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                                                              Chapter 7: Codename H & J

The ghost supported his body by planting his palms besides Yoongi's head. His knees were trembling as he was on top of Yoongi's body. The boy on the floor stood emotionless, with his eyes closed. Yoongi breathed silently as his blonde bangs fell towards the side of his temple. Jungkook, still nervous, continued to sweat as Jieun watched with an annoyed look. His earrings continued to dangle from his ears as he stared at the boy below him. Jieun stared at the two boys in front of her and Jungkook could feel her pressuring aura affect him.

"He's sleeping so why are you nervous?!" Jieun said with an annoyed tone. "You're not gonna make love to him you sicko!" "H-hey don't call me a sicko!! This is my first time okay?!?" "Oh gosh, you're taking forever! Yoongi told you to be calm!! You're lucky he's a deep sleeper." "Errgh fine... what's that thing you always said to me..." Jieun looked at Jungkook in confusion as he motioned himself away from the sleeping boy. The ghost was now sitting down in front of Jieun, thinking about something. "Back in middle school, you always helped me with my problems and stuff. You always taught me some ways about how to be calm and something like that? Erm.." "I don't know what you mean by that," Jieun spoke softly. "Ah!" The ghost clapped his hands and said, "Okay. It was pretty basic advice. 'Take deep breaths and close your eyes!! Hold my hand if you need to!'" "H-hey you lied about that last part." "I'm not lying! If you want me to enter Yoongi's body, you need to help me. You said you would, anyways." Jungkook smirked and Jieun moved her head away, blushing.

“You always said holding hands was a good idea for support. But you always pushed Yoongi so I could hold his hands instead of yours.”

“Oh, good.” Jungkook looked disappointed and Jieun giggled.

"A-anyways! I’ll do it. Only because it’ll make you feel calm. Gimme." She took out both of her hands and Jungkook moved himself closer to her. Jieun could hear the ghost take deep breaths as he held her hand. It's cold.. Contrary to Jungkook, he felt warm. His hands were cold, but as he touched Jieun’s hands, he felt a warm feeling in his chest.

As he held her hand, Jieun examined the boy in front of her. He was pretty good looking, and it made her wonder how she became friends with such a guy. His skin was milky white just like her's and it seemed soft from Jieun's perspective. Jungkook's facial structure was pretty nice; his jawlines were slightly exposed and his temple was on the same level as his forehead. His eyebrows and hair was nicely kept; his lips looked soft and small, along with a semi-prominent yet flat nose. She continued to stare at the ghost as he closed his eyes, Have I really seen this guy before?

"Alright." Jungkook opened his eyes and found Jieun staring at him. He tilted his head and smirked once more, "Am I that handsome?" Erk!! Okay, gotta play it off.. "Nah, just wondering that you probably became a ghost because you're so conceited," Jieun scoffed. She then turned her head and released her hands away from the ghost so she could hide her bright red face. "Oh, how harsh! Anyways, I think I'm ready." Jungkook turned away from Jieun and inched closer to Yoongi, who was still sleeping. The ghost positioned himself above Yoongi and closed his eyes once more. His breath and the ghost's were now on the same beat until Yoongi woke up. Jieun's room still had the same atmosphere: calm and quiet. When the Yoongi woke up, she felt a chill run down through her spine. She stared at the awoken blonde boy who seemed emotionless. He sat upright, stared at Jieun and blinked several times. Yoongi looked at his palms then around the room; he figured out that someone was missing. Jungkook was now gone.

