Zanaya’s POV
I looked around and shed a fake smile as my eyes landed on Sally.
Why does she have to smile at me after everything that had happened?
I was trying my best not to roll my eyes at her.
I don’t know what her problem was. She had been looking at my direction the entire time and I’m getting really uncomfortable.
“Do you want to exchange seats with me?” Max looked at me with a stern expression on her face.
Before I can even respond, she already stood up and pushed me towards her seat so I won’t be facing Sally’s direction.
After a few minutes, the girls and I stood up because we’ll soon be performing.
Thank God this is the last awards show for this season.
At least, that means a lesser chance to see Seth Devon and his bullshits.
I pulled my dress down a little as we walk past them and XENO’s location, while I bow endlessly but not really looking at them. I’m afraid to see him.
I will be lying if I say I don’t miss him.
I do. I fucking do that I want this show to end so I can go before I lose myself and make my self a fool in front of him again.
While we walk pass them, I heard Charlie shouting my name.
“Zaya-ssi, fighting!” he cheered and I smiled at his direction before following the girls.
We headed backstage as me and the girls prepare for our performance.
I’m actually not feeling so well.
Because of what happened, I lost my appetite but I was trying to cope up.
I can’t let this stupid love ruin what the girls and I had worked hard for.
The girls and me were busy warming our voices up when a group of boys caught my attention. I don’t really remember who they were.
They were laughing and looking towards our direction.
What the hell was their problem?
I didn’t pay any more attention to them as me and the girls went to our designated places as our performance would be starting any minute.
I took a deep breath and smiled like me and the girls look at each other.
Soon enough, our song started playing and like always, we did our best for our fans.
All those screaming, the chants, the faces of those people cheering for us, I live for them.
They bring happiness to us.
I winked to one fan who was crying while looking at me.
This may be a small gesture but I want them to know that we pay attention to our fans.
If only we can meet every single one of them, that would awesome.
A smile tugged at the corner of my cheeks.
Once our song ended, we quickly run towards the exit so we can head back to our seat.
Again, bowing to the seniors in front of us.
Twice members gave us water bottles and I smiled as I try to catch my breath.
After all those performances, all the awards had already been given and we’re honored to receive another award.
We can’t thank our fans enough for their support. I tried my best not to cry.
The loud music and confetti all over the place clearly indicate that the award show is over.
The idols are now scattered everywhere as they talk with their friends and I looked around as Max and Cali hugged a few of ONCE members.
Everyone knows they had been friends ever since.
I smiled as Wendy walked towards me and gave me a hug.
I’m not even sure but I swear there was something behind her stares. If that was guilt or pity, I don’t know.
When I saw Sally walking towards my direction, I quickly let go of Wendy and walked in my opposite direction.
I can’t talk to her right now.
I don’t trust myself at this point and we might end up in the morning news or in front of the headlines.
I grabbed Tokyo’s hands while the girls and I headed towards the center stage.
Finally, we can take a picture for the year-end awards.
Tokyo and I squealed as we stood by each other while other idols tried to find a good place to have their photo taken.
I flinched a little when I felt something touches my leg.
What the fuck?
I turned around and noticed the same guys laughing at us backstage.
But then they weren’t looking at me so I just shook that thought and looked back to Tokyo who was staring at me confused.
“Are you okay?”
It must be my imagination.
“Yep. Where’s Max and Cali? I can’t believe we’re finally able to have our photos taken for the end of award shows.” I squealed.
Normally, our managers lead us back home even before the shows ended so we don’t get to mingle with our fellow idols a lot.
I was busy laughing with Tokyo when I felt another contact, this time, I was sure something touches the back of my knee.
Okay, this is not my imagination.
It keeps getting higher, I’m afraid the next thing would be my butt. And I hate it when someone touches my butt.
Actually, I hate it when someone touches me without my permission.
That’s rude and perverted.
I looked back and saw one guy smirking at me.
“Excuse me?” I raised my eyebrow at him.
To my horror, he just smiled annoyingly while he wet his lips with his tongue.
Disgusting.
“What?” he said innocently while his members just laughed.
So he was touching me and he’s not even hiding it?
“Don’t mess up with me. Do that one more time and you’ll never see the daylight after this.” I bravely told him and Tokyo looked at me worriedly noticing my little encounter with the guys.
“I’d love that” he smirked but I just rolled my eyes as I turn around. This time, I pulled Tokyo closer as we move forward, away from these perverted people.
I was clapping my hands cheering when I felt another touch but now, someone had kicked my heel.
I flinch a little due to the pain.
All the blood on my body went to my face and I am fuming with anger.
I turned around and saw the same person smirking. I was about to punch the guy when someone pulled him away.
Soon enough, Seth and Storm were standing behind me while Mono rested his arms over the guy’s shoulders. Raze was talking with the guy and I swear, the man looked scared out of his wits.
Before I knew it, the rest of SHADOW stood up behind me and Tokyo while the rest of the boys from earlier looked a little scared and move away.
My gaze landed on Seth and noticed him clenching his jaw, his eyes almost bloodshot.
What is his problem?
After remembering our little drama, my anger had gotten the best of me, almost forgetting what just happened.
I turned my back on him and was about to pull Tokyo so we can go when I felt him grab me by the waist from the back so I can’t move.
My body stood frozen at his contact and electricity had run all throughout my body.
“Stay for a moment,” he said and I did not respond.
“Please,” he pleaded. “Just until this is finish and you have your other members with you,” he whispered.
His voice hoarse and I swear all the hairs at the back of my neck stood up.
My heart leaped out of my chest.
Calm down Zanaya.
I hate the fact that he still has this effect on me.
I looked around and noticed that no one can see us.
After realizing that I won’t be going anywhere, he released his grasp on my waist and not long after, our photos were already taken.
Max and Cali arrived and had grabbed my hands, pulling me away from them.
Before we can go any further, I look around and saw Seth staring at me looking dejected while Grey and Sky were tapping his shoulders.
Why does he look so broken when he’s the one that had hurt me?