CHAPTER 11
You and Infinite just do practicing in the whole month before the comeback.
Yes, it’s tiring but you keep yourself focus on practicing so that they won’t disappointed at you. You give your best on practicing and promised that you will also give your best of the best on the comeback.
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The day of Infinite’s comeback finally came. All the boys woke up early for them to prepared theirselves.
You were still sleeping because of the everyday practice. Suddenly, you felt someone shook you. “Hyemi-ah, wake up.” you heard a voice said.
You slowly open your eyes to see Sungjong’s face in front of you. “Uh-oh.. Oppa..” you whispered.
“Go and wash now. We need yo be ready. Today is our comeback and your debut remember?” Sungjong reminded you.
You nodded, “Okay oppa.” you then sat up. “We’ll wait for you outside araseo?” he said as you nodded. “Araseo.” you replied as he went out.
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You went out from the dorm as you already finished. All the boys and the managers are already inside the car so you also went in.
After an hour, the car reach the place. Infinite’s comeback will be on Mnet M! Countdown.
All of you went out from the car and straightly went to inside and to the dressing room. The managers covered your face for not no one can see your face. They want you to be a surprise.
As all of you were ready, the boys went to your dressing room.
“Hyemi-ah!” Sungyeol called you. You spun around to face them. You smiled to see their outfits, “Oppas!” you squealed.
Their jaws suddenly dropped when face them. They were amazed at your beauty. They were now speechless.
You walks to them and waved your hand in front of their face, “Oppas? What happen? Did you all see a ghost?” you worriedly asked.
They shook their head. “No but I saw an angel.” Woohyun said. You raised an eyebrow in confusion, “Eh?”
“You looks like an angel Hyemi-ah..” Woohyun said. You laugh, “Aish! Woohyun oppa, stop joking around!” you said.
Sunggyu shook his head, “No. He’s not kidding. You are beautiful as angel.” he commented.
“Yeah. I agreed with them.” Dongwoo said as Hoya nodded.
“You are the most beautiful girl I’ve ever met.” Sungyeol said. “I’m happy to have a beautiful dongsaeng.” Sungjong said.
You smiled and bowed, “Gomawo oppas..” you said. “Come on! We’re going to perform next after Teen Top.” Sunggyu said. You nodded as all of you went out, going ready for the performance.
As Teen Top already finished their performance, Sunggyu said, “Be ready!”
*Omo! I’m so nervous! What if the fans won’t accept me? What if I made a mistake? I don’t want to disappoint oppas.* you were lightly shaking as your hand was cold because of the nervous that you were felt.
But then, you felt a warm hand on your hand. You followed the hand to see L. He smiles at you, “Don’t worry. We’re all here around you. Just do what you did on our practice.” he whispered, trying to calm you.
“What if the fans won’t accept me?” you whispered back. He then place his both hands on your shoulder, “Don’t mind all the fans. Just give all your best and perform happily. You are beautiful inside and out. If the fans didn’t accept you now, maybe soon. But now, just perform like our practice and don’t mind what people says. Just enjoy the performance.” he said.
You felt yourself calm with his words. Your nervous suddenly faded after you heard what he said.
You smiled and nodded, “Okay. I will do Myungsoo oppa.” you said. He smiled back, “Come on! Stage is waiting.” he said as you nodded again. The two of you went up to stage.
As Infinite’s performance started, they are so many fans squealed but they are some also didn’t because of you. They really envious you. Not only girls are squealing, also boys and that’s because of you.
Some girls that envious you were really jealous when the time of you and Hoya’s part came. You and Hoya have a special part since you and Hoya were good in dancing.
Before the song ended, all of you went down from stage and explore the audience place. You did really enjoyed what you were doing that you didn’t notice someone stole your precious bracelet.
Before the last part of the song, all of you went back to stage. As the song already ended, all of you went to the backstage happily.
“That was great!” the 3 managers beamed. “Yeah!” Sunggyu high five Woohyun.
They all smiled happily as you also smiled. But then, you felt something is missing. You study your body just to see your free wrist. Your bracelet was already gone.
“Omo!” you suddenly gasped.
CHAPTER 12
All the attention turns to you when they heard your gasped.
Sungjong runs to you, “Wae? Is there something wrong?” he worriedly asked. You shook your head, “My bracelet..” you whispered.
“What?” he asked. But then Sungyeol walks to you, “What’s happening?” he asked. Sungjong shook his head, confused.
Then Sunggyu went to you, “What happen Hyemi-ah?” he asked, worried. “My bracelet is gone. That bracelet is very important to me.” you replied.
The others also went to you. “Hyung, what’s the problem?” Dongwoo asked. “Her bracelet was gone.” Sunggyu replied.
“What’s your bracelet looks like?” Woohyun suddenly asked. You explained to them what the bracelet looks like.
“Maybe you just left it at the dorm.” Hoya said. “I left?” you whispered to yourself.
“No! That’s impossible! I saw it on her wrist before our performance got started.” L blurted. You look at him as he nodded at you.
“Maybe she lost it when we explore the audience.” L suggested.
“Okay, let’s all find it then.” Sunggyu said as all of you nodded.
All of you went to the audience place to find your precious bracelet. Suddenly you saw a girl at the corner holding your bracelet with her friends, laughing evily.
“That my bracelet..” you whispered. “Eh?” Dongwoo look at you but you didn’t reply and judt continue looking at the direction of your bracelet.
Dongwoo followed your gaze only to see a girl holding a bracelet. “Is that your bracelet?” he asked. The other members heard his question and turned to you.
You nodded.
The next thing you didn’t expect, the girl throw your bracelet on the floor and step her one feet on it and twist it to broke your bracelet. Your eyes widen on what the girl did. Infinite also saw it.
“She desereve to be a member of Infinite. I really hate her!” the girl said as she continued twisting your bracelet on the floor. She laugh as her friends laugh along.
They worriedly look at you. “My bracelet..” you whispered as you slowly walks to them. Their eyebrows frowned then followed you to the direction of the girls.
“Infinite oppa!” the girl’s friend squealed as her other friends too but Infinite remained serious.
“Are you 5 our fans?” Woohyun asked. They eagerly nodded, “Yes! We’re certified Inspirits!” they replied.
“Inspirit my ass!” Dongwoo laugh a little. “How can you say that you’re Inspirits if you can’t accept our new member?” Sunngyu asked them.
“Excuse me?” the girl who broke your bracelet asked. “You can’t deny. We already saw what you did.” Hoya said.
“What? I don’t understand?” she said. “You stole Hyemi’s bracelet right?” L asked. She shook her head, “No. Why should I do that?” she denied.
“We already saw you.” Sungjong said. “And the bracelet is on your foot..” Sungyeol pointed, “Do you still want to deny huh?” he raised an eyebrow.
The girl look down and step backward, “Ow! I didn’t know that there’s a bracelet here.” she pretended that she didn’t know. “Can you please stop fooling around?! We already saw the whole scene!” Sunggyu shouted that made her jump a little.
Luckily, there are no people around.
You then slowly stooped down and get your broke bracelet. Your tears started to fall. *My bracelet..*
Infinite look worried at you. Woohyun glared at the girls, “Look what you just did! If you 5 don’t want to accept our new member then you better go and stop being our fans. We didn’t want fans who just want to hurt our member especially her!” he shouted.
The girls cried then runaway.
Sungjong look down at you and stooped down beside you. “Hyemi-ah..” he whispered. You look up at him as your tears keeps falling. “Oppa..” you whispered as you hug him.
He gently rubbed your back, don’t know what to say.
“Hyemi-ah, let’s go home.” Dongwoo tapped you. You look up and wiped your tears. You slowly nodded as Sungjong help you to stood up.
CHAPTER 13
You and Infinite together with the managers leaved the place and went to the van.
As the van already drive off, you were remained silent and just stared at your broken bracelet. A tear falls frim your eyes again.
The boys look at you, worried. “Hyemi-ah..” Sungjong, who’s the one next to you whispered.
You look at the window to hide your tears. “Gwenchana?” Woohyun asked who’s on your back. You quickly wipes your tears and sighed, “I’m just tired..” you replied still looking at the window.
Jungryul look at the boys and shook his head to give them a signal to stop asking you.
With that, the boys let out a sigh and just remained silent.
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“We’re going now.” Jungryul said as Infinite nodded.
“Take care of her. Don’t force her to talk about what just happened earlier.” Geonam said as he look at you.
Infinite nodded once again.
“Go and take a rest.” Hyoan said as they left the dorm.
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“Dinner is ready. Come on let’s eat.” Woohyun called.
The others excitedly went to the dining area. “Woah! All looks delicious hyung!” Sungyeol beamed.
