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MAR. 13 (9:30 p.m.)
jeon jungkook added kim taehyung, park jimin, jung hoseok, min yoongi, kim namjoon, and kim seokjin to a new chat
jeon jungkook named the chat "let chaos reign"
jeon jungkook: hey hyungs!!!
min yoongi: the fuck is this jungkook
min yoongi: we already have a group chat
kim namjoon: yea jungkook what's this for?
jeon jungkook: well
jeon jungkook: our other group chat is all professional and boring
jeon jungkook: like our manager hyungs are in it with us and all we do is talk about the band and schedule stuff
jeon jungkook: i thought we needed a chat where it was just us so we don't have to be formal and we can talk about whatever we want
kim taehyung: …
kim taehyung: GENIUS
kim taehyung: literally why didn't we think of this before
jeon jungkook: idk good question
jeon jungkook: but what matters is that it exists now
jeon jungkook: and now we can bond as a group even when we're not together!!
kim seokjin: omg yes
kim seokjin: i am all about team bonding
park jimin: same
park jimin: plus like
park jimin: i love our managers and all
park jimin: but goddamn i hate fucking censoring myself in that chat
jung hoseok: fucking retweet so hard
park jimin: omg this is gonna be amazing
kim taehyung: so much gossip is going to happen
jung hoseok: much gossip
jung hoseok: very shenanigans
kim taehyung: AND MEMES YES
kim taehyung: the manager hyungs would never understand
kim namjoon: kids these days
kim seokjin: shut it joon
kim seokjin: i am older than you
kim seokjin: if anyone here is allowed to not group themselves with the kids it's me
kim seokjin: and i 100% support chaotic meme shenanigans and gossiping
kim namjoon: i swear
kim namjoon: y'all are so lucky i'm the leader of this group or we wouldn't have made it past debut you're all such children
jeon jungkook: you love us though
kim namjoon: ugh
kim namjoon: dammit you're right
jeon jungkook: <3 <3 <3
jeon jungkook changed name to belovedmaknae
kim taehyung: wow conceited much
belovedmaknae: well namjoon did just admit he loved us so i'm not lying there is someone who loves me
kim taehyung: fine
kim taehyung: guess i'll give you that
belovedmaknae: you all should change your names for this chat too in the spirit of being fun and unprofessional!!
kim seokjin changed name to worldwidehandsome
worldwidehandsome: now i can finally go by my real identity
kim taehyung: honestly is this self-obsession day or something
kim taehyung: did i miss the memo?
kim taehyung: cause it seems like everyone is just hella conceited today
park jimin changed name to sexythighs
sexythighs: you can't silence the truth tae
worldwidehandsome: i mean he's not wrong
belovedmaknae: ^^^
kim taehyung: you're all ridiculous
sexythighs: stop holding such a grudge against us for appreciating our own beauty, talent, and lovability
worldwidehandsome: yea chill your feud
belovedmaknae: calm your squabble
sexythighs: end this controversy
worldwidehandsome: cease your vendetta
kim taehyung changed name to vforvendetta
vforvendetta: never
vforvendetta: (y'all know i love you and think you're beautiful)
vforvendetta: (but)
vforvendetta: i never back down fight me
kim namjoon: see you're all kids idk how i deal with this
belovedmaknae: we've already covered that it's cause you love us
kim namjoon: ugh
belovedmaknae: change your name hyung! join the clubbbbb
kim namjoon: ugh
kim namjoon changed name to thematureone
belovedmaknae: lame
thematureone: deal with it
jung hoseok: damn you walk away from the chat for two minutes and everyone's changed their identities
jung hoseok: i feel left out
jung hoseok changed name to j-hoe
j-hoe: now i can embrace my true self
vforvendetta: LMAOOO
belovedmaknae: hyung what
worldwidehandsome: DON'T CORRUPT OUR PURE MAKNAE HOBI
worldwidehandsome: (but also lol i love it)
belovedmaknae: i'm not THAT pure jin
worldwidehandsome: shhhhh
worldwidehandsome: i just need to pretend i did my job as your hyung
belovedmaknae: ok whatever you need hyung
worldwidehandsome: thank you i do need that
min yoongi: what the fuck
min yoongi: everyone is being so weird today
min yoongi: i can already sense that this chat is going to be unnecessarily dramatic
belovedmaknae: no
belovedmaknae: yoongi-hyung you love us
j-hoe: he definitely does
j-hoe: he just has an image to uphold so he pretends he's hard but really he's soft af
j-hoe: yoongi-hyung is super sweet in reality <3
worldwidehandsome: this is true
worldwidehandsome: min yoongi is quite possibly one of the softest people i know
min yoongi: this is false
min yoongi: everyone be quiet i'm trying to work on a new song
min yoongi: you know, doing my JOB
vforvendetta: shhhhh
vforvendetta: we've been working all day it's time for a break
min yoongi: i can't help when inspiration hits
j-hoe: believe me i know
j-hoe: this man comes home so damn late and he's always waking me up with his loud self
j-hoe: smh how am i expected to get my beauty sleep???
min yoongi: it doesn't matter how much sleep you get you still won't be beautiful
j-hoe: ...
j-hoe: shut it you know you think i'm hot
min yoongi: ...
min yoongi: not answering that
worldwidehandsome: DON'T LISTEN TO HIM HOBI YOU ARE GORGEOUS
worldwidehandsome: NOT ME LEVEL GORGEOUS BUT STILL GORGEOUS
j-hoe: thanks jin love you
vforvendetta: wow jin did you just use an insult against hobi to compliment yourself
vforvendetta: i told you the level of narcissism in this group is off the charts
sexythighs: hey don't go grouping us all with him
vforvendetta: yeah says the one whose name is literally 'sexythighs'
sexythighs: ...