Jimin's daily routine of tracking down his brother seemed a bit off today; he couldn't find him anywhere. He knew that at this hour, during the weekends, Jungkook would be outside the neighborhood walking past the convenience store's glass windows. He know how much the ghost wanted to be in physical body so he often stared at the glass window, in hopes he could see his body, but he could never see his reflection. It was quite pitious, but the Reaper didn't say anything. Two tall men walked passed by the Reaper in the neighborhood, carrying a large amount of grocery bags. Despite the warm whether, one man was wearing an olive beanie while the other wore a blue baseball cap. The figure with the beanie spoke as he walked passed Jimin, "We can all have dinner at my place, if that's okay with your family?" The man with a baseball cap seemed excited but defeated after, "Sounds like a great idea! Wait, ah no. Can we do it the day after tomorrow? I'm working overnight at the company later." "Yeah, that's fine. I mean, you did earn us a bunch of money for them anyways. And we have plenty of food!! Jieun and Taehyung will be so happy!! We even have meat!! So exciting!" Namjoon watched his best friend dance while carrying several grocery bags as they walked through Hoseok's neighborhood. "Hey! You helped me out with that mixtape of yours. SockH? What the heck is that?! I laughed at your codename so much, geez!" The two men laughed and the fairy-colored hair man continued to speak, "Seriously, Hoseok! I couldn't break that code without that CD. Your codes always helped me." "SockH was a cool codename! Yours was JamNoobs, so that's weird! Anyways, you know I'd do anything for you, him, and my family." Hoseok flashed his bright smile and his best friend did the same. Upon hearing these familiar names, Jimin quickly followed these two men in the neighborhood. Jungkook mentioned these people before.. what are their connections with us?

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I’m particularly proud of my first fanfic based on my favorite artists!

I used real life events from IU’s life (hopefully you guys can tell where and when it occurred) and possible/realistic events that may have happened to Jungkook!

I don’t like using IU’s stage name but I had to use it a majority of the story because whenever Jungkook mentions her, he always says, “IU-Sunbaenim!” But I do end up using her real name towards the end!

((sorry kinda not sorry her current boyfriend isnt in this one lol))

Without further ado, here we go! Hope you guys enjoy reading!

JUNGKOOK was indeed, a well known fanboy for IU. He had supported IU since the beginning of her debut and was so proud of her once he watched her sing ‘Mia’ live on T.V. When harsh remarks could be heard such as, “pig,” “fat” or even “ugly,” Jungkook felt heartbroken. This person he looked up to was constantly had harsh words thrown at her. But as he watched IU continue to sing, he immediately knew he fell in love. Oh how brave she was! Oh how strong she was for not leaving the stage! Those were the traits he loved in a woman.

 But IU was quite young at that time, and Jungkook even younger than she was. So, what did 'love’ mean to him? 

Before discovering IU, he was an aspired singer and dancer. He had practiced everyday with his dancing skills and polished his vocal skills as well. He had even traveled outside the his home country to improve himself. When Jungkook had debuted and had been casted in his group, BTS, he felt refreshed and had one thing in mind, “IU sunbaenim, please wait for me!" 

 In every variety show his group was on, the hosts would often ask him the same questions, "Which girl group would you want to work with? Is there a person you look up to? Any person you would want to do a duet with?” The answer would always be the same:

 "I want to work with IU sunbaenim!!“ 

 But month after month, no interaction with IU. Performance after performance, still no IU. His group knew Jungkook liked her and supported him through his rough times. 

 "Maybe we aren’t quite well known yet?” Jungkook had asked his members.

 "Aish, you’re so innocent!“ Jimin laughed at their maknae. "We’re not super famous for every single person to recognize us. But we WILL become well known. Be patient!" 

 Namjoon could easily tell when Jungkook was in a pinch, whether it be dancing problems or maybe something in general like how to cope with such things. "Isn’t it too soon to for her to recognize you? Just wait!” When Namjoon smiled, his dimples were exposed. 

Years later, BTS became very popular. After countless performances, their group became acknowledged; and this time, Jungkook hoped IU would notice him. At the time IU had released her song, “The Red Shoes,” and her album, “The Modern Times,” Jungkook could not stop listening to it. He loved her voice and he loved the music that easily flowed with it. He loved her strong lyrics that had a deep meaning to it. He loved how she sang in her songs: the emotions could be easily felt and that reason itself made Jungkook emotional. Since this was the only music that had played for the whole day (and for weeks) all the members gradually got used to listening to it. Taehyung, especially, had grown to love it. 

