One Shot

Namjoon had been particularly more stressed these days as the pressure to become the best leader had slowly been getting to him.

After the endless amount of recognition their group received during the BBMAs together with the countless interviews that followed, he was completely exhausted. They had to not only represent their group to the world, but also Korean music as a whole to the international audience.

Speaking English the entire time was pretty taxing for him, but he recalled all the people and friends he made during that journey with a smile.

And so despite making it look effortless on screen, he was mentally drained.

He couldn't wait to be back home with his friends, family, and the love of his life.

A soft smile appeared across his face as he peered out the window of the airplane, thinking of the woman who he could hold in his arms again. Joon adjusted his headphones and looked down at his phone: only a couple more hours left.

Suddenly he felt someone nudge him and he turned to side.

He was greeted by both Chim and Tae's cheeky smile. "I'll bet all my designer items that you're thinking of one special girl who's name so happens to be Y/N" Tae pointed out while tapping his chin thoughtfully and Chim grins teasingly.

"Isn't that the only person that's on his mind 24/7?" Chim asks with a roll of his eyes, slapping Tae on the head lightly.

Joon narrowed his eyes in mock intimidation. "Yah. You two punks should be bowing at my feet with how much I translated for you ungrateful asses these last couple days" Joon says with a huff while elbowing them both in the stomach.

Of course his half hearted retort was ignored by the two '95-ers who continued to shamelessly tease him.

A couple of minutes later Kook's head suddenly popped out from the seat in front of them.

The three freeze comically, Joon's arms still around Chim's neck in a chokehold, and Tae with his mouth dropped open in surprise as he tried to surreptitiously lower his phone to his lap.

Kook eyed them strangely but sighed with a slight shake of his head before shooting Joon a wide grin. "Hyung!" He chirped up excitedly, making the said man release Chim, who then started gasping for air while Tae patted his back sheepishly.

"왜? (Yeah?)" Joon responded with a questioning look, pretending like he didn't almost just murder his member only seconds ago.

The adorable Maknae leaned over the seat and tossed his phone on Joon's lap, making him raise his brow before picking it up.

He was met with a saved article on...

...Origami?

Joon let out an amused laugh. "꾹...이게 뭐야? (Kook...what is this?)" he asked with a humored look, wondering just when their youngest member started becoming fascinated with the art of folding paper.

Kook shrugged before shooting him a sly grin. "It's not about me, keep reading" he demanded and Joon turned back to the phone inquisitively.

"...According to the Japanese legend, if one has the patience and commitment to fold 1,000 paper cranes he/she will be granted their most desired wish..." Joon mumbled in confusion, making Kook perk up even more.

"Imagine if someone folded those for us!" He exclaimed excitedly and Joon chuckled before handing back the phone.

"Kook c'mon. 1,000 paper cranes? That's pretty much impossible. Nobody has the time nor the persistence to do that. And besides, what would you even wish for?" He pointed out cynically, making Kook pout to himself.

"You're such a buzzkill Hyung. A guy can dream you know?" He muttered and stuck his tongue out. "Anyways I'd wish for all of us to have time off..." he added on with a wistful sigh, making the rest of the members who were listening in on the conversation crack up at the idea.

Time off?

Yeah right.

But again, all 7 knew the price that their career cost them and although they rarely had a break, they wouldn't have it any other way because it was so rare to be able to do what they loved for a living and then also be able to inspire the people around them.

With those thoughts in mind, they all settle back down into their seats and buckle their belts in preparation for landing.
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Namjoon kept his head down with his mask snugly over his face as he briskly walked towards the exit of the airport -his two bodyguards guiding him stoically.

The moment he entered the van he let out a relieved sigh and relaxed into the seat as the others started piling in after him.

Finally they were all back home; they couldn't wait to be in their own beds for their short lived rest before getting whisked away again for their scheduled shootings and interviews, not to mention the fact that they also had to continue preparing for their next concert venue.

Namjoon closed his eyes, pushing those worries away for now, and reclined his seat as the car began to move, the movement gradually lulling him to sleep.
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"-oon...Joon...wake up"

Namjoon squinted annoyedly and groaned while shifting in his seat slightly.

"Mmm?" He mumbled sleepily but Jin only sighed.

"The others got off already at their parents place so you have our apartment to yourself" Jin explained and Namjoon yawned.

"What about you?" He asked blearily and Jin only smiled back knowingly.

"I'm heading to the studio to grab something so I'll see you at home later" he responded back and Namjoon only nodded before getting out the car with a lazy wave.

"Mm okay. Message me" he curtly said before the car drove off.

Joon pulled his phone out and cringed when he saw the series of messages you sent him that were all unanswered. Instead of reading them all, he immediately dialed your number.

"You're alive?"

That was the first thing he heard, making him chuckle sheepishly.

"Yeah...Sorry about that baby I was asleep..." he answered back and you sighed knowingly.

"I figured...you're probably extremely tired from the entire trip. Go get some rest alright?" You tell him and he pouts while walking to the entrance of the apartment.

He input the pin to the entrance and walked to the elevator. "Mm but I missed you...are you coming over?" He asked softly and you chuckled at his needy tone.

The elevator dinged upon its arrival and Joon stepped inside, pushing the button of his floor and then shoving his hand in his pocket.

"Maybe tomorrow? You really need to sleep...I can tell how exhausted you are just by listening to you..." you pointed out exasperatedly and Joon scoffed.

"...not tired enough to skip out on an opportunity to spend what little time I have with you though.The guys and I only have two days before we leave again" he rebutted, while putting in the code for the apartment door.

