"Get up sleepyheads, we're going to the studio."

Jungeun furiously clapped her hands, trying to increase the noise so the girls would wake up.

Hyejoo grunted, "What for?" She asked in an annoyed tone. The fifth oldest looked at her in disbelief as she placed her hands on her hips, "What do you mean what for? We're going to work dumbass."

The wolf clicked her tongue, groaning for the nth time as she lazily sat up. Rubbing the drowsiness away, stretching out her arms and limbs before climbing down the bunk bed.

"Do you mind helping me wake the others up?" Jungeun asked, "After calling me a dumbass? Yeah sure," Hyejoo sarcastically said as she lazily nodded her head.

Jungeun chuckled, patting the younger girl's back before heading her way out the room.

Hyejoo stretched her body for a while, preparing for the noise she was going to make that will surely wake up everyone in the room.

She inhaled deeply before yelling, "WAKE UP LAZY HEADS OR ELSE I'M GOING TO SMOTHER YOU TO DEATH," Clapping her hands like what Jungeun did as she kept repeating the same words.

Jiwoo and Gowon groaned at the noise made by Hyejoo who was unbothered by the fact that they may erupt soon (I mean, these softies won't)

The two girls eventually stood up so the loud Hyejoo will go away however the wolf's mission isn't finished yet. Sooyoung was still sound asleep.

Hyejoo yanked the older's blanket away before continuously smacking her with her own pillow, "Wake up you lazy eonni, we need to make money."

Sooyoung turned her back to the younger girl before wrapping the blanket around her once again only to be pulled back by the same person.

"Aish, you're really bad at waking up. I'm going to kill you."

Jiwoo jumped in the scene as she patted Hyejoo's back, "You know what, let me handle Yves eonni. Go wake the others up, okay?"

Hyejoo thanked Jiwoo as she headed to the 1/3 room but saw that everyone in there were already awake, "No need to wake us up, we clearly heard what you said from the other side of this wall," Hyunjin patted the wall that separates the 1/3 and the yyxy room.

"AAACCKK"

Jungeun's sound of screaming boomed through the whole dorm, alarming the others as they quickly headed their way to the OEC room where the screaming girl is.

As soon as they entered the room, the first thing they saw was Jungeun screaming because of a cockroach as she was on the top bunk bed, Hyeri who clearly just woke up was holding a slipper as she slammed it onto the cockroach on the floor, Jinsoul was dying due to laughing, and Yerim with a shocked face as she gasped in surprise.

"No! You killed Hal!" Yerim told, rushing to look at her pet that was already dead.

Hyeri stared at her with a stank face, "Hal? Isn't that WALL-E's pet cockroach? But—seriously, why do you keep weird pets?" The panda questioned with her raspy voice before bringing her hands up to her hair, caressing it frustratedly.

Jungeun climb down from the bunk bed, glaring at both Yerim and Jinsoul. "I told you to keep those away, didn't I? And you Jung Jinsoul, it's not nice to laugh at someone who is terrified."

"You should see your face tho!" Jinsoul laughed once again, earning a light smack from Jungeun.

Hyeri sighed, "What a way to start a morning," She muttered under her breathe before clinging onto Jinsoul as they went out the bedroom.

——

"Why are we heading to the dance studio anyways?"

Hyeri questioned, looking out the window to stare at the streets. The girls are on their way to the company to practice for their dance.

"For our stage performance later, we need to show our best in front of everyone."

"Also we're having a collaboration performance with The Boyz remember? It'll be a last minute practice before performing on the real stage," Heejin informed, the panda nodded her head as a sign she understood.

The curious girl yet again has a question that is needed to be answered, "Are we going to practice with them this time?"

"No, the choreographers will still act as them for now until we're really on stage," Hyejoo answered, earning no response other than another nod.

"Do you want to?"

Hyeri shrugged her shoulders before closing her eyes for a quick nap since she really need it for her not to be drained out later.

[2020 MBC Gayo Daejejeon]

"Are we going to forget the fact that we are performing with The Boyz and two of them are interested in Hyeri? Or worse once all of them see her face to face, they'll probably fall for her. Oh boy, this is bad. Really bad," Jiwoo panicked.

