Chapter 11: Harmonies in Bloom
The excitement from the live stream lingered in the air as Namjoon stepped outside on the rooftop, pulling his jacket closer against the cool evening breeze. The sky was awash in hues of pink and orange, casting a serene glow over the streets.
Kim Namjoon
(startled) Yeah... just needed some air.
Kim Seokjin
(leans against the railing) I get it. A lot’s been going on lately.
Kim Namjoon
(exhales deeply) I just... worry sometimes. About everyone. The pressure's been piling up.
Kim Seokjin
That’s because you care too much. (pauses) But you can’t carry everything alone.
Kim Namjoon
(laughs dryly) I’m the leader — that’s what I’m supposed to do.
Kim Seokjin
(corrects him) You’re human. And humans need support, too.
Namjoon lets Jin’s words settle. The warmth in his voice feels grounding.
Kim Namjoon
(quietly) Thanks... I needed that.
Kim Seokjin
(grins, nudging Namjoon’s arm) Always. Now come on, let’s grab something warm to drink before Hoseok pulls us back for another endless practice.
They walked side by side, their footsteps falling into an easy rhythm. For the first time in days, Namjoon felt lighter.
Inside the lounge area, Yoongi and Jimin sat on the floor, surrounded by empty snack wrappers and half-empty soda cans. Jimin had his phone in hand, scrolling through comments from the live stream with a fond smile.
Park Jimin
(giggles, showing Yoongi his phone) Look at this one.
“Jimin’s dance moves saved my life fr!!”
Min Yoongi
(chuckles) Pfft, saved your life? Don’t let it go to your head.
Park Jimin
(grins proudly) Too late. I’m practically a hero now.
Min Yoongi
(shakes head, smiling faintly) You’re ridiculous.
Park Jimin
(shrugs) Maybe... but I make you laugh.
Min Yoongi
(softly) You do. More than you know.
Jimin’s grin falters slightly, his gaze growing softer
Park Jimin
(carefully) You’ve been quieter lately. Is everything okay?
Min Yoongi
(shrugs, playing with the tab on his soda can) Just been thinking too much. Music... life... things that never quite leave my mind.
Park Jimin
(scoots closer) Well... if you ever need someone to distract you, I’m your guy.
Yoongi lets out a quiet chuckle, his shoulders relaxing just a little.
Min Yoongi
(smiles) I’ll hold you to that.
For a while, they simply sat there in silence, the warmth of Jimin’s presence filling the space. Neither of them spoke, but they didn’t need to. It was enough just to be there — steady and constant, like a quiet melody that never faded away.
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