Love-expert sniping the heart
when you fall in it,
errday

-J hopes'Pov-

The Bangtan Boys were up early to go to rehearsals. They were all excited to meet the top 20 dance trainees. Today @ at 8 am, Sungdeuk and his instructors were very happy to start the two-week intensive training workshop.

Last night Jhope and his three members came a little late after they finished the auditions. He just excused himself and retreated to his room.

He couldn't settle into slumber. He was tossing and turning the whole night and reminiscing about the events of the previous day. He couldn't get the face of his soulmate out of his mind. Her sad and despondant face. She seems like a very introverted girl, opposite to him. He is extraversion and loud. She appears calm and serene. She's not sassy or brass like Dove.

He never felt so nervous going to the agency. The household was a little concerned about his quiet behavior. It's totally out of his character. He was always laughing. Suga and Taehyung were the moody ones, not their sunshine.

Jin and his girl were busy in the kitchen with a quick breakfast for the boys.

Jin felt the shift of his soulmates' emotions," "What's wrong, sweetheart?" He quickly embraces her into his arms.

She furrows her brows and looks at her soulmate's concerned face," I might be wrong, but something is severely bothering Hobi?"

Jin was looking outside the glass enclosure and saw Hobi leaning over the glass railing, looking at the cityscapes of Seoul. His face was solemn in a very concentrated mode. His arms stretched out over the railing.

"He looks worried...I wonder if he stresses about the release of his mixtape or his birthday in two days...Thinking about it...we need to plan."Jin starts grinning.

"Please, nothing embarrassing as what you guys did to Kookie.ARMY had a field day." His girl giggle.

Jin kisses her on the cheek, "I'll talk to him later, ok. We might over-analyze things."

She nodded and went into the patio counters and displayed the guys' breakfast food to help themselves. It's a mixture of Korean and Indian.From fruit to their favorite cereal smoothies.

Kimchi parathas

Banana and nut porridge

Korean BBQ tacos

Kimchi and sunny-side-up eggs.

The other soulmates will be coming this weekend to celebrate Jin's surprise party, and his soulmate was planning.

Yoongi still looks a bit tired and today is the trainees' first induction into SSungdeuk'srigorous trainee schedule.

The boys all sat around and looked excited and full of vitality. It will be an exciting day meeting and dancing with the 20 trainees. Ten of them might start rehearsing with them for the upcoming Love Yourself Tour.

"Hmm, this Kimchi paratha is so good, thanks, noona " Jungkook took a big bite on one of the flat goodness.

"Thanks, Kookie, eat up. You got a full schedule today?" Jin's girl is busy making J hopes favorite smoothie mixture.

Hope didn't have any appetite. His stomach was feeling weird again. His soul mark was slightly burning, and he was discreetly wincing.

"How's your tummy, Hobi? Could you keep your food in yesterday?" She asked, concerned, handing him his pineapple smoothie.

Jhope smile slightly," I only throw up twice, but I drank the ginger concoction. It helps my tummy to settle" he couldn't tell them that his tummy was unsettled because of the meeting of his soulmate. He is very healthy.

Yoongi was looking intensely at Hobi. His attitude is strange. He seems not only worried, but he is unnaturally quiet, almost ...sad. Jhope will release his mixtape in two weeks. Maybe the pre-release anxiety.

Jimin with excitement," O, Hyung, we can't wait for the release of your mixtape. You were going to rock the charts like Yoongi and Rm, don't worry. The whole world loves you."

Namjoon grins while finishing his porridge," After the release, just wait...The collaboration will stream in...You good, my brother...don't fret. Pdogg and the crew will make sure that tape makes waves."

Taehyung pats him on the back," We'll root for it. It can make the Billboards hot 200 charts. Your rapping is off the charts..."

Jhope revels in his members' encouragement, and he smiles widely, forgetting about his soulmate problems. He will forget her. Nobody must even know. He didn't dream or fantasize about her...nothing so, FATE is lenient.

But it was short-lived.

Namjoon furrows his brows," You need to apologize to that girl...You were a little too harsh with her...She was crying."

