Meeting
January 14, 2024 at 4:39 AM
The concert ends with wild applause. A young and handsome guy standing on stage bows and goes backstage. The area, previously filled with millions of people, was empty, the lights that illuminated the scene went out. There was silence. It was only disturbed by the quiet conversation of the producers. The only one who did not leave the auditorium was Kim Namjoon. He came to this concert, to Park Jimin’s concert, for a reason. Once upon a time, Namjoon had to break up with him due to a change of residence, which is why both could not see each other. What happened to which of them was unknown. And now, after 5 whole years, Kim found him. He found someone he loved very much, someone he had to part with against his own free will. And this guy is Park Jimin, the most modest person Jun has ever known... Became a singer... And not just a singer... But a popular idol... Now the guy really wanted to talk to Park. He began to look for him with his eyes. At first the attempts were in vain... But then, he noticed it... He slowly walked onto the stage, sat down on it, and also began to look for something. Joon's heart beat like a bird at the sight of the one he loved... And it seemed to him that these feelings were awakening in him again. Unable to resist, Joon took off and, stumbling over the seats of the audience, rushed to the stage. A moment later, he found himself next to Jimin. And then I caught a look full of bewilderment.
— Sorry... — Jimin said, looking sideways at Namjoon. — What are you doing here?
— Jimin... Do you remember me? It's me, Namjoon... — Namjoon said this, breathless with joy.
— Namjoon?... — Jimin asked, raising an eyebrow.
— Yes, it's me... Don't you remember? We... Then... Five years ago... We loved each other... — Namjoon said. — We also had to separate because I moved... — Jimin listened carefully to Namjoon and turned away from him, as if he was thinking about something. Namjoon's heart sank. Has he, Park Jimin, managed to forget him in these five years? Yes, that's right, it seems he forgot... A lot of people began to surround Jimin since then... Where can he remember Namjoon... But suddenly, the guy lit up and a smile appeared on his face. He approached Namjoon.
— Namjoon... Kim Namjoon... Is it really you?... After so many years... — Saying this, Jimin looked at one point and shook his head, as if Namjoon’s appearance seemed to him just a dream. And the Joon sighed with relief. He still remembered. — What brought you to these parts?...
— Yes, so... I’m on vacation, so I decided to come to my native Seoul... And I found out that a new singer had appeared, and decided to go to the concert. But I never expected that it was you... Who would have thought... — Namjoon said briefly. — Well, how are you? I think it’s good... After all, so many people love you... — Suddenly, Jimin's gaze darkened and he looked away. Namjoon was a little worried. Did he really say something wrong?
— I kept my promise. I was alone all this time. — Jimin said dully, looking at the floor. — I still have no friends...
— How... — Namjoon was amazed. — What about your fans? There are so many of them...
— Fans... — Jimin waved him off and looked into Namjoon’s eyes. Puck was serious. - They come and gone. Glory, universal love... These times will soon pass, Namjoon. There will be a person many times better than me, and everyone who followed me will follow him. And in their minds I will remain as a small moment... A moment that passes very quickly. And for them, a person like Jimin will no longer exist. For me, no fans can compare with real friendship... And love... — Having said this, Jimin fell silent and closed his eyes, turning away from Namjoon. He began to think about Puck’s words, and realized that he was right... Indeed, no fans can replace friendship... And love even more so. Many people simply love it as something sublime... But if someone a little better came along... So it’s as if Jimin didn’t exist. In their minds, only the other one will exist... And they will idolize him just like they once did Jimin. Interrupting his thoughts, Jun approached Puck and hugged him. They did not say another word, and only silently looked at the empty auditorium...