Saranghae (사 랑 해)

Chapter THIRTEEN

I slightly open my eyes to see Jimin looking at me, his lips formed into a small pout. His voice immediately changes from the unfamiliar deep voice, to a whiny, almost baby-sounding tone.

"I want cuddles too." He doesn't say anything else, already wrapping his arms around me. He angles his body a little, his arms wrapping around Taehyung as well. And from the low grunt from behind me, he probably did that so he could pinch Taehyung.

"Jae-Hwa! Jimin's pinching me!" Taehyung whines, unraveling one arm from me to pinch Jimin back.

"I was not! I saw something on your back and like a good friend, I took it off for you." Before Taehyung could answer back, another presence loomed over us, instantly quieting the two.

It was Jungkook.

He didn't say anything, just puffing out his cheeks and slightly opening his arms. I slightly nodded, not knowing what to say.

Jungkook took the last empty space on the side of me, his arms wrapping around all three of us. Suddenly I felt awkward in this position, the three men hugging me, not seeming like they planned to let go anytime soon. I became hyper-aware of my surroundings, realizing that even though we are hidden by the dozen bodyguards around us, we are still in a public place. I would feel terrible if I was the reason the boys got into a scandal when their career is starting to take off worldwide.

I luckily didn't have to think about it for too long because our flight was announced for boarding on the intercom. I wiggled out of the three boys' grasps, ignoring the whines from the three of them. I looked at the other members, seeing them already dragging their luggage together. I caught sight of Hoseok, who looked like he was trying to come towards my direction and a annoyed Yoongi, who was holding him by his shirt.

"I just wanted cuddles too!" Is what I thought I heard from him, not really sure from all the extra noise from all around us.

The entire process of boarding was a blur. I made sure to keep a distance from the members, reminding myself that I am a professional who is technically still at work. Friendly moments where the boundary between idol and manager is crossed can wait until the cameras are off. 

When we enter the plane, I look around for Sejin. After spotting him a few seats away from the members, I sit in the empty spot next to him. I make sure to slouch a little, so the members who were filming a vlog won't capture me in the video. 

It only took a few minutes of hearing the flight attendant's safety speech for me to fall asleep. It was better to fall asleep now anyway, in order to avoid most of the effects of jet lag.

Time skip brought to you by Jay's ability to sleep anywhere~

"Jae-Hwa?" A gentle voice interrupts me from my sleep. The voice was not enough to make me want to wake up, however, my mind drifting back to sleep. 

"Who's gonna wake her up?" Another voice chimes in, sounding just as tired as I feel.

"I'll do it!" 

"No! Move your hands from her face, Jimin!" A voice that I clearly recognize as Jungkook says. I feel a hand on my face, one that I assume belongs to Jimin, gently brushing my hair back. 

Someone smacks the hand away and I feel a flick on my forehead. My eyes immediately open, the drowsiness fading away. I look up with a glare at Jungkook, who I know is the cause of the  pain radiating from my head.

When he sees my stare, he gives me a half-hearted apology and walks towards the plane exit. I slowly stand up and stretch my limbs, ridding myself of the fatigue.

I notice the guys seem to be waiting for me to leave the plane first. They trail after me as I go to grab my luggage. It continues like this until I'm content that I have everything and leave the plane, the guys following close behind.