Chapter 1

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Hyrin 7 years ago:

I woke up to the sound of my alarm. Time to get ready to meet Jackson. If your wandering I'm talking about my best friend from China Jackson Wang. I'm Half Korean and half Chinese. I finish getting ready and go downstairs. I grab my car keys and drive to the address he gave me. (20 min) When I get there I see him waiting and I get out. He hugs me before dragging me inside. There are so many people there, all jumping to the music and chanting along to the song. It ends and everyone claps. The MC comes on stage and the crowd quiets. 

MC: Before we get the next artist we need someone to help back stage. Any volunteers?

Jackson raises my hand and I pull it down but too late.

MC: Yes you miss, come with me.

I sigh glaring at Jackson following the MC.

MC: Alright all you have to do is make sure the next artist is ready to go on stage. 

I nod and he places me by the stage. A boy around my age walks up and stands there looking at me. He smiles and I see the cutest dimples ever. 
???: Hi. I'm Kim Namjoon.

Hyrin: I'm Song Hyrin.

He looks me up and down before writing something down and handing it to me.

Namjoon: This is if you'd like to hang out some time. 

Hyrin: Thanks Namjoonie. 

I gasp realizing I just gave him a nickname, he just laughs. I smile shyly and take the paper. The MC runs on stage patting Namjoon on the back.
MC: Alright get ready for our next artist. He's new at this so let's be nice and give it up for Rap Monster!!!

I look at Namjoon with a scrunched nose trying not to laugh. He blushes and goes on stage the MC giving him the mic. Everyone clapped and he introduced him self.

Namjoon: Hi, I'm Kim Namjoon and I'm 17. I'll be preforming my song dreaming. Hope you like it.

I was shocked at how good he was. Everyone burst out clapping. He bowed and came off the stage giving the mic back to the MC. At the bottom of the stairs he looks at me and I throw my arms around his neck giving him a hug. 
Hyrin: YOU WERE AMAZING!!!

I let him go and he just smiles at me. Then a man comes up to Namjoon and takes him away. I wave and he waves back. The MC comes down and looks at me.

MC: Do you have a  song to sing?
Hyrin: Uh... yea.

MC: Good your up.

Hyrin: What? I don't have my guitar!!!

The MC snaps and someone brings a guitar. I take it and he pushes me up on the stage. I stare out at the crowd before Jackson screams.

Jackson: That's my best friend!
I roll my eyes and lean into the mic.

Hyrin: I'm Song Hyrin and I'm 16 1/2. I'll be doing a cover of my favorite song 'Ho Hey'. Hope you like it.

I finished singing and the crowd erupted with cheers. I smile and bow heading off the stage. Once I'm at the bottom of the stage arms are thrown around my.

Namjoon: You were better than me.

Hyrin: Namjoon? I thought you left.

Namjoon: Once I heard you on stage I stayed.

Hyrin: Oh. Who was that man?

Namjoon: Uh... I might become an Idol. 

Hyrin: WHAT?!? ARE YOU SERIOUS?!? OH M-

He covers my mouth as Jackson comes back stage. He sees Namjoon covering my mouth and gives him a death glare.

Jackson: Let's go Rin.

I nod and follow Jackson, I turn around and wave before Jackson drags me out to our cars. 


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