When I woke up, I was already smiling wide. Not only was I happy because of yesterday, but today was the day! The dance competition!
Without any hesitations, I jumped up from my bed and got ready. I took my time, as the contest was still hours away. I'm guessing Hobi nor Jungkook slept too tight last night, which was a bit worrying. They were probably too excited.
I dressed myself with a white long sleeved shirt, not a sweater. Then some jeans and again.. some shoes my sister left.
I took a deep breath and walked outside of my room. I expected to meet myself with my parents watering the flowers or Baekhyun waiting for me, but this time.. no one was there. I guess I woke up a bit too early, huh?
I sighed and prepared some food. Then I made my way to the living room, where Baekhyun would most likely be. I saw him sleeping on the couch.
An unconscious smile makes it's way to my lips as I made my way over to him. I crouched down and poked his cheek. "Baekhyun, wake up."
He shifted in his sleep, but ignored me. He groaned a bit, signalling he didn't want to wake up yet. Geez, why does he always have to sleep so late?
"Come on.." I said, crossing my legs and lightly shaking him.
He cracked a small smile with his eyes closed, which looked really adorable. "Am I dreaming?"
I laughed softly and kissed his cheek. "You're not."
His eyes shot open and I stood up. "Hurry up! I'm so exited for today!"
He stared at me for a while, before running his fingers through his rather messy, but nonetheless cute hair. He waved a hand. "Agh, alright. I'll get ready."
I opened the door to the flower shop and found myself face to face with four familiar faces. Jaehee had a banner in her hands. Hobi and Jungkook were dressed in casual attire, their bags hanging on their shoulders. Namjoon was dressed pretty formally for a dance competition.
"You guys are early." I said, closing the door behind me.
"I couldn't sleep out of so much excitement!" Jungkook and Hobi fist-bumped each other.
I chuckled on how cute they were acting then turned to Namjoon. "Uhuh. Don't you think you're dressed too grand for a dance competition? Is a suit really appropriate? I mean, not that I'm complaining."
Namjoon shrugged. "We're going to Seoul, people!"
"That makes me even more excited." I grinned.
"Yuna!" Hobi said, motioning me over. I raised a brow and made my way over to him. He wrapped an arm around my shoulders then took a picture.
"Man, you're really attracted to her, aren't you?" Namjoon commented as Hobi once again made our most recent picture his lockscreen.
"Oh please." Jaehee rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "You're close with her too."
"I'm closest with Yuna!" Jungkook threw an arm around my shoulders and stuck his tongue at them.
Jaehee gasped and placed a hand on her chest. "Yeah, I get that already, Jungkook. But get this - I'm always the best on comforting and understanding her!"
"Yeah, but she already trusted me before even knowing my name." Namjoon added.
"I always look out for her!" Hobi defended.
I laughed and waved a hand. "This is childish."
We talked for a few good minutes, until Baekhyun finally walked out of the living room and wearing a casual attire. "Did I take too long?"
"Nah." Jaehee answered for all os us. "So anyways.. who's our commute master?"
"Me!" Hobi said excitedly. "All we have to do is take a 30-minute train ride to Seoul. Where was the place again.. Yuna?"
They turned to me. I handed my phone to Hobi to show him the address Mingyu sent me last night. He nodded. "Alright, I think I know where to go!"
It took us an hour waiting for the train to arrive. So when the train did arrive, we were elated. Luckily, there weren't much seats occupied, which was quite surprising, as many people usually go to Seoul.
"Let's have a bet." Jaehee scooted on her seat so we could all look at her. God, she really liked planning and making competitions here and there, huh? "Who's betting on either Jungkook and Hobi to make it to the top 3?"
Turns out, everyone had their hands raised. Jaehee groaned. "Well, it isn't fun if no one is in denial. But I guess it's reasonable, both of you are really talented."
"What do you win?" Baekhyun asked curiously.
"Money.. fame.. more opportunities. Girls." Namjoon enumerated, crossing his legs. "They could win more. I'm only naming what the winners usually get."
"Woah!" I exclaimed. "You better treat me once you win! I want chicken!"
Jungkook rolled his eyes and waved a hand. "Yeah, we already know that's part of the consequences in winning."
We laughed. And soon, we were talking about other things. What we planned to do right after this, our next hangout, our plans for next month..
We arrived in Seoul, and I couldn't help but jump up and down when my eyes landed on the huge buildings that stood tall above us. I smiled widely.
"I missed this so much!" I couldn't help but laugh, and the others couldn't help but do the same on how hyped I was being. From the corner of my eye, I could see Baekhyun either taking pictures of me or the scenery. I don't know, but right now, all that mattered was that I was here again!
"And I expect to have a really good mood Suyung throughout this day." Jaehee said, laughing as I started rambling on and on about how I loved cities and Seoul.
"Well, she's really happy." Namjoon chuckled.
"Hmm." Baekhyun flashed me a smile.
"Yuna! You're so adorable!" Hobi threw an arm around me. "Anyways, the venue isn't too far from here! In fact.." he glanced down on his phone and pointed to a certain building, that looked like a small arena. "It's probably held inside the building?"
"Probably?" Jungkook smiled widely, jogging out of excitement. "I'm sure!"
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We managed to get inside. The venue wasn't too big nor too small, so it wasn't overwhelming in any way. Hobi and Jungkook were instructed to go backstage.
Lucky for us, we were front row. I was about to sit down, when I felt someone tap my shoulder. I turned around to find myself face to face with Mingyu.
"Mingyu!" I said. Overcome with excitement and gratitude, I wrapped my arms around him. "Gah! I'm so happy! You have no idea!"
