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My eyes cracked open, realizing that I left the lights open as I slept. And then it came back to me, Boo was here last night. We're back to friends now! I was too lit up bt the thought of being friends with Seungkwan again when I snapped back to reality to come back to my senses.

"Hell no," I grouched once I looked at the calendar, noticing that TODAY. IS. WEDNESDAY.

Today's the competition and I haven't charged my camera yet! I fell off my bed and hit my head hard on the ground. Without wasting any time, I hastened to my drawer to get my videocam and charger.

"Damn it!" I groaned, "I only have an hour to prepare!" I said, rushing to the bathroom to take a shower.

I turned the shower on and felt the warm drips of water on my skin. My mind is panicking, and I don't even know why.

I'm worrying about soonyo-

"Hell no!" I hit my head. I can't think about Soonyoung now!! I need something else to keep my mind occupied, I thought to myself.

almost half an hour passed and I stepped out the shower to dress up in my school uniform. I dried my hair in a hurry while eating cereals.

In a flash, I left my house.

"Geez! I forgot the camera!" I hissed and ran back to open the door. School starts in 20 minutes and i'm like 100000000000 miles away from school. Running swiftly, I almost fell down the stairs.

I rushed put the house again, with the camera, this time.

After 15 minutes or more, I found myself walking my way to the school auditorium, where the competition will take place. There were lots of students roaming around the lobby, and I hear a lot of gossiping

"I hope Up10tion will win this time, i'm really going to vote for them!"

"Yes! They're the best, and they really do deserve to win this time!"

"I actually heard something about their rivals,"

"What's that?"

"Ever since Up10tion started to gain recognition, Kwon Hoshi and his lame ass group became underdogs!"

"Really? That is so pitiful,"

The group of lame ass girls started giggling like there's no tomorrow and I actually wanted to shove woozi's CDs down their throats.

I proceeded to the venue and ran to the first row, pushing other students away. When I reached the right seat I wanted, I saw a laminated paper on the seat.

HELL YES IT WAS RESERVED FOR ME

but who did this?

My phone started vibrating, making me fish it out my pocket, seeing a text from Wei

From: /insert random number here like uh...6666666/
Come to the backstage! :D

Seeing the text made a smile appear on my face. I ran to the backstage, seeing lots of performers. And everyone looked really good! They have their own group uniforms and they surely match each other.

One boy caught my attention.

"Minseul!"

I turned my head to where the sound came from and I immediately caught sight of Sunyoul. Their suits look formal but awesome! Every single one of them looked good.

I couldn't help but turn around to look for the other boys

"Good luck!" I excitedly told Sunyoul. His mood brightened as he smiled back at me, showing his lovely bunny teeth, "Thank you, please cheer for us!"

"Oh don't worry, because I surely will!"

Where the hell are those boys at? I kept asking myself. I excused myself for a bit just so I could roam around and look for those idiots.

I reached almost every corner of the whole backstage and I found nothing!

Damn it! Are they going to show up or what? It keeps me worried!

If they show up late they'll definitely be disqualified and SJHVWRIUVILWBIWGECLKRXXQVQUIDT I don't want that to happen because i'm 100% sure that "someone" will cry

The host came along with a teacher and everyone was told to get ready and line up. That means I have to go now. Before I did, I caught Wooshin's attention

"Fighting!" I cheered. The boy just winked and showed me a thumbs up. After that, I hastened to my seat and made sure that the camera is ready enough to film the whole thing.

I'm still worrying about the boys. Ugh man why?

I texted Soonyoung 1647232364264146934 times already and he's not even replying! I texted Joshua the same stuffs and I didn't receive one reply.

The program isn't starting yet but i'm already sweating bullets, which is obviously, not a good thing.

I swear to josh, if they fail to perform, i'm going to cry blood.

The whole auditorium dimmed and everyone started clapping, making me nervous asf! The host stood on stage

"Good Morning, fellow students!" he greeted. The audience cheered so loud that I almost lost my eardrums.

"This event is very important for all of us, i'm pretty sure about that!" he started, "In this monthly school event, we will be able to see various performances of the talented students in this school!"

"Each group will be scored on how well they perform. It has to have the perfect mixture of talent, confidence and audience impact!"

blah blah blah, keep talking. My eyes were focused on my phone's screen, still waiting for a reply.

WHERE.IN.THE.WORLD.ARE.THEY.

