Blood, Sweat, and Tears Day 2




It is officially the second day of shooting. Jin-oppa didn't have to be there because we shot all of his solo scenes yesterday. While we were preparing the guys for their scenes, other staff members were getting the sets ready for all the scenes today. I was in charge of Yoongi today, but Yoongi was shockingly alert this time. While I was fixing his hair, I said, "I know the coffee wasn't that good. What has you awake this time?"


He looked up at me and smiled, "It was the coffee. Your coffee is the best."


I laughed, "What if I was to stop?"


Yoongi pouted, "You would deprive me of your great coffee? I'm hurt."


I laughed even harder, "Don't worry. I won't keep you from the coffee. Just don't get so full of caffeine that you're shaking."


He smiled and I said, "Alright, to Mi Ho-unni now."


I looked at Jimin who was getting prepared by Somi-unni. I couldn't help but notice how thin he's gotten recently. I've seen the comments online, even the ones written in English and I know that Jimin takes everything to heart, but that doesn't mean he should give in to every little thing that so-called fans say. Once he was done, I walked with Jimin to blindfold him. Jimin looked at me and asked, "Are you alright, Noona? You look sad."


I looked at him and shook my head, "I'll be fine. We'll need to talk after the shooting if you're alright with that."


Jimin nodded, "Alright, Noona."


Then I blindfolded him so he can act his scene. I personally worried about this because I thought he would trip and fall. When he stopped a take, he lifted the blindfold from one eye and saw my worried face. He smiled, "I'm fine, Noona."


After one more take, Jimin joins me for the green tear makeup. I laugh and say, "I always knew you weren't human."


Jimin laughed and we waited for Yoongi to finish shooting his scene. I smiled because he did his scene more than once the same way. During a short break, he looked at me and gave me a finger heart. I pretended to grab it and hug it. Jimin gave me a playful pout, "What if that was for me, Noona?"


I chuckled, "If it was for you, I would've moved out of the way."


After that, Jimin joined Yoongi on set for their set. Yoongi is supposed to cover Jimin's eyes with the blindfold. Yoongi put it around Jimin's neck and asked, "Is this how it's done?"


I shook my head, "Are you trying to rob us of a member?"


Yoongi looked at Jimin and gave him a teasing smile, "Be thankful you have Eunji here to protect you."


After that exchange, Yoongi messed up the placement of the blindfold twice before managing to cover Jimin's eyes. After that, Jimin is able to go home. I said, "Remember, we have something to discuss when I get back."


Jimin nodded and gave me a hug, "Alright. See you later, Noona."


Once Jimin walked away, Yoongi asked, "What do you need to discuss with Jimin?"


I looked him in the eyes and retorted, "Jimin is getting dangerously thin and it's time I intervened."


Yoongi nodded and hugged me, "Because you're seeing yourself in him?"


I nodded, "I am and I don't want him to get himself hurt as I did."


Yoongi kissed my forehead, then said, "Just don't be too harsh. Unlike me, he's more sensitive."


I laughed, then it was time to film Namjoon's scene. He started off by rapping his lines in the song, then he had to drink "absinthe". I'm thankful that it wasn't real because the real stuff is disgusting. Namjoon laughed, "Afraid I was going to get drunk on set, Eunji-noona?"


I shook my head smiling, "No, the real stuff has a terrible taste."


Namjoon smirked, "That's a story worth hearing."


"Not really. It was an older cousin's bachelorette party and I was dared to drink a shot. I haven't touched it ever since," I explained, cringing from the memory.


Namjoon laughed, then he had to "breathe" smoke. I felt bad for Namjoon because he coughed soon as the cameras stopped rolling. I gently patted his back. After that, he smiled at me. Then it was time for Taehyung to fall from the balcony and be beneath the white sheet. I looked up at Taehyung and said, "You'll be fine, Taehyung."


I could tell he was uncomfortable, then Minho-oppa said, "Just imagine Eunji is hurting and you need to get to her."


I looked at him and retorted, "You can't be serious."


Then Taehyung did the stunt and ran over to hug me, "Don't worry, Noona. I'll protect you."


I laughed, "That actually worked?"


Minho-oppa smiled, "He's too easy to read."


After that, we had to move Taehyung to the black room and I had to apply the fake wing scars on his back. Taehyung smiled, "You weren't the one who cut my wings, were you, Noona?


I chuckled, "No. You would charge me for assault."


Once I was done, I had to move behind the camera and let the scene be filmed. Yoongi moved beside me drinking a bottle of water and said, "That scar makeup looks great. One would think he was actually hurt."


I nodded, "I got inspired by the horror movies I watched with Jungkook once. I struggled with either making it bloody or keeping it like that."


Yoongi looked at me in shock, "I'm glad you didn't. The rating of this music video would change."


I laughed, "I did keep that in mind."


