Chapter 70

Masks

"Good morning, psycho." Himchan greeted me.

"Good morning, idiot." I greeted him back.

"I'm still older than you, call me oppa." he said while crossing his arms over his chest.

"Good morning, idiot oppa." I smiled innocently, knowing it will annoy him. He glared at me.

"1-0 to Hyeri." Daehyun said while joining us, and Himchan turned to glare at him. Meanwhile, the other boys joined us as well.

"My smart girl." Yongguk approached me, smiling, and ruffled my hair. I smiled shyly.

"If I'm idiot oppa, what is Yongguk then?" Himchan asked.

"Handsome and caring oppa, of course." I smiled, and I noticed Yongguk started to blush.

"Awww!" The boys called, making me embarrassed. I quickly hid behind Yongguk's back. Yongguk turned around to face me, wrapping his arms around my lower back.

"Did you sleep well?" he asked, showing his gummy smile.

"Yes. What about you?"

"I did. Did you dream about me?"

"Yuck." Youngjae muttered with a disgusted face. "I can't believe Yongguk hyung is being this cute and cheesy."

"Now you understand me? Think about all the times I had to witness them being like this." Himchan grumbled.

"Shut up!" I glared at him. I turned back to Yongguk. "Oppa.."

"What is it?" Yongguk caressed my cheek gently.

"Himchan oppa is bulling me." I pouted. From the corner of my eye I could see Himchan flare up.

"Yah, kiddoh.." Himchan glared at me.

"You are bulling him as well." Yongguk stated and poked my forehead. Himchan smiled victoriously.

"Psycho." Himchan mumbled.

"Oppa!" I whined.

"Alright, alright." Yongguk patted my head. "Both of you, stop being mean to each other."

"She started it." Himchan argued.

"Shut up!" I glared at him.

"Do you know how to say something else other than 'shut up'? It's getting boring."

"Go to hell."

"I would love to, but that means I'm going to meet you there as well, so I'll pass. It's enough dealing with you over here." Himchan retorted.

"Please step on poop."

 

"Was that supposed to be a curse?" Jongup asked. They were all watching the two bickering from the side, amused.

"Apparently. Wanna bet who will win?" Daehyun offered.

"Himchan hyung." Youngjae said.

"Hyeri noona!" Zelo said.

"Poor Yongguk hyung.. He have to hear both of them complaining afterwards.." Jongup commented.

 

"What is wrong with you?" Himchan asked, laughing. Yongguk laughed as well, but he tried not to show it.

"What?" I asked, slightly confused. I didn't say anything wrong..

"Do you want oppa to teach you how to curse properly?" Himchan offered.

"I'm an idol, I can't curse." I smiled innocently. "And I really want to see you stepping on it." I hid behind Yongguk again, knowing Himchan will get mad.

"I'm sorry, Bang, but I'm really going to kill your girlfriend this time." Himchan approached Yongguk, targeting me.

"Babe, apologize to him." Yongguk said. He was still with his back facing me.

"I don't want to." I hugged Yongguk tighter.

"You don't leave me a choice.." Yongguk sighed, and I began to worry. He would help me, right? I didn't mess up that badly.. Himchan knows I was just fooling around.. He was doing the same.

"Run!" Yongguk's voice cut me off from my thoughts. Before I realized what's going on he grabbed my hand and started running out of the room. I saw Himchan frowning and the other boys laughing, but soon they were out of my sight.

"Where are we going?" I asked while trying to keep up with him.

"Let's go inside." we entered one of the practice rooms.

"Thanks, oppa." I smiled and hugged him tightly.

"Apologize to Himchan afterwards. And please try not to fight with each other, I don't want to choose between you two."

"Yes, oppa." I nodded. "But tell him to stop teasing me, it's annoying." I pouted.

"Alright."

"Thanks, oppa." I planted a soft kiss on his lips. I could feel him smiling, and it made me smile as well.