 Because the duo loved listening and watching, “The Red Shoes,” Jungkook and Taehyung learned the choreo for it and had high hopes of one day showing it to IU. Other than that, everybody else knew every single lyric to the song. Namjoon, especially, knew it. 

 A little later, Jungkook and Taehyung received a letter stating that they were given the opportunity to host a small segment of a music show that would be broadcasted live with the one and only: IU. Their job was to start off the show segment and surprise the audience by introducing IU into the show. Jungkook was so nervous!! Would she notice him now that his group was popular? He often included how much he wanted to collab with her in talk shows in the radio and even on T.V. This was his chance.

“IU-sunbaenim!!” Jungkook was beaming with happiness. “IU-SUNBAENIM!!!” He shook the notice paper in the air as he jumped.

Taehyung, too, was excited. “Ooh, IU-sunbaenim!! Even if we only get to be on the small stage with her for awhile, it will sure be fun!” He had a huge smile on his face and he really looked liked a child, despite his age.

Seokjin, Namjoon, Yoongi, Hoseok and Jimin were especially happy for them. Once Jungkook had stopped jumping and Taehyung had stop giggling, they all tackled the duo and messed up their hairs. 

 "We get it, we get it! Lucky you!“ 

On the day of the show, the duo started off by recapping what had happened from the previous events and started speaking about artists that may appear in the show. IU was hiding behind a curtain that the men covered and Jungkook felt so nervous just to be even near her! So when Jungkook asked Taehyung, "And the mystery artist is..?” the curtain fell and revealed IU! Jungkook was bursting with happiness to see IU up close that he looked absolutely nervous on television. The trio continued to talk on the program and Taehyung offered to dance to her song, “The Red Shoes” before their segment ended. So when Jungkook and Taehyung danced a little, IU sang along and even danced with them. Jungkook was absolutely happy. Taehyung was obviously happy, too, for he had his child-like smile on his face throughout the whole segment. When Jungkook continued to talk to IU and looked her in the eye, he adverted his eyes seconds later because it was too overwhelming.

I looked at IU-sunbaenim’s eye!! IU-sunbaenim!!

IU, Taehyung and Jungkook said their good-byes and made poses a little later. Taehyung had his arms curved to make a heart near IU and Jungkook had his hands pointed to IU as if he was introducing her again. When the trio had left the stage, they bowed to each other.

 "Good job today!“ IU smiled. 

 "Y-yes!!” Jungkook could no longer look at her in eyes. He was just too nervous.

 "Yes IU-sunbaenim!!“ Taehyung bowed twice, still having his large smile on his face. 

 They all bowed to each other before they went their separate ways. "I-I..” Jungkook stammered. “That was really IU-sunbaenim!! I couldn’t even look her in the eyes!!”

 "Ah IU-sunbaenim even danced with us.. ah I like her so much!!“ 

 And the duo continued to fanboy as they reached their seats with the rest of their group members. 

Later in the show, IU was going against EXO to see whose song was more popular. The camera panned towards IU, who seemed too nervous. The camera then panned towards EXO who seemed too calm. Jungkook, on the other hand, knew it would be his sunbaenim to take the win home. He wanted to be next to IU but his group was positioned on the far left side of the stage, next to EXO. 

 When the results came out, confetti popped from the ceiling and it had revealed that IU had won. Kai and Lay from EXO had walked towards IU, congratulated her, bowed and left. Jungkook knew IU had hosted segments with Kai before, and even went on a show with both of them before. He hoped they were just acquaintances and nothing more. 

Jungkook and his members were able to bow towards IU once EXO had cleared the way. Taehyung and Jungkook bowed once more and shouted, "congrats!” to their sunbaenim so she could hear; and she did. She smiled at them and bowed. Before Jungkook left the stage, he saw Jonghyun walk towards IU with a bright and happy face. Jonghyun seemed the happiest when IU had won: he smiled and laughed as he threw confetti at her and even wrapped some on her head. When Jungkook saw this, he felt a little sting in his heart. He wanted to become closer to his sunbaenim. More than Jonghyun. When IU laughed along with him, Jungkook knew he absolutely wanted to have a better relationship with her. He wanted to be better than Jonghyun.

