I woke up but did not want to open my eyes or move from the position I was in. I felt like I was surrounded by warmth and just wanted to burrow farther into the blankets and body that was holding me... wait body? I flung my eyes open and instantly recognized Jimin's room, quickly remembering the events of last night. I brought my wrist to my face so I could check my watch, moving slowly to try and not wake up Jimin. It was 7am. I let out a soft sigh and craned my neck to try and get a glimpse of Jimin who was curled up around my back. I only saw the fluff that was his hair, before feeling his arms tighten more around my stomach. I froze hearing him mumble something before he released me and rolled onto his back. I felt my mouth curve upward as I gazed at Jimin and watched his breathing even back out. How can someone just be so incredibly breath taking?

I shook my head to myself, before moving closer to him, propping myself up so that I could gaze down on his face. I brought my face down and landed a very gentle kiss on his lips because I didn't want to wake him up. I moved gently away and off the bed to go get changed so that I could hit the gym before the start of the day. I walked into the bathroom, not noticing that Jimin's eyes had opened, and his fingers grazed his lips before flipping over and burying his face into his pillow not believing that I had kissed him.

I changed quickly and made my way down to the gym, setting my alarm for 8:15am, giving myself an hour to workout. I started with a gentle jog before going into a run and then lifted weights, working my arms and shoulders. I didn't want to make them feel too much like Jello but I needed to work off my nerves. This was going to be my first job since getting my freedom. I worked out for an hour ending it all with a light stretch before feeling my smartwatch alarm going off on my wrist to let me know I needed to shower and get ready for work. I smiled to myself because this was going to the best job ever!

I ran up the stairs and into my room noticing people milling about already in the kitchen, causing me to hesitate in my doorway before shaking my head and telling myself I will see them after I get ready. I noticed the shower had already been used so knew Jimin was already up. I did my daily routine, got dressed and settled in front of my mirror to do my makeup. I went light and natural with a little extra accentuation of the eyes. I slipped on the little heeled booties and did a little twirl in the mirror checking myself out.

I did a little dance because I was happy with how I looked and boogied my way down the hallway before getting tackled from behind by Kookie. I squeaked but managed to keep my footing, as his arms snaked around my waist, and he walked in step with me with his head buried in my neck. I ruffled his hair as I walked into the pantry. I grabbed the protein powder I had picked up while I was out shopping and got my shaker cup and went to the fridge for my soy milk to mix it with. All the while I still had a Kookie glued to me.

"Kookie, you want to have a protein shake with me?" I asked shaking my shoulder to get him to lift his head. He finally detached himself from me and picked up my protein powder to read over the nutrition information and ingredients. I poured the soy milk into the cup and took the powder from Kookie, scooped out and poured the powder into the milk and then handed the closed protein container back to Kookie. I looked around at everyone else milling about but didn't see Yoongi up yet. I shook my cup thinking about being the one to wake him up, before noticing Kookie's hand stretched out to me. I looked over the contents in the cup making sure it had mixed well before handing it to Kookie. I turned and walked down the hallway to hunt down Yoongi.

"Drink it all if you like Kookie, I will make another one once I wake up sleepy head," I said as I glanced over my shoulder as I walked into the hallway.

"Sleepy head is already awake," Yoongi mumbled from right in front of me causing me to almost crash into his chest. I'm so going to have to start using my abilities 24/7 to ensure I was aware of who was close by. I didn't understand how some of them could move so quietly, or maybe I had let my guard down too much. I looked up at him and smiled at him, "Morning luv."

"Morning Kitten," he wrapped his arms around me and burrowed his head into my neck, leaning some of his weight against me. I gently stroked the back his head before he pulled back and gave me a peck on the lips. "I should have stayed in bed longer if I knew you were the one that was going to wake me up," he grumbled out causing me blush.

"Then we'd be late." The words just slipping out of my mouth before I covered my mouth with my hand surprised at myself. I cleared me throat as Yoongi seemed to be thoroughly entertained by my words. I pushed his good shoulder gently, feeling myself turning red as I returned back to the kitchen where I saw Kookie finishing up the shake. I took the empty cup from him and made myself a shake in it, shaking it a bit more vigorously than normal.

