(I'll be changing POVs from this chapter onwards, ..I think. It makes it easier to write hehe !)

Training seems different after ___'s first meeting with Donghae. After the advice given from Donghae, ___ seemed to have been inspired and pushed even further to produce her best and dance to her maximum potential for every training session. Her instructor too felt that this was a totally different side to her and felt rather satisfied with her recent performance, though he had never told her about it. Not only in dancing, but ___'s singing has also showed improvements as she learnt to control her voice and challenged songs of higher difficulty. Every now and then, ___ would pass by Donghae in the office. Though they didn't stop to talk due to the fact that either one of them would be rushing to attend to something else, they often smiled and greeted each other.

Donghae's POV

It's been a while since ___ and my first meeting on New Year. I've wanted to drop by at the practice room sometimes but I was afraid other trainees would be suspecting something or the hyungs would tease me again like they always do. I don't know why, but I really wanted to experience her company again. Too bad I've been too busy recently having to appear on variety shows and rehearsing for the upcoming Super Show 3 starting in August. Eunhyuk and Shindong hyung has decided to direct the concert, and for the past week the members have started to learn new dances for the remixed songs, as well as work on their solo stages. Eunhyuk and I would be attempting to have a duet stage performing our newly composed song 'I wanna love you' but we haven't had any idea on how we could do it. He has been too busy and tired and he comes back to the dorm late 'cos of KTR and so we haven't really got a chance to talk about it yet. Manager hyung on the other hand is also helping us to think of ideas.

"Donghae ah !" Eunhyuk exclaimed as he came my bedroom, smiling his gummy smile. "Today I'm schedule-free ! We can talk about our solo stage before I go over to the Shindong hyung's !" 

"YA ! Don't have to talk so loudly, I'm not deaf !" Meh, he disturbed my train of thoughts. Ohwell.

The two of us sat down in my bedroom, talking and discussing on a performance that can relate to the lyrics of the song before we eventually came up with a feasible idea. 

"Okay then, I'll look for manager hyung to let him know about it. You go ahead to Shindong hyung's, I let you know about it later tonight or something." I told him as I started search for clothes to get dressed into and head for the office. I guess he'll probably choose someone from SNSD to feature in the song.

Upon reaching the building I looked for manager hyung to tell him about our idea and he approved of it. All we had to do was to look for someone who could star in the dance and have him settle a few back up dancers. He told me to head back to the dormitory while he discussed the matter with the other managers.

Your POV

I kind of missed Donghae, though I wasn't dating him or anything. Every morning I would wake up to see a picture of him in his shades in a tank o my phone and it'd serve as a major boost to my mood. I wonder how he was doing, he must be pretty busy. He always seemed to have his hair styled and his make up done when we bump into each other in the office where we'd just smile at each other and continue with our activities. I couldn't help but worry for him, whether he's sleeping or eating well. Regarding our encounter with him on New Year, I kept it to myself, afraid the other trainees would spread rumours around the office and eventually get him into trouble with Lee Soo Man. 

Ohwell, gotta get back to the dance studio, lesson is about to start.

"Good Afternoon everyone !" the instructor greeted us and so did we, as usual. But today he came with another man, who seemed to be a manager of I-don't-know-which-group's. "There is a need for back up dancers for an upcoming concert so today's lesson would be a kind of impromptu dance audition. But don't worry, I'll decided on what you guys would be dancing. Please start on your warm up !"

He then disappeared to a corner and continued to discuss certain matters with the manager oppa.

Hmm, concert ? What concert ? Okay nevermind, this is an opportunity to get on stage, like FINALLY, after 2 years !! Whichever group that is, I promise to be your eternal fan if I ever get pass this audition. 

Warm up was over quickly and together with the rest of the trainees, we stood in our usual positions and waited for the teacher's instructions. We did popping, hip hop, jazz, contemporary before we were given a break. Throughout our dance the manager was too, standing by the side observing us together with our instructor. I wiped my sweat and drank some water. This was so nerve wrecking but still, I was pretty satisfied with the performance I had put up. I did pretty well, I think. Lesson continued and time flew past quickly.

"Alright, we've selected a few of you. When your name is read, please step out to the front." The instructor said. He then proceeded to read out the names. 

