Chapter 10
Jimin's Point of View...
"I am busy working Adrian. Also, I will eat after my lessons are done for the night. " Niara- ssi informs Adrian.
"Oh my god i am so sorry, Mr Kim and Mr Park. I did not realise that you were here." Adrian switches his attention to us and apologises profusely before I could ask him about how he got access to this room Taehyung-ah beats me to it.
" Why do you have keys to this room, Mr Miller?" Taehyung-ah's face turns stoney, clearly unimpressed by his behaviour.
"Well, Naira and I are suitemates." Adrian looks sheepish and mumbles his reply.
"You mean you two have been sharing a suite this whole time!" I exclaim. Naira nods her head. "That's just crazy!" I respond to that.
"It's not crazy," Adrian explains. "Colleagues generally have to share one room, during business trips." Adrian adds with a shrug.
"Well, it certainly should not apply to male and female employees sharing a room together," I argue back, my tone filled with mock indignation.
"It's not like we are sharing one room; we're just living in the same suite, but in different rooms," Adrian counters with a charming smile that's impossible to resist. "It's nice to have someone to talk to," he says, locking eyes with me, how dare he!
The entire exchange in broken English using papago to help with words we wanted to use. It was difficult but we got it done in the end.
"Well anyway Naira when do you clock out?" Adrian ignores the glares that is being sent to him and continues talking to Naira-ssi.
"I finish At 23:30 so you can continue without me." Naira-ssi stands up and ushers him out of the room and send him on his way but he responds: " Nonsense i will wait for you, we can eat together."
"Really it is okay Adrian." She tries to politely reject the offer as she pushes him out of the door. As she opens the door Hobi-hyung is there with his fist in the air ready to knock on the door.
"I am working and you are literally disturbing me at the moment." I give him a peace of my mind once he is out the door.
He puts his head down and walks away as if he is puppy who has just been kicked.
" Oh come inside Hoseok-ssi. I am so sorry about his behaviour i really don't understand why he behaved like that." Naira apologises on that crazy mans behalf.
"Are you both soulmates or something?" I could contain my curiousity, and standing next to me is now Hobi-hyung who elbows me right in the stomach.
"We are absolutely not soulmates. I only met him yesterday." Naira-ssi answers me, completely shocked at my question.
"Naira-ssi I am so sorry, I shouldn't have asked you about something so personal." I bow apologetically finally understanding the inappropriateness of my question.
"Jimin-ssi it is absolutely no problem. I did not think that it was an inappropriate question, you were just simply curious. So please don't be sorry." She tells me with a bight smile on her face while her hand reaches out and gently rubs my arm up and down. This little gesture causes my cheeks to warm up making give her a shy smile as I look down into her eyes for a moment before looking away getting mire flustered but I try to hide it from the 3 pairs of eyes that are now on me.
"Well now Jimin-ie, Taehyung-ie my lesson does not last forever so do you mind giving us space." Hobi-hyung asks us while giving me a look that says "you a going to explain that little stunt you just pulled." Well that goes to show that I did not conceal my flustered state well enough. Shit! I push my hair back before someone grabs my hand and I turn in that direction and notice that it is Taehyung-ah.
"Oh yeah right. Come on Jimin-ah lets go eat. " Taehyung-ah speaks to me while pulling me out of the room.
"Yeah, let's go I am starving." I say and let Taehyung-ah wrap his one arm behind my neck.
"See you tomorrow Naira-ssi." Taehyung-ah says with a wide smile whilst waving at her.
"See you tomorrow Taehyung-ssi." She gives him a gentle and warm smile.
"Bye Naira-ssi, seen you tomorrow. I really enjoyed today's lesson." I tell her, hoping to get the same reaction as Taehyung-ah.
"I am glad you enjoyed today's lesson, Jimin-ssi. I hope you did not find it too difficult, I know we are short on time, and things may be a bit rushed, so if you have any difficulties, come see me whenever you are available." Naira-ssi tells me sincerely.
