charleigh wong, a cellist
prodigy, has turned down
many job offers and, now,
even a full-ride scholarship to
an ivy league collage. she
says she wants to pursue
more "musical" jobs, leading...
Charleigh rummaged through her closet for a suitable outfit to where to her meeting at Big Hit. She didn't want to wear anything too baggy, but she didn't want to wear something too tight. She didn't want to wear anything to "show-y", but what if they thought she was too uptight because she wore such modest clothes? She threw herself on her bed, groaning loudly as she laid in a pile of her clothes. "Aish, what am I supposed to WEAR?!" Suddenly, a light bulb went off in Charleigh's head. She bolted upright and stared at her dresser before getting up and dashing to her dresser to get dressed. She decided to wear an orange, long sleeved sweater and some denim jeans to tuck them into. She pulled on some black, leather, buck-strap flats and stood in front of her full-length mirror to admire herself.
"Pretty decent," she declared as she grabbed her purse-satchel, threw it around her neck and made her way to her car and to the Big Hit building.
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Bang PD and all of BTS sat at the conference table, waiting for Charleigh to arrive. Suddenly there was knock on the door and the front desk secretary peaked her head in. "You have a guest," she said before opening the door for Charleigh to enter the room, catching everyone's attention. She bowed once she entered the room, those in room bowing their heads slightly. "Sorry I'm late. Traffic was pretty bad," she explained as she pulled out a chair to sit in. "Ah, it's fine," Bang PD replied as he got settled into his chair more. "I'm aware that Jungkook sent you an email about the song offer." Charleigh nodded, humming silently. "Now, if you're interested in playing the cello for one of their singles it might take a while for the song to be written and for the music to be made." Charleigh looked at Bang PD with a confused look. "Joesonghamnida... I thought I was here for a singing offer." Bang PD looked at Charleigh confused, before glancing at Jungkook and looking back at her.
"You're interested in singing," he asked. "I wasn't aware of this." "Oh, I thought you had known. I wouldn't have accepted the offer if you hadn't known the specifics. I thought it was clear that I didn't want to play the cello," she tried to explain. Bang PD nodded and hummed before becoming silent to think about something. "I-if it's too much hassle to get me into a song that's fine. I can just go." Charleigh began getting up, quickly grabbing Bang PD's attention. "No, no, please," he began waving his hand downward to signal her to sit down, "I can get you the lyrics for our new song and you can sing a slight verse." He stood and walked toward the door, opening it before turning toward the nine. "I'll be right," he said, earning nods from the group before he left the room.
"Ah, Charleigh," she looked back toward the group from the door, cocking her head to the side like a confused puppy, "I didn't know you wanted to sing." Charleigh looked at Jungkook with slightly raised brows. "Joesonghamnida, it's my fault. I should have specified in the email." "Aniyo, gwaenchanseumnida," Jungkook replied, smiling at her. "So, are you quitting playing the cello," Namjoon asked, Charleigh shaking her head in response. "I'm just not interested in playing it professionally. I've been playing for so long, I'm just interested in new things." "Mmm.. Well, I liked your piece at the exhibition hall," Jimin complimented, making her smile widely. "It's better to hear it live rather than a recording."
"Gamsahamnida," she said, continuing to smile widely, bowing her head slightly. The door suddenly opened, grabbing the nine's attention as Bang PD walked through the door. "Jungkook," he said, tilting his head to the side signaling him to come over to him. Jungkook stood and walked toward him, Bang PD talking to him in a some what hushed voice. After he finished talking Jungkook went over to Charleigh and began to talk to her.
"PD nim wants you to sing this-" he traced his index finger under the first line of the lyrics, Charleigh's eyes following. Jungkook hummed the tone of the line, Charleigh catching on and nodding to tell him she got it. He walked to the seat behind her and sat down. Charleigh waited for Bang PD's cue to begin. He nodded his head toward her, Charleigh cleared her throat and began to sing.
"Shoes on, get up in the morn' Cup of milk, let's rock and roll King Kong, kick the drum Rollin' on like a Rolling Stone"
Bang PD nodded and hummed, shifting himself in his chair. "You're good," he said, making Charleigh smile. "How about this," he paused, signaling for Charleigh to sit down, "I'll let you sing on the single, but, if you gain a lot of press attention, you'll be signed on as a trainee." Charleigh looked at Bang PD, eyes wide, a giant smile plastered on her face. "Y-yes, yeah, yeah, of course," she answered immediately, stuttering out of excitement. "There are some things that we'll have to go over; I'll get a contract sent to you." Bang PD stood up and walked over to Charleigh, she stood as he reached out his hand and shook it as if to unofficially complete the deal.
"You'll be moving into their house while you're working on this project. Make sure to have a bag when you come here tomorrow." As Bang PD walked toward the door he turned and began addressing the boys. "She'll be riding with you to the house," he said finally, before leaving the room. Everyone got up and began walking toward the door. The boys all congratulated Charleigh, tapping her shoulder or giving her an approving nod before leaving the room. "You did a good job," Jungkook told her as they both left the room. "Gamsahamnida," she said, smiling at Jungkook's compliment.
Charleigh fell behind the group slightly, walking by herself as she took in what events of the past few minutes. "Am I really about to become a Big Hit trainee,"she thought to herself, excitement growing inside of her. She began to think of all the possibilities of her new life, but was suddenly pulled out of her thoughts by a yell from Jungkook.
"Charleigh!" She snapped out of her thoughts and looked up at him, his face full of concern. "You okay," he asked, Charleigh smiling as his worry. She nodded and began walking toward him, stopping beside him and nodding to make his feel better before walking out of the Big Hit building and toward BTS' car. "Wait for me," she heard him yell from behind her, causing her to glace back slightly before picking up her speed and finally jumping into the car, Jungkook following closely behind.
"Mean," he muttered under his breath making Charleigh chuckle slightly as the driver pulled out of the parking lot. "This should be fun," she thought as they made their way to the dorms and she envisioned her new, soon-to-be life as a Big Hit trainee.
