Don't Make Me ~ Kang Minhee

One

Daydreaming is getting boring. Wishing I had more than I can ever think of. It's all becoming a blur. Day and night, watching him perform and succeed and grow as both a person and an idol. Being there by his side through everything, but never getting to do anything myself. After a while, it gets painful.

Today was about the 15th time I heard the same song and watched the same 9 boys dance the same routine I've seen for a month. The crowd chanted, "Gas pedal, gas pedal, gas pedal," as they always do. It's a catchy song. I wasn't focused on the dance, though. Or the song, or even the group. Just the one boy.

The ending fairy came, and he was the only one I could see. I'd focused on him for so long that the other members were virtually invisible. It sounds like an obsession, I know, but who can resist Minhee?

The boys coolly walked off stage towards me, and they looked proud of themselves. I high fived all of them, smiling back at them.

Minhee was the first member in the line to come off stage. Acting normal around him was quite easy, now that I'm used to him and the other members. I followed the line to the dressing room to see their excitement.

The 9 of them huddled in a circle and let out their happiness through screaming and jumping. I heard from a few of them, "That was our best performance yet!" I couldn't help but smile, too.

They calmed down and the makeup artists started taking off their makeup for them, and the stylists took off the loose accessories.

I approached Hyeongjun from behind and he quickly turned around and yelled, "Kyunghu, that was our best show so far!" I nodded and grinned at him. "You all did amazing today," I said loudly, so they could all hear me.

I sat next to Minhee, and he looked happy to see me. "You especially did great," I said casually. He got flustered and said, "Without you, I wouldn't have done it." I then got flustered.

"Oh, I don't do much for you guys." He took off his jacket and folded it beside him. "I mean as my friend. You're my supporter, you know. All that cheesy stuff," he said nervously. We chuckled and I stood up.

"Yeah, you're right. I mean, I am the person who convinced you to become an idol. And then I didn't only become an assistant for X1, but also CRAVITY, just so I could keep supporting you." He smiled and hid his face.

"Exactly. Thank you for that." I patted him on the shoulder and went to congratulate the others. "Of course."