Chapter 2 "I once hold a star" KSJ FF

Chapter 1: The Beginning of Us

Our story began when we crossed paths at the publishing company responsible for handling my work. We were meeting to discuss the "The Goodbye" novel project, where he expressed his interest in becoming an investor for its publication. This novel, spanning 160 chapters, was going to be a single-volume masterpiece, and he would even grace its cover. After the meeting, he invited us to grab coffee together. Just imagine, Kim Seokjin inviting me for coffee. It was a surreal moment.

With a warm smile, he began with the words "Annyeong," but I could sense a tinge of embarrassment in his demeanor.

Me: Hi *smiling

Jin: Author-nim, I apologize if I'm taking up too much of your time.

Me: No, it's okay. Don't worry.

Jin: Can I ask for your autograph on these two books? They're for my two friends. (in Korean)

Me: Of course. What are their names?

Jin: Min Suga and Kim Namjoon.

(Unbeknownst to him, tears welled up in my eyes.)

Me: Uhmm... Is it possible for me to return these to you tomorrow? I can have them autographed at my place.

Jin: Sure. I'll walk you home.

Me: Okay *smiling brightly* ^_^

------------ Conversation in Korean ------------

Jin: Do you also live here? *pointing at the apartment building where I reside.

Me: Yes, I just moved in yesterday.

Jin: I live on the 15th floor, 156A.

Me: Wait! I live on the 15th floor, 156B. It means our rooms are right across from each other.

(As we stood outside my room)

Jin: Ahh, author-nim, would you like to have dinner?

Me: It's embarrassing *my stomach growls*

Jin: I insist. *He pulled me into the room* Wait here.

I sat down on the sofa and noticed a large picture of BTS hanging on the wall. There were albums neatly arranged under the TV along with a light stick. A smile formed on my face as memories of the good times flooded my mind. I reminisced about the fan meeting I attended in 2022 when I was only 17 years old, just starting my journey as a writer. I had saved up to be able to join my friend in South Korea. I had held the hands of the seven men who were the embodiment of my dreams, and now I found myself sitting in the house of one.

Jin: Author-nim, dinner is ready! *he called out from the kitchen*

I made my way to the dining area and took a seat.

Me: Maye.

Jin: Huh?

Me: Call me Maye. Actually, I should be the one using honorifics since you're twelve years older than me.

Jin: But you're still a writer.

Me: I may not be holding a pen, Seokjin OPPA. *I emphasized the word "oppa"*

Jin: I understand, Maye-nim. Let's eat.

After dinner, we sat together in his living room, still at his place. MCountdown was airing on television.

Me: Do you miss being on stage?

Jin: Yes.

Me: Do you miss BTS?

Jin: Yes.

Me: Do you miss the Army?

Jin: Yes.

Me: Me too. ;

Jin: What?

Me: I miss BTS, seeing them on stage, sharing beautiful moments with the Army.

He glanced at me, captivated by my words.

Jin: You know?

Me: Yes. Who wouldn't know about Bangtan?

I turned off the TV.

Me: This may be awkward since we're business partners, but I need to do this.

I hurried to the side of the TV to retrieve a guitar. Looking at him with the eyes telling him if I can borrow the guitar.

I played "Stay Gold" and strummed the chords. I looked at him and noticed the confusion in his eyes, so I began singing, and he joined me.

I will never forget this moment. The sound of his sweet voice harmonizing with mine as we sang my favorite song, and the way his eyes sparkled while looking at me. In that instant, I felt like the happiest person in the entire world.