The showcase was perfect.
LUMEN performed 'Supernova Takeover' once again, flawlessly.
The crowd went wild.
Haejin's vocals were haunting.
Emotional.
Raw.
Like he was singing to someone.
About something.
Soorin watched from backstage.
Told herself she was just doing her job.
Making sure the makeup held.
But really?
She couldn't look away.
The way he moved.
The way he poured everything into each note.
The way his eyes searched the wings.
Looking for her.
She stepped back.
Into the shadows.
Where he couldn't find her.
The final song ended.
The crowd erupted.
The members bowed.
Waved.
Smiled.
Perfect idols.
Perfect performance.
Perfect lies.
They came offstage.
Sweaty.
Breathless.
High on adrenaline.
Doyun was laughing.
Minjae looked relieved.
Taekyung smirked.
Jisoo bounced.
Haejin looked destroyed.
He found Soorin immediately.
Started toward her.
She turned.
Walked away.
Fast.
"Soorin!"
She didn't stop.
Headed for the exit.
He followed.
