They say if you become an idol, you'd have the time of your life.
But being an idol takes a lot of risks and sacrifices.
"1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8!" Our choreographer yelled
Other idols always had this thought at the back of their minds "what if I didn't choose this path?"
For instance, me.
"Jungwon! You're doing this move wrong. How many times do I have to keep showing you this step?!" He said
"I'm so sorry.." I bowed to him
It's almost 12 o clock and we haven't finished our practices.
This was the day I was announced to being the leader of our group.
Boy, if only you could feel what I felt earlier when they were choosing between me and Heeseung hyung.
"JUNGWON! You're wrong again..."
"I'm really sorry-"
"Sorry won't make the cut buddy." He walked towards me
"Do you really want to become an idol?" He asked
"Yes....Sir!" I said
Everyone looks at me with concern.
"Take 5." He said and we all went to the lounge
"Hey, what happened back there?" Jay hyung asked
"What do you mean?" I tilt my head
"You kinda hesitated back there, buddy.." Jake hyung patted my back
"Oh..I'm just tired.."
"From what?" Heeseung hyung asked
"This seems all new to me, y'know? Being a leader and everything."
"We get you, budd.." Sunghoon hyung smiles
"But there's nothing to worry..we're here for you. If you feel pressured or anything, just come to us!" Heeseung hyung asked
I raise my head as I try to hold back my tears.
"You'll get through this..don't worry, hyung." Riki said
"Its just that sometimes I think of what it would've been like if I didn't choose this path.." I said
"It's totally normal..I mean, we've been there." Sunoo hyung said
"Well, without you. Without us all together, in general. We wouldn't be Enhypen." Sunghoon hyung said and they agreed
"Thanks, guys. I really needed that." I said
The door opens and our manager pops up.
"Boys, your 5 minute break has ended. We need you back in the room."
"Let's go?" Heeseung hyung asked as he offered his hand
Your POV
"You're late!" My teacher said
"I'm so sorry, Ms. Yun! I got stuck at traffic earlier. It won't happen again."
"You've said that 3 times already for this week. If you want to graduate, then go to school early!" She said
"Yes, Ms. Yun!" I bowed to her and went to my seat
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For the last 5 minutes, I have been staring at the clock waiting for the school bell to ring.
"Break. Break. Break." I mumble
"Ms. L/n!" Ms. Yun yells
"Yes, Ma'am?"
"What do you mean by Persecution?" She asked
Shoot! I wasn't listening during the discussion.
"Killing people?" I said
"Can you expound your explanation?" She said as she uses her hand in making these gestures
"Uhmm..."
"See class, if you would've listen to the whole discussion then you could've answered my question." She said and went back to the blackboard
If I could leave this hell of a classroom, I would.
The school bell rings and we all bid our goodbye to Ms. Yun
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"Psst! Y/n!" Someone calls
Before I could turn around, I was pulled by my blazer and met eyes with my bestfriend.
"What do you want, Sujeen?"
"Do you know that survival show that I was watching last week."
"The one you've cried about all-night?" I asked
"No! I mean, yeahh.."
"What about it?"
"One of their members transferred here!!!" She squeels and pulls me to the railing.
Down below we see a guy, except for his uniform, he was dressed in all black. His coat, his hat, his mask, his sun glasses. It's like he's trying to hide himself by making him gain more attention by what he's wearing. Pathetic.
"Ugh..idols."
"I know you hate the idol industry, but give them a chance."
"Celebrities are fake people, Sujeen! Once you get to know their true selves, they'll destroy you."
"Okay, so your father was a former celebrity, what gives? He wasn't even that popular."
"I know. But trust me, they're all the same. They make you think like they're your friend but they're just dragging you to hell." I said and walk away
Jungwon's POV
School was fun.
Actually, I slept most of the time.
I was too focused on learning that yesterday that I stayed in the practice room 'till I got it right.
"You good, Jungwon?" My manager asked
"Yes, Sir. Just tired." I said rubbing my head
"Must've learnt a lot from school. I'll go buy you some medicine." He chuckles and stops at a convenience store
"Wait.. I can get it myself."
"You sure? But you're tired."
"I can manage." I smiled and went out
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Hmmm..it should be here somewhere..
"Aha! Here it i-" I was about to take it but somebody bumped into me making them drop their stuff
"Are you okay?" I asked the person infront of me
She raised her head and scoffed.
"Oh, it's you..." she said and dropped down
"Did I do something wrong?" I helped her pick up her things
"No..I just hate people like you."
I look at their uniform and it was the same as mine.
"I'm sorry, do I know you? We go the same school, but clearly I haven't met you."
She looks at me with no expression and said
"No shit, Sherlock."
"Uhm what do you mean by you hate people like me?"
"I hate people who brain wash people into liking them. Showing them off with your expensive items and your ooh! I'm so kind and my life's all rainbows and butterflies."
"Brain wash people? What are you talking abo-"
"Listen here, Chocoball. I never wanted to start a conversation with you in the first place, so leave me alone."
"Okay..sorry..? But I'm just gonna say that being a celebrity is hard too. You don't know what it's like."
