Seth’s POV
My eyes were fixed at the large screen once Zaya’s voice enthralled the whole stadium, captivating the hearts of many, especially of men.
Somehow, it pisses me a little.
I am fully aware of her unofficial title as a crush collector. Not that she literally collects men but her charm towards attracting idol men unintentionally, had caught the fan’s attention. Thus, a lot of videos are running around on social media.
Of course, I watch every single one of those so at least I know who had the hots for my girl and the fans are such great detectives. Well, too great that sometimes they are able to create an entirely different story.
And yes, I watched those videos while the boys were sleeping because they will tease me endlessly if they saw me stalking Zaya’s videos.
My face frowns a little after I saw Sky’s reaction to my girlfriend singing.
“Hey, Sky!” I kicked him a little to get this attention.
“Why?” he replied, his boxy smile showing.
Normally, I would be happy seeing him smile but I rolled my eyes to him.
I raised my hands and signaled him to lean forward which he did.
“Close your mouth while watching my girlfriend. I will kill you.” I whispered and he rolled his eyes on me in return.
Raze, who heard and saw everything laughed at us
“I see we’re possessive, huh?” he wiggled his eyebrows as he looked at me and I gritted my teeth.
“Yah!”
“Ah, why?” he said on his old man tone.
I squinted my eyes and saw Grey’s expression.
“Hey, just look at how Grey was smiling.” I pointed at his direction. “He must have gone crazy. This kid is dead too.” I grunted and I almost curse at how Raze was laughing his ass out while hitting my knees.
Ever since I told them about me and Zaya dating, I had warned everyone about their petty little crush on her.
I was sure Sky and Grey had a little crush on her.
It once slipped when we were jamming with WHISTLE’s music back when I haven’t told them about our relationship.
I looked down to calm myself a little.
To be honest, I don’t think the boys admiring her is what is triggering me, but Charlie’s words earlier have been ringing in my ears until now.
My eyes went up when I heard the crowd roaring.
Charlie’s face shown on the screen while he plays WHISTLE’s song, Whistle.
“Hey, Seth, what’s with the poker face?” Demo asked and I turned and see him and Mono looking as well.
Grey was jamming at the far corner while Storm wasn’t able to attend the awards show because of health reasons.
Raze whispered something to them and they all laughed while looking at me mischievously.
I hate these weirdos. I swear they will never hear the end of it once they have a girlfriend.
Again, I look up the screen and felt so proud.
As expected being a BP artist and my girlfriend.
From another’s point of view, I may look timid and stiff from neck up while watching but if you’re actually sitting near me a bit I swear, I was lowkey jamming but getting wild from the inside.
I wish I can just show myself fanboying over my own girlfriend.
Soon enough, she was singing some part of ONCE’s Grave and Sky exclaimed in appreciation.
“Yah, Seth! She’s really good,” he said while he gives a thumbs up.
A smirk form on my face.
Of course. That’s my girl right there.
Once the performance ended, I clapped along with the others.
At least I can clap for her without it being given malice.
That’s how hard it is to be an idol.
A smile form at the corner of my lips after thinking something. We can surely hang out later.
I hope she doesn’t have a schedule tomorrow.
After all of the performances have ended and the awards were given, all the artists gathered up the stage for the closing ceremony.
I made sure to stick closely to the guys, occasionally smiling with the fellow idols and bowing every now and then.
The place is now in a mess and everyone is now talking with each other.
My eyes scanned the stage and saw Zanaya waving on the crowd, her members no longer with her.
I shook my head a little after I realized that she must have not noticed being separated from them.
As always, she’s a little careless.
I noticed how she’s been standing a little too close tot he edge of the stage.
What is she doing there?
Doesn’t she realize how dangerous that is?
I looked around and tried to find her members but I can’t see them.
Ah, whatever.
So I decided to pull Grey and naturally walk towards her location.
Grey must have seen her so his eyes landed back to me with a confused expression.
While I wave with the fans, I made sure to keep a glance at her from the corner of my eyes.
I can’t let people see I was checking her but then I noticed how she was about to slip and fall on the side of the stage.
Without even thinking, my body rushed towards her direction and pulled her by the waist.
I heard her screamed and my heart almost left from my chest in nervousness.
She would have gotten severe injuries if she has fallen. That’s more than seven feet and some amplifiers and other music equipment were scatted on the ground.
I felt my heart was beating fast as the adrenaline took over me.
We heard a few fans screaming who had probably seen what happened.
My eyes landed on her face and I had to resist the urge to hug her as she looked a little startled.
Her face was red and I felt her body shake a little.
“Zaya…” I whispered and my voice seemed to register on her as her eyes went up and met mine.
I was about to pull her into a hug to make her calm down but before I knew it, someone had tapped me on the shoulder.
I looked around and saw Grey’s worried expression.
“Seth, a lot of people are looking,” he said and that made me realize where we are.
I quickly pulled Zanaya away from the edge of the stage and she looked at me with her teary eyes.
“Are you okay?” I asked her and she wasn’t talking.
Shit. I curse internally after I realized that she must have been shocked a little.
Soon enough, her girls were now beside us and Cali had been clever enough to pull her away from me.
I felt a sudden feeling of emptiness after my hands lose contact with her.
I sigh.
“Thanks, senior.” Cali said as she and the girls started bowing in front of me and Grey.
“It’s okay. Please make sure to take care of her.” Grey answered on my behalf as my eyes fixed on Zaya.
I balled my fists on the side as I stare at her while she was looking at the ground. Max and Tokyo were trying to calm her nerves.
I hate the fact that I can’t attend to her and tell her she doesn’t have to be afraid because I’m here.
“We’re going.” I heard Grey said before he pulled me back with our members.
They must have witnessed what happened and Raze immediately pulled me over.
I noticed that a few idols had been looking at us as well.
I clenched my jaw as I try to calm myself.
I turned around to check on her but she was can no longer be seen.
It’s okay.” Raze muttered.
After a while, the show had officially ended.
I grab Raze’s hand.
“Raze, can I just check on her really quick? I swear I won’t come close. After I am sure that she’s fine, I’d go.” I pleaded and Mono heard and looked at me worriedly.
“Be fast. We’ll wait for you at the parking lot.”
“Thanks. You’re the best!” I smiled and I heard Raze screaming.
“Yah, you asked me first! I would have said the same thing!” he screeched but I decided not to look back as I brisk walk towards the backstage to look for her.
I had been checking the rooms for about five minutes when I reached near the place where Zaya and I saw each other earlier.
Where is she?
I messed my hair in frustration.
I am a little thankful that the staff was not asking what I am doing in here.
She hasn’t gone and left, does she?
And then I noticed two figures along the dark.
Probably some idols secretly meeting.
I was about to turn around and look the other way when I suddenly felt this weird sensation over me.
I suddenly felt nervous.
I turned back to the shadows before me and my eyes squinted when I swear, my heart left my chest when I realized that the other girl was Zanaya while the other seemed to be an old man, his hand on Zaya’s mouth while I heard her muffle a scream.
“Help me!!!!”
“What the hell.” I felt my blood rushed out of my body.
I never knew I can run this fast because the next thing I knew, was me only a few meters away from them.
Zanaya, I will never let something bad happen to you.
I promise.