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Secret- Taeryeong

"And therefore x is 63." Chaeryeong finished the equation on the blackboard, smiling contently to herself."58 seconds. Good job Chaeryeong." Taehyun smiled encouragingly as he stopped the timer. The rest of the team clapped supportively. Chaeryeong did a shy bow before returning to her seat.

The competition only being 2 days away, the team was putting their all into practice. They never left the practice room only to sleep or go to the toilet.

"Wait but Chaeryeong the highest common factor is 21 but-" Chungwoo started but before he could complete his sentence, Taehyun had cut him off.

"And the other number is 21, Chungwoo 21 can be divided by 21. Please stay focused." Chungwoo's ears turned red in embarrassment after Taehyun's blunt statement. Rae-in cleared her throat, signaling for the boys to stop the petty fight. Being the oldest, the boys followed her orders and moved to the next question. Chaeryeong and Mia tried to suppress their giggles, looking at each other.

"Good work everyone. Sleep well and we'll meet here at 8 tomorrow." Taehyun announced at the end of the day. He was met with a half-hearted response, the members too tired to whine. As the members streamed out, Taehyun packed up the practice textbooks he had brought when an irritating voice snapped him out of his thoughts. "What's your problem with me, Taehyun?" Chungwoo snapped, gripping tightly on his bag strap."I'm just telling you to buck up your performance. We have a competition in 2 days." Taehyun said coldly, giving Chungwoo his deadliest glare."Are you perhaps worried I'll take Chaeryeong from you?" He scoffed in disbelief."Just focus on your performance." Taehyun exhaled loudly, impatient.

"I mean, I won't blame you."
"KANG CHUNGWOO!" Taehyun snapped, slamming his books on the table."This is totally irrelevant to the competition! I'm telling you to put all of your focus on this competition or else you'll regret it!"

"Why are you so worked up? I was just asking a question." He retaliated, gritting his teeth."What is going on in here?!" Mia shrieked authoritatively, opening the door. She could hear their fight from the end of the corridor.

"Your brother here is being an absolute nuisance." Taehyun glared at Chungwoo.
"You-"

"STOP IT!" Mia shouted, slamming her fist on the table, shocking the 2 boys. Mia was known for being cool-headed, so seeing her like that shocked both of them. Mia grabbed Chungwoo by the ear, speaking loudly into it."You couldn't have clarified this after the competition?" Chungwoo winced as he rubbed his ear after Mia let go of it. She pointed her finger at Taehyun, staring at him dead in the eye. Taehyun was fearing for his life at this point."And be a group leader, for gods' sake! We know you're obsessed with Chae, but please! Chungwoo has a girlfriend for gods' sake!"

Mia turned back to Chungwoo, grabbing his poor ear again and dragging him out of the room, Chungwoo's cries meaning nothing to her. Taehyun's cheeks turned a faint pink at her words. Was it that obvious?

Well of course it was, dummy. You only show a soft spot for Chaeryeong.

Taehyun shook his head, grabbing the textbooks before walking out of the room.

"Hey, Taehyun." Chaeryeong smiled, turning off her phone as she straightened her back after leaning onto the wall.

"Chae? Why don't you go and sleep, it's 11 already." Taehyun smiled warmly before it faltered, remembering Mia's words.

" What's wrong?" Chaeryeong asked innocently, her brows furrowing in confusion as she looked up to Taehyun. Taehyun chuckled before shaking his head. "It's nothing." the statement was met with awkward silence, the 2 young adults slowly getting uncomfortable.

"I'll accompany you to your room, to say good night." Taehyun smiled before it dropped instantly as his eyes widened when he heard himself. "I-I didn't mean it that-" but before he could finish his flustered sentence, a laugh escaped Chaeryeong's lips despite the deep red that coated her cheeks."Ryujin always does that anyway." Chaeryeong tucked a hair strand behind her ear before shyly standing next to Taehyun. The height difference was noticeable as the duo walked toward Chaeryeong's room.

"So, listening to any new songs?" Taehyun asked awkwardly."Well, I'm becoming obsessed with How You Like That by Blackpink. Maybe I'll ask Yeji if we can dance that cover next. By the way, do you see our dance covers on Youtube?" Chaeryeong chattered excitedly. Taehyun smiled softly seeing his crush so hyped up."Of course, it would be a sin if we didn't. You guys are the best dance group since Red Velvet graduated from Hongguk High." Chaeryeong grinned at the compliment.

"Do you dance Taehyun?" Chaeryeong asked curiously. Taehyun chuckled awkwardly before shrugging."I'd like to dance with you sometime." Chaeryeong smiled endearingly. Taehyun's heart skipped a beat hearing the sentence. He was going insane but he had to maintain his composure."S-sure," Taehyun answered as the duo halted in their steps, outside Chaeryeong's room."See you tomorrow." Chaeryeong offered a derp smile before opening her bedroom door, entering.

"Chae, wait!" Taehyun called out after debating with himself for a second. Chaeryeong hummed in response, sticking her head out the bedroom door. Taehyun bit his lip, his cowardice a new feeling since he was known to be bold and blunt.

"If you win this competition, I'll tell you a secret."
"What?"
"Win the competition first. Sleep well, Chae." Taehyun smirked as Chae's breathing hitched as she admired his dazzling visuals. Taehyun walked away mysteriously, Chaeryeong's eyes following his tall figure. Chae shook her head out of her trance before closing the door, pondering over Taehyun's words.

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~Viky
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