#the playlist format looks a bit silly with no lyrics on it but I will be using it for Agent K's post. maybe DH's too
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toastedclownery · 2 days ago
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Kara as Itzpapalotl
Itzpapalotl, "Obsidian Butterfly", "Clawed Butterfly", or "Butterfly of Obsidian Knives" is the ruler of Tamoanchan and the leader of the Tzitzimimeh, murderous creatures associated with the stars that hunt down people during the night and solar eclipses.
Itzpapalotl, as the leader of the Tzitzimimeh, shares their physical features, and so does Kara in her character design! I will be using these illustrations of Itzpapalotl from different codices, and an illustration of a Tzitzimitl from Codex Magliabecchiano.
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First I'll list the things Itzpapalotl and the Tzitzimimeh have in common, then I'll get more specific into Itzpapalotl's iconography.
First of all, the Tzitzimimeh have skeletal bodies, and their heads are just their skulls with eyes inside the eye sockets . Quoting Mexicolore again here, these eye sockets are particularly blue. Kara has a mask of a skull with bright blue eyes.
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*Using this image again, I believe there was a reference to the Tzitzimimeh's paper banners in ep4 when Agent K gestures to her mask with his hands (also note that on her head are hearts AND HANDS!)
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Itzpapalotl and the Tzitzimimeh have sharp claws for hands and feet (varying from jaguar claws to eagle talons), just like Kara
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The Tzitzimimeh also have small faces on their joints, their hands and feet, each with blue eye sockets. Kara has these buttons on the back of her hands that turn into the same blue when they light up
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Finally, these star creatures were generally female. The Aztecs believed that pregnant women could become Tzitzimimeh. Itzpapalotl alternates between having a skeletal and a flesh body. Kara is a feline based alien, but unlike the cat brothers, she's anthropomorphic, she has a female humanoid body.
Getting more specific with Itzpapalotl's iconography now, the goddess' name means "Obsidian Butterfly", and she's illustrated with butterfly wings, although sometimes she's given feathered wings as well
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Kara might not have wings herself, but she has other possible butterfly elements. Itzpapalotl is based on a moth, the Orizaba silkmoth.
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I thought the shape and color of her ears resembled the moth's antennae
Also, Kara has a song called "Killing Butterflies" in her official playlist
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This song has the sound effect of a butterfly flapping its wings multiple times. You can hear a similar sound in ep1 whenever Kara dashes, but it's even more clear in this scene in ep4.
Edit: @hi-im-a-rat mentioned that her ship might be designed to look like a butterfly cocoon
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Her name can also be translated to "Butterfly of Obsidian Knives", because she is depicted with flints (tecpatl) either in the tips of her wings or around her body
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And we see Kara using similar shaped blades at the end of ep3
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This could be also why she's paired with Agent K! Agent K is Itztlacoliuhqui. They're both obsidian related deities, and in some cases he's considered the male counterpart to Itzpapalotl. His name is commonly translated as "Curved Obsidian Knife" (although there are other translations of his name that I will mention in his post). In a way, he is part of Kara's Itzpapalotl iconography, being named "obsidian knife" himself
Itzpapalotl was believed to be the ruler of Tamoanchan. This is a paradisiacal realm where the first humans were created. This place is visually represented with a tree cut in half with blood sprouting off of it.
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This symbol is very often close to Itzpapalotl. It reflects how the goddess broke the tree, and she was then banished from Tamoanchan because of it (Snippet from Gods Of Mexico by Lewis Spencer, page 225)
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It's possible that Kara cutting the desk in half when intimidating Shrike was a reference to the tree?
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There's also this moment here where it looks like she's copying the pose of a stone relief of Itzpapalotl in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City (image taken also from Gods of Mexico, page 223)
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The Tzitzimimeh are murderous creatures that kill people in the dark. They'd come down to Earth during the night and solar eclipses. I mentioned them in Shrike's post, this current era was prophesized to end with earthquakes, and once the world was without a Sun, all the Tzitzimimeh would come down from the night sky and kill all of humanity.
Kara is an assassin, killing people is her job. And not only that, her job requires her to be stealthy. She tends to stay in the shadows before going in for the kill
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When she's in public and she can't do that, she'll stay in a high place, then she comes down when it's the best moment to strike.
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Like a Tzitzimitl would!
