That girl

A year after their debut, the guys were all gathered around in their practice room. That day they were all gathered to shoot for some variety TV show.

While waiting for the shoot to begin the guys were all milling around with the staff and giving a helping hand to them wherever possible. The most important lesson for any rookie was humility and it helped them project a positive image out in the industry especially among that circle which worked behind the cameras.

In all the hustle Kai saw that Ray was sitting in a corner gazing away after getting his hair and make up done. It looked as if he was daydreaming, he looked that lost. Kai stored away the information for the time being with the intention of dishing out some gossip after they were not in the presence of so many people.

Later that night Kai found Ray sitting on the window sill of their shared dorm-room, once again looking lost- as he did during the shoot. He also noticed that Ray had eaten his dinner pretty absentmindedly.

Kai couldn't take it anymore and gathering his courage he decided to confront Ray about his recent absent-mindedness.

He had to gather his courage because Ray was very scary when he lost his cool. He hadn't experienced it firsthand but witnessed it and had goosebumps whenever he remembered that particular incident.

Clenching and unclenching his fists he approached Ray and gently tapped him on his shoulder.

Kai: (hesitating) is everything ok buddy?

Ray: (startled a little) uh! oh! it's you Kai, I'm fine.

Kai: (shaking his head) it doesn't seem like you are alright Ray.

Ray: (sighing) do you remember when we first met I told you about this girl I met?

Kai: (nodding) yes, what about her?

Ray: (solemnly) I think I saw her again Kai.

Kai: (surprised) b-but you told me that she was wearing a mask back then?! How did you recognise her? Wait! When and where did this happen? Are you sure that it is the same girl who helped you back then?

Ray: (chuckling) will you let me talk?

Kai: (embarrassed) sorry, I was a little excited.

Ray: I saw her two days ago at the broadcasting station with a group of dancers.

Kai: (Skeptical) Oh but are you sure that it was her?

Ray: at first I wasn't but I definitely cannot mistake the blood red butterfly pendant which she was wearing back then.

Kai: (doubtful) but many people might own such accessories right?

Ray: (shaking his head) It is a custom made piece and there are only two of those in the whole world.

Kai: (whistling) Whoa! You're pretty knowledgeable about these things?

Ray: (chuckling) I make it my business to know about the things which I should know.

Kai: so, what next?

Ray: (solemnly) I don't know Kai.