Dance [Very Slow Updates]

Chapter 2

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Xu Minghao.

I cant stop fiddling with the hem of my shirt. I am too nervous--- as our company CEO requested to meet me, and me only. I didnt do anything wrong, I guess. But the mere thought of the CEO wanting to meet me, personally--- really affected me. Why me? Why not Soonyoung? Plus, all twelve apologetic eyes of the members when I got out of the dorm didnt exactly helps.

The sound of footsteps entering the room made me sit up straight. When I realized it was the man requesting to meet me, I quickly stand up and bowed. He nodded and told me to sit down. I did. And before I could even say anything, he beats me up to it.

"Myungho. I guess you dont know why I'm calling you this early in the morning?" He asked, smirking at the end of his words. I wanted to roll my eyes at the question but I quickly reminded myself that he is the one holding my card for being a member of SEVENTEEN.

Looking straight into his eyes, I nodded.

"Yes, CEO-nim. And if I may to ask, why did you requested for my presence?" I swear, Jihoon's courage has rubbed into me after the nights I spent with him. I have never really been this brave. And the slightly surprised CEO proved it. And to say I am quite proud of myself is an understatement. I am ecstatic for my improving Korean.

The CEO cleared his throat, returning me from my proud state.

"You see, Myungho. Mnet has recently aired a new programme, Hit The Stage. Are you aware of it?"

I nodded again, quite vigorous this time. I am too nervous on how will this conversation end.

"So, um I want you to join the programme, that is if you wanted to. This is a golden opportunity to spread SEVENTEEN's name, and yours too."

I stay quiet. On one hand, I am excited and honoured as the CEO wanted me to enter the show, and perhaps making my solo debut as a dancer- more or less. However on the other hand, I was scared of how the members will react. I immediately thought of Soonyoung's face, and how he is the one actually fit for it. Not me.

"I- I'm sorry, CEO-nim. But, why me?" I know I sounded stupid, but I need the answer. Perhaps just a little tad of trust will help.

"Why, do you want me to choose another member? Well, then-"

Before the man could even finish his words, I stoop up abruptly. My cheeks flamed with embarassement when I realized what I was doing.

"Sorry. No, I really want to enter the show. I just-" I sit back down and covered my face. I tend to do things unconciously everytime I am flustered.

For the first time since this morning, the CEO laughed. A genuine one. He then told me not to worry of the other members and that they will want to know what have we talked about. He then dismissed me, and just before I stepped out of the room, he called my name.

"I trust you, Myungho."

And thats all he need to say- as I was beginning to believe that all this is really happening.

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I was quiet throughout the way back to the dorm. I dont know why but I think our manager is slightly mad at me. Or is it just me being too selfconcious? I dont even know. When I got to the van, I greeted our manager and told him that the CEO wanted me to enter Hit The Stage and his face fell.

Does I really have no right to enter the show?

I kept myself busy with pretending to listen to my iPod that I dont even realize we had already arrived to our dorm. Our manager doesnt even called for me. Or maybe he did, I was just the one who doesnt listen. I shrugged, again pretending it was small matter of business. As if.

I walked slowly to the door, trying to made myself ready for all those discrimination I will get from the members. Maybe I should have rejected the offer in the first place. Perhaps I should.

Taking a deep breath before entering the passcode, I stepped into the dark room. I unlocked my phone to see it was already 9:15am. Why isnt anyone up yet?

Flickering the lights switch, I was shocked when I finally can see the members holding a party popper and a banner, saying Congrats The8! They knew.

The first one to approach me is Soonyoung. He hugged me while saying wishes for me entering the show. This is really a debut stage for me, then. I didnt even noticed that my tears of happiness started trailing down my cheeks if its not because of Mingyu. My best friend. I really often seen with Junhui since it was easier to communicate.

Junhui is a Chinese too and he is way better in speaking Korean. I usually asks him about the things I dont know and he will kindly explain it to me. But Mingyu is the first member to open up to me. He warmed up to me first because we are of the same age. And Seokmin too, but Seokmin is too chirpy and the exact opposite of me so I prefer to spend time with Mingyu.

I talk a lot too, but only when it is something that really had my interest. For example, China, and dancing.

Other members then simultaneously hugged me, one after another. The last one is Woozi. He has always taken care of me, since I am not that good in singing.

They dont tell me verbally, but I know. Deep down, they love me. Just like I love them.