"I always enjoy your lessons Naira-ssi. You always make learning English fun and I although am a bit slower than some of the other members you make me understand the language much quicker than any of our previous tutors. I really appreciate your patience with me. " I respond with the same sincerity as Naira-ssi as I look her in the eye and smile at her.
Her eyes fluttered like the delicate wings of a butterfly, then widened in pleasant surprise. Her eyebrows arched slightly, framing her eyes with intrigue, while her lips playfully shaped a charming, cute pout. In that fleeting moment, a rush of warmth enveloped me as her cheeks blushed, painting a tender and exquisite portrait that mirrored the profound effect of my heartfelt words upon her very soul.
"Thank you so much," she replied, her voice carrying a heartfelt warmth. "Your kind words mean a lot to me. I'm here to help you every step of the way, and I'm truly glad that you're finding the lessons enjoyable and helpful."
I felt overjoyed at the effect I had on her, with the use of merely words. I felt proud that I caused such a reaction.
"Good night Niara-ssi I will see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow Jimin-ssi. " She looks at me before at the other 2 in the room. I give her a smile before Taehyung-ah and I make our way to his room. As we enter his room my smile falters as Taehyung-ah says to me.
"You need to stop being so kind to people Jimin-ah, what if she develops feelings for you. What if she takes you being kind to her the other way and thinks you that you are interested in her. The last time you were kind to someone they fell for you and they had to quit their job because of it. We can't have her quit Jimin-ah we all enjoy her methods of tutoring. Please hold back a little. " As he speak he makes his way to the coffee table where all our food is kept.
This brought me down from cloud 9. The happiness I once felt is now replaced by dread. I did not want what happened previously to happen again. I also realised I am starting to grow feeling for Naira-ssi. This could not be happening because this could ruin both BTS and her. I looked at him straight in the eyes and said: "I will be more careful next time Taehyung-ah. Don't you worry okay." I reassure him. My face devoid of the smile that was once there. Heart ached but I all I could think about was that it is for the right reason. Taehyung-ah sits down on the couch before turning to smile at me and motioning me to sit with him.
"I know it will be difficult Jimin-ah but it is in our own best interest right." Taehyung-ah says as I sit down next to him and we both begin eating and change the topic to the rehearsal with little Nars X tomorrow before I make my way back to my room, I go and wash my face and do my skincare before bed.
Once I lay down face-planted on my pillow I ponder about my conversation with Taehyung-ah, I couldn't deny that Naira-ssi has already made an impression on me. Her dedication to tutoring us and her warm personality were impossible to ignore. But what Taehyung-ah I had to agree with. I have to maintain a professional boundary, not only for her sake but also for the sake of the team and our work. My thoughts just drifts to Naira-ssi wondering if she had taken my words earlier the wrong way, despite her professionalism. I hoped she understood that my compliments were meant purely in appreciation of her teaching. I groan into my pillow before heaving a huge sigh. Trying to shake of this feeling of disappointment that washes over e.
I wish i could continue being as open and sincere as I had been with her earlier but i had to prioritize the team over my own desires as well as risk complicating her life even more than it already is.
End of Jimin's point of view...
Naira's Point of view...
As I watch Jimin-ssi and Taehyung-ssi leave the room I couldn't help but smile at words of appreciation I received. With the same smile I turn around and face Hoseok-ssi.
"Good evening Hoseok-ssi, how was your day today?" I ask as I walk towards my seat.
"But exhausting but I feel super energized for our lesson," Hoseok-ssi says enthusiastically while returning the smile, despite feeling exhausted.
As we began our lesson I could sense Hoseok-ssi's energy and eagerness to learn the material with an open mind, and his willingness to engage in conversations made our lesson dynamic and engaging.
"Hoseok-ssi can you say the first phrase for me please."
"Look ARMY are you proud of us." He says and his natural charm and charisma shines through.
"That's perfect Hoseok-ssi. Now let's try this phrase." I say as i point out the next phrase I wa
"You brawt... brougt us here and made us shame. We will show you that your efforts were worth it." He looks up at me after saying the phrase a bit unsure.
"You almost had nailed it, only made two mistakes in pronunciation, but dont worry, it is not a train smash." I tell him before correcting his mispronounciation mistakes. "You brought us here and made us shine." I repeat the phrase before he repeats it after me practicing until he got it.
