chapter 3

Chapter 3.

Flashback

After a week of practice, it was finally time for the monthly assessment test. Siyeon's thoughts have changed a bit after practicing singing with Bora.

She had to admit that Bora had a very beautiful voice, and it suited her voice. But that doesn't mean Bora deserves the number one spot.

Bora during the last practice session told her that, whatever the outcome, Bora wanted to invite her to dinner. Siyeon wanted to refuse in her heart, but because of her polite personality, she agreed. At that time, she didn't mind that, she had talked to Bora many times before and was rude, now it doesn't matter if she refuses to be polite, Bora may be too used to this. Her polite personality was never shown to Bora, but only to others.

But in the end, she still said yes to the date.

After the monthly checkup, Bora took Siyeon to a restaurant to eat, the atmosphere was quite cozy, only yellow lights and soft music. Siyeon feels comfortable with this space.

The results of the examination were the same as usual, which made Siyeon dissapointed. She and Bora were rated as the best of the couple, but in the individual rankings, Bora was still at the top, she stopped at No. 2 again.

She had plenty of reasons to go home and rest and not go out to dinner with Bora, because of the anger inside, but here she was, after all, preparing to have dinner with Bora. Even just now, Bora blatantly grabbed her hand and pulled her away. At that time, she was so embarrassed that she quickly looked around to see if any of the trainees had seen her.

- What dish do you choose? - the waiter bowed.

- One cheese pizza, mushroom ramen, beef tokbokki, two cans of cola – Bora ordered confidently.

- If you buy cheese shrimp pizza, you will get two desserts for free, do you want to use this kind of pizza?

- No, this girl can't eat shrimp.

- Yes - The waiter left after taking notes.

Siyeon was surprised, the other person seemed to understand her eating habits very well. Bora didn't ask what she wanted to eat, but automatically ordered. And after hearing Bora finished ordering, Siyeon  didn't have any trouble, because it was all her favorite dishes.

If you let Siyeon choose, it would take a long time, Siyeon has a tendency to hesitate.

Bora also knows that Siyeon can't eat shrimp. Today is exactly the first day that the two of them go separately and are about to have a nice talk, Siyeon is sure that she hasn't revealed anything about herself to Bora before.

So why does Bora understand her so well?

- The closest person to you in the company is Minji, isn't she? she told me everything about you - Bora took a sip of cola and began to speak, to answer the question in Siyeon's heart.

- You seem to be close to Minji, don't you? - Siyeon narrowed her eyes, unsatisfied in her heart, she didn't want the people she was close with to have a back-and-forth relationship with Bora, who she hated.

- No, Minji and I are just normal friends, I asked about you and she answered.

- Why are you asking about me?

- We are scheduled to perform together, isn't it what I should do to get to know you?

- It's just a cover, Bora, we won't have anything to do with each other after the test.

- You used to be in a rock band before going to DCC to practice, right? – Bora changed the subject.

- That's right, then? – Siyeon ate a piece of tokbokki, feeling like she was being mocked inside, Bora mentioned this to insult her right? that once had such a good foundation but always ranked number two.

- I see you have a very beautiful and emotional voice, especially when you sing sad ballads, listeners will easily be moved and cry.

Siyeon took a sip of her cola, she heard Bora's compliment as if it were a sham and fake compliment. Arrogant personality like Bora, doesn't like to honestly praise anyone.

- How about you, entered the company with only dancing ability, but in a short time always ranked first in the vocal evaluation sessions, you seem to be close with the vocal teachers.

- It is true that my relationship with teacher Dara is a bit close because I have been studying her since I was intern at another company.

- What is another company, where did you practice before coming to DCC?

- I used to practice at MBK and CJ, one year each

Siyeon nodded, meaning that Bora's trainees are more than hers, the fact that Bora has good vocal ability is also for this reason.

But thinking about it again and again, she still did not give in to that ranking. Through this dinner, she would hate Kim Bora a little less, just a little bit.

End flashback.

At the opening event of Lancome store.

Lancome is a famous brand in beauty cosmetics, they opened a branch in Korea and invited famous stars to attend to attract attention. Among the invited artists, there are SuA and Siyeon.

This is a private schedule, not a group schedule. SuA and Siyeon are a famous couple in the group, have been invited to work separately many times, interview together, shoot shows with designers together, go to fashion festivals together.

At times like these, there were only two of them and some staff accompanying them, not the other members, so the atmosphere was awkward without the camera.

Because they are inherently the two least close friends in the group.

- I have something to tell you - Siyeon started when they were both sitting in the waiting room for makeup, the staff were going to get their things, now it's just the two of them here.

