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CHAPTER 2: BEING AN IDOL

Being an idol is no joke. I have to sacrifice a lot of things in order for me to achieve my dreams. Especially when you're the one who's composing and rearranging your group's song because I think when the songs that I composed are not good enough then we will not rise or be famous. The pressure is on me. It's great that some of the members like vernon and coups hyung are helping me and compose their own raps.

I miss my parents. I miss how the times when I'm jusy strolling in the park, relaxing. I miss those times when i just hang out with my friends with no fans following me around BUT this is the life that I wanted to be, being in the music industry. Compose and compose and compose.

"Jihoonie. Wake up. We have to practice now" -hoshi

Ugh. I slept at 4am and it is now 6am. I only had 2 hrs of sleep. >.<

"Did the others already took a shower?"

"Yes, you're the only one who's still sleeping and not preparing" -hoshi

I heard the others outside. Its only 6am but they are already noisy. Its kinda annoying.

When i went outside. They immediately do whta they had to do. Quietly. Haha.

"Finally you're awake. I can't stop them from being noisy" -s.coups

"Haha. Hyung, you're older than me. I know that you can handle them. It's just that they're too excited for their comeback. Anyway, all of us are excited right?" -Hoshi.

"Right. Anyway, you should eat now woozi. Me and the others will go to ahead and will wait for you in the practice room." -coups hyung.

I saw them go outside quietly.

Finally i'm alone. I dont want to be late so i must prepare now.

Time skip (6:45am)

I'm on my way now. Im just walking and it's really cold right now.

I'm checking my messages now. My friends texted me..

From: Minhyuk

Hey. How are you? Want to hang out on saturday?

From: Jooheon

Bro. Are you busy today? I just want to say that my sister is inviting you on her debut.

From: kihyun

I heard you will be having a comeback? Goodluck bro.

I didn't noticed the dance studio and that i walked past it. Haha. Now i have to walk back.

"Woozi hyung? Where did you go? We saw you walking past the dance studio." -the8

"Uhhm, i just checked something"

I dont want them to know because they will definitely laugh.

I changed my clothes, wear my cap and get ready to practice.

Time skip (8pm)

We are currently on our way to the restaurant to eat dinner. I'm so tired and hungry right now.

We saw some fans taking pictures of us while eating and i feel shy and uncomfortable about it.

"Hyung, i'll just buy something in a convenience store." I told coups hyung.

My hands are really cold right now so I walked faster. I'd like to spend some time in the convenience store since I saw that there are only 2 people. So i was safe. I just want to be alone for a short time. No fangirls taking photos. Just being normal.

I love what I am right now but there are times that I am so tired. That I just want to go home. I miss my parents. Even though I look so tough.

I just bought a hot coffee in the store and cookies. I just love chocolate cookies.

While eating and drinking. My phone suddenly rings.

Umma calling...

"Yobosaeyo? Umma."

"My son. How are you? I miss you. Why are you not calling me?"

"Sorry. I'm kinda busy these days umma. I can't sleep because i'm arranging our song and the damce practice. It's so tiring umma. I dont know what to do. I miss you too. How's appa?"

"Well, he' s not yet home. He called me and said that he will work overtime today. Did you eat your dinner? Are you resting right now?"

"I'm at a convenience store right now umma. We just had dinner in a restaurant awhile ago. I just went out to buy a coffee and cookies. And also i felt uncomfortable on some fans taking our photos. I guess i have to be used to it umma. Haha"

"Ohh. My son. Haha. I know you will get used to it. Haha. Anyway, i have to go. I still have something to do. You should take care of yourself okay. I love you"

"Eung. I love you too umma"

Call ended.

After the call, i texted coups hyung

To: Coups Hyung

Hyung, i'm just staying a bit longer here. You can all go home now and i'll see you at the dorm.

Sent.

Now, what should i do?

Ahh! Maybe i'll stroll at the nearest park here.

I was about to go outside when I saw a girl having trouble in the counter.

It seems like she's not korean and she's speaking english. I came nearer and helped her.

"Hi. May i help you?"

"Uhh. Sure. The staff can't understand me. I just want a hot water for my instant coffee"

I can understand her. Besides vernon and joshua hyung, i'm the best english speaker. Haha.

I quickly told the staff what she want and i noticed that she's still not looking at me. I think she' finding something on her bag.

"Finally!"

I saw her wallet in the hand then she looked at me.

"Hi. Im Jihoon"

She's pretty but her face looked shocked.

Staring at me.

It's kinda awkward.

"Ahem"

"Ohh. Im sorry for staring."

She quickly get the hot water and pour the instant coffee mix. She bowed to me.

"Thank you. Nice to meet you jihoon. I'm Lia."

Then she ran off.

Lia. Nice name for a pretty lady.

After that encounter. I went home straight. Haha. Too lazy to walk in the park now. I just want to rest in my room.

Time skip. (10pm)

Im currently laying down in my bed. Thinking what I did today. This is my everyday routine. Compose, practice, eat, practice, rest, practice, eat.

But meeting, helping and introducing myself to a girl? That is not normal. Aside from the fans and my family, im not talking to a stranger.

I fell asleep thinking about the girl that I helped today.