"You brought us here and made us shine. We will show you that your efforts were worth it." He says while showing his brilliant sunshine smile at the end of the phrase.
"Brilliant Hoseok-ssi." I praise him his progress while clapping while smiling at him.
Hoseok-ssi's eyes sparkled with gratitude, and his smile widens as he let's out a shy chuckle. "Thank you, Naira-ssi. You are to thank for helping me improve on my english skills. I wouldn't be able to do it without you."
Soon our lesson came to a close and we bid our goodbyes as we did that Yoongi-ssi arrives and Hoseok-ssi greets his hyung as well before he leaves for his room.
"Good evening, Yoongi-ssi," I greeted him with a polite smile as he enters the room.
Yoongi-ssi offered a nod in response, his expression calm and collected. "Good evening, Naira-ssi."
We begin our lesson, focusing on grammar and sentence structure, topics that require a bit more concentration and precision.
As we delved into the lesson, I notice that Yoongi-ssi is attentive and precise in his responses. He is one to engage in minimium casual conversations or share a few anecdotes , during interviews so we did not prepare much phrases. But then again Yoongi could speak english fluently but he chooses not to cater to the western industry's need and prefers to speak in his native tongue.
Just as we were delving into a particularly challenging grammar topic, there is a knock on the door.
"Sorry about that Yoongi-ssi I will just see who that is?" I look at him with an apologetic look. He does not say anything besides giving me a curt nod. I take that as a go ahead.
I open the door, only to be surprised by whom is on the other side.
"Seokjin-ssi? Hi come inside." I tell him before he enters and closes the door behind him.
"Hi Naira-ssi, I came to ask if you had dinner yet?" Soekjin-ssi asks with a concerned tone.
I shook my head, realizing that in the midst of tutoring sessions, I had forgotten about dinner. "No, I haven't had the chance yet."
Seokjin-ssi smiled warmly. "Well, how about we continue the lesson over dinner? Tell me what you'd like to eat, and I'll make sure it's arranged."
I appreciated Seokjin-ssi's gesture, and I quickly glanced at the menu. Spotting a mushroom Alfredo dish with a green "V" next to it, indicating it was vegetarian-friendly, I make my choice. "I'll have the mushroom Alfredo, please."
Seokjin-ssi noted down my order with a nod. "Great choice. I'll arrange it for you. Let's meet in my room for dinner and the tutoring session, shall we?"
I agreed, grateful for the opportunity to have a meal and continue the lesson in a more relaxed setting. Jin-ssi's considerate nature had brightened my evening, and I appreciated it alot.
"Sorry Yoongi-ah for taking up your time I will be out of your hair now." Seokjin-ssi says and then leaves the room.
Yoongi-ssi and I continue with the lesson and after a while, it ends.
"Next time if you had not dinner, mention it. Don't starve yourself. Neither I nor the rest of the members will mind." Yoongi-ssi says as he turns and walks towards the door.
"I will keep that in mind, Yoongi-ssi. Thank you for your thoughtfullnes." I say as i give him a grateful smile.
We say our goodbyes, and I quickly go and put my shoes on and grab all the materials i need as well as my keycard then immediatly left the room.
As I made my way to his room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the chance to work with BTS. Their dedication to learning English was impressive, and it was a privilege to be playing a small part of their journey not only that but also experiencing how kind they are first hand as well.
When I arrive at Seokjin-ssi's room, he greets me with a polite bow and a warm smile, making me feel welcome. "Good evening, Naira-ssi. Please, come in. Dinner just arrived."
"Good evening, Seokjin-ssi . That is great." I greet him in the same manner as he did to me.
I enter the room, and he closes the door behind me. The aroma of the food filled the air, and I couldn't help but feel a twinge of excitement to finally eat.
As we settled at the table, Seokjin-ssi initiated a bit of light conversation. "I hope you enjoy the mushroom Alfredo. It's one of my favourites here."
I nod appreciatively. "Thank you, Seokjin-ssi. It looks delicious, and I'm sure it will be a delightful dinner."
