ATEEZ 9th member

Hearing Her Sing

When Sunny first joined the group she was very hesitant to sing in front of them unless she absolutely need to. The guys were puzzled as to why she was shy, but they didn't want to pressure her so they just let her be until she was ready to sing in front of them.

Yunho: Sunny? Are you going to the recording studio to practice?

Sunny: mhm. Why?

Yunho: well me and Seonghwa Hyung were going to the company so maybe we can come see you and help you

Sunny: thanks but no thanks Oppa. I'd rather not have anyone there. But thanks for the offer

Yunho made a pouty face while Sunny smiled.

Sunny: Oppa, I'm leaving! I'll see you at practice.

Yunho: okay!

——at the company—-

Teacher: everyone! Today we will be having a check up on your parts. So we will go through the song one by one to see where you all need help.

Sunny: I-in front of everyone?

Teacher: yes Sunny. That's what performing is

Sunny's face turned pale. One by one the boys did their parts while the teacher made some corrections. Sunny on the other hand was quieter than normal, and fidgeting with her hands.

Teacher: alright Sunny you're next

Sunny stood up and looked around. She was nervous and anxious. She had always been like that but never knew why. She could perform fine in front of the teachers but never in front of the boys .

Teacher: Sunny what's wrong?

Sunny: sorry, I'm just nervous. Um... I.

She took a deep breathe  that came out shaky and her body was stiff as a pencil.

Seonghwa came up to here and gave her some water, and looked her in the eyes with encouragement. Sunny smiled.

Sunny started to sing, it was shaky but not too noticeable. After the first two verses, her voice cracked. She stopped singing, panicked with a tomato red face and ran out of the room.

Wooyoung: Sunny!

Yunho: it's okay let her go

—-sunny's POV—-

Sunny: Why did I just run out? I can't believe that happened. Why did I think I could do this. I'm such an idiot

—-end sunny's POV—-

Yunho: you are not an idiot

Sunny looked up. Yunho gave a big warm hug of comfort knowing she needed it. Sunny wrapped her arms around his waist with her head to her chest feeling a sense of warmth in his big figure.

Sunny: Oppa. Why can't I do it?

Yunho: you are scared. That's all. You are not an idiot. You just got stage fright.

Sunny: but you guys do it just fine

Yunho: oh yeah? On Yeosang's first check in, he sang so quiet, he sounded like a mouse. His face turned red and just stood there with a blank face

Sunny: really?

Yunho: really. You are not alone in this. I know it can be hard but you are going to be an idol and that's what it's all about.

Sunny: I know... I just... (deep sigh)

Yunho sat Sunny down on a chair and came down to her level

Yunho: you what you are going to do right now? You are going to drink some water, calm down, put a smile on your face, walk back in there with confidence and do what you were meant to do.

Sunny smiled and agreed to his advice. She walked back in with a smiled on her face reassuring everyone that she was okay.

She stood at the center, too a deep breath and did what she had done since she was little: perform.

—after her check in—

Everyone looked at her, speechless, and in awe of what she had just did. Even the teacher was impressed and had never seen that side of Sunny before.

Sunny: why are you all so quiet? Was it bad?

Jongho walked up to Sunny kneeled down on one knee and presented her with his open hands like her was giving her something.

Jongho: take it.

Sunny: take what?

Jongho: main vocal. I don't want it anymore

Sunny chuckled to herself. Everyone else clapped and had a proud smile on their faces. She looked to yunho mouthing the words "thank you" and he nodded acknowledging her words.

Sunny whispered to herself

Sunny: I did it.