Twenty Six - Trying to be Fine

Before The Dawn
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Hyena's POV

The audition went smoothly, though I almost had a breakdown yesterday. Almost? Well, that's an understatement. I almost died if it wasn't for Woohyun Oppa. 

Anyway, I am very happy because I am now an official trainee in my uncle's company. I just signed the contract last night. Though that was not really needed, but Uncle Jungyeop insisted on it. According to him, I will be training with INFINITE. 

A part of me is a bit scared because many people are expecting a lot of things from me now, but part of me is also excited because I will be able to do the things that I love, which are singing and dancing.

How about my dream to be a photographer? I can still do that. I can still practice. Uncle Jungyeop will not stop me from doing that. I know that he will support me. Also, it will be much easier because I have 7 handsome men who are willing to be my models.

Well speaking of Uncle Jungyeop, we had fun last night. He treated us for dinner and as usual INFINITE really knows how to have fun. They were all over the place and it was one crazy dinner party. Dongwoo Oppa and Sungyeol Oppa did a lot of crazy things just to make me laugh. Hoya Oppa was very accommodating as well. He was joking around and I think he felt comfortable talking to me now. Well, I enjoyed talking to him as well. I am happy that we got closer.

Also last night, Woohyun Oppa told Sungkyu Oppa what happened yesterday before the audition. He looked at me with a very sad expression. I know that he was quite upset and disappointed with what I did. I really thought that he will scold me, but instead of doing that, he actually hugged me. He said that he understood what I feel, but he asked me to promise to him that everytime I feel down, I should contact him or Woohyun Oppa.

I was really touched with what he said. He is like my big brother and I really appreciate what he is doing now. He and Woohyun Oppa are becoming a big part of my life now. I am really thankful that I found all of them.

Today, I woke up early because we are sending Uncle Jungyeop off. He will be having a business trip in Japan. We are on the way to the airport now. We still have an hour left, before Uncle Jungyeop's flight. We left a bit late because Dongwoo Oppa overslept. Sungkyu Oppa was nagging at him all the time in the van.

I was sitting between Myungsoo Oppa and Woohyun Oppa. I was just quiet because I was a bit scared. Why? Dongwoo Oppa is currently driving and with Sungkyu Oppa nagging, he might lose control of the steering wheel. As you know I just recently been in an accident and things like this makes me nervous.

"Hyung!" Myungsoo Oppa said.

"What?" Sungkyu Oppa answered.

"Will you please stop nagging, Sungkyu hyung?" he said.

"Wae?" he said as he looked towards us.

I don't know what happened, but Sungkyu Oppa suddenly apologized. "Mianhe. Dongwoo, just don't do that again. Arrasso?" 

Everyone was quiet which is a bit quite unusual. I turned around and I saw that most of them were sleeping except for Dongwoo Oppa who was driving of course. I felt a bit sleepy as well, so I decided to sleep. I was in the middle of my nap when I felt something warm on my legs. I slightly opened my eyes and I saw a blanket. Woohyun Oppa noticed that I stirred.

"Sorry, did I disturb you? I just placed it on your legs so that you won't feel cold." he said.

I smiled at him and put my head on his shoulders. I also unconsciously hugged his arms as well as I make myself comfortable. "Thank you, Oppa. You are really sweet."

He smiled at me. "Go back to sleep. I'll wake you up once we arrived. Also, don't be scared, I am just here beside you. I won't let anything happen to you." he said as he ruffled my hair.

Why did he have to say that?! I am melting here already. 

I did what he said. I didn't know how long did I sleep, I just felt someone tapping my hands. "Hyena! Princess! Ireona. We are already here." I heard someone said.

Well, I know that voice so well that even though I don't opened my eyes. I know who does it belong to.

"Oppa! Where are the others?" I asked Woohyun Oppa as we get off the van. 

"They are already with Jungyeop hyung. I told them that we will be joining them once you are awake." he said. "Are you ready now?" he asked.

I nodded at him. "Kaja! They might be waiting for us." We hurriedly went inside the airport.

"Here's our Sleeping Beauty." I heard Myungsoo Oppa said. I instantly blushed with what he said. 

"Yah! Stop teasing our princess." Dongwoo Oppa said while putting his arms on Myungsoo Oppa's shoulders.

"Enough about that" Uncle Jungyeop said. "INFINITE, remember what I told you, okay? Take care of Hyena and help her so that she would be familiar with what we do in Woollim." he added.

"Neh, Jungyeop hyung!" they all said.

"Also, I already gave your schedule to your managers and they will be coordinating with you. Three weeks from now, you guys need to be preparing for your comeback, arrasso?" he said.

