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Youngbae's POV

-Park's Residance-

Knock, knock

"Bae?" The man continues. "Can you please open the door?"

The voice was none other than Mr. Park. He has been checking up on me from time to time. He knows that I'm upset about Dara leaving, we all are, but I guess I'm the one who was affected the most. 

"Of course, Mr. Park." I said nonchalantly as I opened the door.

He sighed. "Youngbae, how many times do I have to remind you that you don't have to call me Mr. Park or sir?" He patted my shoulder. "Just call me appa, arasso?"

I nodded my head and smiled as a response.

"Now, I know that you're feeling a bit lonely here without your best friend, but what would you say if I gave you something to do? Something that would help pass time?"

I looked at him with a curious expression.

He gives me an envelope and looks at me with a proud look.

"What is this?" I asked, scanning the envelope.

"It's something that's going to help you do what you love. Go on, open it." He replied.

I opened it gradually, and in it was a letter. I read through it. It couldn't be.

"A-appa... I-is this true?"

Once again, he flashed a smile, and placed his hand on my shoulder.

"It's as real as it's going to get. You love to sing right? Sandara told me that you were a great singer, and that you have a lot of potential. So I want you to attend that audition. Who knows, maybe you'll make it big." He said.

I was speechless. I couldn't help but hug him.

"Thank you, appa. Thank you so much!" I said hugging him even tighter.

He hugged me in return while patting my back.

"Don't thank me. You're my responsibility too, ya know. Even if I'm not your real father, you practically grew up with us. I realized that I haven't exactly been a father figure to you, but I hope that we could start from here."

I smiled. "I would like that."

"Make me proud, Bae."

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-Auditions-

I made my way through the back of the stage in the auditorium. You can do this, Youngbae. Do this for... Dara. I thought about her again. The reason why I ever got into music was because of her.

I was nervous. What if I'm not good enough?

"Butterflies in your stomach?" Someone asked tapping my shoulder, getting my attention.

I turned around. I'm guessing she was there to audition as well. 

I took a deep breath. 

"Uh. I guess. Haha. I've never performed in front of people before."

She holds out her hand. 

"I'm Chaerin, Lee Chaerin. I'm going to help you relieve yourself from your anxiety, okay?" She said in a cute way.

I smiled at her. I took her hand and shook it.

"I'm Youngbae, Dong Youngbae. Are you sure? I don't think my anxiety will go away, even if you try." I said.

"Believe me, I can help. Just listen to my instructions." 

I snickered.

"Alright."

"First of all, take a deep breath."

I did what she instructed.

"Now, show me what you've got."

I froze. I was hesitant.

"Youngbae, if you can't sing in front of me, how are you going to perform in front of the judges?"

Sigh. "I don't know if I can do this."

"Have you ever sang in front of anybody, besides yourself?" She asked.

"Neh, I have." I responded.

"Who?"

"To my best friend... My girlfriend."

"Aww! How sweet." Chaerin said. Then, she continued. "Why don't you just pretend you're singing to her? Maybe that will help."

She was right. Just thinking about her was enough to relieve me. I knew that I had to do this for her and for appa.

"So? You ready to show me your skills?" She said in a teasing way.

"I'm ready."

"Good." She replied while smiling. "What do you plan on singing?"

"Hmm. I was planning to sing one of my original songs."

"You write your own music?" She asked curiously.

"Yup."

"Wow. You're impressive, Bae." 

"Thanks."

"What's the title of your song?"

"Take it Slow." I said.

"Catchy title." She replied. "Let's hear it!"

Take it Slow

Whenever my hand touches you, I smile shyly
Tell me honestly that you want me, too
I've tried to control myself, but the more I look at you
I want to have you, I just want you to know

Oh, I sometimes dream about you
It's hard to control myself anymore
Baby, take it slow
No, we can take it slow
At the touch of my fingertips, you slowly close your eyes

Baby, let's take it slow
Baby, let's take it slow
This moment, I finally have you after dreaming so long
Baby, let's take it slow
Baby, ah
So that I can feel your every small breathe
Baby, ah
If we could stop time at this moment, you and me forever
Baby, let's take it slow

When your hand touches me, I imagine countless things
No matter how I try to think of other things
When I see you looking only at me
I'm left breathless for you to see

This is me, just come closer to me
I'll give you all that I have
Baby, take it slow
No, we can take it slow
You give a cry at my heated lips and moves

Baby, let's take it slow
Baby, let's take it slow
This moment, I finally have you after dreaming so long
Baby, let's take it slow
Baby, ah
So that I can feel your every small breathe
Baby, ah
If we could stop time at this moment, you and me forever
Baby, let's take it slow

A little deeper
Baby, up and down
Tonight, you and I...
We just bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce

If there's anything else you want
Let me know
Let this moment last like this forever

Baby let's take it slow (Baby, take it slow)
Baby let's take it slow
This moment, I finally have you after dreaming so long
Baby, let's take it slow
Baby, ah
So that when morning comes, we can fall asleep exhausted
Baby, ah
I want all of you
Baby, let's take it slow

Baby, take it slow
Baby, take it slow
Baby, let's take it slow

Lyrics from this website: http://www.lyricshall.com/lyrics/Tae+Yang/Take+It+Slow/

Hope you guys like my song selection! Kekeke ^^ As always, credits go to Taeyang and the website I got this from.

"... Umm, Bae..." She stared at me. I felt like she was going to say something really bad. 

"Was I that bad? I know I could do better, but i-it's ju-" She cuts me off before I could finish my sentence.

"Are you kidding? Youngbae, you... w-were amazing!" She exclaimed. She smiled very brightly. 

"Really?" I asked doubtfully.

"You have talent." She said putting her hand on my shoulder. "No doubt about it."

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