Back in the hotel, the seven members were accompanied by the three Aurors to their floors. As planned, Hermione went through each room not only for safety reasons but also for listening devices and the sort. She then gathered the group in one of the rooms. "Every Event's Manger will have the room in between their charges. These rooms/suites are adjoining those we deem high possibility of threat will be adjoining an Event's Manager."
As if on cue an owl came fluttering to Hermione dropping a rolled parchment. It had two names listed." Conveniently, I just received the names who will have adjoining rooms to an Event's Manager."
Everyone looked somber except Jungkook who looked like he was waiting for news on awards shows.
Hermione frowned before announcing the names, "They're J-Hope and Jimin."
Everyone was stunned that J-Hope had real threats.
"We'll be grouping you guys accordingly. J-Hope and Jimin cannot be under the same Event's Manager. Preferably they can't be grouped in three either."
"Can we choose which Event's Manager to be adjoined with?" Jimin already had a specific person in mind.
"I guess." Hermione wished it wasn't her.
"I choose Paul." Jimin gestured to him.
"Okay. J-Hope?" Hermione asked.
He didn't like that he had to choose, thinking it might offend another. "I don't mind which one to have adjoining rooms with."
Hermione turned to Ginny and exchanged looks. "You'll be with Ginny." Any of you want to pair up with J-Hope or Jimin?" She turned to the other members.
RM started recommending. "Jiminie will be paired with Yoongi hyung, Hope and Jungkook. That leaves Jin hyung, Taehyung and myself together."
"I want adjoining room with Taehyung." Jin immediately announced.
"Got it. Received the message, no one wants to be in the adjoining room with me." Hermione teased.
"The thing is, you'd be safest with Hermione." Ginny pointed out.
"Oh no, I don't think that's what Jin hyung meant." RM shook his hands trying to dispel the effects of what was said.
"It's true. I'm trying to avoid Namjoon." Jin tried to explain rembering how messy of roommate he was.
"I want to have the adjoining room to you." Jungkook volunteered.
Hermione winked at him. "You're definitely a front runner as my bias. Now that that's settled..."
"Wait, does that mean Namjoon hyung and I will trade places?"
"No need." RM decided to cut the discussion.
Hermione nodded. "Today, you only have a presscon scheduled in a few of hours. You can get changed and freshen up. You can unpack later."
When she got consensus on the plan for the day, Hermione further instructed. "Let's meet in my room in two hours."
She went to her room and pulled out her phone, happy to see notifications.
H: Hi JM. didn't think you were online at this hour.
JM: I took a chance.
H: I think I can spare a few minutes.
JM: You're in London right?
H: Yeah.
JM: If I say I am currently in London, what would you think?
Hermione pursed her lips.
H: Are you really?
JM: I want to be.
H: Aren't you scared that your find out that I'm a man?
JM: I feel like you are a woman.
H: Well I am not sure about you.
JM: I'm a male... I really want to meet you.
Hermione paused.
H: I don't want things to change. You're the only one I can really talk to about everything.
JM: If we meet, don't you think we can have a better friendship?
Hermione sighed.
H: There's just a lot of IFs that I don't want to go through right now. You're the only one I can talk with about my ex. I cannot afford to lose you.
JM: It sounds like something happen today?
H: Yes, but not with him. I met this guy at work today and he's making it difficult for me to work with him.
JM: Can't you just ignore him?
H: He's kind of like my boss.
JM: Just do your tasks. Don't give him any reason to let him get into your skin.
H: He's not that awful... He's just twisting my words... I feel like I've offended him.
JM: I know words can sometimes hurt more than actions, have you tried clearing it up with him? Maybe he's just having a bad day.
H: I love that you are so empathetic. I'd have lost my patience a lot of times if it hadn't been for you.
JM: I've noted about your temper and I'm fine with it. I think I can deal with that.
She bit her lips giddy about his statement.
H: My patience is not the only thing you should be worried about.
JM: I have no doubt.
H: You're teasing me.
JM: What would I get from teasing you?
