Racing To You [Liu Yuxin x Reader]

SC 23. Mercurial, She Was

Y/N's POV

"Yes! OK!"

By the time that the song was over, almost all of us were panting and trying to catch our breath. we've been running the dance for a couple of times now. And it's definitely exhausting because of all the jumping it has. Yes! OK! Is one of the songs that all female graduating students is going to perform with another song, Promise. The Drama Club have already started learning the routine earlier as we're the largest group.

"P-president Lee, look... Keyin..." Shuxin panted and even managed to let out a laugh as she pointed to the large monitors.

I looked up at the screens and saw our individual camera focus. I looked at Keyin's and an amused smile crept up my lips. She looks almost as if her soul has completely left her body as she heaved and stared blankly into space From beside me, Shuxin continue to laugh and even had to lean on me for support.

"Keyin." I called out and she blinked before turning to me. I just pointed to the screen and she also turned. Before long, her face fell red with embarrassment and she covered her face before letting out a loud laugh.

"God, I look like a meme!" She sounded amused and even continued laughing at her own situation, making the others follow suit.

I just shook my head and sat on the floor. I feel really tired and sleepy. I think I could almost sleep right here if they'd let me. My stomach is growling quietly but at the same time, I don't have the appetite to eat anything at the moment. All I want to do is sleep. But I can't. Ella Laoshi is bringing the others in for them to learn the routine.

"Guys, Ella Laoshi's here!" Someone announced, making all of us fix ourselves and stand up to greet her. She walked through the doors with the other classes behind her and we greeted her.

"Good afternoon. How are you all?" She asked as she stepped into the front.

"Good!"

"Tired."

"Hungry..."

I could feel my face go hot with slight embarrassment as I realized that it was only me who said that. But how could they not feel hungry after all that hours of dancing? All I've had in the past three hours and a half is a piece of chocolate to prevent my blood sugar from being too low.

"Okay, you can have your break to eat, Y/N." Ella Laoshi announced with a laugh, making my eyes slightly widen.
"Really?" I mumbled as I awkwardly shifted from one foot to another. "Like really, really?"

Ella Laoshi only let out another laugh before nodding. "Yes. Why so many questions all of a sudden? Go ahead." She then gestured to the snack table on the side.

"I found out I get fooled easily these days. Anyway, thank you, Laoshi." I bowed at her again before going down the stage and straight to the snack table.

"Laoshi, what about us?" Shuxin complained and the others followed suit.
"But you didn't say you were hungry..." Ella Laoshi teasingly trailed off.

"We're hungry!"

"Starving, Laoshi!"

"So hungry, I'm gonna die."

Ella Laoshi only sighed before shaking her head. "Fine. You guys could have your break before we start practicing again."

That made the others cheer and rush over to eat. I just shrugged before picking up a pint of vanilla ice cream and a bottle of water. I then walked off to the condiments section to avoid the other rushing students. It's almost hard to recognize anyone as there's a lot of us. I settled on just leaning against the table as I started to open up my food.