A/N: This entirely fictional story is based on two besties going to their very first BTS concert. Come put yourself in their shoes as they are dropped head first into the fairytale adventure of a lifetime.
Feel free to insert Your Name (Y/N) at either Bestie-1 or Bestie-2. We highly recommend enjoying the story with a friend.
Disclaimer: In case it wasn't obvious, this is a complete work of fiction based on the random imaginings of two best friends. No matter how much we pray about it, we do not own BTS. We are not affiliated with BTS, Hybe, or Big Hit. We use the boys strictly for our own pleasure. :) And yours too of course.
The bulk of this story will be from the Narrator POV unless otherwise indicated.
"Example" - Speech/Dialogue
*Example* - Inner Thoughts
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Prelude
"Finally! These COVID restrictions are letting up; this past year and a half has been so depressing," said Bestie-1 as she scrolled through YouTube looking for something to watch.
~Sigh~ "Yeah, I feel ya. I just try not to think about it at all because the alternative is just too much for me," replied Bestie-2. Year 2019, was difficult already with family issues, and the COVID isolation that followed didn't improve the situation.
"Here, have a glass with me," said Bestie-2. And the two friends proceeded to enjoy their takeout of kimchi jjigae and katsu curry with a glass of wine. They'd been friends now for nearly 21 years, and the occasional visits during the pandemic helped provide some sense of normalcy for the both of them.
"Let's watch this video; this one was really funny," said Bestie-1. She scrolled to pull up her favorite V-Live of Jungkook drinking. "Okay, which member is this?"
~Rolls eyes~ "It's Kookie," said Bestie-2. "I've been getting them right for a while now, you know. You never want to give me my credit! Just because I haven't been low-key stalking them since debut like you."
"Okay, fine. You do a good job now. Happy? And it's not stalking. It is an evaluation from one artist to another. Now watch this video."
After the episode and some giggles...and another glass, Bestie-1 suggested going to a BTS concert.
"Yeah, that'd be fun. But if we do it, we should do it right. Let's save and go all out; we'll get backstage passes and everything."
"Yaaaassss! We're gonna meet BTS! It only took eight years to get you on board."
"Shut up."
Chapter 1: The Concert of a Lifetime
After a small eternity (read: months) of preparation, the two Besties were finally getting their first BTS experience. As it turned out, it was a lot of waiting around and a lot of rules. But the high of the adrenaline kept them in great spirits until the big moment arrived.
They got to wait in line!
But, wait in line to shake hands with the members and take a group photo. The duo spent the last few moments doing a quick check of hair and clothing. Although nerves abound for both girls, they reminded themselves that they'd met celebrities before through work and other hobbies. This moment would be no different. It is BTS, but they're still human, right. Shaking off the last bit of nerves, they stepped up to take their turn for the meet and greet.
As the two friends approached the members, Bestie-2 looked to RM and asked, "Is it alright if I take three small group pictures instead of one large group one."
"Oh, yeah that's okay."
"Yay," exclaimed Bestie-2. Then in the most serious voice, "Okay. J-Hope, Jimin, step up."
"And here comes the bossy," mumbled Bestie-1 as she turned on her camera.
"Shut it." Then Bestie-2 turned to J-Hope to politely ask if it was alright to use her arm to lean on his shoulder for the photo. He agreed. But the shameless one demonstrated no respect for personal space as he rested his hand on her waist to pose for the picture. Not used to being handled so casually by strangers, Bestie-2 eyed the intrusive hand carefully with a raised eyebrow before deciding to let it go.
After a couple of poses, Bestie-2 moved on excitedly toward V.
"Tae-Tae! I want you, and Jin, and...hmm..." she paused to give Jungkook the once over (twice) before explaining, "I did want you in this picture too Kookie, but looking at you now, I think I'll save you for the next group."
Turning back to Jin and Tae, Bestie-2 said she wanted cute pictures with the pair. After some hearts and kiss-blowing, she moved to the final three.
"Okay, this is Team Swag. So we gon' mean mug the crap out of this photo. Yes, Suga; that's exactly it."
