Final Chapter

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"Mom..." Ten whispered to his phone. He's having a phone conversation with his mother. He's sitting on a seat placed on the side of the hospital's corridor. He leaned his head on the wall.

"Ten, my son, how are you doing?" She asked in a sweet voice.

"Mom," he paused before resuming, "how do you think of me now?" He held his breath, waiting for her response.

"I'm proud of you."

Ten felt his tears forming in his eyes. He felt something pinching his heart. He feels sorry but his mother told him that she's proud.

"How can you say that right now?"

"I have watched you grow. I only had the chance to watch your teenage years. For four years, I don't know anymore how you think. But seeing what happened, I can say that you're a grown-up now."

Ten squeezed his eyes but tears still leaked. "Mom, did I grow up well?"

"You do, son. You chose living in Korea to be an artist because it's what your heart wants. You had a hard time at first right? But you did well." Ten nodded, agreeing with her. "Now, I believe what happened is what your heart longed for you to do so. You may be having a hard time today, but I guarantee that you will have a happy and contended heart soon. Everything will be worth it."

Ten smiled while sniffing. He wiped his tears and laughed gently, "You're right, mom."

"Whatever you do, we will always support you, Ten. You know that."

Ten smiled genuinely, "Yes. Thank you, mom. You're really my source of strength."

"How is she?"

He looked at the door in his right, "She's been sleeping for around 28 hours but she's recovering fastly according to the doctor."

"Tern wants to see her."

"I want you all to meet her."

Her mother giggled, "When she completely recovers."

"Well then."

"Take care of her, son."

"I will."

They ended the call after a few more conversations. Ten feel relieved. At least one understands them so well.

Star's room opened and Chanwoo went out looking positively furious, "Ten hyung! Noona's awake!"

Ten immediately ran towards the room and as he gets in, he saw Star with her eyes open, wondering where she is. She has bandage around her arms and bruises on her face.

He hurried to her bed and held her hand, "Star! Star, finally, you're awake!"

Star looked at Ten. Tears suddenly fell from her eyes. She feels grateful to see him looking fine.

"I will call the others." Chanwoo grabbed his phone from his pocket and stormed out of the room.

He leaned to her checking her, "Star, how do you feel?"

Star moved her free hand and touched Ten's face, "Ten..." she whispered.

Ten suddenly felt emotional hearing her voice. His tears streamed down his face that Star wiped.

"Don't cry. I won't die yet." She said in a low voice. She's having a hard time to speak.

Ten laughed and held her hand touching his cheeks. He kissed it for seconds and smiled at her.

"Thank God, you're awake." He said.

"What happened?" She asked, thinking of how did she escape Jinhee.

"A long story." He answered, "Don't think about it. Rest first and recover."

"How are you?" She looks so weak.

"Just by seeing you awake, I'm completely fine." Then he flashed an assuring smile.

"SM..." she tried to speak but she had a difficulty.

"Don't mind it. I'm doing good." Then he wiped Star's wet cheeks.

"Chanwoo..." she murmured in a hoarse voice.

"I'll get him."

When he's about to go, Star just held his hand tighter. She shook her head, asking him to not go anywhere else.

**

Blue Entertainment comfirms Star's recovery

The news was immediately spread to several medias. The fans of Spade are very glad and thankful. Amazingly, it's the same to NCT's fans.

"Now what are we going to do with our promotions?" Johnny asked their manager. He's together with Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, Mark and their manager in the practice room.

They haven't been promoting for two days since the incident.

"I had a talk with Mr. Lee, and he told me to resume the promotions." Their manager replied.

"Can we?" Taeyong asked.

"Your fans are calmed now." He answered. "They turned to Ten and Star's side after what happened."

"Right." Mark said. "They're bugging my IG, asking about their condition. They look concerned now."

"Thank God, this was fixed immediately." Yuta said and sighed in relief.

"I think I'll go to the precint today." The manager suddenly said.

"Why?" They asked.

"I'll be thanking that psychotic or what Jinhee girl as well. If not for her, we won't be saved for this short time." He said.

"But they're hurt." Jaehyun said pertaining to Star and Ten.

"I'll also be cursing her, don't worry. HAHAHAHA!" He then gave a loud laugh. The boys did not respond so he stopped and said, "I'm just kidding." Then he scratched his nape.

**

After two months...

"SPADE IS SET TO DEBUT WITH A NEW TRACK AFTER THE INCIDENT!" A fan of spade screamed from the crowd of Spade fans who are gathered in a park.

The news just spread immediately and it's receiving a lot of support.

On the debut day, Spade went to the music show as early as 5 am.

"Well, at least many are watching and looking forward to us." Sara said while watching the fans waiting for them from outside of the car. They already arrived the broadcast station.

"Will you be fine, Star?" Jez asked.

"Of course." She smiled brightly.

"Then, let's go." Hyoah said and hopped out of the car.

Screams followed as they went out of the car. Loud shutters can be heard as the fansites capture their every single moves.

"Star unnie! Star!" They've been calling each member's names just to be noticed, and the members try their best to glance at them.

"Faster!" Their manager shouted to them so they walked even faster.

As they entered the building, they headed to their waiting room immediately.

"Wah. I kinda miss this." Sara said then stared at herself in the mirror.

"Yah. Get yourself dressed up. The make up artists will come soon." The manager said then stormed out of the room to talk with the music show's writers.

