Episode 1: The First Encounter

Scene: A dimly lit bar, music playing softly in the background, where Jungkook is sitting alone at a table, exhausted from the overwhelming attention of his fans. His face is partially hidden by a cap, but his sharp features still stand out. He’s trying to unwind, yet the weight of pretending to always be perfect is heavy on his mind. Just as he's about to leave, a woman walks in—Pari.

Jungkook’s Thoughts: Maybe I can just have one more drink…

Pari, dressed in sleek business attire, heads to the bar. She orders a drink without even glancing at him, completely unaware of his identity. Her cold demeanor stands out. Jungkook watches her with mild curiosity. He hasn't met anyone who hasn't recognized him in a long time. Intrigued, he decides to approach.

Jungkook (smiling, casual): “Mind if I sit here?”

Pari glances at him, unimpressed. She nods, not caring much.

Pari (calmly, not looking up from her drink): “Sure.”

They sit in silence for a moment. Jungkook is unsure of what to say. He’s used to people trying to start conversations with him, not the other way around. Pari, sipping her drink, is completely disinterested.

Jungkook (lightly): “Not a fan of small talk, huh?”

Pari finally turns to face him, her cold eyes meeting his.

Pari: “I’m more interested in business than small talk.”

Jungkook: She really doesn’t know who I am… “Business, huh? What kind?”

Pari (nonchalant): “I run a company. That’s all you need to know.”

Jungkook chuckles at her directness. It’s refreshing, different. He decides not to push further. Instead, they both end up drinking in comfortable silence.

As the night goes on, they both start to loosen up. Pari, despite her cold exterior, starts to feel more relaxed around him.

Pari (casually): “So, what do you do?”

Jungkook (teasing): “Let’s just say I sing a little.”

Pari shrugs, uninterested. She leans back, enjoying the buzz from her drink. Jungkook watches her, amused by how unaffected she is by his charm.

Hours pass. The alcohol starts to take effect, and before either of them realize it, the conversation has turned more playful.

Pari (playfully, slightly tipsy): “You’re not bad company… for someone who sings a little.”

Jungkook (laughing): “I’ll take that as a compliment.”

They continue drinking, the atmosphere growing more intimate. Jungkook, for the first time in a while, feels like he’s just a normal guy. No pressure, no pretenses.

By the end of the night, they find themselves in each other’s arms, the tension between them turning into something more physical. Neither of them planned for this, but the connection is undeniable.

 The next morning, Jungkook wakes up in an unfamiliar room. Sunlight streams through the curtains, and he squints against the light. His body feels heavy, and he turns to his side to see Pari, still asleep beside him. He blinks, surprised. Flashes of the previous night come back to him—the bar, the drinks, and then…

Jungkook (thinking): What the…? Did we really…?

He sits up, carefully pulling the sheet to cover himself. His heart is pounding, not from nerves but from the reality of what just happened. He hadn't done something like this in a long time, if ever.

Pari stirs beside him, slowly waking up. Her eyes flutter open, and for a moment, she seems relaxed. But as soon as she realizes the situation, her expression hardens. She sits up, pulling the sheet around her, her cold demeanor back in place.

Pari (calmly): “Well… this was unexpected.”

Jungkook looks at her, unsure of what to say. He’s used to people freaking out or clinging to him, but Pari is different. She’s composed, indifferent even. It catches him off guard.

Jungkook (nervously laughing): “Yeah, you could say that.”

Pari stands up, not bothering to cover her cold expression. She picks up her clothes, tossing his shirt to him with casual indifference. Jungkook watches her, a bit stunned by how unfazed she seems.

Pari (straightforward): “I don’t do attachments.”

Jungkook blinks, his curiosity piqued. Most people would be clinging to him after a night like this, but not her. She doesn’t seem to care who he is or what happened. It’s… refreshing.

Jungkook (smiling slightly): “Neither do I.”

Pari glances at him, raising an eyebrow, as if sizing him up.

Pari: “Good. Then let’s keep this simple.”

She walks over to the mirror, fixing her hair and adjusting her blouse. Her movements are precise, cold, and calculated. Jungkook watches her, fascinated by her control over the situation.

Pari (turning to face him): “This doesn’t change anything. Last night was fun, but we’re not here for emotional baggage. We keep this quiet, secret. No one needs to know.”

Jungkook stares at her for a moment, then nods slowly. He isn’t sure how he feels about this arrangement, but there’s something thrilling about it. The secrecy, the detachment—it’s different from anything he’s ever experienced.

Jungkook: “Yeah, okay. But… if we’re going to keep this going… how do we meet?”

Pari smirks, walking past him toward the door.

Pari: “We’ll figure it out.”

She walks out of the room, leaving Jungkook standing there, shirt in hand. He’s stunned by how easily she takes control of the situation. Most people would want something more, but not Pari. She’s a puzzle, and Jungkook finds himself intrigued. Maybe more than he should be.

 later that day. Jungkook is at a café, hidden behind his sunglasses and cap. He’s scrolling through his phone, trying to distract himself, but his mind keeps wandering back to Pari. He can't shake the feeling that something about her is different, something he hasn’t felt in a long time.

His phone buzzes with a message. It’s from one of his bandmates.

V (text): “Yo, where are you? You disappeared last night.”

Jungkook (typing back): “Just needed some space. I'll catch up later.”

He sets the phone down and leans back in his chair. As much as he wants to move on from what happened, he can’t. Pari’s face, her cold demeanor, her indifferent attitude—it’s all stuck in his head.

Jungkook (thinking): She doesn’t care who I am. She doesn’t want anything from me. That’s… new.

Pari at her office. The “Angel” logo is prominently displayed on the glass door. She’s sitting behind her sleek desk, going over paperwork. Her two close friends—her only real companions—enter the room.

Emma: “Late night, huh? You look like you barely slept.”

Pari shrugs, not lifting her eyes from the documents.

Pari (nonchalant): “Business meeting. Nothing important.”

Jess (smiling knowingly): “Sure, business meeting at a bar?”

Pari (coldly): “It’s done. No point in discussing it.”

The friends exchange looks, but they know better than to push Pari when she’s like this. She’s always been like this—detached, cold, but fiercely loyal to the two of them. To the outside world, she’s ruthless and unstoppable. To them, she’s just Pari, the girl who hides her heart behind a wall of ice.

 back to Jungkook, now in the practice studio with the rest of BTS. They’re rehearsing, but his mind keeps wandering. He’s distracted, something that doesn’t go unnoticed by the others.

RM (concerned): “Jungkook, you alright? You’ve been off today.”

Jungkook (forcing a smile): “Yeah, just tired. Didn’t get much sleep last night.”

V gives him a curious look but doesn’t press further. Jungkook brushes it off, focusing back on the routine, but in the back of his mind, he’s still thinking about Pari. There’s something about her that he can’t shake. Maybe it’s the mystery, maybe it’s the fact that she doesn’t seem to care who he is. Either way, he knows this won’t be the last time they meet.

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