A short fiction about a fangirl, a best-friend and an idol.
"I didn't expect that in a one ordinary night, I would come to know that my best-friend did something I never thought she would do."
- Soobin, the fangirl
"This was not how I imagined...
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Relieved. That was what Ahri felt after meeting EXO and safely handing them Soobin's photobook. Despite regretting for being quite upfront towards the members, Ahri was glad that she had told them about Soobin. It was quite late at night but people were still bustling about the venue, some people were checking out EXO merchandises in the vendors and some people were waiting for their parents to pick them up. Ahri walked to the bus stop that is situated near the stadium and sat on the wooden bench. Her bus is still yet to come in 30 minutes, so she adjusted her coat and leaned on the bench. It was indeed an exhausting day, she was both physically and mentally drained. Ahri felt like too much has happened in one day and she could barely keep her mind straight afterwards. Her body was all sore after queuing and standing during the concert. Her head was spinning and her eyes felt like they're about to fall off from crying so much. Ahri could only sigh and hoped that tomorrow would be better. Afterall, she did fulfill her vow to notice EXO about Soobin.
Ahri glanced at the thin cylinder that she has been holding in her hand. She forgot that she has been clutching to it tightly this whole time. It's an EXO lightstick that someone at the concert had given her. She didn't get to buy one for herself as she promised to buy one with Soobin. Ahri was slightly startled when the girl had given her the light stick out of the blue, she even thought that the girl was selling it to her at first.
"Here, take it," the girl handed the silver light stick to Ahri and smiled, "Don't be left out."
Ahri stared at the lightstick and turned on the switch as it lighted up to a silver color with a glittery accent to it. She couldn't help but to think that it looks pretty. It looks rather similar to what a fairy godmother's wand would look like. If only it was a real wand and she had one wish, she'd definitely ask for Soobin.
Ahri continued to fiddle around with the light stick as her bus still has yet to come. The night is getting colder and the venue was starting to get deserted. It was dark and usually, Ahri would be very scared but she had went through a lot today. Ahri barely felt any fear despite being alone in a bus stop in the middle of the night. Suddenly, a dark figure was approaching her. Ahri could see the shadow of the mysterious figure and that it's walking towards her. She couldn't help but to feel threatened, what if this is another robber who wants to kill her? What if this figure wants to kidnap her and ask ransom from her parents. Ahri quietly took out the phone in her pocket and was ready to speed-dial the emergency line. She decided to stand up and started to walk away when the figure followed her. Suddenly, a hand tapped her shoulder. She hesitantly turned around and spotted a familiar face. Wait, isn't that....
"It's me," the guy seemed to have a concerned look, "The guy you met at the waiting room."
Ahri couldn't form coherent words for a moment until she said, "Sehun, right?"
"Yes," he smiled, looking slightly glad she remembered him, "I'm so sorry for your loss."
Ahri nervously stammered, "It's okay, at least she's glad now that EXO knows about her."