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time-is-standing · 3 years ago
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top 10 tracks of january, 2022
new year, old me. this month was a strange one. also a bit newer format, expect me going rouge
1. Miserable Man by David Kushner
"all we wanted, was a place to feel like home. that's why we parted from our ways to heal our souls"
I'm not there yet but I want this song to be my reality so bad. rn i'm just a miserable man, who haven't found the home and built something up. I am working on it though and can't wait to get through my misery.
2. The Fall by Lovejoy
writing my wilbur soot fanfic did cost a little bit of my sanity.
I thought I was finished with it by the end of december but I am still fiddling with it, as I continued to write a second part and will do a third bit from other's viewpoints as well. and as I'm barinstorming & writing, I love listening to this song out of habit.
3. Enslaved by Barren Gates, M.I.M.E
aaaaand now this is where we enter our realBenex era. (I still love to call him this)
I am in desperate need of help. I am working on getting to teraphy but until we reach this goal, I am using shit like music to keep me going for a little longer. Benex's EDM playlist is the one that works wonders for now. this song is such a banger, I think it's more than fitting for my current situation; being enslaved.
4. Koloběh lásky by Lafi
when it comes to GeorgeNotFound, it is a well known fact: I am a simp.
& as soon as this video crossed my fyp, I watched it almost every day. I stare at this man straight for minutes and I found so much peace in this song that words can not really describe it. (I have no clue about the meaning of the lyrics though!)
5. Still Something by Suriel Hess
the second contender of the list of the songs that came out on jan 7th (a bit of help with that in a form of a playlist). it's a relatable little song about wanting to leave, being in a relationship, where the love is gone and... the whole chaos that comes in this situation. percfect, lovely song.
6. soda by awfultune
this is the second time that my insanity arc is feeling too real. actually this song is not making me feel toxic in any way, it really helped me to learn to love myself (mostly my past self, we're still working on current shit) and these lines...
"People look up to me and that shit freaks me out, got me in a box and I'm finally breaking out. If you got nothing nice to say; shut your fucking mouth."
7. Afraid by The Neighbourhood
me and my sister used to have a pact: neither of us was allowed to listen to songs/read books/get into fandoms the others loved. it was silly, it ruined so many great opportunities for the both of us.
now we are alright with exploring stuff and my most recent obsession is the nbhd. afraid, daddy issues and softcore are so much more than simple songs to me because I have a past with them but present me can also find so much more meaning behind the words and the songs themselves.
8. East of Eden by Zella Day
Benex strikes again! I love this song. I spent 3 days hunting for it, trying to get the lyrics from listening to it when someone subbed & waiting for it to start playing randomly. I haven't been happier than when I actually found this song and could start listening to it. it's so so so cool.
9. Destiny by NEFFEX
we meet again, old friend. you won last month (sorry, I checked, it was 2nd place) and there is a reason for that. this song is so much more meaningful to me because of Benex's livestreams. I follow the guy daily and drop a welcome message at the start of every stream I can catch. I hope it makes him a bit happy, as he is the whole point of my existence rn.
10. Antarctica by $uicideboy$
oh man. let me tell you about tiktok. this is the place I get my music from. the algorythm is great at showing me special songs I will love from the bottom of my heart. the line "get the fuck away from me" got me and it is so good I can not stop listening.
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smileyjaeminies · 5 years ago
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The flirt with the biggest heart
Synopsis: You weren’t feeling so well, but gladly Nana was always there to comfort you. You leave yourself exposed to him, simply laying your heart at his feet. With your upcoming competition, how will everything turn out?
Word Count: 4,6k
Genre: slow burn, angst, fluff
Warnings: none
Member: 00z, ft. Yangyang
A/N: I’m so sorry these have been taking forever to come out :( I hope you like this, make sure you keep an eye out for the finale!
~Series Masterlist~
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  School would be your demise. After spring had finally showed the face you liked, the carefree and shining side you always longed for, your dance competitions stopped you from truly enjoying her gift.
  Your competitions lasted for three weeks in total, which meant daily practices for everyone. This year, your number was intense with flips and jumps, difficult formations and sharp moves. You loved it though, you thrived within the hard beat and the long hours.
  Elena was always there to pull you out from your slump, helping you with homework and assignments and basically carrying your weight for almost a month. But she would never say a word, and you loved her for it.
  The first two weeks of your competitions had already passed, with the previous Sunday being victorious for you and your team as you got second place. You celebrated grandly at a pizza place downtown when the worst thing that could happen did.
  You got your period.
