7 Not 6

The Day I Visited Fantagio Once Again

Song of the Day:

"Y/N! Wait, we haven't exchanged numbers yet!" (Sanha)

What? Numbers? Was I about to exchange numbers with 6 kpop idols? No way! The moment Sanha's words rushed through my ears, I froze. I kept thinking to myself how one night changed everything in my life. I was a mediocre girl in the Gangnam District but that one night where I met everyone just altered the entire pathway that my life was on. I was now friends with Kpop idols that I have been a fan of since I was 18. The feeling of having friends and I mean actual friends was too hard for me digest right away. 

"Oh I forgot about that. Here my number is 0xx-xxxx-xxxx." As I shared my number, Mj, Sanha, Rocky, Eunwoo, Moonbin and Jinjin quickly texted me so that I can get their numbers as well. While I was busy adding everyone in my contacts list, Rocky quickly suggested, "Hey guys why don't we add Y/N to our group chat?" 

"Oh, great idea!" (Moonbin)

My ears were simply getting overwhelmed by the words that I was listening to. First I meet Astro. Then I meet then again where they become my friends, then we talk for hours, we exchanged numbers and now I am in their group chat??? The way everything unraveled just made me feel lucky every second of that moment. 

"Guys, it was great seeing you today! I love spending time with you all so much that I can't explain it in words. Its already 9:30 pm and I have to go or else I might miss the last train home. Sorry this was really fun but I have to go." I was having a lot of fun with the guys and my feet didn't want to move out of that room but I had to go.

"I though she would know us by now." (Jinjin)

"Yeah, I though so too. Ah, maybe we weren't clear the last time around Jinjin." (Eunwoo)

Aren't you confused? So am I. I had no idea what they were talking about. 

"Guys....what are you talking about?"

"Oh nothing, nothing Y/N. We are disappointed that you don't know us." (MJ)

"What?"

"Yah stop it you guys! Sorry Y/N. These guys are just messing with you. Seriously you guys confused her haha. I mean they are right to some extent. How would you not know Y/N. We would never let you go home alone this late at night. We will drive you home tonight." (Rocky)

"Oh. I just didn't want to bother you guys."

"Bother? Yah Y/N. We are your friends now. You can always rely on us for anything."(Moonbin)

Their soft and comforting statements were reassuring me that I do really have friends that care about me now. Soon, we all headed towards their car and started our drive towards my house. We all continued to chat about so many thing like we could talk all night. Unfortunately, we arrived sooner than I expected so it was time for me to go. 

"When can I see you guys again? I mean I know you guys have busy schedules but text me and I will come anywhere to see you guys."

"Oh yes. We do have tight schedules but maybe ummm.....you can come to our rehearsal tomorrow. That way you can see us practice and spend time with us. What do you think boys?" (Jinjin)

"I would love that!" (Sanha)

"Ok then. We will meet you in fantagio tomorrow at 8 am ok?" (Moonbin)

"Sounds great! I'll be there." 

I waved everyone a goodbye. The guys wanted to stay until I enter my front door. You can already tell how much they care about me. Its a surprising world. My parents, who gave birth to me decided to abandon me like I was a nobody to them and to the contrary these guys to whom I was a complete stranger to, started to care about me only after a few times after meeting them. Strange isn't it! 

The next day I woke up as soon as 6 am to meet the boys. Ah another great day with guys...I though to myself. I quickly got ready and left home and started my walk towards Yeoksam-Dong, the place for Fantagio's office. When I reached there, I spotted a couple of Arohas trying to grab a sight of Astro from the outside. I started my way in but guards wouldn't let me go. I tried to convince them that I know the members really well however they though I was bluffing. I mean I can totally understand why they would think that way. I quickly took out my phone and called Rocky. 

"Yeoboseyo Rocky! I am here but the guards won't let me in. What should I do?"

"Give them the phone. I'll talk to them." (Rocky)

They heard Rocky's voice and quickly let me go in. I had been in this building before but its a completely different experience in the daylight. I somehow figured out the location of their practice room and made my way there. This almost seemed like a deja vu. You know, me walking into the building, going towards a room and you know the rest. Only this time I was actually there to meet them. Once again, I opened the door to see all the Astro members sitting there to learn the choreography. I just stood in the door for 30 seconds watching them practice until MJ noticed I was here. 

"Oh Y/N come in! We were waiting for you." (Mj)

Mj dragged me across the room and made me sit in front of the room to observe their rehearsal.

"You are our judge today. Let us know how we do ok?" (Jinjin)

"Of course but what do I know about dance? You guys can judge yourselves better than I can."

"Ani, you have the point of view of a fan and you can tell us what fans would love to see."(Eunwoo)

The boys practiced for hours. We smiled, we laughed, we practiced almost until everyone was tired. They asked for my opinion every single time to improve their performance. Moonbin even started singing a couple of times. MJ in the meantime pulled a prank on Jinjin. He attached toilet paper to Jinjin back and made him look funny for 15 minutes. :D :D 

"Ahhh...guys I am too tired to move. I don't think I can practice anymore." (Sanha)

"We did good work today." (Rocky)

"Ne! I totally agree. You guys rocked it. I can't wait for Arohas to find out about your next event."

All the boys went out to get something to drink and asked me to stay in the practice room. A few moments later they all came running back. 

"HIDE!"

Hide? Why should I hide?

Korean Vocabulary:

Yeoboseyo: Saying Hello on the phone. 

Ne: Yes

Ani: No