2 Field Trip

Chapter 2 Field Trip

"Is this real? Is this really happening?!" Hyunju kept on alternately tugging at me while looking at me with puppy eyes and pinching and slapping her cheeks. "Byung Ho Oppa, please don't play with us like this. Eunjung and I have very weak hearts." The fangirls in us are certainly melting into puddles at what Byung Ho spilled.

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"Field trip?! What are we? Kids?!" was the immediate snide remark from Jin Ju eonnie. Sometimes I wonder if Hyunju and her are secretly sisters and they just don't wanna tell us. They are both excessive potty mouths.

Byung Ho oppa just slowly shook his head, laughing a little. I guess he expected that reaction from our leader. "Jess PDnim scored us a partnership with BigHit and she wants us to visit the company since we will be working closely with them, specially their idol producers."

Hyunju squealed so loud we all had to cover our ears and Jin Ju eonnie gave her a good smacking for it. "YAH! No need to make us all deaf!"

"Eunjung-ah! Eunjung-ah! EUNJUNG-AH!" I don't know how much louder she can get but I understand why she's being too ecstatic. We are both ARMY and we have been fans ever since pre-debut when BTS sunbaenim's still wore only black, white and gold clothes for music shows and they had these eye liners. And now, well, they are basically the biggest stars in the industry right now. Sold out shows wherever they go and daesangs here and there. Yep, I certainly get the excitement and I can't believe how I haven't fainted yet with this news.

It was Jin Ju eonnie's turn to be surprised. "W-wait, Oppa? Did you just say their 'IDOL PRODUCERS'? You don't mean SUGA, JHOPE and RM sunbaenim do you?"

Byung Ho Oppa slowly nodded and the next scream that rang from dorm was too disturbing that I think an emergency response team will be busting through our door any moment.

"Whoa! Jess PDnim really have some great connections huh? Us, scoring a tie-up with BigHit and now, we will be working with the best idols out there." Yuri was blank, like it hasn't really sunk in.

"I wonder if we will be seeing Jin-sunbaenim or V-sunbaenim." Yep, that's Sooyong-eonnie obviously smitten by the visuals of Bangtan.

"It's just an experiment though, just to see how you guys will be able to find your own niche and flavour. Jess PDnim wanted you guys to be able to stand out and make it out of this music industry alive and she thinks it's best for you to work with the best." Byung Ho oppa can't hide the grin on his face now. Maybe he's also excited to meet Bangtan. "We will brief everyone once we're at BigHit so that we don't have to repeat the information. Though, their schedules are tight, so make sure to make the most out of today. We might not be able to meet them in the next coming weeks because of the recent comeback."

Our heads were obviously still in cloud nine as Byung Ho oppa needed to clap his hands to get us moving again.

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And so, after about two hours of preparations and a few minutes of travel, here we are. I actually feel light headed already, my heart has been galloping a thousand miles per second since the surprise and right now my chest is becoming too constricted. I am too excited I just might punch someone right now.

"Girls, be in your best behavior today okay?" Byung Ho Oppa gently reminded.

"And keep your fangirling asses in control. We don't want them being scared of us." Jin Ju eonnie quipped but it was obvious she was also tireless, playing with her fingers.

"It will all go well, I'm sure. Let's just be ourselves. And Hyunju-ssi, Yuri-ssi, you guys behave okay? No rough housing here." Sooyong-eonnie was was full mother mode.

"Ne, Eomma." We all said in chorus.

Hyunju immediately took my hand as we left the van and I swear my bones would be crushed to a million pieces by the time we meet Bangtan.

"Do you think we'll be meeting all of them?" she sneaked a whisper as we bowed to the staff we met at the halls.

"Not sure. It will be grand if we meet all of them. They are packed with tours and shows, I don't even know how they are able to meet us today."

When I said, we are ARMY. We are dedicated ARMY. We have fancafe accounts which allow us the freedom to get updated. It's a bummer though that we haven't been to any fansigns, our schedules just won't permit it. I've never been to any fansign before being a trainee too, my parents would have rolled their eyes at how feeble my little dream of meeting an idol is and I hate it when they are unable to connect with me. Nevertheless, that did not stop me from being a fangirl.

Hyunju and I each have complete sets of albums and DVDs and a myriad of merch. We are also updated with their schedules and I know they have a number of shows coming up as part of the promotions for Love Yourself Her. My heart is swelling just by the fact that they are taking some time from their already hectic schedule to meet trainees like us and not only that, they will take up a role in our development as a group which is ballistic!

"I'm okay if not though, just seeing Hoseok-sunbaenim is a blessing." Just as she finished her statement we were ushered into a meeting room, a few people about Byung Ho oppa's age were sat around the table. I guess those will be some managers and producers here. A few faces were familiar though, Sejin-nim and Hobeom-nim. All of them smiled warmly towards us as Byung Ho oppa motioned for us to take the seats closest to us.

