Lisa’s POV
We were practicing for three hours already. The backup dancers practice a little ahead of time than VOELEVARD so when they practice with them, it'll be easier for the boys.
"That's it, okay. Take a rest and we'll be continuing in an hour" I shouted and everyone bowed in acknowledgement, one culture I like about them.
"Lisa!" I turned towards my right when I heard Rosie's voice.
My eyebrow raised when I noticed how a few of the dancers followed her every movement.
I laugh a little after realizing how oblivious the girl can get. But I'd like to see any of them try.
Even though I have only been with Rosie and Jake for just a short time, it's no secret for everyone how Jake is possessive of my friend. The man doesn't even leave his eyes on the girl which made me feel jealous at times. Not of Rosie having Jake but of the fact that I don't have someone like him who would look at me like I am the only girl worthy of his heart.
I knew Jake would make my friend happy and that's more than enough for me.
"Lisa! It's your break right? Let's go check their practice!" she started squealing as she pulls my arm towards the exit.
VOELEVARD is practicing on the next room with the main choreographer.
"Stop skipping Rosie. Are you sure we're allowed to watch? Wouldn't we be scolded?" I asked her a little hesitant for a moment.
Rosie rolled her eyes at me.
"Samantha and Jessie are there. They are their girlfriends too, so that means we can watch," she told me like that's an obvious thing.
"Samantha unnie and Jessie works here and Jessie is the daughter of the boss, of course they can watch " I reasoned and she chuckled. "I am merely an employee. I don't want to impose just because I know you guys,"
"What about me then?"
"You'll start working here one Monday! And Jake is inside! " I exclaimed and her eyes widened.
"Exactly! How come I can watch and you can't when I will start working three days from now while you are already working here? And Haiden is inside too, that's basically your gate pass," she reasoned and I pulled my hand away from her.
"What do you mean gate pass?" I asked confused.
A playful smirk escaped her lips before she grabs my hand once again.
"Shut up. Let's go see your man," she giddily replied and the next thing I knew, she was already pushing me inside their practice room. I almost wanted to go out when I saw how Haiden eyes caught mine for a moment while he was dancing, before he got back and focused on the mirror in front.
He was in the middle doing a routine along with the others on a song I never heard.
I watch in awe how gracefully he was able to execute every movement.
Seeing him perform on videos and on stage was something but seeing him in person is intimidating.
Everything about him is perfect.
"Close your mouth Lisa, you're drooling," Samantha unnie teased. I didn't even realize that we are already watching beside them.
Jessie gave me a cute smile which I returned.
In no time, the song ended and every one of the boys sprawled on the floor in exhaustion.
Jessie moved forward and gave Yohan oppa a bottle of water, Samantha giving Josh oppa and Rosie giving Jake.
Everyone's eye landed on my direction, as if waiting if I will also give someone a bottle of water.
And that's when I locked eyes with Haiden.
I gulped, my heart started beating rapidly. He was looking at me intently and I swear I felt the hair on the back of my neck standing up.
"Yah, just give him the water already. I can't take this tension anymore!" Jason starred whining and my cheeks blushed even more.
"Awww! Hyung!" Jason pouted when a towel suddenly hit his face, Haiden being the culprit.
Without thinking, I moved closer to Haiden, my hand with a bottled water, my breath hitching altogether.
His face looked shocked for a moment, his lips wide open until his hands slowly reached for the bottled water on mine. But when he did, our hands touched and I immediately pulled my hands off of him.
He coughed a little, his cheeks turning red as well.
"Thanks," he whispered and I smiled.
"We're here too,"
"Look at them acting like that,"
"Let them be,"
"Oh my gosh, they look so good together!"
"This is making me so happy!"
My hands covered my face at their words.
Thank God, one of the choreographer came back in and called them back for practice.
Once we're on the side, I noticed Haiden giving me side glances.
"Hey, are two going out already?" Samantha unnie nudged me on the shoulders.
"What? No!" I whisper shouted before I started biting my index finger.
"Tsk, yet you two are totally flirting with each other, okay Lisa," Rosie snickered which made me almost hiss in embarrassment.
Jessie just chuckled at the two and I smiled at her.
"You know what, I need to go. My break is over. See you guys later!" I told them and before I left, my eyes landed back on person that has been bothering me since I came back.
I was angry for all the mess that had happened but I know it wasn't his fault. Yet, I feel so awkward after everything that had happened.
What's even worse, I feel like I am starting to really get affected by his presence.
Jung Haiden, what are you doing to me?
