The two join the rest in the living room. As soon as they appear, silence falls over the men, who turned around to look at them Bella sensing her clinginess was trying to free herself from his grip, but he held her strong making her stiff, throwing a seconds glare and she gulped down, her eyes already red.
She can feel her cheeks heating up, even though she had introduced herself to the men but she still feels awkward.
Hoseok take a seat closer to Namjoon whose eyes were still buried in a small pamphlet he was reading.
"Party party party yeah" came Jungkook's voice again and the men echoed back, breaking the silence.
When the silence die down Bella was the first to speak.
"Jiminah, where is Yoongi?
Her statement was like World War Three broke as the men all turn to her, even Namjoon that was reading raise his face not even to mention Seokjin-hyung and Jungkook who was busy setting up the table.
"Yoongi-hyung is the second oldest Bella, I guess you should know how to address a senior." Came Jimin's voice.
"I'm sorry, just that I still find it difficult to differentiate who is who, and I was told y'all are seven in number, pardon my manners" she replied softly with a smug smile on her.
"Don't make the lady scared, she is just looking out for that dude; the heck is he? Seokjin chipped in immediately after she sense the atmosphere change.
"Yoongiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii" he screams.
"I bet you don't want to know who is Yoongi" Hoseok whispered to her ear and before she could respond, the sound of a door opening and shutting was heard Bella trail her eyes to see where the sound came from but was shocked at who it was.
Yoongi appeared wearing black pants and a simple white T-shirt. His bone-amber hair was tousled and he looked like he had just woken up from a long sleep. His flawless skin was glowing and radiating along with the room bulbs, making him look ethereal.
Bella's heart raced wildly the instant she saw him. She didn't see that coming. She wasn't able to foreshadow Hoseok's last statement. Now she understands what he meant by hope you won't regret it. Nervousness took all over her and she hide her face behind Hoseok's back.
"I thought you said you won't regret it".Hoseok whispered amidst sniggering.
"Just go away, why don't you tell me, how can you be this mean" she muttered from beside him.
"Seems like the Alien Angel is scared of greeting people "Yoongi's voice came through and her heart skip a beat coupled with a nudge from Hoseok which indirectly told her to comport herself.
She waited for a moment to catch her breath, and when she felt that her heartbeat was steady enough, she summon her courage to look at him but on a second thought covered her face with her two hands.
Her actions brought about laughter from the men. Only Hoseok understand the reasons behind this act, but he decided not to intervene. He just wants to see how Bella will handle it.
"Good evening Yoongi-oppa" she greeted nervously without revealing her face.
"Am I not allowed to see her face" Yoongi interjected while looking at her unblinkingly.
"Look like someone get on Hyung's bad side at Sound Hit," Jimin said immediately after he noticed Bella's awkward behavior.
Bella's mind went blank. She couldn't think of any answers to the two questions, she contemplate for a moment, trying to gather her courage.
After a while, she decided to go for it and take a chance.
"Hello, Yoongi-oppa, I'm Bella," she said trying as much as possible to feign a smile.
"So you are the Bella of a lady? He nods, instantly as if he debating on something "You are welcome" he offered her a cold nod, standing up and leaving for the kitchen.
There was an awkward silence as Jimin and Taehyung stared at her as if she has done something abominable.
She slowly lifts her eyes at Hoseok, feeling like a child that has done something wrong.
"Relax Bella, Yoongi-hyung can sometimes be a tough nut to crack especially when you get on his bad side. He will come around okay"
She stared at him for a moment, though she seem panicked but she felt a bit relieved.
"Don't worry he will come around" Namjoon muttered, his attention still focused on his readings.
Taehyung peeked at Yoongi turning towards her.
"Sorry for his cold nature, that's Yoongi for you. Don't hold it on him okay"
Taehyung uttered with an assuring smile on his cheeks, with Jimin smiling fondly at her.
The three men were able to give her hope and she felt relieved.
Soon the whole once was filled with the mouth-watering aroma coming from the dining and Seokjin beckoned on them to come for dinner.
Different mouth-watering dishes were displayed on the table.
Potato pancakes, thick soybean paste stew with vegetables wrapped, Noodle and black sauce platter( Jaengban), Gochujang honey shrimps, Gumbo, Raw fish makguksu, and one regular makguksu dumplings. All these were perfectly displayed at the dinner.
Everyone took their seat, Bella took the seat on Hoseok's right-hand side, thinking she won't face Yoongi but luck was not on her side today as Yoongi sat at Hoseok's left side facing her.
For some odd reason, the aura emitting from Yoongi was intimidating even though his face was plastered with smiles.
Everyone grabs a bowl and their chopstick and starts taking any dish of their choice.
Bella fidget with the bowl and chopsticks in her front. Even though she was famished, she felt quite awkward eating from there especially since Yoongi's chilly aura is making her more nervous.
Hoseok watched her with an inexplicable expression on his face. Shaking his head, he picked from one of the dishes, the honey shrimps, and dropped it on her plate.
Bella feign a smile at him, looking at the shrimp in her bowl; she was contemplating if she should eat it. After what seemed like a second, she picked it up and shove it inside her mouth.
