"Your Smiles, It’s Not fo (1/1)

And so, the music show started. Fans behind the cameras were chanting out loud for their favorite idols while the idols are preparing behind the stage. Some of the idols were very nervous for the outcome of their performance. Some were fooling around to lessen the weird atmosphere. Others were chatting with other idols. While everyone was busy, Claire and Evo were looking for a good place to watch their friends. “Where should we stay? Where should we stay?” Claire was very excited since it’s here first time watching K-Pop idols after she left Korea four years ago. “It’s impossible for us to sit now, no more seats available, want to stand with those girls?” Evo was pointing the fans on the left side near in front. “Who? With those KISSMEs?” Claire asked. “They’re U-Kiss’ fans?” Claire nodded. “I thought they’re HOTTESTs.” “Anio, those are the HOTTESTs.” Claire pointed those fans on the right side. “Where’s the E.L.F.s?” “They’re up there.” Claire pointed the fans at the upper seats. “They’re so many!” Evo reacted. “Yeah, they’re started to increased since ‘sorry sorry’ days.” Claire told him. “Who are those?” Evo pointed the fans standing behind the KISSMEs. “T-Ara’s fans I think.” “They don’t have an official fan club name yet?” Claire nodded “Seems like you know a lot in K-Pop, huh?” “Shut up.” As they went to KISSMEs place, the fans chants got louder. “Oh! It’s T-Ara!” Claire stopped walking and started to cheer for T-Ara. Evo was just looking at her. Looking at Claire’s happy face made him thought their past. She’s changing, physically and mentally,he thought. Claire noticed him and gave a sweet smile that made him be a little surprised. That smile...he thought. “Oh! They’ll start to perform!” Claire pointed U-Kiss who was on the stage. As the music played, KISSMEs started to chant and Claire joined them to show their support to U-Kiss. Evo stared at U-Kiss like he's about to punch them. I won't lose to you, U-Kiss. xXxXx

After a hour, the music show finished smoothly. Claire and Evo decided to go at the back stage to congratulate U-Kiss but some fans stopped them. "Hey, where are you going?" a fan asked Claire and Evo. Claire and Evo looked at each other because of confusion. Then after that, a little argument happened between Claire and the fans that stopped them. As a finishing move, Claire came closer to that girl and put her elbows on that girl's shoulder. "Don't mess with me, kid." she whispered making that girl fell down on her knees. "Yah!" Soohyun pulled back Claire that made everyone surprised. "I think you over did it." Alexander told the mademoiselle. He came close to ‘that’ fan and asked her if she was okay. "I'm sorry if this girl caused you any trouble." Kevin told those fans that were still there and he gave them a sweet smile. "We'll be leaving then, please take care!" Soohyun told them as they leave. xXxXx

At u-kiss' dressing room, the guys let Claire and Evo to sat down. They about to ask what happen there but Evo spoke up. "Better fix your things now, Claire and I will leave first to avoid the issue’s outbreak." Evo stood up and pulled Claire's hand to stand her up. "No" Claire pulled her hand back. "Are you an idiot? What if someone do that again to you?!" Evo told her. "We'll leave now." he tried pulled her hand again but Claire avoided it. "If you want to leave, then leave. I'll stay here with them." Claire statement made everyone surprised. She chose us over Evo?, they thought. "So, that’s you decision." Evo showed that he was very disappointed and since he doesn’t receive any response to the mademoiselle, he left without saying anything. It became quiet in the room, but it broke up when the boys noticed Claire was shaking. "Hey, noona are you okay?" Dongho, who was standing at her side, asked her. Claire's eyes started to be teary. "y-y-yeah ... ee-ee-its just ..." she didn’t able to finish her not clear words because Kibum pulled her and hugged her tight. "Yah! What are you doing?!" they were surprised for Kibum's sudden action. "Not fair! We should hug her too!" Soohyun told them as he hugged Claire and Kibum. He was followed by Alexander, Dongho, Eli and Kiseop. Kevin didn’t join the group hug. Kibum-hyung … are you showing me that you like her?, he thought while in Kibum’s mind, thank you for choosing us. xXxXx

Meanwhile, Evo went to the place where Alice works; a western styled coffee shop. "Alice-ssi, someone is looking for you." one of Alice's workmates told the young lady. Alice went out from the kitchen and looked who it was. "Oh? Evo, why are you here?" she came closer to her twin brother to confirm what happened. "Claire ... she chose those guys over me." Evo told his sister. "I told you, they'll make her back." "But Alice," "Let her go." Alice told him. "It’s for your sake too, Evo. Don’t make everything be more complicated." she added. Evo just sighed. xXxXx

After a long afternoon, Claire decided to go at Alice’s working place to surprise her but when she was about to go out in her room, she saw Alice sitting at the sofa. “Oh? You’re here already?” Claire sat down with her best friend. “How’s work?” “It’s better than my work at France, my workmates are funny and I enjoy their company.” Alice smiled at her. “Hmm … Alice …” “What is it?” “Where’s Evo?” “He went back to France already.” Alice told her. “What?!” Claire’s eyes opened wide because of it. “Why he didn’t tell me?” “Read this.” Alice gave a letter. “It’s from him. I’ll go to boys’ dorm to apologize for Evo’s actions.” Then Alice left her. Claire read the letter. What’s up to him? She thought.

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Claire, I know you are mad at me since I didn’t tell you that I’m leaving today so I’m sorry. Awhile ago, remember I told you that I’m not believing that those boys can make you back like before? I’m taking it back. Your smiles, I’m not the reason of it anymore. It’s not for me anymore. I’m glad you already let me go. So I’ll do the same. Please be happy. Remember that I’m always here for you. Thank you, Claire. Thank you. Evo *******

“Stupid guy.” Claire’s tears fell down after she read the letter. She went to the boys’ dorm for Alice. As the door opened, she immediately ran to Alice and hugged her tight. “All of you, don’t move.” Claire told them and for a few minutes, they became quiet.