I will sue you Min Yoongi.

Airplane pt.1

Chapter 5: Echoes of Fate

The sleek exterior of the aircraft gleamed under the bright lights of Incheon International Airport, a stark contrast to the fatigue that weighed heavily on Yoongi's shoulders. Two months of constant touring for the Love Yourself leg of the tour had taken its toll, and as he stepped onto solid ground once more, all he wanted was to collapse into his bed and let the world fade away for a few hours. Yet, the air buzzed with excitement and anticipation. The awards ceremony awaited them, a celebration of their hard work and dedication, but the thought of standing in front of a crowd felt daunting at that moment.

As he walked down the gangway, the sounds of laughter and chatter surrounded him. The familiar banter among the members brought a slight smile to his lips. But just as the exhaustion settled deeper into his bones, an unexpected collision broke his moment of respite. Jin, animated as usual, had turned too quickly and bumped into someone-*no, not just anyone*, Yoongi thought.

"Whoa!" Jin exclaimed, flailing his arms for balance as a flurry of items scattered across the polished floor. A phone slipped from the girl's grasp, her passport, and a few other belongings all cascading down in a hurried mess.

Without thinking, Yoongi rush to help, instinctively picking up a passport that had landed near his feet. That's when he looked up.

"Yuri?" The world around him seemed to freeze as recognition sank in. They both stared at each other, memories of their last encounter flashing through his mind-heartfelt conversations, laughter, and the bittersweet memories etched from a life in motion.

"Yoongi?" she breathed, her eyes wide with surprise and a myriad of emotions that mirrored his own. Time seemed to hang suspended, lost in that moment as everything faded into a soft blur around them.

But the moment was fleeting. The stern voices of the airport guards snapped them back to reality, causing them to hesitate as they moved to separate the two. Though it felt intrusive, Yoongi couldn't drag his eyes away from her, as if trying to etch her visage into his memory.

"I'm so sorry!" Yuri stuttered, quickly recovering her composure as she collected her belongings from the floor. A flustered Jin apologized profusely, cursing under his breath for not being more careful.

"Thank you for helping," Yuri managed, trying to catch Yoongi's eye one last time. But as soon as the words left her lips, she turned to walk away, leaving him standing there, a knot of longing twisted in his chest.

"Yoongi, let's go! They are waiting for us at the exit," Jin urged, gently nudging him forward.

"Hyung, have you seen the girl?" Yoongi couldn't help but ask, his heart racing with the prospect of her sudden reappearance. "It's her! The girl who said she would sue me. The girl I've been telling you about-it's Yuri."

Jin looked into Yoongi's troubled eyes, measuring the weight of his friend's distress. A small sigh escaped his lips, followed by a gentle whisper. "Destiny will make a way for the both of you. Just consider today a reminder that after our busy schedule, you need to find her, okay? Maybe what you feel for her is right, but the timing is not in your favor."

Yoongi felt a surge of frustration. He wanted to chase after her, to bridge the distance that separated them once again. But deep down, he knew Jin was right. If fate had woven them together once, it could do so again.

"Yeah, you're right," he muttered, his heart heavy with the weight of unspoken words and unrealized dreams. He reluctantly followed Jin toward the exit, but his mind remained tethered to the moment they had shared. The brief encounter felt like a lost chapter of a story he had longed to continue.

The car ride back to their dorm was filled with excited chatter from the other members about what they would wear and how they would present themselves at the award show. Yet, the swirling thoughts crowded Yoongi's mind, drowning out the jovial atmosphere around him. He stared out the window, watching the vibrant cityscape of Seoul fly by, a kaleidoscope of colors that felt all too vivid and yet too distant.

As they arrived, the familiar sights of home flooded him with memories. The impressiveness of their achievements hung in the air, yet for Yoongi, it felt incomplete. There was a void that needed to be filled.

Later that evening, after a whirlwind of ceremonies and countless photos, Yoongi found a moment to himself. What should have felt like triumph was dulled by the thought of Yuri-how time had woven a complicated tapestry of paths that seemed to tangle them together, yet keep them apart.

"Hey, what's up?" Hoseok's bright voice shattered his thoughts as he peered into Yoongi's room, curiosity dancing in his eyes. "You look like you're lost in your head."

"Just...thinking," Yoongi replied, forcing a smile to mask his internal struggle.

"About Yuri?" Hoseok asked, blunt and straightforward.

Yoongi wasn't surprised by Hoseok's perceptiveness; the younger member had become attuned to his moods, often probing just enough to scratch beneath the surface. "How did you know?" he asked, half-heartedly, hoping he could change the subject.

"Just a guess. I saw the way you two reacted. You're like... connected or something, right?" Hoseok shrugged but continued with a brightness in his voice. "You should find her! Maybe we can even help."

"Yeah, maybe," Yoongi said, his tone layered with uncertainty. "But what if we're not meant to cross paths again? What if this-what happened today-was just a fluke? A coincidence?"

"Or maybe it is destiny pushing you both together, just waiting for the right moment," Hoseok argued, ever the optimist.

Even amidst the turmoil in his heart, Yoongi couldn't help but smile at Hoseok's enthusiasm.

Yoongi nodded, "Yeah, I'll think about it."

But inside, he felt a kernel of hope bloom slowly, an ember of determination igniting at the thought of facing what lay ahead. Maybe it was time to let the universe weave its threads, to not fear the unknown but embrace it instead.