 

~

 

"As you probably know, we don't have that much time left, so we are going to focus on the choreography for your title song now." Gun said when we started practice.

"I thought Jinu said they will delay our debut a little if we can't get it right in time.." I said.

"Things changed. They want to debut you at August 1st, like they planned in the beginning, which leaves us a little more than a month.. If we decrease the days you need to shoot the music video and your pictures, we have less than a month to get everything perfect. This means you are going to practice your dance until you get it right. It can take seven hours a day and it can be fifteen hours a day, depends on you."

"Alright. So what do we do?" I asked.

"Start warming up." Gun ordered, and we obeyed quickly. We better master the dance fast, or else we will be spending a lot of time rehearsing it..

 

~

 

"Guys, it's up!" Daehyun called and B.A.P gathered around the computer screen in order to watch the video of the girls.

At first they were focused on the video, but by the time it ended they were rolling on the floor, holding their stomach from laughter.

"What is this?" Zelo asked, not really expecting an answer.

"Seriously, this.." Youngjae got up from the floor and went to the computer again. "How the hell are we supposed to promote.." he stopped to search a specific part of the video. "This?" The screen showed the girls holding their dolls.

"We don't." Himchan said. "It's embarrassing enough to deal with their weird name, we are not promoting those creatures as well. This is too much."

"How on earth did they manage to come up with this ugly design?" Daehyun pondered. "A five years old can do better than this."

"I actually think it's cute." Jongup said. The other boys gave him weird looks, unable to understand how he can find it cute.

"Yongguk hyung, you promote them." Youngjae said, patting the older male's back.

"Why me?" Yongguk asked.

"Because you need to support your girlfriend." Daehyun answered, smiling.

"You don't want to give her reasons to get mad at you, right?" Himchan added.

"If I'm doing it, you are doing it as well." Yongguk stated.

"Come om, endure it for the team for once!" Youngjae pleaded.

"Stop whining and do your job. Even if we don't like their concept they are still our friends and dongsaengs, so let's support them. All of us."

"Yes, hyung."

 

~

 

"This is your new friends." Gun said and held up a couple of pompoms. "Make sure you bring them with you to every practice. You can't dance without them."

"Alright, oppa."

"Now grab yours and stand in the first position. I'm going to show you the dance for the first verse, try to memorize it."

 

~

 

Practice has finally ended. I took a long shower and went to look for Yongguk. I figured he will be in the studio, so I headed there.

"Babe." Yongguk smiled happily when he noticed me. He stood up from his seat and came closer to me, hugging me.

"I missed you." I leaned my head on his chest, inhaling his scent. It feels warm and comfortable.. Just what I needed now.

"I missed you too." he pecked the top of my head. "Did you have a tiring day?"

"It's fine." I said. "Did you work a lot?" I asked, looking at him.

"I'm okay." he smiled. "Come here, I want to show you something." he took my hand and led me to his desk. I looked at him confused and he pointed at the space next to his computer screen. He always had his matoki doll there, but this time there was something else next to his matoki.. My doll. . It means he knows this thing exists.. So embarrassing.

"Babe, what's wrong?" he asked when he noticed my face fell.

"Why do you have this?" I pointed at my mini mint.

"Because it's your mascot?" he asked, not understanding why I'm acting like this.

"Get rid of it." I said.

"What? Why?" he was confused.

"It's ugly."

"Babe.."

"You heard me." I said dryly. I know I sound ridiculous and maybe a bit crazy as well, but that thing is really ugly and I hate it. Why can't we have nice things like B.A.P have? Everything related to my group just looks like it's made without thinking and in order to get things done without considering the quality of it. It's like they are not debuting us whole heartedly and we are only a default because they don't have a choice.

"Fine.." he sighed. "I was just trying to be romantic, but I guess it failed. I'm sorry for annoying you." he said, and I could feel he was disappointed. I looked back at the dolls. Now I noticed they were holding hands. So cute.. He just wanted to make me happy, and I ruined it. Yongguk wanted to take my doll, but I stopped him.

