Main Characters - Age
Jeon Jeongguk - 24
Jeon Jungkook - 24
Kim Taehyung - 25
Jung Hoseok - 26
Kim Seokjin - 27
Kim Namjoon - 26
Min Yoongi - 26
Park Jimin - 25

Warnings
Angst
Smut
Sexy men
I'm American (explained below)
Drama
Mild language
SLOW burn
I wing these bad boys out chapter-by-chapter
This book is a PART TWO

I'm American meaning I do things by grade level, I have American football, I use dollars as currency, and some of the places mentioned WILL be American states, we love geography

This story is NOT right after high school. This book takes place six years later (from DT and where it was left off), after high school and college.

I DO NOT own BTS, BigHit, or any of the members. This is purely FICTIONAL; false and based on imagination. This story will be written in third person point of view.

PLEASE do not steal/take any of the ideas portrayed within this story. They are my ideas, my writing, my skills, etc.

And FINALLY, if you don't enjoy/like/wish to continue reading my story, then leave. I do not need your comments expressing your distaste, I do not need to know, and I really don't care.

E N J O Y

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Two weeks earlier~

     "So," Jimin breathed, a small smile on his plump lips as his eyes scanned over the younger adult. "Professional football player? Made it the NFL?"

Jeongguk shrugged lamely, folding his arms loosely over his broad chest. "Yeah, just worked out for me. I put in the effort and dedication." He spoke, the bright lights focused on him and Jimin, preparing them for the interview.

"It's nice seeing you, Gguk." Jimin said, flipping a few pages in his notepad to get to his pre-written out questions. "Really, glad I have the honor of interviewing you."

"Likewise." Was all Jeongguk mustered. "I'm glad to see you here." He added dryly. "Let's start."

Jimin looked to the cameraman, giving a nod to indicate he was ready to begin this interview with the professional football player for the Carolina Panthers.

They were currently sitting in a studio in North Carolina, United States. Jimin was specially invited to do Jeongguk's interview because he was Korean and Jeongguk made the request to speak in his native language since English is still a tad bit hard for him. It was just by luck that the two got each other.

The cameraman held up three fingers, counting down to one before he began to record.

"How has this journey to your career been? Transferring over to America?"

Jeongguk listened to the question, pushing his lips together in a taut line in thought. "It's been rough, I would say. Trying to learn English while also training for my games." He spoke, keeping his eyes emotionless.

"Oh, I'm sure. Could you see yourself doing anything different? Career-wise? Maybe a CEO, book writer?"

"Jimin, you know me. Does any of that sound like things I would be interested in?" Jeongguk teased but his face looked mean, bitter and sour.

Jimin's lips gaped, eyes locking with Jeongguk's. He forced a smile, shrugging. "People change, I wouldn't know if you found anymore hobbies." The journalist uttered, looking down at his notepad. "How's Jungkook doing? Still rocking the bowl cut he had in high school?"

Jeongguk found some humor in that, cracking a smile. "Well, he stopped going brown and it's not in a bowl cut anymore. He grew past that. We actually look like twins."

"You guys have always looked like twins." Jimin laughed, smiling warmly.

Jeongguk rolled his eyes playfully. "I guess you could say that."

"And, Tae, how's he?" Jimin asked, tilting his head. He was actually enjoying the conversation but the moment that question was asked, it was like every ounce of joy was ripped away from Jeongguk in a split second.

"I thought we were supposed to talk about my career and how it's been going for me." Jeongguk straightened his posture, tongue-in-his-cheek as he fiddled with his thumbs.

Jimin cocked a brow. "You answered about Jung-"

"Next question, Jimin." Jeongguk made a gesture to the aforementioned's notes, squaring his shoulders.

"Um, yeah . . . Sure, okay." Jimin pushed the ordeal to the side, flipping to the next page. "How was it being drafted to play for the Panthers? I'm sure nostalgic since you played for a Panther team in high school."

Jeongguk hesitantly nodded his head, taking his sweet ole time to give an answer. He sighed, rubbing his brow. "I'm sorry, can I get some water or something?" He inquired, pushing slightly off his seat.

One of the helpers on set handed the football player a bottle of lukewarm water. The said player sipping from that bottle of water he was just handed. More like chugging it down.

Jeongguk huffed, setting the drink beside his feet, letting some people touch up his hair and makeup to give him that effortlessly flawless look.

It was another countdown and then Jimin continued with is questions. They varied from how his life turned out to how football has been going on for him.

Some were a bit more detailed than others. Some responses required Jeongguk to go into a bit more depth than he initially wanted to.

But at the end of the day, he did his interview and it would be edited down to cut out scenes he specifically didn't want to be added in.

Jeongguk was on his way out of the building, the interview finally ending and he being able to catch a deep breath of fresh air until being stopped.

"Gguk, hey," Jimin appeared on his right side. "Um, I was wondering if you and Kook would want to meet up sometime? Seokjin got in contact with me and offered we all hang out. We're meeting back in Seoul so . . . I dunno. It's where majority of us live at so we figured it would be the easiest for us all to connect." He brought the idea to light, rocking on his heels with nervousness. "You guys don't need to come-"

"We'll think about it." Jeongguk cut him off, sparing him a glance. "I'll talk to Jungkook and ask if he wants to go." He added on with a softer tone. "Let me put my number in your phone so you can keep me updated and I can give you a definite answer when the time arrives."

Jimin was surprised but followed along anyways. He reached and pulled out his iPhone, unlocking it. Jimin handed it off to Jeongguk so the younger could make a contact for himself.

"How's Seokjin? Is he still with Namjoon?" Jeongguk asked, typing away his number into the elder man cellular device.

"He's great. He and Namjoon are still together, even married now. I told him it was a shame none of us were invited to the wedding but he said it was private and only for them to enjoy." Jimin replied.

"Ew," Jeongguk handed Jimin his phone back. "To think one of us married is actually ridiculous."

"No, I think you being a professional football player is ridiculous. You and Kook moved to America and never told any of us. You guys really did some big things." Jimin smiled, nudging Jeongguk's arm. "But hey, I'll text you. I have to hurry back to Korea. It was nice seeing you, Jeongguk."

"Yeah," the aforementioned nodded, looking down at his feet. "Nice seeing you again, too. I'll let you know if me and Kook are coming." He said.

The two went their own ways, Jimin back into the building to pack his things while Jeongguk got into his car to drive back to his house where he still lived with his twin brother, Jungkook.

Jeongguk rubbed his hand over his chest, feeling how fast his heartbeat was going. He was so anxious. Jeongguk desperately tried hard, he tried so hard and yet thing after thing just hit him in the face.

One after another.

This was going to be a rollercoaster no one could've prepared for.

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Author's Note:
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2. Be sure to read Double Trouble (pt. 1)
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