Heartstrings

A Serene Encounter

The dimly lit Seventeen dorm was filled with the rhythmic sound of laughter and the comforting scent of late-night snacks. 

S.Coups, leader of the group, plopped down on the worn-out sofa with a sigh, his exhaustion evident in the droop of his shoulders.

"Woozi, I swear, if we practice any longer, my legs are going to rebel and walk out on me," S.Coups complained, earning chuckles from the members scattered around the room.

Woozi, sitting on the floor surrounded by a sea of discarded song sheets, shot back with a smirk, "Well, maybe you should lead with your arms next time. Let them do the walking!"

Laughter erupted in the room as S.Coups rolled his eyes. 

Seungkwan, who was sprawled across another couch, chimed in, "Yeah, Coups hyung, maybe you need a dance lesson from Hoshi. He'll teach you how to moonwalk your way to bed."

Hoshi, who had been practicing some dance moves in the corner, joined the banter, "Hey, don't underestimate the power of the moonwalk! It's a legit skill."

Wonwoo observed the scene with a small smile. "You know, Coups, instead of dragging your tired feet around, maybe you should go for a walk. Get some fresh air. Clear your mind."

S.Coups groaned dramatically. "A walk? Wonwoo, do you know what time it is? The only things walking outside right now are probably zombies."

Wonwoo chuckled, "Well, you won't know until you try. Maybe you'll encounter a friendly zombie who just wants to chat about your day."

The members burst into laughter at the absurdity of Wonwoo's suggestion. 

Mingyu added, "Yeah, S.Coups hyung, who knows? You might find the love of your life during your midnight stroll."

S.Coups raised an eyebrow, "At this hour? More like the ghost of my social life haunting me for being out so late."

Wonwoo stood up, playfully nudging S.Coups. "Come on, leader. A short walk won't hurt. Maybe you'll even find some inspiration for our next song."

S.Coups sighed, giving in to the peer pressure. "Fine, fine. But if I get eaten by a zombie, I'm blaming all of you."

Mingyu called after him, "Remember, go incognito! Wear a disguise or something. We don't want any fans recognizing you and asking for autographs."

S.Coups smirked and replied, "Don't worry, I've got my ninja skills ready. No one will see me coming."

The members erupted in laughter, and Joshua teased, "A ninja leader, huh? Just make sure you don't trip over your own cloak."

S.Coups shot him a mock glare as he headed towards the door, he grabbed a random hat and sunglasses, attempting to create a disguise on the spot.

Wonwoo chuckled, "Nice try, Coups. You look more like a celebrity trying to go incognito than a ninja."

S.Coups adjusted his disguise and retorted, "Well, if anyone asks, I'm just a tired college student trying to survive finals week."

Vernon added with a grin, "Good luck blending in with that idol face of yours. You might need a fake mustache or something."

S.Coups rolled his eyes, "I'm counting on the darkness to be my ally. No one will recognize me in the shadows."

As he reached for the doorknob, Jeonghan called out, "And if someone does recognize you, just dance your way out of it. Show them the ninja moves!"