𝖲𝗎𝗋𝗏𝗂𝗏𝖺𝗅 | 𝖧𝖺𝗈𝖻𝗂𝗇

Chapter 5:

All of the current trainees were standing inside of the practice room, a lot of different walls standing inside, probably to reveal the next mission.

After the elimination, Zhanghao was sad to see some of his comrades go, but he was also happy to have survived inside of the top9.

"This time, it won't matter in which group you are. Regardless of G and K" The announcer spoke, receiving a lot of cheers from all the trainees.

Hanbins eyes went directly to Zhanghao, hoping they could perform together.

Zhanghao didn't notice him.

As the announcer explained how the next mission will work, everyone nodded as he spoke. "The trainees will start choosing their song from last to first. If you want a song that is already at its full capacity, you can stand in front of a trainee with a lower rank than yourself and take their place in the group"

"Last to first??" Zihao spoke, kind of annoyed.

"This is gonna take long" Zhanghao sighed, sitting down on the stairs.

When it was finally Zhanghao's turn, he already knew what song he wanted to perform.
He went straight to the Tomboy team, standing in front of a trainee, kind of like kicking him out of the group.

"I'm sorry" Zhanghao apologized, taking the spot of the previous trainee.

Sung Hanbin was the last one to choose which group he wanted.

And Zhanghao really couldn't predict what song he would choose.

When he saw Hanbin walk in his direction, he suddenly remembered something the younger boy said.

I want to perform with you

Zhanghao's face paled.

Sung Hanbin just joined his group. Which wouldn't really be a problem to anyone else.

But this meant he would spend the whole day practicing. With Hanbin. He would sleep in the same room. With Hanbin.

And this was not going to be good for his heart. Which had started beating faster when around the younger. Zhanghao still couldn't comprehend the feeling.

"Looks like You're stuck with me now" Hanbin gushed, poking Zhanghao's cheek, who swatted his hand away instantly.

"Don't do that"

"Since we're gonna be sharing a room now... will you show me your back tattoo?" Even though they all had microphones on them, Hanbin made sure his voice was only able to be heard by zhanghao, whose cheeks had a slight rosy tint.

"In your dreams" Zhanghao rolled his eyes.

"Baby, in my dreams you already did. Multiple times" Hanbin smiled like he hadn't just said something inappropriate, as he walked to go talk to someone else.

Zhanghao was left stunned, with red cheeks, and completely and utterly without words.

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Since when was Sung Hanbin so flirty?

Zhanghao has been  thinking about the younger boy ever since he said those words.

He was currently packing his things, not ready to move into the same dorm as Hanbin.

"Hao hyung, I'll miss you" Matthew wailed, hugging Zhanghao. Matthew, despite being tough and a tad bit scary when on stage, was the cutest person on the whole planet. It was impossible not to like him.

"I'll miss you too. I expect a great love killa performance from you!" Zhanghao shouted, before walking over to his new dorm.

It looked like Heotaek hyung and Gunwook weren't here yet, but Sung Hanbin definitely was. He was currently laying in bed with his phone.

"Hao hyung" Hanbin put his phone down, sat up, and stared at Zhanghao.

"Do you want to sleep on top?" Hanbin asked. To which zhanghao shook his head.

"I don't like the top bunk. I'll take the other bottom one" Zhanghao threw his stuff on it, taking off his jacket.

"You didn't look happy when I joined the group. Does it bother you?" Hanbin was very serious now, looking at Zhanghao with a sad smile.

"What? No? What-" Zhanghao was confused at the youngers questions, as he went to sit down besides him.

"It doesn't bother me at all, Hanbin. I'm happy to be able to perform with you" And if someday, Zhanghao were asked what would be the most beautiful thing he ever saw, he would answer with the way Hanbin's eyes lit up at Zhanghao's words. With the way his smile widened so painfully slow. He looked genuinely happy.

"Really?"

"Really" Zhanghao nodded.

"Can I hug you?" Hanbin asked.

"Since when do you ask for permission?" Zhanghao was slightly surprised, but he wouldn't let it show.

"I would hate to make you feel uncomfortable, Hao hyung." Hanbins words were sincere, you could see it in his eyes.

Zhanghao was at a loss of words. Never had someone cared this much. He turned to look at Hanbin. "You can hug me, if you want"

And Hanbin didn't waste a second, as he wrapped his arms around the olders tiny waist, laying them both down onto the bed.

"I said you could hug me, not cuddle me" Zhanghao complained, but didn't put in any effort to make Hanbin move away.

"You're comfortable, hao hyung" Hanbin spoke. He spoke into Zhanghao's neck, his warm breath fanning over Zhanghao's skin.

Zhanghao's heart had started pounding at a faster speed, and he really hoped the younger boy wouldn't notice.

"Can you turn around, hao hyung?"

Zhanghao was sure he was going to die.