"Neh, hyung!" they all shouted.

Uncle Jungyeop smiled at them. "Hyena, your training will officially start three days from now. I already instructed some people to help you."

"Neh, samchon." I told him. 

He hugged me and as he released me, he looked at Sungyeol Oppa and said, "Sungyeol, don't teach her to do any pranks, okay?!"

"Hyung, I will never do that. Hyena knows that I am a very good boy." he told him.

"Hahahaha!!!" all of them laughed including me. 

"Don't worry Uncle Jungyeop. I won't let Sungyeol Oppa influence me that much." I told him as I hugged him tightly.

"I feel bad that I have to leave you, but I trust my boys too much. I know that I will be leaving you in good hands, especially with Sungkyu here. Don't ever forget to call me whenever you need something, okay?! Also, I will be calling you every night to check on you." he said as he looked at me.

"Neh, Uncle. Take care of yourself and don't forget to eat on time. Don't worry about me. I will miss you so much." I told him.

He hugged me once again and as he let me go, he waved at us. He hurriedly went to the Boarding Gate. I couldn't help but to feel sad again. I know that he will just be gone for a month, but a part of me is still sad because he is going to be leaving me. I was trying my best not to cry, when I felt a hand at my back. I looked at my right and I saw Woohyun Oppa gently tapping my back. 

I was touched with what he did that I didn't notice that the tears that I was trying to hold were starting to fall already. 

I was shocked a bit with what he did next. He pulled me and hugged me. "Gwenchana, Hyena? Remember you don't need to keep it to yourself. We are always here for you." he whispered at my ears.

His actions made me feel secured, but I couldn't help but feel depressed at the same time. I really hate this feeling. I hope that I could do something that will occupy my mind. Good thing that Woohyun Oppa and the others are with me right now. I don't know what will I do without them.

"Hyena, uljima! Don't cry. Everything is going to be alright." I heard Woohyun Oppa say. He was still hugging me while rubbing my back.

I buried my head in his chest. I don't want the others to see me like this. I sensed that the others seems to be near us.

I felt a hand on back, so I lifted my head to see who is it. I saw Sungkyu Oppa beside me. "Hyena, remember we are always here to help. If you feel like throwing something or punching someone, I wholeheartedly volunteer Dongwoo here." he said as he pulled Dongwoo Oppa towards me.

"Yah! This hyung! Why does it has to be me?" he said. Then out of the blue, he pushed Hoya Oppa. "Hyena, Howon here has a muscular body and he can definitely take all the punches that you will give."

"Aishhh. Dongwoo, how could you?!" he said as he looked at him. He spotted Sungjong Oppa, so he pushed him, too. "Sungjong, you are the maknae, so better make her smile."

"Why me?" Sungjong Oppa said. "I don't know what to do? Sungyeol hyung, you are the group's choding, so you should be doing it."

"Yah! How could you say that to your hyung?" he said. Then all of a sudden, he looked at me and made an owl face. I must admit he looked very funny, but I am not in the mood to laugh. "Hyena, please smile." he said.

"Stop it, Sungyeol." Woohyun Oppa said as he hugged me tighter. "You're making her cry more. Look, her body is shaking. Are you okay, Hyena?" he asked.

"Really?!" I heard Myungsoo Oppa said. He hurriedly took off his jacket and put it on me. "Hyena, here wear this. Also, please stop crying. Uljima! Jebal!" he said as he rubbed my back.

I don't know why, but his soothing voice made me stop from crying. I looked at him and tried my best to smile. 

"That's my girl!" he said as he saw me smiling. 

I was about to get out of Woohyun Oppa's arms when all of a sudden I felt dizzy. I tried to fight it off because I know that they will just worry about me. 

I looked at them and smile. "Thank you for your effort in making me smile. I really appreciate what you are doing to me." 

"Okay, guys. It's time for us to go back to our dorm. I think our princess here is tired already." Sungkyu Oppa said. 

"Are you okay, Hyena?" Dongwoo Oppa asked me. 

I just smiled at him and nodded. "Okay. Kaja!" he said as he run towards Sungkyu Oppa who was already in front. I started following them when all of a sudden I couldn't see what's in front of me anymore. 

"Oppa!" I said as I quickly grabbed the arms of the person nearest me. 

"Hyena, what's wrong?" I heard Myungsoo Oppa said. 

I tried to say something, but nothing came out of my mouth. I couldn't hold it any l

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InspiritChinita
It is my birthday today so I decided to update this story.. :-)

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blackmess
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Chapter 4: I like the pics and just started reading.
Good luck in writing :)