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Chapter Three: Audition

"Nabi.."

I look up to see Soobin leaning against the door with a bag in his hand. "Dinner.. I dont know what you like, so I just got you McDonald's.." He came over and sat down on the floor with me.

Since I had just moved in a month ago, I was barely getting settled in. The room was filled with a few brown boxes that have yet to be opened and a plain mattress on the floor with a half finished frame I have yet to finish building. "McDonald's is great, thanks.." I placed my guitar carefully on the mattress and began to dig into the bag filled with chicken nuggets and frys and pulling them out.

"So..you play guitar?" He simply asked while taking a sip of his drink and staring at the black guitar laying on my bed. In response, I nod my head while biting into a nugget and swallowing.

"Speaking of, Im gonna audition for the band club tomorrow after school, so dont expect me to be back home right away." In response, he nods his head and chuckles a little.

"Im not your mom...Your 18 and I don't care what you do unless it's illegal. Well, if it's very illegal." I smile at that. He's definitely gonna regret telling me that later, but he doesn't need to know that. I take a sip of my soda and continue to eat in silence. It wasn't awkward at all since I kinda grew up with Soobin, and it wasn't weird to sit in a room with him without saying anything. I'm grateful Soobin was willing to let me live with him after not seeing him for a long time, even if hes alittle jerk sometimes.

Soon, Soobin broke the silence with a question, "I heard it's hard to get into the band club... one of my friends, Yeonjun, tried to get in but didn't make it.. I heard their very rough with the auditions, and its almost impossible."

This made me slightly nervous, but I didn't let it get to me. I was sure I was good enough for this even if I had a few flaws. Nobody is perfect, and im sure I'd do well. "Thanks for the heads up..."

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The next day went a lot smoother than I thought it would. I had a few classes with the boys, which calmed me down, which made me feel like I wasn't fully alone. Lunch was actually nice today, although Yoongi and Jungkook were a no-show even though I saw them in the halls throughout the day and even had them in a few classes. It was obvious why they weren't there, but I didn't mind. Without the two, I was a part of many conversations and laughed a lot during lunch. I think I fit pretty well in this group for the most part, which excited me.

It was now near the end of the day, and the auditions were only a few minutes away. I sat at my desk quietly, fiddling with my hands nervously. I was worried, not because I was scared of messing up, but because I was scared of failing even if I did my best. Yoongi somehow got into my head. I didn't want to lose to Yoongi in this. I wanted to prove him wrong.

"Pst..Nabi.."

I look over to see Tae looking at me with a look of concern on his face. "Yeah?" I whispered back.

"Look... I know I haven't heard you play or anything... but I dont want you to be stressed out by this.. I have a feeling you'll do great.. You already have my vote, okay? And you for sure have Jimin's as well.." He said as he softly rubbed my back. This brought immediate comfort to me. I know he was trying to calm me down. I know they weren't just gonna vote for me to be in because I was their friend. It was a way to make me feel more at ease, and it was working.

"Thanks, Tae... really.. thank you.." I smile up at him, to which he copied me and smiled back. I think everything will be just fine. I'm sure of it now.