The Stray Kid (read description)

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||The Meeting||

JYP walked briskly to his meeting with Bang Chan, the leader of straykids. A bit of sweat in his palms but a sense of excitement rushing over him at all the possibilities and opportunities this new idea could bring to his company. As he threw open the door, Chan sat at a table bouncing his leg, hands folded in his lap.

"Chris! I'm so glad we had a chance to talk today!", He said eager to start the meeting. Chan stood up and bowed respectfully to his boss, before sitting back down in the brand new looking swivel chair.

Chan nodded his head, "me as well! I hear it's important!" He remarks faining a smile, nervous as the news he'd been receiving lately had been nothing short of distressing. JYP smiled a wide toothy grin, nodding as well.

"As a matter of fact it is very important! I was in a meeting the other day and one of our employees had given me an amazing idea I absolutely could not pass up on!". Chan's brows knitted together in confusion. He'd thought he'd been called to be informed of some form of cancelation whether it be upcoming show activities or the tour. Instead he's met with a giddy boss and more anxious thoughts than he can handle. Sensing the confusion JYP continued.

"We're changing your groups line up-" before he could finish Chan shot up from his seat. "What!?" His eyes wide with fear, Chan couldn't contain his distress.

"Woah, hold on Chris, let me finish" JYP said settling Chan back into his seat.

"We're going to be adding a member" he spoke slowly. Chan looked up at his boss a gentle bewilderment painting his face, and without speaking urged JYP to go on.

"We're going to be adding a female member" JYP smiled once more a bit softer than before.

"A girl? But why? We've been a boy group for years. I hand picked my members, how would we incorporate a girl into the group?" Chan questioned running his hands through his hair. The stress of losing a member and suddenly getting one evident in his actions and voice.

"And you'll get a say in this one too. This isn't a decision I'm giving you this time Chan. I've thought it over and it's evident we need this decision to be made soon. I'll have your manager work with you to clear some time for you to observe the female trainees this week." JYP said sternly, unmoving in his decision. Chan set his head in his hands for a moment before looking back at JYP.

"Listen, we've looked through our database and found a few trainees you may see fit for the group... I'll see you tomorrow."

|| Reader ||

I woke up at 5:30 am sharp, like I usually did. Rolling myself out of bed even if it meant literally rolling out. I've been determined for the past 4 years to debut, and I'd never let a lazy bone in my body stop me from giving it my all.

After taking a quick cold shower and grabbing my bag I dash out the door of my shared dorm to the convenience store. This had been my schedule for the past year and a half. I walk in and give a quick greeting to the cashier, a woman in her mid 30's who takes the night shift, and grab my usual. A kimbap and a peech flavored energy drink. After paying I quickly microwave my kimbap and make my way to the JYPE building.

The morning air is cool on my face and it makes me feel refreshed, as I sip on my drink. With it I start to feel the cogs in my brain begin to turn full rotations again. The morning only has a few people walking around, mainly store owners going to reopen businesses, and others starting a morning jog. Even if it is the city I still find it beautiful in its morning quiet. The sun just starting to peak over top of a few buildings. I find it even more amazing when I arrive at JYPE and it shines it's beautiful orange yellow just behind the building. Like a glowing halo showing me my future.

I sigh a bit ready for another day of hard work. I'd been considered for a few girl group line ups this year but nothing had been too official, maybe today would be the day something became permanent.

Walking into the building I'm greeted by employees and a handful of other trainees that have also graduated school. The rest were likely getting up to head to classes. For them training didn't start till 11 on most days. Those of us fortunate, or unfortunate depending on your stance, to no longer be in school typically came in earlier to get some extra practice in.

I got in an elevator and pushed the button to the third floor which held most of the practice rooms. I typically picked room 089, as it wasn't a room many used and I could have it to myself. Walking into it, everything was as I'd seen it the day before. Leather couch, blue walls, and mirrors as high as the ceiling. I took my bag off and flipped on the lights, before sliding to the floor to switch into my sneakers, and throw my hair up. I wonder what colors they'd have me dye it in the future. For now it was a dark brown, almost black, my natural color. But I've always wanted to try blonde.

This month's evaluations were at the end of the week and I wanted to make sure this time was perfect. it was never that I lacked energy or couldn't hit a note or follow a beat. Every time it was just that they couldn't find a way to incorporate me into a group's style. JYP girl groups often had a girly undertone to them, whether it be a girl crush,  upbeat, or bubblegum concept, Always something cute for first debut. The boss couldn't imagine me in them, so I've yet to debut. Hopefully this time, they'll find me a group.

||Reader -  Mid Day||

About 20 minutes after I left for the regular training room that my group of girls were usually in, our trainer walked in and shut the previously open door. Me and a few of the other girls that were there gave each other confused glances. The trainer usually didn't close the door till everyone showed up to practice, and the younger girls hadn't shown up yet.

As we continued to stretch on the floor not wanting to speak up about this odd situation, in fear of being repremandid, the trainer cleared her throat.

"Ok ladies, change of plans" we all whipped out heads up. 'Change of plans?' we all thought, looking at each other once more.

"This week you'll be evaluated to join a newly concepted group. The companies group has recruited you 9 to be in an already active, now co-ed group, Straykids" my eyes widened and I could hear my heart drumming in my chest. Straykids? There's no way I of all people could've been chosen to be examined for Straykids. God I worked so hard, maybe I was right, maybe this time it will be something permanent.

"None of you are to tell anyone of this information. Otherwise you will be pulled out of the evaluation, and suffer repercussions for your actions" She said sternly glaring down at us. As I listen I moved to stretch my splits, nodding. I suppose now I should practice my dance and rap style more. I'd bet out of anything they'd want to see that the most.

"I'm just a few minutes we will be giving everyone the new material. You'll all be showing rap, vocal, and dance, as well as a performance check together at the very end of Fridays eval." We all nod. I can see now that all of these girls are just as ambitious as me. I'm going to have to work hard if I want to make this happen.

Hey everyone, thank you for reading the first chapter!!! I've always wanted to see this concept out there so I figured why not write it myself!!! Please vote and let me know what you think!!!

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