As if that wasn't enough, Hoseok started pilling up food on her plate mixing some of the food. She looked at him like an obedient lamb and gradually start eating from her plate.
Soon the room was filled with different sounds from the dining room, noodles slurping sounds, and chomping sounds. They keep chatting while they eat and Bella can't help but admire the bonhomie bond they share.
"Which should I eat now" Taehyung sucks his teeth.
"Here, Taehyung! try out Jaengban noodles, Seokjin-hyung takes time to prepare it" Jungkook suggested as he dish a soupcon amount onto Taehyung's plate.
It was such a congenial meal, and they were busy savoring the delicacies, with Hoseok piling more and more into Bella's plates that she becomes so stuffed, making her wonder if she can be able to take in any other food.
"I have eaten more than enough, my stomach shrunk" she muttered, blinking her eyes as if telling him to release him.
Blushing furiously, she stuttered out her thanks, quickly standing up.
Everyone thank each other, with Jimin and Taehyung clearing the dining, washing up the dishes used. The other men retired to the living room. Before you can say, Jack, the living room was filled again with each taking their different seat.
! Gbos! gbos! gbos! Came a bursting sound was heard which boggled her and she held tightly onto Hoseok.
"Yahhhh let's get the party rolling now" Jimin screamed approaching the home theater and hitting on some music, which brought an uproar as the men each stood up dancing leaving only Bella who sit still since they finish eating. Then and now she will scratch herself, her face, and her arm as if she was bitten by a mosquito.
Different drinks were displayed on the center table and each glass was filled up and they raise a toast.
"A toast" Namjoon begins, simply raising his glass and everyone follows, "For a successful business deal of Mr Jung Hoseok".
A smile plaster on her face as she drinks from the toast.
"To our cute and lovely Bella," he added and they raise their glass.
She wasn't expecting it but her heart gladden.
The toast ended and Jimin and Jungkook decided to compete in a small dance.
Everyone watches in admiration as the two battle head for the best at last Jimin won with a close call.
"When are you taking me home? She whispered to Hoseok who was busy cheering for his brothers.
He stopped, checking on his time "This is 7:35 pm, Bella, there is still time okay" she nodded in response.
When Jimin and Jungkook retired, Seokjin decided to tell his regular dad jokes. This time he was fully prepared and the men were eager to hear it.
"Hmmm," he began clearing his throat. " What do you call a Mexican who lost his cars"
The room was filled with silence none of them has the answer.
"A CARlos" he replied and everyone was thrown away with laughter.
"Why did the bike fall"
"Because it was TWO tired"
"Why are the Hills funny, because they are HILARIOUS"
"What do you call a bear with no teeth, a Gummy bear"
Everyone burst out in uncontrollable laughter and the dad jokes ended with Taehyung and Jimin bickering about what game to play next.
By this time, Hoseok already excuses him to get the key to drop her off at her house but something was absolutely off.
"Noona your body is hot," Jungkook said timidly, as he was about to clear the table where the toast glass was kept. All eyes turn to her direction and silence falls over the men with Seokjin approaching her to examine his body.
"Bella your body is reacting to something, see you are even scratching yourself," he said feeling her temperature with the back of his palm.
She stares at the ground, and the air is thick and tense for a moment before Yoongi burst out, "I think we need to drive her to the hospital, to get treatment"
Jogging footsteps were heard and it seems Hoseok was running over the stairs immediately he heard Bella was feeling sick. A moment ago she was fine. What happened his subconscious mind jibed in.
He walked up to her, talking her hand into his " I will bring you to Hospital now okay"
Looking at the men with puffy, red-rimmed eyes, seeing the concern in their voices and eyes melts her heart more.
"Don't worry I have my anti-allergic drugs in my bag, I will take them when I get home" she managed to murmur.
"You are home already Bella, and we are not taking you back to your house like this, you came here healthy and you also will leave healthy". Seokjin said, beckoning on Jungkook to boil water for him.
"I guess you need to call Becky, and informed her about you not coming back" Hoseok suggested and she nodded running her hand inside her bag, and bringing out her phone.
"I will do the calling," Hoseok said taking the phone from her, "your password"
"HOBI" she warbles out, resting her head on the chair, and the men let out shouts of surprise.
"Whatttttt, how come," Namjoon mumbled, his eyes widened in shock, it seems the name HOBI is some kind of shock to them, cause obviously it rendered them speechless.
The silence is filled with unspoken words, and Bella clears her throat, trying to stand up but Hoseok helps her down.
" I need to take my drugs"
"Seokjin-hyung is boiling you anti-allergic herbs," Taehyung said quietly.
"Here you go, noona! It will make you feel better, and a bit drowsy"
Jungkook hand her a cup full of some herb drink. She gladly accept the cup, stuttered a thank you, and sip from it.
The men stood and watch her drink and she felt a bit emotional, ever since her stay here, this is the warmest welcome she is receiving, they stood and watch her with thoughtful care making her understand that she can count on them, that she is always welcome. All this was too emotional for her that before she could say, Jack, her eyes give way and the tears streamed down her face.
"Thank you all" she sobs, and then a pair of arms wrapped around her tightly and she lean into them sniffing, she was too embarrassed to lift her face and the boys chuckled, each excusing themselves.