Dance Connection (Eunhyuk x Reader)

Chapter 22

Renee was standing next to a nervous Seoyeon backstage. "Are you nervous?" "You think?" Seoyeon gave her the look of indignation. "My heart is pounding. I hope that I don't make a fool of myself or him." Renee kept a hand on her shoulder, "don't worry, you won't. You have practised a lot, and you understand the dance. You will do really well; I have faith." Seoyeon smiled nervously. "How's Donghae?" "Well, he is confident, as he should be. He knows how to handle girls," Renee winked at her friend. Seoyeon could not help but laugh at her friend. Just then, Eunhyuk appeared next to them.

"Hey, so our performance will be first and then Sunny, and Donghae will complete the story, just as we had practised. Okay?" "Okay." "And don't be nervous. Remember, the key is in the emotions. Even if you forget the steps, which you won't, even if you do, go with the song's emotions. Okay?" "Okay." "And don't worry about others - lights, people, anything. Just focus on me and the song. Okay?" "Okay."...

Renee watched the both of them as Eunhyuk gave her reassurances in a panicked state, and Seoeyon nodded and said, 'okay'. She couldn't help but chuckle. Eunhyuk asked, "what happened?" "You are more nervous than her! At this rate, you will forget the steps much before her! And here, she was worrying about nothing. Haha!" Renee started laughing, and Seoyeon hit her arm to make her stop. Eunhyuk looked at Seoyeon and remembered how she had hit him when she first came to the class. A smile crept on his face, "got it. I am sorry if I sounded panicked. I know you will do well. As your teacher, I want to ensure that you know I am there for you." Seoyeon smiled with an improved level of confidence. "Yes, I know. Now, let's go and kill it." "Yep!" Renee jumped in, shouted, "group hug!!" and embraced them together.

The host introduced them, and they stepped on the stage in the darkness. She stood on the mark on the stage, and Eunhyuk stood behind her. He whispered, "I am here; let's do this together." "Yes, let's do it." The song started, and Seoyeon and Eunhyuk poured their heart and soul into the song's emotion.

Their performance ended, the lights dimmed, and the crowd was silent. Not even a word was uttered by the spectators or the artists. Eunhyuk was lying for a few seconds in the dark, as he was supposed to, with his hand on his eyes. He removed his hand and stretched his arm wide. He got up and left the stage. As he left, he felt a moist touch on his cheek. Tears were streaming down his eyes.

The performance was continued was Donghae and Sunny and finished beautifully. Eunhyuk and Seoyeon stood on the side of the stage and watched the second part of the performance. At the end of the segment, they entered the stage again and took a bow with the other pair. The crown roared with cheers and clapped for the performers.

"Wow, you guys were amazing. Absolutely fantastic," Leeteuk congratulated his team members. "Seriously, Seoyeon, I didn't know you were so talented at dancing as well. You are seriously an allrounder." "Come on, boss man. I might ask for a raise if you praise me so much." "Hahahha, sorry, cannot give you that for the performance but will definitely keep it in mind." Both of them chuckled at the remark. "Let's enjoy the party now. It has been too serious for me. Come on!" She dragged Leeteuk to the bar where Heechul and Eunhyuk were already standing and drinking whiskey.

Eunhyuk was observing Seoyeon from a distance as she cheerfully talked to everyone. She had changed into a party dress from her stage dress and was now enjoying the company. "She is a sweet girl, no doubt," Heechul suddenly said. "She takes care of everyone around her and ensures everyone enjoys herself. Even now." Eunhyuk looked from Heechul to Seoyeon - she was trying to push Shindong along with Siwon and failing miserably at it. She made her way with Leeteuk and Siwon to the bar, "Hi guys! What's good to have?" she looked around with excitement. Heechul chuckled at the sight, "Anything that you can hold. Help yourself." Seoyeon looked around and then asked for an old-fashioned for herself. She took her glass and went to stand with the team on the disc, where they were dancing.

The songs were playing one after the other, and Renee and Donghae had also joined the group and were dancing with everyone else. Seoyeon didn't stop dancing, even after three glasses of old-fashioned. Her logic was that dancing would reduce the effect of alcohol. She hadn't accounted for the severe dancing difficulty after three cocktail rounds. Eunhyuk finished his whiskey and went to the group. He stood on one side of Seoyeon and started moving a little to the rhythm. Meanwhile, Seoyeon was busy goofily jumping and dancing with Renee. Anyone who would have observed them would have known that these were two heavily drunk friends enjoying being free after a long time.

Donghae tried to support a falling Renee, but Renee almost jerked him off and hugged Seoyeon. "Seoyeonaaaaaaa!!! This boy is troubling meeeeeeeeeee!!!" Seoyeon, on the other hand, pushed Renee to the side and pulled up her non-existent sleeves, "where is he? I will beat him up for troubling you. Tell me, where is he?" Renee pointed to Donghae. "Him? He is so sweet-looking." She pulled Donghae and Renee aside with her. Eunhyuk sensed that his friend might need help, so he went after them. After dragging them for a few feet, Seoyeon tried to whisper to Renee, "You know, you should totally make him your boyfriend. He is sooooo much your type!" Renee chuckled, "I know, right?" She went and stood in front of Donghae and declared to him, "Okay! From now on, you are my boyfriend. Understood?" Donghae facepalmed at Renee's army general-like command, and Eunhyuk burst out laughing. He couldn't stop himself from laughing at the cuteness and hilarity of the situation. Eunhyuk said, "Dude, take your woman away. She is going to land you in trouble." "I know, man," Donghae said, resigned. "Will you take care of Seoyeon?" "Of course. I have had just one glass of whiskey. I am fine." "Cool, see you later then." "Yep!" and they parted ways with the ladies.

Eunhyuk somehow took Seoyeon back to the group and caught Leeteuk. "Leeteuk, Seoyeon is really drunk. I better take her home now." "Okay, how many have you had?" "Just one small whiskey. Heechul was with me; you can check with him." "No, no, no need. Just drive home safely and message me once you reach your respective places." "Sure, will do. Good night!" "Goodnight!" Leeteuk left Eunhyuk to take care of Seoyeon. Eunhyuk asked her, "Seoyeonaa, where are your bag and purse?" she cutely looked around with half-open eyes and pointed to the two articles on a chair by the side. "Stay here, don't move." Eunhyuk hurriedly went to the side and picked up the bags. He returned to Seoyeon, "Okay, let's go home." "Okkkkkaaaaaayyyyyyiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Byyyyyyyeeeeeeeee everyone!!!!!" everyone waved and chuckled at the drunk Seoyeon as Eunhyuk left with her.