Heejin faked cry as she patted the older girl's shoulders before speaking, "It is, they'll even see Hyeri's treasure-like abs that we've kept hidden for years or even months!" The two continued with their act, earning a lot of weird looks from the other girls.

"They're overreacting. Hyeri will eventually ignore them once the performance ends," Hyejoo crossed her arms while Jinsoul, who was just sitting beside her, quirked an eyebrow before crossing her arms as well, "How can you be so sure? Hyeri is very outgoing and wouldn't mind talking to them if they ever start a conversation with her."

"Yves eonni gave her a little scolding earlier so I'm sure there's nothing to worry about."

"That stubborn kid will soon forget what Yves had said in the end, we still have to keep an eye on her."

"Isn't it funny that we're acting all protective over Hyeri? She's just precious and needs to be protected from the whole world!" Yerim jumped in their conversation, startling the two.

"You mean, from the male species?"

"Why do you make it sound like they aren't humans—but, yes."

Hyejoo shrugged her shoulders, giving Yerim an I-don't-care-what-they-are look.

"Where's Hyeri anyways?"

Yeojin popped out of nowhere with a donut in her hands, munching on it happily as her face was smudged by it. "Hyeri eonni is eating in the other room," she informed. Heejin snapped her head towards Yeojin, eyes widened at her statement.

"What?! That kid told me she won't eat again once we arrive here? No, no, no. That hard-headed cute panda, we still have a performance to do," Heejin rushed to other room with her hands balled up into a fist.

"Well, there goes Hyeri's Heejinstructor!" Yerim gagged as the others face palmed. The ball of sunshine shrugged her shoulders before laughing at her own joke.

--

"Standby. Performance will start after five minutes."

One staff informed as they prepared. LOONA and The Boyz are now gathered at the back stage, having their final preparations. Testing their mic and some were having a last minute practice of the dance.

As for Hyeri, she was separated far away from the group of guys. She didn't even cared as she did her own business at the other side of the back stage. The members were sparing glances at Hyeri every second, looking to see if she was still there and not wandering again anywhere.

Hyeri grunted, catching the girls' attentions. "What's wrong Hyeri?" Gowon questioned, walking beside her. "Nothing. Just a little bit uncomfortable with exposing my stomach," she nervously laughed, scratching her nape out of embarrassment.

"You look good with this retro style actually though I understand what you are feeling right now, I've been in a same situation as you once but I assure you it'll be fine. Everyone will love you."

Gowon gave the panda a side hug, leaning her head onto Hyeri's as she rubbed her back in reassurance.

"Gee, thanks eonni. Even though showing my abs is just a small matter, I can't help but feel nervous since it's literally gonna be a first time," She sighed, hugging back with the older girl.

"It truly is, the stylists never actually let you wore revealing clothes since debut. I guess it's one of your parents' requests but now that you're a grown up, they're surely up for it now," Yerim joined their talk, also snuggling onto Hyeri for warmth.

She laughed, recalling back times. "I remember you wore skirts that goes up high to almost your ribs in Hi High era so you won't expose your stomach that much, you look cute with it anyways."

Hyeri chuckled at the idea she had in mind, "It's kinda funny that Yeojin was able to wear cropped shirts or anything even though I'm older, my parents are so protective."

"Of course! You're their one and only princess," Gowon laughed, prolly making a pun which Yerim and Hyeri immediately got her joke as they laughed along with the older.

"Everyone, enter the stage and get ready. Recording will start in a minute. Good luck on your performance," One staff cheered them up, nodding their heads as they entered the stage in a line.

Once they were already on stage, Hyeri heaved a deep sigh. Exhaling the nervousness away as she cheered herself up in her mind, encouraging her to do her best.

She looked at everyone who seemed to be unbothered and prepared which amazed her. I mean, it isn't her first time performing on stage but today she was somehow being all shaky.

Her eyes locked with Sunwoo who was already looking at her, he warmly smiled at her before gesturing that she can do it.

Of course, Hyeri would smile back and cheered him as well for a thank you.