sexythighs: touché
belovedmaknae: OH
belovedmaknae: YOONGI-HYUNG
belovedmaknae: HYUNG
min yoongi: ...
min yoongi: what jungkook
belovedmaknae: YOU HAVE TO CHANGE YOUR NAME TOO
belovedmaknae: YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WITH A BORING NAME
min yoongi: ...
min yoongi: are you calling my name boring?
belovedmaknae: ...uhhh
belovedmaknae: that's not what i meant and you know it
belovedmaknae: c’mon hyung you gotta join in on the funnnn
vforvendetta: yeah hyung!!
j-hoe: this is a FREE SPACE
j-hoe: where we all are allowed to be as wild as we want
j-hoe: gotta get into the spirit of things yoongi!
belovedmaknae: WAIT
belovedmaknae: does that mean i don't have to call you all hyung in here?!?!?!?!
sexythighs: ...
sexythighs: jungkook you never call me hyung
belovedmaknae: shhhhh you don't count jimin
belovedmaknae: i mean everyone else duh
sexythighs: the DISRESPECT WOW
thematureone: damn ouch
thematureone: but to answer your question jungkook i wouldn't mind if you didn't cause it is an informal chat after all
belovedmaknae: YESSS
thematureone: that also goes for everyone else younger than me
vforvendetta: LITT
vforvendetta: i also do not need to be called hyung
vforvendetta: but also jungkook forgets to call me hyung almost as often as he forgets to call jimin hyung so
sexythighs: why me
sexythighs: ugh since it seems like i don't get my respect anyway i guess i'll consent to this
worldwidehandsome: i'm fine with it! casual's more fun anyway
j-hoe: obvs i'm ok with it
j-hoe: FREEDOM
min yoongi: you all are weak
min yoongi: weak for Jungkook's charms
belovedmaknae: YOONGI-HYUNG
sexythighs: JOIN THE FRIVOLITY
j-hoe: DO IT HOE
min yoongi: says the one with 'hoe' in his name
j-hoe: at least i can admit it proudly
min yoongi: is that really something to be proud of though?
j-hoe: yes
j-hoe: yes it is
worldwidehandsome: as long as you stay safe hobi
j-hoe: always!
worldwidehandsome: then yea i support ya
j-hoe: i knew you were always my favorite
sexythighs: HEY I SUPPORT YOU TOO
j-hoe: love you too jimin <3
sexythighs: <3 <3 <3
min yoongi: hoseok you're not even a hoe though
min yoongi: ...
min yoongi: right?
j-hoe: uhhh
j-hoe: why is that suddenly so important to you?
min yoongi: ...
min yoongi: nevermind.
belovedmaknae: IDK WHAT'S GOING ON
belovedmaknae: BUT STOP CHANGING THE TOPIC
belovedmaknae: YOONGI-HYUNG PLEASEEE
belovedmaknae: PLEASEEEE
belovedmaknae: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
min yoongi: ... you are really persistent jungkook
belovedmaknae: i just want us all to have a fun place to chat when we're not with each other
belovedmaknae: is that too much to ask?
belovedmaknae: and it won't be complete if you aren't being fun too :(
j-hoe: oh damn he's bringing out the sad face
j-hoe: how can you do this to our poor sweet maknae??
min yoongi: easy i'm not weak like the rest of you
j-hoe: hmmmmm
j-hoe: Jiminie, ask him
sexythighs: okay!
sexythighs: yoongi-hyung! please change your name and let us be casual with you!
sexythighs: it would be really fun
sexythighs: pretty please???
min yoongi: ...
min yoongi: fine.
min yoongi changed name to imnotweak
imnotweak: there.
imnotweak: happy now?
sexythighs: yay yes yoongi!
imnotweak: good.
j-hoe: uhhh
j-hoe: that name tho lol
imnotweak: what about it?
imnotweak: it's true you're all weak for jungkook and i'm not
worldwidehandsome: ...
thematureone: ...
vforvendetta: ...
j-hoe: ...for jungkook mhmmm
thematureone: who's gonna break it to him?
j-hoe: not me lol it's too funny
worldwidehandsome: i agree
sexythighs: break what to him?
sexythighs: i don't know what's going on
belovedmaknae: i'm confused too
j-hoe: man it just got funnier
worldwidehandsome: i'm dead
thematureone: it's true he just fell on the floor laughing
sexythighs: ????
sexythighs: did i miss something??
j-hoe: jimin we love you
sexythighs: i love you too?
sexythighs: yoongi do you know what they're talking about?
imnotweak: no idea.
imnotweak: but they never make sense anyway
j-hoe: suuuree yoongi
j-hoe: have fun being strong over there
worldwidehandsome: i can't it's too much
MAR. 13 (10:30 p.m.)
private chat: hobi and yoongi
yoongi: ??
hobi: what?
yoongi: so?
yoongi: are you gonna explain to me why you made your name j-hoe?
yoongi: i mean
yoongi: are you really sleeping around a lot?
yoongi: i guess i thought...
yoongi: idk.
yoongi: nvm just forget it
hobi: shit
hobi: shit yoongi
hobi: i didn't even think of how you might take it
yoongi: you didn't think I'd think it meant something?
hobi: NO
hobi: SHIT NO
hobi: that's not what i meant shit
hobi: i mean the name
hobi: that was just a joke since it's a perfect play on words with my name
hobi: i didn't think you'd take it literally
hobi: but i should've thought about that
hobi: considering yesterday...
yoongi: oh.
yoongi: so um
yoongi: speaking of yesterday...
yoongi: did that
yoongi: i mean was that
yoongi: ugh idk i'm bad at this
yoongi: didthatkissmeansomethingtoyoufuck
hobi: ...
hobi: yes.
yoongi: ???