  Okay, maybe you were exaggerating a little bit, but this was no time for your body to be making its own battle against you. You needed every cell you had under your control and that was vital.
  After a quick word with your dance instructor, you both decided that it would be for the best that you stayed inside on Monday, to rest and gather your strength for a good practice on Tuesday. And then… Well, you’d have to see.
  Which brought you right to this moment, early Monday afternoon, all alone in your house, watching whatever popped up in your recommended on Youtube. You mindlessly watched video after video, just lying down and trying not to think about the searing pain that tortured your abdomen.
  The stillness of your room helped the stillness of your mind which for once decided to stop its racing; the numbness was welcome, an old friend you greeted at the door and bid to come in. You wrapped yourself in her arms, allowing her to lead you back and rest.
  Uncalled for, the ringtone of your phone disturbed the delicate balance. You debated answering for a few seconds but as you saw Jaemin’s name you knew that he wouldn’t stop calling until you picked up. You took him out of his misery, answering with a simple, “Hi Nana”
  “Y/N!!” he shouted.
  “I need to teach you kids to talk more quietly” you mumbled under your breath.
  “Y/N!!!” Jaemin repeated. “Today is Monday!!!”
  “I’m aware of that Jaemin” you replied.
  “You missed the club meeting” He said and you could distinguish the pout in his voice.
  “I know, I am supposed to stay at home and rest today.” You explained.
  “Are you sick? I heard you won yesterday, congratulations!” he said.
  “No, I’m just tired. And, yes we got second place, exciting stuff!” you answered.
  “Well, if you’re not sick, then I’m coming over! Movies and coffee afternoon, just the two of us!”
  “No coffee allowed, Jaemin” you informed him.
  “Why not?” he said, sounding hurt.
  “Jaemin, I’m having one of those days” you tried to explain.
  “Why? Are you feeling sad? Did Donghyuck say something to you?” He asked question after question as you chuckled.
  “Jaemin, listen to me, I’m having those days of the month…” you cut him off, explaining again.
  You heard him take a deep breath as realization hit him. He stayed quiet for a few seconds, and then:
  “Wait! No magic bean juice, like at all? No wonder girls are so grumpy when they’re on their periods!”
  “Nana!” you reprimanded him slightly.
  “Okay, okay. No magic bean juice… Snacks then?” he asked.
  You wanted to say no. You knew your dad would be furious when he came home and found a boy in his house. But it had been weeks since you had hang out with Jaemin and you missed him a lot. Just one movie wouldn’t hurt.
  “Alright. But bring me a lot of chocolate.” You requested.
  “Yes ma’am!” Jaemin answered, hanging up the phone.
  You managed to peel yourself off your bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up a little. You were looking pretty rough if you were being honest, but oh well, this was just Jaemin. You went back into your room and tidied it up, folding all your clothes and making your bed. The bell rang, announcing Jaemin’s arrival and you rushed to greet him.
  “Is this enough?” Jaemin asked, holding up a huge grocery bag.
  “It will do I guess” you answered him, grinning.
  After one tight hug and another round of congratulations on second place, you both made your way inside, getting comfortable under the covers. You tried (and failed) to convince Jaemin to watch a new movie that you were sure would get an Oscar nomination. But he wouldn’t budge.
  “Disney movies are like a painkiller! It will help with your cramps!” he insisted.
  “Oh please, we’ll shut it off before 30 minutes are up. Besides, I don’t even like Disney that much.” You countered.
  “Ha! Sure you don’t. Who are you kidding Y/N? You’ve picked up on every single reference I’ve made!” he scoffed.
  You blushed and chuckled at his words. Disney and Pixar movies were indeed some of your favourites. You could recite whole movies by heart, you knew every lyric and song. But you wouldn’t admit it to Jaemin.
  “Fine, fine! You win! Play the movie.” You told him.
  Jaemin bent down to press a kiss to your cheek, before grabbing your computer and finding the movie he wanted. You watched him, eyes filled with concentration as he went on about how he hadn’t watched the movie in ages.
  Soon enough, you found yourself wrapped up on Jaemin’s side, your favourite chocolate in your hands and the Disney movie filling the silence in the room. However, that didn’t last long.
  The movie Jaemin suggested turned out to be a total bore, so you shut it off only 20 minutes in. You had made a brand new playlist, its soft music now drifting through your laptop's speakers and dancing through the room. You had laid back onto Jaemin, and he was now playing with your hair. The gesture should've been intimate, but it was more comfortable than anything.
