The Heroes

Aboard

After their set, Jooyeon finds himself scanning the crowd again, this time for Sunghoon. He spots him lingering near the merchandise table, and without hesitating, he makes his way towards him.

"Hey, Sunghoon," Jooyeon greets him cautiously with a warm smile.

Sunghoon looks up, surprised that Jooyeon would remember his name. "Hi," he replies, a hint of deepness in his voice.

"Uhm, glad you came to our gig," Jooyeon says, trying to keep the conversation light and casual.

Sunghoon smiles slightly. "Yeah, I couldn't miss the chance to see The Heroes perform again."

"I'm glad to hear that," Jooyeon says sincerely. "But uhm.. I couldn't stop thinking about our when we met, what did you really mean?." Jooyeon asked

Sunghoon didn't hesitates for a moment before speaking. "I think you know what I meant, are you going to make me spell it out for you?"

Jooyeon's eyes widen in surprise. "You.. want to be in our band? That's why you didn't want me thinking of anybody else?" He said oblivious thinking he got it right

Sunghoon furrows his brows. "Not quite, but tell me more, what do 'The Heroes' offer?" Sunghoon raised his brow

A sense of understanding washes over Jooyeon. He realizes that Sunghoon isn't just a random fan but someone who deeply appreciates the essence of The Heroes' creativity.

"Well, freedom, passion and rock I guess ," Jooyeon says, feeling a awkward for the weak advertisement.

Sunghoon smiles slyly. "Interesting.." he trailed off, "you're friends are staring at us" sunghoon said. Jooyeon, confused, whips his head around and sees his bandmates attempting to eavesdrop. He sighs

"Don't mind them, they're just curious," Jooyeon says, turning back to Sunghoon. "But seriously, what do you mean by 'interesting'?"

Sunghoon's smile widens, and he takes a step closer to Jooyeon. "I mean, I find you interesting," he says, his eyes locking onto Jooyeon's. "Your music, your passion, your artistry – they captivate me."

Jooyeon's heart skips a beat, "Oh, uh, thank you, but I couldn't do it without Jake and Ni-Ki of course" he said, feeling both flattered and intrigued by Sunghoon's words.

"I saw something in your music that I rarely find in other bands," Sunghoon continues, his voice low and mesmerizing. "It's like your songs speak directly to my soul, and I can't shake that feeling."

Jooyeon swallows hard, his mind racing with a mix of emotions. "I... I don't know what to say," he admits, feeling humbled by Sunghoon's genuine admiration.

Sunghoon chuckles softly, the sound sending shivers down Jooyeon's spine. "You don't have to say anything," he says, reaching out to gently touch Jooyeon's hand. "Just know that your music has a profound impact on me."

As they stand there, lost in each other's gaze, Jooyeon's bandmates eventually approach them, trying to act casual but failing miserably.

"So, Jooyeon, who's your new friend?" Ni-ki asks with a mischievous grin.

Jooyeon clears his throat, regaining his composure. "This is Sunghoon," he introduces. "He's a fan of our music."

Ni-ki smirks knowingly, and Jake nods in approval. "It's always great to meet fans who appreciate our art," Jake says diplomatically.

Sunghoon smirks back, his eyes flickering with a playful glint. "Oh, I appreciate it, alright," he says, his tone teasing and causing Jooyeon to smile awkwardly.

"Uh, Sunghoon here, is interested in our band," Jooyeon said, trying to convey the situation to his bandmates. Sunghoon's sudden interest had caught them off guard.