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you can say that jaemin was a nervous wreck backstage, pacing around in the dressing room corner, while the other students were racing around trying to get ready for the show. everyone had the pre show jitters, and their actions showed it very well.
jaemin has already got into costume and was waiting for donghyuck to finish up his makeup, so that he could get that emotional support he needed.
two days had passed after he received the confession from both renjun and jeno. that night, the male was just a bit too overwhelmed when his dreams actually became reality. it was to the point he didn't know how to take it.
he'd fantasized about that moment for quite some time, but when it actually happened, his emotions and thoughts decided that it was a good idea to shut down on him and say sayonara to his dumbfounded self. leaving him speechless and utterly shocked.
to say the least, jaemin froze up. not being able to respond was eating him up inside, because he didn't know how to.
just say yes, he had thought. but other lingering thoughts had given him those dreadful 'what ifs'.
it was too good to be true, and so, being his stupid self apologized on the spot and left the room. ignoring the two was another part of his small phase of figuring out what in the hell was he supposed to do.
he felt stupid for not just accepting their confession right then and there, but then again, it was almost too much after his whole aunt situation still haunting him at the back of his head.
jaemin didn't know when, but he hoped that he could respond to them soon. and properly this time. when he's absolutely sure that he's ready to take on this next challenge.
"we have ten minutes till show time! ten minutes till show time!" mr. bae announced while checking up on the cast, making sure everyone was present and in costume.
that was when jaemin resorted to biting his lips to ease the skittish bundle in his stomach.
"hey, na, are you doing alright? you seem way more nervous than usual." donghyuck asked, concerned for his best friend, who actually looked like he was about to have a full on mental breakdown at any moment now.
"fine! i'm doing quite dandy. just freaking peachy! there's nothing not fine about me, how could i not be fine. i've performed a bajillion times before, there's no such thing as—" donghyuck cut him off before he could get a whole 'nother ten page essay out.
"i get that you are nervous, but you listen here na jaemin. you are going to to fine. you are not going to mess up. renjun and jeno are not mad at you either, matter of fact, they're worried for you na."
"h-how did you know i was freaking out about that?"
"oh please, i've known you long enough to know what's going on in the pea sized brain of yours. now c'mon, just breathe and eat this." the elder pulled out a chocolate bar and handed it to the other male, then left after giving him a reassuring kiss on the temple.
jaemin decided that it was best to take donghyuck's advice, so he opened up the chocolate bar and started to eat it. smiling a little after the first bite, he mentally thanked his best friend for knowing exactly how to calm him down at times like this.
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jaemin was up on stage, dancing with another actress whilst smiling charmingly at the girl.
after getting his shit together, the male was back of his a game. well, mostly, but that was pretty much all he needed in order to perform.
the audience watched in awe, enjoying the musical that was put on for them. in the whole sea of people, near the front, sat renjun and jeno watching endearingly at the pink haired boy on stage.
though they haven't gotten an official answer yet, they guessed jaemin might've been in shock that's all. that the younger just needed some time to process everything.
besides, they did admit for being a bit sudden with the confession. so, they planned a little something for after the show. and you can bet donghyuck was in on this as well. being norenmin's number one supporter was a commitment that donghyuck completely accepted. the male also may have gotten the whole cast to be on it—oops.
"i hope jaemin likes what we have in store for him." renjun whispered quietly in jeno's ear, not wanting to disturb the other students.
"i hope so too."
for the rest of the musical, they reacted accordingly to the scenes and all in all, it was one hell of a musical. time was obviously put into the piece of art, but it was totally worth it because the end result was amazing.
when it ended, everyone erupted in a roaring applause. hoots and hollers were heard as well, as the actors and actresses reentered the stage area, situating themselves in a line then held hands with each other.
"thank you! have a wonderful night everyone!" the director announced, commencing the group bow.
jeno and renjun immediately spotted jaemin in the line up and took flowers from the bouquet they were going to give to him, and threw them on stage around where he stood.
"wwHHOOOO! GO JAEMIN!" they yelled, voice cracking and everything.
with that loud of a cheer, of course jaemin heard it and turned towards the source of it.
the way he wanted to jump down and give the two of them a big fat kiss on the lips, but at the same time, he wanted to dig himself a ditch to stay in for the rest of his life.
he sent them a sheepish smile, while he was stepping offstage going backstage to change out of his costume. thoughts of going home and taking the fattest nap ever were the only things on his mind, but unfortunately, he had to stay back and help with striking the set.
as tired as he was, he still ignored how comfy his sweats and tee were and began to help everyone on stage.
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it's been too long y'all, too long. but here we have chapter twenty and i can say that the next chapter is gonna uwus galore.
btw, for those who aren't familiar with the theatre terminology of striking, it means to take down the set and basically clean everything up. :)))