As we took our seats the CEO entered the room almost rushing if I may say. A bright smile on his face and I can't really help but see his uncanny resemblance to Anpanman, a cartoon character I grew up watching.

"Hello! Hello! I hope we didn't make you wait for too long?" He looked at us and I didn't realize I have been staring all this time.

"No Bang-sajangnim…" At that this the elder gave a resounding belly laugh, his eyes closing as he allowed himself the opportunity to laugh.

"No, no, Byung Ho-ssi, please call me PDnim, I don't really like those honorifics." Bang PDnim waved as he allowed our manager to recover.

"I, ye-yes ofcourse Bang PDnim. We actually just arrived, we are sorry for the short notice though. I understand you and Jess PDnim was just able to talk a few days before the boys came home." There was a worried look on Byung Ho oppa's face. Is he scared they will back out?

"Oh no, this is all okay. The boys are actually quite excited to work with you. It's the first time they will be mentoring others and eventhough, it's just really the producers that were initially invited the other four didn't want to be left out. Though, where are they? Sejin-ssi?"

And it was like Sejin-nim internally cursed the boys for being late but before he could answer we heard click of the door and my words would never be enough for what I saw next.

It was so surreal. Even in this meeting they decided to keep their official order in photos. Hoseok sunbaenim came in first and I swear I heard a little squeak coming from Hyunju's seat. She looked at me wide eyed while nudging her head to the front and I had to remind her that we weren't the only audience in the room. He was in denim shorts with a plain oversized white shirt. Balenciaga covering his feet. His little bag hooked onto his shorts. And he was literally like the sun, like it's so normal for him to smile from ear to ear.

Behind him was Jimin-sunbaenim. It's actually getting weirder everytime I say their name in my head with the honorific "sunbaenim" at the end. I was so used to calling them by their stage names. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that this day would come. So yeah, Jimin-sunbae seemed like he prepared for today. A pastel yellow button down long sleeved shirt with black slacks secured snuggly at his waist by a black belt. I am now seeing his Jimin paws in real life as his little hands poked through his sleeves. He looked ethereal as always.

I had to stop myself from squealing as my eyes landed on the King himself, the leader of Bangtan, RM-sunbaenim though I like to call him Namjoon-oppa. My ultimate bias. He looks like he lost pounds during the tour and the preparations for the recent comeback. His face is so much smaller than last I remembered, I already saw the pictures released as teasers but I didn't think he would look like this in real life. His fading peach hair held in place by a beanie. Match that with his killer dimples too. A simple grey shirt under a beige jacket, He also wore forest green cargo pants with classic vans adorning his feet, a small tan sling bag over his torso. He's ready to stroll the parks around Gangnam now. I know he was looking at us, at each of us but I can't find the courage to really look up. I don't want to embarrass myself by suddenly hiding behind my eonnies in case our eyes meet.

Ofcourse, who would not be captured by the Golden Maknae, Jungkook-sunbaenim. He started training around the same age Yuri did and I can't help but find quite a number of similarities between them. He had this cocky smile today, I wonder why. As per what was normal with Jungkook-sunbae, he had trainers all over plus the PUMA X BTS courtstars. I suddenly got quite conscious since me and Hyunju decided to wear ours to meet them and now I'm starting to think it's a bad idea.

Well, we can't really forget Jin-sunbaenim. I always thought that he and Namjoon-oppa were of the same height but I was definitely wrong. Looking at them filed in front made it was obvious that RM-sunbaenim is the tallest with Jin-sunbaenim coming in second. He now has the nickname "worldwide handsome", he looked so warm and welcoming in pictures but nothing could have prepared me for seeing him today. He wore casual clothes like Hoseok-sunbae but instead of shorts he had ripped colorwashed jeans with jordans adorning his feet. I have heard rumors about what he looks like in real life. They said his beauty is really too much to handle and I can clearly see that. If Namjoon-oppa was on the sexy end of being handsome, Jin-sunbae's handsomeness is on a scary level. Like you would wonder what God was thinking when he was making him.

Beside him was the total opposite of the clean look casual getup Jin-sunbaenim had. Yoongi-sunbaenim, my bias wrecker, was clad in all black. Black shirt, black ripped jeans, black dress shoes and a black bucket hat. I can only see from his nose down, his eyes which I so love hidden behind his hat. I wish I could see his eyes. I love it when they twinkle with happiness. And as if he knew I was staring, he suddenly smirked.

