Love, HOPE, and Dance

Chapter 3

*J3 Studio*

Jimin stood in line with the rest of the students as they listened to the teacher talk about what they needed to work on for the next class. The students gathered their things as they were dismissed; he walked to the side of the room and grabbed his bag. "Jimin," he glanced up to the teacher as his name was being called. "How is your audition piece working out?" Jimin huffed a little bit, his hand feathering back his pink hair as he glanced around the empty studio. " I don't know. It feels like there is something missing like something isn't quite right. I just can't put my finger on what is missing." He sighed and shook his head. "Mine showing me what you have?"

Jimin drops his things at the mirror with a huff and walked back to the middle of the practice room. He waited for Mr. Sun to hit play on the track he had given him. As the music filled the pretty much empty studio room, shoulder and elbow pop up on the left as his right foot steps 2nd position width apart. His right foot now is on the toe as his hand follows up on this motion. His heel hits the floor, knee bends, and hips shift to the right as his hand comes over to his chest. His right arm seems so relaxed at his side. His fingers open up, palm outward as if he is waving to everyone, and then slides down and around until his palm is facing upward towards the ceiling. His fingers curl into his palm to make a fist, his left arm held comes in tight to his chest, and his torso shifts to the left. Jimin's right arm raises to something like a 2nd position then sweeps to the front of himself as his left-hand draws toward his chest. His bends both knees, head down, and hands are now flat on his chest with his elbows raise out from his sides. Hands crisscross and pops out to the left with elbows out. Jimin's left knee is bent but then steps back to the middle with his hands on his chest. His elbows raised out from the sides, his head is looking up, then his hands fall to his sides and his head goes down as he is looking at the floor.

The left arm and knee wiggle around a little bit as he rolls his head around on his shoulders. His hand slides out to the left side, palm to everyone, but his head and eyes are looking at his hand. Jimin's elbow tucks in, and his hand comes to his chest. He is still looking at his where his hand had left. He rubs his chest and lifts his head. Jimin's elbow slides smoothly up to cover his mouth. His right hand comes to cover his face joined by his left hand. Elbows raise as Jimin lifts hands up, and then letting them fall down to his sides. He just stands there for a moment. He swallows and sighs. "This is all I have so far, and I really don't think it's good enough for the audition. It is less than two months away, and I am just not ready." Before Mr. Sun could say anything more, Jimin walked over picked up his things and exited the classroom with low self-esteem and confidence in what was to come.

Jimin exited the J3 studio and thought this was a good time to head to get his key to his new dorm room. He could crash there before his next class, just then his stomach gave a growl. He would get an hour of sleep and then grab something to eat before heading to his language arts class. He took the small tram to the dorm, now standing out front of the square dark blue building had Jimin just a little nervous. He headed inside to get the key to his room.

After going through everything at the office, he finally had the key to his dorm room. He gave a little smile to himself as he made his way to the elevator, he punched the button for the 3rd floor as he waited for the doors close. He held tightly to his book bag as he made his way up. 2nd floor, 3rd floor, the elevator dinged and the doors opened. Jimin walked out and began looking at the numbers to find the room he was supposed to have 315. 315. 305, 307, 311, 312, 313, 315. Got it. He grabbed ahold of the door handle and strode into the room. What he found inside had him coming up short and stopping just inside the room.

*Inside Dorm Room 315*

Jimin took in Jin and three other guys, who seemed to be just sitting and eating. His eyes popped up to lock with Jin's. Jin seemed to take notice and jumped right into explaining. "Joonie thought you wouldn't have time to unload all your things, because you would be practicing. So, he asked me if I would come over, and help out. I made lunch if you are hungry."

He walked over and set his bag down on the newly made bed. "Thanks, Jin. I was actually gonna take a nap for an hour before heading to my next class." Jimin rubbed the back of his neck as he eyed the three guys who were still sitting at the coffee table eating. He looked back to Jin, but he didn't want to ask who they were. Jin pouted, "but I made all this food you, and you're not going to at least try it?"

Jimin perked up a little bit at Jin's pouting. "I really shouldn't. I need to keep fit for my audition coming up," but Jimin was already was moving toward the table to look at the food. Jin gave a small smile as he noticed Jimin being drawn to the food. "Awww, come on. Just a little bit wouldn't hurt," Jin grabbed his arm, and pulled him to the table. Jimin stumbled and fell to his butt as Jin was taken down with him. The two laughed as the three other people sitting at the table just looked weary of the situation.

"Oh, where are my manners. Jimin, this is Jhope and his two friends. He is your roommate." Jin smiled widely and patted him on the back. Jimin head snapped up from Jin to Jhope. "Hi. I'm Jimin." He smiled as he looked at the three guys in front of him. Jin made an excused, and left Jimin with the others as he left his room. He would have to hunt him down later. " He is Jhope. I am V, and this is Kookie." The guy to his right said, and Jimin watched as he nudges the guy in the middle. Jimin gave a little bow, as he reached and took a bit of food.

Now, the four of them sat there in awkward silence as they looked at the food, and ate. Jimin's eyes started to slowly close on their own. "I am just gonna lay down before my next class." "We will just head out. Don't forget to put the food away." He heard one of them say as he walked toward his bed.

"Let me see you out." This was a new voice that Jimin hadn't heard since he walked into the room. It was smooth and had a small melody to it, which had him smiling. The three left the room, and Jimin laid down on the soft bed. He was asleep within minutes of closing his eyes.