Everyone got into their poses when, from the left, Jimin exclaimed, "I have swag. I should be in this photo too."
Looking over at Jimin, Bestie-2 said, "But we already took pictures."
"Well, they got to be cute," he said, pointing at Tae and Jin. "And they get to be swag. But we didn't get anything." By now, his hands were raised in indignation.
Bestie-2 looked at Jimin momentarily while trying to choose her words carefully. "You two were Team Awesome. You didn't need anything."
He seemed pleased with that answer as he smiled and nodded to himself with no other words of complaint.
Turning to RM on her left, Bestie-2 whispered, "He is a little needy isn't he?"
RM laughed heartily, shaking his head, "Yeah, that's my dummy little brother."
Nonsense aside, Bestie-1 started to take a couple of photos before pausing to say, "Umm... You have something, dear. At your left shoulder." Bestie-2 panicked for a moment before turning to realize that Jimin was trying to photo-bomb Team Swag.
"Go stand over there; you already had your picture."
"But I have swag!" he exclaimed, emphasizing each word.
Laughingly, Bestie-2 replied, "Fine, you want a swag picture too. We will do a full group swag photo. But right now, I need you to go stand over there."
"For real, I'm not playing with you," she added when it looked like Jimin was still hesitating to walk away. Smiling at Bestie-1, she exclaimed, "Okay, we're ready now!"
With the O.G. Team Swag photos done, all the members joined for the group swag photo; Jimin squeezed himself to the left of Bestie-2, between her and RM.
"That was a nice one, ya'll should do a goofy photo now. Like back in high school-one serious and one goofy photo," said Bestie-1.
"Ha, okay that'll be fun."
"Ooh, you should do a split in front with Jimin."
"What."
"...A split. In front. You know."
"Yeah, I heard what you said. But what do you think I am? Just bendy all day everyday?"
"Yes. I do. You stretch all the time."
"That may be, but I'm old, and we've been sitting around for a while; my muscles aren't warm." After a moment of shaking her head, Bestie-2 began to lean forward.
"What are you doing?" asked Bestie-1.
"I'm checking in with my body to see if I even can split right now. I don't wanna pull something and ruin my good day." After hanging out in a forward fold for a moment, Bestie-2 decided that the left side felt good, and said so.
She and Jimin moved to the front of the group for the split pose. The rest of the members just stood back trying to contain their laughter at the situation.
Seeing her friend move into the split, Bestie-1 said, "Yes, see I knew you could do it... But I need you to turn out that back leg, dear. And really work your arches; I know you have a better point than that. Yes. But don't sickle in that back foot; work your ankle. Yas! Now you look professional."
Being used to the criticisms of her Russian ballet instructor friend, Bestie-2 simply smiled and complied making the little adjustments without a peep.
Before finishing the last set of photos, Bestie-2 turned to Jimin and said, "We should do a Fusion pose." At the confused head-tilt she received in response, she explained, "You know... Fuuu-sion! Ha!" while mimicking the movement.
"Oh, yeah, yeah."
Photos taken. Bestie-1 mumbles, "You're such a nerd."
"Oh, thank you!"
Getting up and taking a moment to right her clothes, Bestie-2 found herself being pushed toward a wall a few feet behind her. With her back against the wall, she looked left and right and realized she'd been pinned to the wall by none other than Mr. Park. He leaned in just slightly but then paused. Although he considered it, he recognized that some lines should remain uncrossed. But the chance to throw this girl off her game was too tempting to pass up.
Seemingly trapped with nowhere to go, Bestie-2 locked eyes with Jimin, engaging in a battle of wills. When it became clear that she had the upper-hand, she ducked down and stepped to the right. Then patting him lightly on the shoulder, she whispered, "you're good Jimin, but you're not that good."
Walking over to her friend, she asked, "Did I just get kabedoned by Jimin?"
"Yeah, that just happened. I actually got the whole thing on camera," replied Bestie-1.
"See, I knew I kept you around for something."
"Whatever, don't make me delete this."
"Okay, okay. You win. Best friend ever!"
"That's more like it. Now take my pictures."
Turning to the guys, Bestie-1 said, "I won't be extra like her. I just want one cute and one serious group photo. And one ballet pose with Kookie."
