Lost: Wooyoung's Choice

Chapter 5: Passion, Young, Fever

"This class is so boring," Jongho sighed. "I can't wait to go to dance practice." He continued. "Hey, you've met Wooyoung-Hyung, right?"

Her eyes opened as she was already falling in the pit of slumber with her head resting on her hand that is also restig on the table. "Hmm? Oh, yeah… he's really handsome," she mumbled.

"What?" Her reply caught his attention. "You think he's handsome?" He asked as he straightened his back.

Now realizing what she just said, her eyes widened. "N-no! I-"

"You have a crush on my Hyung, don't you?" Jongho teased.

"No!"

"It's totally cool if you do, everyone does, he's that popular, but I wouldn't recommend it. He's quite a player."

They're totally different, she thought to herself.

Finally, their professor dismissed the class. "Hey, Thea, Wooyoung-Hyung has a dance competition coming up, you wanna come with us to support him?"

"When?"

"This Saturday, he's doing a solo performance of Bad by Christopher."

"Oh, I see. I'll check my schedule. I just got a job at the cafe nearby," Anthea replied.

"Oh really? That's nice! Are they still hiring?"

"I guess, why? Are you planning to apply, too?" She asked.

"No, I get lots of allowance from my parents, but I know someone who might be interested."

"Oh, just tell them to come this afternoon. I might meet them since I have a shift later."

"Okay! Anyway, I'll be in the dance studio while waiting for our next class. I'll see you later, Thea!"

~

"Here's your Iced Caramel Macchiato, sir, enjoy your day!"

"Thanks, you too!" The customer replied as they took their cup and left.

"Good afternoon, sir! What would you like to order?" She greeted the next person in line.

"Oh, hello there, I'm actually here to apply for a job. I heard from my brother that this cafe is hiring. By the way, I'm Kang Yeosang."

"Are you the one Jongho was talking about?" She asked.

"Yes! You know Jongho?"

"Yes, he's my classmate. The owner will be here soon, she just went out for some errands."

"I see, I'll just wait here then." He sat down on one of the stools in front of the counter. Not long after, a girl approached him. "Hello! You're Kang Yeosang, right?"

"Uhm yes, hello! Do we know each other?"

"No, but is it okay to ask for a picture? You're really popular in our school!"

"Oh, uhm...sure!"

"Miss, can please take a picture of us?" The girl spoke to Anthea.

"Hmm okay, sure!"

After taking the pictures and some selfies, the girl thanked Yeosang and Anthea before leaving.

"Wow, you must be quite popular with the ladies." She sneered.

"I have no idea what just happened, honestly. They probably knew me because of our dance troupe."

"Oh, right! I met some of the other members, they're really nice!"

"We're hoping to become successful one day, not just as dancers but as singers and performers as well."

"I'm sure you will! I haven't seen you perform as a group but I can easily tell you're good."

"What makes you say that?"

"I guess it's the passion I saw just now. How you talked about it. I believe that passion is the key ingredient to success. Because in order to be passionate about something, you must truly love it with all your heart. Not even failure can bring a person down if they're truly passionate about something."

"I guess you're right. I love performing, and nothing can make me stop performing. Thanks, Anthea. I promise to do better!"

"I'm rooting for you, Yeosang! Fighting" she cheered as she raised her fist to show her support.

"Oh, Miss Aelise, you're back! This is Kang Yeosang, he's applying for a part-time job."

"Hello there, Yeosang! Follow me, we can talk in my office."

"Okay, Ma'am. See you later, Anthea. Thanks again!"

"No problem!"

Just as they left, groups of students walked in. Classes must've just ended.

~

"What are you writing?" Wooyoung asked, eyeing the paper that Anthea was writing at.

"I'm writing a poem. I often do this to pass time."

"May I read it?"

"I'm only down to two lines. I'll show it to you once I'm done."

"Okay."

And room fell silent once again. It was a comforting silent, though.

"Hey, Wooyoung?"

"Yes?"

"Do you think I'll ever be able to go back?"

"Of course. We'll find a way to bring you back. As long as you want it with all your heart, you'll make it happen no matter what. You know, before, there's only one thing that I want in this entire hellhole of a world, and that is to be free. But now, there's another thing."

"What is it?"

"I want to be the one to bring you back home."