Found You ~ SunSun

~5~

Sunoo had been settling into life at HYBE High, and his experiences with Jungwon, Ni-ki, Heesung, and the others had been nothing short of exhilarating. Each day brought new adventures, and he couldn't have asked for a better group of friends to navigate the exciting journey through high school.

However, one fateful morning, as he walked into his science class, Sunoo couldn't shake the feeling that something unusual was about to happen. The classroom buzzed with anticipation, and he found himself wondering what the day had in store.

Their teacher, the enigmatic Mr. Park, strode into the room, a sly grin on his face. His announcement hung in the air like a secret waiting to be unveiled.

"Good morning, class," Mr. Park began, his voice dripping with intrigue. "Today, we embark on a journey into the unknown, a scientific expedition that will test your intellect, your creativity, and your ability to work as a team."

Sunoo leaned forward, curiosity piqued. What could this mysterious project be?

Mr. Park continued, "You will be paired up with a fellow student for this special project, a partner chosen by fate. The task at hand? To explore the fascinating world of chemical reactions and document your findings."

The room hummed with excitement as students exchanged curious glances. Who would be their partner, and what kind of experiments would they conduct?

Mr. Park began to call out the pairs, and Sunoo couldn't believe his ears when he heard his name paired with none other than ... Sunghoon?!. Sunghoon, the enigmatic figure who had intrigued and fascinated him from the moment he had set foot in HYBE High.

Sunoo felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness. What would it be like to work closely with Sunghoon on a project? He couldn't deny that he was eager to find out.

As they made their way to their assigned table, Sunoo couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. Sunghoon, on the other hand, looked entirely unfazed by the situation, as if this were just another day at the office.

"Hey," Sunoo greeted him tentatively, hoping to break the ice.

Sunghoon responded with a casual nod. "Hey."

Their assigned table held all the tools they would need for their experiment, and a project sheet with the instructions lay before them. They were tasked with conducting a series of experiments related to chemical reactions and documenting their findings. The project was meant to be a collaborative effort, but Sunghoon seemed disinterested, his eyes wandering around the room as if searching for something more exciting.

Sunoo decided to take the lead, determined to make the most of this partnership. He began jotting down some experimental ideas. "How about we test the effects of different temperatures on the rate of chemical reactions?"

Sunghoon didn't respond immediately, and Sunoo feared he might not be interested at all. But then, Sunghoon finally spoke up, albeit with a peculiar idea. "What if we test the reaction of soda with... ketchup?"

Sunoo blinked in surprise. "Soda with ketchup? That's... unusual."

Sunghoon shrugged nonchalantly. "Why not? It might be fun."

Sunoo decided to go along with it, thinking that a quirky project could actually turn out to be interesting. Little did he know that their project would take a bizarre and unpredictable turn.

As they mixed soda and ketchup in a beaker, Sunoo couldn't help but wonder if this experiment had any scientific merit. Sunghoon, however, seemed oddly fascinated by the concoction.

They observed the mixture carefully, noting any changes in color, texture, or smell. Sunoo couldn't detect any meaningful results, but Sunghoon seemed to be in deep thought.

"This is strange," Sunghoon muttered to himself.

"What's strange?" Sunoo asked, genuinely curious.

Sunghoon leaned in closer to the beaker and said in a hushed tone, "I think I see something... unusual."

Sunoo squinted at the beaker, trying to see what Sunghoon was talking about. But all he saw was a bubbling, brownish mess. "I don't see anything unusual, Sunghoon."

Sunghoon's eyes widened in surprise. "You really don't see it? It's right there, like a tiny vortex."

Sunoo shook his head, utterly perplexed. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

Sunoo couldn't tear his eyes away from the beaker as he watched Sunghoon closely, trying to understand what had caught his attention.

Sunghoon continued to study the mixture, his gaze unwavering. "It's like a tiny whirlpool, Sunoo, right there in the center."

Sunoo leaned in, squinting, and said, "I still don't see it, Hoon. Are you sure you're not imagining things?"

Sunghoon chuckled softly. "I promise you, I'm not making this up. It's like... a portal to another dimension."

Sunoo raised an eyebrow, both amused and skeptical. "A portal to another dimension? Seriously?"

Sunghoon nodded, a mischievous glint in his eye. "You know, like in those sci-fi movies. Maybe we've stumbled upon something groundbreaking."

Sunoo couldn't help but laugh. "You have quite the imagination, Hoon. But let's focus on the actual science behind this experiment."

Despite their differing opinions on what they were observing, they continued to document their findings, recording the changes they noticed in the mixture over time. Sunoo found himself getting drawn into the experiment, even if he didn't quite share Sunghoon's enthusiasm for the supernatural.

As they worked together, Sunoo discovered that Sunghoon was surprisingly knowledgeable about chemistry. He explained some of the reactions happening in the mixture and the possible reasons behind their observations.

Sunoo was impressed. "You really know your stuff, Hoon. I guess there's more to you than meets the eye."

Sunghoon grinned. "Well, I did find chemistry quite fascinating. Plus, I've always had a knack for the unexpected."

Their conversation flowed more easily now, and Sunoo realized that Sunghoon wasn't as distant as he had initially seemed. They discussed everything from their favorite subjects at school to their shared love for certain K-pop groups, and Sunoo began to see another side of Sunghoon.

As the experiment reached its conclusion, they summarized their findings and prepared to present their results to the class. Sunoo couldn't help but feel grateful for the unique partnership that had formed between him and Sunghoon, turning a seemingly odd project into a memorable experience.

Mr. Park observed their progress with a satisfied nod and then announced, "Well done, both of you. Now, as a final step, I'd like you to write a lab report together and submit it by tomorrow."

Sunoo turned to Sunghoon, a friendly smile on his face, and said, "Hey, Sunghoon, do you want to meet up at a café later to work on the report together?"

Sunghoon grinned mischievously and raised an eyebrow, teasing, "So, it's a date?"

Sunoo's face flushed slightly, and he stammered, "I-I mean, not like a date-date, but, you know, just to work on the report together..."

Sunghoon chuckled, enjoying Sunoo's flustered response. "Relax, Sunoo. I was just kidding. Sure, let's meet up and get this report done."

With plans to meet at the café in the evening, Sunoo and Sunghoon prepared to tackle the lab report, all the while sharing a lighthearted moment that left them both looking forward to their study "date."