One Together| Monsta X 8th Member

☆ Episode 8

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"Eheh could you please cut that out" I put on a big smile and look at the camera.

"Seriously what's wrong with you guys?" Hyungwon rolls his eyes.

Jooheon still looks confused and shocked at the same time "Wait. So he saw you... after you showered?"

"Jooheon oppa, maybe we should talk about this some other time." I smile sheepishly "The cameras are still filming..."

"Yeah..sure" He turns his face towards the tv screen where the group just finished their performance.

"Wow, they were really good." Hyungwon continues as if nothing happened and I'm seriously so thankful for that right now.

"Yes, they slayed their performance." I agree. At this moment we should just act like the past minute didn't exist. That will be better for everyone.

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𝒜 𝒻𝑒𝓌 𝒽𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓈 𝓁𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓇

"Park Hyejin."
I look up in shock. No I just imagined this. This can't be. They didn't call my name, right?

"Congratulations!"

I feel tears in my eyes and put my hand in front of my mouth, as I look over to Aera, who smiles at me genuinely.

I'm going to debut- The first thing that crosses my mind. But not with Aera...- the second thought in my head. I feel terrible and joyful, guilty and relieved at the same time. Now that I'm standing on one of the eight podiums I can't believe that I managed.

I'm the last member of the upcoming group, the last one to be announced. I don't dare to look behind me, scared of seeing Aera. I know we promised to be happy for each other but I can't help but feel like a terrible person. After all we've been through everything together.

"Get your chins up, you guys aren't real winners yet. You just have a chance at it." This will be the last time K.Will moderates the show.

"I think you guys deserve to celebrate."

"Look at each other."

I look to my right to see all of my members:
Jooheon, Kihyun, Wonho, Minhyuk, IM, Hyungwon and, Shownu.

"You guys are a team now. On that stage, where you stand so many singers perform every week. You're on it today, you fought against your friends but when you get on that stage again you'll be fighting against real singers. The people next to you are your teammates. They are your only hope of support."

For some reason I can't agree with this statement. I don't want this to be a fight. The industry is strict but it's not a war, right? We are not enemies, we are the on the same side. All idols went practically through the same bullshit. Why would we battle each other?

"This is 'No Mercy', a cruel battle of the trainees. Starship now has a new group and these are the eight final members!"

Headlights start dancing around the stage and it's raining confetti. This will be the only time I'll cry on camera, I tell myself and finally let go of my tears. I turn around to see if Aera is still there but my eyes can't find her anywhere. I guess the other trainees went off the stage.