newbie | lee minho x oc

chapter 4 | the email

yena's POV

it was 2 weeks after the first audition. i had unexpectedly gotten a callback from JYPE a week ago, amongst 5 others. its purpose was just to go over the position we would be taking up, and also perform a s-class as a group to be assessed on how well we work with others. it wasn't very long, only about an hour, and only 3racha conducted this audition.

i had just received an email from JYP entertainment containing the outcome of my audition. even though i acted like i didn't really care, i was still hopeful as anything. i had grown a lot to like the guys even more now that i had met them in person, although i couldn't quite say the same thing about minho... he was probably just having a bad day then anyway, so i wasn't too worried.

slowly, i moved my finger closer to the email and opened it. i scrolled down a little, and read the information it contained with wide eyes and a massive grin beginning to appear on my face.

"I GOT IN? SHIT?! LILY GET YOUR FUCKING ASS IN HERE RIGHT NOW," i screamed from my spot at the kitchen counter. within 3 seconds, lily came out of her bedroom holding a tennis racket up, ready to strike something down without hesitation. "oh my days, lils. it's not like the mafia broke in or something. stand down, babes."

lily carelessly dropped the tennis racket on the floor and proceeded to take a seat next to me. "well then, in that case, what the hell is up? i wouldn't be surprised if the whole neighbourhood could hear you yelling from here."

"so... i uh..."

"..you...?"

"i may have auditioned for stray kids-"

"YOU FUCKING WHAT?" lily shrieked with her arms flying up in the air, both out of confusion, shock, and excitement. my face lit up at her hilarious reaction. "just to confirm, you don't mean a group of homeless orphans, do ya? you mean like THE stray kids?? wait... they let a girl audition?"

"YES. i think they're trying to get more publicity or something by opening the auditions to a wider audience of people. anyways i didn't tell you before cause i technically wasn't allowed, but i may have ran into han jisung before my hair appointment that day in the park, and he asked me to try out."

lily's jaw dropped the more i explained the situation. i gave her the down low of the rest of what happened in the last two weeks to make sure she was filled in. "okay but look, you can't say anything to ANYONE. i'm not even sure if i'm supposed to tell anyone right now. but it's fine, i trust you."

"who else would you trust, my chingu?" she smirked and playfully punched my arm.

"ew."

"you love meeeee."

"shut up or i'll kick your shins in, lily. i thought you wanted to see me debut! wouldn't want anything messing that up, hey?"

lily frowned, a smile pulling its way onto her face shortly after. "so, han jisung, huh?"

"LILY- oh my days. he may be my bias, but i'm literally in their group now. ...gosh that sounds so weird to say... anyway, i can't let my personal feelings affect that. i don't want to stuff this up for them."

my best friend nodded her head in understanding, holding herself back from saying anything more.

i look back at my phone, reading through the email again with a more calmed state of mind and read through it carefully. it read:

Dear Park Yena,

Please accept our greatest congratulations as you have been selected to represent as Stray Kids' 9th member after the previous auditions. You have performed exceptionally well, and have well deserved this position.

Following this offer, you will need to move into the JYP dorm building prior to your debut training. Please be ready to do so by Wednesday, and arrive at the JYP building where auditions were held with a valid form of identification. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to shoot us an email with any questions you may have.

We are so excited to have a talented and kind person like you in our company!

Kindest Regards,
JYP Entertainment

"...move out? i have to move out? i can't leave you here on your own lils." i say quietly as i made the realisation. i looked up at her to find that she didn't seem at all phased, but was smiling up at me.

"y'know, i'm so proud of you yena. i always knew you would do something incredible in your life! please please please don't worry about me. i'll be fine! it's not like we're never gonna see each other again. you can always come here whenever you want. don't let me get in the way of this crazy opportunity, 'cause i am so happy for you." a tear escaped out of the corner of her eye, and she wiped it away quickly with the edge of the sleeve on her sweater, "i'm happy crying, okay?"

i nodded and leant in to give her a big hug. i don't deserve someone as understanding and encouraging as her. "i love you lily, thank you for always being here for me."

"always."

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A/N:

hi lovesss, a shorter chapter today! i hope you're all eating and resting well! please take care of yourselves <3

love, ren xx