  Your thoughts drifted of course, to the boy next to you. Nana was playful flirting and rosy cheeks. Jaemin was constantly pushing the boundaries and a fluttering heart. Jaemin was the buzz of morning coffee, the heat seeping from it onto your palm warming up your hand and your heart.
  Jaemin was everything but routine. He was the unpredictable, racing through the night and screaming the lyrics to your favourite songs. He was sneaking into his parent’s liquor cabinet for alcohol, letting your insides burn with its fumes.
  Jaemin was the easiest person to love. He poured and poured his love onto anything his life touched and never held back. Jaemin was thinking about the consequences after the action.
  That's why, when your tears started to fall, you did nothing to conceal them. You didn't have to. Not with Nana.
  “You want to tell me what’s wrong?” he asked, his voice low.
  And so you did. You poured and poured your heart out to him. You left nothing out, from your breakup, to Renjun, then Jeno and Yangyang. You went over that dreadful afternoon with Kyle, how Donghyuck found you later. You talked to him about how scared you still were, how anxious and heartbroken and confused.
  He sat next to you and then continued to sit on your bed as you got up and started pacing around the room. He never said a word, he allowed you to talk for as long as you needed, to give him all the facts and details before he said anything.
  It took a while for you to sit back down at the foot of your bed, only to drop your face in your hands.
  “I’m such a mess” you admitted.
  “You want to know what I think? These are my friends after all” Jaemin offered. You only nodded slightly at his words turning to look at him.
  “I think if someone had caught feelings, you’d have known by now. The kisses were spontaneous and that’s why no one mentioned them after. And because you asked. You know us Y/N, all of us. Do you think we’d ever go against your wishes? Especially on something like this? No. None of us would, not even Hyuck.”
  “About the Kyle… situation. I wish you’d let me beat up his face. I may have tiny fists, but I’m sure if I took him by surprise… Whatever. You should’ve reported it. I understand why you didn’t, I do. But that was dumb baby, I’m sorry. The good thing is, he has drawn himself back into the fiery pit he likes to call home.” Jaemin finished.
  “His house is actually very pretty” you joked.
  Jaemin’s face lit up at your silly joke.
  “She jokes! Ladies and gentlemen, after an hour of crying, she jokes!” he teased you.
  He moved over on the bed, making his way next to you. He wrapped you in his arms in a weird embrace filled with arms and limbs and bodies. But you wouldn’t have it any other way.
  “Nana?” you asked after a few minutes dragged on.
  “Yes?” he responded.
  “Can you come to my last competition on Friday? For moral support?” you asked.
  “I’ll be at the first row.” Jaemin agreed, running his hands through your hair.
  Your peaceful moment was interrupted by keys at your front door and your mother’s excited voice.
  “Shit. Mom’s home.” You mumbled under your breath.
  “Is that bad?” Jaemin asked.
  “Not that bad, unless Dad’s with her” you answered and paused to listen carefully for your father’s voice.
  Luck was on your side however as your Dad hadn’t returned just yet. Your mother called your name, announcing she’s back and you pulled Jaemin to his feet as quickly as possible.
  “Best behavior. Do not try to charm my mom or I will kill you. You say hello you DECLINE dinner and you’re out the door. Deal??” you turned to him.
  “Damn baby, are you embarrassed of me?” he asked, slightly hurt.
  “Not you…” you whisper under your breath, already pushing him out of the door.
  “Hi Mommy! Did you have a good day at work?” you greet your Mom in the kitchen, putting back some groceries.
  “It was okay. You know, work is work.” She answered as she hugged you.
  “Mommy, this is Jaemin. He came to keep me some company.” You introduced your friend.
  “Jaemin, it’s really nice to meet you! Y/N talks about you all the time!” your Mom said and you couldn’t help but glare at her.
  Jaemin however only shot you a funny look and proceeded to greet your mother kindly. He declined dinner like you asked him, but he couldn’t help charming his way into your mother’s heart. After he left, your mother wouldn’t stop talking about him, asking about him and going on about what a kind young man he was already.
  You didn’t really mind, on the contrary, you were glad your Mom had liked Nana. But the untold promise was that you wouldn’t talk about any of this in front of your Dad. Your father was… Old fashioned let’s say, so this was a strictly only girls topic.
