our ode to you | seventeen x reader

{4}

Classes were exhausting, and I still haven't heard anything from Jade. Dino has been nothing but annoying in my class, but I am starting to accept it, he is pretty cool when you get to know him. Determined to find some type of normalcy, I decided to attend a university event—an open mic night at the campus auditorium.

As I entered the auditorium, the atmosphere was a way more relaxed setting. I found an empty seat and settled in, hoping to enjoy some talented performances and momentarily escape the drama that had unfolded in the previous week. 

To my surprise, as the lights dimmed, three energetic and familiar faces took the stage. It was DK, Joshua, and Jeonghan, each armed with a microphone and a contagious enthusiasm that lit up the room. The trio, known for their lively personalities, had decided to entertain the audience with a game. 

They introduced the game as a rapid-fire Q&A session, with Jeonghan taking the lead. The crowd responded with cheers and anticipation, eager to see how the chaotic game would unfold.

As the questions began, the atmosphere was filled with excitement. The trio was in their own spaces, delivering witty responses and keeping the audience engaged. However, as the game progressed, it became clear that Jeonghan was playing by his own rules, occasionally bending the truth or resorting to other ways to win. 

DK and Joshua, noticing Jeonghan's antics, looked at each other to plot against him. The game quickly escalated into a friendly but intense competition, with Jeonghan's cheeky grin hinting at his mischievous strategy.

"Jeonghan, that never happened!" yelled DK.

"Did too! You just didn't see it!" They bickered as the audience burst out into laughs.

In the chaos, I couldn't help but laugh at their humor. Little did I know that my presence hadn't gone unnoticed. DK, spotting me in the audience, seized the opportunity to involve me in their game.

"Hey, Y/N! Want to join us? We could use someone to keep Jeonghan in check!" DK shouted into the microphone, drawing the attention of the entire audience. My face had gone red, I hate being the center of attention. I couldn't decline though, as the whole auditorium was watching with anticipation. Caught off guard, I hesitated for a moment. The crowd cheered in encouragement, and with a shrug and a smile, I made my way to the stage, becoming a player in their chaotic game.

As I joined the trio, the questions became even more unpredictable, with Jeonghan continuing his playful cheating and the others retaliating and exaggerating. The audience was thoroughly entertained, and the auditorium echoed with laughter.

However, as the game reached its peak, the playful banter turned into mock arguments. DK and Joshua, with growing frustration, accused Jeonghan of unfair play, creating a hilarious spectacle on stage. This trio's dynamic which once had a blend of harmony, now resembled a comedic clash of personalities.

After the game, the laughter continued to echo through the auditorium as the trio—DK, Joshua, and Jeonghan—wrapped up their performance. The audience, thoroughly entertained by the unexpected chaos, gave them a round of applause, and so did I.

As the trio stepped down from the stage, they approached me with grins on their faces. DK, the perpetual ball of energy, was the first to speak. "Y/N, you're a natural at handling our craziness! We might need you as our referee next time," he said, causing the others to chuckle.

Joshua, with his calm voice, added "Yeah, we could use someone to keep Jeonghan from cheating, the little demon. He's always up to something."

Jeonghan, the culprit of the playful chaos, simply shrugged, "What can I say? Life's more fun when you bend the rules a little."