3. CHRISTMAS

It was the first week of December and the weather was extremely cold. I got up at four and went out for a stroll. As I stepped out of the house, I began to shiver with cold. An extremely cold wind blew, piercing throughout my body. My hands and feet were numb. I had a runny nose and it was as cold as ice. Not a bird chirped because all of them, lay huddled together in their nests.

" Achoo!!! "

I ran for about a mile to make myself warm, but all to no purpose. The footpath was covered with snow. When I returned back home, I made myself a cup of hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows on it. It's like heaven to drink that at this season.

Winter is my favourite season. During this time the animals will start hibernation. And to be honest it's the perfect season for me to hibernate. Who said humans don't hibernate? I love enjoying these holidays with my family. I made myself cosy at my couch at the backyard enjoying the preparations of Christmas at my town.

" I'm hit, guys !! I need backup "

The kids were playing a snow fight as I did with my buddies. I wonder what they are doing right now. They might be lazing around in their houses. I took my laptop and started surfing YouTube. I watched a lot of videos from Pewdiepie. I'm his greatest fan and I've been subscribing to his channel since the ' brofist ' time. He knows how to decrease my boredom.

A Kpop music video popped up on the screen as a recommendation. Actually it was not for me, it was for Bai. She is a huge Kpop fan. She used my laptop to watch those videos. Well, I've watched some videos and I like ' Big Bang ' the most.

But this video was of another band named BTS. The song was named 'DNA', and wait, there was another video called 'Call me baby' by EXO. Since she praises kpop a lot I clicked to watch it. It's very different from pop music. Good dance, nice visuals; I loved it.

Everyone is so handsome. I heard once Bai chanting some people's names like :

Kim namjoon

Kim seokjin

Min yoongi

Jung HeoSeok

Park Jimin

Kim TaeHyung

Jung jungkook

BTS...!!!

Oh, I need to figure out these names. I spent so much time drinking hot chocolate and watching these videos. Then I saw a dance video of Kai, who is a member of EXO and his dance was really amazing. No wonder why Bai always drools thinking about him; he is indeed very charming.

I don't know why but he reminds me of someone I know. It feels like a memory very dear to me but I couldn't recall it. The doorbell rang and I opened to see nothing but feel the cold wind welcome me. Suddenly a snowball hit my face.

IT'S FUCKING FREEZING..!!!

I brushed off the snow from my face and saw Zeb standing in front of the gate, a smirk playing on her lips. Blood drained from her face as I gave her a death glare. She gave a flying kiss and ran as I sprinted after her.

" You're dead, asshole !!!!" I yelled at her. She then stopped running and turned to look at me like a gangster and everyone was there behind her. They were smiling mischievously at me, holding snowballs and I knew what it meant.I'm trapped and,

THE WAR BEGINS.

Marcel screamed " Pirates attack!! " and they started attacking me with snowballs. It was like we all were in the Pirates of Caribbean movies as I was their target and rest of them were throwing snowballs like they were firing cannonballs. I dived, scooping a handful of snow and tried to throw at them but it was too late. They fired a big ball which made me fall on a big pile of snow and buried under them. R.I.P Venus

They know me well...

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We were at Luca's house enjoying our usual fun-day gather. Heechul was leaving next week to Korea and I'm leaving tomorrow for the competition. I will surely miss them a lot.

Heechul was my inspiration to participate in the audition. I've seen him practice at my dance studio ever since I was a kid. He was really talented with a mesmerising deep voice and smooth dancing skills. I bet he'll be a superstar after their debut of their Band' Super Junior'.

I've been watching those kpop videos ever since that day. I can't help but watch more, especially Kai. I was immersed in the videos when Bai suddenly barged into the room.

She smirked at me seeing laptop in front of me as I was all alone in the room. She walked closer, her arms behind her back like she's interrogating me

" Are you watching porn..? "

I spurted the water I was drinking.

"WHAT ..! NO ...! I'M NOT!!"

I do, but now I'm not, She sends me a look that says 'Really..? I don't believe you'

" I'm not watching porn, look!!" I defended by showing the laptop.

She gasped "Holy!! You've started watching kpop videos. Isn't it too much addictive?". She wiggled her eyebrows. I hate to admit but indeed they are addictive. "This guy named Kai is amazing," I answered closing my laptop.

"God! I had started to think that you're a lesbian. You aren't interested in relationships and didn't even have a crush."

" No, I'm not! I like boys but I'm waiting for my prince." I fluttered my eyes dramatically. I should really try acting.

"Okay, I understood drama queen." She sighed. But the smirk wasn't erased completely from her lips. I know she was messing with me. It was night and we were watching movies. Everyone was immersed in the movie 'The notebook'.

Luca told me that he bought a new console. I wanted to play that. So I sneaked into his room. I grabbed the console from his closet a and tiptoed towards the door but was stopped abruptly by the sound of footsteps coming to the room.

