Chapter Text
seyeong
SUMMER, 2018 of August
If someone would ask me how my feelings are with this coming week… It’s inexplicable.
It’s Sunday today and tomorrow is the beginning of my countdown to, Goodbye internship. Well, my producer internship at Pledis entertainment finished a year ago and in fact, it was not really just a goodbye internship. It was: Goodbye part-time job, Goodbye working late nights, Goodbye recording studio and the comfy chair that I used to play when I’m bored and when Jihoon Sunbaenim is not around, and also goodbye artists that I used to make songs and assisted, and oh my god. Goodbye to my sunshine, Dokyeom. ㅠㅠ
I knew nothing was permanent and naturally, everything had to end.—But, I didn’t know I would be this sad to be leaving that company. It’s making me sad that I will not be able to see the people I’ve got so much attached to. Of course one of them is Jihoon Sunbaenim. And maybe it’s only natural to feel that way.—Because Jihoon had taught me things I should know, and if I were to be frantic, he mostly made the person I am now. Not really like I’ve got to be a great composer, well I’m still working hard on it though. But as for now, I can say that I really really got better now than a year ago. And it was because of him. I know this statement can be the result of cringe but whatever. I really think Jihoon was indeed a great Sunbaenim. If really I can hug that guy I would really do it. Because I was grateful I met him.
“So, what are you going to do this weekend?” Wonwoo asks, we’re in the kitchen, sitting on the high chairs, across from each other.
“Sleep?” I said my cheeks resting on my right palm. It was summer and we’re chilling here. Ugh. Why is it so hot today?
And from my response, Wonwoo only narrowed his eyes to me. He then shrugged. “Are you not going to have some sort of farewell party?”
I chuckled a little bit in a lazy way. “Why should I? I was only a part-timer.”
“Part-timers can have goodbye parties too.”
I hissed at him and looked at him smugly. “You just want to have a party to go to. Am I right?”
Wonwoo grins, and he said, “Well no. The kids wanted to give you a farewell party.” he then sips on his iced tea.
I got interested all of a sudden so I sat up properly. “Jinjja?” I asked in a high pitch.
“Don’t be too excited.” he snaps.
“I’m not excited.” I retorted. “So when?” I then asked enthusiastically which made Wonwoo laugh.
“I don’t know, It’s not settled yet. Dokyeom just thought about it yesterday but we’re not still agreeing on it.”
“Why are you not agreeing to it?” I retorted back.
“Again. Why are you so excited Sey?” he said in disbelief.
“Well, should I cry? I’m leaving! Of course, we should have a farewell party!”
“Woah. I guess you really are excited to leave,” he said.
“Tsk. I’m not. I’m just going to miss them.” I sigh. “that’s why I want to have that party for the last time.” I said.
Wonwoo looked at me quickly, “THEM?” he asks, tilting his head like he was offended by what I’ve said.
“Yes, them,” I said.
“Woah. Am I not a part of THEM? Who am I?!”
“You’re Wonwoo.” I shoot.
Wonwoo turned his head in displeased quick. “Aish,” he mumbled. Wonwoo then looks at me, “Go ahead. Leave already.”
I laughed at him. “I’m kidding. Of course, you’re part of them. And hey, why would I even put you to them? Whether I’m not working or working in the company, we are still gonna see each other again.”
Wonwoo opened his mouth, and by this, I can tell he’d agreed from what I’ve pointed out. Smiling while nodding, he says, “Yeah, you’re right.”
I hissed at him and shook my head.
I put my elbows above the table and made my hands clasped together. “So! Are we going to talk about my farewell party now?” I begin.
“Yeah. Are you really not that sad?” he asks. “I thought you want to be a producer there.”
“Of course I’m sad. I’m just thinking about the other opportunities I can get if I work for a different company.”
Smugly, Wonwoo then started to look at me like he was thinking something. “Is that so? Or you just don’t want a..” he teases.
I rolled my eyes at him. “Here we go again,” I said.
Wonwoo has been teasing me about Jihoon as my competitor. Seriously. I don’t get how he could even compare me to someone who is already the best at his work. I mean Jihoon sunbaenim was WAY higher than me. He was really out of my league!
“What? Then don’t leave then.” he teased before laughing.
“You know sometimes, I do not know why I have a best friend like you.”
Wonwoo only continued to smile at me smugly while giving his chin rest on his palm. He then shrugged after and laughed. “But seriously Sey, you know you can still work there.”
“I know.” Wonwoo is right. Actually, Mr. Yoon offered me to stay at the agency. And I will never lie that I was that flattered and surprised by the offer, that I had a temp of a second to accept it.
Of course, I want to work at Pledis too, I mean who would have not right? But—But again. I was still thinking of grabbing new experiences from different agencies. And DCTOM Entertainment was on the options. About a week ago, my college friend who’s working on that entertainment told me that one of the producers there had listened to one of my songs and he’d like it that much he wanted me to work with him. My college friend told me that we have the same style of making songs so maybe that’s why.
At first, I couldn't believe it of course. For the industry of producers and composers. I know I was still a novice and I’m still learning, and yet in an unimaginable way. I can choose who I want to work with, and where I want. Truly, I could cry with happiness. Because this is way too good to be happening.
“Then why do we have to make a farewell party?” He snaps. Wonwoo's eyes bulge suddenly, “You accept it? You already did?”
“No, I didn’t. I’m still thinking about it.”
Wonwoo took his breath, “What a complicated girl.”
“But Wonwoo-ah,” I called out.
He looks at me, “Oh?”
“Can we now talk about the farewell party?” I started with excitement which made Wonwoo burst out in frustration… “You’re the one who wanted a party Seyeong, not me!” he yelled.