Chapter 72

Namjoon helps me into the car and follows me in, Yoongi and Lori are in the same car as us meaning the other 5 are in the 2nd car right behind us. Just before we close our door we hear raised voices and a little commotion. Joon gets back out to see what is happening and I hear Jungkook say to him "I can't come, there is no way I can be around her looking like that and stay away from her, it's going to be too hard for me".

It was not my intention to make him or anyone feel uncomfortable. I feel bad now. The dress is definitely a show stopper, it's practically see through. It is mainly mesh, but has tighter knit and darker parts across my nipples and my pelvic area, has a few beads and sequins dotted over it to make it sparkle and is quite short. It does have long sleeves though! I have put black tape on my nipples and I am wearing a string thong so it's just skin on show, but it looks as though it's driving him crazy. Namjoon replies "look, I have been behaving ridiculously, I can't expect Aimee or you and Jimin to act differently because I have an issue. The fact that you all said you would step away from your friendships shows me that you care and that I really don't have anything to worry about. Let's just have a good time tonight, no stress and just enjoy each other. Come on, get in the car brother".

Jungkook agrees, Namjoon jumps back into our car and we set off. "Are you sure you are going to be ok with me dancing with them, and laughing with them?" I ask him. He places his hand on my knee and replies "I have to be. I can't allow you to punish yourself and change who you are and who you have relationships with because of my jealousy and self doubt. That's not fair. I need to work through it. I promise I will tell you if anything really gets to me and we can discuss it, that ok with you?" I nod. This is a good sign. Maybe he has turned a corner already.

The car ride is fun, we talk like normal couples on a double date, looking forward to having some fun and dancing, a few drinks and checking out this venue. It's being opened by a well known promoter in Japan, a man that has sway with booking larger venues and helped broker the deals with the Kyocera concerts. He is called Min Jun-Seo and the club is called 'vitality'. It will have different music styles each night it's open, but for the launch they are doing a mixture of new and old, East and West. The guest list is mainly well known people in Japan, but apparently there may be some American stars and perhaps a few other idols from Korea, but we won't know until we arrive.

There is to be a red carpet and welcome drinks from 8pm with ticket holders being given entry from 10pm and it's supposed to be open until 3am! We have been told we will have a VIP area, but I am ok with mingling with "normal" people. I think it will make the night more authentic. Lori and I used to love going to clubs in London, we spent time in Ministry, Fabric, Koko which was formerly the Camden Palace and Aquarium regularly all to listen to different styles of music. We never entered on a red carpet though, and it's probably best we don't leave here tonight in quite the manner we used to exit the clubs in London. The press would love that! Big Hit probably wouldn't.

Our car is first to pull up and Namjoon being leader is to get out first. Even before the car has stopped there are flashes popping off everywhere. The car door opens and there is a huge roar of voices all screaming his name. He waves and smiles but then dips to help me out of the car. I do so with my dignity intact and we hold hands and smile and wave together. I hear people screaming my name too, I think it's press wanting me to pose for them. I turn towards the voices and wave and then do my best pose, hand on hip for the photographers all the while holding on to him. He comes close behind and presses himself against my arse, wrapping his arms around my waist, and I let him because of the cameras. I said I would be as 'normal' as possible and if this event was 3 days ago, this is how we would have been with each other.

Yoongi and Lori step out of the car to the same loud roars and flashes. I glance back at my best friend who looks absolutely stunning. The dress she has on is such a gorgeous colour and really suits her skin tone. It sits off of her shoulders, no sleeves and has a very subtle v neck line showing a little cleavage, it cinches in at her middle and has a peplum around her waist to create the look of larger hips and the skirt hugs her legs and stops mid thigh. The material looks like silk but it isn't, I'm not sure what it is but it shimmers in the light and changes the tone of the aubergine colour every time she moves. She has gone for subtle and grown up sexiness, I on the other hand have been a little more blatant, some might say trampy. I don't care though, I think I look great and that's all that matters.

We head up to the entrance as the 'single' boys from the band get out of the car to yet more screaming. A lot of this is from the mass of fans taking up the side walk, along with the press of course who want that perfect shot. Jungkook calls Namjoon and Yoongi back for a full group shot and Lori and I stand and watch them work it. They really are masters of 'flirt through the lens' which when their fans see these pictures will be very pleasing to them.

Namjoon took my advice and is wearing the outfit I told him would look great. He does look amazing in black, but I wish he was blonde right now. I love that colour on him, and although this dark silvery grey is nice it's not bright enough for me. Yoongi is also wearing black but his suit has a very feint dark purple stripe on it matching Lori's dress. Tae is wearing a bright red suit with black shirt, Jin is wearing black trousers, a white shirt and a coral coloured blazer, Hobi is wearing a bright yellow suit with white shirt, Jimin is wearing black trousers a white shirt and a green blazer and Jungkook is wearing a light grey suit with white shirt. They all look so smart and handsome. The suits are so well fit, tight trousers showing off nice peachy bums and strong legs and the shirts are fitted to their torsos too. Army will be very happy with these outfits no doubt.

Once they are all happy that enough photos have been taken and they have waved at enough fans they head towards us and we are shown in by one of the organisers, our own security following behind. Immediately in the doors is a large room, waiters and waitresses wandering around with Champagne and hors d'oeuvres on little silver trays and people mingling. The lighting is soft, the decor very modern, lots of glass and mirrors, silver and white with blocks of stronger colours on the walls and dark wood flooring. To the back of the room is a huge central staircase that feeds off to the left and right as the main room is upstairs. It's closed off at the moment, the organisers obviously wanting people to converse for a while.

"Do you know anyone that is here already?" I ask Namjoon. We are standing close and he has his arm around my waist, fingers stroking my hip bone. He keenly surveys the room and stops at the far corner, his face drops and he goes pale. "What's wrong?" I ask trying to find whoever or whatever has caused this reaction in him. I focus in on the area his head is facing and see a familiar smug smile returning my gaze. There stood with a group of other journalists is Eunjoo.