hobi: yes. that kiss did mean something to me. i-
hobi: fuck
hobi: i like you a lot yoongi.
hobi: and yesterday when we were working on that song together idk
hobi: the lyrics were so powerful and i was just struck by how fucking fantastic you are
hobi: like shit
hobi: you really are a fucking genius
hobi: you're an amazing rapper, a talented musician, and a downright incredible songwriter
hobi: i couldn't fucking keep it in anymore
hobi: so i kissed you.
hobi: i'm sorry that i ran away and haven't talked to you since
hobi: but i was so worried you'd hate me.
hobi: i'm so sorry yoongi.
hobi: we can just forget that it ever happened and that i said any of this and go back to normal
hobi: i don't want to lose you, please.
yoongi: no.
hobi: fuck shit fuck
hobi: i'm so fucking sorry fuck
yoongi: no that's not what i meant.
hobi: ???
yoongi: i mean no, i don't want to forget that it ever happened.
yoongi: because i...
yoongi: fuck
yoongi: hoseok i care about you
yoongi: like more than a friend should.
yoongi: I've wanted to kiss you like that for way too long.
hobi: shit. are you fucking with me right now?
yoongi: i wouldn't joke about something like this.
hobi: oh my god. so uh
hobi: does this change things then?
hobi: for us?
yoongi: ...
yoongi: do you want it to?
hobi: ...yes.
hobi: i mean - only if you do too.
yoongi: i do.
hobi: REALLY??
hobi: YES THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE
hobi: CAN I CALL YOU MY BOYFRIEND NOW????
yoongi: hahah you're cute.
yoongi: and yes
hobi: HE SAID I'M CUTE OH MY GOD
hobi: uh
hobi: i mean, i'm calm
yoongi: no you're not and i'm 100% okay with that
hobi: fuck you're perfect
yoongi: <3
MAR. 13 (11:00 p.m.)
group chat: "let chaos reign"
j-hoe changed name to j-loyal
worldwidehandsome: lol what
j-loyal: I've recently had a change of heart
j-loyal: i'm a changed man <3
APRIL 4 (6:00 p.m.)
group chat: "let chaos reign"
vforvendetta: YOU GUYS
vforvendetta: GUESS WHAT
vforvendetta: AHHHHH
belovedmaknae: WHAT IS IT TAE???
sexythighs: WHAT?
sexythighs: TELL US!!
imnotweak: the suspense is truly killing me.
vforvendetta: ok rude i can literally taste your sarcasm
vforvendetta: BUT
vforvendetta: I WILL NOT LET YOU RUIN THE HAPPY
vforvendetta: I JUST GOT OFFERED A LEAD ROLE IN A NEW DRAMA!
belovedmaknae: AHHHHHHDHSHFKLFS
belovedmaknae: YES TAE I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!
vforvendetta: THANK YOU!!
worldwidehandsome: that's amazing tae! when do you start filming?
vforvendetta: well they want me to come do a test reading of the script next week, and then after that they'll tell me for sure if I've got the part
belovedmaknae: that's so cool tae i'm so proud of you <3
vforvendetta: aww thanks kook that means a lot :)
belovedmaknae: :)
worldwidehandsome: you two are cute
vforvendetta: uh thanks?
belovedmaknae: we know
worldwidehandsome: mhmmm
worldwidehandsome: anyways tae, that is pretty awesome, hope it all goes well for you!
vforvendetta: me too ahhh
vforvendetta: it would be so cool
vforvendetta: plus the other protagonist is gonna be Lee Jong-suk!!!!
j-loyal: NO WAY
j-loyal: I'M SO JEALOUS
vforvendetta: SAME I'M LITERALLY JEALOUS OF MY POTENTIAL FUTURE SELF
imnotweak: that...
imnotweak: makes no sense
vforvendetta: SHUSH IT DOES
imnotweak: ...i give up.
vforvendetta: it would be so cool to work with him
vforvendetta: AND i'm pretty sure his character is my character’s best friend!!
j-loyal: WHOA
sexythighs: damn that's awesome
sexythighs: wish i was a triple threat too tae D:
belovedmaknae: oohh that has a nice ring to it
belovedmaknae: "triple threat tae"
belovedmaknae: watch out ladies and gentlemen, kim taehyung can dance, sing AND act amazingly
vforvendetta: lol
vforvendetta: i do like the sound of that
vforvendetta changed name to triplethreattae
triplethreattae: but also you guys are all talented af so shh
triplethreattae: there's literally no one in this group who's not insanely talented
j-loyal: well i mean...
j-loyal: have you seen namjoon dance or is that just me?
sexythighs: LMAO
thematureone: okay ouch
sexythighs: sick burn
worldwidehandsome: hahahh need some ice joon?
thematureone: be quiet jin you're just as bad as me
worldwidehandsome: that's a lie
worldwidehandsome: in fact
worldwidehandsome: to everyone who's at home rn i'm pulling up a video compilation of Joon’s best dance fails in the lounge
worldwidehandsome: and making popcorn
sexythighs: I'M SO THERE
j-loyal: I'LL BRING CHOCOLATE
belovedmaknae: IT'S A PARTY YAY
triplethreattae: damn i feel like i'm missing out
imnotweak: i don't.
