Chapter 9: Chapter 8
Okay we might have off ramped a little bit there, we were just in a heated moment and we realised our silliness after we read some rumored articles. Apparently that's where people thought they stayed but some unknown source conformed that they did not reside there but some other area. TingTing and I couldn't believe the conspiracy we were about to start, we would definitely tell Saejin about that.
Today the sun was shining bright, there was no cloud in the sky and the air hugged me so beautifully, I felt like a princess. Everything just seemed so beautiful, maybe it was the fact that today I would see my favourite band perform live in front of my own eyes. I was nervous but excited and that combination somehow made the day seem so beautiful. Despite having VVIP tickets we still decided to arrive an hour earlier before they opened the gates and we spent our time buying accessories, food and taking many pictures. There were so many fans outside cheering on but only those with tickets were allowed to get close to the area, this was because the performance was happening close the companies headquarters. We met with Saejin and then she joined us in exploring the different stalls that were there, I couldn't stomach anything besides ice cream and iced shakes. Everyone was so nice and beautifully dressed and we exchanged some accessories we had especially the sunbeam necklaces we had, it was a way of bonding.
"This feels unreal, I definitely know that you are 100% enjoying yourself," I said as we scanned our tickets and got ourselves the VVIP bands and backstage passes. "100% is a little far fetched , maybe 55%," Saejin said as she tried to put on a serious face but the smile sold her away. We were taken to this room where we could watch the show with so much comfort and food and private bathrooms, the arena wasn't that big but it was big enough to accommodate about a thousand fans, after all it was a small event, 'supposedly' but compared to the other shows they did back then this is absolutely nothing.
"Do you want to explore backstage?" I asked looking at my two friends who were already eating the food before us. "Are we allowed to?"
"Uh duhh, what's backstage access for?"
"Oh yeah yeahhhh, " TingTing said as she stuffed herself with more food. "I don't know if it's the nerves but this food is delicious," TingTing added as she passed some to me to try and she was right , this food was amazing. "Are we going?"Saejin asked as she stood before us , we stood up and went backstage. There was a lot of commotion but we managed to not get in between and disrupt anything. Saejin left us and went to explore some other part she said had to do with lighting and stage management while TingTing and I explored the other part that had to do with costume and make up, "Oh my goodness this is Kai's outfit, he wore this for the Golden tour concert. Wow they keep these outfits?" I said as I touched the jacket like it was fragile. We could hear the noise from the fans that were outside and their enthusiasm was rubbing off from us, suddenly they started cheering and it got suddenly busy at the back TingTing and I decided to go back to the room to not cause commotion and also get to watch the show from the front view.
The show started of course with an outstanding performance and TingTing and I sang along to every song while dancing freely, Saejin was still at the backstage and maybe she was having more fun there than here we took so many videos and pictures and of course we had this sunbeams app where we could share pictures and videos of concerts and events we attended. Like sharing the experience with those who couldn't be here . Jay looked so unreal ,like he wasn't the person i was stuck with in the lift, he seemed so different and unreal, "I can't believe I was stuck in the lift with that man," I said to TingTing. "I know right like I can't believe my friend was in the lift with that man and he even got us an upgrade."
The show was so amazing, the performances and choreography was more than we bargained for. They outdid themselves for this event and we even got goodie bags that had nice products and merchandise, when the show was over we headed back to the backstage and you could see how exhausted most people were but the excitement was still there, we would be meeting the band in an hours time so we could tour around and just enjoy ourselves for the while. "Could you Saejin and ask her where she is?" I said to TingTing as we walked to the room we would have the meeting at, when we got there there was some snacks and goodies and some refreshments, "She isn't picking up her phone,I sent her message she will be here."
We stuffed ourselves with food and tried different drinks, "You have to taste this one, oh my whoever is catering for them deserves five stars, If this is what it means to have VVIP access then I am forever becoming a vvip member."
"I am nervous," TingTing said holding my hand as we prepared ourselves , Saejin had texted back that she would be here in five minutes, "Me too, are we allowed to cancel?"
"I don't think so and why would you be nervous? You met and talked to Jay it should be easier, right?"
"Uh nope it's worse, I think I can't breathe," I said as I took deep breathes. Saejin arrived and she looked at us with a confused face, "Are you two okay?" She asked as she sat next to us, "Yes, we are just excited and nervous," TingTing said.
"Oh you look like you guys were caught stealing something, breathe before you collapse," she said laughing at us.
