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The drive to the airport was lively. Conversations ranging from foods they planned to eat to random topics of interests. Seo-yeon felt as if she were with family, and loved the close atmosphere. The first stop was the airport, where they would set to fly to their first location: California. They spoke of past experiences, and laughed at memories from abroad. She was fascinated by the long list of things that they were able to experience. She was giddy with anticipation of what she would be able to encounter on her first trip overseas.

"Yun-Yun, what would like to do when we get to California? We'll be there for two days, and will stay one day in Santa Clara before heading off to Los Angeles. We have that one day all to ourselves. Is there anything you'd like to do?" Taehyung waited patiently for her answer.

"I've always wanted to see the beaches of California," she blushed in embarrassment, thinking how little she knew about the U.S. compared to them. "I'm not that knowledgeable, but I do know that they're known for that."

"The beach it is!" Jungkook happily exclaimed. Taehyung nodded in agreement.

"Manager Sejin, could we use our free time to check out one of the beaches?" Namjoon, the ever responsible one, called out to their manager.

"I don't see why not. Just keep a low profile as you always do," he said before continuing work with the other managers in the back.

"Alright! Jiminie! Let's look up which beach we should go to when we get in the plane," Jungkook said.

"Sure thing," Jimin willingly agreed.

"We're here," Jin whispered to her.

Given the number of fans, and issues in the past with Sasaengs, they no longer fly on public flights. 'I've never been more happy to have our private plan than I am now,' Jin thought as he helped Seo-yeon out of the bus. The staff began to unload, and load into the plane. The seven men began to grab their luggage, and make their way to the plane.

"I better join the staff," Seo-yeon said as she slowly began to walk away. The members stopped when they realized she and Jin were not following. Jin frowned, wanting to stop her, but not sure now to without drawing attention to them.

"Seo, I was looking for you," Yo-han breathlessly approached the group. He handed her her luggage and politely greeted the others.

"Thank you, Yo-han," she said while taking her things. Jin's frown slightly deepened at the man's intimate nickname for her. Jin hadn't even begun calling her by a nickname.

"Were you going to continue taking behind the scene pictures in the plane as well?" Yo-han questioned.

"Oh, I was just going to check with one of the managers about my boarding seat," she glanced around for any manager.

"I think they're checking with the pilot. I can take you there," Yo-han offered.

"I'll take her," Jin suddenly chimed in, surprising not only Seo and Yo-han, but his friends. Jin hated that he felt even the slightest bit jealous. He trusted Seo-yeon with all his heart, but the idea of another man smiling at her as this man was, annoyed him. He knew they had to keep their relationship secret, and it killed him not being able to be with her as much as he wanted. As childish as he knew he was acting, he still couldn't stop himself from trying to keep this other man away from her.

"Uh, Jin?" Yoongi cut in, "I'll take her. Why don't you take her stuff to be loaded?"

Jin relaxed his posture at Yoongi's words. He knew Yoongi was trying to calm the situation before it became obvious to Yo-han that Jin had feelings for Seo. Jin nodded and took her bags. She smiled gently at him, hoping to show him that she wants to stay with him as much as he wants her to. He returned her smile, and left with the other five members.

"Seo-yeon, let's find Sejin," Yoongi lightly tapped her. Yo-han silently watched the pair. He wasn't sure what had just happened, but he couldn't deny the icy feeling he felt.

"Ok. Yo-han, you coming?" she asked a confused Yo-han.

"Uh, yeah," he quietly followed.

***On the plane***

"Wow, hyung, I thought you were going to punch him!" Ho-seok gasped while dramatically clinging to Namjoon. Namjoon didn't say anything, but nodded in agreement.

"Don't exaggerate," Jin mumbled as he slouched in his seat.

"You should have, hyung," Jungkook interjected, "He shouldn't be so friendly with Yun-Yun."

"What are you talking about, Kook? We're all friendly with her," Jimin tried to reason.

"It's different," Jungkook said as if what he said was a matter of fact.

"How?" Namjoon said.

"We treat her like our sister in law! We are friendly in a brotherly way out of respect and love for hyung," he paused to make sure what he said was in agreement with the others, "Yo-han's intentions are still to be determined."

"That's not fair to him," Namjoon argued, "We don't know him, or his relationship with Seo-yeon."

"See, that right there!" Jungkook exclaimed, startling Namjoon, "You don't call her intimately. Other than me and Tae, you guys still call her by her full name. Where does he get the right to call her with a nickname?"

"Hyung? You're awfully quiet. You ok?" Taehyung asked with worry in his voice.

Jin had been half listening. He waited to see what Yoongi would say when he returns. He's a good voice of reason, along with Namjoon. He knew he had overreacted and felt dumb for considering what Jungkook was protesting, if even for a minute.

"I'm fine," he sat up to show that he was indeed fine, "Seo-yeon made a friend at Big Hit, so that makes me happy."

"Omo," Taehyung said awe, "You're so mature."

"Whatever," Jungkook crossed his arms in disagreement, "You be mature, and I'll keep an eye on Yun-Yun for you."

"There's no need for that, Kook," Yoongi cut in. Everyone glance up to see a blushing Seo-yeon behind him.

"Seo-yeon, you'll be flying with us?" Jin asked, trying to mask his excitement.

"Manager Sejin suggested she ride with us. I think he secretly wants you to enjoy what little time you two get."

"How much did you hear?" Jin asked, his cheeks rosy in embarrassment.

"Enough to know you're happy she has a friend," Yoongi said as he sat next to Ho-seok.

Jin scooted over as an invitation to Seo. She more than willingly sat next to him. The others exchanged grins knowing how delighted Jin must feel. His attempt to seem unfazed by another man approaching her was unsuccessful to them. They knew him well enough to know when something was bothering him. They also knew that when he loves someone, family or friend, that he loves them with all his heart. His girlfriend would be no different.

Giving them privacy, the others turned their attention to other things. Conversations, napping, or messing with their electronics were put to use. Jin grinned at his brothers, then looked at Seo-yeon's yawning face.

"Sorry," she giggled, covering her face, "It's been a long day."

"It's a twelve hour flight. Get some rest," he said, softly putting her head on his shoulder. He had to slightly scoot down for her to reach his shoulder. She glanced at the other, who were still paying them no attention.

"Only for a little bit," she shyly agreed. He covered her with his coat, and leaned his head back. He grinned to himself as he felt her body relax. He leaned over and reclined her seat as far as it allowed. She reached for his hand, but continued to sleep.

He squeezed her hand as if to say "I love you." Feeling at peace, he closed his eyes. He wished this twelve hour flight could last forever.