Chapter 11 (1/1)

Jihyun glanced out through the side of the stage to see fans holding up bright signs with her name scrawled across the top. Today was her last good-bye stage for awhile. She hadn't flat out told the public that she was going on a hiatus after this. She fiddled with the microphone that was taped to her cheek before she turned on her heel. H.O was standing in front of a stylist who was finishing up his outfit. He looked up as he heard her approach and a grin spread across his face. Although he was smiling, his eyes were sad. She had broke it to Madtown a few days ago about her decisions. They protested loudly but ultimately decided to support her decision and allowing the youngest to share the final stage with her."Noona." He stated simply with his arm open as Jihyun stepped into his warm embrace as he rested his chin on top of her head. "Do you really have to leave?" He questioned softly as his grip got tighter. "Can't you just stay here with us?"Reaching up, she patted his back softly. "I'll come back. I just don't know when but I promise you I'll come back."H.O let out a sniff as he pulled away his eyes turning slightly bloodshot as a makeup artist quickly ran over to fix the damage. The stage manager ran over, clipboard in hand."You're on in 2!" He announced before urging both of them to follow in his lead. Jihyun watched silently as the lights dimmed as she was ushered onto the stage. She glanced back to see H.O holding two thumbs up with a small grin on his face as she turned back around waiting for the lights to go back on.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jihyun watched the screen as numbers went up. For this week's it was her vs. GOT7. Kind of ironic in her eyes. She waited in anticipation with H.O bouncing on his heels beside her with the rest of Madtown's eyes pinned to the board."And this week's winner is...." N started as the numbers finally finished. "Jihyun! Congratulations!" Large streamers fell from the ceiling as she was handing a trophy and a microphone was handed to her."Thank you to all my fans." She started as the grip on the microphone got tighter. She glanced back to see Madtown giving her reassuring smiles knowing what she was about to say. "I'm escatic to be able to get my first win during my good-bye stage. It's a great good-bye present for me as this will be my last time on stage for awhile and releasing music." Jihyun let out a bow as mumurs were heard throughout the crowd. Her track started playing once more as she waited for her cue to sing. Madtown huddled around her tightly singing along with H.O gripping onto her tightly. She could feel tears leak from her eyes but pushed them away, she couldn't cry on stage. It would just make her fans sadder. For them she was going to keep a smile on her face.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mark was staring at Jihyun in bewilderment when she finished making her announcement. She was leaving? Since when? When did any of this happen? He was in a complete daze as JB lea