Siyeon has been feeling frustrated for the past few days because she has a question in her head that has not been answered, so she decided to ask this question today, or her head will explode. This is her inherent personality, when there is a problem, she wants to solve it quickly and quickly.

SuA stopped playing games on her phone, turned to look at Siyeon, ready to listen.

- Why did you kiss me back that day?

- ………… - SuA blinked, Siyeon was talking about the day at the party.

Turns out Siyeon was aware of that kiss.

- Answer me, why did you kiss me then? - Siyeon urged.

- You're so funny Lee Siyeon, you're the one who took the initiative to kiss me first.

- I want to ask why did you return that kiss?

- Wow, a beautiful single girl is kissing me and I should refuse? - SuA raised her eyebrows.

Siyeon paused, Kim SuA's tone was full of flirting, she needed to wake up immediately.

- So you are always easy to respond to kisses like that? anyone attacks you and you compromise so easily?

- And you? Every time you're drunk, you're going to blow up someone to kiss like that, even though you're actually getting to know someone else? – SuA confidently replied, indirectly referring to Shinwon.

Siyeon sat up straight and looked in the mirror, avoid eye contact with SuA.

- It's because you suddenly appeared next to me when I was in the bathroom, when I was drunk, I needed to be alone, why did you suddenly start a conversation with me?

- If you look so drunk to faint, who dares to leave you alone? is it wrong for me to follow you to watch you?

- You don't have to be so thoughtful and caring, I take care of myself.

- You’re a member of the same group as me, isn't it my duty to take care of you?

- You should spend time taking care of other girls, ignore me, next time when I'm drunk, I hope you don't come near me.

SuA was about to open her mouth to say something when the staff suddenly entered the room to start doing makeup and hair, she closed her mouth, took a breath to calm down.

Lee Siyeon hot and cold, was a personality type that SuA knew and understood, but sometimes it still made her blood boil.

Okay, if Siyeon liked it, then she will, she doesn't care anymore, she will keep quiet, that's what Siyeon  wants right?

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A week passed, after productive days, Dreamcatcher had a 3-day break, all of them returned to their hometowns except SuA and Handong. Handong is the only foreigner in the group, if she has a long enough vacation, she can return to Wuhan, China to visit her parents, otherwise, Handong will stay in Seoul to rest, or go to see her friends, she has a lot of friends.

And SuA has her own schedule to shoot radio shows, so she can't go back to her hometown.

Before returning to Daegu, Siyeon had an appointment to go to the aquarium with Gahyeon, the two had already dated. In the group, Gahyeon is the girl who is closest to all of the members, but for SuA,    just slightly better. Gahyeon and Siyeon often go alone a few times because they talk well, Gahyeon often meets Siyeon for advice when she is in trouble.

But this time, the conversation revolved around Siyeon's trouble, not Gahyeon.

On the way to visit the aquarium, take pictures and see the creatures living in the water, Siyeon sincerely confessed to Gahyeon all the stories between her and SuA, she told in a frustrated mood. Her  best friend in the group is JiU that she dares not to tell, she goes to tell Gahyeon, after all, in the group Gahyeon is the one who understands SuA the most, will Gahyeon have the right advice?

- I feel a bit regretful when I rushed in to kiss her, I was crazy at that time - Siyeon rubbed her smart forehead.

Gahyeon smirked because this was a story she already knew, but she would pretend to be hearing it for the first time.

- You should know SuA's personality, her relationships are all around pretty girls, SuA always shows her affection for those girls, being kissed by a girl is something that SuA will love enjoy.

- I don't know if anyone else attacks SuA besides me? - Siyeon's face was clearly bewildered.

- There must be a lot, SuA has been treating girls like games for a long time, if she can show anything to you, be careful, maybe she just wants to have sex.

Siyeon shivered at the thought of that. Gahyeon is closest to SuA, probably understands SuA better than her.

- When SuA debuted, she used to show that she liked men, would be attracted to these cool guys, but actually it was just to hide her true nature inside. She has a few male friends but meets only to practice dancing and nothing else, for girls, she always goes on dates, goes out to eat and drinks, and spends the night at someone's house. In short, SuA has that kind of personality so she's not the one for you.

- Well, I didn't say anything but you thought I needed SuA - Siyeon immediately protested.

- I warned you in advance to be careful.

- Even if the sky falls, I don't have a crush on Kim SuA.

- Are you sure? - Gahyeon raised an eyebrow.

- Sure - Siyeon said loudly.

- But I thought you were going to get to know Shinwon, why suddenly curious about SuA's feelings, how are you and him?

