Off Key

#30

Minho, Felix, Chaeryeong, and Changbin all arrived at school. Chaeryeong said goodbye to the boys and went off to her class.

The three boys went straight to their phones, seeing they got a message from Chan, on the group chat.

"Another meeting?" Felix questioned. "Chan wants to see me and Jisung," Changbin said reading Chan's private message to him. "Right now," Changbin said putting his phone in his pocket.

"Where is he?" Changbin asked. "I'll wait for him, go and I'll send him," Minho said. Changbin nodded and gave a quick goodbye hug to Felix. "Bye, Lix." He said, leaving soon after.

"Felix," Minho said. "Yeah?" Felix said looking back at Minho, feeling his face pink. "About yesterday.." Felix's expression suddenly dropped. "Oh, yeah. I'm not mad at you guys if that's what you think." Felix said. "Why? We forgot." Minho asked. "Because I forgot too. Changbin was also there too. He comforted me." Felix said smiling at the thought.

"I'm sorry," Minho said bringing Felix into a hug. "Don't worry. Next month." Felix said hugging Minho back.

"Hey!" Jisung said appearing. Minho pushed Felix out the way and hugged Jisung. "Wow, rude," Felix said. "My turn!" Felix said pulling Minho away and hugging Jisung.

"Felix, can me and Jisung talk, privately please?" Minho asked, pulling Felix away. "Oh, yup! See you later." Felix said as he left.

"What's up! Oh, and we have another meeting?" Jisung asked. "Yeah, I don't know what it's about but Chan wanted to see you and Changbin right now," Minho said. "Oh, then I should go," Jisung said, while walking away but felt Minho tug his backpack.

"Wait, I need to ask you something," Minho said, stopping Jisung. "What is it?" Jisung asked, curious. "Well, I told my mom." Jisung was still confused. "Told her what?" Minho sighed.

"That I'm in a band and that I'm moving out and living with one of my friends and I said that friend was you because you need help and now she wants to meet you in person, tonight at dinner, at my house," Minho said, suddenly rapping.

"Hold on, what the fuck?" Jisung said, in shock. "In conclusion, dinner, my house, tonight," Minho said, leaving.

"Hold on!" Jisung said pulling Minho back. "I have to meet your mom?" Minho nodded his head. "I haven't even told my mom yet," Jisung said, now starting to panic. "What if your mom doesn't like me? What if she doesn't let you? What if my mom says no?" Jisung started to think of all the horrible possibilities.

"Hey, she'll love you, and don't worry, it'll be okay," Minho said grabbing Jisung's hands. Jisung took a deep breath and felt himself calm down at Minho's words. He could always make him feel relaxed with his touch and words.

"Okay, tonight," Jisung said looking at their hands. "Now, go before Chan kicks your ass for not being there," Minho said. "Shit, okay, bye!" Jisung said hugging Minho goodbye and mumbling a 'thank you before leaving. Minho felt his heart race, confused about what Jisung was doing to him.

Minho decided what he needed to do to figure this out. Felix.

~~~

Yeji and Ryujin were waiting in the library. They were waiting for Lia.

"Where is she?" Yeji asked. "Don't worry, she'll be here. She always comes to the library." Ryujin said pacing back and forth.

Lia walked into the library, heading to her usual desk but finding Ryujin and Yeji, together, there. "Oh, Lia!" Yeji yelled out, almost scaring Lia. "Yes?" Lia said hesitating and stepping forward slowly. "How are you?" Yeji asked, trying to break the ice.

"Uh, good?" Ryujin couldn't bear to watch the awkwardness between the two. "Hi, Lia," Ryujin said stepping forward. "Hi," Lia said turning her attention from Yeji to Ryujin, smiling. Yeji noticed Lia's change in attitude and found it suspicious.

"Me and Yeji wanted to ask you something," Ryujin said. "Uhu, go ahead," Lia said, keeping her eyes on her. "Well, we wanted to ask if you'd like to be in the talent show with us," Yeji asked butting in.

Lia suddenly got out of her daze and just realized what Yeji asked her. "Wait, you two are doing the talent show? Doing what? Together?" Lia asked, quietly with that last part. "Yes, but we'd also like for you to join us," Ryujin said.

"Doing what?" She asked, curious. "Dancing!" Yeji said happily. Lia stared at her. "Dancing?" Yeji nodded her head. "Yeah, I don't dance," Lia said shaking her head. "Liar. I've caught you dancing before I'd go over your house." Ryujin said crossing her arms.

Yeji noticed Ryujin's words. Her house? "You're not a bad dancer either," Ryujin said. Lia's face slightly turned pink with that comment. "Fine. I'll give it a shot, and if I don't like it, I'm out." Lia said. "Great!" Yeji said as she took Ryujin's hand, ready to walk out. Lia noticed this.

"Wait, is it just going to be us three?" Lia asked, eyes going back and forth between them. "No, we need to ask Chaeryeong," Ryujin said. "Lee Chaeryeong?" Lia asked. "Yup," Yeji said. "Oh okay. Text me whenever we're doing this." Lia said, sitting at the desk. "You got it!" Yeji said rushing out with Ryujin.

Yeji and Ryujin were walking out of the library when Yeji let go of Ryujin's hand. "So, why'd you go to her house?" Yeji asked, trying to be calm. "Why?" Ryujin wondered. "Just curious," Yeji said smiling.

"Well, she'd help me with tutoring. More like she did my homework." Ryujin said. Yeji shoved Ryujin's arm. "Ow, what the fuck Hwang!" Ryujin said, pissed. "That's bad!" Yeji said, slightly whispering. "You're taking advantage of her smarts." She said.

"I know that," Ryujin said whispering back. Yeji shoved Ryujin's arm again. "You seriously have to stop doing that," Ryujin said holding her arm, gritting her teeth. "No more using her smarts. She's our new member." Ryujin rolled her eyes.

"Member? We're a team now?" Ryujin asked. "Yeah, like a group!" Yeji said, excited.

~~~

"Alright, what the fuck happened this time?" Felix questioned. "It's good news, don't worry." Chan pulled out his phone and showed them all the article regarding the school talent show.

Changbin and Jisung already knew since Chan told them already. "Another show?" Seungmin questioned. "Yup!" Chan said. "What about songs?" Felix asked. "Me, Changbin, and Jisung are on that," Chan said, pointing to the two.

"Are you sure, now is the time for another show? With everything going on with Kimmy?" Minho asked, worried about Jisung. "She hasn't done anything yet and we need to get more fans, for the N.C.W.F." Chan said.

"He's right," Jisung said. "Don't worry, I'll be fine," Jisung said, whispering in Minho's ear. "Fine, when are we starting?" Minho said, trying to be mad. "I'm going to enroll us Friday, that way Minho can get settled in and Seungmin settled in too with his dad," Chan said.

"Now has everyone told their parents?" Chan asked. Everyone nodded their head except Changbin. Felix noticed this but nobody else did. "So everyone?" Chan asked again, just to make sure. Everyone mumbled a 'yes' even Changbin but quietly. "Okay, good."

"Me, Changbin, and Jisung are going to be working on some new songs while the rest practice the old songs and rest your vocals," Chan demanded. "Yes sir!" Felix said saluting Chan, making everyone else laugh.