Night Sky

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Dialogues in BOLD are in Korean.

I see the familiar black Range Rover pull up in front of our cafeteria building. The tinted windows were down and instead of seeing Jesse driving the luxurious car, I see Jungkook, both his hands on the steering wheel and a grinning Jimin in the front seat.

I mentally cursed and gripped the strap of the bag I was holding. “What the hell! Close the windows.”

I muttered a quick see you later to Jae and hurriedly opened the door of the back seat to get inside. “Well, that was easy.” Jimin chuckled. I glared at both of them at the rear view mirror. Jungkook was smiling nervously at me and Jimin has an amused look in his eyes.

“Do you guys have a death wish? I don’t want to get mobbed you know! Drive! Now!” I was shouting at them. I was so pissed off. It’s not even a few minutes after the text message from Jimin which not to mention, I haven’t processed properly yet that he has my number and now, I’m dealing with two of the seven most famous bachelors in the world.

After my sudden outburst, Jungkook stepped on the gas and in no time, we are already outside the university campus. I slumped in my seat, my arms crossed while my eyes are on the growing traffic outside.

“Noona.” I hear Jungkook said. I see him biting his lip and his fingers tap nervously on the steering wheel.

“We just want to hang out. Is this a bad time?” he softly said.

This kid is so sweet. I can’t even stay mad anymore. I heaved a deep sigh and turned my attention back to the scenery outside. “You guys can’t do that. Are you not aware that the whole population of Korea knows who you are? You can’t just show up in my school and ask to hang out.”

“If we didn’t fetch you, you wouldn’t have come.” Jimin countered. I threw a sharp look at the back of his head.  “And I know you’re glaring at me. I can feel it without looking at you.” He added while slowly turning his head to me to flash a smirk.

I rolled my eyes at him. What is with these boys? They are randomly popping up in my life these days. “And thank Jesse to lend you her car. So convenient, isn’t it?” I sarcastically said.

I hear Jimin chuckle again. I can sense he really enjoys pissing me off. “Yumi. You know, it would be much easier if you accept that you’re not getting rid of us anytime soon. So stop sulking and enjoy being with us for once, ok?”

I stayed quiet. It’s not like I even have a choice anymore. The big buildings of Seoul are starting to grow smaller when I look at them at the side mirror. Faint music was playing inside the car. This one I recognize as one of their older songs. Jungkook was bobbing his head to the music and Jimin was quietly singing back the words.

My phone dinged in my bag signaling I have a message. I fished it out and saw Jesse’s name flash on the screen. Speaking of the traitor.

From: Jesse
Are you still alive?

To: Jesse
If by alive, you mean suffering in the backseat of your car with two men bobbing their head to their own music, then yes. I’m still breathing. Thanks for asking.

From: Jesse
Yoongi is laughing beside me. He said you guys will get along well.  He can’t wait to see you.

To: Jesse
Great. Add him to the list of my new best friends, why don’t you.

From: Jesse
Oh, I’d be happy to.

I locked my phone when I felt the car stop in front of a huge warehouse. I looked at the two men unlocking their own seatbelts and taking their stuff with them. “You’re not planning to murder me are you?”

They both looked at each other and burst out laughing. “You’re really something, Yumi. This is why we want to be friends with you.” Jimin flashed me a cute smile and Jungkook was nodding his head. They gestured me to get outside the car threatening to carry me inside if I don’t.

To save them the trouble of dragging my grumpy ass out of the vehicle, I hastily went out of the car and followed them to the huge warehouse. Now that I can see it clearly, I can see multiple cars parked outside and a huge truck which I assume has various equipment inside. Jimin did mention they were here for a photo shoot.

I was still looking at the cars parked outside when I hear a loud screeching sound. The big overhead roll up doors opened and I can see tons of people busy fixing what looks like a set.

“Jimin-ah! Jungkook-ah! Where did you go?” A girl that looks like their stylist is shouting at them from the other side of the room. Jungkook walked faster to her direction and Jimin was smiling sheepishly at her. He grabbed my wrist and dragged me to the small gathering of people in the center of the huge set.

By then, I can see Jesse fixing Yoongi’s hair and the latter is smiling sweetly down at her. I wonder what their management said about their relationship. They are openly very affectionate with each other and no one seems to mind them.

“I’m sorry, Noona. We just went out to pick up Yumi for a bit. It wasn’t our time to change anyways.” He was now pleading and his voice is overly sweet. The girl blushed but instantly recovered when she saw me standing beside Jimin.

“Well now, you’re the only ones not dressed. Go on and get dressed. I still need to fix your hair.” Jimin complied and he let go of my hand. “I’ll see you later, Yumi.” I smiled at him and I can still feel the girl looking at me.