As the meal concludes, I reach into my bag and retrieve the envelope containing the cash for the food. "Seokjin-ssi, I appreciate your hospitality. Here's the payment for the dinner. Thank you once again." I hand him the envelope with a grateful smile. He tried refusing but i did not back down either and soon he gives in and accepts the money.
With that we seamlessly transition into our English lesson. As we delve into our lesson, Seokjin-ssi's eagerness to learn and improve his English is apparent. He asks thoughtful questions and practices diligently, which makes the tutoring session both productive and enjoyable.
With the evening winding down, I bid my farewells to Seokjin-ssi and started my journey back to my suite. It was then that I noticed Jungkook-ssi heading in the same direction. His playful jog turned into a warm smile as he approached me. The twinkle in his eyes under the corridor lights added to his charming demeanor.
"Good evening, Naira-ssi," he greeted me, his voice friendly and warm. "Let me help you with this."
Before I could fully refuse, he gently took the items from my hands, his determination evident. "Good evening, Jungkook-ssi," I replied, genuinely appreciating his kind gesture. "You really didn't have to, but either way, thank you so much. It's extremely kind of you."
As we walked back to my suite, we found Adrian by the kitchenette, seemingly making himself a drink. His presence seemed to cast a shadow, especially considering the tension he had stirred earlier with Taehyung-ssi and the others. Jungkook-ssi's smile faltered momentarily, a subtle shift in his expression that didn't escape my notice.
I met Jungkook-ssi's gaze, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that made my heart flutter. He placed the materials on the coffee table, his eyes never leaving mine, and took a seat opposite me. In those moments, I felt a rush of warmth, my cheeks heating up under his gaze. Determined not to show my embarrassment, I discreetly tried to compose myself, subtly biting my gums to ward off the blush.
He then gives me his signature bunny smile, and I couldn't help but admire it. Little did he know, his simple gesture had set my heart racing, leaving me both flustered and intrigued. I snap out of my daze when Adrian spoke to me.
"I am heading down to eat, do you want anything?" Adrian asks me.
"No, thank you I am fine." I respond before turning in his direction and give him a smile.
"Okay then I will see then. I will come back up when your final lesson is over. I don't want to disturb your work." He tells me.
"You really don't have to inconvenience yourself I can ask Namjoon if we can meet somewhere else." I refuse the offer .
"No worries plus I want to have a drink so it is a win win you could say." Adrian reassures me.
"Alright then, enjoy." He hums in response.
As Adrian excused himself to head down to eat, I turned my attention back to Jungkook-ssi, feeling a mixture of flustered excitement and curiosity. His smile remained, but there was a subtle twinkle in his eyes that hinted at a shared understanding.
We delved back into our lesson, the atmosphere between us shifting from the initial flustered moment to one of focus and determination. Despite my initial distraction, I found myself impressed by Jungkook-ssi's dedication and quick learning.
As we practiced dialogues and worked on pronunciation, Jungkook-ssi's confidence grew. He tackled the challenges with enthusiasm, showing a genuine interest in mastering the language. His progress was evident, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in his achievements.
As Jungkook-ssi and I wrapped up our lesson, a sense of accomplishment filled the air. He grinned, thanking me genuinely, promising to keep practicing.
"Thanks, Naira-ssi," he said warmly. "Your guidance means a lot. I'll keep working hard."
I grinned back, feeling proud of his progress. "You got this, Jungkook-ssi. Keep up the good work." We talk as I walk him to the door.
With that, he headed out, his bunny-like smile leaving me with a fluttering heart.
As I am about to close the door, I notice Namjoon-ssi strolling down the corridor, engrossed in a conversation on his phone.
"Hey, Namjoon-ssi," I greet him with a warm smile as he approaches. "How are you?"
Namjoon-ssi raises a finger, signaling for a moment. He is deeply engaged in his phone call. I couldn't help but catch snippets of his conversation.
"Yeah, babe, everything went really well today." he whispers into the phone, his voice carrying a mixture of excitement and affection.
