May 6, 2019

"Wait, Nari," Taehyung called after me.

As he walked over to me the only thing I could mutter was a "Huh?"

"Um- I'll walk you to your room, it's late," He offered as he put his hands in his pockets.

I didn't see the point of him walking me to my room. I mean we were at a hotel and my room was one floor below his, but I wasn't going to turn down a walk with a cute guy or one of my idols.

"Sure," I said with a smile.

We were waiting for the elevator in silence when Taehyung decided to speak up.

"It's true what they said," he said in a low tone, trying not to wake the other guests.

"What's that?" I asked in confusion fiddling with my hands.

"It's good to speak with fans and people outside of our normal routine," he revealed glancing at me.

"Oh."

I did not know how to respond to that. It didn't feel right to just say 'You're welcome.' Thankfully, he didn't give me time to respond anything else as he kept speaking.

"We spend a lot of time with the same people and don't get to meet new people," he told me as we stepped into the elevator.

I never thought of that. I'm sure they spend so much time on the tour they don't have much time to go out and socialize with their friends.

"I'm glad I was of help then," I said with a grin. Taehyung tore his eyes off the ground and looked up at me giving me a grateful smile.

"For what it's worth, I'm happy you guys were just like described," I admitted. By now we were stepping out of the elevator.

"What do you mean?" He asked with a quizzical look on his face.

"A lot of times artists are described a certain way and then when you meet them, they are rude or not at all as you'd expect, but not BTS. This small moment I shared with you guys allowed me to see that you are what I was expecting," I said, thinking back on the conversation I had with them in the room.

Glancing at Taehyung he was giving me a questioning look. Taking a breath, I finished my statement.

"You guys were kind and down to earth, hard working too. I could tell by the way you guys were so attentive as to what I thought of the concert," Peeking at him from my peripheral I saw he had a proud grin.

"We have each other and ARMY to remind us of who we are every day," Taehyung explained, directing his smile at me.

He truly had a beautiful smile and it was even better when it was directed at me. On the other hand, it was just as upsetting seeing it leave his face once I stopped in front of my room. I'm thankful I could have a one on one conversation with him.

"This is my stop," I mumbled, taking out my room card still bummed to see his smile go.

"Goodnight, Nari," he whispered, "It was a pleasure meeting you."

He took me by surprise as he went in for a hug, I was glad I was able to react quickly and swiftly wrapped my arms around him. The hug only lasted a few seconds, yet it didn't seem like it to me. In a way it felt like slow motion the way his arms went around my shoulders, the way he pulled me in as I wrapped my arms around his waist and got closer. Because of our height difference my face was just by his neck where I could smell his cologne. Then, I felt the way his muscles tightened around me and slowly started to let go. I wish I didn't have to let go. Stepping away from me, he gave me a meaningful look and one last smile. One last smile to remember him by.

By now you are probably thinking I'm being dramatic because he's an idol and I could see him on TV or online, but it was so much different having him in front of you. His smile was different and it meant so much more when you know it was directed towards you and not at a camera. It seemed more genuine and personal.

"You too, goodbye Taehyung," I opened the door and turned around to look at him one last time.

"Bye," he said with a tilt of his head and waving his hand.

I closed the door with a sigh and leaned on it. I had gotten so used to the pounding of my heart while being with them that once I was alone it hit me like a ton of bricks. The fangirl I was holding inside of me came out full force. I started breathing heavily and I let out a silent whisper scream so nobody would hear me. I started pacing around the room thinking back as to what just happened between meeting them and talking to them and the hug. Feeling my heartbeat slow down a bit I pushed myself from the door and looked around the room. It was still as messy as it was before I left only this time there was no Macy or Olivia.

Placing the signed albums on the table I walked into the room and saw them cuddled together on Macy's bed. I guess I'll sleep alone tonight. I debated on waking them up and telling them of what had happened, but then they wouldn't sleep and jump around the room asking all sorts of questions. I needed to process this more on my own before I could tell them the story. Also, I wanted to keep this for myself a little longer. I'll tell them in the morning.

Getting ready for bed, I couldn't help but notice my hands were shaking. I laid on the bed ready to sleep yet my mind was still racing going over every little detail. I didn't want to go to bed, afraid that what had happened was a dream, but after an hour of laying there deep in thought my body's exhaustion from the day won the battle and I fell asleep. Leaving my worries behind and forgetting about the bucket with melted ice I left behind.

The next morning, I was woken up by an insistent poking. Opening one eye I saw Olivia and Macy staring at me as they each took a turn to poke me.

"To what do I owe the pleasure of your poking," I said, startling them as they hadn't realized I was awake.

