Zhoumi: "Bangtan Sonyandeon!"           And in just a split second, the stage goes quiet. Each of the members look to one another, then to the sea of their peers behind them, clapping, in celebration of their first win. Clamoring about, they watch in awe as the trio of host, consisting of Zhoumi, Hongbin, and Jiyeon steadily approach RapMon and hand him a trophy.           In unison, they each begin to smile faintly, whilst their eyes gloss over, filling with tears. As raindrops of silver confetti sprinkle downward, and descend from up above, Jungkook, who is turning gradually, stops in his place and stares straight ahead. And through the veil confetti his eyes meet with V's, and locked in place, all else seemingly fades away.    Jungkook: "s-stop here please!"             He frantically shouts out, whilst seated in the backseat of the taxi cab he is inside.    Cab driver: "This isn't where you -- "              His hand pressed flat against the window at his side, his face staring through the spaces between his fingers, a flicker of a smile protruding.    Jungkook: "I know, I just need to get out."              Reaching for his wallet, he continues to stare out of the window.  Lowering his hand, he clutches tightly onto the wallet in between his hands. He allows for it to open slightly, his slender fingers sifting through the Won tucked within, before retracting them and paying off his debt and then stepping out of the vehicle.         As the car pulls off, he stands there silently, a flickering smile worn by him, as he stares across the street at V, watching, as he casually strolls down the street. Almost as if sensing his presence, he comes to a halt. Feet placed together, and hands tucked into his pockets. He turns slowly, on the heels of his sneakers, his eyes peering across the street at Jungkook who stands there staring back at him, as a litany of cars continuously pass them by.           A gentle grin creeps across V's delicate face, as a light shaking of his head sweeps his bangs out of his eyes. The oncoming traffic finally ceases, and Jungkook begins to motion forward, until he eventually finds himself standing directly in front of V.    V: "H-hi."               His right hand is pulled out from within his pocket. Shyly, he raises it, and waves to Jungkook, a breathy laugh escaping him.    Jungkook: "Hi."             Soft breaths are exchanged, as their exposed smiles greet one another.    Jungkook: "Why did you stop?"              His head lowers, as he attempts to mask his ever widening smile.   V: "I uh... I Don't know how to explain it."             Jungkook raises his head slowly, and returns to sharing the deep eye contact that the two are engaged in.    V: "I could sorta' feel that you were near..."              Staring back at him blankly, his smile begins to fade.   Jungkook: "Y-you felt me?"                V nods his head in response, which prompts Jungkook to laugh lightly under his breath whilst turning away from him and staring back out into the street.   Jungkook: "...Taehyung."   V: "Were you walking home too?"              He continues to stare at him, observing his awkward behavior, and reluctance to look at him.    Jungkook: "N-no... I was riding in a taxi, heading home and then I saw you..."   V: "Oh... So... what made you get out of the car?"   Jungkook: "I- I don't know... I saw you and... -- I saw you... And..."            As he turns back to face him, the falling of confetti continues and a blaring round of cheers and applause draws him back to the present day, his eyes still locked on V's.    Rap Monster: "We did it!"             His deep voice, heard faintly through the roaring cheers of which continue to carry on.   Jungkook: "Huh?"           Turning away, he looks to the face of RapMon, and watches as he rushes in, arms widely spread, before wrapping around him. Jungkook laughs faintly while embracing him back, his fingers digging deeply into his back, finally shifting his eyes away from V's and shutting them.    Jimin: "Whoooo!!!!"   Suga: "I can't believe we won!"           Pulling away, they remain still, leaving only a tinge of space in between the two. Jungkooks eyes slowly open, and his smile widens as he takes in the sight of RapMons deep dimples being fully exposed in this moment of happiness.    Jungkook: "We did it!"            He sings softly, while swaying from side to side in his grasp.    Rap Monster: "I can't believe it."   J-Hope: "Pass it to me, I want to hold the trophy next!"             RapMon raises a brow, while turning away and looking to the others before eventually turning back to face Jungkook. His arms lowering from his lower back down to his waist, hanging there lightly.    Rap Monster: "I love you."   Jungkook: "I lo -- "   Jimin: "Hyung! We did it!!!"            RapMon's arms fall from their placement around Jungkooks waist as he turns in order to embrace Jimin. Stepping away from the two, Jungkooks soft smile is held, while he watches him interact with the other members.    V: "Congratulations."             His voice, clear as day, is carried over the music. As the small crowd of which has gathered proceeds to part, V stands there, staring back at Jungkook. Stepping closer to him, Jungkook remains still as V then embraces him, their chests pressing tightly against one another. His eyelids lower, and his face is buried deep in his shoulder, whilst his hands gradually begin to raise, and caress V's back.              Jungkooks nostrils flare, the familiar scent of V being completely absorbed by him, and allowing for him to retreat back into the continuing memory of that day.                 