were you guys able to watch nct's fan party? i couldn't because i was stuck with an essay ㅠ.ㅠ

nct finally got an official lightstick!!! what can you say about it? for me, it looks weird because it looks like a mini minecraft grass block with a stick. i know Mark called the green ocean grasses but bruh i didn't expected the lightstick to BE a grass :/ it's cute tho. just a bit disappointed with the design, tbh.

markhyuck's handshake!! *faints*

anyways, an update for you guys. love you, czennies!♡

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Chapter 6

"Now, I'll leave you girls so that you get to know each other."

Silence.

Well, this is awkward.

The girls stared at her blankly.

I knew it. They don't like me.

Haejin was about to step outside when all of them started talking at once.

"How did you audition?"

"How old are you?"

"Is it true that you're Mark-sunbae's sister?"

Mark-sunbae. Pfft, I'm cackling.

Haejin laughed, "First, I auditioned through SM Global Audition. I tried my luck and I passed. Second, I'm fifteen. I turned fifteen last May. Third, yes. Mark is my brother."

"Woah, your brother is the Mark Lee," Junghee said.

"You're so lucky," Yui pouted.

"What? He ain't that special. He's just a normal person," Haejin laughed.

"Well, he is to some people. But to fans, he ain't." Eunji smiled, swinging her arms around Haejin's shoulder.

"Tell us something about yourself, Haejin-ah."

"Me?"

Haejin paused for a moment. What will I tell them? That I can't do anything good? Oh my gosh, why is this so nerve-wracking.

"I auditioned through SM Global audition. I sang Taeyeon-sunbaenim's 'UR'. I'm 15 years old. I turned 15 last May, and yes I am Mark Lee's sister, for real." Haejin laughed.

"Woah, 'UR' is really a nice song!" Yui said.

"I also performed a song by Taeyeon-sunbae," Eunji said.

"Really? Which song?" Haejin asked.

"Taeyeon-sunbae's 'Fine'." Eunji smiled.

"IT'S NOT FIIIIIIIIINE~~~~
FIIIIIIIINE~~~~
It's not fine~~~~~
IT'S NOT FIIIIIINE~~~~~" They all sang in chorus.

"Oh my gosh, what the heck was that?" Soeun laughed.

"It's hasn't been an hour yet but I think we'll have a good time," Junghee said.

"I think so too," Xiurong said.

"Here's to forever?"

"Forever."

It's only a few minutes but for Haejin, it felt like she knew the girls for a long time.

****

"So, how was the first day of training?" Mark asked.

"Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be at 127's dorm?" Haejin asked.

Mark looked at her with a sad face.

"Oh no, not that face no. Mark stop it, you're gross," Haejin said while covering her eyes.

"Are you really my sister? You're really mean."

"What's gotten into you, Minhyung-oppa?" Haejin laughed.

"I don't know. I'm tired. You, what happened with your first day of training?"

"It was tiring, but fun. I met the girls and they're so fun to be with. Especially Junghee, the maknae. She's like Jisung. I wonder if all maknaes are the same. Our leader Eunji, she's caring and nice." Haejin said, smiling. "They accepted me. I can't believe I'm gonna be spending almost half of my life with them."

"That's good then."

"When is your comeback again?"

"On the 16th. Why?"

Haejin sighed and looked at her brother, "I'll support you, of course. I'll be the first one to leave a comment on your youtube video."

Mark laughed, "Oh you don't have to. We're beyond happy that you're supporting us."

"Okay that was cheesy," Haejin laughed.

"Oppa..."

Mark looked at her sister who is now looking down. What possibly happened? She was just laughing seconds ago. What is this, mood swings?

"Yeah?"

"Jaemin-oppa's birthday is today... right?"

Mark's jaw dropped. She remembered.

"Yeah, why?"

"I saw his post earlier."

I knew it.

"Oh..." is just the only word that came out of Mark's mouth.

"He'll be back soon."

"I know that."

****

"GET UP! GET UP! YOU HAVE PRACTICE TODAY!" Jisung said, throwing Haejin a bunch of pillows. Chenle was just standing at the door, probably planning something evil.

Haejin grabbed one of the pillows and covered her face, "Why are you here? And what are you, my human alarm clock?"

Jisung laughed, "I also live here, have you forgotten? And yes, I'm a human alarm clock! Now get up before your choreographer scolds you!!" He threw another pillow and it hit Haejin's face.

"JISUNG PARK!"

"MARK-HYUNG!"

****

"Oh hi, Mark." Haejin greeted Mark who was sitting in their living room.

"Hey, good morning," Mark smiled.

"You're early today," Haejin said.

"Because I still have to drop you off?"

"What the hell are you talking about, we're working at the same building." Haejin raised an eyebrow.

****

"Call me when you need anything," Mark said, bidding his goodbye to Haejin.

"Haejin-ah!" Soeun waved at her.

She smiled and waved back, "Soeunnie!"

"They're already here." She said.

"Am I late?"

"Not really. You're just in time."

They entered their practice room and she saw Junghee and Xiurong lying down on the floor, Yui stretching, and Eunji harmonizing.

"Sorry, I'm almost late. Jisung's fault. He had to throw pillows at me." They all laughed.