"I think that counts as extra," commented Bestie-2. "Don't you glare at me," she laughed after receiving a cold stare from her friend.
Switching into photographer mode, Bestie-2 said, "That looks cute. But, can I get you to turn to the left a bit and hold your arm slightly away from your body. Yes! Now lift your chin...just a tad. Perfect!"
"I know ya'll are looking at me weird," Bestie-2 said to the guys, "but she wouldn't have liked that picture. And I need her to be happy."
A couple more group shots, plus one Jungkook-assisted arabesque later, and the pair's photo session finally came to an end.
"Do you think we did too much? We kinda took a long time," asked Bestie-2.
"They didn't say no, so it's fine. Don't worry."
"Yeah, you're right."
(About 30 minutes later)
"Ugh, I'm hungry. What's next?" Bestie-2 asked her friend.
"I think this is supposed to be the 'social hour'," Bestie-1 replied.
"So we just wait at our table for them to make their rounds?"
Shaking her head, Bestie-1 replied, "Umm, you can wait; I'm gonna go talk to Kookie now." And without waiting for a response, she proceeded to do just that.
*That thirsty, little heifer. She really just walked off.* Shaking her head, Bestie-2 took out her phone to pass time while the members made their rounds. As it turned out, she didn't have to wait long before she was visited by J-Hope and Jimin.
"Team Awesome, お久しぶり!" she joked. [Long time no see]
"Oh! 日本語 が 話します か?" Jimin asked. [Do you speak Japanese]
"少し 分かります。でも, ゆっくり言ってください." [I know a little, but speak slowly please]
"한극말 해?" [can you speak Korean]
"...Ah...全然分かりません," she laughed, "ごめんね." [Not at all...sorry]
"Where is your friend?" J-Hope asked with a bright smile.
"Oh, she had something she wanted to ask JK. So...what do you guys usually talk about during this event?" She asked while motioning around the room.
"You can ask us questions."
"How about you ask me something first."
"What do you do for fun?"
"I do like to dance. 踊るのが好きです."
"Oh!"
"But not like ya'll. So don't ask me to bust-a-move or anything."
"You won't dance for us?" Jimin asked.
"No, sir. I will not." Bestie-2 replied with a laugh and shake of her head.
"What else do you like?" asked J-Hope.
"Hmm, I like anime, and lolita, and..."
"So, you really watch anime?" Jimin interrupted.
"Oh, yeah. I'm 100 percent Otaku."
"What shows did you watch?"
"A lot. Too many to name."
"Your favorite?" he asked.
"My favorite is probably..." But before Bestie-2 could finish the statement, she was interrupted yet again. Of all possible times, her stomach picked that moment to announce its displeasure-quite loudly too.
"Whoa, 食べませんでしたか?" asked Jimin. [Didn't you eat]
"Yeah, 朝に食べました。But we've been here a while, and there's no food. So, I'm a little hungry as you heard. Sorry." [I ate this morning]
"食べ物があります," said J-Hope. [We have food]
"Yeah, come, come," added Jimin. And he pulled her up to lead her to a separate room from the group.
The staff tried to stop the group. But J-Hope insisted that it was alright. And a few moments later, they were standing in front of a small spread of sandwiches and other finger foods.
"Thank you, thank you so much! Ya'll are so nice."
"Yeah. You have to eat, and stay healthy," said Jimin.
"Yeah, I know."
"Take one for your friend."
"Really?"
"Yeah. But 'shhh' don't tell."
"Okay," laughed Bestie-2, "Our secret."
"So did you have a nice chat with JK?" Bestie-2 asked her friend.
"OMG, Yes!"
"Nice. Tell me about it. But first, I got you a little something," she said while handing Bestie-1 a sandwich.
"Aww! Wait, where did you get a sandwich?"
"My stomach made a fool of me. It was so loud, Jimin and Hobi took pity and decided to feed me."
"Wow. Really?"
"I told you, I was hungry."
...To Be Continued...
A/N: Yay! First chapter down! We decided to post the entire first chapter; hopefully, you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for the next chapter.