Beautiful Scars

II. Youth: Part 2

"It's okay, auntie. I can do this." Soon Deok said while getting a big tray that has corn dog in it.

She arrived in Seoul two days ago to help her auntie who was sick. "See you later. Don't forget to drink your medicine." she said and go out of the house

She arrived outside the concert grounds. There are a lot of people and student as there will be a performance from the Kirin High School Trainees.

She stand up near the gate and started selling her corn dogs.

"Are you ready?" Hye Mi asked Samdong. They are now on the back stage. He sigh and nodded. "Hye Mi." he said

"I need to tell you something. After we perform meet me on the ground floor.

"Why?" she asked

"Later. I'll say it later." he answered

"Fine. Did you practice your song last night? Can I hear it?" she asked

"Uhmm. You can hear it later when I perform."

"Tss. Come on, I need to hear it first."

"Why?"

"I'm your number one supporter, remember? And your best friend." she said enthusiastically

He blinked "Best friend. Just a friend." he thought

"Come on. Let me hear it."

"Fine." he said, Hye Mi started to play the music.

"Sam dong ah. You should sing." she said

"Aish! Don't be shy." she added

"Play it." he said

"I already did." she said confusedly

He was surprised. "I didn't hear it, play it again."

"Aish! Fine if you're shy then I'll just watch you later. Good luck! It's my turn now." she stated

When she left, Samdong felt something weird. He didn't hear the music a while ago so he decided to play it again.

"Wh..what? I.. I can't hear anything." he whispered to himself and tries to higher the volume.

Panic starts to fill in his body.

It was maximum volume but he couldn't hear anything.

"Up to our next performer, Let's all welcome, Song Sam Dong one of the famous amd great trainee of Kirin High School. Let's give him a round of applaus!" he heard it

The stage director already called him. He's now pale and doesn't know what he will do. He gulped, sweats starting to form in his forehead.

He stood on stage, surprised how many people are there to watch their performances. He massaged his ears and nodded at the staff to play the music.

The light on stage focused on him. He tried to close his eyes to concentrate but he couldn't hear the music.

Audiences started to whisper at each other. The staffs are also signalling him to sing.

He wanted to walked out already. He felt embarrassed especially when Hye Mi was looking at him asking him why he's not singing.

"Last. Please." he whispered and looked at the staff to ask it to play the music again.

Soon Deok's corn dog was sold right away. It's still early so she decided to watch the performances.

She stood near the exit and crossed her arms. There was a cute boy on stage. The introduction of the music started to play.

"Woah, it's my favorite song." she said and anticipating if the performer has a good voice.

SamDong still couldn't hear anything. He roams his eyes and saw an unfamiliar girl at the back smiling at him.

He watched her fingers, she taps three times and was about to sing. He thought even tho he couldn't hear, as long as he sings at the right time, he can do it. It's just all about timing.

"I should try." he said and took a deep breath. He watched the girl and when she opened her mouth, he started to sing.

He didn't know if the notes are correct. But the girl smiles at him, nodding while singing the song. He felt relieved as the audience started to wave their hands.

Then slowly, he could hear the music again. This time, he's confident. He sings his heart out. He smile as he watch the girl sing too.

Then he roamed his eys to find Hye Mi but he saw her walk out with Si Hyun. His co- trainee. He felt a pang in his heart.

When he finished singing. He received a loud clap from the audience and the judges.

He smiled and was about to look at the girl who helped him.

She was gone.

Sorry if it's not good.
Cheer up! Everything will be okay. Have a good night. ✨