How I Married My Bias

CHAPTER 8

It was the happiest day of my entire existence. One by one the members of Seventeen, walked past me. I could almost touch them.

It has been a while since I last saw them but they barely changed at all except for a few change in hairstyle. Plus, Woozi got taller.

I could smell them, perfume and all. It's weird to think that we're barely inches apart. If I extend my arms it would touch one of them. I'm breathing the same air they're breathing.

They went into the next room, maybe to put their microphone on. I was so dazed that I have just realized that I literally had my mouth opened. I think I skipped a breath.

But that wasn't the best part. I stood up and peeked on the half closed door and saw S.Coups helping the others put their microphone on. After seeing them all up close, I literally spoke out loud.

"Oh my God that jaw line. I can't believe it. I don't even know myself now. I'm losing my mind."

"Don't lose it." Someone said from behind me.

I felt the warm breath on my neck. I quickly turned around and saw Wonwoo standing so close to me. That's it, these guys could kill.

I think my heart skipped a beat. I could smell him, I could feel his breaths. We stared at each other, not moving any muscle at all.

His face, those eyes, his nose, his lips. He stood there in front of me, just one breath away. I think the stars aligned that very second.

And then, all of a sudden, in a split second that I'll never forget ever, in that backstage, in the midst of all the people, Jeon Wonwoo smiled. And that was the best 30 seconds of my life.

Then he went inside the room. I stumbled backwards and almost fall but luckily I didn't. He smiled.

Wonwoo just blessed me with a smile. I sat down on the chair, trying to calm myself. I touched my face twice and pinched my arms but I'm sure that I'm awake right now.

This wasn't a dream. I wanted to be transported to my room right this instance. I wanted to just roll in bed all day and contemplate on just how lucky I am.

Soohee arrived with the editor a minute later. He apologized but I wanted to thank him so much for taking so long but I didn't say it.

That magical moment was shared by me and Wonwoo only. The editor showed me to a special seat near the stage where some staff and photographers were seated.

There were so many people. For some reason seeing them all from where I am makes me feel extra special and lucky. Every girl out there would've give anything to be in my place. I was one of them once.

Son Dambi announced that Seventeen will be coming out soon. Everybody was excited. I looked at the cameramen and saw Divina aiming her camera to the stage. I can feel her nervousness.

Sometime after, her eyes caught mine and she gestured 'this is it' and I'm like yeah our dream come true. I can't be anymore happy.

Suddenly the lights went out. The audience's colorful lightsticks glow like fireflies in the night sky. A tune I used to know played. Then from the darkness, 13 lights emerged.

Seventeen came out of the darkness wearing glow in the dark suits. Like lights against a dark void, they danced.

The audience wasn't screaming or cheering, they were all singing along. The atmosphere was just solemn something that will melt your heart and just cry.

Tears started sliding down my face. All these years that these boys brought light to us like diamonds in the rough they rise to be a star. And we, Carats, rise with them.

That moment was just priceless. I can hear the person beside me sobbing as she sang along. I started singing too, voice cracking and all. I can't help the tears of joy.

I am so happy for these boys and I'm glad that I'm part of their never ending journey. Their song 'Akkinda' Vocal version played and it was very beautiful each time I heard it.

On the middle part of the song, a couple of projectors projected pictures of Seventeen from the beginning till now. The pictures swirled among the darkness.

I can hear people's sobs. It was really a tear-jerker. I just felt so happy for them and for everything they achieved.

On the floor in front of me, a picture from their travel to Jeju flashed. Memories came back like waves on the sea shore.

After the song, I wiped my tears away. The lights came back on. I was so close to the stage. I can see their eyes were a bit swollen. It's obvious that they cried. Seungkwan was still sobbing and Hoshi was wiping tears away.

I glanced at Wonwoo. And he has tears too but tried his best to hold it in. I locked my eyes on him. Just then, out of a sudden, his eyes met mine.

I looked around me but no one seemed to notice. I'm sure he's looking at me. Deep wild eyes full of wonder.