Wow, debut was just a matter of days away. Time whirled by, never once slowing down its pace while you worked hard with the boys on their showcase. Rehearsals were going relatively smoothly, paperwork was being done on time for once by you, and all seemed to be going well regardless of how intense everything was becoming.

This was why you all decided to do something together on your last free day before debuting.

‘Aish we’re gunna be late for the game!’ You hurried down the corridor of SM headquarters trying to find Luhan and Baekhyun, you only had half an hour to get to the field where the rest of the boys were to begin the match.

You turned around another corner briskly, but in your haste you bumped into someone:

‘Ah!’ You couldn’t help but gasp at the same time the figure in front of you did.

‘Oh my, I’m sorry excus-‘

You froze.

Oh my good sweet Lord I must be dreaming.

Your eyes widened and your heart raced in your chest, banging against your rib cage painfully hard. You couldn’t close your gaping mouth, lost for words.

‘Ah it’s ok, sorry excuse me.’ The very familiar stranger said, his mind somewhere else while he lifted his mobile to his ear and continued to mutter quietly, looking as if he had just stepped out of a music video.

And that was it.

He continued to walk off, without giving you a second glance or thought.

But hell, one glance was enough to make any girl melt.

You couldn’t close your mouth or lower your widened eyes. You stood for a few seconds absolutely star struck.

Lee Taemin

That was definitely Taemin

From Shinee.

He bumped into

You.

Why on this day? Why when I look gross and unprepared and I’m wearing jogging pants for goodness sake. 

You couldn’t help but ruffle your hair in annoyance and stamp your foot; however it finally sunk in after a few seconds that you’d just witnessed your first real kpop idol experience out of the public eye – it was amazing!

HOLY CRAP IM GUNNA TEXT INDIA RIGHT NOW BECAUSE THIS IS TOO AMAZING!!!  Your head felt like it would burst from all the buzz you were feeling at that moment, whipping your phone out and moving your fingers as fast as they could.

 ‘WHAT AN AMAZING DAY!!!’ You hissed excitedly, giggling like the excited fangirl you really were.

 ‘Ah _____-ah you’re here.’

‘What – oh Luhan.’ You said trying not to let Luhan’s appearance distract you from sending India her much needed text.

‘Why are you so happy, is it because I’m here?’ He muttered trying to be suave, however his cute smile gave him away.

You looked at him confused.

‘I’m joking, joking.’ Luhan added trying to sound funny while he patted your arm.

‘Ok you’re here, where’s Baekhyun?’ You asked looking over Luhan’s shoulder and looking around.

‘Yeah Baekhyun’s somewhere upstairs, I have to go ahead though because I forgot my football boots back at the dorm, I’ll cycle to the pitch.’ Luhan replied taking a few steps past you.

‘Ok sure, I’ll bring the water for everyone.’ You nodded seriously.

‘Of course you will.’ Luhan chuckled winking at you.

‘Hey what’s that supposed to mean?’ You asked trying to understand what he meant.

‘Nothing, see you at the pitch~’ Luhan jogged down the corridor chuckling.  

You clicked your tongue before rolling your eyes and remembering what you had to do.

‘Baekhyun where are you.’ You murmured rushing to the stairs and reaching the practice rooms. You peered in room by room until almost walking past the one Baekhyun was in. It was relatively small, there was nothing more than a piano and a mirrored wall.

You walked in hurriedly, the lights were off which confused you, why would Baekhyun want to practice in the dark? But your mind was too preoccupied for that, you knew you were running late.

‘Ah phew Baekhyun-ah there you are, we have to-‘ You stopped mid-sentence. He tried to hide it, but Baekhyun had obviously been crying, wiping the tears from his eyes with the back of his hoodie sleeve before turning to face you, smiling brightly.

‘Ah _____-ah, yeah football let’s go.’ He offered walking towards you.

‘What’s wrong.’ You stated rather than asked, you could tell how serious you looked because Baekhyun gulped.

‘Ah it’s nothing.’ He began to form his rectangular smile you loved so much, but this time it was different, the expression in his eyes didn’t match it.

You refused to blink, staring Baekhyun down hard.

He gulped again nervously, waving his hands at you.

‘It’s fine ______-ah, seriously let’s go-‘

You didn’t let him finish his sentence, you walked up to Baekhyun sternly, cupping his face in your hands before speaking slowly, heart pounding out of fear over what happened to get him into this state;

 ‘Baekhyun, what is it.’ You said clearly and slowly. He looked around nervously, not wanting to make eye contact; seeing him up close you could tell he had been crying for a while, his nose was slightly pink.

‘Baekhyun, if someone has said something horrible or done something horrible you have to let me know-‘

‘No, no it’s nothing like that.’ Baekhyun responded astounded by your words. He stood still, shocked by your sudden change in personality – all because you thought someone had hurt him.

‘Oh, I see, few~’ You closed your eyes and relaxed your shoulders, letting out a sigh. Your fingers slid down Baekhyun’s cheeks before dropping your hands to your sides, however just like when he was sick, Baekhyun couldn’t help but absentmindedly miss the feel of your fingertips.

‘You still have to tell me though.’ You ordered resting a hand on your hip. Baekhyun felt nervous again, you could tell by the way he gulped once more.

‘I’ts nothing honestly its-‘

‘Baekhyun-ah, don’t you remember what I told you when you were sick? Your mum isn’t here – so it’s my job to take care of you.’ You reiterated raising an eyebrow, trying to lighten the mood, but Baekhyun’s smile slid down.

‘Baekhyun – what’s wrong?’ You asked becoming slightly panicked once more, you gripped onto his shoulders, trying to meet his averted gaze.

‘I’m just.’ Baekhyun looked up, you could see the tears sparkling in his eyes.

 ‘I’m so, so nervous. I’m terrified.’ He whispered pursing his lips together and staring at the ceiling.

‘Why Baekhyun-ah?’ You asked absolutely astounded how someone as talented as Baekhyun could ever be scared.

‘This song…I’m singing it for the showcase.’ Baekhyun looked down at the music sheets on the table.

‘What song were you singing?’ You asked looking over at the sheets.

‘It’s on our album, I sing it with Kyungsoo but…but I can’t get this one note and it’s throwing me off key and…my voice is all I’ve got and if that fails me , I don’t know what-‘

You pressed a finger to his lips, silencing him. You hated seeing Baekhyun upset since he rarely ever was.

You couldn’t believe the words that had left his mouth.

‘Byun Baekhyun, you do not have to worry one little bit.’ Your voice echoed throughout the empty room.

‘Believe me, believe me, when I say, you have one of the best voices in Kpop hands down!’ You exclaimed wholeheartedly. Baekhyun’s eyes widened at your compliment.

‘Don’t think I’m making this up, even if I hated you I would tell you the exact same thing because it’s the truth.’ Baekhyun couldn’t help but let out a little smile; it encouraged you to go on further.

‘And besides, you have so much more to offer than that. Baekhyun you are sweet, hilarious, kind, outgoing, bubbly; you’re the life and soul of the party, you know that.’ You smiled encouragingly watching Baekhyun mop up his tears once more.

‘You are chatty yet sensitive, and you notice the littlest things….things the others don’t see – that’s what makes you so special Baekhyun-ah.’ You whispered so only he could hear in that dark practice room. Your grip tightened on his shoulders while you spoke, but it made Baekhyun listen to you more intently.

‘Not to mention you are very cute and very good looking.’ You added poking his shoulder. Baekhyun’s wonderful rectangular smile emerged, as if to sa