The City of Seoul || Bang Chan ✓

✧.* Chapter 16 *.✧

The Choi siblings enjoyed the concert. Both sang to every song. Danbi swung her lightstick with the other fans. Her older brother filmed her from time to time.

Seeing her so happy warmed his heart.

Minho had to do the Maniac dance challenge during a short break afternoon when the camera landed on him. It was Danbi's turn to film. She laughed and clapped while Minho bowed and sat back down.

They watched a few fans get picked and each served. Danbi was once again how pretty and talented fans were.

During the speeches, all eight members now dressed more casually, they mentioned their friends and family and the camera once again showed the siblings. They formed a big heart over their head with one arm each and then did finger hearts for the camera to move to someone different in their section. The fans cheered.

Danbi tried to ignore her thoughts. Pictures of Minho and her would be published and to some, it would only fuel the jealousy.

With only a few more songs left, it was time for the member's speeches. The room was filled with emotions. Danbi rested her head on Minho's shoulder.

As the fans got quiet, Chan seemed to be at a loss for words. His eyes glistened with tears as he started with how he moved to Korea and left everything behind for his dream at an early age, how the company and its staff treated him well turning his trainee years and even now. The tears rolled when he turned and thanked his members and STAY.

Hyunjin followed with heartfelt words, tears slipping down his cheeks. He expressed how he didn't believe he deserved the love and support.

Jisung wrapped his arms around the older. The red-haired male broke down. The others moved close to comfort him.

Danbi couldn't hold her tears back when the camera showed Seungmin turning away from the rest, hiding his face in a green scarf.

It was hard for him to form words. He thanked everyone for their hard work and explained how he didn't believe in forever but wanted this to last an eternity.

He had a hard time talking but his words warmed her hard, shaking everyone for their hard work and how he didn't believe in forever but wanted this to last an eternity.

Choking on his breath to gold his emotions at bay, Changbin express how Stray Kids and STAY were his dream and promised he would never get sick of this.

The camera moved once again and the whole stadium murmured, seeing Felix clinging onto the leader as cries shook his body. Danbi needed to look away and wipe her cheeks.

After the remaining memebers expressed their feelings as well. Then the eight Idols hugged each other, Felix and Jeongin in the middle.

Seungmin wanted to wander away still crying but Changbin picked him up over his shoulder and walked back over.

At this point everyone on stage was crying. Felix had trouble breathing and held onto the maker's arms.

STAY's surprised them when everyone started to sing 'Grow Up'. None of the members could hold back now.

But it was the next words, Chan choose to say that made Danbi smile but cry even harder. Minho held her close and rubber her arm with his thumb.

He promises to protect STAY, the members, staff and everyone he loves. With each word he got angrier and louder, tears falling overwhelmed by those strong feelings.

Yet another group hug formed. Felix pulling the leader close, hands cramping around the fabric of his shirt.
Chan held him close, one hand on the back of his head.

'Star lost' started to play as a farewell. The Idols moved to the extent stage while singing. Without a warning the air was filled with green paper planes.

One missed his destination and landed near the siblings, Minho reached for it and gave it to Danbi.
A encouraging quote was written on its wings.
With a smile Danbi sent it on its journey towards the stage.

While the Idols waved and walked around, Minho stood up and held out his hand.

"Lets go backstage," Danbi took his hand and let him help her up. Holding onto his hand with one, the older held her lightstick and the bag he gave her.
Two security guards followed.

Her brother was immediately greeted by other Idols who had attended. Danbi recognized a few faces, bowing and returning the smiles. She let her eyes wander over the room, seeing some friend and family members filling the huge room.

Everyone waited for them to come backstage.
Danbi took the water bottle a staff member gave her with a small bow.

After a few minutes the Idols entered the room and cheered. Everyone clapped. The eight hugged their families before moving to friends. The siblings waited in a corner, watching the interactions with fond eyes.

Felix was still crying and shaking. Danbi pouted seeing him holding onto his sisters while his mum tired to wipe away tears. There were to many.

Chan was the first to reach the Choi sibling, taking the hand Minho held out and side hugged him. Her brother patted his shoulder.

He showed his teeth and charming dimples before engulfing Danbi in a tight embrace. She looked up at him, a grin on her lips. Her mask was in the pocket of her blazer ever since entering the room.

„Did you enjoy the present?," Chan asked, looking down, still holding her close. His arms were around her shoulders.

She nodded.
„Thank you. It only completed the experience," Danbi smiled. „You were amazing."

Chan took a step back, rubbing the back of his neck. „It was a bit embracing for me at the end," he mumbled.

„No, it wasn't, Chan. I loved your words and seeing how emotional it made you only shows that taking this not for granted and underlines what kind of a person you are," Danbi shook her head with a frown.

He looked up again, a shy smile on his lips.
„Genuinely, thank you."

„Anytime," Danbi smiled back. „You're welcome."