"Saejin did you see the entire performance...it was amazing," TingTing said squealing and fangirling. "Damn did you see that move, no I have to redo it because what?" I said standing up and trying the move dance. Saejin was laughing at me and TingTing stood up and joined me as we tried to do the dance move and sing along too. Saejin was cheering on and laughing until she suddenly stopped and I guess we could tell why. I stopped dancing while TingTing continued I held her hand and she stopped and looked at me, "Behind us," I whispered at her and she turned to look back and screamed before stumbling, I didn't dare move an inch.
"Whoa those were some killer moves, why did you stop?" A voice said behind us, which if I guessed correctly belonged to Kai. We slowly turned around and nervously gave then a greeting , they greeted us back. We sat down facing each other and TingTing and I were too embarrassed to say anything, "You guys are actually quiet, I thought you said you would be telling them how great they are and how much you really adore them."
"Yes, we are big fans. I am Anaya and this is TingTing and Saejin, " I said with a nervous laugh.
"Nice to meet you TingTing ,Saejin and Anaya. I am Kai, that is Eunjae , Jay, Jian and Rahu nice to meet you big fans," Kai said with a wide smile. They all greeted us and Jay was looking at me, the type of look you get from someone who wants to see your every move and expression. It was freaking me out more, "We got you some gifts to thank you for your hardwork," TingTing said as she got up to give them the gifts we bought them, they opened them and they said they loved them, on the other hand Jay opened his and found a gift TingTing bought him and the medication I got him, he was confused and it's like he knew it was from me and looked at me with an arched eyebrow, "Sour candy?"
"Uh yes, uh for panic attacks. Funny enough Uh last week I had an encounter with a man. We got stuck in an elevator and he had a mini somehow panic attack even though I do not believe it was real so I then remembered that you also have panic attacks sometimes especially in elevators so I got you these soir candies because I heard somewhere they helped when one is about to have a panic attack," I said with the most innocent smile ever. He gave me a smug look and opened the pack , he stood in front of me , "Open your mouth," he said. "Huh?" I asked in confusion and he dropped a sour candy in my mouth and of course I made the ugliest face one could make when they had a sour sour candy thrown into their mouth. Jay burst into laughter at my expression and of course I was irritated and embarrassed. "I had to make sure they were not poisoned," he said as he say back down, I gave him the dirtiest stare one could give someone but smiled when I noticed Jian looking at me, "Thank you for the gifts, do you want us to sign anything for you?" Eunjae asked.
"Oh we didn't bring notepads we didn't rely think that far, we were too excited," TingTing said as it kind of slipped our minds. "It's okay, you can have my Jersey signed by all of us," Eunjae said removing his white Jean jacket, "Oh mine too," Rahu said and we couldn't believe it. "REALLY?"
"Yeah sure it isn't a big deal," they said as they signed the jerseys. After signing the jerseys we got to take a group picture and I swear TingTing and I were nearly in tears, this moment was so unreal and I couldn't believe this was literally happening.
"Excuse us, it's time to go," one of the staff members said.
"Oh, thank you," Rahu said as he turned to look at his band members and us, "It was nice meeting you TingTing, Anaya and Saejin but we have to go," Jian said.
"Thank you for all of this, this has to be the best day of my life,"I said holding tight to Rahu's jersey.
"I thought you said meeting me was the best day of your life," Jay said and everyone turned to look at him and me. "What?" I asked in confusion until I remembered the conversation we had in the elevator.
"Of course, which is today," I said laughing nervously but Jay just couldn't keep quiet now could he. "No the time in the elevator," he said getting close to me. "So you have met," Jian said snapping his finger as if he cracked some puzzle.
"No," I said, "Jay here must be mistaken."
"Are you denying meeting me?" Jay asked looking at me.
"Jay you are not about to ruin this day for me,"I said in between my smile looked at him with the 'Don't you dare look'
He grabbed my hand and pulled me outside the room, "Are you embarrassed of me?"
"Why would I be embarrassed of you?" I asked looking at him with confusion.
"Then why are you saying we didn't meet?"
"Do you want to sabotage yourself? Anybody could be listening and your manager was right there, not that it matters anymore since you pulled me out here. "
"It's not like admitting we met once would end my whole career," Jay said with a smirk.
"Actually it won't, let's go in there and tell everyone how you squirmed in the elevator like a baby," I said smiling at him. He rolled his eyes at me and walked back inside, when we walked back in everyone was looking at us like they needed some explanation. I looked at the Jersey in my hand ignoring them, "It was nice meeting you guys once again," Kai said. Before they left they gave us parting hugs and we were left in the room to finally rest our hearts and fan girl so hard. "We got jerseys!!"
"Signed Jerseysss!"
As we were jumping up and down in excitement a piece of paper fell from my pocket, I picked it up and on it there was a set of phone numbers with a little message saying , 'I want to hear from you'
Did he just leave his number for me?