[CLOSED] E11EVEN (KPOP COED APPLYFIC)

Chapter 19: 'No' Is Not An Option

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-Wednesday, September 14, 2022~6:51PM-

~Axel's POV~

"E11EVEN on standby!" The Show Champion staff called out.

"Time to cheer!" Donghyun exclaimed, the first to put his hand out.

We all followed and looked at one another.

"Who is going to cheer today?" Jem asked.

All of our eyes landed on AJ and she sighed. "If you guys really want me to, I will but I don't really feel like it today. I've been doing it a lot lately."

"Then you don't have to." Mia said.

That's when Jinnie elbowed me with her free arm. I looked down at the female beside me who was giving me an expectant grin. I could read what her look was telling me.

"I'll do it." I said aloud.

Everyone was happy.

"Wise words from our leader, let's do it!" Jun Chai exclaimed.

I shook my head. "I'm not the leader. I'm just doing it as the oldest."

"Jinnie's older, though-" E.Z pointed out.

"Shh." Jinnie interrupted. "Let him do it."

She gave me a heartwarming smile and I just nodded, all my members letting me do so. "This has been our first full album promotions and I think they went really well despite having a somewhat slow title track. It was powerful for our fans and I think we were able to gain new ones because of it. Let's come back with an even better performance next time but give our fans something to miss. E11EVEN..."

"Fighting!" We all shouted, throwing our hands up.

"That was beautifully said." Jinnie smiled at me.

I just smiled shyly and nodded. We all made our way to the stairs and went on stage once called. We performed our slow but powerful song once more and our fans cheered so loud, I knew they were gonna miss us just like we would miss them.

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-Tuesday, November 15, 2022~3:45PM-

~AJ's POV~

I was trying to enjoy my party as best as I could but people could tell I was in a sad mood based on the things they would say.

"Please enjoy yourself, AJ." Mia said to me as I was slouched over the kitchen counter. "I know you're sad she didn't show but she's promoting right now. I'm sure she would have come if she wasn't."

I looked at my mother-like member. I gave her a sad smile and nod. "You're right. I will-"

That's when I was interrupted by the doorbell ringing. I stood up and widened my eyes. "Do you think...?"

Mia grinned. "Only one way to find out."

I smiled and ran over to the door. I opened it to see none other than the person I was sulking over: Rosie from Royal Colors.

"Rosie sunbaenim." I grinned wide.

"Please, you're my sunbae." Rosie tisked. "Just call me unnie."

I smiled and stepped outside so the loud noise wouldn't distract us. "I didn't think you would come."