“Yeah!” Sungjong agreed.
“Of course! I’m the one cook all of this. What would you expect? Always good right?” Woohyun proudly said as Infinite laugh.
You was about to walk to your room when Sunggyu suddenly noticed you. “Hyemi-ah! Let’s eat.” he called.
You look at them and shook your head. “I’m not hungry. I just want to sleep now.” you said then went to your room.
Infinite look to each other and nodded like planning something.
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You lied on your blanket holding your broken bracelet, *Mianhe omma.. The only thing you gave to me is now broke..* you sadly said on your mind.
Suddenly, your door burst open. You look up only to see Infinite holding their own pillow and blanket. You sat up and raised an eyebrow at them.
“Hyemi-ah!” Sungyeol whined as they went in and place their blanket on the floor. “Eh? What is this?” you asked them.
“We’re going to sleep here.” Dongwoo said as Hoya smiled at you.
“What? But I’m a girl!” you protested. “Aish! We won’t do anything to you. We’re just want to sleep with you. We’re now your oppas right?” Sunggyu asked. “Uh-oh..” you nodded.
Sungyeol laid next to you as Sungjong laid to your other side. L at the corner then Hoya. To the other corner is Dongwoo then Sunngyu then Woohyun. You 3 at the middle.
“Oppas?” you suddenly whispered. “Hmm?” they replied. “Gomawo..” you said.
“Thank you for always on my side. I really appreciate what you all did at the comeback earlier. I never thought that idols like Infinite will going to ditch their fans just to protect their co-member/s.” you said.
They look at you and smiled. “No problem.” Sunggyu said. “We’re glad that we do that.” Woohyun said.
“And also thank you for sleeping with me tonight. I was actually happy. I’ve never experience to sleep with any of my family. I’m glad that I have 7 oppas now.” you said as they all softened.
“That bracelet..” you then said. They all look at you who are looking at the ceiling.
“..my omma gave it to me. That’s the only thing that she left to me. Ever since I was a little, only care takers and some other kids are with me. I’m actually an orphan. One of the care taker gave that bracelet to me and also told me, that bracelet was already with me when she saw me in front of the door of the Orphanage. That’s the only thing that can help me to find my omma that’s why that it’s really important to me.” you continued.
They look sad at you. “Mianhe..” they said. You smiled and shook your head, “No need to say sorry.” you said.
“But our fans did broke your bracelet.” Dongwoo said.
“Yes, I know but I did also know that all of you don’t want to happen what just happened earlier. Honestly, I’m happy because I now have a proof that there are some people want to protect me. I’m lucky to have all if you on my side.” you confessed.
Once again, they softened with your words.
You look at them, “Jalja oppas..” you said as you closed your eyes. They smiled at you and also closed their eyes.
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In the middle of the night, you were having a nightmare about your omma. “Omma.. Please don’t leave me.. Omma.. Omma..” you whidpered under your breath.
L suddenly awake because of the sounds. He slowly open his eyes and look around.
He saw you whispering at your sleep. He then stood up and went to you. He pushed Sungyeol aside and laid beside you instead.
He hug you to make you calm, “Hyemi-ah..” he whispered to you. You frowned and slowly open your eyes only to see L hugging you.
“Myungsoo oppa..” you scaredly whispered. “Having a nightmare?” he asked as you slowly nodded.
“I thought it was real. Omma hate me because my bracelet broke. She want to leave me forever.” you whispered as your eyes were teary.
“Shhh.. Don’t think anything. Just think all the happy moments. Don’t worry, I won’t leave you, we won’t leave you. Go and back to sleep. I’m just here next to you.” he said.
You softened by his words then closed your eyes again. He hug you for you to be more calm. *Thank you Myungsoo oppa..*
When he felt the you were already asleep, he look down and saw a tear fall from your left eye. He gently wiped it, “I won’t leave you, we won’t leave you. Promise..” he whispered as he also closed his eyes.
CHAPTER 14
As the sun suddenly rises, your eyes slowly open. The first one you saw was the handsome face of L.
You blushed when you noticed that you were hugging each other. You gently removed his arms from you then slowly stood up.
You leaved the room silently. You decided to prepare a breakfast for them as a sign of ‘thank you’ for the last night.
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*I’m done!* you smiled as you finished preparing the breakfast.
Suddenly, Infinite already awake and went to you.
“Eh? You already prepared the breakfast?” Woohyun asked you. You smiled and nodded, “Yes oppa.”
“Woah! So many foods! But I’m the one who need to do that.” he said. You shook your head, “No. I’m the one who really need to do this. Actually, It’s a ‘thank you’ gift to all of you.” you explained.
“Thank you gift?” Sunggyu asked. You nodded again, “About last night.. Thanks for comforting me. Maybe my bracelet is fated to be broken..” you said.
They look sad at you and they just remained silent. You smiled wide at thrm to hide your sadness, “I’m really okay now oppas. Don’t worry.”
“Okay then. Let’s just eat.” Sunggyu said as all of you nodded.
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Sunggyu’s phone suddenly rang as all of you finished the breakfast. “Yeoboseyo?” he answered.
“It’s Jungryul. I just want to share a good news.” the other line said. “Good news?” Sunggyu repeated that made the others to look at him.
“Yes. A good news. Infinite is the no. 1 in M! Countdown last night!” Jungryul beamed. “Really?” Sunggyu couldn’t believe it.
“Yes, you heard right.” Jungryul said. Sunggyu then look to all of you, “We’re no. 1 in M! Countdown last night!” he whispered. Infinite and you smiled wide because of the good news.
“So.. Hyung.. Can we go out to celebrate?” Sunggyu asked on the phone. “Since all of you got the no. 1 place. Okay, I will allow you all to celebrate.” he replied. “Thanks hyung.”
With that, the phone call ended.
“We’re going to celebrate?” Sungyeol excitedly asked Sunggyu. “Yes, we’re going to celebrate.” Sunggyu replied as he smiled.
“Woah! So excited!!” Sungjong squealed. “And we got the 1st place because of Hyemi..” Sunggyu said. You look at him surprised, “M-Me?”
They nodded, “If you’re not become a part of Infinite, maybe we didn’t get the first place. Thanks to you Hyemi-ah..” Dongwoo said. The others nodded, “Thank you Hyemi-ah..” they echoed.
You shook your head, “Not only me, all of you also did a great job last night.” you replied. They look to each other and just smiled at you. “Let’s go to Lotte World now!” Woohyun beamed.
All of you nodded.
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“Woah!” you whispered as all of you reach the Lotte World.
“First time here?” L suddenly appeared at your side. You look up to him. *I just noticed, he’s kind of mysterious.* You just smiled and nodded. He smiled back, “You’re gonna enjoy this place for sure.” he said.
“Um.. Myungsoo oppa..” you whispered. “Hmm?” he replied. “About last night, mianhe. I was just scared that time.” you said.
He look at you, “No need to say sorry. To be honest, I’m glad that I comforted you last night.” he smiled at you.
You couldn’t help but to just smiled back.
“Okay! All the rides here are pairing. So.. Since we’re 8, let’s pairing.” Sunggyu suddenly announced. You and L turns the attention on him.
“Eh? Who’s going to be Hyemi’s partner?” Sungjong asked. They all look at you.
“Why don’t we ask her?” Dongwoo suggested. “Okay then. Hyemi-ah, who do you want to be your partner from all of us?” Sunggyu asked you.
You look at them one by one as they also look at you, waiting for your answer on who will you going to pick.
CHAPTER 15
Again, you look at them one by one. “Um..” you started. Infinite smiled at you, waiting for you to continue.
“..I choose Hoya oppa.” you continued as you pointed at him. Infinite’s eyes grew wide because of your decision.
“Hoya? Wae?” Dongwoo asked you. “Yeah! Just choose me~” Sungyeol whined. “You can choose me too.” Sungjong said.
“Hey! Don’t listen to them. I’m just wondering why did you choose Hoya.. But you can still change your decision. You can still choose me..” Woohyun winked. Sunggyu gave him a look.
You giggled at them until you shift your attention to L. He was just lowering his head. *I thought she’s going to me..* L thought.
“I..” you started again. They look straightly at you. “.. I actually choose Hoya oppa because he’s the only one who didn’t much talk to me so now, I want to have a time with him.” you explained.
Infinite nodded. “Okay, We will respect your decison then.” Sunggyu said. “Hoya go to her. Sungyeol and L will be paired up. Sungjong and Dongwoo then me and Woohyun.” Sunggyu added.
Woohyun pouted. “Yah! You don’t have any choice but to paired up with me! Come on! Let’s ride the roller coaster first!” Sunggyu dragged Woohyun away.
