Red and Violent ✔️

Chapter 1: The Boss

It might have seemed to be a new day for them but, in all actuality, it's nothing new. They wake up everyday only with energy to radiate the love and the happiness to all their ARMY. It's what wakes them up. It's what makes them willing to give up every single second of their days to just be able to make them happy. They are charged every time they see ARMY when they're on stage. So, they wake up everyday. They do the same thing. Because it might look as if it's all the same, it isn't for them. Today is a new season for their 'Run BTS'. the production team was changed due to conflicts that were not made known to the members but it was confirmed that the new team is utterly professional at what they do.

You were standing in the middle of the field fixing the cameras and telling everyone what to do. You are the head of the media team and the director. You've been working only for 7 years but you have made quite a ripple effect all around. You were offered this job and it was a new concept to you. You've always loved new things. You love to experience things at its fullest. You always say that by the age of 50 you'd want to have experienced everything. That was your priority more than anything. No money, no fame drive you. It's your passion for life and your eagerness to leave a mark. You accepted the offer because you also thought it would be fun to direct such a light-spirited series and tour around to see the life if K-pop groups.

Even though it was the beginning of winter. You were sweating because of all the work. You love having your hand on everything even if it's not your task. You are a sucker for perfection. You went down the wooden ladder as you fixed the angles of the cameras and made sure everything was just right. You asked for everyone to gather around so you can have your encouraging words.

"Guys, I am so proud of everyone of you. I have been working with you for the past three years and it's been a pleasure ever since. You never disappointed me. I am thankful that you were willing to take this step with me. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have made it. I know this is new, but I know we can do it, fighting!"

They chanted back, "fighting!"

The boys arrived and were about to enter. They anticipated meeting the new crew, hoping that they would go along as well as the previous team. You were standing there looking at them walking around the football field as they get through the gate. You smiled. Trying to fix your messy look. They smiled as they approached you.

"Hello," Namjoon said while they all repeated after, showing their respect.

"Hello!" You replied. You were starting to get nervous since you've just realized that you're younger than some of them and you hope that it won't affect the professionalism of the crew.

"We are BTS," Jimin interjected. You smiled. You already know everything, of course. You found his attitude cute and welcoming so it kind of took off some of the weight on your shoulders. The guys smiled as well, and Taehyung jokingly looked at Jimin like he's stupid.

"Hi, guys! I am Catherine." You introduced yourself. They all seemed to try and pronounce your name all looking like elementary school kids. That even makes you more at ease. You've always found it funny when you introduce yourself by your original name to Koreans. It's been 5 years here and it never failed to put a smile on your face.

You giggled and followed by, "don't worry, my korean name is Kaesolin."

They let out a sound of relief and Jungkook asked hastily without honorifics, "it's nice to meet you!"

Namjoon and Yoongi physically facepalmed. It's understandable, you look younger than the average person your age. He repeated this time using honorifics.

"Well, let me tell you some things about me and my crew," you wetted your lips that dried from the cold weather.

"I was born in England to a Korean mother and an English dad. I learned Film production and directing in UCLA." You scanned their impressed faces.

"I graduated as the valedictorian." You paused, "My Editing professor was Korean who was acquainted with my family and he offered me an extensive course here in Seoul. I moved here and, long story short, I have been working hard for 7 years (two before you graduated and moved to Korea) between here, Hollywood, and some minor projects all over the world." Some clapped while others just nodded.

"I've been working with my extremely intelligent crew for 3 years and we've worked on many K-dramas and we've worked on other foreign movies."

They introduced themselves one by one as briefly as possible. You mustered a bigger smile and said excitedly, "I am looking forward to working with you guys! I've always been in love with your aesthetic and I am here to do my best to make something as awesome as you and your fans." They all thanked you while showing respect.

It was time to start shooting and everything was just right. You counted down all nervous as you were about to start everything. Your heart always skips a beat when you start shooting a new project for the first time. You silently uttered 1 and the cameras started to roll. They were all active and hyper before the shooting and here they are more active than they were. It made you smile. Their spirit is infective and you kind of eased to the environment faster than you usually do.

They started running in their places and shouted, "Bangtan!" The game director started to explain the game and they were attentively listening. The game began and you were directing the camera angles and watching jollily as they play all goofy, yet taking it seriously.

After a long day, you shouted out "cut!" And clapped. You ended up with 6 hours of footage that should be cut down to 35 minutes. Your contact time with the guys was restricted to the time of the episode for they had to go back to their dorms to rest for the schedule that awaits them. You said your byes as they left.

You stayed back to take back the equipment with the crew. Thanking god for such a happy experience. You went to the editing studio and surveyed the editing process. You could tell how different it is from their normal episodes. They were richer, yet lighter. After hours of working you finally decided to end it there. You watched the final episode with everything in. You sent it to the management team so they can give you the feedback before publishing soon.

It was 3 am. That day, you had a photoshoot for Vogue Korea. The 25th edition. It starts at 7 am. This was your last project before you devote yourself to bighit's bangtan. You were used to it. The hectic lifestyle. All that effort always paid off as you see the resulting shoots and winning awards.

You went back to your house. You wouldn't call it home. You never considered any place home ever since you left your dad's house. The house that had your first words uttered in it; the first steps; everything.

You went in, took a shower and got dressed into your night gown. You fumbled into your bedside table for your medications.

It's been 3 years since that incident. The thing that you keep from everyone you got to know. You remember when your ex-boyfriend changed and ditched you. You sighed. You know deep down, though, that if it wasn't for that incident you wouldn't have made the movie you won an award for at many international film festivals. It was the highlight of your career, but the darkest alley in your life.

You started to fall asleep. All you had in mind, the joy that you had today. The laughs you had at their jokes and their kid-like spirit. You've been missing this type of fun. You might be 25 of age but you feel like you lived a 100 years. You've achieved more than you ever thought. You graduated at a very young age, worked hard at a very young age. You really felt like you lived more years than anyone else.

Today, it felt like you were 18. Like, everyone's normal 18. The 18 you always wished to have. You smiled as your dreams started to flood you into deep sleep.