Another Fairy Tale /Ateez

Chapter 52 - Finally at peace

We never get lost because we'll run through together
The path is straight, ride with you
Never wake, never end, never give up our dreams
Fulfill them and keep going'Cause we're dreamers

- Dreamers, Ateez

"You're the biggest idiots I've ever known. And Changbin is my best friend, I know what I'm talking about.", Rory scoffed when she found Wooyoung and Yeonjun both drunk laying on the floor backstage. She shook her head and took a few pictures, securing her something for blackmail.

"Send them to me, please.", San said amused. "They will never forget this."

"Are we going home?", Wooyoung mumbled. "I don't want to."

"We're gonna sleep at Jongho's. You know, the small dude who can break an apple and will kill me when he finds out I called him small."

"Ahh, that one."

San and Rory shared a look, both trying to hold back their laughter. Then they helped the boys up and walked with them through the hall. Fortunately for them, most families have already gone home, so only a few people were still here.

"Rory!", Ms. Bang called out in surprise and went to them. "How much did they drink?"

"How should I know, Mom? It's not like I'm their stalker who writes down everything. They'll be fine."

"Are you gonna sleep at Ms. Choi's too?"

"Yeah, why?"

"It's just- you rarely spend time at home and I just realized how mature you got.", Ms. Bang explained and caressed her daughter's hair. Rory smiled softly.

"I promise, when this school year is over, we'll spend loads of time together. I just want to spend this night with them, the people who understand this-" She gestured to the stage, Yeonjun almost slipping out of her arm. "the best."

"I know, my dear. Enjoy it. But use protection."

With these words Ms. Bang left the group with a wink and Rory was speechless. Unfortunately for her, Wooyoung wasn't.

"Did she just tell you to have sex w-"

"No she did not. You're drunk and your opinion doesn't count."

"I'm not drunk.", Wooyoung said and let go of San. He then walked a bit. "See?"

Not looking at the front, Wooyoung crashed into a chair and lost balance. This time Rory mocked his voice. "See?"

A few minutes later Rory sat down on the passenger seat, exhausted from the drunk fools. Of course not only Yeonjun and Wooyoung had the brilliant idea of drinking, and some others wanted to have the title 'Idiot' as well.

"I can't believe they get drunk on our last play.", Hongjoong scoffed as he started the engine, one of the only one's who was still allowed to drive. Rory had drunk a bit as well, but she wasn't even tipsy compared to the others.

"Can we turn the radio louder?", Mingi yelled and as Hongjoong did, they all sang to the songs on the radio.

To say Rory was happy to get home was an understatement. When they stopped the car, she immediately jumped out and went inside to prepare the mattresses. But when she stepped into the living room, some were already there. Rory spotted a note on the door.

"Hey Rory-", she read out loud. "Sujin and I are going to sleep at Chan's, so you don't have to worry about being too loud. I'm sure your play was amazing. You must be exhausted so I already prepared this. Good night, love you lots, Lennie."