BTS Caretaker ( BTS x OC)

Chapter 21: Peril II

The atmosphere was rather awkward, glancing over the man across her, Seul mentally complimented Jin's visual. It was her first time seeing him up close, so it was fascinating to see the popular guy who became a talk of town due to his overflowing charms. She had to agree that Jin is dashing and super good looking.

Jin took a long sip from his hot tea, it helped to comfort his heart.

Finally breaking the silence, Jin let out an exhaust sigh garnering Seul attention "So are you a fan?" he looked up meeting her bewildered stare.

"Mmm.. not really? I listen to your songs though" she replied abruptly.

"Are you sure you are not a sasaeng?" he raked his fingers in his hair not breaking the contact with Seul. Jin was studying her diligently, since he only heard the story from Yoongi and Jimin. He had no choice but to believe Yoongi's theory. When he first heard it from Jimin few days ago, Jungkook and him was shocked that it matched Yoongi's story. Leaving them with no choice, they decided to trust Jimin and Yoongi, therefore just like that the rest of the members were being informed about this Mrs Hwang daughter situation. Well, minus their managers of course.

The boys decided to take this matter in their own hands. If what Seul told them was the truth, then what choice did they have. The caretaker ahjumma had been awfully nice to them, the least they could do was to seal the secret away from their managers and Bighit.

Depending on the root of the story and it validity, of course.

"Do I look like that 'oppa please notice me juseyo~' kind of girl" Seul mimicked a fangirl voice and rolled her eyes.

The corner of his lips was tugged into a small smile "It is too much a coincidence that you are the caretaker ahjumma's daughter, how can we trust you?" he pressed.

"That is up to you, I am here to do my job as requested by my mother. And if it weren't for her, I would not be here invading your so called personal space. I think I explained to that Suga guy and some weird guy who go around the house shirtless" she stopped, hissing under her breath for spouting nonsense in front of Jin.

"Weird guy who wander around the house shirtless? What exactly happened to you and Jimin?" he raised his brows with a deep frown.

Seul flustered "Nothing. I thought he told you everything considering the first thing that came out from you was 'Are you Mrs Hwang's daughter?'. Didn't rude Suga tell you everything?" she snorted hoping Yoongi would not reveal the kisses.

" Rude Suga" Jin shook his head in disapproval, "That is offending me Miss Mrs Hwang's daughter" he exclaimed.

"Heol, I admired your strong bonds with Suga" she looked at him disbelief. Then the table turned silent again, as they were deep in their own thought trying to decipher things around them. On the other hand, Jin was too exhausted to start another mouth fight. For now, he trusted her seeing how she acted. Seul was definitely not a fan or worse sasaeng fan.

Seul cleared her throat easing the awkwardness "So, what happen back then?" she chewed her lower lips.

Not expecting the question from Seul, Jin face felt and now he returned to his sombre self "That one..i am having that moment where my mental shut down by its own. It is unavoidable and make me feel shitty. I feel like I have achieved something in life, but it still fails me" he murmured.

"Whatever happen to you, remind yourself that no pain comes without a purpose. You just have to move on from what is hurting you, yet don't you ever forget the things that it taught you. Jin-ssi, just because you are struggling doesn't mean you are failing. Every great success that you achieve now is a worthy struggle for you. Then, you realize that the hurdles that you face is not found on the path, it is the path itself. Do not be afraid to get up again and to try. I know you are worthy to be in Bangtan. Everyone does." She exhaled softly.

He couldn't take his eyes off her, and the lecture began to sound like a melodious music to his ears. Jin stared at her wide eyes as if it was some kind of joke that this person whom he just met could read through him like an open book. He found the strength to smile again afterwards which flustered Seul. She will never get used of Jin's good look, it was dazzling.

"That takes my breath away..Mrs Hwang..mm?" before he could continue with the long nickname that he gave her, Seul blurted "It is Seul. Ji Seul" she smiled awkwardly.

"Seul.." he hummed with a shy smile.

"It is like you could read through me, thank you for that. I appreciated it Seul-ssi" he stretched out his hand to the cup direction, taking a short sip from it again while eyeing Seul. He remembered now where they first met. It was the elevator girl looking confused and broken. So, that was her.

"I need to go back, it is late. I don't want to cause any uproar when the rest came in. This maybe probably our first and last meeting Jin-ssi. I will perform my job under the radar from now on" she professed.

Jin flinched upon hearing her random blabbered, Seul got up from her seat bowing politely "There are food for everyone, urm except for Suga" she patted her lips and scolded it making the older guy chuckled.

"I didn't mean to sound bias but he...nevermind. I will take my leave now" she rubbed her neck, gathering her stuff and exited the area before she made fun of herself in front of him. Her steps came to a stop halfway to the living room, and without turning back to Jin "And, Jin-ssi.. Remember before anything, to be yourself and love yourself. It is the recipe to happiness" Jin tilted his head staring at her back with genuine smile. There was astounding power flowing in this room the likes of which he had never felt before.

"We will meet again for sure Ji Seul"