~~~ Lay - Monodrama ~~~

Dee was sitting on the hard parquet floor, crossing her legs and pretending to stretch. She was staring at her reflection in the big wall sized mirror, seeing her own blank expression, with flushed cheeks.

She was alone in a dance studio. It wasn't the one she usually have her dance class in. This one was in different room, in different level of the building on top of that.

She was about to start her private class, which was promised to her by Jake. She didn't know who volunteered or, more likely who was forced to do it, but so far she was waiting for him to appear, while dying inside.

It was exactly a week since the unfortunate event happened and she was still burning in rage. She curled her fingers in little balls, trying to contain the feeling of need, to kick someone's ass. The problem was, that even if she had the chance, she was sure, she wouldn't be able to look into his eyes. If she did, she would be embarrassed and lost her temper, like she did that night.

After his performance of madness he pulled her back inside of the SM  building, at that point she was still in shock, so she wasn't able to think or do anything, than to follow him to underground level, where he put her inside his car and drove her home.

In the car she was finally coming to her senses, replaying the incident, over and over in her head.

Did it actually happen?

She turned her head, to see him focused on the driving, her eyes landed on his slightly open pink lips, being convinced that she is going crazy. Dee raised her hand and pressed it against her chest, where her heart was doing all sort of stuff.

She liked the sensation of his soft lips on her forehead, how simply it sounded, it was true and her body reaction didn't lie.
When she got over the first hyped stage of her state and the adrenaline slowly faded away from her bloodstream, she started to recall where the whole disaster started.

She remembered determination and his words. The payback time, they both came for? What does that even mean and why does it contain her, being dragged in front of all the people with cameras and him kissing her? Is this really just a game to him? Does it bring him pleasure to destroy someone's life? Because that was exactly how it felt like when it all sank in and she realised all what has occurred tonight.

It was his revenge, not hers. He must have planned it. That was the only way she could explain his weird behaviour. One minute he was all smiling and teasing, and then changing in to cunning man, with plan.

She looked at him again. This time with anger raising inside her.

"Was this all planned, from the moment you allegedly bumped into me in London?" she whispered, but not enough quietly for him not to hear it. She saw his jaw clench, supporting her suspicion. He stayed silent, licking his dry lips.

"I don't know what is it between him and you, that you dragged me into it, but you can't just do whatever you want! Oh damn it... Tomorrow I will be all over the news! You jerk... What have you done!" while she was speaking, the reality completely sat on her, making her increase the volume of her voice. If he wasn't driving right now, she would probably hit him.

"I did it for you as well," he finally opened his mouth to talk, but not helping her temper to calm down. Quite the opposite. She didn't care about the sincerity he said it with, after what he did, she didn't trust it.

"You did, didn't you. Then how come I feel that consequences of your acting will only affect me in the worst way?!" she whispered, her voice shaking, as she tried to remain calm.

"Stop the car," she demanded, she felt like she needs to get out, or she is going to explode. "Stop now!" she yelped, gasping for the air. He finally followed her whish and stopped by the curb. She undid her seatbelt and rushed outside of the vehicle. She stumbled over her feet and almost ended up on the floor, still walking, trying to get away. She heard his steps behind her.

"Leave me. I don't want more people to see me with you," she hissed over her shoulder, not bothering to look at him. But he kept following her on the street. She didn't know where is she going, but she felt the night cold breeze, leaving her inside weirdly cold.

"Dee, just listen to me for a minute, okay?" he said, which finally made her stop in her insane pace.

"Now you want to tell me, huh? Until the minute I spoke, you didn't look like you are about to share, what sick game you got me into!" she snarled, hugging her chest tightly, because the weather became chilly, or maybe it was her problem. She always shakes when she is angry.

"I was thinking about what to tell you, so it won't end up like this. Let's go back in the car, it's cold," she couldn't bear to see his eyes filled with concern about her well being, despite the situation.

"You should have shown me some respect and tell me about it beforehand, Baekhyun. Do you have any idea what you did?" she was glad, she was at the point that she could scream at him, but she was still angry. Especially, when he couldn't find anything to say, lowering his gaze, looking all guilty.

"I didn't mean to take it that far, but I was just so angry," he said in low voice. And she found herself softening for his honest response. How could she blame him for reacting hastily, when that was the same flaw she had. Mister perfect wasn't that impeccable, as he seemed to be.

"What you did, will only affect you and me!" she spat out. Looking at his beautiful face made it so hard to focus on her rage. How can she resent him? He lifted his burning eyes up, shaking his head.

