Strings

Episode 8: Hopefulness

*Beep beep* — Car honking.

“C’mon, we’re going to be late for the airport!” screams Lisa.

“I know, I know!” (panting and running to the car) “I definitely don’t want to miss the flight because you know how hard we worked to save the money for all of this.”

“Yes, girl, I’m a fan, but it seems like your whole life depends on it,” Lisa teases.

“ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Of course it does! This is my very first BiTiBiTi concert, and finally, I’m going to see all of them live, in person! OMG! I’m already freaking out!”

“Calm down, calm down, my beautiful daughter,” Lisa laughs. “It’s going to be alright.”

Both Mauve and Lisa laugh as they drive to the airport.

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**Mauve’s POV**

It’s been a couple of years since I started stanning BiTiBiTi, and finally the time has come — I’m going to their concert for the first time. I still can’t believe it’s happening; it feels like my dreams are finally coming true. Besides being excited about the concert, I’m freaking out about seeing Yun in person. Oh gosh! I hope I don’t pass out when I see him.

I’m so thankful to my friend Lisa for accompanying me on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, and we’re both so excited.

We got to the airport and completed all the formalities smoothly. We have a connecting flight, and the layover at the first stop is about three hours before we board the final flight.

I recently bought a light stick — my first one from the collection — and I can’t wait to use it at the concert to cheer for my boys.

The first flight was smooth, and we had a light snack during the layover. We met other Bells at the terminal who were also headed to the concert, and everyone was so happy.

Throughout the flight, I kept thinking about Yun and couldn’t help but blush because I’m finally going to see him. I was losing my mind over it. Lisa tried to calm me down but didn’t know the whole story. Anyway, I decided not to become a psycho before the concert, kept my cool, and acted like it was nothing.

We arrived at our final destination, L.A., where the concert will be held. Everything is decorated in purple—from street lights to billboards—everything is beautiful.

A car was already waiting to pick us up from arrivals to our hotel. We were given customized drinks and snacks in the car. It was real. It was finally happening, and I wanted more of it.

We reached the hotel. The staff was polite and humble. We got our keys to a deluxe suite, decorated according to the concert and BiTiBiTi theme.

There were goodies waiting for us on the bed, including signed posters. I almost cried because I was so happy. Lisa was already crying.

Tired from the journey, we decided to take showers and then went straight to the restaurant for dinner, which was perfect. The menu was also customized accordingly, and everything was delicious.

After dinner, we went back to our rooms to prepare our outfits for tomorrow, as we planned to line up for the merchandise at the concert. We sorted everything out and went to sleep.

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**Yun’s POV**

The final stop of our tour — Los Angeles — was buzzing with excitement, just like I felt inside. After months of hard work, the moment was almost here.

Backstage, the preparations were in full swing, but my mind kept wandering. Thoughts of the fans who waited for us, especially one who stood out — the one who commented on my live session. I wondered who she was and what made her special.

The roar of the crowd outside reminded me how much this meant to us. We weren’t just performers; we were a family with our Bells.

Despite the nerves, I held onto hope — hope that maybe, just maybe, fate would bring me closer to the girl who had unknowingly captured my heart.