“You’re with Jesse, right?” she inquired. “Uh. Yes, I am.” She nodded her head and motioned me to follow her. I silently walked behind her to Jesse’s direction while constantly looking at the people inside the room.

Until my eyes fell on the person who has his photo being taken. Namjoon looks dashing wearing a checkered suit with blue trousers. His hair is a lighter shade of brown and his looking fiercely in the camera. I still had my eyes on him when I heard Jesse shouting my name.

“Yumi! You’re here!” She pulled me in for a big hug and I can see Yoongi smiling fondly at us. I smiled back at him and he offered me a small wave. “I hope the boys did not give you a hard time.” I rolled my eyes at her statement.

She laughed at my reaction. She then looked past me. I turned around and I see Namjoon walking in our direction while fixing his jacket. Jesse nudged me by her elbows and whispered, “He looks good doesn’t he.”

I swallowed hard and I can feel my hands sweat. I crossed my arms in a defensive manner and told Jesse to shut up. The girl just shook his head and smiled at the man in front of us. “When I heard Kookie and Jimin was picking you up I swear I prayed they come back in one piece. Are they still alive?”

“They’re lucky I don’t have a murder weapon with me.” I sassed back. I hear him laugh and I didn’t even notice Yoongi join our little circle.

“I heard we’re best friends now.” Yoongi said while his hand was in Jesse’s waist. I have to admit. Sometimes, I get jealous with how much affection this guy is showing my roommate. Every time Jesse talks about him, I can sense the happiness and the peace she’s feeling. I hope this idol thing doesn’t come between them. I know how hard it is to be preyed on by the public and I just hope no one dares to pop the little happy bubble they are currently in.

“Everyone claims to be my friend nowadays. I can’t keep up.” They laughed at my sassy remark and that’s when I notice someone running towards us.

“Yumiiiii!” I heard Hobi scream and as soon as he was in front of me, he enveloped me into a big hug. I was a bit startled. I lost my footing and to keep my balance, I clutched the shirt he was wearing. My hands are on his chest and when he finally let go, I realized how close our faces are.

There is still a big smile on his face when I lathered my hand on his shirt in an attempt to fix the crumple that is slowly starting to show. “I’m really sorry. I just got surprised when you hugged me.” I finally looked at him and I see a faint blush on his cheek. Brushing it off as make up, I took a step back and looked at the other people who was looking at us.

“What?” Before anyone can answer my question, the boys were called for their group photo. Yoongi kissed the side of Jesse’s head and said, “Don’t leave without telling me, ok?” The girl nodded her head and smiled sweetly at Yoongi. Jesse then held on to my arm and ushered me to a long table with various drinks and snacks on it.

My stomach grumbled and I realized I was very hungry. The adrenaline might’ve got the best of me when I saw Jimin and Jungkook on Jesse’s car earlier. I forgot I was about to get food with Jae. My mouth was watering. Jesse might’ve sensed my hunger so she offered me a burger and a can of Coke.

“Let’s sit here.” She dragged me to one of the vacant tables inside the vicinity and eyed me while I unwrap the burger in my hand.

“You really are one oblivious girl, aren’t you?” she addressed me in English.

“Why?” I was munching on my food and my eyebrows are furrowed. I don’t understand what she’s talking about.

“Nothing. I’ll let you figure it out. I live for your suffering if you haven’t noticed already.” She leaned her back on her chair while sipping on her own drink.

“Whatever. I’m too hungry I don’t have time to indulge myself to your devious plans.” I retorted back.

“So…you and Yoongi huh? You guys official now or what?” she blushed at my question. I’m happy Jesse found someone who can make her happy but the blushing still makes me gag to be honest.

“Kinda hard not to be anymore. He’s making it super easy to be with him.” she said while playing with the straw on her drink. I looked back at the boys who were busy having their photos taken. Without all of these celebrity status, they are perfectly capable to be normal guys trying to get a normal life.

Out of all of them, only Yoongi has a girlfriend. Well the only one I know of actually. And that’s because I know Jesse. I wondered if the others has one too. I never heard Jesse talk about their love lives.

I took another bite of my burger when I caught Namjoon’s eye. He was looking at me. It’s hard to decipher his expression with how far they are from me but I swear I saw a sad smile glaze his thick lips. I felt my heart skip a beat. And a thought crossed my mind. Something I never thought I would ever long for in my cynical life. What would it be like to be Namjoon’s girlfriend?

I averted my eyes and Jesse noticed. I can feel her observing me with a smirk on her face and I slowly looked up to meet her eyes.

“Shut up.” I said while I continued to chew on my food.

“I did not say anything.” She laughed. “But seriously though how many of the boys will fall to your charm?”

“What do you mean?”

“Like I said. I’ll let you figure it out.” She stood up leaving me to contemplate on what she means. No one in Bangtan likes me. I need to make sure of that.