"That was only beginning. I will destroy him," he stated with hate in his voice. She forgot about being all pissed off, when she saw the dangerous glint in his glare. What did her father did to him, to drive him to the edge?

"If you destroy him, you do the same to me," she said blankly, seeing his expression changing in matter of seconds. He opened his mouth to say something, but ended up closing it, saying nothing in reply. "But you don't care about that, after the time I got to know you a little bit, I know the fact, you work for you own personal gain," she added to it, when he bore his gaze into her, melting her insides.

"Iseul the same goes for you. Didn't you come here, to show him how good you are? Didn't you use me to achieve your own goal?" she wasn't the only one with the temper here. He touched sensitive topic for her, boiling her anger once again.

"I used you? Are you kidding me?" she gasped in shock. "Don't ever use that name again, Baekhyun! You used me, to get back to him and I aknowledge the fact, I am here thanks to you, but that is where it all stops. I asked you to quit the boyfriend, girlfriend jokes and you didn't, seeing now why you didn't, makes me sick. I don't want to know what business you have with Director Kim, and I don't want to have anything to do with it, am I clear?" she couldn't stop the wave of disappointment spreading over her body. Did she really thought even for a second, that the interest he had in her was solemnly really because he might have liked her? She had to laugh at her own thoughts. It is not like she liked him. He only sparked her curiosity and that's where all the crushes begin.

"I didn't mean to hurt you, Dee," he said, sounding suddenly so tired. He ran his fingers across his face, covering like that exhausted expression. She had to look away from him; otherwise she would start feeling sorry for him, becoming a mess herself.

"What are you going to do about the mess you've made?" she sighed, feeling drained, probably the same way he did.

"There is nothing I can do now, Dee. What is done is done. We might have to organize conference," he said, not meeting her eyes, because he probably knew, that she won't like his answer.

"And there we can explain, that you had a mental breakdown and I happened to be around?" she asked with hope. She knew in advance, she is talking nonsense.

"No, there I will officially pronounce you my girlfriend," even giving her apologetic look, he didn't mean to stop that madness. She glared at him in disbelief.

"You are unbelievable," she hissed, turning around and stomping away.

He tried to stop her multiple times, while she was trying to find her way back to her dormitory. It was miracle, that they weren't that far, and she managed to get in the building, with him still following her. She ignored him the whole time, slamming the door in his face.

She moaned quietly in the dance class, while she was remembering the horrible night. And the horrible week. All the other girl trainees were now looking at her like she was some kind of traitor. They didn't communicate with her before, but now they were talking about her behind her back. She didn't care, but it made her uncomfortable few times. She was only glad, she didn't have time to wonder around Seoul, because she was sure, she would end up bumping into a trouble, called fans. She also didn't bother reading the articles, which came out, mainly because she heard all about it from the whispers always floating, whenever she was present.

Reading the comment discussion under the released photos of her and Baekhyun, was off limits too. She tried hard not to get swept and pretended, it doesn't concern her. She was being okay, isolated from the outside world in SM building almost 24/7.
She was surprised, her father didn't try to contact her and press on her to leave Korea. But she decided to not think about this problem, until it arises again.

The flow of her chaotic thoughts was subdued by the sound of opening door. She turned her head away from the mirror to see who her dance instructor is and when she found out, her jaw was already lying on the floor.

"Dee? What are you doing here?" the person, looked as astonished as she was. It was a member of EXO. He was the one with cute dimples in his cheeks and black stylish hair. She had to try hard to remember what his name is.

"Are you the one who needs a help with dancing?" he asked, with raised eyebrows. Dang it, she hasn't managed to form a sentence yet, still sitting on the floor like an idiot. She found herself nodding, which must have assured him, that she is mentally a little slower. From her position she could observed his appearance. His face might be cute, but his body was no joke. He was wearing black loose sweatpants and white tank top, finished with towel casually thrown over his muscular shoulder.

"Lay?" she finally remembered his name, jumping up on her feet. She gave him polite bow, feeling awkward. Why would a superstar of his calibre, waste his time with her? She imagined him being eye witness of her attempts to dance, feeling quite nauseous.

"We've met few times, you are Baekhyun's girl," his lips formed simple smile, but what she could only hear was him saying Baekhyun's girl and her insides getting heat up. "I didn't know it will be you, who I am going to teach, let's get along," she was about to tell him the whole story, when he said the last sentence.

"Ehm, well, Lay. I think I will only waste your time, I am sure you have better and more important things to do," she started with the excuses, she really didn't want him to see how horrible she is. In the normal class it's okay, she doesn't know anyone there, but if he sees what piece of wood she is, everyone in the group will hear about it later. She wasn't ready for Baekhyun to have another thing to tease her about.

