.~"𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚁𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚗"~. (ChanChang)

Chapter Two: Christmas Special 🎄

(Changbin's POV):

      We head to the Winsome dorm with the snacks in hand. That I paid for, after losing a game of Rock Paper Scissors ... Unsurprisingly. On the way there we talk about some songs that Chan is working on. Y'know the whole producer talk, plus a not-so-helpful Hyunjin.

      "Hyung, Hyung, we should do the chorus at the beginning then a bridge after that, put something like a beat drop," Hyunjin interjects.

      "You really don't know shit about songs," Jisung says, "It's not like it's an EDM song, why is there a beat drop," Jisung says joking with him.

      The rest of the way Jisung and Hyunjin bicker behind me and Chan, pushing and teasing one another. Feeling a bit out of place, we start up a conversation of our own.

      "Maybe you should take a break," Chan looks at me with a confused expression. "Y'know like, stop staying up so late making music and whatnot."

      "I'm not sure Bin...Although it might seem our deadline is far, it is closer than you think." He practically scolds me for even thinking about such a thing. Like taking a break was such a far-off foreign thing for him.

      "But, thank you for caring so much about me..." He pauses, "...and the members." He says, giving me that signature dimpled smile. Something seemed off. Although he was smiling on the outside, his eyes told a different story.

      I look down causing the conversation to end, then to the sky, and see the sky slowly wake up, changing colors. The calming atmosphere is occasionally broken by the sound of Jisung and Hyunjins quarreling, and Chan trying to stop them from going at each other's throats. I smile at the thought of just being able to hang out with my bandmates. My friends. I switch the hands that carry the bag of snacks continuing to swing it around. The building is now looming, in front of us.

      "Last one to the apartment has to do what the others say!" Jisung says flailing his arms in the air, he got an obvious head start.

      I follow closely behind Jisung, both me and him roughhousing our way up the staircase of the establishment. I hear Hyunjin not far behind begging for us to slow down and I quote, "I might dance but this is a completely different rodeo." Jisung and I are in the final home run and the apartment number is in both of our sights. Both of us push each other to the side and try to get to the door first. In a turn of events, Hyunjin finds time in all our fighting to get to the door and touch it first.

      "HAH, I beat both of you!" Hyunjun exclaims. Even after all our brawling, Hyunjin became the victor on top.

      Both Jisung and I look dissatisfied after all that fighting between us two. Hyunjin knocks on the door waiting for any of the others to open it. Surprisingly it takes quite a while, as we hear them in the room yelling at the other to get the door. We hear a few locks unlock and the door opens to reveal a Jeongin. His face was covered in batter, and other food residues. Bangchan comes just in time as the Maknae is about to close the door. I am met with the warm smell of pancakes, and waffles wafting through the room. The plates of food are spread out on the table, decorated with sprinkles and fruits. Some are nicer than others. But the kindergarten project-decorations add to the homey vibes. I sit around the table after grabbing a plate and utensils. I dish out my food, picking my fair share of pancakes and waffles. The others do the same, picking their spots at the table.

      "These are really good you guys." Jisung fills his cheeks more than they already are.

      "Thank you!" Felix says with his normal sunshine smile that brightens up the room.