“Sungjong-ah, let’s also go!” Dongwoo also dragged him away. Sungyeol sighed, “I think we need to go too.” he said. L nodded as they followed the 4.
You smiled at them. Hoya look at you, “Thanks for choosing me..” he whispered.
You look up at him and smiled, “Like I said, I want to have some time to know you well because you didn’t much talk to me.” you replied.
“You’re right, I’m not talkative but I will do talk to you now.” he smiled as you smiled back.
“Let’s go!” Hoya said to you. You nodded as both of you followed the others.
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“Ready? Not scared?” Hoya worriedly ask you as all of you sat on your seats. You force a smile and nodded. *I’m totally scared. I hate heighs!* you deeply thought.
Suddenly, the roller coaster started to move. Your hand suddenly grabbed Hoya’s arm. Hoya turns to look down at you.
Your eyes were firmly close. He smiled at you as he remove your hand from his arm. Instead, he hold your hand.
Your eyes suddenly open and look at him. He smiled at you, “Just hold tight on my hand if you’re scared. All your fears will be faded for sure.” he whispered as you nodded.
The whole ride in the roller coaster was successful. *Hoya oppa was right! All my fears go away. Thanks to him..*
“Enjoy right?” he asked. You smiled and nodded, “Yeah! Thanks to you oppa..” you replied.
He smiled back, “No problem.” he replied. “Let’s go!” he added as he help you to get out from your seat.
You and Hoya meet the others, still holding each others hand. L was the first one who saw the scene. He just look away.
“So.. How was it?” Sunggyu asked you. “At first, I’m scared but thanks to Hoya oppa. He tried to calm me.” you replied.
Woohyun then saw you and Hoya holding each others hand. He went between the two of you that made the holding hands thing broke. “Let’s go and ride the others.” Woohyun said as he wrapped his arm to you.
“Yah! We’re still partners! Go away from her!” Sunggyu scolded him as he dragged Woohyun away from you. You just laugh at them.
With that, all of you ride the other rides at the Lotte World with the respective partners.
Hoya started to talk and talk to you in the whole time. You were happy that he’s now talking to you.
CHAPTER 16
“Ahhh~ so tired!” you whined as you and Infinite went back to the dorm.
“Aww~ our princess is already tired. Don’t worry. I’ll go cook for dinner so that you can go to sleep and rest.” Woohyun said.
You smiled at him and nodded, “Gomawo Woohyun oppa..” you whispered. He smiled back as he went to the kitchen.
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“Dinner is ready~” Woohyun called as he finished preparing the dinner. You and Infinite went to the dining area after hearing what Woohyun’s call.
You were really tired that time so that you just eat silently. Infinite see the tiredness on your face so they didn’t bothered to ask. Instead they just eat silently too.
“I’m going to bed now..” you tiredly whispered as you finished your food. “Okay.. Good night Hyemi-ah..” Sunggyu said. “Jalja..” the others echoed.
“Jalja oppas..” you replied as you went to your room.
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After 30 minutes, Infinite were still awake. They’re just waiting for you to fall asleep completely.
As they are now sure that you’re already asleep, they nodded to each other.
“Sungyeol-ah, go and get it..” Sunggyu ordered, whispering. “Mwo? Why me?” Sungyeol whispered back.
“Because you’re good when it comes to this..” Dongwoo replied. “Yeah! He’s right..” Woohyun said as Hoya gave him a nod.
“But.. I can’t do it. What if I woke her up?” Sungyeol worriedly asked. “Aish! You’re good at this hyung so don’t worry.” Sungjong said.
“But—” “No buts! Just go!” L blurted as he pushed him to the door. Sungyeol pouted, “Aish!”
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As you were piecefully sleeping, Sungyeol on the other hand silently enter your room.
He look at you first as he stooped down to take a look at your face. *You are still beautiful even you were sleeping. I’m happy that we have you.* Sungyeol thought.
He then stood up and look around until his eyes caught your broken bracelet at the drawer. He silently walk there and get your bracelet. *Here you go..*
With that, he look at you once again before he completely went out from your room.
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“Why is he taking so long? What if Hyemi really did awake?” Dongwoo worriedly said. “Aish! Don’t panic. He’s already out.” Woohyun nodded at the door where Sungyeol is standing, closing the door.
“Did you get it?” L asked. Sungyeol nodded as he pulled out the bracelet.
“Great! How’s Hyemi-ah?” Sunggyu asked. “Sleeping beauty..” Sungyeol replied as he sat on the floor next to L.
“Good job hyung! I told you, you can do it!” Sungjong said. Sungyeol rolled his eyes on his dongsaeng.
“Aish! Stop!” Hoya said, almost whispering. “Yeah! Let’s just fix the bracelet.” Sunggyu ordered as the others nodded.
They started fixing the bracelet until, “Ahh~ why this is so hard?” Sungyeol whispered. “Yeah! I don’t think we can turn it back to normal.” Sungyeol added.
“No! We need to continue and fix it.” L said as he tried fixing the bracelet again. “Yeah! L is right! Just for Hyemi..” Woohyun agreed.
“Okay, let’s do it again..” Hoya said as he help L and Woohyun.
The others let out a sigh and nodded. They tried and tried until they finally fixed it.
That was already 3:00 in the morning when they finally finished fixing the bracelet.
“Woah! We’re finally finish!” Sungyeol said as Hoya nodded. “It’s looks like a new bracelet now.” Sungjong commented.
“I know right! Sungyeol-ah, go back to her room and put back the bracelet.” Sunggyu ordered.
“Me again?” Sungyeol protested. “Of course! You’re the only one Yeolli~” Dongwoo said.
“But—” he stopped when he saw L raising an eyebrow at him. Sungyeol pouted, “Araseo.. I’ll do it.” he then went back to your room with your bracelet.
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“Come on! Let’s take some sleep..” Sunggyu said as Sungyeol went out from your room.
Infinite tiredly nodded as they went to their respective rooms and soon, fall asleep.
CHAPTER 17
Morning came, you slowly open your eyes. You carefully rubbed it using the back of your hand until you felt a familiar thing on your wrist.
You decided to fully open your eyes. You saw your bracelet and it’s not broken anymore. It’s back to normal.
*Eh? Isn’t it broken? What exactly happening?* you asked yourself as you look around.
Suddenly, you saw a piece of paper next to you. You reach it to read what’s written on it.
to our princess Hyemi,
Good Morning! Did you see your bracelet? We think you already saw it at this right time right? Well, we all fix it for you. We’re hoping that you’re going to be happy now. We don’t want to see you sad so please always smile for us ^^
from your Oppas <3
*What? They all fix it for me?* you then quickly stood up and went out from your room.
The first scene you saw was all the Infinite are preparing for breakfast. As you went out from your room, Infinite already saw you.
“Good morning Hyemi-ah!” they echoed as they smiled at you.
Even they are all handsome, you can still see the tiredness on their face but they still prepare the breakfast and give you a warm smile.
Your tears starting to fall, tears of joy actually. You couldn’t hold your tears anymore so it continues to fall and fall from your eyes.
They all run to you. “Hyemi-ah, why are you crying?” Sunggyu worriedly asked. “Did you get a nightmare again?” L asked, worried also. You shook your head.
“Is there something wrong with your stomach?” Woohyun asked, worried. You shook your head again.
“Why are you crying then?” Dongwoo asked. “I-I w-was.. just happy..” you whispered between your cry.
“Happy?” Sungjong raised an eyebrow in confusion.
You nodded, “I’m just happy that I have oppas like you all. You fix my broken bracelet just to make me happy. I can see that all of you are already tired but you all still prepared the breakfast. Thank you oppas..” you whispered as your tears keeps on falling.
“Aish! Of course we are your oppas so we will do everything just to make our princess happy.” Sungyeol said as he squeeze your shoulder.
Your tears didn’t stop on falling until L walks to you and gently wiped it for you. “We want to see you happy not crying..” he whispered as Hoya smiled at you.
You smiled at them, “Really thanks to all of you oppas. This was the best birthday gift that I’ve ever receive in my whole life..” you whispered.
“Today is your birthday?” Infinite gasped at the same time when they heard what you just said.
CHAPTER 18
You smiled at them again and nodded. “The care takers said to me that my birthday is the date today. This is also the day when they saw me in front of the Orphanage door.” you explained.
“Care takers? Orphanage?” Woohyun asked in confusion.
You nodded again, “Yeah.. I’m actually an orphan.. I didn’t know what my real birthday is that’s why I’m using this date when I first stayed at the orphanage..” you sadly whispered.
They just nodded in understanding and lowered their head with sadness. They feel sorry for you. The atmosphere filled by silence at that moment.