"Oppa.."

"What?" he turned to me.

"I'm sorry." I hugged him tightly. "It's romantic. You are amazing." he finally wrapped his hands around me and hugged me back. "I'm sorry I got mad, I just didn't want you to see this ugly thing.. It makes your studio look ugly."

"I don't care about that." he ruffled my hair.

"Thank you."

"You know, I'm the first one that bought your doll." Yongguk said proudly. A tear rolled down my face. He is so sweet and caring. "Why are you crying?" he asked, slightly panicked, and wiped it quickly.

"I'm just happy. And flattered." I hugged him tighter.

"Silly.." he laughed. "Don't cry because of stupid things like this, it's not worth it."

 

~

 

Sey was going to head back to the dorm when she noticed Himchan. Like always, he was busy flirting with someone, this time from the PR team. She thought she got used to him flirting all the time with different girls, but it still hurt her seeing it.

"Let's have a date tonight." Himchan offered to the blonde girl, who was grinning from ear to ear. Himchan had this effect on girls, and he knew it. Too bad it's not working with the only girl he actually want it to work on her..

"Alright." she giggled cutely, and Sey rolled her eyes. Her voice was so annoying. How can Himchan tolerate it?

"What do you want to do?" he careseed the girl's cheek.

"Whatever you want." the blonde girl said cutely.

"You are really something.." Sey interrupted them, glaring furiously at Himchan.

"What do you want?" Himchan turned to her.

"To save this young girl from getting hurt." she smiled widely and turned to the girl. "He flirts with everything that has breath. He will probably use you and dump you afterwards." the girl started to look uncomfortable. Sey smiled to herself. Looks like her plan is working..

"Don't listen to her, she is just mad I'm not offering her a date." Himchan smiled to the girl, trying to convince her.

"As if.." Sey scoffed.

"As far as I remember, you were the one begging me to come back to you.." Himchan told Sey, smirking.

"I was out of my mind that day. Don't worry, it won't happen again." Sey tried to keep her calm.

"I should go.." the girl mumbled and hurried to leave before Himchan could stop her.

"Happy now?" Himchan asked Sey, annoyed.

"Yes." she smiled triumphantly.

"For someone that pretends she doesn't care about me, you put a lot of effort in disturbing my love life and ruining them."

"I'm just bored," Sey lied. "And I want to see you suffer."

"Sorry, not going to happen." Himchan smiled brightly. "You better focus on your own love life instead of sabotaging mine."

 

~

 

"Babe, do you know what is the date tomorrow?" Yongguk asked while we were cuddling on the couch.

"Yes." I smiled happily. "One month."

"Right." Yongguk smiled brightly.

"But we can't meet tomorrow.. I have schedules. We are doing a photoshoot for the album.." I pouted, disappointed because I won't be able to see him.

"Don't worry, we can have a date on the weekend, when you are free." he reassured me. "How about saturday?"

"Deal." I smiled.

"What do you want to do?" he looked curiously at me.

"Whatever you want."

"You really don't have anything in mind?" Yongguk questioned. Knowing her, she probably had a lot of plans and things she wanted to do.

"No. Besides, I chose our date last time, so it's your turn." I stuck my tongue out.

"Alright, but you can't complain afterwards. You had your chance to choose."

"Don't worry, I won't." I reassured him. "I fine with everything as long as it's with you." I smiled.

"So cheesy.." he ruffled my hair.

"Deal with it."

 


 

Author's Note:

 

Just to make it easier for you about the dates - Hyeri and Yongguk started dating at 29.5, so all the things that happened in this chapter happened in 28.6. (I am aware of the fact that I'm slow.. It's just that a lot happened.)

 

There is some kind of schedule for the girls at chapter 55, but it may change a little because they have one title song now and because of other reasons.. I am going according to that schedule, but if it changes I will mention it.