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[Soonyoung]

"ONE MORE PRACTICE, EVERYONE!" I clapped my hands. The boys went to their respective positions and I started to play the music. We've been staying inside the gymnasium since 4am and istg we're all so tired now.

We had lots of pointless arguments yesterday and it really stressed me out. Until now,then the whole choreography is messed up.

And to be honest, it doesn't look good at all. The positions are still confusing, the timing isn't on point and....EVERYTHING IS JUST COMPLETELY DAMNED.

I sat down, watching the boys dance. I saw one mistake from Seungkwan, making me stop the music

"Again! From the start!"

I heard some of the boys whine. They all started dancing around again. I caught another freaking damn mistake from Jisoo, making me snap at him

"CAN'T YOU FREAKING DANCE LIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMER!?" I shouted. I came back to my senses and shook my head, lowering it in embarrassment, "I'm sorry, back to start again. Please guys, cooperate," I played the music again, observing and checking every move they make.

"HANSOL, YOU GOT IT WRONG. FROM THE START!"

"But hyung, won't we get disqualified if we get there late-"

"SHUT UP!" I shouted at the maknae, "I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to shout, I just feel really pressured right now,"

"But we have to rest, even just for a bit,even just for a minute," he whined, making me feel like i'm a horrible person

I checked my phone, seeing tons of texts from Minseul. She was already worrying about us. Plus, the event is starting. We have to get there. 30 minutes in, and if we don't show up, we will be dead.

eh, it's not like we will win against Up10tion anyway so....what ever

"Last practice guys," I sighed, "Please do it well this time. Don't think as if you're forced to dance this way. You have to own the stage and express your emotions through moving,"

I played the music one last time and watched them. Of course, they improved a lot, but i'm still not satisfied of the whole performance itself. Plus, our clothes are not as special as the others.

These are just our ordinary clothes, since we didn't have time to choose a unique design that would make us stand out as a group.

We're actually failing, I can't freaking believe it.

As their choreographer, it's my duty to keep the moves sharp, but clean, as much as possible. The lyrics don't even match the dance steps I created but it really looked fun to watch. I sure hope the audience will like it.

I hope Minseul will love it.

She's still clueless about this whole SEVENTEEN thing, but I sure hope we won't fail to impress her.

Especially with that Up10tion group around. Damn it, I hate those guys to death.

The performance ended and no one made a single mistake, except for the part wherein Dino alsmost fell from the couch. But i'm sure that won't happen later on.

"Nice job. Thanks, guys," I bowed at them

"Don't bow at us like that, hyung!" Dino cheered and did a brofist with me. Everyone was tired, and we still have to carry the sofa to the backstage.

"Are you guys all ready! Let's have one last talk before this," our leader announced. We formed a huge circle, all thirteen of us.

"I want you to stop being nervous, okay?" he assured. The rest of the boys, including me, nodded as a reply

"This is our very first performace as SEVENTEEN and we have to make the best of it happen. Make sure every second on stage counts,"

I was actually shaking while he was saying all of that. I'm scared.

"SAY THE NAME!"

"SEVENTEEN!" We cheered in chorus and started to get ready to leave the gym, which served as our practice room for like, two days?

unlike Up10tion, who has their own practice room in the school. It used to be mine, actually.

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[Minseul]

Several groups have performed already, but not Up10tion yet.

And so far, I find everything boring. Joking aside, nothing really looked impressive. I'M NOT BEING BIASED, TO BE HONEST.

My eyes were almost closing, like damn! Why haven't I got a single reply yet?

I looked at the souvenir program, seeing Up10tion's performance as the last one before the program ends.

I couldn't find the three units' names everywhere on the paper! All the names i'm seeing aren't familiar to me. I kept the material and let out a sigh.

Groups kept coming and coming, giving all of their best in both dancing and singing, or even rapping. It's all nothing new to me. They're all the same damn thing!

I was about to doze off when the crowd cheered loudly for the next group. whoops

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"KOGYEOL OPPA SARANGHAE SARANGHAE SARANGHAE KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAH~" The girl next to me screamed hysterically.

You know the annoying anime fangirl voice? that sounds like her

"KOGYEOL OPPA MARRY ME AFTHTJJTCTR5EATUD"

ISTG I'M GONNA CUT THIS GIRL'S GUTS.

but heh, she's a fangirl. and I clearly know that it's hard to keep your mouth shut if your bias is in front of you.