thematureone: i feel so disrespected
thematureone: yoongi is the only one who supports me
imnotweak: oh no i agree with them
imnotweak: it just sounds like way too much socialization and energy
imnotweak: and I’d rather just chill in my studio and work on my rap
thematureone: wow
thematureone: the betrayal is off the charts
worldwidehandsome: it's not betrayal
worldwidehandsome: it's just the truth
worldwidehandsome: and it's only cause you dared to say i was bad at dancing
j-loyal: smh joon you should know better than to annoy jin
thematureone: damn you're right
worldwidehandsome: :) i'm a menace when i want to be
worldwidehandsome: and you all love me for it
j-loyal: true
triplethreattae: true
belovedmaknae: true
sexythighs: true
thematureone: ...fine, true
worldwidehandsome: :) <3
worldwidehandsome: but fr joon, tae, and yoongi
worldwidehandsome: get home soon let's have some team bonding over embarrassing youtube compilations of ourselves
j-loyal: i am so down for this
worldwidehandsome: next up - 'when rap monster breaks everything'
thematureone: THIS IS BULLYING
imnotweak: lol
belovedmaknae: careful hyung he's got 'bts suga archery fail' on queue
imnotweak: ...namjoon let's go home we need to end this abuse
thematureone: omw
thematureone: y'all better watch out
worldwidehandsome: we're not scared of you
worldwidehandsome: THE TRUTH CANNOT BE SILENCED
imnotweak: you're a bitch
worldwidehandsome: love you too yoongi <3
APRIL 12 (10:00 a.m.)
private chat: kookie and tae
kookie: hey tae!
kookie: are you excited for your script reading today???
kookie: cause i am :)
tae: aw thanks kook :)
tae: anD YES
tae: OF COURSE
tae: i'm also slightly freaking out
tae: like what if they realize asking me was a mistake
tae: and then they're like "oh sorry we're gonna go with someone else cause YOU SUCK"
tae: and then i'll cry
tae: and then bighit will be disappointed
tae: and i'll get kicked out of bts
tae: and then i'll be living on the streets
tae: cold
tae: alone
tae: starving
kookie: omg TAE STOP
kookie: YOU'RE GONNA BE AMAZING OKAY
kookie: come on, you're THE kim taehyung
kookie: they'd be crazy not to want you
tae: awwww you're so nice kookie
tae: but also
tae: ahhh idk
kookie: look tae, they wouldn't have asked you if they didn't think you'd be perfect for the role.
kookie: they already know they want you, the script reading is just to confirm everything and also mostly to see how the other actors interact with you and gauge chemistry or whatever.
kookie: literally it would take a damn disaster for them to take the role away from you
kookie: and the odds of that happening are extremely low.
tae: OMG DON'T JINX IT JEON JUNGKOOK
kookie: taeeeee
kookie: relaxxxxxxx
kookie: you know you're gonna do well
kookie: i know you're gonna do well
kookie: everyone else knows you're gonna do well
kookie: hell i bet Lee Jong-suk is shaking in his boots right now
kookie: like he’s about to have to read a script alongside THE kim taehyung
tae: STOPPPPP
tae: NOT EVENNN
tae: that's me that's what I'M feeling rn about HIM
tae: HE'S a professional actor
tae: i'm a K-pop idol - my job is singing, not acting
tae: this is not my home turf
tae: but it's his
tae: ugh what if i embarrass myself
kookie: you won't tae.
tae: how can you sound so sure about it?
kookie: because i know you.
kookie: i know how fucking talented you are, tae.
kookie: there's no way you won't go in there and fucking kill it.
tae: ...
tae: ugh kookie you're literally the best
tae: i might cry
tae: honestly i'm so glad you're my best friend idk what i would do without you in my life
tae: <3
kookie: lol i know you'd probably die without me
tae: you're probably not wrong lmao
tae: but seriously
tae: thank you i needed to hear that
kookie: anytime, tae.
kookie: now go kill that reading!
kookie: show Lee Jong-suk who's boss!!!!
tae: HELL YEA
tae: FUCKING WATCH ME
kookie: THERE'S MY CONFIDENT TAE AHH
kookie: GOOD LUCK <3
APRIL 13 (11:00 p.m.)
group chat: yoongi, jimin & hobi
jimin: HYUNGS
hobi: WHAT JIMIN
yoongi: what is it
jimin: ...
jimin: idk lol i just wanted to talk to you guys :))))
yoongi: ...
hobi: awwww jiminie
hobi: we missed you too :)
jimin: ...really???
hobi: of course!
hobi: it's not the same around here without you
hobi: o yea how was the interview anyways?
jimin: it went pretty well i think
jimin: i don't like it as much when we don't do interviews with the whole group
jimin: but at least i had namjoon with me
hobi: yea I’d be glad to have him too
yoongi: ngl it definitely is extremely comforting to have joon with you during an interview
yoongi: he is very eloquent
yoongi: he's the leader for a reason
yoongi: ...
yoongi: don't tell him i said that i can't look soft
hoseok: too late i already screenshotted and sent it
yoongi: THE BETRAYAL
yoongi: i am offended hoseok
yoongi: i thought you would care more about me D:
hoseok: (shhhhh yoongi you know i do)
hoseok: but it was too good not to send
hoseok: <3
yoongi: ugh fine
yoongi: i guess i'll forgive you hobi
hoseok: you always do ;)
jimin: ...you guys are weirdddd
hoseok: jiminie you already knew that lol
jimin: i knowwww but today you're being even weirder
jimin: or not just today idk
jimin: it's like you guys have gradually gotten weirder over the past 4 weeks or so
jimin: idk lol
hoseok: ... how so?
jimin: i don't know just like you're more open with each other i guess?
jimin: and like especially with you, yoongi
jimin: even with just these chats and stuff
jimin: it's like you're way more animated and loose when you're talking in this chat than in the group one
yoongi: ...oh really i didn't even notice
jimin: yea and it's not even just the group chat idk it's like this is the only time I've seen you like this?
jimin: like only with hobi and me
jimin: cause we have group chats w some of the other members too but you're never like this unless it's just the three of us
jimin: idk lol maybe i'm imagining things
hoseok: whoa jiminie you're pretty introspective today huh
jimin: hahah i don't know i didn't really sleep a lot last night
yoongi: why not are you okay?
