Rewrite the Rules

Wannabe's: Part 60

J-Hope nudged Samina, "You need to sing a song."

She swiftly deflected, "Not yet, I'm still eating. Maybe later," hoping to dodge the request.

But Yoongi persisted, "Come on, ladies, we have to hear you sing."

Joining in, I echoed Samina, "We're still enjoying our meal, needs some time to settle, and I could use more soju." The table erupted in laughter.

In the midst of it all, Taehyung, Jimin, and Jungkook formed a musical trio, singing in unison. Their performance was a riot of fun – getting the lyrics wrong, dancing, and just letting loose with sheer joy.

I couldn't help but notice a group of girls in their early 20s sneaking in from the kitchen and settling across the dance floor from the members.

Shirley seemed to scold them, and then she handed each of them a Coke. A quick glance revealed they were likely her daughter and friends.

Their excitement was palpable, and it was evident that they were die-hard BTS fans. Their smiles seemed permanently etched on their faces.

Feeling mischievous, I decided to have a little fun.

Casually, I went over to their table, and one of the girls timidly greeted me with a "hi."

"Hey, you know there's a price to pay for being here," I said, trying to sound serious.

The girl looked almost teary-eyed as she responded, "I know. My mom said you didn't want anybody else coming, but this is like a chance I'll only get once in my life."

I shook my head, "No, that's not the price you pay. You can't come and sit in here unless you get up on stage and sing."

"What?" exclaimed one of the other girls.

"You guys heard me. You need to sing a song," I declared.

The girls burst into laughter, and Shirley's daughter responded, "Really? You're gonna make us sing? Like we're not professionals. I don't wanna embarrass myself."

Smirking, I teased, "Oh, wait till I get up if you want to see embarrassment."

After some convincing, they agreed to take the challenge.

The DJ chuckled and as they wrote down a song selection on a piece of paper. Handing it to him, he nodded. It was evident that his sister had belted out this song many times before.

As the notes of "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish filled the room, the girls confidently took the stage and started to sing.

The atmosphere in the karaoke bar transformed into pure excitement as the members who weren't eating leaped to their feet, cheering the girls on with infectious enthusiasm.

The infectious beat of the music compelled the large table of seven to join in the dancing, and soon enough, the whole place was caught up in the lively party spirit.

Jimin and Jungkook showcased some spontaneous dance moves, urging others to join them. Even J-Hope, known for his incredible dance skills, couldn't resist grooving to the music.

The energy in the room was electric, and the karaoke bar was no longer just a quaint venue but a pulsating hub of joy and celebration.

Shirley, the owner, grinned from behind the bar, realizing that this unplanned party was turning out to be a night to remember. The girls on stage, encouraged by the applause and cheers, became more animated in their performance. They fed off the positive energy, turning the karaoke into a lively concert experience.