Dancing King

Chapter 28

It still says 11 is the default chapter number. Weird. Well I know why lol. Chapter 11 is when things picked up in RT.

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Yixing's POV

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I once again surveyed my surroundings, taking it all in. The first Saturday after classes resumed. Our grand return. Though a part of me did feel a little hollow knowing most of the school was packed between these walls but one who spoke so highly of this place. One who loved it dearly, just as those who ran it did. I took a deep breath, pushing the feelings aside for the time being. I couldn't focus on that. Not tonight.

"Lay hyung," a voice whispered beside me. I turned, seeing Sehun, looking pale. Hakyeon had already performed to a roaring crowd. So of course he passed. Hyunwoo would be our last initiation of the night. Which meant Sehun's turn would be next. "I don't know if I can do this," he spoke up, swallowing hard. I patted his shoulder. I knew those nerves well.

"You'll be just fine Sehun," I assured him. "You're going to blow them all away, just you watch." He gave me a half smile. "Your brother is put in the crowd somewhere," I reminded him gently. "If anything, dance to show him what your made of. Don't even dance for Kai, J-hope, and I. Dance for your brother, who loves and supports anything you do."

"Yeah..." He seemed lost in thought, and I let him be for the time being. Right now was normal dancing, with one or two people taking the floor. The sound system was cranked to the max tonight. The table where we provided snacks was practically overflowing to accommodate the extra bodies in our crowd as well as the extra dancers here with us tonight. Luhan and Yugyeom brought coolers with them tonight, and we filled them practically to the brim with waters and soft drinks. Overall, we were prepared.

"Alright!" Taemin, who'd been doing his ballet style routine while the crowd cheered on, vacated the floor quickly. J-hope took his place. When our fans noticed who it was, the cheers only doubled. He held up one hand, and instantly the noise died down. "You've seen Hakyeon already, to much acclaim. We have one to introduce, and another for you to decide." He motioned someone forward. They stumbled to the front of the crowd, looking dazed. Changmin. I crossed my fingers beside me. Changmin bowed lightly.

"J-hope hyung," he greeted. The large crowd held its breath as J-hope eyed him up and down. It was hard to tell what he was thinking.

"Everyone please put your hands together for Ji Changmin, who passed his auditions!" The crowd went wild and the dancers surged forward, engulfing Changmin. He seemed stunned, but only for a second until he was swept away. "And now," J-hope continued, and a hush settled over everyone once again. "I'm sure long time fans will recognize this name and face. He and his friends have been coming for years. Oh Sehun!"

"Sehun! Sehun! Sehun!" Someone from the crowd began the chant. If I had to put money on it I'd bet his brother, who was just as fascinated as he was. But it didn't take long for others to pick up the call, and soon his name bounced from wall to wall. "Sehun! Sehun! Sehun!" He strode forward, his awkwardness gone, replaced with grace and poise and determination. His gaze swept the crowd. By now even the dancers had picked up the call, caught up in the excitement of it all. I mentally shrugged, adding my own voice to the roar.

"Sehun! Sehun! Sehun!"

A low beat pounded from the speakers, quieting the crowd quick. Sehun stood for a second, bouncing on the balls of his feet while he gauged the feel of the song. By now the last of the quiet cheers died down, an expectant hush settling over the onlookers. I glanced sideways, meeting Kai's gaze. He motioned to the dance floor just as the song peaked and Sehun exploded into a flurry of dance moves he'd been practicing all week. Excited murmuring began making waves as everyone watched him travel the dance floor, jumping and twirling and moving his body in ways even I was jealous of. At one point he even did a "death drop" and our loyal fanbase lost their minds.