All the boys and Samiya turned their hears simultaneously bewildered at Hobi, and he never made girls cry. What happened?

"Say what?... Hobi made a girl cry?...are you sure you talked about our "I'm your hope...You my hope...I'm Jhope" that Jhope!!!" Jimin exclaimed wide-eyed while air quote on Hobi'favourite famous line to ARMY. Jhope just rolled his eyes while the rest of the boys snorts and snicker.

Jhope inwardly groans. Darn FATE!!!

"What happened?" Taehyung looked stunned. Hobi likes girls, and they liked him. His their sunshine, their hope.

Yoongi snorts," Someone told the poor girl to use the Bangtan studio restrooms, but she walked into Hobi and was our little Hyung stunned?" everyone looked concerned at Hobi's changing facial expression.

"Omg...Poor Hobi, you thought it was a saseang invasion." Samiya eyes are wide. She recalls how Hobi was stalked in one hotel by a saseang. He was rattled, and it added to his list of scariest things.

"Yeah, I was shocked...to see a stranger on our studio floor" Hobi shrugged while sipping on his refreshing smoothie. He doesn't want to disclose any further details. Let them think whatever they want to.

Namjoon grin with a deep, dimple smile," Gosh, but that girl had the most charming British accent. I loved it. I wish I could talk to her more, just to hear those posh words roll off her tongue."

Hobi inhaled sharply, and his heart started to constrict. He was feeling the first sensation of his eyes stinging. This bonding is starting to affect his daily life. It makes him over-emotional.

He quickly jumped up from his chair. The sudden noise made everybody jump at his sudden movement.

"Er...guys...excuse me...I'm feeling a little nauseous..."

He darts quickly to the long hallway down to his room around the corner. Open his door and closed it with a bang. He slipped down on his bedroom floor, panting. His heart was racing, and his soul mark was burning.

"O my gosh...please ....please stop!" he whispered to himself and leaned backward with his eyes tightly closed. He knows he can't sit there forever, and management will be here in no time. He stood up sluggishly and quickly went to the bathroom to rinse his flushed face.

He doesn't feel too well. He knows all these emotions might've been his soulmates. Really! What he'll. Is he going to be a plaque with an emotional rollercoaster ride that is not his? Just like Yoongi.

He hates the soulmate system. He looked in the mirror and hardened his eyes.

"There's no way in hell that I will activate this unwanted bond. She might be sexy and....and "stop it!" he scolded himself. He will not let him be drawn into a love web again, just to be suffocated to death.

There was a slight knock on his door.

"I'll be right there!" he shouts out from his bathroom. He quickly grabs his duffle bag with his rehearsal clothes and leaves the room, following after Jungkook.

Fearing what the day may bring...

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Akira pov

You couldn't sleep the previous night. The pain was your portion, the whole night. You stood up with a deep heaviness in your soul. You felt like crawling in a hole and hibernate for a thousand years.

A superstar rejected you. He hated you at first sight. What did you do to the universe to warrant such behavior? You could never dream that he would discard you from his presence. The emotions are still raw in your memory. They were forever engraved.

The pain in your heart was unbearable. You will not be able to face the day in his presence.

The twins found you with red eyes under the covers. You were shivering, and you don't know if it's the bond or if you're getting sick for real.

Keitaro sat next to you on your bed, and he was touching your forehead with the back of his hand.

"Oh,sis, you seem a bit peaky...are you coming down with the flu? Your eyes look a bit puffy...do you want me to do the grocery shopping? I spotted a supermarket last night. I could go...just let me know what we need..." He offered with a concerned look in his eyes.

You sniffed and sat up straight, "erm...I'm not sure if I'm getting ill...maybe it's the air quality...I'll start wearing a mask...no, just give me an hour to recover, then we can head out. What time is it?"

Just then, Kenichi came in with a cup of drinks. He ordered from the Starbucks and with massive muffins. You love the carrot cake flavor.

Kenichi grinned, "Don't fret, I got your iced coffee with caramel syrup. Kei, here's your salted caramel frappuccino, and I got the vanilla latte."

