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Always (For You)
Gahyeon is not very certain when she started to feel this way.
Maybe it was that one winter morning, six years ago.
She had visited Changwon to accompany Bora for a few days because the woman had decided to spend a few days with her family in her home city.
When I open my eyes on this glorious day,
I feel you in my arms.
She had awoken with Bora embracing her tightly, the sun lighting up the room and a soft breeze cooling their bare legs. They had left the window open last night which appeared to have been a good decision. Otherwise the abundance of carbon dioxide would have blessed them with a rather uncomfortable morning.
They had chosen to share a bed because it was rather cold (especially with an open window).
Morpheus’ arms let go of Bora a few minutes later.
Our eyes meet,
even though we haven’t said a word.
She smiled at Gahyeon, tenderly nudging her maknae’s nose with her own and laughed at Gahyeon’s annoyed face.
Maybe it was that one afternoon at the gym, five years ago.
Yoohyeon had taken her to the gym to work out. Gahyeon had always been on the chubby side but she had been eager to lose weight to achieve a healthy body. Therefore, she had agreed to lift a few weights, run a few miles, all together with Yoohyeon.
Your voice is warm,
it feels so close to me.
Yoohyeon had started to hum softly while she was safeguarding Gahyeon as the girl was lifting a heavy weight. Her voice sounded amazing.
I can’t compare it to anything.
When Gahyeon took a break, she observed Yoohyeon. The singer was doing squats and Gahyeon could see how her abdominal muscles tensed and relaxed. Yoohyeon had an incredible waist - something Gahyeon had always been jealous of. She also possessed visible abs making her look fit all the time.
She turned to smile at Gahyeon, still squating, and Gahyeon couldn’t help but stare at the strong thigh muscles and small ankles that carried the whole person. Everyone would envy her amazing body. Gahyeon was so proud of her.
Maybe it was that one lunch with Siyeon, four years ago.
Gahyeon had teased Siyeon for the whole meal, poking her belly, stealing her food. Her other unnies were not there which left Siyeon as the sole target of Gahyeon’s assault.
It’s beautiful, so beautiful
that you are by my side,
where I can hug you.
Gahyeon loved sitting next to Siyeon, so close that they would touch each other permanently. Siyeon herself was slowly but surely annoyed by the maknae's nagging.
It’s such a miracle.
I can imagine the universe
inside your eyes.
Gahyeon just laughed at her frustration. Siyeon’s eyes sparkled beautifully when her dongsaeng giggled like that.
Eventually though, Siyeon was done with Gahyeon’s antics. When Gahyeon nudged her shoulder which spilled her soup, she took the maknae’s wrists and pinned them to the wall behind them. Gahyeon wriggled, trying to escape. Siyeon though didn’t let go. She came closer instead and hugged Gahyeon tightly, teasing to not let her go until she would behave. Gahyeon laughed, gasping for air in Siyeon’s tight embrace but complied with her unnie’s demand, leaving her to eat without any disturbance for the rest of the meal. She loved their skinship and their little wrestling.
Maybe it was that one late night in the studio, three years ago.
Half the members had gathered to record their new song, the other half having already recorded the days before. Gahyeon had been absolutely exhausted because of the stress from the pandemic but luckily Yubin had been there to cheer her up. She made fun of the guide their producer had made, imitating some lines in a squeaky voice. Gahyeon giggled quietly.
That one moment,
when you comforted me
because I was sad.
Yubin winked at her and vanished into the recording room.
Thank you for this part of you.
Gahyeon bopped her head to the rhythm, awaiting Dami’s rap.
It came.
Dami’s deep, rough voice echoed through the room. It pierced through Gahyeon’s body, ripping the ground from her feet. She shivered and closed her eyes, fully embracing the emotions that Dami’s voice carried. When Dami growled the next word, her breath faltered and suddenly, she felt dizzy. Speechless, Gahyeon enjoyed the addicting rap, swaying with the rhythm. Dami was incredible and Gahyeon was so proud that they had such a talented rapper in their group, someone she knew so closely.
Maybe it was that one day when they performed at a radio station, one year ago.
They were singing “Always” - a song dedicated to love. Gahyeon adored the song because it portrayed the gratefulness that she felt for her team and her fans.
I’m so thankful, so thankful
that you are by my side,
where I can hug you.
They were so close.
It’s such a miracle.
Siyeon was singing her part of the bridge, while Handong and Gahyeon were making playful eye contact. Handong wore sparkling make-up and her hair looked fabulous in its deep red colour. She reached towards Gahyeon, tapping her chin with her index. Gahyeon’s breath caught. Those beautiful eyes smiled at her and she lost herself within the brown tones.
I can see me being happy
inside your eyes.
Then, reality kicked it and Gahyeon realised she had missed the beginning of her part. She started singing, keeping eye contact with Handong but she could not concentrate. Therefore, she closed her eyes, focusing on the melody. Gahyeon felt how her cheeks coloured and she grinned shyly at her mistake. When she looked at Handong, the other woman grinned at her sheepishly.
Maybe it was that one evening, just this year.
They were filming their performance video for Demian and Minji had decided to dress a bit provocatively. As if Gahyeon hadn’t been flustered by Dami’s top and Siyeon’s hair beforehand.
Miss Kim Minji had bought a few fake tattoos.
Look at me anytime,
more and more.
I want to lean on you.
Gahyeon stared at her as their leader applied the tattoos. She wanted to touch the coloured skin, feel the damage the ink did. When Minji realised the looks she got from her maknae, she winked at her. Gahyeon gulped, quickly averting her gaze. She avoided Minji for the whole filming but when they gathered to see the end result, she was magically drawn to JiU’s attractive figure and her tattoos.
I’m in love,
one confession for you.
She kept looking at JiU, admiring the tattoos and her midnight black hair. Minji smirked, wiggling her eyebrows to tease Gahyeon.
But Gahyeon could physically not stop the staring. Minji looked too gorgeous and Gahyeon proudly knew that their fans would die seeing the leader like this.
Love you.
Maybe it was that late morning when Dreamcatcher met for the first time.
You are the one.
Maybe it was that time they saw the sun set, all together, closely enjoying the last lights of the day.
I can hug you.
Maybe it was that day when they won at a music show for the first time.
It’s a gift from heaven.
Maybe it was every night, when they shared rooms, beds, blankets.
You always touch my heart.
But it did not matter, when Gahyeon started to feel that way.
What mattered was the fact that she did feel that way.
That way that made her heart beat so quickly that her cheeks blushed and her hands warmed.
Today, I will live for you every moment.
Yes, for you, I want to give everything.
For you, always.
That way that let the butterflies in her stomach flatter so she would feel all giddy and excited.
It made her head silent so she could listen to her unnies’ thoughts and troubles.
It made her love Minji, Bora, Siyeon, Dong, Yoohyeon, and Yubin.
And you will be with me until the end.
Every day, inside you,
I dream of you.
“Dream of me. Hello, we are Dreamcatcher.”