5

Jiwon sings the chorus of Spring Day after successfully convincing that she should go next. I was too embarrassed from what just happened for me to try and impress them.

I block out all my feelings whilst she sings the song, trying not to get carried away by the beautiful lyrics.

But once she finished singing the whole chorus which only seemed like a line as I was too nervous of going next, everyone claps and turns to look at me, waiting to start.

Okay, shit. What song? Is it BTS themed?

My mind immediately suggests Butterfly- one of my favorite songs. But the pair of eyes on me definitely aren't helping.

Deep breaths escape my mouth before I begin. I sing in soft falsettos, my shyness holding myself back from doing my best.

But a few lines into the song, I feel excitement all over my body, exactly how I feel every time I sing.

I was lost in my own world, but still aware that I'm still singing in my conscious body. The thought of butterflies appearing in my head gives me a light bubbly feeling.

Everyone claps bringing me back from my reverie when I finish. They tell us advice such as better breathing techniques etc.

I was trying so hard to remember the notes in my head, but a particular gaze to my right distracts me. I try to ignore it because looking at that person will only make the situation uncomfortable.

V talks from the far left while Jin nods in agreement next to him. Jungkook adds some extra tips, and Jimin- just stays silent.

It's Jimin. Staring at me, isn't it? Since he's sitting on my right.

He needs to leave me alone. Just because I've embarrassed myself too much, doesn't mean he needs to keep reminding me about it.

"You guys can go for lunch now, the food's ready in the cafeteria." A staff pops in the perfect timing to feed my growling stomach.

I shoot up, making some flinch. I was only looking forward to eat, so I couldn't help but be excited. I notice Hyeji walk behind Suga by herself, and this gives me the opportunity to annoy her.

Before she could step outside the door, I sprint towards her clinging my arms on one of her shoulders and dragging her down by my weight.

"What's up, you snake. How did it feel to betray me like that?" I confront her about ditching me.

"Ugh leave me alone and be better at your social skills," she whines loudly, making everyone hear.

"Wanna die?" I slap her mouth shut giving her the glare of her life. But she licks it making me pull my hands away from her mouth.

"Ewww! You disgusting human being!" I wildly wipe her saliva on her face, cringing from it.

"Yah!!!" She tries to catch my flying hands, I run backwards to get away from her, only to collide with what seems to be a solid sturdy body.

Shoot!

I instantly lower my head, bowing as I turn around to the person. I could only see the bottom half of the body while I was bowing. It was a man.

"Joesonghamnida!" I apologise repetitively.

"Gw-gwaenchanha." A voice stutters. I look up to see Jungkook awkwardly scratching his head.

I move to my side, giving him the space to continue walking. I make eye contact with Jimin as he follows Jungkook. I quickly break the contact, looking down, feeling intimidated by his serious gaze.

I find Hyeji laughing inaudibly while mouthing out the words 'shame'. I didn't want to make any more fuss so I just stay quiet, running my left thumb on my neck from right to left, indicating that she's dead.

We arrive at the cafeteria, expecting the crowd of the other trainees, when there was only a handful eating, particularly younger ones.

Did the others leave?

The thought of it brings my whole mood down. The thought of my other friends that I practiced together with, shared stories and comforted each other with, are gone. Their fruitless hard work made me feel guilty.

"Mia, you okay?" I snap out from my thoughts and answer Soyoung with a nod.

Once we collected our food, we were about to sit on the small table close to us, enough for 5 people, when- "girls!"

My heels pivot, making my body face to whoever was yelling. I raise my eyebrows hearing RM calling us.

"The table's large enough for both groups." He continues, showing the amount of space their table have.

I never really got sit there before, it was more for the 'popular kids', or mainly for the seniors. The table has 14 seats, which is definitely enough for us.

I freeze, hesitating whether to sit with them, but when the other girls approach them, I follow.

I sit at the edge next to Hyeji with Jungkook in front of me. I try not to look at him because I'm still too embarrassed at what happened earlier.

"So.. do you guys have any interesting stories?" JHope breaks the silence.

"MIA!" I drop the meat that was about to be consumed when Hyeji yells my name. I look at her confused and scared at what stunt she's gonna pull this time.

"She ran away from America and travelled all the way to South Korea to do what she wants. So cool... badassssss.." Hyeji moves her eyebrows up and down when she emphasised the 's'.

"Ooooooooh," everyone says smoothly with their eyes on me. I quickly deny it.

"ANIIIII!!" I spurt out. "Th-that's not it.." I calm down after realising how rude I was being by shouting.

"I just.. I wanted to come here after I graduate high school, but when I told my parents about it, they opposed, saying I should stay to graduate university. I tried convincing them that it was what I wanted to do, but it didn't work." I start explaining myself.

"So I worked part time job throughout high school to save up, hoping that if I don't have to waste their money, they'll let me. But they still said 'no', so I left on my own. I showed up in my auntie's house in Seoul unannounced with nowhere else to stay. So they had no other choice but to let me. I called my parents that night explaining myself, that they couldn't do anything to change my mind. So that's it." I finish.

"Don't twist my words Hyeji. I didn't exactly run away, since I told them about it." I added.

"I mean... I did run away but- never mind." I didn't wanna continue even more. Everyone chuckles at my frustration.

They continue to have their own conversations while I stay silent, satisfied with the yummy foods.

"Ah we forgot to get water," Kyoungji exclaims. I was about to say the same thing.

"Uh, I'll get it." I volunteer being the closest to the cafeteria.

Once I get there, I gather 2 jugs and 12 cups, only realising I would have to make 2 trips- maybe even 3, to carry all of them.

"Great." I sigh in annoyance. I clutch one of my hands onto the handle of one jar with 4 stacked glasses on the other. I turn around to make my way towards the table when someone pops up in front of me.

"Fuck!" I flinch, making me lose the balance of the stacked cups, but luckily, he catches it.

"I'll- I'll help."

Author:
This chapter wasn't really that interesting, but I'll make sure that there's finally more interactions with Mia and the guys next chapter. She's still quite reserved at this point, but it's getting there😀

But who's the guy who helps Mia?

I'll try to update tomorrow!

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