  After helping your mom with the groceries, you excused yourself back to your room. Once you got there, you opened your phone, your hand hovering over the familiar username, before you took the next step and dialed his number.
  He picked up on the third ring.
  “Hello?” he asked.
  “Hi” you answered.
  “What’s up, Y/N? I missed you today… In fact, it feels like I haven’t seen you in forever.” He scolded you.
  “I know, I know… That’s why I called… I have a favour to ask you.” You said.
  “Oh? Let’s hear it then!” he responded.
  “I need a good luck charm…” you trailed off.
  “The tables have turned then?” Jeno teased you.
  “They have… You think you could help a friend in a tight place?” you asked.
  “I’ll be in the front row” Jeno said, not hesitating.
  How ironic, you thought, that both of them had said the exact same thing. Or maybe it wasn’t ironic at all…  
  “You want me to bring everyone?” Jeno asked.
  “I already asked Jaemin and Yangyang is going to be there since we’re competing against each other. I doubt Donghyuck will be willing to come, so that just leaves Renjun. You should ask him though, maybe he’ll need a ride or something.” You finished.
  “I think you don’t give Donghyuck enough credit. I’m sure he’ll want to support you and Yangyang. Anyway, I’m going to ask.” Jeno said.
  “I think you forget that Donghyuck hates my guts but oh well! Ask away! Maybe he’ll come for Yangyang.” You replied.
  Jeno mumbled something under his breath that sounded a lot like “Typical”. He brushed it off right after however, hanging up the phone.
  After talking to both Jaemin and Jeno, you felt significantly better. A weight had been lifted off your shoulders, first by Jaemin’s wise words and comforting hugs. Second, the weight was shared with the knowledge that Jeno would be there at your last competition, knowing exactly what you were feeling and helping you through it.
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  The day of the competition arrived sooner than you thought. Elena drove with you in your Dad’s car, holding your hand throughout the ride and sharing her earphones with you. Calm, comforting music rushed through them into your ears, but your mind was replaying the beat you would be dancing to in a few hours, going over every move.
  Once you stepped foot at the venue, you were met with the familiar rumble of the competition. You signed some forms and you headed straight backstage to meet your instructor and the rest of your team. You were carried away for a warm up as you had to rehearse on stage soon enough.
  Rehearsals were a blur, your mind failing to concentrate at more than one thing at a time. Your instructor scolded you slightly but stayed reassured that you’d keep your head in the game for the actual erformance.
  Backstage, Elena scooped you up in her arms, reassuring you that you did great and that you hadn’t shown anything yet. You calmed down after a bit, still sharing Elena’s earphones and keeping your hands together in a tight hold.
  Before long, Elena led you to a make-up stand and got to work. As an artist, Elena had her way with make-up, producing looks that you couldn’t even dream of. She even helped you tie your hair back in a tight ponytail to match everyone. When she finished, she didn’t allow you to look at the result, but helped you get into costume first.
  Once your whole outfit was complete, you walked in front of a full length mirror. The result was outstanding. Your outfit fitted you well, the black and red contradicting each other. Your eye look matched the outfit, red eye-shadow dancing over your eyelids with a fierce cat eye completing the look.
  You hugged Elena and thanked her a thousand times for her help. You had begun to really calm down, a tranquility taking over you. You decided to look for Yangyang and soon enough you found his group’s dressing room and made a beeline to his arms.
  “Are you sure you’re Y/N? You look amazing!” Yangyang complemented you, twirling you around.
  “Elena does work wonders, what can I say!” you said.
  “Well Elena clearly needs to do my make-up as well! You think I could steal her for a while?” he asked, turning to Elena.
  “You want your make-up done? Really?” Elena asked.
  “I don’t have the words toxic masculinity on my vocabulary, ma’am. I’d be honored.” Yangyang replied, and you had never felt more proud.
  Elena fumbled for words for a few seconds before ushering Yangyang to a seat. You talked with both of them and Cat, Yangyang’s official girlfriend now, for a while before Elena turned to you.
  “You know, it’s getting late, if you want to see the boys, you better get out now” she said.
  “You’re probably right. Yangyang, don’t you dare move before I check the final result. I’ll be back in a second.” You announced, taking your leave.
  You walked out of the dressing room and headed to the stage. Taking out your phone, you saw a message from Renjun.
    Junnie
Hey Y/N! Traffic is being a bitch so we’ll be there in like, 10 minutes. Wait for us!! We want to give you good luck hugs!
