A Picture of Hope

Chapter 6

     Walking into her dark apartment, she still felt the high from the excitement. Her heart beat frantically within her chest. Flinging her shoes off, she danced her way to the living room. For the first time, she felt truly alive. Throwing herself onto the couch, she let out a squeal. Rolling onto her back, she lifted her, she pressed two fingers against her lips. They were still warm from her kiss.

As she sat in the dark, her mind started to focus on what Sandra had told her. Rolling herself off the couch, she rushed to her room. Unplugging her laptop, she carried it out. Setting it on the table, she grabbed a bottle of water, and turned on a silver lamp that sat in the left corner of her living room. The small amount of light was just enough for her to work with.

Her computer hummed to life, as she tossed her black socks to the floor. Crossing her legs on the soft cushions, she pulled the laptop toward her. She decided now was as good as any to do some research on the idol scene. There wasn't too many companies looking for apprentices. However, there were three that she thought would be a good enough place to start.

Opening her resume, she picked at it. Adding her schooling, and the various other things she knew. Looking back to the first company, SM Entertainment, she clicked on the contact and sent a copy. The next company was Jellyfish, and her last option was Big Hit. She knew it was wishful thinking getting into any of these places. But it was worth a shot. Letting out a sigh after sending out the last resume, she looked to the clock.

4:30AM.

"Shit." She groaned, "Of course I would do this after I planned a date."

Turning off her laptop, and turning off the lamp, she made her way back to her room. As she lay in nothing but her black laced bra and panties, she couldn't help but feel restless. Plugging in her IPod, she played some soothing instrumentals. Letting the strings, and pianos drift her to sleep, she hoped tomorrow would be just as great as tonight.

Alice rolled over with the light of the late morning sun blinding her. Squinting, she checked her phone. 10 AM. Shit again she thought. Why was this happening now? Throwing the covers off, she grabbed her phone. 3 new messages. Lowering her head, she checked them. Two were from Sandra, probably asking her to go out. And one from Hoseok. Checking his message, she chuckled.

Morning! Sorry for keeping you out so late last night keke. I trust you slept well. I didn't :P anyway, I think you're still asleep. I'm up so text me whenever :)

Running her hand through her hair, she bit down at her bottom lip. How was her feelings growing so fast toward him? Placing her phone back on the end table, she walked over to her shower. As the hot water ran over her body, she wondered what they would do today. Seeing the bright sun, made her want to visit the beach again. And since her exam was done, she felt it would be a good break, before her interning started. That is, if she got in.

Walking to her long white six drawer dresser, she opened the far right one. She dug around looking for her new bikini top. After flinging her clothes to the floor she final found the top. It was a black and white striped tank top styled top with a floral print fringe on it. She had bought it a few weeks ago, and had forgotten about it. Tossing it to the bed, she dug around more for her favorite angled black skirt bottom. Tossing it to the bed after she found it, she grabbed a pair of grey baggy sweats, and a black t-shirt. Once dressed, she made sure to pack her camera, and a couple of towels. Grinning at the huge tote bag, she felt ready. Grabbing her phone she sent him a message telling him to wear his swimsuit. A few seconds later she received his reply.

WE'RE GOING TO THE BEACH!!!!!! Yay, I'll come get you in five minutes kay :3

Grabbing her things, she placed her hand on the knob. A sudden forgetful feeling fell over her. Looking back, she chuckled. Walking back, she grabbed her black panama hat. Placing it on her head, she walked out her door.