"...who knows. Something might come up, giving you some more time at home" you answered him back cryptically and Joon slightly frowned.

"What do you mean-" he started off confusedly as he stepped into the apartment, only to freeze when his eyes swept across the room.

On the floor in front of him sat one dainty paper crane.

His breath hitched minisculey as he bent to pick it up. He noticed a trail of the colorfully lined up figures leading to a certain direction and in his shocked state, he could only move to follow them while picking each one up.

Eventually after collecting almost 50 pieces he stood in front of the door to his room. He had just remembered that you were still on the phone and so he quickly brought it back to his face.

"B-baby is this..." he trailed off in surprise, hearing you giggle back softly on the other end.

"Maybe...why don't you go into your room?" you goaded in excitement and he numbly did as you said.

What greeted him had his heart beating so profusely that he didn't notice the phone slip out of his fingers.

You beamed brightly at him from your cross legged position on his bed.

His eyes lingered on every surface in his room that was littered with paper cranes, hundreds of them -no- maybe even...dare he say, a thousand?

You relished in the absolute stupefied look on his face as he continued looking around.

There were cranes on his windowsill, some littered across his desk, a bunch all over his bed and the biggest pile on the floor.

Finally he drew his eyes back to you in hopes of an explanation.

You rubbed your clammy hands together to help with your sudden nervousness under his piercing scrutiny. "I-uhm. I've been planning this for a while..." you said shyly as you gestured to the cranes.

He stared at you in amazement while slowly approaching you, taking note of the bandages that covered your fingers from all the nicks and cuts that came with so many folding.

"How long?..." he asked distractedly and took a seat in front of you, grabbing your hands gently and rubbing his thumb over them.

You flushed embarrasedly and avoided looking him in the eyes.

"...I folded these on and off so it probably took me around...2 months?" You half stated, half questioned and Joons eyes widened slightly.

He couldn't comprehend the amount of effort that would go into a project like this. "Why?" He asked in genuine confusion and this time you felt your nervousness slowly die down as you looked at him affectionately.

"...because you deserve it"

You told Joon seriously, feeling his hand tremble at your confidently spoken words.

He looked at you, studying you extremely carefully and his face gave away nothing about how he felt.

You gulped anxiously. Maybe this wasn't a good idea after all.

His expression remained stoic so you quickly recomposed yourself. "I-I'm sorry I didn't think about the mess it would leave behind a-"

You blabbered on until his hand cupped your cheek gently. You froze in his hold and held your breath when he pressed his forehead against yours.

"Don't...this is...amazing..." he whispered, effectively shutting you up.

You felt your face heat up but you sighed in relief nonetheless. His thumbs brushed against your lips softly and you moved backwards a little bit to look him in his eyes.

He held onto your gaze and the intensity of his smouldering stare had your heart skipping.

His lips parted.

"I love you"

He whispered those three special words, bringing a rush of emotions through you because of how heartfelt his claim was.

Finally you broke out into a smile.

"I love you too Kim Namjoon" you whispered back and he smiled happily while drawing you in for a tantalizing kiss.
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The two of you had settled on his bed, you laying down with your head on his lap and him twirling a strand of your hair distractedly.

"I can't believe you actually did that for me..." he murmured in disbelief while thumbing one of the smaller cranes between his fingers.

You chuckled sleepily and let out a small yawn.

"Don't thank only me. I had to get the guys in on it too or else I wouldn't have been able to plan it properly. I even left some cranes in their rooms as a thank you" you answered back proudly and Joon chuckled, recalling how excited Kook was earlier. Now he knew why, but it was then he realized something.

"Wait...what did you wish for?" He asked curiously and you shot him a meaningful look, holding one of the cranes delicately above you.

"...I wished for you guys to always be healthy and to safely come back home to us every time you leave" you whispered secretly with a smile that made Joon fall deeper than he already was.

He gulped, touched by your actions and because of how lucky he was to have you in his life.

He leaned down and pressed a soft kiss on your forehead.

"...that and I managed to also convince your manager to give you all a week off" you added on cockily, making Joon's jaw drop in disbelief.

"No way..." he muttered skeptically with wide eyes, making you smirk proudly.

"I guess even I can achieve the impossible" you said haughtily and Joon laughed so loud that tears pooled in his eyes.

He lifted you up ecstatically and drew you into a tight hug that had you squealing in surprise as he peppered kisses all over your face.
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A couple of hours later the other members tiptoed into the dark apartment, all 6 of them carefully making their way to Joon's room.

They quietly opened his door and saw the two of you cuddled in each other's arms; completely in deep sleep, making the guys chuckle amusedly before shutting the door once more.

They gave each other knowing looks and high fived silently before making their way to their separate bedrooms, excited about the one week of free time they had.

They grinned even wider when they recalled how their manager had called, telling them how insistent you were, asking everyday for him to give them all some time off.

Eventually their manager acquiesced, unable to argue with Namjoon's stubborn girlfriend any long.

The moment they entered their rooms however, they shook their heads in disbelief, slowly picking up one of the many cranes that were littered around their rooms too.

"Joon if you don't keep her close, one of us is definitely going to end up stealing her away from you..." Yoongi said out loud to himself with a wry chuckle.
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Hey loves!!

I hope you enjoy this surprise Namjoon update 😁😁😁

I made this as fluffy as possible.

If you'd like to know more about the legend of the paper cranes, google "Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes"
It's definitely worth reading about and it's deeply rooted with my Japanese heritage.

I hope you all enjoyed that and if you did, please vote for this chapter 😚🙏🏽

I hope you're all taking care of yourselves! ♥️♥️♥️