My eyes focused on the result slip he was holding, as if I could see past it. I crossed my fingers, and even my toes and he continued reading the names. 

"Ga Eun" He read.

..T-..that's me right ? IT'S ME ! I quickly got up and stepped out to the front, trying my utmost best to contain all my excitement. 

He then ended the lesson after reading the names and we stayed back to hear what the instructor had to say. 

"Congratulations on your selection. I understand this will be the first chance you're given to go on stage so I do hope you make the most out of it and work hard for it !" He said before handing the rest over to the other man.

"I haven't formally introduced myself, but I'm Super Junior's manager."

S-SUPER JUNIOR ?! Super Junior = Donghae. RIGHT RIGHT ?

He continued, "Super Show 3 will be coming up soon in about 6-7 months and the members have started preparing for their solo stages. Thus I have selected some of you to be involved. i had initially wanted to call upon some of their fellow labelmates but they're busy and it would be inconvenient to tour along with us. So, does anyone have objections or would want to opt out of this ?" 

No one.

"Okay then. Practice starts tomorrow where you'll be briefed and assigned to the different performances. Please report to the dance studio by 3pm tomorrow. Your other teachers will be notified and the rest of your lessons will be cleared with effect from tomorrow. I'll see you then." He smiled. We thanked one another and he left.

By now, everyone was jumping in excitement, some even letting out tears of joy. I couldn't help but felt my eyes get teary. Sure, this wasn't gonna be your debut day but, THE STAGE. 2 years of practice has gotten me a step closer to my dream. 

------ The next day, -------

Donghae's POV

Suju members and I were at the dance studio now. We've been rehearsing since morning and so we were just taking a break. 

"I wonder if Manager hyung's got our dancers settled," Eunhyuk said.

"Yeah yeah you'll probably get Hyoyeon so don't worry," Kyuhyun smirked at his own remark.

"YAAAA !!" Eunhyuk shouted at his dongsaeng, smacking him on the head.

There was never one day of quietness with the members.

Bounce to you bounce to you nae gaseumeun neol
hyanghae jabhil sudo eobseul mankeum ddwigo itneungeol
Break it down to you down to you nae gaseumi neo
neol gatji mothandamyeon meomchul georanda

We were practicing our dance for Miinah for the third time now since it's been a while since promotions ended. We were all focused at our foot work, staring into the mirror observing ourselves when we saw the door open behind us from the mirror. Manager hyung stepped in with a group of girls who seemed to be trainees. Leeteuk that turned off the music and greeted the manager.

"Hey listen up. I've tried to discuss with SNSD's manager as well as f(x)'s but they are busy too and would not be able to tour with us for SS3 so I've decided to pick out several trainees. According to the requests you gave me, their number is sufficient although some of them would have to perform multiple times. They'll be practicing with you guys from today onwards so please give them a lot of guidance !" Manager hyung told us. 

Hmm..where's.._____.. I looked around and saw a small figure standing behind a trainee taller than her. She too was looking around, probably curious. She was so petite, aigoo neoumu kyeopta !

"____ !" I called for her. "Annyeong !" 

She smiled adorably, "Annyeonghasayo Donghae-sshi !" 

The members have me weird looks but I ignored them. Leeteuk then suggested we greeted them altogether. "1, 2, 3 Anneonghasayo, Super Junior imnida. URI NEN SUPER JUNI-OR !!" and the trainees clapped as usual. 

We then did some self introduction and got to know each other better. We sat in a circle and one by one they introduced themselves and showed off their skills. I got a iittle jealous when ____ sat at the opposite side of the circle next to Heechul. Mannn.

____ was the last one and soon it was her turn. I was anticipating this !

"Anneonghasayo, Ga Eun imnida." she smiled. 

"She's from overseas," Yesung laughed a little as he heard her accent. It made her blushed a bit. That was cute.

She then showed off some of her ballet. Despite her petite size, her body moved as graceful as a swan. It just made me like her more and more.

YOUR POV

After the introductions were done, the members shared their different concepts for their solo stages. "Alright then, let's start to get you guys sorted out and assigned !" Leeteuk said.

Can I pretty pretty pleaseeeeeeee get Donghae ?