name | k.jd (chen)

6.6

"So, rules and regulations." Eric said, making an annoyed gesture at the topic. "We're..." he began, pointing at his name tag and gesturing towards a few guards near him that were posted around the stage, "...here to make sure bad things don't happen - the same bad things as if the concert was still going on."

The four nodded as he continued, "And I can tell you all are civilized, reasonable fans. I speak English and am sure to understand the context of situations, but the others may not. Please don't do anything crazy that they would think wrongly of."

The four made sincere nods again, Chen adding a quick, "Of course."

Eric had a grateful smile, turning towards another security guard. "모든 것이 준비 됐나요? (Is everything ready?)"

"예." The other nodded, then making a smile. "Come on in." He said with meticulously crafted English, gesturing the group forward as he started to climb up the stairs of the stage and hold up the curtain so that there was an easy path towards the hallway hidden behind the stage curtains.

"I'm so excited," Cami squealed, attracting the guard's attention suddenly but all he could do was smile.

"Me too," Chanhyul laughed quietly, "I'm a bit nervous too. I like writing music in my free time and I really want to talk to Lay and Chanyeol about their works."

"Really? That's so cool! I'm sure they'd have some really nice advice about it." Chen said, amazed that the young boy would be writing music. Well, Lay was young too, but to see a young writer's fan also be a young writer was interesting.

"Mhm, and I'm excited to talk to Baekhyun and D.O." She smiled. "I love singing a lot, sometimes I sing my brother's songs."

Chen seemed suddenly entranced by the story of the self-producing duo, as if they were famous producer-performers already. "That's so cute. And how as siblings you two still work together."

"Thanks." they both said in unison, yet one with a cheerful grin and one wearing a more sincere, serious face.

Chen received another little buzz in her pocket, so she quickly checked her phone.

@DancingMachineChen: Where are you now

@sunnychendragon: that I need you

@DancingMachineChen: please learn some dad jokes

@sunnychendragon: That's Jongdae's job

@DancingMachineChen: Alright whatever XD Where are you atm tho?

@sunnychendragon: On stage talking to security

"In the room, it's not neccisarily a 'no-phone-zone' but we ask that you don't take photos of their things or the room, but you can ask for photos with the band." Eric interrupted, probably bringing up the topic due to the appearing phone.

"And..." he trailed off, checking his own phone, "We can go. Follow him please."

The four along with Eric and another member of security moved as a little group, one of the guards holding a door open as they all went through. Cami looked around the backstage hallways, seeming the most amazed at the setting.

"This is so cool..." she breathed, looking around with wide eyes as she took in the details.

"Mhm," Soohyun mumbled in agreement, her brother walking a little ahead of them and moving to stand next to Chen, avoiding the slow walkers that looked around as if they were on the top of Mount Everest.

"I love how you're so interested in the behind-the-scenes of the concert," Eric began, "Especially because I'm part of it - but the 'main attraction' is usually considered the band members rather than just the walls."

Chanhyuk snickered a little at Eric's funny poke at the two girls, causing Chen to make a little laugh too.

@DancingMachineChen: When r u gonna meet them

@sunnychendragon: nOW BOII SHHHH IM INTERNALLY FREAKING

@DancingMachineChen: calm down calm down remember the plan

@sunnychendragon: What was the plan

@DancingMachineChen: Comments on the performance, compliment the shoes, laugh at any jokes they tell, ask Chanyeol "hey guess what time it is"

@sunnychendragon: You know I'ma forget that

@DancingMachineChen: You'll be fine

@DancingMachineChen: Cya soon

"Chen," Cami hissed, making the girl quickly shut off her phone without responding, "Put your phone down and prepare yourself. Who's more important than EXO?"

"Calm down, it's just Chen. He wants to know where we are and when we'll be done with the backstage thing." Chen replied with an annoyed sigh.

"Oh." was all Cami said, her open mouth with nothing to say being closed at the sound of Eric's voice inviting them towards the door.

He held his finger against his mouth in a gesture to be quiet, than making a smile as he knocked on the door about five times. There was the sound of a shuffle, followed by a loud "Jongin!"

Eric must've assumed that the boys would come to the door quickly, but it was obvious something was going on inside as multiple voices started to whisper, hiss, laugh, and almost yell one of the member's name.

A sudden laughter broke out inside, Cami's ears perking up at the sound of Kai's real name.

"Jongin, they're here - like, right now. Look modest at least!"

"Shhh!"

"Don't shush me, shush him!"

"Shhhhhh!"

The door finally opened and they were greeted by a smiley Kai in a white tank top, Lay and Suho trying to pull him back before he opened the door. However, once it was open enough to see into the room and everyone else behind them, they let go of the back of his shirt.

"Welcome to our humble home," Kai smiled, gesturing them in, "I hope you enjoy your stay."

a/n: because we all need a tank-top-Kai in our lives am I right