Y/N POV
Walking to Pledis with hands full of bags with snacks is pretty tiring. Hoshi had sent me a long list of what members wanted and let me tell you, some of them ain't cheap.
"I am here with snacks!" I yelled out as I entered their practice room. Everyone turned over and was walking towards me slowly while Seungkwan started screaming.
"Oh my god Y/N!~" He ran towards me to grab all of the bags in my hands and look through them for his snacks.
"Did you guys not eat yet or something?" I wondered as I look at some of the members crowding near the bags.
"We did, we just get snacky when we are practicing," Joshua explained.
"Ahhhh, I see."
"Y/N, I got to tell you something," Joshua started. I looked up at him signaling him to continue. "I told the members about what you told me. They had asked me why I went to your place and what we talked about. They also were curious about everything. I told them not to see you any different though because I know how you don't like that. I hope you don't mind."
I looked at him and smiled, "I don't mind Joshie. I should thank you instead. This is just helping me open up more if anything. I wouldn't want to keep repeating the sad memory over again. So thank you."
Relief, Joshua patted my back in comfort and whispered a small thanks for not being mad.
"Y/N! Watch us dance yeah?" Hoshi begged with puppy eyes.
"That's what I'm here for." I chuckled at his childishness.
They said it was a new song that they were working on.
"It's called 'Left & Right'." Woozi proclaimed happily.
They all got into position and waited for the music to give them a cue to start. When the music started, they started dancing and singing a little here and there. They were amazing. Everything seems perfect. Everyone is so synchronized like they had practiced this for years and became muscle memory. The lyrics as well was so meaningful and refreshing. The music came to an end and they all looked at me, panting, waiting for my feedback.
"Uhhh, Y/N?" My mind snapped back to reality.
"Uh?"
"Well, what do you think?" Jun asked with hope in his eyes.
"Honestly," I spoke, "It's so good that it made me speechless. The dance move to the lyrics, everything is perfect to me."
"WOW! We did that good?" Mingyu laughed.
Members were jumping up and down like little kids, excited to show their fans what they have created.
"Y/N, we got you and your team tickets for our upcoming concert. Can you come?" Seungcheol offered as he held out the tickets for me.
"Of course! It still leaves me a good amount of time to practice for the championship too. I can't wait!" I stated as I grabbed the tickets.
"Because you are going to watch us, we will watch your competition too! Through the TV of course." DK promised.
"Hey, when you are on camera can you give us a little sign?" Joshua requested.
"Sure, what should I do?"
They started throwing out many ideas.
"Finger hearts!"
"The Woah!"
Until Minghao mentions a great idea, "How about part of the Left & Right choreo? The part where we do the thing with our arms."
"OOOO, nice idea. The music video and the concert is before then too so it wouldn't spoil anything." Hoshi assured.
"Okay. We would have to teach Y/N that part of the choreo then." Seungcheol smiles.
They lied. They didn't just teach me that one part of the choreo. They ended up teaching me the whole dance. I was dripping in sweat towards the end. Help meeee.
Time passed and many skating practices later, it was the day of Seventeen's concert. The team agreed to join me and was excited because they love Seventeen. After practice, we all went our separate ways to go home and get ready before we meet up at the train station. I decided to wear a f/c skirt and a white top. I put on light makeup and gathered everything into a small shoulder bag.
"Right here Y/N!" Jun-Hwan called out to me.
I ran up to them and we all entered the station. When we arrived at the venue, there was a long line to get in.
"We don't have to wait right? The ticket looks different from everyone else's. Maybe it's like a VIP kinda thing." Eun-Soo speculated.
"Doesn't hurt to try," I replied. We walked up to security to ask them and turns out, Eun-Soo was right. Not only that, we were near the stage too.
The venue started to get full and Seventeen's songs were playing while we wait for them to come out. Eun-Soo, You Young, and I were singing along with the fans when the song suddenly stops. Fans started screaming as Seventeen steps out onto the stage. They look fantastic, so much confidence and charisma filled the stage. The team was jumping up and down from excitement while Ye-Lim was hiding her excitement. I have always watched my brother through a TV screen, but seeing him on stage in person makes it so much better. He makes me so proud of him. I'm proud of all of them.
