The Definition Of Forever (Inked Hearts 1)

Thirty

AN:
Hello everyone!

"Lessgedit"

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Diana first person pov:

I was just about to head back to work with Jake after our brake (trying to make the most of it since I'm only here three days a week) when Bang Si-hyuk called me into his office to have a "chat".

I'm not really sure what this is about, I mean I think everything's been ok so far. Maybe he's upset about the lack of progress, but to be fair that's not my fault his choreographers are slow. No offense!

This time however I was smart and asked Jake to direct me to his office since there's no way I could get there on my own. Walking through the polished wooden door and into a small lobby/waiting room like-place, I tell the secretary that Bang Si-hyuk is expecting me, and try my best to calm my nerves.

I've met him before, but it was very brief: just an introduction while his other managers handled my contract and such. But I push my thoughts down inside me and walk through the tinted glass door that is now being held open for me.

"Thank you," I say bowing and walkthrough coming face to face with a man sitting rather comfortably behind a large desk, smiling at me: Bang Si-hyuk.

"Ahh Diana, thank you for taking the time to talk to me." He says and I bow.

"Of course."

He gestures to me to take a seat in one of the black leather chairs before the desk, and I sit offering up a smile.

"I hope everything's been well so far?" he asks, and I'm taken aback for a moment.

"Yes, everything's been wonderful. I just hope I'm not causing trouble for the choreographers."

"Oh, don't worry about that. They like to take their time. But how are you getting along with everybody?"

"Everyone's been very kind to me. Thank you."

"No troubles?"

"No, Jake and Cheol have been very considerate."

"And as for the boys?" he asks with a hint of caution in his voice.

"Oh, they've all been very welcoming."

"I'm glad. I heard that you went over to their dorm the other day?"

Shit! I didn't think that it would be a problem but I guess that's why he asked me to meet with him today.
"Yes, I did but, if you would prefer that I don't-"

"Oh no, as long you know the rules for not being followed and keeping the information private, I'm happy they're making new friends."

"Of course." my relief hits me like a tsunami washing away a wildfire and I can feel my shoulders beginning to loosen once more. 

"I hope you know that you are free to use the gym anytime you like. I've heard you're working other jobs while living here for the year."

Again, I'm taken by surprise. "Thank you. That's very kind."

"Not at all. Hav-" he gets interrupted by the door opening revealing five boys: who's eyes all shoot to me. All extremely cute, two of them especially tall (or it might just be that I'm so short by comparison), and one soulmate tattoo of a paper plane, made visible by the tank-top the tallest guy was wearing "Oh come in, come in." He tells them, waving a hand and smiling fondly.

"Sorry I forgot we were supposed to speak now." He says to them. "But let me introduce you to Lee Diana. She's going to be featured in Bang Tan's new music video. Diana, meet TXT. This is Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai"

I get up and bow, taking a second to look at them before speaking, "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you." I say and smile at the boys who have not stopped staring at me with practically open mouths.

"Boys?" Bang askes them trying to contain his obvious laughter.

They immediately snap out of whatever held them in a trance and bow. But when they come up, I can see their faces flushing various shades of red.

"Hello."

"Hi."

"Nice to meet you."

A few of them get out. But I notice Kai looking like he wants to say something but he doesn't get the chance, as Bang's phone rings and he's called to another meeting.

"Why don't you six get acquainted." He says to all of us and leaves the room without further comment. Although I think I catch a chucking from the other side of the door once closed.

"I'm sorry if we interrupted something," Soobin says, breaking the silence. The only one of them with a visible soulmate tattoo.

"No, I'm sorry. You clearly were supposed to talk. I didn't mean to cause trouble." I say and we all take seats on the couch.

"No trouble," Taehyun says in English, causing me to raise my eyebrows unknowingly.

"So, you're working with BangTan?" Yeonjun asks.

"Yes, I'm doing contortion and gymnastics in their music video." I smile and nod, finding it very hard not to coo at their sweet melodic voices.

"You're Rue Cortland aren't you?" Kai finally blurts out, making me relived and shocked all at once.

"Yeah... Ummm... I mean, yes." I stutter. "I didn't think anyone in Korea watched us." I'm sure I'm beet red by now.

"Really? Lots of people do! We love it!" Beomgyu adds smiling now. And I see the boys relaxing now that we've gotten that out in the open.

"Thank you. I guess I just didn't expect professional dancers to watch that kind of thing." I admit laughing and chuckles brake out in the room.

"Well, I think your videos are great!" Kai says. "Sunbaenims are really lucky they get to work with you!"

"He's always wanted to do a music video with you," Soobin admits to me, and Kai's face flushes again with a look promising his Hyung's payment for the betrayal.

"Really?" I ask and the young boy nods his pink face. "Well I'm sure we could find a way to do something together, whether or not it goes public," I say and his whole face brightens up like a firecracker.

"You're serious?" Taehyun asks, eyes wide.

"Sure. We could all do it. I mean, only if you want too."

"WE DO!" they jump in and nod their heads vigorously.

"Ok," I say laughing at their reactions. "But first, what would you boys think about an audition of sorts, to see how well we perform with each other."

"What do you mean?" Soobin asks, tilting his head to the side.

"How well do you guys know American music?"

"We know Taylor Swift pretty good." Taehyun says.

"Perfect."

AN:
Enter TXT!!

I'm so excited about this part that I might just post the next one too!
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-Leia