Fused harmony

13.

January 31st 2023

[5:30]

(Y/N) had woken up with a sore back from sleeping on the couch, his body contorted and twisted as if he were a pretzel. Before anything, he stretched with a foam roller, satisfying cracks resonating around the room as he lay down on it. Doing the same for his legs.

He managed to wake a bit earlier today, so he had a little more time before the nutritionist arrived, so being considerate, he boiled a pot of coffee just in case, and he left a tea to brew as he went to get into a shower, which woke him up perfectly as the steam and heat hugged his body as if he were covered by a blanket. However as he had vowed, he blasted himself with cold water at the end, this time more prepared as he shivered a little less though he was still gasping for air from the shock of the cold water.

After showering and torturing himself. (Y/N) got dressed in a light blue hoodie and some grey sweatpants as he walked around the house, his hair damp and feeling the breeze from an open window. Closing it to warm up his apartment, he sipped on his cup of tea. After a little while, he heard the familiar sound of a key going into a door, and his nutritionist walked in, this time with a binder, one pretty thick and with paper hanging out from a few sides.

[6:10]

They dropped it on the kitchen counter and opened it to pages separated by a blue divider. Before pulling out the pages in their plastic wallets and handing them to (Y/N), these were all the meals he had to choose from. However, he would be making them himself. Yesterday was a one-off since (Y/N) had woken up a little later than he was supposed to, but this time he was on his own. Not that he minded, he always cooked at home so his mum could relax after work.

"Thank you!"

He pulled out a pan and cracked some eggs into it, with a splash of milk, making sure they were cooked through before emptying it onto a plate with some toast and mixing a protein shake to have with his food.

(Y/N) took his time eating, he left himself a little more time today, so he was able to fully enjoy his meal. He had to admit. It sucked compared to what the nutritionist had made but when you make something yourself it always tastes a little bit better.

His day was pretty much the same as the previous from there talking to the NewJeans girls on his lunch break and practicing his Korean with them before his class later in the day.

Honestly, the rest of his week was like clockwork. It felt bland, but the weekend was quickly approaching which meant he was able to do his own thing for a couple days. (Y/N) was ready for mischief.

February 4th 2023

[7:00]

(Y/N) Jumped out of bed a rushed through his routine, not caring to wake up as for him, 7 am had become a lie in very quickly.

He ran out of the door, his bag secured tightly to his back, with his charger, some snacks inside with his phone in his pocket, his headphones around his neck and a camera in his hand.

Today, although not a day off, was going to be the first day of his YouTube series that was in the works, where he would go around Korea trying new things that he previously hadn't.
On the menu for this episode was water sports on the Han River. He from what he could make out, would be wakeboarding, kayaking and then camping at the Nanji campground. For the kayaking he would be joined by an idol, however the rest of the night would be spent alone, cooking on a barbeque and with a staff member of course.

On the way there, (Y/N) was giddy, he was literally being paid to do stuff he had always wanted to try. It was a dream. Well he had kayaked once before, on a trip to the lake district in primary school, but he didn't really count it.

[12:00]

When they got there, he was shuffled towards a shack on the river bank and changed into some swimming shorts. They tried to put him in a wetsuit but in his words 'it's like wearing a gimp suit, no thanks'. He noticed some more cameras being setup along the course he would be following. After listening to the instructor explain the technique, he jumped into the cold water to get used to it quickly making sure to dunk his head, something he struggled with due to his life vest.

But soon enough, he was behind a boat, his feet planted to a board and his hands gripping a bar for dear life, and after a brief countdown they were speeding around the Han River, however, as confident as he was, (Y/N) shifted his weight wrong and wiped out, dunking himself in the water before he jumped back up laughing and looking at a camera as he mocked a sassy flick of hair from his face. He jumped back onto the board and and they took off soon after, his skin red from slapping against the water harshly.

After around 20 minutes, they were brought back to the river bank and (Y/N) was wrapped in a towel, which was draped over his shoulders, leaving little to the imagination on his torso. 

Then the mystery guest arrived in a black SUV, donning the gim- wetsuit like a king, was none other than Jake of ENHYPEN. How they managed to pull it off, (Y/N) will never know. However. He wasn't going to complain. 

"They didn't say you were this tall."

He gave a smile and the two exchanged a handshake, before (Y/N) bowed slightly, taken aback by yet another Aussie accent.

"Nice to meet you too"

He laughed a little before heading back to the water, the idea was that it would be like a two way interview on the river, they would ask predetermined questions, different both ways until they reached the campgrounds where they would go their separate ways. So without time to spare, they climbed into their kayaks. With Jake asking the opening question.

"So what made you pursue a career in music." 
He asked looking over at (Y/N) beside him in his kayak.

"I'd be lying if I said I hadn't dreamed of something like this as a kid. But, it happened on accident"
He laughed again.
"I was visiting my mums new office and got caught on camera singing and now I am here."
This made Jake laugh as well, the chances of something like this happening are literally next to zero. So the fact it did was kind of funny.

"What made you accept the invitation to join me today?"
 (Y/N) asked, inquisitive as ever but a devious smile on his face. Which Jake noticed of course.

"Hmmm. Being a newbie can be tough. The group has heard about you a little bit around the label so we've been pretty curious especially when we heard you were British. So I thought I'd introduce myself sooner rather than later as a friend."

This made (Y/N) nod thoughtfully as he gave a slight smile, a warm feeling in his stomach. But it was Jake's turn again.

"What is your MBTI, it's pretty important y'know."

"I am INFJ-A? I think it said."

Jake was a little taken aback.

"That's rare you know? You have a superpower to read people."

(Y/N) chuckled a little

"I wouldn't call it a super power, but I'm definitely good a reading people. And I can notice patterns too."

"Yea I see it now."

The pair exchanged smiles and a few more questions, getting to know each other a little better.

But the ride came to an end and the campground was in sight, which meant their time together was over.

"Was nice meeting you mate, would love to do this again sometime"

(Y/N) said as he reached for a handshake, Jake however, opted for a short hug.

"Somewhere less wet next time though?"

After exchanging numbers quickly, they separated and (Y/N) made his way to the campground, a towel wrapped tightly around his shoulders again to protect him from the approaching cold until he was dry.

[15:00]

They had approached their pitch number, which was a modest tent with a small barbeque and some things to cook on it for the night. (Y/N) ran up to it again, excitement clear on his face. He wasn't sure why he kept acting so... childish? He couldn't tell if it was actually him or for the camera's so it's easier to watch... But he didn't mind.

Well... Kind of.