Chapter Fourteen

A Piece of Life

 

I was practicing again for my dance performance at the company. This time I was in early and Mia arrived last. Just like yesterday we continue to learn the dance individually and afterward Suho and I practice together. The dance practice was going really smoothly with learning the dance from the two instructors. But a little problem occurs when we tried doing the intimate moves in a serious manner. No matter how close friends we are, whenever our faces are close we just couldn’t help but to laugh or feel awkward about it.

         “Hey guys be serious. The performance day is the day after tomorrow.” Amber said in a strict manner, it was the very first time I see her acting like an actually instructor. But she still looks so handsome. I put my act together and stop the smiling. Suho did the same and we both practice the dance in a serious manner before we get told off again by our strict instructor, Amber Liu.

 

Suho and I continue practicing without the supervision of Amber and Mia the next day. We spent the entire day at the dance studio going over and over again with the choreography that I think my body will react on its own whenever I hear the song. We even went through the dance a few times video recording it and watch it together what we lack of.

         Watching the video I can still see a little awkwardness between us with the intimate moves. But luckily there are only a few intimate moves in the dance. I guess with a little more practice it wouldn’t look so obvious.

 

I arrived at the recording for the music show. Being a little nervous now that I step in the studio I kept replaying the dance move in my head. I receive my script cards once I arrive to my resting room and the other two new MCs were there already. While waiting for my turn to rehearsal I read through the script over and over again making sure I won’t make any mistake or stutter.

         I was still deep in my own world until the door open, I thought it would be Suho but instead it was Amber. I was beyond surprise to see her here. How does she even get inside? And I reply the question myself. She must have her ways.

         “Hey how are you feeling?” She asks quietly not trying to disturb the others and close the door. She sat down on the couch opposite of me.

         “A little nervous.” I told her.

         “So have you had your rehearsal yet?”

         “Not yet but Suho haven’t arrive yet.” It was rather stranger, Suho is the type to come early and get himself prepared.

         The door open again and I quickly turn my head to it thinking it must be Suho but unfortunately it was the staff lady.

         “Krystal it’s your turn to rehearsal.” I gave the staff lady a nod. I turn to Amber with a worried look – how can I rehearsal when my partner is not even here?

         “Come on I’ll be your partner for now.”

         I felt a little relief knowing Amber is here with me on stage. We got on stage and I instantly bow to the staffs showing my manners. We got into position and when the music start we start dancing but without putting full energy to it. We were just testing the spaces we have on stage and going over the moves. Even though it’s a rehearsal but I can see a lot of eyes are on us. We had two rehearsals before everything is checked.

         After the rehearsal I went to get myself ready. There was only forty minutes left until the recording start but there was still no sight of Suho. I began to worry; I can’t have no partner for my first dance performance. I tired calling him many times but his phone is not reachable. I was still waiting for Suho to arrive until the last ten minutes. My phone rang and when I saw its Suho I immediately answer the call.

         “Suho where are you? The show is about to start recording.” I was shouting over the phone.

         “Sorry Soojung but I don’t think I can make it. The traffic is really bad, there was a car accident in front and I was stuck here for almost two hours.” Suho explained.

         “Why didn’t you call me before?” I was really angry but manage to keep my voice down.

         “Sorry but I was having no reception. I’m really sorry.”

         I was going to scream at Suho for screwing my first performance up but before I even get to open my mouth my phone was taken away from me. And I saw Amber all dressed up in Suho’s stage clothing.

         “Don’t worry about it I’m here. But prepare yourself when you see Soojung next time.” She said and hangs up.

         “Looks like I really have to dance with you on stage.”

         The thought of Amber and I dancing on stage together somehow calmed me down. The thoughts of us being intimate on stage made me blush.

         “Come on let’s get ready, didn’t you say the MCs’ performances are the opening of the show.” She gave me a reassuring smile like everything is going to be alright. I finally pull out a smile and follow her out of the resting room. While waiting by the backstage I was really nervous and kept fidgeting with the hem of my shirt. I then felt her hand giving my hand a soft squeeze. I look up at her face and here she is giving me another reassuring smile. It was only then I notice how handsome she looks in that outfit. I bet the focus will turn to her on stage but I don’t mind at all. It feels like I’m showing off that I have such a handsome girlfriend to everyone except that they don’t that she’s my girlfriend.

         I was the last to perform and Amber kindly helped me up the stairs holding tightly onto my hand. We position ourselves; I close my eyes and took a deep breath in calming my nerves down. Once I heard the music played my mind and body was drowned by the music. I felt I was more deep involved in the dance than I ever had during practice with Suho. Feeling Amber dancing right beside, I can’t help but to relate some of the lyrics to our relationship. Our body was close against each other and I can feel her hand sliding down from my chest to my abdomen in a way that she really misses me. When our face meet and close with each other I see in her eyes telling me ‘don’t leave me’. I was so emotionally immersed in the dance and song that at the end when Amber left off the stage I a tear drop slide down on my cheek. And then I was knock back to reality when I heard the loud clapping noises and screams from the fans.

         I quickly wipe the tear away like it’s part of the act for the dance and quickly went on with MCing the show. When the other idol groups are performing everyone around me complimented on such an amazing performance.