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Lisa's POV
"Oh God, why don't you go and scream "I'm gay for Haiden" in front instead of staring at him like you want to strip him off from his practice clothes,"
I almost covered Rosie's mouth with my wet towel after hearing her words.
"Eww, Lisa. That's like full of your manly sweat,"
Jessie chuckled at Rosie's banter while Samantha unnie pulled Rosie away from me. Coz yeah, I'm ready to smack her ass for being so noisy, a few of the trainees hearing her unfiltered words which made me blush crimson red in no time.
"Shit it, Rosie. I wasn't like, staring-staring. I was simply admiring his talent in dancing," I pouted, Jessie raising her eyebrows at me.
"Babe, you were staring at him earlier while he was "sexily" drinking water from his bottle. Yeah, you weren't eye-stripping him off his clothes," she crosses her arms and I gawked at her.
"Jessie, please stay away from Rosie. She's rubbing into you," I exclaimed, scandalized about the ganging incident they are trying to pull right now.
Rosie released herself from Samantha unnie who just laughed it off and came for Jessie who immediately wrapped her arms around the other. "I can't Lisa. Yohan adores Jake, which meant Rosie is his baby too,"
Rosie stick her tongue out to tease me and I laughed.
In no time, she was already pulling me closer, hugging me real tight.
"Wow, hyung. Your girlfriends are getting it," Jason snickered as they watch us getting all lovey-dovey.
The four of us were too busy teasing each other, we didn't even notice the boys had stopped practicing and went closer to us.
Months have already passed and I was still here. I found myself enjoying my job and though Haiden and I were still awkward at times, we're at the state where we were trying to put back our puzzles together.
It started with two messages a day, asking if I had already eaten, then three message the next.
My eyes locked with his and I saw him smile. Of course, I did the same, my heart doing a mini somersault when my eyes caught his heart-shape lips.
"Hi," he called for my name and I raised my hand in acknowledgement.
"Oh my gosh, they're at it again," Vash mumbled.
"You saw each other earlier!" Josh almost exploding with laughter.
"Look at them flirt, and all," Rome was shaking his head.
"Just date already!" Jake added and I saw him moved closer to Rosie as he try to pull the other for a hug only to be kicked by Samantha because apparently, the boys reek of a mixture of sex and sweat.
How she was able to determine that smell, I really don't know.
"Hyung, the first part on our entrance, I think it would be better if you go first instead of me," I heard Jason calling for Haiden and I watch as he listens to his younger members. The other boys listening too.
The fact that they really put a lot of effort and attention to their craft beats me.
They are just so amazing. I'm glad I get to know them personally, to be honest.
Haiden starting scratching the back of his head.
"I don't know. I think it will be more impactful if it's you. Plus, you'll get more reaction if you do it,"
Jason's face softened and the others tried to busy themselves. My lower lip tucked in between my teeth as I watch the person I admire when it comes to dancing surrender.
It wasn't just today but the other days as well. I would always notice how Haiden wouldn't want any attention, instead, he let the other member does it.
It was like, he does the work behind.
The members seemed to notice too and sometimes, I would smile whenever they would throw a few compliments towards him. It shows how much they care for each other.
"Haiden oppa," I called for his name and he automatically looked towards his direction, the spark on his eyes changing and I don't know if it was because I rarely call for his name or if it's about something else.
I felt a little conscious because I know how everybody had been staring at the both of us too.
"I think Jason is right. The arrangement suits your style of dancing more," I smiled at him sincerely and he seemed taken a back for a moment.
He bit his lower lip and I watch him think for a moment.
"You think so?" he looked at me once again and I raised my hands showing him a thumbs up.
A smile broke into his lips; no wonder their fans calls him their sunshine because he really is.
"Okay!" he cheerfully accepted and Jason exclaimed.
"Waaahhh! Here I was trying to convince you since last night and all she has to is utter what - ten words and that's it? I am so offended," Jason dramatically exclaimed as Vash pulls him for a hug in comfort. The rest of the guys laughing over his antics.
Our eyes met once again and I saw him mouthing a "thank you", my heart fluttered at his action.
My hand reached for my cheat in attempt to calm my insides but to no avail, it went even crazier.
Why?
Haiden stood beside me, his arms brushing my skin which almost made me jump after I felt the surge of electricity rushing through my veins.
This is bad.
This is so so bad.
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Haiden's POV
"I can't handle this anymore. When are you going to do something about it?" Rome nudged me on the shoulder and I heard Jake snickering. I glared at him and he immediately hide behind Yohan hyung who was just smiling while sitting on the corner.
