Author's Note:
Have a happy reading!!

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Holy Shit! Does Joon also like crabs? Like seriously? Out of all the wonderful and weird species in this world, he has a fondness for crabs. 

Wow!

Just wow!!

I looked at his beaming face at the sight of those monstrous creatures. Seriously, out of all the animals in this world, why crabs? And why Joon out of all the people?

"Aren't they cute?", he asked with his dimple smile. I am done with this. I know his smile is more important than everything. But crabs!!! Eww. How can someone love alive crabs? They would bite people. 

"No", I shrieked as he was about to put his hand in the glass tank. He looked at me in bewilderment and I shook my head vigorously. 

They will harm you, idiot

"Are you mad? They will bite you. They are so dangerous, trust me. They bit Alex so many times and that dumbass now likes being bitten by those creatures. Ugh! This is the reason why I don't come to his house", I shook my head and took a sigh. I never expected that Joon would love crabs. I must have not watched all the videos of BTS shows. 

Fish! Why does he like them out of all the creatures in the world?

"Namjoon loves crabs, see. They are so cute, lovely and the most adorable creatures. I guess you don't belong to the human species considering your dislike for them", Alex nudged my shoulder and I mentally decided to throw him into the garbage truck tomorrow.

"Wait, Kate. You don't like crabs? They are so nice", he spoke and put his hand inside the tank, letting the crab latch onto him.

Hey Mr. Crab, please don't bit Joon. He is a nice guy, unlike Alex. 

Am I being too dramatic? 

Yes

But then, they are crabs.

"Joon, they will hurt you", I tried to tell him but the crab was already in his hand. He smiled endearingly looking at those evil creatures and I got distracted towards his shining face for a moment. He let out few soft giggles that made my heart flutter and I wondered why he wasn't my bias in the first case. The RM I respect is so different from the Joon I adore.

"They won't hurt you, Kate. They are just scared. They will be nice if we handle them carefully", he spoke caressing them and I smiled. I don't know what to reply to. I am just too lost in his warm dimpled smile. Every time I look at him, perfection screams to the greatest pinnacle.

"That one is from Seoul", Alex pointed at a comparatively larger crab and Joon's eyes widened in surprise. He placed the crab he is holding into the tank carefully and headed to Seoul's crab. Yes, I named it that way. Alex doesn't give a name to his crabs and calls them with the names that a man calls his girlfriend. 

"It's really adorable", Joon quoted fondly and I moved to Alex who was smirking like a donkey for long. 

"Your Joon loves crabs. What do you say now?", he whispered in my ears with a  goofy smile and I stamped his feet without making an audible sound.

"It's not like we are dating or something", I stated in a low voice though that dropped my mood. I adore Joon so much and he gives me every reason to be an ideal boyfriend. But he is an idol and we never talked about this. I am the bold type in all my past relationships but with Joon, I feel so cautious to take a step. It's like having some barriers to go past through our dear friendship.

"Didn't you say you like him?", he whispered and I smiled. I do. I do like him but I don't know if it would work out. I don't know if he feels the same for me. The whole thing of us was wandering in my mind ever since Joon let out the words of taking our relationship ahead, though I don't know what he clearly intended.

"It's different. We might like many people but not everyone will stay with us. Joon will leave America after his work. I don't have a chance", I mumbled as low as possible and Alex put his arm around my shoulder, giving an assuring nod.

"You will get a better one, don't worry", he spoke and I smiled. Joon turned to us and I could observe a slight change of expression on his face. Did the crab bite him? He placed the crab into the tank gently and walked to us with a smile. 

"They are so nice Alex. Thanks for bringing me here", Joon uttered and Alex pulled him for a hug.

"We are bros now. Don't violate the bro code", he spoke and Joon tittered at that. What is bothering me now is about Joon? Do I really want us to work out? What if there is a chance? He is an idol and they are so low profile. But that doesn't mean they would not date, right? Joon said some members are hooked up so he has a fair chance of dating too. Then why am I being so confused and agitated at that thought?

"What are you thinking about?", Joon broke my chain of thoughts, and even before I could answer, Alex intervened.