I clapped and kept cheering for the boys. they look so good omfg I couldn't help but scream too, but not like the gal next to me

I cheered for every member's part, especially Sunyoul's! his notes are so cool and plus, singing while dancing is actually difficult. I would die, because I don't even train a lot hohoho....shi

the last part, which is Kuhn's, is my favorite. I get hyped at that SAY AYOOO part. but really though....it didn't get me excited because I've seen their performance already, like, two times. it's no surprise.

I suddenly received a text from hoshi. making me turn my phone off as soon as I read it

from: sushiiii hoshiiiii
we're not going to make it today, i'm sorry.

Halfway through the performance and that's when it hit me. I remember the souvenir program saying that Up10tion is the last to perform.

buckets of tears started to fill my eyes.

It felt like i lost tons of energy with just one sigh. I sat back, ready cry all my tears out.

The crowd was still shouting Up10tion, giving the group all the love and support they "deserve"

and I actually think....that they're overrated. don't get me wrong, I know they're talented and synchronized even with those tiring footworks, but...come on! be realistic!!?! I'm not being biased here.

I know i'm salty because the boys won't be able to perform. but THOSE BOYS NEED LOVE TOO!?!? LIKE WHAT THE FUNK!?!?

I sat there, staring blankly at the empty space, like a lurker. A depressed one. The host shouted, making the crowd go crazy once again

"THAT WAS GOOD, WASN'T IT!?!?"

Everyone shouted back with a yes, except for me. Call me a killjoy but I swear to josh I AM NOT OKAY.

not. freaking. okay.

okay?

okay.

I felt like dying.

"Oops! looks like there's another groud to perform!"

the crowd was intrigued, yet they kept cheering for Up10tion.

I wasn't paying attention as the host blabbed about that group named seventeen. who cares about seventeen?

they'll probably be just like those boring ass groups that performed today.

hey, i'm being realistic here. maybe 1% salty but I'M JUST BEING STRAIGHTFORWARD

I wiped my tears using my sleeves.

"JUNHUI OPPA XHSMJSKSLSL" the gal beside me started to become hysterical again

dude, is she having a seizure or what?

but she shouted Jun's name. JUNHUI.

my ears perked up when I heard a short harmonization of the word "seventeen" and it sounded cool

I looked up, bright lights covered the stage, and that's when I actually started bawling my eyes out.

IT'S THEM. FREAKING THIRTEEN OF THEM!

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Wonwoo started the performance and I was already crying a pool of tears. I couldn't explain what I feel. I feel so happy! I FREAKING FEEL HAPPY.

Joshua started singing and DAMN IT. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LIVE ANYMORE!?!? EVERYTHING IS SO CUTE!

THEY'RE THE ONLY ONES WHO USED CASUAL CLOTHES.

BUT THEY'RE FREAKING OWNING THE STAGE.

SHT, SEVENTEEN, WTF IS THIS SORCERY!?!?!

when Hoshi appeared from behind the sofa I think I squealed a little too loud that I had to cover my mouth.

SEOKMIN IS SO GOOD. BOI WYD.

I'm so proud of my sofa wtf wtf wtf. Hansol's rap part came and I started crying more. IT'S ENGRISH. I CAN'T EVEN. He's so beautiful!?!? How!?!?! HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE.

When Seungkwan started singing, I screamed so freaking loud

"SEUNGKWAN! KILL IT! KILL IIIIIIT!" I shouted, "THAT'S MY BEST FRIEND RIGHT THERE! SEUNGKWAN! WOOOOOH!"

it didn't matter to me if I was screaming so loud.

at least it didn't look like I was having a seizure haha k.

"MINGYU!" I squealed when he stood on the sofa. Chorus came and DVAMJSMSISNAB HOSHI WAS STARING AT ME GOOD HEAVENS WHY

IT'S SO CUTE, THE STEPS ARE SO CUTE!?!? HOW!?!? HOW!?!?! MINGHOW!?!? k.

"HOSHI YAAAAA!!!!!!" I screamed so hard. I was literally crying while watching them. I feel like a proud mother or smth but OMFG IT'S "SEVENTEEN" IDFK WHERE THEY GOT THAT NAME FROM BUT GEEZ. IT'S SO FREAKING PERFECT!

"HOSHI YAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!" I realized I was screaming so hard that I had to cover my mouth again.

"SEOKMIN! JIHOOOOON!" I bawled my eyes out. WHY ARE THE DANCE STEPS SO COOL!? Jishoon looks so damn cute qhat even!?

Am I still alive huh? HUH!?

