A "Little" Surprise

That 'Very Serious' Discussion

"I see you thinking about not picking me!" Jin's faux offended voice pierced through the haze in Jungkook's mind as the stinging from the slap pulled him back into his normal headspace.

The host's mouth dropped open in surprise, and all the other members began to laugh hysterically at the dumbfounded expression on their maknae's face.

Holding the microphone limply, Jungkook's brain finally caught up. His oldest hyung had reached across Taehyung and Jimin to slap his cheek, pretending to be angry that Jungkook wasn't going to say he was his favorite hyung.

"Let me remind you who cooks every single one of your meals!" Jin scolded comically.

Feeling more confident in his headspace, Jungkook allowed himself to laugh a little.

"I love all of my hyungs equally." He said honestly into the microphone. "They all do so much for me, really they've been my role models for almost half my life. They cook for me, they help me with school, they give me advice, they give me hugs, they encourage me, and they always cheer me up when I'm sad." Jungkook looked down shyly when he realized that he wasn't saying what he thought would sound good on camera, he was speaking from his heart. He thought of how they'd helped him when he was in littlespace, and how only moments ago they'd saved him from slipping in public, and they didn't even realize it.

"They practically raised me. I believe that your teenage years are when you are the most impressionable, and I'm lucky enough to have had six loving role models to look up to. I'm really thankful that I had such amazing hyungs to help me through everything. I don't think I could pick a favorite. They all hold such a special place in my heart, and I would not be who I am today without them." He felt his cheeks heat up as he realized he was saying too much, and he quickly handed the microphone back to the host.

Hoseok intercepted the microphone before the host could take it. "Aigoo, our Jungkook has grown up so well! We're so proud of our maknae!"

Jungkook blushed as his hyungs all nodded in agreement, each of them reaching over and affectionately ruffling his hair or squeezing his arm.

Jimin reached down and pinched his cheeks affectionately, making Jungkook blush a rosy pink.

The host, now recovered from her initial shock at Jungkook being slapped, took the mic from Hoseok and smiled at the camera.

"Thank you for your time boys! Once again this has been, BTS! You can follow them on Twitter @BTS to keep up to date with their latest activities!"

"Thank you for having us! Bye bye!" The seven boys stood up and bowed, waving and sending finger hearts at the camera.

"Clear." The director called, moments after the cameras had turned off. The host bowed once more and walked off the set, leaving the boys alone. When she had gone Jimin sighed deeply, his blinding smile falling into a tired, more neutral expression. Taehyung stretched his arms up over his head, yawning loudly.

"Cover your mouth when you yawn, Tae." Jin scolded, but his voice had no bite, only amused tenderness.

Taehyung yawned again, louder this time, purposely keeping his mouth open.

Jin just shook his head, suppressing a smile as Hoseok dissolved into giggles at their second youngest's blatant disrespect.

"Joon, do we have anything else scheduled for today?" Hoseok asked, once he had stopped laughing.

Namjoon thought for a moment before shaking his head. "Not that I know of."

"Well then, Jungkook, Taehyung and I will be having that very serious discussion once we get home." Jimin announced.