It was a brief moment, but as I waited for Namjoon-ssi to finish his call, there was a subtle exchange of glances. The air seemed to carry a hint of connection between us, a recognition that surpassed the ordinary. His eyes held a warmth that went beyond the conversation he was having.
Finally, he concluded the call with a sweet goodbye. "Hmm... Talk to you later."
Turning his attention back to me, Namjoon-ssi smiled. "Sorry about that. So, how's everything, Naira-ssi?"
I chuckled, appreciating the genuine nature of the situation. "No worries at all. Everything's good, Namjoon-ssi. Ready for our lesson?"
During our lesson, there was an unspoken connection between Namjoon-ssi and me, something deeper than mere words. His questions were thoughtful, and his eyes held a spark of curiosity that I found intriguing. As we explored the nuances of English expressions, I couldn't help but admire his intellect and determination.
"Naira-ssi, your approach to teaching is refreshing. I've never felt this engaged in learning English before," Namjoon-ssi said, his voice filled with genuine appreciation.
I smiled, feeling a subtle warmth in our interaction. "I'm glad to hear that, Namjoon-ssi. But i have to give you guys most of the credit because I could be teaching till i am blue in the face and you could still not learn anything that's unless you are passionate and dedicated like you guys. "
As the lesson continued, our discussions flowed effortlessly. Namjoon-ssi's insights were profound, and our dialogue became a dance of ideas and understanding. There was a magnetic pull between us, a connection that neither of us could fully grasp at that moment but one that left us both captivated.
By the end of our session, Namjoon-ssi seemed more at ease, his confidence in his English skills visibly boosted. "I feel more prepared thanks to you, Naira-ssi."
"You're welcome, Namjoon-ssi," I replied, my voice softening with a genuine smile. "I have no doubt you'll shine on stage. Keep practicing, and remember, I'm here if you need anything."
"Also about earlier..." Namjoon-ssi hesitates to continue leaving me confused.
"Earlier... oh that yeah no I don't know what you are talking about." I realized what he wanted me to do.
" The phone call..." He replies truly believing me and my cluelessness.
" Namjoon-ssi I don't know what phone call are you talking about." I shrug my shoulders and he gives me an incredulous look to which I give him a wink and he gets it immediately and chuckles at my you could say immature behaviour.
"Tha..." Before he can even start I now where this is headed so I stop him.
"It is none of my business and what happens in YOUR private life should stay there because in your private life you are not RM of BTS but Kim Namjoon a regular person. It has nothing to do with me and neither the public. Also stop saying thanks it is basic human courtesy."
With a nod of gratitude, Namjoon-ssi bid me goodnight, his eyes holding a glimmer of something more profound. As I watched him leave, I couldn't deny the subtle attraction and the sparks of connection that had sparked between us, but this is wrong he has a significant other in his life I should not even entertain this thought in my head. Stop Naira! But is is not the only one... Stop it... Stop thinking of this... I think I need sleep I am becoming delusional with this jetlag.
The next few days bts not only prepares for the Grammys but also the iheart radio live as well as Jame cordon show all happened one after the other. After which, they do need shoot another music video plus choreography within the space of a couple days and then finally shoot at the grand central station before heading back to Korea.
Once all the members are styled and ready for the GRAMMYS red carpet they leave . so naira stays put in the green room until she is needed again. She watches the red carpet and gets upset that none or the interviewers ask taehyung any question and you could see it in his eyes that he relly wanted to say something
"he practiced so hard to tell his ARMY a special message and none of them bothered to ask him anything, Just because Namjoon speaks English does not make the other members less valuable, they practiced so hard, imagine how nerve wrecking it must be for them to speak in a language that is not their own. But they go above and beyond in their efforts in being included in such a xenophobic environment. " Naira rants in her head.
An hour or two later there was a hustle and bustle as the members change into their stage outfits.
They have a quick discussion about their Rehearsal and how to improve the perfected performance. As they get ready I am given the task to communicate between lil Nas X's staff and BTS's , constantly translating back and forth, talking about the special stage, timing, the direction of the camera and other things.
To be continued...
Merry Christmas everyone I apologize for such a late update.
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