changbin's pov
the first stop for our day together was the gym. we worked out in our respective spots until chan begged for me to come over and spot him for the weights. i felt a weird sense of deja vu. just a couple months ago we were in this same position-- but then again that's when i assumed he was straight.
after we got changed (and someone interrupted our small make out session in the locker rooms) we decided to head back to the dorms. at first we were going to head to my room, close the blinds and cuddle-- but i decided that a visit to our friends couldn't hurt.
i was more than happy that chan and i were spending time together, but i didn't want to forget the people that helped me gain the confidence to talk to him in the first place. seungmin and jeongin were due to sing at our schools underground talent show.
people who studied any art form could come and display their talents on certain days. you could get into the bar using a secret code. today's talent was singing-a perfect fit for the two talented vocalist. i had urged chan to join, but he decided it was better to support the two youngest first.
we went our separate ways to get ready for the evening. i called over han so we could get ready together. "changbin hyung, you're glowing!" he squealed.
"what are you talking about?" i chuckle, rolling my eyes. "i'm serious! i guess channie hyung is good for your skin" i lock the door and follow him to my closet to pick out my outfit. "mhm.. well then lee know is also good for the skin because you're also glowing"
"so what's been going on? we see each other in class but that's about it. anything new?" i asked him. "everything is pretty much the same! but chan talks about you a lot, did you know that? lee know hyung told me" he grins mischievously.
"we're supposed to be catching up, not talking about guys" i playfully hit his shoulder.
once we're dressed we all decided to meet infront of the bar. the code wasn't complex by any means, but it didn't make sense to have to repeat it eight different times. "0325" hyunjin spoke into the dark door. it was silent for a moment before it creaked open.
"i'm so proud of you two! i can't wait to see you up there" i walk up to seungmin and jeongin, wiping fake tears. thanks hyung.." they mumble like embarrassed kids. when they leave the rest of us get settled. "chan?" an unfamiliar voice says.
i look up to see chan getting hug by one of the most beautiful women i've ever seen. "sana! it's been so long! what are you doing here?" he asks. "ah.. jihyo dragged me out here when she heard seungmin and jeongin would be performing" she smiled.
i turn over to han for help, but he's also looking at her with a big grin. i chew on my lip, looking down at my outfit. i suddenly felt very insecure. "i see everyone's here" she scans the table with a big smile. "oh you're new! hi! i'm sana" everyone turns to me. "hi! so nice to meet you.." i manage to get out.
she sits down next to chan and i feel my heart swell. i had just gotten over my overthinking ways and i could feel it slowly creeping back in. regardless i turned to the stage and watched seungmin and jeongin give the performance of a lifetime.
when they were done i congratulated them and went to look for chan. he was in the corner of the bar. sana's back was against the wall and his arm was raised above her while a big grin occupied his face.
my face became a ghostly shade of white. i took a deep breath, said goodbye to the rest of our friends, and left the bar while i still had some of my dignity left. they all asked for explanations, so i just told them i felt sick— which was slightly true. the sight of chan fondly talking to a pretty girl was enough to make me want to be alone for awhile. i walked back to the dorms as fast as i could.
A/N : we're near the end of the book :,)
