Stray Kids 9th Member ~ Shine Pt.1

District 9 Pt.2

I totally forgot I was writing during District 9 era... woops!

English
Korean
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"Sammy what's going on, you've been ignoring us."

"I haven't been ignoring you." Sammy replies to Chan. "Well it certainly seems like it when you walk out to the car before the rest of us or are always asleep when dinner happens." Sammy sighs. "It's nothing really." Chan sits on Sammy's bed. "Even if it is nothing. I want to know." Sammy sighs. "What Tsukkishima texted me has been getting to me I guess."

"And what did he text you?"

"Here." Sammy hands his phone over with the text open.

Tsukki: Mom's been getting worse.
Sammy: What?
Tsukki: Dad's trying his best but we're late on bill payments now.
Sammy: I can send dad some money.
Tsukki: Dad doesn't want the help... What could I do to help?
Sammy: Oh Tsukki. I don't want you busking like I did when I was younger. You're supposed to have a better life than I did.
Tsukki: Sammy... I'm way better at cooking than singing.
Sammy: Well isn't there a talent show happening soon?
Tsukki: Yeah.
Sammy: Enter a dish you cooked.
Tsukki: You think I could win?
Sammy: Depends on what dish you make. Everyone loves cupcakes but if it is make sure to do a variety.
Tsukki: Ok! Sammy, how's Chan?
Sammy: He's good. Why do you ask?
Tsukki: Hmm, just asking.

"So you're worried about Chae-young. What happened anyways?"

"Pneumonia." Chan goes silent. "She's been getting treatment correct?"

"Yes but Hiro is falling back on payments on the house. That's also what I'm worried about. He can't pay for mom's medication and the house."

"And he doesn't want help..." Sammy nods. "I just don't want anyone else to suffer in my family." Chan hugs Sammy. "I'll tell our manager-"

"No. I'll be fine."

"Samuel..."

"I'll be fine Chris."

Chan mumbles, "If it gets to much please tell me."

"I will. I'm better now and I won't do what I did again."

"I don't know..."

"Chan, I'm better my therapist even told you. I've been happier! I'm happy with you." Sammy internally curses himself for almost giving it away. Chan forces Sammy to look at him. "You will tell me when you're stressed or upset. Tell any of us. We're here for you. You aren't alone." Sammy grabs Chan's hand. "I know and I will." Chan stands up and hands Sammy's phone back. "Tell Tsukkishima I said hi and that yes I am doing okay. Just worried about all of us."

"Worry about yourself more!" Sammy says after Chan. Chan smiles as he closes the door. Sammy sits back on his bed and thinks. "Practice or sleep?" He goes with practice and gets dressed before heading out into the living room. He grabs an apple from the kitchen and leaves to the JYP building and into the Stray Kids practice room. He puts on some upbeat music as he stretches and does a light jog around the room. He puts on District 9 from his Bops of Music playlist. Not the same playlist Stays saw but for his own personal listening.

He records himself as he dances to watch for any mistakes in the choreography. "This would be easier if I had one of the members with me." He pouts. He shrugged and continued to practice through their discography of songs they've done until now. By the time he finished up he was sweating and quite frankly exhausted. He grabs his water bottle and takes tiny sips to keep from gulping the entire thing down. A Twice member comes in and halts looking embarrassed.

Sammy smiles at Sana. "Hello." He bows. "Sammy! Hi! I'm sorry that I'm intruding." She bows. "No, no. You're not. I was just about to go home anyways. So what are you doing up this late Noona?"