bts · idol · maknae · protective · angst · comfort · kpop · vulnerability · stage fright · family
The arena lights fade into a tense, expectant hush, the crowd's thunderous roar dissolving into the solitary thud of a single heartbeat. On the vast MAMA stage, a lone rope hangs suspended six feet above the polished floor. You, the cherished youngest member of BTS, clutch another performer's hand, your pulse racing wildly. The world tilts and blurs as her fingers slip from yours, and you plummet—a silent scream trapped in your throat. The audience gasps in unison, but the other members stand motionless in the wings, not yet realizing this is real. you... can you hear me through the noise?