When IU performed her song, “The Red Shoes,” Jungkook was absolutely excited. This was a concert that had many artists perform in and BTS was included. His group and Jungkook had wiggled around their chairs, used plenty of hand motions and lip synced to IU’s song. They had obviously enjoyed it, but this time, Taehyung had enjoyed it the most.

 The next day, fancams were uploaded on the internet and BTS wasn’t the only male group singing along with IU. EXO and MBLAQ were obviously singing and wiggling in their chairs showing how interested they were in IU’s performance. 

Jungkook had felt a little rivalry between them; he wanted to be the only one for IU. He knew he had to do something. But what? 

On the day of her performance of Sogyeondong, Jungkook was waiting for IU in the backroom.

 "Maybe I’ll see IU-sunbaenim here?“ Jungkook constantly moved his head from left to right, hoping he wouldn’t miss seeing IU. 

 Taehyung wanted to see her too but he was awfully calm about it. "If not, then we can just watch her beautiful self on the stage." 

 But everyone knew that Jungkook wanted to see her so much. He secretly had a bouquet of flowers ready. White carnations weren’t just pretty and there was a deeper meaning to it. He had personally wanted to give her this before or after the performance. He unfortunately could not meet her before the performance so he went to find her preparation room after. He left a note for IU saying, "Sunbaenim, fighting! Your loyal Uaena of BTS.” Jungkook was debating whether he should have written his group name or not, but he wanted her to know that he was always there to support her. “No more standing behind as her shadow,” he thought. “I’m going to make her notice me." 

 When he sat with his group along with different artists, he witnessed Seunghoon giving IU a rose. Jungkook cringed at this. He whispered quietly as the crowd roared with applauses, "She’ll be happier with the bouquet I’ve given her." 

 That night, Jungkook was ready to sleep after a tiring day. He checked his phone once more to see if he had gotten any text messages from anyone, but sadly, none. He raised his phone in the air and continued to stare at it until he heard a knock. Hoseok opened the door to his room and look at Jungkook with calm eyes. He sat on his bed and said, "Waiting for a text message?”

Jungkook looked up at Hosoek with a defeated face. “Yeah.. you already know who it is. I doubt she even has my number." 

Hoseok suddenly had a large smile appear on his face and laughed. "Oh, you just wait. You can’t believe what Jin had to do for you. Namjoon couldn’t stop smiling when he had the chance to meet her.” He got up and left before Jungkook could say anything. 

 "Seokjin hyung and Namjoon hyung?“ 

He resumed to lift his phone in the air as he continued to wait for a text message. Before he had given up, his phone buzzed. "A message from Lee Jieun on LINE.. uh.. Jieun… AHHHH!!!” He jumped out of bed and stared at the message: 

 “Jungkook-ah! Thank you for the wonderful flowers today! I really appreciate it! Jin-ssi and Namjoon-ssi stopped me with their sweaty faces… it was really funny to see. They told me about the bouquet you all have given me back in the room because you were waiting for me! Hehe, sorry I couldn’t meet you beforehand. I asked for your LINE ID so I could express my gratitude! Namjoon-ssi couldn’t stop smiling when I had said that… haha! So here I am texting you! Good job on today’s performance and I look forward to your next performances!" 

 Jungkook was so excited that he slammed open his door, scaring the rest of the members in the room. His face was frozen: he had the largest smile they had seen. Jin looked at Namjoon and laughed. 

"I..IU SUNBAENIM!!!!!" 

Jungkook proceeded to dance and scream which ultimately made Hoseok and Taehyung to dance with him. 

