Yuanfen : Destined To Be Together

Chapter 53

Author POV

All the members gathered in the backstage after finishing the soundcheck. There was only three hours left for the concert. And those hours needed to be implied all into getting ready.

After freshening up, they all sat down to get their makeup done.

-"Everyone, let's not forget the new steps we added for Mic Drop." 

J-hope spoke up, making other members nod in response. Their foremost priority was now to make the night unforgettable for both ARMY and BTS. Jimin kept his posture straight, eyes locked with his reflection in the mirror in front of him.

Internally, he was repeating the steps in mind, even sometimes getting anxious with the thought of performing on stage after so long. His mind was a mess of thoughts; excitement, fear, happiness, all of it making his hands tremble on his lap.

-"Can you close your eyes?" 

Following the instructions of his makeup artist, he closed his eyes, letting out a deep exhale.

His makeup artist's voice was familiar to him, of course. They've worked together forever. He decided to turn his focus on the present, on preparing for the moments awaiting.

-"Still nervous?"

The words elicited a tense chuckle from Jimin. 

-"Yeah...you know how things are...."

-"You'll do great, don't worry."

This time, it hit. Jimin's eyes shot open, surprise etching his handsome features. The woman paused working, flashing a smile at him. 

Jimin blinked, still confused.

-"How did you get in?" 

-"Close your eyes. Let me work."

Reluctantly, Jimin closed his eyes, leaning back on the chair this time. 

There's no way anyone just let her get inside without causing a scene.

Okay, she's wearing her mask but...

As if on cue, Nandini chuckled, continuing to get him ready. 

-"Can you just stop thinking for a moment?"

Her familiar voice, gentle and understanding, made his heart flutter as usual. There's no way he can be daydreaming. He can feel her hands brushing against his cheeks occasionally.

-"Relax your shoulders. If you ever mess anything up, it will be only because of how anxious you're getting."

-"How do I stop thinking?"

He opened his eyes again, making her stop her hands. 

For that moment, it felt as if the world had stopped moving yet again, leaving just the two of them alone.

Wouldn't it be so nice if everyone else just vanished and Jimin would get to live his freely, without any fear, with his love—