"Cheers Kei, you gonna be alright on your tod today? I reckon I won't be joining you again? Today you'll be hanging out with the rest of the lads," you nonchalantly remarked. It's probably best for you not to wind up Jhope anymore. He looked like he wanted to do you in. You took a bite of your muffin, savouring the taste, and took a sip of your coffee.

Kenichi widened his eyes, "Oh no, no, sis, you have to come. Sungdeuk said there are contracts and specific documents that you need to fill in. I'm underage...they need you there. Bang Pd wants it today. I wouldn't want to lose a spot if I made it into the official dance crew."

You fell back on the bed and groaned. You hate FATE...it will force you to activate the bond. It must drive your soulmate crazy.

"I'm really keen on having a bit of a snooze...can't they send it with you? I can sign it at home," you moaned. You really don't feel like going to Bighit.

Kenichi furrowed his brows, "They don't trust the underage dancers...they'll think I signed it myself or forged signatures...please Akira...sign quickly and then you and Ken can leave. When are your language classes?"

Keitaro smiled happily, "Next week, Monday for a full week. At least we will know how to converse naturally."

Kenichi jumped up, "Guys, it's almost time to leave. Sis, please...come sign the documents, and then you can go."

You threw the covers off with sudden force, "Alright...out of my room...let me quickly get ready. Get your stuff ready. Call an uber. It seems a little cooler today. I'm going to put a jacket on."."

The twins laughed and left the room. You quickly jumped into your shower and got yourself ready. You dressed in skinny blue jeans, your favorite grey uggs, a shirt, and your designer jacket.

You brushed your hair loosely over your shoulders, put mascara on, and a little light pink lipgloss.

You felt better and decide to be yourself. You'll eradicate all negativity, and you'll be joyful even if your heart is broken.

You grab your handbag and everything you'll need for Kenichi. The uber has been called. You still had time to made your bed and tidy up your room.

The twins were waiting for you cause your uber has arrived.

During your ride to Bighit, you felt your body became rigid. Your breath became irregular. Kenichi shows the security guard his card, and you went into the building. You were way behind them, dragging your feet, wishing to turn around and escape. Some early trainees smile at you and walk past you inside the building.

Kenichi is already in the warm foyer, while Keitaro was standing still and watching you with deep, furrowed brows. He wondered why you look like you going to the abattoir to be slaughtered?

""Kira, what's up?" He asks with concern, "are you feeling rough?"

You glance around outside the building entrance, hoping to disappear.

"Um...I need a bit of fresh air," you adjust your mask over your nose, hoping that if a certain someone sees you, they won't recognize you.

"Come on, you know the air ain't that fresh 'round here...we'll get used to it. I wanna catch a sight of the other members."He looks excited. Kenichi was flirting with the receptionist. She was just smirking. After you've signed in, you were following the other dancers to the third floor.
Some of them went into the elevators, and others took the stairs.

You told the twins to go so long you want to talk to the receptionist.

They nodded and followed the excited group. The underage ones' parents or guardians came with them. They looked super proud that their kids will be part of Bighit.

You asked the lady about the completion of the forms. She told you, you'll receive it on the third floor at the registration table. You smiled are just about to move to the elevator when a side door opened, bodyguards entered. Your heart sped up, and you knew your soulmate is coming.

The people and staff members present in the foyer were buzzing with excitement for having a glimpse of their superstars. You looked frantically around and quickly moved to the furthest part of the foyer and hid behind a big plant, and plopped down on a chair. You grabbed a magazine open it up, and almost cover your whole face to hide.

You don't know why you react like this.

Bodyguard, and then the boys' managers entered. One by one, the boys entered while some of those who spot them squeal and wave excitedly. The boys smile and wave with big smiles.

Jhope smile, but when he entered, he felt a painful tug in his heart. He discreetly looked around to spot his soulmate. He can feel her, she is here somewhere, but he couldn't see her among the people in the foyer...until he spots a figure sitting behind a big potplant...He instantly knows it's her, hiding or waiting for someone.

He couldn't ponder long because the bodyguards led them into a private elevator to the fourth floor first. The rap line wanted to first get to their studios to exchange into their dance rehearsal clothes. The maknae-line followed the Hyungs into their studios.