"Food, obviously. Am I right, Senorita?", he asked and I nodded. Thanks for saving me. I refrain my thought of throwing him into the garbage truck now. Joon fiddled with his fingers and I could sense a state of uneasiness in him. 

Is he alright?

"Since it's about food, let me treat you guys today. You are my special guest and a hungry pig over here is really dangerous", Alex snickered, glancing at me and I had to stamp his foot again. 

The day went on with the continuous bickering of me and Alex and Joon trying to calm us. Alex bought a huge amount of food that could make our stomachs explode and didn't even give a damn at our pleas. We had to oblige to his stubbornness and somehow ate the whole thing together. 

I will not eat anything tonight and should walk to decrease my bloating belly. Andrew will kill me if he sees me like this. I was informed that I was chosen to be a ramp walk model for Dior and Andrew wants me to give my best. And it's in a week. I am going to kill Alex for using food to torture me. One, I can't say no to food, and two, I can't see food go to waste. Three. Alex becomes overdramatic when it comes to food.

Joon, on the other hand, complained at first but ate the food later. He was so amiable and nice all the time. We played Jenga and also some mind games. Joon won most of them and Alex owes another treat, in which terms and conditions are applied.

"It was nice spending time with you guys. I will be leaving now", Joon spoke, standing at the door. Alex crushed him into another bone-crushing hug and Joon smiled cheekily. Ever since he discovered that they share the same love for crabs, Alex started treating him like a soulmate.

"Bye", Alex spoke and walked inside, leaving us alone. I understood that crappy brain of his. I smiled and Joon scratched his neck, grinning sheepishly.

"I will try to make you hold them next time", he spoke and I widened my eyes. Oh My God, no way. That would never happen in my life. 

"You can't", I stated as a matter of fact and he petted my head.

"Trust me, they are nice. And don't worry, I will hold your hand.", he mouthed and his eagle curved eyes sparkled with a tint of glow. How I wish I could hold your hands but with different intentions.

"We will see", I blurted and he nodded

"Will you stay here tonight?", he sputtered tapping his feet.

"No way. That dumbass might release those creatures on the ground if I am asleep. I will go in an hour. I am jobless all night, anyway", I murmured so that Alex couldn't listen. I am scared if he would try something like that and I would be dead the next day.

"See you later", he spoke and leaned to give a side hug. Don't make my heart boom now. I am already dying with that smile and hair, not with these warm gestures too. 

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"Alex, what the hell?", I spoke frustratedly, holding the phone. I don't have time. Tomorrow is the Dior Runway Show and I certainly need him to assist me. I will be having a rehearsal in the early morning of tomorrow but still, I need to practice a day before. It's definitely not a small event.

"Kate, I am very sorry for not being available. I am stuck in a very bad situation right now and I can't explain that on phone", he spoke in a worried tone and I wondered what must be something that is making Alex so anxious. He never hid anything from me.

"Alex", I groaned.

"Kate, I am really sorry. I didn't mean to not show up at the last minute. Try to understand, I would never ditch any program at the last minute. I will tell you everything in detail, later", he spoke and hung up even before I could speak. What's happening? He was behaving differently for four to five days but I thought they were just his usual mood swings. 

Is something really bothering him?

"Why didn't he come till now? Is he laying eggs somewhere?", Andrew spat, holding the schedule paper in his hands. 

"He is not feeling well Andrew. He wouldn't make it", I revealed and he looked at me in disbelief. 

"What's wrong with him? He was perfectly fine yesterday", Stella piped in and BTS was behind her. I smiled at them and they waved a hi towards me. Andrew shot a glare and I bit my lip. 

"Most of the male models are either busy or don't have schedules to be present at the agency. Who will you practice with?", he asked and I furrowed my brows. Well! It was Alex's fault.

"Calm down Andrew. We just need someone with good measurements of a model, right? Any of them could help. Their shoot is done", Stella advised eyeing BTS and my eye darted to the tall, masculine figure. Namjoon would definitely be perfect.

"I will ask Mr. Taehyung or Mr. Jin to volunteer. I don't think they would mind", she enounced and I stopped her.

"Namjoon would suit better"

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Namjoon being funny af