The muffled roar of the crowd leaked through the walls.
Chants. Screams.
The name LUMEN thundered in unison, shaking the floor.
"HAEL! HAEL! Shine for us!"
"RYU, RYU, let's go wild!"
"Jay, Jay, we love you every day!"
"KYN, drop the beat!"
"Sion, our sunshine!"
Each name rose like a wave. Cresting into a storm of screams.
Light rigs flickered. Screens tested visuals. Smoke machines hissed faintly in the corners.
Soorin stood with her kit slung at her side. Eyes darting to the stage monitors.
Her heart hammered.
But not from excitement.
The sight of Haejin's calm, collected smile while he greeted the crew sent fury burning hot through her veins.
★★★★★
Spotlights blinked on. Scanning the stadium like searchlights.
The announcer's voice boomed.
"Ladies and gentlemen… Gleams around the world… Give it up for… LUMEN!"
The stage doors burst open.
A tidal wave of screams slammed into them.
Light flooded the stage. Dazzling. Blinding.
Fans waved neon lightsticks—an ocean of glowing stars pulsing in rhythm.
Smoke cannons hissed.
Spotlights cut through the darkness. Illuminating the stage one by one.
The members appeared in formation. Striding forward in black and silver outfits that clung perfectly to their bodies.
HAEL—Haejin—led them.
He looked flawless. As always.
Black fitted jacket shimmering faintly under the lights. Embroidered with subtle silver patterns that caught the glow like constellations.
His shirt dipped low enough to hint at collarbone. Trousers sharp. Boots gleaming.
The arena erupted.
"HAEL! HAEL! HAEL!"
RYU—Doyun—looked every bit the bad boy.
Leather jacket over ripped black pants. Chains at his hip. Eyeliner thick enough to slice through the crowd.
"RYU! RYU!"
Jay—Minjae—radiated warmth even in stage wear.
His cream-colored jacket contrasted with the others. Soft but tailored. Hair brushed in a style that made him look like every fan's dream boyfriend.
"Jay! Jay!"
KYN—Taekyung—was sleek. Almost futuristic.
Silver-trimmed jacket. Black gloves. His vibe mysterious. Untouchable.
"KYN! KYN!"
And Sion—Jisoo—bounced in with his bright smile.
Jacket lined with neon blue accents that glowed faintly when the light hit just right. Playful. Endearing.
"Sion! Sion!"
Together, they were LUMEN.
Soorin stood hidden at the wing. Breath caught.
Even she had to admit—they looked unreal.
Not men. gods.
★★★★★
The beat dropped.
Heavy. Pulsing.
RYU prowled forward first. Voice fierce. Rap cutting sharp.
"네 심장 뛰어[1], can you feel my flow?
RYU's in control, better let it go.
Bad boy fire, I burn through the night,
Catch me wild, I'm gone from your sight."
The crowd exploded.
"Ryu! Ryu!"
Sion slid in. Voice playful. Steps bouncing.
"Shine bright, neon, I'm your sunshine glow,
Maknae energy, I steal the show.
웃어봐[2], smile with me, sing with me loud,
Together we rise, we light up the crowd!"
Fans screamed his name. Their baby boy lighting up the stage.
Then Jay stepped forward. Vocals rich. Smooth as honey.
"Hold my hand, girl, don't let it fall,
사랑해[3], I'll give you all.
Every note, every breath, I'm yours tonight,
Lumen love, burning bright."
(Drop the beat)
The stadium roared. Hearts melting under his boyfriend aura.
KYN strode forward. Cool. Lethal. Rap like thunder.
"Drop the beat, 카인's[4] the name,
Lyrics cut deep like a burning flame.
Studio nights, but I own the stage,
Wisdom flows, I'm the sage."
(Can catch that!)
The chants echoed.
"Kyn! Kyn! Drop the beat!"
Finally, the stage center belonged to HAEL.
He lifted the mic. Voice deep. Haunting.
"Catch me in the dark, when the stars don't shine,
Follow the light, let it burn, let it bind.
