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Taehyung's POV

I'm terrified. I can hear the loud cheers from backstage. The music show, where we will perform our debut song DNA, will start soon.

I don't know if I can pull this off like I did when we performed Spring Day.

My hands are cold and I can feel my stomach churning. I've been pacing back and forth in our dressing room for full fifteen minutes, practicing my parts but I can't still shake off the nervousness.

Our videos that BigHit uploaded to introduce the members before the debut got alot of good reaction from the netizens.

We're even surprised that some fans recognized that Jungkook is the kid from the audition video that went viral recently.

We're so excited to read the comments even though of course, not all of them are nice. We're taking it as a challenge.

We have to show a great debut performance since this is how people will remember us. As they say, first impression lasts and I don't want to ruin this debut for BTS.

I can't make mistake.

The more I think about it, the more I felt I'm about to throw up.

I joined BTS not that long ago so compared to the members experience in performing, I'm an amateur. I always love music but I never imagined that I will become an idol one day.

Also I know how deep the members bond are by the way their bodies move. It is as if they have an invisible thread that connects them to one another.

Pratically, I'm an outsider eventhough Jiminie is my bestfriend and Jin is my boyfriend. The six of them have deep understanding which I don't think I'm allowed to cross.

"Tae, calm down" Jin said and he tugged my hand to keep me from moving.

I'm so drowned in my thoughts that I didn't noticed that the members gazes are on me.

I swallowed hard as I looked at the faces of the members I learned to cherish in a short period of time.

Their bond, I want to be part of it. I want to cross the baseline that separates me from them so that I can say I really belong to BTS but I'm too afraid to take a step forward.

Namjoon Hyung stood up and patted my shoulder. "Are you nervous Taehyung-ah?"

I nodded but I avoided his gaze.

After we talked, I felt a little closer to Namjoon Hyung but I don't want to bother him too much that's why I kept my distance.

I really admire his intelligence specially in speaking which I lacked. I also recently found out he's good at speaking English and I really want to learn from him but I'm too shy to ask Namjoon Hyung.

"I'm scared that if I made a mistake later, I will ruin this opportunity for BTS"

"Ya! You won't. We've worked hard for this day right?" Hobi Hyung said and patted my head.

"Hyung, we're practicing non-stop and Hobi Hyung scolded us enough to perfect the choreography so there's no way for you to ruin this" Jungkook grinned when Hobi Hyung rolled his eyes.

"We believed in you TaeTae" Jiminie said, his eyes forming a thin line.

"As long as we trust one another, nothing can go wrong" Yoongi Hyung added which made me happy. A small smile formed on his thin lips.

"Taehyungie" Jin squeezed my hand. "We are here for you. You have us"

We.

The way they said that word easily as if I've been with them since the beginning. Not just a member of the group BTS but as their brother, their family.

That's when I realized that I don't need to cross the baseline because they've already opened the door for me. I'm just too afraid to acknowledge it.

"Thank you" I muttered.

My heart suddenly felt at ease.

We joked around and chatted to calm our nerves until the staffs came to inform us that we will perform next.

My heart still thrummed inside my chest but I'm no longer afraid. I can feel the adrenaline rushing through my veins since I know I'm not here alone. There are seven of us.

When the drum beat and whistling sound played, my body started moved to the beat.

I recognized you as soon as I saw youAs if we've called each otherThe DNA in my blood is telling me That it's you who I've been looking for

I can feel everyone's energy. I tried to met the audience eyes one by one, capturing them with my intense gaze.

Don't worry loveBecause all of this is not coincidenceWe're completely different babyBecause we've found our destiny

When Jin came in front of me, my heart fluttered. His handsome face are so expressive and his voice are steady. My heart swelled with pride because all his hard work paid off.

Don't look backBecause we've found our destinyDon't regret it babyForeverForeverForeverBecause we're forevertogether

When the song is nearing the end, I'm already exhausted and my legs are about to give out but I still continued dancing with all my might.

When we lined up for our final formation, I can no longer feel my legs but Jin's arms circled around me to keep me from falling.

"Are you okay, Tae?" Jin whispered behind me.

I'm still catching my breath so I just nodded to assure him.

Jin too, are breathing heavily. His breath tickles me since his face are buried on my nape by I didn't dare to move.

"We did it" I said and can't help but smile wide.

This is just the beginning.

I thought as my eyes wondered at the audience' happy faces.

--Jin's POV

After our debut performance, we took pictures with our fans and we had a short interview. Since Namjoon is the leader, he mostly answered the questions but we supported him by giving good reactions.

The interviewer praised Taehyungie alot because of his good looks. Her gaze lingered on my Taehyungie too much for my liking but I hold myself back.

I moved to block her view and subtly draped my arm on Taehyung's shoulder.

I saw in my peripheral vision how Taehyung supressed a smile.

"Can you tell us what is your position in the group?" she asked, giving the mic to Taehyung immediately which he hesitantly took.

"I'm one of the vocal line" he answered shyly and passed me the mic.

"I'm in charge of Bangtan's visual and vocal" I answered confidently and gave hand kiss to the camera.

"Wait, aren't V (Taehyung's stage name) the visual? V stands for visual right?" she laughed in a flirty manner which annoyed me but I willed myself not to frown.

"My name V means Victory" Taehyungie deadpan corrected her.

"But yes, V and I are the visual duo" I said and pulled Taehyungie towards me.

"Ohh" is all she managed to say and proceeded to her nonsense questions.

I guess she already got the signal that her flirting won't work on my Taehyungie.

When we came back to our dressing room, our Manager Sejin Hyung told us that we can all go home and call it a day.

Everyone immediately said goodbye and went home.

It's still early so I asked Taehyungie if we can go somewhere else instead of going home right away and he agreed.

I texted Hyun, one of my classmate, to ask about our graduation while Tae is changing into a casual clothes in the dressing room.

Jin: Congratulations!! Please tell everyone how much I'm proud of all of you.

Hyun: We're done with the graduation ceremony. Our classmates wants to congratulate you too. Chukkae Worldwide handsome Jin!!

I smiled even though I'm feeling sad again.

"Let's go?" Taehyung asked, he's wearing a blue longsleeves and black slacks but he already removed his make up. I'm glad that Tae are more confident with himself now.

No one seemed to remember that its my graduation day. Maybe the members were too occupied with our debut that they forgot.

But my parents haven't contacted me either. They are in Japan for a business deal but at least, they should've called to congratulate me for my graduation and debut.

When we're inside my car, Taehyungie opened the compartment, took out a small box and gave it to me.

"Happy graduation Seokjinie" Taehyungie smiled shyly at me.

My eyes teared up. He remembered. I thought Taehyung have forgotten about it too.

"Thank you Taehyungie" I wiped my tears and opened the box.

I choked up a sob when I saw what's inside. It is a beautiful silver ring that was turned into a necklace.

"It is a promise ring. Once you are ready to face the world with me, please put it on your ring finger"

"I will" I turned around so that Taehyung can put the it around my neck.

"Thank you Taehyungie" I gave Taehyung a quick kiss but he put his hand on my nape and kissed me back.

It is a slow and subtle kiss, our lips barely brushing with each other but it is enough to seal our silent promise.

A/N: This is their promise ring