You can see that they’re feel sorry for you so you started to walk to them and hug them one by one.
They were shock at first but after the hug, you smiled wide at them to hide your sadness. “No need to be worry. I’m okay. And I don’t want also to be sad on my birthday.” you said.
With that, they sweetly smiled at you.
“Let’s celebrate your birthday then!” Sungyeol beamed. “Yeahhh!!” Sungjong excitedly squealed.
You smiled at their being childish and nodded. “Okay! Let’s celebrate!” Sunggyu announced.
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“Let’s all sing!” Dongwoo suggest as all of you enter the karaoke room.
All of you agreed with him. Sunggyu was the first person who starts the song. Followed by Woohyun. Then you an the others sing along with the two.
You and Hoya on the other hand, starting to dance for the song. All of you were just partying there.
*This is really my happiest birthday ever! Thank you oppas for being with me all the time.* you were happy with your birthday with your 7 oppas.
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“Where do you want to go next?” Hoya asked you as all of you went out from the karaoke room and started to walk around. You look up at him, “Anywhere!” you replied.
Luckily, there’s only a few people are in there.
“Eh? Don’t you want to go to some special place? A place that you really want to spend on your birthday?” L asked. The others shift the attention to you.
You sweetly smiled at them, “I don’t need a special place to spend my birthday. As long as all of you are with me, I’m happy.” you honestly replied.
Infinite softened by that. “Aww~ our princess is so sweet.” Dongwoo said as he gently stroked your hair. You smiled at him.
“Aww~ We’re sorry. We didn’t hace any gift for you.” Sunggyu said. You quickly shook your head, “No! Like I said, I don’t need to go to a special place or received anything. I’m already happy now that I spend my birthday to all of you.” you replied.
They smiled at you once again, softened.
“We’re so lucky to have you Hyemi-ah..” Woohyun gently tapped your shoulder, “Happy birthday..” he whispered. You look up at him and smiled, “Gomawo oppa..”
All of your continue to walk. Suddenly, Infinite make a circle around you so you’re now at the center. As you were about to ask them, you heard them sing.
“Saengil chukhahamnida~ Saengil chukhahamnida~..................... happy birthdy to you~” Infinite sing as one.
“Saengil Chukhahae Hyemi-ah..” Infinite greeted you as the song ended.
Your eyes become teary because of the sudden surprised. You were speechless now that you didn’t know what to say.
“Aish! Don’t cry. It’s your birthday you know that..” Sungyeol squeezed your hand. “Yeah.. Just smile.” Sungjong smiled at you as he wiped the tiny tear on the side of your eye.
“Our princess is now 18!!!” Dongwoo beamed. They just laugh at him as you also laugh along with them.
*Thank you oppas for making my birthday so special.*
CHAPTER 19
A week had passed, you and Infinite were getting close to each other now. They’re just like your real oppas.
As all of you were eating the breakfast, the managers suddenly came.
“Uh, hyungs!” Sunggyu called. “Are you guys ready for the comeback?” Jungryul asked.
“We’re having a comeback again?” Dongwoo asked. Geonam nodded, “Yes. That will be next month.” he explained.
“So now, go and change. We need to go to recordings.” Hyoan ordered.
All of you nodded and did what you managers said.
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“Um.. Hyemi-ah, did you know how to rap?” Jungryul asked you as all of you arrived at the recordings.
“A little bit..” you replied. “Do you mind to show some sample?” Hyoan asked.
You nodded and started to rap. Infinite’s jaws were all dropped as they heard your rapping.
They clapped as you finished. “Woah! You’re great!” Dongwoo gasped as the others nodded and gave you a thumbs up sign. You sweetly smiled at them.
“Hyung, why don’t you give me and Hyemi a duet rap?” Dongwoo suggested. “Well.. That’s exactly my plan that’s why I ask her if she know how to rap.” Jungryul said.
“Really? Woah! I’m going to rap with Hyemi!!” Dongwoo happily beamed. You couldn’t help but to laugh at him.
“Okay, let’s start then!” Geonam ordered. With that, all of you started to recording.
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Before the comeback, you and Infinite were just busy to practice and practice especially the rapping part of Dongwoo with you.
It’s really hard since it’s your first time to perform a rap but you always give your best of the best on the practice.
Finally, you do it perfectly after so many practices. “Good job Hyemi-ah.” Dongwoo give you a thumbs up. You smiled at him and bowed a little, “Gomawo oppa..”
“Okay! Since we did it well, let’s go back to the dorm and take some rest.” Sunggyu announced.
With that, all of you leaved the practice room and went back to the dorm.
CHAPTER 20
The comeback date finally come. You and Infinite were very busy preparing yourselves for the comeback stage.
“Are all of you guys ready now?” Geonam asked. All of you nodded.
With that, you and Infinite together with the managers went to the van.
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“We’re already here..” Jungryul said as he parked the van at the parking lot.
You breath in and out. You were very nervous that time.
Suddenly you felt a hand on the top of your hand. You followed the hand to see L look worried at you. “Are you okay?” he asked.
You shook your head, “No. I’m nervous.” you replied. He squeezed your hand, “There’s no need to be worried about.” he whispered. “What if the fans still not accept me?” you whispered back.
“Is that the only thing that you are worried about?” he asked. You lowered your head and nodded. He reach your chin and make you to look at him, “Don’t listen on what the fans will give comments to you. Just perform with a heart like you did last time.” he smiled at you.
You couldn’t help but to smiled back and finally you nodded. “Let’s go!” he said. You nodded again, “Ne..”
You followed him as the others already went out from the van. *Thanks Myungsoo oppa for always making me calm..*
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“Infinite will be the next to perform after Kara.” Hyoan said.
All of you prepared yoursrlves for the performance. “Ready?” L asked you. You smiled and nodded.
As Kara finished their performance, you saw one of the member greeted L. You saw L smiled at her.
You don’t know why but you didn’t want to see L smiling to that girl. *Who is she to Myungsoo oppa?* you wondered.
“Hyemi-ah! Let’s go!” Sungjong called. You snapped out your wondering and nodded to Sungjong.
“Yes. Coming!” you shouted back as you run to them to the stage.
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As the song started, you and Infinite started to sing on your respective part of the song.
When the time of rapping part came, you give your all the best and perform with a heart like L said to you.
Suddenly, you heard a loud squealed coming from the fans. They’re all going crazy when they hear you rapping.
You smiled by that and continue to rap with Dingwoo who is happily rapping along with you.
As the song finished, the fans squealed more louder than the time when all of you are performing. You can hear them chanting your name. You smiled at the fans and bowed. Infinite also bowed as all of you went out from the stage.
“You did so great!” Dongwoo said. “You’re now have so many fans!” Woohyun commented.
You smiled, “Thanks!”
“Our princess is now popular I think..” Sunggyu said. “Yeah.. That’s going to be true.” Hoya added.
“That’s impossible!” you replied.
“I’m now jealous at you. You’re going to stole our fans..” Sungyeol said. “Aish! You know Sungyeol oppa, I’m going to share all my fans to you.” you said. He smiled at you, “Really?” he asked.
“Aish! So childish!” Sungjong said. Sungyeol pouted.
You laugh at him as the others laugh along.
You look around to search L to say thank you but you didn’t saw any sight of him. “Eh? Where’s Myungsoo oppa?” you asked Woohyun who is next to you.
Woohyun look around and spotted L. “He’s there!” he pointed. You followed his point only to see L talking to the girl who greeted him earlier. You can see that the two were happy together.
“Who is she?” you asked. “Uh.. Her? She is Park Gyuri, member of Kara.” Woohyun replied.
“Are they really that close?” you asked once more. “Yes they’re a bit close and I heard she has a crush on L.” he said.
“How about Myungsoo oppa?” you asked. “L is a mysterious type of person so I don’t know.” Woohyun said.
You just nodded in understanding. You didn’t ask any question again since you don’t want hear the answers anymore.
You want to look away but your eyes don’t want to take off at them. Suddenly, L saw you so you quickly look away.
L excused himself to Gyuri and walks to you. “Hey! I still didn’t say to you tgat you’re great tonight!” he said. You gave him a forced smile and just say thank you.
“Is there something wrong?” he worriedly asked. “I’m just tired..” you replied.
“You already tired?” Sunggyu asked as you nodded. “Aww~ our princess is already tired. Let’s go back to the dorm then..” he said.
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As all of you arrived the dorm, you went straightly to you room.
Infinite were confused by your action but they just think that maybe you were really tired.
With that, they also went to their respective rooms to take a rest.
L take a glance to your room’s door fist before he completely went to their room.
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You laid and put your hand on your chest. *What’s happening to me?* you thought.
Suddenly, you fall asleep together with your thought.
