Our team's practice was going very smoothly. I was chosen as leader again, which I felt like was a regrettable idea. But most of our members had good ideas and Sihyun and I created the choreography.

Minju was good a suggesting very provocative dances, but it was good, that would make our team's popularity explode. Mostly now, it was mainly popularity that gets you through the eliminations.

"Jimin and Hyokyung are both too cute for this concept." I pondered as I watched them. But Jung Sara and Hayoon both fit the sexy concept perfectly.

It's been 2 days since my mother went under surgery, and I assumed it was finished by now. But I couldn't see her until next week because it could take her up to a week to wake up.

I sighed as I tried to think of more eye-catching moves. Miss A was also a JYP group, so I had to do this perfectly for else it could be disappointing.

One of the dance coaches stepped in a took a look at what we had so far. We hadn't got that far, so we were worried that we would get criticized.

After finishing what we had of the dance, I looked at the dance coach.

She looked at me. "You're the leader, right?" I nodded.

"The choreography is just sexy-dancing, there's no technique involved whatsoever." She said bluntly.

I bit my lip and nodded.

"Miss A is under JYP, just like you. Everyone will be expecting a lot from you, so it has to be good. Lead better, do better, so it won't be regretful in the end." The dance coach said.

I dropped my head and nodded.

Once she left, my members told me that it was okay.

I was really stressed. I kept thinking, I can't do this, I can't lead them. I didn't lead my previous team to success before, why would I lead this one? Plus, I couldn't focus on making the performance when all I could think about was my mom.

I let out a sigh. "Can someone else take over for a little? I need to clear my thoughts for a second and I'll be back." I said, exiting the room. I stopped by the vending machine to get a drink and went outside for a walk.

I shivered a little since I didn't have a jacket on in the middle of winter, but the cold didn't bother me that much. Watch, tomorrow I'll be sick. I said in my head jokingly.

What if this performance gets last? I sighed at the thought. The results weren't clear of who was last last time, but it would be now. I didn't want to shamefully be 5th place with a song that came from my company.

If it does, JYP won't let me debut for another 10 years. I laughed at the thought, but I knew that if I seriously fucked up I would be dead meat.

I neared a park and heard laughing. I squinted at the group of boys by the lamp. One of them was holding a big camera. I recognized him as Kim Byeongkwan, the dancing machine.

As I neared, they turned to me.

"Who's there??"

"Who is that? They're wearing a mask--"

"Dudes I'm getting creeped out."

I saw Jinyoung amongst them looking me, and I bet no one could recognize me with my mask on and my hood up. I suddenly had an idea.

I suddenly charged at Jinyoung. Jinyoung, who was surprised (AF), bolted, but I already had a head start and put my arms around his neck, holding him in a headlock.

"AHH!! AHHH!!!!" Jinyoung yelled as I held onto him. "HELP I'M BEING ATTACKED!!"

I let go and dropped to the ground laughing and holding my stomach. The other members rushed to Jinyoung, shocked. I pulled down my hood and mask and waved to them. "Did you get that on camera??"

Byeongkwan finally understood the situation and nodded, bursting out in laughs.

Jinyoung looked at me and his eyes widened. "JIHYUN?!"

"AHAHAHAHAHA!!!" I laughed even harder. "You should've seen your face--"

Byeongkwan showed everyone the clip of me attacking Jinyoung, his screams echoing through the night. I never laughed so hard.

"YAH!" He kicked his members that were laughing at him and charged after me. I ran and hid behind the other members.

"Grab her!" Jinyoung commanded and soon they were after me too.

"Oh shit--gotta blast!" I ran but Jinyoung grasped my hand and pulled me into him.

...........

I bumped into his chest and he held me there, not letting go. "Yah, let go of me dumbass."

"No, you deserve it." Jinyoung said mischievously.

Byeongkwan The Cameraman started filming us two. "Here is the number 1 couple of Mixnine--lets zoom in a little closer!"

"Ohh heart racing~"

"Stop ittttt~" I groaned. I could smell what Jinyoung smelled like and it was pleasing but not pleasing that I thought it was pleasing. (Hint: he smells like strawberries)

Jinyoung let go and turned me around, fixing my hair while I gave him a blank look. He squeezed both of cheeks saying, "wahh so pretty, so pretty."

"Stopppppp!" I whined. "You deleted that right?" I asked Byeongkwan.

"I wasn't even filming ahahaha don't worry." Byeongkwan said.

"What are you doing out here at this time anyways?" Jinyoung asked.

"Taking a walk to clear my thoughts." I said.

"It's dark and scary alone though! Also, it's very cold and you're only wearing a sweater while we're out here in huge jackets." Jinyoung took off his jacket and put it on me.

I rolled my eyes and put it on. "You are a very cliche man but thanks."

"You're very much welcome."

"Also, I took taekwondo as a kid so I can protect myself." I assured.

"That's why you hit so hard..." Jinyoung said.

"Anyways, I should get back to my team before they think I got murdered." I said, turning back.

"Wait, we'll just go with you since we're done too." Jinyoung said, catching up with me. We walked side by side to back to the building.

"Why are you all out here?" I asked.

"We were filming a behind the scenes and decided to go outside." Jinyoung said.

The rest of Jinyoung's members followed a few steps behind us. They were very quiet except for the occasional whispers.

Jinyoung stopped and turned around. "You guys are being weird." He told his members.

"Hurry! Back up back up! We gotta give them room." Heejun whispered.

"We can play the third wheel part perfectly, don't worry Jinyoungie!" Seungjun added.

Jinyoung sighed and grabbed his nose bridge.

"He's irritated at us, I repeat, he's irritated at us! Move out move out!" Byeongkwan whispered and the entire group disappeared into the bushes.

"I can't bring them anywhere." Jinyoung said. "Whatever, let's just ignore them."

I laughed. "It's like my members. They like irritating their leader."

"You're the leader again? As expected of my Jihyunieee."

I grinned and nodded. "I don't know why, but I hope I don't lead them to doom this time."

"The leader just helps, they can't change the entire fate of the team."

I nodded. "We're doing Bad Girl Good Girl by Miss A so it has to be perfect, since it's a JYP song."

"Bad Girl Good Girl?" Jinyoung looked taken back. "A sexy song?"

I nodded proudly. "We chose members that fit it well, except for two."

Jinyoung chuckled. "What about you then?"

"I can be sexy!" I said.

"Uh huh." Jinyoung said like he couldn't believe it.

"Whatever, you'll see. But anyways I was really stressed because one of the dance coaches said it wasn't good right now, and that I had to not put shame to JYP."

"You'll do fine." Jinyoung patted my shoulder. "You're a good leader, I can see it."

"Maybe, maybe not." I said.

"We're doing a sort of sexy concept too." Jinyoung said. "It's a surprise."

"You? Sexy?" I laughed.

"I can be sexy!" Jinyoung said.

"No, you can only be cute." I said.

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

"Yes." I said. "If I admit you're sexy, I'll do anything you want."

"And if I admit you're sexy, I'll do anything you want." Jinyoung said.

"Good deal."

Jinyoung and I walked back until we were outside of my practice room door.

"Okay, see you lat--" I was cut off when Jinyoung trapped me against the wall, his two arms on both sides of me.

He looked serious for half a second, then flashed a cheerful grin. "Bye bye."

My face literally turned into a tomato. "Uh...okay...bye." I managed to say, quickly running into the room.

What was that?