jimin: yeah, i am, just was stressed about the interview and missing you guys
jimin: uh the whole group i mean
hoseok: awwww jiminieee
hoseok: but you should really get some sleep now
yoongi: ^^^ you're always so bad at taking care of yourself park jimin
hoseok: oohh he's breaking out the full name
hoseok: you'd better listen
jimin: SEEEE this is what i'm talking aboutttt
jimin: yoongi would never act like he cared in front of other people
jimin: but he does here
hoseok: ...maybe yoongi just needs sleep too lol
hoseok: you know he's always up so late working
hoseok: yoongs you work the hardest out of all of us <3
yoongi: that's not even true hobi you work so hard on both your vocals and your dancing
yoongi: i barely practice my dancing unless i'm forced
hoseok: nope you work harder
yoongi: no you
hoseok: no u
yoongi: u
hoseok: youuuuuu
yoongi: nope it's you
jimin: ...uhhhh
jimin: what is happening i feel left out
hoseok: ...hahah yoongs why don't we just agree that both of us work the hardest
yoongi: ugh fine
yoongi: as long as you're not selling yourself short <3
jimin: WHAT
jimin: DID YOONGI-HYUNG JUST SEND A HEART
jimin: IS THE WORLD ENDING
jimin: WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW I DON'T EVEN KNOW
hoseok: uhhhh
yoongi: lol uh my finger slipped
jimin: ...you can't just 'accidentally' type a heart hyung
yoongi: try me kid
yoongi: you don't know what i'm capable of
yoongi: you don't know my life
jimin: yes i do
yoongi: nope
yoongi: finger slipped end of story
jimin: riiiiiiight
jimin: i'm so confused
jimin: i feel like there's something happening and idk what it is
jimin: is there something you're not telling me?
hoseok: lol what do you mean jiminie?
hoseok: we wouldn't keep anything from you :)
yoongi: yea
jimin: yea yea i know
jimin: idk just something feels different and i can't place my finger on it
jimin: sorry i definitely need that sleep haha
jimin: i know you guys wouldn't lie to me :)
hoseok: :)
hoseok: seriously, get some sleep jiminie
yoongi: yeah, jimin - we can't have our favorite dongsaeng passing out on us
jimin: FAVORITE OMG
jimin: I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW
hoseok: lmaoo jiminie you're too much
jimin: OKAY GOODNIGHT HYUNGS! <3
hoseok: night, jiminie!
yoongi: goodnight, jimin
APRIL 14 (12:00 a.m.)
private chat: yoongi and hobi
yoongi: shit that was close
yoongi: idk why i sent that heart
hobi: it was sweet don't regret it :)
hobi: but i mean jiminie does have a point
yoongi: what do you mean?
hobi: the two of us are different when it's the three of us
hobi: like when you, me, and jimin are together
hobi: idk it's like a different atmosphere
hobi: like he said it's more evident with you
hobi: cause he and i are both more openly affectionate and lively people than you are
hobi: but since you're not, it's really obvious when all of a sudden you're different
yoongi: ...fair point
yoongi: but yea you're right i'm only ever like that if it's just the two of us or if it's just us with jimin
yoongi: i guess i'm comfortable enough with him or something?
hobi: ...
hobi: umm
hobi: can i ask something?
yoongi: hobi, you know you can ask me anything
hobi: yea it's just
hobi: i don't want this to sound accusing or weird or anything and i don't really know how to say this
yoongi: shit you're not having second thoughts about us are you?
hobi: nO NEVER
hobi: i'm so fucking happy with you min yoongi
hobi: the past few weeks have been so amazing
yoongi: okay, good.
yoongi: (...same here, hobi)
hobi: <3
yoongi: what are you so afraid to ask me then?
hobi: it's just...
hobi: ummm
hobi: do you uhhh
yoongi: just say it hobi
hobi: ugh
hobi: look i know you love me and i'm not doubting that at all
hobi: but do you maybe
hobi: i mean
hobi: do you also have feelings for jiminie?
yoongi: ...
yoongi: …i don't know.
hobi: what do you mean by that?
yoongi: i mean i genuinely don't know.
yoongi: a lot of times i think i do?
yoongi: but i'm also really happy with you
yoongi: you can't be in love with two people equally at the same time
hobi: who's to say you can't
yoongi: uhhh society?
hobi: since when did you give a shit about what society says
yoongi: touché
yoongi: ok yeah, i won't deny i have feelings for jimin
yoongi: i won't lie to you, i want us to be honest with each other
yoongi: but i don't love him enough to want to leave you
yoongi: i don't know ugh this isn't going to make sense but like i love you both?
yoongi: like i want to have both of you at the same time?
yoongi: i'm happy with just you but it feels a little like we're missing something
yoongi: i'm sorry i'm not making sense
yoongi: and i'm sorry you had to hear that i have feelings for someone else
hobi: it's okay yoongs
hobi: cause well
hobi: i like jiminie too
hobi: and i completely get what you're saying about wanting us both
hobi: there's something about the three of us together that just clicks
yoongi: well damn
yoongi: what are we gonna do about this?
hobi: ugh i don't know
hobi: i don't feel like it would be fair to jiminie to ask him to be in a relationship with both of us
yoongi: ...yeah you're probably right
hobi: you and i don't really give a shit about what people think about us, but jiminie cares a lot more about others' opinions
hobi: hence the whole starving himself thing
yoongi: fuck don't remind me about that i was so scared
hobi: same dammit
hobi: but the point remains
hobi: jiminie shouldn't have to worry about being in an unconventional relationship, and with two guys on top of that
hobi: and also i'm scared we might lose him
hobi: what if we told him and he was disgusted with us?
