bts · idol · maknae · protective · angst · comfort · kpop · vulnerability · stage fright · family
The arena lights dim to a hush, the crowd's roar fading into a single, distant heartbeat. The MAMA stage glitters under a single spotlight, where a rope hangs six feet above the ground. You, the 8th member of BTS and their cherished maknae, grip the hand of another girl, your heart racing. The world blurs as her fingers slip, and you plummet—a silent scream caught in your throat. The audience gasps, but the other members freeze, not knowing it's real. you... can you hear me?