- Still good friends, Shinwon is very gentle and kind, but the relationship is only about eating out, I made an appointment with Shinwon to take a picture to send to parents Lee - Siyeon sighed.

- You don't have any feelings for him? Shinwon looks so handsome and tall.

- At first, I also wanted to have feelings for him, but gradually found it a bit difficult.

- What's difficult? Is it because you’re picky or does Shinwon have a problem? Or is it because you don't want to start a relationship yet?

- No, I really want to have my first love, I want to find someone with whom I have feelings to fall in love with. I don't think I'm picky myself, I just need someone I like to talk to, Shinwon is also ideal, but…….

- But why?

- I don't know.

Gahyeon showed a mysterious smile, she seemed to have understood everything.

And of course, she won't let anyone be satisfied, not even SuA and Siyeon.

Flashback

After several years of hard training, the company's president, Mr. Lee Jae Won, summoned all the trainees and announced the debut of a new 7-member group.

Each name is read out with each person's position, Kim Bora's name is read first. At that time, Siyeon's inside was suddenly angry, she didn't want the other person to debut at all, even though she knew it was understandable for Bora to debut, because Bora always ranked first in the hit charts monthly.

If Bora is debuted, that means Siyeon lost an opportunity.

The sixth name is read out, still without Lee Siyeon's name.

Siyeon wants to cry, it can't be.

Then comes the last member, which is Lee Siyeon, in charge of the group's main vocal.

Siyeon covered her mouth with her hand because she was so happy, her dream came true. She has  never been number one, but she’s assigned the main vocal position......

Everything is like a dream.

The group was then named Dreamcatcher, and the 7 members were chosen to start a life together. When she was about to debut, Siyeon thought she would get rid of the feeling of hating someone like when she was a trainee. But no, that feeling of hers was still….

Since she is in the same group as Kim Bora now, in the future she will have to work with Bora every day, the distance between the two will be even closer than when they were trainees, because now they are together under the same roof.

God really never satisfied her completely, gave her a dream come true, but pushed the person she hated closer to her.

Really bored.

End flashback.

In Daegu.

*Sneezing*

Siyeon wiped her nose with tissue, yesterday she went out with Seungyeon, her real sister, it was very cold in the snow, and as a result, she got sick today.

The head hurts, the body is tired, the nose is watery every ten seconds, the food is not good, the sleep is restless. Siyeon put her hand on her temple and rubbed it, she's not the type to get sick easily, this time for some reason she doesn’t know.

In times of sickness like this, it's nice to have someone to care about.

Siyeon opened kakaotalk, entered the group chat, she saw JiU showing the dog Cherry, Gahyeon told a story about going out to eat with Arin, the best friend in showbiz, everyone is having a nice short vacation. . Siyeon sent a message.

"I'm sick everyone, it's cold"

"Drink ginger tea in, Siyeon, remember to keep your feet warm" - Dami texted, the quietest girl in the group, but lives very affectionately, always taking care of everyone.

“Oh god, we should just stay home, it's easy to get sick” – Yoohyeon's message

"Be careful everyone, it's been snowing all week" said leader JiU.

"When you come back to the dorm, I will cook dumplings for you, Siyeon" Handong said.

Siyeon scrolled through the messages and sighed, she saw that the conversation had been viewed by all the members in the group chat, proving that Kim SuA had seen it.

What the hell is SuA doing, why is she silent, not saying anything?

SuA is not a quiet person, actually a very talkative person, loves to talk and laugh, she is only cool and cold when she is concentrating on something, or just waking up from sleep.

Siyeon knows that SuA is still staying in Seoul because of her own schedule, but she only goes to work in the evening, she is clearly free during the day, it's noon now, what is she busy doing without texting?

Or is SuA hanging out with some girl?

Kim SuA's friendships are as wide as the ocean, because she has practiced at 3 different companies, each company has gained a lot of social friends. Then when working with Dreamcatcher, she made a bunch of friends at kpop concerts, or at music shows. When performing somewhere, SuA will often walk around the hallway behind the stage to make friends, not sit in the waiting room.

Siyeon put the phone face down on the bed, then buried herself in the pillow, she felt so tired, very uncomfortable.

The vacation lasted for 3 days, but after only 2 days Siyeon asked to return to Seoul, which made parents Lee feel confused.

- Why are you leaving so early? still sick, stay home, rest and return to Seoul tomorrow.

- No, staying at home doesn't help at all, I go to Seoul and then go to the hospital - Siyeon pulls the suitcase and walks out of the house.

End of chapter 3.