On the third floor, guardians were sitting around with clipboards to fill in the documents.

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You blew out your breath in relief and took two flights of stairs to the third floor.

There you saw a line of people sitting on chairs filling in the forms given by the interns.

You got to the table greet the rest of the interns.

Sol. I noticed you first, "Good morning Akira, how are you?"She greeted you cheerily in English, but she looked a little guilty, probably because of yesterday's incident.

Dove strutted in, well aware of the appreciating eyes that follow every movement. She looked stunning. Amid such beauty, you feel so insecure. This Dove is beautiful.

You decide just to ignore her. If it wasn't for her, you would've never met your soulmate and wouldn't have your heart broken into pieces.

She noticed you seated and busy filling out the forms. Dove heard through the grapevine that Jhope was so furious for one girl who accidentally went to their floor. They thought it was a saseang who got through to the boys, and bodyguard was stationed at the stairs and private elevators as from today.

Dove was smiling with inner content, and this girl will not have any chance with her Seoki. She won't tolerate other contenders for his heart. She took an empty seat next to her. She is pretty with very pale clear skin. But her eyebrows are too thick, according to Doves' observation, nothing special about this Jap.

"Hi, Akira...Hope you not mad at me...?" Dove spoke in English, and she looked at you with a guilty expression. You just frown, looking up to her. Mad...You were furious.

""Hello, Dove. Why did you direct me to the restricted floor when you're aware it wasn't permitted for staff members? "You seemed annoyed—the audacity of this girl.

Doves eyes widen, " I'm so sorry, Akira...The faulty restroom was on the second floor. I misinterpreted the message on my phone from my supervisor. I found out last night when two people came to ask me about the restroom on the second floor. I wanted to apologize to you, but you were already gone. I'm so sorry Akira...it must've been a huge shock to see the boys...so up close?" She looks at you to determine how your encounter was.

You simply nod, "Hmm... Jhope was furious. I've never been so frightened in my life... Suga and RM also inquired about who sent me to their floor?"

Dove's eyes widen, and she visibly gets paler, "Y...You didn't tell them...did you?...it was a genuine mistake Akira. I couldn't sleep last night knowing I've sent you into the lion's den...I didn't even have your number to call you?"

You were not one to hold grudges, so you smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I didn't inform them... so no need to fret." After reading the fine print three times, you signed the last page.

Dove looked around and whispered," How's Hobi, up close, I mean...do you like him?"

You glance up, wearing an emotionless expression, "He was too furious...for me to appreciate his appearance... but no, I don' stan him. I'm a Yoongi stan, but after yesterday, I'm unsure...?"

"I'm so sorry Akira So...er...Hobi is very wary for stalkers, good for you...just don't get your hopes up...Hobi er... might have a secret girlfriend...staff had their suspicions...I don't know why I am telling you this...but please keep it a secret. " she leans down on at you with a conspiring voice.

Your heart started to constrict again. If it's true, no wonder he hates you so much...you came to disrupt his secret relationship. You almost wanted to burst out crying, but you kept it in and just nodded at Dove, who looks at you with pity.

"I know it's shocking. Maybe the girl is his soulmate..."Dove chuckle. If Akira likes Jhope, she needs to suppress that tiny seed now and forever.

You couldn't bear it any longer, "Here are all the documents... Dove. I need the restroom now. Don't worry... I don't chase after celebrities... it's pointless. Ideally, I'd like to marry a doctor one day, if my soul mark permits it..."

You smiled pointedly and went to the restroom. In the stall, you just sat on the closed toilet seat to get your breathing under control...this is ridiculous.

Hobi has a girlfriend. Omg. Your soulmate already loves someone else. How on earth would you deal with losing your soulmate to another?

Your eyes started to tear up, and long streams were falling unapologetically from your pale cheeks. You were weeping all alone by yourself. Oh gosh! No!

You took out a wet wipe and your little mirror and tried to wipe off all the tears. Luckily your mascara was waterproof. Otherwise, you would've looked like a panda.

