The group have been training together for about 8 weeks now and it's going really well. Lee know and Hae went on their date and many others, he even asked her to be his girlfriend and of course she said yes, they told the group and they all seem really happy about it. Han still 'flirts' with them and they play along, laughing with everyone. They even call Han their 'shared husband'
Things are going well for Hae, like really well so she shouldn't have been surprised when the name 'Minho' came out of JYP's mouth. Taking away Lee know's future in their group with a few words. Hae covered her face with her hands, pressing her wrists into her eyes, begging herself not to cry but of course it doesn't work. Her boyfriend had been eliminated. She cared about him so much, almost too much for someone she had only been dating for a few weeks. She stayed put not moving, covering her eyes, trying to hide from it all until Lee know was in front of her. He pulled her into his chest
"you can't leave.." she sobs, wrapping her arms around him "you can't" she whispers, shaking her head that's buried in his chest "i don't know wha- i can- .....please Minho" she whispers, he voice trembling.
"you'll be okay Soon bok.." He assures, she sobs harder when she hears her real name
"I'll wait for you" she whispered "I'll wait until we can debut together again"
"Soon-bok, listen to me" He said, looking at her "this is your chance, you're going to debut even though I'm not. I would never forgive myself if I was the reason no body ever got to see you on stage. i need to go now, Hae" he tells her before pulling away and leaning closer "i'll see you tonight.." he whispers before wiping away her tears, he wanted to kiss her but couldn't since the public didn't know they were dating and they agreed it was better if it were a secret. Hae has never felt like this before, like she had the world on her shoulders.
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History felt as if it were repeating itself as they stood infront of JYP once again. Hae hadn't been doing so well, all she did was practice ,she didn't sleep or eat much, the only reason she did is because the members forced her. Hae and Lee know kept seeing each other, always going to cafes together or meeting in one of their rooms sometimes even with the other members. Hyunjin and Hae had gotten very close, she had also gotten really close with Chan, telling him everything
Her attention was brought back to the present when she heard Felix's name being called, her heart lurched, he was her sunshine twin. Her 'other half' as the group called them. She zoned out for the rest of his speech knowing how it would end. Hae stayed standing up right , a trail of salty tears falling from her eyes, her legs shaking. The CEO left them to say their goodbyes, Han had Felix wrapped in his arms, Felix muttering apologies under his breath. After the boy had said goodbye to all of the boys he came to the only girl, she had dyed her hair dark blue with the help of Lee know
"i'm sorry...i'm so so sorry.." He whispers into her shoulder
"you have nothing to be sorry about, Yongbok" she assures
"you know i hate that name.." he laughs pulling away from her, still holding her arms
"i know" Hae laughs back, wiping the tears from her cheeks "but that doesn't mean i'm going to stop" she finishes. Two members. Two people she cared so much about. It didn't feel right to debut without them
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Hae was standing in front of JYP, a step in front of the other boys in the line "Hae, lately your performance has been getting worse. Your voice is strained and it's obvious you're tired. If you carry on like this i'll have to remove you from the line up"
There was silence before she spoke "do it" She said, looking up and meeting his eyes "You've already done it to Minho and Yongbok so eliminate me as well" They all turned to her with wide eyes and open mouths. She felt a certain emotion. She had to debut, for Felix, for Minho but also for herself
"Excuse m-"
"You've already broken all our dreams by taking our best friends away" she said to him "So remove me, remove all of us. There's no point. You've already ruined us. You expect us to be great but then take away our greatness one member at a time. get rid of me as well. But i'm telling you now, getting rid of me will be the biggest mistake you ever make" The members secretly smiled at the ground, proud of the girl.
JYP nodded "We're done for today. Go home and practice" He turned and looked at Hae "Don't make me regret keeping you"
"You won't"
