2013. January 13 (1/2)
2013. January 13rd. The day I met you. The day I will never forget. I was so lacking back then, still, you welcomed me with a bright smile. I think I've started to fall for you from that moment on...
„4 months. 4 months till the showcase. 4 months and I still am not ready. I'm not good enough.” Yeah, these thoughts were constantly on Jongin's mind, no matter where he was or what he was doing. 4 months later, on May 13rd Seoul Institute of Arts is going to hold a showcase where students can show their potential to be professional artists in front of judges whose one word could guarantee their dream come true or break all their illusions about being able to make it in the industry.
Eversince he was a kid, Jongin tried really hard to train himself in all areas of dancing, to be able to get into Seoul Arts, and after that, to be able to debut as a professional dancer. Nothing else mattered to him. He had to be the one. He had to win first place.
His determination grew day by day, spending more and more hours in the practice room. Sometimes he danced till the morning hours, not even going home. He figured it would be best if he just lived there, so the time he would spend going home by bus day by day could be used more wisely, he could practice more.
„ Jongin-ah! The car is here, take out your stuff and the janitor said you should go to the office to get the keys. I'll be heading there first.” said a baby-faced blonde guy as his head popped out behind the doors.
Jongin snapped out of his thoughts and looked at the wide mirror in front of him. He realised the sun has already gone up, as the whole room was filled with happy rays of sunshine dancing on the hard wooden floor. He had spent last night practicing again. At least he doesn't have to bother about staying out all night anymore since, as of today, he got permission to live in one of the Academy's dormitory. It will be easier this way.
„Mhm, I'll be right there.” murmured Jongin more like to himself, as he dragged himself up from the floor, stretching lazily. He walked to his sports bag and threw everything in before he flipped it over his shoulder and hurriedly stepped out into the long and crowded corridor, heading to the Offices.
„ Jongin-ah! Congratulations! Now that the coolest guy on campus finally moved in, we will throw you an early-birthday-welcome party, man! Haha” patted Jongin's shoulder the baby-faced blondie. The guy was a head shorter than him, his stylish skinny jeans showing off his petite, almost girly legs, while the oversized sweater he was wearing almost made him look like a kid next to the tall and manly built Kim Jongin. „I'm not here to party Jongjin...”
„ Eh? Why don't you want to come? „ asked a deep voice behind them.
„Heon Woo! Im Jong! Finally! Where the heck have you two been? „ asked Jongjin as he turned to the two guys approaching them. „ Well, considering the early hour you called us up, most definitely SLEEPING!” snapped Im Jong.” Anyways you should be thankful we came.”
„ Jongin why don't you want to come to the welcome party?” asked Heon Woo again. He was so alike Im Jong. If people weren't careful, they could easily mix the two since they both had the same hairstyles and their clothes were quite similar too. Im Jong was the tallest and oldest out of the three. He was a senior dancer and was the „hyung” everyone went to when they had a problem. Heon Woo on the other hand was more hot headed and short tempered towards people. He was the same age as Jongin but unlike the other two, he was majoring in acting.
As for Jongjin, despite of his child-like appearence, he was a hyung for both Jongin and Heon Woo by one year, majoring in modeling.
„ I don't like parties. And most importantly, I moved in here because I wanted to practice more for the showcase.” said Jongin. „ Anyways, are you here to help me move? If not, I will be going now. I want to unpack before classes start.”
„Okay, let's find your dorm first, we can talk about parties later.” smiled Im Jong, not wanting to give up the idea of a Welcome Party for Prince Jongin just yet. „ Let me look at the paper, what does it say? Which apartment are you in?”
Jongin pulled the paper out of his pocket and unfolded it. He read the address outloud „Park Dorm 14/b.”
„Aww, your apartment is like the furthest away from the main building.” pouted Jongjin.
„Still closer than my family home.” sighed Jongin.
„Who is going to be your dorm mate?” asked Heon Woo curiously.
„Err... is that supposed to be written on here?” asked Jongin looking at the paper, confused.
„There, there! On the bottom of the paper there it is!” pointed Jongjin to the name before reading it with an amused tone „ Do Kyungsoo”
„No way! Let me see! Is it really...” marveled Heon Woo.