  You
I’ll be waiting! Tell Jeno to be careful, you have time!
    After replying to Renjun’s message, you decided to step out anyway, to get some air and talk with some of your friends. You were introduced to some people from opposing teams and you were currently discussing the judges when you felt a hand on your shoulder.
  You were surprised to find Donghyuck smiling at you once you turned around. Quickly composing yourself, you tried to hide your nervousness as you greeted him. You almost screamed when he bent down to give you a hug and wish you good luck.
  “So, what do you think about today? An easy win?” Donghyuck asked.
  You were still perplexed by his hug and his overall nice demeanor before you answered.
  “Winning is never easy. All the teams put in a lot of work, or else they wouldn’t be here.”
  “Here, here tiger, no need to get defensive. Besides, I’m supporting two teams today, aren’t I?” he asked.
  “You don’t mean to make me believe that you’re here to support me, are you?” you asked him in return.
  Donghyuck’s face flashed with emotion.
  “Why not? Aren’t you my friend?” he asked and you could hear the hurt in his voice.
  “I don’t know Donghyuck… Are we? I mean, you always have some snarky remark to make about me day in, day out. You don’t even allow me to call you by your nickname while everyone and their mothers do… I’m not sure that’s friendship.” You replied.
  His face flashed with emotion once again. He took a few seconds to gather his thoughts before saying:
  “You know Y/N, that’s…” but you wouldn’t find out what it was.
  A huge burden was pushed on top of you as two strong hands lifted you up and twirled you around. Laughter erupted from you as you heard Jaemin praising you. All of the boys gave you their ‘good luck hugs’ and you spiraled into conversation with them.
  Donghyuck wasn’t excluded from this, but your moment was clearly over. Renjun was talking about your make-up and Elena’s skills and the others were asking you how long it would take you to perform. They almost made you dizzy, all talking at the same time but you didn’t mind; not at the moment.
  You kept stealing glances at Donghyuck and you would always find him staring right back at you. It made you nervous and it made you blush, but you couldn’t even pretend that it was a bad thing.
  Not long after, your teammates had to separate you from your friends. You hugged them again and you even got a kiss in the cheek from each of them for good luck. You promised to convey the same message to Yangyang and you were off.
  Backstage, it seemed like everyone was moving to every direction. People were talking loudly, making last minute checks and changes. You headed straight to Yangyang’s dressing room, to grab Elena and reunite with your team.
  “So, what do you think?” Yangyang asked, facing you.
  You were shocked. He was all angles, high contour on his cheeks and bright orange eye shadow around his eyes.
  “Yangyang you look…” you trailed off.
  “Show stopping? Spectacular? Like the man of your dreams?” he offered.
  “Beautiful” you said.
  “I know right? It’s hardly fair, my own boyfriend is more beautiful than me” Cat teased, smiling at Yangyang.
  “I could never” Yangyang answered.
  “Yeah, yeah, you’re in love okay OKAY. Don’t you need to go?” Elena said, turning to you.
  You nodded and hugged both Yangyang and Cat, exchanging good lucks. You finally stepped back in your team’s dressing room. Your instructor reprimanded you for being late, but you hardly listened. The blood in your veins had already begun to boil, the familiar buzz of the upcoming performance taking over you already.
  There were only about 10 teams competing, your team taking the number 8 spot. Not too early, not too late. You were restless, pacing up and down the small room and annoying your teammates. Elena managed to pull you down on your chair as yet another group took the stage.
  Your eyes were glued to the screen. They were good, too good. They moved as one, never missing a beat. The strong choreography worked amazing, their formations tight and moving around all the time. As they finished, you all took looks amongst yourselves. These people were the real stars of the night and the crowd went crazy over them.
  Next was Yangyang’s group. You found Yangyang and refused to take your eyes off of him. He did well, really well. He was nervous though and you could tell by the way he would keep looking at his teammates to make sure his position was correct. You could feel he was extra nervous in the couples’ part. But his hard work paid off. He didn’t make any mistakes you could see and overall their performance was very well structured and interesting.
  Before you even had time to process the performances, it was already time for you to standby. Elena pestered you with hugs and whispered soothing things in your ear, but you were buzzing. It was hard for you to stay still once again, and you felt your hands shaking uncontrollably. Your teammates moved around you and it was already time for you to step on the stage.
  The bright lights blinded you, but your mind was finally still. The music flowed through you, your body moving on its own accord. You were focused and not at the same time, moving right on the beat but without fully understanding what you were doing. And just like that, it was over.