"God, you scared me," Macy shrieked, taking a step back.

Olivia and I just chuckled at her reaction.

"Where were you last night Nari?" Macy worriedly asked.

Mind still hazy with sleep, I gave her a questioning glance. Next thing I know my memories from last night come back to me waking me up fully.

"Oh, so now you worry?" I said sarcastically, shaking my head and taking a seat on the bed.

"We were waiting for you, but then we went to the room to watch a movie and fell asleep," Olivia sheepishly explained, "We're sorry," she gave me a nervous smile.

"Yeah, we're sorry," Macy joined her as they hugged each other and gave me puppy dog eyes.

"Hmf, fine," I huffed as a smile broke through.

In the end, I was just being dramatic. Finally, they asked what had happened last night.

"What happened last night that took you so long to get a bucket of ice?" Macy asked sitting beside me on the bed.

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you," I replied, building up the anticipation. I was going to have fun with this.

"Really?" she asked once again, her eyes filled with wonder.

"Mhm," I said, nodding yet not saying anything.

"Tell us already," Olivia urged while bouncing on the bed, "I bet she just got lost like last time," she then said smirking.

"Hey, it only happened once!" I exclaimed offended.

Last year Olivia's family and mine went on vacation together and I got lost looking for our room. I had only been there once and everything at that hotel looked the same. I had to call Olivia so she could find me. I was on the wrong floor all along.

"Once was enough," she mentioned sternly.

"Okay, I'll tell you," I finally caved, "Just don't scream. It's early and you'll wake up the other guests."

I had to give them a warning because knowing them they'll start screaming and squealing in excitement.

"We promise," Macy said, giving me her pinky.

"What if I told you that a certain kpop group was staying in this hotel," I said watching their reactions.

They just stared at me waiting for me to tell them I'm joking. Seeing I kept quiet Macy nudged me to keep going.

"Hahaha come on Nari seriously," she said, bumping her shoulder into mine.

"I'm serious," I insisted.

Realizing I was not messing around they started squealing and asking all sorts of questions, my warning thrown out the window.

"Don't tell me you stalked them," Olivia said with an incredulous look.

"What?" This girl never ceases to surprise me.

"You could've told me I would've gone with you," she then added, as if it was the most normal thing in the world.

"No, I wasn't stalking them, you crazy person," I hissed defending myself.

"Tell us the story from the beginning," Macy then said, stopping Olivia from going off.

"Alright, I went to look for some ice and while I was there Park Jimin came into the room," I say recalling last night's event. Gosh, this seemed like the beginning of a bad joke. 

Macy gave a scream, but at my glare she just asked in a rushed tone, "Woah, what did he do? What did you do?"

"Nothing, we talked about the concert and then Taehyung came in-"

Olivia interrupted me as she let out a high-pitched whine. She was so excited she started pacing around the room.

"Um, that's not even the best part," I said in a gossipy tone, "He recognized me as the girl from twitter."

The last hour was spent on me telling them the story of my wild night. They heard the story intently not missing a single detail and commenting now and then. The screams and shrieks were not missing either.

"Did you take a picture with them?" Macy questioned me.

"Well no but-" Again, I was interrupted.

"Oh, come on Nari I need the receipts," Olivia exclaimed as she shook my shoulders.

"You could've gotten something signed," Macy chimed in.

"Yeah, like your boob," Olivia then added with a chuckle.

"But I did-" I was going to tell them I did get some albums signed, but Olivia took it in another direction.

"They signed your boob?" She shouted in amazement, "Let me see!" she lunged at me trying to find the signatures.

"I did not get my boob signed!" I exclaimed, exasperated trying to get away from Olivia, "I got you both signed albums."

"Seriously?" Macy said with an excited smile.

"No joke," Standing up I went to the living area table and looked for them. I went back to the room and gave them each their signed copies with their names and everything.

"I love you so much," Olivia said, hugging the album to her chest.

"Aww, I love you too," I responded smiling.

"I meant the album," she then told me, but her smile said otherwise.

Rolling my eyes at her I stuck out my tongue.

"Thank you Nari for thinking about us," Standing up Macy walked over and hugged me.

"Do you have an album signed," she asked, looking over the album her thumb going over Jin's signature.

"No, but the experience was enough to remember them by," I told them the memories popping back in my head.

"Just out of curiosity, do you remember their room number?" Liv asked with a mischievous look.

"Olivia!" Macy chided her.

"What? Sorry, it's just a question," Liv defended herself throwing her hands up in defense.

"Yes, I do remember" I started, "But I'm not telling you because I promised Namjoon I wouldn't tell anybody where they were staying. Besides, you'll probably harass them," the last part I said jokingly... kinda.