"Well yeah? You're fortunate enough to have everything. While I have to walk home by myself at a time like this." She said as we walk to the counter
"I didn't ask for these things. I just want to make people happy, okay? Unlike you, you're a walking nightmare!" I said as the cashier starts scanning the items
"That would be 15,051 won!" They said
"Shit. I only have 10,000." She said as she scratches her head
"That's too bad. Maybe next time, dear." The cashier smiled sarcastically
I take out my money and payed for her stuff.
"I don't need your pity money, stupid ass!" She said and leaves
"Wait!" I said and went out to catch her
I held her wrist and stopped her.
"Please, listen. I'm not here to pity you. I'm sure you need those. So take it."
"I don't want your filthy money, freak!"
"The bags, you idiot!" I yell
We both go back to the store, and took our bags.
"Here, on the house." The cashier smiles
"What's this?" She asked
"Refreshments. You both seem to have a little fight back there. Lovers should fight and eventually forgive."
We both looked at each other and laughed
"No! Haha! You must've misunderstood, we're not a couple." I laugh
"Yeah, sure." They winked
"Okay, but thanks anyways!" She said and we both sat outside the store
"I'm really sorry for getting mad at you for no reason.." she said
"Yeah, it's fine. Atleast you're not those kinds of haters that actually want me dead." I laugh
"Really? That's true?" She asked seriously
"Well, yeah. Despite the expensive clothes and places you go to, you also get the consequences."
"That's sad. I've always thought that when you become an idol, you get everything you want."
"I'm already thankful enough for having fans. That's why I chose to be an idol to make others happy through music."
"You're so cheesy." She laughs
"I'm serious!" I chuckled
"Sometimes, I reminisce the times where people don't know that I existed. No fame, no luxury, and people crowding over me. It makes me think if I have chosen the right path.." I said
"Well, have you?"
"I mean, right now? Yes. I'm happy because I'm about to debut with my members, who are now like family to me and I'm very grateful for them."
"See, you're so fortunate.."
My phone buzzes and I get a message from my manager. I gave him a reply that he should wait for a minute and went back to our conversation.
"Why do you say so?"
"You get to have these people who you can call 'family' " she said as she emphasizes the last word
"Do you mind if I ask why?" I asked
She lets out a sigh and leans her palms on the ground.
"Well, I wouldn't call my folks 'family'. It's kinda complicated if you ask me." She laughs
"Lemme ask you something." I said she tilts her head towards me
"Why do you hate idols so much?" I asked
"You really want to know why?"
"Uhm yeah?"
"My dad was a former idol. My mother was a fan of him and they met after a concert of his. My folks were forced to get married more like my father was forced because the company was getting money from my mother's side, turns out his company was about to go bankrupt. Eventually, when I was born, my father left and took all my mom's money with him to 'pursue' his career." She said
"I'm so sorry.."
"No no no...he wasn't worth it, anyway. I also used to dream of being my father someday, but after what he did to us. I couldn't forgive him. That's when I started to hate celebrities." She said
"Hmm..maybe some day we'd switch lives and be able to live from our perspectives." I said
"That sounds nice." She laughs
"Better than never, right?" I said and opened the beverage that the cashier gave us
"Well, I agree." She said
"Let's make a toast." I said and raised my cup
"To that some day!" I said
"To that some day!" She raised her cup as we both cheered
We both laugh and she looks at her phone.
"Whoo! It's late. We should get going."
"See you at school?"
"If you could!" She laughs
"Thanks for these anyways." She said
"You're welcome." I said and went in the van
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Your POV
I was wrong about him.
"But still I hate celebrities. He can be an exception, though..Wait! Y/n, you just met the guy. You don't know if he could be faking it." I throw my pillow on my face
"Whatever...I should sleep. My head aching so bad!!" I said and slowly dozed off.
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I woke up and saw that I was in another room.
My eyes bolted up and I looked down on my body.
Thank God! I'm wearing clothes! But who's are these!?
Did someone kidnap me??
Who owns this stuff!?
Why does this person have luxury stuff!?
I scratch my head and noticed my hair was shorter.
"WHO CUT MY HAIR!?" I yelled and run to the bathroom
My eyes were wide open as I realized.
Jungwon's POV
I felt people jumping around my bed.
It must be Riki..
"Riki stop..I need more sleep."
"Who's riki?" I hear a little girl say
I sat up and realize that I wasn't in my room anymore.
"Ahh! Who are you!?" I yell
"Your sisters?" The same girl said
"What's wrong with you?" The other girl said
"Hah..uhm can you show me where the bathroom is?" I asked and they both point at the door near me
I thanked them and ran to the bathroom then locked the door.
"She's being weird again." Sister #2 said
"I know." Sister #1 replied
I hear their footsteps leave the room.
"This is a dream, Jungwon. Everything will be fine once you wake u-" I look up at mirror
I move my head closer and realized...
Author's POV
Both people appalled to the situation they are in right now.
They both realized.
"I'VE SWITCHED LIVES WITH YANG JUNGWON!!!" Y/n yelled
"I'VE SWITCHED LIVES WITH....hmm..WITH THAT GIRL WHO I CAN'T REMEMBER THEIR NAME WHO I TALKED TO LAST NIGHT!!!" Jungwon yelled
Kkeut.
New update! This was super long and still unsure if I'd make a part 2. I'll let y'all decide! Bye. Mwah!