SEVENTEEN | SICKFICS - HURTFICS

Dk | Excalibur Part I

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It was a chilly morning at the dorm, and the members of Seventeen were scattered around, going about their usual routine. Some were playing, others chatting, but DK, or Dokyeom, sat on the couch, holding a cup of hot tea, lost in thought. He hadn't told anyone yet, but he had auditioned for a musical play-a big one. It was something he had always wanted to try, a different kind of stage performance outside of his usual singing and dancing. And now, today, he might find out whether or not he got the role.

He was nervous, his hands slightly trembling as he took another sip of tea, the warmth doing little to quell the uncertainty gnawing at him. Just as he was about to turn back to the notebook in front of him, the door swung open, and Joshua, one of the more perceptive members of the group, walked in with a letter in his hand.

"DK, this came for you," Joshua said, holding it up, his voice light with curiosity. "Is it from the musical play people?"

DK's heart skipped a beat. He stood up quickly, his chair scraping loudly against the floor. His voice was a little breathless when he spoke.

"That's it! That's the letter!" He practically lunged for it, grabbing the envelope with shaking hands.

Joshua watched him with a knowing smile, his arms folded across his chest. "I take it you've been waiting for this?"

"Of course, I have!" DK laughed, though there was a nervous edge to his voice. "I've been dreaming about this role for weeks now hyung. I really want to be King Arthur." He paused, looking down at the letter, his excitement momentarily faltering. "But... what if they don't pick me?"

Joshua raised an eyebrow, the soft light from the window catching his features. "Come on, you're DK. You're practically a king on stage already. I'm sure you'll get it."

DK exhaled, his nerves getting the better of him. "Yeah, but this is different hyung. This is a musical. There are other actors who've been doing this for years."

"True," Joshua said, "but you've got something they don't have. You've got heart. And you're a performer at the core. They'll see that when they watch you."

DK nodded, trying to steel himself. He had to know. There was no getting around it. The letter was in his hands now, and he couldn't avoid it any longer.

With one final glance at Joshua, he slowly tore open the envelope. The paper inside was thick, elegant. His eyes scanned the letter, and for a moment, everything else seemed to blur out.

The letter was from the director of the musical play. It was an invitation to join the cast, but there was one condition-a list of callbacks and preparations for the next steps, including a detailed schedule for the rehearsals and vocal training.

DK blinked, rereading the words a few more times to ensure he understood.

"I... I got it," he breathed, hardly able to believe the words.

Joshua leaned in, eyes widening. "Wait, you're telling me you-?"

"I'm going to be King Arthur!" DK shouted, his voice echoing through the room.

Joshua couldn't help but laugh, clapping him on the back. "I told you, didn't I? You've got this in the bag."

But before DK could celebrate, another voice piped up from the doorway.

"Did someone say King Arthur?" Woozi stood there, smirking, his arms crossed.

DK looked over, still in shock but grinning. "Woozi hyung! I... I got it. I'm going to play King Arthur in a musical!"