Chapter 1: Ready To Go (Pt.1)

In The Spotlight

[Himchan's P.o.V]

The day we made our stop in Korea for our World Tour Car Championship was nothing but nice and sunny. Unlike today...

Today we were scheduled to race in South Korea's track at Seoul, only if the weather let us to of course. I don't know what happened in like a few minutes and the sky above the beautiful city of Seoul was full of dark clouds and later it was matter of a moment to start rain.

I looked once again out of the window of our mobile apartment which I shared with a fellow driver of my team and I sighed.

"Are you ready to race? " my manager and close friend of mine, Yongguk said as he come inside to our mobile apartment and closed his umbrella. "Before you say anything Himchan, yes, I know, you are born ready" he chuckled, "Of course hyung. The track out there is peace of cake. You don't have to worry about anything, leave it to me. Today's race going to be like driving in Milan's roads in a sunny day",

"You have to be kidding me, right?" Jongup, my fellow driver and teammate said and you could easily feel the disagreement vibe in his words. "It looks like it's going to rain for days and it's not just a simple rain, it's a storm" he added, "I'm afraid that Jongup is right" Yongguk said, "The weather is getting worse as the minutes pass, many drivers have already announced that they will not take part in the race today and by that it's possible that the race is going to be cancelled".

"Thanks God, some people are right in their minds. I hope it will be cancelled, another day will be better, a sunny day will be better"

"I take your words as you don't will to race, right Jongup?" my friend asked and Jongup nodded as an answer.

Jongup was 21 years old and still a rookie, it was normal for him to be scared, he didn't have so much experience, unlike me, who I'm the veteran of the team and got years behind the wheel. "It's okay to be scared Jongupie, I'm going to race and win for both of us, okay?" I smiled at him panting his back. "You must be crazy hyung" he said shaking his head "It's not safe, the track is very slippy, you are digging your own grave"

"I will be alright Jongup. I'm going to win another gold trophy and then move to the next country."

"Himchan, do you understand that the things are not that simple today, right? You have to be careful or you get yourself killed, It's not-"

"A game. I know Yongguk. I am always careful, I'm already six years in the industry and it didn't happen to have any serious accidents so far and neither it's going to be today. Don't worry" I said i sighed, , even so Yongguk kept his nagging expression on, I couldn't blame him. We have know each other for to long and everything I went through he was by my side, he was like a big brother to me, of course he is worrying.

"Well, they haven't call me so far. It looks like that the race will take place as it supposed to be. If you are going to race Himchan you better get ready" my friend said and nodded my head as an agreement, "If you excuse me then, I'm going to the pit-stop area. I'm not going to race but that doesn't mean that I'm not going to watch you win and cheer for you. You can do it hyung, go win that trophy for the team!" Jongup said and gave me a big hug "Good luck" he said smiling and let go of me "Nah...like I need it, I'm going to win anyway" I smirked "I'm just glad that you didn't showered today because at the end of the race I'm going to shower both of you with champagne" I said laughing and I saw both of them smiling "I hope so Himchan but for now go and change"

"Yes sir!"

After I change on my race suit I left along with Yongguk and Jongup the mobile apartment. At the pit-stop area we split ways, Jongup stayed there with the mechanic team, while I get in my car and take my place in the start line waiting and Yongguk meet with the team captain and head mechanic to watch after me at the race. They have warn me if something is off as they watch the car's condition and give me directions so I would know what I supposed to do. They always inform me via team radio, you could say that they were something like assistants but with out them I would never be able to win.

Those moments where always the hardest to pass, you just want to get done with the race and go back home.

I looked around me, I saw that some people stayed at the storks with their umbrellas even if it was raining like that. I saw the mechanics to check one last time the cars just to be sure that is everything safe for the race and then...I went blank for a moment. It was weird, like I didn't knew where I am or what I am doing, like I was lost. It didn't last for long but a bad feeling 
overwhelmed all over me and I didn't knew why, It didn't happened again in the past. 