Seungcheol POV
After a few songs, it was time to perform 'Left & Right'. The song started and everyone was doing their part. While dancing, I was searching the crowd for Y/N. Did she not come? I can't find her. Before my rap started, I almost gave up on finding her until I saw a girl doing our choreo in the crowd. It was Y/N! She was dancing along and chanting with the fans. Y/N and her team were smiling while singing along and screaming as well. She looks so beautiful. At that moment, I wanted to do well because she is watching but I was also nervous that I may mess up. While I was rapping, Y/N looked over to me and we made eye contact. When I finished rapping, Y/N was silently clapping and gave me a little wave. I smiled at her and waved back. Fans around her startled her when they started screaming, thinking I waved at them. Y/N just laughed at the situation and continue to chant along with them again. My heart was beating fast. My heart would feel like this when I am on stage because of excitement and nervousness, but this is on a whole other level. And I think Y/N is the cause of it.
"Thank you all for supporting us and coming out to listen to us. We really appreciate you all. We love you Carats!" Seungkwan sniffled as he talks with so much emotion.
"Please get back home safely!" Wonwoo added.
Y/N POV
Fans were slowly leaving the venue and we were about to leave as well when a security and staff member stopped us.
"A-are we in trouble?" Eun-Soo stammered.
"Not at all, Seventeen told us to come and get you guys. Please follow me." The staff motioned us to follow.
We followed by her silently and Eun-Soo started talking about how this is like in the movies, how they will end up tricking us, and that we would be dead.
"Why us? You know what I mean?"
"We are here." The staff stated as she knocked on the door and opened it.
"Y/N!" Dino yelled out.
"HUH? They know you?" My team asked in unison. We all walked in and my team looked at me for an explanation.
"She's my sister," Joshua answered.
"What!? Why didn't you tell us?" Eun-Soo pouted.
"I-" I hesitated and Joshua came to my rescue, "She wanted to be known for her own skills in figure skating. She didn't want other people to know her as Joshua's younger sister. So please, don't be mad at her." Joshua requested.
"Of course we aren't mad at her. We were just surprised." You Young chuckled.
Everyone was talking and getting along well. Ye-Lim can also be seen laughing and having a great time. It was getting late so Seventeen dropped us all off and went back to their dorm.
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World Championships is coming up in a week which is kinda exciting and nerve-wreaking. It's been a while since I competed so it would be lucky if I can even make the top 3 and get a medal. I practice every day and whenever I am free and have nothing to do, I go back to the rink to practice more. I want to be prepared and execute every move with confidence and no hesitation.
"Y/N, you have been practice for a really long time now. You should take a break and go home too." You Young spoke.
"Yeah, you were here 2 hours before us. You would stay for another hour or so after us too! You might end up passing out from exhaustion." Jun-Hwan nagged.
"Okay mom and dad, I will go home and rest." I laughed as I saw their blushing faces.
We all went home after You Young locked up the rink. On my way home, I decided to buy some snacks and a smoothie so I can watch movies while I consume them.
Once I reached home it was only 4 pm. I showered off and changed into comfortable clothing. I set everything up on the table in front of the TV and sat down happily as I surf the channel. I stumbled upon a mystery and comedy show called 'Busted'. Kwang Soo is hilarious, he is always getting the short end of the stick on the show. Midway through my laughing fit, there was a knock on the door.
"Seungcheol? What are you doing here?" I stared at him while I stand there shocked. I quickly came to and let him in the house.
"The other members are filming a show right now. I couldn't join them because I got sick. Joshua told me to come here just in case anything happens, like if I get worse."
"Ahh, I see. You should rest then. My room is down that way. Take a nap and I'll make you something to eat." I said to him as I pointed towards my room.
"Are you sure? I don't want to burden you."
"You're not a burden at all! It will be fine."
