Why did I, like this,

Want to hide away my precious self

Following the concert at Verizon Theatre, the boys could enjoy their remaining free days.
Jin and Hyung-line had a late-night drink at the classy bar. Maknae-line retreated to their rooms. Sejin and Sungdeuk, along with three other managers, joined them at the bar.

"I don't think our maknaes are very impressed by the fact that they are underage," Namjoon laughs.

In his signature windshield laughter," Jimin was the one who said Yoongi must bring cinders for him upstairs. Poor Jungkook can't even look at it, and he is still 18 years old. He'll be on 19 in September. A long wait."

Yoongi snorts," They like to mock me calling me grandpa, and this grandpa will not bend the law for them. Jimin can drink a supplement juice to help him grow."

The group snickers at the adorable maknae who loves to cause trouble, especially during tours.

Jhope smiles, "True, as if he cares. He was again flirting with the American Noonas at the concert venue. They blush enraptured by his cute smile."

Yoongi look at the Hyungs," What drinks are we going to enjoy now? I want to try American brands."

Namjoon looked at Jin and Jhope," You two, please keep yourself sober. I don't think BandPd wants to call us in again. That'd be why Sejin and the crew are here to keep an eye on us."

Jin chuckled, " It was Hobi who almost stripped himself to skinny dip in the pool during our visit to Thailand last year."

Jhope burst into fits of laughter," Jimin told me nobody was around. I can do it. It was a dare. If you didn't interrupt, I could've won Jimin's cool skull earphones."

"Yeah, with your white butt on the show and stored into Dispatch archives to retrieve it later in the heights of your career will be seen as scandalous", Yoongi mused.

"Yeah, well, thanks anyway", Jhope shrugged.

The barman smiled politely and took their drinks orders. Sejin told them it is on management's tap. They took the cocktail drink menu, and Namjoon read it through and translated it.

Namjoon read," Lajoya - it's a type of tequila responds..er reposado with sweet vermouth, port and Orange bitters- think."

Jin nodded, " I'll have that! Sounds adventurous "

"Oh well, Yoongi, you chose ."Mezcal got lots of bitters in..tiki bitters, tawny port ..ew! Really Yoongs ."

Namjoon looks at Yoongi's furrowed eyebrows, shrugging unbothered.

Yoongi chuckled, "The idea of it, Hyung, is to try new tastes and flavours."

Namjoon shrugged," ok..your tongue."

Jhope looked at the menu with furrowed eyebrows trying to pronounce the item on the list. He chooses the Malta drink -fernet, ginger, turmeric syrup and blackberries.
Namjoon chose for himself the Slowpoke Rodriques. Type of fords gin, hibiscus tequila.

The boys enjoyed their cocktail drinks and discussed the concert and the upcoming Chicago and LA shows. I can't wait to explore Beverly Hills.

The next day the boys decided to spend time with Sejin and two bodyguards in the Gym. Jungkook told the hyungs he desires to build his body up.

After the fitness instructors advised the Bangtan boys about suitable training programs, they started to enjoy the day. They were drinking a healthy smoothie and sports drinks.

After an exhilarating day at the hotel gym, the boys decided to shower and spend some alone time recoup before dinner.

Jin felt a little tired but decided to call his parents to find out how they're doing. He found out that his older brother had met his soulmate.

His mom sends him pics of the girl, a beautiful Korean girl. His mom was telling him how she wished her young boy could meet his soulmate. Jin wants none of that.

"Urg, Eomeoni! It's impossible to find soulmates when you are a kpop star. We don't have time to socialise after events." He whined.

His mom carries on, "No excuse, Soek-Jin. You're a 23-year-old male-almost 24 on your next birthday. I was married and had a baby when I was your age. Bang PD must lift that dating ban. It's ridiculous. How will you find love if you are only on the stages and interviews?"

Jin just rubbed his eyes," Eomeoni, I'm not in a hurry to find her. Mom, I'm too busy. Our schedule is tight. She will not be impressed if I don't have time for her. I'll make her unhappy." He sighs despondently.

His mom still rants on, "Nonsense, go out there and look or touch the girls if you must. You're handsome, let the girls touch you."

"Oh, my word! Eomma, that sounds like a perverted move-" he squeals.

"Well, if you don't find her by your 25th birthday, your father and I will put you up for an arranged marriage. The Choi's and Parks' have gorgeous daughters. They are nice Korean girls who will fit within the family. There are business acquaintances." His mom replied with determination.

" Oh no, please, mom! Not Choi and Park ...those girls gave me hell at school. They are the most annoying fangirls...it will be 100 times worse because of BTS.
Mom, they are psychos, and who said I want a Korean girl, I've got a type "!You pleaded

"Oh, do you now? And since when do you have a type? Pretty girls are your type. Well, the girls at least love you since kindergarten," she mused.

Jim groans," Eomma, don't be drastic, if I were a Tarnished, it wouldn't be a problem, but I have my soulmate out there. What if I want a Persian or even a girl from Arabia? They are gorgeous too. Fate will bring us together when the time is perfect. Let nature take its course, Mom. I want to be with the one destined for me and who will love me for me."

He heard his Eomma laugh," Oh my boy, I'll never do that to you. I know you hate annoying girls, even if you're also irritating. You'll be a wonderful boyfriend. Caring and considered, but I do hope she'll keep up with your clinginess."

He sighs in relief," Eomma! You almost got me there...Eomma never pranks me like that ever again...send greetings to Appa and my Hyung. I'm sending you a Chanel gift... no excuse. Just enjoy it...ok, Eomeoni."