Lisa and Jessie were talking with each other a few meters away from us.
"Haiden hyung, nothing will happen if you're just going to keep on checking her out from afar. We're literally having a hard time because of you two," Jason chuckled and I rolled my eyes at him.
"Jason, talk to me when you have a girl in your life. I'm barely hanging here. You think I'm not having a hard time?" I pouted, the rest of the boys started laughing at my words.
Wow. What supportive fam you guys are.
My eyes landed back on Lisa's.
How is she looking so beautiful like that is beyond me? She'd pass as a living doll to be honest.
"At least close your mouth when you're ogling with your girl. Ge’ez, be careful when there are other people," Josh hyung smirked and I didn't even spare him a glance.
"How about we make a bet? Beat Vash on a game and we'll do something for you," Jason smiled cheekily.
"Why me?" Vash started whining but everybody just chuckled.
"You'll do anything I say?" I looked at them suspiciously.
"Yeah, but if you lose, you'll have to ask Lisa out on a date," Josh hyung added and my eyes widened in instant.
"Yah, are you crazy?!" I exclaimed. I lowered down my voice when I saw Lisa and Jessie looking in our direction. "I won't. That's suicide. Plus, the two of us are barely recovering from what happened," I whispered and they scoffed.
"Which isn't entirely your fault but hers too. You gave enough clues. Though it would have been easier if you told her the first time," Yohan hyung stated and I heard agreement from the others.
"Whatever, I'm still not doing it," I told them
"Well, too bad. Rosie told me Lisa actually likes you the most even before you two started messaging each other. Apparently, Lisa loves how you groove, though I think she might want to think about it again seeing how weak your grooves have becoming," Jake snickered and I threw my towel towards his direction, the rest of the boys laughing.
"Seriously, hyung, you need to make a move. I heard that a few of our backup dancers have a crush on her, Vash stated and I groaned internally, my eyes closed for a moment as I let his words sink in.
Of course that wasn't far-fetched. It was possible. Lisa is almost a living doll, with her beauty, kind personality not to mention her great dancing.
"Haiden hyung..." I heard Jason calling for my name but I didn't open my eyes.
I was too lost and out of focused.
"Yah, hyung!" this time, it was Vash but I still left my eyes closed.
"Is this a bad time? I'll just come back later then," I was startled when I heard Lisa's voice, my eyes suddenly opening.
"Oh, hyung!" Jake was trying to stop himself from laughing out loud when he saw the confused expression on my face.
Wait, what's happening?
"Haiden, looks like Lisa has something to tell you," Josh hyung smirked and my cheeks blushed.
What is it? Did I do something wrong again?
My eyes landed on her and realized that her cheeks were blushing and is almost squirming while she stood up.
"Yes Lisa, do you need anything?" I asked in worry.
She coughed a little, her eyes traveling back to Jessie who just gave her a fighting stance as a response, my brows furrowing at her action.
"Oppa, ahm," she stopped midway and I felt the tension building up on me.
"Yes?"
"Do you want to go out with me?" she asked and I almost choked on my saliva. My ears suddenly felt like it was clogged and I'm not sure if I heard her correctly.
Her face blushed even more and I loved how she tried covering her face but i can still see how red she looks.
Yet she still looks fucking amazing.
The guys went on cheering mode and even Jessie was now sitting on Yohan's lap.
"Yah, Haiden, answer her," Rome called for my attention and that broke me off my trance.
She was there, looking at me in worry while she waits for my answer.
Goddamn it, why did she have to ask first?
I looked at her straight in the eyes and answered.
"No." and my heart almost broke at her reaction. My eyes saw how she covered her face once again.
"Coz I should be the one asking you that question," she looked at me confused. "Lisa, do you want to go out with me?" I asked and she her mouth was hanging wide open.
"Fucking finally," Yohan hyung scoffed and Jessie hit his shoulder.
"I would love to," Lisa answered and once again, everyone cheered.
Stupid Haiden. It wasn't that hard, was it?
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Lisa's POV
"Hi..." I shyly greeted Haiden oppa. My heart did a mini somersault when I saw how his cheeks redden.
Damn it. Why do you have to look so dashing yet adorable at the same time?
"Two minutes! If you two don't go out that fucking room in two minutes, I swear I'm going to break open this goddamn door, Jeon Jake! I don't even care if I see you two eating each other's asses. Get out of here! We'll be late for the awards goddamn it!"
Both of us cringe at the sound of Jason's screeching. The man is getting so cranky these days and not to mention, Rosie and Jake locked themselves in the room when they have an award show to attend to.
