B.A.B.Y

Chapter 17

I didn't care whether Exo started or not. I didn't want to stop. More urgency in him the kiss becomes unbreathable. I slowly move back, my arms still draped over his shoulders. I look up at him under my lashes smiling and blushing, thankfully he couldn't see that in the dimly lit room.

He sighed and let go.

"Breathless?" He chuckles.

I nod sheepishly.

Then he suddenly got serious.

"If we don't win this match...it's all my fault..." He looked down looking suddenly very lonely.

"Don't worry, Daehyun! I'll always love you, and only you." I reassure and comfort him.

He slowly looks up at me, the corner of his lips lifting up on one side.

We stand there awkwardly for a moment.

"Right...Exo." He sighs realization washing over him breaking the awkwardness. He takes my hand and leads me out of the room back to the seats, he occupies the seat next to me, and we wait for Exo to come out.

Not too long and they are out on the stage. They sing "What is Love" and "Don't Go." Their performance...I had to say...was perfect. Everybody was cheering wildly, more than B.A.P. After they finished, they left the stage.

I twiddled my thumbs around nervously. This couldn't be good. Daehyun saw my anxiety and put his hand over mine, patting it.

"It'll be fine, I promise!" He winked, but a little unsure sounding.

I nodded once then turned back to the stage for the results. Daehyun and his members had to go back up along with Exo to declare who won.

The MC stood there, a shocked expression on his face quickly composing it.

"Now these group of boys are very talented and their performance was excellent, and they all did it for one girl! Unbelievable! That is not what I'm here for though...today we will determine who won this battle."

The MC looks down at his card and starts to speak in his booming voice.

"And the winner is..."

Time seemed to stop there. My heart pounding a mile a minute, waiting for the final outcome.

"Drumroll please...!" The MC continued.

Everybody started to drumroll, a dull rumble emitting from everywhere.

I edged closer to the edge of my seat, anticipating the results.

"The winner is...Exo!" The MC boomed.

Everybody went wild except me. I sat there shocked my mouth agape, tears starting to form in the corner of my eyes.

I see Exo cheering and going wild. I see B.A.P, a forced smile on their faces, Daehyun putting his head in his hands, the other members comforting him.

"Now if you would, Exo... Would you tell us how your feeling?" The MC questions.

Baekhyun takes the mic and starts to speak.

"Oh my gosh...um...I'm so happy right now, and also speechless. I feel like I have succeeded in life." He speaks rocking back and forth on the balls of his feet.

He slowly looks at me in the crowd, a victorious face.

I don't know what to do. I just sit there letting tears fall.

"Now B.A.P...I know this is very hard for you...but there's always next time! Tell us a few words!" The MC sympathizes.

Daehyun takes the mic and starts to speak.

"I...uh..." He talks, taking a shaky breath.

You could see the tears in his eyes, his eyes glazed over. He looks up at the ceiling briefly and looks back down at his feet, turning around so that his back is faced to us...so that I wouldn't see him cry.

Youngjae comes behind him and pats him on the back, saying a few words...probably encouragement.

He composes himself and comes back out into the spotlight.

I choke out and start to cry, tears streaming down my face at a steady pace. I want to go comfort him...

He slowly looks me in the eyes, an apologetic and depressed look on his face.

"Sohyun...uh...I'm so sorry...for letting you down. Forgive me...please." His voice cracks, starting to cry...this time not concealing it. He cries putting one arm over his eyes, hunched over.

I shake my head side to side. No...he has nothing to be sorry for. I cry and my heart is ripping apart into pieces, I watch him cry helplessly. He can't hold it back anymore he just stands there crying, the other members surrounding him, comforting him.

Meanwhile Exo looks rather uncomfortable. They cough and they don't know what to do but just stand there. Baekhyun comes up, no sign of pity in his face, he takes the mic and starts to speak.

"A little word to Sohyun... Pick who you want, it's up to you...pick who you really want." Baekhyun speaks clearing his throat and staring at me with an approving nod.

My crying stops and I stare at Baekhyun who is still nodding. I just sit and stare at him in shock, then I realize. I pull on a gratifying smile tears still coming out. Then I know who I'm choosing and I go. Go to him.