Lumen in your eyes, secrets you can't hide,
We'll take you higher—come into the niiiight."
The crowd lost their minds.
The five regrouped. Choreography snapping into place.
Bodies twisting. Turning. Every move fluid yet sharp.
They spun. Leaped. Hands slicing through the air in perfect sync.
The chorus thundered. All voices blending.
"Light me up, LUMEN,
Fire in my veins,
Call my name, LUMEN,
Dance away the chains!"
Spotlights burst. Blinding white beams slicing across the arena.
Fans waved their lightsticks in rhythm. Chanting each name. A chorus of devotion.
Light me up, LUMEN!
Second verse fired.
RYU:
"Dangerous, wild on the floor,
Heartbeat racing, you'll beg for more."
Jay:
"Sweet like a dream, I'll hold you tight,
Whisper 사랑해[5] through the night."
KYN:
"Word by word, I'm a poet with flame,
Every rhyme echoes my name."
Sion:
"Dance, dance, let's play all day,
Maknae energy lights the way!"
Bridge. HAEL's voice pulling the world still.
"Catch me in the dark, when the stars don't shine,
Follow the light, let it burn, let it bind.
Lumen in your eyes, secrets you can't hide,
We'll take you higher—come into the niiiight."
When he lifted his shirt—flashing abs at the climax of the choreography—the stadium exploded.
Fans shrieked so loud Soorin's ears rang.
She cursed under her breath.
'Of course he knows exactly what he's doing.'
The final chorus hit like thunder. Voices soaring. Harmonies cutting across the noise.
"Light me up, LUMEN,
Fire in my veins,
Call my name, LUMEN,
Dance away the chains!"
"Light me up, LUMEN!
(Up! Up! Up!) LUMEN!
Fire in my veins!
(Up! Up! Up!) LUMEN!!
Call my name, LUMEN!
(Up! Up! Up!) LUMEN!
Dance away the chains!
(Up! Up! Up!) LUMEN!
Light me up, LUMEN!
Light me up!
LUMEN!"
They ended in a dramatic freeze.
Bodies aligned. Lights cutting out just as the last beat echoed.
The crowd went insane.
Chants of "LUMEN! LUMEN! LUMEN!" shook the arena.
Backstage, Soorin clutched her kit. Heart racing against her will.
'Damn it. Even I can't deny it. On stage, he's… perfect.'
But it wasn't the man she knew.
Fans were screaming for the mask. Not the tyrant behind it.
★☆★☆★☆
Backstage. Chaos resumed.
Staff rushed to towel them down. Fix their hair. Reapply makeup for interviews.
A shower of praise from Manager Park followed.
"Great job, RYU!"
"Jay, your vocals were amazing!"
"Sion, so much energy!"
"KYN, the rap was sick!"
"Hael, flawless as always!"
Soorin worked quickly. Dabbing sweat. Re-powdering skin.
Jisoo beamed at her. "Did you see me, noona? I waved at you!"
"You did great," she said. Managing a small smile.
Minjae offered her a quiet, "Thank you for your hard work."
Doyun leaned closer. Teasing. "Careful, noona. Keep staring at Hael like that and people will think you're in love."
She glared. "I wasn't staring."
Taekyung smirked. Said nothing.
Which somehow felt worse.
Finally, she turned—and froze.
Haejin was leaning against the doorframe of the makeup room. Arms crossed. Sweat still glistening on his skin.
His eyes locked on her. Sharp. Unyielding.
The crew moved around them. Oblivious to the tension thickening the air.
He pushed off the frame. Stepped closer.
His presence overwhelming.
"You don't belong in my world," he sneered. Voice low enough only she could hear.
His lips curled. Dangerous. Certain.
"I'll prove it."
★★★☆☆☆
Author's Note ( /^ω^)/♪ ★♪ \(^ω^\ )
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[1] Ne simjang ttwieo(meaning: your heart is racing)
[2] us-eobwa (meaning: smile)
[3] salanghae (meaning: I love you)
[4] Kain's (homophone for his stage name KYN, hence KYN's)
[5] salanghae (meaning: I love you)