In another lifetime, he could've had a better family.
In another lifetime, he could've had more support toward his dreams.
In another lifetime, he could've had time to be a child.
The storyline he is following right now gave him the worst startin...
With that, June stepped out to find the other boy. It didn't take him too long to see the G Group trainee whose fists were clenched tight and whose eyes had a hurt puppy look. "Na Kamden." They were strangers and to see the other boy wipe his eyes quickly wasn't surprising. But he hoped that despite their distance, he could be someone who could help the boy. Even if it's a little thing like leading him to the people who will best comfort him. "How are you feeling?" His answer was quiet, a whisper of I don't know. And it broke June's heart to see another trainee like this. "Do you want me to call for anyone? Or get you something to drink?"
The other boy remained silently, seemingly frozen in exhaustion from the weights he probably carried throughout the course of preparation. "I know you don't know me." June took a step closer without being in the other boy's space, just enough so that their conversation can be more private in volume. "But Yu Jin liked a hug when we had some difficulties. Would you want one?"
Time passed by slowly and he worried that he had overcrossed a line. But the boy stepped closer and with his arms raised a bit, he pulled Kamden into a hug. The boy gently wrapped his arms around him too. It may have been quick but it was an act of companionship in the moments chasing a dream felt lonely.
Then on, he helped him find Lee Hoe Taek and other leaders. Just guiding him and giving Kamden a water bottle before returning with the rest. And this simple act of June left a great impression of comfort on the other boy. Enough that it made him mention June in his interview. "I get it now why other trainees associate him with the kdrama boyfriend. He's really good with hugs as a plus."
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The make-up stylist assigned to him was elated he was doing Back Door. "We can add darker undertones now compared to your signal song look." Now that he observes her more, he thought that she might be the same person who fixed him up. And with this familiarity, he trusted her to do whatever she believes suits his leather look. Shadowed features for darker and sharper lines. The red bandana on his hair broke the monotone black. And when he went out to meet with the rest, a few trainees gasped at his attire.
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The exposed forehead made him look older and more mature. Leather suits his features as much as his favorite beige and the like. "What a handsome man," Seo Won's remark had his group laughing. And when June turned his way to wonder what the laughter was about, the boy turned away and blushed. One not missed by the 2001 liner, "Seo Won's reaction was cute and gave me the ego boost I need for today's live performance."
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Noise isn't a companion he grew to appreciate. But having fans scream their names, make noise for them, he viewed it differently. There were so many people in the event with their names, faces, and teams in their banners. Having one fan make an eye smile towards him already boosted him up. "This feeling wow." He wasn't the only one feeling the dream inch closer. Because many trainees shared the same star-shaded gaze.
