Borahae (BTS reverse harem)✔️

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I meet Jiwoo at a studio in Gangnam and I'm instantly intimidated. Not only because I've never dreamt of modeling before but because this is far more than I expected. I thought it'd just be me, her, and a camera. Nope. Hair and makeup artists, several wardrobe assistants, and a photographer and his crew are waiting for me when I walk in.

"Violet!" Jiwoo exclaims. "Come in! Come in!"

We hug and she leads me deeper into the studio. It looks like there are outfits already pulled for me. And they're...wow. Absolutely gorgeous.

"I think you have beautiful legs and dresses look so good on you. Pretty, right?"

They are indeed very pretty and that only adds to my nerves. "Will I be able to fit them?" I worry.

"Of course!" she exclaims, sounding just like her brother. "All your size."

She ushers me into hair and makeup, and I only have a second to admire the crew's handiwork before I'm changing into the first dress. The photos are to showcase the fall and winter collections from her online store, so there are layers, boots, and lots of accessories. The a/c is on but the lights still make it warm. I don't know how the guys do this all the time and make it look so effortless.

"Wow! Great!" Jiwoo cheers as the photographer gives me direction. I have no idea what I'm doing. I just hope my inner Chandler Bing isn't peeking out.

After we've shot several photos of me in different outfits, she sends me back to hair and makeup, instructing the artists in Korean.

"What's going on?" I ask her, after I emerge with a much bolder eye look, luminous highlight, soft pink lips, and loose, full curls.

"These won't be for the store," she begins. "But for you. And the photographer thinks you are perfect for this."

She leads me to an outfit that's pulled for me. Well...outfit is a stretch. It's lingerie.

"Um, Jiwoo..."

"It's pretty and romantic, and will look gorgeous on you! No one will see them but you. You can throw them away if you want."

Reluctant, but a little excited, I give it a shot. The bustier is winter white with little pink details around the bodice and bottom hem. The bottoms are no more than a lace thong, but it's not as obscene as I initially expected once we add a sheer white robe and layer lots of pretty accessories like long pearl necklaces, bracelets, and rings. White thigh-high stockings and heels really set off the vibe. I feel very much like Madonna à la Like a Virgin. And honestly, I look super sexy.

However, when the crew pulls out an ornate chaise lounge for me to pose on, I clam up.

"Um, what do you want me to do?"

The photographer instructs me to drape my body over it while Jiwoo helps position my limbs. Still, I'm stiff. Looking sexy and acting sexy are two different things.

"Here. Drink this," she says, handing me a shot of Soju.

I figure it's 5 o'clock somewhere and down it, needing the liquid courage.

"Now, just pretend we aren't here. It's just you and...whoever you want."

She gives me a look. It must be weird to for her to help me activate my inner vixen while conjuring her brother. Even the other guys are probably like family to her. However, Jiwoo is so sweet and considerate to accept me as a part of their lives when most would have shunned me. I want to do well for her, as well as for myself and the guys.

The song changes, and I swear, it's kismet. It's one of my favorite BTS songs, a sexy, mellow vibe that instantly loosens me up. It's also the song that was playing when Hoseok caught me in his closet topless. I channel the feelings that I had that day, imagining the way he looked at me. Remembering the feel of the fabric as he draped it over my shoulders. Revisiting the overwhelming sensation of intense longing as I stood there and watched him walk away.