Seungcheol hesitated for a bit before finally heading towards my room to take a nap. I should go out to get him some cold medicine. I ran to the store to get some medicine and got a digital thermometer too. I then ran back home to start cooking. I decided to make some porridge so it will be easier to eat. After about an hour, I finished cooking and went to go wake up Seungcheol.
"Seungcheol, wake up. The food is ready."
"Mhmm," he whined.
"I know you're tired but you need to eat so you can take your medicine."
He finally got up and had a messy bed head. Aww how cute.
"Put this in your mouth and come out." I handed him the digital thermometer.
I walked out of the room with him in tow. He sat down at the dining table as I scoop some porridge into a bowl for him and I. The thermometer beeped so he pulled it out of his mouth and handed it back to me.
"SEUNGCHEOL! YOU'RE FEVER IS 104F!" I gasped.
"It's okay. I will be okay."
"I know but still, 104F fever is high. Eat up and take your medicine." I mumbled worriedly.
I put down the thermometer and join him at the dining table. While we were eating, he had porridge suck on the side of his mouth. I grabbed a napkin and went to wipe it. Seungcheol looked up at me with a surprised look.
"Repayment from last time." I laughed at his reaction. How cute, he's blushing now.
It was around 7 pm when we finished eating. "Hey, the sky is getting dark. Ooo I love stargazing! Would you like to join me?" I asked. When he nodded, I instantly ran into my room to grab two blankets to keep us warm and ran back out.
"Here, to keep you warm. Bring mine out to the balcony too. I will join you outside after I make us some hot chocolate." I yelled as I ran to the kitchen. Once the hot chocolate was finished, I carefully carried it out to the balcony and handed one of the mugs over to Seungcheol. He set down his mug and handed me my blanket.
"Let's talk about something!" I shouted and clapped my hands together.
"Umm, what should we talk about?"
"I'm not sure? Life?"
"Okay, I will ask you first. Ummm, how are you feeling in general? Are you content with where you are at in life right now?" He questioned.
"I am feeling fine actually. I mean it is hard moving on but I am getting there you know? I am also looking forward to the World Championships now. I feel less and less nervous about it. And I guess I would say that I am mostly content with everything. I am happy to be on such a great team, to meet Seventeen and be able to hang with them, be near my brother, and being able to finally open up. But I would like to make it to the top in the figure skating world. It would make me a bit more content than I am now hahaha." I responded.
"You will get there someday, Y/N. It may not be soon, but you will get there. You just got to take it one day at a time. Or in your case, one competition at a time." He encouraged.
"Thank you. How about you?"
"I am okay. I just feel stressed with work. I am doing the best I can but I feel like I am not a good leader for Seventeen. I feel like I am letting everyone down. But, I am content because I am with Seventeen and even though some days can be stressful, some moments make everything worth it." Seungcheol confided.
"Seungcheol, I really believe that you are a great leader. My brother always talked to me about you and he would mention only great things about you. Also, you aren't alone in all this. Your members are there for you too. Just like how they depend on you and can lean on you, you should be able to feel the same way towards them. You are not letting anyone down either. They all look up to you. But I am glad that you can still see the happiness in the bad." I comforted.
He smiled at me and whispered a little thank you. There was a comfortable silence between us as we looked up at the stars and sip our hot chocolate.
"Oh, I almost forgot," Seungcheol spoke up as he pulls something out, "this is for you."
It was a bear with a little red hoodie. I grabbed it from him as he continued to speak, "It was from the time I won the basketball game from the fair. I also named him Bingsu hahaha. I wanted to give it to you last time but didn't have the chance to."
"Aww thank you. He's so cute! But, why Bingsu?"
"Ummm, I will tell you if you make it top 3 at the Olympics."
"Fineeee." I pouted for not getting the answer right away.
"Bingsu kinda look like Winnie the Pooh." I continued.
"Hahaha, I also thought the same when I brought him home. I watched Winnie the Pooh a lot when I was younger."
"No way, me too! Winnie the Pooh always has great meaning and quotes." I marveled and Seungcheol hummed in agreement.
"You want to know what my favorite quote from Winnie the Pooh is?" He started. I looked up at him and nodded my head, telling him to tell me.
" 'Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day'."