AND I FREAKING SAW THE YEPPEUDA THING THAT HOSHI'S BEEN DOING. IT LOOKS SWEET TBH. USING KOREAN SIGN LANGUAGE, HELL YES IT'S CUTE.

"CHEONSA OPPA!" I yelled. For the second verse, DAMN IT WAS SEUNGCHEOL, MINGYU AND HOSHI ON ONE FREAKING DAMN COUCH.

#HEAVEN #HOWTOBEACOUCH

Minghao suddenly appeared from behind the sofa, WHY DOES HE LOOK SO CUTE!? SO CUTE! Dino appeared too, and walked cutely, dropping the book, making Hoshi catch it.

WHY TF IS EVERYTHING SO CUTE

Second chorus and Joshua was in front

"JISOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" I actually felt like I'm being so loud right now but wHO CARES!?

"HELL YES WOOZI. YOU LOOK TALL BOY!" I yelled when Jihoon stood on the couch.

and then the freaking "I can't take it no more" part, IT DESCRIBES ME FEELS. FREAKING HELL. JUN LOOKS SO FINE

JUNHUI WHY? WHY!?!?! YA CAN'T TAKE IT NO MORE? I CAN'T EITHER!

DINO LOOKS LIKE A CUTE LOST BOY SAKAKHAHSVANAJABJA MINGHAO THO

MINGHAO THOOOOO DAMN BOY SLAY!

and aha! the solo part, dk x seungkwan

AWW DAMN BRO SEUNGKWAN'S NOTES MADE MY TEARS TURN TO A WATERFALL. I FEEL SO FREAKING PROUD, YA GET ME!?

they started doing the "does she love me" thingy and iSTG WHAT'S WITH THE HIP THRUSTS HUH?

YA KILLIN ME HUH?

R.I.P. MINSEUL HAH BYE.

The performance ended with Wonwoo and then the whole place dimmed again. IDFK HOW MANY BUCKETS I FILLED WITH ALL THE TEARS I SHED FOR THOSE BOYS

I kept crying as the judges discuss whi the freaking winner will be. And I'm freaking thankful that I was able to record the whole performance! it was a blast!

IT WAS ENJOYABLE.

they freaking owned it.
that's gr8 m8 I'd r8 8/8

uuuuuugh seventeen wae?

we were all given a break, making me calm myself down for a while. I bought a bottle of water before going back to the venue. I stopped by a mirror and I saw my eyes.

they're freaking red and swollen wtf.

I sat back down

"The judges have decided, and of course, you guys voted too!"

yep, I almost forgot, we were given a chance to vote. AND OFC I VOTED FOR THE "DADDIES" according to mingyu

I was drinking water when I suddenly spit it out, the host announced that Up10tion had the most votes from the audience.

AW COME ON! SEVENTEEN'S PERFORMANCE WAS ENJOYABLE!

still, the judges have to decide. Nah, pssh I'm sure it's Up10tion

There was a short countdown and PRETTY U STARTED TO PLAY.

I was so damn shocked that tears started falling from my eyes again.

The boys were given a chance to make a speech about it. AND THE CROWD WAS SALTY ASF. YEAH TAKE THAT BISHES

Soonyoung was literally crying, and his voice kept cracking. Aaaaww Boo was crying too!

I'm feeling so emotional wtf.

Jihoon was there, being comforted by Jun. Didn't know that Jun is such a sweetheart, to be honest.

+9999999 bias points

hohoho

Their music kept playing. Mingyu was waving the trophy happily while Soonyoung stayed there at the corner, crying tears of joy

"MINSEUL AH!" Seungkwan shouted

"MINSEUL AH, WE WON! WE WON!" he cried and shouted, pointing at the trophy. I was crying too so I just gave him a thumbs up as a response.

"MINSEUL!" Mingyu shouted. I looked up at him. he was holding the trophy and he made a heart shape.

I'M CRYING SO HARD WTF.

the event ended, everyone was gossiping about how "Seventeen didn't deserve to win" and some other bullcrap.

I went to the backstage, seeing the boys.

Hoshi suddenly ran to give me a power hug

"Thank you!" I told him. He was murmuring things while crying and I didn't really understood most of it. All I know is that all their hardwork paid off

"I hope you liked the surprise performance!" Hansol smiled at me

"I loved it!" I answered, still hugging Hoshi.

I celebrated with the boys backstage, and I caught sight of Xiao, looking annoyed asf. I tried to smile at him but he just stared straight and then walked away with heavy footsteps

oh no

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