Oh shit! Luca is coming..he's definitely gonna kill me!! I rushed and hid in the closet. I kept a gap for air passage as his clothes stunk and I can't die by the foul smell.

I saw Luca and Phils entering his room. There was a weird tension around them as they stared each other so intensely as if they'd eat each other right now. I could only see Luca's face clearly and he was looking at Philip with lustful eyes.

I mean it's not bedtime. We need to play games, or are they planning something??

Don't tell me they're gonna ...

Before I could complete they started kissing and groaning and grinding each other's bodies. Oh my God, it's really happening !!. I could imagine the sassy jazz music as the background music for this occasion.

Shit, I'm stuck here !!! I need to go now . or never mind, it's better to stay here.

I really am a perv and here I am, shamelessly watching live gay porn.

I could see their clothes on the floor and them making out on the bed. Moaning voices were echoing in the room. But it's too awkward and I'm feeling hot inside here. I don't know how much time I stayed there watching before I drifted off to sleep.

*****

" Yoobi, what are you doing in my closet ..!!?? "

I opened my eyes to squint it back abruptly due to the sudden light sensitiveness caused to my eyes. Guess sitting all night inside the dark closet changed me to a partial vampire. I opened my eyes again to see Lucas standing in front of me.

I smirked at him. I can see a label plastered on his face that " I had sex all night."

He wondered loudly "Were you in this closet all night? " I nodded which made him blush hard.

"Btw I'm taking your console okay, see ya, Luca ". I waved and went outside the room.

Jeez !! I surpassed a difficult task to get this console. Thanks to my fujoshi power that made me sit on that closet for a whole night. I felt proud of myself.

We had planned to go for Christmas shopping today. So I went to my house to get ready.

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" Where were you yesterday? " Oppa asked me when we were having lunch at Nandos. A smile crept on my lips as I looked at those two idiots who had a great night yesterday in my presence.

" I was watching a movie at Luca's room." They gasped by hearing that. These idiots already knew that Luca and Phils were going to do that yesterday. Huh?!! How??

Marcel groaned " You saw the whole thing. Oh, man... I wish I was there ."

" Shut up" Luca and Philip yelled in unison. Both were blushing and their face was all red. They're so cute together. I said " I forgive you for not telling us your plans. So I'll take it as a compensation..okay "

I don't know whether I would stay at my house for Christmas. But I had already celebrated it with my buddies.

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" Venus, Get up !! " Mom yelled from downstairs. I rolled off from the bed, but my legs were tangled with the sheets which made me fall down with a loud thud. What a beautiful morning.

" Venus !! "

" I'm up. Mom!! "

My parents were very punctual. They usually call me an hour earlier before school but I extended it up to five minutes to sleep until I have half an hour to get ready. I crawled to the bathroom. It's my first day of competition and I have to reach South Shields.

Everyone was there when I reached downstairs. Even though I was so excited, I was also sad about my departure since I had never in my life lived a few months without my friends and family. I tried to hide my sadness by smiling brightly at them.

"I've kept your luggage in the car. Now let's go." Phils said and we set off to South Shields. The journey to the X factor house was silent. I acted like I was excited, but to be honest I was terrified.

When I reached the X factor house, my reaction was like a flipped switch. Tears started flowing from my eyes, I couldn't hold it any longer.

"All the best Yoobi. I'm sure your band will win !!" Oppa kissed my head. I'm really gonna miss them. Dad helped me with the luggage and I started walking towards the house, without turning back. I can't watch them crying but the muffled voice was tempting me to look back.

Soon as I entered the X Factor house, I caught up with my bandmates. Our mentor is Tulisa and she's an amazing person. I met the other contestants. Some of them were really sweet, but some weren't compatible, I hope everything will be alright.

I pledged myself while walking to our room ."No matter what happens our band will win for sure !! "

Now I'm totally ready for the competition.

While walking absentmindedly to the room, I bumped myself on a wall. Ow!! My nose, I looked at the wall - like body?? Gosh, it was a person. I trailed my eyes up to meet a pair of hazel eyes staring at me. His eyes were bright.

" I'm sorry, I didn't see you." I apologized for coming out of my dreamland.

He just smiled back and extended his hand "No problem. I'm James by the way. What's your name? "

" Venus "

His hands grasped mine firmly that it hurt a bit. He kept on staring me, and the aura around us felt a bit awkward. I could hear the sound of my members saying ' Hubba bubba ' and ' wow ', marvelling at his BIG figure. I pulled my hands and he continued,

"I'll see you later, Venus. "

He smiled like he's in a toothpaste commercial . I smiled at him and started walking to my room. My bandmates were openly drooling at him. Eww.

"Wow, He is so hot. " Jesy fanned herself.

" Yeah, a bit " It was true. But is he that much attractive? Well, I don't think so.

" Yoobi !! You should totally hit on him !! " Leigh Anne sparkled by saying that.

" Seriously Leigh " I rolled my eyes.

I turned to look at her but instead, I saw him and some other guys looking at us. Man, that was super awkward. Now this competition is going to be very interesting.

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