Finest Jin

Awards Show

The night was one of sparkling stars, most of which were bedecked in shimmering outfits and dazzling smiles. BTS was seated 3 rows ahead of me and to the left. To the right, I could see EXO, Twice, BlackPink...Got7 were right behind BTS and both groups were soon engaged in animated conversation. Seventeen filed in and sat directly in front of me, taking up both rows. Taemin sat on the end of the row. Jin turned around and scanned the crowd. His face was radiant. I caught his eye and gestured to Taemin, mouthing 'SHINee!' excitedly. Jin nodded and laughed at my enthusiasm. SHINee had been my first Kpop love and seeing any members of the group filled my heart to capacity. SuperJunior were filing into the final row in front of me, talking and bowing with Big Bang. I bit my lip. This was surreal. All the idols I had loved and watched and celebrated were gathered here. Some were gone, of course, to military service or even on tour, but there was more talent gathered in the 100 metres in front of me than I had ever dreamed I would be close to in a lifetime. I kept peering along the rows, taking inventory...Pentagon, Stray Kids, MonstaX, Nu'Est, IU, BoA, MamaMoo...even actors: I picked Park Bo-Gum out at a quick glance. He was talking to none other than E'Dawn. I had to tell Éowynn. She adored E'Dawn. Right then, a water bottle rolled back from the seat ahead. I picked it up and tapped the shoulder in front of me. 

"Here's your water bottle." 

The handsome face turned around and my mouth fell open. Seungri thanked me, bowing. Beside him, a well known face leaned over. 

"G-Dragon!" I exclaimed. 

Both idols grinned.

"I see who your bias is," Seungri feigned disappointment. 

I blushed. 

"No, no! It is only that I am the lady watching Gaho for you next month," I said to the cheeky looking blonde, "You are both very handsome." 

"Ah!" G-Dragon stood to shake my hand. I remembered to bow and touch my wrist with the other hand, showing deep respect. "You are Ay,Telly, then?"

 "I am. It is truly an honour." I bowed to Seungri again. "Both of you are so incredibly talented." 

"I meant to ask, would you have room for Jolie as well?" G Dragon asked.

"Of course! The more the merrier!" 

Seungri elbowed his band mate. 

"Enough business talk. She came here to check out the handsome men. Perhaps you should trade seats with her." 

G Dragon was shaking his head, his lips pinched together, giving Seungri a dirty look. 

"She gave me her address." He chided as they sat back down. I laughed to myself. These guys were a riot.

"You know," Seungri said as an aside, "I was thinking of getting a dog..." This made me snort with laughter. I covered my mouth, and looked away. I saw Jins' eyes on me again. I winked and gave him a thumbs up. He nodded and looked back to the stage. 

Almost everyone was seated now. I groaned inwardly when I saw Diva crossing in front of the stage complete with an entourage. She caught sight of Jin and raced over, hugging him, in my opinion; far too many times. She was in blue. The same blue on his suit. Of course. I could see a staff person come to usher her to her seat, but she gestured to the spot on the end of the row next to Jin. I felt my jaw tense when she dropped down delightedly, forcing all the boys to scrunch up down the row to make room. Jin slid over, closer to RM, but Diva would not be deterred, leaving all the boys snugged in shoulder to shoulder like sardines while Diva was thigh to thigh with Jin, a full space open on the end beside her. If I had not been certain of being tackled by security for even attempting it, I would have marched over and sat right next to her.