After that was filmed, Taehyung had to stand behind a transparent white sheet that I got to splatter paint on for the video. I stepped toward the sheet with paint ready. Taehyung asked, "Are you excited, Noona?"


"Yes, I am," I replied.


"Now, remember, Eunji, don't splatter too much, otherwise you'll cover Taehyung's face," the director told me.


I nodded, "I understand."


Once the cameras start rolling, I used the smallest brush I could get a hold of and started splattering paint on the sheet. I was surprised that Taehyung managed to keep a straight face regardless of the paint on the sheet. When the scene was done, Taehyung asked, "Think you could draw me one day, Noona?"


I laughed, "If I ever have the time, I will."


Taehyung smiled, then I saw the aria organ that Yoongi would be playing for another solo scene. I laughed along with Yoongi, "There's no plug."


Yoongi chuckled, "I guess I'll just play the organ without sound."


He went in front of the camera and began playing the organ, despite it not having any sound. I laughed, then Yoongi came toward me laughing as well. I walked toward Hobi and fixed his hair since he took a short nap before it was his turn. I said, "Now, remember, there will be explosions from the fountains. Think you can sit there without flinching?"


Hobi looked down at his hands and nodded, "I'll try."


When he went in front of the camera, I waited for the explosions, so I covered my ears. Mi Ho-unni did the same. The explosions happened and as we expected, Hobi flinched a little. I said, "You got this, Hobi! Fighting!"


Hobi smiled in return, then the scene happened again. This time, Hobi managed to stay still. Then it was time for him to shoot the arrow. It took several tries, but it was successful. Finally, it was Jungkook's turn to be shot. I could tell he was bored because he came to me practically hopping like the bunny that he is. I had to fix his hair, but due to how tall he's gotten over the years, he had to squat so I could reach his head. After that, he had to lean backwards on the swing. I said, "That can't be good for his back."


"Imagine how hanging from the harness will feel," Minho-oppa told me.


Then I gave him a blue lollipop. He smiled at me, "Is this a prop or is it for me?"


I laughed, "For now, it's a prop, so don't eat it up just yet. I'll hold on to it until your scenes are over."


Jungkook accepted that, then he continued to be filmed. When he had to lick green goo from his finger, I didn't even want to know what it really was. The last thing he had to do was get attached to the harness. After that, he had to hang in the air like he was being lifted from the floor. Then he was gently let down on a pile of feathers. When it was all over, I helped Jungkook get the feathers out of his hair and gave him the blue lollipop. Everyone else left for the day, so I went home with Jungkook, who was asleep on my shoulder during the ride home. When we got home, I saw Jimin at the kitchen couter drinking water. I said, "Jimin, do you have a minute?"


Jimin nodded, "I do."


I gently led him to the bedroom that me and Yoongi shared. Yoongi wasn't in there because he was asleep on the couch in the living room. Jimin and I sat in opposite chairs and he asked, "So, what do you want to talk about?"


I pulled out my phone and scrolled through the pictures until I found the one of me when I was much thinner. I was so thin to the point where my bones were visible. I showed that photo to Jimin who looked shocked, "Noona, is that your sister?"


I shook my head, "No, that was me when I was 16. I was obsessed with being thin that I would do anything to get there. I skipped meals, I would dance until my feet hurt, it was a disaster. It wasn't until I fainted after a dance performance that I got an intervention. Yoongi literally ran to the hospital room that I was staying in. I've never seen him so worried up to that point. He basically told me that if I kept doing this, he'll lose me for good. Well, he said a more R-rated version of that, but that was the gist. After that, Yoongi and my family made sure I ate and exercised properly until I was back to a healthy weight."


I took a breath and asked, "Do you know why I'm telling you this, Jimin?"


Jimin was in tears, but he nodded, "I understand, but I would always get comments on how big I looked."


I sighed, "Jimin, you're more than your looks. You're a talented, passionate, and very sensitive artist. Anyone can look like an idealized version of beauty, but I'll take an ugly person with heart any day."


Jimin chuckled, "Is that why you're with Yoongi-hyung? His heart?"


I smiled and nodded, "Yes, that's why. Also, if the person that spoke negatively about you were really fans of yours, they would encourage you to be the best you can be, not tear you down."


I stood up and hugged Jimin, "Now, if you want to lose weight, I won't stop you, but please do it in a way that doesn't scare me. You think I haven't noticed that you haven't been eating properly?"


Jimin stood up and returned the hug, "I thought you were angry with me."


I shook my head, "I was never angry with you. I was worried and so was everyone else."


We let each other go and we joined everyone else in the living room.


And that's the chapter! Hello, everyone! Just trying to survive the craziness that is 2020. Also, I got some ideas for the 150k Special! Whichever idea gets the most votes will be the one I write. Have fun voting! I pray you're doing well, staying safe, and I hope you enjoyed the chapter!



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