Jungkook: "I saw you and... I just needed -- "               Without much hesitation, V cuts him off, with a quick gestured embrace which leaves them enraptured within one another's presence. Staring forth, past his shoulder, Jungkooks shaky eyes proceed to lower, stopping only once feeling V's soft lips brush against his earlobe once he begins to pull away.    V: "You felt me too, didn't you?"              Jungkooks eyes, of which have now sprung open widely begin to gloss over, the scenery of which he once saw clearly, succumbs to an infinite blur which he can't see past. His lips proceed to part, and his hands drop from their raised position, dangling at his side, before the blurred sight of the nearly empty sidewalk is consumed by the black of his inner eyelids as his eyes shut close. Feeling V pull away from him, a smile flickers.             As his eyes open, he finds himself back on stage, V pulling away from him, and their eyes swim within one another's gaze. Watching V step back gradually, the instrumental to their show winning track "I need u" begins to play, their encore performance has begun.    Suga: "Here."               Shaking off the residual effects of his trance like state, a single tear escapes him before he turns to Suga who hands him a microphone. An airy laugh is expressed while he turns away from V in order to face the excitedly,  cheering audience. An abundance of glowing fan lights, light up the entirety of the vicinity before them. Another tear escapes him, his hand raises to wipe it away, and he proceeds to sing along with the other members; their thank you to the many fans who afforded them the win of which they are currently celebrating.           Jimin: "We should go out to celebrate!"   Rap Monster: "I agree! -- lets give our devoted Jin hyung the night off from kitchen duty."              His arm Is casually thrown across Jin's back, while his head hangs low jokingly while being held.         Jin: "Aish! -- you guys know that I don't mind."              Upon exiting the broadcast building, they walk in silence, though smiles are plastered across their faces. One by one, each of the members enter a vehicle of which is parked in the back and awaiting the groups departure. Jungkook is the first to do so, followed by Jimin and V. Both he and V seated beside windows of which reflect one another's image to the other, Jimin, lodged in between the two.     Rap Monster: "So is it decided? -- we're all going out to celebrate?"             Turning in his seat, he faces all of the others seated behind him. Each one nodding in agreement. He looks to Jin at his side, and takes notice of the fact that he was the only one who didn't answer.   Rap Monster: "Jin hyung?"   Jin: "I had made other plans but -- I guess I could push them back."              His soft smile slowly exposed to RapMon as his attention shifts from his phone onto him. The two stare at one another without a single word being uttered.    Jimin: "Just wake me when we get  there."           The sound of his voice breaking their eye contact, and causing RapMon to turn away briefly. He turns back and Jin's focus has returned to its previous placement, upon the phone held in his hand.            J-Hope: "Yeah, I think that I'm going to rest my eyes too."              A gentle collective of laughter is expressed by each of the members before they all in turn ride along in silence, each choosing to rest after a rather exciting day. Penetrating the entrance to a tunnel, the darkness which is housed within drowns out the entirety of the vehicle. As it exits, Jungkook, who's attention is solely focused on the window at his side, catches a glimpse of V's reflection.              A sliver of a grin appears, his head leaning back and his focused solely on the reflection of V. Taking notice of his eyes shifting so that they meet with his. Jungkook comes to the realization that he's staring back at him through his own reflected image on his side of the car.    V: "So where were you coming from Anyway?"   Jungkook: "Hm?"                The two walk side by side on the nearly deserted sidewalk, as they trudge slowly on the journey back to their dorm. Jungkook, who stares ahead blankly, doesn't take notice of V gazing at him, a tinge of a smile planted.   V: "You said you were in a cab -- so where were you coming from?"   Jungkook: "Oh -- I went out for a bite to eat."               His head bobs as he speaks, still refusing to give V any eye contact.    V: "Alone?"   Jungkook: "...No..."   V: "Oh -- Oh!"                He turns away, which prompts Jungkook to now turn to face him, taking notice of his change in demeanor.   Jungkook: "I- I love him you know."   V: "I don't remember asking."             His head raises, and turns to him, a Wide grimace worn by him as he stares into Jungkooks eyes. Caught off guard by his honesty, he can't help but laugh. His arms extend, and he jokingly shoves V, who stumbles in his steps whilst continuing to walk beside him.    V: "What about me?"   Jungkook: "What about you?"              He says with a hint of laughter, his hands now tucked into his pocket.    V: "Do you love me too?"              The two sets of footsteps cease, and they stand there silently beside one another. His head hung low, and his eyes focus on the ground. He watches as V's shadow changes its position following behind his body of which turns to face him. Slowly, his head begins to raise, gradually making its way up each inch of his body until finally, making eye contact with him.    Suga: "