I shake my head and shrugged my shoulder, not believing how until now, Jason is still not used to the openly affectionate relationship of the two.
"So, are you sure you don't want to attend the award show? I mean, you can disguise as one of our stylist. Heck, you can walk on the red carpet and no one will stop you," he stated but his face turned redder.
Oh gosh, how can I handle him at this point?
The other day, I had a bet with the girls about who can last a day without talking. It was stupid, I know but I'm glad I lost.
I didn't know they'll dare me to ask Haiden put but I'm ecstatic that I did because we promised to go out one of these days.
"I'm fine oppa. The girls and I will have a night out," I whispered. I was seated beside him and every time our skin brushes with each other, I felt like there was a surge of electricity running around my whole body, it's nerve-wracking.
"Wow, finally," the sound of Jason growling took our attention.
Rosie and Jake finally realized that they can't be pissing Jason off. He might actually rip the door open in all honesty.
My eyes scanned the room. Jessie was fixing Yohan oppa's hair from the corner while Samantha unnie and Josh oppa were hugging each right in front of the door leading to the kitchen.
Just then, Rome oppa came in, his brows furrowed upon looking at us until he started laughing.
"What's with this atmosphere?" he stated and I watch as Rosie started walking towards our direction, sitting beside Haiden along the process.
I didn't know why but I felt Haiden oppa holding his breath.
Again, whenever Rosie was around, he'd be a little awkward. Rosie said it might be because of what happened and knowing Haiden, he's probably thinking it was all his fault.
I was startled when Rosie suddenly turned her back and hit Haiden oppa real hard, my mouth hanging wide open.
Jake looked startled and so are the others.
"I hit you. We're even. Now, can you please stop sulking over something from the past? It's seriously pissing me off now, oppa," Rosie screeched while pouting.
Haiden oppa's mouth was hanging wide open as he gawks at me in disbelief.
My blood started to boil. The shock look showing on Haiden's face got me all fired up.
I didn't know why but I felt like I'm getting angry. Why does she have to do that to Haiden?
Unable to contain myself, I growl at my friend in anger.
"Hey! Don't hit my Haiden. I never lay a finger on your boyfriend even though he's annoying as hell."
I didn't care how everyone's eyes were on eyes and how Rosie was startled. All that mattered at this time for me was Haiden.
He was there for me when I was at my worse.
These days, I realized how little he takes credit for what he gives when he technically gives his everything.
I stood up from my seat and grab Haiden's hand and pulled him away from everyone.
He cared for me, now it's time I show him how I much I care about him too.
I pulled him inside an empty practice room, and turned his body facing mine.
He looked at me confused and even with that expression, he never failed to make my heart skip a beat.
I've decided. I won't let anyone put his spirits down. No one messes with Jung Haiden now that I'm here.
I looked at him straight in the eye, my heart hammering inside my chest.
I closed my eyes as I take a deep breath.
"I like you, oppa. Do you like me too?" I asked him and I bite my lower lip as I wait for his response.
He does, right? Because if he doesn't, I'd die from embarrassment.
I stare at him in silence, his eyes avoiding mine.
Did he not feel the same?
My chest tightened a little.
Lisa, what have you done?
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Lisa's POV
"Why do you look dejected? Someone died?" Samantha unnie joked and I let out a sigh.
"My heart did, someone kill me now" I muttered stretching my arms before resting my cheeks on the table.
"Stupid, Lisa!" I whisper-cried while hitting the top of my head.
"She really did lose it," Rosie chuckled and I pouted even more.
The boys went to the awards leaving us four behind. I grimace at the memory of what happened earlier.
Lisa just confessed to Jung Haiden of VOELEVARD. Where did I got the courage to do that?
I basically just asked him to date me.
To make matters worse, someone came in right before he can answer. But the image of his shocked expression tells me I wouldn't like his response. I mean, why would he like me?
"That's not something we're not aware of, Lili," Rosie teased and I gave her the finger and Rosie just smirked before grabbing her phone. She was dialing Jake coz the awards just ended.
"You really are adorable," Jessie mumbled and I started whining like a baby.
"Where's, "Don't hurt "my Haiden" Lisa 2.0? Tsk, I never thought you're the hero girlfriend type, " Samantha unnie laughed finger-quoting what I said earlier.
"Remind me again why I am friends with you three?"
"Hey, I support Haidenlice, okay?" Jessie smiled and I rolled my eyes.
"You were teasing me last time!" I scoffed and she laughed.