"I've just finished recording my next solo album, you don't have to worry about me not having time," he waved his hand, still smiling at her. And when he smiled his dimples showed even more. Wow. That's what she thought the first time she saw him standing in front of her in the elevator, before she was about to step on her enemy.

"I mean, you must have schedule and there must be someone else who can do it. I'm not really good, I need time and patience..." she kept talking, while his smiled widened.

"I have both. There is Kai, but he is too tough, he would probably transform you in dancing queen within a week, but you would probably collapse by that time. Then there is Sehun, he doesn't have patience whatsoever though. But both of them are now working on their unit project with Chanyeol, they both have a plenty of work with him. But if you really don't want me to help, I can ask them," he said not being offended by her try to get rid of him. Oh god, there is no one else, who could take this burden from poor Lay?

"I didn't mean it to come out that way. To say it simple, I suck and then you will probably go around and say how terrible I am and..." she resorted to the honesty.

"If you are afraid, that I will go and tell Baekhyun that you suck, you don't have to worry. Even if you suck, I wouldn't say such a thing, I don't believe, that people don't have the sense of rhythm. Everyone does, we just have to focus on your weaknesses," oh this boy, didn't know what he is getting himself into. She gave up on trying to convince him, either that she doesn't give a flying poop, what Baekhyun is thinking of her, which would be as well lying to herself and either that she doesn't have any dance bones in her body.  "By the way are you alright?" he suddenly asked, walking to the side of the room, leaving his towel and water bottle there. The nervous feeling took over her extremities, turning them in to jelly.

"What... what do you mean?" she yelped, not being able to control her voice. She knew what he is pointing at. Of course the members know everything too. One of them is the cause of this whole catastrophe.

"I know, you are probably disappointed in Baekhyun. But he is mess too, I don't think he planned to reveal he has a girlfriend this way," he informed her. Oh, he planned it, don't worry. She thought. "I don't know exactly what happened, but he is miserable," he continued, standing next to the music player, looking through the song list. Oh she could tell him all about, what exactly happened! "He said, you are ignoring his calls," he looked up at her, to see her reaction. You bet she does ignore him! "You should call him, Dee," he said calmly, killing her last piece of self-control.

"Why the heck should I? I didn't do anything wrong!" she exclaimed, folding her arms on her chest. He was staring at her for couple of seconds, until he burst in laughter. Was she that ridiculous?

"You two definitely are match made in heaven," he stated. She didn't have any words available at the moment to try and stop him. She slowly realized, talking to Baekhyun's friends about their mistaken relationship is useless. And she can extend that to the whole population now, thanks to that son of a bachelor.

"Enough of chattering, let's get to work," he demanded at last, making her forget about her never stopping rage towards particular EXO member.

What followed after this little encounter, could be simply described as blood, sweat and tears session, no joke. Only thing she could say to it is, that she is impressed by Lay and she respects him now, for what he had to put up with her.

"Try to do the exercise I showed you and I will see you next time," he handed her a towel, which was very thoughtful; she felt like she is melting, her cheeks were burning and she still was breathing like she just finished running marathon.

"Thank you, Lay," it was hard to look into his face, after one hour of her being all clumsy. She tried hard to forget the part, she tripped over the perfectly flat floor, landing not so gracefully on that mentioned floor. He wanted to stop the class then, but she didn't let him, not wanting to look like a useless crybaby. How happy she was when it actually ended.

"Good job, Dee," he told her while they went out of the dance studio together, when they came to face the man, who took her out of the event that night week ago. He bowed his head to her and Lay, who seemed to be suddenly taken back.

"Miss Kim, Director Kim would like to speak to you," mountain informed her. She knew it will happen sooner or later, she just hoped it is going to be later.

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Greetings to you fellow Wattpad users👋😁☺️

I do realise that there is nothing interesting in this chap really, except the the part where those cutie pies fought and then the discovery of Lay being her private dance helper and then me making up stories about new unit in EXO (bear in mind I wrote this story around the time when CBX was born💜😁)

How would it work? KAI SEHUN CHANYEOL?  IDK I kind of liked the idea of those three being together in sub unit... Sehun would have more lines, plus they would teach Chan proper dancing 😀 all of three of them rapping their souls out... Ahhh Girl can dream! 🙈😍

Yeah, sorry for that hah! 😆

Anyways, can't wait for the next part! Hope you feel the same way! 🙈😂

Until next time loves!

We are one! 😘