Then my eyes landed on the most beautiful person I have ever laid eyes on. Don't get me wrong, Jin-sunbaenim is beautiful but his beauty is on the cold side of aesthetics. Looking at Taehyung-sunbaenim sent ripples of warmth in my tummy, like he's a fairy or an angel. Wait, is he really wearing pajamas? I should've known. I laughed in my head as I marvelled at the beauty that is Kim Taehyung. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a price for being the most beautiful human on Earth. And he even had his favourite slip ons and wait. Wait! How can I miss that little fluffball? Is that really Yeontan? Oh my freak! We are even meeting the Yeontan today. The complete Bangtan family is really here.

Sejin-nim took everyone's attention by clearing his throat and watching Taehyung-sunbae, he looked like he was about to get scolded.

"Taehyung-ah, can't you leave Yeontannie somewhere? And really, pajamas? You're goin to meet ladies today Taetae-ah." To that Taehyung-oppa just gave his boxy smile and handed Yeontan to one of their assistants, waving to the little furball as he was whisked away.

"Sorry for that. Without further interruptions. Ddul! Set! Hello we are Bangtan Sonyeondan!" And like clockwork they bowed and flashed us with their smiles when they stood up.

"Thank you for that boys. Take your seats please." Bang PDnim instructed as he stood up from his. My life idols, my heroes are sitting opposite us and my palms are getting clammy from nerves. "Welcome everyone. I hope you're all comfortable. Refreshments will come soon so make sure you fill your tummies. I don't want you guys starving." PDnim smiled like how santa smiles and I can't help but reciprocate it.

"I know this is such short notice for everyone, most specially the girls." He looked kindly in our direction. I am starting to think PDnim knows we're also fans. Well who wouldn't really notice with the way we stare wishfully at them.

"I was only able to tell them a few hours ago." Byung Ho oppa shyly admitted. I heard laughter from the other end of the table and I recognize that deep timbre as Taehyung-sunbae.

"Oh so that's why they all look so shocked when they saw us come in. I hope you were atleast informed that you'll be seeing us?" He can really get quite talkative, huh?

"We were. It's just that we have never imagined that we would be meeting you, Bangtan, so soon. And to think that we will be working with you, even I as the leader haven't really grasped the idea yet. It all still feels like a dream." I am thankful for Jin Ju eonnie's courage. Always able to speak her mind. All we can do was nod in agreement, we really can't find the words to say at this point.

"At one point there, I thought they were gonna cry. I seriously thought we scared them or something. You guys are okay, right?" It was Jin-sunbae this time. He had a warm smile on his face now like how Sooyong-eonnie when she's really concerned for us.

"We a… we uhm… yeah, of-ofcourse. We're okay su-sun-sunbaenim." Eonnie caught herself too late, a full blush on her cheeks. I didn't know she stutters though. Hyunju winked at me then. Yeah, Sooyong-eonnie will never hear the end of this at home.

My whole body froze at the voice that came next. That manly voice can only come from no other than Yoongi-sunbae. I got too surprised that I wasn't able to stop my head as it turned. I was face to face with the Min Yoongi. He now had his bucket hat raised a little to show his face and why didn't I notice that black facemask on his chin earlier? He was looking straight at me, into my eyes, into my soul and I was just caught in those black orbs of his, the world muted around me. A warm blanket enveloping me like a nice summer morning. His lips were moving but I can't hear a thing until I felt a nudge on my rib and my little daydreaming ended.

I am not really sure if I was still dreaming or the room really fell silent. And why do I feel eyes on me? I looked at Jin Ju eonnie and she was pointing here and there with her lips. Was I supposed to say something?

"Hyung! I think you broke her." Came the cute yet husky tones of Jimin-sunbae.

"What? I didn't do anything, yet." I swear if Min Yoongi will smirk one more time, I will definitely sue him.

"I- uh- I…" Wow! Now I'm the one stuttering.

"It's okay babe. Nothing important. I was just playin." He finally ended, never taking off that goddamn smirk from his lips. I can hear giggles from across the room and even on my end of the table. Damn! I'm so stupid!How can I let myself get lost in him? How did I get myself into this mess?!

And after all the giggles and laughter has subsided, the elders proceeded with the discussion of the project. So this will be an experiment and both JG entertainment and BigHit entertainment are planning to layout the project to all small companies if it becomes successful. We will be attending both vocal and dance practice sessions when BTS is in the country and we will all be attending music production classes. By the end of the experimental stage, our group is expected to improve a lot in our performances and be debut ready while our sunbaes are expected to improve in fields they have opportunities on. Bang PDnim said maybe training with dongsaengs will challenge them more, as if they are not able to challenge themselves everyday. We will also be divided into 3 groups and by the end of the sessions, we should be able to produce a song which will hopefully be included in our debut album.

Training alongside our idols, our inspiration to work harder. I know I will learn a lot in all aspects but I'm afraid that the BTS sunbaes will serve as very big distractions. I just hope I can stop myself from drooling over them once the training sessions start.