Chapter 13: Chase

The whole morning became a little fun for the younger members spent it with Mirae by playing games. She observed that the maknaes are really hyper every practice session. But when the clock's arm indicated that it's already ten o'clock, it's finally time for practice. Mirae let Hoseok to take the lead on executing the warm-up exercises while she prepares the sound system. When they're finally done, they let her know so that she could play the song that they will practice. Just like the usual, they're still mastering No More Dream and the other songs included in their album.

"Focus on the beat, everyone!" Mirae instructed as she watch their movement getting a little out of sync.

Though it's already draining to dance continuously for thirty minutes, their practice lasts almost the whole day. Every fifteen minutes, Mirae gives them a five minute water break and she also uses that time to educate a member about his performance. And after two hours of practicing, Mirae finally gave them permission to have their lunch break. 20 minutes munching and 40 minutes resting, that's their schedule. So when they started to spread around the room to get their towel and water bottles, Mirae took this chance to speak with Namjoon, which she really planned to do a while ago but was just interrupted by some circumstances. She first took her things with her and waited for some of the members to leave. Then, she walked over to where Namjoon is with a white marker and a photobook in her hand, and coughed a little to get his attention.

"Uh, hey." She uttered when Namjoon turned around to face her. "Can I have a minute with you? I just need to ask something." Mirae informed so he nodded.

"What is it?" He asked as he wipe his sweat on the nape.

"Can you please sign this with your autograph?" She smiled while handing the photobook from their debut album, looking like a child.

"M-My autograph?" Namjoon asked, feeling startled while pointing to himself.

"Yup. Please?" She requested, so Namjoon took the marker and photobook from her.

He stared at her for good ten seconds to make sure she is not getting possessed or what, for asking his autograph out of the blue. When he noticed that she is genuinely asking for that, he then rested the photobook on the wall to serve as a flat surface where he can stably write his signature. This is actually the first time that someone asked for his autograph. And in all honesty, Namjoon has been practicing his signature these days so that when they finally have their first fan meeting, he will be ready. Not wanting to ruin it, he tried to trace his signature in the air before writing it on the photobook. When he successfully did it, a smile formed on his lips while looking at it.

"Here you go, Mirae." He then handed it back to her, who took the items with a grin.

"Thanks!" She beamed and turned around as she was about to go.

"Wait," Namjoon called, she stopped and faced him with expecting eyes. "Why did you ask for my autograph?" He asked.

"Uh, for my collection?" She said with a shrug.

"Oh, is that so?" Namjoon queried, "Are you going to ask for theirs too?" He added and then realized that the rest of the members are already gone, which only leaves him and Mirae.

"Well, I personally like your rap style and you're the leader, so I thought of asking yours first." She replied, " And yes, I will ask for their autograph too." She nodded.

"Hm, I see." He hummed, "Well, are you going to the cafeteria too? Wanna go there together?" When Mirae nodded to his question, Namjoon then started to pick his things up.

Mirae waited for him and while she does, she checked the appliances plugged and made sure that they're unplugged. When Namjoon is done, they turned off the lights before leaving the practice room. As they walk to the cafeteria, nothing but silence circled the two. Namjoon suddenly remembered her dare this morning. She rapped his song and he haven't praised her at how good she was in rapping, so he took a little courage to speak to her.

"By the way," He inititated, earning Mirae's attention. "You did well in rapping a while ago. I didn't know you were listening to my songs. You like me that much, huh?" He smirked jokingly, making Mirae to judge him by looking at Namjoon from head to toe with a disgusted face.

"I didn't know you're that proud of yourself." She uttered as she roll her eyes, resulting for Namjoon to chuckle at her sassiness. "Stop laughing, bird's nest." She mocked, Namjoon paused and looked at her with a quirked brow.

"What did you just call me?" He said with his deep voice.

"Why? My friend said that your hair looks like a bird's nest." She replied nonchalantly, glancing at Namjoon only to see him protruding his jaw. "You should be 'Bird Monster' and not Rap Monster." She added, wanting to tease Namjoon with his hair.

"You're really making me mad, huh?" He whispered while glaring at her.

Mirae just laughed it off and continued walking without knowing that she left Namjoon, who stopped walking and is glaring at her back. When she finally noticed, she looked backed at him to see an angry bull ready to chase her.

"Oh boy...." She mumbled and started to run away.

"Hey! Come here!" Namjoon exclaimed as he chased her from behind.

It felt as if their adrenaline got activated and it made the two to disregard the exhaustion they had from the dance practice as they ran through the hall. Mirae checked her surroundings if there's a way to escape Namjoon but to her unfortunate situation, the only corner she could turn to is the way to the cafeteria and it's still a few meters away. The squeals of Mirae was heard and the two didn't mind if some of the staffs are watching them with amused chuckles leaving their mouths.

"Ah, stop chasing me, you long-legged man!" Mirae shrieked as she tried to run even faster when she saw Namjoon getting nearer.

"Then stop running, sassy brat!" Namjoon answered back and it's only a few feet until he can grab the handle of Mirae's backpack.

"Why will I stop if you're looking like a bull who would kill me?" She cried out loud and started to gain hope when she saw the sigh that leads to the cafeteria, so she quicken her pace.

Mirae quickly took a left turn and saw the door to the cafeteria. However, even if Mirae still ran with full speed, Namjoon successfully caught her by grabbing her bag. But the Namjoon's action was unstable that it made her to stumble back and bump him. Because of the impact, the two fell on the floor yet Namjoon was fast enough to engulf her in his arms that resulted for Mirae to land on top of him. A groan left Namjoon's mouth when his back hit the cold floor.

"Ugh, my back." He mumbled, eyes shut as the pain starts to struck him.

Recovering from the fall, Mirae opened her eyes and the sight of Namjoon in pain welcomed her. Worry started to exalt in her mind so she gently tapped his cheek, without even noticing their position.

"Oh no, are you okay?" She asked anxiously, "Namjoon, is your head okay?" She then checked Namjoon's head by caressing the back of it.

Namjoon slowly flickered his eyes open and was startled at how close their faces are. He saw how her eyes were filled of concern, her touch shows care, and how soft her voice is. She kept on speaking, but all of it suddenly seems gibberish to Namjoon.

"Hey! Are you still with me?" She asked and decided to slightly slap his face when he wasn't answering her.

Namjoon snapped out of his thoughts and later on realized their position. His arms are wrapped around her and she's on top of him.

"Mirae," He whispered, "Uh, I think w-we should...." He added and gulped nervously.

That's when Mirae finally acknowledged how they look like weirdos lying on the floor, so she she quickly pulled away and backed a little from Namjoon. "S-Sorry.... I didn't notice." She apologized, head lowered to hide now her crimson face.

"There you both are!" A voice suddenly exclaimed at the same time the door of the cafeteria opened, which took their attention. "I didn't know you two are a fan of lying on the floor." Seokjin joked, then walked over to help Namjoon and Mirae on standing up. "Let's go. We've been waiting for the two of you." He informed while motioning inside.

Namjoon and Mirae nodded as they walk beside Seokjin, still a little awkward after what happened. Little did they know that Seokjin witnessed them a while ago.

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