CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

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A little A/N before the Chapter, sorry! 😇

Okay so I've worked really hard on this one, so please forgive any mistakes and just enjoy this sweet torture with me! I am super duper excited for this chapter because this is what is going to make all the difference. ☺️🤧

I hope you like it! 😘😊

Thank you so much for supporting me through this journey! Saranghae 😍😘🤞

Also, I've tried making a moodboard of my own because I was very much inspired by the ones that @moodsforkpop made for me! It's not nearly as beautiful, but worth a try. Do comment how it came out! ❤️💜💖

Okay, I'll stop now! 😂🤣

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90%

I was that much sure I wanted to express my feelings to Y/N.

The rest 10% wasn't my fear or second thoughts. It was love. I knew she'd run from it.

These two days, I went out early and snuck back as late as possible just to avoid seeing her and go weak. Instead I saw her every time I closed my eyes to rest. I was in too deep.

"Okay, its just a song. Nothing much. What is there to practice so much?" I kept saying to myself sitting at the empty Garden bench. That very Garden where I shared a part of my broken soul with her. I just sat there thinking about her in the evenings. I started practicing vocals there.

"She will understand right?" I kept talking to oblivion and hitting my head because of my stupidity.


Finally after two days of being completely AWOL, the big day was here. I was very nervous yet cheerful since the morning.

"Hey Chan, you ready for today?"

"Yeah!"

"All the best buddy."

"...For what? And why are you so friendly with me today?"

He just smiled and went to the mirror to look at his face. With a very dramatic moment of silence, he turned around finally and said, "I heard you practice."

He went away with that and pat my shoulder twice as he passed me.


After much discussion with the stylist, finally I wore an all black tux.

"Wow somebody looks great!" Hyung came in.

"Hehe thanks Hyung."


We were called down to take our positions when the clock struck 5. As we entered through the gates, I saw her. I was awestruck. She was standing right ahead waiting to welcome us in her LBD. She looked like a diva in that. Only I knew how I kept my face from going red in front of everyone, including her.

 Only I knew how I kept my face from going red in front of everyone, including her

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She looked at me as I passed by her with awed eyes. I tried smiling but ended up giving an abrupt smirk to which she nodded and looked away. Both of us went speechless.

We met everyone inside and took our seats waiting for our turn to perform. The event started soon enough. Groups performed to their newest songs. Guests performed in the midst. Our performance was a successful one as well. All this time, she was backstage.

Then the After-Show started as the Sponsors mostly left. Fun started right then. But my heart was beating faster as my performance number neared. The beautiful and brilliant duets and mashups of Idols and groups were really fun to watch which lightened the mood a bit.

I was number 24 on the list. During the 22nd performance, I was called backstage to change and put the mics on. I saw Y/N standing there checking the lists and all. I tapped on her shoulder and she turned around to face me. Immediately a blush crossed both our faces.

"I hope you listen carefully." I said with a heavily beating heart.

"Hey I can't wait! All the best!" She smiled that beautifully peaceful smile of hers. That's just what I needed.

"Okay." I kept staring at her. My heart was racing like crazy. *Hold me Y/N...*

"What is it Chan?" She asked after a while.

"Nothing. Okay I'll be off to the stage now."

"Yeah, break a leg!"

"Hope not!"

She laughed as I trailed off with my stupid reply. That's it. I'm doing this.

The stage was set with just the piano in the middle. I took my seat and they arranged the microphones and everything. As I looked amidst the audience, I saw Y/N standing right in front of the stage, very excited to hear me perform. I was glad she came to see me here. Everything went silent as the lights went out. Then a spotlight fell over me. I took one glance at her and started playing the piano.

"What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright

My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
Please give me all of you, oh oh

How many times do I have to tell you?
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you

My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
Hope you give me all of you, oh oh

Give me all of you
Cards on the table,
now I'm showing hearts
Risking it all, though it's hard

'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
Please give me all of you

I give you all of me
Hope you give me all of you, oh oh"

My eyes met hers in the faint lights as everyone applauded. From above here her eyes were visibly shimmering just like her dress; maybe more. She was in tears. Before I could get down the stage and through the curtains and barriers to go to her and say something, she ran somewhere and I didn't have the courage to follow her. She chose her best defense. I knew she'd run.

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Video credits to the rightful owner. 😊

And I've twerked the lyrics a bit, so don't skip reading them. Every line every word is important because he feels the exact way about Y/N. 😇😊😍

Okay, I'm officially ruined by K-pop. 😂🤣

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