Love Maze | BTS 8TH Member

Boy(s) In Luv

The cold was setting in. The weather drastically became chilling, the constant snowfall proof of it. The sun peeked from behind the wispy clouds, almost as if it was shy. The outfits of the people in Korea had shifted from light, cotton clothes to warm, wool knitted ones.

The year was nearing its end. It was already the last week of October. The hiphop group had started working on their next album. The members were constantly occupied with meetings with the staff, dance practices, composing sessions, lyric writing etc. 

Finding time for themselves and sleep was almost impossible with this kind of treacherous schedule. It was not a surprise that they were severely sleep deprived and tired, due to which they were more moody than ever.

And on top of that, the band had announced their first ever tour a month ago, and the first few concerts were in Korea (which they performed already).

As of now, the members were backstage in their small green room—if you could even call it that—after performing on yet another music show. One of the staff members had just informed them that Epik High was performing too, and that they might get a chance to meet them. 

Namjoon and Yoongi were the most excited after hearing the news, as was evident by the tiredness vanishing from their faces. They had been avid fans of Epik High since many years, and now that they might have the opportunity to meet their idols, they couldn't shut up about it.

The rest of the boys and Arin were eager to meet them too—even if they didn't listen to many songs of the group, they still appreciated their music. They had been a huge inspiration for the group. 

After what seemed like an hour, the staff finally ushered them to Epik High's green room. Namjoon and Yoongi were on the verge of squealing from the anticipation. 

When the young hip-hop group entered, they spoke in a chorus, "2! 3! Hello, we are BTS!"

Arin looked at the trio. One of the member's face was a mix of shock and suppressed pain. She couldn't understand why his reaction was like that. 

Suddenly, he spoke, "Ah, y'all must be the new group I keep hearing about."

Yoongi smiled widely, revealing his gums, as he stepped forward. "Sunbaenim, we're such big fans of you!"

"I can't believe I'm in the same room as you," Namjoon exclaimed, fanboying. 

"Can we please take a picture with you?" Yoongi pleaded. 

Tablo grinned from the middle of the couch. Tukutz and Mithra shifted on the couch, so the eight members could fit in. Yoongi rushed to occupy the space beside Tablo. Taehyung and Jungkook sat beside their hyung, grinning. Namjoon and Seokjin settled on Tablo's left. Hoseok and Mithra stood on the opposite sides of the couch, leaning as close as possible to the centre. Jimin, Arin, and Tukutz crouched on the floor.

The staff hurried in with a camera. The eleven idols posed variously as their staff clicked their picture. 

When the shutter sound was heard, the BTS members retreated, giving Epik High their space back.

"Thank you so much, sunbaenim!" Namjoon bowed. 

Tukutz dismissed him with a wave of his hand. "Yah, just call us hyung!"

The members grinned, bowing continuously and thanking them, before returning to their own green room. 

Arin looked at Yoongi, who was still smiling so brightly. "Well, aren't you such a fanboy, hmm?" she teased. "I don't think I've ever seen you this happy."

"Shush."

Arin giggled at his one-word response. This meeting sure did light up everyone's day. 

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