Yoongi kept grinning as everyone gathered in the kitchen and living room area. Some were munching on food while others were just lounging about waiting. I made my rounds giving Namjoon, Jin and Hobi pecks on the lips. I stood in front of Jimin tilting my head to the side wondering what to do. He smiled at me before wrapping one arm around my waist pulling me close so that he could lower his head to my ear and whisper, "I was awake."

I leaned back from his face in surprise, he cupped my face gently and tilted my chin so his lips could find mine. The kiss was soft, sweet and over way too quickly. I twirled away from him and tackled both Kookie and Tae who were standing next to each other. I hugged them both giving them a kiss on the cheek before turning at Namjoon's voice. "The van is here let's go."

I brought up the rear as I followed the boys out of the house and into the van. I sat in the front passenger seat before turning to look at them all. "Oh... if you guys are ever in an iffy situation or in danger and I am not there, think of me loudly... yell for me in your mind," I pointed at my head. "I will find you," I said making sure to make eye contact with each of them. "Does everyone understand?"

They nodded at my questions, so I turned back around my seat with my poker face on listening to the guys discuss what needs to be done. Game time...

5 hours later

I was now draped on the couch in their practice room bored out of my mind. What's the point in me being here at HQ? There was no threat here. All my paperwork was in order,  the schedules of the groups under the BigHit label and those partnered with BigHit were now also synced onto my calendar. I had a tour of the building, but heard that we would be moving into a new building in a year or so. I was also told that there was going to be a competition show next spring/summer to create a new idol group. It was all fascinating insider information and watching the guys practice and discuss their choreography for the first couple hours had been entertaining but now I was bored. 

'Should I try learning the choreo so that I could assist if anyone needs help later?' It was difficult but they seemed to pick it up quickly. I frowned, perhaps I should focus on my own abilities, those that were not my barrier. I needed to raise my energy levels, so that I wouldn't be so exhausted after switching between multiple powers for an extended period of time. I sighed and sat up putting my hand palm up in front of me. Not thinking much of what I was doing, I called up the fire from within me and watched the red flame dance in the palm of my hand. I made it swirl into a ball before crushing it with my hand. The smoke disappeared and I pursed my lips, thinking of water next. I made an orb and let it vibrate and sway with the music playing. I tossed it up and caught it in my other hand where I froze it. A perfect clear sphere of solid ice sat in the palm of my hand. I frowned, if I crushed it, I would make a mess. Dammit... I stood and left the practice room and went to the bathroom not even noticing that everyone had stopped what they were doing to watch me.

I crushed the sphere of ice over the sink, watching the pieces melt when suddenly I heard a voice cut through my mind. 'Y/N!' I jerked and looked around before diving into the center of my mind and focusing on where it came from. I tore out of the bathroom and ran down the hallway, darted down the stairs two floors before stopping in front of a door. I didn't sense anything out of the ordinary, so I knocked on the door. The door opened to reveal some people I did not recognize. "No way," one of them whispered out, causing me to raise an eyebrow.

I was confused until I heard screeches and shouts getting louder in the background. I immediately recognized Soobin's voice along with Huening Kai's laughter. "Soobin!" I yelled, recognizing the voice that had called to me mentally. I pushed the door open to view the chaos in front of me. I saw bodies stacked on top of his and realized he was at the bottom of a dog pile. I laughed at the sight in front of me. "YA! Y/N you should help me out not laugh! I thought we were friends," Soobin yelled out from the bottom of the pile as the other voices shouted out my name. They quickly got off Soobin and made their way to me. I gave hugs to the gentle giants while being lifted off my feet and twirled around multiple times. I threw my head back laughing at their shenanigans.

"First day of work Y/N?" Taehyun asked, causing me to nod.

"Bored?" Yeonjun asked swinging me around again. "Not anymore," I chuckled out. We chit chatted before the guys had to go back to recording one of their to-do episodes.

I looked at the boys in front of me, trying my absolute best not to laugh at their interactions with their staff and management. I would do anything to make sure these boys stayed safe and were always smiling and laughing. I glanced at Kai, instantly feeling myself softening for the youngest. MUST PROTECT is all I could think of.

I bowed and waved my goodbyes to everyone so I could make my way back to the practice room that my guys were in. I walked in and looked them all over, making eye contact with them in the mirror and further affirming to myself that I would do anything to protect them. 

A longer chapter, it just got away from me as I was writing and editing. :) Getting back into the groove of things. Drink water and take care of yourselves. Lots of love