hobi: i don't want to risk the amazing friendship we have right now
hobi: and what if it messes up our relationship with each other? it's going so well, what if adding a third person makes us unable to deal with jealousy?
yoongi: shhhhh, calm down hobi
yoongi: it's going to be okay.
yoongi: i don't think jealousy would be a problem for us, we're not like that and you know it
hobi: ...yeah you're right.
yoongi: and i get why you're scared, i am too.
yoongi: and you're right, jiminie deserves better than what we can give him.
yoongi: we probably should just keep this to ourselves then
yoongi: and try to distance ourselves from him for the time being? just so we can kind of try to move on from that and focus on us?
hobi: ...
hobi: yeah, yeah that's probably for the best
hobi: fuck yoongi you're such a good boyfriend
hobi: literally anyone else would have been super weirded out about this whole situation
hobi: but you're like not even bothered at all
yoongi: it's only cause i have a boyfriend who makes me want to be understanding and sweet <3
hobi: omg stoppppp
hobi: you're making me blush
hobi: if only the others knew how sweet you really are
yoongi: ...tell them and you're dead
hobi: hehehe you'd never kill me you'd miss me too much
yoongi: ugh you got me there
hobi: :D
hobi: ...come cuddle with me tonight?
hobi: Jin's having some kind of Disney marathon with tae and kook so he's not sleeping in here tonight
hobi: i just want to be held
yoongi: of course, love.
yoongi: i'll be there in two minutes.
hobi: ugh how did i get so lucky i love you so much
yoongi: love you too, hobi.
APRIL 20 (7:00 p.m.)
group chat: "let chaos reign"
worldwidehandsome: i just want to say that i love you all and i'm honestly so proud of how far this band has come
worldwidehandsome: like everyone is so damn talented i can't even handle it
worldwidehandsome: i'm so proud that you guys are my best friends and bandmates
worldwidehandsome: <3
sexythighs: uhhhh
sexythighs: not that i don't share that exact sentiment jin
sexythighs: but is there a particular reason you're being extra sappy today??
worldwidehandsome: shush i am not being sappy
thematureone: ...
thematureone: mhmmm sure
worldwidehandsome: quiet you
worldwidehandsome: can a man not just appreciate the talent of his band
j-loyal: you can always appreciate us jin
j-loyal: for we are magnificent
triplethreattae: you're always so extra hobi
j-loyal: yeah and it's why you love me so much
triplethreattae: valid argument
j-loyal: and don't pretend like you're not just as extra
triplethreattae: also a valid argument
j-loyal: but fr jin i am curious as to what brought this on
worldwidehandsome: idk honestly
worldwidehandsome: i was just sitting here listening to "Best of Me"
worldwidehandsome: and i realized how much i love you guys
worldwidehandsome: and i just had to tell you
j-loyal: awwww jinnnie <3
worldwidehandsome: y'all really are the best of me
worldwidehandsome: ...ok wow i realize how sappy i'm being
worldwidehandsome: brb gonna punch something to regain my manliness
thematureone: lol have fun with that
thematureone: oh btw yoongi
thematureone: i just read over your newest lyrics
thematureone: damn they're good
imnotweak: you think?
imnotweak: i wasn't too sure about the second verse
thematureone: no it definitely works
thematureone: just a few minor tweaks here and there and i think it's gonna be a huge hit
imnotweak: that'd be nice
imnotweak: i really like this one
thematureone: it feels a little different from your usual pieces
thematureone: like more personal and emotional i guess? it's hard to place my finger on it
thematureone: it's almost like before whenever you wrote stuff for our love yourself themes it was almost distant like you were talking about someone else
thematureone: now it feels almost like it's actually coming from you
imnotweak: uhhh really?
thematureone: yeah idk maybe i'm just imagining it
thematureone: but it definitely feels way more personal than your usual stuff
j-loyal: fuck
j-loyal: i mean uh
j-loyal: really namjoon?
thematureone: yep here i'll email you a copy of the lyrics hobi
thematureone: i mean, if that's ok with you yoongi
imnotweak: ...yea go ahead
sexythighs: oooohh can i see too?
imnotweak: no
sexythighs: wait why not
imnotweak: cause i said so
sexythighs: but hobi can? that's not fairrrrr
imnotweak: not everything in life is fair jiminie
sexythighs: :((
sexythighs: but i wanna see your lyricssss
imnotweak: not happening
imnotweak: ...did you read them, hobi?
j-loyal: damn.
j-loyal: yoongi.. damn.
j-loyal: wow.
imnotweak: do you like them?
j-loyal: are you kidding me
j-loyal: they're fucking amazing
j-loyal: i love them
imnotweak: ...i'm glad :)
sexythighs: hobiiiiiii
sexythighs: send me themmmmm
sexythighs: i wanna seeeee
imnotweak: jimin i already said no
sexythighs: but i don't understand why hobi can see but i can't
sexythighs: are you mad at me or something?
imnotweak: no why would i be?
sexythighs: then why can't i see?
imnotweak: just because
sexythighs: that's not a good enough reason
sexythighs: in light of that terrible reason
sexythighs: hobiiiiiii send me themmmmm
j-loyal: sorry jiminie, i can't do that without yoongi's permission
sexythighs: but please
j-loyal: i'm really sorry jiminie, no can do
sexythighs: not fair i thought i was your favorite D:
j-loyal: ...jiminie
sexythighs: aw
sexythighs: alright fine i guess i'll just wait to hear it when it's a song
triplethreattae: that's the spirit jiminie
triplethreattae: also not to change the subject so abruptly
triplethreattae: but yOU GUYS
triplethreattae: LEE JONG-SUK wants to hANG OUT WITH ME
triplethreattae: WHAT DO I DO
triplethreattae: OMG
triplethreattae: I'M FREAKING OUT PEOPLE
triplethreattae: HE WANTS ME TO PICK WHERE WE GO
triplethreattae: HELP ME
worldwidehandsome: omgggg you're so lucky i wanna hang out with him D:
triplethreattae: too bad so sad he's mine
triplethreattae: but FR
triplethreattae: help me pick somewhere to go
triplethreattae: i need to look cool and fun
triplethreattae: this is my potential new best friend here come on
belovedmaknae: wait what lol
triplethreattae: KOOKIE HELP
triplethreattae: IDEAS
belovedmaknae: ...
