I will sue you Min Yoongi.

Concert Pt. 2

Chapter 7: The Coded Message

The lights dimmed as the final notes of the second set reverberated through the packed arena in Newark, New Jersey. Electricity filled the air, thrumming with anticipation and excitement. Fans waved their lightsticks, chanting Yoongi's name, a sea of ARMYs celebrating the long-awaited D-Day concert. Every moment on stage intensified the bond Yoongi shared with his fans, yet it was the thrill of this particular night that ignited a spark so deep within him.

"Alright, everyone!" Yoongi's voice broke through the roaring crowd, laced with emotion. "I can't continue without introducing someone very special. My brother, who has conquered the Billboard 100 charts with his immense talent-Jimin!"

As the spotlight shifted, Jimin was illuminated on the massive screen, wide-eyed and purely blissful amidst the revelry. The crowd erupted, cheers echoing like thunder as the connection between the two brothers soared through the air.

"Show yourself, brother!" Yoongi called out playfully.

Amidst the deafening applause, Jimin flashed a bright smile, his heart swelling with pride for Yoongi and his magnificent journey. But a moment later, the playful banter shifted, and Yoongi's demeanor became earnest.

"Jimin. Remember when Taehyungie called us at midnight?" Yoongi's words, though seemingly casual, held weight. The audience continued to cheer, but Jimin leaned in, focusing intently as he recognized the coded message amidst the noise.

"That phone call meant a lot to me," Yoongi continued, his voice serious yet warm. "I'm counting on you, brother. Meet me backstage later. I hope you find the real happiness that we've been looking for. Cheers to life!"

The crowd went wild, but Jimin's heart raced for a different reason. He caught the depth in Yoongi's eyes, understanding the silent urgency behind his words. They had navigated hardships together, but now it felt as if Yoongi was connecting the dots for an impending encounter-an opportunity to bridge the past with the present.

"Hey guys! This is my concert, focus on me!" Yoongi added with a cheeky grin, effortlessly deflecting the energy back to the stage. But Jimin's mind was already racing with thoughts of the girl from the restaurant, the one who had been sent from the past like a whisper.

As the concert continued, Jimin maneuvered through adrenaline and anticipation. He quickly motioned to Beom Pdnim, his manager, seeking a discreet moment away from the buzzing crowd. "Beom Pdnim! I need you to take a selfie of me at a .05 angle," Jimin instructed, his excitement bubbling beneath the surface.

Beom, ever the professional, raised his eyebrow but complied, snapping the requested picture. As Jimin reviewed it, he felt his heartbeat quicken even further. There she was, the girl from the top right corner of the screen-Yuri! Her warm smile was a beacon from his past, flickering hope into his present moment.

"Beom Pdnim, do you see her? The girl in the white dress?" Jimin exclaimed, pointing screenward with urgency. "Can you discreetly ask her to come backstage? She needs to see Yoongi, please. It's important!"

Beom nodded, recognizing the underlying gravity alongside Jimin's insistence. "You're sure about this?"

"Yes!" Jimin affirmed, taking a steadying breath to quell his racing pulse. Memories rushed in, and the unresolved feelings tied to Yuri weighed heavily on him. "Yoongi is right; we've been searching for happiness for too long. This could be it for him!"

Beom wasted no time. He moved through the vibrant crowd with purpose, navigating his way to Yuri. Meanwhile, Jimin stayed glued to the screen, watching as Yoongi captivated the audience with his next set of songs. Yet, his mind strayed elsewhere.

The moment felt surreal as Jimin envisioned Yoongi backstage later, nervous yet eager, confronting emotions that had bloomed quietly over the years. Would they both finally find closure or perhaps reignite the spark they thought lost? The past held its breath, patiently waiting for the moment of reckoning.

As Beom returned with Yuri in tow, Jimin felt the air thrum with possibility. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, but there was a flicker of recognition as she caught sight of Jimin, her cheeks flushing slightly.

"Yuri! Thank you for coming!" Jimin greeted her, trying to mask the anxious butterflies in his stomach. "My brother-Yoongi-he's been wanting to see you again."

"Yoongi?" she asked, confusion mingling with excitement.

"Yes! He's been performing, but I promise he'll want to see you as soon as he's done!" Jimin beamed, uncontainable anticipation thrumming through him. "He's counting on this moment. Just trust me."

"Okay, I trust you." Her voice held a mix of hope and uncertainty. "It's just... so unexpected."

The final notes of the concert echoed, and Jimin could feel the excitement swell again as he gestured toward the backstage area, where they would soon meet. He couldn't help but imagine what would unfold once Yoongi stepped out from the limelight into this new chapter of their lives.

As the audience erupted in cheers, Jimin led Yuri toward the backstage entrance, his heart pounding with each step.

"Are you ready for this?" Jimin asked her gently.

Yuri nodded, her determination shining through the nervousness in her eyes. "I am. I missed him."

They could hear the crowd's cheers and applause through the backstage door as Jimin opened it, revealing the corridor that would lead the way. The excitement buzzed in the air, but underneath it all lay a deeper desire to heal old wounds and bridge the distance time had created.

With one final glance at Yuri, Jimin took a breath and pushed the door open wider, revealing the backstage area where Yoongi would soon enter, oblivious to the reunion about to unfold. Would this be the moment of clarity they'd all yearned for-when the bonds of friendship, love, and unspoken emotions would finally take center stage?

As he stepped inside, ready for whatever came next, Jimin felt a growing certainty that tonight would change everything.