You and Infinite just do practicing in the whole month before the comeback.
Yes, it’s tiring but you keep yourself focus on practicing so that they won’t disappointed at you. You give your best on practicing and promised that you will also give your best of the best on the comeback.
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The day of Infinite’s comeback finally came. All the boys woke up early for them to prepared theirselves.
You were still sleeping because of the everyday practice. Suddenly, you felt someone shook you. “Hyemi-ah, wake up.” you heard a voice said.
You slowly open your eyes to see Sungjong’s face in front of you. “Uh-oh.. Oppa..” you whispered.
“Go and wash now. We need yo be ready. Today is our comeback and your debut remember?” Sungjong reminded you.
You nodded, “Okay oppa.” you then sat up. “We’ll wait for you outside araseo?” he said as you nodded. “Araseo.” you replied as he went out.
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You went out from the dorm as you already finished. All the boys and the managers are already inside the car so you also went in.
After an hour, the car reach the place. Infinite’s comeback will be on Mnet M! Countdown.
All of you went out from the car and straightly went to inside and to the dressing room. The managers covered your face for not no one can see your face. They want you to be a surprise.
As all of you were ready, the boys went to your dressing room.
“Hyemi-ah!” Sungyeol called you. You spun around to face them. You smiled to see their outfits, “Oppas!” you squealed.
Their jaws suddenly dropped when face them. They were amazed at your beauty. They were now speechless.
You walks to them and waved your hand in front of their face, “Oppas? What happen? Did you all see a ghost?” you worriedly asked.
They shook their head. “No but I saw an angel.” Woohyun said. You raised an eyebrow in confusion, “Eh?”
“You looks like an angel Hyemi-ah..” Woohyun said. You laugh, “Aish! Woohyun oppa, stop joking around!” you said.
Sunggyu shook his head, “No. He’s not kidding. You are beautiful as angel.” he commented.
“Yeah. I agreed with them.” Dongwoo said as Hoya nodded.
“You are the most beautiful girl I’ve ever met.” Sungyeol said. “I’m happy to have a beautiful dongsaeng.” Sungjong said.
You smiled and bowed, “Gomawo oppas..” you said. “Come on! We’re going to perform next after Teen Top.” Sunggyu said. You nodded as all of you went out, going ready for the performance.
As Teen Top already finished their performance, Sunggyu said, “Be ready!”
*Omo! I’m so nervous! What if the fans won’t accept me? What if I made a mistake? I don’t want to disappoint oppas.* you were lightly shaking as your hand was cold because of the nervous that you were felt.
But then, you felt a warm hand on your hand. You followed the hand to see L. He smiles at you, “Don’t worry. We’re all here around you. Just do what you did on our practice.” he whispered, trying to calm you.
“What if the fans won’t accept me?” you whispered back. He then place his both hands on your shoulder, “Don’t mind all the fans. Just give all your best and perform happily. You are beautiful inside and out. If the fans didn’t accept you now, maybe soon. But now, just perform like our practice and don’t mind what people says. Just enjoy the performance.” he said.
You felt yourself calm with his words. Your nervous suddenly faded after you heard what he said.
You smiled and nodded, “Okay. I will do Myungsoo oppa.” you said. He smiled back, “Come on! Stage is waiting.” he said as you nodded again. The two of you went up to stage.
As Infinite’s performance started, they are so many fans squealed but they are some also didn’t because of you. They really envious you. Not only girls are squealing, also boys and that’s because of you.
Some girls that envious you were really jealous when the time of you and Hoya’s part came. You and Hoya have a special part since you and Hoya were good in dancing.
Before the song ended, all of you went down from stage and explore the audience place. You did really enjoyed what you were doing that you didn’t notice someone stole your precious bracelet.
Before the last part of the song, all of you went back to stage. As the song already ended, all of you went to the backstage happily.
“That was great!” the 3 managers beamed. “Yeah!” Sunggyu high five Woohyun.
They all smiled happily as you also smiled. But then, you felt something is missing. You study your body just to see your free wrist. Your bracelet was already gone.
“Omo!” you suddenly gasped.
CHAPTER 12
All the attention turns to you when they heard your gasped.
Sungjong runs to you, “Wae? Is there something wrong?” he worriedly asked. You shook your head, “My bracelet..” you whispered.
“What?” he asked. But then Sungyeol walks to you, “What’s happening?” he asked. Sungjong shook his head, confused.
Then Sunggyu went to you, “What happen Hyemi-ah?” he asked, worried. “My bracelet is gone. That bracelet is very important to me.” you replied.
The others also went to you. “Hyung, what’s the problem?” Dongwoo asked. “Her bracelet was gone.” Sunggyu replied.
“What’s your bracelet looks like?” Woohyun suddenly asked. You explained to them what the bracelet looks like.
“Maybe you just left it at the dorm.” Hoya said. “I left?” you whispered to yourself.
“No! That’s impossible! I saw it on her wrist before our performance got started.” L blurted. You look at him as he nodded at you.
“Maybe she lost it when we explore the audience.” L suggested.
“Okay, let’s all find it then.” Sunggyu said as all of you nodded.
All of you went to the audience place to find your precious bracelet. Suddenly you saw a girl at the corner holding your bracelet with her friends, laughing evily.
“That my bracelet..” you whispered. “Eh?” Dongwoo look at you but you didn’t reply and judt continue looking at the direction of your bracelet.
Dongwoo followed your gaze only to see a girl holding a bracelet. “Is that your bracelet?” he asked. The other members heard his question and turned to you.
You nodded.
The next thing you didn’t expect, the girl throw your bracelet on the floor and step her one feet on it and twist it to broke your bracelet. Your eyes widen on what the girl did. Infinite also saw it.
“She desereve to be a member of Infinite. I really hate her!” the girl said as she continued twisting your bracelet on the floor. She laugh as her friends laugh along.
They worriedly look at you. “My bracelet..” you whispered as you slowly walks to them. Their eyebrows frowned then followed you to the direction of the girls.
“Infinite oppa!” the girl’s friend squealed as her other friends too but Infinite remained serious.
“Are you 5 our fans?” Woohyun asked. They eagerly nodded, “Yes! We’re certified Inspirits!” they replied.
“Inspirit my ass!” Dongwoo laugh a little. “How can you say that you’re Inspirits if you can’t accept our new member?” Sunngyu asked them.
“Excuse me?” the girl who broke your bracelet asked. “You can’t deny. We already saw what you did.” Hoya said.
“What? I don’t understand?” she said. “You stole Hyemi’s bracelet right?” L asked. She shook her head, “No. Why should I do that?” she denied.
“We already saw you.” Sungjong said. “And the bracelet is on your foot..” Sungyeol pointed, “Do you still want to deny huh?” he raised an eyebrow.
The girl look down and step backward, “Ow! I didn’t know that there’s a bracelet here.” she pretended that she didn’t know. “Can you please stop fooling around?! We already saw the whole scene!” Sunggyu shouted that made her jump a little.
Luckily, there are no people around.
You then slowly stooped down and get your broke bracelet. Your tears started to fall. *My bracelet..*
Infinite look worried at you. Woohyun glared at the girls, “Look what you just did! If you 5 don’t want to accept our new member then you better go and stop being our fans. We didn’t want fans who just want to hurt our member especially her!” he shouted.
The girls cried then runaway.
Sungjong look down at you and stooped down beside you. “Hyemi-ah..” he whispered. You look up at him as your tears keeps falling. “Oppa..” you whispered as you hug him.
He gently rubbed your back, don’t know what to say.
“Hyemi-ah, let’s go home.” Dongwoo tapped you. You look up and wiped your tears. You slowly nodded as Sungjong help you to stood up.
CHAPTER 13
You and Infinite together with the managers leaved the place and went to the van.
As the van already drive off, you were remained silent and just stared at your broken bracelet. A tear falls frim your eyes again.
The boys look at you, worried. “Hyemi-ah..” Sungjong, who’s the one next to you whispered.
You look at the window to hide your tears. “Gwenchana?” Woohyun asked who’s on your back. You quickly wipes your tears and sighed, “I’m just tired..” you replied still looking at the window.
Jungryul look at the boys and shook his head to give them a signal to stop asking you.
With that, the boys let out a sigh and just remained silent.
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“We’re going now.” Jungryul said as Infinite nodded.
“Take care of her. Don’t force her to talk about what just happened earlier.” Geonam said as he look at you.
Infinite nodded once again.
“Go and take a rest.” Hyoan said as they left the dorm.
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“Dinner is ready. Come on let’s eat.” Woohyun called.
The others excitedly went to the dining area. “Woah! All looks delicious hyung!” Sungyeol beamed.