After a reasonable amount of time, you were out of the restroom...looking for a vending machine. You need a soda, and then you'll leave the twins and go home and order groceries online. Keitaro is allowed to watch his twin.

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The boys were intensely practicing; the 20 trainees were beyond excited when they meet the rest of the band.

Sungdeuk is relentless. Four of the official backup dancers came to dance with the band.

Kenichi was sitting with Afonso. They became good acquaintances. The group enjoyed Sungdeuks' previous eras choreographers.

They had a lot of fun learning and performing. "I need you."
It was such an iconic dance. The boys slew it. The trainees were in awe at the professionalism of the band. No wonder they are world classed.

During the break, Kenichi had the privilege to converse with two of Bts' backup dancers. They told them exciting snippets about the work ethic of the band. They said to them that the band is one of the most hard-working in kpop. They will practice the song steps and knew it in five days, practice it for a month to perfect it, and rehearse than twelve hours a day for shows or concerts.

Keitaro was dumbstruck. They looked in awe at the group who went out for a lunch break.

They found out that the group is highly focused. When it's time for practice, they don't play around. They are calm and focus. That is how professional they are-the trainees' admiration for Bangtan soar. The back dancers told them their life changed dramatically. They are paid well, and the perks of traveling to different continents and they individually became famous.

Keitaro hopes that Akira is ok relaxing in the hallway. The trainees learned more difficult steps with Sungdeuk.

They can't wait to learn if they made the cut into the excellent backup crew.

Meanwhile...

You found a vending machine on the far side on the second floor. You were so glad that it was near few offices and not in scary hallways.

You took out a note, contemplating what to snack on. You don't know what the snacks' names say and just choose a random snack to try out. You hope it tastes nice. You were so excited to see famous brands of sodas. You saw Sprite and almost jump in delight. You bought one and some shrimp snacks.

You bought two more packets and sodas for the twins for later. You know there's a cafeteria in the building, but your not that hungry.

You placed the snacks in your bag, and suddenly you felt a sudden pull from your heart. You too afraid to lift your eyes, but FATE made you. A few feet from you, you see your soulmate in all of his glory in front of you. Your eyes met, and you felt how the blood drained from Your face. Jhope looks stoic, but you can sense the emotional turmoil in his demeanor. You stare unashamedly at him...he is boiling hot! But he is not yours...will never be. Your heart started to thump painfully in your chest at just the thought of him and someone else.

You look around, but you're cornered. You had to pass him. Next to you was an office. The hallway was empty. You grimace...great.

Fear truck into your heart. Is this side also restricted? You had the worse luck in Seoul.

Jhope was staring at you. He notices everything about you. You are beautiful but- No.

Your eyes were looking frantically around for an escape.

He wanted to come and get a Sprite. He was shocked When He notice you had a Sprite grabbed next to your chest. You have his taste in sodas...what else! Both your hearts were beating.

Jhope knew he had to end this once and for all.

" Can we talk?" He asked with a calm voice.

Your eyes widen. What now? Didn't he say what he needed to say? You got the message. Loud and clear.

"W..what?"You stammer it out.

Jhope sigh with a bit of frustration," I said...can we talk?" He gestured with his hands to an office on his right.

You nod and drag your feet to him. Your heart was beating non-stop in his presence. He is so intimidating from nearby. He's very tall, and your head reaches his shoulders.

You went into the office. He came after you, walked over, and stood a few meters away from you to prevent any accidentally  activation by touching you.

He looked at you with an undefined emotion in his eyes.

" I don't want this Soulbound...I don't need it in my life!" he says with bitterness.

You looked at him with deep sadness, " I didn't choose it either but...but what do you expect me to do? I'm not magical. even if I could...I cannot wish it away...we half- bonded, Jhope...why are you doing this to me?"

He lifts his eyes heavenward in frustration.
" you don't get it, do you?... I Jung Hoseok, refused to acknowledge this crap."

When you noticed the light fading in J-Hope's eyes, you swallowed hard, attempting to hold back tears.