Mingyu laughed softly and ruffled my hair, making me pout. "I'm glad. I'm not the only one who made this possible. I'm wishing my cousin and your friend the best of luck." and with that, he waved goodbye.
"I assume that's Mingyu?" Baekhyun, who sat on my right, questioned. I nodded.
"Woah, he's a lot more attractive than I thought he would be!" now Jaehee, who was on my left, squealed quietly. I playfully rolled my eyes.
"Stick with Jungkook." Namjoon said.
She scoffed but laughed. Soon, the event started and before I could even realise it, the venue was actually full! So I guess this event was for nothing, huh? Mingyu must've gained much profit from here.
"When are they going to perform?" Jaehee questioned. "They were both being so secretive about their performance. They wouldn't even tell me anything! But I'm pretty sure they told you something?"
"Jungkook's 3rd." I said. "And Hobi's 10th."
"And.. how many contestants are there?" Namjoon asked.
"I checked.." Baekhyun, who was on his phone, replied. "About 30."
"That's plenty." Jaehee sulked in her seat. "They're going up against dancers as good as them. If they won, I'll be happy to know that this banner wasn't made out of nothing."
"They're gonna win!" I said confidently. "Or at least one of them. But I'm sure they're both going to be in the first 3!"
"It's starting.." Jaehee trailed off, as the announcer started announcing the first contestant.
The first two were pretty good, I guess. But I was still confident.
"Contestant #3." the announcer read. "16 years old, Jeon Jungkook!"
Jungkook was dressed in a white t-shirt and dancing pants. The music started. He house danced and b-boyed, and did moves I didn't even know he could do.
This was the best dance I've ever seen him execute! He was really doing his best! I smiled once the crowd started cheering him on. He ended his dance with a sharp move, before exiting.
I clapped my hands with a huge smile.
"He's so.." Jaehee's eyes glimmered as she clapped as well, a huge blush on her face. "Dreamy.."
Soon, it was already Hobi's turn.
"Contestant #10." the announcer said. "18 years old, Jung Hoseok!"
He was dressed with a white blazer and an adorable hat.
The music started, and Hobi started dancing like no other. He flipped, he danced to electro, pop, to hip hop, freestyle.. everything went smoothly and so amazing. He ended it with a stunning move that got the judges clapping, too.
Then the event continued.
I clasped my hands together and pursed my lips. The last contestant was finally done performing and pretty soon they were going to announce winners.
I crossed my fingers along with Jaehee.
"Are they gonna win? Please let them win." I closed my eyes and silently prayed. They deserved it! They worked hard for this.
I felt a comforting grasp on my hand. I turned my head and saw Baekhyun give me a reassuring smile. "It's funny how you're acting more nervous than the actual performers."
I gave him a cheeky smile, but it didn't stop my heart from wanting to run out of my chest. I was so nervous.
"3rd place," a judge announced. "Contestant #8, Zhang Yixing!"
The man went to the stage, bowing humbly and accepting his reward. This is it. At least one of them..
"2nd place.." another judge started. The other contestants, who were all prepped up in the stage, gave the audience confident smiles. I could see Hobi with his head lowered, and Jungkook who was breathing heavily.
"Contestant #24, Park Jimin!"
The contemporary dancer who performed well grinned widely as he joined the other contestant to the side. He received his reward and I bit my lip.
"Please.." I murmured, more to myself than anyone in particular. "Let them win."
"And the winner of this dance competition, whom performed the best.." the judge paused for a while, before lowering the card. "Contestant #10, Jung Hoseok!"
It became from clapping to a standing ovation. Hobi smiled wide, and I couldn't help but not notice Jungkook who had his head in his hands beside him.
Hobi gave Jungkook a small hug, then bowed down to the crowd, the judges, and the contestants. He accepted his reward with a huge smile.
As the event ended, Jungkook approached us with an obviously forced smile, while Hobi was smiling wide.
"Hobi, you were amazing!" I said, hugging him. "You worked hard. You deserved it."
I approached Jungkook as the others congratulated Hobi as well. No words needed to be said when we locked eyes. I wrapped my arms around him.
When I felt tears on my shoulder, I couldn't help but bite my lip and try to sustain mine as well. I hated it when he cried! It's been so long.. I rubbed his back. "Jungkook-ah, don't feel so bad."
He knew I only added the '-ah' when I was being really concerned.
"I worked hard.." he trailed off. I hugged him tighter and let him cry until he was finally feeling okay. When he was, the others comforted him, along with Hobi, who treated him some beef bulgogi and ice cream on the way home.
"I'll work harder next time." Jungkook promised.
Jaehee sighed and smiled. "Hobi sure is the winner, but you're a winner to us too."
"Hmm!" Hobi grinned. "I was there when you practiced! It took you your blood, sweat, and tears to get this far!"
"Don't feel so bad about it, Jungkook. Even you're making us sad." Baekhyun frowned.
"Defeat is part of your journey, it's normal. But Hobi, you worked hard as well. You deserve the prize, man."
"But he does deserve it, I agree with that." Jungkook smiled weakly, but at least it wasn't as forced as before.
"But you know what?" Hobi threw an arm around Jungkook's shoulders, handing him the trophy as the 6 of us entered the train. "We're both winners here!"
A phone buzzed.
- unknown number -
Break her heart.
PY.
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A/N: PY is back. What did you think of this chapter? THE SUSPENSE. I THINK IM DOING OKAY. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF EVERYTHING SO FAR?
DO YOU SHIP BEAKHYUNG? XD
To whom did PY sent the message? What will happen next chapter?