Apricity || P.SH.

chapter four

Shiwoos PoV

It would have been an understatement to say I was just nervous. My heart was racing and my hands were a bit too sweaty, as we stepped out of the car onto the red carpet, where journalists were waiting.

The flashing of the cameras started and we all kept our smiles up, waving towards fans who were pushing past the journalists and photographers. Again this felt so unreal. All the commotion and the crowd of people happily screaming at us.

We made our way to pose for the photos being taken, as the next group already arrived. I saw my members giving each other excited glances, as we went further into the halls. Idols were seated at tables, divided by their groups. They were chatting and laughing, seemingly comfortable with their surroundings.

As for us, it was all so new. We didnt quite know how to act and if we wouldn't have had people to educate us about our behavior, before coming here, all of us would have been lost.

A staff showed us the direction of our designated table and Sohee lead us to sit down. Other Rookie groups like aespa, IVE, TREASURE and some I couldn't quite identify, where present as well. A little further away I caught sight of TxT and ENHYPEN talking to STRAY KIDS. It was quite a sight to have so many handsome people all lumped up together.

I dragged my eyes upon their faces, trying to decipher who was who. It was hard, thought, when I had never met them before. I've only seen them on TV or social media. I was sure that I was staring a bit too hard, but I couldn't stop myself

„Now, who are you staring at", Jenoo asked me, a teasing tone lacing her voice. I immediately looked away towards her.

„Nobody", I lied. „I was just looking around. This thing is huge."

I succeeded in distracting her, as my friend agreed. The hall definitely was massive. It was mostly black except for the stage, which had a white background and spread into the audience in a T-form.

„Yeah, this is amazing. BTS is here too. Look they're back there. Isn't that just incredible?", the excitement in her voice was audible, as she smiled like a little kid on Christmas.

My eyes followed her gaze and I spotted the popular Boygroup sitting there with some other Third-Gen Idols.

„You two are acting like some Teenage Fangirls", Hungcha stated, teasing us from her seat.

„Oh, don't act like you aren't excited as well", I commented with a knowing expression. Hungcha raised her hands in defeat and grinned.

„Okay, okay. I'm sorry", she dragged the last word, jokingly.

Then the lights went out and the MCs started speaking, making us turn toward the big stage. The whole audience fell silent upon the start of the event. Once again my heart started beating in anticipation.

„We are happy to welcome all of you to the yearly MAMAs once again. As always, breath taking performances were prepared for us to admire. We will guide you through this evening of events, but now let's begin!"

. . .

„And the winner of this years female best new comer is-"

My hands clasped the chair I was sitting on in desperation. We were all dead silent due to our nervousness. My heart was beating so fast, I was scared it would burst out of my chest at some point.

„Eternity By One!"

We needed a moment to progress the MCs words unable to move.

„We won", Yungcheon whispered.

As we knew, not to get to excited in front of everyone, we just stood up going to recive the award and hold our speech. Tears were brimming in the corners of my eyes, as we got up on the stage.