Forelsket {Dokyeom, DK ff}

The concert

Hana pov:

Before I fly to Paris, I couldn't really meet up with Dokyeom since the practice schedule got too hectic for him because of the upcoming concert. After flying to Paris I took many pictures from my hotel room. I had carried my camera but didn't have much time in between my schedules to go out for a walk or sightseeing. 

One of the free evenings; after finishing my schedules I went out to get his baguette that he had requested. I wondered what else I could buy for him and the other members.

Since I knew Joshua's birthday was coming up, I got him a Parisian perfume. I got Dokyeom a camera strap from a renowned French brand. I knew at least one of my gifts would be useful, since he loved to use his camera.

Due to my busy schedule and differing time zones I couldn't keep in touch with Dokyeom much. I knew I couldn't call at random hours because he used to get tired by the end of the day.

We barely contacted each other and it didn't feel great.

I miss him.

Up until now I hadn't realised it, or maybe I hadn't accepted it, this entire attraction thing wasn't something casual. It was becoming something very serious in my heart and mind. I wanted to go all in and explore what all feelings would I discover if it worked out, but I also wanted to keep myself away from all the pain it would cause if it didn't workout. 

I found myself in a profound internal dilemma. The attraction I felt for Dokyeom was no longer something I could easily dismiss as casual or fleeting. It had evolved into something deep and meaningful, something that had taken residence in my heart and mind.

I understood that especially in complex situations like this, these feelings could bring me both joy and sorrow. The fear of rejection, the uncertainty of his feelings towards me and the possibility of things not working out gnawed at the edges of my heart. 

This internal conflict left me torn between my desire to dive headfirst into this budding romance and my instinct to protect myself from the potential pain of rejection or heartbreak.

Overthinking?

Maybe

Maybe not

I knew thinking more about this would only lead to more crossroads that I didn't wish to stand on right now. I was happy with the way things were going, so I decided to not change lanes unless a solid reason came up in front of me.

Soon my meetings and schedules were finished and I left for home. I couldn't wait to get back home. I wanted to have my sister's homemade food, I just wanted to lie in my own damn bed actually; but mostly I just wanted to attend Seventeen's concert.

After landing in Korea, I slept all day long and got over my jet lag. I set an alarm and got up right in time to go to the concert. I reached the concert venue and enter and looked for my seat through the tickets Dokyeom had sent me. 

"VIP booth" it read 

"You've gotta be kidding me." I said to myself surprised.

As I made my way to the VIP booth, I felt a sense of excitement building within me. The atmosphere in the venue was electric, and I could hear the fans eagerly awaiting the concert to start as they sang along with the pre-setlist.

Upon entering the VIP booth, I realised that I had a perfect view of the stage. The seat was not too far but offered a panoramic view of the entire performance. From here, I could see their incredible stage.

The entire venue was full, sold out. I wasn't surprised but I was proud. Not too far away, I saw a few other idols from different groups. I was amazed at the scale, it was seriously on the next level.

"This is what happens when you've never been to a kpop concert before" I read a text from Maria, to whom I was frantically explaining how huge and exciting this entire thing was.

I took a moment to sit down on my seat and waited for the concert to start when someone tapped my shoulder. I turned back to see NaEun and instantly got up and greeted her. It felt much better now that I had someone I knew with me here.

NaEun and I talked about my Paris trip for a while and waited for the concert to start. As the concert began and the lights dimmed, the crowd erupted in cheers, and the music started to fill the air. I knew that this night was going to be unforgettable, and I couldn't wait to enjoy every moment of it.

The screams and cheers got louder and louder every passing second as the intro started playing. The shutters went up and the boys appeared, all in silhouette. It was glorious to watch. NaEun and I were standing and holding onto the edge of the glass railings as we watched.

"This never gets old" NaEun tells me, her eyes fixated on the stage as were mine.

As the music started and the concert kicked off, I was immediately swept away by the incredible energy in the venue. All 13 members of Seventeen looked like entirely different beings on that stage. They were dressed in sleek black shirts and pants, adorned with stunning jackets that exuded confidence and charisma. It was as if they had transformed into powerful performers, a far cry from the individuals I had met in more casual settings.

The word "idols" kept repeating in my mind as I watched them in awe. It struck me just how much hard work, dedication, and passion must have gone into reaching this level of performance. They weren't just artists; they were true idols, pouring their hearts and souls into their craft to bring their music and artistry to life on that stage.

Every move they made, every note they sang, and every dance step they executed was a testament to their talent and commitment. The synergy between the members and the connection they had with their fans in the audience was palpable. It was a moment of realisation that being a part of such a dedicated and talented group like Seventeen meant pushing boundaries and constantly striving for excellence.

As I continued to soak in the electrifying atmosphere, I couldn't help but feel immense pride for Dokyeom and the entire group. It was a night of music, performance, and pure passion that I knew would never forget right from the start.

The entire concert I kept watching in absolute awe. The dance, the damn live vocals, the synchronisation, it was as if they were all the same person just with different looks because they all were moving at the same time. I would be lying if I said I almost had not budged my eyes out. After a few songs they quickly went backstage and changed their outfits, the outfits changed and so did the mood. 

For a few songs they even went around, being closer to the fans, I could see Dokyeom, Mingyu and Minghao from a much closer view since they were together in one of the banner trucks that took them around, and I think they tried to wave at NaEun and me. The vocal unit, the hip hop unit, the performance unit. NaEun explained to me the different units and their songs, it was fascinating to watch

I fell in love with his voice first.

Dokyeom's voice was angelic. I couldn't explain it. He sounded as if he was welcoming me into gates of heaven while singing songs with the vocal unit, but then he growled in a few songs and suddenly he was a beast, a predator. His gaze was so fierce, I had never seen him of this sort before.

After performing almost 25 songs and Aju Nice 15 times, the concert ended.