“Yeah!” Sungjong agreed.
“Of course! I’m the one cook all of this. What would you expect? Always good right?” Woohyun proudly said as Infinite laugh.
You was about to walk to your room when Sunggyu suddenly noticed you. “Hyemi-ah! Let’s eat.” he called.
You look at them and shook your head. “I’m not hungry. I just want to sleep now.” you said then went to your room.
Infinite look to each other and nodded like planning something.
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You lied on your blanket holding your broken bracelet, *Mianhe omma.. The only thing you gave to me is now broke..* you sadly said on your mind.
Suddenly, your door burst open. You look up only to see Infinite holding their own pillow and blanket. You sat up and raised an eyebrow at them.
“Hyemi-ah!” Sungyeol whined as they went in and place their blanket on the floor. “Eh? What is this?” you asked them.
“We’re going to sleep here.” Dongwoo said as Hoya smiled at you.
“What? But I’m a girl!” you protested. “Aish! We won’t do anything to you. We’re just want to sleep with you. We’re now your oppas right?” Sunggyu asked. “Uh-oh..” you nodded.
Sungyeol laid next to you as Sungjong laid to your other side. L at the corner then Hoya. To the other corner is Dongwoo then Sunngyu then Woohyun. You 3 at the middle.
“Oppas?” you suddenly whispered. “Hmm?” they replied. “Gomawo..” you said.
“Thank you for always on my side. I really appreciate what you all did at the comeback earlier. I never thought that idols like Infinite will going to ditch their fans just to protect their co-member/s.” you said.
They look at you and smiled. “No problem.” Sunggyu said. “We’re glad that we do that.” Woohyun said.
“And also thank you for sleeping with me tonight. I was actually happy. I’ve never experience to sleep with any of my family. I’m glad that I have 7 oppas now.” you said as they all softened.
“That bracelet..” you then said. They all look at you who are looking at the ceiling.
“..my omma gave it to me. That’s the only thing that she left to me. Ever since I was a little, only care takers and some other kids are with me. I’m actually an orphan. One of the care taker gave that bracelet to me and also told me, that bracelet was already with me when she saw me in front of the door of the Orphanage. That’s the only thing that can help me to find my omma that’s why that it’s really important to me.” you continued.
They look sad at you. “Mianhe..” they said. You smiled and shook your head, “No need to say sorry.” you said.
“But our fans did broke your bracelet.” Dongwoo said.
“Yes, I know but I did also know that all of you don’t want to happen what just happened earlier. Honestly, I’m happy because I now have a proof that there are some people want to protect me. I’m lucky to have all if you on my side.” you confessed.
Once again, they softened with your words.
You look at them, “Jalja oppas..” you said as you closed your eyes. They smiled at you and also closed their eyes.
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In the middle of the night, you were having a nightmare about your omma. “Omma.. Please don’t leave me.. Omma.. Omma..” you whidpered under your breath.
L suddenly awake because of the sounds. He slowly open his eyes and look around.
He saw you whispering at your sleep. He then stood up and went to you. He pushed Sungyeol aside and laid beside you instead.
He hug you to make you calm, “Hyemi-ah..” he whispered to you. You frowned and slowly open your eyes only to see L hugging you.
“Myungsoo oppa..” you scaredly whispered. “Having a nightmare?” he asked as you slowly nodded.
“I thought it was real. Omma hate me because my bracelet broke. She want to leave me forever.” you whispered as your eyes were teary.
“Shhh.. Don’t think anything. Just think all the happy moments. Don’t worry, I won’t leave you, we won’t leave you. Go and back to sleep. I’m just here next to you.” he said.
You softened by his words then closed your eyes again. He hug you for you to be more calm. *Thank you Myungsoo oppa..*
When he felt the you were already asleep, he look down and saw a tear fall from your left eye. He gently wiped it, “I won’t leave you, we won’t leave you. Promise..” he whispered as he also closed his eyes.
CHAPTER 14
As the sun suddenly rises, your eyes slowly open. The first one you saw was the handsome face of L.
You blushed when you noticed that you were hugging each other. You gently removed his arms from you then slowly stood up.
You leaved the room silently. You decided to prepare a breakfast for them as a sign of ‘thank you’ for the last night.
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*I’m done!* you smiled as you finished preparing the breakfast.
Suddenly, Infinite already awake and went to you.
“Eh? You already prepared the breakfast?” Woohyun asked you. You smiled and nodded, “Yes oppa.”
“Woah! So many foods! But I’m the one who need to do that.” he said. You shook your head, “No. I’m the one who really need to do this. Actually, It’s a ‘thank you’ gift to all of you.” you explained.
“Thank you gift?” Sunggyu asked. You nodded again, “About last night.. Thanks for comforting me. Maybe my bracelet is fated to be broken..” you said.
They look sad at you and they just remained silent. You smiled wide at thrm to hide your sadness, “I’m really okay now oppas. Don’t worry.”
“Okay then. Let’s just eat.” Sunggyu said as all of you nodded.
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Sunggyu’s phone suddenly rang as all of you finished the breakfast. “Yeoboseyo?” he answered.
“It’s Jungryul. I just want to share a good news.” the other line said. “Good news?” Sunggyu repeated that made the others to look at him.
“Yes. A good news. Infinite is the no. 1 in M! Countdown last night!” Jungryul beamed. “Really?” Sunggyu couldn’t believe it.
“Yes, you heard right.” Jungryul said. Sunggyu then look to all of you, “We’re no. 1 in M! Countdown last night!” he whispered. Infinite and you smiled wide because of the good news.
“So.. Hyung.. Can we go out to celebrate?” Sunggyu asked on the phone. “Since all of you got the no. 1 place. Okay, I will allow you all to celebrate.” he replied. “Thanks hyung.”
With that, the phone call ended.
“We’re going to celebrate?” Sungyeol excitedly asked Sunggyu. “Yes, we’re going to celebrate.” Sunggyu replied as he smiled.
“Woah! So excited!!” Sungjong squealed. “And we got the 1st place because of Hyemi..” Sunggyu said. You look at him surprised, “M-Me?”
They nodded, “If you’re not become a part of Infinite, maybe we didn’t get the first place. Thanks to you Hyemi-ah..” Dongwoo said. The others nodded, “Thank you Hyemi-ah..” they echoed.
You shook your head, “Not only me, all of you also did a great job last night.” you replied. They look to each other and just smiled at you. “Let’s go to Lotte World now!” Woohyun beamed.
All of you nodded.
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“Woah!” you whispered as all of you reach the Lotte World.
“First time here?” L suddenly appeared at your side. You look up to him. *I just noticed, he’s kind of mysterious.* You just smiled and nodded. He smiled back, “You’re gonna enjoy this place for sure.” he said.
“Um.. Myungsoo oppa..” you whispered. “Hmm?” he replied. “About last night, mianhe. I was just scared that time.” you said.
He look at you, “No need to say sorry. To be honest, I’m glad that I comforted you last night.” he smiled at you.
You couldn’t help but to just smiled back.
“Okay! All the rides here are pairing. So.. Since we’re 8, let’s pairing.” Sunggyu suddenly announced. You and L turns the attention on him.
“Eh? Who’s going to be Hyemi’s partner?” Sungjong asked. They all look at you.
“Why don’t we ask her?” Dongwoo suggested. “Okay then. Hyemi-ah, who do you want to be your partner from all of us?” Sunggyu asked you.
You look at them one by one as they also look at you, waiting for your answer on who will you going to pick.
CHAPTER 15
Again, you look at them one by one. “Um..” you started. Infinite smiled at you, waiting for you to continue.
“..I choose Hoya oppa.” you continued as you pointed at him. Infinite’s eyes grew wide because of your decision.
“Hoya? Wae?” Dongwoo asked you. “Yeah! Just choose me~” Sungyeol whined. “You can choose me too.” Sungjong said.
“Hey! Don’t listen to them. I’m just wondering why did you choose Hoya.. But you can still change your decision. You can still choose me..” Woohyun winked. Sunggyu gave him a look.
You giggled at them until you shift your attention to L. He was just lowering his head. *I thought she’s going to me..* L thought.
“I..” you started again. They look straightly at you. “.. I actually choose Hoya oppa because he’s the only one who didn’t much talk to me so now, I want to have a time with him.” you explained.
Infinite nodded. “Okay, We will respect your decison then.” Sunggyu said. “Hoya go to her. Sungyeol and L will be paired up. Sungjong and Dongwoo then me and Woohyun.” Sunggyu added.
Woohyun pouted. “Yah! You don’t have any choice but to paired up with me! Come on! Let’s ride the roller coaster first!” Sunggyu dragged Woohyun away.