By the time I finished recording the show Amber has already gone. Checking my phone before leaving the studio I saw a new message from Amber.

 

 

You were so great! Proud of you baby! ^^b

 

A smile form as I read the short message. I pack my things and waited for Junho to come pick me up.

         On the way I couldn’t help but to recall the feeling I had during the performance. It felt like the time I broke up with Amber. Even though it happened during the performance but it still scared me a little having that feeling again.

Arriving back home I quickly ran to my room turning my laptop on. I was eager to see the responses from my fans and audiences. When the laptop boot up I quickly click on my fansite page and login into my account reading the comments.

A smile formed when I read the comments from my fans. But then one comment especially got my attention.

 

   “Who is that guy? OMFG He’s so HOT! I need to know his name!”

 

I was laughing when I read the comment. I guess no one discover Amber is actually a girl. I keep reading the comments and then there were more comments on Amber. I was giggling reading how my fangirls are fangirling over Amber. I quickly pick up my phone and text Amber a message.

 

   It looks like you have taken my spotlight making my fangirls fangirling over you.

 

I giggled at my own message before pressing the send button. And in less than a minute I got a reply back from her.

 

   Blame my handsome face.

 

I chuckled at her message and immediately reply her back.

 

         Narcissist!

 

And press the send button. I continue to read the comments about today’s performance. Afterward I went to Youtube and search for the performance video. I was reading the comments and a smile formed when there are so many compliments. And of course a lot of comments are about the mystery ‘boy’.

         I click on the play button and lean my back against the chair watching my performance. The video starts playing and my eyes cannot help but to focus on Amber. I can understand why she suddenly gains a lot of fangirls. A smile suddenly spread across my face knowing that this handsome girl is actually my lover.

         We continue to text each other back and forth about whatever we read on the Internet about the performance that were amusing.

 

 

 

Since I don’t have any filming in hands I pretty much have a lot of free time in hand. So I was back in school for most of the time.

         While walking to school students that was walking pass stop by and compliment on my performance, they said I did great. Hearing the compliments made me feel great. I walk in class and my friend Eun Mi quickly pull me to the group of girls.

         “Soojung who was that hot guy that performed with you?” Eun Mi asked and I feel that all eyes are on me waiting for my answer.

         “My instructor.” I said which was true but I didn’t correct them that ‘hot guy’ they were referring to is actually a girl.  They continue to throw endless questions at me all about the ‘hot guy’ like what’s his name, does he have a girlfriend or bring him along with when we hang out and etc. They keep asking me questions that I don’t even have the chance to say anything. But I was glad for the first time that the teacher came in on time. Amber was right; her performing is not a good idea.

I was glad that classes are over, the entire day I was bothered by my friends about ‘who is that hot guy’.  I dug out my phone in my pocket and quickly text Amber.

 

   It is your fault that my friends surrounded me at school all asking about you.

 

I send the message and slip the phone back in my pocket continuing heading home.

After finishing all my homework I turn my laptop on and like usual I would visit my fansite and other forums just to read what my fans think. It has become my routine that I do whenever I’m not busy with my schedule. Sometimes I even leave a reply in the fansite and fans will go crazy replying back instantly. It’s really fun to interact with the fans, especially online where nobody knows each other’s true identity and they can freely say whatever they want.

I went through the topics in the forum and I still see the number of replies on that thread about my performance at the music show increased from last time. I click in to the latest page to see the new comments and I was surprise how much information of Amber they dig up just in a day time. I was looking backwards and each time I scroll up the page I see some fans posting something new on Amber. Fans have actually dug up some photos of Amber, probably photos that was uploaded by her friends on their Twitter or Facebook account. So I guess they all know Amber is a girl. I continue scrolling the page and some fans even posted those photos again of the time that we got caught in the amusement park. I panic a little; I thought everyone had forgotten that already.

 

   “The rumor before of Krystal’s boyfriend, now we finally discover that this person is actually Amber.”

 

   “Are they really dating? They look so good together.”

 

   “I don’t care if Amber is a girl or if they are really dating because they look so good together.”

 

   “Nooo my Soojung cannot be dating that dyke.”

 

   “Ewww… That’s disgusting…”

 

   “Do not support! BREAK UP! Otherwise I’m leaving this fandom!”

 

I keep reading the comments. There were both positive and negative comments about our relationship. My heart quicken, afraid the same thing will happen once again. I don’t want to break up with you again. I can feel my heart aching remembering the pain.

 

A/N: Okay readers next chapter is the last!

But don't worry there will be a new Kryber fic up right after it.

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Bluekkkmt #1
Chapter 15: Wow...I didn't expect Soojung will come out on the stage. That's so brave. And romantic Amber is the best :))
Thank you for this great story author.
King_Aston #2
Chapter 15: Yesss I love happy endings!!! Great story author-sshi
thorgorfie
#3
Chapter 15: nice story, simple but beautiful~~
Labamber
#4
Chapter 15: Great ending ... ^_^ nice ... Nice story
taliaamanda #5
Chapter 15: Nice story.. love it (^_^)
kryberDDD #6
nice story author :-D
Drakey
#7
This truly is a slice of life!~
bep510 #8
Chapter 15: Good ending wouldn't have thought that would happen!!
flo_dyn #9
hmmm never get bored of this story :))