 And that night, Jungkook knew he was one step closer to his sunbaenim. He decided to text her back: 

 "IU sunbaenim! I feel so honored for you to even text me! You’re such an inspirational person and I am proud to be your fanboy (haha ^_^;) ! The flowers was just a simple gift from us but I hope to give you something better. IU-sunbaenim, I love listening to your songs, I love them too much. I know you’re sleeping, but I do hope that one day when I become a better artist that we could produce a song together. Fighting, sunbaenim!!”

 Before Jungkook could sleep peacefully, he received another text from IU:

“Jieun is fine! Call me Jieun next time we meet! Thank you for always supporting me. I heard you’ve been supporting me since my debut! I sincerely thank you. And producing a song with you or even your group sounds good! We’ll see soon! Keep up the good work, Jungkook-ah!" 

 And with that message, Jungkook knew he would work harder than before for his sunbaenim. 

When IU sang "Friday” along with Mino from WINNER during one music progamme, Jungkook felt so envious. Why was he there? he wondered. Why couldn’t it be me? I’m sure I would’ve done better. “No matter,” He muttered. “I’ll be the one to sweep her away." 

Jungkook was determined to make his sunbaenim, his. 

But that was years ago. Today, it’s 2015. IU had recently released her self-produced mini album: Chat-Shire. Jungkook was so eager to listen to it and when he did, he fell in love once more. He even posted a screenshot of IU’s music on twitter just to show how much he adored her tracks. He even texted her to let her know how much he liked it:

 "Jieun-sunbaenim! I know a lot of people must have been talking about your new mini album to you and I guess I’m one of them! I really liked listening to 'The Shower’ and it’s just really nice. Sunbaenim, you’ve worked really hard and I just want to say good work! I do hope we get to collaborate on a song when you’re not exhausted!”

 Hours later, he received a reply:

 "Jungkook-ah! I cannot express how much appreciate it! With your voice, I’m sure a collab with you will become popular. Let’s see next time, yeah? Keep up the good work! Until then Jungkookie!“ 

 Jungkook blushed. And eventually screamed. "Jungkookie!!" 

For about 2 years after the release of their albums, the two have been constantly texting each other. They had gone out together several times whenever they weren’t busy. The duo talked about collaborating on a song and they were finally going to make it happen. 

During those two years, Jungkook had grown taller than Jieun. He had also become more handsome and mature. He vowed that he would become a better person to fit her needs and till then, he wanted her to acknowledge her. His members noticed this, and had become proud of their Jungkookie.

Jieun had praised Jungkook’s talent of writing lyrics when they finished producing the song. It had definitely fit the mood of their song which expressed a person’s unrequited love. Jungkook had felt like this song was the perfect one for him; this gave him a chance to express his feelings for her. So when they released their song, it instantly became popular. The voices of Jieun and Jungkook blended together nicely and their harmonization seemed so perfect. Jieun praised Jungkook so much to the point where Jungkook couldn’t stop blushing and couldn’t make eye contact with her. Although he was much taller and was much more mature than before, he felt like a little boy.

 Later in the week after the release of their song, she had invited BTS and her close friends for a celebration in a restaurant. Jungkook was obviously excited, and everyone in his group made fun of him for being an innocent, happy boy in love.

 When they had arrived in the restaurant, Jieun stood up from her seat and walked towards Jungkook’s group. They all bowed to Jieun and she did the same towards them. She then guided them to their table and she pointed at the seat next to her’s, "Jungkook-ah, sit next to me!” He felt overwhelmed, but of course, felt honored to be with her. Jungkook accepted Jieun’s request and sat next to her.

 Everybody in their table had fun; Jungkook could easily see that. Jieun and his group drank a lot and they constantly laughed together. It felt like introducing a girlfriend to a man’s family for the first time and that the girlfriend could easily get along with them. But Jieun wasn’t Jungkook’s girlfriend. At least not yet. 

 It was getting late and everybody decided to say their goodbye’s. They all left leaving Jungkook, Jieun and the rest of the group outside the restaurant.

 "Take Jieun-sunbaenim home, okay? We trust you, Kookie!“ Jimin giggled. 