belovedmaknae: but taeeeee i'm your best friend
triplethreattae: kook that's not ideasssss
triplethreattae: i know that already
belovedmaknae: but you just said you wanted Lee Jong-suk to be your new best friend
triplethreattae: shhhhh no i didn't
belovedmaknae: ...
triplethreattae: i was kidding c'mon you know i wouldn't replace you
triplethreattae: oh yayyy
triplethreattae: he changed his mind and picked somewhere to go thank god
triplethreattae: you guys he's so cool when he's texting
triplethreattae: i wish i was cool when i texted
belovedmaknae: tae you are cool
triplethreattae: not cool enough
belovedmaknae: lies
triplethreattae: shhhhh
triplethreattae: no one is as cool as he is
worldwidehandsome: lol tae you're so starstruck it's hilarious
triplethreattae: am not
worldwidehandsome: ...
triplethreattae: ...ok ugh fine
worldwidehandsome: you're literally a world famous K-pop star how are you still getting starstruck
triplethreattae: i'm HUMAN TOO
triplethreattae: famous people can still be obsessed with celebrities okay
triplethreattae: LET ME LIVE
worldwidehandsome: ...okay kiddo you do you
triplethreattae: I WILL WATCH ME
worldwidehandsome: smh tae what are we gonna do with you
triplethreattae: love me
worldwidehandsome: ugh i guess
worldwidehandsome: why we do i'll never know
triplethreattae: it's cause i'm cute
belovedmaknae: fair point
triplethreattae: thanks kook
belovedmaknae: np tae i gotchu
belovedmaknae: what are best friends for
triplethreattae: <3 you're the bestttt
triplethreattae: oooohh these plans are coming together nicely
worldwidehandsome: when are you gonna hang out?
triplethreattae: we just decided on this Friday night
belovedmaknae: ...
belovedmaknae: what
belovedmaknae: tae
belovedmaknae: we've literally been planning our movie marathon for like the past month
belovedmaknae: this is like the first free Friday night we've had in ages
belovedmaknae: you're gonna have to tell him to pick a different day
triplethreattae: shit
triplethreattae: i can't
triplethreattae: that's the only day he can do
belovedmaknae: so we're just gonna call it off?
triplethreattae: i'm so sorry kookie
belovedmaknae: ...
belovedmaknae: whatever it's fine
belovedmaknae: we can just do it a different day i guess
triplethreattae: thankyouthankyouthankyouuuuu
triplethreattae: it won't happen again i promise
belovedmaknae: you're lucky you're cute tae
triplethreattae: don't i know it
belovedmaknae: lol
belovedmaknae: i'm going to bed now we have an early day tomorrow
belovedmaknae: bye
triplethreattae: okay...?
triplethreattae: why THIS early though...
thematureone: ...honestly that's probably a smart move
thematureone: y'all better go to sleep at a reasonable hour
thematureone: i'm looking at YOU, yoongi
thematureone: tomorrow's gonna be a long day and you guys better not be falling asleep all day otherwise it's gonna take even longer
sexythighs: okay okay fine DAD
thematureone: smh jimin go to bed
sexythighs: sure, dad
thematureone: ...i give up
APRIL 20 (9:00 p.m.)
group chat: yoongi, hobi, and jimin
jimin: hyungs?
(10:00 p.m.)
jimin: ...guess you must already be asleep too
jimin: goodnight, hyungs
APRIL 20 (10:00 p.m.)
private chat: yoongi and hobi
yoongi: fuck
hobi: ugh i know
hobi: that was awful
hobi: i don't wanna ignore jiminie like that
hobi: but also we can't really explain why you wouldn't show him the lyrics
yoongi: i feel like shit
hobi: i hate seeing jiminie so sad
hobi: i hate making him feel like he's not wanted
hobi: when in fact it's the exact fucking opposite
yoongi: fuck i know
yoongi: i hope he doesn't take it too personally
yoongi: i just didn't want him to see those lyrics bc he's the one person who's noticed something different about us
yoongi: so he might be able to tell something's up from them
yoongi: and i don't want him to start acting weird around us because we're together
hobi: yeah it makes sense
hobi: i mean we're doing this because we don't want to lose him as a friend
hobi: but just seeing how dejected he was solidifies my thoughts that he definitely deserves more than we can give him
yoongi: yeah, he's too precious for this world tbh
yoongi: but so are you hobi <3
hobi: :)))
hobi: ...
hobi: like i'm getting used to you being damn sweet to me like that more often
hobi: but it still catches me off guard
hobi: and i'm smiling like a complete idiot at my phone right now
yoongi: good. mission accomplished +1 boyfriend skills
hobi: ...you're such a dork
hobi: but a sweet dork
hobi: speaking of sweet... those lyrics tho
hobi: did you really mean all that?
