STRAY KIDS: THE 9TH MEMBER

Chapter 6: Changbin POV

*TIME SKIP 2016*

I watched as one of the boys in my class was rapping rapidly. He was so amazing, even though he seemed to be younger than me.

"Good job, Hyunjin!" Our Rap Coach, Mr Choi complimented him and then gave him some pointers.

"Thank you sir," Hyunjin retreated back to his seat next to me, but didn't seem to acknowledge me. Which made me sad, but I felt like I had to concentrate more on the class, rather than making friends.

"Okay, last person, Seo Changbin." Mr Choi looked up and smiled at me. "Changbin, come up please."

I did so, a little nervous, but determined to show off whatever I had.

"Changbin, I'd like you to rap in English, if you know the lyrics to any English raps." He told me.

"Uh, I've memorized 'Slim Shady' by Eminem, sir." I replied.

"Very good, let's hear it."

I took a deep breath and began. I felt all everyone's eyes on me, but tried my best to ignore them. I couldn't read the expression on my teacher's face, which made me a little more nervous, but I went with it. I finished as silent, until Mr Choi began to clap, the rest of the class following in suit.

"Changbin, I'm very impressed! This may be your first day, but I have a feeling with the skills you have, you'll debut very quickly, and I look forward to working with you in the future if I get the chance." He told me. I felt a smile grow on my face.

"Thank you sir, I'll try my best in your class!" I replied.

Things seemed to be going off to a good start.

***

I was walking over to my next class (we only had two per day, unless the teacher wanted us to practice more) and didn't notice a foot extended in front of me. I tripped, falling first face, my open bag falling, and the contents fell everywhere. Time seemed to stop for a minute as I tried to collect everything. I felt my lip tremble. Don't cry, Binnie, I told myself, it was probably just an accident.

But no one came to my aid. The hallway was empty, except for the person who had tripped me. I bit my lip to keep myself from letting put any odd noises but looked about myself to see who it was who had seemed to have a grudge on me from my first day.

"How was the trip down?" A boy said. "Probably wasn't too far, seeing how short you are!" He laughed and walked away.

I brushed it off and picked my things up, I was going to be late for my dance class, and I seriously needed to improve on my skills. I just prayed I wouldn't run into the boy again.

I rushed through the hallway to the class. I walked in to see everyone still warming up and I sighed in relief.

"Excuse me," I said to a girl, "Is this Mr Park's class?"

"Yeah it is. He's not here today, so some of the older trainees are going to come around and help us."

"Oh thank you."

"No problem. Also put your stuff in the cubby room down there."

I thanked the girl again and did as she said. I came back outside the room to see everyone in rows, so I quickly joined the last one.

"Hey guys, I'm Chan." Someone's voice from the front said. "Most of you probably seen me around with Aera here. And guys no need to line up. Come sit. We're gonna get into the choreo soon, don't worry."

I moved in closer and saw a girl and boy, older than me by a bit, standing together.

"Hello to everyone, whether you're new here or not, we're hoping to teach you all, something new," the girl, Aera, said.