잊지 못해 / Can't Forget

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Kim Hajun's POV:

The next few weeks were busy for STRAYKIDS as they were practicing their debut song. I sighed, as Minho wasn't home. "He'll be here soon", said my dad.

I was in my room as the door opened and shut. Minho plopped on the bed as I stood up. "Hey, Minho, how was your day?", I asked.

"Leave me alone", he grunted, as he buried his face in his pillow.

"Sorry", I said and I felt my heart drop as I turned off the lights. I sat at the end of the bed as I knew he was just frustrated and tired. I continued working on my phone as I felt two arms wrap me from the back. I felt Minho pull me into his arms, as I blushed.

"I'm sorry, I'm just stressed. I don't want to hurt you", he whispered as he pressed a soft kiss to my lips.

"Do you want to talk about it?", I asked.

"I don't think I'm that great at dancing", he said, as I turned to face him.

"What do you mean? You're a great dancer. I've seen you dance so many times", I complimented, as he blushed red.

"I don't know. I feel fat and gross and ugh, don't get me started", he muttered.

"You call this fat?", I asked, as I lifted up his shirt and kissed his scar.

"I love you", he muttered softly, as he kissed me.

"You're a great dancer and nothing can change that. In fact, you're the best", I said, as I looked up at him.

"Will you come to the elimination rounds?", he asked.

"Do you not want me there?", I asked.

"I want you right now and there", he said, as his hands went to my waist.

I giggled as he kissed me softly. "I hope you debut and then we can sneak out to go on dates", I giggled, as he pressed his lips to mine. The next day, Minho was worn out as he plopped onto the bed. "It seems like you get tired by the day".

"Han was sick this entire week so I had to help him", he explained, as I hugged him. I felt the knots in his back.

"I'll give you a warm bubble bath and a massage", I offered, as his eyes smiled.

I turned on the water as the tub was soon filled with warm water and bubbles. Minho, in his red trunks, slipped into the bath, as he rested against the tub. I massaged his shoulders. His skin felt like dough under my touch as he relaxed. "Thanks", Minho said, as he got out of the tub. He wore his pajamas as he cuddled me. I blushed as he kissed me before sleeping.

The next night was much worse, as Minho wasn't here by 11:00. I felt the bed dip as I stirred to see Minho's back facing me. I shut my eyes as I couldn't bear to open them longer. The next day, I woke up to see Minho already gone. "Where's Minho?", I yawned.

"He went to school a bit earlier", he said, as I nodded.

I went to school and I didn't see Minho till break. I saw Minho and Han drinking and laughing as they went to the practice rooms. "Is everything okay, between you two?", asked Jihoon, as everyone surrounded me.

"Minho's just working with Han", I explained.

"Are you sure?", asked Wan.

"When was the last time you went on a date?", asked Tae.

"It's been a month", I mumbled.

"Are you sure everything's alright?", asked Jihoon.

"He's just working hard and helping his members", I explained.

"Or just Han", muttered Tae.

The day of the elimination rounds came, as Tae, Jihoon, Wan, and I went to see our boyfriend and our friends rock the stage. JYP was there ready to eliminate members from the group. First 3RACHA, consisting of Han, Changbin, and Chan, went onto stage and performed their song as JYP took notes and the other groups also performed.

"Great job, hyung", I said to Changbin, as he hugged me.

"I remember Han hated me when we both were rapping", laughed Hyunjin, as we recalled the predebut Han story.

"Where is Han by the way?", asked Chan, as he held Jihoon in his arms.

"He's with Minho", said Seungmin, as we saw Han and Minho laughing in the corner.

As we watched the second female team dance, Han was nervous as Minho talked to him. I smiled at the look of concern and compassion on Minho's face. I blushed as he caught me staring and I immediately looked away. In a matter of time, STRAYKIDS had to go perform to JYP. I watched as Chan huddled the other seven members. Tae, Wan, Jihoon, and I watched as the team leader didn't try to look nervous.

"Let's make this our last showcase, okay?", asked Chan, as everyone nodded. "Let's just go have fun when we go on stage. We can't avoid this. Let's do fighting once".

They all put their hands in the middle. "1, 2, 3, Hwighting!", they all cried.

Tae, Jihoon, Wan, and I went to the stage where the others were having their practice performance. We winced as there were many mistakes. "You got this", the four of us cheered, as they all smiled through the pain.

I watched from the sides during the break, as each member was interviewed. I saw them all express how they didn't want anyone else to be dropped. I smiled as I knew that they would do great as a team and as a group of friends. I watched as they went onto stage and began performing as they all looked nervous. A little while later, the boys returned with smiles. "We passed, we're gonna have our official evaluation!", cheered Han, as we all had one of our famous group hugs.

The next day was nerve racking as we all entered. Tae, Jihoon, Wan, and I had an exception to watch since there could be no audience. I watched as STRAYKIDS sat on the floor and listened to all their sample tracks. It took a while but they came up with 'Hellavator'. Minho led the dance routines the next morning, as I blushed at the swiftness and smoothness of Minho's moves.

"You're down bad", said Tae.

"Leave me alone", I blushed.

We watched as Jeongin struggled with the cheoreo. "I'm so useless", muttered Jeongin quietly. I watched as Tae's eyes burned as he ran and hugged Jeongin. I smiled at the young couple as Tae pet Jeongin's hair. Jeongin smiled lightly as he kissed Tae before continuing.

The next day, Tae, Jihoon, Wan, and I sat on the couch as we saw the eight boys walk in. They were all nervous as they bit their lips. I watched Han look around. "My hand's shaking", quivered Han, as I noticed his wrist moving up and down. I watched as Minho smiled before holding Han's hand.

My heart warmed at Minho's kindness as I found myself even more in love with him. "Looks like your boyfriend is sharing himself", said Tae.

"Don't be so heartless, Han is nervous and Minho's just helping him", I smiled with a lovesick grin.

I watched as they explained the meaning of their song and their title, which they picked years ago. I smiled as they performed and Minho threw in his hundred percent effort. We waited for JYP's critic as he smiled. "The song is very good", said the boss. "But there are many missing gaps".