Kook was doing the same during the briefing. I can feel like tiny needles were piercing my heart as I watch the scene. Could she possibly like him too? Well, I can't blame her, Jung Kook is a fine young man.

I shook my head. Whether she like him or not is none of my business. Then I remember the scene of IU slapping Park Seo Joon. What could be the deal between them? Again, I shook my head. I should forget about it. It's none of my concern.

"Miss Mae, here is you microphone. The boys and IU will be hearing your translation through their earpieces." One of the staff informed me as he handed me a lapel microphone and taught me how to use it.

"Thank You." I thanked the staff before I found my seat right next to the sound director and asked me to test if my mic works.

"Hello. This is Mae. Can you hear me?" I spoke through my mic as I wait for the BTS and IU's response. I saw everyone made an okay sign except for Jung Kook. I looked at him and asked him again. "Jung Kook-ssi, can you hear me?" I repeated the question twice before he responded. I thought there was a problem with his earpiece or my microphone. The interview started after a few minutes of briefing. It was going smoothly. 

The interviewers questions were mainly focused to their new music, their comeback and their new concept. I was doing fine translating them until I heard the interviewer mention about IU being the ideal girl of Jung Kook. I saw how IU's mouth turned up on both sides. She looks so happy and Jung Kook looks embarrassed. The other members even teased Jung Kook. The scene in front of me looks so cute and happy and yet I felt like I wanted to cry, it makes me so sad. I felt a lump in my throat as I heard the question from the interviewer.

"Jung Kook-ssi, how does it feel to be interviewed with your ideal girl?" I heard the interviewer asked in English and so I have to translate it in Korean. I tried to breathe normally and ask the same question but unfortunately my voice broke. I can feel my heart being squeezed. It's getting hard to breathe.

I saw Jung Kook broke into a shy smile as he responded to the question. I wasn't able to hear what he said clearly since my mind went blank. I never thought I would ever felt this kind of pain. I smiled bitterly and bowed my head as I subtly wiped the water pooling in my eyes. I took a deep breath to calm myself. I don't understand. Why am I even feeling like this? I know I have no right to feel this way because I am just a fan girl.

I know I like Jung Kook but not in that way, or is it? He is way younger than me. He is an idol. I am nothing. It's impossible. I wish I could really find the right man for me so that I could stop with this illusion with Jeon Jung Kook. I really should stop thinking about him. I need to focus on my work instead so that I can do my job well and then I can go home.

As soon as the interview was over, I immediately took off my earpiece and lapel mic because I can't control my emotions any longer. I was on my way out when I accidentally bumped on Manager Sejin. "Are you, okay?" He asked worriedly. I looked up to him and nodded. "Yes. I am fine, sir. No worry." I replied trying to hold back the tears that are threatening to fall from my eyes. I saw him scrunched his forehead. I know he noticed my eyes. So before he could ask anything else, I excused my self in a hurry. "Manager Sejin, can I go ahead? I think my job here is done. I just have some emergency I need to attend to." He paused for a while before he nodded his approval. I bowed my head and muttered my gratitude before I hurriedly walked out of the building.