"Ok. Let's get it on." Hyoah said as she put on her outfit.

After dressing up, the make up artists applied their make ups. Star and Sara are both sitting in front of the mirror with their eyes closed as they were being applied with make up. The two other members are outside.

"Star-ah," Sara called her.

"Ne?"

"Have you talked to him?"

"Uhm," she paused for a while as she smiled sweetly, "yup. But, you know eonnie, he lied to me! He said he's taking a break but Yuta told me that it's a disciplinary action. His salary is cut off for six months! No promotions, no activities! Aish." She balled her fist in dismay.

"Please stay still. Your eyelids are shaky." The make up artist asked her.

"He has reasons." Sara said.

"And what are those? As if I'll be mad if he will tell me the truth. I'm just worrying about him! What makes me mad is that he lied. How often will he lie to me? Aish." Star said then shook his head.

"Ma'am, please stay still and close your eyes comfortably."

"I'm sorry."

She felt the make up artist put off her hand from her face. She waited for a few seconds but she doesn't feel any movements around her. It suddenly became quiet in the room. All she can hear is the music from the studio.

"Anyone?" She opened her right eye and saw her reflection on the mirror. But she was shocked when she saw a guy in black at her back, smiling at her.

She gasped in surprise and clutched her chest, "Oh my God! You scared me!"

He giggled, "Hi."

Star stood and hugged him, "I missed you."

"Really? A while ago you were nagging about me."

Star pulled off the hug, "What?" Then she remembered what she said a while ago, "Ah, that. Why? Isn't it true? That you lied to me? How dare you?" She looked around, "Where are the others?"

Ten pouted, "I'm already in her front but she's looking for the others. Aish. I'm leaving." He turned his back and started walking away.

"Yah yah yah! Ten!" She held his arms and pulled him back. "You're now being sensitive, huh."

Ten smiled and hugged her, "I missed you too."

Star smiled and buried her face in his chest. She's happy that she's with Ten at this moment. She's happy that she can hug him this tight. She longed for this moment.

"Ten, how are you doing?" She asked while still hugging him

"I'm fine. I feel like a burden in our dorm for not having an income for almost three months. But they're understanding. I feel bad but I will just think about you then I'm fine."

"That's too sweet. I'm cringing." She joked.

"Congratulations on your debut."

"Thank you."

"I'll be with the audience."

Star looked up at Ten, staying in his arms, "Really? Can you manage?"

"Of course. I managed to take you out of the crazy girl's hell-like place. Being with the fans is simple with a dusguise."

"Where?"

He grabbed a black mouth mask from his pocket, "Here."

"Just that? You should wear a pink curly wig and put some eye shadows. Hahaha!"

"You're making fun of me, huh." Then he tickled her waist.

"Yah! Stop! Hahaha!"

He stopped when they heard a knock. "Star! We'll start the recording in 10 minutes! Wrap up now, you two." It was Sara.

"I suddenly felt nervous." Star said in a low voice.

Ten cupped her face and smiled, "You can do it! Aja! Fighting!"

She smiled, "Susu!" And she showed her fist of determination.

She grabbed Ten's mouth mask and wore it to him. She smiled and cupped his face, "I will look for you there."

"Star! Eight minutes!"

"Ugh. They're ruining our moment." Ten murmured.

"You go out first." Star said.

"Okay." He was about to jerk the door know when he stopped his self and faced Star. "I forgot to say something."

"Huh?"

He leaned towards Star and kissed her lips, but with the mouth mask on so their lips didn't touch.

Star froze with her mouth shut and her eyes widened. She suddenly felt her knees melting.

Ten leveled his eyes to hers and smiled, "I love you."

"Yah."

"I'm going." The he went out of the room.

Star squeezed her eyes and squealed. "Omo! Omo! Yaaaaah!" She jumped in happiness, thinking about what happened.

She bit her lips as she can't stop smiling widely.

"He should've put off his mask first. Aish."

**

TEN'S POV

I'm currently watching Star performing on stage. They're busy recording their debut stage. It's their second recording and they are doing well.

Fortunately, the fans haven't noticed me yet. They're focused on Spade. Looks like the incident resulted positively too, partially.

I only keep my eyes on her. She's all that I can see. Her every movement, they're very familiar. Maybe because I have seen them since she was in our company. Her skills improved but her style didn't change, which is better.

I saw her looking for someone from the audience. I bet it's me. She's finding me while dancing. She caught me and she smiled and winked.

I just giggled. She's very precious for me. I didn't know I can feel this. For those years that I existed, I was never interested in being inlove until she came. When I first saw her way back at the hall way of SM, her gazes were different from the girls that I met. And there I said to myself, she's going to be different. But I still don't know in what way she will be.

I went to SOPA to enhance my communicatiom and language skills. I didn't know everything will start there.

She smiled at me after singing her part. I waved my hand and she just winked.

I felt something tingling my heart. Is it normal for a guy? Haha. That girl is so amazing.

I can't recall the exact reason why I fell for her. I just did. Out of amazement? Out of the feeling? I don't know and I don't care.

Star is my girl. That's all that matters to me. Whatever happens, I will always be by her side. I will do my best to keep her smiling. Because that star is the only star in this land, and she should be treasured. That star is one of the most amazing artists Kpop has. That star is shining brightly on stage. That star is amazing.

Most imortantly, that Star, Han Cheonsa, is the one that makes me feel loved, and the only one that I love.

The End.