H: Seriously, let's just stay this way. No complications.
JM: I want more...
She could feel her cheeks turn red.
H: Just so you know, I've met another guy and we've been flirting all day.
JM: With each other?
Hermione grinned.
H: That's what I implied.
JM: How's that different from what we're doing?
H: Am I flirting with you?
JM: Why else would you drop the information that you are flirting with another man?
H: You're so sure of yourself. I feel like you're a narcissist or you've been told a lot of times of how good you look.
JM: I'll let you decide when we meet.
H: That's not gonna happen.
JM: What if I say I am boarding a plane soon?
H: Go ahead. I told you I have a project. We'll just miss each other.
JM: I do miss you. I miss talking with you.
Hermione could feel her ear warm up.
H: Are you really coming?
She's having second thoughts about meeting him.
JM: I am. The team I am working with is already in London.
H: You said you're working on stage production. Are you by any chance with a boygroup?
JM: Maybe.
Hermione, the over-thinker, was already thinking if she would be able to notice him among the huge staff surrounding her charges.
H: Even if you come here, I'm still busy.
JM: Even for a coffee?
H: Look, I'm only pleasant online. You might be disappointed if you meet me.
JM: I won't. In the same way you won't be disappointed in seeing me.
H: Narcissist it is. Lol
JM: Let's meet and you can decide which is more appropriate.
H: Or both, you can be a handsome man who is also a narcissist.
JM: I haven't disappointed anybody so far.
H: Are you like drop dead gorgeous?
JM: well
H: If you are, then forget meeting me.
JM: Well then, I'm not.
She looked up from her phone to find Jungkook staring at her.
H: I have to go. Good night.
JM: I'll be seeing you, hopefully soon.
H: We'll see.
Hermione hid her phone to talk to Jungkook and Jimin who just entered. "You're both done." She couldn't help admire their presence.
"Yup. Thought we could get to know you a bit." Jungkook sat on a sofa.
Jimin remained standing. "Will we be seeing Harry Potter?"
"Harry's doing politics and paper work. But if you want to meet him, I'll let him know."
"It's just amazing that you're our Auror." Jungkook stared at her.
Hermione tried to redirect the conversation. "You're staying for almost a month. Isn't it a long time for a tour?"
"We have to rehearse with the local dancers, prep for stage blocking, finalize a choreography and build presence in Europe." Jimin answered with a know-it-all tone.
"You don't like me don't you?" She grinned at him.
Jungkook glared at him as a warning.
"You asked a question, I answered it."
She let it go. "I'll round up everyone so we can go."
She nodded at them before leaving the room.
"Jimin, what is wrong with you?" Jungkook threw a throw pillow at him.
"What did I do wrong?"
"That's Hermione Granger. You know she's powerful from the books we've read. Also, she's real pretty."
"I didn't hear what I did wrong?"
Taehyung joined them. "Where's Hermione?"
"Jimin chased her away."
"How did I do that?"
"You were being rude."
Jimin rolled his eyes.
"Jiminah, I think Jungkook really likes her. I like her too."
"Excuse me!" Jungkook scoffed.
"So, you two will be competing for her attention?" Jimin raised an eyebrow.
"I'm surprised that you're not interested in her." Taehyung challenged.
"You know that I'm in a relationship." Jimin pushed Taehyung.
"I mean she's the perfect height for you." Taehyung loved teasing him about his height.
"Hey! I saw her first." Jungkook tried to argue.
"You're proving her point that we are childish." Jimin shook his head in disapproval.
"That got to you?" Taehyung shook his head unbelieving.
"I'm not so keen with judgemental liar."
Taehyung's jaw dropped.
"Lie? About watching some of our performances? Really, Jimin?"
"Isn't that a bit petty?" Taehyung frowned, knowing there's something wrong with his friend.
"I'm just a bit annoyed about something." Jimin exhaled.
"Just don't talk to her." Jungkook pleaded.
"Got it. I don't want to ruin your chances with her." Jimin surrendered.