“Sungjong-ah, let’s also go!” Dongwoo also dragged him away. Sungyeol sighed, “I think we need to go too.” he said. L nodded as they followed the 4.
You smiled at them. Hoya look at you, “Thanks for choosing me..” he whispered.
You look up at him and smiled, “Like I said, I want to have some time to know you well because you didn’t much talk to me.” you replied.
“You’re right, I’m not talkative but I will do talk to you now.” he smiled as you smiled back.
“Let’s go!” Hoya said to you. You nodded as both of you followed the others.
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“Ready? Not scared?” Hoya worriedly ask you as all of you sat on your seats. You force a smile and nodded. *I’m totally scared. I hate heighs!* you deeply thought.
Suddenly, the roller coaster started to move. Your hand suddenly grabbed Hoya’s arm. Hoya turns to look down at you.
Your eyes were firmly close. He smiled at you as he remove your hand from his arm. Instead, he hold your hand.
Your eyes suddenly open and look at him. He smiled at you, “Just hold tight on my hand if you’re scared. All your fears will be faded for sure.” he whispered as you nodded.
The whole ride in the roller coaster was successful. *Hoya oppa was right! All my fears go away. Thanks to him..*
“Enjoy right?” he asked. You smiled and nodded, “Yeah! Thanks to you oppa..” you replied.
He smiled back, “No problem.” he replied. “Let’s go!” he added as he help you to get out from your seat.
You and Hoya meet the others, still holding each others hand. L was the first one who saw the scene. He just look away.
“So.. How was it?” Sunggyu asked you. “At first, I’m scared but thanks to Hoya oppa. He tried to calm me.” you replied.
Woohyun then saw you and Hoya holding each others hand. He went between the two of you that made the holding hands thing broke. “Let’s go and ride the others.” Woohyun said as he wrapped his arm to you.
“Yah! We’re still partners! Go away from her!” Sunggyu scolded him as he dragged Woohyun away from you. You just laugh at them.
With that, all of you ride the other rides at the Lotte World with the respective partners.
Hoya started to talk and talk to you in the whole time. You were happy that he’s now talking to you.
CHAPTER 16
“Ahhh~ so tired!” you whined as you and Infinite went back to the dorm.
“Aww~ our princess is already tired. Don’t worry. I’ll go cook for dinner so that you can go to sleep and rest.” Woohyun said.
You smiled at him and nodded, “Gomawo Woohyun oppa..” you whispered. He smiled back as he went to the kitchen.
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“Dinner is ready~” Woohyun called as he finished preparing the dinner. You and Infinite went to the dining area after hearing what Woohyun’s call.
You were really tired that time so that you just eat silently. Infinite see the tiredness on your face so they didn’t bothered to ask. Instead they just eat silently too.
“I’m going to bed now..” you tiredly whispered as you finished your food. “Okay.. Good night Hyemi-ah..” Sunggyu said. “Jalja..” the others echoed.
“Jalja oppas..” you replied as you went to your room.
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After 30 minutes, Infinite were still awake. They’re just waiting for you to fall asleep completely.
As they are now sure that you’re already asleep, they nodded to each other.
“Sungyeol-ah, go and get it..” Sunggyu ordered, whispering. “Mwo? Why me?” Sungyeol whispered back.
“Because you’re good when it comes to this..” Dongwoo replied. “Yeah! He’s right..” Woohyun said as Hoya gave him a nod.
“But.. I can’t do it. What if I woke her up?” Sungyeol worriedly asked. “Aish! You’re good at this hyung so don’t worry.” Sungjong said.
“But—” “No buts! Just go!” L blurted as he pushed him to the door. Sungyeol pouted, “Aish!”
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As you were piecefully sleeping, Sungyeol on the other hand silently enter your room.
He look at you first as he stooped down to take a look at your face. *You are still beautiful even you were sleeping. I’m happy that we have you.* Sungyeol thought.
He then stood up and look around until his eyes caught your broken bracelet at the drawer. He silently walk there and get your bracelet. *Here you go..*
With that, he look at you once again before he completely went out from your room.
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“Why is he taking so long? What if Hyemi really did awake?” Dongwoo worriedly said. “Aish! Don’t panic. He’s already out.” Woohyun nodded at the door where Sungyeol is standing, closing the door.
“Did you get it?” L asked. Sungyeol nodded as he pulled out the bracelet.
“Great! How’s Hyemi-ah?” Sunggyu asked. “Sleeping beauty..” Sungyeol replied as he sat on the floor next to L.
“Good job hyung! I told you, you can do it!” Sungjong said. Sungyeol rolled his eyes on his dongsaeng.
“Aish! Stop!” Hoya said, almost whispering. “Yeah! Let’s just fix the bracelet.” Sunggyu ordered as the others nodded.
They started fixing the bracelet until, “Ahh~ why this is so hard?” Sungyeol whispered. “Yeah! I don’t think we can turn it back to normal.” Sungyeol added.
“No! We need to continue and fix it.” L said as he tried fixing the bracelet again. “Yeah! L is right! Just for Hyemi..” Woohyun agreed.
“Okay, let’s do it again..” Hoya said as he help L and Woohyun.
The others let out a sigh and nodded. They tried and tried until they finally fixed it.
That was already 3:00 in the morning when they finally finished fixing the bracelet.
“Woah! We’re finally finish!” Sungyeol said as Hoya nodded. “It’s looks like a new bracelet now.” Sungjong commented.
“I know right! Sungyeol-ah, go back to her room and put back the bracelet.” Sunggyu ordered.
“Me again?” Sungyeol protested. “Of course! You’re the only one Yeolli~” Dongwoo said.
“But—” he stopped when he saw L raising an eyebrow at him. Sungyeol pouted, “Araseo.. I’ll do it.” he then went back to your room with your bracelet.
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“Come on! Let’s take some sleep..” Sunggyu said as Sungyeol went out from your room.
Infinite tiredly nodded as they went to their respective rooms and soon, fall asleep.
CHAPTER 17
Morning came, you slowly open your eyes. You carefully rubbed it using the back of your hand until you felt a familiar thing on your wrist.
You decided to fully open your eyes. You saw your bracelet and it’s not broken anymore. It’s back to normal.
*Eh? Isn’t it broken? What exactly happening?* you asked yourself as you look around.
Suddenly, you saw a piece of paper next to you. You reach it to read what’s written on it.
to our princess Hyemi,
Good Morning! Did you see your bracelet? We think you already saw it at this right time right? Well, we all fix it for you. We’re hoping that you’re going to be happy now. We don’t want to see you sad so please always smile for us ^^
from your Oppas <3
*What? They all fix it for me?* you then quickly stood up and went out from your room.
The first scene you saw was all the Infinite are preparing for breakfast. As you went out from your room, Infinite already saw you.
“Good morning Hyemi-ah!” they echoed as they smiled at you.
Even they are all handsome, you can still see the tiredness on their face but they still prepare the breakfast and give you a warm smile.
Your tears starting to fall, tears of joy actually. You couldn’t hold your tears anymore so it continues to fall and fall from your eyes.
They all run to you. “Hyemi-ah, why are you crying?” Sunggyu worriedly asked. “Did you get a nightmare again?” L asked, worried also. You shook your head.
“Is there something wrong with your stomach?” Woohyun asked, worried. You shook your head again.
“Why are you crying then?” Dongwoo asked. “I-I w-was.. just happy..” you whispered between your cry.
“Happy?” Sungjong raised an eyebrow in confusion.
You nodded, “I’m just happy that I have oppas like you all. You fix my broken bracelet just to make me happy. I can see that all of you are already tired but you all still prepared the breakfast. Thank you oppas..” you whispered as your tears keeps on falling.
“Aish! Of course we are your oppas so we will do everything just to make our princess happy.” Sungyeol said as he squeeze your shoulder.
Your tears didn’t stop on falling until L walks to you and gently wiped it for you. “We want to see you happy not crying..” he whispered as Hoya smiled at you.
You smiled at them, “Really thanks to all of you oppas. This was the best birthday gift that I’ve ever receive in my whole life..” you whispered.
“Today is your birthday?” Infinite gasped at the same time when they heard what you just said.
CHAPTER 18
You smiled at them again and nodded. “The care takers said to me that my birthday is the date today. This is also the day when they saw me in front of the Orphanage door.” you explained.
“Care takers? Orphanage?” Woohyun asked in confusion.
You nodded again, “Yeah.. I’m actually an orphan.. I didn’t know what my real birthday is that’s why I’m using this date when I first stayed at the orphanage..” you sadly whispered.
They just nodded in understanding and lowered their head with sadness. They feel sorry for you. The atmosphere filled by silence at that moment.
