Promise

Promise | One-Shot

"Shit!" Jong In cursed as he slammed his fist on the table after the make-up artist was done with his make-up.

He smudged his face with his hands in frustration, not even minding that his make-up was newly done.

I hate to see him like that.

This was backstage, yes. The venue where every fangirl wants to say.

But right now, I just want to get out.

I was supposed to watch their concert. I was supposed to be one of the audience enjoying their show, seeing their fake smiles.

It's better than seeing Jong In here almost crying.

How did I get here, you ask?

I was the proxy of one of the staff production of PULP with the AAA pass. Access All Area.

My aunt was originally the one who has this pass since she's an employee at PULP but because she had to baby sit and PULP needs staffing, I became the proxy right away when my aunt told them I speak and understand Korean.

At first, it was okay because I was curious how they are doing knowing that Yixing wasn't with them and Jong In and Minseok were injured.

But now, it's not okay!

Before the concert started, I saw how frustrated they are when the opening VCR were playing. They were preparing for Overdose.

"Guys, I know you're all upset about today..." Suho started. "But we need to smile in front of them. We don't want to disappoint them, right?"

And they shouted, "We are One, EXO!"

I nearly cried.

Then I saw Jong In walk towards the left side of the stage facing the audience to sit on his hair.

He was dragging one feet while walking and one bouncer had to accompany him.

Seriously, I wanted to cry.

Yes, I saw them change and I was asked to talk to them because I can understand them.

But I can't muster enough courage out to do so, especially I see them really down.

Right now, it was the ballad's segment.

I snatched a water bottle and I decided to just go there and talk to Jong In.

I gave him the water.

He just looked at me.

"Do I look like I'm tired?" he asked coldly. "I'm not even dancing!"

I sighed. I tried to be mad but I understood right away that he was just frustrated. I know he didn't mean that.

Is this how love feels like? Instead of getting mad, you'll just understand?

"I'm just trying to calm you down and cool your nerves," I said.

He sighed and get the water from me. "Thank you."

"I really wanted to dance," Jong In suddenly blurted out.

I looked at him. I was both starstruck. Finally seeing him up close and eye-to-eye made my whole body freeze.

"It's more tiring to just sit down there and getting more frustrated because only 6 of them are dancing.

"When we found out that Lay-hyung wouldn't be here with us tonight, we all became really upset..."