Waiting for Anpanman

CHAPTER 20: Hold Me Tight Before I Let You Go

"Why is Hyung so mean todayyyyy?" Jimin whined as he stood over Yoonsoo's prone body on the sofa. Just moments ago Yoonsoo had tried to throw a punch at Jimin when Jimin sat on Yoonsoo's lap – something Jimin frequently did to annoy the older member. Earning an actual retaliation from Yoonsoo was something that hasn't happened before.

"Ani. I'm just tired from too much practice. That last dance routine was so intense that every inch of me hurts. So, please don't touch my aching body. Jebal..."

"Are you sure that you're okay, Hyung?" Striding up to where the smallest members of Bangtan were, Namjoon inquired of the seemingly sleeping Yoonsoo. "You used to have the greatest stamina among us because of your past... intensive training. Now a days, you seem like someone who works all night at one of those places and needs to sleep all day."

"What places...?" Yoonsoo asked tiredly as he peeked at Namjoon from under an arm that covered the upper half of his face.

"You know. An oppa... bar?" Jimin cautiously responded. "I mean you have the looks and most women are attracted to the dangerous kind – like you. Gives them a sense of adventure, I suppose."

"I was going to say call center but that sounds plausible too." Namjoon butt in. "Anyway, haven't you been given a new contract yet? Do you want me to ask the CEO about the contract? If you're short on cash, you can always ask anyone of us for help. Don't go working extra hours else where. I've heard that pretty boys can earn as much as we do in those bars but, Hyung, the trouble isn't worth it."

"Geokjeong haji ma, Leader-nim. I won't go spoiling BTS's wholesome image by using my charms on women who seek temporary escape and comfort from pretty boys like me. Besides, if I wanted to sell my body, I'd just sell it to Jimini-ssi or Yoongi. I'm sure they'd... give me... as... much..."

Jimin shook his head slowly at Yoonsoo as he crossed his arms over his chest. "He really fell asleep."

Raising an eyebrow at his dongseang, Namjoon casually inquired of Jimin about that last weird comment. "What did he mean by he'd sell it to you? Yoongi – I'd understand. The man likes... bossing Yoonsoo around – might as well get paid. But you?"

Eyes wide and hands anxiously waving away whatever his hyung was thinking, Jimin tried to clear up the misunderstanding that Yoonsoo caused. "Ani! Don't go getting weird ideas about me, Hyung! It's just that I tried to hire him as my personal body guard once but he wouldn't budge. He did such a great job protecting Hyungie and Kookie back in Itaewon; I though he'd let me use his professional services... But he said that he was too tired to even think of going on alert mode any time soon."

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"Yoonsoo-ssi! You used to do well with the dance steps. What happened? Just tell me if you need separate coaching. The Love Yourself tour is going to start in a few weeks. You guys need to start doing it perfectly..."

"Choreo-nim joesong haeyo. I'll practice more starting today."