The energy in the air was electric as BTS prepared for one of the biggest nights of their career.
The atmosphere in their hotel suite was a mix of excitement, nerves, and last-minute touch-ups as stylists fluttered around them.
Minhee smoothed her dress, stealing a glance at her reflection in the mirror.
The gown was a stunning blend of beige and periwinkle blue, designed to complement Jin's suit. She adjusted the delicate fabric, exhaling softly when a familiar presence appeared beside her.
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Jungkook, already dressed in his sleek dark all-blue suit, leaned against the vanity with a small smirk.
"You look beautiful," he murmured causing the girl to blush
"You look pretty handsome yourself-" Minhee teased fixing his collar as he watched her
"You ready?" Jungkook asked, their reflections side by side in the full-length mirror.
Their faces mirrored each other, nervousness and tense.
Minhee let out a deep breath before briefly grabbing his hand.
"Yeah..."
Before Jungkook could respond, J-Hope burst into the room with energy and enthusiasm.
"Alright, everyone! Let's go do this!"
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As soon as BTS stepped onto the red carpet, cameras flashed from every angle.
The group coordinated perfectly. Namjoon and Taehyung's matching dark tones, Yoongi and Hobi's white suits, Jimin and Jungkook's stylish ensembles, and finally, Jin and Minhee standing side by side, their outfits effortlessly complementing each other.
Minhee linked arms with Jin, laughing as he leaned down to whisper
"You better not outshine me, Minhee-ah-"
Giggling, she whispered back.
"No promises, Seokjinnie-ah-"
The interviewers were full of energy, hyping up the group as they answered questions about their performance, nominations, and upcoming PTD on Stage: Las Vegas concerts.
"We're really looking forward to our shows-" Namjoon said with a smile
"It's been a while since we've performed in front of ARMY, and we're just happy that everyone is healthy and together for this moment"
Jungkook subtly glanced at Minhee at that last part, giving her hand a small squeeze behind the scenes.
As the group posed for their last set of photos, Minhee felt Jungkook lean in slightly beside her.
"You okay?" he murmured as she let out a breath
"Yeah..." She repeated not know what else to say at this very moment
His fingers briefly brushed against hers.
"We got this."
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Backstage, the group buzzed with adrenaline as they prepared for their James Bond-inspired performance of 'Butter.'
Jungkook, who had been recovering from COVID, (As well as Minhee and J-Hope) was now full of excitement. He cracked his knuckles as he took his position.
From the moment the lights dimmed, the audience was hooked. The intricate spy-like concept, the smooth dance moves, the intense card toss scene between Taehyung and Olivia Rodrigo—it was all coming together perfectly.
Then, a single spotlight lands on Minhee.
She was already on the stage sitting on an elegant table. The girl radiated confidence and allure, and embodied the mysterious femme fatale of the scene.
She tried to channel her inner Haley Berry.
Her legs crossed, her black sequence dress shimmered under the golden lights, its sleek silhouette hugging her form as she casually swirls a glass of champagne in her hand.
The audience doesn't even have time to react before-
She flipped her hair over her shoulder, revealing a knowing smirk before standing up. In a smooth, fluid motion, she reaches into her thigh slit and pulls out a golden envelope—the "mission" for the night.
It was very sexy, and was one of the most talked about things of the night. ARMYS went crazy.
Minhee felt her heart pound as they reached the intricate choreography section. Even after missing most of the rehearsals, she and J-Hope had thrown themselves into practice as soon as they landed.
And now, it was all paying off.
Jungkook, as always, moved effortlessly through the routine, his sharp gaze locking onto Minhee's when their paths crossed on stage. A small, knowing smirk flickered across his lips, making her suppress a laugh.
When the performance ended with a dramatic final pose, the cheers from the crowd were deafening. The group exchanged subtle, relieved glances as they caught their breath.
As they walked off stage, Jungkook nudged Minhee's side.
"We did it!!" She grinned
J-Hope threw an arm around them both.
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Back at the hotel, the energy was still high, but beneath the excitement, there was an undeniable sting.
Even though they hadn't won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, they tried to stay positive. Namjoon, ever the leader, reminded them that even being nominated was a massive achievement, something to be proud of.
But still, it hurt.
"Did you hear how loud ARMY was?!" Jimin beamed, flopping onto the couch with a grin
"Of course," Yoongi said, a small smile tugging at his lips as he thought about their fans
Minhee sat perched on the armrest beside Namjoon, absently playing with the fabric of her hoodie, when Seokjin suddenly stood up, cutting through the lingering tension.
"Alright, that's enough sulking-" he announced, looking around at the group.
"Do we really have time to sit here feeling down? We still have Vegas concerts to put on, and we're gonna give ARMY a performance they'll never forget"
The room was silent for a beat before he grinned.
"And you know what will help? Food. More specifically, Bulgogi, so Let's go eat!"
"You're onto something, hyung-" Taehyung nodded as Jungkook's face lit up
"Of course I am," Jin said proudly.
"We work hard, we eat well, and we move forward. That's what we do-"
Minhee smiled, feeling some of the heaviness lift. He was right. Their journey wasn't over, it was just another step forward.
"Let's go," she agreed, pushing herself up.
"I want japchae Seokjinnie-"
"Let's get extra pork belly too!" Jungkook beamed at the mention of food which caused Minhee to laugh
And just like that, their spirits began to rise again.
