On Tuesday, Ji-Hoon and Alex headed out with Tae for the day. They were taking him to the Osaka Castle. It was a popular tourist attraction, even though you couldn't enter the castle. There were still parts of the grounds you could access, and since it was early in the day, not a lot of people were around. It allowed for some privacy while they walked and filmed.

Alex had chosen this place for Tae because it reminded her of the dreamer side of him. It suited him in every way, especially once she had him there and filming began.

Tae was relaxed and enjoying himself. He sat on a low stone wall and just took in the scenery. "It is very pretty here. Thank you for bringing me."

"I'm glad you like it, you look like you came from this place, it makes you seem like something out of a fairy tail."

Tae blushed a little, "Ok, I'll be the prince for the day." He laughed.

"So, Taehyung, what are you looking forward to the most during the tour?"

"Actually, aside from being in front of ARMY, I'm happy to be traveling again. We don't always have time to see places like this," he held his arms out to their surroundings. "This gives us an opportunity to see the world again, and since we have a bit more time in each city, we get to have small vacations as well." He smiled his charming smile.

The two of them continued talking about the tour and the preparations leading up to it while Ji-Hoon filmed. When they were done Tae's face suddenly lit up. "Let's take some pictures!"

Alex laughed, "Ok" she took out her camera, "strike a pose!" She started snapping photos of him.

Tae shook his head and stood up, he took the camera and starting snapping pics of Alex instead, then of Ji-Hoon. He had switched rolls on them and was loving it. He walked around and photographed the castle grounds. Something about Taehyung made her feel comfortable and relaxed, like a little brother, she thought to herself as she watched him. "Alex, take your phone out and we can take a selfie."

She obliged him happily as they posed for a selfie. She posted it on her Instagram before they started packing up for the day. When they got back to the hotel they ordered lunch in the group suite.

During lunch, Alex noticed Tae looking at his phone with a perplexed expression on his face. "Is everything ok, Tae?" She was worried something might be wrong.

"Yeah everything is fine, but I better get going, we have practice in a couple of hours."

"Ok, I had fun today, thank you for coming with us." Alex smiled at him as he headed to the door.

"I did too, I will see you guys later." He smiled and waved goodbye.

When Tae was by himself in the hallway, he pulled his phone back out to answer the text he had received.

How much longer are you guys going to be, you're going to be late for practice

Taehyung couldn't understand why Yoongi was being so stern with him, especially since they didn't have practice for a while yet.

Hyung, I just got done meeting with Alex and Ji-Hoon, and I'll be at practice on time.

Are you upset with me?

I'm not, I just didn't want you to be late

Tae thought to himself for a moment, and then it dawned on him . . . . Maybe Yoongi was jealous he had been out with Alex. He smiled devilishly to himself.

Hyung, did you see the pic of me and Alex on her Instagram?

We had so much fun today, she is awesome!

Yoongi never answered him. Tae patted himself on the shoulder for a job well done, hoping he gave Yoongi a shove in the right direction. Then it crossed his mind he might have made Yoongi too upset, and the thought gave him the shivers. He headed to his room to change for practice.

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The next day Ji-Hoon and Alex were at it again, but this time with J-Hope and Jimin. They were headed to the Osaka Aquarium and Universal Studios.

The guys came out of their shells, and were so animated. Alex watched them enjoying themselves while Ji-Hoon filmed. It was enough just to watch them, she didn't feel the need to ask them questions when they were that happy.

Alex was sitting on a bench writing notes in her journal when J-Hope and Jimin came running up and held out a giant wand of cotton candy toward her.

The look of enthusiasm on their faces had her doubling over in laughter. "You two look like you've already sampled some." She took the cotton candy and tore a small piece off to taste it.

Jimin sat next to her, "This is so much fun. I feel like a kid today."

"Oh yeah," J-Hope sat on her other side. "This is the most relaxed I've felt in a while."

"Well I'm glad you two are enjoying yourselves. It's been a treat just to watch you today."

Jimin tore off a piece of the cotton candy she was holding, "Have you taken Yoongi out yet?"

"Not yet, I had something planned for him next week when we get to Fukuoka."

"Ah, you should enjoy yourselves when you go." J-Hope nodded his head encouragingly at her while he smiled.

Alex laughed awkwardly, "Well, the goal isn't to have a bad time."

"What we mean is, don't let Yoongi intimidate you. He's nice when you get to his center. He's just a hard rock that takes some time to wear away at," Jimin explained.

Alex was trying to figure out why they were telling her this, but decided they were just wanting her to enjoy herself, so she shrugged it off.

"Well, are you guys ready to head back? I know you have stuff to get ready before the concerts this week." She stood up to leave.

They helped Ji-Hoon pack up the camera and then headed back to the hotel. When they arrived, Jimin and J-Hope walked her to her room. Jimin left first, but J-Hope stayed behind.

"I want you to know this is coming from a place of love for Yoongi hyung. He has kept to himself for a long time. It's nice having someone around that can pull him out of his shell and put a smile on his face."

Alex was nodding her head in agreement when she stopped suddenly, "Do you mean me?"

J-Hope let out a burst of laughter, "Yes, I mean you!"

"Oh." Alex's cheeks turned red. "I didn't realize I was making any kind of impression on him."

J-Hope gave her a direct look, "Alex, you need to think more of yourself. We do. We're all happy it was you they chose for the filming."

Alex smiled brightly up at J-Hope, "Thank you for telling me that, it means a lot."

J-Hope gave her a small nod, "I'll be going, we will see you Friday!"

Alex went into her room and sat on the bed. She thought about what Jimin and J-Hope had said to her. She knew she had feelings for Yoongi, but she had no idea if anything could come from it. Then she thought of the way Yoongi was around her at times. Maybe Yoongi did like her? She just needed to wear away at him a little more to find out.