"Himchan..." a voice heard from the team radio. It didn't took me long to recognise my best friend's voice.

"Himchan, can you hear me?" he said this time.

"Sound and clear hyung"

"Good. Listen to me, today I don't know how but you have to win this race"

"You don't have to worry, I will win. I didn't let you down so far"

"I know Himchan, I know. But this is important for the team. I want you to come back with a gold trophy but in good condition. Your safety comes first so be careful out there, it's dangerous"

"I will be careful, you don't have to worry. It's not my first time to race in the rain, I'm not a rookie. Everything will be alright"

Even so, why that bad feeling didn't will to let go? I just hope it will go away once I see the green lights. 

"Good luck then"

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[Daehyun's P.o.V]

"Oppa! Wake up! you will be late at work"

I felt my girlfriend, Hyuna to drop her weight on me as she start to give small kisses all over my face ending up giving me a sweet kiss on my lips.
"Good morning beautiful" I said as I opened lazy my eyes and pout my hands around her in a warm embrace.

"Good morning to you too handsome. Did you slept well?" she asked with a smile before she gave me one more kiss. "Yeah, it was nice to sleep with you after long time, I missed you baby" I said and tickled her side a bit before I gave her a kiss on her forehead. "What is that nice smell?" I asked feeling my stomach growling.

"I made breakfast" she got up smiling, "You didn't have to love, I know you are busy with your schedule. I don't want to get you in trouble" I said and I got up as well.

"Taking care of you is not trouble for me. I love to cook for you anyway. I have free schedule for today so don't worry. Now go and get ready, I will wait for you in the kitchen" she gave me a kiss and left. 

After I got ready I headed at kitchen where Hyuna was, I noticed she was changing channels as she was waiting for me. I couldn't help but find her cute the way she was looking at TV, she was like a child watching cartoons in the morning before she goes to school.

"I didn't knew you are into car racing. Looks like I learn everyday something new for you everyday" I said as I saw her stop at a channel with car racing program and I hugged from behind, "Well, what I can say? I got my network" she chuckled and turn around to face me "I know one of the drivers, he is racing for Audi team. His name is Jongup, but I can't see his car anywhere, looks like he is not going to take part in the race today" she hugged me back.

"Can't blame him, look at the weather, it's raining a lot, only crazy people will race today. " I said and looked at the TV that showed the cars at the start line , "And should I be jealous? Where did you met that Jongup guy?" I looked back at her.

"No, you don't have to be jealous, he is just a good friend of mine. I met him at a charity event" she said as she took my hand and pulled me to sit on the chair before she sit next to me. "Well if it's like this I'm not going to be jealous and I will let you suport your friend" I gave her a kiss before I start eat. "Thanks oppa! You are the best!" 
She said smiling and I couldn't help but smile too, see her happy mad me happy.

"After the warning for the weather, fifteen drivers out of the thirty-four decide that they will not participate in today's race. It will be an interesting race, weather versus human and race car! Who is going to win? In the first position we have Kim Himchan of Audi who broke his lamb record at yesterday's tests. This year World Tour Car Championship has been the best so far for Kim's career, he won already five golden trophies and three silver trophies for his collection. Is he going to be this year's World Champion? We have to wait and see. Up next at the second position we have Michael Hall of Honda who has been following Kim since the beginning of the Championship with three golden four golden trophies, three silver trophies and one bronze, gives a head to head battle with Kim for this year's World Champion title. Next, at third position he have Francesco Greco of Alfa Romeo who can't seem to let go of the two drivers at first and second place" the autoreporter said as the TV showed the board with the drivers profiles with their photos along with their datas.

"Some drivers are quite handsome" Hyuna commented and looked at me, "You could make a nice driver by yourself" she smiled. "I don't know babe. You know I'm not into this things but I could be one. Just for you" I winked at her, "I would like to see that".

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YukariStarzYjae
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Chapter 4: Himdae and bangjae. i love itttt *screamin*