breathin' | jikook

Pilot

Dreaming is something different people will tell you different things about. It's never bad to be ambitious, but Jimin's always been one for realistic approach.

The marble floors of the dome feel foreign underneath his expensive shoes. The boys have already scattered around the stage, engaging in playful chatter with the audience. Probably to calm their own racing hearts.

He looks around the humongous space, scrutinizing every face he can. The excitement and happiness in the air is almost tangible.

He tries to smile, even though his heart constricts in his chest. Performance anxiety was so familiar, Jimin could call it his clingy friend. Add a little disbelief to the equation and you get a very emo, almost overwhelmed Park Jimin.

"You will hurt your vocal chords, please tone it down."

At Jungkook's reprimand, the fans start screeching even louder, joined by Hobi soon after. He looks like the perfect embodiment of joy. Everyone does.

"Jiminie-oppa, why're you so quite?".

He looks down to see his fans, gazing at him fondly. Probably having the time of their life. After all, they paid a shit ton of money to be here, you gotta have dedication for that, no?

Bringing the mic up-to his lips, he tries to speak. "Urhmm.. ", is all he could muster before he clears his throat. The fans are wild by now, all the members attention fixated on him.

"Army, I..urmhm ".

No. He's not gonna cry. This is not happening. It can't. But his voice is already thick with emotion. And he knows, just knows the dam's gonna break.

"Twenty thousand won says he's gonna cry!".

On any other occasion, Jimin can put up with Tae being a brat, but not today. They don't get it. He's sentimental. He feels everything a little more strongly than the others.

He thinks he might have a sob fest right here, in front of a whole damn crowd. And, Taehyung, that devil is just instigating him. Jimin silently wishes he'd go to hell.

How stupid is he, though? Sure, a concert in the Tokyo Dome is something he could only ever dream of. Sure, charting in Billboard Top 10 was just a late night wish. Sure, having more international fans, being called the biggest boyband in the world was unthinkable.

But he should be over it. Grow the fuck up. You're a celebrity, act like one! He keeps repeating. The boys all seem fine, why must he ruin it all?

The audience is laughing away at this point, some coo-ing and cheering for Jimin to not cry. His heart swells. More tears threatening to spill. Maybe he should just take a break, maybe he should just call it a sick night. Yeah, that way he-

Sturdy arms wrap themselves around Jimin from behind. He doesn't need to turn around to know who's the only one capable of gently swaying his body in such a soft back hug.

"Hyung."

The crowd is in utter chaos. The large space filled with very loud, very obvious fangirling. Damn these fujoshis.

Jungkook keeps his hold on Jimin tight, like always. He feels so small under his hands. Fitting perfectly in to his frame. His hyung is so silly, yet so precious. He doesn't want to see Jimin cry. Ever.

"Jungkookie-ah, I'm fine. Really." , he tries to laugh, but it's watery. And the maknae isn't having it.

"No you're not, you sappy little shit. I won't let go until I'm sure you won't display your snot to the whole world."

"Is that a way to talk to your hyung?"

Jimin scolds Jungkook, but he's already smiling. His heart slowly trying to return back to its normal pace. A few stray tears do fall onto the floor, at which the fans start whining.

"Ah, really, I'm okay guys. It's just that, this day, all of you being here means a lot to me." , Jimin has the microphone in hand, speaking after he was sure his voice wouldn't crack. Jungkook's warm embrace was encouraging enough, so he continued.

"Bangtan and Army have truly been through so much, and I believe that this whole journey has been such a good learning experience for all of us. We've grown so much. Achieved so much. Milestones after milestones. Sometimes, I think I'm living someone else's dream."

He looks around to see the boys looking at him, emotion clear in their expressions. Yoongi is nodding along, gaze fully focused onto his armies. Their army.

"And I can't help but feel so, so grateful. It feels so surreal, standing here today, speaking to thousands of you, who've come here just for a show. And we do promise you a good show. Army, let's rejoice our bond, our strength, our unity. This is what we, what you deserve. Thank you so much army, bangtan wouldn't be here without you."

He finishes off with a finger heart, and then another big one. Which, to be honest looks adorable since Jungkook is holding him.

Loud cheers fill the dome again. The members too clapping their hands at Jimin's little speech. Jungkook is still hugging him.

"Almost thought you were gonna cave. You did great, Jimin. My hyung is so strong."

My hyung.

He feels so content, happy that he didn't wreck it afterall. "Mmhmm, now let me go, you dork." He doesn't mean it, not at all. Infact, if he could, he'd have Jungkook hold him like this forever. In his arms, he feels safe.

"Just for a little while, gotta show em JiKook is real, yeah?". And there it is, his bunny smile. Jimin just laughs. He's happy. So, so happy.

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