Red umbrella ( June IKON )

Behind the stage

-Lights turning off in 3,2,1... -voice from speakerphone announced and darkness swallowed our faces. I tuned on my little lamp to see where Im stepping, in second hand I was holding clothes for Hanbin and Bobby to change. Behind the big curtain a lot of screams and voices. I stood there alone waiting for them to come. They had solo songs right after this. I moved curtain a little to be able to see on stage . Boys were dancing while sweat trickled down their faces. After BI finished his rap part he moved closer to exit and Bobby followed him, song was about to end. The rest of the boys were up front still dancing. 

They both came behind curtain and I helped them to change their clothes .I gave them towels too and water bottles. Hanbin nodded and mouth "thank you" then get back on the stage. Intro of B.I. started to play...

Bobby stood beside me watching me from above. I frowned- What?- He leaned his head so I can hear him- You don't look well are you ok?- I nodded avoiding to look in his eyes because I knew he would see through me. He put hand on my shoulder- HyeMin-ah you have to stay strong no matter what! - I nodded again but he smirked- Stubborn girl!!

It was my first day as stylist helper and it was hell !! I was totally  lost and had no idea it would be crazy like this. We were with them from 8am. First was rehearsal of all clothes we brought for them to check is everything fitting. Then they had photo shooting for 3 Japanese magazines without a break! There was clothes everywhere,people shouting,buzzing sounds of photograph cameras,make up,hair stylist...one word-crazy!!

I was trying the best I could to follow all that and at the same time admiring their professionalism. Non ever mention that he is tired or hungry but I could see they were both. I was worried about them, how could they manage to do all with calm and happy faces?

Finally photographer announced the end of shooting. Ikon boys bowed to all and left the studio dropping their tired bodys on lazy bags in dressing room. I was collecting their shoes and jackets from the floor- So messy! - I  frown but left a sigh- Oh well,if I was working that much I would've been even messier! 

-HyeMin-ah !- Jinhwan called- Can I ask for some water please?- I smiled bringing them few bottles of water. I opened one for myself drinking in little sips but June took the bottle and drank it all ! - This one had better taste- he winked at my surprised face. I rolled my eyes but secretly I was smiling.

Magazine stuff called all of us for lunch treat and boys were applauding and shouting.We all sat on the floor with lunch plates on our laps. Bobby and Chanu were teasing each other but Dongi didn't waste his time and started to eat along with Hanbin. June came last, he changed his clothes into sweatpants and white t-shirt. Jinhwan was sitting next to me but June told him to move so he can sit. I felt strange but excited his thigh were touching mine lightly. His hair was still wet from shower and he smelled so nice. My heart was beating so fast that I was sure everybody in the room could hear it. My cheeks become red and I lowered my head looking at food pretending I was busy eating. Luckily nobody payed attention on me concentrating on their food. My hands were shaking when I was opening little sauce bag and I spill some of it on my hand. I turned to find napkin but June took my hand and quickly licked the sauce. My jaw dropped so it was everybodys else. He continue eating like nothing happen while others were exchanging looks. My cheeks were red as my shirt I was wearing . How will I look at their eyes now? Ah June I could kill you now!!

Remembering that scene, I was standing behind the stage while Bobby was still beside me. He felt all my worries and wanted to encourage me. Hanbin came and Bobby left in a hurry. I put towel around his neck giving him water bottle. He was smiling. I knew he was enjoining the moment with fans. His eyes were shiny and he couldn't stop smiling. Then he looked at me like he was remembering something- HyeMin-ah... uhm.. I just wanted to say something... you know I noticed...well we all noticed Junes interest in you so.... ah how should I say this... just be careful with him ok.- I saw worry in his eyes so I nodded like a good girl should do when her older brother is trying to give her advice. All six of them had that attitude of older brothers towards me and it seemed they all wanted to warn me of something. But I already knew what that was. It was Stella. They were engaged, meaning I had no place to butt in there. I knew that so well , but my heart couldn't stop beating,couldn't stop loving... it was to late for me and I had no turning back. I fell for him so hard....