"Do you have no faith?" she narrowed her eyes at me and flicked her hair over her shoulder.

"There's one last part," This part I was debating on telling them because I wanted to keep something just for myself, but I couldn't hold it in.

"Taehyung walked me over to my room and then he hugged me," I blurted out covering my face.

"You are one lucky bitch," Surprisingly, it was Macy who said those words.

Olivia looked at her with a proud look on her face, but then turned to me.

"Why did he hug you?" she asked in wonder.

"I don't know, we just had a conversation on our way here and then it just happened," I shrugged, "He was just being nice," I reasoned.

"Just being nice? Nari, BTS doesn't just hug anyone." Macy said, thinking back to a moment where they had done such a thing.

"You guys are thinking too much of it," I insisted, not wanting to get my hopes up over nothing. I was just a lucky girl who got to meet them that was all. There was nothing more to it. It will be a moment I will forever remember and if I'm lucky they'll remember me as that one fan.

After the girls calmed down about the fact that their best friend met BTS and gave them a signed album they decided it was time to pack their bags. I hurriedly made my bags and placed them in the corner of the room. I checked the whole room, making sure I didn't leave anything behind. Once we were all done, we walked to the front desk to check out. Honestly, why was check-in always so late yet the checkout was so early.

"I need the hotel room keys, girls" Macy mentioned as she talked to the receptionist.

Looking around my bag and my clothes I couldn't find mine. I used it last night when Taehyung walked me to my room. Where is it?

"Um, Macy I can't find my key," I told her rummaging my bag.

"It's alright ma'am, we'll just deactivate it," the receptionist chimed in.

Thanking her Olivia and I stood by the side of the lobby waiting for Macy to finish. We were immersed in our phones until I felt someone silently calling out to me with a 'psst.'

Looking around I saw two disguised figures close to the elevators. I saw them waving somebody over in their direction. I looked around, but saw nobody, just Olivia and me. I turned back to them and pointed at myself, asking silently if they meant me. They nodded and one of them took off the big sunglasses, noticing who he was my heartbeat started going crazy again. They gestured to me to come closer and leaving my bags with Olivia I walked over.

"Hello?" I said as I approached the two men.

"Yah Nari, how are you today?" the shorter one asked, taking off his huge sunglasses.

"Hi Jimin, I'm good, how are you guys?" I asked politely, although I was very curious as to why they called me over. I shoved my hands in my pocket as a failed attempt to stop them from shaking.

"We're fine just getting ready to go out and do some interviews, right Tae?" he finished looking over at his best friend.

With a cough, Taehyung just said, "Um, yeah," he looked nervous.

"Would you look at that Namjoon texted me he needed me, bye Nari," as quickly as he came, he left with a cheeky smile leaving me more confused than ever.

Turning to look at Taehyung questioningly, he was watching his friend get into the elevator.

"Everything alright?" I asked, trying to ease the awkwardness arising.

"Yes, everything's perfect," he then said, turning to look at me.

"Great..."

"I wanted to give you this," he said, giving me the missing room card, "you dropped it when you went into your room."

That was strange he could've knocked and given it to me. No matter, I was happy to see them again.

He extended his hand holding the room key and our hands touched as I took it from him. His hands felt warm compared to my cold ones. It was a pleasant feeling.

"Thank you, I was looking for it earlier," I told him, as I took my hand away from his.

"You're welcome," he said, and soon after his phone dinged, "That's the boys telling me we have to leave."

"It was nice seeing you Nari, goodbye" He added with a nod.

Every time he said my name something happened to my body. It's as if it stopped working causing my heart to skip a beat. I watched him walk away and at some point, he turned to look at me and sent me a wink. Instantly I felt a blush creeping up my neck and towards my face.

Walking back to Olivia I saw her staring at me with a mix of excitement at having seen her idols in person and amusement as she saw my awkward persona come out. At this point, Macy had joined her and it seemed they had seen the whole ordeal.

"Did he just wink at you?" Olivia asked, hoping her eyes hadn't tricked her.

"I think so," I confirmed, still flustered.

"Told you the hug might have meant something," Macy said in a know it all tone.

"Nah, he winks a lot to the fans you know that," I tried to reason, trying not to get my hopes up after all, Since I would never see them again.

We walked to the car and as we drove away from the hotel, I inspected the key card. Turning it around in my hands, I realized there were numbers written on it. Ten to be exact. I sucked a breath in as my mind reeled at what they represented. 

A/N:

I smiled so much writing this chapter. 

I remember having some trouble though deciding how he would give her his number and this is the best I could come up with. From here things are just gonna get better!

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