Off Key

#43

The boys had all just for off the stage and headed backstage.

"That was epic!" Jisung said cheering and jumping loudly, full of energy. "We did incredible! I'm proud of all you guys." Chan said getting a little sentimental but brushed it off.

Everyone started going to their instruments, packing them up, still talking about the performance. "Lix, you did amazing!" Changbin said picking up Felix from his waist and kissing him. "No, you did amazing!" He said giggling, as he kissed him back. 

Changbin sighed as he looked at Felix, with loving eyes. "What?" Felix asked. Changbin kept quiet staring into his eyes until he spoke up. "You and me, tomorrow, my house. We're gonna have a movie night." Felix smiled and nodded his head, agreeing.

As Jisung was putting his guitar away, Minho approached him. "Jisung." He said getting the younger's attention. "Yes?" He asked. "I just wanted to- JISUNG?!" The female voice that boomed throughout the whole backstage, grabbing everyone's attention, interrupted Minho.

Everyone was confused about where the voice came from and who it came from, but Minho already knew, as he got closer to Jisung.

Opening the side curtains, Kimmy came into view with a bouquet of daisies that looked like they were pulled from the ground and a box of chocolates.

Everyone saw the girl and froze, as it was their first time seeing her, ever since she claimed Jisung, except Minho.

"What are you doing here?" Minho asked, arms crossed. "Oh, you again? I'm here for Jisung." She said and looked behind Minho seeing Jisung. "Oh, Jisung. I have gifts for you!" She said shoving into Minho's arm, walking past him.

They all saw her approaching him and all became uneasy. They let go of everything they were holding, just in case they had to run.

Minho moved to Jisung's side, giving Kimmy the deadliest glare.

"I got you these flowers and this box of chocolates. I thought you did amazing and incredible!" She said shoving the things into his hands.

Jisung stayed frozen the entire time. He became uncomfortable once he heard her yell his name and saw her but once he heard her saying how good he did. He felt a bit bad.

"Oh, um, thank you." He said as he looked at everything in his hands. "I- I love daisies." He said trying to make her feel good, even if he lied. "What are you doing?" Minho asked, confused as he pulled on Jisung's arm.

"I'm being nice." He said, firmly. "You do?! Oh my god, I love them too, I'm glad you like your gifts- Alright that's enough." Minho said interrupting Kimmy this time and moving in front of Jisung.

"Minho, I wasn't done talking to him." She said gritting through her teeth. "Yeah, she wasn't done talking," Jisung said, making everyone widen their mouths. "Jisung, are you serious right now?" Minho asked looking back.

"Yes." He said as looked back at Kimmy as if waiting for her to continue. Kimmy couldn't help but feel more and more in love. It wasn't making the situation any better.

"I'm glad you like your gifts and my number's in the box of chocolates, to call me." She says giving a warm smile. "Sure. Thanks." Jisung says, not with a hint of fakeness in his tone.

Kimmy walks away calmly, feeling herself over the moon, happy.

As soon as she's out, everyone rushes to Jisung. "Are you insane?" Seungmin questions as Hyunjin looks Jisung up and down, making sure he isn't hurt. "Idiot! You're making her fall for you even more!" Changbin said, shaking his head.

"I don't see the big problem. She's not that bad!" Jisung says firing back. "Jisung, that was not a good move," Felix says. "She'll probably climb through your window and live in your closet," Jeongin said shivering at the thought of that.

"Oh my god, it's okay!" Jisung said trying to reassure them all. "Jisung, you don't know her like we do," Chan said making Jisung sigh. "Whatever." He says before storming off, into a hallway.

"I'll talk some sense into him," Minho says chasing after him, leaving the rest to continue to pack up.

~~~

As Jisung walked through the hallway, alone, still carrying his gifts, Minho took Jisung's box of chocolates and threw it in the nearest trash can.

"Minho, wtf-" Jisung was cut off by Minho pulling him into the restroom and locking the door after checking no one was inside.

"Jisung, what are you thinking?" Minho asked with sincerity in his voice making Jisung feel guilty. "It's just kind of sad how she gave me all these gifts and I didn't want to be mean to her." He said, making Minho sigh.

"Last time you talked to her, she was very aggressive." He said. "That was last time, not this time," Jisung said making Minho scoff. "Are you seriously gonna stick up for her? Do you not remember what I told you about her?" Minho said getting closer.

Jisung set the daisies down, on top of the sink getting closer as well. "Yes I remember, and I remember you said they're rumors! Have you actually seen her done anything you told me in person?" Minho kept quiet. He was at a bit of a loss.

"No, but she's the reason my friend disappeared!" Jisung had forgotten all about Minho's friend, Yugyeom. "And you know that for sure?" Jisung said.

"Jisung, if everyone is telling you that she's dangerous, who have known her since before you came here, you're not gonna believe them?" Jisung had lost. Minho made a good point that convinced him, but he's a sore loser.

Jisung picked up the dirty daisies and threw them at Minho, exiting the restroom and leaving him alone.

Minho looked at the ground, seeing the daisies, and heard the door shut, making him sigh. He picked the flowers up and threw them in the trash, feeling his eyes water as he left the restroom.

~~~

Chan had messaged the two, telling them that they were already outside waiting for them.

As they all saw the two, they felt the tension between the two, and anger and sadness swirled in their eyes.

They didn't comment on it.

"We're all gonna head to my house to a sleepover, you guys want to join?" Chan asked, cautiously.

"Sure." They both said in sync, making it awkward.

"Alright, everyone meet at my house," Chan said and soon everyone went their separate ways. As Minho entered his car, Jisung opened the door and sat in the front seat, next to Minho.

Jisung didn't dart his eyes away from the front and could feel Minho's confusion. He sighed. "I'm here because you were my ride and everyone already left," Jisung said, making Minho start the engine and not speak.

As they all arrived at the same time, they all were waiting for Chan to unlock the door. As Chan put the key into the doorknob, he looked to the side and noticed a car. A car he hadn't seen in a long time.

"No way.." He mumbled as he opened the door and was hit with the smell of home-cooked food. Everyone else walked in and were shocked when they saw a man and a woman enter the living room.

"Mom, dad!" Chan exclaimed as he ran into the arms of the two, making them get a bit emotional.

"Chris, who are all your friends?" Ms. Bang asked.

"It's a long story." He said, still hugging the two.