Mars | Park Seonghwa

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Your least favorite part about this tour is definitely going to be the airports. You have seen videos and stuff online, but experiencing it yourself is so much more intense. There aren't nearly as many people at these airports as there are overseas, but there are still a lot of people, even though it is 4:30am. You rode over in the van before the guys because you volunteered to help with luggage. They aren't even getting there for about another hour, which makes it even crazier that this many people are waiting. How do they even learn about their flight information? It's concerning.

Once the fans realize that your group is not the guys, they stop paying as much attention. We are all in masks for our own safety and you're really glad you didn't have to be going through what the guys are right now, because you got to just wake up, throw on sweats and one of Seonghwa's hoodies, and head out. You aren't worried about anybody knowing that the hoodie is Seonghwa's. He bought it before leaving for the trip and hasn't worn it outside of the room yet.

You help the airport staff, and the KQ crew unloads large amounts of luggage for everyone. The guys will come with their own carry-on bags, so everyone else's things are with you guys. The truck crew left 2 days ago, and a large portion of the setup crew left yesterday, so it is really just the managers, makeup teams, dance crews, and the guys leaving this morning. The trainee group still has a schedule this afternoon, so they are leaving with another group later this afternoon.

Seonghwa was clingy as ever when you had to get up this morning to leave, but he and Johngo were in charge of waking everyone else up this morning for their vlog, so he had to be up, anyway. Johngo was walking up to knock on the door as you were heading out. He just wanted to make sure you weren't there when he barged in, so I guess it was perfect timing.

By the time you have all the bags checked and get in line for security, you can already hear the crowd getting louder outside, which means the guys have probably pulled up in the vans. Seonghwa sent you a picture before they left so you could see how cute he looked and let you know they were on the way. He looks so cute, and you are looking forward to getting to your next destination so you can crawl into bed and cuddle up with him. You didn't get nearly enough sleep last night.

Once through security, you're all led to a room where you guys will all be waiting for the flight to start boarding. You don't have long, but it's nice to have a quiet place to just exist. Most people are already sitting and trying to sleep a little bit while others pull out their laptops and tablets.

"I can't believe we can't even get ONE solid eye on her. The second we see her, it's like she's a magician and POOF! She's gone!" Hongjoong enters, sounding really frustrated with the guys all behind him.

Seonghwa spots you instantly but doesn't come over, just sits with the rest of the guys, even with his back towards you. Weird. Even in these settings, he usually sits where he can at least see you. He seems really upset, and it takes everything in you to not go over and see what's up. Your phone lights up with a message a moment later.

(Mars)
The girl they're trying to find was here, too.
They lost her and have no idea where she went.
It's really frustrating.
That's why I'm over here.
I hate that I can't see your face.
I'm so tired.

(Y/N)
I'm sorry that you have to put up with this. :(
I wish I could wrap you in my arms.
It's way too early for this.

(Mars)
It's just annoying.
It also ruins the experience for us and the Atiny who aren't stalking us.

(Y/N)
My love, anyone who would stalk you like you are saying she's been doing...
Isn't actually a fan.

(Mars)
I just want to lay in your lap and let you play with my hair.
Why are all these people around.
I'm going to kidnap you and take you far away.

(Y/N)
Oh?

(Mars)
Yes. Just cuddles forever.
And sex.
And eating.
Forever.

(Y/N)
That does sound tempting.

(Mars)
It wouldn't last long.
Wooyoung would surely feel a super strong urge to bother specifically me.
Then he'd find us anywhere on the planet just to do so.

(Y/N)
And I love that about him.

(Mars)
Of course you do.

Almost like Wooyoung knew his name had been mentioned in such capacity, he goes over and sits practically on top of Seonghwa, grabbing his arm and resting his head on Seonghwa's shoulder. He rubs his head hard against his shoulder, causing Seonghwa to push him off in exaggerated pain. You can't help but laugh as the tension seems to lift a little bit from all of the guys. You can't hear what they're saying, but you see Wooyoung doing aegyo and know he is on purpose doing it all to help raise everyone's spirits. It really is too early for extra stress.

Since you can't spend any actual time with Seonghwa, you find where Lexi is at since she also came with the later group and decided to hang out with her for a bit. The two of you look through pictures and videos from the shows and just try to stay awake. You will probably try to sleep once on the plane since you're in a different area than the guys. That way, you can try and be alert for when you all land and you have to go through all of it, again, on the other side.

Boarding went relatively well, and you are nice and settled when an attendant walks back to your seat, checking the number above your head.

"Y/N?"

"That's me."

She smiles at you. "On behalf of the airline, we would like to offer you a better seat. Can you grab your bag and follow me?"

You look at Lexi and smile before shrugging your shoulders and grabbing your backpack from under the seat in front of you.

"Right this way, miss."

She takes you to where all of the guys and their managers are and places you next to one of the managers, who gets up and gives you the window seat. There is so much more space up here, so you place your bag back down and look around. You haven't fully talked to this manager before, but you realize it is the same one who stopped by to see Seonghwa after you saw that girl in the hallway.

The attendants close the door and go through their safety instructions before going to their own seats. There isn't a long taxi, and your plane is the second to take off. You have never been a nervous flier, so you don't get anxious at take-off, but look out the window to see the ground getting further and further away. You aren't paying attention, and once the plane is stable in the altitude it needs to be, you look back over and realize it is now Seonghwa, who is sitting next to you.