Day&Night (Wonho) COMPLETED

One

SeolHyun's POV

It's been a few years now, I've just turned 19 last month. I'm the oldest in the group of trainees we have and kind of the mother to these kids. We all still have so much to learn. I gave up on contacting Hoseok ever since I became a trainee, I'd see him when I would debut. He is going to be blow away by me. If he even remembers who I am in the first place. His name is Wonho now, so I guess I'll have to call him that from now on too. 

He survived the show 'No Mercy'. All the girls in the dorm were addicted to the show and made me watch it with them. There was some kind of pride in seeing him win from all the others. His dancing skills are still on par, but his singing has improved a lot too. I remember him in the past, not being able to hit a single note when he should. Vocal coaches must have helped him a lot during his trainee days. They debuted a few months ago with 'Trespass' and again: all the girls were crazy about it. I can still hear them fangirling and saying how much they like Monsta X. They're slowly becoming the next big thing. 

Wonho's looks have improved a lot too. I can hardly recognise the boy who used to protect me. His personality has changed a little too, at least that's what I think since we haven't talked in 3 years. He used to be so carefree and didn't give a damn about what people thought, but now he's all into his looks and making people fall for him. I wonder if he's like that in private too. Of course I'll never really know. 

We passed by each other once. It was about a year ago when they just finished 'No Mercy'. We were all on a rookie shoot for a magazine and they were going to be the cover. He didn't recognise me at all. He walked past me and talked to his teammates all the time. It disappointed me to see him like that, it hurt. And to be honest: I want him to see who I am right now. 

Trainee days are hard. We get up early to practice and go to bed late to sleep. Our days consist of dancing and vocal training for approximately 15 hours. Breaks are almost forbidden, but no one complains. We all want to get to the top one day, we all want to be number one. No matter what it takes, no matter the stakes. If we're going to try and get there, we have to put in the effort in doing so. 

This morning we have a meeting with our manager. He's been taking care of us for about half a year now. He's the good kind of manager who makes sure we're all healthy and eating properly. We're meeting in the practice room so everyone can fit. There are 15 of us, so finding a room is pretty hard nowadays. When I started there were only 6 of us. 5 of them moved on, I'm the only original here at this time. 

"As you guys now, Seventeen have been doing well in their promotions. They even won an award last week!" he announces and we all clap and yell. Seventeen have been here for as long as me, most of them anyways. I know them pretty well by now. "That's why Pledis has decided to release a new group. A girl group this time. Some of you have been here for a while and are just dying to debut." 

Everyone looks at me and I laugh a little. Of course I'm dying, I'm 19 for god's sake. I'm not getting any younger and what other company would take a trainee as old as me. It's now or never for me. 

"This group will contain 7 members", he explains and everyone starts whining. Not all of us will be able to stay together. "I know.. We've chosen you on the pure fact of talent. The rest of you will have to keep training!" 

We all look at each other. This means the dorms will change and the overall dynamic too. It's never easy to see people go. Take it from someone who has seen everyone go. 

"I will now announce the members: MiNa, EunHa, SooMi, YeonA, MiJin, JiHee and last but not least Seolhyun!" I'm not that surprised to hear my name. We all get up and look at one another. It's weird that we'll be forming a group from now on, but I will try my absolute best. MiNa is my best friend here anyways. "Seolhyun will also be the leader of this group. She has been here the longest and I see how you girls listen to her."