As It Should Be [BAMLISA x Hit The Stage] ✔️

special chap 1.3

By the time that morning came, we were packed and ready to leave. I said my farewell to our beautiful house for a day and a half first so that we would arrive separately to the event. Considering how we were still keeping our relationship under the wraps, it would be better for us to do so.

It has been a year and a half and only our family, friends, and company heads knew about us. The secrecy was hard and, sometimes, I imagine going out with him like how anyone else would in a normal relationship. But it was a sacrifice I- we are willing to make, because it's worth it. If anything is worth more than my teenage self's ideals in a love life, it would be this. It would be him.

When I got there, everything went by so fast I barely had time to share glances with Bambam. I went on stage, which was when I saw him again. I was called on stage and he saw me before I saw him, and he smiled in that mischievous way of his that I couldn't help but laugh. Our hand touched as we high fived and I let go to walk by his side, but before I could I felt his hold tighten and I smiled to myself.

The funny thing was when I was already beside him, he couldn't even look at me! But I can't blame him, cause, really, neither can I. It was the first time we were on stage together since we were kids, after all. I had to remind myself that the world is watching us and we had to keep to ourselves as much as possible if we don't want to be crucified by netizens in the name of Dispatch. 

When I glanced at Bam I felt the need to shake my head. He is so awkward! He's making me feel awkward.

I tried my very best not to say anything under my breath towards him before I left to go around while the song was playing. I didn't want internet investigators to read my lips when a fan video gets out- which will surely happen.

After our photos were taken, where Bam tried numerous times to stand next to me, by the way - he'd deny it but I know better- we all went backstage. 

"You were so damn awkward!" I whispered through my clenched jaw. 

"I can't help it!" he whined. "Do you know how long I prepped myself not to show the world I love you," he whispered the last words with a visible smirk.

"Gross." I made a face at him and he laughed aloud. The other presenters looked our way, and I suddenly felt embarrassed that I pinched him for his boldness. It was probably the wrong move because when I did, he yelped, making everyone around us in a 10 meter radius, a.k.a. everyone in the room, look at us with surprised eyes and furrowed brows.

I walked away when one of the guys approached and talked to him. I ended up beside Bella and I'm still surprised by how beautiful she is. She smiled at me then glanced at Bam.

"So, you guys dating?" she asked me and I almost choked on air.

"W-what?"

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone." She wiggled her brows.

I forced a laugh out of my mouth and pointed discreetly at Bambam while looking at her. "Him?" I said incredulously. "Ha! No way!" 

Then I looked back at him and almost jumped out of my skin. He was there standing behind me with a raised brow. "She'd be lucky if she was my girlfriend."

I glared at him, cursing for thinking, despite myself and his cheekiness, that I was. I really was.

"I have to go," I told Bella, "I have to meet with my parents for dinner before I fly back."

"Wow what a busy schedule." I shrugged as if saying 'What can you do' and waved my goodbye.

"I better go ahead as well," I heard Bambam say as I was collecting my things before leaving. "My sister's expecting a present."

"There you are!" my mom greeted me as I came in our house. "Bambam got here a few minutes ago."

I looked at her in disbelief. Why on earth does he always get to places before me whenever I leave first? I remember back then, I'd have to wait for thirty minutes before Bambam arrives, saying he couldn't find the right pair of shoes for his jeans, or something to that degree.

I was walking towards Bam after greeting my dad and the other parents of our friend group. He smiled at me, beckoning for me to come forward with his arms wide open. I was about to come in for a hug until I felt an arm pull me away. I could only see a frowning Bam for half a second before I was tackled by hugs and shouts of greeting from my friends. 

I could barely put a word in before someone said, I'm not sure who, "We know you want to go to him, but too bad for the both of you, you're stuck with us for the day."

"Yeah! You already had your time together," another one said. 

"Okay, okay! Jeez," I said while trying to keep them at arm's length, but not without a chuckle escaping my lips.

And so for the rest of the day, we caught up with our friends and family, separately for about 80 percent of the time. And for when we're next to each other, we were bombarded by teasing remarks and questions of an altar date- mostly from the moms. But all too quickly, it was time for them to go home.

"I'll see you, babe." He kissed me for one last time before they had to go. We were at the garden side, just a little bit hidden from view. He hugged me tight and placed a peck on my forehead.

"Okay."

He backed away for a little bit then laughed. "I have to go." His hands fell from my back but my hand stayed wrapped around his waist. 

"Okay."

He put both of his hands on either side of my cheeks and kissed my lips. "I love you." I didn't say anything back, and I suspect that I also have a little pout on my lips. He grinned and humorously said, "Just because you don't say it back doesn't mean I don't have to leave."

"I know that," I murmured indignantly. 

"Bam!" I heard his mom shout from the front steps. I let him go and stepped away but then he pulled me back and hugged me tighter than I did him. He kissed me so deeply that I almost fell forward when he let go. "I love you," he said again.

I didn't say anything, not trusting my voice to speak loud enough to return the sentiment. I just nodded and watched him walk away and, then, drive away with his family. 

Two hours later, I was in my seat on the plane, saying my last goodbye texts to my family, when I got a text and I rolled my eyes. 

"Take care!!!! I love youuuuuuuuuu!!!! See you soonnnnnnnn!!! Don't miss me too much! I don't want you to cry again XD"

Idiot.

"Bye. I love you, too." 

But damn do I love that idiot.

A/N: did you imagine their reunion performance in ais the same way or in a completely different one?? (this was if Lisa didn't have to leave immediately lol)

Go ahead and relive the moment by watching the vid attached ;^)))

Also, sorry for how late it issssss DX

Next update will be at 1k votes (so it will be quite a while :> ) until then~