Celestial Encounters : A BTS One Shot Series

3 - Suga & Jhope

BURN OUT

The soft glow of the monitor was the only light in the dim studio as Suga and J-Hope worked tirelessly on their latest track. The beat pulsed through the room, a constant reminder of the perfection they were striving to achieve. Five days had passed since they had first locked themselves in the studio, barely eating, barely sleeping, driven by a relentless pursuit of the perfect sound.

Suga leaned back in his chair, rubbing his tired eyes. "It's still not right," he murmured, his voice heavy with exhaustion.

J-Hope, equally drained, nodded. "We're close though, hyung. I can feel it."

The two of them had been going at this nonstop, pushing their bodies and minds to the limit. Their dedication was admirable, but it hadn't gone unnoticed by the other members. Concern had grown steadily over the past few days, and on the sixth day, RM decided it was time to intervene.

With a determined expression, RM marched down the hallway and knocked once before pushing the studio door open. The sight that greeted him was worse than he had imagined. Suga and J-Hope looked utterly spent, their faces gaunt and eyes hollow.

"Yoongi, Hoseok," RM said firmly, "this needs to stop. You both need to get out of here."

Suga looked up, frowning. "Namjoon, we're almost there. Just a little more time."

RM shook his head, his frustration clear. "No, you're not. Look at yourselves. You're running on empty, and it's not healthy. You need to rest and eat something decent."

J-Hope, always the optimist, tried to muster a smile. "We can handle it, Joon. Just a bit more and we'll be done."

But RM was having none of it. "No. This isn't a request, it's an order. You're both coming out of here, now."

Suga's temper flared, his exhaustion making him irritable. "You don't understand! We're so close, Namjoon. Just leave us alone."

RM took a deep breath, trying to keep his cool. "I do understand, Yoongi. But what good is a perfect beat if you're too exhausted to enjoy it? You're no good to anyone if you burn out."

For a moment, the room was silent, tension crackling in the air. Then, J-Hope sighed, his shoulders sagging. "He's right, hyung. We need a break."

Suga looked at J-Hope, seeing the truth in his eyes. Finally, he nodded, the fight going out of him. "Fine," he muttered. "Let's go."

RM helped them both up and guided them out of the studio. As they stepped into the brighter hallway, the other members were waiting, their faces lighting up with relief.

Jin hurried over with a tray of food. "Finally! Here, eat this. You look like you haven't had a proper meal in days."

Jimin,V and Jungkook flanked them, offering words of encouragement and pats on the back. They led Suga and J-Hope to the living room, where they were practically forced into comfortable seats and handed plates of food.

As they ate, the tension and exhaustion began to melt away. The other members hovered around, making sure they had everything they needed. Jin fussed over them like a mother hen, while V and Jungkook provided entertainment with their antics. Even RM stayed close, offering his support and reassurance.

Suga and J-Hope, despite their initial resistance, felt their spirits lift. They ate heartily, the food restoring their energy, and the company of their members bringing warmth to their tired souls.

J-Hope looked around at his friends, a smile tugging at his lips. "Thanks, guys. We needed this more than we realized."

Suga nodded, his expression softening. "Yeah, we'll take it easier. Promise."

RM smiled, relieved. "Good. We're in this together, remember? No one gets left behind."

The night continued with laughter and camaraderie, the bond between them growing stronger. Suga and J-Hope knew they still had work to do on their song, but for now, they were content to rest and recover, surrounded by the love and support of their brothers.