You can see that they’re feel sorry for you so you started to walk to them and hug them one by one.
They were shock at first but after the hug, you smiled wide at them to hide your sadness. “No need to be worry. I’m okay. And I don’t want also to be sad on my birthday.” you said.
With that, they sweetly smiled at you.
“Let’s celebrate your birthday then!” Sungyeol beamed. “Yeahhh!!” Sungjong excitedly squealed.
You smiled at their being childish and nodded. “Okay! Let’s celebrate!” Sunggyu announced.
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“Let’s all sing!” Dongwoo suggest as all of you enter the karaoke room.
All of you agreed with him. Sunggyu was the first person who starts the song. Followed by Woohyun. Then you an the others sing along with the two.
You and Hoya on the other hand, starting to dance for the song. All of you were just partying there.
*This is really my happiest birthday ever! Thank you oppas for being with me all the time.* you were happy with your birthday with your 7 oppas.
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“Where do you want to go next?” Hoya asked you as all of you went out from the karaoke room and started to walk around. You look up at him, “Anywhere!” you replied.
Luckily, there’s only a few people are in there.
“Eh? Don’t you want to go to some special place? A place that you really want to spend on your birthday?” L asked. The others shift the attention to you.
You sweetly smiled at them, “I don’t need a special place to spend my birthday. As long as all of you are with me, I’m happy.” you honestly replied.
Infinite softened by that. “Aww~ our princess is so sweet.” Dongwoo said as he gently stroked your hair. You smiled at him.
“Aww~ We’re sorry. We didn’t hace any gift for you.” Sunggyu said. You quickly shook your head, “No! Like I said, I don’t need to go to a special place or received anything. I’m already happy now that I spend my birthday to all of you.” you replied.
They smiled at you once again, softened.
“We’re so lucky to have you Hyemi-ah..” Woohyun gently tapped your shoulder, “Happy birthday..” he whispered. You look up at him and smiled, “Gomawo oppa..”
All of your continue to walk. Suddenly, Infinite make a circle around you so you’re now at the center. As you were about to ask them, you heard them sing.
“Saengil chukhahamnida~ Saengil chukhahamnida~..................... happy birthdy to you~” Infinite sing as one.
“Saengil Chukhahae Hyemi-ah..” Infinite greeted you as the song ended.
Your eyes become teary because of the sudden surprised. You were speechless now that you didn’t know what to say.
“Aish! Don’t cry. It’s your birthday you know that..” Sungyeol squeezed your hand. “Yeah.. Just smile.” Sungjong smiled at you as he wiped the tiny tear on the side of your eye.
“Our princess is now 18!!!” Dongwoo beamed. They just laugh at him as you also laugh along with them.
*Thank you oppas for making my birthday so special.*
CHAPTER 19
A week had passed, you and Infinite were getting close to each other now. They’re just like your real oppas.
As all of you were eating the breakfast, the managers suddenly came.
“Uh, hyungs!” Sunggyu called. “Are you guys ready for the comeback?” Jungryul asked.
“We’re having a comeback again?” Dongwoo asked. Geonam nodded, “Yes. That will be next month.” he explained.
“So now, go and change. We need to go to recordings.” Hyoan ordered.
All of you nodded and did what you managers said.
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“Um.. Hyemi-ah, did you know how to rap?” Jungryul asked you as all of you arrived at the recordings.
“A little bit..” you replied. “Do you mind to show some sample?” Hyoan asked.
You nodded and started to rap. Infinite’s jaws were all dropped as they heard your rapping.
They clapped as you finished. “Woah! You’re great!” Dongwoo gasped as the others nodded and gave you a thumbs up sign. You sweetly smiled at them.
“Hyung, why don’t you give me and Hyemi a duet rap?” Dongwoo suggested. “Well.. That’s exactly my plan that’s why I ask her if she know how to rap.” Jungryul said.
“Really? Woah! I’m going to rap with Hyemi!!” Dongwoo happily beamed. You couldn’t help but to laugh at him.
“Okay, let’s start then!” Geonam ordered. With that, all of you started to recording.
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Before the comeback, you and Infinite were just busy to practice and practice especially the rapping part of Dongwoo with you.
It’s really hard since it’s your first time to perform a rap but you always give your best of the best on the practice.
Finally, you do it perfectly after so many practices. “Good job Hyemi-ah.” Dongwoo give you a thumbs up. You smiled at him and bowed a little, “Gomawo oppa..”
“Okay! Since we did it well, let’s go back to the dorm and take some rest.” Sunggyu announced.
With that, all of you leaved the practice room and went back to the dorm.
CHAPTER 20
The comeback date finally come. You and Infinite were very busy preparing yourselves for the comeback stage.
“Are all of you guys ready now?” Geonam asked. All of you nodded.
With that, you and Infinite together with the managers went to the van.
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“We’re already here..” Jungryul said as he parked the van at the parking lot.
You breath in and out. You were very nervous that time.
Suddenly you felt a hand on the top of your hand. You followed the hand to see L look worried at you. “Are you okay?” he asked.
You shook your head, “No. I’m nervous.” you replied. He squeezed your hand, “There’s no need to be worried about.” he whispered. “What if the fans still not accept me?” you whispered back.
“Is that the only thing that you are worried about?” he asked. You lowered your head and nodded. He reach your chin and make you to look at him, “Don’t listen on what the fans will give comments to you. Just perform with a heart like you did last time.” he smiled at you.
You couldn’t help but to smiled back and finally you nodded. “Let’s go!” he said. You nodded again, “Ne..”
You followed him as the others already went out from the van. *Thanks Myungsoo oppa for always making me calm..*
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“Infinite will be the next to perform after Kara.” Hyoan said.
All of you prepared yoursrlves for the performance. “Ready?” L asked you. You smiled and nodded.
As Kara finished their performance, you saw one of the member greeted L. You saw L smiled at her.
You don’t know why but you didn’t want to see L smiling to that girl. *Who is she to Myungsoo oppa?* you wondered.
“Hyemi-ah! Let’s go!” Sungjong called. You snapped out your wondering and nodded to Sungjong.
“Yes. Coming!” you shouted back as you run to them to the stage.
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As the song started, you and Infinite started to sing on your respective part of the song.
When the time of rapping part came, you give your all the best and perform with a heart like L said to you.
Suddenly, you heard a loud squealed coming from the fans. They’re all going crazy when they hear you rapping.
You smiled by that and continue to rap with Dingwoo who is happily rapping along with you.
As the song finished, the fans squealed more louder than the time when all of you are performing. You can hear them chanting your name. You smiled at the fans and bowed. Infinite also bowed as all of you went out from the stage.
“You did so great!” Dongwoo said. “You’re now have so many fans!” Woohyun commented.
You smiled, “Thanks!”
“Our princess is now popular I think..” Sunggyu said. “Yeah.. That’s going to be true.” Hoya added.
“That’s impossible!” you replied.
“I’m now jealous at you. You’re going to stole our fans..” Sungyeol said. “Aish! You know Sungyeol oppa, I’m going to share all my fans to you.” you said. He smiled at you, “Really?” he asked.
“Aish! So childish!” Sungjong said. Sungyeol pouted.
You laugh at him as the others laugh along.
You look around to search L to say thank you but you didn’t saw any sight of him. “Eh? Where’s Myungsoo oppa?” you asked Woohyun who is next to you.
Woohyun look around and spotted L. “He’s there!” he pointed. You followed his point only to see L talking to the girl who greeted him earlier. You can see that the two were happy together.
“Who is she?” you asked. “Uh.. Her? She is Park Gyuri, member of Kara.” Woohyun replied.
“Are they really that close?” you asked once more. “Yes they’re a bit close and I heard she has a crush on L.” he said.
“How about Myungsoo oppa?” you asked. “L is a mysterious type of person so I don’t know.” Woohyun said.
You just nodded in understanding. You didn’t ask any question again since you don’t want hear the answers anymore.
You want to look away but your eyes don’t want to take off at them. Suddenly, L saw you so you quickly look away.
L excused himself to Gyuri and walks to you. “Hey! I still didn’t say to you tgat you’re great tonight!” he said. You gave him a forced smile and just say thank you.
“Is there something wrong?” he worriedly asked. “I’m just tired..” you replied.
“You already tired?” Sunggyu asked as you nodded. “Aww~ our princess is already tired. Let’s go back to the dorm then..” he said.
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As all of you arrived the dorm, you went straightly to you room.
Infinite were confused by your action but they just think that maybe you were really tired.
With that, they also went to their respective rooms to take a rest.
L take a glance to your room’s door fist before he completely went to their room.
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You laid and put your hand on your chest. *What’s happening to me?* you thought.
Suddenly, you fall asleep together with your thought.
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