I didn't look too shabby, but not as good as when Heather did my makeup. My smokey eyes, matte red lips, looked great. I pinned my hair with a decorative black hair clip. Content with my look, I went out the door, to the hotel.

Sitting in the car, I apprehensively thought to myself , I'll just stay to meet everyone, then leave, there's no need to stay too long, but I had a feeling things would go otherwise.

I arrived at the swanky hotel, and found the ballroom for the party.

The room was elegantly decorated with white satin tablecloths, and blue napkins folded like fans. There were bouquets of beautiful blue flowers in the center of every table, with several types of cutlery, and glasses set on them. The corners of the room were lit up with blue hues, and the gigantic crystal chandelier in the middle, brought a dim light to the rest of the room. In the center of the room, was a large ice sculpture of the BTS logo with the groups name under it.

"Hey Cora!" Taehyung walked up to me in a tuxedo. He looked so dashing, all dressed up with his hair professionally styled.

"Hi Taehyung!" I felt elated to see a familiar face.

"Whoa! You look gorgeous!" He looked over me approvingly.

"Oh, thank you! You look handsome yourself."

"Thank you! I didn't know you were coming! I'm so happy I get to sit with a friend." He said cheerfully.

I gazed around the enormous ballroom, and spotted Heather talking to someone who looked important. She smiled when she saw me and pointed to the table, she wanted me to sit at. At least I could talk to Taehyung, while I waited for Heather to join me. Taehyung plopped down next to me, looking bored as he fidgeted in his seat.

"Where's Jin?" I ask Taehyung.

"He's talking to someone about business stuff. It was boring, so I left to wander around."

I chuckled, he's still such a kid.

People were staring and whispering in our direction, but when I looked back at them they avoided eye contact.

Do they think I'm his date? I probably shouldn't have sat with Taehyung, but I couldn't have turned him down when he asked to join me.

A waiter walked by us offering hor d'oeuvres, and we both eagerly grab a few. Taehyung looked like a cute chipmunk, as he devoured a handful. As we munched on the hor d'oeuvres, we heard the announcer begin to speak.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the founder, and Co-CEO of BigHit entertainment, Mr. Bang Shi-Hyuk." Everyone applauded enthusiastically. Mr. Bang, AKA "Hitman"bang, walked up to the podium beaming. He traveled all the way from Korea for this event.

"Annyeonghaseyo!", Mr. Bang said hello in Korean. "When we first found Kim Seokjin, he was a college student, studying to be an actor. Now he's 1/7 of one of the world's most popular boy bands. He didn't know how to sing or dance. He learned fast and diligently, and has become a pivotal member through his hard work. Now he has earned his new position, by working even harder in the business aspect of our company. When I wanted to merge with an American company to expand in America, I needed someone to help with this process. He stepped up, and offered to come, to make everything a smooth transition. Hardworking , intelligent , funny and of course handsome, I present to you the new Co-CEO Kim Seok-Jin!"

A deafening roar of applause filled the entire ballroom.

"That's my hyung!" shouted Taehyung next to me cheering proudly.

Jin confidently strutted up to the podium, wearing a tuxedo. He looked professional and dapper in his tux. He bowed to Mr. Bang and they hugged affectionately.

"Thank you Mr. Bang, I am very fortunate to have been discovered by Bighit Entertainment. I promise to do my best as the new Co-CEO of Bighit Entertainment. I have worked hard to get here, and I plan to work just as hard now more than ever. I have big plans for our American expansion. I also want to thank Ms. Skye, for merging with our company, and supporting us. She has been very accommodating, and even gave us a floor in her building, to set up our company. We look forward to working together, and making BigHit Entertainment even greater! I have many ideas I want to share, and execute soon. I'm humbly grateful for this opportunity. Thank you." He bowed to us and flashed his killer smile.

Jin received a standing ovation as he stepped down and walked towards our table, taking a seat next to Taehyung. Jin looked over at me smiling and when our eyes met, he held my gaze for a moment. I sheepishly smiled back, and looked away unable to keep eye contact.

"Hey Cora! I didn't expect to see you here!" Jin said.

"Hello Jin, yes Heather invited me." I said, feeling awkward.

Why am I always so awkward!

Taehyung stood up, "I'll be back in a few minutes, I have a surprise for you all." As he left, Heather went up to the podium, and made an announcement.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you all for coming! We have an open bar to celebrate, and a live jazz band, with a guest saxophone player. Give a round of applause for Kim Taehyung!"

Everyone looked shocked to see the spotlight on Taehyung, who was now on stage, holding a brass saxophone about to play. We all clapped for him in anticipation for his playing. He played his saxophone solo passionately, a familiar smooth tune.

Jin looked moved by Taehyung's playing, as tears formed in his eyes. I could tell Taehyung had been practicing very hard for this, he was playing like a professional. After the song ended, everyone applauded and Taehyung bowed. He quickly handed his saxophone to his manager and joined us at the table. Jin grabbed him, giving him a bear hug, making me laugh at their cute brotherly affection.

The live band started playing jazz music and Heather finally joined us, sitting next to me.

"I'm so glad you could make it!" Heather pulled me in for a hug. "You'll have so much fun, I know it."

Our waiter showed up, I immediately asked for the Salmon and a red wine to go with it. I needed a little liquid courage to get through this night.

"Hyung, let's have a toast to your promotion!" Taehyung encouraged everyone at our table to lift our drinks.

"Congratulations to Seokjin!" We all clinked our glasses and took a drink.

After we were all full from eating the delicious  dinner, people got up to dance to the live music. Taehyung went back up to the stage to play some more songs with the band, he really enjoyed playing the saxophone. The first song he played was a slow sensual song, that encouraged couples to dance. I watched the couples dance with envy and wished I could dance with someone.

"Would you like to dance Cora?" Jin asked.

He seemed to have noticed the envious look on my face. I was taken aback at first, wondering if he really meant it. He grinned at me with his hand held out to take mine, and I instantly felt butterflies in my belly.

Normally, I would say no, but tonight I felt more confident from my liquid courage.

What the hell? How can I say no to that gorgeous face.

I took his hand, and followed him to the dance floor, but then reality set in and I started panicking as he pulled me closer. Once his hands touched my waist I was mesmerized by his brown eyes. My rigid body now felt loose from drinking, and I let him lead me, as we danced around the ballroom. Thank goodness my mom made me take dance lessons as a kid, or I would be making a fool out of myself right now.

"Don't step on my foot Cora." Jin warned me.
"I won't!" I said annoyed he thinks I was that bad of a dancer.
"Congratulations, by the way." I said out of obligation.
"Thanks! I'm your boss now, you know."
"No, Heather is my boss."
"Yes, but so am I. So I can tell you what to do."
"And what do you want me to do?"
"Hm... there's a few things I have in mind."

Wait, is he flirting with me right now?

The song ended and I felt flushed, I rushed back to the table to catch my breath.

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A/N - hello readers! If you've read this before you'll notice I unpublished all the next chapters. I will be rewriting everything and when I finish I'll post the chapter.