The year someone turns 18 they have the opportunity to be injected with a serum that will produce a soulmate mark somewhere on their body. This serum is costly and the procedure to get the injection is not covered by insurance.
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I sit down at one of the center cushions of the two couches first, letting them hash out who gets the two seats on either side of me. It ended up being a sort of first come first serve basis. Jimin practically dove to my right, on the other central cushion. Hobi shouldered his way in so he would end up on my left. The only person who didn't try to fight for a spot beside me was Namjoon, and I realized it was because he took a mediator role in the seat directly opposite me on the other couch.
Once we are all finally seated I find myself mentally stuck. "Sorry, I have a lot of things on my mind. I just don't know where to start." I fidget with my own fingers for a few seconds, as if the action would prompt me on what direction to take. "I guess the easiest place to start would be the fact that I've already been spotted. I'm not worried about that per se. But, I am concerned about what kind of actions we should take in public together. I know South Korea is a lot different with physical contact compared to what I am used to, and I am worried about acting out of turn."
"You're not wrong that the public views physical actions in public differently than the U.S., but our people aren't quite as outdated as you may think. When the serum was first introduced that opinion started to change a bit. We still are more conscious of how we act in public, but we don't restrain ourselves completely. Hand holding and occasional pecks are well within the realm of being socially acceptable." Namjoon explains.
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"So, building from that comment I guess the next thing I want to discuss is showing physical affection in front of each other. Does anyone have a problem with the idea of me showing physical affection to one of the others in front of you? If I were to kiss one of the others in front of you would it bother you?" This whole conversation makes me nervous. Something about this question in particular makes me want to physically squirm in my seat.
They all seem to think it over for a second. I may be waiting on pins and needles for the answer, but I am honestly thankful that they are heavily considering the question and how they should reply to it. Surprisingly Yoongi is the first to respond. "I don't think it would bother me. We are all your soulmates."
Jimin smiles at me. "I like the idea of you being loving with all of us."
