Lost In Translation ((Super Junior- Kyuhyun Fanfic)) {completed} [editing]

• 16 • Speech! Speech!

Monday, February 3rd, 2014

"Okay so you pick who gets to go first." Leeteuk smiled at me and nodded. I blinked and thought for a moment. I wanted to save Audrey for last, but I knew she would have to go before the members did. So, I looked at Megan who was seated next to me.

"Okay then, Megan, if you would please." She looked a bit shocked I chose her over Audrey, but welcomed the invitation.

"Uh, I don't know." She smiled politely.

"Oh come on Megan, it's my birthday. I would love for you to say a few words." I gave her an encouraging smile. She hesitated a moment, then stood up. She cleared her throat and began with the wide smile I've come to associate her with.

"Well, what can I say? I haven't gotten to know Kyuhyun as well as others, and that's regrettable, because he is a sweet and caring guy. The time I have spent with him however, had been so very enjoyable. He is a great guy and I would only hope to grow closer to him. Happy birthday Kyuhyun. Stay happy and healthy." She confidently looked at me and smiled, genuinely happy she said something. Everyone applauded, not loudly though. Even though we were in a secluded section of the restaurant, we tried to keep the noise level down.

"Thank you." I stood up and hugged her and she smiled in response and we both sat back down. The applause subsided.

"How about Grace next?" I motioned towards her and she stood up, smoothing her dress. She looked directly at me, and softly smiled.

"In the short weeks that I've known Super Junior, I've grown to be much happier. All of you are special and amazing in similar and different ways. Again, like Megan, I haven't had the chance to get to know Kyuhyun as well as I would have liked to, and hopefully that would change. He's always like a source of energy for the group, and for us. I don't see how the position of maknae could ever have been so greatly filled if it wasn't for you. I wish you happiness, and healthy as well. Happy birthday, and many more to come." Again, everyone applauded and I stood up to thank her, a hug out of the question since she was across the table.

"Thank you." She nodded her head and I smiled. Now it was Audrey's turn.

"Audrey, would you feel up to going next?" She looked at me and her eyes lit up. My heart skipped a beat, then started racing as she stood up. She brushed a strand of her hair behind her ear, and smiled like all the rest.

"Uh, I've never really been good at public speaking, despite my job, so bear with me." She smiled and everyone laughed a bit. I nodded for her to go on. She took a deep breath.

"Kyuhyun once asked me why I was so nice to him, and why I was unlike others that he met. Basically, why I treated him different than others. I answered 'favoritism'. I had said he was unlike others in the band, and he was the one that stood out to me. At the time, the word I used to described what it was, was a joke, and it's not right. It's not favoritism, because I love every single member of the band, even the ones who I haven't gotten to know as well as I have Kyuhyun. It's not "favoritism", it's admiration and respect. I hadn't elaborated at the time, but I will now," Audrey said, the words smoothly flowing despite her lack of confidence in them.

"When I watch something like a music video, a fancam, interview, whatever, he never seemed to do anything that stood out. Every member is their own individual, and they all her their own special qualities. Kyuhyun especially, but it was just his attitude toward everything and his whole outlook on everything he did, it made him stand out. After meeting him, spending time with him, getting to know him, he is the same Kyuhyun I saw through my screen. His ability to be himself is what makes him special. His ability as the maknae to brighten every moment, his incredible concern for people amazes me." She looked at me and we locked eyes.