The lights turned off as one staff counted down which exactly means that the performance will begin.

Everyone prepared their expressions especially Hyeri who looked vulnerable earlier but currently looks professional and all.

The countdown ended as the lights slowly turned back on with the music playing.

Let the show begin

[A/n: y'all watch their Blinding Lights performance]

The collaboration stage ended with smiles of satisfaction on their faces. Though it was tiring, it was worth it.

Hyeri was overwhelmed that she was about to cry (though she won't), she felt great.

Everyone bowed as a thank you for doing a good job along with them, it was a great performance. It will surely get the attention it deserves.

The two groups headed their way back to their respective waiting rooms. Upon walking back, Sunwoo dashed his way to Hyeri's direction as he tapped her shoulders which immediately caught the panda's attention.

"Oh! Annyeonghaseyo, it's nice to be meeting you again," Hyeri greeted, bowing at the guy as the man did the same.

The two walked together, tailing behind their respective groups "It was nice to be performing with you actually and did I mention that you look stunning? I mean, as always," Sunwoo remarked as a chuckle escaped Hyeri's mouth.

"Well, thank you! It kinda is actually my first time wearing clothes like this and my members said it suits me so much that they would love to see me in this style always," Another set of chuckles made its way out the panda's mouth, recalling back the time that recently happened when the girls kept complimenting her in this retro style.

"Not to be weird nor offensive but, you have a well-built body. It amazes me."

"I might not take all the sudden compliments but thank you anyways, I've worked hard for it and today is actually a surprise gift for our fans who were waiting for me to reveal it."

Surprised, the expression that can clearly be seen on Sunwoo's face currently as he covered her mouth that was wide open "Oh really? That's good! It's nice to be a part of your surprise gift honestly."

"Yeah, it is. Collaborations are the best" Hyeri commented as their conversation ended when Yeojin arrived, "Eonni! Manager-nim is looking for you" The short girl held the older's arm as she jumped up and down like a kid would do to convince her mom.

Hyeri nodded before turning her head back at Sunwoo, "Well I guess this is where our little talk would end. Again, it's nice to see you for the second time Hyeri-ssi," The guy told, flashing a bright smile to Hyeri.

"It's good to make new friends actually, I'll better head off now. I had a good time talking with you, Sunwoo-ssi," Hyeri waved goodbye before she got dragged away by the bean.

——

"I told you she'll ignore Yves' words and wouldn't hesitate to form a conversation with them."

Jinsoul glared at the wolf girl who shrugged her shoulders before scratching her nape awkwardly, "Well we've got nothing to do with her outgoing personality."

"Eonni! I've brought back a package from China!"

Yeojin skipped her way to the others as she was still holding onto Hyeri's wrists who was struggling because she just got dragged by a short but strong girl.

"Hyeri-ah, look at this. They've already released the performance video and you're already the talk of the whole world, the performance ranked before you."

Heejin showed her phone to the said girl who read the comments and reactions from the people around the world, she felt euphoric at the very moment and almost cried but held it back. She was so happy.

OH MY F**KIN' GOD, I WANNA TRACE THOSE ELEVEN SHAPED ABS

MA'AM YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE THIS ILLEGAL

Kang Hyeri, I'm arresting you for murdering millions of people by just because of those fREAKIN ABS AND OH MY GOD (YES) THAT RETRO STYLE SUITS YOU LIKE FTW

It's like a treasure that we've been looking for all along

Slay queen✨💯

Man, I know this is not only about Loona and we have The Boyz also but dANG KANG HYERI

FINALLY! This better be written as history😌

People be stanning Loona after watching this👌

Those were some comments which proved enough what Hyeri can do with just simple things. The power of Kang Hyeri.

"We're popular now, oh my god!" Yeojin exclaimed, jumping up and down once again which expresses her happiness.

The girls congratulated each other for doing a good job especially Hyeri who was too astounded and blissful at the same time.

They also thanked the staffs and other workers for helping them out for today's performance.

Once again, they changed into a new set of clothes for another performance but this time with their own song.

——

no pocky pt.2 (cus it's meant to be that way) but here's a long chapter for y'all—