Ripple: BTS AU Story ✓

Chapter 20

Hello! I am back with another chapter. Things are going to be a bit interesting and have a lot of symbolism for the next few chapters. This all takes place in Namjoon's head, so it's a tad bit out there. I hope you all enjoy it!

Namjoon blinks a couple of times, taking in his surroundings. He stands on a pavement roadway and there is grass growing out of little cracks in the road. Namjoon looks around, confused as to where he is. His mind is a bit foggy and he feels like he's floating. He notices that there are trees scattered around the unknown area. He looks ahead of him and sees that the road makes an uphill incline. He takes a step forward, but hesitates to move any farther. He looks around, trying to find someone that he may recognize. He frowns when he notices that he is the only one in the area. Namjoon scratches the back of his neck and tries to come up with a game plan. He doesn't stand around for long before a loud rumbling sound snaps him out of his thoughts. He looks up and notices that a lot of gray clouds are starting to gather. Namjoon bites his lip before starting to walk forward. He slowly scales the hill and grimaces when he feels huge droplets of rain hit his skin. As he continues to walk, the rain starts to come down even faster. Namjoon brushes his wet hair out of his face. He starts to move a little quicker, hoping that he could find some form of shelter. The rain falls down in a consistent downpour. It doesn't seem to be lightening up and Namjoon isn't making much distance. He stops moving and scowls, it's as if he hasn't moved a single inch. He lets out a breath and starts to turn in a circle. He surveys his surroundings, trying to find some cover from the rain. The rain has started to gather on the ground and forms little puddles. Leaves start to fill up with water and drip onto the ground.

Namjoon starts to walk again. He passes by a large puddle and gives it a fleeting glance. Suddenly, he stops walking. He turns around and walks back to the puddle. Something caught his eye when he passed it seconds ago. He blinks a couple of times, surprised to see a clear image on the puddle of water. He stares at it and sees himself walking into a room with a bunch of people. Namjoon watches himself bow to some of them and stick out his hand. The group all talk to one another and their faces show nervousness and excitement. Namjoon's brow furrows, unable to understand or even remember what this moment means

Namjoon continues to stare at the puddle as it morphs into a new image. He sees the people from before along with him clothed in pajamas. They sit in a circle and all look to be yelling about something. Namjoon is unable to hear what they are saying, but he assumes that they are playing a game of sorts. The group all bursts out in laughter as one of the guys stands and starts speaking in an animated manner. Namjoon looks at the young man sitting beside him in the reflection. His face is familiar, it's young and a boxy smile is splayed across his face. Where has he seen him before? Namjoon shakes his head and decides to keep walking. The rain has slowed down, but continues to fall from the sky. Namjoon's wet hair drips and a part of it is plastered to his forehead.

He stops walking when he sees another puddle right in the middle of the pathway. He stares at it, not knowing what to expect of this gathering of water. An image starts to appear on the liquid, it's the same group of people. They all have mics in their hands and there are lots of lights pointed at them. They run around the stage area with large smiles on their faces. He sees one of the guys jump onto his back and wrap his arms tightly around his neck. Namjoon has a confused look upon his face. He recognizes the moment, but at the same time not at all.

Rain droplets drip on the image making it go away. It's replaced immediately with a picture of the same group walking down a red carpet. They are all wearing suits and there are a bunch of camera flashes pointed in their direction. His eyes widen when he sees a sign that reads, Grammys. He blinks, did he go to the Grammys? There's no way someone like him went to the Grammys. Namjoon spots a couple of reporters sticking mics at the group. He reads one of the reporter's lips and his mind starts to clear a little. BTS. They're BTS....Jin, Yoongi, Hoseok, Jimin, Taehyung and Jungkook. He can put a name to each of their faces, but he can't remember why he knows them.