Behind The Scenes: Book Two || Jihope

XVII: Los Angeles

Intructions and indications were heard through his earpieces as the crowd cheered.

BTS! BTS! BTS!

"3 minutes..."

BTS! BTS! BTS!

"Assume positions please..."

BTS! BTS! BTS!

"In three, two, one..."

The cheering seemed to get louder as the melody of the song started playing in his ear piece. Jimin looked as Taehyung so bravely took the stage, instantly followed by Hoseok. Jimin was nervous. Excited, but really nervous. He took a deep breath and walked into the stage again. You've done this a hundreds times. He thought as he sang the break of the song. He wondered if his bandmates were feeling nervous too. A question that got its rightful answer when he grabbed Yoongi's hand during the choreo. Suga was freezing. He was definitely nervous as well.

DNA is a 3:43 minute song. Yet somehow it felt like it had lasted just ten seconds. Before Jimin knew it, he was already giving the final turn at the end of their choreography. The loud cheers marked the ending of their performance. Jimin offered a super sincere smile to the public and exited the stage with so many feelings, he couldn't possibly express them all with words. He was happy, ecstatic, if he was honest. He was proud and at the same time he felt nostalgic. How far they've come. How much they've gone through. Five years ago, he would've never imagined they would be standing where they stood right now. As the seven of them shared a tight group hug, a little tear dropped from Jimin's eye. He couldn't be any more grateful or any more proud.

A soft touch soon reached his cheek and dried the tear away. "Smile, Jiminie. You've earned this. No crying. Smile!" Hoseok's sweet voice reached Jimin's heart. He didn't even open his eyes before pulling his hyung for a tight hug. "I love you" he whispered into Hobi's ear. The soft phrase being audible only for him. "I love you too" Hobi answered tightening his arms around the younger's thin body.

After a new photoshoot for the american press, the final awards being handed and them greeting some of the celebrities they so fondly admired, the seven members were taken out of the venue. It was usual for them to attend the after parties at the Korean events but apparently their crew had decided not to let them go to the AMAs after party this time. Probably because they knew it would be really different from what the members were used to or maybe because they didn't want any gossip or rumor spreading about how they've behaved there. Of course, Bangtan would never behave poorly, but bad rumors could also be created out of good things.

That is why, instead of letting them go to the party, their crew took them to a nerby five star hotel to celebrate. The managers had prepared a little party for them with food, drinks, cake and everything they would need to spend a nice evening after such a successful event. Their own party started with a *Live Broadcast to thank their fans. They talked about how they felt and Jimin enjoyed listening, knowing that he had not been the only one to be that nervous. When they finished their V Live entry, the managers and crew celebrated with them for a while and then left. Jimin could imagine their crew was feeling as tired as they were. They may not perform on stage, but BTS would never shine like they do if it wasn't for their staff's constant efforts.

They were told to continue their celebration since the next day's schedule would start in the afternoon. As a matter of fact, it hadn't even been necessary to tell them twice. Right after the managers and staff left, the seven of them partied even harder. Being by themselves was really comfortable and they didn't have to hide anything or act properly. With no cameras around, they were free to unleash their excitement, and that is exactly what they did.

Jimin had no idea how many glasses of champagne, wine and beer he had taken until he noticed that his vision was very blurry. Uh oh. He thought as a small giggle left his mouth. Maybe he should've listened to one of his sunbae's wise advice: never mix your alcohol! Thankfully...or not, it seemed like he hasn't been the only one taking more than a few cups. Otherwise, why would Joon and Jin be having a full English conversation and why would Jungkook, Suga and V be lying on the floor laughing. There was one missing. He looked around and found Hoseok laying on the room's big sofa with his eyes closed. Maybe he was already tired but Jimin wanted attention and who better to give it to him than his boyfriend. "Hobi- hyung!" He called as he tried to approach the older. "Do you love me, hyung?" He asked finally being able to sit on Hobi's lap.