yoongi: ...yeah, i did
yoongi: hobi i'm not lying to you when i tell you how important you are to me
yoongi: I’ve genuinely never cared so much for someone else and felt so accepted
yoongi: i honestly never thought i would get to feel like this in my life
yoongi: ever since i realized i was gay, with the way our country is i knew the odds of me finding love were low
yoongi: and then once bangtan got big, being an idol meant there was no time for dating, and i don't think i could trust that someone i meet at this point in my life liked me because of me and not just because of my fame
yoongi: so the low odds became even lower
yoongi: but then something changed between us and then you kissed me and here we are
yoongi: and there's also jimin; i know we're not together and likely never will be
yoongi: but it's still someone i care about and i never thought i would care so much about one person, let alone two
yoongi: honestly not sure if my heart can handle this
hobi: of course it can you've got such a warm big heart yoongi <3
hobi: but i can understand what you mean by that
hobi: i definitely didn't think i would find love until bangtan retired
hobi: but like you said, here we are
hobi: against all odds :)
yoongi: i sometimes still think i'm dreaming
hobi: too relatable
hobi: but it's such a good dream i don't ever want to wake up
yoongi: me neither
yoongi: the only thing that could make it any better would be if jimin were with us
yoongi: but that can't happen because he deserves better
yoongi: we're not what he needs
hobi: yeah :/
hobi: but hopefully we can still keep him in our lives as our best friend, and we'll get to watch him be happy :)
yoongi: that's a good point
yoongi: ever the voice of reason, hobi
hobi: literally only with you i'm usually the voice of irrationality lol
yoongi: accurate
yoongi: i'm glad i get to see this side of you
yoongi: makes me feel special
hobi: you are.
hobi: jin just messaged me saying he needed to go to the studio to practice tonight and doesn't want to have to come home since we're just gonna be there early anyway so he's crashing there
hobi: so get over here and cuddle me bc i'm sad that we made jimin sad so i need yoongi love
yoongi: ...you're so weird
hobi: you say that but i can already hear your footsteps approaching
yoongi: ...
yoongi: damn ya got me
yoongi: open your door hobi
hobi: :D
APRIL 20 (11:00 p.m.)
private chat: jin and namjoon
jin: hey joon are you at the studio right now?
namjoon: yea why?
jin: i think i left my keys w one of the manager hyungs and i want to come in to practice before we record tomorrow
jin: so i just wanted to make sure someone would be there to open the door for me
jin: I’m on my way now, I’ll be there in a few mins
namjoon: yup i got ya
jin: figured
jin: you practically live at that studio joon
jin: how often do you sleep at home anyways?
namjoon: uhhh at least half the week
namjoon: usually like every other night depending
jin: Jesus man
namjoon: i can't help it i get most inspired late at night
namjoon: i honestly wish i could do most of my writing at normal hours of the day
namjoon: but alas my brain hates me
namjoon: woe is me
jin: ...
jin: i think you really do need sleep
jin: wait a second weren't you just telling everyone they better go to sleep at a reasonable hour tonight in the group chat??
jin: and now YOU'RE not even sleeping at a reasonable hour?
jin: ...suspicious...
namjoon: that was only partly serious
namjoon: i was SUGGESTING that people go to sleep at a good time
namjoon: because i mean it would be nice to not be falling asleep tmo so we can move at a good pace
namjoon: but i mostly just said that in an attempt to diffuse the tension
namjoon: there was way too much drama happening in the group chat tonight in my opinion
jin: OMG I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME
jin: first yoongi and hobi were acting weird again like they have been for the past several weeks
jin: then there was jimin getting shut down by yoongi and hobi
jin: then there was tae obliviously blowing off jungkook
jin: honestly what is going on with this band
jin: are we the only sane and mature ones?
namjoon: you know i genuinely wonder that sometimes lol
namjoon: but idk
namjoon: it kinda feels like shit's about to go down
namjoon: like it feels like the dynamic in the group is about to shift dramatically
namjoon: i can't put my finger on why i feel that way or what exactly is going to happen
namjoon: but i just feel like something's about to change
jin: you know I’ve kind of been getting a weird feeling like that lately too
jin: i honestly think that's why i was being so randomly emotional earlier
jin: like i can't shake this premonition that things are about to be different
jin: and i don't know if i want that
jin: i like us the way we are
jin: we work so well as a group
jin: Joonie, what if these feelings aren't just feelings and something IS about to change?
jin: what if it completely fucks bangtan?
jin: what if the seven of us stop being friends?
jin: what if-
namjoon: nope i'm gonna stop you there.
namjoon: bangtan's gonna be okay, hyung.
namjoon: we're all strong, and none of us are going to let anything stand in the way of our friendship.
namjoon: what we've built is too important to all of us.
jin: ...yeah, you're right.
namjoon: and if things start going to shit, well then i guess it's up to us to hold things together
namjoon: you and i are the oldest member and the leader
namjoon: it's our job to make sure things are okay.
namjoon: and we will. i know we will.
jin: you know what, you're right joon.
jin: we totally got this
jin: i mean the band has survived thus far and reached these heights of fame under our guidance after all
namjoon: ...i mean, i wouldn't go THAT far in describing our skills...
jin: shhhhh let me appreciate us
jin: ...but there is some truth to that
jin: we may not have done it singlehandedly, but you and i have worked together a lot to make this band what it is
jin: we can handle whatever drama these wild youngsters throw at us
namjoon: yea :)
namjoon: ...also don't say 'wild youngsters' you sound like you're an old man
jin: stop making fun of me joon respect your elders
namjoon: ...suuuree old man
jin: i take it back I am the only sane and mature one you're just as bad as the rest of them
namjoon: just for that you can freeze outside in the cold
namjoon: i'm not letting you in
jin: noooooooooooooo
jin: let me innnnnn i just got heree
namjoon: nope
namjoon: you're on your own pal
jin: joonieeee please
jin: fine i take it back you're the most mature one in this band
jin: we would never have succeeded without you
jin: 10/10 best K-pop band leader
jin: wow genius IQ
jin: stellar rapper
namjoon: nice groveling, hyung
namjoon: but i guess it worked
namjoon: i'm coming now to unlock the door
jin: thank god it just started snowing again
jin: walk faster.