  The cheers were deafening and with a simple glimpse at the crowd, you failed to see your friends. Your teammates pulled you backstage and a river of hugs and praise came over you. Elena jumped in your arms and praised how focused you were. If only she knew…
  Slowly but surely, the high of the stage left your system. You remained in your seat as the two teams left performed. Then, it was time for a short break for the judges to decide on the three best teams.
  Nervousness seeped through you once again. Elena had a tight grip on your hand and you felt dizzy, getting hotter and hotter, your back sweating. Before long it was time to go back on stage for the results to be announced.
  “I’m scared” you whispered.
  “It’s okay. You’re going to be fine” Elena tried to console you.
  Your friend Alex dragged you back on stage. You were standing amongst the rest of the teams and you were on the edge of your toes.  You tried to look for the boys to no avail; they were either too far away, or you needed contacts.
  The judges took the stage and seconds seemed to drag into hours. Third place was announced. It was Yangyang’s team. You let out a small scream and you couldn’t hold back the huge smile that took over your face. He did it. The idiot did it. As they raised their trophy, your eyes filled with tears. It felt like your own win.
  It was time to announce first place. You took a deep breath. It wouldn’t be you. You had settled within your heart that this wasn’t a winning day and it was okay.
  The envelope was opened and the name was called. Your group’s name. Your groups name. You’d won. You were pushed in a sweaty and smelly group hug, as tears left your eyes. You were full on sobbing as you saw the trophy being pushed from hand to hand until you were holding it.
  First place. It felt like a dream. Your mind was hazy as the team that ranked second, the “stars” like you had named them, gave their speech. And it was over.
  The crowd flowed on stage, loved ones finding loved ones and hugs being exchanged everyone. You stood frozen in the back of the stage. First place.
  Your name was called from somewhere. Your mind registered it, but your body failed to move at the sound.
  “Y/N!” You heard again, and finally your head moved towards the sound.
  Jaemin ran over you, arms extended. He lifted you up screaming in your ear.
  “FIRST PLACE! Y/N OH MY GOD, I CAN’T BELIEVE IT, YOU DID IT”
  His loud voice quieted down to a whisper as you sobbed silently into his shirt. Low words of praise filled your ears as several pairs of arms rubbed your back, trying to calm you down. You grabbed fistfuls of Jaemin’s shirt in an attempt to ground yourself, burying your face in the crook of his neck.
  After a while, you were finally able to move away from him and into the rest of the boys’ arms.
  “Oh, your little cry baby” Renjun said, hugging you tightly.
  “Good luck charm worked” Jeno said, giving you his signature eye smile and keeping you close.
  “You were amazing up there” Donghyuck said and hugged you tightly. You felt dizzy again. Your mind finally decided to start working, only to note that he smelled like the sea.
  “Y/N! There you are!” Yangyang shouted, running up to you, Cat and Elena not far behind him.
  You jumped onto him without second thought, screaming.
  “YANGYANG! YOU DID THAT! I, I’M, OH MY GOD, I’M SO PROUD OF YOU” you screamed, squeezing him tight.
  “ME? FORGET ABOUT ME YOU IDIOT, YOU GOT FIRST PLACE! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!!! Y/N YOU GOT F I R S T” Yangyang screamed back.
  You went over each of your steps, each praising the other.
  “Although I love the spirit” Renjun interrupted, “Wouldn’t you want to celebrate somewhere more private?”
  “Re- group for burgers downtown?” Jeno offered.
  Everyone quickly agreed and you went backstage to change. Your dad picked you and Elena up, driving you back home for a quick shower and change of clothes. You headed downtown and met the boys in front of your favourite burger place.
  The night was easy going, a celebration with the people that mattered the most to you. Squeezed in the booth between Donghyuck and Yangyang, you laughed and enjoyed your food. All your senses were heightened to Donghyuck moving and laughing next to you. You tried to take your mind away from him, but your gaze would always go to your right, where Donghyuck was usually looking right back at you.
  That night, you hardly got any sleep despite being tucked inside your warm covers. Your mind was replaying the events of the day in an endless loop, the high of being on stage, the thrill of coming first, being in Donghyuck’s arms, the way the area around his eyes creased when he laughed.
  You were going crazy. There was no other word for it. You were going crazy over a boy that only recently stopped hating your existence. Great. You were screwed.
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