His mom thanked him for his love and caring nature.
After the call, he just lay on his bed and rested. Suddenly he felt an icy sensation between his middle and ring finger. He was blessed with a beautiful soul mark on two fingers with one message, but it's hidden under the invirso binding.

"Omg, what's this? Ugh!!" he yells. It feels like frostbite on his fingers. He tried to massage it, but the burning pain didn't stop. He ran to his en-suite bathroom and ran hot tap water over his stiff fingers. But nothing seems to diminish the discomfort.

He tried to rub it again, no use. He could feel how his eyes were tearing up due to the burning pain.

"Jin-Hyung...Jin-hyung!!!" It's Yoongi at his locked hotel room door.

Jin kept his affected hand in a fist and made sure his eyes looked ok. He moves swiftly to the door and opens it. Yoongi looks, smiling up at him, but his smile fades immediately as he senses that Hyung seems distressed.

He opens the door wider for Yoongi to enter and locks it again.

"Jin-Hyung, is everything ok?" Yoongi asked, concerned.

Jin just wordlessly shook his head and went and sat on the sofa as he looked helplessly at a clueless Yoongi. His fingers are burning.

"What is it, Hyung?... Please tell me! "Yoongi pleaded.

Jin, with a strangled voice," My soul mark is acting up...my fingers are burning as though I placed them in ice. It hurts" he deeply furrows his brows as he stretches out his hand for Yoongi to see.

"It hurts tremendously, and I want to chop it off", Jin whined with pain, clearly edged on his handsome visuals.

Yoongi looked concerned," Your soulmate got an awareness of you...maybe somewhere at a concert or award show or something ?"

Jin throws himself backwards on the sofa," Oh gosh no! No please, Lord not now...please... please...not now", he pleaded.

Yoongi chuckled," It wouldn't help to plead. We all know fate is not kind. I wished to be Tarnished. Why couldn't FATE give artists tarnished statuses? It will be so much easier!"

Jin sighed in relief as he felt the pain subsided," I'm not against the system of soulmates. I embraced it entirely, but I don't want her now...our schedule, Yoongi, is ridiculously rigorous ...where will I have the time for romance?"

Yoongi just shrugged, "At least your dating ban will be lifted at the end of the year. You're safe by then, if you meet her, you could date her. Privately, of course."

Jin pouts," What if I get the red gold string Yoongi? I would not be able to live without her by my side. My hormones would kill me before fate does it for me."

Yoongi burst out in laughter; Jin-Hyung can be so overdramatic. No wonder he is studying acting. He was signed as an actor by Big Hit, but he was quickly signed for BTS because of his visuals. Now he sings and dances like a pro.

Yoongi stood up," Come on, Hyung, get yourself freshened up, we'll be off to an early start of supper."

Jin's whole countenance perked up, " Yes! Food is what I need right now, to forget about this soulmate nonsense."

Yoongi just shook his head and headed out the door while Jin freshened up in a semi-formal look. The hotel has a dress code.

He dressed in all-black attire. He looks fine. He smiled at his mirror and smacked his full lips in a pout.

" Soekjin...you are handsome, you fabulous, you loveable, you love people, your band, your family and ARMY and you are successful and prosperous..., and you will love and accept your Soulmate... ( as if).."

After giving himself a confidence boost with affirmations, he left the room. The boys all look well-dressed and presentable. When they reached the hotel restaurant with their management and staff, all eyes were glued on them. The older girl waitresses were blushing when they eyed Jin's handsomeness. He looks calm and collected, but inwardly he is in chaos.

The boys were all placed together, and the management and staff occupied a few tables surrounding the boys.

The boys enjoy a relaxing dinner, talking about all the shows they've watched so far. The food was delectable.

They were sitting by the window looking out at the beautiful night scenery. Jin is quiet, and everyone wondered why there were no bad dad jokes.

Namjoon, who is sitting next to the eldest Hyung, looks concerned, and he whispers next to him.

" Are you ok, Hyung? You look so far off" he looks intently at Jin, who is enjoying his steak.

Jin briefly looks at his " leader" and glances quickly around the table to ensure no one's attention is on them.

"Come to my room later, I'll fill you in, ok...but I'm ok. Just college and this life don't fit together," he states.

The maknae line is always chaotic. Jimin and Jhope are laughing loudly because of what happens to Jungkook on stage.

"You're supposed to look out for me", Jungkook pulled a face to show his annoyance.

Jhope's eyes twinkle with mischief," You must thank your lucky stars that nothing else was exposed."

Taehyung snickers in his fist," Don't worry, kookie...everybody knows BTS is the best when it comes to embarrassment... It's part of us. You'll get over it."

Jimin chuckles loudly," Not if the media write about it or post an enlarged image of it...Americans are known to make fun of people in the media. You must be strong."

'You could've told me my fly was open before we went on stage," Jungkook shook his head again, feeling embarrassed."

Yoongi looks at Jungkook and pats him on the shoulder and says in his usual dry voice," Mostly when we made the 'N.O' move on the floor..." Jungkook's face contorts in horror "...Look at it this way, they might post that pic in an adult magazine away from innocent eyes, or if you're lucky, they can put a big smiley face at that specific era."

"OMG...!" Jungkook slipped from his chair onto the floor from shock.

The boys almost fell from their chairs in fits of laughter at Jungkook's horrified face.

A/N: Big apologies to my Jin-stans. Here is another update. I hope you like it.

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