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"Is she okay?" Seokjin asked Sehee in a whisper, watching the young woman going through a crisis. She had her hands on her head and was now crouching down, her head resting over her knees.

Sehee sighed. "Yes, she is just shocked." She turned towards her boyfriend, her face turning apologetic. "Why don't you take the food outside and explain to everyone that Aera will be joining us for the dinner?" Seokjin nodded, his eyes going towards the crouching woman, wanting to somehow comfort her but knowing it'd make things worse.

Just as he was about to pass from infront of her, she stood up, nearly missing from hitting the tray in Seokjin's hand.

Aera's finger pointed right at Seokjin's nose, making his eyes go wide while he leaned back to avoid her finger touching his precious face. Her whole demeanor was threatening as she looked at him seriously. "Kim Seokjin, my name is Lee Aera and the woman you are dating is my sister. You better keep her happy or I'm coming for your ass." Seokjin gulped, afraid and amazed at how fast her moods changed.

One moment the girl was distraught, the other, strong and the next second she was extremely sweet as she grinned, pulling her hand away and standing up straight. "It's really nice to finally meet you, Seokjin-shi and I hope we can be good friends."

"Ah, right. Yes. Sure." Seokjin muttered, frazzled with her behaviour as she went back to crouching as earlier, her head over her knees and her hands clutching her head. Seokjin couldn't help but turn around, his face comically confused. "What is wrong with her?"

Sehee snickered. "Ask me what isn't wrong with her." She watched Seokjin shaking his head, a small smile on his face as he went out of the kitchen.

"I seriously can't believe I screamed so shamelessly infront of BTS. I'm not a fan but they are still celebrities!" Aera rushed out, her eyes almost watery as she looked at the older woman. Sehee went towards her, crouching down infront of her she grabbed onto her shoulders firmly.

"Aera, it's completely fine. This is nothing big to freak out about." Sehee spoke with a gentle tone that always calmed her down, but not today. "Oh, there is a lot to freak out about. Look at my unmade hair. My jeans have paint all over them, this shirt is too tight and it's missing a decorative button and look!" Aera exclaimed, pulling the hem of the yellow shirt and putting two of her fingers through it.

"This hole is big enough for two of my fingers to go on a honeymoon!" She concluded, laughing at her own joke. But Sehee was having none of it. She pulled the girl's hand away and shook her by her shoulders.

"Come to your senses and stop being an idiot!" That made the glassy look in the younger girl's eyes to fade away, making Sehee internally sigh. "Now, listen to me. This shirt brings out all of your lovely curves. If you just tuck this shirt a little..." Sehee explained, pulling the girl to her feet and adjusting her clothes.
"You can't see the hole and these jeans? They look amazing and anyone can tell you are an artist just by looking at them and even if they can't, it's still fashionable and something different. And your hair? They are fine. Effortlessly tousled. You look beautiful, okay? Stop fretting about it."

Aera sighed, looking down at herself and seeing that it was indeed fine. She looked up, her lips stretched in a smile. "You know I love you, right?" Sehee patted her cheek fondly. "Yes, I know. Now if you are over your insecurities and embarrassment, help me take the food outside and introduce yourself to everyone."

"Yes, mam!" Aera saluted, making both the girls to break out giggling. Aera was still embarrassed with what just happened and totally not ready to meet Sehee's boyfriend and his friends but she could pretend to be unaffected and confident. For Sehee's sake.

The girls went out, both of them carrying trays full with mouth-watering food. Sehee walked infront of Aera, giving her a chance to scan the men sitting on two joined tables.

She watched Kim Seokjin animatedly tell one of his famous dad jokes, Park Jimin covering his face, laughter bubbling out of his plump lips, as he threw his body on Jeon Jungkook, who sat next to him unimpressed. On Seokjin's left hand side sat Kim Namjoon, looking completely done with whatever Seokjin had said, Jung Hosoek sitting beside him trying not to laugh too hard. Min Yoongi didn't look too impressed either but anyone could see the mirth in his eyes. Lastly, her gaze fell on Kim Taehyung and her smile immediately fell away as she realised, he was looking straight at her. His face was unsmiling, his eyes betraying none of what was going through his head.

Even though she had decided to be confident, she couldn't help but blush under his unwavering gaze because who wouldn't, when it was someone as handsome as Kim Taehyung staring at them.

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A/N:

I'm aware of the fact that I still have to describe how Aera looks but I promise you'll find out soon😉

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