"I'm sorry, but I refuse to let the system dictate whom I should love... or interfere with my choice. I alone will determine who I'll love... and I don't love you – so snap out of your daydream," he bitterly declares with profound disgust...

With every word he uttered, J-hope broke your heart in million shards for the second time, but this time the damage will be irreparable.

Turning your back on him, you quietly whisper with a visible sob in your voice," I know...if my birth parents didn't want me...why should I expect you, my soulmate, to want me."

You quickly escaped from his sight.

"Hey! " he calls you to a standstill. You didn't turn around. You feel how your heart started to constrict, and you force yourself to look back at him, trying to suppress the tears.

"I get it, Jung Hoseok! Yes, you hate me...You don't want to activate our bond because you a coward."You spat out. Your sick of this...You are sick of his nasty attitude.

"Hey, who the hell gives you the right talking to me like that!" He looks livid for such disrespect from a younger female. The bond is starting to affect your emotions.

"Oh gosh! Jhope, get from your Flippen high horse...I know I'm not your type. Yes, you are the amazing Jhope. Love by millions of ARMY's worldwide. The center of every tween's dream. Yes, you are famous...y...You were right ...What you need is someone that is like you, world-famous," your eyes look suddenly depleted from raging fire to cold embers," You don't need me...because you are scared that if we had to activate our bond, you might lose all those amazing feelings you still have for your girlfriend. You're still so much in love with her...I...I never had a chance from the beginning" your voice is void from any emotion.

Jhope furrowed his brow, stunned to speechless. You were fiery in anger...and then your demeanor and voice changed to a deep sadness filled with agony. Where did you get that info from?

"What...where...did- ?" He croak it out. You stopped him.

" I always dreamt about just loving you, my soulmate...be there for you...I would never hurt you as you hurt me...twice. You...You were my ultimate bias. Jung Hoseok."You look at him with tearful eyes " I was a new ARMY, but right now, I'm so jealous of your ARMY because you love them more ...than your soulmate... I instead wish I never laid eyes on you...I hope you all the success, and I pray that you will experience the love you deserve...goodbye, Jhope. Have an amazing life!!!"

You quickly ran out of the door without turning back. You inhaled deeply and tried to make your face relaxed. You took out your soda and took big gulps of it. But you could feel the emotions busy working against you.

Around the corner, you bumped into a figure. Dove. You sigh...

Dove looks at you questionably about what you are doing so far away from the third floor. Before she could open her mouth, Jhope came around the turn. He stopped in his tracks when he saw his ex-girlfriend and his ex-soulmate.

You locked eyes for the last time, with unparalleled longing in the eyes of each other. Dove looked at Jhope and back to you, as your eyes became emotionless.

You looked at Dove and said with a detached voice, " Excuse me...I need to leave."

You turned around and Sprint out of their sight...

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Jhope was speechless. He couldn't understand what just happened. He rejected his soulmate, and she accepted it. The pain in his heart started to increase. His eyes were still fix on the door where you ran out...

Oh, gosh!

He quickly got life on his feet and ran after you. What did she mean about her birth parents, his girlfriend? What girlfriend?

She was an ARMY. He was her ultimate bias. She's right. She'll get more love as an ARMY from him than affection as a soulmate...

He devastated her. He crashed and broke his soulmate. My Gawd!!!

He came around the corner, and then their eyes locked. The bond started to push forward, like an enemy that wants to devour him. You couldn't look away from each other. He didn't even notice Dove that stood with a stunned expression. It was only he and his soulmate that exist that very moment.

But that magical eye contact didn't last long as his soulmate shook her head and quickly turned around and Sprint away.

Dove touched his arm with pure fear for what she just witness, "Seoki?"

He looks down at her as if he sees her for the very first time," Just leave me alone, Dove!"

He abruptly passed by Dove and walked swiftly back to the studio, leaving a shell-shocked girl behind.

A/N: another update for my Daydreamers...I hope you like this chapter. Thank you to everybody who stan Jhope and love his journey.

Yes, I know he is a bit stupid when it comes to his soulmate. Hopefully, he will come around.

Questions: Any thoughts about Dove's next move?...what do you think is racing through her mind right now?