It used to be fun finishing a performance for Seulgi. The crowd was screaming their names and singing their songs. It felt good to actually be known. The hours in practice they have done over the years were finally paying off. Usually, Seulgi would feel refreshed too. But today of all days, she felt heavy hearted. She chalked it up to not having her girlfriend around her because of her MC-ing activities. Seulgi will be strong though. Even if they were not together, both of them had a dream. And right now, they were living their dream. No time would be wasted.

The concert has ended and the four Red Velvet members had just got off the stage. Seulgi took a look at time. Irene would be doing her cuts by now. Seulgi hoped and prayed everything would go with her too.

Upon reaching the waiting room, Seulgi wiped the sweat on her neck then settled on the sofa. Yeri who came in after her sat beside her. The maknae leaned her head on the bear’s shoulders with arms wrapped around Seulgi’s waist.

“Unnie, I miss Irene-Unnie.”

“We’ll see her in a few. Don’t you worry little squirtle.”

Seulgi ran her hands on Yeri’s hair then gave the little kid a kiss on the forehead.

Wendy arrived with Joy with water in their hands.

Just then her phone rang.

Seeing the caller, Seulgi immediately stood up and walked towards the corner of the room then answered.

“Hello Oppa, is there something wrong with Hyunnie?”

It was a known fact. Park Bogum would not dare call Kang Seulgi unless it meant something about Bae Joohyun. If he so much called Seulgi just to say hi. Heaven save him for Hell-Bae’s wrath.

“She’s with your manager now. We tried to calm her down but she’s pretty upset. I called you up to let you know. I don’t think she might want to tell you if you’re a little tired over there.”

“Did something happen?” Seulgi asked worriedly.

She motioned Wendy to turn on the television to see if there was anything on the news regarding Irene. But since the show had just ended, it might take a while before anything could be reported.

“She forgot her lines, maybe due to pressure. But it wasn’t really a big deal…”

“Knowing Hyunnie…”

Yes. Knowing Bae Joohyun, she would have kicked herself because of one mistake. The oldest of the Red Velvet members tried hard to overcome her shyness. There have been bumps here and there. But not this much that it could alarm the staff.

Seulgi, in all honesty, was getting worried as well.

“Yes… I just had to let you know. She was really upset Seulgi. We did what we could. But I think she really needs you.”

“Thank you so much, Oppa. I’ll take care of it. I’ll call you when I have calmed her down.”

“No problem. You girls take care. I don’t want Irene to get upset any further.”

“Ne Oppa. Ne…” Seulgi had to smile at the last bit.

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Seulgi entered the pitched black room her girlfriend shared with Yeri. Normally, the bedside lamp would still be . Irene hated the darkness.

She must be really upset if she didn’t even remember to leave any light on.

Carefully, Seulgi trekked towards where her girlfriend laid. When she reached the double decked bed, she sat by the foot feeling Irene’s cold feet.

Seulgi sighed then reached for the lamp and turned it on.

She found Irene, sleeping with tear stains on her cheek. Laying in a fetal position, the older girl didn’t even bother to cover herself with a blanket.

“Is Irene-Unnie okay?” Yeri asked worriedly.

They already watched replays online and were all worried about the leader. Of course, Seulgi was the representative at this point, being Ire