 

The next chapter will be around the girls as well. And maybe a small surprise as well? I'm not sure yet..

 

Chapter 70! Woohoo! I didn't think this story will be this long when I started writing it..

I also want to apologize for making it really long. I know some people don't like long stories, so I'm sorry if you are one of them and you still read this (And I'm also thankful you are still here!).

Unfortunately, I don't know how many chapters will be until the end :\ I know how the story ends but we need to get there somehow, so it's translated to a large number of chapters. I'm trying my best not to make it repetitive and boring, but mistakes can happen.

 

Also, thank you for sticking with me! It means a lot to me and I'm trying to improve. If you have any ideas\questions\something else you want to say then I'll be happy to hear it!

 

M.

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Anfia976 #1
Hello,
How are you? We miss you
Anfia976 #2
Hello,
How are you? We miss you
jmayo81 #3
Chapter 156: Wow, I was blaming both of them at 1st, as things could’ve been handled so much better on both sides. I loved how Himchan & Sey reasoned with both of them, but Hyeri crossed a line once Yongguk apologized. I didn’t feel she necessarily deserved it, but I knew they both needed it.... sure the way he apologized, did seem like a back handed apology, as her kissing technique could’ve been discussed privately. But Hyeri towards Himchan, she needs to make this better, and of course, he hit below the belt, but she had consistently hit below the belt prior & then to hit him!!! I’m not sure how this is going to turn out, thank you for updating!!
infinitecuties #4
Chapter 156: I still one hundred percent believe that this entire situation is one in which Hyeri is very much at fault. I don’t think Yongguk is in a position where Hyeri requires an apology and I don’t think Hyeri even DESERVES an apology. She completely blew a small and minor incident out of proportion.

I do believe that Himchan went slightly too far with the comment he made however Hyeri shouldn’t have been as horrible to him as she was.
jmayo81 #5
Chapter 155: Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!! I was BEYOND happy to see the update, wow so much happened, where to begin? I see Hyeri & Himchan are still at each other’s throats, I do wish they could get along, and that Hyeri would see the validity in what Himchan said, but no matter what, I think time stopped when Yongguk said Sumi was a better kisser. I felt bad, that super slam, even if honest, that was the time to lie. Especially knowing Hyeri... I was shocked she would kiss him after that was said, and kept thinking why does kissing Yongguk keep coming up, even after he said she wasn’t as good of a kisser. .... sighs, once again, he’s storming out and even with his stupid honestly, I can’t say I blame him. Thank you so much for coming back & for updating,
infinitecuties #6
Chapter 155: WOOP WOOP!! MY FAVE FANFIC IS BACK!!! And OMG this is spicy as hell. I just wish Hyeri would stop being a drama queen and finally realise that she needs to get some help and that Yongguk loves her.
Anfia976 #7
Hello how are you? Happy new year ?? Authornim we miss you and the story ? Hope you are fine bye
infinitecuties #8
Chapter 153: Chapter 152: I miss this :,) it was legit the only reason I kept on checking this website
jmayo81 #9
Chapter 153: Thank you for updating despite your busy schedule. I truly hope that Hyeri is ok! She let a lot of things off her chest the night before, and while I do wish she would've thought of the impact her leaving like that would have, I hope they catch her in time before she does something that would change all of their lives. Regarding the comment I just read, there's a difference between constructive criticism & just plain being rude. While it's true, being factual or doing some research on weightier subjects is a good rule of thumb, most of us are adults that don't use fanfics as our barometer of social issues. Assuming what someone's language is, was completely unnecessary to state. You don't have to read the story, if you're a writer, you should understand what it takes to create, upload & continue a story remembering details from previous chapters...etc. If you're not a writer, perhaps you should put yourself in the author's shoes before you begin.
BAPlover716
#10
Chapter 153: I look forward to the next update!