"Who was staring at the goddamn ass Lisa? It's not my fault you can't control your thirst babe,"
I groan internally once I heard them cheering.
"Yo Lisa, go get that booty," Rosie screamed and I sat properly, laughing over their antics.
We were at Jessie's unit which just right opposite of the boys.
"Let's just go celebrate ahead of the boys. Let's celebrate for them and their fans. They work hard for it," Samantha unnie came back with some drinks and I didn't even realize she went out coz Jessie and Rosie was busy pestering me.
"To Lisa's hormones!" Jessie proposed as toast and I almost choke at what she said.
"And to our Haiden that she gets laid soon!"
"Fuck off Ro. And please tone it down when you and Kook's doing it. I swear you sounded like he's banging your ears or something," I said in disgust and she just stuck her tongue out on me.
"At least we do it in private, unlike someone out there who's making out on an unlocked room,"
"That was one time, and I was drunk, okay?" Samantha unnie popped a popcorn on her mouth.
"Be thankful it was Vash who entered the room and not Jake. Imagine his shock if he sees his older sister banging someone," Jessie added.
"You're not one to talk Jessie. We all know Yohan added a double lock and made his studio soundproof because you guys bang each other almost every day. No wonder the guy always lack sleep," Samantha pointed her fingers at Jessie. "And tell him to stop asking me where you are if he can't reach you. Ge'ez, why am I best friend with him?"
I covered my mouth when I saw Jessie's cheeks turned red.
"You, sneaky brat," I exclaimed before throwing her some popcorn.
Yeah, we even do popcorns when we go for drinks, don't judge.
"Tsk, as if you're not dreaming on doing it with Haiden," she scoffed and it's my turn to turn beet red.
"Yes Lis, where did you and Haiden went earlier? Did you two had some five-minute sex or something?"
"Oh gosh, this conversation sounded dirty, I can't," Rosie screeched before grabbing her phone once again. "Huh? He answered?" she whispered before hushing us for a moment. She put the phone on her ears and her eyes widened at what Jake had probably said.
"What?" I whispered and watched as she put down her phone and put it in speaker.
Why do I feel so nervous?
"Wahhh, I didn't know you guys talk about your sex life too," I almost choke when I heard Jake's teasing tone.
They heard? They fucking heard?!!
"Holy shit," Samantha mumbled which earned a disapproval from Josh oppa.
"I heard you Samantha,"
"It isn't a sight I should have seen Samantha. I still get nightmares you know-ahhhh, Josh hyung!" we heard Vash hissing.
"Don't talk to my girlfriend like that, you brat," Josh oppa stated and Samantha unnie's smile widened.
"Jessie, baby, I'll see you in my studio later, okay?"
We watch as Jessie bit her lower lip before answering, her cheeks even redder. "Ne, oppa,"
"Eww, I hate every one of you," Jason stated and the boys laugh at his probably disgusted state. "Vash-ah, let's go find ourselves other friends. These people are making me puke,"
"Haiden, what do you have to say?" Rome oppa stated and we heard some noise from the background. Where they inside their car?
"Yah!"
"Man it up,"
"Aist,"
Oh God, he heard everything.
I covered my face in embarrassment as everyone laughed at my state.
"Kill me now!" I whisper shouted and Rosie just dodged when I attempted to grab her phone so I can turn it off.
"Okay," I heard Haiden oppa.
"No, Haiden oppa, don't mind them. I'm sorry for putting you in this situation," I grimaced, the loud beating of my heart is strong enough for me to almost lose my consciousness.
Good gracious.
"Is that so?" he asked and I had never wanted to kill myself until now. My eyes caught the girls laughing over my state.
These bitches. You're all dead after this.
"Too bad, I was going to ask you to wait on my room. I guess that's a no then?"
"No! I mean yes, I'll wait, oh, oh shit," my eyes widened when the girls started laughing real loud and the sound of the boys cheering from the other line could be heard. I covered my mouth, my eyes moistening a little, overwhelmed by all the emotions I am feeling right now.
"Oh God..." I whispered, "End that call please," I mouthed to Rosie but before she can even say a word, I almost passed out at what Haiden said next.
"We have to go. We'll be back in a hour. Ahm, my room is the third door on the right. See you soon. Bye,"
With that, the call ended and so is my life.
Did he just ask me to wait on his room? Like, after he heard us girls talking about sex?
"Shit Lisa, freshen up and find your sexiest under garments. You're finally going to have a wild night," Rosie and everyone cheered but I didn't care.
"Make us proud Lis,"
Fuck, I don't even mind not putting any underwear on.