Red Lights(hyunlix)

Chapter 5: Mysterys of Hyunjin (Hyunjin/Felix)

Chapter 5: Mysterys of Hyunjin (Hyunjin/Felix)

After Dance class, I checked my phone to see that Minnie invited me to a cafe with his other friends.

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Minnie❤️

Minnie❤️

Hey, Hyun!

Just wanted to see if you want
go to the art cafe after your
class?

Some of my friends invited me and asked if you wanted to come!

What do you say?

Hyunnie❤️

Hey, Min!

Sorry, I was in class.

But sorry, I'm gonna unwind and

dance some more in the studio.

May be we can hang out later
tonight when I'm done?

Minnie❤️

Sure, love!

That sounds great!

See you tonight!

I'll pick you up from the studio!

I love you!🫰

Hyunnie❤️

Sounds good!

See you later!

Ily too!🫰

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After we say our goodbyes, I put on the new mix my teacher gave me for a solo in the upcoming show case. I have to choreograph my own dance that showcases who I am and my variety of skills.

As I'm lying on my back listening to the song with my eyes closed, I can picture the movements and the flow of the dance with the song.

Once it gets to a certain part, I have an idea and jot it down in my notes.

For this particular part, I want it muffled almost like the listener is being entranced and can't focus on the music.

I'll talk to the teacher about it tomorrow...

I get up and start dancing what I imagined while recording myself. Once I've done a full run, I go through it again and tweak what needs a touch-up and change a few moves that I thought of in the moment.

I do another full run-through of the dance but still feel like something is missing...

I see the paper rose I made in art the other day as it hangs out my bag and thinks of the perfect plan.

I lay the rose down front and center in the room and start the music again.

Halfway through, I crouch down with my head on the floor for a moment, and when I come back up, the rose is in my mouth as I dance.

During the next part, I incorporate it in the moves I already had until it's crumpled on the floor.

Once I'm done, I fall on the floor, breathing heavily as I start laughing as I feel the joy of not feeling my demons for once today.

After just laying there with a huge smile on my face, I get up and grab some water.

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When I walk in the hallways, I look through the one-sided glass to see if I can find Hyunjin in any of the studios.

The studio walls are made out of double-sided glass so that people can watch practices without bothering the dances.

On the top floor, I notice a class is just getting out and that Hyunjin is talking to Mistress Flior, who also happens to be my instructor.

Before she leaves Hyunjin, she hands him a CD and the keys to the studio.

So I guess he really does dance well. Mistress Flior only trusts a few people with her demos and keys. Minho and I are two of them.

As she walks out, she spots me looking in on the class.

"Felix, dear, what are you doing here?" She asks, surprised.

"Oh, ummm, Hyunjins, one of my dorm mates... I just wanted to see how he's doing... we haven't seen him in the past week..." I say, biting my lip.

"Oh, that boy! He has been in the studio every night from the time his classes end until almost three in the morning! He doesn't even need the practice! But he says it helps clear his mind and focus, gives him a nice distinction from reality, he says. The boy has been through a lot in his life, but I like that he took up dance again... it helps him release his frustration and anger at the world into something positive. He's also I very beautiful and talented artist he has ten pieces in the next gallery showcase. He even is working on a solo performance for the dance showcase and choreographed his classes' performance. He's also doing a solo song during the vocal and rap showcase! It's a wonder how he manages it all and with perfect scores on all his exams as well! He's truly something else," Mistress Flior rants excitedly.

"I didn't know any of that... he's only talked to our dorm mate and I once... He's not very social," I admit sadly.

"I've known Jinnie since he was a young boy... I was his dance instructor when he was very young... but he stopped showing up to class one day... when I found out what was going on, I tried to help Minnie and him out the best I could... they were just two broken kids trying to fix each other. So I gave them both a scholarship under my own money. The only conditions are they had to graduate in the top five of their high school, they have to take performing arts courses on top of their major, and they have to maintain a 'B' average. But they are both exceeding my expectations by getting full marks!" She rants changing the subject again.

"Mistress Flior, please stop changing the subject. I already know what happened to Hyunjin and Minnie. Min told me everything... I understand why he is the way he is. I don't hold it against him. I just want to make sure he's okay," I say softly as I place my hand on her shoulder.

"I'm sorry it's just not my business to tell you, but since you know... please look after him? He gets nightmares, and he hates his self-image... those scars aren't only on the surface... he would never admit it, but he's frustrated in himself. Please, just don't let him fall?" She says with pleading eyes.

"I'll never let anyone hurt him again, I promise," I assure her softly.

"Thank you. Now I have to go. I have dinner with my husband," she says happily.

"Of course and happy anniversary, by the way!" I say excitedly as I hug her.

"Thanks, Lix! See you next week!" She says, waving goodbye as she leaves.

I sigh and get ready to watch Hyunjin dance only to see him lying on the floor with his eyes closed while listening to the song.

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