 Out of everyone that had drank, Jungkook was the only sober person. Jieun could handle her drinks well and it seemed like she was just a little sober.

 "I-I!! Hyung!!” Jungkook stammered. He looked at Jieun, who seemed so pretty under the post light. Her face was glowing and when she smiled in confusion, Jungkook immediately blushed. When he turned around to see his hyungs, they had already disappeared.

 "It’s fine for me to walk you home, right?“ Jungkook said nervously. 

 "Ah, yes! Thank you for offering.” Jieun then linked her arms with Jungkook’s and smiled at him. He couldn’t help it anymore. He really wanted to make Jieun his girlfriend, his wife, and even his soul mate. 

 As they walked, his thoughts filled with Jieun, and only Jieun. He had flash backs of their outings before collaborating on the song and he smiled at the thought of it. Jieun was kind. Funny. Humble. Beautiful. Honest. Brave. In other words, she was perfect. Jungkook knew that tonight was the night. He wanted to let her know now. 

Jungkook’s and Jieun’s stomach both growled at simultaneously after walking for awhile. Jieun still had her arm linked with Jungkook and looked up at him while he looked down on her. They stared at each other for a moment and bursted into laughter. 

 "But we just ate!“ They said at the same time. 

 And so they stopped by the nearest convience store with Jungkook buying two noodles. They sat next to each other, closely in the table outside. He could feel the warmth of Jieun, which made him heat up even more. He was so nervous! The woman he loved was so close to him. 

They finished a little later and Jungkook couldn’t help it anymore. He didn’t care how unromantic confessing his love nearby a convience store was. He just wanted to express his feelings because he couldn’t hold it in anymore. When both of them were ready to leave the place, he stopped Jieun. 

 "IU sunbaenim. No.. just Jieun.” He breathed. 

He faced Jieun and looked her in her eye. She was no longer linking her arms with his, because now Jungkook was holding her hand. 

“I’m still young and I may not know a lot about love. I’m still learning and growing. I understand that you’re busy with work and I know that you put music first. But I hope that one day you’ll put me first, too. For the past years, I feel like we’ve gotten so much closer. Those lyrics for our song, I put all my heart into it. I know it’s about unrequited love, and I feel like there’s no point in expressing my emotions for a one sided relationship. But… my feelings for you are stronger than ever. So..Jieun, would you consider me, yours?”

 Jieun replied with a bewildered face. Her eyes were wide, but it’s as expected. She didn’t know someone close to her would confess today. Jungkook knew it would be awkward. He knew it wouldn’t end nicely. He knew. He really knew. 

“But..!! I know you might not accept me now, I know. I’m sorry for making this awkward. I just wanted to get my feelings out. I understand if you don’t accept my feelings now but.. Jieun… would you please wait for me? I’ll become better for you. Would you wait for me?" 

There was silence for a moment and Jungkook felt like he could faint from being so nervous. Before he could do so, Jieun cracked a smile. 

"Jungkook, you’re really cute. I like you a lot, don’t worry. I still want to get to know you more, I mean.. only if that’s fine? So Jungkook, please do the honor of waiting for me too." 

Jungkook felt so relieved. He was so happy that she understood his feelings for her and everything was just so right. He hugged her waist tightly while Jieun laughed and threw her arms around his shoulders. She had to tiptoe to hug him and Jungkook found this adorable. 

 Jieun managed to talk after having her face buried in his chest,"Jungkook..??" 

"J-Jieun!!” Jungkook pushed back and chest and made sure he could see her adorable face.

 "Next time you declare your love for me, let’s not go near a convience store!“ 

She giggled and Jungkook laughed.

 "Y-yes, I’m sorry!”

 The two continued to link their arms together until they reached Jieun’s home.

 "Thank you for tonight, Jungkook.“ 

She smiled and before she left, she kissed Jungkook’s cheek and said good night. He was so happy he could die. She was the one for him. He knew. Jungkook really knew. After all the years of chasing her, he knew he had finally caught up, and won her heart. 

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