Chapter 41

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"You're going insane and insane! You don't have to do that, Star! Why do you keep on thinking of Ten's sake? Mind you, there's nothing between you anymore! You don't have to sacrifice everything you have for him. Please think of yourself too! He's not the only person who deserves to be an idol. Oh goodness! Think of your family! They're hoping for your good here! Please, Star, don't leave!"

Star stared at Chahyun after she finished her sermon. Silence filled Star's bedroom. They're already prepared to go to school.

Star sighed, "Don't overact. I'm still on the verge of thinking about it."

"Wait, there's more! Keep in mind that Sejoon-nim let you to stay in there. He's hiding your past relationship with Ten just for you to stay. Remember that!"

Star nodded unwillingly and then grabbed her bag, "We better go now."

"Aish. You're so stubborn."

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Star is on her way to SM when someone approached her.

"Excuse me?" The guy who looks like he's in his 30's called her.

"Uhm, annyeonghaseyo." Star greeted.

"Hello. Uhm, you're from SOPA, right?"

Star smiled, "Yes. Why'd you ask?"

The guy smiled and grabbed something from his pocket, "I remember you. You sang on a singing contest there. Here," he handed her a call card and an address. Star's forehead knotted, "I'm from Blue Entertainment and I'm asking you to join our company as an artist. Of course, you have to be trained first. Think about this. I'm hoping for a positive response. I have to go now. Nice meeting you!"

And then the guy walked away as if he's in a hurry. Star stared at the card that the guy gave her. His name, Baek Jaehoon, his contact number and the address of the company are all indicated there.

"Is destiny really pushing me away from SM?" She asked herself. Then she looked at her back to look for the guy, but he's already gone, "He didn't even ask for a name. Tsk."

She just inserted the card in her pocket and continued going. As she reached the company, she went to the practice room. She saw there Seomin who came first.

"Why didn't you wait for me?" Asked Star.

"I went to somewhere first and continued my way here. Where's Chahyun?"

Seomin shrugged, "She messaged me earlier to go first. She said she needs to search something for her schoolwork." Seomin just nodded at her.

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"Omo! Omo! It's the song on their Synchronization of your dreams! Waaaah!" Seomin exclaimed as she watched Mark's teaser video.

Yes, their debut is officially coming.

"I think that's why they're hard to find now. They're busy." Hime said.

"I'm so proud of them, though I'm not their mother!" Chahyun said with her clasped hands.

Star smiled with the feeling of excitement. It's finally coming.

Teaser photos are also released. And they already graduated on the Rookies Entertainment app.

The teaser were released earlier this day yet they only knew it just now. It's already 9 pm and their about to be dismissed.

Star went out of the room and climbed up to the rooftop. She was shocked to see Ten in there. He's sleeping on the side.

He looks very angelic, and peaceful. He seems to be tired but he still looks handsome.

Star felt her heart thumping. She started walking towards him and realized he has a new haircut. She smiled to see a new image of him.

"You're now debuting. Congratulations!" She whispered.

She sat beside him and stared at his face. "I miss you." She whispered once again. "I hope you're already done with me. I hope you already got rid of your feelings for me." She sighed, "Once again, I'm sorry."

She placed her hand near his face, trying to touch him, but she can't. Something's stopping her. She jolted when Ten suddenly moved and changed his sleeping position. He's still facing Star. She sighed in relief.

She sat comfortably while gazing at him. She felt her heart filled with joy just by looking at him. She can't do it while he's awake though. She believe he's still mad at her.

"Ten, do you want me to leave?" She suddenly asked.

She grabbed the contact card from her pocket and stared at it. She was shocked when someone grabbed it from her.

"What's this?" She looked up and saw Yuta scanning the card. She stood up and reached for the card.

"Yah! Give it back to me!" She said with a low voice, trying not to wake Ten up.

"Blue Entertainment?" Yuta asked, puzzled. "What's this, Star?

"That's none of your business."

"I don't remember starting a business."

"Geez! You and your jokes, Mr. Nakamoto!" Then she started reaching for the card again. Yuta kept on moving back for her not to even lay a finger on it.

"Baek Jaehoon. Is this a guy? Is he courting you?"

"Aigoo! How come you can think that far? Give that back to me!"

They're both speaking in a low voice.

"Password first!"

"Yah!" She exclaimed looking irritated already. But Yuta is unbreakable.

"Passwooooord."

"Nakamoto Yuta." She tried.

"Engk!"

"Takoyaki."

"Engk!"

"Healing smile."

"Engk!" Star just rolled her eyes.

"Osaka!"

"Engk!"

"Mountain man?"

"Engk!" Yuta smiled widely at her.

"What's with the smile?"

"Password first!"

Star crossed her arms, "NCT?"

"Engk."

"Clue, please?"

"In the light, you can't see it. In the dark, you can."

"Me." She answered without hesitations and without thinking hardly, pertaining to a star.

"Right! Haha! I'm so touched." He said while handing her the card.

"Why?" She asked with a brow raised.

"You know much about me. Osaka, healing smile, mountain man... did you search things about me?" He asked teasingly.

"Yah! Just assume and die there!"

Yuta laughed and arched his arms on her shoulders, "You can confess your love to me now." He joked.

Star frowned and pinched his nose, "You must be beaten, naughty boy!"

"How sweet."

They both froze when they heard a familiar voice. They both looked at their back and saw Ten sitting while watching them. They looked at him as if he was Sejoon, something to be scared of. Yuta removed his arm from Star's shoulder.

"Hello! Good morning, man!" Yuta approached Ten and raised his hand for a high five but Ten just looked at him.

Star kept her eyes on Ten. Ten looked at her, showing no emotions.

"It's dark, Yuta." Ten corrected him.

"I have to go now." Star said and turned her back and started walking towards the door.

"Good night, Star! Take care!" Yuta said while waving.

Star looked at him and smiled, "You too." Then she continued.

Ten frowned as he sees their sweet way of bidding goodbye.

"If you're the reason why we separated, I'll punch you in the face hardly." Ten said in a serious tone, but was meant as a joke.

"I'm doing nothing, Ten! I'm loyal to you! I'm yours!" Then he snaked his arms to Ten's arms, "Let's go now, baby. They might be looking for us already."

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